INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A compression shirt is a great choice for your base layer. It’s a tight shirt that clings to your body while wicking away sweat. If you don’t have one, an old T-shirt works, but try to get one that fits you well. If it’s long and loose, it’s going to get in the way while you skate. If you’re familiar with compression shorts, then you have an idea of what a compression shirt is like. These shirts are a little costly, but they handle sweat better than most T-shirts if you can afford them. Choose a T-shirt that adheres tightly to your body and ends at about your waste. If it’s a little long, you can tuck the excess length into your pants. Use hockey tape if needed to keep it pinned down. This piece of equipment is a little deceptive since it’s more like a chest protector a catcher would wear than anything else. It has a hole in the top you fit your head through. When you’re in, rest the shoulder caps on top of your shoulders. Finish up by tightening the straps around your upper arms and armpits.  The shoulder pad caps are similar to the knee caps on your shin guards. Center them on your shoulders. If they feel loose or uncomfortable, adjust them before moving on to the next piece of equipment. Test the pads by lifting your hands above your head. Make sure you’re able to move freely without the pads digging into your skin. Goalies have extra-thick padding that is put on the same way as regular shoulder pads. Many goalie shoulder and chest pads have elbow pads and neck protectors built in so you don’t need to put on separate ones. Elbow pads aren’t too tough to figure out as long as you remember that the padded side covers your elbow. Hold your arm out and fit your elbow into the cap on the pad. Let your forearm rest on the forearm pad above it. Then, wrap the velcro straps around your arm to secure the pads in place.  Keep in mind that there is such a thing as left and right elbow pads. Tell them apart by determining which pad protects the outside edge of your arm. If the pad faces away from your body, it is on the correct arm. Test the fit by flexing your arm a few times. If you can’t move your arm very well, loosen the pads a little. Oversized pads can also limit your movement. Neck guards are kind of like padded bibs that fit over the area underneath your chin. Face the padded part out so the strap is behind your neck. Then, wrap the strap over to pin it to the velcro on the neck band. Tuck the end of the neck guard underneath your shoulder pads to finish putting it on.  Some types of compression shirts and athletic underwear have built-in neck guards. It’s no different than a collar on a dress shirt. If you have a built-in neck guard, you don’t need to wear a separate one. Neck guards are becoming more and more common in hockey. Consider getting one even if your league doesn’t require you to. Don’t risk taking a skate to your neck. It’s no different than putting on your shoulder pads. Jerseys aren’t there for protection, so focus on the fit. A good jersey is the perfect size to fit comfortably over you without restricting your movements. Most jerseys are a little bigger than they need to be, so tuck the fabric into your pads to hold it in place. If the jersey is too small, it will feel tight and confining against your pads. If it’s too big, it’s like a curtain caught in the wind. It gets in the way and serves as a target for some sneaky defenders to grab onto when the ref isn’t looking.

SUMMARY: Wear a compression shirt or T-shirt underneath your gear. Pull the shoulder pads on over your head. Strap elbow pads over your forearms. Wrap a neck guard around your neck if your shirt doesn’t have one. Pull your jersey down over your head.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can delete any of the songs in your iTunes library directly in iTunes. Click the Music button in the upper-left corner and then click the "My Music" tab. Depending on your settings, you may see a list of all of your songs, your albums, or the artists in your library. You can click the menu in the upper-right corner to switch views.  You can search for specific songs, artists, and albums by using the search bar in the upper-right corner of the iTunes window. You can select multiple songs, artists, or albums at once by holding ⌘ Command/Ctrl and clicking each one. If you're using a Mac with a one-button mouse, hold ⌘ Command and click your selection. This will remove the downloaded file, and you'll see the iCloud Download button appear next to it. The items you select Remove Download for will remain in your iCloud Music Library and can still be found in the libraries of your other connected devices. What actually happens will vary depending on the item you are deleting:  Songs added to iTunes from folders on your computer will be deleted from your iTunes Library. You'll be prompted to keep the actual file if it is located in your iTunes Media folder. If the file was added from a different folder on your computer, it can still be found there. Songs in your iCloud Music Library will be completely deleted from all of your libraries, and will not appear on any of your connected devices.  If the song was purchased from iTunes and downloaded, you'll just delete the local copy. You can choose to hide the song when deleting it, which will remove it from all of your connected devices. If the song was purchased from iTunes but not downloaded, you'll be prompted to hide the song when you choose to delete it. Purchases are only hidden, never completely removed from your account. See the Unhiding Your Purchases section below to find your hidden purchases.

SUMMARY: Launch iTunes on your computer. Open your music library. Find the song that you want to delete. Right-click the selected music. Select "Remove Download" to delete the local copy (purchased music only). Select "Delete" to delete the selected items.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Chilled melon balls are a wonderfully refreshing treat that the whole family is sure to enjoy.

SUMMARY:
Serve chilled.