Q: Check the switch on the ball valve and look for the “on” and “off” labels. Make sure the switch is in the “off” position. Use a clean cloth to wipe the inside and outside of the mouthpiece.  It’s always a good idea to clean off the mouthpiece of a beer bong before you use it, especially if someone else used it before you. If the switch isn’t labeled, test the beer bong by pouring a little bit of water into the funnel end. If the water flows through the valve, flip the switch so it’s off and pour out the water. Hold the funnel at a slight angle and slowly pour in the beverage so the foam doesn’t build up in the tubing. Continue pouring until the tube is full and the liquid is in the funnel. Try not to overfill the funnel and have the liquid right at the edge or you could spill it.  A foamy liquid is sure to make your stomach hurt and could make you nauseated when you consume it. A little bit of foam is normal, wait a few moments until the foam subsides before you drink it. Hold the funnel up over your head when you’re ready to use it. Elevating the funnel will allow the liquid to flow right through the tube and valve.  A beer bong uses gravity to help the liquid flow. Try to hold the funnel in a fixed position so the liquid doesn’t slosh around. Place your lips around the small mouthpiece tubing so it’s you create a seal with your mouth. Don’t allow space between your lips and the tube or it could cause air to mix with the liquid as it enters your mouth. Mixing air into the liquid could build up pressure in your stomach, which could be painful or make you nauseated. Take a deep breath and open the valve to start the flow of liquid. Relax your throat to allow gravity to force the liquid directly into your stomach.  When the beer bong is empty, close the valve and pull the mouthpiece out of your mouth. Consider high-fiving your friends around you to celebrate your victory!
A: Wipe off the mouthpiece and make sure the ball valve is shut off. Pour a beverage into the funnel slowly. Raise the funnel overhead to allow it to flow. Put your mouth on the mouthpiece. Open the valve on the ball valve to release the beverage.

Article: A spinal fracture (also called a "vertebral fracture") is a very serious injury that can cause permanent damage to the body, though this is not necessarily guaranteed. Spinal fractures occur when one or  more of the vertebrae in the back crack or come apart. The most immediate symptom is intense pain in the middle or lower back that makes it very difficult or impossible to continue doing what you're doing. This pain may be similar to what you might get from breaking another bone in your body (like, for instance, an arm bone), only localized in the back. Faking this sort of pain can be a challenge. When the "injury" occurs, you'll want to cry out in pain, fall to the ground, and immediately start wincing or writhing in intense pain. If you can cry on command, this is a good time to use your skill. Like most broken bones, spinal fractures lead to persistent pain that lasts long after the initial injury. This pain is especially bad when doing anything that puts even minor stress on the back. This includes:  Standing Walking Getting up or sitting down Bending Twisting One of the worst things about spinal fractures is that even lying in bed does not reduce the pain completely. Since it is impossible to lay horizontal without putting a little stress on some part of the back, even bed rest will be painful, though not as much as standing or moving around. Typically, for real fractures, this is mitigated with pain medication and narcotics. Because a spinal fracture results in actual physical damage to the bone structure of the back, it can cause noticeable changes in a person's stance and posture (though this was more common in the past when treatments for this type of injury were limited.) You may want to imitate this sort of damage as part of your act. Specifically, spinal fractures can cause:  A "hunchback" appearance A decrease in height The inability to stand straight up When a spinal fracture occurs, the bone from the broken vertebra can press against the nerves of the spinal cord (though this does not always happen.) When this occurs, symptoms that are very similar to those from a pinched nerve caused by a herniated disc can occur. These include:  Shooting pains in one or more limbs A numb, tingling sensation like the limb has fallen asleep Weakness and stiffness in the affected limbs In severe cases, a loss of bladder/bowel control Spinal fractures are usually caused by sudden, violent injuries. It can be difficult to seriously fake these sorts of injuries — for instance, convincing your friends that you've just been in a car crash will require lots of work. However, knowing the sorts of injuries that can cause spinal fractures can still be helpful if you're pretending that you had one long ago. Examples of injuries that can cause spinal fractures include:  Serious car crashes Long falls Gunshots Violent sports injuries (tackles, etc.) Combat injuries Note that all of the examples above will usually also give you other injuries like broken bones, scars, lacerations, and so on. If you are aiming for authenticity, be aware of this. A spinal fracture is not something that can be treated in the home with a few over-the-counter pills. Spinal fractures require immediate medical attention to assess the damage done, administer drugs, and start addressing treating serious problems like nerve damage and so on. Don't seek actual treatment for your fake spinal fracture. As mentioned above, this is a blatant misuse of medical resources that can have major consequences. However, if you're pretending that you've already been dismissed from the hospital, you may want to do the following:  Wear a back brace or a spinal cast Stay off of your feet Wear compression stockings (special socks designed to keep blood clots from forming in the legs for people who are bedridden) Imitate the nerve damage symptoms indicated above Take small doses of over-the-counter medications for pain and inflammation. Don't take actual medical-grade painkillers, as these can have serious side effects if misused.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Pretend to have severe, debilitating pain in your back. Act like the pain "flares up" when standing or moving. Keep faking moderate-level pain while lying down. Keep your back curved or hunched. Optionally, fake nerve damage. Have a good story ready. Pretend to be undergoing treatment.

Q: Don't be afraid to say hello to a kid you don't already know. They may not end up being your friend but it doesn't hurt to try. Ask them about themselves, for instance what kind of games they like to play or what their favorite subject is at school. Ask to join a game already in progress or organize a game yourself with a variety of kids. If you meet someone new that likes to play games or do activities that are different from what you usually do, don't be afraid to try something new and play with them anyway. You may discover a new friend at the same time as you find some new activity that you like. There are usually a variety of activities to choose from, so pick an activity you think you might enjoy.  Your school it not the only place to find fun after school activities where you can make friends. Search for a local community center or a boys and girls center for a variety of programs they might run. Remember that you don't have to be an expert at the sport or activity that you choose. Part of joining a team or a class is that you will improve your skills, wherever they are to start is just fine.
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Be friendly to kids at school or in your neighborhood. Play with someone new on the playground. Join a sports team or an after school club.