Article: (Maybe even go out and buy a portable charger) Make sure to begin charging your phone at least a few hours before you leave. If you will be waiting in line for a while or waiting around between bands, you are going to want your phone to stave off boredom. Plug your phone in a few hours before you have to leave to make sure that it is fully charged. You may even want to invest in a portable phone charger if you anticipate a really long wait in line. Some portable phone chargers cost as little as $20 and most of them are slim enough to fit in your pocket. Since food and drink are often pricey at concerts, you can save money and make sure that you are well hydrated by drinking plenty of water on the day of the concert. You will probably sweat more than usual at the concert from dancing and moving around, so drinking plenty of water during the day will help protect you from getting dehydrated. Make sure you leave yourselves plenty of time to get to the concert, park the car, and walk to the venue. Remember to account for traffic and road conditions as well. Plan to leave in time to arrive at least an hour before the concert begins, much earlier if you want to be the first ones in the door. Give yourself plenty of time to shower, get dressed, do your makeup, and style your hair. Give yourself even more time if you plan to paint your nails as well. Eat something healthy and hearty so that you don't get hungry during the show. Whole grains, veggies, and lean proteins are all good choices. Double check your purse or clutch before you leave the house to make sure you have remembered everything. Before you hit the road, triple check that you and all of your friends have remembered to bring your tickets!!
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Charge your phone. Drink lots of water before you head out. Confirm departure time with your ride or passengers. Get yourself ready! Eat a good meal a couple of hours before leaving your house. Don't forget anything!
Article: Remove the copper oxide coating on both the outside of the tubing in the area to be inserted into the fitting, and the inside of the fitting itself. For this, you can use sandpaper, emery cloth, or specialty devices sold in stores for this purpose. All copper oxide must be thoroughly removed from both surfaces until they are both completely clean, with no dirt, grease, oil or other impediment which will interfere with the wetting out of the solder. If you don't, this will result in a leaky joint somewhere down the road. Any small drips of water through the joint being soldered will prevent the process from working, resulting in a leaky fitting. If the system valves will not stop the drip completely before you start working, stop up the pipe with a piece of white bread, inserted in the tubing as far as possible away from the heated area. This will temporarily dam the water flow and will dissolve easily during the flushing operation suggested at the end of the job. Apply flux to the inside and outside of the copper tubing. Move the end of the blue flame against the assembled fitting and tubing, moving it all around the components in the area into which solder must be placed. With constant movement at all times, heat slowly and uniformly while testing the melting point of the solder by touching the tip of the solder wire to the joint. This will take some practice. Try holding the flame in your non-dominant hand and the solder in your writing hand. Remember, you're using the flame essentially to heat up the solder and melt it. You accomplish this by applying the flame to the copper tubing and then touching the solder to the joint. The heated tubing will draw the melted solder into the joint by capillary action. Use the flame sparingly. Move the solder and flame to the side opposite the melted solder, continually feeding small amounts of solder and moving the torch until the solder has circled the fitting. The solder will seem to run toward the heat. The purpose is to allow the solder to completely fill the area between the fitting and the tubing by letting it run into the cracks. On larger fittings, concentrate the heat slightly ahead of the wetted solder to allow this to occur. Be careful not to overheat the copper. Keep the torch moving constantly to prevent blackening the copper. If the joint is overheated and blackened, you'll need to disassemble it and re-clean the pipe, otherwise you'll risk a leaky fitting. Spray a mist of water on the area soldered to freeze the solder and prevent movement of the joint which would create a leak. Use fresh potable water to remove any excess flux, dirt, or loose solder beads inside the tubing after all soldered connections are completed. This will also help you check for leaks when the job is done.
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Prepare the pipe. Brush the cleaned surfaces with the solder flux as soon as possible after cleaning, and assemble the fitting and tubing. Light the torch and adjust it so you have a blue flame. Melt solder into the joint. Wipe excess liquid solder from the hot surfaces using a clean, dry cotton rag. Flush the piping thoroughly.
Article: If you don't practice then you'll never be good. It takes a lot of hard work. Many drummers will tell you that they are self-taught. This leads some drummers to think that lessons are not necessary and they'll often avoid it altogether. We're here to tell you that, without a firm foundation, you could pick up some real bad habits that may take you years to "unlearn". Find a reputable, qualified teacher and study the foundation of drumming before you do anything else. Make sure you know how to read music and that you know the different styles of drumming. Remember that a drum kit is as good as the person playing it. A fantastic drum kit tuned and played by a beginner will sound awful, whereas a cheap no name drum kit that is tuned and played by a seasoned drummer can actually sound wonderful. That being said, sturdy hardware is no unnecessary luxury. Get a drum throne that suits your height and supports your weight, and that you can keep proper balance on. Make sure your pedals rum smoothly. And last but not least, make sure your drums and cymbals are stable on their stands. There is an old saying; "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" and it is one of the truest things ever written. You can be one of the best but if no one sees you play, you can't possibly get hired. Learn marketing techniques and get out in front. Make sure everyone in town knows who you are. Sit in on jam sessions and hand out business cards. Leave no stone unturned. One thing weightlifters understand is that progress in building a muscle really starts when you push past that point where you want to quit. The same goes for drumming too. If you'll really dedicate yourself and practice diligently, you will see a remarkable difference in your playing. Go the extra mile and don't settle for mediocrity. Warm up before every gig, play for the music (not for yourself), be on time, and act professionally. Your reputation will determine how much you work. If you don't take yourself seriously, other musicians won't take you seriously. You will learn much more playing in bands than practicing in your bedroom. Never turn down a gig and always be willing to play unfamiliar styles of music. You won't know what your style is if you only copy beats, and once you join a band you can't copy beats for your own music. Never double book yourself and if you really have to cancel a gig, make sure you recommend a reliable dep to fill in.
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Practice! Take drum lessons. Have the best gear. Market yourself. Follow the "no pain, no gain," mantra. Be professional. Play with other musicians at every opportunity. Develop your own style.