Use a leather cleaner to remove dirt and oil before you begin your repair. Use a small pair of scissors to trim any long fibers hanging from the surface. Leave loose fibers that are shorter, or that you can't access with the scissors, as they won't interfere with your repair. You can purchase leather cleaner, binder, filler, and sealer separately or together in a professional repair kit. You can find the products you'll need online or at your local home improvement store. Apply a small amount of leather binder to a clean, dry sponge, then coat the entire affected area. Check the product's label for instructions about drying time, and allow it to dry completely before applying the next coat. For best results, apply 8 to 10 coats of binder to the scratched surface. Use a 1200 grit sandpaper to lightly sand the area where you've applied the binder. Use gentle, circular motions. Sand until you've created a smooth, even surface across the area undergoing repair. Blow away any residue or wipe the surface using a microfiber towel after sanding. Use a palette or putty knife to spread a thin layer of filler over deep scratches or gouges in the surface. Wait 20 to 25 minutes for the filler to dry. Apply as many coats as you need until the scratches or gouges are level with the surrounding surface. After applying filler and letting it dry, sand the surface once more with a 1200 grit sandpaper. Use an alcohol-based leather cleaner to wipe down the repaired area, then give it several minutes to dry. The cleaner will remove any residue and prepare the leather for recoloring. If its container doesn't come with an applicator, use a clean, dry sponge to apply a thin layer of leather colorant. Let it dry according to its instructions before applying additional layers. When you've colored and blended the repaired area, apply three to four thin layers of a leather sealer for a robust, flexible finish.
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One-sentence summary -- Clean the area and trim away loose fibers. Use a sponge to apply 8 to 10 coats of leather binder. Sand the area using a fine grain sandpaper. Apply heavy filler to deep scratches. Sand and wipe with an alcohol-based cleaner. Recolor and seal the repaired surface.

Q: There are multiple functions to the Medicaid program and different reasons that you might need to apply. Review the following functions of the Medicaid program to learn if it is a good fit for you: Medicaid can help if you are unable to pay large medical bills. If you are enrolled in Medicare, you may already be qualified for Medicaid. There may be financial circumstances that qualify you for Medicaid, such as being below the federal poverty line. If you receive supplemental security income (SSI), you may automatically be eligible for Medicaid. Medicaid aims to provide medical aide to pregnant women, children, seniors, people with disabilities, and non-disabled individuals. Although Medicaid is a federally funded program, it is implemented on a state level. Some states will even have their own programs that they run. You will have to learn about your own state and their requirements for enrollment in Medicaid. You can find information about your state requirements "at this website" States will select on an individual level who is accepted into the Medicaid program. States can also choose to expand their coverage to groups beyond the federally mandated groups. There are some federally mandated aspects to Medicaid. These involve which groups of people are required to be covered by Medicaid. Medicaid may apply retroactively up to three months before you applied. If you apply and are accepted, and were also eligible three months ago, any medical bills incurred during those last three months may be covered. Coverage under Medicaid will end when you are no longer considered eligible.
A: Learn what and who Medicaid is intended for. Understand your state Medicaid requirements. Be aware of retroactive eligibility.

Article: The makeshift watch compass described in this article uses the position of the sun in the sky to determine North and South. Because the sun is in a different part of the sky in the Northern Hemisphere (the part of the earth north of the equator) than it is in the Southern Hemisphere (the part of the earth south of the equator), it's important to account for this difference to ensure your compass is accurate. It's usually easy to tell whether you're in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere simply by virtue of knowing what country you're in (for instance, The Southern Hemisphere includes most of South America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Australia). If you're at home (or otherwise near civilization), use a map, a globe, or an online geographical resource to find your position relative to the equator. If you're truly lost - for instance, in a life raft in the middle of the ocean, you may not have access to maps, encyclopedias, or the internet. Luckily, if you're deep in the wilderness and you don't know which hemisphere you're in, you can still determine whether you're in the Northern or Southern hemisphere by searching for Polaris, the North Star, in the night sky. This star is visible from the Northern Hemisphere, but if you're even slightly below the equator in the Southern Hemisphere, you won't be able to to see it. Note that the watch compass described in this article works best in the Autumn and Spring and can be inaccurate near the equator.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use a map to find your hemisphere at home. Use the North Star to find your hemisphere in the wilderness.

Article: If you want to use baking soda as a deodorizer, it's a good idea to soak it in a baking soda solution overnight. This gives the baking soda time to really go to work getting tough smells out of your laundry. It works well for clothes, towels and other items that that are smokey, musty or sweaty. Mix a cup of baking soda with a gallon of water. Pour it into a bucket. Add your clothes to the bucket. Give them a swirl to make sure they get completely soaked. Top them off with more water if necessary. Let them soak overnight. They'll be ready to launder the next day. Place your dirty laundry (and pre-soaked items) into the washing machine. Add detergent as usual. Begin the wash cycle so that the machine begins to fill with water. Allow it to fill completely before continuing. If you're washing clothes that smell musty, hot water will be most effective at removing smells. Musty smells are normally caused by mold spores. Hot water will kill the spores. Cold water should be used for delicates and colorful items. Pour it straight into the filled washing machine so that it dissolves into the water. Finish running the wash cycle as usual. For an extra-large load of laundry, you can add up to a cup of baking soda. Adding a cup of white vinegar will enhance the baking soda's deodorizing effects. This is the best way to dry clothes that previously smelled musty, smoky, or sweaty. Drying in the sun and wind will help to freshen them. Even on a cold day in winter, you can dry your clothes outside. Just choose a place that gets plenty of sun. If you'd prefer not to dry your clothes outside, use the dryer instead. When the dry cycle is finished, smell your clothes to see whether they need to be treated again. If they come out of the dryer still smelling musty, choose a sunny day to wash them again and hang out them out to dry.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Do a pre-soak if necessary. Start a load of laundry. Add 1/2 cup baking soda when the machine has filled. Dry the clothes outside.