INPUT ARTICLE: Article: They're typically found in a slot that's either on the bottom or in the back of the remote. It's usually at the top of the remote's surface. This will drain any residual power from the remote. Doing so will help loosen any stuck buttons. If the batteries in your remote are brand-new, just put them back in your remote. If the remote wasn't working because of a firmware update or too much continuous use, it should be working now. If this process doesn't work, you may want to power cycle your TV as well. To do so, you'll unplug the TV, press and hold its power button for five seconds, then plug the TV back in and turn it on.

SUMMARY: Remove your remote's batteries. Press and hold the remote's power button. Release the power button after five seconds. Press each individual button on the remote at least once. Replace your remote's batteries. Try using your remote.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Remove hanging pieces of wood, flaky paint, and other debris around the screw hole. Use medium grit sandpaper (less than 100 grit) to sand away rough patches. Clear away any remaining residue using a shop vac or moistened cloth. If you use a moistened cloth, make sure the area is dry before applying wood filler. Your screws should be slightly counterbored, or screwed just below the surface of the wood. Scoop a golf ball-sized amount of filler and a tiny dab (no larger than a pea) of hardener onto a hand palette, small piece of scrap wood, or other small work surface. Use a putty knife to mix them together thoroughly. 2-part fillers include a small separate container with hardener, which you mix in with the filler. They're preferable because they set faster and have a nice, workable texture. Use a smaller amount of filler if you're only hiding a couple screws. Don't increase the amount much larger than a golf ball-sized scoop, or you'll have to work faster to use the full amount before it sets. Make smaller batches instead if necessary. Choose a blade no longer than 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in width to maximize your control. Spread a small amount of filler over the screw and hole. Take care not to apply too much filler, but spread only enough so the hole becomes flush with the surface. Spreading as little filler as possible will make the sanding process easier.

SUMMARY: Prepare the surface by removing debris and sanding. Mix the wood filler if you're using a 2-part filler. Use a putty knife to apply the filler to the hole.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You want to snorkel in an area that has relatively calm waters and a vibrant mix of benign marine life. Shallow waters above coral reefs are great, as are some deeper spots best accessed by boat. Ask locals or check guidebooks to find the best spots that aren't too full of other swimmers. Even with a mask it's hard to see much underwater if the sky is dark and gloomy. Snorkel in the middle of a bright day when the water is clear of silt. Storms tend to churn up silt that clouds the water, so if it rained last night you may want to put your adventure off by a day. Seen one fish, seen them all? Not if you know what you are looking at. Memorize the shapes and colors of different kinds of fish that inhabit your local beaches and you can turn your simple swim into an aquatic zoological survey. If you see a fish you don't recognize, try to remember its patterns and look it up later.

SUMMARY: Pick the right spot. Go out on a sunny day. Learn to recognize different fish and coral.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A cookie-cutter product doesn't make for successful entrepreneurship. You need to have a unique product to make it in the long run. Look at the market and carve out a niche for your business. Ask yourself what the value of your product is. Find a way for it to provide value that no other product can. A small innovation on an existing product is a great way to differentiate yourself. Your product isn't necessarily what has to be distinct. It can be the structure of your company or the way you go about fundraising and networking. Whatever it is, you have to do something different to make it as an entrepreneur. This is true in all aspects of your business. Failure to communicate is one of the main reasons businesses fail. Communicate the value of your company to investors and consumers and communicate on company matters with your partners. Maintain real dialogue with your clients. Communicate through whatever channel is best for them. If you don't keep a dialogue running, they might leave you. If your clients leave you, your company will fail. Be clear, concise, and compelling with your customers. You don't want to waste their time. There's no such thing as too much communication with your business partners. Keep them in the loop as much as you can. There will, of course, be some decisions that you should make unilaterally without communicating. Keep those to an absolute minimum though. Your business has to keep up with rapid changes in the market in order to maintain a competitive advantage. If you decide to change directions to keep up with a trend, do so quickly. Long, drawn-out changes will only hurt your business. See trends as an opportunity. As the saying goes, the trend is your friend. Organize your company so it can survive rapid changes. Be sure to communicate any changes to your clients and investors. A frequent cause of business failure is a breakdown from the top. The founder has a scandal or does something to lose the trust of their clients. A classic example of this is Lance Armstrong. Don't make the mistake of thinking your business can make up for your lack of character. Remember that investors are investing in you, not your company. Identify areas of weakness and work to correct them. If you have trouble relating to people, work on your communication skills. If you have a tendency for benders or illicit activities, you must stop them before you become an entrepreneur. Investors always do a background check. Do everything you can to be likable and respectable. Conduct yourself with dignity, and treat your business partners with respect. You don't have to do this right away, but if you want your company to be successful in the long run, you need to have a proven revenue stream. Look at what similar companies did to make a profit and use their business model as a blueprint. Don't worry if you aren't profitable at the beginning. You will rarely start off making a profit. Spend your money building up an infrastructure and creating a great product, and investors will keep you afloat. Emphasize to your investors that the profits will come. Make sure you have a realistic plan for how to do that though. It doesn't matter how good your product is, if you aren't making a profit, your investors will eventually lose faith and your business will fail. Have a plan from the beginning on how to make your company turn a profit. Once the profits start rolling in, it can be tempting to take them as a bonus for all your hard work. Resist that temptation. Reinvest your profits to build your company. Think about the long run. Most businesses fail, so you should do everything you can to make sure that doesn't happen to your business. To grow your company, invest profits in marketing and sales.

SUMMARY:
Differentiate your product from the market. Maintain constant communication. Keep your company up-to-date with industry trends. Avoid founder dysfunction by being treating your company, partners, and clients with the utmost respect. Be sure to lock down a profitable business model. Reinvest profits back in to the company.