INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A ligament holds together joints by attaching two pieces of bone together. They allow your joints to hinge, but when they hinge too far they can tear, causing ankle sprains. Taping your ankle prevents these ligaments from moving too far, which keeps them from suffering further damage. Taping your ankle can be done to mitigate an injury as well as prevent damage. For example, if you are playing a soccer game on a wet, slippery surface, you might tape your ankle ahead of time to protect your foot from slipping or rolling. You do not have to have a pre-existing injury to benefit from taping your ankle. Ankle braces function the same way as a good tape job, but you do not have to apply the tape before every practice or game. They may even be more cost effective then taping if you need to tape your ankle every day throughout an entire sports season. Taping your ankle is only effective for minor injuries or preventing future injuries. It is not a cure-all for ankle pain or major ligament damage. If you have constant or shooting pain, it is time to take a break from athletic activity and see an athletic trainer or orthopedic specialist.

SUMMARY: Know that an ankle sprains happen when you damage ligaments. Tape your ankle before practices and games to prevent injury. Consider buying an ankle brace if you have chronic pain. See a sports medicine professional to diagnose chronic or extreme pain.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Match the wires of the car’s harnesses to the new stereo’s harnesses. Each harness connector is unique, so it should be easy to figure out which ones fit together.  To be safe, check the wiring diagrams for both your car and the new stereo to verify you’ve connected them correctly. If your car's stereo doesn’t use wire harnesses, you’ll need to match up each wire manually. The wires are color-coded; however, the wires on an after-market stereo may not match with the color-coded wires in your vehicle. It's best to study and follow the wiring diagram that came with the stereo. Connect the matched wires. There are two options for connecting the wires, crimping or soldering. Crimping is faster and easier, but soldering will provide a more stable and secure connection. Be sure to use the proper size crimper and don’t try to bundle the wires with tape — it will eventually dry out and fall off. Bundle wires using zip ties instead. If your new stereo came with a separate mounting kit, assemble it according to the stereo's instructions (it will often mean fitting a metal housing sleeve into the mounting frame). Push down on the tabs located around the metal sleeve with a screwdriver to secure the metal sleeve in place. Typically, if you have a wiring harness, this connection will be made when you connect the new stereo harnesses to the harnesses in the car. If you aren't using a wiring harnesses, you’ll need to manually connect the power. Determine whether your car has a switched power source (typically a red wire) or a constant power source (typically a yellow wire). Some vehicles even have both types of power sources. For more information on switched versus constant power, go here. If you're using wiring harnesses, this connection will be made when you connect the harness pieces.  If you aren't using a wiring harness, you'll need to locate the bolt, wire, or screw that connects with the car's bare metal chassis. Loosen the bolt, wire, or screw and slip the stereo's ground wire (usually black) underneath, then tighten. Note that the ground connection is important to the optimal performance of the stereo. If the ground wire doesn't connect to the bare metal, it won't work. And if the ground wire connection is loose, it could result in poor audio output. Sand down the area with sand paper to ensure a good connection. Plug in the antenna cable and connect the stereo's wiring adapter to the the car's wire harness. Connect the output converter if one is needed to make the new stereo compatible with the car's audio system. Have in mind that all wires should be connected in the end and there should no single one hanging unattended. Turn the power on and test the AM, FM, and CD components. Test the fade and balance settings to be sure the speakers are working properly. Turn the power back off.

SUMMARY: Match up the wires. Assemble the mounting kit. Connect the power source. Ground the stereo. Connect the remaining wires. Test the stereo.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is a good way to gauge what quality of camera you will be buying. Larger, fancier cameras with high resolution images and interchangeable lenses—like a DSLR—can cost over $1,000 USD, while cheaper point-and-shoot cameras can be as little as $150 USD. A budget capped at $500 USD, for example, already excludes many cameras, and can help make your decision for you. The best camera for you will vary based on whether or not you'll use the camera daily, monthly, or only a couple of times annually. The more you use the camera, the more it makes sense to invest hundreds of dollars in it.  If all you need is a camera for vacation snapshots, then a cheaper model might be better for you. If you'll use the camera at least once a week (whether as a hobbyist or for professional purposes) consider a more expensive mirrorless camera or a DSLR. Or, if you'll use the camera frequently, but photo quality isn't a high priority, you could purchase a mid-range compact camera. A camera that's great for studio portraiture will not be a great camera to take on a hiking or backpacking trip. If you're planning on traveling with your camera or shooting outdoors, buy a camera that won't break the bank to replace. Likewise, if you're planning to shoot only high-quality indoor photos, opt for an expensive DSLR or mirrorless camera. As a general rule of thumb, smaller, more compact cameras and cameras with fewer removable or interchangeable parts are best for traveling with.

SUMMARY:
Decide how large of a budget you have for the camera. Consider how often you'll use the camera. Think about in what contexts you'll use the camera.