Problem: Article: There are three common sizes: half-inch pipe thread, which is a coarser thread used on single-handle sinks, or 5/8ths compression, and 3/8ths compression, which is a different type of thread commonly used on end valves, and intended to provide leak-free seal over hard copper. If your sink comes with lines and they don't match to valves, you can get additional lines that will match. If you put two pipe threads together, splice them with teflon tape. Water supply lines should screw into place with the corresponding joints on the new faucet. The specific size of the connectors should be included in the instructions for the specific faucet that you're installing. You want to get lines that will have the appropriate ends for valve end and faucet end. Lines also need to be long enough so you won't put stress on the joints. Better to have extra long lines and have them loop. No hard bends or kinks. Make them hand tight, and somewhere around a quarter to half turn with a wrench. Usually the "female" connection piece on both ends will always have rubber gaskets, so you don't need teflon tape. The pop-up is the device that allows you to open and close the sink drain, usually made of a simple metal rod with ball attached to it. Drop stopped into sink from top, slide short end of rod into the opening on the tailpiece, making sure that the opening for the ball is facing toward the lever for the pop-up. Install as per the instructions. Sometimes you need washers and sometimes you don't. Slide nut to trap the ball in the tailpiece. Tighten so there's no wiggle, but not so tight that it's difficult to raise and lower. Attach thumbscrew to pop-up lever rod while sliding the rod from the ball so they can attach and allow you to screw together. Finish with silicon around the top of the sink, anywhere that the basin of the sink meets the wall, filling any gaps with a thin bead of caulk. Let the caulk dry for about 24 hours before turning on the water and going back over your work to check for leaks. There's no way to know if something is going to leak until you turn the water on. If you have small leaks from the rubber connections, try tightening more. The drain itself will also sometimes leak, which can be caused by over-tightening and straining the seal created by the connector gaskets. If that's leaking, don't go past hand tight. Try a new washer instead. It's also a good idea to check the gasket that goes under the tailpiece. Try tightening the nut down more or try different washer or silicone.
Summary: Make sure the water lines match the new fixture. Connect the water supply lines. Connect the pop-up. Seal your connections with silicone caulk. Turn on the water and check for leaks.

Problem: Article: If you believe someone is an immediate suicide risk, call 911 without delay. Suicide hotlines aren't just for people who are suicidal. They also provide help for people trying to prevent another person's suicide. Even if you just need to know what to do, a suicide hotline can help. They can talk you through the immediate situation or direct you to take further, more serious actions. They are also connected to doctors and counselors across the nation. In the US, you can call 800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433) or 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255). In the UK, call 116 123. Make sure the person sees a mental health professional as soon as possible. The suicide hotline numbers provided above can refer you to a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist, or you can find one online who specializes in this area. By being there for this person and leading him or her to qualified professional help, you can prevent a suicide and save a life. Don't waste time. Sometimes preventing a suicide comes down to a matter of days or even hours, so the sooner this person can get the help they need, the better. It may be helpful to contact the suicidal person's parents, guardians, or other loved ones. This can take some of the pressure off you, since they can be involved in the effort to stop this person from committing suicide. Getting these individuals involved may also help the suicidal person see that others care about them. If possible, remove any lethal items from the person's home. This includes firearms, drugs, or any other weapons or poisons. Be thorough. People can kill themselves with many items you wouldn't necessarily think of. Items like rat poison, cleaning products, and even ordinary cutlery can be used in a suicide attempt. About 25 percent of all suicides are carried out by suffocation. Usually, this means hanging. So make sure to remove items like ties, belts, ropes, and sheets. Let the individual know you will hold onto these items until he or she is feeling better. Even after immediate danger has passed, stay engaged with the person. Someone who is depressed or feeling isolated is not likely to ask for help, so you'll need to make yourself present. Call, visit, and generally follow up with the person frequently to see how he or she is doing. Here are other ways you can provide ongoing support: Make sure the person goes to their therapy appointments. Offer to drive the person there so you can be sure that he or she follows through on the appointment. Make sure the person takes any prescribed medication. Don't be an enabler when it comes to drinking or using recreational drugs. Someone who is suicidal should not be drinking or doing drugs. Help the person make a safety plan in case he or she keeps having suicidal thoughts. This should be a list of things the person can do to avoid committing suicide, such as calling loved ones, staying with a friend or even checking into a hospital.
Summary: Call 911. Call a suicide hotline. Refer the suicidal person to professional help. Notify family members. Remove the tools of suicide. Continue to offer support.

Problem: Article: If the girl you've started chatting with is a stranger to you (or someone that you barely know), it's important to find topics that you and her both have in common. For example, maybe you both go to the same school, live in the same neighborhood, or both study the same subject. Finding these commonalities will make further conversation more interesting. For example, ask: "What part of the state did you grow up in?" "What's your major in college?" Pay attention during your conversation, and note which types of topics the girl seems to enjoy most, or which she expresses an interest in. Then, bring these up again later to continue the conversation and learn more about the girl. For example, if you know that she likes art, you could deliberately steer the conversation towards famous painters. Or, if the girl mentions an interest in soccer, bring up your own favorite soccer players or teams. The girl you're speaking to will not enjoy the conversation if her only answers to your questions are "yes" or "no," as these answers can quickly become repetitive or boring. Instead, come up with some questions that ask her about her past or make her think, and that will result in a longer, more complex answer. Try asking something like: "What movie or book character are you most like?" "What are some of your irrational pet peeves?" "What is an unusual fear or phobia that you have?" If you're in the early stages of chatting with a girl and looking for ways to continue the chat, do not bring up topics that could lead to serious disagreement. Don't make the girl uncomfortable with probing questions about her exes or past relationships, and also avoid sharing strong opinions on politics. Of course, if you and this girl end up getting to know one another better, these types of topics can lead to important and serious conversation.
Summary:
Find some common ground. Discuss topics that she likes. Ask questions that require more than a yes or no answer. Avoid controversial or sensitive topics.