Problem: Article: These will guarantee that your dough has the right thickness. When your rolling pin pushes the dough down enough so that the pin is directly on top of the paint stirrers, you will know that your dough is 1/2" thick. This will keep it from adhering to the dough as you cut out your cookies. Cut out as many shapes as you can from the dough, dipping the cutter in flour as needed to prevent sticking. You can always use the paint stirrers as a guide.
Summary: Sprinkle some flour on your work surface, wax paper or cutting board. Unwrap your dough and place it on the floured work surface. Stack two paint stirrers on either side of the dough. Place your rolling pin on top of the dough and roll it out. Spread some additional flour onto a shallow plate. Dip your chosen cookie cutter into the flour. Press the cutter into the dough, starting at the top right corner of your dough. Remove the scrap dough from the cookies and roll it out a second time until it is 1/2" thick. Cut out additional shapes from the scrap dough. Reserve any remaining scrap dough because you may need it to patch up mistakes later.

Problem: Article: The AC uses gasoline to cool your car, which means you have less gasoline to actually drive with. Turn down the AC or turn it off once the car is cool to make your car more efficient. Running AC on max can decrease your fuel economy by almost 25%. The faster you drive your car the more fuel you will consume. This is not a small change, either -- every 5 miles per hour your drive over 50mph is the equivalent of paying $0.19 more for each gallon of gas. It takes more energy to start moving a car then to keep it moving. That means if you are constantly tailgating people, stopping and starting, or trying to pass, you're using far more fuel than if you were keeping an even pace. Try not to brake or accelerate harshly. Brake early instead of slamming on the pedal. Cruise control will keep your car at a consistent and even speed, which avoids burning up fuel unnecessarily with small accelerations and stops. Idling, or leaving your car on when it isn't moving, wastes gas without moving you anywhere. When possible, cut the engine to save on precious gasoline. These greatly diminish your cars aerodynamics, slowing your car down and causing you to use more fuel. In general, towing trailers or loading up the trunk is a more fuel efficient option. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.3% if all four tires are low. Using the free air pump at most gas stations, inflate the tires up to the PSI recommended in your owner's manual. Some cars list the proper tire pressure on a sticker in the driver's side door or the glove compartment. This is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to bump up your fuel efficiency. Make sure you buy the right filter for your car by bringing the make, model, and year in to your local auto shop and asking for recommendations--every car needs a different filter. For newer cars, replacing the air filter will not help fuel efficiency very much. It will, however, make it easier for your car to accelerate without issues.
Summary: Avoid using the air conditioner. Drive at the speed limit. Drive defensively. Use cruise-control for long, flat stretches. Turn off your car in traffic. Avoid rooftop cargo carriers. Keep your tires well-inflated. Replace your air filter.

Problem: Article: In general, decongestants, such as Sudafed, Mucinex and Tylenol Sinus, work by shrinking (constricting) blood vessels that cause your nose to be congested and stuffy. These drugs can be found in virtually all pharmacies and drugstores and they tend to work fairly quickly typically within an hour. Decongestants come in pill form or nasal sprays and are meant for short-term use only (no longer than three to five days). For appropriate dosages, read labels carefully. Ask the pharmacist or your doctor is you're unsure about dosages. Decongestants also tend to dry out the mucus membranes of your nasal passages and sinuses, so make sure to drink lots of water aim for eight 8-ounce glasses daily. Decongestants can cause some unwanted side effects such as insomnia (trouble getting to sleep), increased blood pressure, headaches and sinus pain. Antihistamines are usually used for nasal congestion caused by allergies they're also available as pills or nasal sprays for quicker relief. They work by blocking a chemical called histamine, which is over-produced by your body during an allergic reaction. Histamine makes the tissues in your nasal passages swell and get itchy. Many antihistamines cause drowsiness, although some newer formulations tend not to. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery when you take antihistamines that cause drowsiness, such as brompheniramine (Dimetapp Allergy, Nasahist B), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), clemastine (Dayhist, Tavist) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl). If you don't want to get drowsy, then consider using desloratadine (Clarinex), fexofenadine (Allegra) or loratadine (Alavert, Claritin) instead. For best results, antihistamines should be taken before congestion from an allergic reaction gets well established. The sooner the better. Steroidal nasal sprays can be very effective and fast acting for nasal congestion because they have strong anti-inflammatory properties, but some may need to be prescribed by your doctor (others, such as Flonase, are available over-the-counter). Corticosteroid sprays tend to work well for treating allergic reactions (congestion, runny nose, itching, sneezing) and nasal polyps noncancerous (benign) growths in the lining of the nasal passage that frequently trigger congestion. Corticosteroid sprays work best when used every day, without interruption, for a preset number of days (such as one to two weeks). Nasal corticosteroid sprays are considered safe for all adults, but not all are recommended for children, so make sure to ask your doctor. Corticosteroids can lead to a variety of side effects, such as: dryness, burning or stinging in the nasal passages, sneezing, nosebleeds, throat irritation, headaches and increased risk of sinus infections.
Summary:
Take an over-the-counter (OTC) decongestant. Consider an OTC antihistamine instead. Ask your doctor about corticosteroid sprays.