INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Multiply the total width of the accent wall by the height of your ceiling. This tells you the square footage of the accent wall. Typically, 1 gallon (3.8 L) of paint covers around 350 to 400 square feet. Divide your total square footage by 350 or 400 to figure out how many gallons of paint you’ll need to cover the wall. A single gallon is enough for most walls, but keep in mind you’ll probably need to do 2 coats.  If there are windows on the accent wall, subtract 15 square feet from your total square footage. Then divide that number by 350 or 400. If there's a door, subtract 21 square feet before dividing by 350 or 400. Take off the outlet covers, fixtures, switch plates, and window coverings before you get started. Use painter’s tape to mask off the window sills, door hinges, baseboards, etc. Protect the floor with a tarp and cover any furniture in the room. Crack a window or get a fan so that the room stays ventilated. Since the color of the accent wall will contrast quite a bit with the ceiling and other adjoining walls, it’s important to get a straight, clean line where the accent wall meets them. Crooked or smudged lines will be very noticeable. Apply the tape slowly and be precise for best results. Dirt and debris will prevent the paint from adhering well to the wall, so always clean interior walls before you paint them. Create a mild cleaning solution with warm water and a few drops of dish detergent. Wipe the wall down with a sponge or cloth, working from floor to ceiling and in small sections. Let the wall dry completely before moving on. Primer isn’t required, but it’s recommended. It will help the paint adhere to the wall, allow for better coverage, and help the paint wear better over time. Buy an indoor paint primer and apply one coat to the accent wall with a roller or paintbrush. Let it dry completely before you start painting. Use a latex-based interior paint for this job. Start applying paint in one of the top corners, working from the ceiling to the floor in small sections. Use an angled brush to get into the corners, then switch to a roller to cover the main wall space faster. Use the angled brush anywhere you need to do detail work.  Wait for the first coat to dry, then apply a second coat the exact same way. Let the last coat of paint dry completely before removing the painter’s tape and replacing fixtures.

SUMMARY: Calculate how much paint you’ll need. Remove the fixtures on the wall and put down protective tarp. Use painter's tape to create clean lines on the adjoining walls. Clean the wall before you paint. Brush on a coat of primer for the best paint coverage (if desired). Apply 2 coats of your chosen paint for the best finish.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You will want to select a low-hanging tree branch that requires the squirrels to do some maneuvering to reach it, but that still rests in a comfortable line of vision for you viewing pleasure. In this case, twisted coat hangers or fishing-wire with a high tensile strength will suffice. Hang these wires with roughly six inches to one foot of slack around the tree limb. This will require that squirrels maneuver to get to the food without providing a major obstacle to them. Try attaching corn cobs to a bungee cord which is then hung from a tree limb or platform. Squirrels will perform acrobatics in an effort to feed on the corn, which is entertaining to watch. Once the wires are fastened to the tree branch, create a mechanism at the end of each wire capable of holding an ear of corn. The simplest way to do this is to twist a loop into the wire hangers that will support an ear of corn or tie a loop into fishing-wire. Attach whole ears of corn into the loops you created at the end of your wires. Make sure they are securely fastened, as they will need to support the weight of squirrels climbing on and hanging off of them. If the squirrels knock the corn to the ground, it largely defeats the purpose of employing a hanging feeder which is designed to make the squirrels “work” for the food. Now that the hanging wires have been stocked with corn, sit back and enjoy watching the squirrels perform various physical and acrobatic feats to get to the food supply. Be sure to replace exhausted ears of corn to keep the squirrels coming back.
Summary: Find a suitable tree branch. Hang simple wires from the branch. Create loops or holding points at the end of each wire. Attach the corn. Enjoy the feeder in action.

Dark colors tend to be the most figure flattering. If you go with a black or deep blue suit, it will create a solid silhouette. "Color blocking” suits that feature darker panels, or cut-outs, can also create a curvier or slimmer figure. Thin horizontal lines can create the illusion of an hourglass figure. Thin vertical lines are even better if you would like to appear taller and slimmer. While thick vertical lines are figure flattering, it’s best to avoid wide horizontal lines, as they can make your torso look wider, too.  Avoid wide vertical lines, as they will make your suit look like an athletic jersey. You can also mix-and-match swimsuit separates. Pairing a solid bottom with a striped top with enhance the look of your bust. Large geometric prints or big floral patterns are not as figure flattering. However, small prints or patterns will help to create a streamlined figure. Polka dots, for example, are a very flattering minimalist print. Ruching or fabric gathers on a suit can create the appearance of a slimmer waist, if the ruching appears on the middle torso of the suit. A swimsuit with all-over textured fabric layers can also draw attention away from your torso. These suits contain an extra inner liner that streamlines your silhouette. A suit with shapewear is also a good option if you want to be active in a suit, while also looking slim. You can expect to pay a bit more for suits that feature extra support features, such as shapewear. You can also purchase a suit with a strong underwire if you have a larger bust. You can even apply waterproof medical tape across their cleavage (hidden under the suit) to create additional lift.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose a good color. Go with flattering lines. Look for smaller prints. Look for ruching and texture. Choose a suit with shapewear.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Modeling your hand signals, body language, and facial expressions off of other directors is the best way to understand the kinds of signals to which experienced singers are already accustomed to.  Watch videos of other choir directors online. Watch live performances of professional choirs and focus on what the director does and how the singers respond to each signal. Go to live choir performances and watch the director. Be sure you choose a seat that enables a clear view of the director. Take notes about what seems to work especially well. Sit in on a choir rehearsal and watch the director from the singers’ points of view. Writing down the signals that you plan to use will lead to more consistency when used. Most signals must be exaggerated for your singers to see them clearly—particularly with a large choir or with children. However, try not to exaggerate so much that the audience would be distracted by your movements. Direct in front of a mirror or videotape yourself directing and determine whether your signals are clear. The more you practice using your directing body language, the more comfortable you will be doing it in front of an actual choir.  Play your favorite choral music and pretend that you are directing it. If you know another choir director, ask if you can “borrow” their (already trained) choir for a part of a rehearsal. Then ask for feedback or tips from the singers or the choir director.

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Watch other directors. Make yourself a “cheat sheet” of signals. Go big. Watch yourself directing. Practice frequently.