Q: Turn on the machine and move the grip support assembly to the left until it reaches the end of the apparatus. Put the calibration rod into the machine, resting the right end of the rod against the 60-degree sole plate of the clubhead support. Slide the grip support over until it gently touches the end of the calibration rod, then zero out the scale. Remove the calibration rod when you’re finished. Ensure the clubhead rests against the clubhead support, with the sole touching the 60-degree sole plate. The grip should rest in the grip support. Gently rock the club back and forth to be sure it’s not being constrained and can move naturally. Move the grip support to the right until the butt plate is gently touching the end of the grip. Step back from the scale and read the digital value. If the scale reads 0.0 or less, the length is less than 48.0 inches (122 cm) and conforms to the club length standard. If the scale reads greater than 0.0, the length is greater than 48.0 inches (122 cm) and it does not conform to the club length standard. Such a club could not be used in a professional golf game.
A: Calibrate the club length measuring apparatus. Place the club in the apparatus. Slide the grip support until it touches the grip, then read the scale. Determine if the club conforms to length standards.

Q: Not all marinades will act as a tenderizer. Look for marinades that contain an acidic ingredient such as vinegar, or fruit juice. Also consider what varieties of spices or flavors you like. A marinade can be either purchased in store or made by hand. Pineapple juice contains bromelin. Bromelin is excellent at breaking down toughness in meat. Unfortunately, it is denatured when heated, so any pineapple juice used for the intention of tenderizing must only be fresh. When making a marinade, you want to end up with a smooth mixture. If you’re using ingredients such as pineapple or kiwi for their enzymes, it would be a wise choice to use a food processor to help keep your marinade smooth. If you must cook your marinade, ensure to allow it to completely cool before mixing onto your steak. This prevents portions of the steak from being boiled.  When soaking your meat in a marinade, there should be sufficient marinade to cover the meat entirely.  Since marinades often have acidic components, avoid metal bowls. The acid can react with the metal, which may give the meat a funky taste. While more tender cuts of meat may only need two hours of marinating, a tougher cut such as rump roast can soak for several hours, up to overnight. The longer you soak the meat, the more tender it will become. As a general rule of thumb, fruit marinades are better for short term use, and an oil or vinegar based marinade is better for overnight marinating. Leaving any raw meat on your countertop to marinate is not practicing safe food hygiene. By storing it on the lowest shelf, it will prevent spillage or contamination onto any other foods below it.
A: Choose the correct marinade for tenderizing. Mix up your marinade. Maximize your marinating time. Always keep your beef in the fridge on the lowest shelf.

Q: Be sure of your own relationship before beginning one with his child. If either one of you still feels more casual than committed toward the other, forego any involvement with the kid. Avoid disrupting the child’s life prematurely or unnecessarily. If you and the father both feel ready for you to meet his child, give yourself some extra time before actually doing it. Allow yourself more time to get cold feet. If you do have second thoughts, ask yourself whether it’s just jitters or a sign that you’re really not quite ready for this. Take a baby-step approach to entering their life. For your first introduction, plan no more than an opportunity to say hi to the child and then introduce yourself as a friend of their dad’s.  Choose a low-key setting to meet. Keep it casual as opposed to a formal setting where you would be clearly identified as the father’s “date.” Pick a time and place that are both clearly part of the father and child’s time together, rather than a date between yourselves with the child in tow. Plan to make a brief appearance and then exit by yourself, leaving them alone together, so that your presence comes across as incidental. Avoid leaving the child with the impression that you’re “taking Daddy away.” Increase the time you spend together very gradually. Pop up here and there to say hi and establish that you’re a presence in Dad’s life, but limit your exposure in the beginning so that the majority of the kid’s time with Dad is spent one-on-one with him. As you spend more time with them, remain conscious of what impressions the child might take away from your encounters. Prioritize the father-child relationship. Be careful not to come across as competition for Dad’s attention. Once you and the father have made the child aware of your relationship, assume your role as the father’s new partner. Make it clear to the child that you’re not here to be the new “Mom” or another “Dad.” Equate yourself with the role of aunt, uncle, or a similarly respected adult figure with an invested interest in their well-being, like a teacher. Allow the child time to accept your new role in their life. Understand that even once they do accept it, their acceptance may not develop into an emotional bond. Accept this as a reality. Avoid trying to force a bond between you. In the meantime, be present and consistent in their lives, offering yourself as an added resource for them should they ever choose to make use of it. No matter how well-adjusted or behaved the child is, expect them to act out at times as all children do. Be prepared for a delicate balancing act. When confronting the child, expect to hear that you are not their mom or dad. Accept the truth of that statement. At the same time, assert yourself as an adult figure to whom they must show some respect. Demand support from the father. Remind him that while your role is to support him as a parent, his role is to be the parent. Don’t allow yourself to be backed into the position of being the disciplinarian by default. Remember that they will most likely continue to feel more loyalty toward their mother than toward you. Regardless of your personal feelings toward her, be careful what you utter within earshot of their child. Don’t lose the child’s respect by disrespecting their mother in front of them. Accept the fact that your new role in the child’s life will test them continually. Expect them to take a while to accept your presence. Also expect their progress to be upset by each milestone that you and their father achieve; for instance, while they may have grown to accept your role as Dad’s new partner, they may be knocked back a couple steps once you and Dad announce that you’ll be moving in together or getting married.
A: Talk it over with the father first. Wait a little longer. Keep it simple. Take it slowly. Imagine the child’s perspective. Establish your role. Keep taking it slowly. Maintain your role when challenged. Respect the mother in their child’s presence. Be patient.

Q: Ones like impatience, obsession with looks and trouble making friends are examples of flaws within the character. They should be flaws that have real consequences for the character in his or her life and advance the story forward. One of the most annoying things about Mary Sues is how easily everything comes to them: fighting skills, special talents, strong relationships, special powers that appear just in time to save the day, etc. If your character has to struggle and deal with real problems your readers will start to feel for her.  If she does everything perfectly with no real adversity, they'll start to hate her. If you do so, you might as well start a diary as everyone has a different personality and should have to freedom to choose what they want to do, so do not base their decisions on your personal opinions, beliefs etc. This makes the story far more interesting and also makes the writing more of an interesting journey for you, stretching your writing abilities.
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Give your new character some real flaws. Make things hard for your new character. Avoid making the character show similar traits as your own.