Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Go natural! Take time to declutter and get rid of knickknacks. Add green plants.

Answer: Natural light, earthy tones, and natural materials like wood are all applicable to zen principles. This creates a cohesive look to your room and sets the tone for the rest of your decorating to be influenced by Japanese, martial arts, and ninja decor. Simplicity is key in the art of zen. Not to mention, ninjas don't have personal affects. Find places to stash your mementos out of sight so your enemies won't think you are too soft. Zen decor often includes green plants, which have a calming effect and purify your air. Bonzai trees or hanging terrariums are especially popular. Choose plants that are low maintenance, so if you are gone on a mission for several days your plants can survive.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Mix your bleach. Divide your hair into sections. Choose an application tool. Begin bleaching your hair. Let the bleach set. Wash out the bleach.

Answer: Unless you are doing a reverse ombre, you will need to use bleach to lift the color from your hair. There is the option of using blonde hair dye - which is safer on your strands - but it doesn't lift as much color so your end-result will be much more subtle. Developer comes in 10, 20, 30, and 40 volumes. However, you should not need 30 or 40 volumes to achieve an ombre look. The easiest and cheapest at home bleach method is to use equal parts of 20 volume peroxide and powdered bleach. Mix 2oz each of the 20 volume peroxide and powder until they are completely combined into a creamy mixture. Always mix the bleach in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling too much of the fumes. Part your hair down the middle so that it is split half-and-half. Then, divide both halves into as many sections as you want. At the very least, you should divide each half into half again, splitting your hair into quarters. If your hair is long and/or thick, you may want to divide it into more sections. Pin or tie each section off to separate it from the rest. If using clips, always be sure they are non-metallic metals can react with the chemicals you're using on your hair. Tease up the hair around the area where you want the ombre to begin. Teasing your hair around this area will help prevent a stark line or line of demarcation where you applied the bleach. If you're using a dye or bleach kit, chances are you were provided with a small brush to apply the bleach. If not, the best option is to use an applicator brush. You can find these are your local beauty supply store. Alternatively, a similar soft, small brush will work well for application. Just make sure that you use a brush that you would be okay with tossing out after you are done. Add bleach starting at the ends and working your way up to the desired fade line. Don't feel like you need to work fast or to work in large sections; work in such a way that you get all the strands evenly coated with the lightening product. Make sure that you apply the bleach evenly to both sides of your hair. Check in the mirror to make sure that the bleach starts at about the same spot on both sides. Make sure that you coat all of the hair that you want to bleach. Inspect your strands to check for any spots you may have missed even saturation is key. To avoid a stark line or line of demarcation, apply the bleach using an applicator brush and take vertical strokes down the hair strand, rather than painting the hair in a horizontal motion. Depending on how light you want your hair to be, you will need to let the bleach set for anywhere from 10-45 minutes. To check, remove the bleach from a small strand of your hair after about 10-20 minutes. If you like the shade, remove the rest of the bleach. If you want to go lighter, leave it in and check again in 5-10 minutes. For a slight change in color, leave the bleach in for only 10-20 minutes. For a more bold change in color, leave the bleach for 40-45 minutes. Leaving the bleach in for longer will also help prevent orange or brassy tones. Keeping your gloves on, rinse out the bleach with warm water. Then, wash your hair with a sulfate-free shampoo. Be sure to get out all the bleach, or your hair will continue to lighten. Don't condition your hair just yet.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Prepare your work area and mix the lye. Heat your oils once mixed together. Stir the lye and oils together. Add herbs, essential oils, or other preferences. Age your soap. Store the soap safely using wax paper or an airtight container.

