Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find a base for your volcano. Attach a full, unopened, 2-liter soda bottle to the base. Build the volcano around the bottle. Paint the volcano.

Answer: This can be a plastic cutting board, a piece of scrap wood, or any other sturdy, flat surface that can be spared for a while. Avoid cardboard, as it will likely be too flimsy to support your project. If you're working with scrap material, consider decorating the base to look like a flat landscape. You may want to paint it, cover it with moss, apply green felt to indicate grass, attach miniature trees, etc. Since you will build the volcano around the bottle, be sure to place it in the center of the base. How you attach it will depend on what your base is. If it's a kitchen cutting board, place a lump of clay or Play-Doh on the board and lightly crush the bottle into it for a loose hold. If you're using scrap wood, use a plastic/wood adhesive. A caramel-colored soda will probably look the most like lava when your volcano erupts, so avoid clear drinks. Both diet and regular soda work for this experiment, but diet soda erupts higher. If gluing the bottle, let the bottle reach room temperature. A cold, sweating soda bottle will never glue properly. Avoid using hot glue, which might melt the bottle and make a mess. If you're doing a vinegar and baking soda volcano, you will attach an empty bottle to the board. For a textured look, shape some chicken wire into a lumpy, mountainous cone around the bottle. Cover the chicken wire with papier-mache. An alternative to paper-mache is to sculpt some clay around the bottle. For a more solid look, shape green, gray, or brown play-dough or clay around the bottle. Avoid covering the cap of the bottle or you won't be able to activate the volcano. Ensure you have access to the opening so you can add Mentos or baking soda for the eruption! After you have let the paper-mache dry, paint it with acrylic paint (which will also help seal out moisture). Use shades of brown and orange around the top and add some green to look like grass. You may even want to press pebbles, dirt, and moss into the surface to give it a more natural appearance.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find the right program. Sign up for the program. Start contributing.

Answer: There are a number of independent charities or programs that will accept or even pay money for spent cartridges. Think about a cause you want to support but also keep in mind the scale. Often these organizations are targeting businesses for donations. Some organizations may have volume or frequency minimums in order to use their service. Whichever program you settle on, most require that you enroll in order to donate. Typically there is a simple web-form you can fill out to register. Once you're signed up, most organizations will send you shipping supplies and instructions on how to donate.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Remove the cover from the laptop. Prepare your painting area. Lightly sand the part of the laptop cover you want to paint. Paint your laptop cover using spray paint.

Answer: Most laptop cases are made of hard plastic. You should remove the cover when painting to avoid painting the laptop itself. Use painter's or masking tape to protect any parts of the cover that you don't want to paint. Lay down newspaper on a hard surface. Use this surface for all your work. Make sure that the surface is completely covered to protect it from the paint. If you do not have any old newspaper lying around, any kind of paper or an old tablecloth will work. Make sure the area is well ventilated and consider using a mask to prevent inhaling any fumes while spray painting. Inhaling fumes from spray paint can be dangerous. Avoid areas with any open flame or extreme heat. Spray paint is flammable! This will give you a better surface for painting. It will also reduce the likelihood of the paint flaking off. Don't sand too hard. Your goal is to create a slightly rough surface that will better hold paint, but not scratch the surface up completely. Use 100-180 grit sandpaper to prepare plastic for paint. Optionally, coat the case in primer. Primer can help prepare the surface for painting, but is not always necessarily with plastics. Spray paints for plastics are available in a variety of colors at most craft stores. Use the area you have set up previously. Again, be sure that it is well ventilated and away from any open flame. Spray evenly and avoid building up too much paint in any one area. This will help your paint job from appearing blotchy and uneven. Apply two to three coats, letting the cover dry in between coats. Using several coats will help ensure complete coverage.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gather the leaves into a small bundle. Tie the bundles with string, twine, or a rubber band. Cover your sage bundles with a paper bag with holes punched into it. Hang the sage in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight. Turn the sprigs every day or 2 for even drying. Watch for mold if you live in a humid area. Let them dry for 7 to 10 days. Test the leaves to see if they're dry. Treat air-dried sage for insects and insect eggs.

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Pick up the leaves individually, holding them by their ends. Add no more than 8 leaves to a bundle to ensure that they are able to get adequate air circulation for drying. Wrap the tie around the base of the stems to secure the bundle. Leave extra string for hanging or tie a new piece of string around the end of the bundle so that you can hang the sage. If you use a rubber band, it will tighten as the sage dries. This will prevent you from losing leaves. The bag will protect your herbs from dust, while the holes still allow for airflow around the leaves. Place the bag over the bundles, with the bottom open. You can wrap them in muslin instead of a paper bag. However, do not use plastic, as it will cause mold. Some people choose not to cover the herbs because they like the look of drying herbs, but you will need to watch for dust. The bundles should hang upside down from a string. Make sure that the place you choose gets good air circulation, such as an area near a fireplace or in a dry area of the kitchen. It's best to dry the sage indoors for better flavor and color. You can also air dry the sage on a paper towel. Lay out each leaf individually and change the paper towels daily. Avoid moist areas of your home like the sink, stove, or dishwasher. Unhook the string holding the bundles and turn the sage around. Even if you think the sage is getting the same air circulation around the bundle, the sides of the sage bundles could dry at different rates. It's possible that one side will get better air or more light, causing it to dry faster. Herbs can quickly mold if left to dry in a moist area. You can still air dry herbs in humid areas, but carefully monitor the sage for mold. If you see any black spots or white patches, take the bundles down immediately. If you live in a very humid area, it may be better to choose a different drying method, such as a food dehydrator. Check your sage daily to evaluate the progress. Give your leaves the time they need to dry, as taking them down early could ruin them. Check the leaves to see if they are dry and crispy. Pick up a leaf and see if it easily crumbles between your fingers. If it does, then the sage is dry. It's possible to miss insects or their eggs during inspection, so you should always treat sage after air drying it. You can treat it in either the oven or the freezer. If you use the oven, heat it at 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius) for 30 minutes. Make sure that you do not go over this time because you may damage the herbs. If you use the freezer, freeze it for 48 hours. You do not need to treat the sage if you use a heat method to dry it.