Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Study psychology. Research patterns and trends in human behavior. Build and show empathy Train and use deductive reasoning

Answer: Psychology is the study of the human mind and behavior, which can be put to use in your mind-reading endeavors. If you understand how people think, you can predict what they are thinking. A general course in psychology will give you good ammunition for your "mind-reading." Many mentalists, who construct performances around mind-reading people, spend a considerable amount of time studying human psychology. The easiest way, perhaps, for you to get a basic understanding of psychology will be to take a course in the subject. These may be available for an affordable cost at a local community college or community center. Engage in daily psychological study by noting patterns you see in the behavior of those around you. You can collect these observations in a notebook for personal reference. This will also sharpen your observational abilities. Though psychology looks into human thought patterns and behavior, you'll want to take an in-depth look at trends and percentages concerning human behavior. For example, if you know that when offered four choices, a person is 92% likely to choose the third without any prodding on your part, this will give you a high percentage chance of predicting what the person is thinking in that situation. A newly emerging study of human truthfulness, sometimes referred to as lie-spotting, might also help you "read" the mind of someone. All you need to do is catch that person in a lie, point it out, and when he asks, "How did you know?" simply reply, "I can read your mind." . This has a dual purpose. When the person whose mind you are trying to "read" is at ease, they will be less guarded. This means that you'll likely have more information available to you for making predictions about that person. Additionally, if your subject feels like you are of a similar mind, it will engage brain cells that sync him up with you, which will make your mind-reading easier as well. Put people at ease while reading their mind by mirroring their motions. You don't have to do exactly the same things they are, but by reusing the gestures of the person you are trying to mind-read, you'll make them feel like they can trust you. You might also want to use similar words and expressions to gain a person's trust while mind-reading. If the person you are trying to read is timid, start off talking to them in a timid way. If the person is bold and brash, joke around and be more daring. . Deductive reasoning is where you apply generally true rules to your observations about your mind-reading subject. In this way you can figure out or predict unknown information. For example, if you know that all people eat food, that lunch is usually eaten around midday, that your mind-reading subject has a small yellow stain on his shirt, and that it's shortly after noon, you might deduce that your subject had a hot dog for lunch, as hot dogs are a food that frequently comes with mustard. By logically connecting and making sense of generally true statements about people with regard to specific observations about your subject, you improve your odds of making a correct prediction. These predictions, in turn, will make it seem like you can read minds.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Melt the beeswax, coconut oil, and petroleum jelly. Stir in some powdered drink mix for color and flavor. Pour the melted lip balm into small containers. Allow the lip balm to harden before using it.

Answer: Fill a small, microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon (14.8ml) (15 grams) of beeswax, 4 tablespoons (59.1ml) (52 grams) of coconut oil, and 4 tablespoons (59.1ml) (60 grams) of petroleum jelly. Heat them at 45-second intervals until they are completely melted. Stir between each interval to help the mixture melt more smoothly. If you can, use beeswax pellets or shaved beeswax. This will help the beeswax melt faster. If you can't find any, that's okay; it will just take longer. You can use as much or as little powdered drink mix as you want. The more you use, the deeper the color will be. The flavor will also be stronger. Plan on using up to one packet of powdered drink mix. If you don't care about the color, you can use extracts or essences (i.e.: vanilla or mint) to give your lip balm flavor. You can also create your own color and flavor combo with some lipstick and extract/essence. Clean, empty lip balm tubes or jars will work the best. You can also use little 1/2-ounce (15-milliliter) tins or jars instead. It should harden within a few hours depending on how warm or cool it is. If you are in a hurry, however, you can stick it into the fridge instead. Once the lip balm has cooled, you can apply it to your lips straight from the tub. If you poured it into a jar or tin, you can apply it with your finger instead.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Chill the steamed rice until it reaches 70 F (21 C). Mix the cooled rice with your yeast starter mixture. Set the mixture aside for 3 days, stirring every 12 hours. Leave the mixture alone for the next 6-7 days.

