INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use a period whenever you can end a sentence that has multiple statements or clauses without changing the meaning of either statement or clause. Teach yourself to spot sentences that can be broken up into two or more sentences using a period. Follow standard punctuation for quotations. Use double quotation marks when you quote someone without changing anything. Only use a single quotation mark when you place a quote inside a quote. Capitalize the first word of sentences within quotation marks. Always place the period inside the quotation marks. Understand that there different ways of using commas.  Use a comma to separate objects in a series. Use a comma when you want to link or separate two independent statements or clauses. Use a comma when you want to distinguish introductory words or phrases of a sentence. Use a comma whenever you write phrases that could be placed within parentheses. Use a comma to separate quotes. Use an apostrophe if you want to show possession or if the word is a contraction. Never use an apostrophe if you want to make a word plural. Put the apostrophe after the ‘s’ if a word is both plural and possessive. Decide whether you will add an ‘s’ to words ending in ‘s’ when you want to make them plural and stick to this decision.  Jim’s pizza = correct Jims pizza = incorrect The Millers = the plural form of Miller The Millers’ household = the possessive and plural form of Miller James’ pizza = correct James’s pizza = also correct if you choose to make your standard way of writing this way. Make sure to always add an apostrophe before an ‘s’ in the end of words ending in ‘s’ in all the texts you write.

SUMMARY: Know when to use a period instead of a comma or a hyphen. Always place a period inside quotation marks. Familiarize yourself with the different ways of using commas. Know how to use apostrophes.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Most lumps are found by women, often by accident (in fact, 40% of breast cancers are found by women self-reporting a lump in their breast to their doctor).   Start by standing in front of a mirror to look at your breasts, with your hands on your hips (as this optimizes the positioning of your breasts so that you can look at them and compare them).  Things to look for include: breasts that are similar to their normal in terms of size, shape, and color; no swelling; no skin changes; no nipple discharge or nipple changes; and no redness or soreness. The next step in your breast self-exam is to raise your arms above your head, and to examine your breasts for the same features listed above.  This change in position of your arms alters how your breasts sit, and is another way to identify any changes. The next part of the breast self-exam is done lying down.  Lift your right arm over your head. With your left hand, apply firm pressure to your right breast. Move your fingers in a circular motion around the nipple, the surrounding tissue and the armpit.  Be sure to cover the full surface area of the breast, from the collarbone to the bottom of the rib cage, and from the armpit to the breastbone. Raise your left arm and repeat the process examining your left breast, surrounding tissue and the armpit with your right hand. Doing a breast exam in the shower also works.  You may actually be better at reading your breast when your fingers are wet and soapy as your fingers will glide over your breast tissue more easily. If you do find one, don't fret; odds are it's not cancerous — eight out of 10 aren't.  The benign ones are usually caused by cysts, a fibroadenoma, or just generalized breast lumpiness.  It's not unusual to develop breast lumps for a short duration of time; most often, these are related to the menstrual cycle (they are called "physiological breast lumps" and come and go each month in sync with your menstrual cycle). In order to distinguish "physiological breast lumps" (related to your period) from worrisome ones, watch to see whether the lump grows and then shrinks again within the month, and whether this pattern repeats monthly with your cycle. If this is not the case, or if the lump continues to grow, it is always best to seek the advice of your physician. The best time to do breast self-examination is one week before your period starts (as this is the time when it is least likely, hormonally, to have lumps related to your period). If you are post-menopausal or have irregular periods, you can examine your breasts on the same day of each month to keep your self-examination process as consistent as possible. Most women have inconsistencies in breast tissue (it is the nature of how our breasts are), but if this changes over time (or grows) it is more likely to be worrisome. Also, you can assess one breast in comparison to the other — if both breasts feel the same, it is not a worry, but if one breast has a lump that is definitely not present in the other, this is more of a cause for concern. These symptoms may or may not occur in conjunction with a breast lump; if they do, the lump is more likely to be worrisome and it is best to see a physician sooner rather than later.   Look for a bloody or pus-like nipple discharge. Watch for a red or pink rash near or around the nipple. Notice any changes in your nipple, especially if it becomes inverted. Observe breast skin. If it becomes thick, scaly, dry, dimpled, red or pink, talk to your doctor.

SUMMARY: Perform monthly self-breast exams to identify a lump in a breast. Talk with your doctor if you feel new lumps (most are pea-sized) or firm and hard breast tissue. Pay close attention to breast lumps that suddenly grow or change in shape. Be aware of other concerning symptoms.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You will use some air for priming and testing your sprayer, so let it build up pressure while you get your paint ready. The compressor should have a regulator to allow you to set the pressure for the sprayer correctly; otherwise, fluctuations will occur as the pressure rises and falls while you are spraying. The exact amount will vary depending on your sprayer, so look at the manual (or the equipment itself) for details. Make sure it is tight; you may want to wrap the threads with Teflon tape to insure an airtight seal. This does not apply if your sprayer and hose are equipped with quick connect couplings. (This is the reservoir attached to the bottom of your spray gun.) Use just enough to submerge the siphon tube in it. This is usually the lower of two screws above the handle (pistol grip) of the sprayer. Aim the nozzle into a waste bucket and squeeze the trigger. It usually takes a few seconds for the sprayer system to prime with liquid, so at first, only air will come out of the nozzle. After a moment, you should get a flow of paint thinner. If no thinner comes out of the nozzle, you may have to disassemble the sprayer to check for stoppages or loose seals in the siphon tube assembly. A funnel helps, here, so you can return it to the original container. Mineral spirits and turpentine (two common thinners) are flammable solvents, and should only be stored in their original containers.

SUMMARY:
Turn on the air compressor. Adjust the regulator on the compressor to between 12 and 25 PSI (pounds per square inch). Attach the air hose coupling to the sprayer. Pour a small amount of paint thinner into the paint cup. Open the metering valve slightly. Prime the sprayer. Empty the spray cup of any remaining thinner.