Problem: Article: Take out ice cubes or pieces of ice from the freezer and put them directly into your blender or food processor. Put in as much as you plan on using, or make a big batch to store in the freezer. It will work best if all the pieces of ice are approximately the same size. Put the lid securely on the blender or food processor. Use the pulse button to blend the ice in short bursts until there are no large pieces. If your blender or food processor doesn't have a pulse button, then just use the highest speed setting for short bursts. The heat of the motor in the blender or food processor will melt some of the ice. Pour it through a strainer so that you are left with just the ice and you won't get watered-down drinks. If you don't have a strainer, you can hold something over the top of the blender or food processor to block the ice, then slowly pour the water out. Store any left over ice in a plastic, sealable freezer bag, and put it in the freezer for when you need it next. Try to make your drinks as fast as possible, since crushed ice melts faster than bigger pieces. If you do freeze crushed ice, some of it will probably freeze back together. However, it will be easy to break it apart again by hitting it inside of the bag you stored it in.
Summary: Put a few handfuls of ice from the freezer into a blender or food processor. Pulse the ice until you have crushed ice of the desired size. Pour the crushed ice into a strainer to drain the excess water. Use the crushed ice right away or store it in a bag in the freezer.

Problem: Article: Include the title and author of the main works you deal with, as well as your thesis. The goal is to clearly define the issues your essay will deal with. Don't write something vague like "This story deals with the problems of human civilization." Be specific: "By the end of the story, Rainsford becomes another Zargoff, another civilized murderer. He has adopted his adversary's brutal attitudes so easily that we are led to question civilization's claim to control human aggression." If the text is one that the entire class has read, you will not need to summarize it. However, if it is one that your reader might not be familiar with, you will need to give a brief (one paragraph) summary. Be careful that you do not spend too much time on summary, however. If you have more summary than analysis, your paper won't show your ideas about the text. If you are discussing a particular aspect of the work characters, plot, style, etc. you will want to begin with a representative example of the literary device you will analyze. Each paragraph will provide evidence to support the claim made in your thesis, as well as analysis of that evidence. You will also want to anticipate counter-arguments. A good essay will include: Evidence Examples from the text under discussion that support your thesis. Warrant An explanation of how the evidence supports your thesis. Backing Additional reasoning that may be necessary to support the warrant. Counterclaims Anticipate arguments that disagree with your thesis. Rebuttal Evidence and argumentation put forward by you that negates the counterclaim you introduced. Start by considering what you want your readers to take away from your paper. However, a good conclusion will not simply restate the thesis. It will go on to discuss why it is important, to speculate on its broader implications (i.e. is it true for a genre or period as a whole?) or to provide suggestions on how it might be pursued further.
Summary: Start with an introductory paragraph. Summarize the text if necessary. Give an example of the topic you will be analyzing. Explore and support your thesis in the following paragraphs. Conclude by moving beyond your thesis.

Problem: Article: The majority of common concrete stains can be coaxed out with enough force. For more noticeable stains like rust, mold and compacted dirt, a pressure washer may be just the thing you need. Pressure washers unleash a concentrated stream of water, chiseling difficult messes from smooth, hard surfaces. You can typically rent pressure washers from home improvement stores and gardening centers for just a few dollars a day. Aim the nozzle of the pressure washer downward and away from your body. Use slow vertical sweeping motions to push the dislodge dirt off of the patio Concrete is not easily damaged, so don't be reluctant to use the pressure washer on a higher setting. Make sure the surrounding area is set up for proper drainage. Otherwise, you could be left with standing water to deal with. Keep the patio clear until all remaining water has been drained and evaporated. It may be possible to speed the process along by wiping off excess water with a squeegee or dabbing it with a clean, dry towel. Once it's dry, you can put all furniture and other items back into place. Concrete patios need to be pressure washed an average of once or twice a year to keep them free from buildup that may eventually cause structural damage. Covering damp concrete with furniture can keep it from drying as quickly, and may provide a moist, shady place for mold to begin growing.
Summary: Equip a high-powered pressure washer. Spray off the surface of the patio. Wait for the concrete to dry.

Problem: Article: Another common symptom of itchy eyes is eye fatigue. It can cause itchy eyes, as well as sore or tired eyes. You may also have blurred vision, watery eyes, or be more sensitive to bright lights. See your doctor right away if you have double vision. Prolonged eyestrain can be a sign of another issue, so if it persists, see a doctor. Eye fatigue is most often caused by staring too long at one thing, whether it be the road, a computer screen, or a book. Try to reduce your time doing these activities if you can. Trying to read or work on a project in dim light can also cause eye strain. Add light to help reduce strain. However, if you're working on the computer or watching television, lights that are too bright can cause problems. Adjust lighting so there isn't a glare. In order to reduce eye fatigue, you need to rest your eyes. To do this, follow the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, glance away from what you are focusing on for 20 seconds. The object you look at should be at least 20 feet away. Repeat this every 20 minutes while you are reading or using a computer or looking at one thing for a long time. If you are suffering from eye fatigue, you may have the wrong eyeglass prescription. Make an appointment with your eye doctor and explain what has been going on with your eyes. They may suggest a different prescription for your everyday glasses or possibly suggest a pair of work glasses. This may help reduce fatigue from your computer or reading distance. When you are working on a computer, you are likely to get eye fatigue. While you work, your screen should be about 2 feet (0.6m) away from you. It should also be slightly below eye level, or where your glance would normally fall. You should also keep your screen clean, because any dirt, dust, or smears on the surface can make your eyes strain to see through it. Use a microfiber wipe and a screen cleaning solution to wipe down your screens. Turn off your screens before cleaning.
Summary:
Know the symptoms. Reduce the causes. Rest your eyes. Change your eyeglass prescription. Adjust your work environment.