This method is more time-consuming than others, unless the LEGO only has minor dust and dirt. Use this for your favorite or most collectible LEGO, to keep them safe from accidental damage. Set aside any pieces with stickers or printed patterns, as well as any multi-part units that are not meant to be separated, such as turntables. Scrub these with a dry towel, or remove serious grime using a new toothbrush. Delicate electrical parts can be cleaned using alcohol wipes instead. Detach all non-water-sensitive parts from each other, unless they are stuck. Make sure to pull apart multi-piece units such as tires. If you have a large collection, divide them into containers of about 200 or 300 each. Place the separated LEGO bricks in a container. Add lukewarm water and a little dish soap or other mild detergent. Agitate the bricks gently, stirring them around with your hand. Never use a cleaning product that contains bleach. Never use water above 104F (40C). If the bricks smell bad or if you would like to sanitize them, add white vinegar to the water. Use approximately to as much vinegar as you did water. Leave them to soak for at least ten minutes, then check up on them. If the water is extremely murky, replace it with fresh soapy water and leave to soak for a full hour, or overnight if convenient. If there is still stuck-on grime, you may need to scrub it off using a new toothbrush, or a toothpick to reach crevices. Clear plastic pieces such as windshields are easily scratched. Rub them with your finger instead. Transfer the LEGO bricks to a strainer or colander and rinse them in cold water to remove the soap and loosened grime. Optionally, spin the bricks in a salad spinner to remove some of the water. Next, place the wet bricks in a single layer on a towel, right-side up so water drains from the underside. To speed up the drying process, leave a fan on blowing over the bricks. Do not use a hair dryer, which can damage the bricks.
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One-sentence summary -- Use this method to minimize damage. Scrub water-sensitive parts with a dry towel or toothbrush. Separate all remaining pieces. Agitate in soapy water. Add vinegar (optional). Let the pieces soak. Scrub the pieces if necessary. Rinse the pieces. Dry the bricks.

Q: Most digital multimeters use a symbol similar to |( to signify capacitance. Move the dial to that symbol. If several symbols share that spot on the dial, you may need to press a button to cycle between them until the capacitance symbol appears on the screen. If your tool has several capacitor settings, choose the range that fits your best guess for the capacitor's correct value. (You can read the capacitor's label to get a rough idea). If there is only one capacitor setting, your multimeter can automatically detect the range. If your multimeter has a REL button, press it while the test leads are separated. This will zero out the capacitance of the test leads themselves, to avoid interfering with the measurement. This is only necessary if measuring small capacitors. On some models, this mode disables auto-ranging. Note that electrolytic capacitors (most commonly shaped like cans) are polarized, so identify the positive and negative terminals before you connect the multimeter's leads. This may not matter much for your test, but you'll certainly need to know this before using the capacitor in a circuit. Look for any of the following: A + or - next to a terminal. If one pin is longer than the other, the long pin is the positive terminal. A colored stripe next to a terminal is an unreliable marker, since different types of capacitor use different standards. The multimeter will send out a current to charge the capacitor, measure the voltage, then use the voltage to calculate the capacitance. This process can take several seconds, and the buttons and display screen may be slow to respond until it's finished. An "OL" or "overload" reading means the capacitance is too high for the multimeter to measure. Set the multimeter to a higher range if possible. This result can also mean the capacitor has shorted. An auto-ranging multimeter will test the lowest range first, then increase if it hits an overload. You may see "OL" appear on the screen multiple times before you see the final result.
A: Set the multimeter to measure capacitance. Activate REL mode if present. Connect the leads to the capacitor's terminals. Wait for the result.

Article: You can start your search for adoption agencies online. Public and private adoption agencies have websites. Use these as a jumping-off point to learn more about each agency and its adoption process. The process for private agencies may be a bit more involved than if you go through a state agency, and also may cost a little more money. In exchange, you may have more control over the adoption process or more guidance and assistance after the adoption is complete. State adoption services can be a good source of information about the legal and financial assistance available to adoptive parents. While there are plenty of American children looking for forever homes, you may also adopt a child of another race directly from their home country. Look for an agency headquartered in the United States if you want to explore international adoption. Agencies headquartered in another country could be a scam, and you may not have the ability to adequately research their background and reputation. Check adoption alert notifications on the State Department's website regularly. These will let you know if there are any problems with adoptions in specific countries. Once you have a list of three or four different potential adoption agencies, make appointments to visit each of them and talk to the people who work there. Then you can compare to choose the best agency for you. Get an understanding of costs up front, but don't base your decision solely on the amount of money it will cost to complete your adoption. You want to choose an agency where you feel comfortable and at home. Since you want to adopt a child of another race, find out if any of the agencies offer cultural or language support, or if they have classes or other resources available for transracial families. Most agencies have prospective adoptive parents attend an orientation session or an introductory class so you can learn more about the adoption process and the policies of that particular agency. Pre-service training is required in most states, whether you are using a public or private adoption agency. Focus on the presentation, and make note of any questions you have so you can ask agency staff later. While you certainly don't have to be wealthy to adopt a child, you will have to be able to demonstrate that you have the space to house the child and the financial means to support the child. Home and community environment are also important. Talk to your family and friends, and evaluate the multicultural resources available in your area. Make sure those close to you accept your decision to adopt a child of another race. You also want to make sure there are no legal restrictions that would prevent you from adopting a child. If you're thinking about adopting internationally, you want to look at the laws in the child's home country as well.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Research nearby adoption agencies. Expand your search abroad. Interview agency staff. Go to an orientation meeting. Assess your ability to care for a child.

Article: This is the stock the rest of the stew will be cooked in.
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Clean the shellfish in cold water, discarding any open shells. Scrub away any sand or salt from their shells and trim away any beards. Set the shellfish in cold, salted water for 5 minutes. Drain the shellfish. Put the shellfish on ice until you're ready to add them to the stew. Remove the shells from the shrimp. Cut the vein from the backs of each shrimp with a sharp knife and discard the waste. Set the shrimp on ice with the shellfish. Saute the onions, garlic and parsley in butter inside a large stock pot until the onions are translucent. Add tomatoes, clam juice, herbs and spices and wine to the stock pot. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer the pot for 1 hour, or until the sauce thickens. Add in the fish and shellfish to the broth. Cook it for 5 to 7 minutes until the shellfish open and the shrimp are easily cut. Remove the stew from the heat and serve it immediately.