Article: If you're curing a large amount of bamboo, you need a storage area. Proper storage assures your bamboo will dry out in a healthy, safe fashion. Keep the culms away from direct soil as this prevents fungal or insect infestations. Make sure you do not dry culms in direct sunlight, as this can lead to quick changes in moisture that causes bamboo to crack and dry out. Try covering your bamboo with a tarp. Make sure culms have decent air ventilation. This can prevent damage while drying. When drying, bamboo is usually stacked either vertically or horizontally. There are pros and cons to each stacking option. The main upside to vertical stacking is that it lessens the chance of a fungal infection. However, a sturdier support system will be needed for vertical stacking to prevent poles from bending. Horizontal stacking works better for large stacks. You will need to stack bamboo on large platforms and place a thick, plastic sheet under stacks to prevent fungal infections. Keep on eye on the culms on the lower part of the platforms. They're susceptible to cracking. Regardless of whether you choose horizontal or vertical stacking, rotate poles every 15 days. This assures culms will dry in a uniform fashion. Bamboo should be dry in 6 to 12 weeks. Even when stored properly, bamboo polls are subject to some damage when drying. There are steps you can take to prevent damage. Bamboo sometimes splits when drying. You can prevent this by tying wires around the ends of bamboo polls. When bamboo finishes drying, it sometimes loses some of its glossy appearance. You can restore this by gently oiling and waxing the bamboo once the drying process is finished. While the above method is the most conventional method to cure bamboo, some people soak bamboo before letting it air dry. This may make fungus and mold slightly less likely depending on where you live. In this method, you soak the bamboo for 90 days and then set out to dry for 2 weeks in a sunny area. This method may not work well in areas subject to extreme heat.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Prepare a storage area. Decide between vertical or horizontal stacking. Take measures to prevent damage. Consider soaking the bamboo first.

Problem: Article: Express empathy and explain that you want to help, but that can't understand them when they whine. Without frowning or looking angry, calmly ask them to say what's wrong using their nice voice. Say, "I really wish I could help you, but I don't understand you when you talk like that. Can you please use your nice voice?" Ask them to use their nice voice twice. If they don't respond after 2 requests, shrug, say "Well I guess you don't want my help," and ignore their misbehavior until they change their tone. Try to remember to grab crackers, dry cereal, fruit, or another snack before leaving the house with your child. If you're at home and lunch or dinner will be ready in 15 or 20 minutes, give them something small, like a few crackers or carrot sticks. When they ask nicely, say, "Of course you can have a snack! Thanks for asking so nicely!" Try to think ahead and pack a coloring book and crayons, puzzles, or a toy to keep your child busy when you leave the house. If you don't have something entertaining on hand, think of a task or game that could distract them. For example, if you're at the grocery store, say, "I've got a special job for you! I need you to pick out 5 of the very best apples. Can you help me?" The best way to deal with a cranky, tired child is to stick to their napping schedule. Whenever possible, take them to the bank, store, and other boring places when they're well-rested. If you can't avoid taking them out before their nap, try redirecting their whining with an activity, task, or game. If your child isn't whining because they're hungry, tired, or bored, chances are they want a toy or candy. While they're whining, keep the item they want out of their access as best you can. If it's something they can have, explain that they can have it if they ask nicely. Say, "I can't understand what you're saying when you talk like that. Maybe if you use your nice voice and say 'please,' I'll know what you're asking for." If they can't have the item, try expressing that you understand that they're upset, then briefly explain why they can't have it. For example, say, "I know you want another balloon, and I'm sorry you can't have one. If you got an extra one, there wouldn't be enough for the other kids."
Summary: Tell them you can only understand if they use their nice voice. Offer a snack if they nicely say that they're hungry. Give them a task or activity if they're bored. Schedule a nap before running errands, if possible. Let them have the toy or treat they want only if they stop whining.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Consider wearing a shower cap to keep the water away. Wash your body, shave, etc, but try not to get your hair wet. Wet all your hair. Consider using just conditioner if you can, as shampoo strips your hair of your color more than conditioner will.

SUMMARY: Before showering, tie your hair up in a loose bun or a ponytail. Step in the shower and do everything else you need to. Turn the water to a cooler setting and take down your hair or remove the shower cap. Shampoo and condition your hair as normal.

Are they confident in their habits? Do they display distinct qualities that most people do not possess? Do you know the person rather well? If so, this person may be a good candidate for analysis. On the other hand, does the person tend to act like everyone else? Is the person shy? Is the person quiet? Think about people you know very well and compare this person to them. Consider many personality traits, physical traits, and how they respond to stress. Compare this information to people that you know intimately to help you guess their sign. It is especially important to observe their behavior while they are in conflicts or while working in groups. We all learn to hide our inner feelings to some degree while in public. People usually display their astrological traits in relationships and tense interactions. For example, Aries' first reaction when faced with conflict is to yell or threaten, Gemini will talk his/her way out of it, Cancer usually responds with an emotional outburst, Taurus responds to conflict with silence and a posture of strength, etc. Cardinal (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn): These people usually responds to conflict with a bold, decisive, instinctive action in an attempt to trump the assault. They are easily motivated to start tasks. Fixed (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius): These people tend to hold in their reaction and respond that the attempt to hurt them was futile, with passive aggressive behavior or with silence. They concentrate on finishing things well. Mutable (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces): These people tend to be artful with conflicts, and are known to try to avoid arguments. They are good at motivating people. Aries is considered the youngest, while Pisces is the oldest. The younger signs tend to display quick tempers and be more selfish and eager to learn while the older signs are wiser, more compassionate and more set in their ways. This is where people get the term old soul. Base your prediction from your study of astrology. The average guesser should have a 1/12 guess rate, but any study of astrology, however small, will improve on the 1/12 rate. Keep studying astrology from experts and from your own observations and your "guessing" will be 1/11 - 1/10. This will help you verify your guesses and improve your skills. You can use Google to find a birth chart calculator.
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Look for people with strong personalities. Compare them to people you know. Observe their behavior. Pay attention to the age of the person's sign. Practice guessing people's signs. Ask the person's birthday and birth time.