Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Purchase lights made for outdoor use. Use a staple gun meant for wires and cables. Stand on a sturdy fiberglass ladder.

Answer: Commercial grade string lights will have thicker wires and waterproof sockets. These lights can be hung year-round and will survive through all seasons. Check the packaging of the lights to ensure they are safe outside. LED lights won’t cause damage to nearby greenery, unlike incandescent bulbs. These special staple guns have a U-shape that fits around the wire to avoid punctures. Some of the staple guns will have angled tips to fit into hard to reach corners and secure wires more discreetly. Staples are typically galvanized steel, but they can be purchased prepainted to match the colors of either the wood or the cable. Since you’ll be working with wiring and electricity, avoid metal ladders that could conduct electricity. Stay off the top 2 rungs of the ladder to prevent falls. Keep the ladder on flat sturdy ground. If using an extension ladder, have someone hold the bottom of the ladder for added support while you work.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Determine how much life insurance you need. Determine the type of insurance you need. Obtain quotes for life insurance.

Answer: As a general rule, the insurance industry suggests that you carry life insurance in the amount of ten times your annual salary. Some factors to consider in calculating your insurance needs are,   the age of your children the amount of your mortgage the amount of car payments the amount of debt owed by your family whether your spouse works whether you need to pay for education for your children the amount of other sources of income and insurance the amount of your dependents’ financial needs the amount of life insurance you can afford You may want to speak with a reputable insurance agent to discuss which type of insurance works best for you. Generally, there are five types of insurance: term, whole, universal, variable, and universal variable.  Term life insurance provides coverage for a specific amount of time, typically has the lowest premiums, but those premiums will increase as you get older and renew the policy. This policy may be a good choice if you are looking to provide limited protection until your children are grown and able to support themselves.  Whole life insurance covers the insured for the entirety of their life so long as they pay the premiums. You may be able to borrow funds against the accumulated cash value of the policy but this type of insurance typically costs more than term life insurance. This insurance may be best for you if you want coverage for your entire life, you can afford more expensive premiums and you want the ability to withdraw cash value from the policy.  Universal life is similar to whole life in that it has whole life coverage as well as a cash value. However, the investment is tied to current market rates, which may impact the amount of your premium payment. A universal policy may be best for you if you want full life coverage, a guaranteed death benefit and a guaranteed interest amount but also the ability to choose how often you pay your premiums and the amount of your premiums.  Variable life insurance is also tied to investments such as stocks and money markets, which means your premiums as well as your death benefits could be positively or adversely impacted depending on the state of the investment. If you want the flexibility of a universal policy and a guaranteed death benefit but are open to having the cash value of your policy subject to market changes (i.e. the stock market does well so you have a higher cash value or the market does poorly and you have a lower or no cash value) then variable life insurance may be a good choice for you.  Universal variable provides you the payment flexibility of a universal policy but does not provide a guaranteed amount for the death benefit. If you want to control where your premiums are invested and you are not adverse to risking the cash value and death benefit payout of your policy on the fluctuations of the stock market then this may be the right policy for you. After determining the type and amount of life insurance that best suits your needs, you should obtain several quotes to determine the lowest rates and the price range for your life insurance plan. You can search online for life insurance sales websites, you can use an  insurance broker or salesperson, or you could purchase a policy directly from the insurance company. Whichever method you choose, you should compare the rates of different policies from a variety of reputable companies and insurance brokers.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Combine the vinegars, light soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Heat a wok and add the peanut oil. Stir fry the pork. Add the mushrooms, lily buds, and bamboo shoots and cook for another minute.

Answer: Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of red-wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of light soy sauce, 1 ½ teaspoons (6 g) of sugar, and 1 teaspoon (6 g) of kosher salt to a small bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until they're fully combined, and set aside. Be sure to use unseasoned rice vinegar for the soup. Place a large wok on the stove, and heat it on high until a drop of water vaporizes on contact with it within a couple of seconds. Next, add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of peanut oil and swirl it in the wok to coat all of the sides. If you don't have a wok, you can use a large pot for the soup. Once you've oiled the wok, add the marinated pork loin pieces. Cook the pork until it just changes color, which should take about 1 minute. Be sure to stir the pork with a wooden spoon to ensure that it cooks evenly. After you've stir fried the pork for a minute, mix the mushrooms, lily buds, and bamboo shoots into the wok. Stir fry the mixture for another minute.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make a stress-journal. Start sharing your thoughts. Maintain a healthy diet. Carve out enough time in your day to sleep. Reward yourself, but don't rely too much on incentives. Ask for help. Reach out to a professional if these tips don't help you.

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It may sound a little counterproductive to dwell on your stress in a journal, but it's actually healthy if you learn to deal with stress. Keep a journal with you at all times and write in it whenever you feel stressed. In your journal, jot down:  What caused the stress (if you're unsure, take an educated guess). How you felt/feel, either physically or emotionally. How you responded to the stress immediately. What you did in order to make the stress go away. Being in a stressful situation can make you feel like you're alone on an island. Luckily, you're not. Sharing your thoughts and feelings with other people, whether they are friends, family, co-workers, or acquaintances, can make you feel like a burden has been lifted from your shoulders. Sharing your thoughts may make you feel vulnerable, but vulnerability can be a good thing. It helps you open up, which can make you feel more honest and less closed up. When your body is running low on fuel, or is only running on the wrong kind of fuel, it's hard to muster up energy to fight stress. During this time, stress can seem particularly frightening and be particularly exhausting. Therefore, it's important to get a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Here are the foods you should generally try to avoid in order to reduce the effects of stress:  High-fat foods. Foods high in trans and saturated fats, like butter, certain cheeses, and fast foods, can sap our energy while increasing our risk of heart attack. Not a good way to fight stress. Simple carbohydrates. Carbs like white bread, white rice, and baked goods (cakes, muffins, etc.) are processed quickly by the body and stored as fat. Better to stick with complex carbohydrates instead — foods like whole wheat bread and pasta, as well as brown rice. Sugar. Sugars are simple carbs which enter and leave the body quickly, meaning they give us a quick jolt and then cause us to crash. This crashing can contribute to a sense of anxiety or stress. Caffeine. We supplement much of our diet with caffeine from coffee, tea, soda, and energy drinks. Like sugar, caffeine can cause us to crash if the body experiences a sudden drop-off. Having too much caffeine can also impair the body's natural sleep cycle. Stress and inadequate sleep can form a vicious cycle. On the one hand, a survey said that 2/3 of subjects associated their sleep problems with stress. On the other hand, another study found that for each hour of sleep you lose during the night, your risk of stress increases 14%. In other words, stress causes sleeplessness, and lack of sleep causes stress. It's okay to reward yourself when you manage to do something stressful. This gives us an incentive to work through difficult situations in order to do what we know is right. But don't rely on incentives in order to get you through stressful times. It can be unhealthy to always need an incentive. Sometimes you buckle down and do something because you want to do it or you know you should do it. Actively solicit the advice of others and entertain their ideas. You never know when another perspective will really hit home. Asking for help may mean putting aside your ego, but it's worth it. People are generally keen on lending a helping hand. (It makes them feel good about themselves.) Learn take advantage of that largesse. In some cases, chronic stress takes hold and doesn't let go. It can lead to anxiety and depression, which spawn a host of other problems. These need to be dealt with promptly in order to make sure stress levels don't hit an unbearable level.  If you feel like your stress is causing you to undergo significant lifestyle changes or is keeping you from doing things you would otherwise do, seek out the help of a professional.  If you feel like your stress is causing you to self-medicate with drugs and/or alcohol, seek out the help of a professional.