Control Hypoglycemia With Diet

Control Hypoglycemia With Diet

Hypoglycemia is a condition where the blood sugar, or glucose, level in the blood is lower than normal. The condition is common in people with diabetes, but can also occur in people who are not diabetic. Symptoms include nausea, rapid heart beat, cold and clammy skin and a feeling of nervousness.

Instructions

1. Plan smaller meals more frequently. Most people with hypoglycemia will have the best results with a diet that includes protein and fiber between 4 and 6 times a day.

2. Eat complex carbohydrates and proteins for energy instead of sugar. Complex carbohydrates include buckwheat, oatmeal and any whole grain foods.

3. Increase fiber in your diet. Soluble fiber breaks down in your digestive system into a sticky substance. This substance slows down the speed that food empties from the stomach as well as the absorption rate of the glucose. High fiber foods at meal time will help to reduce hypoglycemic symptoms between meals. A good choice of fiber is flax, whole grains and whole fruits. White flour products often contain no fiber.

4. Avoid eating simple carbohydrates and sugars. Be sure to read package labels and don't buy products that list ingredients such as sugar, corn syrup or corn sweeteners. It is alright to eat artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes, however these may carry their own health risks. Use them sparingly if at all.

5. Control the amount of fats that you eat. Fat should make up no more than 30% of your diet and it should be the good fats that lower cholesterol, such as avocadoes, olive oil and foods containing omega-3 fatty acids. Many nutrionists believe that eating healthy fat at each meal with a protein and carbohydrate can balance your blood sugar.

6. Give up the alcohol. Alcohol is high in calories and excessive consumption an cause hypoglycemia. If you already have problems with hypoglycemia, drinking alcohol can be risky since it can cause blood sugar fluctuations.

7. Stay away from caffeine. Consuming caffeine causes the body to make more adrenaline. Hypoglycemics are already producing high adrenaline levels. Caffeine will make hypoglycemic symptoms worse.

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Control Asthma Symptoms

Control Asthma Symptoms

Although there's no cure for asthma, there are many things you can do to manage your asthma and keep symptoms to a minimum. Avoiding triggers and modifying your lifestyle will help.

Instructions

1. Follow your doctor's medical advice, and don't discontinue your medications on your own. Undergo allergy tests as recommended by your doctor and comply with the follow-up treatment.

2. Keep a notebook and write down what you were doing right before you developed asthma symptoms, no matter how mild they were, each time they occur. Look for a pattern.

3. Stay away from any external trigger or allergy that your observations uncover or that tests reveal, whether that means dust that gets stirred up from cleaning, animal dander you're exposed to when riding a horse, or even your bedding if you find you can't breathe upon waking.

4. Avoid cigarette smoke, gasoline and paint fumes, perfume, aftershave, cold air, and pollution, including smoke from a wood stove or campfire. These are all irritants to someone with asthma.

5. Do your best to prevent colds. Stay away from anyone with an upper respiratory infection. Many patients say their symptoms started after a cold.

6. Control stress. Muscle tension and shallow breathing encourage asthma attacks. Practice relaxation techniques. Take yoga classes. Participate in activities that help you relax.

7. Drink a moderate amount of caffeinated coffee, tea or cola, unless otherwise ordered by your doctor. Caffeine, related to theophylline, is mildly therapeutic for asthma. However, too much caffeine can aggravate it.

8. Take prescribed asthma medication, both oral and inhalant, as recommended by your doctor. Bronchodilators and other drugs prescribed by your doctor relax smooth bronchial muscle tissue, decrease inflammation and help keep airways open.

9. Exercise regularly per your doctor's recommendation. Proper use of prescription medication can decrease or eliminate asthma that is induced by exercise.

10. Learn breathe from your diaphragm and purse-lip breathe whenever your breathing feels labored, tight or fast, or when you feel stressed. To breathe from your diaphragm, lie down or sit in front of a mirror. Put one hand on your stomach, the other on your chest. Take a deep breath through your nose. Your stomach should rise under your hand each time you breathe; your chest should not rise. To purse-lip breathe, close your mouth and inhale through your nose. Purse your lips as if you're going to blow out a candle. Exhale slowly with as little force as possible. Your exhale should last twice as long as your inhale. Don't hold your breath between inhalation and exhalation.

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Contact Jillian Michaels

Jillian Michaels is a personal and fitness trainer famous for her prominent spot on NBC's "The Biggest Loser." The formerly overweight Michaels is now famous for her kickboxing, yoga, weight training and Pilates. She has hosted a radio show and launched a video game, and she is available for both speaking engagements and training opportunities. Michaels can be contacted in a number of ways.

Instructions

1. E-mail questions@jillianmichaels.com for more information from her customer service department about hiring her for a speaking engagement or for training sessions.

2. Call 866-348-9729 to talk to a representative about enlisting her services for a business opportunity.

3. Write a letter to one of the following two people:

(Speaking engagements)

Giancarlo Chersich, CEO

Mail: Empowered Media, LLC; 10866 Wilshire Blvd; 10th Floor; Los Angeles, CA 90024

E-mail: speaking@empoweredmedia.us

(Business inquiries)

Raymond Cole, COO

Empowered Media, LLC; 10866 Wilshire Blvd; 10th Floor; Los Angeles, CA 90024

E-mail: newbiz@empoweredmedia.us

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Connect Subwoofer Cables

RCA plugs are used as the connectors on a subwoofer cable.

Subwoofer cables are used in home theater audio systems. The subwoofer cable carries a low- or line-level signal from the system's receiver to the subwoofer. The subwoofer's amplifier then boosts the signal to power the speaker in the subwoofer box. Connecting a subwoofer cable is a simple job that should only take a few minutes to complete.

Instructions

1. Examine the rear of your subwoofer and look for the SUB input. This will be a single female RCA jack built into the control panel on the back of the subwoofer. Plug one end of the subwoofer cable into this jack. It doesn't matter which end you plug in.

2. Route the cable from the subwoofer to the rear of your receiver. Look for the subwoofer output. This will be labeled as SUB OUT or LFE (low frequency effects).

3. Plug the other end of the subwoofer cable into this jack. Like the subwoofer jack, this is a single female RCA jack.

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Connect Speakers To An Av Receiver

Choose an appropriate gauge of speaker wire for the best performance.

Although most people familiar with the world of consumer audio are comfortable plugging in a pair of headphones, setting up computer speakers or hooking up a DVD player, the task of connecting speakers to an AV receiver can still mystify many. Don't feel intimidated by an unfamiliar connector, wire or terminal though. Connect your speakers to your receiver in minutes and enjoy years of hi-fi home audio.

Instructions

1. Determine the speaker wire gauge you need based on the distance between your receiver and your speakers. For runs of 80 feet or less, use 16 gauge; for runs between 80 and 200 feet, use 14 gauge; for runs greater than 200 feet--unlikely but possible in a home theatre setting--use 12 gauge.

2. Cut appropriate lengths of wire to run from the receiver to each speaker. Make sure to leave enough slack if you want to neatly dress the cables after they're connected.

3. Strip about a half-inch of insulation from the end of each individual wire (the speaker wire has two insulated wires fused together). Twist the exposed wire to keep the strands from fraying in their connections.

4. Push down the tab of the spring clip connector or unscrew the binding post connector of the terminal is on the back of your receiver. Insert the exposed speaker wires into the correct terminal (positive/striped/lighter shade goes to red, negative/plain/darker shade or plain to black).

5. Secure the exposed ends on the speaker end of the wire to the terminals on the back of the speakers as necessary. Make sure to match positive to positive to positive and negative to negative to avoid sound reproduction issues and damage to your speakers.

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Connect Powered Speakers & Passive Subwoofers

Properly installing your powered speakers and passive subwoofer is not complicated.

The idea of hooking up your new powered speakers and passive subwoofer to your home theater might make you cringe. You might fear doing it wrong and, possibly, damaging them. But it's a job you can do. Powered speakers, which contain internal amplifiers, do not rely on the stereo receiver for amplification. The passive subwoofer is able to use its crossover to determine the level of equalized signal to send to the other speakers.

Instructions

1. Place the speakers and subwoofer in the proper locations throughout the room. It is best to try to create a stereo image by placing the speakers in a symmetrical location on the right and left sides of the room. Placing the subwoofer between this stereo field is optimal but not required.

2. Strip a 1/2 inch of the speaker wire insulation on all three wires that you will need with the wire stripper tool. You will need two for the powered speakers, and one for the subwoofer. If you placed the speakers within 10 feet of the receiver, use 10 gauge speaker wire. If more than 10 feet, use 16 gauge or higher.

3. Connect both of the wires on each end to the two powered speaker "Left" and "Right" terminals. Usually, black- or white-colored cable represents the left channel, while red represents the right. Most likely, the terminals will unscrew and allow you to insert the cables into place. Remember to tighten the screws back into place.

4. Attach the other ends of the two cables from the powered speakers to the back of the subwoofer. Make sure that you insert the left-channel cable into the left speaker output, and the right to the right channel. Since the speakers are powered, they will only receive musical signal and not amplification.

5. Set the crossover on the subwoofer to about 80Hz, to apply a filter to the frequencies that are being sent to the speakers. This can allow the subwoofer to represent the low end, while the highs and mid-range will be output by the powered speakers.

