INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are a wide variety of carpenters unions, based on your location and specific skill set.  If you are in the United States and Canada, visit http://regionalcouncils.carpenters.org/council.xml to find a regional council. You can also browse the website for more information on unions and their training programs. Search by state, regional, and local unions to get specific. Many websites will give you information on job sites, upcoming events, and current wages. Many people join unions for the fair pay, protection in the workplace, and ability to develop skills. Most websites will have a “Benefits” tab you can click out that outlines the perks of joining their union. Explore what each union as to offer. For example, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America offers extensive training courses for both new and existing carpenters. You can ask union coworkers, friends, or family members about their experience with their union. Ask them about benefits and training programs to get a sense of what makes their union unique. You can choose to apply to the union they recommend, or you can use this union as a reference as you explore more options. A union representative will provide you with everything you need to know about that particular union. Visit the union’s website, click on the “Contact Us” section, and either call the given number or send an email expressing interest. When you contact them, say something like, “Hello, my name is Jon. I am calling because I am interested in joining a union and was looking for information on your union in particular.” Review the options you’ve gathered, and picture yourself in each of the unions. Is 1 union a better fit for you than the others? Consider where the union is located, how much the membership dues are, and what kind of benefits the union can provide. Then, decide on a regional union.

SUMMARY: Search online for local carpenters unions or councils. Look into each union’s benefits, resources, dues, and required skills. Ask your peers in the carpentry industry for recommendations. Contact a local union or council to get more information. Narrow your options down to 1 union.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Add ½ cup of vinegar to 3 cups of water in a medium sized bowl. Use a spoon to mix these ingredients together. Consider using apple cider vinegar. The apple cider vinegar smell tends to be less offensive than white vinegar. Pour the water and vinegar into a spray bottle. Use clips to section off your hair, and evenly spray the water and vinegar mixture onto your hair sections one by one. Let this mixture sit on your hair for 15 minutes. You could also dip your hair into the bowl of water and vinegar, but this may unevenly distribute the mixture to your hair. Rinse your hair with warm water to remove the vinegar mixture from your hair.
Summary: Mix the water and vinegar. Apply the mixture to your hair. Rinse out your hair.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Not all plants require the same amount of water. If your herbs did not come with a care tag when you bought them, you'll have to research them online. In general:  Mediterranean plants, such as oregano, require less water. Let the top 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) of soil dry before you water them again. Water-loving herbs, like basil, require constant moisture. The top 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) of soil should feel like a damp sponge. When watering, use enough water until you can see it coming out from the bottom of the pot. How often you use the fertilizer depends on what you are using. If you are using a liquid fertilizer, you need to use it every 3 to 4 weeks during the growing season. If you are using a slow-release fertilizer, however, you only need to use it once or thrice per year.  For best results, use a slow-release organic fertilizer, or a half-strength liquid fertilizer. Make sure that the fertilizer is suitable for herbs. Read the label. How much sunlight your herbs need will very, so read the care tag or research the information online. In general, most herbs need around 6 hours of daily sunlight, but some may require more. The strength of the sunlight is also important. South-facing windows will provide the best, strongest sunlight, whereas north-facing windows will give you the weakest sunlight. If your herb pot is on a windowsill, you may have to move the pot around throughout the day or year. This is because windows can become really hot or really cold.  You don't have to remove the pot from the window completely; a table next to the window would be just fine. If you put the herbs outside and the temperature rises or drops below the ideal range, you may want to bring the herbs inside. When harvesting, you want to leave the larger leaves at the bottom along so that they absorb more sunlight. Be sure to prune off spent flowers and leggy stems as you see them. This will result in stronger, bushier herbs. You can pinch the herbs off with your fingers, or you can cut them with scissors. If you decide to use scissors, however, make sure that they are clean. Unfortunately, not all herbs last forever. Some herbs are annual and need to be replanted every year. Others are perennial and will return every year. A few herbs are biennial and need to replaced every 2 years.

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Water your herbs according to their watering needs. Use a fertilizer a few times per year. Rotate the pot as needed to ensure that herbs get enough sunlight. Keep the herbs at a temperature between 65 and 70 °F (18 and 21 °C). Harvest the herbs from the top. Replace the herbs as needed.