Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Mention important events and experiences in your life. Incorporate interesting personal facts. Use caution when expressing gratitude.

Answer: This will vary from person to person. For instance, you might write a sentence about where you were born or that you’re the father of two children. Reflect upon your own life experience to determine what special details you'll add.  Significant life changes, like graduating with a degree in engineering before pursuing acting, can help you connect with the audience better through your bio.  Specialized training you received, like a workshop class in physical theatre by famed mime Marcel Marceau, can illustrate your accomplishments and the range of your skill. Your involvement with theatre related activities, like a youth theatre outreach, can show readers the kind of person you are without being heavy handed. You might be a chess master or a collector of rare comics, but the audience will never know if you don't tell them in your bio. Perhaps you want to include a tidbit about recently returning from living abroad. Whatever personal facts you choose, try to limit these to a single sentence for simple bios.  Longer bios, like those for leading parts of major productions, may require a few paragraphs of information. In this case, you might use a few sentences of personal facts.  Highlight facts that give readers a deeper idea of you as a person. For example, you might write, "John is an avid gardener and hiker," which conveys a natural, rugged sense to readers. Some theatre companies have explicit rules forbidding expressions of gratitude in the biographies.  If you do choose to include an expression of gratitude, keep it brief and limit it to your family, your cast and crew, or both.  In some situations, it may be suitable to thank a mentor or teacher in your bio, especially if that person is respected theatrically. Thanking your family in your bio can sometimes give the impression that you're inexperienced. Serious actors may want to avoid doing this.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Confront the new friend about what is going on. Build a friendship with your best friend’s new friend. Make plans to hang out as a group. Act civil and mature if the new friend doesn’t want to be your friend.

Answer: The best way to deal with this new friend is by talking to them about how they’re making you feel. Approach them with confidence and ask if you can talk to them privately about something if other people are around.  If you’ve told a teacher or parent about the situation, they might be able to help you set up a time and place to have a discussion. If not, you can ask to talk to them one-on-one whenever they’re free. Start this conversation by telling them how you feel, and avoid accusing them of purposefully stealing your best friend. You can say “I feel left out when you and Emma hang out without me because I want to be friends with both of you. Can you invite me next time you do something?” Kindness goes a long way, especially when dealing with someone who frustrates you. Be nice, talk to their new friend in a friendly tone, and show them that you want to be their friend, too. Sometimes, people want to get a reaction from you, and if they don’t get that reaction, they’ll give up. You can ask them questions and try to get to know them, or just invite them to hang out with you to show that they aren’t making you feel threatened. If you talked to your best friend and their new friend and the conversation went well, make plans with both of them to hang out together. This can help you from feeling left out and show you what your best friend likes about their new friend. Plan to do something that you all enjoy to make sure that everyone is having fun. You can either ask them to hang out in person, or start a group text message to make plans. Asking in person ensures that you get honest answers from both of them, but if you don’t see each other regularly, texting might be the best option for planning. As a last resort, if the new friend says that they don’t want to be your friend or is outright mean to you, try to go about your life as normal and be civil to them. You don’t have to befriend them to keep being friends with your BFF.  Keep making plans with your best friend as usual, and respect their new friendship by not making mean comments or talking behind their new friend’s back. Show your maturity by not pressuring your best friend to choose between you and their new friend, and let them know that you don't mind that they have other friends.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose the right frame. Select a backing. Get the rest of your supplies.

Answer: To display a sports jersey, use a shadowbox frame, which is a shallow, framed, rectangular box is usually use. Shadow boxes have a glass front that is ideal for displaying and protecting bulky items, because they provide more space between the backing and the glass than a traditional frame does. The inside of the frame will need to have at least 1 inch (25.4 mm) of space between it and your jersey. The typical jersey-size frame is 40-inches by 32-inches.  Choose a frame that is stained or painted a color that matches your jersey, and the décor in your home. Look for a shadow box with UV-protective glass. There are certain frames made specifically for jerseys, but they tend to be very expensive. A shadow box with the right dimensions will most likely be much cheaper than a frame made especially for a jersey. Unlike with a regular picture frame, the backing that comes with your shadow box may not be all you need to use for your framing project. For a jersey, typically you need foam backing to provide support (this might come in the frame), and an acid-free archival backing paper to go over the top. You may or may not choose to use matting around the edges for extra effect.  A lot of framers choose to use dry mounting to prepare the backing for the frame. This safely attaches the archival paper to the backboard. The backing paper should be a neutral color that complements your jersey. For completing your project, you’ll also need a measuring tape, an x-acto knife, a sewing needle (embroidery works best), clear thread (like fishing line), and whatever mounting materials you chose to use (specific to the type of backing you’re using). You’ll probably also want a clothing iron, so that you can prepare your jersey for framing and help the folds to lie flat inside the frame.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Beat the butters. Add the powdered sugar. Adjust the frosting’s consistency.

Answer:
Whip the softened ½ cup of butter with the 1 cup of peanut butter in a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer. Whip the mixture until it becomes fluffy. This process should take about 2 minutes. Gradually add in the 2 cups of powdered sugar to the butter mixture. The sugar should be added to the butters as the electric mixer continues to beat the ingredients at a slow speed.  This mixing process should only take about 3-5 minutes. To slowly add the powdered sugar, hold the container of powdered sugar above the electric mixing bowl, and slowly tap the container, causing a little bit of powder to fall into the butter mixture at a time. Add in about 2-3 tablespoons of milk or cream as needed, depending on how thick you want the frosting. The more milk or cream you add, the thinner the frosting will be. The less milk or cream you add, the thicker the frosting will be.