INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Check how loose the chair legs are, as well as the back of the chair, by pushing and pulling them back and forth to see how much movement they have. There should be virtually no movement. You can either flip the chair upside down on a table or on another chair so that you can more easily access the problem area. This will also prevent any unwanted pressure on the legs or back of the chair when you are working. There are many types of strong wood glue products you can purchase to stabilize loose leg joints. When you locate a loose joint, push wood glue into the joint and let it dry completely before flipping the chair back over. Wipe away any access glue that comes out of the joint with a wet rag. To create a thicker wood glue consistency, try adding wood filler to the glue. A thicker mixture can better help stabilize wobbly chair legs. For very loose legs that seem to need more than glue, remove the chair leg completely, and use a wood-swelling liquid. Sometimes, dowels can shrink, causing chair parts to become loose. When you apply a wood-swelling liquid to the dowel, it will allow the dowel to once again become secure in the chair. If the hardware in the chair seem to be loose or no good anymore, you can replace them with new ones. Even if you don't want to remove the existing hardware, you can add reinforcement with more nails or bracket hinges to make the chair sturdy. When putting in more screws, make sure they are long enough to secure the wood, but not long enough to come through the other side of the wood.

SUMMARY: Inspect the wooden chair for loose legs, screw, or nails. Position the chair you are working on upside down. Apply glue to loose joints. Expand the dowels with wood-swelling liquids. Replace the nails or wooden joint plugs.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When you start Windows XP for the first time, you will be prompted to create a user account. This account will store all of your files and documents. In XP, there are administrator accounts which can perform advanced tasks like installing software, and regular users, who can use programs but cannot make changes to the system. The first user you create will be an administrator. In order to get online and browse the internet, you'll need to connect Windows XP to a network. If you are connecting to your network via Ethernet, plug it into your computer and Windows XP should connect automatically.  If you are connecting wirelessly, right-click the wireless network icon in the System Tray. You may have to expand the list of icons by clicking the "▲" button. Select the wireless network you want to connect to. Enter in the password if it is a secured network. See this guide for more details on how to connect wirelessly. Even though Windows XP is no longer being updated, you'll still want to ensure that you have all of the updates available. If you installed an older copy, make sure to download the latest Service Packs (SP3 was the last released), as well as all the available security and stability updates. See this guide for more details on using Windows Update. It's your computer, make it feel like yours! Besides changing the background, you can change icons, cursors, and even install programs that completely change the way your Windows XP desktop functions.

SUMMARY: Create an account. Connect to a network. Update Windows XP. Customize your desktop.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The largest study of herbal remedies showed that Indian chrysanthemum cream, also called chrysanthemum indicum, was effective in treating moderate rosacea. While not entirely an herbal treatment, another study showed that milk thistle mixed with a type of sulfur (methylsulfonylmethane) was also an effective rosacea remedy. Niacinamide, a type of vitamin B, helps the skin heal itself. It’s been shown to reduce the redness and inflammation associated with rosacea outbreaks. This study was much smaller, but it did demonstrate that green tea cream could also alleviate rosacea symptoms. However, it’s best to wait for a larger study to confirm these findings. Licorice root is currently the only oral herbal treatment that’s shown success for treating rosacea systemically. Follow all of the dosing instructions to avoid an upset stomach.

SUMMARY: Apply a cream derived from Indian chrysanthemum to your face. Use milk thistle combined with sulfur extract. Reduce inflammation with a topical niacinamide cream. Try a cream derived from green tea. Swallow licorice root extract for a systemic rosacea treatment.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make sure you are clear of hitting anyone and get your muscles ready to swing hard. Swing all the way through and practice good technique. Most people stand directly parallel to home plate. You will want to adjust your distance from home plate to give you room to hit the ball if inside but not so far away that you could not reach a pitch on the outside of the plate. You will want to have good balance and move your feet about shoulder length apart. Make sure your back foot (one closest to the catcher) is well planted as you will use this foot to push and gain power as you swing. When up to bat, measure your bat with the middle corner of the plate. Make sure your swing covers the home plate. The pitch has to make it over home plate so make sure you are standing where the ball will pass you between your chest and mid thigh. You can hold up a hand if you need longer than a few seconds to get set and then just lower it when you are ready. The ball will have to arch between 6–12 feet (1.8–3.7 m) and land just past home plate. Determine as quickly as possible if this will be a pitch that you will be able to hit well. Many times you can make contact with a pitch that is outside of the strike zone but it will not be your best hit so try not to swing at those. If the pitch is flat (does not arch 6-12 feet), even if it crosses the plate, you do not have to swing and the pitch will be called a ball. If you are not going to swing, relax and step out of the batters box once the ball crosses the plate. Make sure your bat is back and ready to go if you are planning to swing. Remember bat speed is key here and make sure to swing through the ball. Your goal is to try to get the barrel of the bat to meet the middle of the ball. You will have more time to wait because the ball is coming in at a slow arch so make sure you time your swing to make contact with the ball as it crosses your strike zone and where you hit the ball best. Line drives are fast and usually hard to catch unless hit directly at a fielder so that is why you want to swing level.   If you pop the ball up (hit the ball high in the air) without much distance, you are swinging up too much. Pop ups will give the fielders time to get under the ball to make the out, so adjust your swing if needed. Also, don't swing down either as this will cause a grounder and will also give the fielders a better chance to get you out. If you hit a foul ball (ball that is not between the white lines that extend to the outfield fence), you may have swung too early or you may have not hit the ball squarely. Try to make sure you are making contact with the ball on the sweet spot of the ball or at the widest part. Most metal softball bats have a larger sweet spot that makes it easier to hit the ball well. Always run past the bag if the coach is not waving you on. If this is practice, get your bat back and get ready to hit again. Run as fast as you can and don't look at the umpire unless it is a pop up near any bases.

SUMMARY:
Take several swings to warm up. Step into the batter's box in a stance that feels comfortable. Take one or two swings in the batter's box. Keep your eye on the ball. Swing fast at the ball, swinging the bat level or very slightly upward. Stride toward the pitcher as you swing, in order to increase your momentum and bat speed. If you are in a game, you will run to first and listen or glance at your first base coach to determine if you should run to second or stay at first.