INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are a few different types of solar cells to buy, and most good options are either made in the United States, China, or Japan. However, the best cost-to-efficiency option is most likely polycrystalline cells. The number of cells you should buy depends on the amount of energy you’re looking to produce. The specs should be listed when you purchase the cells.  Make sure to buy extras. These cells are extremely fragile. Cells can most easily be bought online through websites like Ebay, but you may be able to purchase some from your local hardware store. It may be necessary to clean wax off of the cells, if the manufacturer ships them in wax. To do this, dip them in hot, but not boiling, water. Each cell shouldn’t cost more than $1.30 per watt. You will need a thin board made out of a non-conductive material, such as glass, plastic, or wood, to attach the cells to. Lay out the cells in the arrangement you will use, then measure the dimensions and cut a board to that size.  Leave an extra inch or two at both ends of the board. This space will be used for the wires that connect the rows together. Wood is a more common backing material to choose because it’s easier to drill through. You’ll need to drill holes in it for the cell wires to pass through. When you look at your polycrystalline cells, you’ll see a large number of small lines going in one direction (the long distance) and two larger lines going in the other direction (the short distance). You will need to connect tabbing wire to run down the two larger lines and connect to the back of the next cell in the array. Measure the length of that larger line, double the length, and then cut two pieces for each cell. Using a flux pen, run 2-3 lines of flux down the length of each cell strip, or group of three squares. Make sure to do this on the back of the cells. This will keep the heat of the soldering from causing oxidation. Use a soldering iron to melt a thin coat of solder onto the back of the cell strips. This step is not necessary if you purchase pre-soldered tabbing, which is often a better option because it cuts time in half, heats up the cells only once, and wastes less solder. However, it’s more expensive. Heat the first half of a piece of tabbing wire with a soldering iron. Then bond the wire’s end to a cell. Repeat this bonding process for each cell.

SUMMARY: Purchase the cells. Measure and cut a backing board. Measure and cut all of your tabbing wire. Flux the work area. Solder the tabbing. Bond the wire to the cells.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The GIMP app icon resembles a dog-like face holding a paint brush in its mouth. GIMP may take a few minutes to open if you haven't recently opened it. Click File in the top-left corner of the window (Windows) or the screen (Mac), then click Open... in the drop-down menu, select an image to open, and click Open.  You can repeat this process for multiple photos if you want to layer the transparent image over a non-transparent one. If you open a second image in a second window, select it, press Ctrl+C (or ⌘ Command+C on Mac), select the first image, and press Ctrl+V (or ⌘ Command+V. This tab is at the top of the window (or the screen if you're on a Mac). A drop-down menu will appear. It's near the top of the Windows drop-down menu. Selecting it prompts a pop-out menu. You'll find it near the top of the Dockable Dialogs pop-out menu. A small "Layers" window will open. Click the name of the image that you want to edit. It should be in the middle of the "Layers" window. Click and drag the "Opacity" slider at the top of the window to the left, or click the downward-facing arrow next to it to lower the opacity.  Make sure that you're monitoring your image while lowering the opacity. Lowering the opacity from 100 to 50 should be enough to make your image transparent. Click the X in the top-right (Windows) or top-left (Mac) corner of the "Layers" window. It's at the top of the GIMP interface. A drop-down menu will appear. You'll find this option near the bottom of the Image drop-down menu. Doing so "flattens" the image, thus preserving its transparency. The default export settings will save your project as a JPG, but you'll need to change this in order to maintain your image's transparent background:  Click File. Click Export As.... Find the file's name at the top of the export window. Change the "jpg" part of the file's name to "png" (for example, "bear.jpg" would become "bear.png"). Click Export at the bottom of the window, then click Export when prompted.
Summary: Open GIMP. Open an image in GIMP. Click Windows. Select Dockable Dialogs. Click Layers. Select your image. Lower the "Opacity" value. Exit the "Layers" window. Click Image. Click Flatten Image. Export your project as a PNG file.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you think your partner is having an emotional affair, ask them. See if they get defensive, evade, or get upset. If you don't feel comfortable outright asking, you may choose to instead ask questions about the other person. Try not to accuse your partner of anything. Instead, say, "I feel you are spending a lot of time with this person. This hurts me because you are my partner, and I feel like we are not as close as we used to be." During this conversation, you should remain calm. You will not get anywhere if you are both angry. If your partner denies or admits the closeness to this other person, don't yell and get upset. Instead, take a deep breath before responding. If your partner denies everything, then take the opportunity to discuss the problem in your relationship, like how you feel emotional distance or feel neglected. You may want to figure out why you believe your partner is doing this in the first place. Have they had an emotional or physical affair before? Have other people noticed your partner's behavior? Is this based on your own issues? Determining this can help you figure out how to proceed.  Examine your own feelings. Are you jealous by nature? Are you insecure? Have you been cheated on in the past? These things may make you more sensitive and suspicious. Talk to your partner about your feelings. Sharing your insecurities or past can help you build a stronger future. You may also consider talking with a trustworthy friend or family member about your suspicions. Choose someone who you think would give you objective feedback and who your partner would not feel threatened by you confiding in them. Make sure the person is someone who will not tell other people about what you have shared because this may cause your partner to feel betrayed.

SUMMARY:
Talk to your partner. Remain calm. Evaluate your suspicions.