Q: An important part of being an informed feminist is cultivating an awareness of systemic prejudices against women around the world. You cannot stop every individual from having a particular opinion about women, but you can expose systemic inequalities. You can support organizations that provide suppressed women in other cultures education and opportunities. You can notice trends such as the discrepancy between the percentage of politicians or world leaders who are female, versus the female population of the world. Realize that in systems that discriminate against women in the areas of education or employment, women's economic lives become dependent on others in power, which takes power from them. Go to rallies that promote women's equality. Join organizations that fight for the equality of women in your area as well as other countries. Speaking out about inequality is an important step towards achieving equality. You can find resources for feminist activism http://feminist.com/activism/ here. One way that you can be a feminist and support feminist causes is to vote with women's rights in mind. Voting for politicians who advocate for women in the workplace and women's healthcare rights can put your feminist beliefs into action. Additionally, you may want to find out if a candidate (male or female) has women working on his or her campaign staff. Advocating for women's employment rights is less meaningful if a candidate doesn't actually employ women. Part of being a feminist is supporting the rights of everyone to do what they want in their lives and careers, even if it means breaking traditional gender stereotypes. That means believing that a mom or a dad can choose to stay at home to raise young children. It means believing that a man or a woman can become a CEO of a company or a politician or president.
A: Recognize systemic inequalities. Fight against gender discrimination. Vote for pro-women political leaders. Support the rights of women and men.

Article: If you're in the camp that thinks that the harder you brush, the cleaner your teeth will get, your brushing habits might be the culprit here. Gums are composed of soft, fragile tissue that doesn't need to be scrubbed hard to get clean. Choose a brush with soft, blunt bristles - never get the kind labeled "medium" or "hard." Brush twice a day using the right technique - a soft, circular motion on all sides of the teeth and gums along with vertical strokes, which include brushing the gums to stimulate the blood flow for better protection. Consider getting an electric toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes are gentle on your teeth and very effective at reaching to the back to remove plaque. Choose a brush that has been approved by the American Dental Association (ADA). If there's one particular part of your mouth that feels sensitive, or seems to bleed more often, spend more time gently brushing that area. Gently massage the spot with your toothbrush for 3 minutes. This will help remove the plaque affecting the area. without hurting your gums. Flossing once a day is absolutely essential for stopping gums from bleeding. There's no other way to get to the bits of food and plaque building up between your teeth and underneath the gingival margin called the sulcus. But there's a right way and a wrong way to floss, and doing it correctly can make all the difference when it comes to stopping gums from bleeding. Don't snap the floss violently between your teeth. This doesn't get them cleaner; it just hurts your fragile gums. Gently pull the floss between your teeth and swipe your gums. Clean the front of your teeth by holding the floss in a U-shape at the top of each tooth and gently swiping downward. Go as far back as you can and floss both surfaces of the papilla, meaning that you need to floss the tooth in front and the tooth behind each time. Many people find that using a gum irrigation device, called a water pik, helps to alleviate bleeding gums by gently cleaning them more thoroughly. Gum irrigation devices attach to your sink's plumbing and should be used after brushing to thoroughly cleanse the gums. There is also an electric device which sprays water similar to a shower through a small tip called oral irrigator. The advantage is that you can add mouthwash for increased antibacterial protection. Alcohol-based mouthwashes can dry out the gums and cause more irritation and bleeding. It's better to use a non-alcoholic, peroxide-based mouthwash. You can also make your own mouthwash by simply rinsing with saltwater. If your gums don't stop bleeding and it doesn't seem as though good hygiene is making a difference, your dentist may recommend a treatment designed to get rid of the plaque and allow your gums to recover. Here are the options: Scaling and root planing. The dentist administers local anesthetic and scrapes away the tartar as well as smoothing rough spots. This is usually done when there is tartar buildup under the gum line and there is an incipient stage of periodontitis. Flap surgery and pocket reduction. If you have advanced gum disease, your dentist may decide that surgery is the best option. Flap surgery reduces the space between the gum and the tooth so that plaque can't form underneath so easily. This helps the bone to recover and eliminates anaerobic bacteria which is the main cause of periodontitis. Flap surgery has a better long term result than any other type of treatment. Grafts of tissue or bones. If periodontitis has cause your gums to recede and your bones to deteriorate, tissue and bone can be grafted from other parts of the mouth to the affected area. Your periodontist may also choose to graft artificial bone which can be either hydroxyapatite or bovine bone.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Change the way you brush. Floss Try gum irrigation. Use non-alcoholic mouthwash. Consider professional medical treatments.

Problem: Article: If you no longer find yourself paying the full balance, then asking could save you hundreds of dollars each year. Choose a non-profit and government recommended company for this. If you have good credit, but you've developed a large credit card balance, compare the loan rate to the credit card annual percentage rate. See if you can get a loan to pay off the credit card, and then pay a lower interest payment to the bank each month. Credit cards help people to spend more than they can afford to pay. Pay cash or debit for purchases, unless you are committed to paying off the credit card balance every month. If you are able to pay off the balance and remain disciplined, you may be able to improve your quality of life by routing all your purchases through your credit card. Sign up for a rewards-based card that gives you miles or cash back. Pay your rent, utilities and food bills on a credit card, then pay it back by the due date each month. Cash in your rewards for free tickets or money.
Summary: Call your credit card company and ask for a reduction in your rate. Consolidate your student loans into one monthly rate. Get out of high-interest debt with a credit union or bank loan. Keep a credit card for emergencies only.

Q: Keep air and bacteria out as much as possible. A jar with a spring-top lid works well, as it is very airtight. Refrigerate this gel for a much longer shelf life. If you make a lot at once, you can store some in the freezer for up to 6 months. Put a few spoonfuls into a small squeeze bottle to use for a couple of days at a time. It's easier to apply to your hair, and you're not introducing bacteria to the main gel with your hands. Plus, if you forget and leave this jar out, you've only wasted a little gel. You should be able to tell easily if the gel isn't good anymore. It will have a bad, off-putting smell that will overpower the essential oils. If it smells rotten, it's time to toss the gel and make more. If you find you can't use all the gel before it goes bad, try making it in smaller batches. It can last as long as 2 months.
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Pour the mixture into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. Portion out a little at a time into a small squeeze bottle. Smell the gel every time you open it to see if it's gone bad.