Article: Although in the era of instant video streaming it may be easy to find movies to watch, this doesn't mean that all movies are worth your time. For example, there are about 3.8 million titles on IMDB (including films, TV shows, etc.). Ask friends for their recommendations and look up cinephile lists online. You want a good screen with good sound, whether it's on a TV or a computer. Since most movies you are likely going to watch will be streaming online, it is important to have a computer or device that is able to play streaming videos without a lot of buffering. You can test your device's video capability by streaming a YouTube video. Most computers need an Intel or other PC-based processor and software like Silverlight or the Flash plug in. Make sure you have a reliable internet connection in combination with a good player. Even though virtually every film ever made is available online for instant streaming, that doesn't mean you have access to it. Having a DVD player on hand is important for increasing your availability because you never know where you might have to obtain a movie from. You may want to purchase a DVD player as an individual device that can be hooked up to a TV or computer monitor. Portable DVD players are also available. Most laptops and desktops have built-in DVD players. Some older movies may only be available on VHS, so having a VHS player may also be useful. Because this technology is outdated, VHS players are harder to find. You may want to look online or at thrift stores and garage sales, even in classifieds like craigslist. There are many online movie services that require a monthly fee for unlimited streaming movies. Every service has their limits, which is why you might consider subscribing to more than one. Hulu offers a wide variety of films and TV shows, although it is only available in the U.S. Amazon is a similar service and is available in the U.S., U.K., and Germany. Netflix is one of the most popular streaming programs, but its global reach is also limited. . Many libraries have a DVD collection (or VHS collection). If you don't already have one, get a library card. You can search for what movies are available on most library websites, then go in person to pick it up. You can also rent movies for a small fee in local movie shops, although stores like this have become rarer as instant streaming becomes more popular. Redbox, a red kiosk available at many convenience stores in the U.S., is often a reliable alternative, but they tend to hold mostly new releases.
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Find movies to watch. Have a good computer and TV. Buy a DVD player. Pay for an online movie service. Get a library card Rent movies locally.
Article: Almost all versions of Windows in North America and Western Europe support Alt codes. These are key combinations that can be used in any text field to access special characters, such as the en and em dash. If you are using a laptop, you will need to press the NumLock key first in order to activate the numeric pad. Pressing the number keys on the top of the keyboard will not result in symbols appearing. Hold down the Alt key, press 0150 on the numeric pad, and then release the Alt key. The en dash will appear in the text field where your cursor is. Hold down the Alt key, press 0151 on the numeric pad, and then release the Alt key. The em dash will appear in the text field where your cursor is.
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Use this method in any text field in Windows. Write an en dash. Write an em dash.
Article: You'll need campaign staff that includes a campaign manager, treasurer, and fundraiser. The campaign manager is tasked with managing the entire campaign. This can include overall strategy and other details like scheduling public speaking events or setting up meetings with community leaders. The treasurer is responsible for handling funds while the fundraiser is responsible for raising funds. You'll also want a communications director for larger campaigns. They will write campaign communications and will help everyone stay on message. You may also give each staff member their own staff that they can use to delegate tasks to. A platform can include things like jobs, the local economy, education, and the environment. Create solutions to fix the major problems facing your town or city. Voters should be able to relate to your platform. For instance, if your town suffers high unemployment, you can run on a platform to create more jobs. You can also run on a platform to raise the minimum wage and lessen the income gap. Campaigns need money to pay for advertising, staff, and operations. Donors could include individuals, families, businesses, or local organizations. Find people who support your campaign platform and ask them for a financial contribution. Raise money by sending emails requesting donations, holding fundraisers, or asking supporters directly. You can ask by saying something like, "Would you be willing to make a $15,000 contribution to my campaign for mayor?" You can ask for more money if you're talking to a large organization, business, or wealthy community member. Create a website, flyers, posters, and ads for your candidacy. The more exposure you get from eligible voters in town, the more votes you're likely to get. Work with your staff to develop ways to get your message out to the public. If you have a lot of money in your budget, you can even create commercials that talk about your platform. You can also call voters, take ads in the newspaper, advertise on social media, and make appearances on radio and TV programs. An endorsement from a local organization or union is extremely beneficial and could get you more votes. Speak to local unions and organizations and explain how you can help them and their membership if you get elected. Build relationships with them and ask them for their endorsement. Meet with organizations that share the same values as your campaign. For instance, if you advocate for raising the minimum wage, meet with organizations that also promote raising the wage. A canvassing team can go door-to-door or can use email to get your platform out to people. Having more exposure and notoriety will increase your chances of getting elected. Make sure your canvassers are polite and can explain the important aspects of your campaign platform. Find where voters live and have your canvassing team talk to voters in the area. Canvassers should work in teams to stay safe. You can also do a phone drive and call potential voters to convince them to vote for you. Public speaking will give you the opportunity to reach a large audience and increase the visibility to your campaign. Work with your campaign manager, communications director, or public relations director (if you have one) and schedule times to speak to the public. You can also go to town halls or public school meetings to speak to residents in an open forum. You can usually find a schedule of town hall meetings on your local government's website.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Hire campaign staff. Create a campaign platform. Raise money for your campaign. Advertise your candidacy. Meet with local organizations, unions, and community leaders. Create a canvassing team to get out the vote. Take public speaking opportunities.