INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The antenna, yet unused until this point, is now ready to attach. Insert one end of the antenna into the hole directly above the empty lead of the 33pF capacitor. This is the same lead you just placed out of the way four columns away to the left. You can improve reception by spooling the wire of your antenna across the room as far as possible, or by winding it into a coil as described in the step on making the antenna. Insert one lead of the variable capacitor into the hole above the rightmost lead of the 33pF capacitor. The other lead connects with the black jumper wire in the long, connected row at the bottom. Use the 5 inches (12.7cm) of slack on either side of the coil to fasten it with the variable capacitor and black jumper wire in the long, connected bottom row. The remaining lead attaches at in the hole below the junction of the variable capacitor, the 10nF capacitor and the 33pF capacitor. Place your speaker on the table to the right of the variable capacitor. The red lead goes into the topmost row of the board to connect with the red jumper wire. The black lead goes into the hole directly above the unused lead of your 22uF electrolytic capacitor, on the right side of the capacitor. In many situations, you'll need to untwist the wires for the black and red leads attached to your speaker so they can be tied in to the radio circuit. Now that your circuit is finished, all it needs is some juice. Use electrical tape to attach wires to the positive and negative sides of the 9-volt battery. Then: Add the positive wire (usually red) to any hole on the topmost row of the breadboard so it connects the speaker and the red jumper wire. Add the negative wire (usually black) to any hole on the bottommost row of the breadboard to supply the black jumper and variable capacitor with current. Once the circuit has power, the electricity will begin to flow to the amp and the speaker. The speaker should now be making sound, though it might only be faint noise or static. This is a good indication that all of your components are correctly connected. Turn the variable tuner slowly to shift the frequency your radio is reading and find audible radio stations. The further away from AM radio stations you live, the weaker the signals will be. Be patient and turn the knob slowly. With a little patience, it's likely you'll be able to pick up an AM radio station. Circuits can be touchy, and many require troubleshooting, especially if this is the first circuit you've ever built. All leads need to be firmly inserted into holes, and each part of the circuit needs to be hooked up in the right fashion for it to operate. Sometimes you may have thought that you've pushed the lead all the way in to the board without it actually making a good connection. Inspect your connections on the breadboard to see if you have not connected a component in an adjacent column. The adjacent columns are not connected, therefore that component will not be connected to the others and may even be connected to the wrong item. The rows at the top and bottom on the breadboard are separate, make sure that the holes where the jumper wires are plugged in belong to the same row, not adjacent rows. Some breadboards have the top and bottom rows split into a left side and a right side. This is used when there are 2 different voltages in a circuit. In this radio, there is only one voltage is used. If the jumper wires are connected such that one is in the left side of a row and one is in the right side of a row, the radio will not work. The solution is to connect the jumpers in the same group of 5 holes of the same row, or to bridge the two rows with a small jumper wire at the middle of the rows. Adjust connections until you can hear audio when power is supplied. If this fails to work, you may need to rebuild the circuit from scratch.

SUMMARY: Attach the antenna. Connect your variable capacitor. Attach the inductor coil. Plug in the speaker. Attach your power source. Listen to the speaker for noise. Turn the variable tuner to adjust the frequency. Troubleshoot the circuit.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Wear items that highlight your assets and camouflage your insecurities. Pick your clothes based on your body type: Pear shaped bodies typically have a defined waist with hips wider than your shoulders. Wear straight-legged pants and jackets that accentuate your shoulders. Apple body shapes lack a defined waist and carry weight around the stomach. Wear V-neck shirts to create a vertical line, patterned garments, and well-fitting jackets. Rectangular bodies lack a defined waist and their hips and shoulders are similar in width. They are easy to dress, and you can wear clothes with medium to high necklines. Hourglass shaped bodies have a defined waist and wide hips and bust. Wear V-neck shirts and darker colors on top. Inverted triangle bodies have small hips and wide shoulders. Draw attention away from your torso by wearing open necklines, bold textures on the bottom, and eye-catching shoes. You can choose signature colors to make your style unique and flatter your appearance. Maybe purple is your favorite hue, or maybe you get a lot of compliments wearing red. Determine your skin tone, and choose colors based on your complexion. Choose warm-toned colors like orange, red, amber, green, and red-purples if you have warm skin tones (olive or yellowish undertone). Wear colors like blue, emerald, deep purple, pink, and ruby for cooler skin tones (bluish and pink undertone). Go with light peach, light blue, and dark green colored clothes for neutral skin tones. Neutral skin tones have a mix of warm and cool undertones. If you tend to dress simply, like jeans and a T-shirt, try throwing on a scarf, sunglasses, or hat to make your look more interesting. Adding small elements can enhance your outfits and make you more confident! For example, go with neutral basics and add a pop of color or a cool pattern. You can also try a bold necklace or stacked rings. You can also throw on a cool hat or jacket. Pick 1-2 items to become part of your style identity, something you can wear daily that others will instantly relate to you. Wear your signature piece with many outfit combinations so people recognize it as your look. For example, Jackie O is known for her large sunglasses. Audrey Hepburn made cropped pants and ballet flats popular. Your staple can be something simple like a personal piece of jewelry or something bold like a fur coat. Try things like a bold red lipstick, a bright colored bag, or a customized jean jacket. A good tailor can transform a garment into a perfect, individualized must-have. They will hem long jeans, repair small rips, and update outdated garments. Find a local tailor by searching online, and stop into their shop to discuss your garments. For example, a tailor can sew vintage buttons onto a black cardigan you love but want to make unique.

SUMMARY: Embrace your shape in flattering clothing that makes you feel confident. Choose your color palette based on your skin tone. Pair your wardrobe basics with unique accessories to elevate your look. Splurge on a staple item to individualize your style. Hire a tailor to make sizing adjustments and to add personal touches.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While plastic ones probably could be used, they're liable to split when cut and be more fiddly, so this article is focusing on the cardboard ones. Any color is fineif you've been collecting them and have a variety of colors, you might like to use a few different ones to liven up the baskets. Cut as many cups as baskets you'd like to make. Cut with care, to maintain scallops around the top of the cup. Cut circles from the lid of the egg carton. The circle should be the same diameter of the top (open part) of the cup.

SUMMARY:
Use cardboard egg cartons. Cut out a cup from the egg carton base. Cut a base for the cup.