Q: You can write down anything that comes to mind, though many critics like to have small sections for the key subjects like "writing," "acting," and "directing." No matter your style, taking notes as you watch will make it infinitely easier to write and talk about the movie later on. Don't worry about what to take notes on at first. Simply write out everything that comes to mind now, then work on shaping the review or writing later on. Form is how a movie is shot -- the lighting, scenery, sound effects, etc. Function is the story being told -- what information is the form trying to convey. The best movies merge these seamlessly. Think about Citizen Kane, whose message on the endless march of time and memory is bolstered by watery cuts, low, dramatic/weird angles, and flashbacks. Every aspect of the movie helps tell the story.  If you hit pause, what does this "photograph" tell you? What is the mood? How is the shot designed to be interesting (or not) even when the movie is paused? What do you think is the theme or point of the movie? What evidence do you have to back it up? Are there any original or weird artistic choices throughout the movie? Why do you think the director chose to use something unique or different in the movie? Movies are enormous, collaborative efforts. Each department, even the small ones, must work together to make the entire movie a reality. As such, good critics and movie watchers take time to point out all of the parts of a movie, not just the obvious ones like acting and directing. When watching, take a few notes on:   Production Design: What do the sets look like? How were props and scenery chosen, and how do they add or subtract from the movie?  Sound and Music: This is easy to see when movies get it wrong, but ask yourself how the best movies get it right. Amazing sound effects and music pull you seamlessly into the picture.  Editing: When are long takes used? What about short, choppy editing, where the image changes 2-3 times a second? Each time an editor cuts, it is to give you new information -- are they succeeding? How you feel about a movie may be the most important, but most neglected, part of any early review. Your opinions are important -- you just need to find ways to back them up with facts. Whenever you have a gut feeling about something -- "that actor ruined his lines," "the cinematography was incredible," "the movie was 30 minutes too long" -- don't just dismiss it as a personal preference. Find a way to support your opinion with fact:   "That actor ruined his lines." Maybe he made too much of a joke out of serious lines. Perhaps he didn't change his facial expressions, he seemed uncomfortable or out of place, etc.  "The cinematography  was incredible." Talk about the lighting in certain scene. Find unique camera angles, or how several key shots commanded your attention.  "The movie was 30 minutes too long." Think about the scenes or sections you would cut. Consider the part of the movie that should have been highlighted instead, or why you wanted a certain ending instead of the one presented. Movies are not made in a vacuum. They are based on true stories, have complicated creation tales, and interact with current events. While reviews should focus on the films themselves, good critics tap into the real-life context of a movie.  Is this movie making some sort of commentary on current or historical events? Look up the director's, writer's, and cinematographer's other movies. How does this one relate to the other?
A: Take notes on the film as you watch. Focus your viewing on the connection between form and function. Take a few minutes in the movie to focus on each aspect of production. Consider your own opinion, but be ready to back it up. Read up on the film's background.

Q: Before you start drilling, measure out the length of the slot on the board. Mark both ends of the slot with a pencil. Then punch a hole in the board with with an awl or a hammer and nail. This will help you make sure to hit the right spots. Set the board on the table so that the drill bit is lined up over one of the endpoints. Turn the drill press on, and lower it into the board at the endpoint. After you drill one, lift the press. Carefully move the board so the other endpoint is lined up. Drill that hole, as well. If you set the plunge depth, lower the press until it stops. If you didn't set a plunge depth, lower the drill press as deep as you want the slot to be. Position the board so the bit is toward the inside edge of one of the endpoints. Lower the drill to make a hole. Move the board into position to drill another overlapping hole. Repeat this until you've drilled enough holes to cut out a rough slot from endpoint to endpoint. You don't need to overlap the holes so much that you're only drilling half of a new hole. Just make sure that each hole overlaps enough so a continual line is drilled.
A: Mark endpoints for the slot on the board. Drill the endpoints first. Drill overlapping holes along the length of the slot.

Q: Most people who sell scrap copper don't rely on finding it by chance. They have sources on which they rely to find a steady supply of copper to sell.  For example, you might be able to set up an agreement with an appliance repair store to pick up damaged goods you know contain copper.  They might be happy to allow you to recycle what would otherwise wind up in a landfill. Cut wires off the outside.  Wire can be snipped off of TV’s and monitors with scissors.  Cut off the plugs from the end to add to your brass pile.  The small black boxes on charging cables can be cut off and put in your transformer pile.  Search inside for insulated wires and connectors.  Thinner insulated copper wires can be found throughout old laptops, VCR’s and DVD players. Take apart desktop computer towers to find the ribbon wire and insulated connectors in the board and hard drive. Large appliances are often sold for steel.  But don’t forget to look inside for copper wiring. Small appliances such as coffee makers, AC units, fans, blenders and toasters may all have copper wiring inside. Small electronics, such as cell phones, cameras and hand-held games are good places to search for copper wire. Electricians scrape up electrical wire for scrap during demolition.  Plumbing materials also contain copper and brass.  Always check with the owner or a construction supervisor before taking copper away from a property that you do not own.  Even if you are being paid to clean a demolition site, that does not give you a claim to the wire or any other materials you find there. Look for old statues or décor.  Old garden gnomes, statues and other lawn ornaments may contain copper.  In addition, sometimes roofing material is made from copper sheeting.  Roofing copper is recyclable and environmentally friendly. Unless you have permission to remove copper from a property you do not own, it is considered theft.  Copper theft has been on the rise since the value of copper started to increase in 2004.  CNBC refers to copper theft as an epidemic that is sweeping the United States.  The FBI states that copper theft is threatening the infrastructure of the United States.  Thieves are targeting electrical sub-stations, cellular towers, telephone land lines, railroads, water wells, construction sites, and vacant homes.  Delivery of electricity, water, telecommunications, transportation and security and emergency services is disrupted.  This poses a threat to public safety and national security.  Businesses are taking steps to protect themselves from copper theft.  They are installing security cameras, securing metals in locked areas, installing alarms, limiting access to buildings and increasing lighting.  In many states, the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony has to do with the value of items stolen.  Since copper is so valuable, copper thieves are often charged with a felony when caught.  Also, since copper thieves can knock out traffic lights or disrupt 911 services, other felony charges such as disrupting public service may be filed.
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Find specific sources of copper that are always reliable. Find copper wire inside old electronics. Search construction and remodeling sites. Look for copper in your home. Understand the consequences of copper theft.