INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A detailed map is worth the money. If you need a free map, however, find a tourist spot, such as a hotel, airport, bus station, or tourist information booth, and pick up a pamphlet that has a decent map inside. State welcome centers on interstate highways also have free highway maps for their state. Rental car places tend to have the best free maps. Look for a map that shows road numbers, rest areas, and gas stations. Having a good map will also make you look more knowledgeable and prepared, and thus appealing to drivers. A good spot might be near an on-ramp these locations often have steady traffic and enough space for a car to pull over and pick you up. Near stop signs and stoplights is often a good option because it gives drivers enough time to observe you and make a decision about whether to pick you up. Make sure that you are on the side of the city or town that's in the direction you're traveling. For example, if you're heading west, get on the west side of town. Choose a straight stretch of road (700 meters in either direction) so that drivers can see you for a longer time. An incline would be even better. Choose a place where cars passing at less than 50 mph (80km/hr). Make sure that they are headed in your direction Make sure that the spot is well-lit. This will not only keep you safe, but also make you more noticeable. The less you carry, the easier it will be for you to travel. Avoid suitcases and trash bags, and opt for a backpack instead. Pack as though you are going for a three-day hike, in case you get stranded and are unable to find a ride. Consider bringing the following: A least two containers of water Energy-filled snacks Sunscreen and insect repellent Sleeping bag and a small tent A change of clothes, plus a light jacket, raincoat/poncho, extra socks, long underwear, a hat, and boots Cell phone chargers, if necessary Don't bring anything of sentimental value. Consider packing some pepper spray, especially if you are female. Keep in mind that pepper spray is not legal in some areas. It will show people that you're serious about your trip and that you have a plan or destination in mind. Write the sign using a black permanent marker on a piece of cardboard. Keep the message short, and use all caps. This will make your sign easier and quicker to read. Writing the name of a big town/city in the direction you are heading is a good idea, such as: LONDON, PARIS, NYC. Keep it close, about 20 to 50 miles (32 to 80 kilometers). Writing a distance is a good option. Keep it around 12 miles (20 kilometers). Most drivers will be traveling around that distance. Funny signs can help catch a rider's interest. If you have enough space, consider adding something silly, like "Free Hugs," "I Like Tacos" or "Doesn't Bite." Laws regarding hitchhiking will vary from place to place. For example, hitchhiking is legal in all 50 states of the US, but how you do it will vary from state to state. In general, however, you should stay off the highways. Scan your ID (and passport, if traveling internationally) and e-mail it to yourself. This way, if it gets stolen, print out copies at a library. For passports, go to an embassy with your copies and do what you need to do to get a new passport. Have the phone number for your credit card company before you leave. If you lose your credit card, call them immediately, cancel your card, and have them send a new one to an address where you can receive it, like an embassy. Have some backup money, as well as traveler's insurance. Accidents happen, and you will need to be prepared for that; traveler's insurance will help you with that. Also, having spare money will help you get food and shelter in the event you are stranded in a certain area for longer than you expected. Rain will not increase your chances of getting picked up, especially if you're totally drenched. Snow, however, tends to increase the odds of getting a ride. People generally don't mind the occasional snowflake on their upholstery because it brushes off easily, while rain tends to collect in seat cushions. If it's raining, an easily removable poncho or umbrella may reassure picky drivers that their car won't get soaked. If you have time, it is often better just to wait out a rainstorm. Consider waiting it out someplace warm and heated, such as a diner, a cafe, a library, etc.

SUMMARY: Invest in a good map. Know how to find a good hitchhiking spot. Pack as light as possible, but bring enough supplies to last you a few days. Consider making a sign. Be aware of the laws. Make digital copies of all your IDs, documents, and papers. Be prepared financially. Be mindful of the weather.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: These jobs often don't pay much, but provide you with the joy of playing video games for money. As a test player, you will be responsible for providing a company feedback about its game, and your input could determine whether the game is released, scrapped, or held back for improvements and debugging. Test playing is an excellent choice for those who want to make money for simply playing the game, and nothing else. Twitch and YouTube Gaming are online game-playing mediums in which others watch you and interact with you in real-time during your gameplay. Although these do not make you money out of the gate, you can make money down the road by building a following and making yourself known to video game companies and even non-videogame companies. Using Twitch or other online gaming communities, you can build a following, which is a vital step in making money for playing games, as potential sponsors want to see that their products and company will be getting out to the maximum number of people possible. Once you have build a following, you can start seeking (or receiving) sponsorship offers from major video game companies, which may simply provide you with new games and merchandise, or which may actually pay you a monthly amount to continue your online persona and gameplay.
Summary: Test video games for video game companies. Play using Twitch or YouTube Gaming. Build a following. Seek out or accept sponsorships.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Sprinkle water over the soil after you plant and then when it becomes dry. Do not saturate the seeds with water, even if the soil is dry. The soil should only feel moist once you sprinkle the water. Using a watering can will help regulate how much water you pour onto the soil. You can use an all-purpose fertilizer. The exact instructions for fertilizing depends on the directions on the package of your fertilizer. Typically, you just need to apply the fertilizer around the base of the plant. You can purchase fertilizer at a nursery or at many home improvement stores. Ask an employee at your nursery for fertilizer recommendations if you aren't sure about which brand to buy. Jicama vines grow quite tall, so they will need support as they grow. Stake the vines when they are about 24 inches (61 cm) in length. Place wooden tomato stakes about 4 inches (10.2 cm) deep into the soil next to the jicama vine. Loosely tie each plant with twine. Don't forget to keep the soil moist as the jicama grows. Test the soil out by feeling it with your hand or gently digging into it with your fingers. Only water when the soil is dry since jicama does not do well with over-watering. Remove the tiny flowers that bloom on the jicama. Removing the flowers encourages stronger root growth. You can remove them with your hand, scissors, or pruners. Jicama is not likely to have pest problems during growth. This is because the flowers, seeds, and leaves are poisonous. If you do find that you have a pest problem, remove the pests yourself, or use an organic pest spray. Make sure you know what type of pests you are targeting when you go to buy pest spray.

SUMMARY:
Lightly water the planted jicama seeds. Fertilize jicama once a month. Stake the vines of the jicama plant. Check the jicama plants daily for dry soil. Deadhead the blooms. Don't worry too much about pests.