Article: People who have dry brittle nails may want to wait a while before getting acrylics done. If you have dry, brittle nails or if the person who you are giving acrylics to has dry brittle nails, then waiting until the nails improve might be a good idea. Try waiting a few days for the nails to repair themselves. During this time, do not apply any polish to the nails. Allow them to breath and grow. Acrylic nails can get dirty more easily than short nails, so you will need to make sure that you clean them daily. Wash your hands with a nails brush once per day or any time they get dirty. To use a nail brush, apply a bit of soap and warm water to your hands. Then, use the nail brush to clean around the edges of your nails and under the tips. Dry your hands and nails thoroughly after you wash them. Inspect all of the nails daily as well to check for any signs of infection, such as redness, warmth or puffiness. Whenever you have to do something that might damage your nails or expose them to excess water or dirt, put on a pair of vinyl or latex gloves. This will help to protect the nails from damage.
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Make sure that your nails are healthy enough for acrylics. Clean your nails with a nail brush. Wear gloves to protect your nails.
Article: Many police stations do not allow telephone reports, as this is a security issue. Since filing a false report is a crime, they need to have the filer sign a document and verify that they are who they say they are. Police departments have a non-emergency number that you can call if you want to file a police report over the phone. Do not call 911 unless there is an active crime in progress or people's lives are endangered. You typically can find the non-emergency number through an online search, in a telephone book, or by calling 311 (information), if that service is available in your area. Identify yourself to the dispatcher who answers the non-emergency number and let them know that you want to file a police report. They will ask for your name and address, as well as the address of your current location if it differs from your place of residence. You may be able to file a report anonymously over the phone. However, if you don't provide your name and contact information, police will not be able to follow up with you about the report. You should always provide your name and contact information if you suffered a loss as a result of the incident you're reporting, such as if your property was damaged. Let the dispatcher know what happened, and when and where the incident occurred. Provide as many factual details as you can remember. Remain calm and stick to the facts. If you have any photo or video, or documents related to the incident, let the dispatcher know. They will tell you what you need to do with them. The dispatcher may ask you some questions if there is specific information they need that you failed to mention in your description. Once the dispatcher takes your report, they'll determine if the situation necessitates sending an officer to your location to talk to you further. This may happen if, for example, you're reporting damage to your property. If an officer is dispatched, the dispatcher will give you a time frame of when to expect them. The officer will confirm the information in your telephone report and ask questions to get any additional information they may need to further investigate your report. You may not get a written copy of the report immediately. The officer typically will give you a receipt with the number assigned to your report so you can get a full copy later. If an officer isn't dispatched to your location to talk to you, ask the dispatcher for a report number. Find out when the full written report will be available and how you can get a copy for your records. In some cases, the police department may mail a copy of the report to you. Otherwise, you may need to make a trip to the precinct to pick up your copy.
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Check if your police station allows telephone reports. Call the police dispatch office. Provide your name and location. Describe the incident you want to report. Meet with an officer if necessary. Request a copy of the report.
Article: The simplest way to do this is to insert two fingers into the shackle loop and use them to force the shackle away from the top of the lock. This will put the locking pins inside the lock into the right position for a quick crack-job. Make sure you've eliminated all excess slack from the shackle. If you don't, you won't be able to knock the lock loose, no matter how many times you hit it. Don't try to grip the body of the lock itselfthat's where you'll be aiming your hammer. More specifically, you want to target the side that contains the fixed end of the shackle, as the pins are located just underneath. Pound the lock over and over again using quick, short strikes. Eventually, you'll disengage enough of the pins to "bump" the lock open. You can also use the handle of a screwdriver or another hard, blunt item if you don't happen to have a hammer handy. The best part about coaxing a padlock open with a hammer is that it should still work like nothing ever happened afterwards, so long as you don't hit it hard enough to damage any of the pins. As soon as you get done breaking your lock, give it a test run. If it fastens properly, hold onto it for future usage. If not, chuck it in the trash. This method can be useful if you need to remove your padlock without the keys but don't want to destroy it in the process.
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Pull up on the shackle to create tension. Tap the side of the lock with a hammer or similar tool repeatedly. Reuse your lock when you're finished.