Choose a long, heavy overcoat for cold weather and bundle up. The primary purpose of an overcoat is to act as a warm outer layer. For this end, materials like wool, cashmere, and fleece will work best. Look for thick fabrics, strong seams and additional features like belts, buttons and high collars you can use to envelope yourself when it gets brisk.  Overcoats pair well with hats, gloves, scarves and other formal cold weather gear.  Nicer types like Chesterfields and Polos are ideal for wearing over a suit, which can be difficult to layer effectively in the winter. Another function of overcoats is to create a barrier between you and the outside world. They provide enough coverage to cut down on wind chill, are sturdy enough to protect you from moisture and everyday contact, and act as a membrane to keep your formal items from getting dirty. An overcoat can lend you peace of mind knowing that you and your clothing will remain protected and pristine beneath it.  If you think your lifestyle might be rough on an overcoat, try out materials like cotton twill, waxed canvas or even leather. These tough fabrics are resistant to wear and tear and are generally easy to clean. Safeguard leather overcoats with a protective coating of oil to make them water-resistant. Go for an overcoat over a fleece jacket or windbreaker the next time you need to make a good impression. Overcoats are one kind of formal garment that never goes out of style. You’ll look much more suave wearing a well-fitted, sensible overcoat than you would in plain outerwear, or caught unprepared for chilly weather in only a suit.  Black, charcoal gray and navy blue should be your go-to color choices for formal dress.  An overcoat can and should be worn in place of inappropriately casual jackets whenever possible. While overcoats have become a less prevalent fashion choice in contemporary times, they are still regarded as the peak of men’s business and formal style. You’ll stand out from the crowd and be taken seriously as a man of refinement once you add a nice overcoat to your coat rack. It’s a good way to inject some classic style into your wardrobe, and you’re sure to turn heads when you walk past a crowd of people all wearing the same thing. Go for modern styles and materials and an accentuated fit. Overcoats are marked by a somewhat vintage aesthetic and can look like a novelty if they’re not chosen carefully.
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One-sentence summary -- Add an extra layer for the cold. Protect yourself from the elements. Achieve a more formal look. Stand out.

Q: Hook your timing gun up to the power and ground terminals on your car's battery, and hook the sensor that accompanies the timing gun to your number one cylinder spark plug wire. Follow the instructions particular to the timing light you're using to hook it up properly. The "gun" works by illuminating the timing marks in a strobe fashion as it spins, allowing you to see the point at which the spark plug is firing on the timing index. When the spark plug fires, the sensor sends a signal to the light, which strobes in the gun, illuminating the numbers at the proper moment. To check your timing number and see how it is firing, have someone rev the engine while you illuminate the timing numbers with your light. You obviously want to make sure the car is in neutral, and keep your hands a safe distance from the engine as it revs. Though the wheel is turning, the light should seem to "freeze" it at a particular number. This is the timing number. Note the number of degrees to the right or left of zero.  As the RPMs increase, the point at which the spark plug is firing should also increase somewhat. This is normal, because ignition works on a curve, allowing for the speed increase and adjusting the timing accordingly. To check for total timing, you want to be sure to rev the engine to at least 3500 RPMs. This will allow you to make sure the curve of the ignition timing is being set, as well as the initial timing. If your car features vacuum timing advance in addition to mechanical timing, and you'll need to loosen the distributor adjustment bolt before you start the engine. Next, remove the vacuum advance hose from the carburetor and plug it with a rag to check your timing. Vacuum timing works by making minor adjustments at at low RPM by rotating slightly to adjust for the timing. Now that you've found your ignition timing number, how do you know if you need to adjust it? All models of cars will have differing timing values, depending on the year it was manufactured and the variety of transmission used. To learn whether or not you need to adjust your timing, find the optimum timing number for your make and model and adjust if necessary. If you don't know your timing number, talk to a licensed mechanic or employee at your local auto parts store to consult their manuals and find the proper timing number.
A: Hook up your timing light or timing gun. Have a helper rev the engine. Shine the light directly onto the harmonic balancer and find the number. Account for vacuum timing, if necessary. Adjust the timing, if necessary.

Article: Decide whether you want the patch to go on the outside of your upper arm, butt cheek, back, or belly. Make sure wherever you choose to put it is not very hairy and won't get rubbed too much by your clothes.  Don't put the patch on your breasts or anywhere where you have a rash or irritated skin. To prevent the adhesive from irritating your skin over time, plan to change the location every time you put on a new patch. Depending on what you’re wearing, it may be visible if you put it on the outside of your upper arm. Put it on your butt cheek or back if you don’t want it to show. Use soap and water to wash your skin where you want to place the patch. Dry your skin completely with a towel so there's no moisture getting between your skin and the sticky adhesive.  Don't use any lotion, oil, powder, or other skincare products on your skin—wait until after the patch is on to moisturize (and skip the area where the patch is). It's okay to put the patch over skin that's slightly hairy—natural peach fuzz is fine. If there’s thick, coarse hair in the area, shave it before you wash your skin and apply the patch. Use your fingers to carefully tear open the individual package. Slide the patch out and check to make sure it's in good shape. If the patch is torn, punctured, or if the two clear layers are missing on the adhesive side, throw it out and open another package. Use your finger to peel away one of the plastic layers on the adhesive side of the patch. Throw away the plastic layer. Once you open the patch you need to use it immediately so the sticky material doesn't get dirty. Hold the patch over where you want to put it and stick it on. At this point, only half the sticky part should be exposed so the patch is half stuck to your skin. Then, use your fingers to peel off the remaining adhesive protector on the other side of the patch. Be careful not to touch the sticky part with your fingers. Once the patch is on, use your palm or fingers to press down so it's securely on your skin. Hold it there for 10 seconds. If you see any air pockets or folds, iron those out with your fingers as best you can. Look at the patch and make sure the edges aren't folding up or air pockets haven't formed. It's meant to stay on for 1 week so you shouldn't have an issue with it coming unstuck.  If it does come slightly unstuck at the corners, mash it down with your fingers to keep it on. You can bathe, swim, and play sports while you’re wearing the patch—the adhesive is super durable. If your patch happens to fall off at any time, you can reapply it to your skin if the adhesive is still sticky or replace it with a new patch.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Choose a clean, dry area on your body to put the patch. Clean and dry the skin where you plan to put the patch. Remove the patch from the packaging. Peel away 1 side of the clear protective plastic from the back of the patch. Place the exposed sticky side on your skin and peel away the other plastic layer. Press the patch onto your skin for 10 seconds. Check your patch every day to make sure it's stuck on well.