Article: There are many different types of smartphones available with all sorts of different features. They come in a wide range of different costs too. Decide what features you will actually use to determine what types of features you don't need. For instance, while two different phones may both have a camera, the quality of the camera lenses (especially in terms of megapixels) may differ substantially. Another important specification is storage. If you want to store photos, music, and more on your phone, you'll need a phone with more storage, which will increase its cost. Many retailers will offer financial incentive to trade-in your old phone. You can also sell your old phone to a third party to offset the purchase of your new phone. You can usually get the most money for an old phone from websites that will quote you a price, send you a postage-paid box, and send you money when they receive your phone. Specific online programs include Gazelle, Amazon, NextWorth, uSell, and EcoATM. Stores that will buy back your phone include Best Buy and Radioshack. Be sure to check multiple stores/websites and get the most money for your old phone. Refurbished smartphones are often indistinguishable from new ones, and can costs hundreds of dollars less. You can get refurbished phones from carriers or retailers. Note that some refurbished phones are labeled "certified like-new." If you know you want to purchase your phone through a carrier, compare the overall cost of the phone and service from several different carriers. Often, carriers will try to lure you into a contract by making the phone seem inexpensive. It's important to understand that the cost of the phone is often built into the contract. For instance, one carrier may offer the phone for "free" with a two year service contract, but charge $80/month for service. Meanwhile, another may charge you $300 for the phone if you sign a two year contract that costs $40/month. In the long run, the second option costs less ($300+$960 over two years = $1,260, compared to $1,920 over two years), though you have to pay more up front.
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Determine what specific features you'll actually need. Trade in your old phone. Buy a refurbished phone. Compare options from multiple carriers.
Article: Nude art models are typically expected to strike four basic poses during their sessions. These are standing, seated, reclining, and semi-reclining or prone. The standing pose requires you to stand in a variety of ways with your arms, legs, hands, and feet engaged in various ways. You might have props to hold or have to hold a particular facial expression. The reclining pose will typically require you to lie down on your back on a sofa or couch in a comfortable position. The semi-reclining pose will require you to lie down on your stomach while lifting your chest, as you would do to read a magazine at the beach. These are the four basic poses, but there is a variety of movements and gestures that you can make when you hold them. It is important to note that when in a standing pose, not to let your knees lockout (doing so may cause you to pass out). Draw on any personal experience to think of poses that are interesting or inspiring. Any physical activity may be a source of good poses. A good model must be able to be expressive from the bottoms of their feet to the tips of their fingers. Art is dynamic and your poses should be as well! Many models are inspired by the poses depicted in classical works of art. Yoga poses are often used because they engage the muscles in interesting and dynamic ways. Different kinds of poses can be held for short or long periods. It is best to be prepared to hold still for a long time. The time required for a pose can be described by any of the following three terms: gestures, short poses, and long poses. Gestures are poses lasting less than three minutes. Short poses last three to twenty minutes, and long poses which are held in multiple 20 minute intervals with a short break in between. The latter is generally the norm for painting and sculpture; drawing classes will require a number of shorter poses. Any class may begin with a few gestures as a "warm-up". If you're in the middle of a long pose and need to move, someone will use tape to mark the position of your body. Just ask, "Can someone please tape me?" " You should come prepared to your modeling session so you don't need to trouble the artist by asking for anything and maintain your professionalism. The most important thing you need to bring is a robe so you can wear it between poses or to use the bathroom. You should also bring a towel or blanket to sit on for hygienic reasons. Bring slippers or sandals to slip in and out of quickly on breaks. You might also want to have water or snacks with you. Always bring a date book and pen (or your phone) for booking future sessions. You will want to be clean and look natural. Before you leave for your session, shower and apply lotion to soothe dry skin, which could cause you discomfort while posing. Wear minimal jewelry unless otherwise requested. You shouldn't put in a ton of hairspray or wear make up unless requested. You should look as natural as possible.
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Prepare your poses. Be expressive. Be prepared to hold each pose for a specified amount of time. Put together a "modeling bag. Prepare your body.
Article: You'll need to sit back slightly during the canter. In preparation to signal, shift your weight backwards in the saddle. You do not want to shift too far back, as this can cause you to lose to control. Shift your weight from your pelvis to your seat bones. You should never hunch forward when you signal for the canter. Make sure you can feel your seat bones resting against the back curve of your saddle as well as the horse's back. If you cannot feel your seat bones on the saddle, you've shifted back too far. You want to signal for the canter at a time when it's easy for the horse to transition. Signal for your horse to canter just before you reach a corner or when you're rounding the corner of a circle.
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Sit back. Signal for the canter at the right time.