Article: Their fans were often disenfranchised youth who felt no connection to the free-love movement of the 1970s or the societal norms of the 1970s. They discussed topics that directly affected these youths and were relevant to what was going on in the world during that time. This topic was perfect for the period where America used military force to achieve political change. In choosing this, they could speak out against the basic "American" beliefs behind the war effort. Societal beliefs: Society believed that war could bring peace. Experiences: War breeds more pain, suffering and destruction. Politicians start war, because they don't have to deal with those tragedies themselves. Other observations: It's the poor that fight, people die in masses, the generals guide soldier into certain death. The "truth": Politicians have the power and misuse it. They really focused less on rhyming and more on creating a vivid story with a rise, climax and a resolution. Rising Action: "Generals gathered in their masses," "In the fields the bodies burning," and "Evil minds that plot destruction" are all examples of realistic experiences and observations that Black Sabbath pulled from. Climax: "Politicians hide themselves away" and "Wait 'til their judgement day comes" support that from the examples, politicians will eventually be held responsible for what they did. Resolution: "Now in darkness world stops turning," and "No more war pigs have the power" explain that eventually the people will rise up, and take back the power from the politicians. This provides a solution to the problems that existed in the rising action. Finding ways to make the lines fit together and to create a "story." They tied the rising action to the climax with the "oh lord yeah" which foreshadows the resolution of judgement day. Black Sabbath changed these experiences and facts surrounding war into something more meaningful and symbolic with literary devices. They weaved these ideas throughout the song, focusing on the main literary device of personification of "war pigs." Popular images of "tanks," "machines," and "battle fields" are all references in the song. Observations like the masses being gathered and a chess game being played are also depicted. Fictitious and mythological images of "sorcerers" and "witches" are used in the song.
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Black Sabbath set out to create Metal's counter-culture. They choose the topic of war. Black Sabbath then started to weave together these basic ideas into the song, "War Pigs". Black Sabbath began to formulate these basic parts of the song together. Literary devices were used to add depth to the song.
Article: When you're first getting used to the heat, it's best to take things nice and easy until you know how you'll respond. Go for a brisk walk, toss a football around or take care of a little yard work. Just be careful not to overdo itbeing out for too long can quickly leave you feeling drained. You may not be ready to jump right into your normal routine if you've recently relocated somewhere warmer. Head out in the early part of the day while it's still tolerable and let yourself warm up with the weather. Try dropping your thermostat 1-2 degrees every day for a couple of weeks. This will help make your conditions inside more like the ones outside. With constant exposure to above-average temperatures, your body will have no choice but to adapt. As a general goal, your thermostat should be set no more than about 10 degrees cooler than the temperature outside once you've reached peak acclimation. Your progress will be much slower if you constantly rely on air conditioning to cool yourself off. Before you step outside, drink at least 12 ounces of cold water to make sure you're starting off properly hydrated. Take a few deep breaths to calm your nerves, and get ready to sweat. Sweltering heat is uncomfortable no matter how you look at it. The sooner you make peace with your environment, the better equipped you'll be to deal with it. Be patient. Getting used to any change in temperature just takes time. It only takes about one week for you to start feeling the loss of the physiological changes you worked so hard for. To maintain your acclimated state, you'll need to continue to brave the heat at least every other day. Once it's gone, you'll have to start all over again to get it back. Keep up a regular schedule of outdoor activity or exercise. For best results, aim for at least 2-3 days a week.
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Start with light recreational activities. Turn down the air conditioner. Prepare yourself mentally. Keep up your momentum.
Article: If your oximeter is battery-powered, be sure to keep it charged. That way if you need it in a hurry, it will be ready for use right away. Inevitably your oximeter will get dirty from use. Keeping the probe clean is important for two reasons. First, dirt and dust can block light emitted by the oximeter and lead to inaccurate readings. Second, buildup of microorganisms on the probe can cause an infection when you put it on. Use a lightly damp cloth or paper towel to wipe away dirt. Use an alcohol swab to kill bacteria and viruses. Make sure your oximeter is somewhere it won't get knocked over and damaged. If your oximeter is the plug-in type, make sure all plugs are out of the way and won't be tripped over. When unplugging a cable, you should always grab the plug itself, never the wire. This could damage the internal wiring and lead to a fire hazard.
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Keep the battery charged at all times. Clean the probe section of the oximeter. Store your oximeter in a safe place. Disconnect all wires properly.