INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your new partner won’t be perfect. No one is. This means they make mistakes. If your partner makes a mistake, remind yourself that it wasn't intentional. Don’t automatically assume the mistake was made to hurt you. Know what things are mistakes that will end a relationship. Because you have been cheated on before, any cheating behavior will probably be a dealbreaker. Lying may also be something that can lead to a breakup. However, small things, like forgetting something or disagreeing, don’t mean your new partner can’t be trusted. When you have trouble trusting someone, it can negatively impact your relationship. You may be standoffish, closed off, and put walls between you and the other person. This will eventually cause the relationship to stall and fall apart. Admit when you are doing things to interfere with the relationship. This may be keeping your new partner at arm’s length or breaking commitments. By facing your behavior, you can work to change it and build more trust. Part of what happens when trust is broken is that people build walls and become harder and more distant. This is often necessary, but when you find someone you care about, you should let yourself be vulnerable. Being open with your new partner can give you the opportunity to build a wonderful new relationship. Being open and vulnerable doesn’t mean that you forget what you learned, stop watching for warning signs, or stop being smart about the relationship. It just means you give your new partner a chance to prove that they are trustworthy. When you and your new partner start getting close, you should open up and explain your situation. Letting them know that you have been cheated on and have some trust issues can help you both set boundaries and know what is expected from each other. You can say, “My previous partner cheated on me, and it hurt me. I have trust issues, but I am working on it. I think we should talk about our ideas of trust and set boundaries with each other.” When you find yourself not trusting someone, stop and analyze those thoughts. Ask yourself why you are having these thoughts. Are they based on something the new person has done? Or are they a result of your own issues? Taking the time to address your worries can help you keep in control of them and not let past experiences of broken trust interfere with new relationships.

SUMMARY: Recognize that everyone makes mistakes. Take responsibility for your actions. Learn to be open and vulnerable. Discuss your trust issues with your partner. Question mistrustful thoughts.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pay attention to the melodies used, and note what you like and don't like so you have a starting point when you go to make your own chiptunes. Also, try listening to chiptunes made with sounds from different consoles to get an idea of what console sounds you like best. Then, you can use the sounds from those consoles to make your music. You can find chiptune playlists on streaming platforms like Spotify, or you can look up songs on YouTube. for your chiptune. A melody is the tune, or foundation, of a song. It should be the most memorable part of your chiptune that you'll hum or sing along with. Once you've thought of a melody, you can write it down or record yourself singing or playing it on an instrument so you can reference it later. Once you have a program and some chiptune sounds, you can start creating your chiptune. The process will vary depending on the kind of program you're using and the program itself. If you're replicating sounds without a VST plug-in or old console, first you'll need to make adjustments in the program you're using so it matches the specifications of the sound chip you're replicating. If you are using sounds from a VST plug-in or console, you can just add different notes to your track using the sounds you added to the program.  Making chiptunes can be a little complicated at first, so you might want to stick with something simple until you get the hang of it. Don't worry if you're having trouble at first. Learning how to make chiptunes takes some trial and error! If you need help using your music program, look up a tutorial online. While you can just have your chiptune be the melody you came up with, it might sound a little flat and boring. Once you've added the melody, try building on it by adding things like bass sounds, drums, synths, and solo parts. Play your chiptune back every once in a while to see how it sounds. If you don't like it, you can always delete certain sounds and try something else. Don't feel like you have to make your chiptunes super complex at first. Even just adding a few different layers to your track can be effective. Depending on the program you're using, there may be fun effects you can use to make your chiptune more dynamic. Effects can usually be applied to individual notes or entire portions of a song, so there are limitless ways you can use them to make your chiptune. Some common effects you might run into are:  Arpeggio: Allows you to make a chord using just one channel instead of several channels. Vibrato: Creates variation in pitch. Tremolo: Lets you vary the volume of a note as it's being played. The right way to save your song will depend on the program you're using. If you're using a DAW or music tracker, you should be able to save and edit your chiptune at any time. Then, after you save your chiptune, you can upload the file to places like Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube so other people can listen to your work! If you're not sure how to save a song file using your music program, try looking for a tutorial online.

SUMMARY: Listen to other chiptunes to get an idea of what they're like. Come up with a melody Lay down the notes in your melody using your music program. Experiment with different layers to make your chiptune more interesting. Play around with any effects available in your music program. Save and upload your chiptune to share it with others.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Many recent models, especially those designed for use with computers or home theater systems, come with built-in shields. Large speaker cabinets such as guitar amps often do not have shielded magnets.  Consult the user's manual for information specific to your speakers. There may also be a panel on the back of your speaker or sub woofer with a bunch of fine print. Sometimes this will mention whether or not the device will cause harmful interference. Try using an electromagnetic field detector if you are not sure. These are reasonably inexpensive and can be used to determine if the existing shield has been damaged. In case you are curious, there is no need to shield your speaker wires. This should be considered a safe distance for magnetic interference. Keep in mind that vibrations from loud sound may cause other kinds of damage to delicate components such as hard drives. Electromagnetic interference is also increased when speakers are used at high volumes. Extra distance may be necessary if you will be blasting your speakers regularly.

SUMMARY: Check that your speakers are not already shielded. Place each of your speakers at least two or three feet away from any vulnerable devices.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Place the whites in a large sink or bathtub. Add 1 cup (235 mL) of white vinegar. If the clothing labels state bleach is okay, you can substitute the vinegar with ¼ cup (60 mL) of non-chlorine bleach. Add one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool water. Soak for 30 minutes. After you have soaked the white clothing for 30 minutes, rinse with cool water. Then place the laundry in the washing machine. Add detergent and wash with cool water. Air dry the clothing. If soaking and washing the white clothing in vinegar or bleach does not remove the dye, you can try a color remover like Rit Color Remover or Carbona Color Remover. Mix the product with water according to package directions, and then soak, rinse, and launder the clothing. You should only use color remover on all-white clothing as this harsh product will strip all dyes from the fabric.

SUMMARY:
Soak white clothing in bleach or vinegar. Rinse and launder. Try a color remover.