Problem: Article: After you've finished cleaning the body of the pipe, grab the stem and run some hot water over it. If need be, give the stem a preliminary scrubbing using a clean paper towel. Pay particular attention to the bowl, where the residue will be thickest and most stubborn. Since the stem is so small and narrow, it's easiest to clean it separately. Fortunately, this is even quicker than cleaning the pipe itself. Scrape the inside of the bowl with a toothpick or paperclip to chip away at thick residue that's cemented in place. Position the stem in the bottom of the bag, leaving the top open wide. The stem won't hold water the way the pipe does, so it will need to be cleaned in a separate container. You could also use a lidded Tupperware container to hold the stem. Just make sure the material is not hard enough to break any delicate glass pieces. If the stem you're using is comprised of multiple parts, disassemble it and clean each component separately to avoid damaging them. Again, use about one part salt to two parts alcohol. When you hold up the bag, the stem should be completely submerged in the solution. Carefully squeeze excess air out of the bag and close the top. Double check that the bag is securely shut before you proceed. There should be enough space in the bag for the alcohol-salt solution to move around freely. If any part of the top of the bag remains open, you'll end up with a big mess on your hands. Grip the bag by the top and bottom and shake it from side to side. As you shake, massage the stem lightly with the tips of your fingers. This will create more friction to rub off persistent residue. For bowls that are severely stained or have a lot of buildup, let the stem soak for 15-30 minutes. Be careful not to handle the bag too forcefully, or it might leak or burst open. Open the bag and pour out the dirty alcohol-salt solution. Retrieve the stem and wash it under hot water once more. Place the stem alongside the pipe to air dry. Allow the pipe and stem to dry completely before using them. Lingering moisture can lead to mold growth and unpleasant odors, which can have an affect on the quality and flavor of the smoke.
Summary: Wash and wipe down the stem. Place the stem in a small Ziploc bag. Fill the bag with alcohol-salt solution. Slosh the bag until the stem is clean. Remove and rinse the stem.

Problem: Article: Focus on that object, trying to ignore everything behind it. This is really another version of staring at the tip of your nose, which exaggerates the process and makes it just a bit easier. Once the pen is about 24 inches (5.110.2cm) from your face, your eyes should cross. Take a moment to continue to focus on the object with your eyes crossed.
Summary: Hold out a pen at eye level at arm's length. Stop when the object is close to your face.

Problem: Article: If you're right-handed, put your fork in your left hand at meals. Using your nondominant hand as your fork hand makes you eat more slowly. Stop eating when you feel full, but not bloated. You'll eat more slowly and probably consume less food. Buy those Milano cookies, but also make an effort to buy frozen fruit for smoothies and snap pea crisps to snack on, too. Over time, try to eat fewer cookies and more of the healthy snacks you have on hand. Water will fill you up a little bit, so you won't overeat at your next meal. Make it a habit to keep a water bottle near you at all times, whether you're in your house or on the go. People who drink three to five cups of coffee a day are less likely to show early symptoms of heart disease. Don't skip out of your morning cup of coffee or that afternoon pick me up. People who eat on smaller plates end up eating less food. Buy a few inexpensive smaller plates and bowls if yours are large. You'll think you've eaten more than you have. Spicy foods may help to decrease your appetite. Go for extra hot salsa, some chili peppers, or cayenne pepper. Add it to your food for extra flavor and a health boost!
Summary: Eat your meals with your nondominant hand. Add in healthy food. Drink a glass of water before every meal. Drink coffee. Eat on smaller plates. Eat spicy foods.

Problem: Article: Lay your binding on the edges of your quilt so that the raw edges of the binding line up with the raw edges on the first side of the quilt that you will be working. Make sure that the print side of your binding and the print side of your quilt are facing each other. Also, make sure that your binding is folded in half, not spread open. The raw edges are the cut edges of your fabric. Take the outer corner of the binding where you will begin sewing and fold the corner towards the edge of the quilt. This forms a diagonal line and hides the raw starting edge of the binding strip. Place a pin to hold the edges together. Use your sewing machine to sew this stitch. Make sure to sew through both layers of the binding. This ensures that the raw edges will be hidden already when you turn the fabric over to the other side of the quilt. When you are 0.25 inches (0.64cm) from the first corner, stop the sewing machine. Then backstitch a few stitches by pressing the lever on the side of your machine and gently pressing the pedal. This secures the corner stitches. Sew forward again to the point where you stopped before, stop the machine again, and sever the thread. To work around the corner of the quilt with the binding, turn the quilt and fold the binding up and away from the edge you have been sewing. Then, fold the strip down in the new direction you will be sewing so that the folded edge of the binding is even with the edge of the quilt. Lower the presser foot of your sewing machine over this corner to sew through the fold from the edge of the quilt and down along the new edge. Keep repeating the process of sewing through the binding and quilt edges and making folds at the corners until you have attached the binding on all 4 sides of your quilt. When you get back to where you started, you should have some overlapping binding, which you will need to hide for a seamless finish. Tuck the end of the binding strip into the diagonal pocket that you created when you started sewing the binding into place. Then, sew across the end of the binding along the edge of the quilt to secure the end and hide it. After you have hidden the end of your binding, the first side of your quilt binding is finished. All you need to do to finish the binding is to fold over the binding to the other side of the quilt and then sew into the seam that you created with the first round of stitching. This is known as stitching "in the ditch." Sew along the seam to finish your binding. Fold the binding at the corners to ensure a neat finish.
Summary:
Line up the raw edge of the binding with the raw edge of your quilt. Fold the first corner of the binding over to form an angle. Sew a straight stitch 0.5 inches (1.3cm) from the edges of the quilt. Stop sewing and cut the thread 0.25 inches (0.64cm) from the corner of the quilt. Turn the quilt and fold the binding at the corner. Continue to sew all the way around the binding. Tuck the binding end into the diagonal pocket. Fold over the edges and stitch in the ditch to finish the binding.