Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Know where you will be playing. Create a budget. Know your playing style.

Answer: Because the game is usually played outdoors, make sure you create a durable box able to withstand the elements as well as the pounding from the game itself. If you will be playing at a specific location, make sure to measure the dimensions to create a suitable board. Know what type of surface you’ll be playing on. Some surfaces, like sand, may need extra design features to increase the durability of your board. Whether you’re creating a simple box for your background or a mobile box with wheels and a graphic design, budget how much time and resources will be needed to create your design. There are a lot of variations to the washer game. Whether your rules require 3 hole boards, one hole boxes, nesting 3 hole boards, octagon boxes, or washer pits, make sure you design your board accordingly.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Develop an outline. Provide a strong introduction. Identify what evidence supports your premise. Look for places to visually support the body of your talk with slides. Conclude on a high point.

Answer: Once you have established the premise and purpose of your TED talk, you should craft an outline to present your idea in a way that your audience will care about and understand the facts behind them and how it will affect them if they choose to embrace it.  Your outline, however, should be something your audience can discern without being obvious. In other words, you don't tell them what you're going to say before you say it (no “Here's what I'm going to share with you today”) and what you've said after you say it (no “And in conclusion …”).  If you've been scheduled to speak at a TED event, your outline, or a full script, needs to be sent to the event organizer about two months in advance of your appearance. This lets the event organizers provide preliminary feedback. Your introduction should grab your audience by presenting your idea as quickly as possible without drawing excessive attention to yourself as the speaker.  If your idea is one your audience knows is relevant to them, state it clearly early on. If it's not one your audience realizes is relevant to them, show them how it relates to something they do know is relevant to them, If your idea is an emotionally heavy one, start with an understated but forthright approach. Let your audience come to feel about the topic instead of dictating their emotions. Avoid using a string of statistics. A single relevant fact carries more weight, particularly if it comes as a surprise to your audience. List out what the audience already knows and what they need to know, then organize this information into a series of points, where each point presents information that will help your audience grasp the next point. As you do this, weed out information that your audience doesn't need to know, even if you may think it's important.  Keep and devote more time in your talk to information that's new to your audience and eliminate and devote less time to things they've already heard. Use more evidence that's supported by your own and your audience's observations and experience (empirical evidence) than by telling what happened to someone else (anecdotes). Keep the use of specialized terminology to a minimum and, where possible, present it in such a way that your audience can figure out the definition in context. Respectfully acknowledge legitimate doubts and contrary evidence. Save citations until after you've made your point or post them in small print at the bottom of relevant slides. Consider having someone help you gather and select your evidence. Slides aren't required for TED talks, although you can use simple slides to support your key points without distracting your audience. You can put the slides together yourself in a presentation program such as PowerPoint or Keynote, or enlist a designer's help. Keep the following things in mind when preparing slides:  Contact the event organizer for information about the resolution and aspect ratio for slides before you start making any. If the organizer doesn't provide you any technical specs, use a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16 to 9. Use each slide to support only one point in your talk. Avoid using bullet points to make multiple points in your presentation. Let the slide speak for itself. Don't put a lot of explanatory text on the slide or devote time to explain what the picture on the slide represents. If your slide features a chart or infographic, keep it simple. Use only images you own or have permission to use. If you're using an image under a Creative Commons license, cite the source of the image at the bottom of the slide. Either fill the entire slide with your image or keep it in the center of the slide; don't put content in the edges. Use a sans serif font (Arial, Helvetica, Verdana) of point size 42 or larger. (Sans serif fonts are easier to read from a distance than serif fonts like Times New Roman.) If you are using a custom font, be sure to send it to the organizers in advance.  (Presentation software typically can display only the fonts installed on the projecting computer.) Instead of providing a summary, your conclusion should be something that leaves your audience with a positive feeling about your idea and how it will affect them if they choose to implement it. Your conclusion may include a call to action, if appropriate, as long as that call to action isn't a sales pitch asking them to buy something.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gather your supplies and put on protective gear. Let the car cool down. Tighten all caps and dipsticks. Disconnect the battery

Answer: Wear gloves to protect your hands and put on a mask and eye protection to ensure no chemicals, grease, or dirt get into your eyes or mouth. You'll need a wrench to remove the battery cables, a shop vacuum, compressor, or leaf blower, paint brushes in various sizes, metal wire brushes, a water hose, degreaser, and microfiber towels. Spraying a hot engine with cold water can crack and warp it, leading to costly repairs. Plus, a hot engine will instantly dry the cleaner, creating spots on the engine. The best time to clean your engine bay is in the morning since the car has cooled overnight. If that's not possible, let the car cool down for at least a few hours before you begin cleaning the engine bay. Make sure all liquid reservoir caps, for your brake fluid, coolant, and power steering fluid, are tightly sealed. Press all dipsticks down to ensure they are sealed too, as you don't want to get water in your oil reservoir due to a loose oil dipstick, for instance. and cover electrical parts with plastic. First, disconnect both battery terminals. If possible, remove the battery completely so you can easily clean the area. Then, cover spark plugs, the alternator, coil packs, the distributor cap, and all filters with plastic and use electrical tape to create a tight seal. These parts should not get wet, so don't skip this step!


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get a high school diploma. Take classes that will enhance your knowledge about engines. Get experience with a wide variety of engines. Obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL).

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You will need a high school diploma in order to get most skilled jobs. If you're in high school and you don't think it is helping you move toward your goal, remember that when you are a diesel mechanic you will be using a variety of skills learned in school, such as math and physics.  If you know you want to be a mechanic before entering high school, consider going to a technical high school in your area. The programs at these schools often give students who want to go into a trade a good head start in their careers.  If you do not have a high school diploma and are too old to go to high school, don't despair. You can take classes and get a high school equivalency degree at any age. Some high schools offer general shop classes that will allow you to get comfortable using tools and machinery. In some specialized technical schools, you may even be able to take auto mechanic, electrical, or machining classes. Even basic classes in science and math can help you in your goal of becoming a diesel mechanic. For example, science classes in physics and chemistry can help you understand how engines work. Even if your high school doesn't have a technical program, that doesn't mean you can't learn on your own. Many diesel mechanics start out working on smaller, simpler engines. Consider having an ongoing engine project at home that allows you to do some hands-on learning. Practice working on auto, motorcycle, or small machine engines, such as those in lawn mowers.  Understanding how these simpler and smaller engines work will help you work your way up towards being a diesel mechanic. Diesel mechanics need to have an understanding of electrical systems, in addition to engines. Get some practice with electrical systems as well if you can. Go to your local department of motor vehicles or their website and look up the requirements. In most cases you will need to be 18, have a valid regular driver's license, pass a written test, and take a driving test. This license is required when operating large vehicles. As a diesel mechanic, you will need to be able to drive vehicles that are in need of repair, have been repaired, and need to be tested and adjusted while being fixed.