INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If there is a longer piece of screw that you can't trim any further, use a nut with the same thread size to hold it in place and prevent snags. Just use a wrench to hold it snugly in place. As an alternative, you can use screw end caps, also called thread covers. These are soft and flexible, making them easy to slide over the exposed end of your screw.

SUMMARY: Add a nut for longer screws (optional).

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Start a new paragraph, and turn your attention to the product or service you're writing your testimonial about. List two or three important facts about the product or service. Take a moment to introduce the product or service and talk a little about what it is or what it does. Then state specifically what it did for you and how it helped you. For example, you might say "Social Media Z focuses on increasing social media reach through entertaining and informative social media posts. Since hiring Social Media Z, we've gained 237 new followers and our sales have increased by nearly a third." Highlight a unique or creative approach. If there's something about the business or product that sets it apart from competitors, talk about that thing specifically. Mention if custom solutions were offered that were tailored specifically to your problem. It can help to describe your expectations, if they help put the creativity of the business you're talking about into perspective. For example, you might write "I didn't expect Social Media Z to get us more than 20 or 30 followers, but they found a way to bring in ten times as many people." If your contact person was a pleasure to work with, or if the company went above and beyond the call of duty, make an enthusiastic note about this. If you worked closely with a particular employee, mention them by name. Personal notes also mean something to the people you name, and can help employers identify and reward their best employees. If someone specific impressed you, talk about them in your testimonial. For example, you might write "While the whole team went above and beyond, Sally spent a lot of time getting to know our company and our needs. We would not have achieved the success we did without Sally's hard work and attentiveness." Go back to your description of the project you faced. The figures you use to show the results should match the figures you used when describing your problem, so readers can easily compare. For example, if you're hiring a social media management company for your business, and you focused on the low numbers of people following your social media accounts, state specifically how many followers you had after the company you hired went to work. If you mentioned any obstacles in the first part of your testimonial, tell your readers how you feel about them now. Typically either it wasn't as big of an issue as you thought, or the success was worth it. For example, if you were skeptical about using the product or service because of its cost, you might say "I was concerned Social Media Z's fees were too high, but after such overwhelming success, I'm now convinced they are worth every penny!"

SUMMARY: Describe how the product or service solved your problem. Include a personal note. Use specific figures to show impact. Explain how you overcame any obstacles.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You will need to take a walk through a place that you are very familiar with such as your home. As you walk through your home you will need to be familiar with 52 spots within your home to store in your mental journal. Choose 5 rooms in your home. For example, choose your bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen, and office. Picture yourself at the doorway as you look around the room and spot 10 large pieces of furniture. Picture them as you look clockwise. The items must be large and avoid choosing the same item for different rooms. For example, don't choose a tv in the bedroom if you've chosen it for the living room. Choosing items for your bedroom can be similar to, starting at your left, #1 computer, #2 bed, #3 dresser, #4 mirror, #5 tv, etc. Choose large items like your desk instead of the pencil on your desk. Drill these items until you can repeat them with your eyes closed in rapid succession. You don't want to stumble or be confused so if something persistently gives you trouble, think about finding an easier item to remember. You may use flashcards or physically walk around the room over and over, whatever helps lock the 50 items into your memory. You will need two extra pieces of furniture because a deck of cards has 52 cards to remember. You may choose two pieces of furniture in another room or two landmarks in your backyard or garage.

SUMMARY: Take an imaginary walk. Memorize 10 pieces of furniture inside each room. Repeat these 50 items in your head. Add the final two pieces of furniture.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Several factors can overwhelm the natural balance of blood sugar, leading to too many periods of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) followed by periods of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). These factors include eating too many simple sugars, having a family history of diabetes, obesity, and a lack of exercise. Eventually, blood sugar imbalance can weaken your blood sugar control system, leading to insulin resistance and diabetes (after months to years of insulin resistance). If you are concerned about your blood sugar levels (perhaps because diabetes runs in your family), see your doctor. Inform your doctor of any lifestyle or diet changes you've made to control your blood sugar. You should be seeing your doctor for regular checkups and blood tests if you're trying to prevent diabetes. Remember to ask your doctor before taking herbs or supplements, including minerals. High amounts of trace minerals can cause toxicity, so always follow the doctor's and manufacturer's advice concerning dosage. There are a large number of herbs that you can add to your diet to help control blood sugar levels. Use them to flavor your meals since they are safe with no side effects. These herbs may help you get over some of those sugar cravings as well. Try: Cinnamon Fenugreek Okra (not quite an herb, but more of a side-dish) Ginger Garlic and onions Basil Studies have shown several herbal supplements may improve glucose tolerance. Try bitter melon which prevents the intestines from absorbing sugar. Or, take the coptis chinensis supplement which comes from plant roots and is shown to increase the body's responsiveness to insulin. You can also include a gymnema sylvestre supplement which supports the pancreas in producing insulin. Some of these herbal supplements, like bitter melon, may interact with other glucose-regulating medications. Always talk to your doctor before introducing a supplement. Take alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) and CoEnzyme Q10 (CoQ10). These antioxidants can control blood sugar levels. ALA stabilizes blood sugar levels and CoQ10 is an antioxidant produced in all cells. CoQ10 levels are lower in diabetics, so supplementing may reduce your risk of the disease. You may want to take carnitine, which comes from amino acids. Carnitine can control blood sugar and blood fats by converting fat into energy. Healthy fats like omega-3s can reduce the inflammation caused by high blood sugar levels and may. Consider taking an omega-3 fatty acid supplement, evening primrose oil supplement, or flaxseed oil. These are all good sources of healthy fats. Research has shown that omega-3s work well when combined with additional treatment for insulin resistance. Several B-vitamins work to regulate glucose, prevent nerve damage, and prevent cholesterol. Look for biotin (a B-complex), niacin (another B-complex vitamin), vitamin B6, and vitamin B12. You may want to include a vitamin C supplement because it can reduce insulin resistance. Vitamin D may also be helpful in improving insulin sensitivity. Always follow the manufacturer's dosing instructions for vitamins. Include minerals in your supplement. Several important minerals can maintain blood glucose levels. These include magnesium, zinc, chromium, vanadium, potassium, manganese, and selenium.

SUMMARY:
Consider your risk for insulin resistance. Talk with your doctor. Cook with herbs to control your blood sugar. Add herbal supplements to your diet. Take antioxidants. Use an omega-3 fatty acid supplement. Take a vitamin supplement.