INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A diamante poem begins and ends with a noun and these 2 nouns are opposites of each other. Identify the first noun you want to use (topic A) and then choose a noun that is the opposite of that noun (topic B). Some examples include:  Summer and winter Love and hate Men and women Cats and dogs An adjective is a descriptive word. You will only need 2 adjectives for your poem, but listing more than you will need will give you extra options to choose from.  For example, if you are using summer as topic A, then you might list the words hot, sunny, humid, bright, warm, and fun. If you’re using cats as topic A, then you might list furry, stealthy, independent, cute, and soft. A gerund is an action verb that ends in –ing. Make a list of 5 or 6 of these types of words to give yourself plenty of options.  For example, if you’re using summer as your topic A, then you might choose words like running, playing, swimming, hiking, and laughing. If you’re using cats as topic A for your poem, then you might list hunting, sleeping, snuggling, playing, and purring. You will only need 2 adjectives to describe topic B, but come up with 5 to 6 words so you have plenty of options.  For example, if your second topic is winter, then you might list cold, dry, festive, snowy, and windy. If your topic B is dogs, then you might list loyal, protective, energetic, playful, and affectionate. Next, make a list of 5 or 6 gerunds for your second topic so that you will have options to choose from when you write the poem.  For example, if your second topic is winter, then you might list sledding, skiing, hibernating, baking, and sleeping. If your second topic is dogs, then you might list barking, drooling, fetching, running, and playing. You will need 4 nouns total for your fourth line, but come up with as many as you can that describe both topic A and topic B. Try to come up with at least a few nouns that could apply to both topics.  For example, if your diamante is about summer and winter, then the nouns could include rain, snow, sun, clouds, holidays, family, and trees. If your diamante is about cats and dogs, then you might list collar, fur, ears, whiskers, paws, treats, and toys.

SUMMARY: Choose 2 nouns with opposite meanings. List 5 to 6 adjectives that describe topic A. Choose 5 to 6 gerunds that describe topic A. List 5 to 6 adjectives that describe topic B. Choose 5 to 6 gerunds that describe topic B. Make a list of 7 to 8 nouns that describe topic A and B.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: ” The deadline for leaving the country actually shows up on a person’s Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record. Although a visa might expire, the person must leave by the date on their Form I-94, which might come later. Once this deadline has passed, the person is considered to be in the country illegally. They then accrue unlawful presence. Not everyone accrues unlawful presence. For example, the following people will not accrue unlawful presence for the amount of time they are in the U.S. past their Form I-94 departure date:  Under age 18. Has a pending application for adjustment of status, extension of status, or change of status. Was a victim of trafficking. Has a pending asylum application that isn’t frivolous. Overstayed because of abuse and can prove they overstayed because of the abuse. Depending on how much unlawful presence a person accrues, they will be barred from applying for another visa to the United States. The bars are calculated as follows:  Three-year bar: you accrued more than 180 continuous days of unlawful presence but less than a full year. You also left before any official removal proceedings were started. Ten-year bar: You have more than one year of continuous unlawful presence but you left before any formal proceedings were started against you. Permanent bar: You have more than one year in aggregate of unlawful presence or you are deported form the U.S.
Summary: Understand “unlawful presence. Identify exceptions. Calculate the time bars.

You might be overwhelmed with a variety of emotions after hearing the news: shock, confusion, and anger among others. Don't do anything rash. Count to 10, do  deep breathing, or go to a restroom and splash water on your face. Just taking a few minutes to yourself can help you regain your composure and approach the issue with a clear head. You're likely flooded with questions and accusations, but none of them will actually benefit the situation right now. Bite your tongue and hold back any retorts. Focus on problem-solving right now. Even though this news is a blow for you, it's most certainly upsetting for your daughter. Spend a few moments in her shoes, pretending you were in her situation. How would you want your parent to react?    Show her empathy and remind her that you love and care for her. You might also say, “I can imagine that this may be very upsetting for you. What do you need from me?” When you get some alone time, attend to your own feelings. Cry, shout, or vent aloud in privacy. Try to name the feelings that arise.  For example, you might say, “Right now, I'm feeling scared because I don't know how this will affect her college education.” Don't feel guilty about the feelings that come up. Just name them and experience them without judgment. . You may be tempted to want to numb your feelings, but try to work through them in healthy ways. Book a massage at a local spa, attend a class at your gym, or listen to your favorite album. Self-care helps you manage your stress so that you can adequately provide support and guidance to your daughter.
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One-sentence summary -- Try to remain calm. Resist blaming or insulting. Imagine being in her shoes. Allow yourself to feel your emotions when you're alone.  Practice self-care

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Have the bike's serial number ready to give them if you know it. You can do this online, but showing up in person at the nearest police station may lead to a faster response. Let the police know about your GPS tracker if one is attached to your bike. There are many websites that keep a local or global registry of stolen bikes. You can enter information about your theft on these for free. Let your friends know that your bike is stolen, post about it on social media, and tell people who spend time near where it was stolen (such as the employees at the business you locked your bike in front of). The more people who know your bike was missing, the greater the chance someone will see it and tell you. Be sure to provide your contact information and a detailed description of your bicycle. Craigslist and other online noticeboards often have sections for announcing stolen bikes. If you receive information, pass it on to police. Return to the spot your bike was stolen and look at nearby buildings for video cameras. If you see any, ask the owners if you or the police can review their tapes to help identify the bike thief. eBay, Gumtree, and Craigslist are all common places for bike thieves to sell bikes. Check regularly for bikes of the model that was stolen for bikes that might be yours. If you find a likely candidate, notify the police and the website owners. The easiest way to do this is to set up an automatic alert on each site that will send you an email every time a bike of a certain model is put up for sale. The process varies for each website; search the FAQ or ask customer service about "automatic alerts", "auto-search", or "saved searches". Find out where used bikes are commonly sold in your area and visit them. If you see your bike there, make sure it's yours and contact the police. Bicycle theft is covered under some plans, but you'll need to submit the claim within a certain time period following the theft. If you used a high-security lock, contact the manufacturers and see if they have an anti-theft guarantee. Once you've located your bike, let the police recover it rather than risking injury to do so yourself.

SUMMARY:
File a police report as soon as possible. List your bike as stolen in an online database. Spread the word. Post stolen bike notices on telephone poles and online. Ask for surveillance tapes, if available. Keep an eye out for similar bikes sold online. Visit local flea markets and other places secondhand bikes are sold. File a claim with your renter or homeowner insurance. Do not take risks to recover the bike yourself.