Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Cut away the loose threads. Wind the bobbin on the sewing machine.

Answer: As with the method for sewing by hand, the first thing to do is to clean up the hole or rip by trimming away any loose or dangling threads. Take care as you do this and try to be as precise as possible. Threading the needle on a sewing machine can be a bit tricky as they use two sources of thread, one from the bobbin and one from the spool. The first thing to do is wind the bobbin so that it is wrapped with thread. Once the spool and bobbin are in place on the top of your machine, unravel a few inches of thread towards the far left side of the spool and wrap it around the nubbin on the left hand side of your machine.  Then pull this thread to the bobbin, thread it through the small hole, and wrap it around the bobbin a few times to secure it. Fix the bobbin in place by pushing it to the right and then gentle press down on your peddle to wind the thread from the spool to the bobbin until you have as much thread as you need on the bobbin. Cut the thread to separate the spool and bobbin, then remove the bobbin and switch off your machine.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Ask where the bomb is placed. Ask when the bomb will go off. Ask what kind of bomb it is. Check why the bomb was placed. Ask their name. Be persistent.

Answer: The police need to find the bomb, so get its location. Obtain as much detail as possible:  building floor room location in room Say, “Can you tell me when it will go off?” The police will need this information also. Write down whatever the caller tells you. Get some details about the bomb, which the police will find useful. Ask the following questions:  “What does the bomb look like?” “What’s the bomb made out of?” Ask the caller, “Why did you place the bomb here?” If they say they didn’t place it, then you can note that information as well. Many bomb threats are called into religious institutions, such as places of worship or community centers. Be prepared for the caller to use derogatory language. Nevertheless, write down exactly what the caller says. “Can you tell me your name?” The caller might give this information, or they might not. It can’t hurt to ask. Write down whatever they tell you. They might give you a made-up name, like “Avenger of the Night.” The caller might withhold helpful information, or they may talk all over you and not let you ask a question. Continue to ask questions anyway. A good technique is to mirror what the caller has just said and then follow up quickly with a question.  For example, you can say, “I definitely hear that you’ve put a bomb in the school. Can you tell me why?” If the caller refuses to answer, ask again.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Perfect your business pitch. Earn a reputation for good service. Watch your competition closely. Always be looking for growth opportunities. Diversify your income streams.

Answer: Have a 30-second speech ready that explains your business as briefly and efficiently as possible, including information about your purpose, your service/products, and your goals. Having a practiced pitch that you can rattle off to anyone can help you in situations where you're trying to make a sale to a customer as well as it can when you're trying to bring an investor on board. If you can't explain your business in this short time, your business plan needs refining.  For your coffee shop, you'd want to explain what you do (sell coffee), your services (the drinks you offer), what makes you special (maybe the coffee you serve is rare or locally roasted), and what you plan to do next (expand to another location, new products, etc.). Earning a positive reputation is like free advertising; your customers will spread the word of your business to friends and come back frequently. Treat each and every sale like the success or failure of your business depends on it. This also means that you should be consistent with every action your business takes and every interaction with customers. For your coffee shop, this may mean throwing out a burnt batch of coffee so that your customers are always served the absolutely best product you can offer. You should always look to your competitors for ideas, especially when you're starting out. Chances are, they're doing something right. If you can figure out what that is, you can implement it in your own business and avoid the trial-and-error they probably went through to get there. One of the best ways to do this when you're starting out is to examine your competitors' pricing strategies. In our coffee shop example, it would be much simpler to price your coffee similarly to competitors rather than to experiment with different prices on your own. Once you've gotten established, you should always be on the lookout for places you can expand. Whether that means moving to a larger storefront, increasing manufacturing space, or opening a new location will depend on your business and goals. Successful business owners realize that one of the primary opponents to long-term growth is remaining stagnant. This means taking the risk of expansion rather than resting on your laurels at one, original location. For our coffee example, maybe there is a nearby area that you find is underserved by coffee shops. Once your primary location is up and running smoothly, you should investigate opening a new shop in that area. This could also mean moving up from a small stand to a full coffee shop, depending on your circumstances. Another way to increase the value of your business is by seeking out other areas where you can make money. Assuming you've already established your primary business, look around and see where you could offer a different service or product. Maybe your customers frequently visit your store for one item and then immediately go to another store for a different item. Find out what that other item is and offer it. Some easy diversification options for your coffee shop would be offering pastries, sandwiches, or books for purchase.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Research your state's law. Gather information about the incident. Contact your local police department. Get a copy of the police report for your records. Cooperate with investigators.

Answer:
Police will only investigate activity that violates state criminal law, so  find your state's law that applies to criminal fraud and make sure it applies to your case.  Specifics differ from state to state, but generally the person must have lied or misrepresented an important fact to induce you into providing him with money or some other benefit. For the crime of fraud, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person knew the information he was stating was false, but lied anyway to realize an unfair gain.  For example, one common Craigslist scam involves fake rental listings. The criminal finds a home for sale on a real estate site and copies the information for a Craigslist ad, using his own email address. When interested would-be renters contact him about the listing, he explains that he has had to leave the U.S. quickly – often because of some sort of missionary or other work in Africa. He then instructs the person to wire a deposit of first and last months' rent overseas. Of course, the home is not available for rent and the person who wired the money will probably never hear from the supposed "landlord" again. With a basic understanding of what must be proven to prosecute fraud, make copies of any emails or other information you have that could be of assistance to police and prosecutors.  Since the person is trying to trick you, it's likely they've given you a fake name or are using a dummy email account. However, you still should keep records of all correspondence and any information you've received over the course of the transaction. Keep in mind that fraud essentially is theft by deception, so proving the intent to deceive is crucial to any fraud case. If the person didn't know the information they were giving you was false, they may not be liable for fraud.  For example, suppose you respond to a Craigslist classified ad posted by someone offering to sell her 2005 Volkswagen Beetle for $8,000. In the listing, she states the vehicle has no mechanical problems. However, after purchasing the car you take it to a mechanic and discover the transmission is blown. The seller isn't guilty of fraud unless it can be proven that she knew the car needed a new transmission and intentionally lied about it to get more money from you for the car. Go to your nearest precinct or call the non-emergency number to report the fraudulent activity.  In some areas, you also may be able to fill out an online form to file a police report. Contact information for all local law enforcement agencies in the United States is available at http://www.usacops.com. When you give your report to the police operator or officer, include a detailed, chronological description of all events or communication that took place between you and the perpetrator. Provide as many details as you can and make any documents you have such as copies of email correspondence available to the department. Once the official report is completed, ask for copies and take down the report or reference number in case you need them for other reports. If you are filing an insurance claim or need to report a financial loss to a bank or credit card company, having a police report number can be valuable. As the police investigate the activity, you may need to provide further information to them about the listing or your interaction with the person. Retain the originals of any documents or electronic files in case investigators need to inspect them or use them as evidence. If you have emails with the perpetrator, you should keep the original files intact, if possible, since emails contain header information that can be used to trace the location of the sender.