INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Look for brand names that are dedicated to grip tape, such as Alien Ware, Speed Demons, Mob, Black Magic, Grizzly, and Jessup. This can be the ground, a table, or any other comfortable space. Peeling off the old tape is simple, but it takes time. Using a hair dryer can help. Pull it slowly and carefully away from the deck. If you are too rough or hasty, the tape may rip and tear, making the job harder. Rid the deck of dust, dirt, rocks—anything that could ruin the tape's adhesive. You'll need it to be as clean as possible, so that your new griptape sticks to your skateboard longer. Many skate shops will put griptape onto your board for you, although it may be cheaper to do it yourself. At the very least, consider visiting a skate shop and asking for help if you are still unsure  about the process.

SUMMARY: Buy griptape. Set your skateboard on a flat, clean work surface. Remove any existing griptape. Clean your skateboard completely. Consider taking your board to a skate shop.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To disable your ad blocker, all you have to do is manage your Add-ons. It's the icon with three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner of the window.  This displays the menu. It's about halfway down the menu.  It's next to an icon that resembles a puzzle piece. This button is located in the left sidebar of the Add-ons page and will show you a list of all the applications you have installed to be used directly in Firefox. All enabled extensions are listed below "Enabled" in the Extensions page. It's the icon with three horizontal dots in the upper-right corner of each extension bar in the list of extensions.  This displays a menu for the extension. If you know its name, you can type it into the search bar at the top-right corner of the Add-on Manager window. It's at the top fo the menu that appears when you click the icon with three dots. Your ad blocker will no longer run while you browse. To enable the ad blocker, navigate back to this menu.  Locate the ad blocker below "Disabled" and click the icon with three dots.  Click Enable to enable the extension.

SUMMARY: Open Mozilla Firefox. Click ☰. Click Add-ons. Click Extensions. Find your ad blocker in the list of extensions. Click … to the right of an enabled ad blocker. Click Disable.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: With the end of the rope on the left, twist the rope to the left near the end to make a simple loop. Move down the rope 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) away from the end and twist the rope to the right to make a second loop.  You should end up with 2 loops. On the left loop, the end leading away will be in front of the other part of the loop. On the right loop, the end leading away will be behind the other part of the loop. You can only use the quick method with something that has at least one end up to slip the loops over. Don't flip the loop as you move it. Simply slide it over so that it's sitting in front of the left loop. You should have 2 loops on top of each other now. If you're using a pole, slip it inside the 2 loops. You can also do this with a carabiner clip or other object. If it's too tight, use your fingers to open the loops a little. Pull on both ends of the rope to tighten it over the object. Make sure to keep tension on the knot to hold it in place.

SUMMARY: Make 2 loops in the line. Slide the right loop over the left loop. Insert the object between the loops. Tighten the ends of the rope to complete the knot.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Tell your audience who you are, what class you are in, and why you are running for high school president. Use your “why” to set a theme for your speech. Keep your introduction simple and direct. Say, “Hello, everyone. My name is Jacob Easton. I’m a junior, and I want to be class president because we need a fresh vision for making Acme High a more welcoming and inclusive school.” In this example, your “why” statement starts a theme of inclusivity. Describe what you plan to do and how it will help everyone in your school. Focus on ways you and your classmates can work together to achieve these goals. Additionally, link the issues to the overall theme of your speech (and your campaign).  For instance, if you’re using the “inclusivity” theme, you might pledge to start an anti-bullying program and a peer mentoring club. You might say, "Together, we can make our school a better place for all students. If elected, I will work with all of you to create an anti-bullying club so that no student is afraid to come to school. Additionally, we will form a peer mentoring club to encourage students to guide others and act as a support system." Briefly discuss your past leadership positions, as well as ways you’ve shown you can be decisive. Incorporate things you’ve done for your school and community to support your argument. Similarly, explain ways you’ve shown you can be open to input.  If you’ve held other leadership positions, identify them and mention for each how you achieved something related to your overarching theme. If you haven’t held official leadership positions, identify life experiences in which you had to be both decisive and collaborative. You might say, “As president of the debate club, I’ve expanded club membership, worked with local lawyers to build a mentorship program, and acquired donations from local office supply stores so students have the materials they need for tournaments. If you elect me to be your president, I’ll bring the same type of leadership to the student government.” “Going negative” is rarely a winning strategy, especially in school elections. You don’t want to alienate the friends of your opponents or to seem mean. Explain your differences from your opponents by highlighting what you will do, not what they have done or not done. Use facts and avoid distorting the truth with negative speech. For instance: “While our current class leadership has done good work in reviving school spirit, I will dedicate myself to making sure all students feel the embrace of that spirit and have opportunities to shape it.” Summarize what you will do for your classmates, then thank them for their time. Finally, remind them of your name and ask for their vote.  Say, “Together, we can make our school inclusive for all. Thank you for your time this afternoon. I’m Jacob Easton, and I want your vote.” You might also decide to go with a catchy slogan, like, “Next Tuesday, ‘Get Awake and Vote for Jake!’”

SUMMARY:
Introduce yourself simply and quickly. Explain the 2-3 major issues you’ll address as class president. Tell your classmates why you believe you’re qualified to be president. Explain how you're different from your opponents without attacking them. Close by asking your classmates to vote for you.