Problem: Article: Chances are, you'll be in a classroom or other small room that you've never been in before, with at least one emotionless person staring at you, possibly surrounded by microphones. Try to mentally prepare yourself for this beforehand, and just pretend you're in your band room or bedroom playing for your director or your parents. Most proctors will let you play a few notes to get a feel for the room - simply play your tuning notes, a couple arpeggios, or a short scale. This will also give you a chance to get your bearings and relax. He or she will tell you what to play first - just ignore the robot speech. Often, they'll say something along the lines of "Please play your technical exercise, Rubank Advanced Method, volume two, page 6, exercise 12... please play your technical exercise". In most areas, the people scoring or recording your audition aren't allowed to show any emotion towards you, either positive or negative, during the entire time you are with them. Any positive response might give you false hope or overconfidence, and a negative response would hurt your confidence and cause you to do even more poorly. When you get to the sight-reading (which is usually last), you'll have anywhere from 20 seconds to several minutes to study the piece, depending on how hard it is. Use this time wisely: Finger through it, count it, "pie game" it, or whatever else you have to do. Do this twice if time permits, and then take a deep breath and start playing when given the cue. Once you've completed your audition, give any music you may have been given back, and leave the room, unless it was a recorded audition, in which case you may have to sit for a few more minutes to let them check the CD. .. it's over!
Summary: Don't let the environment get to you. If given the opportunity to test out the room, do so. Listen to the proctor. Play your sight reading material. Return borrowed items. Pat yourself on the back.

Problem: Article: Place your drill bit into the indentations left from the center punchthese will help keep your drill from moving around. Carefully drill the holes for all of the screws. Use a drill bit that's slightly smaller than your screw size. You can look up charts online that will tell you what size drill bit to use according to your screw size. Do a visual check by holding up the drill bit in front of the screw. If you can't see the threads of the screw, the drill bit is too big and you need to go down a size or 2. Line up the hinges so that they're in the center of their tracings, then place a screw in each hole so you can tighten them down. Use a screwdriver to begin tightening each screw 1 at a time. Tighten the first screw 3 rotations, and then move on to the next screw. Do this until they're all evenly tightened. If your hinge came in 2 pieces with a hinge pin, you can replace it once the screws are nice and tight. Just drop it into place in between the 2 hinge pieces. If you're installing a door or cabinet, put the top hinge in first to help with the alignment.
Summary: Drill the holes for the screws. Position the hinges and place a screw in each hole. Tighten each screw using 2 or 3 twists until they're all tightened. Replace the hinge pin, if necessary.

Problem: Article: When you have to bury a loved one, there are many choices that you have to make. Picking the right stone is an important decision. Take some time to think about the stone that is right for the situation. First, choice the type of marker you want. You can look for upright, flat, or obelisk markers. Choose your material. Markers come in a variety of materials, such as marble, sandstone, and granite. Granite is cost effective and very sturdy. Talk to the cemetery. Check the regulations about size and type of marker before you make a purchase. There may be guidelines you need to follow. Gravestones do not require regular cleaning. Although it might seem natural to want to frequently clean the stone, resist the urge. Instead, you should clean the stone approximately 18-24 months. Some will require even less frequent cleanings. Write down the date each time you clean the stone. This will help you prevent over cleaning. Talk to the cemetery about maintenance plans. Some sites may offer service plans. They will take care of the cleaning for you. In addition to properly maintaining the gravestone, there are other ways that you can honor your loved one. Consider decorating the grave site. Doing so can help you feel connected to the departed. You can leave flowers near the headstone. This is especially nice to do on holidays, anniversaries, or birthdays. You can also leave small mementos at the burial site. For example, a baseball for a sports fan. Ask the cemetery for a list of regulations. Some materials may not be allowed to be left behind.
Summary: Choose the right stone. Keep a record. Decorate the area.

Problem: Article: Essential oils have different fragrances and properties, so some are better for treating different hair types and hair care problems than others. If you have normal hair that isn't prone to dryness and isn't overly oily, some of the best essential oils for your hair include: Rosemary Lavender Geranium Lemon Clary Sage Cedarwood Thyme Chamomile There are a variety of essential oils that help with oily hair, because they either help slow oil production or are simply better at cleaning the scalp of oil. If you have oily hair, experiment with oils such as: Lemongrass Ylang-ylang Cedarwood Lemon Tea Tree Rosemary Dry hair is characterized by tangles, split ends, and dullness. It can be caused by a lack of oil from the scalp, too many damaging hair treatments, and overuse of heat tools and hair styling products. You can add some moisture back to your hair with oils such as: Geranium Lavender Rosemary Sandalwood Cedarwood Peppermint Tea tree Dandruff can be caused by a number of different things, but there are a few essential oils that can help with minor flakes and itchy scalps. These include: Tea tree Thyme Rosemary Lavender Eucalyptus Cedarwood Ylang-ylang
Summary:
Pick oils for normal hair. Manage oily hair. Treat dry hair. Pick oils to help with minor dandruff.