6. Connect the receiver or power amp to the subwoofer with the remaining speaker wire. The wire should go from the "Audio/Sub Out" on the receiver to the "Audio In" on the subwoofer.

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Connect Passive Dj Speakers To An Amplifier

Connect Passive DJ Speakers to an Amplifier

Passive DJ speakers are loudspeakers that are not equipped with a built-in power source and must be connected to an amplifier to produce sound. The speakers typically connect with wires terminating in banana clips, which are simple metal connectors shaped like the namesake fruit that fasten securely to the speaker terminals on the back of the amplifier. Following the simple color codes to match banana clips to terminals takes only a few minutes.

Instructions

1. Set up the passive speakers flanking the amplifier on the stage or on each side of the DJ's work station for best separation of the stereo signal.

2. Connect a set of speaker wires to the back of each passive DJ speaker, using the black banana plug for the left (negative) audio jack and the red plug to the right (positive) jack. The plugs push straight into the jacks and seat firmly with a click.

3. Run the wires to the back of the amplifier and attach the banana plugs to the terminals in the same manner, making sure that the wires from the left passive speaker are connected to the left-channel terminals on the amp.

4. Use the balance control on the amplifier to adjust the sound level between the left and right speakers, or use the balance controls on a mixer connected to the amplifier.

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Create An Xbox Achievement

Create your own custom Xbox achievements.

One of the most well-liked aspects of Microsoft's online program for the Xbox 360 console is the "Gamer Score" system. Performing specific tasks, or "achievements," in Xbox 360 games adds a small amount of points to a player's Gamer Score, creating a measurable standard for bragging rights. Creative players can create their own non-official achievements using free online websites. Creators then can copy and paste their custom achievements to profiles, message board signatures and other personalized Internet resources.

Instructions

Achievement Unlocked Generator

1. Open your Internet browser and navigate to the Achievement Unlocked Generator.

2. Click your mouse pointer in the text box at the bottom of the page labeled "Achievement-Text."

3. Type your custom achievement title in the box. For instance, type "You just washed the dishes without flooding the house" or "Bigfoot Discovered."

4. Add the imaginary Gamer Score awarded by your achievement. For instance, you could type, "Bigfoot Discovered (45 G)" or something similar.

5. Click the "Generate" button to the right of the text box. The generator will automatically create your achievement and display a copyable version in the top left corner of the window.

Xbox 360 Achievement Generator

6. Open your Internet browser and navigate to the Xbox 360 Achievement Generator.

7. Type the desired Gamer Score awarded by your fictional achievement in the box provided.

8. Type the title of your achievement in the box labeled "Text." You are allowed 25 characters.

9. Click the "Browse" button to select a picture from your computer that you would like to display with your custom achievement.

10. Fill in the "Your Name" box if you would like to be identified with the achievement.

11. Check the various boxes under "Green Lights" and "Red Lights" to cause the respective lights to appear beside your custom achievement. By default, the upper-left green box is checked.

12. Click the "Generate Achievement" button to view your creation. Copy the link at the top of the page to direct your friends and family to your custom achievement.

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Deal With Being Flat Footed

Deal With Being Flat Footed

Flat foot is a common problem shared by both children and adults. Such condition occurs when the longitudinal arch of the foot partially or totally collapses so that it flattens and comes in contact with the ground. This deformity usually affects both feet and begins to develop during childhood or adolescent years. It gradually becomes severe until the period of adulthood. As the deformity worsens over time, the tendons and ligaments of the foot arch may become overly stretched and will eventually tear. The foot then feels stiff accompanied by pain, swelling and general weakness of the area that can possibly affect the lower leg and the knee.

Instructions

1. Make sure to give your arch a rest. As much as possible, do not overwork your arch by doing activities that involve prolonged standing and walking--which may lead to pain of the foot (around the arch, heel, ankle or along the sides) that can radiate up to the lower leg.

2. Take some helpful medications to reduce pain and inflammation. Pain inside and outside the areas of the foot is often accompanied with tenderness or swelling. To alleviate all these discomfort, take some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin).

3. Wear shoes that provide proper support. It is advisable for flat-footed individuals to apply some modifications on their shoes to avoid further complications. Make sure that you purchase well-fitted shoes to promote good placement of your foot/feet. Shoe inserts can also be placed inside the shoe to provide more comfort and reduce the risk of foot pain.

4. Control weight-bearing on your ankles. Better yet, avoid weight-bearing at all. It is advisable for mild flat-footed patients to use a walking cast to limit direct application of weight on the ankles. And as for a flat-foot case that's more severe, total immobilization is required.

5. Consult your doctor for some custom orthopedic devices. These are very helpful custom-made medical devices, and they are constructed by foot and ankle surgeons to address specific foot deformities. Molded and designed to treat the patients' specific foot problem, the orthopedic device is placed inside the shoe for the purpose of maintaining correct alignment and positioning of the foot. The purpose is to support its structures and improve its function.

6. Schedule for a physical therapy session. Physical therapy treatment is based upon the patient's specific flat-foot problem. In cases where flat foot/feet is caused by a tight Achilles tendon, stretching incorporated with strengthening exercises of the foot is applied. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), ultrasound and some heating modalities are also given to provide temporary comfort or relief from pain.

7. Watch your weight. If you are overweight and flat-footed, it will help if you lose some of those unwanted weight off to avoid too much pressure and stress on your arches.

8. Ask your doctor if your flat-foot/feet problem is qualified for surgery. If pain and discomfort is persistent after applying treatments or if your condition do not seem to respond well with conservative therapies, it may mean that your case requires surgery. Surgical procedures are given based on the patient's specific problem and severity of the condition. Such methods include bone realignment, tendon lengthening, attachments of implant devices, and joint fusions. All of these techniques are aimed at alleviating pain and improving overall function or mobility of the foot.

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Connect Multiple Subwoofers

Connect Multiple Subwoofers

Subwoofers deliver powerful bass sound that adds realism to movies, music and television programming in home theater. Self-powered subwoofers contain their own built-in amplifier, so they do not place demands on the receiver, which is free to drive the other speakers in the Surround Sound system. Connecting multiple subwoofers to an audio system requires additional subwoofer cables and a Y-adapter to split the signal. Virtually all receivers are equipped with at least one subwoofer jack, which can be adapted to connect two subwoofers. On receivers with the subwoofer jacks, those can be expanded to accommodate four subwoofers, which is enough to knock books off shelves.

Instructions

1. Place the subwoofers on opposite ends of the room, preferably to the left and right of the main seating area, anywhere the subwoofers won't be underfoot. Position each subwoofer so the cabinet is at least four inches from the wall, which can absorb sound and diminish the bass output.

2. Insert the plug on an RCA Y-adapter into each "SUB OUT" jack on the back of the AV Surround Sound receiver.

3. Plug a subwoofer cable into each jack on the Y-adapter.

4. Run each cable to the back of a subwoofer and insert the plug in the "LFE IN" (Low Frequency Effects) or "SUB IN" jack.

5. Connect the subwoofers' electrical cords to power strips and plug the strips into a wall outlet.

6. Adjust the volume control knob on the back of each subwoofer to the desired level, then adjust the crossover setting knob to the desired frequency. The crossover setting tells the subwoofer which audio frequencies to reproduce (low frequencies) and to pass the rest of the sound spectrum on to the Surround Sound speakers. Generally, the crossover setting should be set as high as possible so the subwoofer only produces deep bass effects, although the level is a matter of personal preference. Set the crossover to the level that sounds best for the room.

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Connect Dj Speakers

DJ speakers differ from conventional home speakers in several ways. They typically have sturdier construction -- they're designed to withstand the constant setup, tear-down and travel they'll encounter. Some models are powered and need to be connected to an electric outlet, and they use different connectors than home speakers. These connectors are of two different types: 1/4-inch phono plugs and XLR connectors. Both offer ease of hookup and a sturdy interface that isn't easy to accidentally disconnect.

Instructions

1. Position the speakers to the right and left of the area you'll be providing music to, with the speaker cones facing the audience. If the speakers are on stands, make sure they're properly secured or weighted to prevent accidental tipping.

2. Connect your speaker cables to the jacks on the back of the speakers. XLR connectors have a set of pins that must be properly aligned before the cable will plug in, but phono plugs don't require any specific orientation.

3. Plug the power cords of the speakers into electrical outlets or a power strip if the speakers have a built-in amplifier. Be sure the power cord doesn't present a tripping hazard, and keep it away from moisture.

4. Plug the other end of the speaker cables into the outputs of your mixer (if the speakers are self-powered) or your amplifier (if they're not).

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Connect A Subwoofer To A Stereo Receiver

Subwoofers are best at providing bass and lower tones of music and sound effects.

The speaker system of your home audio sound system should be sufficiently powerful to fill the room for which it is intended. Larger rooms require more powerful speakers as well as ample signal strength provided by the stereo receiver. For large rooms or stereo systems used as part of a home theater system, add a subwoofer for the most complete sounding stereo. Powered subwoofers (those that do not need amplifiers) provide the best sound directly from your system's receiver.

Instructions

1. Place the subwoofer on a sturdy base, preferably the floor.

2. Locate the "subwoofer out" outlet on the back of your stereo receiver. The subwoofer connection outlet is located among the other audio inputs and outputs. The audio jacks are usually yellow. If your receiver does not have this outlet, move to Step 3; otherwise, continue to Step 4.

