INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Look to see how much of the sun is "touching" your fingers. Since each finger on your hand is equal to 15 minutes, the difference between one finger and the next will be a significant amount of time left until dark. Leave your thumb out of the calculation.  If the sun appears to be sitting on the top edge of your hand, no additional time should be added. If the sun is obscured by your forefinger, you'll add 15 minutes to your total count. If the sun is obscured by your forefinger and middle finger, you'll add 30 minutes. Keep adding an additional 15 minutes for every additional finger that obscures the sun. Each hand is worth an hour, so you'll want to know exactly how many hands you stacked. If you forgot your count at any point in the stack, go ahead and start over.  Add up the number of times you stacked your hands: 1, 3, 5, etc. If the top of your hand lined up perfectly with the sun, you’re done with your total. The number of hands stacked simply equals the number of hours left until dark. Four hands stacked would equal four hours of sunlight. However, the sun was positioned on one of your fingers, you'll have to do more addition. Remember that each hand-width measurement is equal to one hour of time before sunset. Each finger-width measurement is equal to fifteen additional minutes. For example: if it took you 3 widths of your hands to "touch" the sun and the sun was positioned over your forefinger, middle finger and ring finger, the distance between the sun and the horizon would be three hand widths and three finger widths. Three hands widths equals three hours. Three finger widths equals 45 minutes (15 minutes each). Therefore, you would have 3 hours and 45 minutes before sunset.

SUMMARY: Note the final position of your hand. Total the counts. Add up the hand widths and finger widths.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The easiest way to thicken a cream sauce is by reducing it on the stovetop. This method will allow some of the sauce to evaporate, thickening it in the process. Adjust the heat on your stovetop to bring the sauce to a simmer. The sauce should stay just below the boiling point as it simmers. It’s important that you do not allow cream sauce to boil. High heat can cause dairy to separate, ruining the texture of your cream sauce. Keep the sauce simmering, and make sure it doesn’t begin boiling. If the sauce begins to boil, reduce the heat immediately or remove it from the stove completely. Allowing the dairy to separate can also affect the flavor of your sauce, so watch the sauce vigilantly.

SUMMARY: Bring the cream sauce to a simmer. Avoid letting the sauce boil.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Using your Roku remote's arrow buttons, scroll through the available languages until you find your preferred one, then press OK on the remote. On the network page, do the following:  Scan for networks by selecting Scan again to see all networks and pressing OK  Scroll through the available Wi-Fi networks until you find yours. Select the network by highlighting it and pressing OK  Enter the password for the network by using the on-screen keyboard. Press OK when prompted. If you're connecting a Roku Player, you can also attach an Ethernet cable to the player instead of using Wi-Fi. Once your Roku is connected to the Internet, you'll be prompted to let it download the latest software. This process can take up to half an hour (or longer, depending on your Internet speed), so be patient. If you're using a Roku player, your Roku will immediately determine the best settings for your HDTV and apply them.  For a Roku Streaming Stick, you'll select Set display type and allow the setup to run. On a Roku Streaming Stick+, you'll select Auto detect display type here instead. You can then select OK, go to automatic when prompted. You can change the display settings once your Roku is set up by opening Settings, selecting Display type, and selecting your preferred TV settings. If you want to use your Roku remote to change your TV's volume and such, select Check remote settings when prompted and follow any on-screen instructions. You can also select the Skip option to skip ahead to activating your Roku. Once you see a five-character activation code appear on-screen, you can proceed with activating your Roku.

SUMMARY: Select a language. Connect to Wi-Fi. Allow the Roku to update as needed. Confirm your display settings. Set up your Roku remote to control your TV if you like. Wait for the activation code to appear.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Being an effective leader means realizing where you excel and where you could use improvement. For instance, you could be excellent at pushing deadlines and motivating employees, but poor at strategic planning. Make a concerted effort each day to work on the things that you are weak on.  Talk to your team managers to get an honest evaluation of your leadership. They may see problems in your style that you're unaware of. This is known as participative feedback.  Put the feedback into action. For instance, if your weakness is organizing, take at least an hour each day to organize your space. If your project is falling behind or your team is failing, you must take a step back, and self-assesses if you're a good leader. Being the leader does not mean that all the members will immediately like or respect you. Many times you must gain their trust and admiration with your knowledge, experience, and ability to settle conflict within the team. Get respect from your team members by showing your value and expertise. Resolve issues quickly and be knowledgeable in all aspects of what the team is doing.  A good leader will help fill in the gaps when the team is running behind. Be sure to set the example on the team. If you have bad habits, chances are your team will replicate your behavior. As the leader of the team, you'll need to communicate to each member efficiently and clearly. Encourage transparency so that your team members tell the truth, then partake in active listening. Stop and actually listen to what team members have to say. They could be pointing out something that you've missed or they could shed light on things from their perspective.  Talk to your team members and keep regular communication with them. Reflect on what they say, and think of solutions to their concerns or comments. Alternatively, stay silent and listen to what your team has to say. They may end up revealing more than they intended about their feelings. Get to know members' habits and tendencies so that you can use it to the team's advantage. This may also help you guide their development. Drive your team towards success by giving them the encouragement that they need to do well. Motivation can come in the form of being inspired by your abilities, or by being rewarded for good work. Lead by example and show them that you're a capable leader who cares about them. Figure out what team members value the most and use it to motivate them.  You can encourage someone by saying something like, "You did a great job blocking that game Darius. Keep up the good work, I'm seeing some serious improvement!" Some team members want positive reinforcement while others prefer monetary incentives. Your team must know what's expected of them to stay productive and work towards an end goal. Before you allow your team to start working or practicing, sit each team member down and tell them what you expect from them. You will also need to set the expectation for behavior and values within the team. For instance, if you're leading a sales team, you can say: "We want to make sales and meet our quotas, but we also need to maintain integrity. Never lie or mislead customers, rather, persuade them towards making a purchase."

SUMMARY:
Determine your strengths and weaknesses. Build respect and trust on the team. Improve your communication. Motivate your team. Set clear expectations.