INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is important. If you scramble to put together your special Valentine’s Day, it will be pretty obvious. Give yourself plenty of time to make sure everything is perfect.  If you are planning on taking your Valentine out to eat, make sure to make reservations far in advance. Restaurants book up quickly and the extra time will ensure you can eat where you want. The same goes for any activities or excursions you want to take your Valentine on. If you are ordering a gift online, give yourself extra time for shipping. It wouldn’t be ideal to give your Valentine an “I. O. U.” If you’re taking the creative route for your special day, give yourself plenty of time to pull it all together. Does he or she love eating at a certain restaurant, or prefer dining in? Do they relish any opportunity to dress up, or do they prefer being casual? Remember, a meaningful Valentine’s Day doesn’t look the same for every couple. A five-star restaurant and a night of dancing may be perfect for some, but Netflix and their favorite take-out could be the ticket for another. Even if you want to surprise them, make sure they are available and able to do anything you’ve planned. Feel free to keep the specifics to yourself, but at least let your partner the general plan. Nothing can put a damper on Valentine’s Day quite like showing up to a fancy restaurant in jeans or having to bail on a special trip because of work obligations. Just make sure they’ve penciled you in!

SUMMARY: Give yourself plenty of time. Decide what would make your Valentine the happiest. Confirm with your Valentine.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Long, extended study sessions with no breaks will not help you learn information effectively. To be an effective learner, you will need to take regular breaks as you work. Try studying in 30 minutes intervals, and taking a 5-10 minute break at the end of each interval.  If you find that your concentration is starting to falter, you may have to pause studying for the day or switch to a different subject. Do something relaxing during your break that doesn't take too much concentration, such as stretching or walking. Use flash cards, mock quizzes, and practice exams to more effectively learn information. Taking a test helps you learn information better than simply re-reading the information. Try creating flash cards to quiz yourself. You can also create, or ask your instructor for, a mock quiz or practice exam.  You can create a simple mock exam for yourself by copying all of the questions from your previous quizzes and answering them. Consider taking a mock quiz or exam first. The topics that you struggle the most with are the ones that you should focus on when studying. Some people retain information better if multiple senses are engaged in the study process. One way to incorporate multiple senses while studying is by reading your notes out loud as you rewrite them. This approach uses multiple senses and might help you retain information more effectively. Try using a song, acronym, or mnemonic device to help you remember information. For example, if you need to memorize the notes of the treble scale, EGBDF, you can assign the letters a set of words or phrase that is easy to remember, like, “every good boy does fine.” Memory games don't work for everyone. If you find yourself struggling to memorize information using this method, skip it.

SUMMARY: Study in intervals. Quiz yourself. Use as many senses as possible. Play a memory game.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Chlorine – which is used to kill bacteria in pool water and keep it swimmable – will strip the natural oils that usually help protect your hair from damage associated with dryness and daily wear.  The goal of swimmer's hair treatment is maintaining a healthy level of moisture in your mane.  The first must-do step is to shower immediately after your swim.  Chemicals are beginning to damage your hair as soon as you jump in.  Fight back as soon as you get out of the pool! For added resilience, use moisturizing conditioner and shampoo. Massage moisturizing hair products into your hair and scalp to ensure complete coverage of your hair. A moisturizing “leave-in” conditioner can help making brushing go more smoothly. If your hair sometimes changes colors – blondes may go a bit green, and darker-haired people may see their hair lighten in color – there are shampoos designed to specifically fights this effect.  Mineral deposits such as copper are actually the culprits associated with color changes in your hair. There are products specifically designed to rid your hair of copper before it sets in, such as chelating shampoos that lower the pH of your hair and remove the copper. Even hair products meant to treat swimmer's hair may dry your hair out when you first begin to use them.  Chlorine, for all its disinfectant glory, will bond to your hair, so you may need more than your run-of-the-mill cleaning products to get it out. Use only enough hair product to get results, and don't use strong shampoos too frequently. Be sure to use a moisturizing conditioner following the use of a potentially harsh shampoo.

SUMMARY: Begin treating your hair as soon as you get out of the pool. Consider a swimmer-specific shampoo. Be careful with strong hair products.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Wedge the tip of a flat-blade screwdriver underneath the thin metal tabs, then pull up gently on the handle to lift them enough to loosen the coiled wire. On some motors, there may be as many as 12-16 tabs in total. Try to bend the tabs as little as possible to avoid damaging them. If one of them happens to break off, you may have trouble keeping the replacement windings in place later on. Depending on the type of motor you’re working on and where the problem lies, the faulty windings may be found on either the stator or the armature. Snip each coil of wire where it connects at the top of the protruding posts.  Cutting out the spent windings can be painstaking work. It may be necessary to sever one wire at a time to make removing the coils more manageable. Be sure to count the number of winds in each coil so that you can rebuild the motor in the exact same configuration. Once you’ve cut every last connection, the old windings should come out with a couple of tugs. If you're having trouble getting them started, use the tip of your screwdriver or a pair of pliers for extra leverage.  Before you handle the cut coils, pull on a pair of thick work gloves to safeguard yourself against cuts and scratches. If the coils refuse to budge, it's possible that they haven't been severed completely. Look for connections around the posts or bottom of the coil that you might have missed. First, pull out the old paper out of the slots in the stator using a pair of pliers or tweezers and make sure the empty slots are free of debris. Then, measure the width of the slots and cut a sheet of insulation paper into strips of the same width. Fold the strips gently and slip them into the slots in the stator individually by hand.  If the insulation paper that’s already in place appears to be in good shape (it should be clean and intact), you can simply leave it where it is and begin the rewinding process. If it appears burnt or otherwise damaged, it’s a good idea to replace it before proceeding.  Do not, under any circumstances, attach the new wire directly to the bare steel stator or armature posts. The coils must be insulated at all times. You can order electric motor insulation paper online from suppliers that carry electrical materials.

SUMMARY:
Use a screwdriver to pry open the tabs on the brush pads. Cut the old windings free using a pair of wire cutters. Pull the cut coils free of the armature or stator by hand. Replace the insulation paper lining the stator if necessary.