INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Observe that the straw is divided into two sections by the "bendy" part. One section is longer than the other. Cut the longer section halfway between the end and the bend. Cut it lengthwise, keeping your cut as straight as possible. You may want to trace the cut with a marker before cutting. Place the cut piece on a folded towel or hard surface, and flatten it with the edge of a spoon. See the photo for more help. Make sure they stay connected in the middle. Set aside the wings for now. As you did with the other piece, use the edge of a spoon to flatten the rest of the straw, except for the bend. Once the straw has been flattened, position your scissors so that they cut through both layers, just slightly inward from one of the edges created by the fold.  Cut all the way up to the bend.  This will be the "tail" of the bird. On the portion of the straw you just cut, position your scissors so that they cut exactly along the other fold, stopping at the bend.  You should end up with three pieces on this portion of the straw - two thick "legs" and one slim "tail." They should resemble the legs of a tripod.  You should end up with what looks like the bill of a bird. Position the straw so that the tail is on top and pointing back toward you.  Grab one of the legs, and fold it under the tail.  Then, take the end of that leg and pull it over the tail and through the loop you created.  Don't pull it tight just yet, though; repeat the same process with the other leg. Once both of the legs are in position, tighten them slowly and symmetrically so that they make a knot where the tail meets the bend. They should be at a 90-degree angle from the tail.   Flatten it with the edge of a spoon for better effect.

SUMMARY: Cut the straw. Cut the short piece open. Flatten the piece. Fold the piece in half, hamburger-style. Cut symmetrical wings on both sides of the fold. Cut small slits around the edges of the wings to make the feather tips. Flatten the other parts of the straw. Cut out the tail. Cut the legs. Bend the legs and tail outward. Position the bend in the straw so that it resembles the neck of a bird. Make two cuts just above the bend of the straw, angled toward the center. Wrap the legs around the tail. Tighten both legs at the same time. Make sure the legs point downward. Push the tail toward the bend to loosen it a bit, and slip the wings through the opening. Tighten the tail into place again. Make small feather cuts in the tail. Display the bird on a glass by putting the rim between the two legs.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A new playlist will appear under the Playlists category in the left navigation menu. When you create the playlist, the name will automatically be highlighted, allowing you to enter any name you want. Once you’ve given it a name, it’s time to add some songs! Browse through your library and drag any songs, albums, or artists that you want to add over to the playlist icon. New songs will added to the bottom of the list. Click on your playlist to see the list of all of the songs. You can click and drag songs around the playlist to reorganize the list how you see fit.
Summary: Click File and select “Create playlist”. Name your playlist. Add files to your new playlist. Organize your playlist.

Clothes swaps are meetups where you can bring clothing you no longer want and trade it for garments brought by other people. They are a great way to freshen your look and meet friends without spending any money. Look online for clothing swaps in your area, or organize one with friends or social media contacts. Organize larger clothing swaps by handing out tickets or vouchers for each item a person brings, which can then be used to procure another item. Garage sales and flea markets are a great way to find unique, interesting items to add to your home for next to no money. Keep an eye on local newspaper listings and social media for events like this happening in your community. Be sure to arrive early to ensure that you get the best selection of the day's deals and offerings. If you have read books that you are ready to get rid of, look for book swapping events in your area. If no live events are happening, visit an book trading website to barter books. Certain sites will find people interested in your books, then send you credits for what you've traded to obtain other books listed on the site. Look for a book swapping website that provides easy-to-print shipping labels, like http://www.paperbackswap.com/. Extreme couponing involves combining coupons and promotions to get hefty savings on in-store items at grocery stores, department stores, and pharmacies. Look online for coupons for your favorite products to print out and use. Compare prices and weekly sales at different stores to make sure that your coupon savings will go as far as possible.
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One-sentence summary -- Update your wardrobe at clothing swaps. Visit garage sales and flea markets for inexpensive new decor. Trade books online or at a book swap. Practice extreme couponing.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If the girl you’ve started chatting with is a stranger to you (or someone that you barely know), it’s important to find topics that you and her both have in common. For example, maybe you both go to the same school, live in the same neighborhood, or both study the same subject. Finding these commonalities will make further conversation more interesting. For example, ask:  “What part of the state did you grow up in?” “What’s your major in college?” Pay attention during your conversation, and note which types of topics the girl seems to enjoy most, or which she expresses an interest in. Then, bring these up again later to continue the conversation and learn more about the girl.  For example, if you know that she likes art, you could deliberately steer the conversation towards famous painters. Or, if the girl mentions an interest in soccer, bring up your own favorite soccer players or teams. The girl you’re speaking to will not enjoy the conversation if her only answers to your questions are “yes” or “no,” as these answers can quickly become repetitive or boring.  Instead, come up with some questions that ask her about her past or make her think, and that will result in a longer, more complex answer. Try asking something like:  “What movie or book character are you most like?” “What are some of your irrational pet peeves?” “What is an unusual fear or phobia that you have?” If you’re in the early stages of chatting with a girl and looking for ways to continue the chat, do not bring up topics that could lead to serious disagreement. Don’t make the girl uncomfortable with probing questions about her exes or past relationships, and also avoid sharing strong opinions on politics. Of course, if you and this girl end up getting to know one another better, these types of topics can lead to important and serious conversation.

SUMMARY:
Find some common ground. Discuss topics that she likes. Ask questions that require more than a yes or no answer. Avoid controversial or sensitive topics.