Problem: Article: All of the chemical products used to treat poplar can be hazardous, so you should always wear rubber gloves and a respirator. Also wear the respirator while sanding to avoid breathing in wood particles. Ventilate your workspace by keeping an air current flowing through it. To ventilate the area, open any nearby doors or windows. You can also make use of fans or work outside. You can purchase a respirator at most general stores and hardware stores. Rub the coarse-grit sandpaper over all the areas you wish to stain. The sandpaper roughs up the wood, which allows the staining products to sink further into the grain. Always wipe along the grain. Look closely at the wood to see which direction its particles are oriented towards. The grain looks like lines in the wood. After roughing up the wood, even it out with a finer grit sandpaper. Go back over all the areas you sanded earlier. Blow the wood shavings off the poplar when you're finished. Make sure the wood looks and feels even before you attempt to stain it.
Summary: Wear protective clothing and work in a well-ventilated area. Abrade the poplar with 80-grit sandpaper. Smooth out the wood with 180 to 220-grit sandpaper.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you haven't set Spotify as your default music service, you will need to add "on Spotify" to the end of your commands. "Alexa, play 60s music." "Alexa, play Maggot Brain by Funkadelic." "Alexa, play hip hop." "Alexa, play Drake on Spotify." You can play any curated playlist or one that you have made yourself by name. "Alexa, play my Discover Weekly." "Alexa, play 'My Workout Playlist.'" You can control anything you would with Spotify app, just with voice. "Alexa, pause/resume." Pause or resume playback. "Alexa, next/previous." Plays the next song or the previous song. "Alexa, volume 6." Adjusts the volume level from 1-10. "Alexa, shuffle." Shuffles the current album or playlist. "Alexa, what's this?" Tells you the name of the current song/artist/album.

SUMMARY: Ask Alexa to play any artist, song, album or genre. Play a Spotify Playlist. Use playback controls.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If your boyfriend seems upset, one way to help is by giving him room to talk about what's wrong. Getting things off his chest may help him feel better or come to some sort of solution. You might say, "You seem upset, baby. Want to talk about it?" If he wants to talk, practice active listening skills. Don't interrupt or rush in trying to fix the problem. Just hear him out. his feelings. One of the most valuable things you can offer your boyfriend is the sense that you understand or have sympathy for what's happening in his life. Validation simply means that you let him know that what he's feelings is okay and understandable. First, let his words clue you in on how he's feeling. Listen for feeling statements, such as "I don't know what to do" or "I'm devastated." Then, validate his feelings by saying things like, "Aw, I'm so sorry that happened. It makes sense that you're so confused" or "I completely understand why you feel so crushed." Even if your boyfriend is typically the outspoken type, he may not immediately want to discuss the situation or his feeling about it. Encourage your boyfriend to talk. However, if he's not ready, don't press the issue. For example, if you ask "Do you want to talk?" and he responds with "no," you might say, "Okay, that's fine. I'm here if you ever want to." Don't constantly beg him to tell you what's wrong if he doesn't feel like talking. Give it some time. More than likely, he will open up. Don't be surprised if your boyfriend asks for some space to deal with what's going on. Some people prefer to be alone when they're upset. Try not to take it personallyjust give him a little time to himself. Let's say your boyfriend had a fight with his dad. If he needs space to think it over, you might say, "I'll give you some time alone, but I'll drop by and check on you later, okay?" If your boyfriend doesn't expressly ask for time alone, then he's probably happy that you're there. If your boyfriend remains upset for a long period of time, withdraws from his family and friends, or begins to engage in risky behaviors, he may need counseling from a mental health professional. Suggest to him that he attend a therapy session. For example, you might say, "I've noticed you've seemed really down lately. Have you considered talking to a therapist about this?" Tell your boyfriend that you'll help him find a therapist or even take him to the appointment if he needs support.
Summary: Listen if he wants to talk. Validate Be okay with his silence. Give him space. Encourage him to get professional help if it doesn't pass.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Other people might have seen something. Visit your neighbors and ask if they know anything about the situation. Check whether they know where the owner is and how to contact them. By talking to your neighbors, you also spread the word that someone might be in the house illegally. Not all squatters are dangerous, but your neighbors should nevertheless be advised of who is there. If a neighbor has seen something, have them write down notes about who they saw and when. Ask them to describe the squatters, if they can. You'll need to notify the police and the building owner, but you should have some evidence to share with them. This evidence will be useful if the owners need to sue to evict the squatters. Do the following: Take detailed notes of who you see coming and going from the property. What do they look like? How many people are there? What dates have you seen them? Photograph the building if you see broken windows or graffiti. There might be an innocent explanation for why someone has been in the property. For example, the people you see going in and out might be the lawful owners. Ask the people you encounter who they are and why they are there. You are not required to speak to the squatters, and you shouldn't if you are scared of them. It's enough to record what you have observed and then call the appropriate people. If you're scared, another option is for a group of neighbors to go talk to the squatters. There's safety in numbers.
Summary:
Talk to your neighbors. Document the squatting. Speak to the squatters if you aren't afraid.