Answer: Clean a large mixing tray (it should be able to hold at least 23 gallons). Dump the steamed rice into the tray. Stir in 360 ml of ice and break up any chunks. Slip a thermometer into the ice and rice mixture and monitor it until it reaches 70 F (21 C). It should look to be of uniform consistency. Uncover the bowl of yeast, water, and koji mixture. Dump this mixture into a 30-gallon stockpot. Add the cooled rice to the stockpot and then cover the stockpot. Leave this mixture to soak at room temperature. Place the covered stockpot in a room where it won't be disturbed. Leave it out at room temperature for 3 days. Monitor the temperature of the mixture it should be kept around 70 F (21 C) during these 2 days. Use a clean spoon to stir the mixture twice a day during this time. Replace the lid after stirring. After 3 days, the rice will be almost liquid. After the third day of stirring at 12-hour intervals, put the lid on tightly and leave the stockpot alone. You won't need to stir or do anything for the next 6-7 days.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Diagram any story shots in advance. Stage each scene with actors/rappers/extras, then set up lights accordingly. Keep your direction simple and loose, especially with extras. Shoot 2-3 takes with the song playing and rapper rapping first. Make sure the rapper is the focus of most shots. Grab any story shots without sound to speed up the process. Pick up B-roll, or extra shots that look cool, in the end.

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Grab a pen and paper, or print out some storyboards from the internet. A storyboard is simply a comic-book version of your video, which allows you play with the shots and ideas without wasting time or money on set. Remember that a story, at minimum, needs three parts, which you can diagram or illustrate any way you want. For an example, check out the humorous story in Das Racist's "Girl," which almost anyone could shoot on a minimal budget: The Problem: First, we meet the characters -- a gorgeous girl and a working class boy who is immediately in love with her. She doesn't notice him. The Struggle: Second, we realize the boy doesn't have the courage to talk to her, so he follows her instead. Using purely visual jokes, the video explores his increasingly funny attempts to get close to her. The Resolution: He gets beaten up for his love by some thugs, but he doesn't give up. In a hilarious reversal of expectation, he makes his move finally -- on Facebook. Note how this is only about 50% of the video -- your story doesn't have to be long, as rapping and dancing can fill up the rest of the time. Use the cameras to find your angles for each location, then set the actors up in a "dry run." Once you know where they'll be and where they need to move you can set lights to ensure everything is visible and well-lit. In general, your goal when lighting is to have a few deep, dark blacks, small sections with clear whites, and a large range of grays and other colors in between. The 1-2 hours before sunset and after sunrise have the best lighting of the day. Overcast days, however, are the most useful, since the light is calm but widespread under the clouds. While three lights with even shadows are the norm, don't discount more adventurous lighting patterns, like Coolio's "Gangster's Paradise," which uses interrogation-type lighting for a extra dramatic feel. It can help to prep shots in black and white mode to see how the lighting looks without color. A good shot in black and white will look great in color, usually. This isn't a feature film requiring precise, coordinated movements. Let people have fun and keep your direction simple. In general, you'll have the best results by letting people bring their own personality on camera instead of micromanaging. If you're in with friends or trusted collaborators, consider having someone "in charge" of the extras, providing light instruction while you set up shots or lights. If something happens to your production you want to be sure you have enough footage for a full video as soon as possible. Pick your favorite 1-2 locations and run through the whole song several times, ensuring you could put a video together even you can't film again for some reason. Take multiple angles here instead of shooting the same shot three times. If you know the first one is good, move the camera before doing it again. Rap is a personality-driven art form, where the individual rapper is the main force behind albums, videos, and sales. Make sure that they are the focus of all the rapping sections, and they don't leave the video for too long during any one section. Good ways to keep them involved but still have an interesting, changing video include: Costume or outfit changes. Rapping while "in action" (driving, counting money, flirting, etc.) Using extreme or interesting angles, like very low/high shots, fisheye lenses, etc. Because you don't need to sync dancing or rapping with the story shots and there are no lines of dialogue or microphones to set up, you can usually "run and gun" story shots quickly once the main shots are finished. When shooting story shots: Keep a checklist of the shots you need and cross them off as you work -- nothing is worse than getting into editing and realizing a key "chapter" is missing. Take 2-3 takes of each shot, ensuring at least one of each will work. Keep the shots short -- think of linking a lot of little images instead of filming one continuous story. B-roll shots are images that you don't have a place for yet, but will eventually fill in any gaps you have while editing. Think of a feature film, where many scenes start and end with artistic shots that aren't strictly necessary, but tie the whole thing together. Some ideas of B-roll include: Solo or up-close shots of important props. Shots of the dancers or extras having fun. Cool shots of each location, helping the viewer see where you are.