Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Wet the straps thoroughly with warm water. Add a few drops of liquid fabric softener into the strap slots. Pull, or floss, the straps in and out of the slot to dislodge the dirt. Submerge them in warm water while flossing if there is a lot of dirt. Rinse your Chacos thoroughly and set them aside to air dry.

Answer: You can either run the shoes under warm water in the sink or tub, or use a damp washcloth to apply water to the straps. If your sandals are particularly dirty or dusty, moistening the straps well will be very important. You can floss both synthetic and leather Chacos. Don't use hot waterwarm to lukewarm will be fine. Place a clean towel down on the counter before starting to work to keep your surface area clean. Put several drops of liquid fabric softener into either side of the strap slots, both on the outside and on the inside. The fabric softener acts as a lubricant for the straps. If you accidentally pour too much fabric softener, that is okay! It will all get rinsed off at the end. The straps of your Chacos are adjustable and thread through the sole of the shoeso you just need to pull the straps so they move through the sole and push out the dirt, sand, and dust that has accumulated in the strap slots. Your Chacos actually are made up of just the footbed and 1 continuous strap threaded through the sole, which you adjust to conform to the shape of your foot. If you feel like you can't get the straps to move, keep trying! They may be dusty or hardened from grime, so try adding some more water or fabric softener until they start to slide through the slots. If you are flossing your Chacos and notice that there seems to be no end to the dirt coming out, putting them in warm water while continuing to floss them will help rinse away that dirt a little bit better. If you are cleaning your Chacos regularly, you probably won't need to submerge them in water, but if it has been a few months since the last time you flossed them, it may take a little longer to get them clean. Use your sink or tub to rinse all the fabric softener and dislodged dirt off of your Chacos. Either hang them to dry or set them outside in the sun for a few hours before wearing them again. Chacos generally don't take very long to dry, so check them after 2 or 3 hours to see if they're ready to be worn again yet.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose a time of day when the sun is not at its peak. Wear breathable clothing. Slather on the sunscreen. Take frequent breaks to cool off. Drink lots of water. Know your risk factors.

Answer: Whether you're going out to do some gardening or gearing up for a jog, one of the easiest ways to prevent heat stroke is to avoid the combination of sun exposure and strenuous activity entirely between 11 am and 4 pm. Instead, pick a time in the early morning or late afternoon when the sun's rays aren't so fierce. Heat stress can occur even when indoorsfor example, cooks and boiler room workers are at particular risk so don't think that the sun is the only factor causing stress. Clothes made of synthetic fabrics can significantly increase your risk of heat stress: since they are not breathable, they make you sweat and lose moisture at a higher rate than usual. Opt instead for loose-fitting garments made of cotton or other breathable fabrics. Light-colored clothing will keep you cooler in the heat, but dyed and darker fabrics are better at absorbing UV rays and preventing sun damage. You don't need to worry about this consideration if working indoors, but any outdoor labor should be accompanied by plenty of topical sun protection. This will prevent sun burns and rashes, skin conditions whichalthough painful enough in and of themselvescan also have serious consequences. Left untreated, they can interfere with your body's natural cooling capabilities and eventually lead to more serious heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion. Initially, you should use at least an ounce of sunscreen to cover your exposed body parts. Afterward, you should reapply sunscreen every two hours at least. If you're sweating profusely, though, you should go no more than 80 minutes before reapplying. While there are many sunscreens available with relatively low SPF levels, you should opt for a sunscreen with an SPF no lower than 30. You can work safely in extreme heat and humidity as long as you take regular breaks to retreat to a cool, shaded area. These breaks bring down your temperature while refreshing your body's capacity to cool itself. If toiling strenuously, you should rest for at least an hour in this cool environment. While some good shade coverage is sufficient if working in an arid climate, it is probably not sufficient if laboring in a humid environment. If your home doesn't have air conditioning, seek out a public space such as a mall or movie theater where you can rest. In a pinch, you can try taking cool showers or baths throughout the day. When your body gets hot, it cools itself off by sweating. This coping strategy is effective, but it also causes you to lose moisture rapidly, so you must replenish fluids regularly in order to avoid dehydration. When you're working outdoors in extreme heat, you'll need at least 2.2 liters (0.6USgal) of fluids each day. You can drink plain water, but it's even better to consume sports drinks like Gatorade or Powerade, which provide the electrolytes, salts, and sugars you lost through sweating. If you don't have any sports drinks handy, you can make your own oral rehydration solution by adding six teaspoons of sugar and half a teaspoon of salt into one liter of water. In addition to drinking the right fluids, you should also avoid the wrong ones. Alcoholic drinks in particular are dangerous, as they accelerate dehydration while impairing your coordination and judgment. Though any individual can get heat stress, some people are at an elevated risk for this condition. For example, elderly people, pregnant and nursing women, babies, children, and people with heart disease are more likely to be affected by all kinds of heat stress. If you belong to one of these groups, you should take special precautions. Never labor or work out in the heat, and always carry sports drinks with you whenever you'll be in a hot environment.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Open Project64. Click Options. Click Configure Controller Plugin. Look for a controller's image. Change the controls. Save your controller configuration.

Answer: Double-click the Project64 app icon, which resembles a green, stylized "PJ" next to a small, red "64" icon. This tab is at the top of the window. A drop-down menu will appear. It's near the bottom of the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the controller settings window. If you see a large image of a controller in the middle of the page, your controller is showing up on Project64; if not, try restarting Project64. If restarting Project64 doesn't work, restart your computer and then try to connect again. To map an action to a different button on the controller, click the action's name to the left of the keyboard button, then press the button that you want to use for that action on your controller. Click Save Profile at the top of the window, enter a name for the configuration, and click Save. You'll be able to load the saved settings by re-opening the Configure Controller Plugin... menu, clicking Load Profile, and double-clicking the saved settings file. It's helpful to save your controller's profile as something identifying (e.g., the name of the game with which you want to use the controller's specific controls).

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find an online calculator. Check your appliance.

Answer:
There are many resources online that use calculators to determine watts. They will do the formula for you. Such resources typically ask you to enter the number of volts, and the number of amps. Then you are asked to hit the "calculate" button to get the watts. Keep in mind, though, that online calculators aren't always accurate because every appliance is going to be slightly different in its power needs. Some online sites will give you the watts needed if you click on the appliance type, such as a television or desktop computer. Sites sometimes have charts that list the watts used by various appliances, from refrigerators to boom boxes. You can figure out how many watts an appliance needs by looking for the data plate. Find this on the back of your appliance. It's likely to list how many volts, amps, and watts you need to power your appliance. You might find this information stamped on the back of the appliance. Or you could find the wattage listed on the nameplate. Wattage meters plug into the appliance, and they tell you the exact amount of power that the appliance needs to run. The wattage of an appliance might vary depending on its setting. For example, a radio is going to use more watts if you turn the volume on high.