3. Connect the speaker wire to the left and right audio outputs on the back of the receiver. Run the wire to the location of the subwoofer and connect the two leads to the corresponding inputs on the sub. Move to Step 5.

4. Connect the RCA cable from the subwoofer out output to the location of the sub. Plug the cable into the input on the back of the subwoofer.

5. Plug the subwoofer's power cable into a wall outlet or power extension unit. Turn the sub on.

6. Turn on the stereo receiver and adjust the volume to your liking.

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Connect A Subwoofer

Adding a subwoofer can bring your home theater alive, by adding depth and definition to the sound coming from your TV or stereo system. In order to hook one up yourself you will need basic knowledge of how audio systems work, at least enough to tell the difference between RCA cables and VGA cables. If this isn't you, you may want to get some help. For all others, it will be very easy and only take a few minutes.

Instructions

1. Find a subwoofer you like by browsing the selection at your local electronics store, or at an audio specific store, like Tweeter. The audio specific store will probably have a better selection. Of course, you want to find a subwoofer with your preferred sound, but you also need to consider its size, since you'll need somewhere to put it in your home besides smack in the middle of the living room. Most subs are eight, 10 or 12 inches diameter, though they can run smaller or larger.

2. Decide where to put your subwoofer. Usually the corner of a room is a good place. Corners tend to offer the best acoustics since sometimes the walls will help to direct the sound outward. If your sub has line-outs for rear speakers, you might want to place it somewhere central to where you will put your surround speakers. The goal here is to get an even sound from anywhere in the room.

3. Connect the subwoofer to the receiver using an RCA cable. Look for the port on the speaker labeled, "sub pre-out." Plug the cable into this port and then plug the other end into the back of the subwoofer. It should be fairly obvious where to put it. For aesthetic purposes, you may want to run the cable along the baseboard or under the carpet or buy cable that is the same color as your walls.

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Connect A Powered Subwoofer To A Surround System

Connect a sub to a surround sound receiver using the subwoofer output jack.

A powered subwoofer pumps deep, low-frequency bass as part of a surround sound system for home theater. With enough amplification behind it, a quality subwoofer can literally rattle the room, adding an exciting dimension to action movies and heavy bass effects in recorded music. A single audio cable specifically designed for connecting a powered sub is the only extra part you need to hook up a woofer to a surround sound system.

Instructions

1. Place the subwoofer in an out-of-the-way spot in the room where it's not an obstacle, but not pressed against a wall, which can absorb the bass sound.

2. Push the plug on one end of the subwoofer cable into the "OUT to SUB" jack on the back of the surround sound system receiver.

3. Connect the plug on the other end of the cable into the audio "IN" jack on the back panel of the sub.

4. Plug the subwoofer electrical cord into a wall outlet and set the volume control knob on the back of the sub to the desired level.

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Connect A Powered Subwoofer To A Receiver

The subwoofer output jack on the back of the receiver accommodates a standard 1/4-inch plug.

A powered subwoofer pumps out low-frequency bass tones in home theater. With a built-in amplifier, the subwoofer reverberates in a room to create a more realistic sensation of action than stand-alone speakers can provide. The subwoofer plugs into an audio-video receiver with a heavy-duty sub cable available at stereo stores. The simple connections involves a 1/4-inch audio plug on each end of the cable. Because the subwoofer contains its own amplifier it draws no power from the receiver.

Instructions

1. Place the subwoofer on the floor near but not directly against the wall, which can absorb sound and vibrations crucial to the sonic experience of low-frequency effects.

2. Insert the plug on one end of the subwoofer cable in the input jack on the back control panel of the speaker.

3. Connect the plug on the other end to the "Subwoofer Out" jack on the connection panel on the back of the receiver.

4. Plug in the subwoofer's power cord to an electrical receptacle.

5. Turn on the power button for the subwoofer and set the volume control on the back of the cabinet to personal preference.

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Connect A Passive Subwoofer At Home

Use the sub output jack on your home theater receiver to connect an amp for the passive subwoofer.

A passive subwoofer is a bass speaker without an amplifier. Unlike a powered sub, which contains its own amp, a passive sub must be connected to an amplifier, which in turn is hooked up to a home theater receiver that sends the audio signal to the sub. Standard speaker wire can be used for the connection to the amplifier, while the amp-to-receiver hookup requires a 1/4-inch audio cable. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1. Connect the 1/4-inch audio cable from the sub output jack on the rear of the home theater receiver to an input jack on the amplifier.

2. Cut a length of speaker wire to connect from the amp to the passive sub. Remove 1/2 inch of insulation from the pair of wires on each end.

3. Attach the striped or colored wire to the positive (red) terminal on the rear of the amp and the other wire to the negative (black) terminal.

4. Connect the two strands on the other end to the terminals on the passive subwoofer in the same way.

5. Set the amplifier's selector switch, if it has multiple inputs, to the input for the home theater receiver. Some amps also have a button or switch to select a specific speaker connection, so set this switch to the subwoofer connection.

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Connect A Mixer To A Receiver

Any nonpowered mixer can be connected to a stereo receiver.

Connecting a mixer to a receiver will expand input capabilities to include musical instruments, microphones and other sound-producing equipment. Requiring a stereo connection cable with plugs to fit both units, any receiver that contains auxiliary inputs -- AV. AUX, TV, TAPE, LINE -- can be used. Mixers are available in a variety of configurations and are used as a central connection point and volume control for external devices.

Instructions

1. Locate the left and right main output jacks on the sound mixer and determine the type of jack. Depending on the mixer, the jacks may be found on the top or back panel, will be clearly marked and be of the RCA, 1/4-inch or XLR variety.

2. Inspect the back of the receiver to ensure that auxiliary input jacks exist. The jacks will be labeled, are located near other input jacks for the tape or CD player and will be of the RCA variety. Any input may be used except the phono input reserved for turntables. Phono inputs employ a stronger signal preamp, which will cause distortion and poor sound when used with mixers and other devices.

3. Purchase a shielded stereo connection cable at a local electronics retailer or music store with two RCA plugs on one end and two plugs matching those of the mixer outputs on the other.

4. Power off the mixer and receiver and ensure that all volume levels are down.

5. Plug the cable's dual RCA plugs into the receiver's auxiliary left and right input jacks.

6. Plug the cable's two remaining plugs into the mixer's main output jacks.

7. Plug the desired device into one of the mixer's input channels and turn the device's power and volume off.

8. Select the auxiliary or source channel on the receiver. The selector will be marked and located on the front panel in the form of a selector knob or push-switch.

9. Turn on power to the receiver, mixer and device and set all main volume levels to approximately halfway.

10. Play or apply sound to the connected device and slowly turn up the mixer channel volume until clear sound is heard.

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Connect A Microphone To A Home Receiver So Sound Comes Through The Speakers

Microphone sound quality is directly related to the mic and components it is connected to.

Connecting a microphone to a home receiver so sound comes through the speakers involves a moderate investment in additional equipment and connection cables. Using an auxiliary channel and corresponding input jack -- intended primarily for connection of CD, MP3 and tape players -- any sound-emitting device can be connected to the receiver. Although it is possible to connect the microphone directly with the proper cable, sound output from the speakers will be lower than normal because of the difference between mic and line levels. Line level devices, such as the aforementioned music players, are higher than mic levels, necessitating the purchase of a microphone preamp or sound mixer to boost the microphone's electrical signal to usable volume levels.

Instructions

Inspect the System and Purchase the Necessities

1. Inspect the front of your home receiver to ensure it includes an auxiliary input channel. You'll be able to tell by looking at the "source" or "input" switch at the front of the receiver. The auxiliary channel will be labeled as "AUX," "TAPE" or "CD."

2. Inspect the back of the receiver to determine the existence and type of input jack. Most every home receiver employs RCA-type jacks for all input devices.

3. Purchase a microphone of the best quality you can afford from a local music or electronics retailer. "High-impedance" mics are on the lower end of the price scale and are used primarily for home karaoke and other amateur use. "Low-impedance" mics are on the higher end and used for professional audio and recording applications. Microphones are usually sold with matching cables.

4. Purchase a small microphone mixer or microphone preamp at a local music or electronics retailer. Microphone mixers are compatible with both high-and low-impedance mics and offer more sound quality control than preamps. If you opt for a microphone preamp, ensure that it matches the impedance of your microphone.

5. Purchase a cable to connect the output of the mixer or preamp to the input of the receiver. Mixer outputs usually require 1/4-inch male plugs, while preamps may require either RCA-type or 1/4-inch male plugs. Music or electronics retailer personnel can offer advice and choices for your particular set-up. The opposite end of the cable will include male RCA-type plugs for the receiver input.

Connecting the Gear to the Receiver

6. Ensure that power to all devices is turned to the "off" position.

7. Turn the receiver selector switch to the channel you wish to use.

8. Plug the RCA-type end of the mixer/preamp cable into the receiver input corresponding with the channel you've chosen. The inputs will be clearly marked.

9. Plug the opposite end of the mixer/preamp cable (RCA-type or 1/4-inch plug) into the main output of the mixer or preamp. Depending on the complexity and layout of your unit, consult the owner's manual if the output locations are not evident.

