INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're a high school student, ask your principal if your school has policies against laptops. Then, talk to your teachers about their own classroom policies. Keep in mind that rules might vary between teachers: some might allow unrestricted laptop use while others might want to monitor your activities. Almost all colleges allow laptops in class. If you are a university student, double-check the syllabus your professors hand out to read up on their policies. In most cases, you'll be allowed to use laptops for note-taking. Follow the policies your teachers or professors set: not only does this show respect for them, but it also lowers the possibility of your laptop getting confiscated. Ask them about advantages or possible disadvantages they've noticed while using a laptop at school. Tell them to be as open with you as possible so you get a good idea of whether this is right for you. If you're young and no peers use a laptop to study, talk to a college student! Most universities allow or even encourage their students to purchase laptops. If you have older friends, let them know that you're considering a laptop purchase and listen to their thoughts. If you're a college student, ask a laptop-using student before or after class about their experience. Let them know what you're considering and ask them if they have any advice for working effectively. Using a laptop at school or university can be a tough choice. Making a list of pros and cons beforehand can help you avoid major mistakes. Take time to reflect on both the positives and the negatives, and write both down on separate lists. This can help you clear your thoughts and make a more balanced decision. Possible pros may include: Easy access to resources during lectures Taking notes faster and more effectively No messy handwriting Possible cons may include: Potential for distraction during class Cannot draw diagrams or visual references Can be heavy/fragile and hard to carry around

SUMMARY: Check your school or university policies. Talk to laptop-using peers. Make a list of pros and cons.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Simple physics provides an explanation of how this method works. For this method, you put the bottle of wine into the shoe and bang the shoe sole on a wall. The force from the banging will help to loosen the cork and it will start to come out. The force travels through the liquid and transfers to the cork. Since the liquid isn't free flowing inside the wine bottle, it acts like a solid and allows the force to transmit to the cork. Don't use just any type of shoes, as anything with a soft sole or high heel won't work. The shoes you choose should have solid, hard soles. The opening in the shoe should fit a wine bottle nicely. Make sure the shoes are a good sturdy pair. Shoes that are old and flimsy won't allow the force from the banging to transmit to the wine bottle well. Men's dress shoes tend to work very well for this method. These shoes won't work well for a number of reasons. Athletic shoes have cushioned rubber soles that absorb force. The soles of athletic shoes are often too padded to transmit force into the wine bottle. High heels don't have enough surface area on the sole to transmit enough force. They may also snap when you bang the heel against the wall.

SUMMARY: Understand the concept behind this method. Choose a shoe to work with. Avoid trying this method with athletic shoes or high heels.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Exercising depletes the body of essential nutrients and fluids. In order to make your workout successful, you have to replace these to help your body recover and build muscle. Use the ingredients suggested in this section to put together a high-quality meal that will help you build muscle and avoid affecting your blood sugar. Protein is the essential ingredient for building muscle. While doing your weight training regimen, include proteins in every one of your meals to give your body the building blocks it needs to strengthen your muscles. There are many options for including protein in your diet. Nuts. Any kind of nut is high in protein. You can't go wrong including these in your meals or just snacking on them throughout the day. Beans. Not only do these give you a high dose of protein, but they have a low glycemic index, so they won't affect your blood sugar. If using canned beans, be sure to drain the liquid so you don't overdose on sodium. Fat-free dairy products. Milk and yogurt are great sources of protein. Have a glass of milk or a cup of yogurt for an easy dose of protein. Fish. Salmon, tuna, and herring are usually considered the best options for protein, but any fish will do as well. Make sure you avoid fried fish, however, or you'll consume saturated fats that could be harmful. You need carbohydrates in your diet because without them, your body will use protein for energy. This will divert protein from your muscles and you won't build any mass. Carbohydrates from bleached or enriched products like white bread have a high glycemic index and will raise your blood sugar. Whole wheat products, however, will give you non-enriched carbohydrates. Eat whole wheat bread, pasta, and cereals to give yourself a good serving of carbohydrates. It is a fallacy that we should cut fat out of our diets. While saturated and trans fats should be avoided, mono and polyunsaturated fats are beneficial for your health. They can reduce your cholesterol levels and also help you build muscle. Try some of these foods for good sources of good fats. Avocados. Fish. Salmon and sardines contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Olive oil. Seeds, especially sunflower, sesame, and pumpkin seeds.

SUMMARY:
Have a good meal after every workout. Eat plenty of protein. Get carbohydrates from whole wheat products. Consume good fats.