Q: Do NOT use hot water. It helps to place a dampened towel or cloth at the bottom of the bathtub to avoid dents or scratches. Hot water can actually damage the lacquer. Lukewarm water will be just fine. Next, take the outer slide off the inner slide. You should now have three parts. Then remove the tuning slide (or both if you have a Bb/F trigger trombone). Now you should have four (or five) parts in the water. Include the mouthpiece and you will have five (or six.) *Gently handle the parts at all times. Rinse the bell with cold water. Use the beach towel and dry the bell as much as possible. Set it aside in a safe place where it will not be knocked over and let it finish by air drying. Make sure the outer slide is filled with water. Do this for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side of the slide. Often junk will come out into the water. That's good! Keep working at it for at least a minute on each side. Using a clean stream of cold water, rinse the inside and outside of the outer slide. Dry with a beach towel and let it air dry with the bell. Next, take the snake and clean the inside of the inner slide as before with the outer slide. Rinse and dry and place it with the other parts. Often the tuning slide grease will eventually gum on the part of the tuning slide that fits into the bell section. To clean this, use a penetrating oil like WD-40. Spray the tuning slide with the penetrating oil and let it sit for a few minutes, before wiping away as much "gunk" as possible. If the horn has not been cleaned in a while, you may have to repeat this process several times. This will only take about 30 seconds or so. Rub the mouthpiece with a cotton rag, then dry it. If the mouthpiece gets gunk in the cup or shank, it will greatly disrupt the airflow when playing, so do not neglect your mouthpiece. After the horn has completely "air dried" you will have a nice clean trombone. You will have to reapply a slide lubricant to the slide, then apply tuning slide grease to the tuning slides. Use both sparingly -- a little goes a long way. Reinsert the tuning slide(s) into the bell section. Wipe any extra grease away with a clean cloth or cotton rag. Now your set to clean your trombone and remember clean well and clean often.
A: Fill a bathtub with lukewarm water. Disassemble the trombone into its two main parts, the slide and the bell section. Place all the parts in the bathtub of lukewarm water and let them soak. Once the parts have soaked for five to ten minutes, stand the bell section up away from the other parts and gently rub the bell with the cotton rags on the outside and as much as you can on the inside. Take the outer slide and run the snake back and fourth through inside of it. Pick up the inner slide and using a clean cotton rag, wipe it firmly but gently up and down the outside. Use the snake to clean the inside of the tuning slide. Take the mouthpiece brush and push it back and forth into the shank (the part that fits into the trombone) of the mouthpiece. Finishing off.

Q: Create a compost heap by layering soil with organic materials. Alternate brown materials (like dried leaves, straw, sawdust, and shredded paper) with green materials (like fresh leaves, coffee grounds, and fruit and vegetable scraps). Don't add anything with meat, oil, fat, or dairy to your compost. Regularly water the heap until it is damp but not soggy. There are many ways you can set up a compost system, including a bin, a bed, and a pile. Regularly mix your compost with a shovel or pitchfork. If you don't have the time, space, or materials to make your own compost, you can purchase it. However, you need to choose carefully as some compost contains human sewage, pharmaceuticals, and solvents. Look for organic, high-quality compost that contains leaf mold, yard waste, and animal manure. Feel the bag as well, it should be light, fluffy, and have an earthy smell. Avoid purchasing compost that is heavy, feels sandy, or smells of ammonia. Visit your local garden shop to pick out compost so that you can smell and feel it before making a purchase. Compost is ready when it is dark brown, crumbly, and has an earthy smell. It should not be moldy, powdery, hot, or smell like ammonia. If you can still discern what some of the elements of the compost are (e.g., a banana peel), the compost needs more time to decompose before you use it in your garden.
A: Start composting at home. Select organic, high-quality compost. Ensure your compost has decomposed thoroughly before using it.

Q: Prolia can be harmful to unborn babies. Prolia may also pass into your breastmilk, so you shouldn't breastfeed while taking this medication. Make sure to use reliable birth control if you are on Prolia. If you are taking Prolia and you become pregnant, stop the treatment immediately and consult with your doctor. This is a condition in which people have low levels of calcium in their blood. Prolia may further reduce the levels of calcium in your blood while you are taking it, which could lead to dangerously low calcium levels. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms while using Prolia: muscle spasms or cramps; numbness or tingling in your fingers, toes, or around your mouth; seizures; confusion; or loss of consciousness. Prolia is only meant for adults. This drug is harmful to children because it can slow down their bone growth and tooth development.
A: Do not take Prolia if you are pregnant. Avoid taking Prolia if you have hypocalcemia. Do not give Prolia to children.

Q: When used correctly, condoms are 97% effective against most sexually transmitted infections. Use a condom any time you have vaginal or anal intercourse, and opt for protection such as a dental dam during oral sex. To properly put on a condom: Inspect the wrapper for any cuts, holes, or punctures, and look for the expiration date. Do not use an expired condom or one that appears to be damaged. Carefully open the wrapper to ensure that the latex of the condom does not tear. Remove the condom and pinch the tip before rolling down the shaft of the penis. While still pinching the tip of the condom with one hand, line the condom up with the head of the penis and use your other other hand to roll the condom down the shaft of the penis to its base. Dispose of a used condom by tying off the open end and placing in a waste receptacle. Vaccines that guard against certain high-risk strains of HPV are now readily available to women and boys. It is recommended that girls get the vaccine between ages 11 and 12, but it may be administered at any point between ages 9 and 26. Boys can get the vaccine at ages 11 or 12, or up to age 21. The vaccine is ideally administered before a girl or woman becomes sexually active, but may still benefit sexually active young women. HPV vaccines are generally given as a course of three shots over six months. Whenever you begin having sex with a new partner, have an open and honest discussion about your sexual history with your partner. Talk about what types of testing and screening you've had recently, and how many sexual encounters you have had since your last test or examination. Take the time to discuss your sexual history before you begin having sex with a new partner. Do not be afraid to ask them specific questions such as, "Have you noticed any symptoms that may be related to HPV such as warts?" and, "How many sexual partners have you had?" Do respect a person's decision to not share information with you if they do not want to, but also understand that you are under no obligation to have sex with anyone and may choose to not engage in intercourse if you cannot get the information you need to feel comfortable consenting.
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Use a condom. Get vaccinated. Discuss sexual history.