10. Plug one end of the microphone cable into the microphone -- unless an integrated cable has been supplied -- and the other end into the input of the mixer or preamp. The owner's manual will offer guidance if you are not sure of the input location.

Making it All Work

11. Turn the volume level of the mixer/preamp and receiver all the way down and turn the power switches of both devices on.

12. Turn the main volume level of the receiver about halfway, do the same for the master or main volume control of the mixer or preamp and slowly turn the microphone channel volume control up until you begin to hear sound. Note that some preamps and mixers of simple design will only include microphone channel volume controls and will contain no master volume.

13. Adjust the microphone volume to preference. If a mixer is used, it will contain other controls to further enhance the sound. A thorough read of the owner's manual will provide information on the use of other controls and features.

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Connect A Laptop To A Sound System

Connect your laptop to a sound system.

Whether you are a producer or a mobile DJ, chances are you will need to connect your laptop to a sound system, either in the studio or at a live gig. The digital DJ has hit mainstream, and modern hardware and software packages allow using your laptop as a sound module while still spinning special time-coded vinyl records.

Instructions

1. Decide if you are able to afford a dedicated USB, FireWire or other audio interface at this time, or whether you are going to need to use your laptop's primary audio output for connecting to your sound system. If at all possible, even an inexpensive, consumer-grade audio interface or sound card will provide better quality and more sound system connection options than your laptop's output.

2. Research and purchase an audio interface or sound card that will fill connect to your expansion port, if you can afford to do so. Some manufacturers to look into are Creative Labs, M-Audio, Tascam and Alesis. Such devices will not only allow you to connect your laptop to a sound system, but to connect instruments and other audio and MIDI hardware to your laptop, as well.

3. Buy a cable that will allow you to use your laptops primary "headphone" output, of the 1/8 in. variety, to connect to a sound system, if you are unable to buy an audio interface at this time. The cable should have a 1/8 in. TRS head on one side, and split into the left and right RCA components halfway through. You may be using a mixer or sound system to plug in your laptop to that uses 1/4 in. TRS inputs instead, and 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. component audio cables are also available.

4. Invest in quality audio cables, of any variety you choose to use. Cheap cables are liable to twist, leading to popping and cracking or a loss of connection all together. This cannot be overemphasized enough. Whether you are running directly out of your laptop's audio output into your sound system or using an expensive audio interface, cheap or damaged cables will ruin your sound.

5. Learn to wind your audio cables properly when packing away your gear. Keeping stress off their delicate internals will make sure you get the best sound when connecting your laptop to a sound system, every time.

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Connect A Laptop To A Dj System

Some DJs use playlists on their laptops or use digital software to simulate record scratching.

DJs sometimes use laptops to create and play digital playlists. In addition, some DJs may utilize digital turntables that allow them to "scratch" music digitally without using vinyl records. The setup allows audio from the laptop to be directed through the turntable's sound card and manipulated before going out through the mixing board and speakers.

Instructions

For direct audio out from laptop to speaker or mixing system

1. Connect one end of the 1/8 inch audio cable to your audio out jack (headphone jack) on your laptop.

2. Example of 1/8 inch audio cable (in background) and stereo audio cables (red and white).

Connect the other end to the audio in jack on your mixing board. If the mixing board has two audio in jacks per audio channel, connect a 1/8 inch (3.5mm) cable to the Y-splitter. Then connect the red and white ends of the Y-splitter each to an RCA audio cable.

3. Connect each of these cables to the audio in jacks on the mixing board.

Connecting laptop to a board and digital turntables

4. Connect the digital turntable USB connection to an available USB port on the laptop.

5. Connect the 1/8 inch audio cable to the headphone or line out jack on the laptop.

6. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio in jack on the turntables. Use the Y-splitter if the turntable has a two jack audio input. If the turntables lack audio in, this means the USB connection is the primary connection. In this case, connect the audio cables directly from the laptop audio out to the mixing board.

7. Connect the RCA audio cables to the Y-splitter and connect the other end of the audio cables to the audio input on one of the mixing board channels.

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Calculate Time To Heat Water

The time it takes to heat water depends on the volume of water and the rating of the heat element.

Using the formula Pt = (4.2 * L * T ) / 3600 you can calculate the time it takes to heat a specific quantity of water from one temperature to another temperature. Once you have calculated the power used to heat the water, as represented by Pt in the above equation, divide this number by the heater element rating to find out how long it would take to heat your water.

Instructions

1. Calculate the kWh required to heat the water using the following formula:

Pt = (4.2 * L * T ) / 3600. Pt is the power used to heat the water, in kWh. L is the number of liters of water that is being heated and T is the difference in temperature from what you started with, listed in degrees Celsius.

2. Sub in the appropriate numbers into the equation. So imagine you are heating 20 liters of water from 20 degrees to 100 degrees. Your formula would then look like this: Pt = (4.2 * 20 * (100-20)) / 3600, or Pt = 1.867

3. Calculate the amount of time it takes to heat the water by dividing the power used to heat the water, which was determined to be 1.867 with the heater element rating, listed in kW. So if your heater element rating was 3.6 kW, your equation would look like this: heating time = 1.867 / 3.6, or heating time =0.52 hours. Therefore, it would take 0.52 hours to heat 20 liters of water, with an element with a rating of 3.6 kW.

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Complete An 800 Meter Race

Completing an 800-meter race requires a special combination of speed and endurance, since the event calls upon runners to sprint for two all-out laps. If you've trained hard, a few tactical considerations can help you succeed in an 800-meter race, instead of getting left behind by the pack.

Instructions

1. Start out fast--but not too fast. Because the 800 meter race is so short and fast, runners tend to stay tightly grouped together. You need to get out fast enough to establish a good position. You don't want to be running way on the outside of the track, but you also don't want to be trapped on the inside where you can't make a move. Aim for a comfortably hard first lap where you can move up easily and you should be in a good position for the second lap--where the race really begins.

2. Speed up moving into the second lap. Try not to pass on a turn, but make your first move right around the 400-meter mark in the race. Most runners will go out too hard in the first 400 and inevitably slow down for the third 200 meters of the race. This is a great time to move up and put yourself in position to kick on the homestretch. Keep in mind that runners usually only get to make two major moves in a race, so move up wisely and stay in control.

3. Know your strengths. If you're more of an endurance runner, start your kick before you get to the final 200 meters, especially if you're in a field of runners with great kicks. Try to get a little distance on the pack before everyone else moves, and hold on as long as you can until the finish line. If you're a fast sprinter, put yourself near the front with about 200 meters to go so that after the final turn you're in position to sprint for the win.

4. Sprint all the way through the finish line. Many runners pull up just short of the finish line; an especially bad habit in short, fast races like the 800-meter. If you're in a tight pack edging it out for the finish line, keep pushing yourself beyond the line, throw back your arms and stick out your chest to give yourself an advantage in finishing first.

5. Run your own race. Maybe you're in an unbalanced field of runners where you're significantly better or worse than most of the competition. If that's the case, use these principles of racing the 800-meter to guide your race strategy. Start with a solid, comfortably hard 400 meters, pick up the pace a little bit at the 400 meter mark, and sprint as hard as you can with 200 meters to go. That strategy should set you up for completing a great 800-meter race, regardless of your competition.

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Compete In A Triathlon

Competing in a triathlon challenges you physically and mentally. Participating in a multi-sport event can be a great way to stay healthy and connect with other athletes. Most triathlons require a run, bike and swim, in varying order depending on the race. Some triathlons integrate other sports. You must participate in an official race in order to acquire a qualifying time that will let you register for other races later.

Instructions

1. Find a race. There are several web sites that list races happening in your area, so you can find a race that's manageable for you and your skill level. Several charitable organizations also host triathlons and allow team competition. You may want to try this for a good cause or if you aren't a serious triathlete yet.

2. Register for a race and know all the rules and regulations prior to race day. Be sure you know get to the race, where to park, what to bring and where your friends and family can cheer for you or meet you at the finish line.

3. Respect other racers by not distracting them, giving everyone space and treating their gear as you would like yours to be treated. During the race, these same rules apply. Don't push or shove at the starting gun. Encourage runners you may pass, and ride, run and swim straight.

4. Show respect to event volunteers and staff. Never litter on the course and be grateful for their help. At the finish line, be sure you move out of the way quickly, turn in your chip and cheer on those who are finishing.

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Compete In A Fitness Competition

If you are woman who loves to work out, signing up for a fitness competition will give you a chance to show off. The competition includes a posing and a routine round. Since the participants plan months ahead, it's important to know what to expect.

Instructions

1. Decide if you want to hire a trainer and choreographer who specializes in coaching fitness competitors. To save money, pay a trainer a consulting fee to comment on your fitness regime and give you a list of tips for the competition. If you have dance experience you can create your own routine.

2. Plan your workout schedule to peak for the competition with incorporating appropriate rest to avoid injury. Utilize supplements and a clean diet to support muscle strengthening. Increase protein and decrease fatty foods to promote leanness.

3. Focus on emphasizing strength, separation of muscle and low body fat while still maintaining a feminine physique. The judges are looking for healthy bodies with poise and flexibility.

4. Incorporate your special strength skills like one armed pushups, holds, gymnastics, dance or splits. Watching fitness competitions on television or locally will give you some ideas.

