In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Tongue scrapers or cleaners can be purchased at the pharmacy or big box stores like Target or Walmart. They may feel less invasive than a larger, wider-surfaced toothbrush. A tongue scraper is a small tool made of plastic or metal that gently removes debris and plaque from the tongue. To use a tongue scraper, place its edge toward the back of your tongue and gently pull forward. Repeat as needed to cover the surface of the tongue, rinsing between scrapes. To reduce the gagging reflex, simply do not place the tongue scraper as far back into your mouth as you use it. Find the farther point you can place it without gagging, and start there. If the tongue scraper method does not work, you can use dental floss to clean the surface of the tongue. Take a normal length of dental floss and drag it down across your tongue. This works well for individuals with a particularly high gag reflex, but it does not remove as much debris from the tongue as other methods. As with the tongue scraper, to reduce the gag reflex you will need to find the farthest distance back on the tongue that you can place the floss without gagging. If a tongue scraper or floss still triggers your gag reflex, a simple wet washcloth might be all you need. Use a soft, clean washcloth and moisten it with warm water. You can add a bit of toothpaste if you like, but it isn't necessary, especially if the taste of the toothpaste contributes to your gag reflex. Wrap the cloth around one finger and gently rub the surface of the tongue to remove plaque and debris. Go as far back on the tongue as you can without gagging, rinsing the cloth periodically. People with very strong gag reflexes or sensitive tongues may not find a tongue cleaning method that works for them, but use of a good mouthwash can eliminate most of the problematic bacteria and leave the mouth healthy and clean. Look for an antimicrobial mouthwash containing fluoride and alcohol. Be sure to rinse the teeth for 30 seconds then spit the mouthwash out completely. Do not drink water or rinse the teeth for at least 30 minutes after using mouthwash. Brands like Listerine Total Care are effective at reducing bacteria in the mouth and leaving the breath fresh. Ask your dentist about a prescription for an oral rinse of chlorhexidine gluconate. Using this twice a day may eliminate the need for tongue brushing and help you battle gingivitis.
Summary: Try a tongue scraper. Try flossing your tongue. Try using a washcloth. Use mouthwash.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: In Empire: Total War, there are two types of nations: Major and Minor. Minor nations usually only have one city, but can still field impressive armies if given enough time. Find the Minor nations nearby your starting point and mark them as your first targets. If you give the minor nations too much time to build up their armies, they can pose serious threats and significantly slow down your expansion. You can use Minor nations as a way to grind for more XP for your troops. Keep attacking the single city, letting the nation rebuild between each attack. This will provide you constant, easy targets for your armies. If there are no enemy armies nearby, you should almost always attack an undefended city. Even if you only have a few units, your soldiers will have an advantage over the garrison guarding the city. Attacking and sieging cities is a much more effective way for dealing with opposing nations instead of meeting their armies on the field. If the city is defended by nearby, besiege the city with a large army. Use other troops to engage the nearby armies, or let them attack your besieging army. In either case, you will have the advantage over the enemy, and will split their forces. When attacking a city, make sure you have the force necessary to take it and use the Auto-Resolve option. The computer will give you a higher advantage than normal. If the enemy comes out of the city to attack your siegers, play the battle manually. If any enemy attacks one of your cities, play the battle manually as well.
Summary:
Take out minor nations first. Attack undefended cities.