Problem: Article: Before you can obtain a captain's license, you must have a minimum total of 360 days worth of sea-time within a five-year period. A "day" in this context refers to a period of four consecutive hours.  If this sea-time is spent under another captain's command, you will need to have this captain sign your license application when the time comes. Any time spent on a boat counts. So include hours working in positions such as a maid or deckhand on a cruise ship. Even though you only need 360 days of sea-time to get your license, if you want an actual job as a captain, you will usually need at least three to four years of professional experience. This experience should be directly related to the operations and management of a ship. Some positions to aim for are deckhand, third mate, second mate, chief mate, or engineer. Apply for an entry-level job aboard a standard cruise ship or merchant ship and work your way up through the ranks. You’ll gain hours and experience watching and learning from others, and you’ll make important contacts you can use later for references and job opportunities. Look for positions like tour guide, dockhand, sanitation officer, or boat mechanic. If you attend a Coast Guard or Marine academy, you graduate being able to serve as deck officer or third mate in the Coast Guard Reserve, Merchant Marine Reserve, or Naval Reserve. If you didn't attend one of these programs, work your way up to one of these positions by starting as a deck hand.
Summary: Log at least 360 days of sea-time. Spend additional time training on a boat. Get on-the-job training. Work as a deck officer.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Flaxseed water has a bit of an odd taste to some, so to make it more palatable without changing the recipe too much mix 1 cup (250 ml) of flaxseed water with about 1–3  tsp (4.9–14.8 ml) of lemon juice, depending on how much you like lemon juice. Lemon juice is great for weight loss and indigestion, which compounds with the digestive benefits of flaxseeds. Mix 1 tsp (5 g) of ground flaxseed with 1 cup (250 ml) of boiling water, then wait for about 10 minutes or until it reaches a comfortable temperature to drink. If you'd prefer to not have grounds in your tea, strain them out before you start to drink it. Drop a tea bag in the hot water as well to mask some of the flaxseed flavor. Herbal teas such as peppermint or chamomile work best, and have a well known relaxing effect. Lemon tea or ginger tea are known to be good for your health as well. Flaxseed water and flaxseed oil are perfect to add to juice as the unusual flavors are easily masked by fruit and veggie flavors. Choose your favorite type of juice and mix it with about 1/2 cup (125 ml) of flaxseed water or 1 tbsp (15 ml) of flaxseed oil. Sweet juices, like mango juice, apple juice, or pineapple juice are great as the sweet flavors mask the sometimes off-putting flavor of the flaxseed water. Sweet smoothies in particular are perfect to mix with flaxseeds as their strong, sugary flavors sharply counteract the flavors of the seeds. Use whole flaxseeds to preserve the fiber content, or flaxseed water or flaxseed oil if you don't want any chunks in your smoothie.  Pineapple, mango, and berry smoothies are particularly popular options.  If you prefer green spinach smoothies or veggie-based smoothies, you can mix flaxseeds into that as well, although their flavor may not be covered up as well. If you don't have the time to make your own drinks at home, or perhaps don't trust your culinary skill to make it taste good, you can always add flaxseed to your diet with drinks available at your local grocery store. Look in the health food section and the beverage section to find a pre-made juice, smoothie, or other drink that sounds appetizing to you.  One benefit of commercially available flaxseed drinks is that they are usually balanced in nutrients, and often contain additional nutrients to supplement your diet.  It may cost more than making it yourself, but store-bought drinks nearly always taste great and will give you the same benefits as homemade concoctions.

SUMMARY: Add lemon juice to flaxseed water for a zesty option. Brew flaxseed tea to create a hot, comforting drink. Mix flaxseed water or oil with your choice of juice for a nutritional boost. Blend flaxseed into a smoothie for a tasty and sweet choice. Opt for a commercial brand of flaxseed drink for a quick option.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Each section will form a loc. Start separating sections of hair on the back of your head first. Use a comb to separate the hair into a 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm) thick section. Use your free hand to hold the section of hair together.  If you want fatter locs, you can separate a thicker section of hair. Use sections that are 1 inch by 1 inch (2.5 cm by 2.5 cm) square at the base for medium locs, or double the size for a large loc. Backcombing works best on hair that’s 6 inches (15 cm) or longer, but can work with hair as short as 3 inches (7.6 cm). Backcombing an entire head of hair can take up to 4 hours to complete. Start by combing the section of hair 3 inches (7.6 cm) from the roots, towards the direction of the scalp. Comb over the same section 5-10 times until the hair starts to bunch up towards the scalp, then slowly make your way down, towards the ends of the hair. Continue combing in 3 inches (7.6 cm) sections until the entire portion of separated hair is backcombed. You can purchase a dread comb online or at a beauty supply store. Grip the hair between your index finger and thumb, a couple of inches (about 5 cm) away from the root. Hold the section of hair tightly and run the crochet needle in between your fingers, through the hair several times. Your hair will bunch up even further. Continue doing this down the length of the hair until the entire section is knotted and looped. After you use the comb and needle, the hair should resemble a dread. Use small rubber bands to secure it at the base of the loc and at the end of the section of hair. This will hold it in place and allow it to keep its form. If you plan to go out in public before you have finished dreadlocking your hair, you may wish to use rubber bands that are the same color as your hair to create a more natural appearance. Look for products like locking gel, lock and twist gel, or beeswax. Dread cream will prevent hair and scalp dryness and will promote the forming of dreads. Squeeze a generous portion into the palm of your hand, then apply it from the root to the end of the loc. Put the loc between the palms of your hands and roll it back and forth several times so that it forms into more of a rounded shape. Start from the root and work your way down to the end of the loc. This will help form the locs and make them look uniform. Continue dreading each section of hair in even sections until the entire head has been dreaded. Do not attempt to backcomb the sections again, or you’ll have to restart the knotting process. Remove the rubber bands once you’ve dreaded all the hair.
Summary:
Separate the hair into sections. Comb the section of hair up towards the scalp with a dread comb. Push a crochet needle through the hair to loop it further. Tie rubber bands on the end and root of the loc. Apply dread cream to the loc. Roll the loc in between the palms of your hands. Repeat the process on the rest of the hair.