INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Place the meat in a roasting pan and add about 1 cup (240mL) of warm water or stock. Cover the pan completely with foil to trap in the heat and moisture. Then, turn the oven to about 350F (177C) and heat the food until it's warm again. This is a good way to reheat pre-cooked meats. For example, add warm turkey stock to turkey breast and heat it for about 30 minutes. For fish and smaller cuts of meat, you don't need to add water or stock. Set them in the pan and heat them until fully warmed (about 15 to 20 minutes). Side dishes like vegetable trays and casseroles can be heated in the oven the same way. Leave them in at 350F (177C) for about 15 minutes. Pour the food from a serving bowl into a saucepan. Turn the stove to a medium heat setting and wait for the liquid to begin to bubble slightly. Keep stirring it to prevent it from boiling and overheating. Side dishes like mashed potatoes are a little trickier to heat up this way. Add milk or broth to bring the food to the consistency you desire, then keep stirring it until it's hot. Smaller quantities of food and sides like vegetables, potatoes, and macaroni and cheese do well in the microwave. Move them into a microwave-safe dish. Loosely cover the dish with its lid or plastic wrap. Reheat the food for about 4 minutes, then take it out and stir it. Heat it for another 3 minutes until it reaches 165F (74C). Microwaves heat food unevenly, so you need to monitor the food's temperature. Heat the food in slow bursts, stirring it each time to help it warm up evenly. Microwave are not a good choice for most meat. They tend to turn meat flabby and gray. They also cannot crisp up food like fries. If you have an electric plate warmer or an accessible oven, store serving plates in it. Heat the plates at a temperature of 150F (66C) for about 15 minutes. Warm plates heat up food a little, causing slightly cooled food to still taste great. Put thick, dishwasher-safe plates in the dishwasher to heat them. Leave clay plates in for up to 2 hours to ready them for the party. If you are short on heating options, set an electric heating pad between towels or heat-resistant mats. Plug the heating pad into a wall outlet, then set the serving tray on top of it. It's a good way to keep plates of food warm after you serve them, including larger dishes like sliced ham or turkey. Electric blankets work similarly to heating pads. Plug them into the wall and let them heat up to spread more warmth to your food. Heated gel packs are another option. Warm them up in a microwave according to the manufacturer's instructions, then place them under plates of food.

SUMMARY: Reheat meat dishes in the oven for up to 30 minutes. Simmer soups and liquids on the stove if they begin to cool. Microwave smaller sides that don't need to be crisped. Warm your plates before serving food on them. Use a heating pad if you need to keep served plates of food warm.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You will need two forms of identification with your signature on them, one of which must also have a photo. You will also need to bring your certification from your pre-license education class. It is also helpful to bring your confirmation number, just in case there are any problems. The Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions. 45 of the questions are on real estate principles and practices, 45 or on Florida and Federal laws, and 10 require you to complete real estate-related math calculations. You must earn a score of 75 or better to pass the exam. You will receive an official score report that includes your photo as soon as you complete the exam. In the even that you need to retake the exam, you will need to wait at least 24 hours to reschedule and go through the same process (Pearson VUE's website or Customer Care call center) that you used to schedule the initial exam. Be sure to do allow time for additional studying before you retake the exam to improve your odds of success. In order to activate your license, you will need a signed statement verifying that you will be working under the guidance of a licensed broker. This broker can be independent, or a member of a large real estate firm. The broker's job is to mentor you as a salesperson, and she will bear responsibility for any mistakes that you make. In exchange, you pay the broker either a monthly fee or a set part of your commission. You can begin looking for a broker to sponsor you at any time during the licensing process. Be sure to interview with a number of different brokers before making a selection, as different brokers have different fee schedules, and provide different services. Most real estate brokerages are always looking for new salespersons. Begin by calling brokerages in your area (think about which signs you typically see up at homes you'd be interested in selling,) and go from there. After you pass your exam, your license must be activated through a Florida licensed real estate broker or owner/developer. The broker can do this by submitting the DBPR RE 11 form to confirm that you have been added as an employee. Once this is done, you can launch your real estate career! For questions about this process, you can call the Department of Business and Professional Regulation Customer Contact Center at (850) 487-1395.

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Bring all required information to your exam appointment. Complete the exam and receive your score. Schedule a retake. Choose a broker to sponsor you. Activate your license.