Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Don’t confuse hypnosis with being asleep or unconscious. Be aware of the benefits of hypnosis. Keep in mind hypnosis is a trained skill like any other.

Answer: Hypnosis is actually a deeply focused state of mind that makes you more aware of suggestion and more receptive to those suggestions.  It’s important to remember a person under hypnosis will not lose control or be under the hypnotist's spell. Instead, the person will be more open to suggestion and guidance. Often, we are under some form of hypnosis or trance. Think of when you zoned out during class, or got lost in a daydream. Or when you got so wrapped up in a movie or TV show, you lose your awareness of the people around you. These are all instances of being in a trance-like state. Hypnosis isn’t just a fun party trick or a way to get your best friend to do the chicken dance. In fact, hypnosis has been shown to help individuals overcome insomnia, smoking, overeating, and other disorders. There is currently no state regulation of hypnosis. But hypnotherapists can become certified in basic or advanced coursework in hypnosis and hypnotherapy. However, it is a self-regulating profession.  The certification course covers issues like professional ethics and basic hypnosis skills. Seek out a certified hypnotherapist for more information on the health benefits of hypnosis.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Identify the numerator. Identify the denominator. Recognize an improper fraction. Simplify improper fractions Identify the use of fractions in your daily life.

Answer: A fraction is always written with one number on top of a line and another number underneath that line. The numerator of a fraction is the top number. It is the “part” of the “whole” that you are talking about. For example, in the fraction ¼, 1 is the numerator. The fraction indicates one part of a whole that has four parts. The denominator is the bottom number of the fraction and represents the “whole”. It is the number of parts the whole is divided into. To remember the denominator think “down”-ominator. For example, in the fraction ¼, 4 is the denominator. This whole has been divided into four equal parts. A fraction is considered improper if the numerator (the top number) is larger than the denominator (the bottom number). When working with fractions, you never want to write a final solution as an improper fraction. Always remember to simplify it into a mixed or whole number. Some examples of improper fractions: 10/3, 9/4, 15/3, 25/5. into mixed or whole numbers. Some fractions can simply be divided into a whole number, while others will not divide evenly. Numbers that don't divide evenly must be rewritten as a mixed number.  To simplify an improper fraction, first divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, for the fraction 10/3, divide 10 by 3. 3 goes into 10 three times (3 x 3 = 9), but there will be a remainder of 1. Write the remainder as a fraction of the original denominator. With a remainder of 1 the fraction of the mixed number will be 1/3. The mixed number of 10/3 is 31/3. Note, not all improper fractions will be mixed numbers; some will simplify into whole numbers. For example: 25/5 simplifies to 5. You might be surprised to find that you use fractions on a pretty regular basis throughout your day. You may know fractions by a different name, decimals. Do you ever trade or share food with your friends at lunch? Maybe you trade half of your chips for half a dessert. These are fractions!  Do you ever help your parents with baking? Measuring cups use fractions. A recipe may call for ¼ teaspoon of vanilla or 2/3 of a cup of flour. Pay attention throughout your day and see how many times you use fractions without even realizing it.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gather your materials. Pour the flour into the strainer. Tap the side of the strainer until all the flour falls into the bowl.

Answer: If you don't have a sifter handy, you can use a strainer to sift your flour. Find a strainer large enough to hold the amount of flour you need to sift. Find a bowl slightly larger than the strainer, as you'll be holding the strainer over the bowl. Take the strainer with one hand as you pour. Make sure to position the strainer just over the bowl you're using to collect the flour.  Flour is a powdery substance, so it can be a bit messy. Make sure to pour slowly. If you pour too fast, the flour may get on your shirt and your work surface. It's a good idea to wear an old shirt or an apron when sifting flour. Be gentle as you tap. You should tap with one hand, and hold the strainer with the other. Your tapping should cause flour to lightly sprinkle out of the strainer and into the bowl. The flour should be thinner and lump free as it falls into the bowl.  If the flour still has lumps in it when it falls in the bowl, you're tapping too hard. Put the flour back in the strainer and start over. It may take awhile to get all the flour through the strainer, so have patience. Do not tap the strainer hard to speed up the process. If the flour goes through the strainer too fast, it may not be sifted thoroughly enough.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Identify the 3 main terminals sticking out of the middle of the pot. Read the resistance numbers printed on your pot to see what range you can achieve. Set your pot on a flat surface with the 3 terminals facing you. Measure and strip any wires that you’re going to be using.

Answer:
Place your pot on a flat surface with the 3 prongs that stick out facing you. These are your terminals. The first terminal, or terminal 1, is your ground. The middle terminal, or terminal 2, is the input signal for the pot. The third terminal, or terminal 3, is your output signal. The shaft on top controls a small ring attached to the second terminal. Turning it controls how low or high the input is.  If it helps, think of a potentiometer as a dimmer switch. The ground is all the way off, terminal 2 is the switch itself, and terminal 3 is the switch turned all the way up. A potentiometer is almost always used to throttle an input signal so that it can be adjusted. Sometimes, you can use a pot to overclock a device with a stronger signal. Pots are rarely used to control signals that are more than a couple of volts, but the amount of resistance that they provide is important. The higher the range, the more control you’ll have over your device. The number on the front of the pot tells the highest level of resistance that the pot can achieve. So a 200K pot can provide a maximum of 200,000 ohms of resistance.  100K is the most common kind of potentiometer on the market, since it has a solid range for audio equipment. These numbers are always printed directly on to a pot. Usually, they’re right next to the shaft on the opposite side of the terminals. Place your pot down on a flat surface next to your electronic device. If you know that you’re going to install the pot in a particular location, start there. Turn the 3 terminals so that they’re facing you. Remove any panels on your electronic device to expose the backside of any input or output ports. If you’re working on a breadboard, set the pot on the upper-most set of rows with the terminals facing you. You can use any kind of soldering wire to connect the terminals to the device so long as they aren’t acid-core. If you have an installation location set up, measure each length of wire from the terminal to the device. Strip any wires to expose the copper by using wire cutters. Use the notches on the cutter’s blades to cut and remove 0.5–1 in (1.3–2.5 cm) of plastic from the tip of each wire.  You’ll need to solder your wires, so get your soldering iron and flux and set them out on your work surface. Acid-core soldering wire is used for plumbing. It won’t work with your electronics. If you’re wiring a specific kind of electronic device that uses specialized wires, go ahead and use those if the soldering wires don’t work.