In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Your electric meter usually has between four and six dials that advance as a central disk turns. The disk is turned by the electricity passing through the meter, giving a readout of how much electricity you are using. This readout is given in kilowatt hours. One kilowatt hour is equal to the amount of energy it would take to power a 100 watt lightbulb for 10 hours. There may be a variety of words and numbers printed on the face of your electric meter. While these are not important in determining your electric usage, they do give you information about the mechanical details of your meter. Read them from left to right, just as you would if you were reading a book or a set of numbers. Begin on the left, writing the numbers down as you go. After you mark a number for each dial across, you have the electric meter reading. Do not let the direction of the numbers on each dial confuse you. Some of the dials will be numbered clockwise and other dials may be numbered counterclockwise. Look exactly where the arrow is pointing. If the arrow is pointing between 2 numbers, the reading is the smaller number. If the arrow is pointing directly on a number, verify what the number should be by referencing the dial to the right of it. If the arrow on that dial is past zero, the reading on the dial to the left is the number the arrow is pointing to. If the arrow on the right hand dial is not to or past the zero yet, the reading on the dial to the left is the previous number. Some companies round up to the next highest number. Other companies record the number that the arrow is closest to. If you are interested in calculating your kilowatt hours on your own and getting a calculation close to what the electric company does, it is beneficial to know how the company reads this last number. Most electric companies do not reset the meter to zero after every reading. This means that in order to calculate the number of kilowatt hours you have used, you need to keep track of consecutive readings. Subtract the current reading from the last reading you were billed for to get the most recent kilowatt hours used.
Summary: Understand the parts of your analog meter (also known as a dial meter) and how it works. Read the dials on your meter. Find out how your electric company reads the last dial. Calculate the kilowatt hours you have used.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Chronic pain can have many causes, including arthritis, nerve damage, cancer, or certain infections. It's important to try to pinpoint the reason for your pain so you and your doctor can treat it correctly. Describe your symptoms to your doctor and tell them how long they have been going on. Tell your doctor where your pain is located (all over or just in one area, like your hips) and what it feels like (sharp, throbbing, dull, or aching). You should also let them know if you're experiencing other symptoms related to your pain, such as loss of appetite, mood changes, or sleeping problems. If your doctor diagnoses you with an underlying condition related to your chronic pain, it's important to make sure that any treatments you try are working correctly. Check in with your doctor regularly so that they can examine you, run any necessary tests, and discuss whether your pain and other symptoms are under control. Depending on how well your treatment plan is working, your doctor may recommend making adjustments or trying new forms of treatment. If natural remedies and lifestyle changes aren't sufficient to manage your pain, talk to your doctor about other treatment options. They may recommend a combination of medical treatments and natural remedies. Talk to your doctor about what treatment options might work best for you. Treatment options include over-the-counter and prescription pain medications, cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, and electrical nerve stimulation. In some cases, surgical treatments may help. If your chronic pain is caused by a serious underlying condition, such as an infection or cancer, it's important to treat the cause as well as the symptoms. Don't try to treat a serious medical condition with natural remedies alone. Before making any drastic changes to your diet or exercise routine, talk to your doctor. They can help you determine which types of food and physical activity are likely to be safe and effective for you. For example, if you have chronic joint pain, your doctor or physical therapist may recommend low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, or biking. In some cases, pain can be a sign of a medical emergency. If you have unexplained severe pain that comes on suddenly, call emergency services or go to the emergency room. You should also seek emergency care if: You have pain or pressure in your chest or abdomen, or pain that radiates into your arm or jaw You're having difficulty breathing You have other severe symptoms, such as a high fever, a stiff neck, sudden muscle weakness, blurred vision, or difficulty moving any part of your body You are confused, dizzy, or lightheaded You have severe nausea or vomiting, especially if you're vomiting blood or can't keep down any fluids Your pain is extreme or uncontrollable
Summary: See your doctor to get a diagnosis for your pain. Follow up with your doctor as often as they recommend. Discuss other treatments if natural methods aren't enough. Ask your doctor before making major lifestyle changes. Get emergency care if you have sudden or severe symptoms.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: When setting up your tent, it's important to put a barrier in between the ground and the bottom of your tent to protect it from gathering moisture. A good-quality plastic or vinyl tarp should accompany any tent. Fold the tarp into the relative shape of the tent, but slightly smaller. You don't want any part of the tarp to hang out beyond the edge of the tent, otherwise it'll collect water underneath in case it rains. Fold up longer edges and tuck them under the tent.
Summary:
Lay a tarp down before putting up your tent.