Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Add the logarithmic values for each number in the set. Divide the sum of the logarithmic values by the number of values in the set. Take the antilog of the quotient to determine the geometric mean.

Answer: The LOG function takes a value out of base-10 and determines how many times you need to multiply 10 together to equal that value. Locate the LOG function on your calculator, which usually is on the left side of the keypad. Click the LOG button and enter the first value in the set. Type in a “+” before putting in LOG for your second value. Continue separating the LOG functions for each value with a plus sign before finding the sum.  For example, with a set of 7, 9, and 12, you would type in log(7) + log(9) + log(12) before hitting “=” on your calculator. When you solve the functions, your sum will be about 2.878521796. You may also calculate each of the logarithms separately before adding the answers together. Count the number of values in your set and then divide the sum you just found by that number. The answer you get will be the logarithmic value of the geometric mean. In this example, there’s a set of 3 numbers, so type in: 2.878521796 / 3 ≈ 0.959507265. The antilog function is the inverse of the LOG function on your calculator and it converts the value back to base-10. Look for the symbol “10x” on your calculator, which is usually a secondary function of the LOG button. Press the “2nd” button in the top left corner of the calculator followed by the LOG button to activate the antilog. Type in the quotient you found in the last step before solving the equation. For this example, your calculator will read: 10(0.959507265) ≈ 9.11.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Understand natural relicing. Scrub the guitar with an abrasive. Expose it to different temperatures. Use chemicals. Crack or chip the paint. Scratch up the pickguard.

Answer: It is possible for you to age your guitar by playing it every day for several years. Signs of age will show on areas of the guitar that are used the most. The oils from your hands, how you hold your guitar, and how you store and transfer your guitar all contribute to the natural relicing process.  You should understand the important spots that age naturally before aging the body yourself. This could result in an apparent amateur relicing job. Look at road worn guitars and notice areas like where your hand rests, where your arm rests during strumming, underneath the pickups, around the control buttons, and between the frets. You can use either sandpaper or steel wool as your abrasive. You’ll need to remove the thin coat of polyurethane lacquer or nitrocellulose for the paint to chip. You can also make your shiny gloss finish into a matte finish by scrubbing the body with sandpaper. Steel wool will also distress the metals on the guitar nicely.  Use light pressure. The lacquer is a thin layer that won’t take too much effort to remove. Apply the abrasive in a circular pattern. If you live somewhere that is very hot or cold, you might be able to create natural paint chips from exposing the body outdoors. Another ideal way to expose your guitar is by putting it into a freezer if it’s big enough or in direct sunlight. You must remove the protective lacquer before subjecting the body to these temperatures. For a crackled finish, you can use "dust-off" spray. Another spray that has the same chemicals is a chewing gum remover spray. These sprays contain a chemical that causes the spray to be cold. Apply an even, light layer to the body and neck of the guitar.  If you do spray the neck, cover up the fretboard unless you know it has a layer of lacquer already on it. Let the body dry before reapplying any chemicals. Another way to age the main body of the guitar is to use elements on the surface to create cracks in the paint job. Find areas that are cracked in the guitar's paint. Use a flat head screwdriver to dramatize the crack. Only use the screwdriver to accentuate cracks already found on the guitar. Chip away paint using a screwdriver. The plastic pickguard that comes standard on many electric guitars is an easy thing to wear in. You can use a sharp, small object to create scratches in the pickguard's surface. Understand that by playing regularly with a pick will cause scratches on the pickguard. Try not to overdo it or else people will know it was self-induced.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find proof of employment. Show your assets. Get some references. Find proof of school or military status. Print out your credit reports.

Answer: In order to prove that you are not a risky investment to lenders, you need to provide proof of employment. Gather both paper and electronic copies of as many of these documents as you can locate:  Last year’s W2 tax form Pay stubs showing 6 months of employment An offer letter from your current employer with the salary listed Some lenders will take assets as collateral when you have no credit history. If you have large investments that you are willing to put up as collateral, this may make lenders more inclined to take you on.  Financial institutions are more willing to accept collateral in addition to the auto being financed and the borrower is likely to get better terms at these financial institutions than at a dealer that does not accept collateral. Of course, if you have no credit history, this means you were given the assets or paid cash up front for them. Having people who can vouch for your commitment to paying back loans is helpful, especially if you have taken personal loans from people and paid them back. Make a list of at least six people with their names and contact info. References are also useful in applying for discounts such as a first-time buyer discount. If you want to be considered for a discount by a car dealership, show proof of being a student (or recently graduated) or in the military. Loan companies may also look favorably on your participation in such organizations. Proof can be your ID card, enrollment papers, or diploma. Lenders will make credit history inquires on their own, but having your report and score on your person can improve your odds, especially if you made recent changes to mistakes on your history. Having these numbers can also help your salesman find a price that could potentially be balanced by a good interest rate.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Keep your showers short. Think simple at camp. Think simple for your hair, too. Moisturize your body.

Answer:
It's recommended that you take a short shower, so other girls have time to shower.  Get a wax before the trip/camp. Get a wax kit and wax your legs, underarms, face etc. before you go. You will probably be too busy to shave, and this takes a little bit of worry away from your trip. Bring a big enough wash bag to contain all your toiletries for when you go to the bathroom block. The fewer products, the better. For your face, get some foaming cloths or pads that you just have to run under water. Wash your face and moisturize with a light oil-free moisturizer with at least SPF 15.  Make sure you bring chap stick or a lip butter to keep your lips clean, healthy, and moisturized. Add a touch of concealer, some waterproof mascara and a dab of nude or light pink/red lip gloss; this should be all you need for make up while traveling. If you don't want to add mascara, consider just curling your eyelashes. But remember you are camping: you don't need to look your best! For an extra little glow, smile and dab a little bit of Vaseline on the "apples" (fleshy part)of your cheeks. But don't use too much or your face will feel oily. Keep your eyebrows groomed. A tiny dab of Vaseline and a comb through with an old toothbrush will keep them in shape.  Take care not to accidentally use the same toothbrush to brush your teeth after! Cut and file your nails and toenails before you go, and also put on a clear coat of polish. Your nails will be shiny and well groomed, but not overdone for camping. You shouldn't be blow-drying your hair during the summer. Already the heat is drying out your hair and you don't want to totally dry it out by adding more heat. After you get out of the shower, spray your hair with a leave-in conditioner and comb, then towel dry. Rub in a dollop of anti-frizz or smoothing serum all over your hair, especially to the ends! Pull up your hair in a messy bun then let it air dry. After you get out the shower, slather on a body lotion enriched with vitamin E. Rub on some deodorant because you will most likely be sweating from the heat and activities. Sunscreen is an absolute must and be sure to reapply it every 2 - 4 hours. Invest in a good athletic sunscreen that is sweat- and waterproof. Spray-on sunscreens are easier to apply and less messy than other sunscreens.