5. Choose a tanning method and tanning products that will enhance muscle tone. Competitors typically wear two different bikinis or costumes during the competition and sometimes one other outfit like an evening gown. Practice walking in 4-inch heels and doing quarter turns on a daily basis.

6. Learn the flexing poses and practice in front of a mirror. Video or photograph your poses so you can improve on them or show them to your trainer.

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Compare Women'S Walking Shoes

A woman walks on the beach in comfortable walking shoes.

Walking helps maintain good health and physical fitness. According to the Mayo Clinic, a good walking shoe can prevent injury and keep you focused on your walking routine. Walking enthusiasts can visit sporting good stores to try on various shoe models or seek advice about the best walking shoes from a physical fitness expert or doctor.

Comfort

Comfort is often the first consideration when it comes to buying walking shoes. When you are ready to make a purchase, visit a walking shoe or sporting good store and take your time trying on different models. Make sure your toes, arches and heels are comfortable. Take a brisk walk around the store to make sure your feet do not hurt when you pick up your speed.

Versatility

A good walking shoe can be worn in different types of weather conditions and terrain. Compare walking shoes by the amount of cushioning and arch support to determine whether they can be worn on brisk walks around the neighborhood, on long shopping trips or on walks on the beach. Walking shoe versatility extends to the materials out of which shoes are made. Compare shoes by whether they are wearable year-round or only during certain months. Generally speaking, walking shoes made with breathable mesh fabric are suitable for warmer weather and walking shoes made entirely of non-porous leather are more suitable for cooler weather.

Price

Although good walking shoes can be expensive, watch for sales at your favorite shoe stores as you plan your walking shoe purchase. Sporting goods stores, such as The Walking Company, L.L.Bean and Dick's Sporting Goods, have sales throughout the year and sometimes offer discounts on discontinued walking shoe models.

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Find Baseball Themed Mystery Books

Several novels combine baseball and mystery. From historical mysteries set in baseball's early years to a contemporary novel that takes place as the Boston Red Sox are about to win their second 21st-century World Series, these mysteries cover all of the bases. Fans of the Red Sox, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, New York (now San Francisco) Giants and both the Brooklyn and L.A. Dodgers can find mysteries written with their teams in mind.

Instructions

1. Check out Troy Soos' Mickey Rawlings mysteries. This series features a utility infielder who plays with a number of different ball clubs in the early 20th century. The first book, "Murder at Fenway Park," takes place in WWI, and subsequent books take Mickey into the 1920s and feature cameo appearances by players such as Ty Cobb and Walter "Big Train" Johnson.

2. Read G. S. Rowe's Will Beaman mysteries for old-time baseball, from the late 19th century through the 1918 World Series between the Red Sox and the Cubs. The author is not only a former history professor at the University of Northern Colorado, but is a longtime member of SABR (the Society for American Baseball Research).

3. Try to find baseball historian and novelist Donald Honig's two Joe Tinker mysteries, "The Plot to Kill Jackie Robinson" and "Last Man Standing." These mysteries, published in the early 1990s, are set in post WWII New York and feature a sportswriter as the detective.

4. Look out for Crabbe Evers' Duffy House series. Duffy, also a sportswriter (retired), travels around the country to solve mysteries at different ballparks (Dodger Stadium, Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park, and Tiger Stadium) as a favor to his pal, the baseball commissioner.

5. Hunt for Alison Gordon's Kate Henry books. Kate, a sportswriter, chronicles the life and (murderous) times of the fictitious Toronto Titans--much as her creator did (minus the murder investigation) for the real-life Toronto Blue Jays.

6. Take a look at Richard Rosen's Harvey Blissberg mysteries. Harvey is a former Red Sox outfielder turned private investigator, and his cases seem to involve his extensive knowledge of the sport.

7. Get a copy of "Dirty Water: A Red Sox Mystery" by mother-son team Mary-Ann Tirone Smith and Jere Smith. This mystery starts off with a baby who is abandoned at Fenway Park (and later given the name of Ted Williams, after the Splendid Splinter), and the story plays out against the drama of the 2007 World Series. It even features a cameo appearance by first bsseman and team leader David Ortiz.

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Compare Gps For Running

Many people use GPS technology for traveling in their automobiles, but there are also GPS enabled devices that are made for runners. These devices offer GPS technology as well as the ability to track your timing, heartbeat and distance.

Features

There are several different models of GPS devices for runners. Some of the features of these devices are monitoring of heartbeats, timing, distance, pace and calorie usage; pre-loaded workouts; and software for the computer to analyze your data.

Size & Display

Runners need an easy-to-carry device, so most of the GPS device for runners are watches. These watches vary in styles, sizes and displays. The weight of the watch varies depending on models, but usually range from 1.5 to 3.5 oz. Some of the displays include times for your pace, your distance, your calories, graphs and your heart rate. The displays are usually round, with a 2.7 centimeter diameter, or rectangular, usually around two by three centimeters in size. The display resolutions, which allow for easy digital reading, vary according to model, ranging from 52 by 30 pixels to 160 by 100 pixels.

Price

Several different brands make GPS enabled watches for runners and they vary in price according to their features. Garmin is one of those brands and their products range from $129.99 to $369.99 on their website as of October 2010. Polar also makes GPS running watches and they can be bought through various retailers from $134 to $429 as of October 2010.

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Compare Energy Supplements

Many sports drinks and energy supplements contain harsh stimulants.

There are many energy supplements and drinks on the market that contain both synthetic and natural ingredients. Some may have herbal stimulants and other substances that have not yet received FDA approval. It is important to read labels and become familiar with common ingredients.

Types

There are two main types of energy supplements: energy drinks, and energy tablets or capsules. Both may contain any number of natural stimulants or other ingredients purported to increase energy or enhance athletic performance. In a 2008 report on energy drinks, researchers listed the top ingredients as: caffeine and caffeine-containing herbs such as guarana and kola nut, ginseng, taurine, inosital, Ginkgo biloba, and carnitine.

Effects

Some supplements, such as ginkgo and ginseng, are still undergoing clinical study. However, the long-term effects of certain chemicals are well known. According to the Mayo Clinic, caffeine and caffeine-containing herbs can cause nervousness, irritability, insomnia, rapid heart beat, and increased blood pressure.

Warnings

When choosing energy supplements, look for products high in vitamins, such as B12, which increase energy naturally. Avoid supplements with ingredients that have not been FDA approved, such as guarana. Avoid long-term use of products with caffeine, because this can lead to caffeine toxicity, heart arrhythmia and palpitations, and possible caffeine-induced seizures.

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Compare Cross Trainers Running Shoes & Walking Shoes

Shop carefully to narrow down the multitude of athletic shoe options.

The athletic shoe market is full of new innovations and old favorites that can make for quite a confusing shopping experience. Depending on your exercise activity, one shoe may be better than another at supporting your foot, controlling extraneous movement and preserving comfort. To satisfy all of these needs, athletic shoe designers have created styles for walking, running and cross-training (all-purpose fitness). To figure out which shoe fits your needs and feet best, it's necessary to do some detective work first.

Instructions

1. Match the shoe with an activity. Running shoes are built differently from walking shoes and cross-trainers, so it's important to be specific in your choice. According to Christina Frank of WebMD, "Walking shoes are stiffer; running shoes are more flexible, with extra cushioning to handle greater impact. If you do both activities, get a pair for each one."

2. Leave vanity out of the equation. Purchasing a shoe because it looks hot is the fastest way to sore feet and injuries. The best shoe for your foot may be boring-looking, while a badly made shoe will have great style. Compare for how the shoe feels and is constructed, not how it appears.

3. Look at the toe and sole if the box doesn't specify the shoe type. A running shoe has a toe that curls upward, along with a sole that thins out toward the toe. A cross-trainer will have a consistently thick sole, while a walking shoe is more stiff and rigid.

4. Move in the shoe, making sure to pay attention to the feel of the shoe as the foot moves through its gait. The walking shoe will be firm to the feel, while the running shoe allows the foot to fluidly move and bend. A cross-trainer will be in the middle, but will be more padded.

5. Purchase a cross-trainer for sports activities and general fitness. Cross-training shoes are designed for stop-and-go motion with more lateral movement, unlike a running shoe that is built for forward movement. Rick Alan of ThirdAge writes, "Unlike most other athletic activities, running is done in a continuous forward motion, requiring very little lateral movement and very little starting and stopping. In addition, running inflicts a great deal more continuous and sustained pounding on the feet than almost any other athletic activity." To prevent injury, buy a shoe that concentrates padding on the areas that need it the most.

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Compare Cannondale Bikes

Choosing the right bicycle takes a great deal of comparison shopping.

Choosing the right bike calls into question a number of factors. When you're comparing Cannondale bikes, it's important to think about how much you'll be riding a bike, where you ride and what you'll need your bike to do for you. Cannondale manufactures high-performance sport bikes as well as road, mountain and urban bikes. Whether you're riding in mountain bike trials, competing in races, or commuting to work, you'll be able to find the right Cannondale bike for your needs with a little comparison shopping.

Instructions

1. Ask yourself what you will be using your bike for. Cannondale manufactures road bikes, mountain bikes and urban/recreation bikes. Think about your primary use of your bikes, and choose which bike is best for your purposes.

