INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Preparing legal transcripts is usually a contract job for a particular attorney or law firm, unless you are a professional court reporter or stenographer. As a contract worker, you need to check with your client to understand when they need the final transcript. You may be able to set a standard price for your services and then charge a higher price for a rush job. When you take the job, you need to find out how many copies you are to prepare, and who will receive them. You may be preparing the transcript only for the attorney who hired you, or you may need to send a copy to everyone who attended the meeting. Make sure you know this before you finish the job. If you are preparing multiple copies for multiple people, be sure that you understand who will be charged for them. Usually, each attorney or individual who requests a copy will be responsible for his or her copy of the transcript. However, in some cases, one party will bear all the costs. Some attorneys may request a copy of the recording of the meeting, while others may only need the transcript. Make sure you understand the attorney's wishes. Do some research in your area to learn what the standard practice is, and whether you can expect to charge an additional fee for including the recording. You are not legally responsible for maintaining copies of any proceedings that you transcribe, but you should, if you wish to be valued. Attorneys may occasionally need to contact you to get additional or replacement copies of a transcript from months or even years in the past. Work out a filing and recording system so you can identify a document by the name of the attorney, law firm or the case itself.

SUMMARY: Know when the attorney needs the final product. Find out where to send the transcript. Send a copy of the recording, if requested. Keep good files.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: "Preview" is a default picture-viewing app; the icon resembles a couple of photos with a circular viewing glass on top of them. If Preview isn't your default PDF-viewing app, you'll need to click and drag your PDF over to the Preview icon and drop it there to open it in Preview. This option is to the right of the "Preview" text. The Format option won't display obscure file formats by default; holding down the Option key when clicking Format bypasses this tendency and gives you the option of saving as a GIF. The "Option" key is nestled between Control and Command at the bottom of your keyboard. You can also rename your file and choose a save destination from here. You have successfully converted your PDF to GIF format!

SUMMARY: Double-click your target PDF to open it in "Preview". Click "File" in the toolbar at the top of the screen. Click the "Export" option. Hold down the "Option" key and click the "Format" field. Click the "GIF" option to save as a GIF. Click "Save" to save your screenshot.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you have an event during which pictures will be taken coming up, and you're nervous your pictures will come out looking stiff, take some time to practice your smile beforehand. Look in the mirror and find your best angle and the right amount of teeth to show. Don't forget to smile with your eyes, too. When you find a smile you love, notice how it feels on your face, so you can replicate it at will. If you're worried that the expression on your face in pictures tends to look fake, pay attention to how it feels next time your face cracks into a genuine smile - like when someone is making you laugh, or your favorite comedy is cracking you up. Ask yourself the following questions that will help you "memorize" the way your authentic smile feels: What feelings are flooding your brain when you flash a real smile? See if you can recreate those when you're in front of the camera. What position is your face naturally taking? If possible, glance in the mirror before your smile fades and make a mental note of what your genuine smile looks like. When it's time to get your picture taken, try to recreate the facial positioning that come together to create your most winning smile. If your eyes tend to be half-closed in pictures, try a little trick to help you look wide-eyed and alert. Just before the photographer takes your picture, let yourself blink for a full second or two before opening your eyes and smiling. You'll be less likely to give in to the urge to blink when the flash goes off. If your teeth are a little dull, there's quick fix to try that requires no preparation: just before you smile, run your tongue over your teeth to wet them. Teeth that are a little shiny will look brighter than dry teeth. The gloss will keep your smile from looking dull. Some makeup artists actually advise rubbing a little vaseline over the front of the teeth to keep them looking smooth and shiny throughout the photo session. If you're worried about the way you look, chances are that negative emotion is going to show up in your smile. You'll end up looking tense and strained instead of natural and happy. Next time you're posing for the camera, ignore the photographer's encouragement to say cheese, and go to your own "happy place." Instead of thinking about how awkward your face must look, think about something that you can't help but smile about. Your positive feelings will shine through, brightening your smile.

SUMMARY: Practice in the mirror. Feel out an authentic smile. Blink before smiling. Wet your teeth before you smile. Don't think too much about how you look.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: After you've delivered your request calmly and kindly, your parents might still say, "No, you absolutely cannot see this movie." Although at times it might not make any sense why they wouldn't let you see a movie, trying to understand their reasons might give you a new perspective. Ask them why they don't want you to see it, and listen to them carefully. Try to really understand what their points and concerns are. You might be surprised to see how some of them might make sense. Ask them if they would let you see it when you are older, or not at all, and have them explain why or why not. Oftentimes parents are concerned about sex and nudity, profanity, drugs and violence included in the content of the movie. Ask them if they can see it first, and screen it for you, or if there is a family-friendly version they can have you see. One of the reasons why your parents won't let you see the movie might be that they think you are not mature enough. Acting more responsibly will show them otherwise, and even if they don't let you see a movie now, they might change their mind later. Help with household chores such as washing the car or doing laundry, clean your room, and make your bed regularly. Be nice and respectful to your siblings and parents, and don't start fights. Be understanding and stay calm even if you don't get your way with certain things. This will show that you are mature enough to handle failure or rejection, and that you are determined. Once you've intentionally started behaving better and proved to your parents that you are more mature than they might think, try asking them again after a while. You can also suggest doing something in return, for instance, helping with the dishes daily or vacuuming the living room for a month, if they let you see this movie. No matter what your parents reply with, you should always learn to respect their decision and act your best. If they do not say "Yes" immediately, it's very important that you stay calm instead of getting angry or throwing a tantrum. Otherwise, you might ruin your chances of a "Yes" forever.

SUMMARY:
Empathize with your parents. Ask them to pre-screen it for you. Start acting more mature. Ask them again later. Stay calm and respect their decision.