Write an article based on this "Anticipate your parents’ objections. Brainstorm your answers to their objections. Create an outline of your argument. Revise your outline into speaking notes or a written-out speech. Practice your presentation."
article: They might have a number of reasons why they don’t want to have a video game, so you’ll need to be prepared to refute all of their arguments. Make a thorough list of all the reasons you can think of that they would say no to your request. Draw from previous arguments they may have made about video games to help flesh out your list. Some example might be:  Too violent Too expensive You didn’t play with the last game they bought you You’re not doing well enough in school to get a new video game You spend too much time playing video games When you’re in the heat of the moment during a conversation with your parents, you might not be able to think as quickly or as clearly as you’d like. It’s always best to plan your points ahead of time. Write down all of your refutations of your parents objections and commit them to memory, so you’ll remember them when you need them.  Point out that there’s research that suggests that playing action-oriented video games actually improves people’s ability to process information quickly.  Point out that interacting with technology is an important part of life that’s actually necessary for employment these days. The order in which you present the points of your argument is very important, so you should place them in the best possible order in an outline before you talk to your parents. Because they will likely say “no” at first, you want to put the most important parts of your argument at the beginning. End your argument with the most positive points of your argument, including promises for how you will earn this privilege.  Some examples of early/major points might be: a demonstration that you understand the difference between violence in video games and in real life; promising to get a part-time job to help pay for the game; promising to adhere to a strict schedule so that you don’t spend too much time playing the game; promising to raise your grades Some examples of closing/minor points might be: promising to give the game up if you fail to meet any of the more important terms of the agreement, such as letting your grades slip; promising to do extra chores around the house for a month or two as added incentive; etc. Speaking from notes allows you to make more eye contact with your audience, which makes them trust and believe more in you. It also makes you look like you know your argument inside and out, and that you’re speaking from conviction. However, speaking from notes is a difficult task to master, so if you’re more comfortable, just write out your argument like an essay for school. You can read from it when you talk to your parents.  Speaking notes should outline your argument as concisely as possible, without too much detail. You don’t want to look like you’re reading your whole argument; you want just enough detail to spark your memory so you can explain the point in your own words.  Use symbols or visual clues on your outline to help jog your memory more easily and quickly than words. For example, you might put words that you want to speak slowly, with great emphasis, in bold. You might leave a blank line or a line of asterisks where you want to take a pause for emphasis. You want to be as familiar with your points as you possibly can be before talking to your parents. Present your argument from your notes or speech where your parents can’t hear you. Deliver your presentation into a mirror so you can practice making eye contact with your reflection.

Write an article based on this "Make sure you and your workers have reliable transportation. Assemble a complete tool kit for each of your workers. Have a reliable supplier for relevant materials. Buy your supplies in bulk. Keep detailed records of your purchases."
article: If you already own a truck or van, you may choose to use your own personal vehicle. Otherwise, buy or rent one large enough to safely accommodate any necessary materials.  If you're renting, make sure the company who owns the vehicle allows for its commercial use. If possible, decorate your vehicle with your company's name, logo, and contact information. This will work as free advertising and make your business seem more professional to clients. Each person at your company should have a basic, easily transportable set of tools. While plenty of complete tool boxes and bags are available for purchase, it may be more cost-effective to outfit custom ones on your own. These may include nails, wood, pipes, fixtures, specialty tools, and other items commonly needed for handymen to get a job done. The particulars will depend on what types of jobs your company focuses on and is hired to do.  A commercial home improvement store may be all you need early on while your business is small. As your business grows, you may save a lot of time and money by working with a professional supplier. Whichever type you pick, make sure they can have what you need on a moment's notice. Faster job completion and the ability to handle last-minute job requests will earn your company positive recommendations and repeat customers. A good way for your business to make more money is to save money when buying necessary materials. As a handyman, you will likely use large volumes of items like nails and wood. Buying these materials in bulk at per-unit prices under the single unit cost will save your business money over time.  Many popular home improvement stores offer special contractor discounts and volume pricing with costs well under retail. Other suppliers will only sell in bulk and to professionals like you, rather than dealing with the general public. Don't buy more than what you can safely and economically store. It doesn't make financial sense to save $50 on materials if you end up needing to spend $100 to store them. This is very important when filing your taxes, as most countries allow you to "deduct" business expenses like equipment from your gross income.  For example, if your business charged $500 for a job that used $100 in materials, taxes would only be due for $400.  Detailed records will help you to accurately "itemize" these deductions when filing your taxes. In the event your business is audited, having receipts and other documentation immediately available will speed the process.

