INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It is often difficult to gauge things like tone and pitch on your own. A professional vocal coach can help you develop your voice so you can really hit the notes correctly. If you're really dedicated to improving your singing, seek out professional voice lessons. You can look for a singer in your area online or in the local newspaper. Keep your eyes peeled for posters advertising singing lessons around town. If you are a student, see if your school offers any courses in singing. You may not be able to find a singer in your area. See if you can find courses online. Some online courses are guided courses including videos that you can watch on your own time. Other courses may let you Skype in with a teacher on occasion. There are many phone apps you can download to help with your singing. They will gauge things like pitch, tempo, and tone to help you develop your voice. Look for harmonizing apps, such as Sing Harmony, which will help you learn to harmonize. Apps such as Mode Quiz, Ear Training, and Better Ears can help you learn to better judge your own tone and pitch.

SUMMARY: Take voice lessons. Try online courses. Practice using phone apps.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To make a gentle and effective everyday cleanser for your marble countertop, fill a spray bottle halfway to three-quarters full with warm water. Squirt approximately 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of a gentle, non-abrasive dishwashing soap and shake well to mix the two. You should never use an abrasive or acidic cleanser on marble countertops because it may etch the surface. Avoid soaps or cleansers that contain citrus juices, such as lemon, or vinegar. Similarly, don't use products like Windex on your marble countertops, as it can dull or etch the marble. After you've mixed the warm water and soap together, apply the cleanser to the countertop. Use a generous amount to ensure that the entire marble surface is treated. If there are areas with more residue than others, you may want to focus more of the cleanser in those spots. Once you've applied the cleanser to the countertop, wet a clean cloth with warm water. Smooth it over the entire counter to remove the dirt and soapy residue. Continue wiping the countertop with the wet cloth until no residue remains. While it's okay to scrub at stubborn spots on the marble with the cloth, you should never use an abrasive sponge or pad on the countertop. They can easily scratch the surface. When the counter is clean, wipe down the marble with a clean, absorbent towel to dry it. Use a buffing motion to get the most flattering finish for the marble. Be sure that you're using a soft towel to dry the marble. Rough, scratchy towels may damage the surface.

SUMMARY: Mix dishwashing soap and water in a spray bottle. Spray the cleanser over the counter. Wipe the counter with a hot, wet cloth. Dry the surface with a towel.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: An angle grinder is a portable machine that uses a disc to cut metal and tile. Use a 60 grit disc that's 364 inch (1.2mm) thick for the easiest way to cut through the lock's shackle. Angle grinders work best on padlocks or bike locks. If you're working at home, use an angle grinder that plugs into the wall. If you need to work somewhere without electricity or an outlet, buy a battery-powered grinder. Get a safety shield that covers your entire face and use thick gloves meant for shop work. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants if you can for added protection. Make sure there are no flammable objects near you or in the room since a spark could ignite them. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby just in case. Vise-grips are locking pliers that clamp onto an object. Open the vise-grips to the same width as the lock you're trying to cut. Turn the spindle on the end of the vise-grips' handle to lock it in place so the lock doesn't move around. Use your non-dominant hand to tilt the lock to the side and hold it steady. Vise-grips can be purchased at your local hardware store. If you're working in a shop, clamp the lock inside of a vise instead. Turn on the angle grinder and slowly press the disc onto the shackle. As you cut through the lock, the grinder will shoot off sparks. Keep firm pressure on the grinder so it works through the shackle. Once you finish your cut, turn off the grinder and remove the lock. The lock may be hot near the area you cut. Use gloves to handle it or let it cool down first.

SUMMARY: Buy an angle grinder from your local hardware store. Wear gloves and a face shield to protect yourself from sparks. Hold the bottom of the lock secure with vise-grips. Cut through the top of the lock's shackle using your angle grinder.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: One of the simplest methods of keeping track of your medications is to keep a checklist. Your checklist will contain the name of all medications and the date and time when you need to take them. Once you have taken your medication, check the item to stay on schedule. Mark the dosage size, when to take, and if the medication needs to be taken with food on your checklist. Make multiple copies. Try leaving them in convenient locations such as next to your medications or posted on a bathroom mirror. Making a medication calendar will allow you to visually recognize which medications need to be taken and when on a daily basis. Listing a medication's name and time of day that it needs to be taken will let you know if you are on track with your schedule or if you have missed taking a medication. On each day you need to take a medication, write down the time you need to take it and the name of the medication. Cross off a medication after you have taken it. While you are keeping careful track of when you are taking your medications, you will also need to keep track of when you are going to run out. If your prescription is a recurring one, keep careful track of when you will run out and need to refill your prescription, keeping on your schedule. Some prescriptions can be prescribed for refills over a period of months or for a three-month supply, while others (like pain medication) cannot. It is important to ensure that when the physician prescribed the medication, you know how much is being prescribed at a time you can plan for refills. Keep track of when your prescriptions are running low and refill before you run out. Try to refill early to avoid running out of your prescription. Discard any expired medications. If you have a smart-phone or other digital device with the capability to be used as a timer, you can enter in your medication schedule for an electronic reminder. Many smart-phones will sound an alarm when it is time to take your medication, helping you to never deviate from your schedule. Computers and tablets can also be used to set up reminders for your medications. Entering your medication details into a smartphone calendar will allow your phone to remind you when to take a medication. There are many apps that you can download which will help you stay on your medication schedule.

SUMMARY:
Try keeping a checklist. Create a medication calendar. Pay attention to your prescription refill dates. Set alarms or electronic reminders.