Problem: Article: Disperse dyes are made specifically for synthetic fibers and the results are worth the extra few steps that it requires. The most common brand name maker of disperse dye is PRO Chemical and Dye.  Check the label in your suit to make sure you have a polyester or poly blend suit. Take important safety precautions when using disperse dye. Wear a face mask, rubber gloves, and an apron. Make sure the space you are using to do the dyeing is well ventilated. Only attempt to dye a suit that is light to medium in color and always choose a dye that is darker than the color you are dyeing over. Place soda ash into the water and stir while it dissolves. Put your suit in the mixture and stir with your gloved hands or with a metal spoon. Let the suit soak for 10 minutes and then hang it to dry without rinsing it. An alternative to soda ash is Synthrapol, another agent that helps dyes set into synthetic fibers. Use 1⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) for 1 pound (450 g) of fabric. Combine the Synthrapol with warm water and wash your suit in the mixture. Stir the dye powder into the boiling water. Allow the mixture to cool and then use old stockings or a coffee filter to strain. The amount of dye you use will vary according to the depth of color you are trying to achieve. For a pale shade, you can use as little as 1⁄4 teaspoon (1.2 ml). For medium shades, use 3⁄4 teaspoon (3.7 ml) and for dark shades, up the dye amount to 3 teaspoons (15 ml). Place it on the stovetop and turn the stove to medium heat. You will want to bring the water to approximately 100 °F (38 °C). Remove your suit from the pot once you've decided on the amount of water. You will want to add the dye and dispersing agent into the pot before putting your swimsuit back in. While the water heats up, stir the pot and add each ingredient in the order listed:  Dissolved disperse dye  1⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of dispersing agent Your suit After 2 minutes, lower the heat on the stove to simmer. Stir occasionally and remember that the longer you leave your suit in the bath, the darker it will become. Keep an eye on the color and remove when you reach your desired color. This should take 30-45 minutes. If it becomes clear that the color is not dark enough, you can add more dissolved dye to the bath at any time. Transfer your suit from the dye bath to this mixture when it is finished being dyed. Stir gently and let soak for 10 minutes. Rinse until the water runs clear. Smell your suit after it's been rinsed. If it smells like the dispersing agent, repeat the previous step. If it doesn't smell, wrap your suit in an old towel to remove any extra water and hang to dry.  Place an old towel underneath your suit as it dries to protect the floor from any excess dye. The dye might bleed when you wash your suit for the first few times. To prevent damage to your clothing, wash the suit on its own.
Summary: Choose a disperse dye for polyester suits. Prepare your swimsuit by soaking it in 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) soda ash and 1 gallon (3.8 L) warm water. Dissolve the disperse dye in 1 cup (240 ml) of boiling water. Fill a large pot with enough water to fully submerge your suit. Add the dye, dispersing agent, and your suit to the pot. Bring the dye bath to a gentle boil. Combine 1⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) Synthrapol and hot water in the sink or another large pot. Rinse your suit in warm running water.

Problem: Article: Most cricket bat cracks can be repaired with glue and repair tape or twine, plus some sandpaper and oil. First of all, locate the crack and fill it completely with glue, such as wood glue or superglue. Remove any excess glue and allow it to dry for 12 to 24 hours. After that:  Sand the area down with a sandpaper between 100 and 220. Oil the repaired area with raw linseed oil Bind the area with bat tape or twine. If you use twine, soak the twine with glue as you wrap the bat. To repair these types of cracks, follow the same initial steps as you would for toe cracks. Once you have filled the crack with glue, cover the bat with two pieces of wood (one on either side) and clamp it in place while the glue dries.  Once the glue has dried, follow the same steps for sanding, oiling, and taping. If you don’t have a clamp to use, cut up strips from an old bat grip and use those as elastics to clamp the bat as the glue dries. Sometimes the handle on a cricket bat can fall out of the body, and this can be reattached with glue. Cover the handle with wood glue and reinsert it into the body of the bat.  Use a rubber mallet to tap the handle into place. Remove any excess glue. Tape or clamp the bat to hold the handle firmly in place and allow the glue to cure for at least 48 hours. For added support, insert wood screws into the body and through the handle to keep the handle in place.
Summary: Repair toe cracks. Repair cracks in the face or edge. Reattach the handle.

Problem: Article: You could make a CD, USB drive, mini-disc, cassette tape, MP3, LP, record it on video, or write out the sheet music. All of these methods may be used to create a hard copy recording of your song. As soon as it's recorded, it's copyrighted - now you just need to have it registered. Click on the Electronic Copyright Office, where you can make an online copyright filing. Registering online is simple, and it will take about 4.5 months to be processed. This is a much shorter process than registering by mail, which can take up to 15 months. Click on "new user" to open your account. You'll need to give your name, address, country (if not from the USA), phone details, and preferred contact method. Once you have an account opened, you can use this every time you'd like to make a copyright application. The account allows you to monitor your applications and to find various types of information concerning copyright. There is also a tutorial on making a claim provided. Click on "Register a New Claim" under "Copyright Services," located in the left-hand column of your account. Be prepared to answer questions about yourself, the work you're seeking to copyright and where you'd like the copyright certification to be sent. You can pay via either credit or debit card, electronic check, or a copyright office deposit account. Many types of files are accepted, but check the Copyright Office's complete list to ensure that you're not sending in an incompatible file. If you prefer not to send an electronic copy, you can send a hard copy (non-returnable) and it has to be sent in a box, not an envelope. You can make a shipping address slip from the site. You can log back into your account to check the status of your claim at any time.
Summary:
Make a copy of your song. Go to the US government's copyright website. Register a free account. Complete your online copyright application. Pay the $35 fee. Upload an electronic copy of your work. Wait for your copyright application to be processed.