The same release pin that stopped the switch from coming out now needs to be pressed in so you can slide the switch into place inside the ignition module. Just press it down with your thumb.  Hold the release pin in until you have the switch inserted. Some switches have an angled release pin that you don’t have to press down as you slide the switch in. The new or rebuilt switch should slide easily back into its hole on the steering column. Align the shape of the cylinder and the location of the release pin with the coinciding grooves in the ignition module. Keep pressing it in until you hear the click of the release pin setting into place inside the steering column.  If you don’t hear a click from the release pin, the ignition switch isn’t properly seated yet. You may need to push in on the switch a little to make it click into place. It’s best to test the switch before you completely reassemble the dashboard, just in case there’s an issue. Reconnect the cable to the negative (-) terminal on the battery, then insert the key into the ignition and turn it to start the vehicle. The vehicle should start without any issue. If it doesn’t, remove the ignition switch and reinstall it. Now that you know the new ignition switch works, you can set about re-assembling your interior. Remove the cable from the negative terminal on the battery for safety while you work. Dashboards are notorious for the use of overlapping plastic. Start by installing the last parts your removed and go backwards from there. Every vehicle’s interior goes together differently, so the order you install the parts will vary from application to application. If you find yourself having trouble getting the pieces to fit back together properly, refer to a vehicle specific repair manual for help.  Be sure to use either the screws or clips to secure each piece as you go. Don’t force trim pieces together or they may break. If someone won’t go on properly, take it out and look things over to see what’s stopping it from seating properly. With the dashboard completely assembled and the new ignition switch working, reconnect the cable to the negative (-) terminal on the battery and tighten it with the right sized wrench. Make sure the cable is secure and can’t jiggle loose.

Summary: Squeeze the release pin on the ignition switch so it’s flush with the side. Slide the ignition switch into its hole. Reconnect the battery and test the new switch. Shut the engine off (if it starts) and disconnect the battery again. Put the dash back together in the opposite order of how it came apart. Reconnect the battery.


Entertainment lawyers specialize in the legal aspects of the entertainment industry, including optioning film rights. Since they are so well-versed with the process, they are invaluable to those seeking to purchase the film rights to an established work. This is the preferred method because you don't pay as much up front. The option requires you as the potential buyer to pay the author an amount of money for the option to purchase the film rights. The contract typically lasts for a specific period of time, during which you may try to get everything together to execute the production of the film. Once you are ready to produce the film, you will then exercise your option to purchase film rights. If the option deal doesn’t go through, the author may, depending on the agreement, retain the initial payment amount and any renewal amounts received from the buyer and still keep the movie rights with the ability to sell them elsewhere. This time frame can vary and can include extensions on the initial period of time that often require another payment to the author. Often, the option period will last 6-12 months. Extensions may last 3-6 months. You may also ask to renegotiate the option instead of ask for further extensions. You’ll have an initial payment, which may be a percentage of the total purchase price, and the amount you’ll pay for any extensions included in the agreement. The initial payment may very likely go toward the purchase of the film rights once you take the option to buy them, but extension payments may not. Maximum percentage-based initial payments usually fall within 2.5 to 5 percent of the purchase price. The author may want a small percentage of the proceeds of the film to go to them, should you go through with the purchase and produce the film. This is generally a small percentage of those proceeds and can be negotiated prior to signing the agreement. These productions might include sequels, prequels, or even television series that are based on the original literary work or first film adaption of the work. There are some industry-specific figures for these royalties, including a royalty of 1/3 the purchase price paid for the rights of the original work per remake, etc. Television films and series may have different, yet negotiable royalty shares. You should make clear the rights the author reserves in the option agreement. These may include publication rights, the right to publish sequels, prequels, or other canonical works, or other rights. If the author has particular rights that he or she wants to reserve for him or herself, be sure to include them in the option agreement. You may need a lawyer to assist you in the signing because the agreement will be written using specialized legal verbiage. After signing the agreement, pay the writer the option price.

Summary: Secure the advice of an entertainment lawyer. Prepare a rights deal with an option agreement. Set an option period for the deal. Establish the option payments. Include back-end compensation for the author in the agreement. Determine the amount of any royalties you’ll pay to the writer for subsequent productions. Include reserved rights in the agreement. Sign the option agreement along with the writer and pay the agreed option price.


Training a cat is slightly different from training a dog. A dog will learn tricks because he wants to please you; to train a cat, you need to respect his or her independence and provide enticing reasons for the cat to obey you. Pellets of dry cat food aren't going to work, and neither is excessive praise, which cats are less interested in than dogs. The trick is to use high-quality treats that your cat will desire, like catnip, pieces of fresh chicken, or tuna. Before you begin trying to teach your cat a new trick, make sure he is aware that you're trying to teach him something.  Hold the treat in front of your cat's nose so he understands that there is a potential reward waiting for him. Slowly move the treat in your hand over and behind his head. Continue to do this until your cat tips his head up and sits down on his bottom. Praise your cat and give him the treat as soon as he completes the "trick" of sitting down. If you don't have a clicker, you can use a retractable pen to make a similar noise. Give your cat a treat each time you use the clicker, so that he will come to associate the sound with getting a treat. Then use the clicker and a reward every time your cat accomplishes a new trick, like chasing a stick when you throw it. Eventually your cat will respond every time you throw the stick and click the clicker. Remember that your cat will get tired out. Aim for training and play sessions that run about 15 minutes, once or twice every day. As a cat owner, you are probably aware of your cat's unique personality traits and independent nature. Never try to force a cat to do a trick he or she doesn't want to do. Some cats will happily learn to use the toilet and flush it afterward, or perch on your shoulder while you walk around the house, while others prefer not to be bothered or touched. Learn to coexist with your cat so that you're both getting something out of the relationship.

Summary: Use delicious treats. Make sure your cat is engaged. Try using a clicker. Keep training and play sessions short. Respect your cat.


Let the base layer dry.  Let the first coat dry. Then apply a second coat. You can also cut sponges to create points and edges to use for adding details.  Small, pointed brushes for painting fine details. Medium, pointed brushes for larger strokes. Large brushes for filling in larger, pre-outlined sections. Specialized brushes for more complex designs.
Summary: Consider painting the entire face or body with a light-colored base coat first. Lessens the paint's intensity and shade by thinning it with water. Make a deeper color by applying layers of paint. Choose a variety of face painting brushes depending on what design you're creating.