Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Reintroduce risk. Reassess your position. Learn from your experience.

Answer: As a recession draws to a close, you will begin to see stock prices returning to their pre-recession levels. This is the time to invest (or reinvest) in those highly-leveraged companies or cyclical companies that survived the recession. Like all investments though, these stocks will still carry risk and may not increase in value just because the stock market as a whole does. Consider evaluating your investments' performance through the recession. If some did not recover as well as others, give them more time to come back in price if you truly believe in the company and expect them to do well in the long-run. In addition, consider the effect that the recession may have on foreign markets if you hold any foreign investments. After all, we've seen a recession spread across the world. If you were hit particularly hard by the recession, whether in the stock market or in your professional life, consider planning better for the next recession. For example, it's generally a good idea to keep about six month worth of expenses (mortgage, utilities, food costs, etc.) in a separate account in case you find yourself in hard times again.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use a rubber band or capo to hold down the green note. Use hammer-ons for the intro (not constant strumming. Alternatively, consider tapping the intro. Leave one color out of the intro section. Be ready to transition immediately into fast scales.

Answer: The intro section of this song, which forces you to alternate between green notes and the other notes on the neck at a rapid-fire pace, is considered by many to be one of the most difficult sections in the whole song. One common trick that Guitar Hero experts use to make this section easier is to keep the green note held down with a tool like a rubber band, a hair scrunchie, or an actual guitar capo throughout the whole section. This way, the player only has to focus on the other notes — not necessarily an easy task, but an easier one. If you want to use this trick, make sure the tool you use has a tight enough hold to keep the green button held down consistently but is loose enough to be quickly removed from the green button when you want to transition to the rest of the song. ) After the very first red note, the whole intro section is one giant sequence of hammer-ons and pull-offs, which don't require you to strum, just to touch the correct buttons. This means that, amazingly, it's possible to clear this section only strumming the first note. Extra strums won't lose you any points if they're on the correct notes, but they're not necessary, so you may want to focus less on them than on hitting the right notes.  Hammer-ons are played by strumming one note and "hammering on" the second note above it by touching it without strumming. Conversely, pull-offs are played by strumming the first note and touching the note below it without strumming. In Guitar Hero, hammer-ons and pull-off notes have a white center (without a black border). The difficult thing about using solely hammer-ons and pull-offs for the intro is that, if you miss a single note, you will need to strum again to reset the "string." If you're not paying attention, it's easy to miss dozens of notes by forgetting to strum after a mistake. Playing the intro section can be very difficult to play with one hand. If you are having a hard time reaching the blue and orange notes while keeping the green note held down, consider using your strumming hand to help.  To do this, bring your strumming hand up the neck of the guitar after the first strum and use your index finger and middle finger to handle the blue and orange notes. For example, if you strum with your right hand, you would strum the first note with your right hand and then use your right index and middle finger to play the blue and orange notes (if you're a lefty, do the exact opposite.) Some high-level players even use the elbow of their strumming hand to hit the first note — this allows them to have their fingers in place for tapping right away. Having trouble hitting every note in the intro section? Try restricting yourself to just four and leaving out one of the more difficult ones to hit (like, for instance, the orange note.) You'll miss some points, but there are enough notes in the intro section that you won't do poorly enough to fail as long you hit everything else. Keep in mind that, if you miss notes and break your streak, you'll need to be ready to strum again — your sequence of hammer-ons and pull-offs won't carry through. One of the hardest things about the intro is that, after repeating the same extremely difficult pattern over and over, it ends with a very fast sequence of scales that aren't at all like what came before. However, this part isn't impossible if you know what's coming:  The intro pattern ends on a green note and the scales start on an orange note — these happen to be at the same places as they are during the intro pattern, so if you're paying attention, you can transition smoothly from one to the other. The first downward run is all pull-offs. However, the second green note at the bottom of the scale must be strummed again. After that, the second orange note at the top of the scale must be strummed as well.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gather the leaves into a small bundle. Tie the bundles with string, twine, or a rubber band. Cover your sage bundles with a paper bag with holes punched into it. Hang the sage in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight. Turn the sprigs every day or 2 for even drying. Watch for mold if you live in a humid area. Let them dry for 7 to 10 days. Test the leaves to see if they're dry. Treat air-dried sage for insects and insect eggs.

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Pick up the leaves individually, holding them by their ends. Add no more than 8 leaves to a bundle to ensure that they are able to get adequate air circulation for drying. Wrap the tie around the base of the stems to secure the bundle. Leave extra string for hanging or tie a new piece of string around the end of the bundle so that you can hang the sage. If you use a rubber band, it will tighten as the sage dries. This will prevent you from losing leaves. The bag will protect your herbs from dust, while the holes still allow for airflow around the leaves. Place the bag over the bundles, with the bottom open.  You can wrap them in muslin instead of a paper bag. However, do not use plastic, as it will cause mold.  Some people choose not to cover the herbs because they like the look of drying herbs, but you will need to watch for dust. The bundles should hang upside down from a string. Make sure that the place you choose gets good air circulation, such as an area near a fireplace or in a dry area of the kitchen.  It's best to dry the sage indoors for better flavor and color.  You can also air dry the sage on a paper towel. Lay out each leaf individually and change the paper towels daily.  Avoid moist areas of your home like the sink, stove, or dishwasher. Unhook the string holding the bundles and turn the sage around. Even if you think the sage is getting the same air circulation around the bundle, the sides of the sage bundles could dry at different rates. It's possible that one side will get better air or more light, causing it to dry faster. Herbs can quickly mold if left to dry in a moist area. You can still air dry herbs in humid areas, but carefully monitor the sage for mold. If you see any black spots or white patches, take the bundles down immediately. If you live in a very humid area, it may be better to choose a different drying method, such as a food dehydrator. Check your sage daily to evaluate the progress. Give your leaves the time they need to dry, as taking them down early could ruin them. Check the leaves to see if they are dry and crispy. Pick up a leaf and see if it easily crumbles between your fingers. If it does, then the sage is dry. It's possible to miss insects or their eggs during inspection, so you should always treat sage after air drying it. You can treat it in either the oven or the freezer.  If you use the oven, heat it at 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius) for 30 minutes. Make sure that you do not go over this time because you may damage the herbs. If you use the freezer, freeze it for 48 hours.  You do not need to treat the sage if you use a heat method to dry it.