Article: Concentrate on the left-hand column and summary at the bottom. These contain the most important points you will need for your assignment or exam. You can underline or highlight the most important parts as you review, if you prefer. Cover the right side of the page (the note-taking column) with your hand or another sheet of paper. Quiz yourself by giving answers to the potential questions that you included in the left column. Then uncover the right side and check your comprehension. You can also ask a friend to quiz you on your notes using the left column, and you can do the same for them. Reviewing frequently over a longer period of time, rather than cramming before a test, will greatly increase your retention and deepen your understanding of course material. With your effective notes made using the Cornell system, you will be able to study efficiently and with minimal stress.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Read your notes. Use your notes to test your knowledge. Review your notes as often as possible.

Problem: Article: Most types of waterproof wax come in a plastic container or tin. Dip a clean rag into the waterproof wax and massage the wax into all of the exterior leather surfaces of the boot. Work the rag in a circular motion, and fully rub the wax into one section of the leather before moving on to the next. Apply waterproof wax to the boots once a year. Waterproof wax will seal the boot leather for many months. Waterproof spray comes in an aerosol can and can be sprayed directly onto the boot leather. It can be applied more quickly than wax, so opt for a spray if you don't have much time to spend waterproofing your boots. Waterproof sprays may not need to be rubbed into the leather at all. Consult the directions on the packaging. The disadvantage of waterproof sprays is that they do not soak into the leather as well as a wax. Consequently, a spray will need to be applied several times during the course of a single winter. Whether you apply a waterproofing wax or a spray, you'll need to give the leather time to absorb the chemicals and dry before wearing the boots. Air dry the boots until all of the wax has been absorbed and the leather is completely dry to the touch. Place the boots in the path of a fan to speed up the drying process. The tongue should be propped open, and the fan should blow room temperature air on the boots. Never use a blow-dryer to dry the boots. The sudden application of heat can crack the leather.
Summary: Apply a waterproof wax to the boot leather. Consider a waterproof spray instead if you're in a hurry. Let the boots dry before wearing them.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Go through all of your keep items and decide what their primary function is. Like items should be grouped together so that you can decide how best to store them. They may be able to nest inside each other or otherwise be stored together efficiently. If they don't really have a function, you may want to consider putting them in the donate pile. Once your items are sorted by function, separate and organize them by what room is appropriate for them to go in. Think about their function and locate them where they can be efficiently reached and used. Though items may share a similar function, they may need to be split up if one serves its purpose better elsewhere. For example, kitchen supplies should be kept in the area of the kitchen where they can be easily accessed when necessary. Items which are not used often can be stored up and out of the way, like infrequently used appliances (such as ice cream makers) or fancy or overly large dishes. Consider items which serve multiple purposes and find a place to store them where both can be served without hindering the other. In some cases, you have multiples of that item, you can split them up between locations but this may not always be possible. An example of such an item may be small towels, which may be necessary to both the bathroom and the kitchen.

SUMMARY: Sort items by function. Sort items by room and location. Consider multiple purpose items.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The scumbling method allows artists to develop texture and value in their works. To execute this blending method, select two or more colors of oil pastels. Choose one color and begin creating controlled scribble marks across your canvas. Repeat this process with the remaining colors you selected, overlapping the colors at various, random points. Continue to layer the scribbled colors until you achieve the desired look and hue. When executing the cross-hatching method, artists blend colors together by drawing overlapping lines in two distinct directions. Lightly sketch the area you wish to cross hatch. Select two colors of oil pastels, preferably a light and a dark shade. Determine the two directions of your lines. Assign a color to each direction. Draw a series of lines with one color going in one direction. Draw a second series of lines with the second color going in a different direction. Continue to fill in the area with lines until you achieve the desired effect. In the sgraffito method, artists create a design or add fine details by scratching through layers of oil pastels. Apply multiple layers of oil pastels in various contrasting colors to your canvas. Often, the last layer is a dark color. Select a pointed object of your choice, such as: a paper clip, a comb, or a wooden stylus. Use this sharp item to scratch away the layers of oil pastels, leaving behind an intricate design.
Summary: Blend your oil pastels with the scumbling method. Use the cross-hatch method to blend oil pastels. Apply the sgraffito method.

Put products on your sopping wet hair, even before you pat it dry with a towel. This will help your hair maintain as much of the moisture as possible from the water. When it comes to styling products, less is more. The less you put in your hair, the less greasy/oily buildup you'll have to work against later. For styling serums, use a quarter-sized amount; for mousse, use a golf ball-sized amount. Simply comb out your dry hair and spray it with a mixture that is half water and half leave-in conditioner. Comb the product into your hair, from the roots down, and then let your hair air dry. This will keep your curls looking fresh.
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One-sentence summary -- Start in the shower. Use smaller amounts of product. Refresh your curls between washes.

Music can help us calm down and find inner peace even in the most stressful of situations. Find music that works for you and then be ready to rock it at a moment's notice! One good chillout song is Ze Frank's "Chillout". What a surprise! MyNoise is another great source of relaxing music that can help you center yourself and find some inner peace. Going for a walk or run is another good way to calm yourself down. Getting exercise not only tires us out and lets us release tension, it also releases endorphins, which are the brain chemical that regulates our emotions. Go for a quick jog around the block if you find you're having a hard time. Whether you're playing fetch with a dog or pirates with a five-year-old, having fun with someone who really knows how to embrace the joys of life can make a huge difference when you're having a tough time. Drama, either drama you cause or drama you find yourself in the middle of, can really get in the way of finding your inner peace. We tend to seek out drama because it makes life more exciting, but in order to find peace we have to make our lives more exciting by pursuing challenges instead. This is because the negative feelings associated with drama cannot create inner peace, which relies on positive feelings. If someone in your life is prone to just bringing the drama, try to cut them out as much as you can. There are lots of great, basic comfort activities that you can do to calm down and find peace when you're starting to get a bit on edge. You can drink tea, watch a funny movie, meditate, light some incense, or any number of other calming rituals. These work based on personal preference, so just find one that works for you!
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Listen to calming music. Go for a walk or run. Play with someone who knows how to have fun. Avoid drama. Do comforting activities.