Write an article based on this "Write on a freelance basis. Apply for a job with a greeting card company. Start your own greeting card business."
article: For the most part, greeting card companies stockpile their verses and messages through a steady influx of submissions from freelance writers. Do a little investigating to find out which companies accept freelance contributions and send in a few of your most polished samples. If they like what they see, they'll agree to print it and you'll receive compensation. Card publishers tend to be particular about the way they want things done, so be sure to look up the editorial and submission guidelines for the company you're submitting your work to. The pay rate of freelance submissions will vary from $10 a message with small publishers to as much as a couple hundred dollars per card with more prestigious companies. If you're trying to make a living as a greeting card writer, it will pay to know what kind of compensation you can expect before you send in your work. Though it's become increasingly rare for greeting card companies to keep dedicated staffs of writers, these openings are still out there. If you think your writing is fresh, innovative and memorable enough, submit your resume and portfolio to the hiring department of one of the big names like Hallmark. If hired, you can look forward to a fast-paced and challenging career of drafting messages for a multitude of occasions, along with some sizable paychecks. Be ready for rejection. Big companies receive thousands of submissions every year, and yours may not always be just what they're looking for at the moment. Salaries for professional greeting card writers average somewhere between $50,000$70,000 a year. Of course, there's no rule that says you have to rely on the auspices of big commercial greeting card companies at all. Writers with a penchant for crafting have the option of composing and handmaking their own greeting cards and selling them through online stores like Etsy, ArtFire or Big Cartel. As an independent producer, you'll only get paid if you make sales, but you'll enjoy the freedom of carrying out every step of the process your own way and creating the kinds of cards you've always dreamed of seeing on shelves. More work will go into making greeting cards independently, as you'll have to compose, design, fabricate and sell everything on your own. The upside of this is that all of the profit will go directly to you. Pay particular attention to visual elements. This is a chance for you to incorporate your own unique touches into your homemade cards. If you want to focus on the writing aspect, consider partnering with a graphic designer or illustrator to handle the images needed to complete your cards.

Write an article based on this "Arrive to work five or ten minutes early. Postpone any nonessential conversations during high-stress times. Create a to-do list when you arrive at work. Prepare for all meetings and work assignments. Avoid multitasking. Take note of what you eat and drink. Find a new job if your work environment is toxic."
article: As much as possible, try to arrive to work calm and prepared. Arriving early will give you time to check emails, organize your space, and get ready for your day. Coming to work late often sets your day off on the wrong foot. Set your alarm earlier than normal, have a healthy breakfast, and give yourself plenty of time to get to work. A part of avoiding bad days is knowing when and when not to have serious conversations with coworkers. If you or another worker are having a bad day, don't try to set up a meeting unless absolutely necessary. For instance, if your boss seems to be having a bad day, don't go ask for a raise. If the conversation is necessary, try to send an email instead. Read and reread it to make sure it sounds as friendly as possible. Prioritize this list so that you don't end up rushing to complete important tasks. Identify what is most important to complete now and set goals to complete certain tasks before lunch. If you have a pressing deadline, complete items related to that task first. You might write down things like respond to emails, finish a Powerpoint presentation, or complete an online training. Many bad work days are caused by a lack of preparation. If you have a meeting or assignment due soon, prepare as much as possible. Don't arrive to meetings without updates and questions. Should you have a presentation coming up, practice beforehand to smooth out any kinks. While doing a lot of things at once may make you feel like you are getting more things done, usually it just ends up creating more stress and less focus. Having too much caffeine or sugary foods might end up making you feel stressed, anxious or too sluggish. If you find that you are having more bad days at work than good ones, it might be time to move on. If you know that you're doing the best you can, then start looking for new places of employment.If someone is harassing you at work or if you are being treated unfairly, report them to management or to Human Resources.

Write an article based on this "Make sure your television and component support S-video. Count the small holes in your TV and component S-video slots. Purchase your S-video cable. Purchase any necessary adapters at the same time."
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S-video cables connect a component (something that generates video, like a DVD player) with a screen (like your television). S-video input slots are circular with several small holes clustered around the middle of the port. Both your component and your TV must have S-video inputs for you to use S-video cables. This will determine which specific S video cable to buy and whether or not you will need an adapter. S video inputs can be either 4, 7, or 9 pin. If your component S-video input has 7 holes (a 7-pin configuration) and your TV S-video input has 4 holes (a standard 4-pin configuration), for example, you'll need a 4-pin to 7-pin adapter. S-Video cables tend to be much cheaper than their high-definition counterparts. A gold-plated connector won't oxidize over time (unlike a silver- or copper-plated connector), so while buying a more expensive cable won't affect your picture quality, it may make for longer cable life. High-quality cables are usually cheaper online than in a store. Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy are reputable online providers. If you have multiple components that need connecting, such as a VCR and a receiver, purchase an "S-video cable splitter" in addition to more S-video cables. Splitters should cost around $5.