In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The very beginning of a basic chain stitch is easy all you need to do is make a small, straight stitch in your fabric. The exact size doesn't matter, but it shouldn't be any larger than a quarter inch or so. This stitch will "anchor" the rest of your chain. To make a simple stitch, just bring the needle through the back of the fabric, then bring it through the front of the fabric near the first hole. Bring the needle through the back of the fabric a short distance below your first stitch. This new hole should be in line with the first two (not off to either side.) Bring the needle under the initial stitch from the side. You may need to use the needle tip to work the stitch open slightly. Pull the thread through so that it's reasonably tight (but not so tight that the fabric bunches up.) Next, put the needle point through the same hole that you came up through in Step 2. Your stitch should look like a skinny oval or slit. You've just made the first "link" of your chain! Now, all you need to do is just repeat the steps above to continue your chain. Bring the needle through the back of the fabric at a spot that's about as far from your first link as you did before. This time, pass the thread underneath both threads in the "link" of the chain. Then, put the needle down through the same hole you came up through. Your chain should now have two links. Simply continue this pattern to continue adding links to your chain.
Summary: Start with a small stitch. Come back through the fabric near your stitch. Loop the thread through the first stitch. Put the needle back through the second hole. Come back through the fabric below your stitch again. Loop the thread through the previous link. Repeat as needed.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Having a sentence or two in your head will help you lead the event in the right direction. Are you planning it to educate your community? Persuade potential donors for funds? To celebrate a specific individual or group of individuals? Get as narrow as possible. Whatever you're doing (be it educating, persuading, celebrating, etc.), why are you doing it? Think of it as your mission statement. Your framework for success. When you know exactly what you want to do, it's a lot easier to do it! What exactly do you want to accomplish? Not how many people do you want to show up, not the actual fact that the event is even happening -- what do you want to come out of this? 5 people to walk away a new part of your organization? $1,000 raised? Minds changed? People excited? Think of the top three things you wish would happen as a result of this event and concentrate on them becoming a reality. Maybe one goal is financial, one is social, and one is personal. It's up to you! Good team members with different skills are a necessity. They can help with everything from preparing schedules and budgets, to making invites and posters, to welcoming in guests and doing the dirty work of cleaning up afterward. In other words, they can help you get things done. And if you can, get volunteers who you trust! Make sure to keep team members and supervisors "up to speed" with your plans. Collaboration can make your job easier. When you ask them to help, be as complete as possible from the get-go about the expectations for them and their level of involvement. If you aren't in a situation where finding volunteers is feasible, hire a crew! It all depends on the type of event you're organising. The venue may be able to provide you with one or you can go through a third-party staffing agency. All possible expenses, incomes, sponsors, and contingent expenses should be included. If you don't budget, you'll end up with a wad of receipts, an empty pocketbook, and no idea what the heck just happened. Be realistic from day one so no surprises are seen the day of! Find ways to keep costs low. Can you get volunteers to work for free? Consider cheaper venues (like someone's home)? Remember: a small, simple gathering that goes well is always more impressive than a party thrown to the nines that's a flop. This is the most important thing when it comes to your event. What time and what place will make people say, "Yeah, I'll go to that!"? You want a time when everyone will be free and a place that's a convenient location. And something you can afford to book! Check your community's calendar and consider your audience. If you're working with a bunch of stay-at-home moms, during the day and in the neighborhood is your best bet (maybe with some babysitting offered, too?) If you're channeling students, do a weeknight downtown. If you can, go where they already are. Of course, certain venues need booking. Contact the place you're thinking about using as soon as possible. They may be busier than you are! Logistics for everything. What will parking be like? What about handicap accessibility? What can you do with the size of your space? What equipment will you need? What extra items (drinking water for speakers, badges, brochures) will you need that will be extra expenses? How many people are needed to truly make it run smoothly? It's important to sit down for a minute with yourself (and with your team) and consider all sides of the story. Is there any obstacle that can be foreseen and prevented? Any special guests that need to be accommodated? Any exceptions that need to be made? While you're on the roll that you are, prepare a draft poster. It should include the tentative date, time, venue, chief guest, name of the event, and a theme or tag-line for the event. Since it's so early, you can take your time on this -- but it's best to whip up a preliminary version now to see how it's all coming together! Think about other ways to get the word out, too. E-mail blasts? Snail mail? Facebook, Twitter, the other two dozen event websites out there (more on that in a bit)? What do you need before the event to get people there and what do you need at the event to keep them? It's very possible you feel like a ferret with its head cut off right about now. Take a breath and open up Excel. Prepare a draft schedule of the activities in the event. Make a few spreadsheets to organize your thoughts. It may seem like needless paperwork now, but in two months you'll be profusely thanking your past self for looking out for you. Prepare a time line (with deadlines) for each activity. Write down everyone's names and where they're needed when. That way you can organize yourself and field any future questions from others.
Summary: Define the event's purpose. Set goals. Gather volunteers. Prepare a budget. Decide on a time and place. Think about logistics. Think about marketing and advertising. Organize yourself.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you're facing the front of the Xbox, the hard drive should be on the right and the DVD drive should be on the left. The hard drive is most likely shiny, and the DVD drive is most likely dull gray with a yellow sticker on it. Grip the connector firmly on each side and pull it straight back from the hard drive. The cable might be snug and difficult to remove. Rock it back and forth if you are having difficulty pulling it straight out. You can find this screw on the divider between the hard drive and the DVD drive. Once you remove the Torx 10 screw holding it in, you can pull the tray holding the hard drive directly out of the case. The hard drive is attached with a power cable. You most likely won't need to remove the power cable to remove the hard drive from the case, but if you are swapping out the hard drive you can pull the cable directly out from the hard drive. You can remove the hard drive from the tray by unscrewing the small screws that hold it in. Remove the cable the same way that the hard drive's cable was removed. Pull it directly out from the DVD drive. There are two screws holding the DVD drive in, one on each side of the DVD drive. Once the IDE cable and screws have been removed, you can pull the drive straight up and out of the case. Pull it directly out of the drive. Be careful when removing the power cable as it is Xbox-specific and can be difficult to replace.
Summary:
Locate the hard drive and DVD drive. Unfasten the IDE cable (broad gray cable) from the back of the hard drive. Remove the screw from underneath the IDE cable with a Torx 10 screwdriver. Lift the hard drive tray out of the case. Detach the IDE cable from the DVD drive. Remove the screws from the DVD drive. Pull the DVD drive out. Remove the DVD power cable.