2. Set a price range. Cannondale bikes range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. Take into account your financial situation before comparing bikes. One of the least expensive bikes is the Cannondale Adventure 5, which retails for about $300. Many Cannondale mountain bikes, such as the F9 CO2 Mountain Bike or the F7 Mountain Bike, retail for between $400 and 500. More expensive bikes include the Synapse, which retails for about $1,300, and the Moto 4, which retails at $2,800.

3. Consider whether you'll be using your bicycle for competition. If so, consider whether you need a bike for long-distance competition over a controlled surface or mountain bike trials. The Super Six and Synapse are both elite performance road bikes; the Claymore and Scalpel are both designed for intense mountain trials.

4. Take into account suspension and wheel size. Ask yourself whether you need your bike to be comfortable over rough terrain for long periods or whether you will be riding it over smooth roads. The QuickCX is an urban bike for commuting over paved roads; compare it with the RZ One Twenty, which has amped-up suspension and large wheels for mountain riding.

5. Test-ride the bikes. Check the test ride schedule on the Cannondale website to find a test ride happening near you (see Resources). You can also go to your local bike dealer and request a test ride at the shop.

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Build Up Stamina For Singing

Perform singing exercises to warm up your vocal cords.

Singing requires vocal stamina so that you will be able to sing for long periods of time without experiencing fatigue or excessive strain on the throat and vocal cords. In addition to being physically fit and healthy, you can increase singing stamina by performing certain vocal exercises. With regular practice, proper technique, ensuring adequate water intake and watching what you eat, you can build up your stamina for optimal singing results.

Instructions

1. Warm up your vocal cords at the beginning of singing practice or prior to a competition. Warm-up exercises for the voice work in a similar manner to athletic warm-up routines; they both prevent injuries and muscle soreness due to cold muscles. Prepare your throat and voice for singing by engaging in various exercises, such as humming, making a buzzing sound through clenched teeth or singing scales to gradually increase your pitch and tone.

2. Practice projecting your voice during singing sessions to increase stamina. This involves the repetition of an exercise or activity that will build up the vocal cords and muscles used during singing. Projecting your voice can also assist in increasing abdominal and core strength, particularly in the diaphragm, the muscle which works to push air out from your lungs. This is important because strength is needed to project your voice so that you can be heard in front of a large audience.

3. Drink plenty of water and clear fluids to stay hydrated. Dehydration and thirst can lead to a dry mouth and scratchy throat, affecting your ability to sing or even talk properly. In addition to causing discomfort, a dry throat can lead to difficulty swallowing and cause your throat and vocal cords to tighten and constrict. Stay hydrated by drinking six to eight glasses of water a day. Be sure to keep a water bottle with you during singing sessions to sip as needed.

4. Eat a healthy diet. A nutritious diet is essential for a healthy body and mentally focused mind. Complex carbs, lean proteins and healthy fats are a source of essential vitamins and minerals that are needed for normal body functions, fluid and electrolyte balance, alertness and increased energy levels. Making sure that these physiological considerations are in order will enable you to practice singing consistently, letting you build up stamina in the process. Certain foods may need to be avoided during rehearsals, however. Avoid bananas, for example, as the starchy fruit lining may build up in the esophagus and prevent vocalization. Indeed, any food that can cause the build up of thick films is best avoided.

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Create An Online Fundraising Website

As a member of a charitable organization, you may want to put up a website where you can direct people to make donations, whether they are in the form of money, time, talent or products. Every charity should have a website where memberes can educate people about the organization's services, and collect donations from others. Putting up a website can be an easy project, or it can be a daunting task. These instructions recommend that you use free or inexpensive website templates available online, and use your budget for marketing your site, once it is online. On the other hand, if you have someone who has HTML software like Dreamweaver or Front Page, go ahead and enlist this professional's skills to put up your site.

Instructions

1. Register your domain name with a domain name server. When choosing a domain name, be sure that it reflects your organization's name, or is an easy to remember acronym for it. Sometimes the server will let you choose from its templates, and you can easily host your site where you have your domain name registered. This is the easiest way to host a website for accounting purposes. Make sure you use the .org domain name extension. That implies that yours is a fundraising site or charitable group.

2. Decide what you want to include on your website. On the Internet, content is king. Work with your writer and make sure that you choose your keywords carefully. You should select three distinct keywords or phrases that describe your charity, and repeat those words or phrases once every 50 words to achieve the proper keyword density. This is so important. The search engines will review your site based on the content, and if you want people to find it in the top two pages under those keywords, you'll have to use them frequently on your home page.

3. Decide what kind of template you want to use. Most templates that are free or have a nominal cost that will let you change a few things on the template, like the background colors, the text, and obviously, the images. Make sure that you pick the theme of the website to match the type of charity you sponsor.

4. Upload your text, photos or artwork to the website template, and check it for accurate spelling. Make sure that you have your keywords where they need to be. Search engines can't see pictures, but you can add a field behind the picture that they will be able to read. This is a good place to put your top keywords or phrases.

5. Include the links to your linking partners. These are sites that support your activity, and when you have your site up, let them know what your domain is so that they can put the link in to your site. It helps a great deal in getting good positions in all the search engines. Get linking partners lined up before you publish your site so that you come out the door ready to be taken seriously by the search engines. Your linking partners will email you HTML code or send you pictures that they want you to use for your link back to them.

6. Find a company who you want to handle the contributions. It could be PayPal, or some of the others that handle financial transactions for you. If yours is a big charity, you might consider using a credit card processing company. You will have to research what they charge you for their services. After you have selected the processor, put their links on your site so you can take credit cards, debit cards or checks.

7. Publish your site according to the commands that your template or software requires. It may take as long as 24 hours to view it. The server has to let it "propogate," which means that it takes time to get it out there. View your site one it is online, and see if everything is working properly.

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Communicate Your Diversity Program To Your Employees And To The Public

Workplace diversity values the differences in employees who work for your organization, according to The Multicultural Advantage website. Communicating your diversity program to your employees and the public typically involves publishing materials, such as brochures and flyers, that describe your commitment to contributing to a productive environment. Once you establish your values and strategic goals, ensure employees take responsibility for upholding them. By providing tools and resources for your employees and customers, you demonstrate the importance of maintaining a culture of acceptance.

Instructions

1. Prepare promotional materials that describe your programs that support diversity at your company. Typically, these programs provide details about recruitment strategies, disability and accessibility policies, advancement and retention strategies and tools for maintaining a healthy work environment for all.

2. Publish detailed demographics about your company on your company's website or generate a press release to your local media to describe your diverse employee population. Announce affiliations or partnerships with organizations, such as Management Leadership for Tomorrow, which helps minorities achieve business leadership positions. Additionally, if your company has won awards related to ethics, list them. The Ethisphere Institute recognizes the most ethical companies each year (see the Resources section).

3. Sponsor leadership conferences or other events at local universities. Foster the creation of employee and community groups to give participants opportunities to discuss different aspects of accepting and cultivating diversity, such as gender, age, ethnicity, national origin or disability.

4. Publish a nondiscriminatory policy on your company's website or include a handout in materials that you distribute to potential job candidates. Set an example for other employers in your area. All forms of harassment should be unacceptable. Illegal or harmful acts should be dealt with promptly.

5. Conduct regular surveys with both employees and customers to assess how they perceive your company's commitments. Involve employees in changing policies and procedures that do not support diversity initiatives. All employees should be aware of diversity programs that encourage productive working environments by emphasizing personal and professional integrity. Customers should see your company as innovative, flexible and reliable in supporting the community.

6. Schedule and run educational sessions on valuing diversity for both employees and your community. Include topics such as generate a diversity plan to manage programs that ensure valuing differences. Record a short video of company executives proclaiming a commitment to maintaining diversity. Create a quick reference guide that lists tools and resources available to employees and customers. The guide should include a list of your company's strategic goals, links to policies and procedures related to maintaining a diverse workforce and quotes from executives endorsing the company values related to diversity.

7. Design and develop marketing materials that reflect diverse populations. Ensure the image that you project shows a consistent message. For example, avoid featuring a single age range or ethnic group in your advertisements or company literature.

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Combine Yoga With Strength Training

Yoga is often hailed as strength training in its own right, and for good reasons. Yoga strengthens your core, tones your arms and legs, increases your physical stamina and disciplines your body. Yoga can also function as a complement to strength training programs as a way of elongating muscles that become tight during weight training and other strenuous exercises. According to "Yoga Journal," yoga not only improves your physique, but also "develops balanced, injury-free muscles and spines." This is especially important for athletes and persons in strength-training programs.

Instructions

1. Familiarize yourself with the individual benefits of yoga and strength training. Practicing yoga can lower your risk of injury, improve posture, form and balance, and increase flexibility in muscles and joints, according to ACE certified personal trainer Kelly Turner. Yoga also gives muscles a sleek, elongated appearance, and increases muscle endurance. Strength/weight training, on the other hand, helps prevent bone loss, increases metabolism, and is more effective at building muscle, says Turner.

2. Plan your yoga and strength training workouts to complement one another. When you lift weights, your muscles contract. Without stretching, muscle fibers heal closer together giving them a compact, bulkier appearance, says Turner. Yoga counteracts the effects of traditional strength training on muscles by stretching and elongating them. Therefore, according to "Yoga Journal," you should practice yoga primarily as a means of recovery from strength training. Practice yoga on the day following your strength training sessions to take advantages of its recovery benefits.

