Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gather your supplies. Fill a sink with enough water to submerge your jeans and mix in a little bit of baby shampoo. Let the jeans soak in the water for about half an hour. Take the jeans out of the sink and squeeze the water out. Roll the jeans up in a large towel to soak up any excess moisture. Gently press down on the towel, then take the jeans out. Spread the jeans on a fresh, dry towel. Allow the jeans to dry.

Answer: This method is simple, but it requires some drying time. It will help restore your jeans to their original length (or close to it). It is perfect for those jeans that have shrunk in the was. Here's a list of what you will need: Jeans Sink, tub, or bucket Lukewarm water Baby shampoo 2 towels Fan (optional) You will need about a cap-ful of the shampoo. The shampoo will help soften the fabric and make it easier to work with. If you can't find a sink large enough to fit your jeans, you can also use a bucket or tub. Gently swish the jeans around from time to time so that the soapy water gets into the fibers. If the jeans won't stay under the water, you can try weighing them down with a heavy jar. Don't rinse, twist, or wring the jeans. The towel needs to be long enough to fit your jeans. Place the jeans on top of the towel. Start rolling the jeans and the towel at the same time. You can start from either the top or the bottom. It doesn't matter which side; you are just getting the excess water out. Unroll the towel and take the jeans off. The jeans should still be damp, but not dripping wet. The towel needs to be long enough to fit your jeans. If you want, you can set a fan down next to them. This will speed up the drying process.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Let your natural shape work for you. Switch to alcohol-free products. Opt for a boar-bristle brush. Tame flyaways with a curling iron. Do a weekly hot oil treatment.

Answer: With so many styling products available, there are plenty of options to help enhance your natural curl while fighting off unwanted frizz. Products like gels, mousses, and curl-enhancing creams all contain ingredients called polymers, which coat the hair and "lock" your curl or wave into place. If your hair is fine and wavy then mousses are your best choice since they don't weigh hair down. If your hair is coarse and curly, gel or cream is recommended. Most hair sprays and mousses have a high alcohol content, which can cause the cuticle to swell up. Alcohol can also dry out your hair, making it look poofy and eventually leading to breakage. Try using alcohol-free products that work to reduce frizz, such as creams and serums. If your hair is damaged from dye, or just naturally dry, a boar-bristle brush can help to reduce frizz. This type of brush helps to gather the natural oils from your scalp and distribute them throughout your hair. It may seem counterintuitive, but wrapping flyaway strands around a curling iron can help set them in place and smooth out your hair. Be sure to completely dry your hair first and use the curling iron sparingly. Keep it on a low heat setting and don't hold the strands for very long. Whenever you use heat, you risk causing damage to your hair. Always apply a heat-protectant product first. A hot oil treatment is a great way to condition and strengthen your hair. This is a good idea for all hair types, so try it out with your friends. Choose a treatment with jojoba oil to help strengthen the cuticle and further prevent frizz. Warm up the oil then massage it into your hair and scalp. If desired, you can put a shower cap over your hair and let the oil soak in for 30 minutes before washing it out. You can help the oil penetrate deeper into the hair shaft by applying heat with a hair dryer.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Look for the words "explain" or "describe" in the writing prompt. Brainstorm Create a thesis statement. Think of strong topic sentences that support your thesis statement. Compose the introduction for your essay. Write the body of the essay. Add your conclusion.

