INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Another effective way of killing a bug on the spot is to use an insect spray. Insect sprays such as Raid target multiple types of bugs and are effective in killing pests. These sprays can be found in major supermarkets and drugstores. Sprays can be used to target the bug directly, or can be sprayed near cracks, around windows and doors, or other points of entry through which bugs have gotten into your house. To use the spray, hold the bottle about a foot and a half from the bug and spray until the bug is weakened or killed. When killing hardy bugs such as cockroaches, sometimes the spray alone is not enough. After spraying, the most effective way of killing the bug is to hit it with a heavy, flat object like a book to ensure that you have finished the job. Although commercial sprays are highly effective, many prefer to use natural sprays which are healthier for humans, especially if you are spraying a large area. Insects such as roaches, termites and ants among others are repelled by strong scents and essential oils. Tea tree oil, lavender oil and peppermint oil are just a few oils that have been shown to repel and even kill insects. To make a spray out of these oils, add 6-10 drops of essential oil in a small spray bottle along with two ounces of water and two ounces of white vinegar. Combine and spray areas such as your kitchen or around your windows to target bugs and insects. Natural pesticides are a powerful and safe way of killing insects. Look in the store for a natural pesticide made with orange oil. To make an orange oil pesticide at home, mix about 5% orange oil with 95% water or 10% orange oil with 90% water (not orange cleaner) in a small spray bottle. Spray the orange oil pesticide directly on the bug or around the area that the bugs are living. Orange oil pesticides are extremely effective for not only killing solitary bugs, but for killing colonies of insects. Boric acid is another natural ingredient that is relatively safe for humans but toxic for bugs. It can be found at major pharmacies and home-improvement stores. To use boric acid powder, sprinkle the powder around the refrigerator, stove, or any other places where bugs congregate. Bugs will walk through the powder which they pick up on their legs or bodies. Later, when bugs are grooming or cleaning they ingest the boric acid powder, which kills them. Another organic earth product is food grade diatomaceous earth (uncalcinated - i.e., not heat-treated), a powdered form of an absorbent abrasive that kills insects through dehydration. Sprinkle this substance around the kitchen and other problem areas in your house.

SUMMARY: Use a commercial spray. Use essential oils to prevent and deter insects. Use a natural household pesticide. Use boric acid powder. Use diatomaceous earth.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: These electric mixers are essentially motorized whisks. They enable you to achieve the proper consistency for your eggs in a fraction of the time of hand whisking. Handheld electric mixers are less expensive than stand mixers, and they are easier to store. Stand mixers offer the advantage of keeping your hands free to do other jobs in the kitchen while your eggs are being beaten. Use the whisk attachment with your stand mixer. It is easy to step away from a stand mixer, but doing so risks over-whipping your egg whites. Over-whipped whites look dry and curdled or grainy and clumpy. The structure of the whites will break down, and liquid will then weep out of the mixture. You can try to salvage overbeaten egg whites by beating in another egg white. This may help the mixture recover its structure. Otherwise, throw everything out and start again.

SUMMARY: Select either a stand or a hand-held mixer. Keep an eye on your whites.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Talk to you clients via phone or video chat before they hire you to make sure both parties know what to expect stylistically. Tell them about your style principles, and encourage them to look through your portfolio again. Maybe your clients want a more formal style, and yours is more candid. You can either refer the clients to a different photographer, or adjust your own style a bit for the shoot. However, don't compromise too much--it's important that you have a coherent style as a wedding photographer. The wedding day is brimming with photo opportunities, and you can't seize them all. To ensure you don't miss any must-have photos, sit down with the couple before the shoot to discuss the photos they want the most. Maybe the bride really wants a photo with her best friend, or one of her mother adjusting her veil. Talk about these essential photos beforehand so you can plan ahead. You should definitely give the clients access to the digital files of the photos, but you may want to include some prints as well. Discuss what is expected in your initial meeting with your clients. You should also establish a time frame for delivery. Should the couple expect the photos in 2 weeks, or 2 months?

SUMMARY: Make sure your clients know your style. Create a shoot list with your clients. Decide how you will deliver the photos.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are federal physical qualifications you have to meet before you can get your CDL license. You must be 21 years of age to drive a semi used for interstate commerce, but you may received a restricted license at age 18 that limits your use of the vehicle to one state. In addition, you must undergo a federal medical test and obtain a federal medical card before applying for your CDL. To get a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) you must pass a series of written knowledge tests. The tests you take are determined by what type of vehicle you wish to drive, and what you will be carrying in your truck. The General Knowledge Test is taken by all applicants, no matter what type of vehicle they will be driving. The Air Brakes Test must be taken if you wish to drive a truck with air brakes. The Combination Vehicles Test has to be taken if you want to drive tractor-trailer combinations. The Hazardous Materials Test is required if you will be transporting hazardous materials. The Tanker Test is required for hauling liquids in a tanker truck. The Doubles/Triples Test is required if you want to pull two or three trailers at a time. After you pass the knowledge tests, you get a permit - similar to the one you'd get before you're licensed to drive a car - which you can use to practice for the remaining exams you'll need to take to get your CDL for up to 6 months. As with a regular driver's permit, you'll need to have an instructor with a CDL license with you at all times. To get a permit, you must: be at least 18 years of age. have a valid driver's license. pass the knowledge tests. have a federal medical card. After getting a passing score on the knowledge tests, you can move on to the skills tests, which will draw on the hours of practice you underwent during training. In some cases you can rent a semi truck from your training program and take it to the DMV for the skills test. You'll be tested on the following skills, in addition to others that may be related to the specific type of vehicle you will be driving: Pre-trip vehicle inspection - This mandatory tests determines whether you understand how to check to make sure your vehicle is safe to drive. You'll perform a check in front of the examiner. Basic vehicle control - For this test you'll get inside the vehicle and operate it in front of the examiner. You'll be asked to move it forward, backward, and to make turns without veering too far from your lane or hitting cones or barriers. On-road driving - For this test you'll be asked to drive your vehicle on the road through a variety of traffic situations. You'll make turns, move through railroad crossings, shift to go up and down grades, and navigate city streets and highways. Once you have your CDL, you can start applying for jobs with trucking companies or operate as an independent agent. If you want to start driving a different type of truck, you may have to take additional exams.

SUMMARY:
Meet the physical qualifications. Pass the the knowledge tests. Get an instruction permit. Pass the skills tests. Use your license to land a job.