In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It won't help if you decide to have the conversation right after you've both had stressful shifts at work. It's ok to put it off for a couple of days so that you can approach the conflict when you're both rested and rejuvenated. It can be easy to avoid talking about something for too long. While this may seem acceptable at the time, it will hurt the relationship in the long run. Don't sweep everything under the rug, even if she's ok with it. A healthy relationship is worth the work. Most of the time, texting or sending a message over social media isn't the best way to go when the issue is serious. Do not demand you speak to her. This sets up the talk as a combative one; Instead of going into it vulnerable, you will both have your defenses up. Never make it sound like you've put an ultimatum on the conversation. When you bring up the possibility of talking about the issue, give her a way out so that she can refuse if she needs more time. Girls often see this as a must when entering into conversations that deal with conflict. They want to see that you're willing to let your guard down. If you don't know what to apologize for after genuine self-reflection, ask her what it is you've done to make her mad.
Summary: Plan the talk at a calm time for both of you. Give her a call. Apologize sincerely.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The first thing you have to do is find out if your gold is real. Separating your gold by its karat weight will not only help you begin to assess its value, but it can point out items that are not even gold. If it is unreadable, you could choose to have the gold tested by a reputable dealer. There's also the possibility that some of the gold is actually just gold-plated, which a dealer would determine with certainty by performing a chemical test. Take note that much of the gold jewelry manufactured before 1980 is slightly below its marked karat value. For example, jewelry marked 18K would actually be between 17K and 17.5K. In 1980, the laws regarding the marking and purity of gold jewelry were changed. If you're still uncertain as to whether or not an item is gold after inspecting it with a magnifying glass, prepare to test it. You have two options here: the acid test and the Skey test. The first, the acid test, will require a gold testing kit or the individual parts that make one up (the acid and stone). Supplies for this test can be purchased from online or physical jewelry suppliers for a small price, and are available separately or as a set. A kit will come with 10K, 14K, 18K and 22K bottles of testing acid, which will normally be nitric acid. It will also come with a test stone, also known as a streak stone or touch stone, that will be made from many different materials, including novaculite or other types of flint material. Kits can also be purchased with an accompanying scale. For suspected 14K jewelry, rub the item on the stone and place a drop of 14K acid onto the mark it leaves. If your item is indeed 14K gold, it will stand up to the acid and not change. If it is 10K, the 14K acid will turn it brown. If it completely disappears, it isn't even gold. If it is an unmarked item, go up to the 22K acid incrementally until it turns brown, and when it does, consider it to be the next lowest karat. For example, if the 18K acid has no effect, but the 22K acid turns it brown, then consider your item to be 18K. If the 14K acid has no effect, but the 18k acid turns it brown, consider it to be 14k, and so on for other karat fineness tests. For the Skey test, start by purchasing a gold tester or gold verification pen employing the Skey method. These testers sell for under $50 and can give a 1000 tests. This test is a safe alternative to acid and will test accurately on metals such as white gold. For all suspected jewelry, Slowly write a inch line and go over the same line 4 times without removing the pen tip from the test metal. Immediately write a line on any white paper. If it is under 10k, the line will be light brown and turn green within seconds If it is 10k, the line will be light brown. If it is 14k, the line will be dark brown. If it is 18k, the line will be orange. If it is 22k, the line will be yellow. If it is 24K, the line will be red. If there is no line at all, it is not gold. If you have gold coins, they may have a numismatic (coin) value which is above their metal value. This tends to be based on age, rarity, and overall condition. In this case, your best option is to take it to a coin dealer for assessment. This is definitely worth doing, as you may be able to get more money that way. If you have experience auctioning items online, you may be able to sell the coin online, but you may need a certificate of authenticity to persuade buyers to pay top dollar. It also makes sense to have a secure payment system in place to make customers feel safe with their transaction. The benefit of an auction (provided you're aware of the coin's real value) is that it may go well beyond your asking price if several collectors are bidding for the coin. Read How to determine the value of bullion gold coins for more details on assessing their value.
Summary: Use a magnifying glass to decipher the karat number on each piece. Perform an acid test on any items you are unsure of. Use the Skey test. Keep gold coins separate from the rest of your gold.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Make sure each hole is smaller than the size of a corn kernel. Remove the lid of the urn so you can set the bucket inside. It's OK if part of the bucket is sticking up out of the top of the urn. The corn kernels shouldn't reach the top of the bucket as they will expand during the steeping process. You want the extra inch of water because a lot of the water will be absorbed into the corn during the steeping process. You want the water to remain this temperature during the entire steeping process. Check back after nine hours and lift the bucket of corn out of the urn. Let the water in the bucket drain into the urn through the drilled holes. The rest period, called an "air rest," will help get rid of CO2 and encourage the corn to take up more water during the steeping process. When it's finished resting, place it back in the urn so it fills up with water. Your steeping schedule should look like: First steeping: nine hours. First air rest: three hours. Second steeping: nine hours. Second air rest: three hours. Third steeping: nine hours. Third air rest: three hours. Fourth steeping: nine hours.
Summary:
Use a drill to drill holes in the bottom of a five gallon (20 liter) bucket. Place the bucket in an urn of the same size. Fill the bucket with about four pounds (1.8 kilograms) of corn. Pour water into the bucket until the water is one inch higher than the corn. Set the urn thermostat to 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius). Let the corn steep in the water for nine hours. Let the bucket of corn rest on an elevated surface for three hours. Alternate between steeping and resting the corn.