Problem: Article: Although boils themselves are not contagious, the bacteria which causes them is. That's why it's very important to exercise caution and avoid sharing any towels, clothes or bedding used by a family member with boils. These items should also be thoroughly washed after used by the infected person. Good hygiene is probably the most important thing you can do to prevent boils As boils are usually caused by bacteria infecting the hair follicles, you should prevent the build up of bacteria on the surface of the skin by washing daily. Normal soap is fine. You can also use an abrasive brush or sponge, such as a loofah, to scrub the skin. This will break up any oil from becoming clogged around the hair follicles. Bacteria can easily enter the body through cuts and wounds on the skin. It can then travel down the hair follicle where it causes infection and the development of boils. To avoid this, make sure to clean all minor cuts and scrapes well with an antibacterial wash, apply a cream or ointment, and cover with a bandage until healed. Boils that form between the buttocks, also known as "pilonidal cysts," usually develop as a result of direct pressure caused by sitting down for long periods of time. They are common in truck drivers and people who have recently traveled on a long flight. If possible, try to relieve the pressure by taking frequent breaks to stretch your legs.
Summary: Do not share towels, clothes or bedding with anyone who has a boil. Practice good hygiene. Clean any cuts or wounds immediately and thoroughly. Avoid sitting down for extended periods of time.

Problem: Article: Many programs that lead to illegal downloads are Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and use file sharing to make songs on one computer available to another. Disabling file sharing will save your computer from these harmful downloads with potential viruses. To disable file sharing, follow these steps: Click Start, My Computer Go into Tools Choose Folder Options Click View In Advanced Settings, click Use Simple File Sharing to clear the check box Click OK Downloading files that you haven't paid for without the permission of the copyright holder is illegal. This happens mostly through P2P software. The most popular examples of P2P software are: Limewire Kazaa Bearshare BitTorrent Ares Using the P2P software not only puts your computer at danger, but also puts you in line for potential fine and jail times. It is illegal to download without permission of the copyright holder. These programs allow you to legally download music: Ruckus iTunes eMusic Amazon Napster
Summary: Turn off file sharing. Avoid illegal activity. Use safe programs.

Problem: Article: If you're not sure what to bring, ask your host. They may tell you not to bring anything out of politeness. In this case, respect their request; although, you could still give them a card or a thoughtful note. If you can't bring a gift, a bottle of wine or vase of flowers are good options. Potluck: a dish to share. Birthday party or baby shower: a gift suitable for the recipient. Dinner party: a bottle of wine or a hostess gift. Casual high school or college parties: no gift, unless specified. Try to get plenty of rest the night before the party. That way, you'll be able to stay up late if it's a late night party. Even if it's a daytime party, you still want to have the energy to be sociable and feel your best. Some people will drink coffee or another caffeinated beverage before going out for a late night party. Eat a protein-packed meal before going out. Even if there will be food at the party, you don't want to arrive starving. Listening to some of your favorite music is the perfect way to get excited about a party. It can get you energized and ready to dance, or just put you in a good mood. You can listen to music while you're getting dressed, or while you're driving to the party! Sing along. You'll feel confident and expressive, which is a great way to feel when you arrive at a party. Think about who will be at the party and how you want to interact with them. This can be especially useful if you're shy or don't go out very much. You can make small goals, such as, "I will talk to two new people," or "I will introduce myself to my new coworker that I have a crush on." You can even practice in the mirror if you're really shy. Practice introducing yourself to someone by saying, "Hi, I'm ___. How do you know the host?" Think of topics you can talk about with other guests. Do you follow current events? Have you been working on an interesting project? Can you share a humorous story about the host? Usually, it's assumed that people will arrive at a party a little bit after it's supposed to start. This is called being "fashionably late." If you're shy, you may want to arrive well after the party has started so that you can avoid having to make conversation if there are only a couple of people there early on. Don't be late to dinner parties, children's parties, or parties where a space has been rented for the occasion. Doing so is considered to be rude. Aim to arrive on time.
Summary: Prepare anything you need to bring. Get energized. Listen to music. Plan for socializing. Decide when you'll arrive.

Problem: Article: Point the gun so that the area where the nails come out of is facing away from you. Then, look at the back of the gun for a small metal rectangle with 2 indentations on the sides and a small hook at the top or bottom. This is the release for the pusher rod. If you're having trouble finding it, trace from where the staples come out of the gun to the rear area, which is usually a straight line. Place your thumb and forefinger in the indentations on either side of the pusher. Then, push the rod forward and down if the hook is on the top of the rod. If the hook is on the bottom, push the rod forward and up. Once the hook is unlatched, pull the rod completely out of the gun and set it aside. If pushing in one direction doesn't work, try the opposite direction before pulling it out. In most cases, you'll be able to see the hook on the rod as it unlatches when you push the rod in. Take a row of staples and position them so that the legs are facing down with the staples on top of the rails inside of the chamber. Then, let the staples slide all the way to the front of the gun. If you're going to be using a lot of staples for the project, it's a good idea to fill up the chamber with staples, leaving only about 14in (0.64cm) of space. If you don't slide the staples to the front, they can get stuck when you reinsert the pusher. Position the end of the pusher without the release mechanism inside of the chamber. Hold the rod straight and push it into the chamber, hooking the back of the rod in place at the top or bottom. With some staplers, you might feel some tension while you're pushing the rod in. This comes from the spring on the rod touching the staplers. Keep pushing the rod until you can hook it into place. To make sure the staples are loaded properly, fold a piece of paper in half or use a scrap piece of wood or fabric. Place it under or inside of the stapler and pull the trigger to release a staple. Make sure the staples are firing smoothly with no jams. Try to test the stapler on the type of material that you'll be using for your project.
Summary:
Locate the pusher rod at the back of the gun. Push in on the rod and pull it out to remove it. Load the staples legs-down over the guide rails. Reinsert the pusher until it locks in place. Test the staple gun on a piece of paper or wood.