INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You do not want excessive heat, humidity, or wind to ruin your paint job. When possible, paint your boat on a day that's roughly 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit with roughly 60% humidity. When available, paint your boat in a covered area. There are a lot of different paints on the market for boats -- from gel coats and simple enamels to complex two-step paint mixes. If you are painting your own boat, the best "bang for your buck" is definitely one-step polyurethane paint.  Two step polyurethane paint, while longer lasting, takes precise mixing and application techniques to use. Most gel coats, excepting expensive, high-end options, will fade in 1-2 years. Make sure that your primer is compatible with your paint by reading the labels on both cans. Primer helps paint bond with your boat and prevents cracking and bubbling. After the first coat has dried, lightly sand the boat (300-grit sandpaper) and apply another coat. You want to work quickly, using the roller to paint from the bottom of the boat up. Perform the bulk of the work with a paint roller and use the brush to get smaller areas afterwards. This may take anywhere from an hour to a day. Using 300-grit sandpaper, lightly sand the paint. This removes any spots, issues, or bubbling paint. Sand the boat lightly after every coat has dried. While this takes time, applying 2-3 clean layers of paint ensures your boat won't fade or crack for years to come.

SUMMARY: Paint on a dry, cool day for the best results. Choose the right paint for your boat. Apply 1-2 full coats of primer. Paint the boat using a roller and brush. Lightly sand the paint after it has dried. Apply 2-3 more coats of paint.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Dental assistants have a wide range of responsibilities in the office. They work with patients, handle equipment, and process paperwork. The specific role of a dental assistant may vary from office to office. Here is the general job description you can expect:  Prepare patients for treatments and cleanings Assist the dentist during procedures (using the suction equipment to clean patients' mouths, etc.) Take and develop x-rays Take blood pressure and pulse Sterilize equipment Provide patients with instructional materials and oral hygiene supplies Teach patients how to brush and floss Perform office management tasks, such as scheduling appointments Dental assistants are in high demand, since many dentists employ more than one assistant. There are a variety of practice settings in which dental assistants are needed. These include the following:  Individual dental practices and group dental practices Speciality practices, such as oral surgery, orthodontics and dental facial orthopedics Schools, clinics and other public health program sites Hospital dental clinics Dental school clinics Before you decide to become a dental assistant, it's a good idea to learn more about what to expect in terms of salary and job flexibility. While these specifics will vary from job to job, these facts will help you know what to expect:  In 2013, the average pay for dental assistants was $35,640, although the highest pay recorded was $48,350. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between now and the year 2022, there could be up to 74,000 new job openings for dental assistants. This reflects a 24.5 percent growth rate, which is much higher than the average field.  Dental assistants typically have full-time, salaried jobs, although part-time work is also available.

SUMMARY: Learn about the role of a dental assistant. Know what to expect from the job setting. Know the average salary and other job specifics.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This method is ideal for round-bodied fish, such as trout, tuna, and salmon. Try to get as close to the fish as possible. Leave the tail on for now. Run a fish scaler down the side, back, and belly of the fish. Always go against the scales, from the tail end towards the head. If you do not have a fish scaler, you can use the edge of a spoon or the back/top of a knife. As you are "raking" the fish, the scales will peel off. Keep raking until no more scales peel off.  Rinse the fish, if necessary, to get rid of any excess scales. This may take a while for fish that have tiny scales. De-scaling a fish can be messy. Consider working on top of a newspaper. This way, you can just crumple up the mess and toss it out when you are done. You will be cutting into the fish at a downward angle. Always cut from just behind the fin towards the head, but do not cut through the spine. These are the three cuts you will have to make:  Cut from behind the side fin down to the gills. Flip the fish over and repeat the same cut on the other side. Turn the fish onto its back. from the behind two underside/pectoral fins down to the throat. Grab the fish by the head with one hand and the body with the other. Quickly twist and snap the head off. Pull away any guts that come with it and discard them as well. Slip the tip of the knife into the "vent" or anal opening. Cut towards the head. Keep the cut shallow so that you don't pierce the guts. If you pierce them, you might taint the meat. Turn the fish onto its back and spread it open, like a book or hot dog bun. Pull the guts out and discard them. If you see a kidney near the backbone, use a spoon to scrape it out. Run the tip of your knife down the center of the fish, right where the backbone would be. This pierces the membrane and exposes the bloodline. Use a stiff-bristled brush to clean out the mess. You want to remove the bloodline because it can give the fish a bitter taste after you cook it. Gently massage the flesh to get rid of any guts or blood. Run your finger down the center of the fish, where the bloodline was. Lay the fish down on its side, and spread it open. Cut the vent out at an angle. Flip the fish over, and cut the other side of the vent out. Start at the tail. Hold the knife so that the blade is almost parallel to the cutting board, but at a slight downward angle. Peel the skin up and slide the blade between the skin and the flesh. Carefully saw the flesh away from the skin. It helps to pull the skin up and towards you as you go. Some fish, especially bottom-dwelling fish, should be skinned. Other fish, such as salmon and trout, are often cook with their skin on.

SUMMARY: Lay the fish down on a cutting board. Trim all the fins off using a pair of scissors. Remove the scales. Make three cuts around the head. Snap the head off and discard it. Cut the fish's belly open. Remove the guts. Cut through the spinal membrane and remove the bloodline. Rinse the fish under cold water. Cut the "vent" or anal opening out. Consider skinning the fish.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Double-click the Excel workbook document in which your data is stored. If you don't have the data that you want to analyze in your spreadsheet, you'll instead open Excel to create a new workbook. You can then enter your data and create a graph from it. Click the series of data that you want to analyze to select it. If you haven't yet created a graph from your data, create one before continuing. It's at the top of the Excel window. This option is on the far-left side of the Chart Design toolbar. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu. It's at the bottom of the drop-down menu. A pop-out menu will appear. Depending on your preferences, click one of the following options in the pop-out menu:  Linear Exponential Linear Forecast Moving Average You can also click More Trendline Options to bring up a window with advanced options (e.g., trendline name). Press ⌘ Command+Save, or click File and then click Save. If you've never saved this document before, you'll be prompted to select a save location and file name.

SUMMARY:
Open your Excel workbook. Select the data in your graph. Click the Chart Design tab. Click Add Chart Element. Select Trendline. Select a trendline option. Save your changes.