Click the chat that you want to into a group chat on the left side of the Skype window. If you haven't yet created a chat, create one first. This person-shaped icon with a "+" in it is in the upper-right side of the chat. Doing so opens an "Add participants" window with all of your Skype contacts listed in it. Click the checkbox to the left of each contact whom you want to add to the group. You can also search in the text box at the top of the "Add participants" window for a contact to add if you want to add someone not in your contacts. It's a blue button at the bottom of the "Add participants" window. Doing so will create a new chat with your group of contacts.

Summary: Select a chat. Click the "Create group" icon. Select contacts. Click Create Group.


Because they cannot provide a universal way to download playlists, SoundCloud allows artists to link to their downloadable albums or playlists on other sites.  You can find out if a playlist can be purchased through another service if an artist has added a Buy button to their playlist. SoundCloud artists do have the option to change the text on the button from “Buy” to something else. Some playlists will say Pre-Order, Purchase, or something along these lines. Artists often use services like iTunes, BandCamp or Spotify to sell songs and albums. The link from SoundCloud will likely link to one of those widely-used services, and most will require you to enter your credit card information before you are able to download your playlist.

Summary: Find a playlist you want to download. Download the playlist from the link provided by the artist.


There are federal physical qualifications you have to meet before you can get your CDL license. You must be 21 years of age to drive a semi used for interstate commerce, but you may received a restricted license at age 18 that limits your use of the vehicle to one state. In addition, you must undergo a federal medical test and obtain a federal medical card before applying for your CDL. To get a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) you must pass a series of written knowledge tests. The tests you take are determined by what type of vehicle you wish to drive, and what you will be carrying in your truck.  The General Knowledge Test is taken by all applicants, no matter what type of vehicle they will be driving.  The Air Brakes Test must be taken if you wish to drive a truck with air brakes.  The Combination Vehicles Test has to be taken if you want to drive tractor-trailer combinations.  The Hazardous Materials Test is required if you will be transporting hazardous materials.  The Tanker Test is required for hauling liquids in a tanker truck.  The Doubles/Triples Test is required if you want to pull two or three trailers at a time. After you pass the knowledge tests, you get a permit - similar to the one you'd get before you're licensed to drive a car - which you can use to practice for the remaining exams you'll need to take to get your CDL for up to 6 months. As with a regular driver's permit, you'll need to have an instructor with a CDL license with you at all times. To get a permit, you must:  be at least 18 years of age. have a valid driver's license. pass the knowledge tests. have a federal medical card. After getting a passing score on the knowledge tests, you can move on to the skills tests, which will draw on the hours of practice you underwent during training. In some cases you can rent a semi truck from your training program and take it to the DMV for the skills test. You'll be tested on the following skills, in addition to others that may be related to the specific type of vehicle you will be driving:   Pre-trip vehicle inspection - This mandatory tests determines whether you understand how to check to make sure your vehicle is safe to drive. You'll perform a check in front of the examiner.  Basic vehicle control - For this test you'll get inside the vehicle and operate it in front of the examiner. You'll be asked to move it forward, backward, and to make turns without veering too far from your lane or hitting cones or barriers.  On-road driving - For this test you'll be asked to drive your vehicle on the road through a variety of traffic situations. You'll make turns, move through railroad crossings, shift to go up and down grades, and navigate city streets and highways. Once you have your CDL, you can start applying for jobs with trucking companies or operate as an independent agent. If you want to start driving a different type of truck, you may have to take additional exams.

Summary: Meet the physical qualifications. Pass the the knowledge tests. Get an instruction permit. Pass the skills tests. Use your license to land a job.


There are numerous potential causes of a loss of sense of smell. These include damage to the mucous membranes lining the inside of your nose and obstructions to your nasal passage. Damage to mucous membranes can occur when you have a cold, flu, or suffer from hay fever or sinusitis. These are the most common causes of a loss of smell and are generally temporary.  Obstructions, such as nasal polyps, can cause problems with smell and may in some cases require surgery. Damage to your brain or nerves can also affect your sense of smell. A head injury can result in a loss of sense of smell. Before you consider going to the doctor, you can ask yourself some questions to begin the process of evaluating the deterioration of your sense of smell. The answers to these questions will help the diagnosis if you do go to a doctor. Start by asking when you first became aware of the loss of smell, and then ask yourself about the conditions under which this occurred.  Was this a one off experience or does it recur? If so, what links the times when it does recur? Were you suffering from hay fever at the time? Did you have a cold or flu at the time? Had you suffered a head injury? Were you exposed to pollutants or substances such as dust to which you may have had an allergic reaction? Short-term changes in your sense of smell are relatively common, if you have a cold for example, but if the problems persist and your smell doesn't return you should make an appointment with your doctor. If necessary your doctor will refer you to a specialist who will test you and give you a diagnosis. You may be asked to smell specific odours in a paper booklet, and the specialist may perform an endoscopic examination of your nose.   It may not seem the most serious health problem, but your sense of smell is important and you should visit the doctor if you have concerns. If you are unable to smell be especially careful with any gas appliances and be sure not to eat any food that has passed it's best before date. Problems with your chemical senses can be an early sign of more serious conditions including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis. Smell disorders can also be related to hypertension, obesity, malnutrition and diabetes.
Summary: Understand the causes of a diminished sense of smell. Evaluate your sense of smell. Know when to visit a doctor.