Problem: Article: Research indicates that women are six times more likely to have piriformis syndrome than men. Piriformis syndrome occurs most commonly in people between ages 30 and 50.  The higher rate of diagnosis among women may be explained by the difference in biomechanics in men's and women's pelvises.   Women may also develop piriformis syndrome during pregnancy. Because the pelvis widens during pregnancy, it can cause the attached muscles to contract. Pregnant women also often develop a pelvic tilt to accommodate the baby's weight, which can also lead the attached muscles to become tight. You may be more likely to be diagnosed with piriformis syndrome if you have certain other medical conditions, such as low back pain. About 15% of cases are due to a congenital or structural anomaly concerning the relationship between the piriformis muscle and the sciatic nerve. The majority of cases of piriformis syndrome are caused by what doctors call “macrotraumas” or “microtraumas.”  A macrotrauma is caused by a significant traumatic event, such as a fall or a car accident. Macro-trauma to the buttocks, which leads to inflammation of the soft tissue, muscle spasms, and nerve compression, is a common cause of piriformis syndrome.  A microtrauma is a pattern of repeated minor injury to an area. For example, long-distance runners expose their legs to constant micro-trauma, which can eventually cause nerve inflammation and muscle spasm. Running, walking, climbing stairs, or even sitting for long periods of time can cause your piriformis muscle to compress and entrap the sciatic nerve, causing pain.  Another form of microtrauma that may cause piriformis syndrome is “wallet neuritis.” This condition can occur when a person carries a wallet (or cellphone) in his back pocket, which can press against the sciatic nerve, causing irritation.
Summary: Consider your sex and age. Evaluate your health. Consider your activities.

Problem: Article: Flat shader brushes have a chiseled edge that allows you to paint clean lines and fill in large spaces. Liner brushes are long or short tapered and are ideal for making long brush strokes. Scrubber brushes are composed of tapered bristles perfect for blending color and creating short, rough strokes.
Summary: Choose paint brushes according to the effect you want to create with your brush strokes.

Problem: Article: You'll want to reach out to prospective clients in any way possible to build a beginning roster of customers for your cleaning service. Even just a few regular customers can help you make ends meet while you market yourself to an ever-broader target audience.  Advertise in local newspapers and magazines. Offer deals to first time customers. Set up an account on Facebook and Twitter where you can advertise your company. Make sure you have a professional-looking website that lists your services and contact information. As you begin working for clients, it's extremely important to do your job well and respect your clients' space. Any sign that personal property has been tampered with, damage has been caused and gone unreported, or something has been stolen can ruin your reputation as a cleaning business.  If something gets broken while you're on the job, let your client know and either replace the item or reimburse your client right away. Put items back where you found them after cleaning them. Don't touch people's personal items unless you've been instructed to do so. Stay out of rooms you haven't been instructed to clean. You don't want to be accused of something you didn't do.
Summary: Promote your business. Be trustworthy.

Problem: Article: Begin gliding the tip of the pen across the page and within the lines by pulling your arm to the side.  Most people tend to write with the muscles in their hand controlling movement for each letter.  Aside from a more consistent pressure being applied, you will avoid fatigue in the fingers if you use the large muscles of the arm to control your strokes.  Focus specifically on using the shoulder muscle to glide the pen across the page.  Practice by writing pretend letters in the air.  The wrist should remain fairly stationary. Unlike ballpoint pens which often require pressure, writing with a fountain pens do not require the same amount of pressure.  In fact, if working properly, a fountain pen should require virtually zero pressure.  Pushing down too firmly with a fountain pen can actually damage the nib and affect the flow of ink. This should be common-sense once holding the fountain pen.  Some people, however, develop a habit of rotating writing devices to find an ideal spot or sharpened edge that will not work with fountain pens.  Rotation with a fountain pen will change the proper page alignment, and result in potential scratching. Using your arm muscles to write in a new way will cause some fatigue and inconsistency, so it’s smart to start with the basics.  Write slashes, circles, spirals, and the letter X.  Write them for several lines or pages to get used to the feel of using a fountain pen.  You’re looking for flowing, evenly-spaced, uniform letters. It may be beneficial to practice by using multiple lines in your first attempts, gradually shrinking the letters into the traditional single-spaced lines. Once you’ve practiced simple strokes, writing complete sentences could provide a different dilemma.  If the nib feels like it’s scratchy, you need to try a different angle, ensure that the nib isn’t rocking as you write, or reevaluate that you’re using the proper muscles.  Adjusting these techniques will allow the ink to flow freely and reduce the scratching on the paper.
Summary:
Avoid using your hand muscles. Minimize pressure. Do not rotate the pen. Practice with singular strokes of the pen. Write a sentence.