Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Calculate your yearly income. Calculate how many hours you work in one year. Calculate your hourly wage.

Answer: Many people may already know their yearly salary, but in the event that you don't, check your most recent pay stub. Use your gross (not net) paythat is your amount before taxesand multiply the number by the number of pay periods in a year. For those on a bi-weekly schedule, you would multiply the number by 26. For those whose companies offer two scheduled paydays per month, such as the 15th and 30th/31st, you will only multiply the number by 24. For a quick rule of thumb, you can use a standard formula such as: 7.5 hours per day x 5 days per week x 52 weeks per year = 1,950 hours worked per year. 8.0 hours per day x 5 days per week x 52 weeks per year = 2,080 hours worked per year. Once you have these two numbers, you can divide your totally yearly income by your total number of yearly hours to reach an approximate hourly wage. For example, if your total income was $15,000 and your total number of hours was 2,080, then 15,000 / 2,080 = approximately $7.21 per hour.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Research your topic. Dress suitably for your debate. Write your speech. Rehearse your material. Memorize your main points. Predict your opposition. Make debate aids. Get plenty of sleep. Eat sufficiently before your debate.

Answer: You'll need to know the general details of the topic that you'll be expected to debate, but in particular, you should take note of specific information and figures you might use. This will help with your rational appeal in your argument, as numbers can have a powerful impact in your audience while being difficult to refute. Research in an open ended fashion to improve your critical evaluation of facts. Open ended research usually entails shifting your reading and viewing habits to include sources that are educational or current event based. Conduct focused research on your topic. List the areas you feel you have strong background knowledge and any gaps in your knowledge on the topic. Try to fill in these gaps while coordinating your research with other teammates, so there is little to no overlap in your research efforts and you make the best use of your time. How you present yourself to your audience is often considered to be part of your delivery and will likely affect your scoring. Depending on the level of your competition and the expectations of those involved, the right outfit for your situation may vary. You will want to come across from the very beginning as being respectful of your audience and a respectable person, both of which can be achieved by wearing more formal clothing. Ask your teacher or coach what the best clothing for your level of competition might be if you are unsure. Lower level or less serious competitions might only require a dress shirt or polo with a pair of khaki pants. High level competitions, championships for example, will probably be best attended in a suit and tie. Don't overdress; although a tuxedo will set you apart, it might seem to others like you are showing off. Once you have decided on your argument and the material you will use in it, you will need to write the speech you will use during the debate. Depending on the kind of debate and the rules your debate chapter, these can differ significantly, though every debate should have: An unbiased introduction that presents basic information and the topic. A body that includes an emotional point, a logical point, and an ethical point in favor of your side of the debate. You should also have examples, quotations, and statistics to strengthen your case. A conclusion that summarizes the important points made by you and/or members of your team. This is an important part of debate preparation. Rehearsal will help you feel more comfortable with your material, will make you more aware of your voice and body, and will help you identify problem areas. Record yourself if you are able. This way you can check your posture, gestures, and speaking volume. Try rehearsing in front of mirror. Note how you use your hands, how your words sync with your expressions, and the naturalness of your body language. Quick recall will allow you to respond to the oppositions points more quickly. Additionally, memorization will put information vital to your argument/counterargument at your disposal. Demonstrating your quick wit can earn you points with your judges and put you ahead of your opponents. While constructing your argument, you should take weak points into consideration, as these will likely be used by your opposition. Beyond that, what are the best arguments you can think to use for the opposing argument? Keep this in mind, and think of specific ways you can question or undermine the validity of these arguments. Your level and the rules of your debate league might disallow the use of index cards during your debate, but these can still help you with memorization and organization. In the event that flashcards are allowed, these can help you keep your argument and rebuttals well organized and accurate. Organize your flashcards so that the most important information is offset from other details by using underlines, highlighting, or other marks. Include a bare-bones outline of your talking points so that if you are interrupted or lose your place, you can get back on topic easily. Study with your flashcards regularly. Choose intervals throughout the day to study, like after waking up, during lunch, and before going to bed. Repetition will help reinforce your memorization. This can be especially difficult if you are a nervous person, but tension can result in even laid back debaters having a poor night's sleep. Sleep deprivation can hurt your response time, recall, and mental sharpness, which may translate into penalties in your score. To prevent nerves from harming your sleep, you might: Exercise the day before a debate. Take a natural sleep supplement, like chamomile tea or melatonin, to help falling asleep. Most veteran speakers will prepare for a debate by eating moderate meals. Most eat enough to keep hunger at bay during the debate, but avoid eating anything heavy that might cause drowsiness or lethargy. You might also want to avoid consuming dairy, as doing so can create mucous that might hurt your speaking voice, and caffeinated beverages, which can cause an over-active bladder.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Avoid processed ingredients to minimize empty calories.

Answer: If you're cooking your own meals, you're doing a lot of this already. Still, you can create even more nutritious and wholesome meals by avoiding ingredients that have lots of additives or have been overly processed. For example: If you're baking, stick to whole wheat flour instead of bleached or refined flour. When cooking with canned fruits, vegetables, or broths, look for options that don't have added sugar or salt. Consider making your own sauces, dressings, and condiments, since pre-made ones are often loaded with preservatives, refined sugars, and salt.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Turn the radiator dial counterclockwise to turn it on. Use pliers to turn on the radiator if it has a lockshield cap. Spin the thermostatic valve to control the radiator's temperature. Use the frost setting to prevent the radiator from freezing. Turn off the radiator by twisting the control valve clockwise.

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The control valve is located near the bottom of most radiators. On a steam radiator, it is the valve on top of the pipe leading into the radiator. It will look like a small, rounded cap. Turn it as far as possible to activate the radiator. This smaller valve controls the flow of water in traditional steam radiators. Turning the dial clockwise shuts it off. There is no in-between setting. Modern electrical radiators often have control panels instead of dials. Press the "on" button to start the radiator, then use the panel to adjust the heat setting. Some caps aren't connected to the valve itself. Test this by pulling the cap up. If it pops off easily, you will need to turn the valve manually. Grip the metal valve with the pliers, then turn it counterclockwise to activate the radiator. Replace the cap after turning the radiator on. Some lockshield caps are held in place with a screw. If you see a screw on the top of the cap, turn the screw counterclockwise to loosen it and remove the cap. Look on the opposite side of the radiator for a second valve. The thermostatic valve usually has a taller cap with numbers ranging from 0 to 5. It's like a dial on any other type of heater. Turn the valve counterclockwise to increase the heat and clockwise to reduce it. The thermostatic valve controls the amount of heat escaping the radiator. Setting it at 0 prevents heat from escaping, but it doesn't turn off the water or electrical flow. Old radiators may not have a thermostatic valve. You will see a vent valve, sometimes with an adjustable component. These radiators aren't designed for heat control, so consider having a professional install a thermostatic valve. The frost setting is represented by an asterisk or snowflake symbol on the thermostatic control. It is usually between 0 and 1 on the valve. If you are away from home during a period of freezing weather, turn on the frost setting to protect the radiator from damage. The frost setting keeps the radiator at a low heat level so the liquids inside of it can't freeze. The radiator functions like any other water pipe in your home. Ignoring it can lead to a burst pipe and a big repair bill. No matter what type of radiator you have, use the control valve to turn it off. It is the valve that controls the water flow to standard radiators. For electric radiators, press the off button on the control panel to shut off the radiator's power supply.Turning a thermostatic valve will not shut off the radiator all the way. Use the thermostatic valve to control the temperature, but always go to the control valve to stop the radiator from emitting heat.