INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is often between April and May, but will depend greatly on your climate. It should be the same size as your scion. Then, you will cut the end of the scion at a downward angle so that the remaining buds are above the grafted section. Use clean, sharp shears. You need to expose fresh, green cells or cambium on both scion and rootstock to graft successfully. A sharp knife increases the chances of a graft. The cut should be approximately one inch (2.5cm) in length. Ensure you have three good buds above the cut. Cut upward at an acute angle. When you place the two branches together, they fit together as though they were one branch. This allows the cambium cells to contact each other on at least two points. They slide together to form a sturdy union.  Cut the rootstock tongue groove approximately one-third the way down the previous cut. You will need to cut downward, in the opposite direction of your previous cut, to make an interlocking groove. Cut the scion stock one-third the way down in an upward angle. Rock the knife down the grove slowly so that it doesn’t slip and you don’t cut yourself. You will need to slowly slide the cambium, or green portion of one branch, into the cambium of the other branch. The grafted portion should be fairly stable. Leave the end sticking out so that you don’t need to cut through the grafted area to free it when the graft starts to grow.  Seal the top with wax as well.

SUMMARY: Graft your apple trees early in the spring just before the buds of the rootstock tree are ready to open. Choose a rootstock that is one-fourth inch (0.6cm) thick. Plan to cut the end of the rootstock at an upward angle. Clip off the bottom of the scion, above where the branch has died. Sharpen your grafting knife or paring knife. Cut the bottom of the scion at an acute angle downward. Make a corresponding cut in the top of the rootstock. Cut tongues in each end. Interlock the tongues between the rootstock and the scion. Wrap the conjoined area with floral tape or masking tape. Paint the tape with parafilm or grafting wax. Snip the scion above the top, third, bud at a 45-degree angle. Label the scion immediately, so that you know what you have grafted.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It's important to use the right supplies when you're making moonshine, because using equipment made from the wrong material can backfire - literally. For the sake of safety and the best chance of making true moonshine, collect the following supplies:  A pressure cooker. Use one you don't intend to use for other purposes, or buy a new pressure cooker specifically for making moonshine. Copper tubing. You'll need about two yards of tubing that is 1/4" in width. This can be purchased at a hardware or home and garden store. A drill with at least a 1/4" bit, for drilling a hole in the lid of the pressure cooker. A 15 gallon (56.8 L) metal pot. A large plastic bucket. Cheesecloth. 10 pounds of cornmeal, 10 pounds of sugar and 1/2 ounce of yeast. Drill a hole in the lid of the pressure cooker and thread it to snugly receive a 1/4" copper tubing. Insert the end of the 1/4" copper tubing into the hole, being careful that it does not project through more than an inch. This is your condensing tube.  The tube should be long enough to go from the cooker to a sink and extend beyond the sink down to near the floor. If you don't want to drill a hole in the cooker's lid, you can thread it through the vent and affix it there using duct tape.
Summary: Gather supplies. Build a still.

People are increasing using the internet to look for and advertise their services. It is possible to find many relatively minor tasks that you will be paid to complete. This could be anything from testing a website, to doing some data entry or transcription services. You can test websites online and earn around $10 a time.  Bear in mind that these kind of tasks will typically pay you just a few dollars, but the work is generally quick and easy to complete. There is a huge variety of these websites, and it's important you stay alert to potential scams. Investigate websites and look for ones that are trusted and well-regarded. Making money by completing online surveys is a well-known way to make easy money on the internet, but is not a way to make a lot of money quickly. If you just want to make a few dollars, then signing up and completing some surveys is an easy way to do it. To help you navigate your way through the vast number of online survey companies, look at some reliable independent information that compares and rates them.  You shouldn't expect to get more than a few dollars per 5-10 minute survey. Some survey sites might only pay you with vouchers, so be sure you know all the details before committing. However sometimes vouchers can be sold. There are a number of other ways to make money at home by using the internet, which can be more lucrative but will require significantly more work. Some of the options include freelance writing work and teaching English or tutoring online. These options are not really for those who want to make some quick cash, but are more relevant for those who are interested in being able to get regular income from working at home.  If you are interested in freelance writing, be aware that is highly competitive. You will often have to bid for work hosted on a website, and will be in competition with people from all over the world.  To make freelance work pay, you will need to be committed and put time into finding work.
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One-sentence summary -- Do small tasks advertised online. Try online surveys. Investigate work at home options.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're interested in a vehicle but really don't want to shell out for a VIN check, check to see whether the seller of the vehicle has a VIN check that they can produce.  Sometimes, sellers will do potential buyers a favor by paying for it themselves, saving the PDF or printout, and sending a copy over to would-be buyers. Always keep your eyes and ears open and be cautious, since sellers could doctor the VIN Check and try to mislead you. When you're dealing with a purchase that ranges in the thousands of dollars, it's easy to be penny wise and pound-foolish. If you get an uneasy feeling, or simply don't trust the report, then paying a small fraction of the overall cost of the vehicle will give you peace of mind as well as the truth. This obviously isn't free, but — as noted above — very few options truly are free. Bottom line: if you're interested in potentially purchasing a used vehicle, factor in the cost of VIN checks into your total budget. The following sources will provide trustworthy VIN checks for a small fee:  Carfax Edmunds AutoCheck (part of Experian) Gapless

SUMMARY:
Ask the seller of the vehicle to supply a VIN check. Shell out a little bit of money from a trusted VIN check provider.