INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For concrete statuary, water-based acrylic latex paints are recommended for their ability to soak into the concrete and stain it beyond its surface. Acrylic latex paints also don’t dry and crack like a shell over time, like oil-based paint does.  If you’re painting an animal, you may choose realistic colors, such as brown and white for a rabbit.  You should always use a paintbrush to paint the statue, as opposed to spray painting it. Spray paint doesn’t look as nice and it doesn’t last as long as paint applied with a brush. Dip a 2 in (5.1 cm) chip paintbrush into the color you chose as the top coat. Wipe most of the paint off on a piece of cardboard so that there’s almost no paint left on the bristles. With the brush almost dry, paint against the details of the statue using a back-and-forth dusting motion. Make furry animal statues stand out by painting them with a base coat, and then dry-brushing a solid color over it. For example, dry-brush brown paint over a black base. Soften the brown with some white paint dusted over it. After applying the top coat, wipe away the excess paint using a paper towel. Apply and wipe away paint as necessary to get the desired effect. A small amount of the base coat should be exposed throughout the statue to make the color look faded. Concrete leaf stepping stones are an example of statues that look good with an antiquing method. Allow the top coat to dry for 24 hours before moving on to the next step in painting concrete. Let it sit outside if it’s warm and dry out. Detailing involves using small brushes to create details in the top coat by hand and using multiple colors of paint. Use this technique to fill in features such as eyes, noses, and clothes on statues. Detailing can be used when you’re painting animal statues with feathers and beaks or gnomes with clothes, for instance. One example is if you’re painting a manatee statue and want to give it some pink coloring on its cheeks; use a small brush and give its cheeks a dusting of pink paint. Place the concrete statue on a ventilated surface, such as gravel or rock, when you apply the sealant. Leave it there for 24 hours to dry. Sealants make paint last longer and prevent it from flaking off. Sealants come as sprays and in the form of a paint. They protect paint colors from fading and repel harmful moisture. You can also buy a can of clear enamel spray to make the statue look glossy.

SUMMARY: Use acrylic latex paint on concrete statues. Paint the top coat using the dry-brush method. Give the statue a weathered effect by antiquing it, if desired. Leave the top coat to dry for 24 hours. Highlight a statue’s features with the detailing technique. Cover the statue with a UV/water sealant to protect the paint from the elements.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Look for small, round plastic pieces that are the same color as your door panel, wedge a flathead screwdriver into them, and pry them off to expose the fastening screws beneath them. Check behind the door latch, beneath the control panel, and on the sides of the door panel. Fastening screws can be installed in a variety of locations depending on your car door, so be sure to look all around for the covers that conceal them. Use a screwdriver to take out all of the fastening screws from the door panel. Some panel screws may be plastic and can simply be pulled out of place with a pair of pliers. Use your hands to take a firm grip on the door panel with your hands by holding it at the top and bottom. Make sure that all of the fastening screws have been removed by giving the panel a good shake to see if it’s loose enough to pull off.  If there are any spots that won’t wiggle, there may be a fastening screw that you missed. Gently wiggling the panel will loosen the connecting clips, making it easier to remove. Disconnect the small, plastic connector clips holding the door panel in place by pulling the door panel straight out using 1 swift motion. The clips will unsnap and the panel will come right off.  Don’t pull at an upward or downward angle or the clips won’t release the panel. Avoid using multiple, jerky motions. If the panel is difficult to remove, check that you’ve removed all of the fastening screws and trim pieces that may be holding it in place.
Summary: Pry off any screw covers from the door panel with a screwdriver. Remove the fastening screws from the panel. Grab the door panel at the top and bottom and wiggle it. Pull the door panel straight out with your hands to remove it.

Choose a set of at least 4 chords to use in your love song. During each section of your song, play through the 4 chords in a different pattern. Make sure your chords aren’t in minor since it will make your love song sound sad.  For example, you may play C-F-G-F during your verse, but in your chorus, you may switch to A-F-C-G. Try using the E-flat Major, A Major, or B-flat Major for your love song since they have many cheerful notes. If you don’t play an instrument, ask a friend or partner to help you bring your song to life. If you want to add extra pitches and melodies to your instrumental, try playing notes in the chord or key you’re using in a different rhythm. Try out a few different note patterns to see what fits best with the song and how it sounds with the chords you’re playing. This is done easily on a piano, but may be more difficult to play on a guitar or other stringed instrument. Look at the notes you’re playing during your chord in the section of the song you’re trying to sing. Match the tone of your voice to one of the notes you’re playing so your singing is in tune with the instrumental you’re writing. As you work through your song, change the pitch of your voice to keep your lyrics from sounding monotonous. Work your voice up to the note you’re trying to hit. Play the note you want to include in your melody and warm up your voice by starting on a low note. Continue to raise the pitch of your voice until you reach the pitch you want. If you keep the same vocal pattern throughout your whole song, it might sound boring. Hold different syllables in your lyrics for longer and shorter amounts of time to add different rhythms to your song. Follow the same rhythm patterns in each of your verses so anyone listening can easily differentiate the parts of the song.
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One-sentence summary -- Pick chords on a major key to make your song sound happy. Play extra notes over the chords to add more interest to your song. Use notes from the chords for your vocal melody. Pick different rhythms for your vocal performance to keep your song interesting.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make sure the bowl is large enough to hold the amount of hot dogs you want to cook. A glass or plastic microwave-safe bowl works fine. Use a fork to remove them from the hot water and drain the dogs on a paper towel before serving.

SUMMARY:
Fill a microwave-safe bowl half-full with water. Drain the hot dogs.