Problem: Article: A logo should not be treated as a simple afterthought.  The logo you design is going to be used to identify your brand or organization for years to come.  A logo is worth putting time and energy into designing.  Before you start designing a logo, take some time to think about your brand identity.  If you are designing a logo for someone else, study the brand or have an interview with the brand owner.  Here are some questions you should ask before designing a logo:  What is the philosophy behind your brand? What makes you different from the competition? Are there any symbols or images that are representative of your brand? Are there any colors or color combinations that fit your brand identity. Once you have an idea of your brand identity, start sketching your ideas.  You can do this on paper, or in Illustrator.  Avoid adding color at this stage. Don't go with the first idea that pops into your head.  Professional graphic designers will often draw hundreds of rough ideas. After you've designed a number of rough logos, narrow it down to a few of your favorites.  Show them to other graphic designers.  If you are designing for someone else, show it to the client and see if they have anything they want to change or add.
Summary: Think about your brand identity. Draw lots of rough ideas. Get some feedback for your designs.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Building a wall this size is a potentially significant construction project, and some localities will require a permit. Investigate local laws and see if you need a permit for this project. If so, go through all the steps of obtaining the permit before starting construction to avoid fines or other legal trouble.  Checking with your local building department is a good place to start. If you know a local contractor or engineer, they are likely aware of regulations in your area. You can also ask them if there are certain regulations you have to meet. The stem wall should form part of the foundation on your structure, so build it along the planned structure perimeter. Start by measuring out that perimeter. Then mark that border on the ground. If you’re planning a 10 feet (3.0 m) x 10 feet (3.0 m) shed, measure out these dimensions and mark them in the ground. Plan on starting your stem wall on this perimeter. After you've planned the perimeter for your wall, you can calculate the amount of materials you need. First, calculate the cubic feet of the wall you’re planning. The formula for cubic feet is length x width x height. Use this formula for each section of your stem wall. Then, find out the volume of the brick type you plan on using. Divide the volume of each pack of bricks into the volume of your wall to find out how many packs you need.  For example, if you’re building a rectangle structure and your wall will be 6 feet (1.8 m) long, 1 foot (0.30 m) thick, and 4 feet (1.2 m) high, you need 96 cubic feet (2.7 m3) of material for that section. Then multiply that by 4 to get 384 cubic feet (10.9 m3) for the whole wall. Use a different formula if you are calculating the volume of a circular structure. If a pack of bricks has a volume of 20 cubic feet (0.57 m3) and the total volume for your wall is 384 cubic feet (10.9 m3), then you need 20 packs of bricks. If you’re having the stones delivered, ask the drivers to place the stones as close to your building site as possible so you don’t have to carry them long distances. Remove any grass, bushes, trees, or other natural obstructions inside the planned perimeter of the structure. Pull up grass until you expose the dirt underneath. This trench should follow the planned outer walls. It forms the rubble layer that you’ll stack the stem wall on top of. Make the bottom of this trench as level as possible. If you encounter any stones or obstructions, remove them to they don’t get in the way of your wall. Gravel forms the foundation for the stem wall and assists with drainage. Cover the bottom of the trench with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of gravel. Push the gravel down with your foot or a shovel to make sure it’s tightly packed.  Then, lay out landscaping fabric so it covers the gravel and both sides of the trench. Leave some fabric remaining at the top so you can wrap the fabric around the top of the drainage system. Finally, pour gravel into the trench until it fills 1/3 of the way to the top. You can buy bags of drain-grade gravel at a local hardware or garden supply store. To prevent water from settling in your foundation, you can build a simple drainage system. First, dig a path extending from the wall's trench to a drainage area. Lay a perforated pipe in the trench and extend it into the drainage path. Then wrap the remaining landscaping fabric over the pipe. Fill the trench with gravel until it is 6 inches (15 cm) from the top.  If you plan on connecting your drainage pipe to a local storm drain or sewer, make sure you receive permission from the local government. If you have water on your property, you can extend the drainage ditch so it empties here.

SUMMARY: Obtain any necessary construction permits. Measure and mark the perimeter of your structure. Calculate how many bricks you need. Clear the building site. Dig a 9 in (23 cm) deep trench around the perimeter of your structure. Fill the trench with 2 layers of drain-grade gravel with landscape fabric in between. Install a drainage pipe in the trench.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Nude is a great option, but you should also pay attention to your personal skin tone. Just because the package says "skin tone" or "natural," does not necessarily mean that it will match your skin tone. For example, if you have very pale skin, you don't want something that is tanned or dark; it will look fake against your complexion. Instead, you could try ivory or something labeled "fair." For example, if you have a black dress, then choose a pair of black tights or stockings. There is an exception to this rule, however; if your outfit is darker than the shoes you are wearing, choose nude-colored tights or stockings instead. The nude color should match the color of your legs, be it fair, neutral, Nubian, etc. For example, you are wearing black shoes, then you could wear black tights or stockings. You could also wear tights or stockings that are a little bit lighter than your shoes, but within reason. You don't want to wear white, opaque tights with black shoes.  If your shoes are darker than the skirt or dress you are wearing, then wear stockings that match your skin color instead. If you are wearing open-toed shoes, go sheer and nude-colored. It would be best to skip tights or stockings altogether, however. Avoid wearing black tights with brightly-colored shoes. The contrast is stark and often cartoonish. It will also make your legs look shorter and chunkier than they actually are. Remember, not everything that is labeled "nude," "skin tone," or "buff" will match your legs. Some of these might be too dark for you, while others might be too light. If you have very fair skin, you might even have to go with "off-white" or "ivory." If you have very dark skin, you might have to stick with "brown," "espresso," or even special order them online; sheer black might be too dark for you. The material should match your skin tone. If you go too dark, the color will look fake, instead of "sun-kissed" or "tanned." White, especially opaque white, is often associated with children and the Victorian and Colonial time eras. Unless this is the look you are going for, you might want to avoid wearing white, opaque tights and black shoes.  This look is appropriate for young children. If you have very fair skin, most "nude" colored tights and stockings might be too dark for you. In this case, sheer ivory or sheer off-white might be light enough for you.
Summary:
Choose skin-toned tights and stockings with care. Match your tights or stockings to the hemline of your skirt or dress. Consider matching your tights or stockings to your shoes instead. Choose something sheer that matches your skin tone if your shoes and skirt/dress are both bright colors. Avoid wearing white tights, especially with black shoes.