Q: Run down to your local pharmacy or supermarket and pick up a bottle of isopropyl alcohol and a package of cotton balls. Isopropyl alcohol, also known as a rubbing alcohol, is a great way to sterilize objects like cell phones, remote controls and other electronics that you can't afford to get wet (or wetter). Choose an alcohol with a 70% concentration that is free of additives or fragrances. A small bottle of rubbing alcohol only costs a few dollars, but is useful for innumerable cleaning tasks. Remove the cap from the bottle of rubbing alcohol. Take a cotton ball and dip it into the alcohol, letting it soak into the fibers throughout. Shake the cotton ball a couple times to remove excess alcohol, then press it firmly against a clean cloth or the palm of your hand. You don't want the cotton ball to be too wet, or alcohol could leak out and find its way into the sensitive openings of a phone, watch or pair of earbuds. This method of sterilization has long been used in medicine and is proven to be effective. Use the alcohol-soaked cotton ball to swab whatever it was that was claimed by the latrine. Disinfecting with a damp cotton ball makes it possible to eradicate bacteria from the outer surface of the item without the risk of exposing delicate parts to any more unnecessary moisture. After you're finished, pat the item with a clean towel to wick up any standing alcohol residue and let it air dry. Rubbing alcohol evaporates very quickly and doesn't form a residue.
A: Grab a bottle of rubbing alcohol and some cotton balls. Saturate a cotton ball with alcohol. Wipe down the dropped item.

Q: When you are first getting to know someone, it is important to avoid sharing too much about yourself too soon. It is common for some people share too much of themselves in the early stages of a relationship because they want to seem honest and forthright. But sharing too much too soon can also be overwhelming for the other person. It also makes you less mysterious, which is part of the fun of falling in love. For example, you should avoid discussing topics like your ex, your mean boss, or your personal finances. It is important to find out if you are compatible with this nice person (and if they really are nice). Ask open-ended questions to get to know them better and get a better feel for their personality. The questions that you ask early on should not be too invasive or too personal. They should be friendly and fun to discuss. For example, some questions you might ask on a first date include: Do you have any roommates? If so, what are they like? Do you have any favorite books? Are you more of a dog person, a cat person, or neither? Why? What do you like to do in your spare time? Confidence and self-esteem are important factors in falling in love. People who have low self-esteem may have a hard time of falling in love because of feelings that they are unworthy. If you lack confidence, you may want to spend some time working on yourself before you try to get into a relationship. Or, you can try to fake confidence until you feel confident. For example, stand up tall, smile, and make eye contact with people. Doing so will give others the impression that you are confident and you may start to feel more confident just by acting this way. Someone who is nice should be very interested in finding a confident person to date, whereas a mean person may dislike this quality because you will seem harder to control. It is common for people to become so wrapped up in a new relationship that they stop doing things that matter to them. But not making enough time for you and your interests can be bad for you and bad for your new budding relationship. Remember to make enough time for you and your interests no matter how much you want to skip them to extra spend time with your new love interest. Maintaining your personal time should not be a problem for a nice person. Just be wary if the person gets upset at you for wanting some personal time. This may indicate that the person is not as nice as you thought. It is important to make your intentions known to this nice person if you want to continue seeing them. If you are enjoying spending time with the person, let them know. You don't need to declare long-term intentions in the early stages of a relationship, but you do need to say that you enjoy spending time with the person and that you'd like to keep seeing them. Try saying, "I've had a great time on our last few dates and I'd like to keep seeing you if that is something you are interested in."
A: Go slow. Get to know your love interest. Be confident. Continue to make time for you. Let the person know you want to keep seeing them.

Q: Once you have your story set, read through your manuscript to check specifically for spelling and grammar errors. In addition to misspelled words and common grammar errors, check for overused words, commonly confused words (like there/their/they're), and awkward or long sentences. Spell check is a useful tool, but it won't catch everything. Re-read your manuscript a few times to make sure you've caught all the basic errors. Give yourself a few days in between each read so that you can come at your manuscript with fresh eyes each time. Remember, long or complicated sentence may confuse young readers. One of the challenges in writing for children is communicating complicated stories clearly and concisely. Start by giving your manuscript to family and friends. It isn't always easy to get a straightforward reaction from loved ones who might want to save your feelings, so consider joining a writing workshop or forming a writer's group so you'll be able to get honest feedback on your manuscript. Remember to show your book to your primary audience: children. Read your manuscript to kids and pay attention to whether they seem to "get it," which parts make them bored, and so on. Consider whether your book appeals to parents, teachers and librarians. They are the ones who will be purchasing your book, so it should be interesting to them, too. Once you've got feedback from a variety of sources, edit your manuscript again.
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Check spelling and grammar. Show your manuscript to others.