Article: Inevitably, someone around you, be it a friend, co-worker, or family member, is going to get upset, and this is likely to disrupt things for everyone around them. Use the E.A.R. method to settle the situation. Empathy Show the other person that you understand he is upset with statements like, "I can see how upset you are," or "I understand that you are feeling frustrated," and indicate your willingness to help him. Attention Ask him to explain the problem and listen attentively. "Tell me what's bothering you. I want to understand." Body language can help you here as well. Make eye contact with him and sit or lean forward slightly to show your attentiveness. Respect People, especially those prone to conflict, often need to feel respected when they're upset. Acknowledge this as best you can with statements like: "I respect your commitment to this," or, "I can tell you've put in a great deal of effort here and it shows." Someone who is very angry may not be receptive to discussion until she has had a chance to cool down. You can help this process along by redirecting her anger and acting appropriately to reduce the level of tension. First, try to communicate respect for her needs or concerns. Acknowledge their importance, and refrain from openly judging them. Try to do this with non-aggressive body language by not moving quickly or taking an aggressive, chest-out posture. Cooperate with the angry person, so long as it does not cause harm to others. The objective is to not escalate the situation any further. Effective listening will help here too. Don't interrupt her, but take the opportunity to ask clarifying questions, both to avoid misunderstanding and to slow things down. Redirect her aggression by rephrasing her concerns in a less confrontational manner. Restate, "I want to beat Janet with a pipe," as, "So, you are upset with Janet for scratching the paint on your car and want her to make it right." This, when successful, can leave the person calmer and more open to a constructive discussion of her problem. Disengage yourself from the interaction if your efforts are not working or you find yourself getting angry as well. Your safety is paramount, and you should get away from the person, and call security, a supervisor, or the police as appropriate. Research shows that being humble and kind to others can materially improve your relationships at home, at work, and socially. Being good to others, it turns out, can be good for you as well. Being kind to others can make you physically and mentally healthier, an NIH study has found. Humility a willingness to self-critique can also help repair damaged relationships. Kindness is also linked to happiness. Acts of charity and kindness release dopamine and endorphins in your brain, giving a chemical element to your happiness.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Learn how to calm someone who's upset. Defuse an angry situation before it escalates. Use kindness and humility.
Article: One of the main causes of algae bloom is the lack of water movement. Purchase a fine bubble aerator and install it in the deepest section of your pond. This will constantly aerate the water, keeping it moving to produce a healthier environment in the pond and prevent harmful algae. Fine bubble aerators should be available from a specialty pond store. If you don't have one nearby, there are plenty of online retailers that sell aerators. If your pond has a filtration system installed but algae is still able to grow, you may need to clean the filter inside the system more often. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to clean your filter at least once each month to prevent algae from forming. A pond filter isn't necessary, but can be useful in keeping the water in your pond clean. If you have a large mechanical filter, you should be able to clean it by attaching a backwash hose and backwashing the filter until the water runs clear. For smaller filters, remove the filter and clean it with non-chlorinated water to remove any obvious grime, gunk, or algae. Make sure you clean out your pond filter away from the pond. If you clean it too close the pond, everything you remove from the filter will end up back in your pond over time. Ultraviolet light is great at sterilizing and damaging a lot of organic materials, including algae. Install a pond filter that has an ultraviolet light sterilizer in your pond to break down and destroy algae as it grows. After 3 to 5 days, your water should be free of algae and clear. Filters with UV light sterilizers will be more expensive than other filters, but also a lot more effective. They should be available from a specialty pond store or online. This is a very effective way to kill algae in ponds, but may also harm beneficial bacteria and other positive organic material in your pond. If you can't clean your water and remove your algae any other way, you can use algaecides to treat the water and kill the algae. Purchase an algaecide or herbicide that contains copper and spray it over your pond to begin killing off the algae. You should see the algae begin to die off within 3 to 10 days from the first treatment. Algaecides and herbicides are made of chemicals that are designed to kill algae, so they will be more harmful than other natural methods used to remove algae. Use algaecides as a last resort. Always consult the instructions on your chosen algaecides or herbicides before using them in a pond with plants or living creatures. Make sure you check with local regulations before treating your water with an algaecide. You may need a permit for some chemicals in some locations. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when working with an algaecide. Using more than is required may damage your pond or harm any wildlife living in or around it.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Install a fine bubble aerator to increase the movement of the water. Clean your filtration system once a month to keep the water clean. Use an ultraviolet light sterilizer to destroy algae. Treat the pond water with algaecides.
Article: As time passes, your hair will grow at the base of your scalp, creating loose hair at the base of your dreads. In other cases, your locks may have become loose or messy. If your dreads have any of these features, it's likely time to get a retwist. You may need to retwist the base of all the dreadlocks you are working on, or you may only need to work on one side or section. While you work on a specific dread, use a rattail comb to outline the square perimeter of the lock. Then, clip away the surrounding hair. This helps prevent the dread from becoming fuzzy, uneven, or stuck to another lock. To retwist your dreads most effectively, you should use products while working the hair to freshen and strengthen it. At a minimum, you'll want some a rattail comb, clips, a towel, and dreadlock friendly gel or wax while retwisting. Some dreadlock gel is specially formulated to help lock the hair of your dreads into ropes of hair. You might want to consider using this kind of product to help maintain your dreads. Some dreadlock wearers suffer from a dry scalp. If this is your situation, you may want to use a scalp cleansing serum before retwisting. If you're retwisting an entire head of dreadlocks, it can take quite some time before you complete your job. To ensure the best retwisting, choose a work environment that positions the dreadlocks at a level that is easy for you to work at. Depending on your height and body type, the ideal work height can vary. Generally, you'll want the head you are working on to be at roughly chest level. If you can, have the person you're working on sit in a straight-backed chair. This generally puts them at the right height and makes them easy to maneuver.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Identify dreads in need of retwisting. Collect your supplies. Position the locks for comfort while working.