Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose an aluminum shaft for durability. Pick a carbon-fiber shaft for a lightweight paddle. Get a fiberglass shaft for customization. Buy a collapsible paddle for easier storage. Use an oval-shaped shaft for easier paddling. Choose a bent shaft for more comfortable paddling.

Answer: Aluminum shafts are the cheapest variety available. They are also thick and strong, so they are ideal for beginners. The downside of aluminum is that it is heavy and gets cold in cool weather. If the weather doesn't affect your hands, the frigid metal might. A paddle's shaft and blades aren't always made of the same material. Take both parts into account when choosing a paddle. Aluminum paddles range between $40 and $100 USD. Carbon-fiber is the lightest variety available. This makes it the best choice for long-distance traveling and frequent paddling. You won't tire out as fast when you use this style of shaft, but they are more prone to breaking. This shaft style can be helpful if you lack strength or experience joint or shoulder problems. Carbon-fiber paddles range between $100 and $300 USD. Fiberglass shafts are mid-priced and fall between aluminum and carbon-fiber in strength. They are a good option for most situations. A big benefit is that these shafts tend to come in a variety of colors and designs. These shafts can be a suitable choice for experienced kayakers who travel to a variety of environments. Fiberglass paddles range between $50 and $200 USD. The shafts on some paddles can break apart into as many as 4 pieces. These types of paddles can quickly be stored in a backpack or kayak compartment. It's helpful to have a spare collapsible paddle if you go whitewater kayaking, since your paddles will eventually break. These paddles can cost between $100 to $300 USD. Many people find this shaft style easier to grip. Oval-shaped shafts can help you orient the paddle blades at the correct angle in the water. This leads to a more efficient stroke, which means you won't tire out as fast. You can see the shape of the shaft by looking at its ends. Standard shafts are round instead of oval, so inspect the shape to make sure you get the kind you want. These paddles can cost anywhere from $45 to $300 USD. Bent paddles can be much easier to use than regular paddles. The bends in the shaft allow you to position your hands better. In addition to putting less stress on your joints, you can paddle with more energy. Bent shafts are harder to manufacture, so they usually cost between $275 and $400 USD.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Listen Make it a point to say "hi" or ask how he's doing. Tell your brother that you care about him even if you think he knows. Express yourself to your brother in a non-judgmental way. Share your hopes and dreams with your brother. Acknowledge your brother's accomplishments without making comparisons.

Answer: to your brother when he talks to you. Being a good listener is one of the main ways that you can communicate effectively with your brother. Wait to talk until your brother has finished speaking. If you don't understand something he says, ask him to clarify. Some other ways to be a good listener include: Maintaining eye contact with your brother. Nodding and making neutral statements, such as "Yes," "I see," and "Go on." Avoiding distractions, such as by not looking at your phone, watching TV, or playing video games while he's talking. If your brother has a cell phone, then you might also send him text messages now and then to keep in touch. This is a great way to let him know you're thinking about him even if you don't have time for a long, drawn-out conversation. For example, you might text your brother something like, "Hey, Joey! How was your day?" Or, you might say, "Omg, did you see the new superheroes movie yet?" Sometimes part of the problem in sibling relationships is that one sibling does not tell the other that they care enough, and this can cause the other sibling to feel unloved. Even if you are certain that your brother knows you love him and would do anything for him, make sure to tell him that now and then. For example, you might simply tell your younger brother, "I love you," before you say goodbye to him. Or, you might say something like, "I'm so proud of you, little bro!" for an everyday declaration of affection. If you encounter a situation with your sibling where you need to assert yourself, do so in a way that does not cast blame on your brother. Use an "I" statement to express yourself and avoid labeling or making assumptions about your brother in the process. For example, you might say something like, "I feel sad when I tell you about my day and you don't listen." Or, you might say, "It is frustrating when I clean the bathroom and it's messy again a few hours later. In the future, let's try to work together to keep it clean." If you feel like you don't know much about what your brother wants out of life, start by sharing with him what your own hopes and dreams are. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable with your brother can help make him feel more comfortable opening up to you as well. For example, you might say something like, "I really want to become a veterinarian someday. That's my dream job." Or, you might say something like, "I hope that when I have a family, I can take them on lots of family trips like we went on with our parents. That was so fun!" Make sure to ask your brother about his hopes and dreams for the future, too. Try saying something like, "What do you want to do after you graduate?" Or, "What is your dream job and where would you like to live?" Everyone has things they're good at, and you and your brother might be good at different things. This doesn't make either of you better than the other, so there's no point in making comparisons. Instead, acknowledge your brother's accomplishments for what they are. For example, your brother just earned his GED, congratulate him! Don't compare his achievements to your own. If you have a black belt in karate and your brother just earned his purple belt, earning the new belt is still an important accomplishment for him. Tell him that!

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Lift the rewind knob. Pull it a little further and the back of the camera will spring open. Drop a 35mm film canister into the chamber on the left hand side. Push the rewind knob all the way down. Pull the film leader away from the canister till the tip is at the green index mark on the right hand side, next to the take-up spool. Close the back of the camera. Press the shutter button, then wind on your film. Repeat the above step until the frame counter reads 1, as pictured. Set the film speed on the film speed dial.

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This is on the top of the camera, towards the left if the back of the camera is facing towards you. The flat end of the canister will be pointing upwards. You may find you have to rotate it a little in one direction for the fork attached to it to fully enter the film canister. This is normal. Ensure that the film properly engages the sprockets as marked in the picture. The shutter might not fire the first time if it's not armed already, of course, in which case just wind the camera on. Don't fire the shutter once the frame counter reads 1; this is the first frame on your roll. The film speed dial is in the same place as the shutter speed dial; it's the silver dial around the outside, which can move independently.To change the film speed, pull the silver ring around the shutter speed dial upwards. While holding it there, rotate the dial until you have set your desired film speed.Notice that the MTL3 has both DIN and ASA settings; modern films typically give their ratings in ASA (which is called ISO on digital cameras). (For example, Fuji Velvia 50 is ASA 50, not 50 DIN, the latter being equivalent to an ASA speed in the high five figures.