The GDP of a country is the measure of goods and services produced within a specific time period. You'll need that number to calculate productivity based on GDP.  You usually won't have to calculate the number yourself (that would be very difficult). Instead, you can find the number already calculated for you. You should be able to find the GDP of most countries online. Start by Googling the country's name plus "GDP". You can also find the GDP of many countries at the World Bank website.  Make sure you find the right GDP for the time period that you're measuring (e.g., for a quarter or a year). Keep in mind that the GDP number for the target country, even if it's released for a quarter, might be given as an annualized number. In that case, divide the annualized number by four to get the quarterly number. Basically, you're calculating the number of so-called "man-hours" worked to produce products and services. For any country, find the number of people in the workforce for the given period and multiply it by the average number of hours worked.  For example, if the average number of hours worked is 40 and there are 100 million people in the country, then the total productive hours is 40 x 100,000,000 or 4,000,000,000. In the United States, you can find the key statistics on the website of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  Labor productivity for other countries can be found by searching online for relevant economic research. Just divide the GDP by the total productive hours. The result will give you the productivity for that country. For example, if the country's GDP is $100 billion and the productive hours are 4 billion, then the productivity is $100 billion / 4 billion or $25  of output per hour worked.

Summary: Determine the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Calculate the number of total productive hours for a country. Calculate productivity.


Set the sink in place to prepare for installation. Utility sinks are typically freestanding, so yours shouldn’t need extra fitting. Position the faucet openings near the wall. If the floor is uneven, adjust the screws on the sink’s legs until the sink appears level. Roll some putty in your hands to warm it up. Wrap the putty around the underside of the strainer’s rim. Then push the strainer into the sink’s hole. Under the sink, turn the strainer’s nut clockwise with pliers to tighten it. Wipe away any excess putty that oozes from the strainer. First, use pliers to twist the nut on the P-trap counterclockwise. Remove the nut and the threaded flange, then slide them onto the sink’s tailpiece. Attach the tailpiece to the P-trap, then tighten the nut to hold it in place. You’ll need a pipe approximately 2 1⁄2 in (6.4 cm) long. You may also need to glue on a few fittings to reach the drain. Slip some plastic, ring-shaped compression nuts over the pipes and tighten them with pliers. Spread the putty under the base of the faucet. Set the faucet in the hole on the sink’s rim and push it down to secure it. Wipe away any excess putty. Finish by sliding nuts onto the faucet from below the sink and tightening them. You’ll need a pair of flexible, braided, stainless steel supply tubes. Connect a line to each of the tee fittings on the copper pipes. Twist the nuts with pliers to tighten the lines, then run the other ends through the faucet. Go back to the water supply valve and turn it on. Hot and cold water both should reach the sink. At last, your sink has running water!

Summary: Move the sink near the pipes. Secure the drain strainer in place with plumber’s putty. Set the sink’s tailpiece in a P-trap. Connect the P-trap to the drain pipe with PVC pipe. Secure the faucet to the sink with plumber’s putty. Connect the faucet to the supply pipes with flexible supply lines. Turn the water on to get the sink working.


You'll need to be connected to Miiverse in order to take and post screenshots. Click here for details on creating a Nintendo Network ID and signing into Miiverse. You can't take screenshots of the menu. This will open the Home menu and suspend the game. This will load the Miiverse community for the game you're playing. This will open the New Post screen. You'll find this in the upper-right corner. You can choose either the TV's display or your game pads display. You can type or draw on the post, and then save it to post it to the Miiverse community. In order to save the screenshot, you'll need to open it on the Miiverse website and then download it to your computer. You can visit Miiverse at miiverse.nintendo.net. You'll see all the most recent posts. If you acted quickly, you'll likely see your post towards the top of the list. This will let you see the screenshot at its full size. Name and save the image to your computer so that you can share it or archive it.

Summary: Make sure you are signed into Miiverse. Play a game until you find a place you want to take a screenshot. Press the Home button on your Gamepad. Tap the Miiverse button. Tap "Post". Tap the "Screenshot" button. Select the screenshot you want to use. Post the screenshot. Visit the Miiverse on your computer. Open the community page for the game you just posted. Click the image to open the full version. Right-click on the image and select "Save image as".


Sometimes, overflow happens. In fact, it’s happened to most at one time or another. If you bleed through onto your sheets at night, rinse the sheets in cold water and then immediately put them into the wash. If you bleed into your underwear, you can try washing them (separately or with dark colors), or just throw them away at the end of the day. Worst case scenario is that you bleed into your pants or skirt – do what you can to get through the day by tying a sweater around your waist or, if you must, going home early. Shower, change, and move on with your day stress-free. Talk about your accident with someone you trust. Remember that 50% of the world has dealt with periods – it’s likely that someone you know has had an overflow accident, too. Don’t be ashamed or embarrassed to talk about it and how you feel. If you’ve experienced overflow bleeding, be prepared for next time. When you’re on your period, wear black underwear and pants. If you do have some spotting, it won’t be noticeable. You can even set aside a set of dark undies to wear only when you’re on your period. Using more than one type of menstrual hygiene product can be really effective in minimizing overflow bleeding. If you sometimes bleed through your tampons, use a panty liner or pad, too. That way you have some backup in case you don’t get to change your tampon in time. THINX period panties can also be a good backup method to a cup or tampon. THINX are made so that you can bleed right into them, then wash them out and reuse them. They hold anywhere from ½ to 2 or 3 tampons worth of blood depending on the style, and are available to purchase online. Get used to “checking on things” every hour or two. Make a quick bathroom stop in between classes or as a short work break. Check your underwear and pad, and do a wipe test if you’re using a tampon – if there’s blood on the toilet tissue after you urinate, you may be about to bleed through your tampon. Put a dark towel down on your sheets while you sleep to protect your bedding and mattress from accidental leaking. You can also try using overnight pads that have wings; these offer more protection from spillage.
Summary: Stay calm if you overflow. Wear dark clothes and underwear while on your period. Double up on your hygiene products. Be vigilant. Protect your bedding with towels.