Problem: Article: Driving a go kart is typically a safe activity, but you may accidentally crash. To reduce your risk of getting injured, always put on your helmet before you drive the go kart. Additionally, wear thicker clothing, like long sleeves and pants. This will help you avoid getting bumps and scrapes. If you're renting a go kart at a commercial track, they'll typically lend you a helmet to protect your head. Adjust yourself in the seat until you feel like you can comfortably hold the steering wheel and reach the pedals. Press your back against the seat rest and buckle your seat belt. This will keep you securely in the seat. If you're a child, ask an adult to make sure you're not sliding around in the seat. This will help you stay safe as you're driving the kart. You need to hold the steering wheel with both hands because most go karts don’t have power steering, which makes it hard to turn a kart with one hand. The best way to control the kart is to grip the steering wheel in the same spot on each side. Mirror your grip on each side so you can drive the cart safely. The ideal grips for driving a go kart are the same as the grip you might use to drive a car. For instance, think of the steering wheel as a clock face and grip the steering wheel at “2 and 10” or “3 and 9.” When it’s time to go, push down on the accelerator pedal that’s on the right side of your go kart. Don’t slam down on the pedal, however. Instead, slowly press down to gradually increase your speed. Push down more to increase your speed or let up to decrease your speed without having to brake.  The accelerator may be colored green to help you remember it’s to go. If you’re driving a model that has the pedals next to each other, use the same foot to press either the accelerator or the brake. This makes it harder for you to accidentally press both at the same time. When you’re ready to stop the go kart, push down on the brake with your left foot. Press lightly to slow down, or push the brake all the way down to come to a complete stop. The brake pedal might be red to signal that it’s to stop. Pushing both pedals at the same time will make the go kart drive erratically and make a weird noise. Additionally, some go kart models will shut down if you push the pedals at the same time. Be careful that you don’t push down on both pedals. Most go kart models have the pedals split on either side of the go kart, so you’ll likely have to use your right foot for the accelerator pedal and your left foot for the brake. Going through turns is the trickiest part of driving a go kart. Not only can turns slow you down, they can also cause you to spin out if you go into them too fast. Gently press your brake pedal as you approach a turn while you’re still on the straight. Turn the wheel of the go kart in the direction you want to turn. Then, press the accelerator as you come out of the loop to speed back up. Try to gain distance on the straights, not the curves.
Summary: Wear a helmet and thick clothing to protect you from injury. Sit comfortably with your back against the seat. Hold the steering wheel in the same position on each side. Press the accelerator pedal on the right side to make the kart go. Use the brake pedal on the left side to stop the go kart. Push either the accelerator or the brake, but not both at the same time. Enter turns slowly and exit them going fast.

Problem: Article: Place the larger, more vivid blossoms in the vase first. Then, place the smaller blooms or buds around them. This will give the arrangement a sense of stability. It will also first draw the viewer’s eyes to the center of the arrangement. In a peony arrangement, place a larger red flower in the center. Surround it with pink and white blossoms either in full bloom or in a budding stage. Add some support to the bouquet so that it doesn’t lean to one side. Use tree branches or twigs adjusted to the size of the arrangement to hold up more delicate flowers. Make sure smaller or flowers or buds are interspersed throughout the larger ones to prevent a sense of lopsidedness. For example, intersperse pink tulips, white peonies, irises, and pink delphiniums so that each color is evenly distributed throughout the arrangement. Vary the blossoms in height and color evenly throughout the arrangement. Tuck smaller flowers or buds around the edges. Keep taller plants toward the center and top. For example, arrange aster, blue veronica, blue lisianthus, and larkspur as the base colors. Add accents to the color scheme with red dahlias and “Black Prince” snapdragons inserted between the lighter hues. Do this constantly as you place the flowers inside it. Rotation will ensure you don't neglect any one area and give an even hand to the entire bouquet. When you’re satisfied with the appearance of the bouquet, tie the stems together  right at the waterline. This will pack the flowers tightly together and force them to support one another.  Use a clear elastic band to avoid detracting attention from the flowers. Use twine for a more rustic appearance. Use ribbon to add a decorative touch to a bridal bouquet. Like all organic material, dead flowers emit methane (a greenhouse gas 24 times as powerful as CO2) when taken to the landfill. Get crafty by reusing your flowers as they begin to wilt and die. Use your new creations as home décor or as unique gifts. If you have a compost heap or a municipal composting program, you can reuse your flowers by turning them into organic fertilizer. Just make sure your flowers were not treated with chemicals or grown with genetically modified seeds beforehand.
Summary:
Create a focal point. Create balance. Create variety. Rotate the vase. Tie it all together. Reuse dead flowers.