INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Measure the sugar out into a medium-sized bowl that will be easy to stir in. Make sure it is powdered white sugar like the kind commonly used for baking. You can grind up table sugar in a coffee grinder if you don't have any powdered sugar. Use a spoon to make sure the sugar and baking soda are thoroughly mixed together before moving on to the next step. It doesn't matter if you are specific about how much sand you use, but pour enough to create a small mound on your plate or baking sheet. Then press your index finger into the top of the mound to create the depression. Once you're finished, the mound will look sort of like a donut. The depression should go all the way to the pan or plate in the center of the mound. Pour alcohol onto the sand that is higher than 80 proof. The higher the proof of alcohol you use, the easier it will ignite. Extremely high-proof alcohol like Bacardi 151 is best. If you don't have any high-proof alcohol, you may also use a different fuel like lighter fluid. Pour enough on the sand to make it wet, but not to ruin the shape. Use a spoon to fill the depression in the center of the sand mound with the sugar and baking soda mixture. Again, this does not require a specific measurement, simply fill the depression to the top. The glow snake is now done. To light it, simply ignite the alcohol soaked sand. Do not add more alcohol or fuel once the snake it lit, or you run the risk of igniting the bottle. There is no wick on the glow worm. Instead, simply take a match or lighter and touch its flame to the alcohol-soaked sand. The sand will ignite first, and then the snake will start to expand. Step away from the glow snake as soon as its lit. Be careful where you light the glow snake. As it expands, it may grow larger than the plate you put it on. Keep anything flammable away from the snake until it goes out.

SUMMARY: Pour 1.5 grams (0.053oz) of powdered sugar into a bowl. Add .375 grams (0.0132oz) of baking soda and mix them together. Make a mound of sand and push a depression into the middle. Wet the sand with high proof alcohol. Scoop the sugar and baking soda mixture into the depression in the sand. Touch the wet sand with a flame to ignite it.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Over 70% of adults 18 years or older report are active on online social media. You can search major social networking sites to see if your target is an active member. In the United States, the most popular sites include Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Most social media sites allow you to search their content to find users or identify users associated with a certain company, institution, or geographic region. Information on social networks is self-reported and as a result, may not be accurate. The creation of fake or spam profiles on social media sites is on the rise, which can make it difficult to know if you are connecting with your target or someone else. People primarily use social media sites like Facebook to connect with family or friends. Type a person's name plus additional information such as city of residence, place of work, or school into the search bar. LinkedIn is one of the largest sites worldwide for professional networking. It is a good tool for finding information on a person's career history and job interests. On the LinkedIn homepage, scroll to the bottom and next to "Find a Colleague" type a person's full first and last name. While Facebook has the most users worldwide, it is not the most popular social network site in every country. Major social media sites specific to a country or region include QZone and Sina Weibo in China and VKontakte and Odnoklassniki in Russia and parts of the former Soviet Union Be aware that these sites and their content may not be available in English. Content on these sites may be patrolled and censored by the government, especially in Russia and China.
Summary: Understand how social media can help you. Find people on Facebook. Find people on LinkedIn. Use social media to find people from other countries.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Although preschool teaching is a growing field, people are also waiting longer to retire, and state and federal funding for education is an often-contested field. You might not find your dream job at first, but there are steps you can take to increase the likelihood of long-term success. Find job listings for positions in public schools on state Department of Education websites. The National Association of Independent Schools posts listings for jobs in private schools. While you become certified in a specific state, many states have reciprocity with one another. For instance, if you are certified in Pennsylvania, you will be able to teach in public schools in Delaware and other neighboring states. It might make for a longer drive, but in many cases it is doable. While every school is different, employers will be looking for many of the same qualities in potential hires. You'll be doing yourself a disservice if you go into your interviews blind. Instead, be prepared so that you will meet--or even exceed--your interviewers' expectations. Practice answering tough questions. Being able to speak extemporaneously is important, but that doesn't mean you should avoid practicing answers to difficult questions. Be ready to discuss the following: Why you decided to become a preschool teacher Addressing different styles of learners Your pedagogical approach and the theories underpinning it Communicating with parents Assessing student progress The specific school or school district where you are interviewing Bring the right materials. You've already sent them your resume, letters of recommendation, and perhaps a portfolio, but interviewers will be impressed if you bring copies of these materials on interview day, as well. Don't overwhelm them with content--just bring enough to appear organized and professional. Be prepared to do a teaching demonstration. You may be asked to conduct a sample lesson in front of administrators and current teachers. This is usually not something that happens at a first interview. Teaching demonstrations are time-consuming, so schools will generally only invite finalists to do so. The turnover rate among preschool teachers can be high, so schools are sometimes left scrambling for a qualified candidate just days before the school year begins. Just because you did not get a specific job that you applied for in April, you are not necessarily out of luck come August. If possible, you should submit applications even to schools without advertised openings just in case such a situation occurs. Part of this will depend on the qualifications you have, but some of it will also be preference and job availability. Believe it or not, only 16% of preschool teachers work in public or private elementary or secondary schools. The rest are employed in daycares (54%), religious and other independent centers (21%), and individual arrangements (3%). Teachers in schools will generally teach during the school year, although they may also work in camps or elsewhere during the summer. Teachers in daycares and other centers will generally teach all year long, and they may be with children for more hours of the day. Requirements vary greatly for substitute teaching, and they can differ even on a district-by-district basis. While some locales require that you be a certified teacher, others ask only for a high school diploma. Substitute teaching can be a great way of gaining experience and getting your foot in the door. You'll need to contact the school district (or specific school, if you are interested in substituting in a private school where requirements may be less strict) to determine if you are qualified. Be prepared to provide the school/school district with any transcripts and the results of a background check. Since preschool children require so much attention, many schools hire other adults to perform various instructional, organizational, and preparatory tasks. Like substitute teaching, this is both great experience and a way to make yourself a known quantity in the school. Some states have special programs where you can become an Assistant Teacher after completing two years of a bachelor's degree program. This way, when you graduate you will have a degree, a certification, and lots of experiencea good combination for being on the job market.

SUMMARY:
Know that it might take some time. Look in the right places. Cast a wide net. Prepare for interviews. Be persistent and patient. Consider different settings. Sign up for substitute teaching. Don't rule out starting as an Assistant Teacher or teacher's aid.