Q: It’s easier to determine the grain pattern when the steak is raw and unseasoned. Inspect the meat before you cook it to easily find the grain, which is the direction the fat and muscle fibers run through the meat. For a tri tip, there will be 2 different grain patterns due to the shape of the steak. The grain pattern on the smaller side of the steak will run vertically, while the grain pattern on the larger side of the steak will run diagonally. It’s important that you don’t skip this step! Allowing the meat to rest ensures that the juices will be absorbed back into the steak, rather than spilling out over your cutting board. Use a sharp knife and a sturdy cutting board. Your 2 pieces will be different sizes, but it’s important to make the cut at the seam or curved portion so that you can carve each of the 2 pieces against the  grain. Angle your knife slightly to cut the meat on the bias. Make sure you are cutting against the grain, which means you’ll be cutting each of the 2 pieces differently due to the orientation of the grain. Cutting the meat against the grain makes it easier to chew.
A: Find the grain before you season and cook the steak. Let the steak rest for 10-15 minutes after cooking. Cut the meat into 2 pieces along the seam or curved portion. Slice the meat against the grain into 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) pieces.

Q: Sometimes people have no idea that they are hogging the sheets. If your partner regularly takes all the sheets, you may simply have to wake them up and tell them gently that you can’t sleep without covers.  Try nudging your partner and saying "Honey, wake up, you've got all the sheets. Can I have some back?" Many people are grumpy when woken up in the middle of the night. Try to keep calm and gentle when telling your partner about the stolen sheets. If blanket-stealing is a regular problem, sit your partner down and talk to them about it during the day. They’re much more likely to remember a conversation in the daytime, and it will help emphasize how important this is to you. Tell them you are having difficulty sleeping uncovered, and ask them to try to use only half of the blanket. You don't need to make it a formal talk. Try something like "I've noticed that you usually wind up with all the covers at night. It's actually making it pretty hard for me to sleep, would you mind trying to keep to your half of the blanket?" Many people steal sheets because they are too cold or because the other bedding is uncomfortable. Ask your partner if they’re comfortable at night. If they aren’t, try changing the bedding or turning the furnace up before you go to bed.
A: Wake up your partner. Talk to them about it during the day. Ask if they’re comfortable at night.

Q: Give them a legend, a fairy tale, where the problem that needs to be overcome (homelessness, hunger, poverty, etc.) is a dragon to be slain. Create an epic feel around the task that needs to be completed. Next, make them the hero of the story you've created. Tell them that they are the only ones who can overcome this terrible obstacle. Make them feel not just necessary but vital. And, here's the key, make them feel like they're the only one/s who can help. People frequently won't help if they think that someone else will step in to be the hero. Use their emotions to show them why their help is so necessary. Put them in the emotional place of the person that needs help. Be as descriptive as possible: the easier it is for them to imagine, the more likely they are to want to help. Let them feel like helping results in good things for them as well. Outline for them not only the good feeling they'll have but also the physical rewards they'll see (good resume content, business incentives, marketing opportunities, etc.).
A: Create a story. Appeal to their ego. Feed their empathy. Show the rewards.

Q: To build a simple circuit, you will need a power source, 2 insulated wires, a light bulb, and a light bulb holder. A power source can be any type of battery or battery pack. The rest of the materials can be found at your local hardware store.  When choosing a light bulb, find one that is around 15-25 volts so a single battery can power them. To simplify the wire attachment process, use a battery snap with wires pre-attached and a 9-volt battery or battery pack. In order for your circuit to work properly, the wires need to be totally exposed so you must strip the ends. Using wire strippers, remove about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the insulation from the ends of each wire.  If you don’t have wire strippers, you can carefully use scissors to cut off the insulation. Be careful not to cut all the way through the wire. Depending on the type of batteries you are using, you may be able to skip this step. If you are using multiple batteries, you will need a power pack to hold the batteries. Push each battery in by the side taking care to put the positive and negative ends in the correct orientation. The wires will be conducting your electric current from the batteries to the light bulb. The easiest way to attach the wires is to use electrical tape. Attach the end of one wire to one side of the battery, making sure that the wire maintains contact with the metal of the battery. Repeat with the other wire on the other side of the battery.  Alternatively, if you are using a battery snap, snap the end onto the end of a 9-volt battery or the battery pack. Use caution while building your circuit. Although unlikely, it is possible to get a very small shock if you touch the wire directly while attached to the battery. You can avoid this by only touching the insulated part of the wire or removing the batteries until you install the light bulb. Take the exposed metal end of each wire and bend it into a U-shape. Loosen each screw on the light bulb holder just enough to slip the U-shape of the wire around the screw. Each wire will be attached to its own screw. Tighten the screw, ensuring that the metal of the wires remains in contact with the screw. Screw the light bulb into its holder until it is tight. If your circuit is hooked up properly, the bulb should light up when fully screwed into its socket.  Light bulbs can heat up quickly so be careful when installing and removing the bulb. If the bulb doesn’t light, check to make sure the wires are touching the ends of the battery and in contact with the metal of the screws.
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Gather the necessary materials. Strip the ends of the insulated wires. Install batteries into the battery pack. Attach your wires to the battery pack. Fasten the other end of the wire to the metal screw of the bulb holder. Test your circuit.