Article: Although some food critics begin their career through entry-level jobs in the food industry, a college degree will open more doors for you when applying for jobs. If you have not graduated from high school, finish your GED first. Culinary arts training could help you understand the inner world of the food industry as an alternative, if finishing high school or college isn't of interest to you. The majority (~70%) of food critics have a bachelor's degree. Because food writing is a competitive field, plan on a degree that will give you strong communication, writing, and critical thinking skills. The courses you take will prepare you for your future job and help you make connections with other writers. Take culinary classes to familiarize yourself with different dishes and cooking terms. If your school offers a minor in culinary arts, you might consider adding it as a resume booster. Even if your university doesn't have a food reviews section, working at your college's press can give you valuable experience. Gaining article clips and working in the journalism industry will help you secure valuable internships or entry positions later. Ask your university publication if you can write a food column or local restaurant reviews. If possible, look for an internship with a food critic. You'll be able to gain relevant experience and start building your portfolio with a mentor to give you advice. Non food-related writing internships can also help you gain writing experience, if you're unable to secure a culinary position. Treat your internship like an actual job. You may feel like your work during the internship pales in comparison to the professionals, but you will have an impact on the organization you intern with.
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Graduate from high school. Pursue a degree in English, communications, or, journalism. Write at your university's print or online publication. Complete an internship.
Article: You should have a duffel bag or backpack to carry all your things, and this should be clearly labeled with a marker or luggage tag. If you bring weapons, be sure you can clearly identify them as your own (recommend you write your name on them in permanent marker on one end). Be sure you have your full uniform and belt/sash, all the sparring equipment required, and plenty of snacks and water before you leave home. Most tournaments provide some kind of lunch for sale, so you may bring money to purchase it or pack your own. If you bring money, try not to bring bills that may be hard to break at concession stands as they may or may not have change. Make sure any space you use to practice or warm up is not needed for a ring or spectators. Sometimes you may be asked to leave the tournament floor if you are not competing. If the rings and divisions are being called on the loudspeakers, be sure to listen for them and head to the correct ring promptly when called. You will usually be disqualified if you are late to enter your card. If you are at a large tournament like NASKA, you may be responsible for finding your own ring using a ring assignment chart. Be sure to figure this out right away and hang around near the ring until your division is called so you don't miss it.
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Keep your belongings safe. Be prepared on the day of the tournament. Be alert.
Article: Wire plate hangers come in different sizes, so you need to know the size of the plate before you can purchase the hangers. Use a ruler or tape measure to determine the vertical length of your plate.  If you have a simple circular plate, you only need to know the diameter. Similarly, if you have a perfectly square plate, you only need to know the length of one side. If you have a plate with uneven sides, like an oval or a rectangle, first determine which side will be the vertical side when you hang it. Measure the length of that side and choose your hangers based on that. You should be able to buy a standard wire plate hanger at most hardware stores and craft stores. Look for the size that best fits the dimensions of your plate. Usually, the different size ranges are:  5 to 7 inches (13 to 18 cm) 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) 10 to 14 inches (25 to 35 cm), holding up to 30 lbs (13.6 kg) 14 to 20 inches (35 to 51 cm) There should be two wired ends attached by a long spring. The single wire piece with the pointed center should be hooked over the front top of the plate from the back, and the two-wire end should be hooked over the front bottom of the plate from the back.  Note that the spring connecting both ends should be hidden behind the plate. Due to the placement of the spring, the plate will stick out from the wall a bit. Take that into consideration when using these hangers. These hangers work best with plates that are fairly normal in shape and size. If you have to distort the springs too much to make the wires fit, the plate will be unstable and more likely to fall off the wall. Decide where you want the plate to be on the wall and mark the spot with a pencil. Hammer a nail into that spot. At least half of the nail should be inside the wall, but you should also make sure that there is plenty of nail space for the hanger to rest on. To determine where you want the plate, hold it up against the wall and move it around until you find the right spot. Lightly mark the top of the plate with a pencil.  Set the plate down, then measure the distance between the top of the plate and the pointed top of the hook. Make another mark on the wall the same distance away from your original mark. The nail should be hammered into this second mark. Carefully hang the pointed end of the top hanger onto the nail on your wall. This should complete the process.  Check the plate after you hang it. If it is not evenly aligned, you may need to readjust the positioning of your hangers on the plate. If the plate does not seem secure, change the position of the hanger or nail until it does. Alternatively, try a different hanging method.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Measure the plate. Buy a wire hanger. Attach the hanger to the plate. Hammer a nail into the wall. Hang the plate.