INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Line charts don't show as much detail as either candlestick charts or bar charts. However, they can be good for identifying overall trends in the relationship between the two currencies. You can also pull up line charts for several pairings to get a sense of the overall strength of a particular currency. For example, if you wanted to evaluate the strength of the US Dollar (USD), you might look at it paired with Euros (EUR), then with the Chinese Yuan (CNY), then with the Japanese Yen (JPY). Since you're typically looking at a bigger picture with line charts, you may want to set a longer time period for your line chart. The maximum length of time you can set depends on the service you're using to generate your chart. Since line charts only compare a single value at a time, a longer period can help you see large-scale patterns that you wouldn't see on charts that only analyzed a shorter time period. Most line charts use closing prices as a default. However, depending on the service you use, you may be able to generate a line chart comparing another value, such as high, low, or opening prices. If you compare multiple line charts, they can give you a better idea of exchange rate movement. For example, you could compare a line chart of high prices with a line chart of low prices for the same period. Significant differences between the two lines would indicate volatility in the exchange rate for that particular pairing. Unlike candlestick charts or bar charts, with line charts, you want to look at the chart as a whole. While you'll typically see many ups and downs as you move along the X-axis, pay attention to whether the overall trend is for the exchange rate to increase or decrease. This relatively simplistic view of overall rate movement can supplement your analysis on other charts. For example, if you've noted a down-trend in the last 24 hours, you could check on the line chart to determine whether the lowest point is down overall, or coming down from a spike.

SUMMARY: Choose your currency pairing. Set your time period. Determine which price you want to use. Evaluate the trend represented by the line.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The pitch is the incline or angle of the roof. To find the pitch, position 1 end of the level against the roof and level it. Measure the distance between the midpoint of the underside of the level and the roof to find the pitch of a 12 in (30 cm) run. The size of the gap tells you the pitch. For instance, a 2 in (5.1 cm) gap means the roof has a 2-in-12 pitch and a 6 in (15 cm) gap means the roof has a 6-in-12 pitch. The roof pitch factor tells you the vertical rise of your roof over a 12 in (30 cm) span. You need the pitch factor to find the adjusted square footage of the roof. A 0- to 3-in-12 pitch corresponds to a pitch factor of 1. A 4- to 5-in-12 pitch has a pitch factor of 1.05, while a 6- to 8-in-12 pitch has a pitch factor of 1.1. A 9- to 11-in 12 pitch as a pitch factor of 1.2, and a 12-in-12 or higher pitch has a pitch factor of 1.3. The rainfall intensity tells you the maximum amount of rainfall for a 5-minute period per region.  If you live outside the U.S., do an online search for rainfall intensity. To find the rainfall intensity for various locations across the United States, go to https://www.thisoldhouse.com/sites/default/files/rainfall-intesity-chart-01.pdf. Calculating the drainage area of the roof will provide you with the square footage. Multiplying the roof-pitch factor, the intensity of rainfall, and the square footage of the roof will provide you with the adjusted square footage, which can be used to determine the size of gutters you’ll need. For instance, if the square footage is 1,000 feet (300 m), the roof-pitch factor is 1.2, and the intensity is 5.7, multiply 1,000 x 1.2 x 5.7 to equal 6,270. Gutters come in “K-style” and “half-round” style. If the adjusted square footage is equal to or less than 2,500 feet (760 m), choose 5 in (13 cm) half-round gutters. For square footage up to 3,840 feet (1,170 m), use 6 in (15 cm) half-round gutters. If the adjusted square footage is equal to or less than 5,520 feet (1,680 m), choose 5 in (13 cm) K-style gutters. For square footage up to 7,960 feet (2,430 m), use 6 in (15 cm) K-style gutters. A 2 in (5.1 cm) by 3 in (7.6 cm) rectangular downspout can add 600 square feet (55.7 square meters) of drainage area, while a 3 in (7.6 cm) round spout adds 706 square feet (65.6 square meters). You can add extra downspouts to increase the drainage area if necessary. If you don’t want to add downspouts and the square footage of the roof is more than 7,960 feet (2,430 m), you’ll have to order custom 7 or 8 in (18 or 20 cm) gutters.

SUMMARY: Find the pitch of the roof using a 2 ft (61 cm) level. Use the pitch to determine the pitch factor. Look up the rainfall intensity for your area. Multiply the square footage by the roof-pitch factor and the intensity. Choose the size that corresponds with the adjusted square footage. Add extra downspouts to increase the drainage area.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A mantra is just a simple phrase or word that you repeat over and over. You use it to clear your mind in meditation. For instance, one of the traditional phrases is "om," usually drawn out ("ommmmm"). However, you can use any phrase you want from "I love life" to "No more fear." To try it out, take a moment to close your eyes, and breathe deeply. Repeat your phrase over and over, focusing your thoughts only on your mantra. If your mind wanders, focus back on your mantra. One way to meditate is to simply focus on your breathing. Sit quietly with your eyes closed. Pay attention only to your breathing as you try to slow it down. If it helps, try counting to eight as you breathe in and to eight as you breathe out. Your mind will wander off, but just bring it back to your breathing. Another way to meditate, which you can do almost anywhere, is to focus your attention on what your body is feeling. Sit or stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart. Focus your attention on what your muscles are feeling.  For instance, on a subway, you might feel the movement under your feet. Sitting a park, you might just feel the weight of your body on the bench, the breeze on your face, the solidness of the ground under your feet.  By focusing on what your body is feeling, you're pulling yourself out of your mind and calming down. Walking meditation is similar to breathing meditation; that is you focus on your breathing to pull yourself out of your head. However, you also focus on the steps you are taking as well.  Slow down your pace. When you're using walking meditation, you need to be aware of each step, and you can only do that if you slow down your walking. The great thing about walking meditation is that you can do it almost anytime, even going around the grocery store.

SUMMARY:
Try using a mantra. Focus on your breathing. Meditate anywhere. Use walking meditation.