Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Add the gin and vermouth to the shaker. Stir or shake the mixture. Strain the martini into a chilled glass.

Answer: Once the glass shaker is chilled, fill it with the cracked ice. Pour 4 ounces (120 ml) of gin over the ice, and then add 1 ounce (30 ml) of dry vermouth. Dry vermouth is perishable so make sure that you store it in the refrigerator. When all of the ingredients are in the shaker, you can stir or shake them to ensure that they’re fully combined and chilled. Stir or shake the martini until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty, which should take at least 30 seconds.  While famous fictional spy James Bond prefers his martinis “shaken, not stirred,” many mixologists prefer stirring because they feel shaking dilutes the drink and leaves it cloudy. You may want to try it both ways and see which you prefer. Whether you stir or shake the martini, try to touch the outside of the shaker as little as possible so the mixture stays cold. When shaking, place your hands just on the top and bottom of the shaker. If you’re stirring the martini, you’ll need to stir it approximately 50 times. When the martini is properly combined and chilled, use a Hawthorne strainer or a large slotted spoon to strain it into a chilled martini glass. Make sure that none of the ice makes its way into the glass.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Grab a paper, pencil, and a measuring tape. Measure the height and length of each wall. Multiply your heights and lengths to get the square footage, then convert to inches. Add all of your square footages together to find the total.

Answer: To determine how much paint you’re going to need for your room, grab a measuring tape to measure your walls, windows, and doors. You’ll also need something to write your measurements down, so grab a pen or pencil and a sheet of paper so that you don’t lose track of your numbers.  There are online calculators that you can use to calculate how much paint you need. Keep in mind, some online calculators make assumptions about your walls, the type of paint you’re using, and the amount of paint in a can. You can find one at http://www.bbc.co.uk/homes/diy/paintcalculator.shtml. Grab a calculator to make your measuring easy. Use a rigid, metal measuring tape. A cloth tape is going to be too hard to keep straight over longer distances. Pick a wall to start with. Take your measuring tape and stretch it out so that the hook presses against one end of the wall. Pull the measuring tape out all the way to the opposite end and note the width. Measure the height of the wall the same way going up and down the corner of the wall. Repeat this process for each wall that you’re painting. Ignore crown molding or baseboards in your measurements. Write your measurements down on your paper.  If your walls are really long or your ceilings are really tall, enlist a friend to hold one end of the measuring tape in place. If you’re going to paint the ceiling, grab a ladder. Place it near a corner and climb the ladder carefully before extending your measuring tape. Alternatively, if the ceiling is flat, you can measure the length and width of the floor and multiply the numbers together. Take a wall’s length and multiply it by the same wall’s height. Write this number down in a separate column. Repeat this process for every single wall that you’re going to paint. Make sure that you covert your feet to inches or your meters to centimeters before multiplying them together. For example, if you have a wall that is 6.7 feet (2.0 m) long and 9.6 feet (2.9 m) tall, multiply 79 inches (200 cm) by 114 inches (290 cm) to get 9,006 square inches (58,100 cm2). Once you’ve multiplied all of your walls together, add them all together. Be sure to include every single wall that you’re planning on painting in your calculation.  For example, if you have 3 walls that you’re painting and they measure 9,006 square inches (58,100 cm2), 10,403 square inches (67,120 cm2), and 600 square inches (3,900 cm2), add the numbers together to get 20,009 square inches (129,090 cm2). Don’t bother converting your inches or centimeters back into feet and meters. You’ll do this after you’ve made a few subtractions for your windows or doors.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Wash, dry, and iron your uniform before you begin. Get a sewing needle and thread. Position the patch in the correct placement. Cut a piece of thread. Cut the ends of the thread.

Answer: If it’s a new uniform, make sure to wash and dry once before sewing on the patch, otherwise, the fabric will bunch unevenly under the patch after the first wash and dry cycle.  Many uniforms are made out of cotton. Cotton will usually shrink somewhat after the first wash. If you sew a patch onto your uniform before it has been washed then the fabric under the patch will shrink and pull your patch, bunching it. It is also a good idea to iron the area where the patch is to be placed before starting to sew. Ironing the area will remove any wrinkles. If you sew your patch over wrinkles then your uniform will be permanently wrinkled. Choose a thread that is either the color of the uniform or the color of the edge of the patch.  If you can’t find a thread that’s the same color as either, look for a darker color that’s as close as possible. Darker rather than lighter thread will blend better and not show up as blatantly. You can also get a clear thread to make it less visible. Some patches such as those on military uniforms need to be placed in a specific area.  For example, if you need to sew on an American flag patch you need to place it on the shoulder/bicep area of the sleeve. The flag also needs to be placed so it’s facing the right direction. The American flag should always be positioned so that when the wearer is moving forward, it gives the flag the effect of waving in the wind, moving forward.   Check with your superiors to make sure you are placing patches in the correct places. If you're not very familiar with sewing, you may want to start with a piece of thread no longer than 18 inches (45cm). Longer pieces tend to get tangled and are harder to work with than shorter ones.  Alternatively, you can try not cutting the thread and leaving it on the spool. This will help prevent the thread from getting tangled as well. Additionally, you won’t have to worry about running out of thread and re-threading your needle. Cut any loose threads that are hanging beyond the knot. You should leave a little thread about 1/2” (1cm) long. Leaving just a bit ensures that you don’t accidentally cut the knots. Tuck the thread under the patch.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make your fear a source of fascination. Harness the power of fear. Start seeing fear as an opportunity.

Answer:
The same things we fear also incite feelings of exhilaration and even passion. That's why people enjoy extreme sports, horror movies, and swimming with sharks on vacation. Try to re-frame your fear in a positive light and acknowledge the thrill it can offer. When you start seeing fear as a source of energy, you might even embrace its role in your life. Fear can have incredible power in life-or-death situations. People report the sensation of time slowing down, senses becoming highly acute, and having the ability to instinctively know what to do. While other communication within our bodies takes about half a second to reach awareness, the fear system works much more quickly. Fear also deadens our awareness of pain.  Understanding the positives of fear can help you use it to your advantage. For instance, many people experience stage fright, yet the fear leading up to a performance can help you be in the moment and focus intensely on what is before you. Learn to acknowledge the fear and then direct it to where it will be most beneficial Most people experience fear prior to an event, yet experience no fear when in the middle of a situation. Remember that fear heightens your senses so that you have the ability to perform efficiently and powerfully. Fear can be used as a tool to help us identify problems and solve them effectively. It's a guidepost, a red flag that warns us when something needs attention. Once the discomfort of the initial wave of fear passes, examine it more closely to see what you can learn.  When you feel fear of something unfamiliar, take it as a sign that you need to get to know a person or situation better. If you feel a flash of fear about an upcoming deadline or event, make it an opportunity to make a plan of action to get fully prepared, whether that means getting started on a paper, rehearsing for a play or practicing a speech.