Problem: Article: Start attending openings, trade shows, trunk shows, professional gatherings and so on. Dress smartly and introduce yourself to people. Don't be pushy, but do focus on chatting with people in a friendly way. Bring business cards with your contact information printed on them. This will help people remember your name and make it easy to contact you if an opportunity comes up. You may not want to restrict yourself completely to shoe-related events. Art events more generally, for example, will be gathering places for artistically minded people who may be in a good position to help you move up in the industry. An informational interview is a chance to talk to someone who does the kind of job you want to do. Contact a shoe designer and set up a time to talk about the industry and their job. Be sure to plan a time and location that is convenient for the designer. This is not an interview for a job. You are presenting yourself as someone interested in learning more about the industry, rather than as someone looking to be hired on the spot. A professional organization is a network of people who participate in a similar profession. These organizations often host conferences, advocate policy, promote education and professional development, and give awards. Most are member-based, and you will have to pay an annual fee to join. Some examples related to shoe design include: Industrial Designers Society of America, American Institute of Graphic Arts, American Apparel and Footwear Association, and Association of Sewing and Design Professionals Many professional organizations have regional or local chapters and student chapters. Talking regularly with someone who has a solid career in shoe design can give you good insight and advice as you progress on your trajectory. You might find a mentor through a professional organization, an internship or through a university design program.
Summary: Grow your professional networks. Go on an informational interview. Join a professional organization. Find a mentor.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are multiple reasons to wear a knee wrap. Many people who exercise will wrap their knees as a means of giving their knees a bit of additional support while they exercise. Some people do it if they have had a partial tear in a ligament and are seeking some external support. Weight lifters will also wrap their knees prior to doing squats to give the joint some additional stability. If you have or think you have sustained an injury, make sure your see your doctor before performing any strenuous activity. Knee wraps are not generally used to treat a severe injury or condition. Knee wraps are used for the prevention of injury or knee issues. They provide a bit more stability and external support to the joint of your knee when it is put under extreme stress. The only kind of treatments a knee wrap is used for are first degree sprains of the knee. This can only be diagnosed by a healthcare provider. If you sustain any injury, see your orthopedic surgeon. The risk of getting injured again or misdiagnosing can cause serious damage. There are many instances where a wrap is not needed. If you have an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear or any other ligament tear, do not treat it with a knee wrap unless explicitly instructed by your orthopedic surgeon. It would also not be appropriate to simply wrap your knee with a medial or lateral meniscus tear. If a knee wrap helps an injury and your surgeon sees no problem with using this method while you wait for an upcoming surgical repair, then you can use it. Never use this as a means to stabilize a grossly unstable joint for purposes for recreation. If you feel that, despite wrapping your knee, you have been injured, see your physician right away. Only the doctor can diagnose exactly what is wrong with your knee. The doctor may advise you to wrap your knee injury if it is a grade I injury for purposes of stabilization only. If your wish to start or resume physical activity, seek medical attention first to see if your injury has healed.

SUMMARY: Decide if you need to wrap your knee. Use a wrap as a preventative measure. Avoid using knee wraps on serious injuries. See a doctor.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Visit a sporting goods store where you can be fitted for the right sized backpack by a professional. Be sure the backpack has two wide, supportive shoulder straps, and sufficient back and strap padding. Adjust the straps so that the backpack lays flat against your back. Both straps should be worn at the same time, to distribute the weight of the pack evenly. Chest and waist straps are available for additional support, if needed. Consider good materials and construction. A high-quality backpack can go a long way towards fit and comfort throughout the day. Higher quality also means longer lasting backpacks. Invest in features like breathable or ultralight fabric. Some packs have waterproof or water-resistant materials to protect against rain. These materials will help lessen the weight of your pack in the long-run. Features like handles and rolling wheels are common, but they may add on extra weight. Remove anything outdated, any trash, and anything else that isn't a part of your routine. Cleaning and organizing your backpack is one of the easiest things you can do to lighten your pack that will show you immediate results. Be sure to ask your teacher if electronics are allowed in the classroom. Consider which textbooks could be swapped out for e-books. Electronic notes and planners are also options, and will save space in your backpack. Consider carrying travel-sized items or condensing a bulky makeup bag down to just the basics. Bring only one or two back-up pencils, pens, and highlighters, instead of a large bag of writing supplies. Use your locker if you have one! If you don't, consider if you have any alternatives, such as a personal gym locker or your car, if you drive to school. Review your schedule, and store heavy textbooks or binders in your locker when they're not needed. Stop by your locker between classes or as often as possible.
Summary: Find the right fit for your body. Invest in a well-fitting, high-quality backpack. Consider special features, like lightweight and breathable materials. Take everything out of your pack, once a week. Use e-books and electronic planners, if allowed. Cut down on personal supplies and writing utensils. Use your locker or available storage.

Spotify is a free app that lets you listen to millions of free songs and podcasts. You can use it for free to listen to streaming radio stations, or subscribe to the paid service to listen to any song you want at any time. Once the app is installed, launch it by tapping the round green icon with three curved black lines (labeled "Spotify"). Then: Tap Create Account, then enter the request information to sign up. If you want to link Spotify to your Facebook account, tap Continue with Facebook, then follow the on-screen instructions to sign up. Here you'll find music charts, playlists, radio stations and podcasts that may interest you. Tap a selection to start playing it right away. Tap the magnifying glass to search for songs, artists, albums, or genres. If you have a premium account, you can listen to any song or album at any time. With a free account, tap Shuffle Play to listen to the song and others like it. Spotify radio stations are curated lists of music separated by mood or genre. These stations are always free. See Use Spotify to learn how to get the most from Spotify.
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One-sentence summary -- Download Spotify from the Play Store. Create your account. Tap Browse to find new music. Search for songs to play. Tap Radio to select a station.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This is the plant that all the other options (called "cultivars") were cultivated from. It has a narrow reddish purple band around the edges of its green leaves. This plant has a yellowish white band on its leaves that separate the red from the green. It may even appear white or yellow from a distance. This is perhaps the most unique-looking of the cultivars. Its outer red band is very prominent, leading it to appear red or pink. This tree has the same color pattern as the original marginata, but its leaves are a bit different. The stems will produce growths that have wider and tougher leaf patterns than the other trees. Groups of leaves grow in dense sphere shapes.
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Pick the Dracaena marginata for the original variety. Choose the marginata tricolor cultivar for a greenish gold plant. Go for the marginata colorama cultivar for a reddish look. Grow the marginata Tarzan cultivar for spikier leaves.