Article: Move your vehicle outside so exhaust fumes can escape. Put your vehicle in park or activate the parking brake before turning on the engine. Let the engine run throughout the entire test so it can heat up the coolant inside. If you're worried about your vehicle possibly moving, put blocks in front of each tire to keep it in place. Take an initial temperature reading as soon as you start your vehicle. Locate the thick black hose that runs from the side of the radiator to the top or side of the main engine block. Point the infrared thermometer where the hose connects to the engine and pull the trigger to measure the temperature. Wait until the number on the thermometer settles before writing the temperature down. You can buy an infrared thermometer from your local hardware store or online. Point the thermometer at the black radiator hose connected to the engine so it's about 34 inches (7.610.2cm) away from where you recorded the first measurement. Pull the trigger on the thermometer to take the temperature of the hose. Write down the measurement you found so you don't forget it later on. The temperature for the radiator hose should be lower than the temperature of the engine. If they are the same, then the thermostat is stuck in the open position. Let your engine continue running for at least 10-15 minutes so the engine can heat up to its optimal running temperature. Record your measurements from the same places you took them earlier and write down the results so you can compare them. Watch the engine temperature gauge on your vehicle's dashboard to see if it enters the red danger zone, which means the engine is too hot and could overheat. If you notice your vehicle overheating, turn off the engine right away to avoid causing further damage. Look at the temperature of the engine and the upper hose after your vehicle has run for 10-15 minutes. If the temperatures are within 10 Fahrenheit (18 Celsius) of one another, then the thermostat is working properly. However, if the hose is still substantially cooler than the engine, then there isn't any coolant running through it and the thermostat stayed closed. If the hose is the same temperature as the engine but it's still overheating, then there may be another problem with your vehicle instead of the thermostat.
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Start your vehicle to let the engine idle. Check the temperature of the engine with an infrared thermometer. Take the temperature of the upper radiator hose. Measure the temperatures again after 10-15 minutes. Check if the measurements are within 10 F (18 C) of each other.
Article: Prepare your bath time items beforehand to avoid leaving your baby unattended. Get a large, soft towel to lay your baby on, or use their changing station you need to give your baby sponge baths before their cord falls off, not submerge them in water. Gather a sponge or another soft towel, cotton swabs or Q-tips, a bowl of warm water, gentle baby soap or cleanser, and a clean diaper and clothes. Keep your baby's cord clean by washing your own hands before handling your baby. Use soap and warm water to lather your hands well for at least 30 seconds, and rinse them thoroughly. Wash your hands before and after you change your baby's diaper, and any time you're going to touch their umbilical area. Dip a cotton swab in warm water and squeeze the end to get rid of extra water. Clean the skin around the cord and the base of the cord with the cotton swab. Keep the actual cord dry. Don't use alcohol. This used to be recommended, but now it's advised to just use water. If there's dirt, feces, or urine around the cord, add a little gentle baby cleanser to your water and use this to clean the area with a fresh cotton swab. Use a gentle wiping motion; there's no need to harshly scrub. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the umbilical stump until it is completely dry. Pat or blot the surrounding area dry (don't rub). Once the cord is totally dry, you can put on your baby's fresh diaper. Don't cover the cord with the diaper fold the top down or cut out an area for the stump. Usually, the umbilical stump will fall off naturally within three weeks from when your baby is born. Do not pull off the umbilical stump; it's important to let it fall off naturally. While you're cleaning the cord area, look for signs of possible infection such as pus or drainage, redness, and swelling in the area, or if your baby is lethargic, fussy, or has a fever. A little dried blood around the stump is normal, but take your baby to the doctor right away if you notice any signs of infection.
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Gather everything you need. Wash your hands. Gently wipe around the cord's base. Remove any dirty materials with soapy water. Dry the cord thoroughly. Watch out for problems with the cord stump.
Article: If you can't think of a topic to write about, open up a newspaper or read the news online. When you find an interesting headline, read the whole story closely. Think about the big picture behind the story, and use that to help inspire what you want to write about. If you write a blog about technology, for instance, you might start each day by reading up on the latest tech news. If you see a story about a new technology in development, a change in policy that could affect tech startups, or a scandal that could potentially hurt a big player in the industry, you could write a blog post discussing the implications of that story. If you're writing fiction, you could expand upon the story by writing your own take of what happened. One of the best ways to find inspiration for writing is to read constantly. Not only will reading help you learn new things, but seeing what inspires others may inspire you. In addition, frequent reading will help improve your own writing, because you'll naturally start to mimic the style of other successful writers, whether you're writing for an online publication or you want to publish a novel. Read works by writers you love or hate, or by writers you've never heard of. What really matters is that you're reading. Find a magazine on a topic you are interested in, and skim the pages. For instance, you might open up a copy of National Geographic and look for a new discovery. Poetry can also be a great source of inspiration. Try reading one of your favorite poems, but look at it from the perspective of a writer, rather than just a reader. If you need ideas for something to write about, watch a movie, but keep a notebook nearby, and try to avoid getting lost in the plot. Instead, look for characters to build off of, dialogue to work with, or landscapes to set your stories in. Then, use these elements to write your own story or novel. Movies can also offer great ideas on dialogue, characters, or scenery. Go to a museum or an art gallery, or look at art blogs or databases online. If you see something that you really love, write down all the details of the artwork, including your thoughts and feelings about the piece. Then, expand upon what you wrote in a short story or poem. When you find a piece of art that speaks to you, it can engage your imagination, giving you a world of new ideas to write about. Select a page from a newspaper, magazine, or book and grab a black permanent marker. Glance at the page, and look for words that strike you. Make a line through the words you don't want to use with your marker, leaving just a few words. The remaining words make up your poem. You can experiment with blacking out many words to make short poems, or only blacking out some words to make longer poems. You can write a broad narrative using nouns, verbs, and adjectives, or create a more coherent story using words like "is," "of," and "the." This creative exercise can help inspire you to create more written work, or you might decide you want to dedicate more time to crafting blackout poetry.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find a news story for inspiration. Read a book, blog, or magazine for new ideas. Watch a movie for inspiration. Look at a piece of art and write about how it makes you feel. Try creating "blackout poetry" from a page of text.