Q: To cultivate an ongoing understanding of situations that tend to offend you, try journaling about some of your most memorable moments of victimhood. List 3 or 4 incidents with as much detail as possible. Push yourself to think deeply about these moments, expressing how you felt and why you took offense. Don't assume that the offense requires no explanation or is "obviously" offensive. Write why you were offended, not why anyone would take offense at the same thing. Then, write these moments down as if you are a journalist reporting an incident. Instead of writing about how you feel, try writing about what an outside observer saw. Is there anything you notice across these situations? Does a particular way of being treated frequently make you indignant with consistency? Look for the deeper reasons you were offended. For example, say you are offended by someone explaining something to you that you already know. Perhaps you are offended because your ego is bruised because the person doesn't see your smarts. Can you reasonably expect that this person should spend their time keeping track of what you know and don't know? These patterns are your triggers. When something like this happens to you in the future, you will know that the moment is ideal for trying out other responses. We typically justify or "prop up" our actions and beliefs with thoughts that rationalize them. What thoughts about what should and shouldn't be the case allow you to claim offense? What makes you think it's a proper response? Maybe you are offended because someone comes to your house-warming party without bringing a gift. The thoughts that might support taking offense could be ideas like: "Bringing a gift is the only way to show warmth." "A gift for me should be this person's priority regardless of other financial obligations." "I need to receive tokens from others to know that I am loved and supported". When it comes down to it, we can either spend our time trying to get others to adjust their behavior or work on our own reactions. Trying to change others is a weighty task because people are always changing, surprising usnot to mention how many there are out there. What's more, trying to change others amounts to controlling others. Ethical issues abound. When you work on your reactions, you are making yourself a more flexible and joyous person who can handle more of the world with ease. Taking the "high road" is not just more noble, but actually more beneficial to your ability to cope with everyday life.
A: Reflect upon past situations. Look for patterns. Explore the thoughts that justify offense-taking. Choose to privilege yourself over the "offender".

Article: Most homes built before 1970 often have lead-based paint on the walls, doorways, stairwells, and baseboards. If your home is old and you know it was built in the early or mid 1900s, it may have lead-based paint. Often, historic buildings or homes that are old and have not been renovated contain lead-based paint. If you do not own the home and are a renter, talk to your landlord about the age of the home. Ask them if they know if there is lead-based paint in the home. If you own the home, contact the previous owners to find out if they know if there is lead-based paint in the house. Examine the paint in the home to determine if it is peeling, flaking off, or deteriorating in any way. If it is lead-based, this may be cause for alarm. Lead-based paint that is deteriorating can pose a health hazard, as it will release lead dust as it breaks down. Pay extra attention to paint that is on doorways or stairwells. These areas usually get more wear and tear, causing the paint to crack, flake, and peel. If you notice the paint is deteriorating and suspect it may be lead-based, test the paint so you can address the issue immediately.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Determine if the paint is from 1970 or earlier. Talk to the owner of the home, or the previous owners. Check if the paint is deteriorating.

Q: Most times, the thermostatic valve is on the bottom of the radiator. If the valve is not near the floor, then it can be found at the top of the radiator's left side. Look for a dial that has numbers on it to determine if it's a thermostatic valve. While some radiators just have an on and off switch, a thermostatic radiator allows you to control the amount of heat it puts out. If your radiator doesn't have a thermostatic valve or is a 1-pipe system, you can skip this step. Twist the valve by hand until it doesn't turn any further and the arrow on the dial points to 0. This means the temperature is set so the radiator won't run. This valve is also located near the floor but on the right side. The valve should have a plastic twist cap on top of it. If you don't have a thermostatic valve, all you need to do is turn this valve. Once both valves are closed, the radiator will be completely turned off so you can cool down. Let the radiator cool down for at least an hour before touching it.
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Locate the thermostatic valve on the left side of the radiator if you have one. Turn the valve clockwise so the dial reads 0. Find the second valve on the right side of the radiator. Twist the valve clockwise until it doesn't turn anymore.