INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You'll need a small/large tennis racket(small ones are better, but make sure they're not too small!) and some patience. Once you've mastered that, start doing even higher and harder bounces! How many can you do? How high can you get the ball and? Try it! If the ball flies in a different direction, you'll have to run to keep up with it. Make sure there's plenty of room around you! Use all appropriate equipment and make sure you use your common sense at all times.

SUMMARY: Note/s: Put the ball in the centre of the racket (the trick is to keep it in the middle) and bounce it up to your eye level and keep going without it falling onto the floor.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When you first get the idea to buy a gas station, you need to become familiar with the location. Drive around the neighborhood. Study the traffic patterns and get to know the busy intersections. Look for locations that are likely to have a lot of travel and draw customers from local business. Visit the local police station and find out about crime or other activity in the area of your prospective business. Ask about the history of criminal activity at that particular gas station or at other similar business in the area. Find out how active the police are at patrolling that neighborhood.  To ensure that you get full attention, you should call the police station ahead of time and ask to make an appointment with someone. This will work better than just dropping in unannounced. In some jurisdictions, you may be able to review local police activity on the police department's website. The Chamber of Commerce exists to help local business communicate with each other and share their successes. Visit the Chamber of Commerce and ask about the strengths and weaknesses of the community. You should be able to find out if new businesses are growing or closing in the area. Even if you cannot schedule a meeting in person, visit the chamber’s website and learn what you can.  From a chamber’s website, you can learn about community activities, charitable donations, and business involvement in community leadership. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce, for example, has a special section of its website dedicated just to relocating in the area and starting a new business. Visit the public library and read through several weeks or months of the local paper. Look at the police “blotter,” a common article that reports police activity in town. Look for stories of crime against gas stations. Look for information about growth or decrease in the local population. Try to get a feeling for the community’s attitude toward new business. After you have narrowed down your options, visit the station you are thinking of buying. Notice all the details. Is it easy to enter the station or is the traffic pattern difficult? Is the layout of the pumps easy to maneuver? Keep in mind that some things may be easy to change when you take over, but some things may not, or could be expensive. For example, cleaning up the bathrooms and repairing fixtures would be a relatively small cost. However, if you find that the plumbing does not work at all, you could be in for a serious unexpected expense.

SUMMARY: Study the traffic flow. Talk to the police. Visit the Chamber of Commerce. Read the local newspaper. Visit as a customer.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Heel balm can come in a container or in stick form and will help to moisturize your dry and cracked heels. Put it on in the morning to increase the elasticity of the skin on your heels before you start to walk around and move for the day and then put it on again at night to hydrate your feet while you sleep.  You may find heel balm to be slippery on your heels, especially when you move around during the day in shoes without socks. If so, start with a small amount of heel balm on the rims of your heels and on any cracked areas. If you don’t want to get heel balm on your hands, you can use a heel balm stick for easy application. These foot files act like power sanders for your feet and are great for removing dry, dead skin. You simply hold the foot file in your hand and run it over your feet, preferably in the bathtub so the dry skin does not end up all over your bathroom. Wash away the powdery foot dust with water once you are done using the foot file. Try to get into the habit of using the foot file twice a week. Most battery powered foot files are $30-$40USD. They are a good option if you are looking for a quick and fast way to remove dry skin on your feet. Though home remedies can help remove dry skin and prevent foot irritation, your doctor may be able to recommend over the counter foot creams or medicated ointments to speed up the healing of your dry skin. There are many over the counter foot creams that can help relieve dry skin on your feet. Your doctor may also prescribe a stronger cream or ointment, depending on the severity of your dry skin. If you display the symptoms of Athlete’s foot, such as an irritated or burning sensation on your feet, peeling and cracked skin, and bleeding and pain, you should speak to your doctor about treatment. Your doctor will prescribe a topical, antifungal foot cream, or an antifungal drug, to help treat your Athlete’s Foot. You should also check if you have symptoms of eczema on your feet, such as scaly skin, painful breaking of the skin, and possibly weeping or bleeding from the skin. Your doctor should help you determine the cause of your eczema, such as an irritant that you use when working or a substance in your shoes or socks, and prescribe a steroid cream or ointment.

SUMMARY: Use heel balm. Buy a battery powered foot file. Ask your doctor about medicated foot cream and ointment. Talk to your doctor if you suspect you have Athlete’s foot or eczema.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Hold your thumb and index finger parallel as if you were about to pinch something. Place the harmonica between the two fingers, pushing the left end inside your purlicue (the skin between the pointer finger and thumb). To properly play a harmonica, make sure its lowest note is on your left side. If the notes are not engraved on the instrument’s cover plate, blow on both ends to find which side is lower. To leave room for your mouth, make sure about half the harmonica is exposed. When blowing, keep your thumb and index finger back so you do not have trouble connecting with the instrument. While holding your harmonica, place your hands next to each other so they are straightened out with knuckles down. Move your right hand up so the tip of your left ring finger lines up with the tip of your right pinky. From this position, roll your hands together to create a sealed air pocket between your harmonica and palms.  Make sure to close large and noticeable gaps, especially at the back of your hands and around the harmonica itself. There is no way to make a complete seal using your hands, so don’t worry about tiny gaps. If your thumb is uncomfortable or you’re having trouble controlling the harmonica, try placing your right thumb in front of the instrument’s high notes. Just make sure to move it when playing on the upper part of the scale.

SUMMARY:
Place the harmonica between your left index finger and thumb. Position the instrument so its lowest note is on the left. Leave the lip of the harmonica exposed. Cup your right hand around the harmonica to create an air seal. Place your right thumb in front of the harmonica for control or comfort.