Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Discuss your weight loss goals with your doctor. Cool down for a couple hours a day. Keep your thermostat low. Use a cooling vest. Use ice packs on your upper body. Bathe in cold water.

Answer: Before making changes to your habits, talk to your doctor about the health benefits of brown fat and the best way for you to increase it. They can help you develop a diet and exercise plan that is right for you. Tell them what your plan is - for instance, "I'd like to use a cooling vest daily to increase my brown fat," - so they can caution you if your plan is risky for you. Your doctor might refer you to a specialist like a dietitian or physical therapist. People exposed to cold temperatures for 2 hours per day have shown an increase in their brown fat. This technique is not particularly pleasant, but can be effective because brown fat production is stimulated by cold temperatures.  Try to spend time daily in an environment that is between 14-19°C, or 57-66°F. If you live in a cool climate, try taking a walk outside for a while each day. Dress warmly enough to stay safe, but limit layers so that your body cools down. Stay warm enough so that you’re not shivering. Sit in an air-conditioned room in summer clothing for two hours a day. If you have an air-conditioner, keep it turned down to within the mid-60s F or cooler (about 18.5°C). Living in this environment at home or in your office may be enough to stimulate your body’s brown fat. Allow temperature fluctuation in your home so you’re not living at a comfortable 72° all year round. Ideally, keep your air conditioning going in summer and keep your heat low in winter. Cooling vests may help increase brown fat, and some companies are working to develop vests for this reason. Vests lower your body temperature more than just being in a cool room. You can purchase a cooling vest at some sporting goods stores or venues like Walmart. Place ice packs on your upper back and chest for about 30 minutes each day. Most brown fat is located in your neck and collarbone area, so stimulating this area with cold may be beneficial.  Wrap the ice pack in a towel rather than placing it directly on your skin. Research is still being done about whether or not cooling one part of your body is effective in increasing brown fat. Take cool or cold showers instead of warm showers, or at least take contrast showers where you alternate between having the water warm and cold. If it’s not too uncomfortable, you can also try sitting in an ice bath up to your waist for about 10 minutes three times per week. As an alternative, go for a swim in a chilly lake or pool.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Read the label. Touch the yarn and feel how soft or coarse it is. Look for a hairy texture. Note the price difference.

Answer: It sounds obvious, but this will be the most reliable and accurate way to find out. The label will tell you what the yarn is made out of: wool, acrylic, cotton, and so forth. Wool yarn tends to be much softer than acrylic yarn. Acrylic yarn tends to feel a little coarse. This is easier if you have another yarn that you know is wool or acrylic to use as comparison. The touch test is not very reliable. Many acrylic yarns can feel soft and silky. A soft and silky texture can also indicate silk or rayon, instead of wool. Acrylic yarn may feel rough, but it won't look hairy. Wool yarn may have some longer fibers sticking out of it. Keep in mind that acrylic-wool blends may also have some hairy fibers. Yarn made from other natural fibers may also have a hairy look to it. If you can't find what the yarn is made out of on the label, look at the price; it may be a good indicator of whether or not the yarn is real wool. Acrylic yarn tends cost much less than wool yarn. Keep in mind, however, that some factors may increase the price of acrylic yarn, such as thickness, added sequins or tinsel, or blended fibers.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Ask small business groups. Contact the Small Business Administration (SBA). Find a local incubator or accelerator. Look at online crowdfunding. Remember family and friends. Hire a business capital broker. Consider if venture capital is right for you. Find venture capital investors.

Answer: You might not know where to begin. It’s probably best to start close to home. Meet with other small business owners or stop into your local Chamber of Commerce. Ask if they know of investors for your business. In the U.S., the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program helps small businesses find investors. Over $21 billion of capital has been channeled through this program. Each SBIC is privately owned. However, they are licensed and regulated by the SBA.  You can find the SBIC directory here: https://www.sba.gov/sbic/financing-your-small-business/directory-sbic-licensees. For purposes of the SBIC program, a small business generally has a net worth of less than $18 million and net income of $6 million or less. Furthermore, some business are prohibited from participating in the program. These organizations help start-ups turn their ideas into a real business, and they provide funding as well. You can find an incubator or accelerator near you by using the National Business Incubation Association’s directory listing.  Generally, incubators help start-ups or new businesses, while accelerators help already-established businesses grow faster.  Incubators might not provide investments directly. However, they can help connect you to potential investors. You can reach investors worldwide by using an online crowdfunding site, such as Equity.net. These websites give you access to hundreds of investors who can help you finalize your business plan and grow your business. People who know you might invest in your business, especially since they can see your drive and determination. Remember to approach them as you would any other investor.  Friends and family will want some return on their investment, just like other investors. However, you might be more flexible in what you can offer. For example, instead of making them part-owners, you might want to provide them with free goods or services in return.  You also should think about asking people you know for a loan instead of for an investment. With a loan, you don’t have to give up any ownership in your business. Also, if your business fails, you can wipe out a loan in bankruptcy. These brokers have networks of potential investors that they can contact. You can find a business capital broker online or by talking to other businesses that might have used a broker. Venture capital is a term used to describe a variety of investors, including private equity firms, venture capital firms, and angel investors. Although different, they share similarities:  They take big risks for potential big financial rewards. Accordingly, venture capital usually invests in industries with large growth potential, such as technology or biomedicine. Very few businesses qualify for venture capital financing.  They are actively involved in your business. For example, they will probably demand a seat on your board in exchange for investment capital. However, they often are experienced in your industry and can help you grow. They have a longer investment horizon than other forms of financing. Look online at websites such as Angel Capital Association, Angel Investment Network, and Funded.com. Investors use these sites to find businesses to invest in. The Angel Capital Association has a directory listing accredited investors. You can search by region or state. Links are provided so that you can visit the investor’s website to learn more about them.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Link your conclusion with your introduction. Make a final point. Summarize your paper. Consider further work that can be done.

Answer:
Bring the reader back to your introduction by starting off the conclusion with a reminder of how the paper started. This strategy serves as a frame that bookends your paper. For example, if you started your paper with a quote from Sojourner Truth, you might start the conclusion with: “Even though Sojourner Truth spoke almost 150 years ago, her statement continues to ring true today.” You can use this final paragraph to offer one last insight into the discussion that took place in the rest of your paper. Use this space to pose a final question or propose a call to action. For example, you could write: “Is an e-cigarette really any different from a regular cigarette?” If you’ve written a paper that is long and complex, you may choose to reserve your conclusion for recapping what you’ve written. In doing so, you can reiterate the most important points for the reader. This also helps the reader understand how your paper fits together. You can start off by writing, “In summary, the cultural policies of the European Union support global trade in three ways.” Conclusions are a great place to be imaginative and to think about the bigger picture. Has your essay opened up new space for more work to be done? Have you asked some large questions for others to answer? Think about some of the larger ramifications of your paper and articulate them in your conclusion.