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Q: A sound map of the file will appear in Audacity's main display. The file will be called lame_enc.dll for Windows and libmp3lame.so for Macintosh. You will only be asked to do this the first time you use the Export as MP3 option. If you are converting a .wav file to .mp3 specifically to be able to play the file in iTunes then the iTunes music folder is an ideal location for the converted file.
A: Download the appropriate LAME MP3 encoder. Unzip the archived LAME folder and remember its location. Download and open the free cross-platform Audacity. Select the File and choose the Open option. Locate the desired WAV file on your computer's hard drive. Select the File tab and choose the Export as MP3 option. Respond to the prompt by finding the MP3 encoder where you just chose to unzip it. Select the location you would like your converted MP3 file to appear in and rename the file if necessary.

Article: Walking can boost your creativity and help you work through problems. Take a short walk outside to help think through your ideas. You may or may not choose to think about your problem. If you find that ideas are starting to come to you, work them out as you walk. If you are still stumbling, clear your head, and do not think about it until you return. After about twenty or thirty minutes, you should stop brainstorming, and do another activity for five to ten minutes. You can get a snack, read a few news articles, or make a phone call. Do something that will take your mind off your brainstorming session. This will help refresh your mind, and give you new ideas when return to the brainstorming activity. Talking can help you process ideas and generate new ones. Even if you are alone, you can still talk out your problems. Pretend that you are discussing your ideas with someone. Explain to yourself what you need to get done and what roadblocks you are facing. You may find yourself coming to the solution as you describe your problem. If it helps, you can record yourself speaking to save any ideas that you might develop. Or you can listen to yourself to reflect on what you said. Before you start brainstorming or during breaks, you can listen to music to help boost the creative process. Choose upbeat music that you enjoy. When you are ready to start brainstorming, turn the music off. While listening to music before a task can boost creativity, trying to listen to music during brainstorming can distract you.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Go for a walk. Take a break. Talk to yourself. Listen to music.

Problem: Article: Place 1 hand on each half of the plastic egg. Gently twist and pull the halves to separate them. You will be able to make 2 maracas using 2 plastic eggs. If you want to make more maracas, simply use 1 extra egg for each subsequent maraca that you want to make. You can purchase plastic eggs from dollar stores or use leftover eggs from Easter. Use a spoon to scoop dry rice into 2 of the plastic egg halves. Gently twist the plastic eggs back together after adding the rice. There needs to be enough rice in each egg to fill it halfway. You can use any type of rice, provided that it isn't cooked. Alternatively, you can also use small plastic beads or small pieces of dry pasta if you prefer. Be careful to hold the half that is full of rice secure while you twist the other half back on. Filling each egg halfway with rice is only an approximate measurement. Try adding different amounts of rice to see how the sound changes when you use the maracas.
Summary: Open 2 plastic eggs. Fill 2 plastic egg halves with dry rice and then close each egg.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You should be able to find one at your local art supply store. If you have a piece of paper that is larger than 17 by 18 inches, simply cut it down to size. Construction paper works well for making a folder. You can also use a stronger type of paper, such as a thin cardboard or poster board, if you would like the folder to be more durable. If you don't have any paper that big, you can simply tape pieces of paper together to make one that is the right size. Place one of the short sides closest to you and the longer sides running up away from you. Fold the bottom 6 inches up and make a crease along the fold. Make sure to fold it so that the longer sides are folded but the shorter sides stay the same length. Be sure to fold the paper right down the middle. Fold the paper so that the previous fold is concealed inside. This will make the pockets on the inside, instead of the outside. You will only need to attach together the outside edges that have two layers of paper, where the long sides were folded up, and the center crease, where there are two layers of paper due to the pocket flap. This will finish the pockets on the inside of your folder. Remember to to do this step on both flaps of the folder. Personalize it with decorative flair or simply write a description of what you will keep in it, so that you know without having to look inside it every time. Now your important papers are safe and sound in your very own homemade folder.

SUMMARY: Get a piece of paper that is approximately 17 inches tall and 18 inches wide. Fold your piece of paper to create a pocket. Fold the short sides of the paper in half and then crease it. Staple or glue the edges to finish the pockets. Decorate the cover as you please. Put documents inside your new folder!

Article: Gas ovens are fueled by gas and thus emit more fumes than electric ones. Provide proper ventilation, such as keeping a window open. If you store baking tins inside your oven, you will need to pull them out and set them aside. Use the up and down arrows on the pad to adjust the temperature. Once you have set the temperature, hit "Start." The numbers on the screen will changethis is the current temperature inside the oven. Wait as the temperature rises and reaches the original temperature you set. Gas ovens heat up much faster than electric ones, so your oven should reach the proper temperature in 5 to 10 minutes. Keep the oven door closed, unless the recipe states otherwise. Do not open the oven door and peek at your food, as this will cause the heat inside the oven to escape and prolong baking times. If you have a lot of baking to do and are planning on both racks, do not put too many dishes on the bottom rack. This may prevent the heat from reaching the food on the upper rack. If you smell gas while baking, you may have a gas leak. Turn the oven off immediately. Do NOT use any electrical appliances. Doing so may cause an explosion. Open a window and evacuate the house. Contact emergency services using either a neighbor's phone or a cell phone. Do not use your cellphone inside the house.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Be sure to have proper ventilation. Open the oven the make sure there is nothing inside. If the oven is digital, press broil or bake on the keypad, and set the temperature. When the oven reaches the right temperature, place the food inside. Use caution if you smell gas.