Problem: Article: If you make videos that are related to news or pop culture items that everyone's talking about and looking up online, you'll have a better shot at getting famous. Stay in the know on your favorite subjects, and be willing to make and upload videos within a day or two of breaking news. You never know when your video will be the one to spiral toward success. To find the latest pop culture topics look over YouTube's trending page, Twitter's trending topics, or even Google news. Take a famous YouTube video and create a response, or give it a hilarious twist. Responses and parodies are hugely popular and a great way to capitalize on other people's success. Your video will pop up when people search for the famous video. The creators of the original videos love responses and parodies because they catapult the originals to even greater fame.  Make sure you include the YouTube username of the person you're referring to in the title of your video. This will give your video greater chances of showing up in the "up next" sidebar of their videos. Be sure to use the right tags so your video doesn't get lost in the Internet either.  Doing an autotune version of a famous video is an easy way to crack your viewers up and create an instant hit. People will be more likely to subscribe to your channel if they meet you in person. YouTube gatherings are held all over the world and they're a great way to get some attention, make friends, and boost your popularity. When you meet people who've subscribed, thank them and make an effort to get to know them personally.   People often make collaborative videos at YouTube gatherings. Be outgoing and purposeful - make as many as you can! Don't be snobby at YouTube gatherings. You're there to meet the people that have taken the time to watch your videos and meet up with you. Be likable and friendly. Try to meet famous people at conventions, or directly contact some of your favorite people through YouTube or Twitter. Ask them if they want to make a collaborative video. It's a great way to get more recognition and become a more prominent part of the YouTube community. A lot of people have gotten more famous this way!  When you contact someone, have an awesome idea ready for the collaboration video. Make it clear you have something worthwhile to bring to the collaboration, too. Seek to collaborate with people with styles and viewership similar to yours. That way you can share each other's audiences. Never turn someone down who wants to mention you or help you out with a collaboration. The YouTube community is all about helping each other and sharing the wealth. If the person you want to collaborate with lives really far away then consider using Skype or other video calling software to make a video together. If you collaborate with a YouTuber, try to make the theme of the video something which everyone involved in the video as well as everyone watching will like. If you have a standout video, you might have a shot at getting featured. This could definitely catapult you to fame in a matter of days.  Keep in mind that videos with a good amount of views and high audience retention are more likely to become featured. For the best chances of getting your video featured make sure that your video contains things that people are really interested in and that the title and description are accurate. If you consistently produce interesting videos that offer original content and are relevant to your viewers' lives, you're eventually going to get recognized. Don't give up if you aren't famous after a few months, or even a year or two. Be passionate about making videos and participating in the amazing online community that is YouTube, and you just might end up getting famous.
Summary: Be culturally relevant. Make video responses and parodies. Meet people in person at YouTube gatherings. Collaborate with famous YouTubers. Get a video featured by a YouTube editor. Relentlessly add new content.

Problem: Article: Borax powder contains boron, a substance that is poisonous to self-grooming insects like ants, silverfish, beetles, and cockroaches. Sprinkle borax powder in areas of your home that insects frequent (e.g. the floor of a storage cupboard), making sure that no pets or children have access to it. Alternatively, make an insect bait by mixing borax with a sweet and sticky substance like honey or corn syrup. Sprinkle borax powder on areas of your carpet that are ridden with fleas. Use a stiff broom or carpet brush to brush the powder deeper into the carpet to reach any fleas that are hiding in it. Let the powder sit for six hours, then vacuum it out.  Keep small children and pets away from the area as it may cause skin irritation, or breathing problems in cats. Note that borax can kill fleas and larvae but will not destroy the eggs. To keep mice from certain areas of your house, sprinkle borax powder in a thin line along the bottom of the wall. Mice tend to move along the bottom of walls and will likely avoid areas where they have come into contact with borax, which sticks to their feet. Be sure to avoid sprinkling it on areas of the floor that you may step on.
Summary: Kill household insects with borax. Remove fleas from carpets. Keep mice at bay.

Problem: Article: Meet up with your team one last time before beginning work on the project. Go over the plan together again to ensure that everyone knows what the project is and what's expected of them.  This is a good time to explain any expectations you have about status updates. This should not be the first time your team, bosses, or clients hear about your project plans. Keep them updated during the planning phase. Your team should regularly update you on their work. Let them know that they should immediately tell you about any concerns or problems they have. You'll need to know these things so you can keep the project on track.  One way to do this is to pick a certain time, such as at the end of the week, to have a mandatory check-in. If a project member forgets to update you, reach out to them. Ask them how the project's going and what progress they've made. Whether the project creator is a boss, buyer, or teacher, tell them about how the project is going. Send them a quick email or make a phone call when a major stage is completed or a problem arises. Good communication provides reassurance that the project is in good hands. For example, a university professor may require you to submit milestone reports on your PhD project to ensure that the work gets done on time. Projects usually don't go perfectly, so you'll need to alter your plans. When a step can no longer be completed, figure out new ways to reach the end goal you envisioned earlier. For example, you might adjust the deadline, adjust the budget, cut out some steps, or ask your team to do extra work today. When the project is finished, go back and look at your plans. Ask yourself what was good and bad about the project as well as what could have been done better. Decide if the project met your original vision for it. Ask your team for feedback. They'll most likely have a lot of insight for you that can improve your next project.
Summary: Hold a kickoff meeting to begin the project. Stay in contact with your team to monitor the project's progression. Update the client on the project's progression. Adjust the plan as needed to get the work done. Review the project and learn from what happened.

Problem: Article: Most backpacks will indicate machine wash, gentle cycle, in cold water. Depending on the design of your bag, you still may need to hand wash if there are jewels or  decals that may be damaged in a washing machine. Do not wash your backpack with other material to avoid any colors bleeding and soaking into your backpack. You may also run your washing machine through an empty wash and rinse cycle to get rid of any detergent residue. Once finished, remove your backpack from the washing machine and laundry bag and set it aside to dry. Keep it away from any direct heat and hang it upside down to allow any water out of pockets and creases. Do not use a dryer as it may damage certain fabrics.
Summary:
Follow washing instructions. Ensure that the washing machine is clean and clear. Dry your backpack naturally.