INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If there is something wrong with the amplifier, you will likely hear some sound distortion when you turn on your speakers, or nothing at all. This is usually because there is something wrong with the fuse or the capacitor. If you don't know where the fuse box is, you can check online or in the manual that came with your car, as each car will be a little different. A fuse box will usually be located in the front of the knee-well or under the dashboard, however. This will help you figure out whether or not the fuse is good or needs Touch the multimeter's red wire to one of the poles on the fuse. Touch the meter's black wire to the other pole. If you hear a beep, then the fuse is good, and your problem is likely with the capacitor. If you don't hear a beep, then the fuse is blown and needs to be replaced. Be sure to get the exact same fuse model. If you hear a beep, consider replacing the amp first. They are usually less expensive, and don't require soldering irons and desoldering pumps like new capacitors do. They should be working now. If they don't, then there might be something else wrong with your car's speakers. Consider taking your car in to the repair shop, and having a professional take a look at it.

SUMMARY: Understand how bad amplifiers can affect sound. Open the fuse box. Get out your multimeter and set it to the conductivity test. Hook up the multimeter to the fuse box. Listen for any beeps. Turn on the car, and test the speakers.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In boogie-woogie piano playing, when the right hand is not playing chords to accompany vocals or another soloist, it usually plays licks. According to Arthur Migliazza's book "How To Play Boogie Woogie Piano," there are only 8 primary licks, from which infinite variations and combinations are possible. Lick #1 is the most basic, and consists of keeping the right hand in the basic position of a C major triad. The next step is to introduce your right hand licks to your left hand boogie-woogie bass pattern. Practice in C, F and G separately. [Note: you can transpose these licks to F and G, or just play them in C while the left hand changes! It still works!]

SUMMARY: Learn a right hand lick. Practice the lick and variations while playing the left hand bass pattern. When you are comfortable playing the licks in all three keys, put them in the context of a 12-bar blues.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: yet warm around them. Don't be cold-shouldered and aloof around your in-laws and expect them to like you. Put your best foot forward and demonstrate a relaxed, inviting personality. Smile, greet them warmly, shake hands, and hug, if that's typical in your family. Let your in-laws know that you're interested in developing a relationship with them and they'll have a positive perception of you. Do this by taking an interest in their lives and their interests. A simple, "How's that garden coming along, Mrs. Henderson?" or "Have you been fishing lately. Mr. Greene? I'd love to hear about your latest catch," can show how thoughtful you are. Parents love to feel like they are imparting knowledge onto their childrenin-laws are no different. Show regard for them and their unique skills by asking their advice about a dilemma or requesting that they teach you something. For example, if your father-in-law built an impressive deck, you might ask him for pointers on your own backyard landscaping. If your mother-in-law is a talented baker, ask her to show you how to make her famous apple pie. You can also show interest in the lives and histories of your in-laws by asking them to tell you more about their own upbringings or what your spouse was like as a child. Sharing heartfelt or funny stories can help you bond. You might say, "Sylvia is so determined. Was she like that as a girl, too?" Nothing shows your attention and consideration like keeping up with the little things. Help your in-laws develop fond feelings for you by noticing the little details that are important to them. For example, if you invite your in-laws over for dinner, purchase the type of wine they like. If your father-in-law had a big presentation at work, ask how it went the next time you see him. Another way to make your in-laws like you is by giving them gifts. Consider picking up a bouquet of their favorite flowers before a visit or ask them to tag along when you score tickets to a sporting event. Don't overdo the gift-giving, as this can come off as insincere or make them feel like you are trying to "buy" their affection. However, gifts can be a thoughtful way to show your in-laws how much you care.

SUMMARY: Be polite Inquire about their lives. Ask their advice. Ask them to tell stories. Remember little details. Bring gifts.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This part of the taming process involves both of your hands, so it will be easier to remove your budgie from their cage. You can choose a neutral room that he has become used to, such as the bathroom, or they can stay in the same room as their cage. Teaching your budgie to step up will be easier to do when you are sitting down. Sit down slowly and gently so as not to startle your budgie or cause them to fly off your finger. Use gentle pressure against their chest just as you did when you initially taught your budgie how to step onto your index finger. Push up against their chest as you say 'step up.' Keep doing this until your budgie steps up onto your finger. Consider making this a daily activity. Soon it will become a habit for your budgie. Your budgie may not be familiar with this verbal cue, so it may take a few tries before they understand that they should step up onto your other index finger. Give him a small treat each time he steps up. As with the other aspects of the taming process, you should practice this several times a day in short sessions (10-15 minutes). Stepping up usually comes naturally to budgies, so it probably won't take very long for them to learn how to do this on your index fingers.

SUMMARY:
Have your budgie step onto one of your index fingers. Sit down in a chair, on the floor, or on a bed. Place the index finger of your other hand on your budgie's chest, just above their feet. Practice this until they can step up onto your other index finger without you having to push on their chest.