In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The amount box is located on the right side of the check, below the "Date" line and to the right of the "Pay to the Order Of" line. It has a symbol to the left of it indicating the currency $ or , for example. In this box, write out the amount of the check you want to write using numbers. Separate the dollar amount and the cent amount with a decimal point 47.50, for example. You may write a check in which there are no cents to be paid for example, 47 even dollars. In this, case, you still need to indicate that there are "zero" cents to be paid. You do this by continuing to include the decimal point, but following it with two zeros: 47.00 Underneath the "Pay to the Order Of" line, you will see a second line that has the currency written out at the end of it. In America, for example, this blank line ends with the word "dollars." On this line, you will write out the amount to be paid in words, rather than numbers. The dollar amount is always written out as words, and the cent amount written as a fraction out of 100. This is because there are 100 cents in a dollar, so if the check amount includes 45 cents, it is 45/100 of a dollar. While this is the basic rule, there are a few different ways to format the actual content of the line. Written dollar amount + "and" + fractional cent amount: forty-seven and 50/100. Written dollar amount + "dollars and" + fractional cent amount: forty-seven dollars and 50/100. Some people choose to draw a straight horizontal line after the fractional cent amount to fill out the line: forty-seven dollars and 50/100 . This prevents other people from adding to or changing the amount you write. Compound numbers do not fall evenly on decades (ten, twenty, thirty), centuries (one hundred, two hundred, etc.) and so on (one million, two billion, etc.) If you have a compound number like 47 (as opposed to 40), you should always place a hyphen between the two parts of the word when writing it out. Correct: forty-seven Incorrect: forty seven or fortyseven An amount for several hundred, thousand, or even million dollars should still be written out in words on the appropriate line. This might mean you have to write with very small script, so make sure you have enough room. Correct: two million, five hundred fifty-two thousand, eight hundred forty-seven dollars and 00/100 . Incorrect: 2,552,847 dollars and 00/100 .
Summary: Fill in the "amount" box with a numeric amount. Include the decimal and cent amount even if the amount is in even dollars. Fill in the textual amount. Hyphenate compound numbers. Write out the textual amount even if it is very large.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: DEET is the most effective pesticide for repelling mosquitoes, but it will only last a few hours at most, and can kill beneficial insects in your yard as well. Other insecticides may cause less collateral damage, but tend to be less effective, shorter lasting, and/or designed to work on clothing rather than large areas. Check the label to see if the pesticide is approved for the intended use by the Environmental Protection Agency or another regulatory organization. The one plant proven to repel mosquitoes is the lantana plant, but be aware that this can be poisonous to pets, can cause allergic reactions, and is an invasive species in some areas. Other plants may have a minor effect, but try these only if you enjoy them in your garden or are willing to plant a large quantity: Citronella, lemon grass, any citrus fruit, basil, rosemary, mint, or catnip may all have a minor effect. Bug zapper traps can seem effective because of loud sounds, bright lights, or sparks. However, most of the insects killed are not mosquitoes, and they can even kill insects that would normally eat or compete with mosquitoes. Ultrasound devices are simply not effective. Some mosquito-killing traps work using a fan system, very similar to the homemade trap described above. These can be effective, at least temporarily. Mosquitoes tend to avoid smoke, and will be blasted away by a strong fan. Dinner on the patio might not be as pleasant if you are sitting in a smoke cloud or wind tunnel, but if you only care about keeping them away for the next few minutes, this is one option. Citronella candles are mostly effective due to the smoke, not the scent. Any candle will work almost as well.
Summary: Spray insecticide for a temporary solution. Consider a mosquito-repelling plant. Be skeptical of bug zappers and ultrasound machines. Use temporary measures.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The scene culture leans toward "party music" that you can dance to and is often electronic. The music is much more pop-oriented and makes great background noise for socializing and having a good time. Emo music, on the other hand, is not danceable, and is much more rock-centric. The typical emo sound is dramatic in its emotional range and often features a dynamic of alternating loud/soft extremes. It tends to emphasize emotion rather than socializing and partying. Fast, punk-derived drum beats and heavily distorted guitars are common elements in the emo sound. Emo vocals are dramatic in mood and can even occasionally feature screams, moans, and howls. Lyrically, emo musicians are introspective and focus on emotional issues like sadness, confusion, love, anger, and pain. Later emo musicians developed a slightly softer, more mainstream sound, but the lyrical content remained just as brooding and contemplative. Scene music does not put any particular emphasis on lyrical content and doesn't feature the inward-looking, thoughtful vibe that is characteristic of emo. Recognizing and listening to the "right" emo bands is a key component of emo culture. Bands are slightly less important in the fashion-centric scene culture, but there are some bands that are overwhelmingly considered to be "scene bands." Some of the flagship bands in emo culture, both past and present, are: Rites of Spring, Embrace, Moss Icon, Drive Like Jehu, Fugazi, Jawbreaker, Sunny Day Real Estate, Dashboard Confessional, Jimmy Eat World, Get Up Kids, The Promise Ring, Brand New, My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy. Scene band names to look out for are Blood on the Dancefloor, Owl City, Dot Dot Curve, Brokencyde, Scene Kidz, Millionaires, Jeffree Star and Hollywood Undead. Scene music also features a lot artists from electro-pop, dance-pop, dubstep, and house/techno genres. Names to recognize are Skrillex, Knife Party, and deadmau5. Occasionally, mainstream pop stars like Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj are also embraced by the scene subculture.
Summary:
Listen for a dance beat. Assess the vocal styles. Know popular band names.