Problem: Article: continue until the top is only 1 x 1. At the top there should be an even steeper temple with cobbled arches and with a roof comb on top of that. A nice finishing touch is to rake the sand around the sculpture and leave it devoid of your footprints so the scale can suggest itself to others.
Summary: Build a large square base that is 1 inch (2.5cm) higher than the sand. Add another pile 1 inch (2.5cm) taller than the previous platform. Make a long trail of sand from the top of the temple to the bottom that is 2 inches (5.1cm) thick. Carve stairs 1 inch (2.5cm) thick in the center of the trail of sand.

Problem: Article: If you're a teenager from the suburbs, it's probably not the best idea to rap about the global cocaine trafficking empire you run. That's not to say you can't stretch the truth some, but it's important to seem real on some level. People have to believe that you're saying things that come from the heart, things that you can stand behind. Even rappers like Riff-Raff and Die Antwoord, who are often questioned for being some kind of "joke," are serious hustlers who take their craft and their music seriously, using social media and preconceptions about what hip-hop looks like to their advantage. And they can spit. Music should come first of course, but realness should influence your look to. Cultivate a fresh look that people will gravitate toward, one that represents your music visually. Look cool. If you don't have anything to say or add to hip-hop, it'll be hard to get anyone to listen to your songs. You don't have to be Shakespeare, but you do have to be able to craft a catchy hip-hop song that will stick in someone's mind, combining words and sounds that people will want to listen to. Listen to lots of rap and find the gaps. Talk about the angles in popular topics other rappers don't talk about. Go where other rappers are afraid to go. Explore uncharted territory. Rap about where you come from and reference local things. Even though he's mostly rapping about traditional gangsta rap tropes, Freddie Gibbs is unique because he's a technically flawless rapper who raps about Gary, IN, an unexpected and unique place to set a rap song. It makes him and his music unique. As the MC, you'll be the master of ceremonies, the controllers of the mic, and probably the most skilled rapper of the bunch, but to make yourself really stand out, you'll need some help. Aside from your own skills, you'll also need: A DJ who knows how to scratch, mix, and perform. To back you instrumentally, find someone who digs your music and is skilled on the wheels of steel, someone who knows how to hold it down while you perform. It's also a good idea to find someone who's already got all the gear necessary for performing DJ sets live. Go hear some local guys spin on DJ nights and see who catches you ear. A hype-man. Typically, a hype-man is someone who backs you up on the end-rhymes of your songs, adding another layer of texture and volume to your songs. Check out live videos of the Beastie Boys to see how the others come in on the rhyming words to emphasize the song, or how Flavor Flav rocks the stage in early Public Enemy tracks. They're not the main rappers, but a good hype man has stage presence and charisma that makes for a great performance. Complementary MC's. The Wu-Tang Clan was built around the idea that one talented MC was great, but eight would be even greater, especially if unique and unpredictable styles and flows were all included on the same track. Find other rappers who have slightly different styles or personalities to collaborate with in your performances, giving you each an extra element to play off of.
Summary: Get real. Be unique. Build up a crew with a distinctive style.

Problem: Article: Once you've installed a new catalytic converter, one thing you'll want to do immediately is double-check to make sure there aren't any leaks in the exhaust system on either side of it. Depending on where it is, an exhaust leak can cause a variety of problems for your vehicle, including reduced fuel efficiency and long-term damage. There are several ways to find an exhaust leak. One is to simply be observant while you drive if your car sounds louder than normal when it runs or seems to "rumble" more, you may have a leak. You can also check for leaks by jacking your car up, starting it in park, and carefully moving a lit candle along the length of the exhaust tubing. Leaks which are invisible to the eye should cause the flame to waver or blow out. One problem that can occur in faulty catalytic converters is that they can become "backed up" with soot, debris, and other exhaust byproducts or broken apart inside the converter. In this case, the engine's ability to rid itself of exhaust is hampered, which can cause a vehicle's fuel efficiency to plummet and can even cause the engine to stall in severe cases. Luckily, performing a backpressure test is simple just screw a pressure gauge into the oxygen sensor's hole before the converter in the exhaust manifold in most vehicles. The pressure reading should be less than 1.25 psi when the vehicle's engine is running at 2,000 RPMs. The worse the congestion is, the higher the pressure reading can be. Very bad backpressure readings can approach 3 psi. If your car's converter is old and worn, one simple test can tell whether it needs to be replaced very quickly. Simply grab a rubber mallet (or similar tool) and give the converter a firm hit. If you hear any sort of rattling, your converter needs to be replaced this indicates that the metallic catalyst within has begun to corrode and crumble. However, if you don't hear a rattle, this doesn't necessarily mean that your converter works well. There may still be other problems with it. To be clear, this test can only tell you if you have a bad converter, not if you have a good one. Catalytic converters can be tricky parts if you're in doubt about whether or not yours is functioning properly even after performing the tests above, don't hesitate to take it to a mechanic or specialist. These professionals will have access to the type of equipment that can be used to perform more advanced tests, like delta temperature tests, oxygen storage tests, and CO2 tests. Most auto shops that offer smog testing will be able to perform these sorts of emissions tests.
Summary:
Check for exhaust leaks. Measure back-pressure in the exhaust system. Perform a mallet test for old converters. Consider more advanced tests.