Write an article based on this "Disconnect the cord from the outlet. Inspect the cord for broken wires and other signs of damage. Repair superficial damage by wrapping it with electrical tape. Cut the cord on both sides of the damaged portion using pliers. Strip about 1 in (2.5 cm) of insulation off the cord with wire strippers. Remove insulation from each of the wires inside the cord."
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Make sure it is completely unplugged before working on it. When it is plugged into an outlet, it still has an electrical current running through it. Be careful to avoid touching any exposed metal wires or contacts while unplugging the cord. Detach any other cords or electronics connected to the wire as well. If you’re dealing with heavily-damaged cords, consider shutting off the electricity first. Shut off the fuse or circuit breaker. It is usually located in a secluded spot like in the basement or a storage room. Feel the entire length of the cord to see if it feels unusually warm. Look for any breaks in the insulation that could prevent the cord from working. Also, check plug prongs to see if they look melted or burned.  Consider marking any damaged areas so you don’t have to search for them later. If you see a lot of serious damage, you may be better off purchasing a new cord instead of attempting a repair. Note that broken extension cords cannot safely be spliced, or joined, back together. No matter how well you try to reconnect the old wires, the cord won’t be safe for use. Instead, fit it with a new plug. Take the edge of the tape and place it over the broken casing. Then, wrap the tape around the cord a few times to seal the damage. Make sure it’s well-sealed, then treat other damaged portions the same way. Electrical tape is a type of black vinyl that resists electricity, so it’s great for safely wrapping up cords as long as there aren’t any exposed metal wires.  If the cord is so damaged that you see frayed metal, then you will most likely have to cut it to repair it. Tape is only good for insulating wires, preventing existing superficial damage to prevent it from getting worse. Another option is to fit a PVC shrink tube over the damaged portion. Heat it gently to shrink it and seal off the break. Other types of tape, including duct tape, can work. However, electrical tape is the best choice because it is designed to work on electrical components. End cutting pliers and lineman’s pliers are a couple of options for cutting cleanly through electrical cords. Position the pliers past the damaged portion and sever the cord. Cut through all of the insulation and wiring with a single attempt. Then, do the same on the opposite side of the damaged portion to completely remove it.  Check the length of each remaining cord. If they are pretty long, you may be able to reuse both of them. Throw away cut lengths that are too short to be useful. For example, you might cut an extension cord in half and reuse both parts. For smaller cords, such as from electronic devices, you may not need the shorter part even if it's reusable. Wire strippers are very useful for removing the cord’s outer casing without damaging the wires underneath it. Measure from the cut end of the wire, taking caution to avoid removing more of the insulated casing than you need to. Clamp the pliers down to break the insulation, then slide it off the wire. Repeat this with the other half of the cut cord if you plan on soldering the pieces back together  This will reveal the electrical wires inside the cord. Expect to see 3 wires in thicker cords like extension cords. Smaller cords, such as for household accessories, contain fewer wires. If you don’t have wire strippers available, you could use a utility knife or another sharp tool. However, be very careful to avoid damaging the electrical wires. Score the insulation until you are able to remove it from the cord. Measure about 3⁄4 in (1.9 cm) from the cut end of each wire. Then, use the wire strippers to break through the casing. Slide the cut insulation off when you’re done. It will expose the copper wires, which you can reroute to your replacement cap.  The wires are a little smaller than the cord, so use wire strippers if you have them. Wire strippers are a better choice for precision than other tools, such as a utility knife, which can easily ruin the wires. If you make a mistake and cut through the individual wires, don’t worry. Your cord isn’t ruined. Just cut out the damaged portion again. If you're planning on soldering the cord lengths back together, strip the wires inside both parts.