Answer: Expository prompts direct you to write an essay that explains or describes something. This type of essay is informative, but often does not require that you make an in-depth argument or state an opinion. Other words that signal an expository writing assignment include "summarize," "clarify," or "tell about." For example, "Explain camping to a person who has never camped before" is an example of an expository prompt. So is "Describe how communication has changed in the last 20 years." about what the prompt is asking you to write about. Make sure you don't try to cover so much that 5 paragraphs is inadequate. You should also avoid a focus that's so narrow that you have problems coming up with 5 paragraphs. For example, for "Explain camping to a person who has never camped before," you could take several approaches. You could explain reasons why people might want to go camping, or you could explain how to set up a campsite. You might even want to try both approaches in your essay. For expository essays, the thesis statement says what you will be explaining or describing and how you will do it. Strong expository essays have a theme or center of gravity that organizes them. For example, for "Describe how communication has changed in the last 20 years" you might want to focus your essay on how teens use communication differently, or the impact of communication changes on daily life. An expository thesis statement does not have to present an opinion or even make an argument. It should be based on the facts you will examine. For example, "Over the past 20 years, communication has changed significantly. It is now affordable to stay in touch with people all over the world, easier to connect with people from different places and cultures, and keep others updated with even your minor doings." A topic sentence is specific, and gives a "preview" of what the paragraph will be about. Each paragraph needs a strong topic sentence at the beginning. For example, if you were writing an essay explaining camping, you might have the following topic sentences for your paragraphs: 1) "There are many reasons why people might want to go camping." (Paragraph about reasons to go camping.) 2) "You must consider several things when choosing a campsite." (Choosing a campsite paragraph.) 3) "Finally, you must set up your campsite." (Paragraph about setting up camp.) Your thesis statement will be the last sentence. You'll want to open with a general statement about your topic that "hooks" your reader. Then provide any context your reader needs to understand your topic. Close with your thesis statement. Depending on your prompt, your answer may be as short as a paragraph. Most writing assignments expect several paragraphs, and many prefer the 5-paragraph form. For each paragraph, develop it by doing the following: Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence. Explain your topic sentence. Give an example that supports your topic sentence. Analyze your example. Write a concluding statement. Restate your thesis at the end of the paragraph. A good conclusion will show how your ideas progressed, give the reader something to think about, or present new directions for the information. For example, if you are explaining camping, you could conclude by saying something like, "Although some people who live in cities have never been camping before, it is actually fun and easy. Next time you're considering a vacation, why not consider camping?"

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Adopt a stable defensive posture. Turn your body away from the opponent slightly. Bring the blocking arm up and inward from the hip (Soto Uke). Turn the blocking arm up and outward from the hip (Uchi Uke). Counter the strike.

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Sink your weight between your knees to keep from being knocked off your center of balance. For blocking strikes directed at the body, you may take either naihanchi-dachi (with the legs wide and the body facing your opponent) or zenkutsu-dachi stance (with the legs staggered and your weight positioned over the front foot). Have your hands chambered or raised to protect the midsection. It is critical to take a wider stance when defending body attacks to prevent being forced off balance by a strike to the center of your mass. The lower you sink into your defensive stance, the harder you will be to move. You'll also have a clearer shot at your opponent's lower extremities such as the ribcage, solar plexus and groin. Rather than accept the strike head-on, rotate your shoulders and hips so that one shoulder is pointing toward your opponent. Angling the body slightly creates a smaller target for the attacker to aim for, making you harder to hit. From this position, you can decide whether to employ an inward block (uchi uke) with the lead arm or an outward block (soto uke) with the rear arm. By turning your upper body slightly, you "close off" your body, keeping your torso more guarded, and present your shoulder to your attacker rather than your chin. From this position, punches delivered with the rear chambered hand will have the most power. With your fist clenched and your arm held firm, swing your blocking arm up and inward to deflect the punch. When delivering an outward block, your fingers should be facing you, and you will make contact with the inside of your forearm or elbow. Soto uke is defined as an "outward" block because the blocking arm begins its from outside the body's center line and moves inward. Use soto uke to defend against jabs and straight punches. Outward blocks divert the attacker's arm to the inside of your guard. This leaves you in a position to use a counter punch, knee strike, arm lock or throw. Outward blocks are quite similar to a boxer's parry. As an alternative to soto uke, you might be in a better position to employ uchi uke, or an inward block. From a chambered or defensive guard, raise and rotate your blocking arm outward from your opposite hip, catching the punch with the outside of your forearm. Uchi uke is known as an "inward" block because the trajectory of the blocking arm moves from the inside out. Uchi uke should be done to protect the body from looping "haymaker" blows, straight punches and hooks. Inward blocks open up the center of your attacker's body, allowing you to follow up with an unobstructed strike. Your attacker should now be in a vulnerable position with their arm fully extended and their face and body exposed. Continue diverting the punch with your forearm and return a strike of your own to the most sensitive target on your opponent's body. The block and counter strike should be performed in quick succession as one fluid movement. Decide whether to strike to the ribs, midsection or face depending on the position of your opponent's punching arm and the placement of your own body.