Q: Clean your shoes after wearing them to prevent them from showing signs of dirt and wear. Combine a small amount of water with a mild liquid detergent or shoe cleaning solution and lightly scrub away dingy and discolored areas. Wet a washcloth and wipe away any dirt and debris clinging to the shoes' outsoles. By taking good care of your sneakers and keeping them clean, you can ensure that they stay fresh and vibrant for as long as possible. Look for specially-designed brushes online or in shoe stores that can be used to clean and polish delicate materials like suede. Treat dirt and other stains immediately to keep them from setting in. The more you wear a particular pair of shoes, the faster that pair will wear out. Try not to lace up the same pair of shoes every day. Select a different pair every couple of days to minimize stress, foot contact and exposure to the elements. When you're not wearing a pair, give it a gentle wipe down and store it somewhere cool and dry. Store your sneakers in their original boxes, or stash them somewhere that's climate-controlled and away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Too much sunlight can cause colors to fade, while especially hot or cold temperatures can degrade the materials that the shoes are made from. Choose your footwear carefully for a given day. It might not be a good idea to wear a pair of leather or suede sneakers if the forecast is calling for rain, and black hi-tops will be less comfortable on hotter days than low cut, breathable shoes of a lighter shade. Give each pair of shoes a function, and only use that pair for its intended purpose. For instance, you might have a pair that you only work out in, another pair for that you use exclusively for hiking or slip on when you're going to get dirty, etc. That way, you won't be using every pair as all-purpose footwear, and you'll be able to keep them in pristine condition. Consider buying two pairs of your favorite shoesone to wear around and another to put on display. Pick out an older pair to serve as "throwaway" shoes that you don't mind getting dirty or beating up. Set aside a little closet space to organize your shoes, or buy a shelf or rack so that you can exhibit them out in the open. Many shoe aficionados are proud of the collections they've put together and like to keep a few of their best pairs where they can be seen. If you're going to own them, you might as well put them on display proudly. Look for inexpensive storage racks and shelves that you can convert and use to highlight some of your favorite acquisitions.
A: Keep your shoes clean. Cycle out the pairs you wear often. Designate shoes for different purposes. Store or display your collection.

Article: Sometimes it may feel easier to ignore your feelings and push them away. All this really does is build them up until they become totally overwhelming. To deal with internalized homophobia, you need to be willing to tap into these feelings and address them head on. Make a conscious choice to identify and eliminate your internalized homophobia. Although it may be difficult, remind yourself why you are doing this. For example, your goal might be to overcome the negative feelings regarding your sexual orientation and to feel happier as a result. Keep in mind that internalized homophobia can also cause relationship problems due to the distress it causes. People with internalized homophobia may suffer from shame and anxiety. They may also have a poor outlook of other gay people, including their partners. You can determine if you have internalized homophobia by asking yourself some simple questions. If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then you may have internalized homophobia. Some questions to ask yourself include: Have you ever wished you were not attracted to those of the same sex? Have you ever tried to make those feelings go away? Have you ever felt that your sexual attraction to the same sex is a personal shortcoming? Have you tried to make yourself attracted to those of the opposite sex? Do you avoid interacting with lesbians, gay men, or bisexual people? Do your feelings of attraction to the same sex make you feel alienated from yourself? Consider the ways in which homophobia has shaped your attitudes, behaviors, education, and life choices. Perhaps your internalized homophobia has stopped you from making friends with other LGBT folks or stopped you from attaining some of your life goals. For example, perhaps you have avoided mingling with other gay people because of your own rejection of your feelings. Or, perhaps your belief that gay people can't play sports prevented you from pursuing your passion for soccer in high school. Internalized homophobia can even influence how you function in a romantic relationship. Those with internalized homophobia have been shown to have more conflict in their same-sex relationships. This can even lead to domestic violence between same-sex partners. In order to fight your internalized homophobia you can try one of the things you have always wanted to do but haven't done yet. If you always wanted to play soccer, join a league. Even better, you may be able to find a gay soccer team to play on!
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Be willing to work on your problems. Ask yourself questions. Consider the impact of internalized homophobia.

Problem: Article: Invention workshops will guide you through the basics of coming up with an idea, building it, and then telling other people about why your idea is important and useful. There are young inventor workshops all over the world that you can sign-up for and participate in. There are also camps available for young inventors that might be of interest. In most cases a simple name describing the function of your invention is sufficient, but a catchy name can also help people remember your product. Keep the name short and to-the-point. Avoid using a confusing or misleading name. Come up with a few different names and ask your friends and family what sounds the best. In order to protect your invention and claim it as your own, you must patent it. A patent is a legal document stating that you came up with the idea and proves that you own the invention. It prevents other people from stealing your idea. The patent process can be complicated so ask your parents for help with this if it's something you are seriously considering. If you want to mass produce your invention and start selling it to others, you will likely need to raise some money. Investors are individuals who give you money when you are first starting out so you can produce the product. In return, they will get some of the profits from the sales of product. You can start by asking friends and family to help out. Participating in inventor challenges can be a great start because many of them have cash prizes. Inventor challenge competitions are a great way to show your inventions. Some of these competitions may have specific problems that they are trying to solve, while others are completely open to submit whatever you like. If you have a working prototype, consider submitting it to an open competition. Find a competition near you and register for it. Turn in all of the components on time to be eligible for the competition. Some of the top competitions include: The Young Inventors' Program, hosted by the Academy of Applied Science The Invent It Challenge, hosted by the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation
Summary: Attend an invention workshop. Name your invention. Draft a patent. Reach out to investors. Compete in an inventor challenge.

Q: Your ice bath is meant to instantly stop the custard from cooking, removing the heat much faster than if you just let the pot sit and cool. Use medium-low heat and stir the mixture constantly. Once it comes to a boil, continue stirring for 1 minute, then remove the pan from heat. Use 34 teaspoon (3.7mL) of vanilla extract. Keep stirring the mixture to promote cooling. Then, simply cover it with a towel or cheesecloth and let it cool down to room temperature. For an even smoother custard, run it through a fine-mesh strainer before pouring it into the chilling bowl. If you want something a bit more flavorful for your trifle, consider mixing in the following ingredients to mix things up: Chocolate syrup or cocoa powder. 4-5 tablespoons (80-100 g) of lemon curd Orange zest and orange extract 1-2 teaspoons (1.8-3.6 g) of instant coffee Flavored liquor, such as raspberry or chocolate Transfer the custard to a bowl and put it in the fridge. This allows the custard to set and cool off, which is far more preferable in a trifle. It will keep for about a week in the fridge.
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Place ice and water in a large bowl and set to the side. Cook the mixture for 20-25 minutes, then boil it for 1 minute. Set the pan in the ice bath and add the vanilla. Mix in flavorings, if desired, to customize your custard. Cool the custard for at least 2-3 hours.