Problem: Article: Alkalinity buffers the pH and can prevent large increases or decreases in the acidity and basicity of the water. Test and adjust the alkalinity before adjusting the pH. If the alkalinity is too low, mix baking soda with water and pour the mixture into the pool to increase it. If the alkalinity is too high, adjust it along with the pH using muriatic acid. The term pH refers to how acidic or basic your pool water is. Typically, the tap water you use to fill your pool has a neutral pH of 7, but additives or contaminants can change the pH. A pH of 7.2-7.8 is the ideal range for pool water, so if your reading is above or below these levels, it's important to adjust it. Having the right pH ensures the water won't irritate your skin or eyes and will also keep the water clear.  If swimmers are having a problem with “burning eyes,” the pH is probably to blame, not the chlorine. Pool owners with zero CYA will notice that the chlorine is more effective at a low pH (around 7.2) while owners who have CYA in their water will see similar kill times even at a high pH. using muriatic acid. Find muriatic acid (AKA hydrochloric acid) at a pool supply store. Read the packaging to determine how much to add to your pool to lower the pH to an acceptable level. Pour the muriatic acid directly into the deep end of the pool while the pool pump is on and the water is circulating. Retest the water after about 6 hours of continuous filtration and readjust the pH as needed. This will prevent “bouncing,” which occurs when the pH levels switch between being high and low. with soda ash. Soda ash (AKA sodium carbonate) can easily raise the pH and total alkalinity of your pool water. In general, plan to use 6 ounces (170 g) of soda ash per 10,000 gallons (38,000 L) to raise the pH by 0.2. Pour the soda ash into a clean bucket then fill the bucket with water and mix the soda ash into it. Then, spread the mixture around the perimeter of the pool. Ensure the pump is on so the soda ash dissolves and gets evenly distributed.
Summary: Ensure the alkalinity is between 80 and 120 ppm. Maintain a pH level between 7.2 and 7.8. Lower the pool’s pH levels Increase the pH

Problem: Article: If you've found a church that you really enjoy attending, go a few times as a visitor, and then consider joining the church. Depending on the religion and the church itself, there may be any number of different tasks required of you, including formally converting religions, but the process will vary from church to church. Usually, you'll want to get in touch with the pastor, minister, or preacher at the church you're attending and express your interest in joining. You'll likely be asked some questions and given a path toward joining. If anything about the experience of going to church confuses or frustrates you, make time to speak about your concerns and ask those questions in private with a member of the staff. Church is social, but it's not just a club for fun. You're likely going in search of answers to big questions you have about the nature of life and existence, so don't be afraid to ask those questions. Many churches have separate classes or small-group activities that you should feel free to attend as much as you want. Sometimes, these will meet immediately before or immediately following the service itself, but at some churches these meetings will occur at different points throughout the week. If you're curious about the options, speak with the staff and find out what's available. If you're not interesting in in-depth study of religious texts, feel no pressure to attend. Attend the services you want and avoid the ones you don't. Churches run on the volunteer work of people like you. Passing out pamphlets, collecting donations, running the youth groups: these are all tasks that require volunteers. Even helping people park cars and greeting people at the door requires volunteers. If you feel up to it, after joining a church, consider volunteering for some responsibilities. Give back. At some churches, it's common to donate some money to the church each month, usually a certain percentage of your paycheck. It's not about amount, it's about giving a little portion of what you have to the church to keep it running smoothly and providing the service that you appreciate. Many churches make a priority of taking their message and their practice on the road, organizing mission trips or visits to regional conferences, where many congregations of believers will gather in a certain spot. If you attend a very small church, this can be an excellent way of meeting like-minded believers from far-off places, where you'd be unlikely to meet them otherwise. If you have a great experience at your church, it's also sometimes a good idea to invite others you think might benefit from visiting your church. Spread the word.
Summary: Talk to someone about joining the church. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Consider going to study services or other classes. Volunteer your time. Consider going on missions or regional trips.

Problem: Article: . Take a deep breath. It helps a lot of people if they tense up their entire body and keep it that way for a few seconds.  Then, just relax all your muscles. "Box breathing" is also a good method. Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, and then breathe out for 4 seconds. The overall effect will calm you down. There are entire techniques and classes dedicated to movement for performers and for good reason. They'll help you utilize your "space" to the best of your ability and take command of the stage. Acting is not just in your voice or in your face, but on all planes. Feel free to give your character quirks. Does he walk with a slight limp from a war? Does she constantly play with her hair? Is he a leg twitcher? Does she pick at her fingernails? It doesn't have to be in the script! Think about how your character would act in daily living. How do you see them sitting in a waiting room? What would they be found doing? . Talk louder than you usually would so everyone can hear you and the camera can catch the sound. There's nothing more irritating than being in the audience and catching every third word.  Don’t talk absurdly – just make sure that your voice carries and that you are not mumbling or talking in an indoor voice to your fellow actors. If you’re in a play, you need to make sure that the people in the back of the audience can hear you, so stand up straight, project your voice and make sure you’re turning slightly towards the audience. You don’t want to be speaking to the back wall. Do not speak too fast. This often garbles your words and makes it difficult to hear what you’re saying. . When you are on stage or in front of the camera, you have to say your words clearly and make sure all the sounds are well defined. This is especially important at the ends of words, which are easy to swallow and lose acoustically.  Make sure all your consonants are present. This should just slow you down enough to be easily understood by all. Don’t overdo your enunciation since this could come across sounding unnatural. You want to make sure your voice sounds clear, but not like you’re overacting. If you are uncertain about whether or not you’re over or under-enunciating your words, ask the director and your fellow actors. Even if your character doesn't have an accent, there are still other aspects of their idiolect to consider that may not be in the script. Consider their age, race, social status, beliefs, and income. In a review of the semi-recently revived "The Pajama Game," one writer said that the main character was great...apart from not being believable. She played a simple Midwestern girl who pronounced "either" EYE-thurr. Wrong. Dead giveaway. So close, too. Avoid being that girl and analyze your character's dialogue.
Summary:
Relax Be aware of your body. Project Enunciate Talk like your character.