Problem: Article: If you live in the United States, you can check the status of a car's lien by going to your state's DMV website. You will need to know the vehicle's make, model, and vehicle identification number (VIN), which can all be found on the vehicle's registration paperwork. Though the process may vary somewhat by state, in general an inquiry will follow the same procedure. The DMV will be able to tell you the last date that a title was processed in that state, how many liens (if any) exist on the vehicle, and the name and address of each lien holder.  Provide your contact information in the online form through the DMV's website.   Fill in all the necessary information for the DMV to identify the vehicle. This will typically include the make, model and year of the vehicle, as well as the VIN.  Save the form as a PDF or image file.  Attach the form in an email and send it to the email address listed on the DMV website. Many websites, including VehicleIdentificationNumber.com and Carfax, allow you to search for lien information, using the VIN and the vehicle's make and model. Some of these websites are free, while others charge a fee. Some countries have a government-run Personal Property Securities Register, or a similar registry in place, in which security interests held in personal property (in this case, automobiles) are cataloged online and can be searched for by interested parties. If you live in a place that has such a registry, you can search online to find out whether or not the car you're buying has money owed on it. Buyers in Australia and New Zealand can go to http://www.ppsr.govt.nz/cms and click "search." Buyers can also have search results texted to a mobile phone for a $3 service fee. HPI is a company that checks vehicle registrations to verify the histories of used cars.  HPI Checks can tell potential buyers if a car has outstanding finance owed on it, as well as whether the vehicle is stolen or has altered mileage. HPI Checks are not free, but can provide peace of mind when it comes to buying a used vehicle. In some countries, a car owner must show potential buyers a copy of an official certificate of registration, which can only be had if there are no debts owed on the car. In other countries, the automobile's title will reflect that the bank has liens on the vehicle, indicating that the seller has outstanding loans with a financial institution.
Summary: Check with the DMV. Search online. Check with the Personal Property Securities Register. Run an HPI Check. Ask to see the title or certificate of registration.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Chatroulette is a video-based chat service, so you won't be able to get much use out of it without the right gear and accessories. Make sure that your computer has a working webcam, that the latest version of Flash is installed on your computer, and that your speakers are working. If you'd like to talk, make sure your microphone is working, as well. This isn't essential, as text chat is also possible. At first, Chatroulette allowed absolutely anyone at all to use the site anonymously. However, to curtail malicious misuse, Chatroulette now requires users to sign up with a free account before using the site's features. Making an account requires choosing a username and specifying an email address and password for the account to be associated with. To make an account, visit www.chatroulette.com (don't worry, you won't be exposed to anything graphic yet). Click the "Start" button in the top left of the window and you'll receive a pop-up prompting you to create an account. On the main Chatroulette screen, you should see two black squares on the left side of the screen. When you use Chatroulette, the bottom square will display your webcam feed, while the top square will display your partner's. Click the "Preview your webcam" button on the bottom square to activate your computer's webcam. If it is functioning correctly, you should see whatever is in front of its lens. Usually, this is your own gorgeous face! When you preview your webcam you may receive a pop-up prompt asking for your permission to activate the webcam. In this case, simply click "Ok" or "Accept" or the equivalent option to turn your webcam on. When you've created an account and gotten your camera working, you're ready to spin the Chatroulette wheel! If you're not already there, visit www.chatroulette.com. When your mind is prepared and your nerves are steeled, click the "Start" button in the top left. Your mic and camera should activate and you'll enter into a chat session with a random user from anywhere in the world. Have fun! After you click the "Start" button, the text on the button will change to "Next". This button now allows you to instantly end video chat with the current user and switch to another random user. If you're sheepish, you may want to keep your mouse hovering over this button so that you can quickly skip over any offensive content.  Additionally, the "Stop" button in the upper left will immediately cut your video feed without reconnecting you to another user. As you can imagine, this button is useful when you'd like to stop the feed entirely. Finally, if you come across offensive or exploitative content, click "Report and next". If a certain user is reported often enough within a certain amount of time, s/he will be temporarily blocked.

SUMMARY: Get the right equipment. Set up an account. Test out your webcam. Start chatting! Be ready to skip to the next user or stop the feed entirely.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Separate or cut the bun into its two halves to get it ready to put in the toaster. Make sure to cut it in half evenly if you have to cut it apart so it will fit in the toaster.  This method of toasting will only work for hamburger-style sandwich buns. You'll need a toaster with large enough slots to accommodate the bun halves. You won't be able to use this method for hotdog buns or other irregularly-shaped buns. Don't put butter, olive oil, or any other substance on the buns before using a toaster to toast them. It will just burn and cause a lot of smoke and a mess. Different toasters have different settings that you can alter to adjust the toast cycle. Pick one of the medium-range settings to toast the bun so you don’t burn it. You can alter the settings after the first bun you toast to toast future buns more or less. Some toasters even allow you to adjust the heat while toasting. Place the bun halves inside and press the lever down to start the toaster. Wait for toaster to automatically finish its toasting cycle and eject the toasted bun.  It doesn’t matter which direction the bun halves face when you insert them into the toaster. Unlike other methods, this procedure will toast the bun halves on both sides, resulting in a bun that is drier and more crumbly.
Summary:
Split the bun into 2 halves. Set the toaster to medium heat or a medium level of toasting. Toast the bun for the full toasting cycle.