INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The great thing about tug of war is that you can learn how to win as a team, even if you don't have the strongest people on your side! For organized leagues, you might also want to recruit 1-2 extra people as alternates in case someone gets hurt or has to miss a match. If you're planning to play in a league, make sure the combined weight of the people on your team is less than the stated rules, which can vary depending on the age group. This person will act as the “leader” of the group. Choose someone who is a medium height for the team and has played tug of war before. This person should be able to keep a good grip on the rope while in a squatting position and have a lot of lower body strength to keep the front of the line from becoming too strained. It might be helpful to have the teammates stand from tallest to shortest and then pick one of the people close to the middle to be the lead tugger. Position a less experienced member in between 2 more experienced members of the team so they can communicate throughout the game. That way, the knowledgeable teammates can set the pace of the tug and less experienced teammates can work on building up endurance and strength. Talking and communicating throughout the game can be helpful for some members, but remember not to give away your strategy to the other team! Choose someone with good lower body strength and put them at the end of the rope so they can “anchor” the team. Make sure they're strong enough to continually pull the team back while maintaining a tight grip on the rope.  In general, the anchor normally wraps the rope around their back and keeps the team moving backward. Normally, the anchor will set the pace for the tugging by taking a step back every 3-4 seconds. If the rest of the team can't keep up, it's up to the anchor to keep their grip and slow down so the rest of the team can reposition themselves.

SUMMARY: Gather 8 people of varying sizes and strength levels. Place a more experienced team member at the front to lead the tug. Stagger the middle teammates based on their skills to encourage teamwork. Position someone with good endurance at the back of the team.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Research your voter's age, economic status, and average education level. Talk to your voters and ask them and get to know them. Knowing the type of people who are voting will help you to better determine the issues and problems that concern them the most.  Information about your voters can also be gained by reviewing polling information, past voter data, or by considering the location where you're giving the speech. If you're delivering the speech at a university, there's a high likelihood most of the audience will be college-aged people. Stay away from saying anything that may offend or upset your potential supporters. Talk to your voters and ask them about what matters to them to get a better idea about what they care about. Incorporate the issues that matter to your constituency into your speech. If you’re running for student class president, you could be running to provide greater access to sports and art programs at the school.  For instance, voters could be concerned about corruption or a lack of jobs. You can also ask people about their biggest concerns on social media. Create a plan and strategy to solve the issues that you've identified. Think of creative solutions to issues that have been inconveniencing voters for a long time and write them down. Then you can generate solutions that your voters will support.  If there are not enough programs at your school, you could talk to the administration and the student body to develop new programs in your school. For instance, if there is a lack of jobs in your town, you could propose a plan to lower the corporate tax rate in your area to bring in new business.

SUMMARY: Determine who your potential voters are. Identify problems or issues facing your voters. Create solutions to the problems you identified.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your nails are short you may only be able to do true or false. If your nails are long, create a scheme for multiple choice questions, for example: 1/4 cut is A You may be able to pull off more than one answer per nail if your good at nail clipping. This only works in those times when you manage to get your hands on the answer sheet.

SUMMARY: Clip your nails from left to right at different heights.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Some newer toilets are equipped with more modern one-piece floats (also sometimes known as “floating cups”) instead of the older ball-and-arm design. These types of floats have been engineered as solid cylinders fitted to the shaft of the fill valve itself. If you have a fill valve with a cylinder float, you can adjust the water level in your toilet in just a few seconds. Cylinder valves are easy to install, remove and perform maintenance on, and more user-friendly for individuals less experienced with home repairs. Remove the lid from the tank and set it aside on a flat surface, like a table. Be careful not to drop the lid or set it near the edge of a surface, as most toilet lids are ceramic and break easily. After the toilet lid is removed, check the water level—if it seems higher or lower than 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) below the fill valve and overflow tube, it may need adjustments. Locate the external water valve on the wall—it should be behind your toilet, beneath the bowl. Rotate the knob clockwise as far as it will go. When it won't go any farther, flush the toilet and continue flushing until the tank is empty. The adjustment stem is a long, slender tube that connects to the larger fill valve. In most models, it will either run parallel with the valve or extend horizontally out from the top. The adjustment stem is used to increase or decrease the amount of water in the tank. Familiarize yourself with the mechanisms inside your toilet tank before making any drastic changes. Refer to the instruction manual or manufacturer's website if available. Some cylinder floats can be positioned by squeezing a release clip on the float itself and raising or lowering it to the desired height. Raising the dial will raise the water level, and lowering it should lower the water level. If your float has a release clip, squeeze it to adjust it to the desired height. If not, however, you will need to locate the toilet's adjustment dial. Use 2 fingers to grasp the notched dial on the end of the stem. Twist the stem clockwise or counterclockwise a full rotation—clockwise to lower the height or counterclockwise to raise it. Once you’ve found a suitable height for the float, replace the toilet lid and turn the water valve back on.  If you’re having trouble turning the adjustment stem, check for a screwdriver notch. Some adjustment dials are secured by screws.  Do not turn the notch more than 1 full rotation at a time. If your toilet water level is adjusted too suddenly, it can cause inconsistent flushing. Flush the toilet a couple of times to check whether the water level in the bowl has lowered or risen. The bowl should be about halfway full. If not, continue fine-tuning the float until you reach your desired height. Call a plumber if, after several adjustments, the level still seems off.

SUMMARY:
Identify the cylinder float. Lift off the toilet tank lid. Turn off the water supply before you work on the float. Locate the adjustment stem on the side of the float. Check for a release clip on the float. Raise or lower the float 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm). Test the toilet level height after you have turned the water valve on.