3. Choose your yoga style. Rather than viewing the combination of yoga and strength training as a fast-track to muscle building, which can overwork muscles and become counterproductive, practice a style of yoga that emphasizes alignment and muscle flexibility, writes "Yoga Journal." Yoga styles that maintain poses for longer periods of time, such as Iyengar or Anusara, increase joint flexibility and muscle endurance. Concentrate on yoga poses that stretch muscles you've focused on in your strength training.

4. Find a workout to fit your needs. Workout videos are a convenient way to add yoga or strength training to your fitness program. Visit consumersearch.com to get the latest reviews and recommendations on exercise videos to help you make informed choices. Personal trainers are another option, and can help you customize your workouts to accomplish specific fitness goals. The American Council on Exercise provides an online database of certified trainers.

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Combine Strength And Cardio Training

Many people include both strength training and cardio into their weekly workout routine. They'll run on the treadmill or the elliptical one day, and then lift weights the next. However, there are ways to combine the two, working muscles you don't normally reach. This type of training can be advantageous to athletes or people that don't have a lot of time but want to get a full body work out. Here are just a few of the many exercises that can be done.

Instructions

1. Holsters: Get two dumbbells of moderately light weight (about half of what you normally curl is ideal for this). You'll need a big space to work for this exercise. Hold the dumbbells at your hips, with your elbows pointed back, not out to the sides.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Start to shuffle (side step) to one side. Shuffle with quick, short steps and never let your feet cross. Stay on the balls of your feet and keep your balance.As you shuffle across, shoot your arms up until your hands are out in front of you. Your elbows should still be bent, and you'll lift your arms straight up. Make sure your don't just lift your arms, but shoot them into position quickly. And then bring them back down.Continue like that until you have shuffled back and forth a total of five times. Take a 30 second rest period and then continue to do two more sets.

2. Layups. Grab two dumbbells, slightly heavier than the ones you used for “holsters”, but still considerably less than you curl. Again you'll need a large space for this.Jump off of your right foot and raise your left hand straight up over your head. While you jump make sure your right hand stays down at your side and that you raise your left knee. Land on both feet, take three steps and then do the other foot/hand.You'll be moving forward this whole drill, so find some open space. This can even be done outdoors.You'll want to do three sets of 10 in this drill.

3. Suicides: We all know the traditional suicide drill, where you sprint five yards and turn around and sprint back. Then you sprint 10 yards and back. Then you sprint 15 and back.This drill is very similar to that, except you'll be bringing back free weights to the starting line. You should try to use the weight plates that go on the end of bars that way you can hold it out in front of you with both hands as your sprinting back with it. Make sure the plates are centered in front of your torso to avoid straining your back.Do six sets of this exercise for the best results.

4. Speed squats: Squats are a good way to work your quads, hamstrings, glutes and lower back. But if you lower your weight and do them as quick as you can, while maintaining the proper form, you'll see some tremendous results.If you do speed squats at your normal weight, you can hurt your knees and back, so make sure you're lifting less weight, and double the amount of reps you do in your set. Do three sets of 16-20 depending on physical ability.

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Coach Track And Field

Track and field is often considered a niche spectator sport at the professional level. While huge audiences for track and field may be sometimes limited to the Summer Olympics, your role as coach is to ensure that all of your track athletes are technically sound. Specialty events like pole vaulting and the hammer toss require months of preparation facilitated by your coaching staff.

Instructions

1. Assemble a weekly practice schedule with an assortment of drills. The length of off-season and regular season training wears on your athletes. Web sites like Bodybuilding.com feature warm-up drills submitted by track and field coaches that help you keep your players focused (see Resources below).

2. Measure out your practice track and any other areas you use to coach your team. A measuring wheel allows you to keep track of the length in meters of a track, gym or practice field. After measuring the track to the desired end point, mark that point with an orange cone to give your athletes a tangible goal.

3. Post times and measurements from each practice outside of your office. You should use a stopwatch that measures down to hundredths of a second to help differentiate between runners. This empirical evidence will help your team work hard to improve each day.

4. Condition all of your track and field athletes using circuit training. Circuit training involves short bursts of running punctuated by various exercises, including squat thrusts and jumping jacks. Your team gains endurance and prevents injury by exercising every muscle in their body with this type of conditioning.

5. Travel with clothes, equipment and medical supplies to cover any weather condition. Your trainer and equipment manager can provide long sleeves for cold weather or ice packs for hot weather.

6. Attend conference and county-wide track meets to scout out opposing teams. After reviewing the competition, you can coach individual competitors the time or measurements they need to beat in order to succeed. You can also determine the quality of another team's track facilities.

7. Speak with your assistant coaches to develop a cohesive coaching philosophy. Your staff will include specialized coaches in long distance running, sprints and field events who possess different perspectives on motivating young athletes.

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Coach Cheerleaders

Coaching cheerleaders requires a bit of preparation.

Coaching cheerleaders requires patience, organizational skills, accountability, motivation and fun. But before all this, you will need to obtain experience and knowledge to become a cheerleading coach. Competition cheer coaches will need to know different aspects of the sport, so be sure that your experience and knowledge is concentrated in the area you are most interested in.

Instructions

1. Figure out what type of cheerleaders you would like to coach. There are many different cheerleaders and teams including youth cheer, high school cheer and competition cheer.

2. Learn all you can about cheerleading. If you are not a former cheerleader, you will need to learn all the different dance and cheer moves needed for the particular cheer program you are coaching. There are a variety of resources for this step including cheerleading video tutorials and step-by-step print guides. You will not only need to know moves, but also techniques and fundamentals.

3. Assist another coach. You can volunteer to assist a local school cheer squad to learn more about coach cheerleaders. You also can apply at a local cheer gym to be a coach's assistant.

4. Obtain a cheer coach certification. Every state has its own requirements. Typically, only competition cheerleaders need a certified coach, but if this is something you are pursuing, certification from The American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators (AACCA), The National Council for Spirit Safety and Education (NCSSE) or the U.S. All Star Association is ideal to obtain. In addition, first aid training should be completed in case of any accidents.

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Coach A High School Cross Country Team

Coaching cross country is a rewarding experience.

Coaching a high school cross-country team is a challenging yet rewarding experience. You must be motivated, energetic, and be able to develop a good rapport with high school students. The first year on the job as a coach may involve long work hours as you learn recruit and train runners, keep detailed records of mileage, injuries, and progress, and develop effective yet varied training plans. In short, your track stars will look to you for running guidance. As a coach, you will want to set a good example of sportsmanship both on and off the trails.

Instructions

Familiarize yourself with running basics

1. Know the different types of running drills.

Familiarize yourself with different types of cross-country running plans. For example, a tempo run -- a run in the woods that involves holding a certain pace for five to 10 minutes at a time -- is different from an interval run, which involves fast sprints on flat and hilly surfaces. Because cross country involves running at quick speeds on rough terrain, you will want to know when to incorporate various types of workouts, such as tempo runs, intervals, fartleks, long runs, sprints, hills and easy days. This is where your running log comes in handy. Spread out the different types of runs based on the desired skill you wish to increase in your runners. For example, if most of your team has mastered sprints for the final kick in a race, but are are unable to maintain pace in the middle of a long run, you may incorporate more mileage in the workouts or have your team sprint during the middle of a race rather than the end. Generally speaking, you don't want to incorporate the same type of workout on consecutive day as that will exhaust certain muscles groups. If you do a 10-mile run on a Wednesday, do only four on Thursday and tack on a few hill runs.

2. Familarize yourself wtih local running trails.

Find local running courses near the high school. Before sending your students out on the trails, go for a run yourself to get a feel for the course and note any safety concerns. In addition to scouting your own trails, ask other local cross country coaches what trails they recommend. Runners who actually train in the woods or open fields --as opposed to a track -- will be better prepared for races that occur on similar terrain.

3. Make a workout plan.

Make a workout plan for your students to hang on the wall of the locker room or to post on the team webpage. On Sunday, email your students the weekly plan so they can get mentally prepared for the workouts ahead. Your workout plan should include the daily workout, the location, personal and team goals that you deem important, upcoming race meets and other events. Spiff up your workout plan by adding inspirational quotes by other runners or athletes.

Get to know your runners

4. Get to know your runners by joining them on runs.

5. Take your team out for dinner.

Take your team out for dinner after practice or a meet. They will appreciate the chance to socialize off the running trails.

6. Provide academic and supportive assistance to your runners.

Assist runners who may be struggling both on and off the team. If you have runners on the team who are struggling to meet a personal record or juggle the demands of being in school and a sports meet, set aside some extra time to help them. Offer to help them find tutoring services or tutor them yourself.

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Clean Up Your Computer & Make It Run Faster

The more you use your computer to download, save or transfer content, the slower it becomes, so running optimization tools can clean up your computer and make it run faster. Performing optimization and maintenance steps can increase your computer's longevity and improve overall performance. With Windows computers, several cleanup and repair tools are at your disposal. These tools, which come with the operating system, remove unnecessary files and repair the hard disk to increase speed.

Instructions

Disk Cleanup

1. Click the "Start" button, type "Disk Cleanup" (without quotes) in the search field, and then click "Disk Cleanup" from the list of results. If prompted, enter your administrator password to launch the Disk Cleanup tool.

