INPUT ARTICLE: Article: As you get ready to execute the axel jump, skate forward and then start to pick up speed. Then, get into the position that you practiced before. Skate forward quickly with your ankles close together and tensed, and bring your hands in front of you as if you are holding a loaf of bread. Make sure that you are approaching the jump on the right, outside edge of your skates. When you are ready to attempt the jump, pick up your right knee quickly to lift yourself off of the ground. Use your left foot to help launch yourself up off the ground as well. The motion of quickly lifting your knee along with pushing off the ice with your left foot is what allows you to jump. This movement should be quick and powerful or you won't get enough height. As you jump, bring your hands down to your sides. Snap your elbows to a straightened position to do this. This should look as if you are breaking the imaginary loaf of bread across your knee. Snapping your arms down into a straightened position will help you to get the power needed to jump higher. As you launch yourself up off of the ice, use your arms and right knee to propel yourself into a counterclockwise spin. The action of launching into the jump from skating will also help you to spin in midair. Twist your body counterclockwise as you leave the ice to help you get this motion. Aim to turn at least 1.5 times in midair so that you land facing 180 degrees away from the direction you started the jump in. Focus on landing a single axel with a 1.5 spin while you are just learning. Double (2.5 spins) and triple (3.5 spins) axels are much more advanced and harder to land. When you finish your spin, come down onto your left skate and then glide backwards to complete the jump. Put your arms out to your sides as you land to help stabilize yourself and make it easier to stick the landing. Once you feel steady, continue skating backwards and then move into the next part of your routine.

SUMMARY: Skate forward and get into position. Lift your right knee up into the air and jump upwards. Push downwards with your hands. Turn 1.5 times in midair for a single axel. Land facing the opposite direction and glide back on your left foot.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Rub back and forth over the surface and interior of the pan. Take notice of places that have stuck on food. If you clean the cast iron immediately after using it, most foods will come off fairly easily. This method of cleaning should retain the seasoning on your cast iron skillet. Don't soak your cast iron or leave it in the sink or it may rust. If there are areas on the pan that have stuck-on food, sprinkle some table or sea salt over the food and scrub it down with a sponge. The salt will act as an abrasive and will help remove the food from the pot or pan. Run the pan under your faucet and rinse all of the food particles off the pot or pan. If you notice that there's still stuck on food, sprinkle more salt and continue scrubbing. Once the pot or pan is clean, use a cloth or rag to dry it. Remove all moisture from the cast iron before storing it.

SUMMARY: Wash the pan with hot water and a sponge. Scrub kosher salt into the pan. Rinse the pot or pan. Dry the pan thoroughly.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In order to walk into any audition big or small, you need a resume and headshots. This tells the casting team how much experience you have, what kind of experience you have, and what you look like. When they're going over hundreds of resumes, the headshot helps them remember what you look like. A theatre resume is very similar to a career resume or CV. Look up some examples online or read wikiHow's article on writing a theatre resume. As for headshots, they're pretty simple. If you have a friend who's a good photographer, you just need to get one good shot out of them. You only need one set of clothes and a plain backdrop. However, you can go the professional route and get a series taken, too. If you live in a big metropolitan area, there are probably casting calls and auditions held at least semi-regularly. Most areas have newsletters and websites dedicated to their city's specific listings, though large organizations, like Backstage.com offer postings country-wide. The best way to find these auditions, though? Talk to people you know. An "open audition" means anyone can come. This is good news because you don't have to sign up and it's often lower caliber competition, but there's more of it. They're generally cattle calls. If it's not an open audition, you'll need to sign up and get the audition in the first place, so work towards those well before the scheduled date. You could swamp yourself in casting calls and auditions, but why do that when you should spend time honing your craft or making actual money? Have someone do the paperwork side of things for you an agent. That way auditions sort of land in your pocket you just have to get the role. And a good agent is free. Do not pay them before you land any gigs. They only get money when you get money. If they demand it beforehand, it's a scam. With an agent and a list of open auditions (or an audition with your name on it), all you can do now is attend. If you're auditioning to be an extra on a TV show, bring a bottle of water and some snacks you could feel like number 1,000,000 having to wait all day. Once you're up, all you can do is be amazing. If you're auditioning for a more substantial role, it's going to likely be shorter and more intense. You'll read off of a few other people and you may know immediately what happened or you may be held in limbo for weeks. Now that you're a part of the business, it's wise to invest in yourself. Sign up for acting classes at a local community college or acting school, get a dialect coach, a vocal coach, and hone whatever skills you think your future characters may need. Language lessons wouldn't hurt, either. It's not a bad idea to take directing classes, stage classes, or get other training that isn't your perfect idea of a career, but is related. This way if you come across a project that needs this skill, you have it. Then you can sneak in that you're actually in actor. You'll meet people in different realms and beef up your network in ways you otherwise wouldn't be able to.

SUMMARY: Build your theatre resume and get headshots done. Start looking for local open auditions and casting calls. Find an agent. Attend auditions. Hone your skills with acting classes, a dialect coach, etc.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: After an active career, it is normal for a retiree to miss their colleagues and the social aspect of the workplace. Make sure friends and coworkers have the retiree's contact information and make an effort to keep in touch. The retirement party or the last day of work is a good opportunity to exchange phone numbers, email addresses, and social media profiles. One of the greatest advantages of retired life is the newfound time to pursue activities and hobbies. Make sure the retiree is enjoying their experience by joining them for hiking, art, tennis, a film, or whatever they enjoy.

SUMMARY:
Strive to keep in touch. Join the retiree for activities and hobbies.