Problem: Article: The formula is A=(r2){\displaystyle A=\pi (r^{2})} where r{\displaystyle r} equals the length of the circle's radius. Pizza sizes are measured by their diameter. To find the length of the radius, you have to divide the diameter in half. For example, if you are ordering a 20 inch pizza, calculate 202=10{\displaystyle 20\div 2=10}. So the radius of the pizza is 10 inches. Remember to substitute for the variable r{\displaystyle r}. For example, if the radius is 10 inches, your formula will look like this: A=(102){\displaystyle A=\pi (10^{2})}. To square a number, multiply it by itself. For example, if the radius is 10 inches, you would calculate 1010=100{\displaystyle 10 imes 10=100}, so your formula will now look like this: A=(100){\displaystyle A=\pi (100)}. You can use a calculator, or use 3.14 for {\displaystyle \pi }. The result will give you the area, in square inches, of your pizza. For example:A=(100){\displaystyle A=\pi (100)}A=3.14(100){\displaystyle A=3.14(100)}A=314{\displaystyle A=314}So, the area of a 20-inch round pizza is 314 square inches. This will give you the cost per square inch of the pizza. For example, if a pizza costs $32 and has an area of 314 square inches, you would calculate 32314=.101{\displaystyle 32\div 314=.101}. So, the cost per square inch of pizza is about .10, or 10 cents. When comparing value, the best value is the pizza with the lowest cost per square inch. This is only true, however, when comparing pizzas with the same toppings. A cheese pizza is likely to be cheaper per square inch than a pizza with several toppings, but that doesn't necessarily make it the best value.
Summary: Set up the formula for the area of a circle. Divide the size of the pizza in half. Plug the length of the radius into the formula. Square the length of the radius. Multiply by {\displaystyle \pi }. Divide the price of the pizza by the number of square inches. Compare the value of pizzas.

Problem: Article: Before you even think about going to court, find out if you even have enough of a legal case. Find a local lawyer who specializes in neighborly disputes and schedule an appointment to talk through the problem. They'll be able to help guide you in the legal process and determine the best course of action to take. Come to your meeting prepared with your log of incidents, your lease or homeowners association contract, and any other important documents that could help build your case. Understand that litigation is a time-consuming and costly process. Make sure you're ready to commit a lot of hours and money to it before you jump in. In mediation, you'll sit down with a third-party mediator who will lead a conversation about the issue. You'll each get to share your point of view and then the mediator will talk you through different solutions and their pros and cons. Once you agree on a solution, the mediator will document it in writing so you both have a record of it. Having an unbiased mediator referee the discussion helps decrease hostility between the two of you. These mediators are specifically trained in conflict resolution. Mediation is much cheaper than litigation. A lot of states and local governments even offer free mediation services. Because mediation is voluntary, your neighbor would have to agree to attend the session out of their own will. Your homeowners association or apartment management company can usually provide you with phone numbers for mediation services. A protection order (also known as a restraining order) can only be filed if your neighbor is arrested and there is a pending criminal case. File the necessary paperwork with the court, then attend a hearing where the judge will determine the parameters of the restraining order. Protection orders are issued if you're being stalked or harassed or if your neighbor is threatening you with physical violence. In many cases, you won't have to pay a fee to file your request for a protection order. Check with your local court to find out if you qualify for a fee waiver. This is one of the most common lawsuits for neighborly disputes when your neighbor acts in a way best described as being a nuisance. File a complaint with your local court, then attend the hearing scheduled for your case. At the hearing, you'll receive an injunction, which is an order from the judge on how to correct the issue. For example, if your problem is a neighbor who stands outside your house to smoke everyday, the injunction may be that they must be 50 feet (15.2m) away from your house to smoke. You may also sue the landlord or your HOA if they were aware of the issue but did nothing to correct it. You're paying the lawyer to navigate this process for you so rely on their best judgment and legal knowledge to make sure you go through the right channels for filing. Damages are a sum of money you're awarded if you win a lawsuit. If the judge orders damages to be paid, your neighbor will be responsible for paying you that money. Damages can be compensatory or punitive. Compensatory damages pay the person who was injured. For example, if you missed work because of your neighbor's bullying behavior, compensatory damages could include payment equivalent to your wages for those missed days. Punitive damages are designed to punish the person who was wrong. In this case, that's your neighbor. If punitive damages are awarded, the judge will request that your neighbor pay you a determined amount of money.
Summary: Consult a lawyer to determine what your options are. Try mediation first to resolve the issue outside of court. Request a protection order if your safety is threatened. File a lawsuit invoking the law of nuisance in small claims court. Collect damages for any harm that was caused.

Problem: Article: If your screw isn't all the way in, you won't get an accurate measurement. Make sure you've bolted the screw firmly into place. The head of the screw should be level to or slightly below your project surface. Don't drill too hard -- if you strip the screw, it will be almost impossible to remove. Look on the other side of your project surface. If you can see or feel the tip of the screw poking out, it's too long and you'll need to cut it to fit. You don't need to take the screw out of the surface -- you can cut it right there with a wire stripper.
Summary:
Make sure the screw is fully sunk into the pilot hole. Check the backside of your project to see if the screw is poking out.