In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If the cord feels unusually hot to the touch, stop using it and check that the appliances plugged into it do not draw a higher amperage than what the cord is rated to handle.  Consider a heavy-duty extension cord meant specifically for large appliances where applicable. Replace or repair loose or frayed cords. Consider having additional circuits or outlets added by a qualified electrician so you do not have to use extension cords. These will shut down if overloaded.
Summary: Do not overload extension cords. Regularly check your extension cords to make sure the plastic is not worn away or coming apart at the ends. Avoid using an extension cord as permanent wiring. Instead of a simple extension cord, get a laboratory-tested extension cord with built-in circuit breakers. Avoid running extension cords across doorways or under carpets.

In this process, you file your intention to have the law on the ballot. You then collect 1,000 signatures of registered state voters on the petition. Finally, you file the signatures along with the law. The attorney general reviews it all, writes the title of the measure, and it will be on the next state ballot. This is the first step if your state does not allow citizens to write ballot measures. These are the people in the capitol building in your state who are responsible for your specific area. They are the ones you need to make contact with if you are trying to change a state law. Look at their websites to see where they stand on the issues. Read articles from the newspaper (searchable easily online) to find out what kind of a lawmaker they have been and if you think they would be sympathetic to your idea. You will also want to know their political party and their record of voting -- these two items together can tell you a lot. You want to choose the one you think would be the better fit for your campaign -- approach him or her first. Email is probably going to be the best way to do this. Their email address is going to be on their website -- all state representatives would have this. Explain to them that you are a constituent interested in trying to change or pass a law. Send them an example of the text of the law you think you want to create. Ask to meet with them about the feasibility of this law. Even if you think one of your representatives would be a better choice, if your first choice doesn’t respond go to your second representative. This might mean a trip to your state capital. It also might be possible to meet with your representative while they are in-district -- representatives have offices in their home districts specifically to meet with constituents like you.  Dress professionally and lay out the reasons you want to change or create a new law. Come armed with arguments and facts. If he or she is unwilling to work with you, ask for suggestions about how you could proceed. He or she might direct you to another legislator, or to a group with similar concerns. Always be polite, even when your representative will not help you.
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One-sentence summary -- File an initiative or referendum if your state allows it. Identify your state representative and senator if you can’t file a referendum. Do your research. Contact both of your representatives. Meet with your representative. Listen to your representative.

Q: If you’re altering a preexisting image to make your GIF, make a copy of the file first. Editing images may cause irreversible changes. So, be sure to save the original picture before editing it. Paint is a program that can be used to make original drawings on a blank page or on top of other images. Paint can be used to make a GIF, which is short for Graphic Interchange Format—a small 8 bit (or 256-color) image format which is relatively fast to download on the net. The toolbar includes a number of basic and familiar tools, such as erase, magnifier, and pencil. It also has select, free-form select, color pick, and color fill. Free-form select designates irregularly-shaped objects in your picture, and pick color helps you set a foreground or background color based on the color you pick. Paint also includes brushes of various styles, lines of various thickness, a large collection of shapes, background transparency options, and a full color palette. You can customize colors or pick a specific color using the color pick tool. Size options can be very helpful. In Paint versions after Windows XP, you can resize images after drawing them. To enlarge and image or to view the screen in more detail, you can also use the magnifier or full-screen viewing option.
A: Copy first. Learn the basics of Microsoft Paint. Familiarize yourself with the toolbar. Use different brushes. Play with different image sizes.

Problem: Article: As with most jobs, personal relations can be crucial to a successful career in curating. If you already work at a museum in some capacity, make sure you have a good relationship with higher-level staff, including, of course, the curator(s). Network with curators and professionals from other museums as well.  You should attend as many conferences in museum studies and in your specific field as possible, especially national ones. Apply to give presentations or moderate panels at conferences to increase your visibility and gain valuable experience. Attend special events, openings and galas at other museums. Check the museum’s website beforehand for information about their staff and curator, and make an effort to find those people and introduce yourself. You will be required to do research for your Master’s degree and PhD, and it’s important to publish the best of your work as often as possible. Aim for publications that are highly respected in your field as well as more visible and publicly accessible ones.  Some respected curatorial publications include Journal of Curatorial Studies, Exhibitionist, and Curator: The Museum Journal.  Some more visible art journals include Juxtapoz, ARTnews, and Artforum. Popular science and history publications include Nature, Popular Science, and National Geographic. In addition to extensive expertise in your chosen field, museums will look for candidates with a range of relevant skills such as team management, computer technology, fundraising, public relations, and business administration. Consider taking special courses or trainings to build your resume.  Many universities offer training programs for professionals, often online. Check with your own school or another respected university to see if such options are available. Joining a local business association can often give you access to discounted courses and seminars in subjects such as marketing and business administration. You should use common job hunting sites such as Monster and Indeed, but also check the websites of museums you hope to work for for job listings. Send resumes to your top choices - even if they aren’t hiring, they may be impressed by your experience and initiative and keep your resume on file for future openings. No matter how impressive your resume is, you need to make an excellent impression in person to land the job. Research the museum thoroughly beforehand, dress professionally, and arrive a few minutes early. Be prepared to discuss your resume at length and communicate your strengths convincingly.
Summary:
Build good relationships with museum professionals. Publish research papers in respected publications. Broaden your education with business-related courses and special trainings. Search for available curator positions at respected museums.  Ace your interview.