Answer: Use newspaper to cover your work. Before working with lye, make sure to have your protective gear on including gloves and eye wear. Scoop cup of lye and measure water in your quart canning jar. Stir as your slowly pour the lye into the water. Avoid the fumes by wearing a mask or standing back. Stir until clear and let sit. Make sure to use cold water. If you have the time and budget, you can use distilled water. Most pharmacies or grocery stores will have distilled water that you can purchase. You can purchase lye at your local drug store, craft store, or online. Mix your oils together in the pint jar. Heat the pint for about a minute in the microwave or add the oils to a pan of water and heat over a stove. The temperature should be around 120 degrees Fahrenheit for your oils. If you're making a mild to hard bar, use olive oil or use coconut oil in order to produce soap with a good lather. You may also use almond oil, grapeseed oil, sunflower oil, or safflower oil to achieve similar effects. Check the temperature of the lye. Wait for both the lye and oils to cool around 95 and 105 Fahrenheit. Make sure not to let these ingredients cool too low or your soap will come together too quickly and become coarse and crumble easily. Once both the lye and oils are at the right temperature, pour the oils into a mixing bowl and slowly stir the lye in by hand for about 5 minutes. You can also use an immersion blender to ensure as much soap contacts the lye as possible. Once the soap is thick and light in color, similar to vanilla pudding, it's referred to as "trace" and is ready for herbs and essential oils. Stir everything thoroughly and pour the mixture into your soap molds or silicone baking molds. Cover the molds with plastic wrap and cover with an old towel. The towel allows residual heat to keep the mixture warm and start the saponification process. Saponification is the process at which all your base ingredients becomes soap. Let your soap sit for 24 hours. Let it sit for another 12-24 hours if your soap is still soft or warm. Once cold and firm, remove your soap and place onto parchment paper or a baking rack. Allow your soap to cure for about a month or 4 weeks but turn each piece of soap over at least once a week to ensure air gets to all the sides of the soap. If you're using a loaf pan for your mold, you should cut the loaf into bars before the 4 week curing period. Once cured, wrap your soap in wax paper or place it in an airtight container because handmade soap creates glycerin, which pulls moisture from the air. Moisture may attract debris and dust so keeping your soap covered will keep them clean and pure.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gather documents and evidence to support your motion. Arrive at least 30 minutes early for your hearing. Wait in the gallery for the judge to call your motion. Present your case to the judge. Listen to any response from the other side. Rebut the other side's arguments. Receive the judge's decision.

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At your hearing, you can show the judge any documents or other items that support your argument that a subpoena or other piece of evidence should be quashed. You can also have witnesses testify on your behalf. If you plan on having witnesses, you may need to let the court know in advance. A subpoena can be issued on your behalf if necessary, which compels the witness to be in court for your hearing. Needing a subpoena doesn't mean the witness is unwilling to testify on your behalf. People often need a subpoena to justify their absence from work or school, or to get out of another commitment. Showing up early on the day of your hearing allows you time to go through courthouse security and find the right courtroom. Once you enter the courthouse, check the directory or go to the clerk's office to find out where your hearing will take place. Dress respectfully, as though you were going to a job interview or a church service. If you've brought papers with you, organize them neatly. Most courtrooms don't allow cell phones or other electronic devices. If you're concerned about items you normally carry with you, check with the clerk's office to find out what the court prohibits. Judges typically hear motions for many cases on the same day. Take a seat on one of the benches in the gallery until your case is called. Then you may move up to the front of the courtroom. The judge may ask if you are ready to proceed. Answer "I'm ready, your honor." The judge will then motion you to come forward. Remain standing until the judge or a court officer tells you that you may sit. Since it's your motion, you typically get to speak first. Start with a brief outline of the facts of your case, as you presented in your motion. Then explain to the judge what you want them to do and why. Speak calmly in a clear, loud voice. Stick to the facts and avoid emotional pleas, just as you did in your motion. If the judge asks you a question, pause and answer the question before you continue your argument. If you have evidence to present or witnesses to call, mention this to the judge. The judge will tell you how to proceed. If the other side in your case showed up for the hearing, they will also have a chance to talk to the judge. They will explain why they think the judge shouldn't grant your motion. While it's possible the other side won't show up, this is rare with motions to quash subpoenas. If the other side didn't care about the information, they wouldn't have gotten a subpoena in the first place. Be respectful while the other side is presenting their case. Don't interrupt or yell out at them. If they say something that you don't believe is allowed under court rules, say "objection" and wait for the judge to acknowledge you. Then you can explain to the judge why you think that statement isn't allowed. After the other side has finished, most judges will give you the last word. You can use this time to restate your original arguments, or you can respond to particular statements made by the other side. While you're given the opportunity to speak, you don't have to speak if you have nothing more to add. Simply tell the judge that you "rest." After hearing from both sides, the judge will decide whether to grant or deny your motion. It may take a few days before a written order is available from the clerk's office. It's a good idea to draft an order granting your motion. Most courts have forms for this person. Then if the judge grants your motion, all they have to do is sign the prepared order. If you disagree with the judge's decision, you have to wait until after a final decision is made in the case. If the case as a whole isn't decided in your favor, you can appeal. At that time, you can bring up the motion as a factor that unduly prejudiced you in the case.