INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Rubber floor mats help absorb and reduce noise from machines in your home such as televisions, stereo systems, washers, dryers, and dishwashers. These mats, when placed directly below a machine, muffle the vibrations and reduce noise and impact. Padded flooring products, such as the Elephant Bark Mat, are available online in thicknesses ranging from 1/5 to 3/8 inches (5 mm to 9.5 mm). Interlocking noise-absorbing flooring can easily be placed over your existing flooring in your home or garage. Simply purchase enough to cover your entire flooring and lay the padded tiles down, interlocking the sides to connect them. This product can be easily cut to fit to the edges of your room. It's also easily cleaned, and is made of antimicrobial material. with a thick pad underneath. Adding padding and carpet to your flooring will greatly reduce noises such as footsteps. The thicker the pad under the carpeting, the more noise reduction you will receive. Carpet and padding can even be installed over your existing hard floor, if necessary.

SUMMARY: Put a rubber floor mat under machinery to absorb noise. Add interlocking flooring to reduce noise. Install carpeting

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: " Click on the "Contacts" icon. The "Nokia Communication Center" subprogram will appear. Your Nokia phone will also light up and start syncing or sending contacts to this program. Choose from the drop-down list. Your contact groups will appear on the left side and your contact list on the right. From here, you can easily create a new contact by clicking on "Create New Contact." You can also edit your contact's details by clicking on "Edit Contact" or just by double-clicking the name. You can also remove a contact or several contacts at the same time just by selecting them and clicking on "Delete." It's relatively easier to manage your contact list from here compared to doing it directly from your Nokia phone. Select which contacts you want to backup. You can also select all by pressing Ctrl+A. Identify where the program should put the backup file after it's done. Remember this location so you can easily find the file later on. Click on file from the menu then click on "Export." Type in the filename of the backup file and choose the file type. Click "Save." Click on "File" from the menu then click on "Exit." You've successfully backed up your contacts.

SUMMARY: Launch "Contacts. Select the phone you wish to back up. Manage your contact list. Select contacts to backup. Identify the location of the backup. Name the backup file. Exit the program.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Being the tallest person on Earth, eating the most hot dogs, and running the fastest mile are all records that can be measured. Things that are abstract or based on opinion are not measurable. For example, being the world's "greatest cat lover" is abstract. However, "owning the world's most cat figurines" is measurable. For example, being the fastest swimmer in the world would work as a record because most people in the world understand what swimming is. If other people can't repeat your record and attempt to beat you, your record will not be accepted. You have to be able to prove that you actually broke a record. Claiming that you ate 700 marshmallows in ten minutes when you were younger isn't something that can be verified (unless you have it on tape). You'll need two witnesses (not related to you) to sign off on a form saying you successfully broke the record you attempted. Keep that in mind if you're attempting a record that is hard to replicate. Guinness World Records doesn't recognize every achievement, just those that are universally challenging. You won't get a record for leaving your TV on for 2 years straight (even if that's the longest anyone's left their TV on for) because you didn't actually have to do anything that challenging. You can't break a record for being the coolest person in the world or having the best sounding voice. Only records that are objective and measurable will be accepted. If you're putting the lives of people or animals in danger when attempting your record, your application will be rejected.

SUMMARY: Break a record that is measurable. Break a record that is universally understandable. Make sure your record can be broken. Make sure your record is verifiable. Break a record that is adequately challenging. Make sure your record is objective. Never attempt a record that is harmful to bystanders or animals.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The amount and frequency of your dog's feedings will depend on the age and size of your dog. Talk to your veterinarian if you are unsure about how much you should be feeding your dog. In general, adult dogs only need to be fed once per day and the amount they need is based on their weight. You can usually find weight charts on dog food packages that indicate how much food your dog needs each day. Keep in mind that dogs under the age of one will need to be fed more frequently. Puppies from 8-12 weeks old need to be fed four times per day. They also require special puppy food. Check with your veterinarian to be sure that you are giving your dog the right type and amount of food every day. Dogs need plenty of fresh clean water to drink every day. Your dog may need more water if he has been exercising or if the weather is hot. Make sure to provide a bowl of water that your dog can access easily. Refill it if the water gets low, and change the water daily. It's nice to indulge your dog with a treat now and then to show that you care about him/her. Treats can be used to reward good behavior as well. Reward your dog with a treat every day, such as a homemade dog biscuit or a store-bought rawhide bone.

SUMMARY:
Understand your dog's dietary requirements. Make sure your dog always has access to fresh clean water. Give treats for good behavior.