Problem: Article: Make sure all of the participants know why the panel has been assembled well in advance, so they have time to prepare. Your panel may be trying to present practical solutions to a problem, host a complex, abstract discussion, or provide information on a topic. Let the panelists know whether the panel is a basic introduction to the topic, or whether they can expect the audience to be fairly well-informed and looking for more advanced advice or nuanced perspectives. For most panels, especially those taking place at a conference or other larger event, 45–60 minutes is the recommended length of time. If the panel is a standalone event, or if it covers a particularly important and popular topic, a 90 minute panel may be appropriate. If possible, ask participants to stick around for some time after the session, so audience members can talk in person. The main focus of the panel should always be a discussion. However, if one of the panel's main goals is providing information, this may be a useful way to precede the discussion.Have each panelist provide an explanation of the topic, or her argument concerning the topic, lasting no more than ten minutes per person. This method may require more preparation time for the panelists as a group, as each panelist should build off the previous argument, rather than cover the same ground. Unless absolutely necessary for the topic, avoid PowerPoint presentations and slides. They tend to slow down the discussion, keep audience involvement low, and often bore the listeners. Use a small number of slides, and only when information or diagrams need to be presented that cannot easily be explained in words alone. If a panelist asks for permission to create a presentation, suggest he bring in "show and tell" items instead to pass around the audience during discussion. Try to come up with several open-ended questions, which the panelists can take in a direction best suited to the course of the discussion and their expertise. A few more specific questions directed at an individual panelist are also acceptable, but try to divide these among the panelists fairly evenly. Anticipate questions audience members might ask, and include these as well. Arrange these in rough order of most to least importance, as you should provide more questions than you expect to get through. Try to keep each question tied into the last however, avoiding a sudden change of topic.  Have the moderator or another person not on the panel look over your questions and suggest edits or additional questions. If you are having trouble coming up with questions, ask each panelist individually what he would like to ask the other panelists. Include the best of these questions in your list. Determine how much time you will set aside for questions; typically, this constitutes half the panel's length or more. Use the last 20–30 minutes for audience questions and discussion, or 15 minutes if time is short or you have a more lecture-focused panel format. Have the panelists meet in person or attend a conference call together, a week or more in advance of the panel. Describe the format of the panel to them, and give them a chance to talk briefly. They may briefly determine who should field questions on which topic, but don't give them the specific questions in advance. The discussion should be original, not rehearsed.
Summary: Figure out the goals of the panel. Decide how long the panel should last. Consider starting with individual lectures (optional). Try to avoid visual presentations. Write questions for the panelists. Plan out the rest of the panel. Introduce the panelists to each other in advance.

Problem: Article: Henry Rollins says that dressing up for him when he was the singer of Black Flag, one of the most respected hardcore bands of all time, meant putting on a black t-shirt and black pants. Traditional hardcore was the music of the working class and was spawned in direct response to the popularity of New Wave and traditional punk music in the late 70s. Hardcore is heavier and more aggressive than other strains of punk rock and the attire should reflect that. While contemporary hardcore style is much bigger and includes elements of emo, goth, and hip-hop clothing, it's important to understand that identifying as "hardcore" is a loaded thing. You need to understand the history and significance of that term. Artillery-style work pants, work boots, and close-cropped haircuts all signify traditional hardcore culture. Black Flag practiced with military-like precision and work ethic, and hardcore music often uses military imagery as part of its aesthetic and style. There's a lot of crossover between British-style "Oi" punk fashion and early hardcore style. Shaved heads, leather and denim jackets, and tight-fitting jeans could be considered common hardcore styles as well. Traditional hardcore bands like Bad Brains, DOA, Black Flag, and Minor Threat will be your go-to music. Featuring a heavy, repetitious groove and aggressive, politically-conscious lyrics, the music often sounds like "metal" to the uninitiated listener. Contemporary hardcore bands with a classic sound like Converge will also be up your alley. Research the earliest hardcore sounds and check out the forefathers of the genre. More than any other music or scene, hardcore is defined by DIY attitudes, styles, and opinions. Some hardcore members are extremely liberal in their politics and some are conservative and Christian. The scenes are united in their celebration of individual spirit. Hardcore scenes exist on the local level, with bands passing out fliers and putting on shows in loft spaces and all ages locations without the support of promoters or labels. This kind of attitude is at the center of hardcore.  Make a habit of going to hardcore shows in your area and meeting other members of the community. Learn about the local hardcore bands and make connections. Adopt the philosophy that you're not going to get any help in this world. If you don't do something yourself, it won't get done, says that hardcore way of thinking. Get out there and start creating. Whether it be starting a band, getting that new job, or taking an alternate direction in life, hardcore philosophy makes it necessary for you to do it yourself. The Minor Threat song "Straight Edge" was not written with the intention of starting an anti-drug, anti-meat movement, but it had that effect. Many members of the hardcore community are also "straight edge," which means they abstain from alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drug use. Occasionally, straight edge practitioners will also avoid eating meat and having casual sex. Edgers are often quite militant in their beliefs. Straight edge hardcore people will sometimes signify themselves by wearing an "X" on their jacket, or on the back of their hands with marker.
Summary: Dress for utility, not style. Think military. Listen to early hardcore music. Do it yourself. Learn about straight edge.

Problem: Article: This mounting plate can be made of any sturdy material that can withstand the vibration of the gasoline engine. The 3 main power pieces (engine, generator head and alternator) must be mounted so that their shafts are parallel and the shaft attachment areas for drive pulleys are in the same plane. Mounting holes and mounting hole patterns must be derived from the manufacturer data for each of the 3 major power pieces. A pulley must be mounted to the engine shaft to belt drive the pulleys that will come already installed on the generator head and the alternator. This pulley size must be chosen so that when the engine is rotating at the nominal running speed given by the manufacturer, the belts will scale this up or down to the pulleys of the generator head and the alternator. Choose the scaling so that the generator head and the alternator are running at the rated speed indicated on the manufacturer data sheet. In most typical generators, this will result in an engine pulley of 5 to 10 inches (125 to 250 mm). Pulleys are available at industrial supply stores and through equipment supplier catalogs. The design of the generator may need different pulleys on the engine to apply proper shaft speed to the generator head and the alternator, or this may be workable with 1 engine pulley and 1 belt. Run the belt over the pulleys and make sure that they are taught. Slotting the mounting holes of the engine will provide good adjustment to achieve this. A V belt is preferable to a standard belt as it will have less tendency to slip. Belts may be acquired from the outlet that supplied the pulleys.  Fill the gasoline tank and place the fuel feed lines to the engine.
Summary:
Fabricate a mounting plate. Mount the pulleys. Run the belt or belts. Mount the gasoline tank to the mounting plate. Reconnect the gasoline supply.