In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: First, take a peek under the hood. If it looks like you have your work cut out for you up there, fill a large pot three-quarters of the way with water. Bring it to a boil, uncovered, on the stovetop and keep it boiling for a half hour or more, as needed. Let the steam soak into the crud so it starts to loosen from the hood. Wait for the stovetop to cool before proceeding. Keep in mind that you'll probably have to lean over the stove to reach up and under the range hood. If you boiled water to work the crud loose with steam, remove the pot to a heat-safe surface. Wait for the burner to cool down before moving on. If the dirt is light enough for your regular surface cleaner to work, great. If, however, you need a tougher chemical for degreasing (like Super Clean, OxiClean, or Mrs. Myers' All-Purpose Cleaner) to get the job done, give a small area of the hood a test spray before using it all over. Make sure it doesn't cause any adverse reactions with the hood's paint or other materials. Again, always double-check the cleaner's recommendations regarding which materials it's safe to use on. First, read your cleaner's instructions for proper use. Wear safety gloves if advised. Open windows and turn the exhaust fan on if strong ventilation is recommended. Then spray the hood's interior as directed and wipe it down with a sponge, cloth, or paper towels. Some cleaners may recommend wiping down immediately. Others may advise letting it sit for a period of time so it can soak into the dirt, grease, and crud. Expect strong cleaners to leave streaks and odors if any traces are left to linger. Once the area is clean, dampen a cloth or paper towels. Wipe the interior again to remove any chemical residue. Then repeat with a dry cloth to dry it. Expect the job to be tougher the longer you wait in between each cleaning. Make washing the hood part of your daily or weekly routine when doing the whole kitchen. If a particular meal used a lot of oil or caused a lot of splatter, clean it up immediately afterward, as soon as the stovetop is safe to work around.
Summary: Steam the inside if needed. Test-spray the inside. Spray and wipe. Wipe again with wet towels. Repeat frequently.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you are an artist trying to land a gig, you can mail, email, or hand-deliver your demo CD package to venues in your area. If you have personal connections, use them to obtain a personal meeting with the venue's booker. You can also send out your demos without making prior contact except to find out the mailing information. Record companies are always looking for the next big solo artist or band. Research the labels that sign artists similar to you and then mail out your demo CD packages. It's best to send your CDs to both large and small labels that sign bands playing your type of music. Circulating your demo CD around to other musicians in your area is a great way to find a band member or future collaborator. Be prepared to send out a large number of CDs when following this approach, as you usually need to spread the word far and wide to get results. You might package the CD with a message about what type of band member or artist you are searching for. Call up the record company or venue and ask about their submissions process. Specifically, get the exact address and contact information for the person who is responsible for receiving and evaluating demo CDs. Make sure that you get the person's exact title, which will help you write any letters that you plan to enclose. While you have them on the phone, ask if they have any suggestions or tips for how you should mail or package your CD. They might, for example, suggest that you use a basic mailing envelope and nothing else. It's also possible that the label does not accept unsolicited CDs and making a phone call in advance could save you a wasted CD. Just write a quick email to the person that you mailed your CD to. You could also do a phone call to a main line of the label, but be prepared to leave a message. If you never hear anything back, then you can assume that the answer is "no" and move on to your other submissions. For example, you might write, "Hello, I submitted a demo CD to you three weeks ago and was hoping that you could provide me with a status update. Thank you!"
Summary: Send your demo to local venues to book a gig. Submit your demo to labels for a record deal. Send your demo out to local talent to find a music partner. Send it to the right person. Check your status about a month after submission.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Use a ruler or straightedge to draw a straight line inside the circle, from one edge to another. The points that you use don't matter. Label the two points A and B. The circles should be the exact same size. Make A the center of one circle, and B the center of the other. Space the two circles so that they overlap like a Venn diagram. Draw these circles in pencil, not pen. The process will be simpler if you are able to erase these circles later on. There will be a point at the top and a point at the bottom of the "Venn diagram" space created between the overlap of the circles. Use a ruler to make sure that the line protrudes straight through these points. Finally, label the two points (C and D) at which this new line crosses the rim of the original circle. This line marks the diameter of the original circle. This should clear up your work space for the next step of the process. Now, you should have a circle with two perpendicular lines running through it. Do not erase the center points (A and B) of these circles! You will be drawing two new circles. Use your compass to draw two equal circles: one with the point C at its center, and one with the point D. These circles, too, should overlap like a Venn diagram. Remember: C and D are the points at which the vertical line intersects the main circle. This straight, horizontal line should cut through the overlap space of the two new circles. This line is the second diameter of your original circle, and it should be exactly perpendicular to the first diameter line. The intersection point of the two straight diameter lines is the exact center of the circle! Mark this center point for reference. If you want to clean up the page, feel free to erase the diameter lines and the non-original circles.
Summary:
Draw a chord between two points. Use a compass to draw two overlapping circles. Draw a vertical line through the two points at which the circles intersect. Erase the two overlapping circles. Sketch two new circles. Draw a line through the points at which these new circles intersect. Find the center.