INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When Dracula was first presented on the stage and the screen, he wore a tuxedo or suit to communicate his intelligence and sophistication. You can either purchase a new suit or tuxedo or wear one that you already own. If you can't find a red vest, try to find a red cape. Try to find a white undershirt with frills on the front of it to give you a more gothic look. Black pants will match the suit or tuxedo you plan on wearing. Black pants and a suit is similar to what Dracula wore when he debuted on the silver screen. Traditional vampire dresses are long and usually come down to the ankle. Vampire dresses typically have a lot of lace and are puffy on the bottom. You can wear a dark dress that you already own or buy a new one. When choosing which kind of shoes to wear, consider either dress shoes or high heels to embody the look of a vampire. You can also wear black sneakers if you don't own dress shoes A dark black or red cape is one of the most recognizable pieces of clothing for a vampire. Try to find a cape with a large collar on it. If you don’t want to spend any money on a cape, you can drape a dark colored sheet or blanket around your shoulders and use safety pins to fasten it. Make sure that the cape doesn’t drag on the floor or you may trip on it.

SUMMARY: Wear a black suit with a red vest for a sophisticated look. Wear black pants. Purchase a black or red dress for a seductive look. Wear black shoes. Purchase or create a cape.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This gives you an opportunity to gauge their potential response so that you make adjustments in your delivery, such as omitting a joke. You can also get a better idea about what they hope to get from your speech. Finally, this allows the audience to see you as a person, making them more likely to relate positively to you.  Stand by the door and greet people. Introduce yourself to people as they find their seats. If you’re sitting in the audience before your speech, talk to the people around you. Glance over them once or twice on the day of your presentation. This will refresh your memory so that you are less likely to forget information. Don’t stress! Trust yourself to remember what you need to say. Speak in a slow, clear voice, taking the time to enunciate each word. At times, it can feel like you’re talking too slowly, but it actually makes it easier for the audience to follow your speech. It helps to breathe deeply as you’re giving your speech so that you’re less likely to talk too fast. This can include intentional hand movements and your movements on the stage. For example, you might want to use your fingers to indicate the point you’re on, or drive your hand down to emphasis a point. Use gestures that are natural for you, as forcing them will look fake. However, you should avoid nervous gestures. Make sure your movements are intentional, not a result of fidgeting. Sometimes audiences react differently than you expected, and that’s okay. For example, they may not enjoy your humorous elements. If this happens, adjust your tone and delivery slightly to meet their reactions.  For example, if your audience is laughing at your jokes, let the room quiet down before continuing. If they aren’t laughing, but are smiling or nodding, you don’t need to cut out your jokes. Recognize that larger audiences may provide more intense reactions than smaller ones, as people feel less self-conscious in large groups. If your audience seems to be lost, you might lighten your tone and give more explanations. Unnecessary audio-visual aids can be distracting to audience members. This detracts from your speech.  Don’t read from slides, as people don’t enjoy being read to.  You can use audio-visual aids in fun ways to add to your presentation. For example, you might include a short video about the latest discoveries in your field. This is one of the best ways to keep your audience engaged. It can also help them remember more from your speech. You can do this by asking them to respond to you or allowing them to ask you questions.  Ask the audience to repeat your key phrases. You could also get the audience to make a particular sound or gesture at certain points in the speech. Ask the audience to offer examples or suggestions. Take audience questions. Although it might be tempting to adopt a persona, don’t try to be someone you aren’t. The audience is there to see you! Have the confidence to put a bit of yourself into your speech. Remember, it’s possible to give a professional speech and still be yourself. For example, if you are boisterous and lively in life, then be like that when you speak. However, don’t try to force yourself to act that way if it isn’t natural.

SUMMARY: Mingle with the audience members before you give your speech. Review your notes before your speech. Articulate your words. Use gestures to emphasize your points. Adjust to follow the audience’s reaction. Use audio-visual aids only as needed. Involve the audience. Be yourself.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Floating row covers are basically tiny greenhouses made of plastic that cover an entire row. They let light, water, and air in, but they keep pests out.  When placing row covers, cover the edges with soil so that the beetles can't get underneath them and into your plants. Remove them when your plants start to flower so that pollinators can visit the blooms and pollinate your plants. Kaolin clay is a natural deterrent that creates a surface the beetles don't like. Mix 3 cups (0.71 L) of the powdered clay with 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water. Spray the clay on the plant, making sure to get both sides of the leaves and the stems.  This amount of spray will cover about 400 square feet (40 sq. m) of plants. Pick a cloudy day to spray so the water doesn't magnify the sun, burning the leaves. After a heavy rain, check to see if you need to reapply the mixture. Kaolin clay is even safe to spray on the cucumbers. Just wash it off before eating the vegetable. It's also good for other pests, such as grasshoppers, squash bugs, and other beetles so consider applying it to other plants. Eggplants, potatoes, and Brussels sprouts may benefit from being sprayed. If you've seen these beetles on your plants, they'll likely pop up in your garden next year, too. After you harvest your cucumbers, take away sites that these beetles would hide in over the winter, such as dense grass, and you'll end up with fewer next spring. Also clear away any leaves or other garden trash. Basically, you don't want to leave hiding places near the cucumbers for these beetles to hang out in.

SUMMARY: Add floating row covers to keep the beetles out. Spray kaolin clay on plants. Remove dense grass after you harvest cucumbers.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can use a glass or plastic bottle as long as it is dark-colored; light will cause the hydrogen peroxide to degrade faster. Make sure that you are using distilled or filtered water. Use only 3% hydrogen peroxide. Anything higher could be damaging to your oral and dental health. Store the bottle in a cool, dark place until you are ready to use it. Pour some mouthwash into a cup. Swish and gargle it in your mouth for about 30 seconds, then spit it out. Rinse your mouth afterwards with water, then discard any mouthwash left in the cup.

SUMMARY:
Pour 1 cup (240 milliliters) of lukewarm water into a dark bottle. Add 1 cup (240 milliliters) of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Close the bottle, then shake it to combine the ingredients. Use the mouthwash no more than twice daily.