Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Attempt to resolve the issue with the business owner. Gather documents and information related to the problem. File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Submit complaints about financial products or services to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Answer: You should consider reporting a business to the federal government a last resort. Federal agencies typically don't do anything to resolve individual complaints. Make at least one attempt to resolve the issue in writing, so that you have proof of your attempts to resolve the issue (and the business's response) that you can submit with your report. Send a formal business letter using certified mail with return receipt requested, so you have proof that the business owner received your letter. This is important if you never get any response back from the business, because they may try to say they never got it. When you prepare to report a business to the federal government, pull together as much evidence as you can find of the problem you've had with the business. It can be helpful to do a little research into the various government agencies that take consumer complaints, so you know what they have control over and what kind of complaints they take. Start at https://www.usa.gov/consumer-complaints. There, you'll find information about reporting a business to the federal government and the types of complaints or reports that federal agencies typically take. The FTC primarily handles reports of businesses engaged in fraudulent or deceptive practices, such as unwanted telemarketers or scam artists. To file a complaint with the FTC, visit the FTC Complaint Assistant at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov. Choose the category that best suits your complaint to get started filing your complaint online. You can also file a complaint with the FTC by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP. The FTC does not resolve individual complaints, but they may investigate the situation. If the business is contacted by the FTC, they may reach out to you with a compromise. The CFPB is a US government agency that helps resolve any problems you may have with a bank, lender, or financial services company. The CFPB will work with you and the business to resolve the situation. You can start a complaint with the CFPB online at https://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/. The bureau will review your report and may address it directly, or forward it to another agency that is better able to assist you. When you file a report you'll be instructed to set up an account. You can log on to your account at any time to check the status of your complaint.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Purchase a roll of pre-made biscuits from your favorite brand. Alternatively, use an icing pipette or icing bag to pump out the strips. Serve warm, with chocolate dip if desired.

Answer: The dough in a "real" churro is a little different than the dough in a biscuit, but the basic ingredients are the same and they will cook similarly. It is usually best to use the smaller biscuits, allowing you to more easily fry everything. If you don't want the fat of biscuit batter, you can use 1 cup hot water and 3-1/4 cups of your favorite all-purpose pancake mix. Blend into a dough and proceed like normal. Simply put the dough into a large plastic bag, then snip off the bottom corner with scissors. You can push the dough straight out the bottom of the back in perfect strips. They are fine on their own or with a delicious chocolate dip. Enjoy!

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Dye your hair a stark black or bright red. Add a streak of color Try a mohawk or fauxhawk for a punk-inspired Goth vibe.

Answer: Visit your local salon or purchase an at-home hair dye kit from a drug or beauty supply store. Follow the instructions on the box to dye your hair an all-over stark black or bright red. These noticeable, monochromatic hair colors are characteristic of the death metal and punk rockers who inspired this hairstyle, and will easily give you a quintessential deathrocker Goth look. to one section of your hair. Select a color and purchase a spray-on hair color for a temporary look, or a permanent or semi-permanent hair dye kit for a deathrocker Goth style that is longer-lasting. Start by sectioning of the part of your hair that you want to color. Cover the rest of your hair by cutting a small hole in a shower cap and pulling the section you want to color through the hole. Follow the directions on the box to apply the hair dye to the exposed section of hair. Wash and dry as directed. If you are going for a typical deathrocker Goth look, dye all your hair jet black before adding a streak of color. Try a statement-making mohawk or fauxhawk that pays homage to both a classic Goth style and the punk rocker style that partially inspired modern Goth subculture. You can add a strip of color to your mohawk or fauxhawk, or go all out and color the entire thing. Whether you have long hair or short hair, you can create a quick mohawk or fauxhawk using a brush, hairspray, mousse, and bobby pins.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pick a topic that you would like to write your letter about. Word your topic so that it's answerable by a "yes" or a "no. Research both sides of the topic to ensure you fully understand it. Determine the age and occupation of the letter's audience.

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Make sure that it has several sides and that you are familiar with the topic. Do some research to make sure that you are aware of all of the different sides on this topic, so that you can represent them in the pros and cons charts. If you're given a range of topics for a school assignment, write about something that you're passionate about. For example, if you're passionate about the wellbeing of marine animals, you could choose to write about the ethics of using them for product testing and experimentation. It's difficult to write a convincing letter about something you don't care about. " This will ensure that your topic is defensible and well worded. Your topic should be clear-cut and should have strong arguments to support it. A topic like "Should cigarettes be marketed to teens?" is better worded than a topic like "Should cigarettes be marketed to teens, adults, and the elderly?" because it is more specific. For example, the topic "murder should be legal" is not defensible, since there are no convincing arguments that support an answer of "yes." So, a topic like: "Should the state pass legislation forbidding drivers to text while driving?" is much better. Researching is an important component of preparing to write a persuasive letter. Start your research by searching for opinion pieces about your topic online. Also look for articles about your topic by respected online and print news media. For example, there may be valid reasons that someone would object to the state passing legislation to prohibit in-car texting. But, you'll never be able to account for and counter these reasons if you don't put in the research to find them out in the first place. Maybe many people feel that that legislation wouldn't go far enough, and that the state should ban cell phones in cars altogether, no matter what they're being used for! The tone and content of your written letter will differ based on the intended audience. So, are you writing to students and kids who are your own age? Your school principal? Adults? Political representatives and decision makers? When dealing with an older audience, you can use a more sophisticated vocabulary. The inverse applies when dealing with a young audience. For example, for an older audience, write something like, "A lasting political commitment to phone-free driving will ensure the survival of many who otherwise could lose their lives to a distracted driver on the phone." On the other hand, for a younger audience, write, "Not allowing people to use phones in the car will reduce accidents. This will help keep more people alive."