Problem: Article: You should approach this conversation almost like you are preparing to give an important speech. You want to write out how you want the conversation to go. Visualize it going well. Practice saying all your reasons out loud to yourself in the mirror or to a friend. You want to get your parent's full attention as you convince them to help you in switching schools.  Say something like, “Hey, Mom and Dad! Can we all sit down at the table together? I have something I’d like to talk about with you, and I’d really love to hear what you think.” You want to let your parents know that this is important to you and that you appreciate them listening to your thoughts. Even if your parents don’t respond at first, you don’t want to come across as whiney because this will make it less likely that your parents will support you in switching schools. At the same time, be honest.  You want them to know how much staying in your current situation will hurt you. Make your statements sincere and to-the-point.   If you’re being bullied, don’t be too embarrassed to show them how much it’s affecting your performance at school and how much it hurts you. Say something like, “There is a group of kids in my class that writes mean notes to me every day and steal things out of my desk. They call me names, and it makes me sad. I’ve asked them to stop, and I’ve talked to the teacher, but they still do it behind her back. I have a hard time enjoying school or focusing because I can’t stop thinking about it.” If you think you need a school with more academic attention say something like, “I’ve been having a hard time finishing my work in school because I don’t understand it. There are so many kids in my class that the teacher usually doesn’t have time to help me.” Or, if you want more of a challenge, say, “I get all A’s at school because the work is too easy. I finish all my work first, and I end up just sitting there in class. My teacher doesn’t have time to make special assignments for me.” These are the reasons that changing would improve your overall life. Some examples of positive reasons to practice might be:  “I’m really interested in learning to play music. Jackson Middle School has the best band program in the state, and it’s only ten minutes away. I’d really get to work on my skills there.” “St. John’s School only has 10 students in each class. If I went there, I’d be able to get more help with my work, and my grades would get better.” “Central Middle School has a lot of science and math classes I could take. They even have a Physics class. I want to be an engineer one day, and it’s never too early to start learning.” You don’t want your parents to have to decide right then whether you can change. That pressure will make them more likely to say “no” out of convenience. End the conversation with a statement like: “Thanks for listening to me. Take some time to think about what I said, and let me know what you think. I really hope you’ll think about letting me change schools”
Summary: Write it out and practice. Come up with an introduction. Keep your words calm and mature. Write out your positives. Make your conclusion open-ended.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: With all of your molding ready to go, you can start nailing it into place using the pneumatic nail gun. Nail at the center line of the molding, to help prevent cracks. How far apart the nails are depends on how secure you want it to be but roughly every 1–2 feet (0.3–0.6 m) should do it. Make sure that your nails are going straight into the baseboards and not angled down into what is probably a gap or floorboards. To do this, you'll probably have to have the nail gun on the floor. If you have a nail setter, setting the nails will allow you to get a more professional appearance. Place the nail setter against the nails and tap it with a block or your hand to counter-sink the nails. You need to decide how you want the end to look since it will often stick out from the rest of the molding. There are a few options:  Consider a mitered return. This is the most common method of creating a return and probably the easiest. Miter cut the end of your last piece of molding and then carefully miter cut a tiny single piece. Place them together so that the molding turns back into the wall, creating a much cleaner look. Consider a bull-nose return. A bull-nose return is another option, although it requires more tools. Essentially, cut the molding to the length you want it to reach and then use the coping saw and sandpaper to round the end down until it looks nice on its own. Consider a wrap around with no return. Under some circumstances, it may be possible to skip returns by having the molding wrap around a doorway and continue on into the next room. This is not ideal for all homes, however, so only do this is it makes sense and looks nice.

SUMMARY: Nail the molding into place. Counter-set the nails. Choose and create a return.You will run into places where the shoe molding will end, such as at doors and some corners.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This is a do-it-yourself method of waxing made with natural ingredients. It is much cheaper than going to a salon to have the waxing done professionally.  Lemon juice (2 tablespoons) Raw sugar (1 cup) Water (2 tablespoons) Non-GMO cornstarch or arrowroot powder Once you have all of your ingredients, you need to gather the materials that will help you to make it. You will also need materials to help you do your own waxing.  Medium-sized cooking pot Stainless steel bowl 6” x 12” strips of cloth Stir the ingredients together, and then slowly bring the mixture to a boil. Next, reduce the heat and simmer the mixture until it turns a golden color and becomes smooth. When the wax is in the stainless steel bowl, allow it to cool for several minutes. The color may become darker as it cools. While the wax cools, you need to prepare the body part(s) you want to wax. Wash and exfoliate the area, which helps to remove dead skin cells prior to the waxing. Dry your body when you are done.  Areas of the body you can wax yourself include legs and arms. Waxing the bikini area, underarms, and facial areas are not recommended as the skin is more sensitive. See a professional if you would like these areas waxed.  A family member or friend could do back or chest waxing at home for you, if that is something you would like done. You do not need a lot of powder; just sprinkle a thin layer over the area. This helps with the wax removal. Knead the wax until it is smooth, and then spread it on your body part. As you spread it on, always move in the direction of your hair growth. You should not apply it against the hair growth. Lay the cloth strip over the waxed area and press it down. You will need to wait a few moments for the wax to cool to your body temperature before removing it. When the wax has cooled to your temperature, very quickly grip it and pull it up against your hair growth. You need to do this fast, as doing it slowly will actually be more painful and likely not remove all of the hair. Continue to work until you have waxed the entire area. When you are done waxing, gently rinse off any of the wax that might be still stuck to your body. Then, moisturize the area. Jojoba and grapeseed oils are recommended options for moisturizing and reducing redness. You do not want to wax again immediately, because your skin will become too irritated. If you missed any big areas, then wait a few days before repeating this method.
Summary:
Buy or gather the ingredients needed for the sugar wax. Collect the materials you need to help you make the wax and do the waxing. Add the lemon juice, sugar, and water to the cooking pot on the stovetop. Remove the mixture to the stainless steel bowl. Wash the area you want to wax and prepare it for waxing. Sprinkle cornstarch or arrowroot powder over the area to be waxed. Collect sugar wax in your hand, about as much as the equivalent size of a ping pong ball. Press a cloth strip onto the wax. Pull the cloth strip off against the hair growth. Repeat applying the sugar wax, letting it cool, and removing the wax all around the body part. Rinse off remaining sugar wax and moisturize. Wax again in a few days if you missed any areas.