INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Many colleges and universities have accredited programs to teach you how to become an interpreter. Complete an undergraduate or associate's degree by enrolling in an interpreter training program. Programs include: Learning about deaf culture. How to sign. How to get certified. You can learn sign language easily and from the convenience of your own home online. Complete programs are typically available for a fee. Look through websites carefully, before you purchase coursework. Look for online classes that involve more than one way of teaching, like webcams, videos and forums. You don't have to take an entire college program or online course to learn sign language. Go to your local adult education or technology center and find out if they offer sign classes. Start ASL offers free classes in addition to full courses online. The best way to learn any language is by interacting with others and practicing. Larger cities should have an active deaf community and you can find them in smaller ones too. There are a number of ways to go to events and find deaf friends including: Contact the agency that oversees deaf services in your area and ask them about deaf programs. Find an interpreter and ask them about deaf events. Find online deaf communities to get a point in the right direction. Subscribe to a deaf community newsletter to find events. Most large cities have deaf newsletters. An important part of learning sign language includes learning about deaf culture. Some norms in deaf culture are different than in hearing culture. Do not try to speak loud and slowly, because this can be insulting to a deaf person. Things that can be different include: Using facial expressions. Many deaf people use exaggerated expressions to get their points across in addition to signing. Introducing yourself by name and area. Because it can be hard to find other deaf people, introductions are always made with the area you grew up in. Staring is encouraged. Because eyes are used instead of ears, you should always look at the deaf person you are communicating with.

SUMMARY: Enroll in a college level training program. Take classes online. Take individual classes. Go to deaf events. Learn about deaf culture.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There are several programs available that can give you most of the features found in Office, and even some that Office doesn't have. These programs are all able to open and edit Office documents, as well as a variety of open formats. The most popular suites are FreeOffice, OpenOffice, and LibreOffice. FreeOffice is considered the most user-friendly of the options, while OpenOffice and LibreOffice are more powerful. If you are familiar with Office, consider FreeOffice or LibreOffice. Once you've settled on a choice, you can download the installer for the program you want. Visit the following sites to download the installer for your chosen program: LibreOffice - libreoffice.org/download/libreoffice-fresh/ FreeOffice - freeoffice.com/en/download OpenOffice - openoffice.org/download/index.html You'll be given the option to choose which of the productivity programs you want to install. By only selecting the ones you plan to use, you can cut down on installation time and hard disk space. All three Office alternatives listed above look and behave differently, and they are all full-featured software programs. As such, they'll all have a bit of a learning curve, especially if you're used to using Office. The basic features should be fairly straightforward, and you can look on YouTube or here on wikiHow for instructions on performing more advanced tasks. See Use OpenOffice Writer for details on using Writer, the OpenOffice Word alternative. See Use LibreOffice for tips on getting familiar with the LibreOffice word processor. As online tools become more powerful, there is less and less need for installing productivity programs on your computer. Besides the Office web apps detailed above, there are several other cloud-based productivity suites you can use. All of these services allow you to upload and then edit Office documents. Google Docs is the most famous of the cloud-based options. You can create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using Google's online tools. You can access everything from Google Drive, where your documents will be stored. If you have a Gmail account, you have access to Google Docs. See Use Google Drive for details on creating and editing documents. Zoho is another cloud-based Office replacement. Its interface is much more similar to the Office interface than Google Docs. Like Google Docs, you can create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. See Use Zoho Docs for instructions on using Zoho. OnlyOffice is an online Office alternative that allows you to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Summary: Check out the available desktop Office replacements. Download the software. Run the installer. Get acquainted with your new program. Consider cloud-based Office alternatives.

Although some food critics begin their career through entry-level jobs in the food industry, a college degree will open more doors for you when applying for jobs. If you have not graduated from high school, finish your GED first. Culinary arts training could help you understand the inner world of the food industry as an alternative, if finishing high school or college isn't of interest to you. The majority (~70%) of food critics have a bachelor's degree. Because food writing is a competitive field, plan on a degree that will give you strong communication, writing, and critical thinking skills. The courses you take will prepare you for your future job and help you make connections with other writers. Take culinary classes to familiarize yourself with different dishes and cooking terms. If your school offers a minor in culinary arts, you might consider adding it as a resume booster. Even if your university doesn't have a food reviews section, working at your college's press can give you valuable experience. Gaining article clips and working in the journalism industry will help you secure valuable internships or entry positions later. Ask your university publication if you can write a food column or local restaurant reviews. If possible, look for an internship with a food critic. You'll be able to gain relevant experience and start building your portfolio with a mentor to give you advice. Non food-related writing internships can also help you gain writing experience, if you're unable to secure a culinary position. Treat your internship like an actual job. You may feel like your work during the internship pales in comparison to the professionals, but you will have an impact on the organization you intern with.
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One-sentence summary -- Graduate from high school. Pursue a degree in English, communications, or, journalism. Write at your university's print or online publication. Complete an internship.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Vinyl polish and UV protectant products will keep the panels crystal clear and prevent the sun from damaging the surface. You will extend the life of your vinyl windows by using these products after each cleaning. Follow the manufacturer's directions for the particular product you're using, since application techniques may vary from product to product. Vinyl windows are made of very resilient materials that can withstand deterioration that sunlight causes over time. To keep them in tip-top shape, clean your vinyl windows at minimum twice per year. If your windows have become particularly dirty after a storm or for some other reason, try to clean them up as soon as possible. Never use petroleum-based cleaners, caustic chemicals, razor blades, putty knives, abrasive pads, paper towel, or high-pressure water hoses on your vinyl windows.

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Apply a UV protectant to the glass after each cleaning. Clean your windows at least twice per year. Avoid using any and all abrasive materials.