Article: Reflective thinking requires you to slow down and process the information you've received in new ways. Take a mental step back and examine your biases. Are there certain beliefs you grew up with that led you to make a careless generalization about a group of people? Are there gut-instinct bad feelings about a certain race that you can't explain? Did you make a joke in bad taste that hedges on toxic stereotypes? By thinking reflectively, you'll be able to obtain a more three-dimensional view of the charge against you. Relate the accusation against you to other accusations of racism you've heard before. How is it similar or different? Think about what might prevent you from coming to a new understanding of your relationship to race. Stay aware of your own ideas and thoughts as you reflect on your racist act. Try to think in more abstract terms. Put yourself in the accuser's position. How would you see yourself? How would what you said or did make others of another race feel? To better understand the lived experiences of those with marginal racial identities, you should make an effort to read about issues relating to their lives and talk to them with an empathetic ear. You'll be surprised to hear the range of opinions relating to how they're perceived in the world. One of the blessings of online communication is that there is less pressure to think quickly. You're allowed to take some time to process your feelings and assemble your response. Maybe you were aiming to make people laugh by wearing a lion costume in blackface to a Halloween party, but it really annoyed a bunch of your friends. Ask yourself if your joke is really worth upsetting a whole group of people and potentially tainting your reputation forever. After someone tells you what you did or said was racist, swallow your pride and apologize. Say, "I'm really sorry. What I said was pretty awful. Thank you for talking to me and helping me realize why. Can you forgive me for my insensitivity?" Don't blame it on the way you were raised, claim that it isn't a big deal, say racism isn't real because a black person was mean to you once, or say it's their fault for bringing it up. It's important to take responsibility for your actions, even when it's hard. Remember the difference between an explanation and an excuse. The first step in doing so is admitting "I am not a bad person, but I do have negative racial biases which have a hurtful impact on those of another race." Don't attempt to justify your racism as acceptable given some special context. For instance, if you were robbed and you describe the criminal who robbed you to the police using racist terminology, you're still being racist. Just because you were robbed by someone of a certain ethnic or racial background, you do not have carte blanche to discard basic decency and respect.
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Reflect on what you said or did which caused offense. Don't respond to online accusations immediately. Acknowledge and apologize for the offense you caused. Don't try excuse your behavior.
Article: To prevent buildups, remove any pop-up stoppers or drain guards on your sink and discard the debris that they've collected. Rinse them before replacing them. Most bathroom sinks feature an adjustable metal stopper than can be used to plug the sink. These can be removed by pulling them out of the drain. If your sink stopper is used by pushing and pulling a rod behind the faucet or is otherwise attached, remove the nut on the back of the drain pipe, pull out the retaining rod, then remove the stopper. Your bathroom sink collects bacteria that can contribute to unwanted scents and deposits within the drain. To kill this bacteria, use a biodegradable, non-corrosive pipe-cleaner once a month. Hydrogen peroxide is a great option that can be poured directly down the drain. Note that many well-advertised drain cleaners are full of chemicals that pose a risk to both your health and your pipes. Follow the directions on any natural, store-bought cleaning products. Bleach and antibacterial products are not recommended. They are unnecessary and can potentially damage plumbing systems. This is especially important if you have a septic tank. Instead of a packaged drain cleaner, use salt, baking soda, vinegar, and/or lemon juice to deodorize and clean your sink. Mix whichever of these you have on hand into about a cup of solution and pour it into the drain. Let it sit for an hour before flushing hot water down the drain.
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Remove debris from the drain weekly. Use a non-corrosive drain cleaner when necessary. Clean your drain monthly with household products.
Article: Grab the edges of the smaller container and pull it out of the concrete. If you covered it with a plastic bag, it should come out fairly easily. Peel away any plastic that may have stuck to the inside of the larger mold. If you're having trouble getting the small mold out, you can use a crowbar to pry it out of the larger mold. If you sprayed the inside with cooking spray, the planter should slide out. If you used a cardboard box, peel away the sides and bottom of the box to reveal the concrete planter. If you're having trouble getting the planter out, don't be scared to break the larger mold. You can superglue stones, decorative glass, or beads to the outside of the planter to give it a more colorful look. You can use masonry paint to paint the outside of the planter if you want it to be a different color. Before you paint the planter with masonry paint, put a coat of block primer on the planter so that you have a flat surface to work on. You can use stencils to paint specific images onto your planters. Tape the stencil to the side of the planter and fill in the gaps with masonry paint. in the planter. Fill the interior of the planter with potting mix and plant whatever flower or houseplant that you want. You may want to amend and replace the soil once a month to keep your plant alive and healthy. You can also grow a new plant by planting a seed in the pot.
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Pull out the smaller mold. Flip the planter over and lift up the larger container. Decorate the outside of the planter to personalize it. Plant your indoor or outdoor plant