In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Take your food out of its packaging. Place the food in plastic airtight bags. Place these bags in a bear-safe canister. Place the canister inside of your backpack. Alternatively, use a bear-resistant kevlar bag to store your food items while you hike. When you take a break to eat your food, do not set it down and wander off. Always keep your food in your line of vision and within your arm’s reach. Place food wrappers and other trash in airtight, odorless bags. Place the bags in your backpack and carry them with you. Throw your trash away at the nearest bear-proof disposal unit.
Summary: Use a bear-safe canister or bag to transport your food. Keep your eye on your food. Carry your trash in airtight plastic bags.

Higher grade music microphones, condenser mics, and other professional gear will generally require an adapter or a converter cable before you plug them in. These range in price, and will vary depending on the type of microphone you're trying to input into the computer.  If you see a triangle of prongs on the end of the end of the microphone, that's an XLR mic, and you'll need to get either a cable which converts the XLR jack into the eighth-inch port, a converter box which will convert it into USB, or a mixer. If the jack is a quarter-inch, the size of a guitar cable, you'll need to purchase an adapter cable that will convert into either USB or (more usually) eighth-inch size, and plug it into the mic port or the headphone port. These cables are usually quite cheap, no more than a few dollars. Both of these types of mics will need to be connected to some kind of adapter before you plug them into the computer. Because these microphones are typically higher quality, it's best to invest in good adaption equipment to keep the signal as strong as possible.  XLR mics can be adapted relatively cheaply with cables or a USB converter box, but some users find that this can be "crackly," losing some of the presence of good microphones. For the best sound quality, invest in a mixing board with a USB output. Quarter-inch to eighth-inch converter cables are widely available and pretty cheap to buy. You can find them at any electronics store or online electronics retailer. The easiest and quickest way to test your levels and check your settings is to go to your input sound options and make sure that the device you just plugged in is visible, and that it is selected for use. Open a recording program and attempt to use the microphone and set the levels.  On Windows, you can use the Sound Recorder, on a Mac, Quicktime or GarageBand should do fine. If you're not getting a signal, skip to the next section for troubleshooting tips.
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One-sentence summary -- Examine the jack on the end of the microphone. Get the appropriate converter. Test your new microphone with the recording software of your choice.

Q: Leeks are generally ready to eat when their stems are about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. However, if you have a taste for young leeks, they can be harvested at any time. Younger leeks are less flavorful but they are more tender, and may be eaten like scallions. You can leave leeks in the ground until they get quite large if you don't want to harvest them all at once. Plan to remove them all before the ground freezes in the fall. Keep the roots intact when you harvest the leeks. Use a spade to dig around the base of the leek, then gently pull on the leaves to remove it from the ground. The leeks will need a good scrubbing to remove the soil from their stems. Wash away all of the dirt using a vegetable scrub brush. Leeks can be stored in the refrigerator if you plan to eat them within the week. Wash and dry the leeks and place them in a plastic bag or in your vegetable crisper. When you're ready to cook them, remove the roots and the green part of the leaves, and process the white portion of the stem to use in a recipe.  For longer-term storage, keep the roots attached to the leeks and trim back the leaves until just 1 inch (2.5 cm) of green remains. Store them upside down in a wooden box, and back them with sawdust. Place the box in a cool cellar for up to 8 weeks.  You can also freeze leeks. Remove the roots and leaves and blanch the white stems. Place the blanched stems in freezer bags and store them for several months.
A: Harvest leeks when their stems are 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. Dig around the leek bases and pull them out. Wash the stems to remove dirt. Store the leeks in a fridge or cool cellar.

Article: Holding your utility knife or chisel carefully, press it against the ceiling. Form an outline around the area that you wish to remove. Don’t fully remove the piece at this point, just loosen it up. However, if the piece begins to fall out, skip ahead to the step with the plastic baggies. You’ll want to consult with the EPA, your chosen testing company, or your sample kit to determine how big of a piece you’ll need. Some samples can be relatively small while other labs might need a larger piece. Pick up your pliers from the floor. Open the mouth and fold a wet wipe or moist paper towel inside. This will lessen the likelihood that an asbestos fiber will stick to your tool. Keep the wipe in place as you raise the pliers toward the ceiling. Open the mouth of the pliers. Place the tips of the pliers against the ceiling, so that they fully grasp the edges of the potential sample. Push the plier tips deeper into the ceiling material and gently squeeze inwards. This will give you control over the sample. Slowly pull your pliers away from the ceiling, taking the sample with you. If the sample is stuck in the ceiling, you may need to rock it back and forth a bit, but do so very gently. Get a plastic baggie that came with your kit, or just a sealable freezer baggie. Open it up and drop the sample directly inside. Loosen the wipe from the pliers and put it in the bag as well. Run your fingers across the top seal until it is fully secure. For extra security, you might place this original bag in another one and seal that as well. Use a permanent marker to write your name, your city, and the date on the bag. Some sampling kits will provide additional instructions regarding labeling the bag, such as using a particular stick-on label.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Loosen a sample with a utility knife. Fold a damp paper towel into the plier’s mouth. Pull the sample away from the ceiling with the pliers. Drop the sample into a plastic bag. Seal and label the bag.

Problem: Article: Developer is often sold with hair dye in a package, so you don't have to worry about choosing the right volume. Getting them together is ideal because the developer will be the right strength for the color on the package. However, keep in mind that the hair color will likely look different on you than it does on the model on the box. Your hair color will most likely turn out a shade or two darker or lighter than the image on the box. If you bought a lone tube of hair dye, get the developer separately. Choose the developer volume you need. Buying developer separately may help you achieve the desired results.\  If you bought boxed dye with the developer included, it is not a good idea to buy separate developer. Use the developer in the box for the best results. You may want to purchase the same brand to of dye and developer to ensure that they will work well together. Running out of developer and hair color when you are halfway into the dyeing process can cause your hair to come out uneven or improperly dyed. Avoid this by getting an extra box of developer and hair color so you have it on hand. A good rule of thumb is to get at least 2 to 3 boxes of hair color and developer for long hair (past your shoulders) and 1 to 2 boxes of hair color and developer for short hair (above your shoulders).
Summary:
Look for hair dye and developer sold together for an easy option. Buy the developer separately if you bought a tube of dye. Purchase more developer and hair color than you think you might need.