INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Clean away the dirt with acid or sandblasting as necessary and pickle away the rust. This melts the powdered zinc into a liquid that, when cooled, leaving a thin alloy coating. Sherardizing is best used for shaped steel pieces, as the galvanic coating will follow the configurations of the steel underneath. It is best used with fairly small metal objects.

SUMMARY: Prepare the steel as with the other galvanization methods. Place the steel in an airless enclosure. Surround the steel with powdered zinc. Heat the steel.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Every card trick practitioner out there knows how to wow an audience by "magically" revealing a top card that had seemingly been shuffled into the middle of the deck. This trick is a good introduction to the combination of quick hands, skilled fingers, timely audience distraction, and showmanship that card tricks require. Start by practicing the following two skills: Take two cards from the top deck while keeping them together (so it looks like only one card was drawn). Slip a card directly below the top card in the deck while the deck is behind your back for only a moment. " After they confirm "Yes!", put the tricky pair back on top of the deck.

SUMMARY: Practice some essential card trick skills. Ask the audience "Is this your card?

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Finding common ground with shared interests is a great way to build a better bond between you and your girlfriend. By sharing what your interests are with each other, you can find out which ones you have in common and might enjoy together. Talk with your girlfriend and learn about what interests she has and any activities she enjoys. Once you have a good idea what she might like to do, plan to do some of those things with her. For example, if your girlfriend likes to paint, try taking her to a painting class and paint together. Openly and honestly communicating your needs, or having your partner discuss what they need, is a required part of any good relationship. Keeping the lines of communication open will allow for honest expression and will make sure both peoples needs are being met. Honesty needs to be allowed for in conversations. Both parties need to be allowed to speak about their feelings in regards to the relationship or any other topic. Actively listen to what your partner may say. Hear them objectively and fairly, without adding your own meaning. Always use "I" statements when talking about your feelings regarding the relationship. Avoid getting defensive if you hear something you don't like. Avoid using "You" statements and respond fairly with your own thoughts and feelings. Regardless of where you meet, you and your girlfriend will have to work together to find the right amount of time you might want to spend together. Each couple will have individualized amounts of time that they may want to spend together. You will have to find out how much time together is right for both of you. You will likely both have different preferences in how much time you want to spend together. Some favour independence while others require more time together. Work together to find the best balance between both of your needs. Ask your girlfriend directly what her needs are. This is the most direct way to assess how much time spent together is best. Don't forget to spend time with your friends and family. Bring your girlfriend into your existing social circles for a great way to include them in your new relationship. Set aside time together. Try to make a set time for you both to spend together and keep it. Requirements for time together may change over time. Respect both your partners needs and your own when it comes to the amount of time being spent together.

SUMMARY: Explore and share your interests. Plan some activities that your girlfriend might like. Practice open communication. Spend the right amount of time together.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Cutting off your friend without warning may seem like the easiest solution, but it is not fair to them to not give them a chance to understand what is happening. Even if your friend was a bad, hurtful friend to you, they still have the right to know what is happening. Do not "ghost" a friend just because you want to avoid confrontation (as long as you know that a confrontation would not end with a physical fight). Breaking up with a friend is uncomfortable and painful, but that doesn't mean you should avoid it. Ghosting a friend may cause you to lose some social clout. It makes you look like you took the easy way out. It can also cause the person you are ghosting a lot of pain and uncertainty. Consider which method would be the best way for you to stop communicating with a friend. For example, you might decide that it is best to tell them in-person, over the phone, or via email. Most of the time, it is good to have a conversation with the other person to let them know you do not want to be friends anymore, no matter how vague and brief it may be. But there may be times when ghosting someone is the best option: Your friend enables your bad behavior, particularly if it is an addiction issue. You feel controlled or manipulated by your friend, and worry how they would react to an announcement that you no longer wanted to be friends. You fear for your safety, and are concerned about your physical well-being if you talk to your friend directly. or block your friend from social networks. Cut off their access to your life on social media. Avoid messaging them or responding to their messages. If you choose to remain friends with them on social media, prevent them from seeing posts you don't want them to see. Do not comment on their feeds. You could also choose to unfollow them so you no longer see their updates. If you do not feel comfortable talking to your friend, you could ask your parents to get in touch with your friend's parents. This is an option you may want to use if you are feeling threatened by the other person. Otherwise, you may wish to try to handle it on your own first. Ask your parents to inform your friend's parents about the situation, and/or that you no longer want to hang out with this person. You could say, "You know I've been trying to distance myself from Jamal, but he won't leave me alone. Do you think you could talk to his parents for me?" You could also ask a teacher or school guidance counselor for help. You could say, "I've been trying to work through some problems with David, but he won't leave me alone. I don't want to be friends with him anymore, and can't think of anything else to do. Could you help me?"

SUMMARY:
End all communication as a last resort. Recognize when ending a friendship suddenly may be appropriate. Defriend Enlist help.