In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: When you have spotted something you like, approach the vendor and start with a price well below what he says it costs. The first price you are told could be 7 or 8 times a reasonable price. Remember that after you offer a price, you can never go lower, only higher.  The mark up that the vendor attempts will depend on the person and the culture at the place you are shopping. It’s impossible to provide a typical mark up, so it’s important to have had a look around and compared some prices first. If you are overly enthusiastic about the item you are interested in buying, the vendor will take note of this and think he can get a higher price from you. Don’t go rushing towards something, instead be more aloof. If you are with a friend you can work as a team. One of you will be interested and the other one can say how expensive it is and that you could find it cheaper somewhere else. The vendor may not understand what you are saying, but he will understand your body language and facial expressions. If you make your intervention and the vendor is dismissive, you should remain firm but always be polite and good humoured. There is a certain amount of theatre in haggling, so try not to get annoyed or frustrated. Equally, don’t feel pressurised or obliged to pay over what you think is reasonable.  The exchange could be quite loud and the vendor might hold your arm or push something into your hand.  Smile and be friendly, but be prepared to walk away. It’s perfectly acceptable, and useful, to point out any flaws or problems with the item you are haggling over. If there are some chips or cracks, point to them and show the vendor. He will probably be telling you how perfect the item is, so pointing out some imperfections can prompt him to lower his asking price. If you feel like you are not getting anywhere, don’t be afraid to walk away. This can still be all part of the haggling process, and if worst comes to the worst you can always return. Make sure the vendor knows the price you are prepared to pay, and if he doesn’t accept it start to slowly walk away. You might find that he has a sudden change of heart and offers you a better price.  This technique will only work if he thinks you might actually walk away, so make yourself clear. If you can’t agree on a price, respect the vendor and don’t waste each other’s time. If you keep haggling for an extended period, but end up not buying anything, the vendor may become annoyed and aggressive. Once you have managed to agree on a price that is acceptable to both you and the seller, always try to pay with small bills and as close to the correct change as you can. Revealing at the last minute that you have a wallet full of cash could cause some problems.  A vendor may be reluctant to find change for a large note.  It’s not unheard of for unscrupulous vendors to return the incorrect change. You might not notice this if you are new to the currency.
Summary: Start low. Act disinterested. Be firm, but polite and good humoured. Point out flaws in the item. Walk away. Pay with small bills.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It is possible to defend a city with 21 weak Greek Cavaliers against 350 Macedonian spearmen and archers and win with 15 men remaining and your general still alive. When you're the one whose city is about to be stormed, place the troops with the strongest defence near the place where the enemy has penetrated your city, and put them into guard mode. There are all types of different methods you can attempt to try to save your city. Something that often works is to put some spearmen a few yards back from wherever the enemy has come in and let them advance. Then, order any swordsmen, no matter how strong or weak, to attack it's now unprotected flanks since it is trapped between your defending army and the gate. Always try to place your army on a hilltop when it's about to be attacked. This hill will be on the battle map as well, and the slope could be the difference between defeat and victory. Leaving your ranged units on fire-at-will can cause them to fire and hit your own men if they are close to the enemy. Put yourself into win-win situations. Chariots on the run can still cause casualties to you by the blades on their wheels. Morale is as much a weapon as any conventional one, don't overlook it.
Summary: When one of your cities is under siege, command the battle yourself, no matter what the odds. Battles are often won before the opposing armies ever see each other. Control where your ranged units are firing. Manipulate your enemy with decoys and bait. Take care when around chariots. Use morale.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: In order to study for a nursing school entrance exam, you need to know which test you will be taking. The most common nursing school entrance exams are:  National League for Nursing Pre-Admission Exam (NLN PAX) Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test (HOBET) Nursing school entrance exams are different. Knowing the parameters of each test will allow you to focus on specific areas while studying. For example, the HOBET exam gauges your social skills and ability to cope with stress while the TEAS test is simply gauging your basic math, reading and science skills. You can purchase study materials from any reputable bookstore or online resource. Ask the academic advisor at your prospective school for any recommendations for study guides. Use these materials to make flash cards and notes and absorb as much about the test material as possible. Also, you can form study groups if you know other people who are preparing for the same test. as much as possible before the exam. Nursing school entrance exams are content driven, which means that they will test what you already know or should know. Techniques that can be successful for studying content include memorization, using acronyms, and using associations. Another type of studying is "chunking," which is breaking a large amount of material down into smaller units instead of trying to absorb everything at once. Avoid cramming. Make sure you give yourself enough time to study. If you have already worked and volunteered in the field, you will likely already know a lot of the information, but don't use that as an excuse to wait to the last minute to study. We’ve all heard the phrase “practice makes perfect.” Find a practice test for the type of nursing school entrance exam you will be taking online, in your study guide or at a local community center or college. Taking this practice test can help you identify areas in which your performance was weak and fix it before taking the actual exam.  Take as many different practice tests as you can, as they will cover different material. If you identify areas of weakness, spend additional time studying this material and seek out the help of a tutor. Arrange an exam date that will give you plenty of time to study, but will also allow you to submit your application materials, along with the test score, to your prospective school before the submission deadline. It is wise to check your calendar and make sure you do not have any scheduling conflicts on the day of your exam or in the days that immediately precede it. Preparation is a huge part of success on standardized tests and your will want to be sure you have the days leading up to exam free for study and preparation.
Summary:
Identify which exam you need to take. Know the nuances of that exam. Acquire the necessary materials and support. Study Take practice exams. Schedule the exam.