In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Climb up a ladder and take a close look at the ceiling light's shade to see what connects it to the base. Most shades are held in place by a couple of screws. Cup the shade, then use your free hand to turn the screws counterclockwise until the shade falls off the base. Then, turn the light bulbs counterclockwise until they pop out of the sockets. Some ceiling lights are held in place by tabs, which you nudge to the side to detach the shade. Check the owner's manual for your ceiling light if you have it. It will tell you exactly what you need to do to remove the shade. Alternatively, try searching for the make and model online for advice. Locate the screws holding the old fixture in place. They will be around the center part of the fixture, underneath the lightbulbs. Light fixtures typically have 2 of them. Twist them counterclockwise by hand and be prepared for the old base to fall off once they are loosened. Many bases are held in place by nuts on the screws. You twist the nuts counterclockwise by hand like you would with a bare screw. The base will slide off the screws as soon as the nuts are gone. Have a friend ready to assist you with the base so it doesn't fall. If you're working alone, try using painter's tape to loosely secure the base to the ceiling. If the base starts falling, the tape will catch it and hold it in place while you work on the electrical wires. Underneath the base, you will see the electrical circuit tucked into a junction box. It may look like a mess, but it isn't as complicated as it seems. The wires in the ceiling will be joined to the old ceiling light's wires, connected by colorful wire connectors that resemble caps on felt-tipped markers. Twist the caps counterclockwise by hand until you are able to slide them off of the wires. Before loosening the wires, consider taking a picture of them so you know exactly how you need to connect the new light. A basic voltage detector looks like a pen. To use it, press the "On" button, then touch the pen's tip to the exposed ends of the wires. If the pen lights up, the wires have an electrical current in them and are unsafe to touch. Voltage detectors are available online or at many hardware stores. Test the voltage detector on a circuit you know is turned on to check if the detector is working correctly. The voltage detector is a precaution to make sure the electricity is completely deactivated before you touch the wires. If the wires are electrified, check the light switch and circuit breaker again to deactivate them. Hold the wires running towards the light while you untangle them from the protruding wires with your other hand. When you disconnect the wires, the light fixture will be completely detached from the ceiling, so be ready for it. Pass it off to a friend or carry it down the ladder yourself.
Summary: Remove the shade and bulb using the fasteners on the base. Unscrew the base of the old light from the ceiling by hand. Twist the wire caps off of the electrical wires. Test the exposed wires by touching them with a voltage detector. Untwist the wires to disconnect the old light fixture.

While quicksand is not a unique kind of soil, it can form anywhere groundwater mixes with sandy soil, creating a distinctive soupy mixture. Learning to anticipate places you might encounter quicksand is the best way to avoid becoming entangled in it. Quicksand most commonly occurs in: Tidal flats Swamps and marshes Near lake shores Near underground springs Be on the lookout for ground that appears unstable and wet, or sand that has unnatural looking "ripples" in the texture. You should be able to see water seeping up from below the sand, making quicksand quite visible if you're on the lookout as you're hiking around. Always bring a hefty walking stick, both to use in case you become stuck, but also to tap the ground in front of you as you walk. A few seconds with a walking stick could be the difference between a messy wrestling match with a pool of quicksand and a safe hike.
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One-sentence summary -- Recognize common quicksand areas. Look for ripples. Test the ground in front of you with your walking stick.

Problem: Article: Sleeping is crucial for your overall health, but even more so for weight loss and maintenance. Studies have shown that decreased sleep affects your body's hunger hormones increasing your cravings and hunger the next day. Aim for between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. This is a general recommendation and should be an appropriate amount of rest for most healthy adults. To help you get to sleep and sleep soundly, practice good sleep hygiene. This includes turning off all lights and electronic devices. It's also recommended to stop using bright, stimulating devices such as smartphones, tablets, TV, and laptops about 30 minutes prior to trying to fall asleep. Journaling has been shown to be very effective for weight loss. You can track a variety of items (like calories, activity level, hydration, sleep, etc.) to help keep you on track. The more accurate your journal, the more likely you are to be successful. It's easier now than ever to keep a food diary download an app like MyFitnessPal onto your smartphone and use it to log your food. One thing to keep track of is your food and beverage intake. Food journals can provide you insight into your diet and what may or may not be working for your weight loss plan. Food journals can also help keep you accountable. In addition, you can also track your progress in your journal or on your app. That might be weight, pants or dress size and what physical fitness progress you have made. Those that keep track of their weight regularly are also more successful long-term. Weight loss can be difficult especially if you've been trying or plan on trying to lose weight for a long time. Finding a support group can help build your confidence, keep you motivated and help your success long-term. Ask friends or family members if they'd like to join you on your weight loss plan. You can plan meals together or find fun, physically active things to do together. You're more likely to stick to your plan if you're doing it with a friend. Consider joining online groups or forums of others who are trying to lose weight. There are a variety of people who do not like or cannot be physically active but are still trying to lose weight.
Summary:
Go to bed at a set time. Start a food journal. Get support.