INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use a mounted vice or clamps to hold the wire. That way, you'll be able to use both hands to cut the insulation and pull it away from the metal conductor. Put on a pair of heavy gloves before you start to cut. Pierce the insulation near the end secured in the clamp with the point of a utility knife or razor blade. Slice down the length of the wire's insulation, and cut away from your body to avoid injury. Since you're just selling the wire for scrap, you don't need to be as careful about nicking the metal conductor under the insulation. Use a flat-edged blade instead of a serrated knife. The teeth of a serrated blade would just make a mess instead of slicing cleanly through the insulation. Slice the wire lengthwise with one hand, and use the other to work the insulation away from the metal. Cut and pull the insulation off the end of the wire secured in the clamp. Grab that end of the insulation, and pull it off along as you slice the rest of the way down the wire's length. If you have lots of wire, stripping it by hand can be tedious. At around $50 (US), tabletop manual machines are your most affordable option. If you are serious about scrapping wire and plan on stripping thousands of yards or meters per week, consider investing an automatic stripper. Automatic machines can strip at least 200 feet (about 60 meters) per minute, but they cost several hundred dollars. Buying one will only be worth it if you regularly scrap wire in bulk.

SUMMARY: Place one end of the wire in a vice. Slice into the insulation with a sharp blade. Pull the insulation away from the metal conductor. Purchase a wire stripping machine for big jobs.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: An essential part of flight is staying in touch with ATC (Air Traffic Control), Approach Control, or Tower, during approach and landing procedures. You can find the correct frequencies on your sectional chart. When changing frequencies on the communication radio it is courteous to listen for the better part of a minute to make sure no stations are in the middle of an exchange. Only when you are sure there are no "conversations" going on should you make your initial broadcast. This helps to avoid the "stepped on" situation which occurs when multiple stations are broadcasting on the same frequency at the same time. To do this, reduce power and lower the flaps to the appropriate level. Do not deploy flaps at excessively high speeds (only when airspeed is within the white arch on the airspeed instrument). Stabilize the airspeed and rate of descent by applying back pressure on the control wheel. Knowing if you're right just takes practice. Pick your aiming point and begin your descent. This is controlled by a mixture of throttle and yoke. Once you've found a runway, you need to have the combination exactly right to land. When it comes to flying an airplane, this is the hardest part. A general rule is that the best approach speed is 1.3 multiplied by the stalling speed of the aircraft. This should be indicated on the ASI. However, always take into account wind speed, too. Those are there for a reason: They tell the pilot whether he or she is going to overshoot or land short. Lower the nose, keeping the numbers right on your horizon. If the numbers start to disappear under the aircraft nose, you are landing long. If the number distance themselves from the aircraft nose, you are landing short. As you get closer to the ground, you will experience the "ground-effect." This will be explained by your instructor in detail, but basically the ground effect causes the plane to float a bit because of reduced drag near the ground. Raise the nose slowly by pulling back on the yoke, until the two main wheels touch down. Continue holding the nose wheel off the ground; it will settle to the ground by itself. Once the nose wheel has touched down, you can apply brakes to slow for exiting the runway. Exit as soon as possible on the off ramp specified by the tower. Never stop on a runway.

SUMMARY: Get clearance to land using the communication radio. Reduce the airspeed. Get the right angle of descent and airspeed. Lower the nose and watch the numbers on the runway. Reduce the throttle to idle. Come to a stop.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's easy to feel overwhelmed by a lot of little things when you're a teacher. Conquer this feeling by writing down a list of the key things that are important to you in your job and make them your focus. For example, instead of getting stressed out about preparing your students for a weekly quiz (that happens every week), put your efforts towards helping them prepare for the big term exam. Evaluating your goals also reminds you of what you've been able to accomplish. Your goals should be attainable or you'll frustrate yourself. If you're in a large school where several teachers teach the same grade, work together to come up with lesson plans, activities, or exams. Not only will this lighten your work load, but you can also discuss similar problems or concerns. You might even discuss combining your classes for some activities. You and the other teacher could trade off leading the class and using the free time for grading or more lesson planning. If your school offers professional development or ways for teachers to interact, you should participate. Teaching can be an isolating job. But taking time to engage with other teachers at your school can make you feel more invested and supported in your job. Just make sure to avoid spending too much time around other teachers who complain all the time or who don't enjoy their jobs. You can also communicate with other teachers through social media if you find that it's hard to schedule time to meet up in person. Check out blogs that other teachers manage. As the school year progresses, you might find that it's harder to be prepared for teaching. Give yourself a fresh start and plan to get to school early one week. Getting to school 30 minutes early can give you time to finish up any last minute details, respond to emails, or just focus on the day ahead. Try to plan out your week so you're not scrambling every day. Being prepared will keep you from feeling rushed which can lead to burnout. At the very least, spend 15 minutes every night preparing for the next day. If you feel burned out because you can't seem to catch a moment's rest or are always scrambling to get through the day, you need to organize. Organize your teaching materials so you can easily find things and get rid of unnecessary things that are just taking up space. Being organized will help spend your time making daily lesson plans and weekly schedules instead of searching for materials and files. You may feel like a combination of things is causing burnout, so try to confront your biggest cause of stress at school. If you struggle with difficult behaviors in your classroom, you may need to meet with parents or bring in school support staff to talk with the student. Running away from your stressors will only lead to burnout. It may take a little time and energy to resolve your problems, but it will improve your work environment.

SUMMARY:
Decide what's most important to you. Plan lessons with a teacher's aide or another teacher. Connect with other teachers. Spend time every morning to prepare for your day. Organize and file your teaching materials. Figure out what's causing burnout and face those problems.