Problem: Article: Especially if you don't have a lot of PowerPoint experience, using the free templates that are available with the application can save you a lot of technical hassle. The focus of your preparation should be on the content itself, not tech wizardry. You can customize the templates, but don't spend too much time on this. Keep your slides as simple as possible so your audience will pay attention to the content of the slide and not be distracted by fancy graphics. Black and white can be hard for your audience to focus on, especially if the lights in the room are dim. Opt instead for a black or dark blue background, with an off-white or cream-colored text. The title slide is the first slide of your presentation, and introduces the purpose of your presentation to your audience. Use a clear, readable font in at least 24pt type so that it can be seen from a distance. Your title should be as brief and descriptive as possible. If you have a related image, that can liven up a title page. For example, if you are pitching a product you invented, your title slide might include a picture of your product. However, if the image is simply decorative and unrelated to your presentation, leave it off. Don't include any specifics on your title page, other than the title of your presentation and perhaps your own name. You need at least 1 slide for each of the 3 or 4 main points you've identified. Each of these slides should look roughly the same as your title page, using the same color scheme and font for consistency. If you have sub-points you want to emphasize on your slide, make a bullet list under the main point. However, keep them brief. You want as few words on the slide as possible, so your audience is listening to you not reading the slide. If you have graphs, charts, or other illustrations, give them their own slides. Add them behind the main point they relate to, being careful that the slide doesn't look too busy and isn't difficult to read. Generally, you want to avoid having more than 3 or 4 things for your audience to look at on any given slide. A simple line or bar graph is fine, because you're only looking at the relationship between 2 things. For more complex data or illustrations, you may be better served by providing a handout, or directing your audience to a website where they can get more details. A glaring typo or technical error on a slide can derail even the most powerful presentation. In addition to going through your slides several times yourself, you may want to have someone else look at them as well. Their fresh eyes may see something you glossed over. If you have any handouts or other materials, make sure these are free of errors as well. After you've done all that hard work preparing your slides, you want to make sure you'll be able to use them. Unless you already know what technological resources will be available in the room on the day of your presentation, have multiple formats ready in case one isn't available. Email yourself a copy of your presentation so that if you can't get your laptop or tablet to work with the display software, you can open your presentation on a computer that does work. You don't have to be an expert on presentation programs, such as PowerPoint or KeyNote, to create a powerful and effective presentation. However, if you're going to use a program in your presentation, make sure you can start it up and move through the slides without difficulty. If you set the presentation to run automatically, make sure you've rehearsed and that your slides won't jump ahead of you. If this happens during your presentation, it will be distracting at the least, and may cause you to get flustered. The University of Leicester has a helpful table of keyboard shortcuts for PowerPoint available at https://www.le.ac.uk/oerresources/ssds/presentationskills/page_66.htm.
Summary: Search for free templates. Start with a title slide. Prepare slides for your main points. Add supporting slides as needed. Proofread your slides carefully. Back up your presentation and save it in multiple formats. Refresh your knowledge of the basics.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To perform a scorpion in the air as a flyer, you'll need at least 3 other people to assist you. Two of your helpers, called 'bases,' will stand on either side of you to lift you up and hold your leg, while the third person stands behind you as your spotter. Your safety is a priority. You and your helpers should be experienced with cheerleading lifts and stunts before attempting this move in the air. With your bases standing on either side of you, lift up your dominant leg so it bends at the knee. This will be your standing leg during the stunt. The bases will hold the bottom of your foot with one hand, and your ankle with their other hand. Your spotter should stand behind you and hold your waist for extra support. Place your hands on your bases' shoulders to keep balance. As the flyer, it is your job to assist with pushing yourself up. Bend at your knees, sink down, then carefully push yourself up. You can also use your arms to push yourself up from your bases' shoulders. Your bases will grab your foot and push their arms up to move you up and offer support and balance while you're in the air. Once stabilized in the air, you can begin to perform your stunt. Use your arm to bring your free leg back and up to do the scorpion.You need to continue to keep your leg locked in order to stay balanced while doing the move.

SUMMARY: Recruit 3 experienced cheerleaders to help you with this stunt. Have your two bases hold your foot to prepare for the lift. Sink down and push up with your knees and arms to lift yourself in the air. Bring your free leg back to complete the scorpion move.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Cucumbers have lots of nutrients in them that can help soothe and tighten your eyelids. Cut a cold cucumber into slices, and then place a slice on each of your closed eyelids. Leave them there for 15-20 minutes before removing the cucumber slices. Rinse your eyelids off afterwards. Put the tea bags in the refrigerator to get them cold, and then place one on each closed eyelid. Take the chamomile tea bags off after 20-25 minutes. The tea bags will tighten up your eyelids, making your eyes look fresh and bright. For this mask, you'll need 4 teaspoons (20ml) of aloe vera gel, 2 teaspoons (9.9ml) of oatmeal, 4 teaspoons (20ml) of yogurt and 2-4 slices of cucumber. Blend the ingredients together to create a paste, and then leave the mask on your closed eyelids for 10-20 minutes. Rinse the mask off afterwards. You can also split off a piece of an aloe leaf and apply the gel directly to your eyelids. Wait for it to dry for roughly 20 minutes before washing it off. Cold water is great for tightening your skin. Try to rinse your face, especially around your eyes, with cold water frequently. You can use ice cubes to gently rub your eyelids as well. Egg whites are known for improving skin elasticity. Using only the egg whites and not the yolks, dip a cotton ball or Q-tip in the egg white. Once some of the egg white has been absorbed, apply it to your eyelids. You eyes should stay closed the whole time until the egg white has dried and you can rinse it off. Remove any eye makeup beforehand so that this method will work better. If you get egg whites in your eye, rinse your eye out thoroughly with clean water. Because grapes have lots of polyphenols in them that help to reduce inflammation, eating them can help with your droopy eyelids. Eating lots of grapes isn't going to have a huge effect on your asymmetrical eyes, but it can only help. You may have noticed that your eyes feel heavier when you're tired. Getting a good night's rest will improve your skin overall, and should help tighten up the skin around your eyes. A solid 8 hours of sleep each night is recommended.
Summary:
Cut up slices of cucumber and place them on your eyelids for a soothing remedy. Place chilled chamomile tea bags on your eyelids for their antioxidants. Tighten saggy eyelids using an aloe vera mask. Apply cold water or ice to your eyelids to reduce inflammation. Reduce sagging by applying an egg white mask. Eat grapes to prevent eyelid droopiness. Get plenty of sleep.