Article: The top part of the hookah relies on the broad base at the bottom to stand up straight, so take all of the pieces apart to keep the hookah from toppling over. Make sure you keep all small pieces in a secure location so you don't lose anything. Unscrew and remove the release valve. Remove the grommet from the hose port. Remove the bowl from the top of the hookah. Remove the bowl grommet that was underneath it. Lift off the tray that catches coal ash, making sure to dispose of any ash in it without making a mess. Twist and jostle the stem of the hookah gently until it comes loose from the base, and set it aside. If you still have old foil and tobacco over the bowl, remove those and dispose of them in the trash. Dig your fingers into the clean side of the foil to help jar the caked tobacco loose without getting your fingers dirty. Run warm faucet water over the bowl. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/6e\/Clean-Your-Hookah-Step-6Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Clean-Your-Hookah-Step-6Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/6e\/Clean-Your-Hookah-Step-6Bullet1.jpg\/aid1034322-v4-728px-Clean-Your-Hookah-Step-6Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} Use your fingers to scrape off any caked-on tobacco that's left behind. Bring a pot of water to a simmer. Carefully submerge the bowl in the water. Use the charcoal tongs that came with your hookah to get the bowl into the right position without burning your hand in the hot water. Leave the bowl in the simmering water for 3-5 minutes, then remove it using the tongs. Protecting your hand with a thick towel, scrub the bowl using steel wool to remove old, black burn marks. The grommets are the protective disks that keep different parts of the hookah from rubbing up against and damaging each other. They don't affect taste very much, but it's good to clean them anyway. Simply run them under warm water, using your finger to smooth over the surface and remove any matter that might have accumulated there. Set them aside on a towel to dry. Again, simply run warm water over it, rubbing the surface with your fingers. Set aside on the same towel to dry. If you haven't been keeping up with your regular hookah maintenance, you may well have a charred mess in your ashtray. If you only had loose ash, simply rinse the tray in warm water and rub over the surface with your fingers. If there are black, caked spots of ash on your tray, use hot water to rinse the tray. Scrub it with steel wool to dislodge the ash. Continue rinsing until the tray is clean and the water that comes off of it runs clear. Set it aside on the towel to dry.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Take the entire hookah apart. Clean the tobacco bowl. Rinse all grommets in warm water. Rinse your release valve. Wash and scrub the ashtray.
Article: Bullies tend to pick on kids without confidence. If you can build self-confidence, you can help prevent being bullied in the future. Try a power pose. Some research has shown that just acting confident can build confidence. Generally, a power pose involves making yourself larger, more spread out. For instance, putting your hands on your hips and spreading your legs apart is a power pose. Don't forget to hold your head high! Try holding a pose that makes you feel stronger for 2 minutes. Master new skills. Another way to help build your confidence is to take on new skills. As you become better at the skill, it can boost your confidence. Exercise or play sport. Exercising can make you feel strong and confident. You should be getting exercise anyway, so it's a win-win. Martial arts may be a good choice, in case you need to defend yourself. Communication skills are the ways you interact with other kids and teachers. Basically, it's how you present yourself to the world. If you have basic communication skills, people see you as more assertive. Assertive means being self-assured and able to speak up for yourself. The more assertive you are, the less likely you are to get bullied. Being assertive means being able to talk to others to express what you want without being mean. For instance, instead of saying, "Why do you give me all the bad jobs?" you could say, "Would it be possible for me to clean the dry erase boards next week?" Communicating well means you offer leading ideas, ask questions nicely, and offer support when possible. For instance, when a friend does a good job, you say, "You were awesome! Great job!" Empathy means you feel what others are feeling. To be empathetic, you have to listen to what others are going through and try to understand their pain. While it can be hard to encourage empathy, bullying is less likely to happen when kids are empathetic to each other. Pay attention. The first step towards being empathetic is to notice other people. Watch other kids' faces to see how they are feeling. You can usually tell if someone is upset if you're looking at them. They may frown, have watery eyes, or turn red in the face. Talk to the other person. If you see someone looking down, ask how he or she is doing. You could say, "Hey, what's wrong? You don't look so good." Listen to his or her response. Even if you don't feel what the other person is feeling, it's important to express sympathy for what the person is going through. That just means you respond to what he or she told you in a nice way. For instance, if the person said, "I'm having a bad day. My dog is sick." You could say, "Oh, that's awful. I'd hate that if it were my dog. You must be really sad." Being bullied can make you want to lash out. You may be tempted to threaten someone who bullies you. However, that just turns you into a bully, and you're perpetuating the problem. In addition, it can make the bully want to fight back harder, which only hurts you. Also, if you do try to retaliate, you could find yourself taking part of the blame, even though the bully struck first.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Build self-confidence. Develop communication skills. Encourage empathy. Skip retaliation.