INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Tasting grapes is the most reliable method to tell whether or not they're ripe. Pop a few in your mouth and chew: if the grapes are firm, sweet, and not tart, they're most likely ready to harvest. Taste grapes from a few different clusters and different vines, so you get an idea of their overall ripeness. Since different varieties of grapes have different natural flavors, tasting grapes is most effective if you know what the variety tastes like beforehand. If you're not sure, visit a supermarket and taste a few grapes of the variety you're growing at home. Ripe grapes will have a consistent color over their entire surface. Red varieties will have a deep purple color, and green grapes will look slightly yellow when ripe. Be aware, though, that grapes develop their mature color 13 weeks before they're fully ripe. So, don't judge grapes' ripeness by color alone. Take a few grapes in your hand, and use your fingers and palm to lightly squeeze them. Ripe grapes will feel plump and full of juice. On the other hand, immature grapes will feel hard and not have any give when you squeeze them with your fingers. Table or wine grapes that are left on the vine for too long will begin to shrivel and wrinkle, and have a dried-out texture. Birds will be able to tell as soon as the grapes have ripened, and will congregate on the vines in order to eat the grapes. If you see birds gathering around your grapes, you can be reasonably sure that the grapes are ripe. Taste a few to make sure. The disadvantage of this, of course, is that the birds may eat a substantial number of grapes if given enough time. Once you notice birds gathering on your grape vines, plan to harvest in the next 2 or 3 days.

SUMMARY: Taste the grapes to determine if they're ripe. Inspect the color of the grapes for a consistent hue. Feel the grapes to evaluate their ripeness. Watch for birds on the grapevines.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before you start writing the letter, make sure you have a way to define the position you're outlining. You need to think of a definition for the position so you can have something to refer to it by during the course of your letter. Think about the function of the job. Do you need someone to proofread articles for a magazine you're writing? That person could be called an editor or a copywriter. How much responsibility will this person have? If they will be answering to a higher up editor in the department, maybe the position title could be Junior Copywriter. You want to make sure you know your facts before writing a business proposal. You'll have to include certain specifics, like a budget and salary, in order to make the proposal realistic and informative. Make sure you can justify why this position is necessary. You may, for instance, feel that establishing this job will help the company cut costs. Let's return to the Junior Copywriter position. If your company hires a great deal of freelance writers, and pays them by the hour, they may have to edit their own work. If your company had a copywriter, whose salary was slightly less than a freelance writer, writers would not work as long. But don't stop there: there are other justifications besides cost. This may include a lower cycle time so that articles appear in print faster, higher quality by ensuring proper grammar and content, etc. Figure out a fair salary. Whether you're outlining a job for yourself or someone else, you want to make sure the salary you propose is reasonable. Spend some time researching the average salaries for similar positions. Keep in mind starter salaries are low, so you can aim to propose a salary or pay rate on the lower side of average. Review your company's budget. You want to know how this position will be paid for. If the positions eliminates some costs, estimate how much money will be saved. You can put that money into a budget for the new position. You can also find areas where your company has excess money, which they may occasionally put towards new job openings. See if you can use some of this money to fund a new position.

SUMMARY: Determine the job title. Do any necessary research.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your iPod will now be in sleep mode. Wake up your iPod from Sleep mode at any time by pressing any button on your iPod.

SUMMARY: Press and hold down the Play / Pause button on the face of your iPod until the screen turns itself off.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Most cases of food poisoning can be handled at home. Symptoms can begin within hours and last for hours or days and even longer in some cases. Mildly contaminated foods, or some types of contaminants, may not cause the symptoms to start for several days, or even longer. When the onset of symptoms is delayed, the duration of the problem can last for days to weeks. Chronic symptoms should be promptly evaluated by a doctor especially if you are having hematemesis or hematochezia, which is bloody vomit or diarrhea, respectively. The symptoms of food poisoning include nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramps, sweating, and fever. You may want to let your stomach settle for an hour or so, but then you need to start introducing fluids to prevent dehydration. Take small sips of whatever liquid you can most easily tolerate, and continue to drink as much as possible throughout the day. Sip on water or suck on ice chips. Taking small sips of water may help calm nausea and will provide your body with a small and steady dose of this essential liquid. If your stomach is not ready for liquid, then try putting ice chips in your mouth and let them dissolve. Try sucking on a ginger candy or drink some ginger tea. Ginger can help with digestion and treat stomach upset, diarrhea, and nausea. Diarrhea and vomiting also cause your body to lose essential electrolytes. A good way to replace the lost electrolytes is to sip on a caffeine-free sports drink (not an energy drink) once you can hold it down. Other products are available for adults and children that help to replenish fluids and restore electrolytes. These products are called electrolyte replacement drinks. Types of sports drinks include Gatorade and Powerade, to name a few. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for a specific recommendation. Sometimes a little carbonation may actually help reduce symptoms of nausea. Try sipping on ginger ale or other clear carbonated beverages over ice. Sip on clear broth, such as chicken, vegetable, or beef, once your stomach has settled enough and you are not likely to trigger the nausea and vomiting. Starting with broth is a good way to help replenish fluids and begin to introduce nutrients back into your body. Move on to foods that are bland, low-fat, and easily digested. Some examples include saltine crackers, toast, and gelatin. Back away from these solid foods if your nausea returns. Some beverages should not be used while are trying to restore the fluids you lost during your illness. Some liquids pull water from your body tissues and contribute to the problem of dehydration. Alcoholic beverages are not to be used while you are still sick. Avoid caffeinated beverages including coffee, tea, colas, or energy drinks. Fruit juices and fruit drinks contain carbohydrates, are low in sodium, and may aggravate your upset stomach. Avoid dairy products and spicy drinks or foods until you are feeling better.

SUMMARY:
Handle the symptoms at home. Sip on water. Take sips of a sports drink that contains electrolytes. Try clear carbonated sodas. Introduce clear broth when ready. Avoid fluids that contribute to dehydration.