Problem: Article: This is your first step towards completing your essay quickly. You will want to make sure your surroundings are comfortable, and that you have all the tools that you will need (computer, paper, etc.) easily accessible. Make sure that the atmosphere is right for you. If you work best in silence, head to the library. If you need a little background noise, try music or working in a coffee shop. A successful essay will have a clear focus, so it is important that you clearly define the topic of your essay. It is easier to write about something that interests you, so if at all possible, try to tailor the topic of your essay to something that appeals to your curiosity. For a two-page essay, it's important to choose a narrow topic so that you can adequately discuss it in a short space. If your instructor has given you a clear prompt, decide now how you will approach the question. For example, if the given assignment is "Write an essay on the women's movement. Was it successful?", you will need to decide which side you are going to take. Once you narrow your focus, your essay will be much easier to organize. If you have a much broader assignment, it will be up to you to focus your topic. For example, if your assignment is "Write about something that interests you", you will not want to make the topic of your essay "Sports," especially for a short two-page essay. Choose a very specific topic, such as "Tailgating in the American South." Make sure that you understand the assigned topic. For example, if you are writing an essay for an English literature class about the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, make sure that you have thoroughly read the book. Think about what you know about the topic. If you need to do any additional research, this is the time. It's unlikely that you will need further research for a two-page paper, but if you aren't sure about the requirements, ask your teacher. If you have notes that you have made while researching the topic, make sure they are organized. Put them in an order that makes sense to you so that you can easily find information. If you are planning to use some online resources, try to have the webpages already pulled up, so that you don't have to break your concentration by searching for the information you need. This is a great time to make sure that you also have the instructions for your essay. Did your teacher or professor or boss give you instructions? They did that for a reason. Make sure to follow them. Are you thinking that maybe you need to take your dog for a quick walk? Go ahead and do that. If something is on your mind other than your paper, try to take care of it quickly if you can. Otherwise, concentrate and focus on your paper. The rest of your life will still be there when you get done. And that time will come much more quickly if you are organized and focused.
Summary: Make sure that you are ready to write. Choose your topic. Know your subject. Organize your materials. Organize your thoughts.

Problem: Article: While most browsers are already capable of reading international characters, you may simply need to help Firefox detect them. Your Firefox should now be able to detect Japanese characters. If not, you may need to install a language pack using one of the methods below.
Summary: In the Firefox toolbar, go to View > Character Encoding > Auto-Detect. Select Japanese.

Problem: Article: Oil-based paints are known to be quite a bit trickier than their water-based counterparts when it comes to stain removal, as water is much less effective in solving them. If the paint stain you're tending to is already dry, you can remove at least some of the mess by taking a knife to the surface material. Scrape a blunt knife along the surface; in doing so, you'll hopefully get the excess that wasn't able to latch itself directly onto the fabric. It is generally recommended you use a blunt knife for doing this, as sharp knives run the risk of causing damage to the pants themselves. Unlike water-based paints, which can be attacked relatively easily with warm water, oil-based paints require specific chemicals to be lifted. While paint removers are the most effective antidote for paint stains, they're not promised to be safe for use on clothing. An oil solvent is your best bet; they're relatively inexpensive and can be bought at any supermarket or arts store. Even if you don't have any paint stains yet, it's a good idea to keep an oil solvent handy so you can fix your clothes as soon as possible if it ever arises Using a towel, dab the solvent lightly and apply it to the stained area of your jeans. Rub the stain in small, circular motions, beginning from the outside of the stain and gradually working your way inward. Attending to the stain in this manner will minimize the risk of the stain spilling over into adjacent areas of your jeans. Applied correctly, the oil solvent should lift the paint. Use a toothbrush if you think the washcloth isn't working as well as it should be. If you think a heavier-duty chemical is needed such as industrial paint remover, it's a good idea to test the chemical on an innocuous part of your pants (such as the inside of bottom pant leg) first before moving in to solve the stain. That way, if it's shown to have damage, the damage will have been caused somewhere relatively harmless and irrelevant. If a chemical scrub hasn't properly fixed the issue, cover the stain with a dab of glycerin and let the pants sit overnight. The active chemical agents in glycerin should work towards dissolving and lifting the paint particles from the fabric. If you don't already have some in your cabinet, glycerin is very easy to get and can be found at just about any supermarket.
Summary:
Scrape paint with knife if dry. Purchase an oil solvent or paint remover. Apply solvent to stained area and scrub. Cover with glycerin, should the issue persist.