Problem: Article: These kits typically come packaged with an Xbox 360 opener, new thermal paste, new heat sinks, and new washers. Some will include all of the screwdrivers you will need as well. Performing this fix yourself can be difficult, but can fix most cases of RRoD.  To fix it yourself, you will need to open the 360 and remove the motherboard from the case. After removing the motherboard, you will remove the heat sinks from the CPU and GPU. They are removed by prying the clamps off the back of the motherboard. After removing the heat sinks, you will need to scrape off the old thermal grease and apply a new layer. You may need to use acetone or nail polish remover to remove the old thermal paste. After removing the thermal paste, you will remove the squishy thermal pads. Replace the heat sinks and the thermal pads with the new parts and reassemble the Xbox. There are many establishments, both online and in brick-and-mortar shops, which offer Xbox repairs. They will essentially be performing the steps outlined above. They may also reflow the solder using a heat gun. These repairs can be costly, but may be more reliable than doing it yourself. Be sure to choose with a trusted establishment. If you are still under warranty, Microsoft will replace or repair your failed console. You may have to pay shipping or additional fees depending on the details of your warranty. If you are out of warranty, you can pay Microsoft a fee to repair the console. The fee is less if you register online here.
Summary: Purchase a fix it kit. Have the console professionally fixed. Have the console sent in to Microsoft.

Problem: Article: Choose your favorite fruits, such as bananas, and incorporate them into foods that normally would contain extra sugars or HFCS. Mix banana slices into your steel-cut oatmeal or into plain, vanilla yogurt. Dates or bananas can also substitute for sugar in many baked recipes. Regular table sugar is another option. However, still try to use any sweeteners, even natural ones, in moderation. Buy some raw honey at your local farmer’s market or specialty grocery. Add it into foods 1 teaspoon (5 ml) at a time to sweeten them up. Not only will you get the flavor, you’ll get antioxidants and essential nutrients, like vitamin B6. To keep yourself from reaching for that HFCS-filled candy bar, pack some fruit slices in your bag for the day. Or, get a small container of hummus and some pre-cut carrot sticks. Not only will you avoid the negative effects of HFCS, you’ll get a boost of vitamins and nutrients. Many salad dressings advertise themselves as “low-calorie” or “low fat” and then compensate for the missing flavor by adding in HFCS. Create your own dressing by mixing together some olive oil, pepper, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar. Experiment with recipes for other condiments too, like ketchup, barbeque sauce, mayo, or mustard. Watch your portion sizes with condiments as well. A single tablespoon of barbecue sauce can cost you upwards of 5 grams (0.18 oz) of sugar or HFCS.
Summary: Use fruit as a sweetener. Choose honey as a sweetener. Pack healthy snacks. Make your own salad dressing or other condiments.

Problem: Article: One way to get some inspiration is to read poems that you love or admire and write a response poem. This could be a poem that you tend to read when you feel like you are in a creative rut or a piece that you recently discovered and cannot stop reading. You can then pretend that you are writing a poem that answers some of the questions presented in the poem or discusses questions you may have about the poem. For example, maybe you are inspired by the poem, “One art” by Elizabeth Bishop. You may then write a response poem that examines your own feelings around “failure” or how you have experienced failure in your life recently or in the past. You may also write a poem around a specific question or detail in the poem, such as “my mother’s watch” or how it would feel to “lose two cities.” This could then allow you to start writing a new poem. Another way you can get inspired is to listen to a piece of music you enjoy and think about how you might describe the music in a poem. Use sensory details, such as taste, touch, smell, sight, and sound, to discuss the music. Consider selecting a piece of music no words or very few words so you can focus on words in your mind as you listen to it. You may start by listing keywords that come into your head as you listen to the music and then create a poem out of these words. Mix up your point of view by going into the mind of your favorite movie character and writing a poem based on what that character might think, see, feel, and touch in a space. Maybe this is your favorite bad boy movie character from a film, or your favorite sitcom mom on your favorite tv show. Embodying a different perspective could help you create surprising and engaging poetry. You can also try selecting a movie or tv character that you dislike or find unpleasant in some way. You may end up writing a poem that is full of humor and emotion, as you can channel all your dislike into the poem. Sometimes, you can be inspired by a strong visual, especially if you are a visual person. Pull out an old photograph from your childhood and write a poem based on how you felt in the photograph or how you feel now about the photograph. You may describe the scene depicted in the photograph as well as the circumstances around why the photograph was taken. You may also use found photography or images from magazines, newspapers, or the internet. You could then try to imagine how a person in the photograph might feel or think about the world.
Summary: Write a response to your favorite poem. Create a poem based on a piece of music. Channel your favorite movie or tv character in a poem. Compose a poem based on a photograph or an image.

Problem: Article: Use a ruler to measure the spacing between the hole, then measure the same distance past the last hole. Use a marker to dot the belt over the area you plan on punching out. If your top priority is a comfortable fit, instead wear the belt and pull it to a comfortable position, then mark the belt where the strap tongue touches it. Use heavy objects to weigh down each end of the belt, with the location where the hole will be punched on top of a block of wood or other hard, flat surface.
Summary:
Mark the location of the hole. Hold the belt in place.