Problem: Article: If you are installing laminate on a countertop or other surface with edges, begin with the edge pieces. If you cut them from the laminate yourself, apply the contact cement with a brush or roller to both surfaces. Allow it to set until it feels tacky, according to the manufacturer's directions. If you are using pre-glued end caps, all you need to do is heat a clothes iron, place the laminate against the edge, and iron back and forth. Let sit for one minute and gently tap it along its length with a rubber mallet or shoe heel. You can now skip to Trim the edge strip. When you are sure you have it placed properly, press it to the surface. Once the two surfaces come into contact, the contact cement is already bonded to 50% or more of its final strength. Push a dry roller back and forth across the laminate to adhere it completely and to remove air from between the laminate and the surface. Use a fine file to remove the excess material, applying pressure only on the up strokes. You may use a laminate trimmer or router instead, but if you do you should lubricate the edge with petroleum jelly (Vaseline) first. This minimizes the chance of breakage. Use a carbide drill bit when trimming laminate. Before continuing, protect your finished edges while you install the remainder of the laminate sheet. Allow it to set according to manufacturer's instructions. As a general rule, the contact cement should be left until it becomes tacky and dry to the touch, but no longer. 'Note: If your Formica came with an adhesive already attached, follow the manufacturer's instructions to activate it before installing. Often, these adhesives activate when moistened with water. Place lengths of 1/4-inch thick (.64 cm) or larger dowels every 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) apart across the surface to prevent accidental misalignment. These should lay flat across the full width of the surface to hold the laminate up until it is aligned. When applying laminate to vertical surfaces, you will need to position them by hand. Align the laminate as accurately as you can, then continue to adjust it as you move from one end of the surface to the other. Shift the dowels out of the way once you've aligned each section, then press it down to adhere it to the surface. Push a roller across the sheet to eliminate air pockets and strengthen the contact bond. Use a flush trim carbide drill bit. Stop frequently to allow the router to cool, as the laminate will melt if exposed to high heat. Use a fine wood file to methodically file down the sharp edge of the laminate. File downward at an angle along the entire edge.
Summary: Apply contact cement to the edge strip and the surface it will attach to (if applicable). Align the edge strip to the surface carefully. Press the Formica with a roller. Trim the edge strip (if applicable). Cover the trimmed edges with painter's tape. Spread contact cement on the surface and the Formica with a paintbrush or roller. Align the surface carefully using dowels. Position the laminate sheet and press it one area at a time. Roll over the installed laminate. Trim and shape the edges with a laminate trimmer or other router. File down the sharp edge.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In order to sell yourself, you need to know what you bring to the table. Think about the skills, talents, and knowledge you possess. This will help you figure out how to brand yourself. Here are some things to consider:  What degrees do you hold? What classes and workshops have you taken? What type of career experience do you have? What kind of volunteer work have you done? What type of hobbies do you do? What tasks are easiest for you to complete? Clients will better understand your brand if you focus on one area, which is your niche. To find your niche, consider how your interests, skills, and expertise overlap.  For instance, let’s say that you do web design and enjoy promoting local businesses. You might decide that your niche is going to be building websites for small businesses. Similarly, let’s say that you’re an artist who wants to teach classes. If you enjoy working with children, you might offer intro to art classes to school children. to represent your personal brand. First, choose a color scheme for your logo. Then, draw an image or use a photograph of your work. Consider adding your name or business name to the design. Finally, test your logo by showing it to people who are in your target audience so you can get their feedback.  You may not need a logo if you aren't running your own business, so it's okay to skip this step if you don't think you'll use a logo. Make sure your image is scalable, which means it can be sized up and down to fit on your promotional materials. You can use programs like Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape to create a digital file for your logo. Make or order a set of business cards that feature your name or business, along with your logo and contact information. Additionally, create or purchase additional promotional materials, like flyers, brochures, or newsletters. Then, hand out your promotional materials while you’re out networking.  If you have a mission statement, a promotional catch-phrase, or a call-to-action that expresses your purpose for marketing, then include it on your marketing materials. For example, if you are marketing yourself for the dog therapy service you provide, you might include text like, "I can help Fido through his ruff times." Include your logo on all of your promotional materials. Turn your strengths, expertise, and niche into a concise marketing pitch. Think about what your clients can expect from you. Then, write out a 2-3 sentence explanation of what you can do for them. Read the explanation out loud and revise it until it sounds right. Finally, practice your pitch until you can deliver it with ease.  Stand in front of your mirror so you can practice gesturing during your pitch. Film yourself giving the pitch so you can evaluate your delivery. Practice your pitch for family and friends, and get their advice on how you can improve.

SUMMARY: Identify your strengths and expertise. Choose a niche in your field to pursue. Design a logo Get promotional materials to market yourself. Practice delivering your marketing pitch.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If your metal comes from group 3 (or higher) in the periodic table, you’ll need to figure out its charge. The subscript numeral of the anion that the metal is paired with indicates the charge of a transition metal. Metals will have a positive charge, so in this case, you’ll cross over the 3 from the O3 and write that Fe has a charge of +3.  You can also do the reverse and write that O has a charge of -2. In many high-school- or college-level chemistry assignments, the metal’s charge will be provided for you. Consult the periodic table if you need to find out the chemical code for the metal you’re dealing with. Since Fe is iron and it has a charge of +3, you can write down Iron (III). Remember to only use the Roman numeral when you're writing out the ionic compound’s name and not when writing the formula. Refer to the periodic table if you forget the anion name. Since O is oxygen, you can drop the “–gen” ending and add the "-ide" ending. Call it "oxide." Anions always take the –ide suffix. So, you’ll name anions the same regardless of what type of metal they’re paired with in an ionic compound. This part is no different from writing out the name of an ionic compound that doesn’t have a transition metal. Combine the metal and non-metal names (Roman numeral included) to name the ionic compound: Fe2O3 = Iron (III) oxide. The 2 transition metals that do have a definite charge are zinc (Zn) and silver (Ag). So, the charge of the metal in ionic compounds with zinc or silver doesn’t need to be borrowed from the subscript of the anion. Zinc always has a charge of +2 and silver always has a charge of +1.This means that you don't have to use Roman numerals or the older naming method in describing those elements.
Summary:
Find out the charge of the metal. Name the metal and add a Roman numeral as needed. Name the non-metal by revising the suffix. Combine the names to generate the ionic compound name. Don’t use Roman numerals when naming compounds with zinc or silver.