Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Mix up a root beer martini for a fancier treat.

Answer: Pour ½ cup (120 milliliters) of root beer and ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of root beer float flavored vodka into a cocktail shaker. Close the lid on the shaker, then shake it to mix. Add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into a martini glass, then top it off with the spiked, shaken root beer. You can also use butterscotch schnapps instead.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Clean the surface you’ll put the putty on. Dry the surface with a rag or towel. Disassemble parts if necessary. Spread putty around the surface you need it on. Press the putty firmly into place. Set fixture where it belongs and tighten into place.

Answer: Plumbers putty needs to be applied to a clean area. Wash the surface you’ll be applying the putty to with soap and water. If you’re applying the putty to an old fixture, go over it several times until it is free of any dirt. Plumbers putty will not stick well to a wet area. Make sure the towel or rag you use is clean so you don’t get your surface dirty again while drying it. If you're using putty to fix a leak, you will need to take apart some parts to access the area where putty is needed. Usually, putty is used on toilets and drains. For toilets, loosen the bolts at the base and gently remove the bowl from the floor. For drains, undo the nuts under the sink and push up on the drain to remove it from the base of the sink. You can often find step-by-step disassembly guides online for different types and models of fixtures. In many cases, putty is put on a circular area, like the drain of a sink. Wrap the putty around the circle and make sure you don't leave any gaps. Do not wrap the putty into multiple layers. If you are not applying putty to a circular surface, still use just one layer and leave no gaps. Use your fingertips to apply pressure and stop when the putty seems secure. It will be tightened into place even further later, but now you’re making sure it will hold its position while you press into a drain fixture or anything else you need it for. For sink drains, for instance, you will press the drain into the base of the sink and tighten it underneath using a bolt and channel locks. For toilet bowls, spread the putty around the base of the toilet, where it will touch the floor. Touch your fixture to make sure it isn’t loose at all.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Apply for entry level art jobs. Work your way up through the ranks. Build an impressive portfolio.

Answer: On top of your skills and training, you’ll need a lot of first-hand experience to land a job as an art director. An entry level art job is a great place to start gaining that experience. Look for any art-related job that will teach you some of the practical skills you’ll need to be an art director. There are several routes you can take:  Apply to be an art department assistant. As an art department assistant, you’d be working in a department managed by an art director, so it’s a great opportunity to build practical experience and get a look at what your career might be like some day.  Apply for a construction job with a local production or film company. A big part of being an art director is designing and building sets, so understanding how construction works will look great on your resume.  Apply for a studio arts job. Having practical drawing, painting, or sculpting experience will help you get your foot in the door at an art department for a film. Jumping right from an entry level position to a job as an art director isn’t a realistic goal. Devote the first five or more years of your career to learning everything you can about the industry and getting promoted to different roles. Use your education and experience as leverage to get more in-depth positions working on film productions. Fill it with photographs of sets you’ve designed, artwork you’ve created, or other relevant experience that prospective employers will want to see. Use your portfolio to secure better jobs. Eventually, you will have a range of professional work you can use to land a job as an art director. Have both an online portfolio and a physical portfolio to show prospective employers. Search online for free portfolio websites where you can upload and display your work.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pick a starting place and mark it with an item. Take 10 natural steps forward starting with your right foot. Make a mark in front of your right foot after 10 steps. Measure the distance between your starting and stopping point. Divide your distance in inches or centimeters by 10. Repeat this 2-3 times to find an accurate average.

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You can draw a line with sidewalk chalk on your driveway, mark your spot with a pen, or use any household object to indicate your place. Count your steps from 1 to 10 as you walk forward. For best results, try not to overthink your foot placement and walk normally. If you used sidewalk chalk to mark your starting point, draw another line at the edge of your shoe. If you used an object (such as a pen) to mark your starting point, drop another object at the tip of your right foot. This mark indicates your stopping place. Start your measurements where you took your first step, and use a ruler, yardstick, or measuring tape to find the distance to your last step. Use the smaller units of measurement on your measuring device, such as inches or centimeters (instead of feet or meters). Round your measurements to the closest inch or centimeter.  For example, the distance may be 180.3 inches (458 cm), which rounds down to 180 inches (460 cm). Have a friend help hold your tape measure if you need a hand. Once you have the total number of inches or centimeters, you are 1 calculation away from determining your stride length. Divide your distance, and the number you get is your stride length! For instance, if your distance is 180 in (460 cm), you will get 18 in (46 cm) after you divide by 10. Your stride length is 18 in (46 cm) or 1.5 ft (0.46 m). If you want to ensure your measurements are as accurate as possible, repeat the process a few more times, and average the numbers together. To calculate your average, add up the total of all your stride lengths, and divide them by the total number of times measured.