Problem: Article: If you are unsatisfied with the strength of your guitar’s signal, enhance it with a pre-amp. Pre-amplification is the first stage of amplification. These devices boost your guitar’s signal. You can purchase a pre-amp specifically designed for guitars. However, if you are looking to save money, several guitar accessories come equipped with pre-amps. These include, amp-modelers, pedals, drum machines, and direct boxes. The best pre-amps use tubes. Insert your standard guitar cable into your guitar. Plug the other end of the guitar cable into the input port of your pre-amp. Insert a ⅛” stereo in cable into your pre-amp’s PA Out or Line-Out port. Put the opposite end of this cable into your laptop’s audio-in port. If your laptop does not have an audio-in port, you will need to purchase an interface or a special cable that transforms your audio-out port, also known as a headphone jack, into an audio-in port. These products also work with phones and tablets. There are also adapters that plug into USB ports. If your guitar is connected properly to your laptop, you can hear the instrument through your computer’s speakers, a set of external speakers, or a pair of headphones. If you are not using your’ computer’s speakers, insert the external speaker cable or headphones into your laptop’s audio-out port. Strum your guitar to test the signal.  While the pre-amp will improve the strength of the signal, it may not decrease any delay you are experiencing. Delay, or audio latency, is the gap that exists between when a sound is inputted into the computer and when that sound is actually heard.  In order to hear your guitar, you may need to download and/or open recording software first. If you are experiencing sound problems, open your computer’s sound settings. Check to see if your sound is muted and that the correct port or device is selected (audio-in, audio-out, headphone, microphone, etc.). For specific instructions, consult your computer or device’s manual.
Summary: Purchase or find a device with a pre-amp. Connect your guitar and pre-amp to your laptop. Test the signal.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Wrap it around your waist halfway between your ribs and hips, making sure to measure against bare skin. Check the measurement, and write the number down. You can also use a string if you don't have a flexible tape measure. Wrap it around your waist, and mark the point where it crosses itself. Hold it against a flat tape measure or measuring stick. You may be able to find a waist trainer at high-end sporting good stores, since some people wear them while working out. However, your best bet is likely to be online. You can find trainers at places like Hourglass Angel, Ann Chery, and Yianna. Typically, waist trainers start at $50 USD and go up from there. Even if the website displays your typical size, it's a good idea to compare your waist measurement to the sizing chart. Getting the right size for a waist trainer is more important than with other clothing. When in doubt, go up a size.

SUMMARY: Measure your waist with a flexible tape measure. Find a waist trainer online. Match your measurements to the perfect size.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Go outside for a walk or jog, and exercise for at least 20 - 30 minutes. You can also go to a park. You can go in a loop so you’ll come back around the opposite way from where you started, or you can go to a spot in particular and turn around. Drive to a nearby park and find a trail to hike. Getting out in nature is a great way to spend your free time while exercising or exploring someplace new. A class can be a fun and interactive way to learn a new exercise. Yoga classes can relax you, and pilates will get you moving. Other classes you can try include spin classes or zumba. Sign up for softball or soccer. This will give you a way to consistently spend your free time every week. You will not only exercise but also meet new friends and  learn what it’s like to be in a team. The gym can be a space for you to spend time in the morning, or you can go after school or work. Try to do cardiovascular exercises like using the treadmill or elliptical machine as well as building muscle with weights or machines. ork out at home. Turn on an exercise DVD or watch a video online. There are a ton of videos you can choose from, like circuit training, yoga, or pilates. You can also watch videos that focus on particular parts of your body, like abdominals, chest, or arms.
Summary: Take a walk or go jogging around your neighborhood. Go for a hike. Try an exercise class like yoga or pilates. Join a sports team. Go to the gym. .

Good writers are good readers. Not only can you keep abreast of trends in your writing specialty and see examples of other writers' styles, but you can also find story ideas from what you read, whether in newspapers, magazines, books, or online.  Other works of fiction can serve as inspiration for your stories, as well. Scholars have cited the influence of the Scandinavian legend of Amleth and the Roman tale of Brutus on Hamlet.  You can also base a creative writing idea on a quote. The classic "Star Trek" episode "The Conscience of the King," featuring the exposure of a former dictator, who had tried to atone for his past by leading an acting troupe, takes its title from a line in "Hamlet": "The play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king." If readers recognize the connection between your story and something from everyday life, they will be more likely to empathize with your characters and appreciate your story more. Reading a newspaper, news magazine, or news website on a regular basis can provide you with a steady stream of story ideas in the form of news events. Many episodes in the "Law and Order" franchise were based on contemporary news headlines. Some English scholars and historians argue that Shakespeare's "Hamlet" was inspired by the life of King James I. You'll have to change some of the elements in the real story for your fictionalized versions in order to avoid scandalizing real people. If you are writing for a popular audience, see what is popular on the big screen or on your television screen. Think about topics in the same genre as other popular movies or shows. Musicians draw from everyday experience or classic themes. Build off your favorite song. Maybe listen to a Tupac song and write about gang violence. Maybe listen to a Joni Mitchell song and  write about environmental issues. Listen to all kinds of music even if you don't consider a genre to be for you. If you think you are interested in writing about a subject, learn more about it. You might just learn an interesting detail that will form the kernel of your entire creative writing piece. Look through dictionaries, encyclopedias, and even thesauruses. You may come across a word, idea, or event that will spark your imagination.
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One-sentence summary -- Read widely. Pay attention to current events. Watch movies or TV. Listen to music. Do research.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Open the folder where you downloaded the texture pack. Right-click on it and select Copy. To do this, open the terminal and type ~/.minecraft/texturepacks/. A window will open showing the contents of the texture pack directory. Paste the .zip file into the texture pack folder. To run the new textures, open Minecraft and select Texture Packs from the menu. Your new texture pack will be listed. Select it and click Done.
Summary:
Copy the texture pack. Open the Minecraft texture pack directory. Paste the pack. Open Minecraft.