2. Click your computer's hard drive from the Drives list and click "OK." Windows analyzes the hard drive and displays a list of file types that are safe to delete.

3. Click the check boxes next to the file types you want to delete and click "OK." Click the "Delete Files" button to confirm your selection. Windows deletes the unnecessary files automatically.

Disk Defragmentation

4. Click the "Start" button and type "Disk Defragmenter" in the search field. Click "Disk Defragmenter" from the list of results, and enter your administrator password if Windows asks for it.

5. Select your hard disk under "Current status," and then click the "Analyze" button to determine if your hard disk needs to be defragmented. Wait for Windows to analyze the disk. When the process completes, locate the Last Run column. If the number in this column is above 10 percent, defragment your disk.

6. Click "Defragment disk" and enter your administrator password if Windows asks for it. The defragmentation process starts automatically. The defragmentation process may take several minutes or hours depending on the extent of the fragmentation.

Error Checking Utility

7. Click the "Start" button and click "Computer" to launch Windows Explorer.

8. Right-click the "C:" drive and click "Properties." Click the "Tools" tab and click the "Check now" button under Error-checking.

9. Enter your administrator password if Windows asks for it, and then click the "Automatically fix file system errors" check box for Windows to automatically repair your hard disk. Click the "Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors" check box to perform a thorough check for physical errors on the drive. Select both check boxes to check for and repair file and physical errors.

10. Click the "Start" button to run the disk repair utility. The utility runs automatically and repairs disk problems. The disk check utility attempts to repair physical errors automatically.

ReadyBoost

11. Plug a flash drive or memory card into your computer.

12. Click the "Speed up my system" button that appears in the Autoplay dialog box that launches when Windows detects the removal drive. The drive's Properties dialog box launches.

13. Click the "ReadyBoost" tab and click the "Dedicate this device to ReadyBoost."

14. Click "OK" to save your changes.

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Clean Bolle Ski Goggles

Ensuring good vision by keeping your ski goggles clean is an important part of staying safe on the slopes. Bolle ski goggles are made with strong, polycarbonate lenses that are covered with an anti-fog and anti-scratch coating. This special coating affects how you should clean them because coated polycarbonate lenses may be damaged by harsh chemical cleaners such as ammonia. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1. Rinse your goggles under cool, running water to remove loose dirt and other grime.

2. Use a wet lens cloth to gently wipe the exterior of the goggles. Optics Planet advises against wiping the interior of the lens as doing so may affect the anti-fog coating.

3. Change to a new lens cloth if your goggle lenses are still dirty after the initial cleaning. Wipe the exterior of the goggle lenses with a damp lens cloth.

4. Dry the goggles by wiping a dry lens cloth over the exterior of the lenses.

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Choose The Right Running Shoes

Running shoes provide the shock absorption necessary to prevent injury to your feet and joints.

Selecting the right pair of running shoes for your feet and terrain can make the difference between a great run and a terrible workout. It is important to shop for the right pair of shoes and not just focus on finding the best bargain. Each time you take a stride while running, your feet absorb the shock of two to three times your body weight, which without proper cushioning and shock absorption can take a serious toll on your body.

Instructions

1. Determine what kind of an arch you have. Look at your feet in a mirror and decide whether you have a low, high or neutral arch. Low arches can cause stability problems and can cause your ankle to roll inward when you run. High arches require extra support for running and can cause your foot to roll outward when you run. Neutral feet have arches falling somewhere in between flat and high. Runners with this foot-type can wear most types of running shoes.

2. Have your foot measured. Even if you think you know what size shoe you wear, have someone in a shoe store measure your foot with a Brannock device to determine the precise length and width of your foot. Most men wear a D-width and most women wear a B, but high-end running shoes often come in varying widths.

3. Look at a pair of worn tennis shoes in your closet to see if you pronate or supinate. Pronating is when your foot rolls inward when you run. Your old, worn in shoes will show greater wear on the inside edges. Supination is when your foot rolls outward when you run and shoes will show greater wear on the outside edges. Some running shoes offer corrective features for pronation and supination so determining if you do either will help you select the right pair.

4. Determine the shape of the running shoe that is best for you. Over-pronators should choose shoes with a straight shape (or "last"). Supinators or under-pronators should choose a curved shape which promotes an inward motion of the foot. Semi-curved "lasts" are for people somewhere in between or with a normal stride.

5. Look for the type of running shoe that is right for you. The three main types of running shoes are cushioning, stabilizing and motion control. Cushioning shoes offer the least arch support and correction; they're good for people with minimal to no pronation or supination and people with neutral arches. They are also good shoes for off-road running . Stability shoes are designed to help with mild to moderate pronation. Most trail running shoes are stabilizing shoes. Motion control shoes have a straighter shape and stiffer heel, helping counteract over-pronation. Motion control shoes are best suited for runners who over-pronate severely.

6. Go to a specialty running store to shop for your shoes. Basic sporting goods stores won't be able to offer you information on the shape, or last, of the shoes and the staff is not usually trained on spot pronation and supination. Specialty shops have better training and are more equipped to answer questions and guide you to the best possible shoe for your feet and running style.

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Cite A Quote From A Website

Citing a website source correctly is key to avoiding plagarism.

Most students today use the Internet for research instead of going to the library and combing through shelves of books and periodicals, as students did in the not-too-distant past. But then, using the Internet is far more convenient, providing a world of information that's only a few mouse-clicks away. The problem, though, is that many students are uncertain about cite information they find on websites, which has contributed to an increase in plagiarism; even when unintentional, plagiarism is considered a serious academic offense. Students can greatly decrease the chances of their committing this offense, if they learn correctly cite Internet sources.

Instructions

Referencing Information Found on the Internet

1. Create the reference page or works-cited page. If using APA, you should center the word "References," without the quotation marks, at the top of the page; however, if using MLA, you should title the page "Works Cited," again without the quotation marks. What information is required on this page? Basically, the same rule applies to websites that applies to print sources: You must provide enough information to enable your readers to locate the information themselves and to do so with relative ease.

2. Format the reference page according to MLA or APA guidelines:

For APA:

1. Include the retrieval date.

2. Do not enclose the URL in angle brackets.

3. Provide only the author's last name and first-name initial.

4. Capitalize only the first word, proper nouns and the first word following a colon.

5. Do not use quotation marks with article titles.

6. Italicize titles of longer publications, for example, books, newspapers, anthologies, and films.

For MLA:

1. Include the date you initially accessed the information, plus the date any changes were made to the information.

2. Enclose the URL in angle brackets.

3. Provide the author's first and last names.

4. Capitalize titles, following traditional guidelines.

5. Use quotation marks for article titles.

6. Underline titles of longer publications, for example, books, newspapers, anthologies, films, etc.

3. List the source on the reference page (APA) or works-cited page (MLA). As with print sources, bibliographical listings for online sources should contain such pertinent information as the author's name, title of the work, and date of publication; however, how this information is presented differs depending upon whether you are using APA or MLA formatting. Make certain that you do not combine the two formatting styles.

According to Jane E. Aaron, author of "The Little Brown Compact Handbook," when citing online sources in MLA style, you should include two items that are not required when citing print sources:

1. The date you first accessed the source as well as the date when the source was posted or updated. Moreover, on the works-cited page, you should place the posting date first, followed by the access date.

2. The electronic address (URL) must be enclosed in angle brackets.

Here is an example of an MLA works-cited listing for a website:

Smith, Jonathan. "Understanding the Business Mindset in Corporate America."

Los Alamos Times on the Web 5 Feb. 2010. 23 Feb. 2010 http://www.latimes.com/specials/news/people/smith.html>

Now, compare the MLA listing above with the following APA listing for the same source:

Smith, J. (2010) Understanding the business mindset in corporate America.

Los Alamos Times on the Web. Retrieved February 23, 2010, from http://www.latimes.com/specials/news/business/smith.html

4. Cite the source in the paper. In the body of the paper, you must include in-text citations (parenthetical documentation) to let the reader know which are your words or ideas and which words or ideas belong to the sources listed on the reference or works-cited page.

Here are some examples of various ways to cite a direct quotation from a website, along with an example of a paraphrase:

1. MLA Style:

a. According to Jonathan Smith, business writer for the Los Alamos Times, "The mindset that is most prevalent in corporate America today is one fueled by greed, although it isn't so much greed for money as for absolute power" (par. 3).

b. "The mindset that is most prevalent in corporate America today is one fueled by greed, although it isn't so much greed for money as for absolute power" (Smith par. 3).

c. Although many people think that money is the main motivating factor in today's corporate America, in reality, it's not money at all but the desire for power---absolute power (Smith, par. 3). [This is a paraphrase.]

2. APA Style:

a. According to Jonathan Smith (2010), business writer for the Los Alamos Times, "The mindset that is most prevalent in corporate America today is one fueled by greed, although it isn't so much greed for money as for absolute power" (par. 3).

b. "The mindset that is most prevalent in corporate America today is one fueled by greed, although it isn't so much greed for money as for absolute power" (Smith, 2010, par. 3).

c. Although many people think that money is the main motivating factor in today's corporate America, in reality, it's not money at all but the desire for power---absolute power (Smith, 2010). [This is a paraphrase.]

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