Problem: Article: These devices modify the programming on your vehicle's computer, called "reflashing," to allow for more horsepower, torque, and sometimes better fuel economy. On a naturally-aspirated engine, the horsepower increase will be quite minor, but with a supercharger you can see huge gains in HP. Some auto shops will advertise flashing options, saving you lots of money in the process. In practical terms, it's not something people often do themselves, so you might talk with a mechanic you trust about it if you're interested. Aftermarket power modules can be used in a similar way, sometimes offering up to 30 extra HP with proper installation.  To install, look in the driver's manual, a Chilton or a Haynes guide to see how to access the car's computer, then disconnect negative battery cable and unplug the wiring harness from the computer. Plug in an aftermarket power module. Insert it between the wiring harness and the computer. Reconnect negative battery cable. On the upside, re-flashing the computer in your car can be a great and efficient way of upping the horsepower, giving you a powerful ride. On the downside, it's an expensive process that requires you already have a supercharged engine — another expensive process. Many performance modifications to an engine can also decrease its fuel economy, and reflashing also generally voids any warranty on a vehicle you've purchased. Know that if you choose to complete the process, it's on you.
Summary: Enhance a turbocharged engine with a programmer. Enhance supercharged engine's computer with a power module. Weigh the pros and cons.

Problem: Article: Not all situations call for bargaining. A bazaar may be a great place to bargain, but an expensive shopping mall probably isn't. What's acceptable is one place is bad shopping etiquette in another. If you want to know whether it's acceptable to bargain, say something casual like "It's just a little too expensive for me." If the merchant makes a counteroffer, he's effectively opening the door to bargaining, in which case, haggle away. If he stands pat, it's probably not okay to bargain at that location. In most places where haggling or bargaining is common, there's a double standard when it comes to the price tag: What locals pay is often far less than what tourists pay. Even if you find that an alpaca scarf costs 60 for locals but 100 for tourists, don't necessarily expect to be able to bargain down the price of the scarf to 60. Many vendors won't sell the "locals" price to tourists out of principle, although you may be able to get pretty close if you're skilled. This is a tried and true shopping rule that applies to buying things in general. But it especially applies to bargaining. Many bargainers think that if they can cut the price in half, they've gotten a good deal. But many vendors simply triple the first offer in anticipation of this, which means you'd technically be getting a bad deal if you were to buy. If you know what the item is worth to you, it doesn't really matter how the vendor prices his or her item — as long as you're happy with the price paid. In many places where it's common to bargain, cash is king. Vendors either won't accept credit cards or will be displeased about them.  There are a couple benefits to carrying cash instead of opting for credit:  You won't be enticed to splurge on an item because you'll be limited by how much cash you have. Budget ahead of time and you're guaranteed to stick to your budget. Reaching out with a handful of cash and exclaiming "It's all the cash I have" is a good trick that often works. Vendors will be tempted to go ahead and grab the cash in exchange for the item.
Summary: Know the situations in which it is appropriate to bargain. Find out what locals pay. Determine what the item is worth to you. Have cash in hand.

Problem: Article: At minimum, you should wear safety goggles and heat-resistant, fire-resistant gloves. Also note that you will need to handle the stainless steel object with another device, like tongs or a vice. Everything you use should be both fire-resistant and heat-resistant to prevent accidental burns. You'll need to prepare enough coffee grounds to cover all sides of the stainless steel object you wish to antique.  If you've recently made a pot of coffee, you can use the spent grounds from that. Otherwise, pour enough warm to hot water over a fresh batch of grounds and give the grounds a few minutes to absorb the moisture For small, narrow objects like screws, you can fill a small cup with your prepared grounds. For larger objects, coat the bottom of a shallow tray with the grounds, instead. Hold the metal object with tongs or a vice, then pass the flame of a lighter over the entire length of the object, heating it thoroughly.  Continue rotating and passing the flame over the stainless steel object until the metal begins to darken in color. For larger objects or a more controlled flame, consider using a propane tank with a lighter attachment instead of a handheld lighter. The stainless steel will reach temperatures just beneath 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius), so you need to work very carefully to prevent accidental burns. As soon as the steel object darkens, quickly dip the heated portion into the prepared coffee grounds. Hold it in the grounds for 15 to 30 seconds.  The water in the coffee grounds should quickly cool off the metal. Theoretically, the steel should be safe to touch once you remove it from the grounds, but you should still proceed with caution. In addition to cooling off the metal, the coffee should dye the stainless steel, giving it the appearance of antiqued metal. If you want to dye the steel even darker, reheat it and submerge it into the coffee grounds again.  You should be able repeat the process several times without damaging the metal. If you only want to dye one side or area darker, focus the heat on that area and only apply the coffee grounds to that spot. When you're satisfied with the results, you can quickly polish the steel object by vigorously rubbing it with a soft cloth.  Wait until the object is cool enough to touch before polishing it. Polishing the piece should buff away coffee granules and some of the dark dye. It should also make the steel a little shinier. After you dye and polish the piece to your liking, the project is complete. The results should last indefinitely.
Summary: Wear the appropriate safety gear. Fill a container with warm, moist coffee grounds. Heat the steel using a lighter. Bury the steel in the coffee grounds. Repeat as needed. Polish as desired.

Problem: Article: If you've been given the go-ahead to expand your role into the new areas, ask that human resources formalize this by way of a new job description. This will ensure that the new activities and the role expansion are officially recognized and become an expected part of the workplace routine. It also allows the role itself to become more desirable and to have ongoing value when you get promoted later, leaving your expanded role as a real position for someone else to step into at a later stage.
Summary:
Request formalization of your new role.