Problem: Article: You will need ½ pound (about 227 grams) of ripe plums. Once pitted and sliced, you will have about 1 ¼ cups (313 milliliters) of sliced plums. Signs of a ripe plum include:  A deep, even purple color Sweet, fruity-smelling skin Gives slightly when squeezed Smooth, wrinkle-free skin First, run a knife along the seam of the fruit until you feel the pit. Continue slicing along the pit until you have cut all around the fruit. Next, firmly twist the two halves in opposite directions to separate them from one another. Set the plum on a cutting board when slicing it in half. If you hold it in your hand, you may cut yourself. When you separate the two halves, one half will still have a pit inside. If the plum is ripe enough, use your fingers to pull the pit away from the plum flesh. If it’s firmly attached, scoop the pit out with a spoon. Discard any plum pits that you remove from your fruit. Set each plum half flesh-down on your cutting board. Next, use a sharp knife to cut each half into small, even slices. Each half will yield about six slices.  If you prefer larger pieces of plums, you don’t need to slice the halves. You will add them to the cake flesh-down when the batter is ready. Remember to practice knife safety when cutting fruit.
Summary: Purchase some ripe plums. Slice the plums in half. Remove the pit of the plum. Slice the plums.

Problem: Article: This will help it heat evenly and protect it from getting burned during the reheating process. Use the smallest possible pot that will still comfortably hold the bread. Put the lid on the pot. The low heat will gently warm the bread. Allow it to warm for about five minutes, then remove the bread and check to see if it has been thoroughly heated. If not, replace it in the pan and warm it for another few minutes. An alternative method is to wrap the bread and steam it in a steamer pan above simmering water. Wrap it well so the steam doesn't get through and make the bread go soft. This method won't really revive a crisp crust, but it's suitable for hard, dry, day-old bread.
Summary: Wrap the bread in aluminum foil. Place the bread in a pot with a lid. Place the pot on the stove over low heat.

Problem: Article: If you have straight hair, you can use a large tooth comb to gently detangle your hair. If you have curly hair, be careful not to over comb your hair because you want to retain your curl. If you are trying to get wavy hair, you may want to skip this step, or gently untangle your hair into clumps of curls with your fingers. Grab your hair and place it so it is lying on your back. This method is a good alternative if you get headaches from wrapping your hair on your head. Put the towel on your head so that it rests on the front of your hairline. The long ends of the towel should dangle past your shoulders. Make sure the towel length is even on both sides before you start wrapping. If the towel isn’t even, it will be more difficult for your wrap to stay at the end. Take both sides of your towel and bring them around the nape of your neck so the towel is snug around your head. Tuck your towel behind your ears so that your ears are free of the towel.  Hold the sides of your towel ends secure at the nape of your neck. Don’t hold it so tight that it damages your hair. If you have thick hair that still needs to be dried more after 60 minutes, use another hair wrap towel to replace the damp towel. Keep the second wrap on on until the hair is damp dry enough to let air or blow dry.
Summary: Untangle your hair. Put all of your hair hair behind your head. Place your towel on your head. Wrap your towel around your head. Keep your hair in the wrap for 30-60 minutes or until your hair is damp dry.

Problem: Article: Within software consulting, find your area of specialization so you can offer something specific to customers. If you find a particular area of software engineering that interests you, you are more likely to enjoy work. Pick a specialization in, for example, cyber security, networking, or systems engineering. Research which software consulting services are available near you and what is lacking. Attend conferences and networking events with other software engineers to build connections. Pay particular attention to experts working in your specialty. Attend experts' conference lectures and try to meet them afterwards. Ask the experts and your colleagues for blog recommendations and/or advice. You might create an application for a smartphone or something more advanced like internet security software. Do multiple trials and work out any kinks. By developing and perfecting your own product, you will have a finished project to show to prospective clients.
Summary:
Find your niche. Network with other software engineers. Develop your own software in your specialty.