INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The ball needs to be proportionate to your flower; something around 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) in diameter would work for most flowers. You can also roll some aluminum foil to a teardrop shape instead. For a more realistic center, gently flatten the curbed part of the teardrop. If the teardrop is loose, pull it off, fill the hole with glue, then push it onto the wire again. Make sure that the wire doesn't pop out of the top part of the tear drop. If you can't find any wire stems, you can paint a skewer green and use that instead. Don't use regular wire or pipe cleaners. You don't have to do this if you used a Styrofoam ball, but you might want to if you used aluminum foil. Paint the teardrop with glue first, then dip it into ground rice. Let the glue dry, then seal it with another coat of glue.  You only need to coat the top part of the teardrop. If you can't find ground rice, try something else that has a grainy texture, such as ground/steel cut oatmeal or ground buckwheat. You may need to add a few coats of paint to completely cover the base material. Let each coat of paint dry before adding the next one.

SUMMARY: Roll a small Styrofoam ball into a teardrop shape. Stick the teardrop pointy-side-down onto a florist's wire stem. Consider giving the teardrop some texture. Paint the teardrop yellow with acrylic paint.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Players are not allowed to look at their cards. Your opponent should not be able to see your cards either. You can also hold them fanned out away from you.

SUMMARY: Place the cards face-down on the table.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Refined carbohydrates, like white bread and pastries, have high amounts of sugar and low amounts of fiber. This can spike blood sugar levels, which can lead to weight gain and increased inflammation. Good carbohydrates to eat  have high amounts of fiber and little added sugar, such as fruits and whole grain products. Sugar can cause weight gain and can promote inflammation in the body. Foods like candy and cookies have extremely high amounts of sugar and should be avoided. Even some cereals and granola bars have over 5 grams (0.18 oz) of added per serving, so read labels carefully before purchasing these products. Ideally, you should stay away from foods that have any added sugar, especially more than 3 grams (0.11 oz) a serving.  Soda has a great deal of sugar and should be cut out of your diet completely when trying to lower inflammation or lose weight.  Even diet sodas and sodas with sugar substitutes should be avoided. These are always the healthiest foods to eat, as they are high in vitamins and fiber. They are also low in fat and do not contain added sugars. Try structuring your meals around fruits and vegetables. Instead of thinking of a meat dish as your main course, think about eating large salads instead.  Aim to eat 3-5 servings of vegetables a day and 4-5 servings of fruits.  While many people sometimes think of vegetables as unsatisfying foods, they have such high amounts of fiber that they can actually keep you full for a long time. Artichokes, broccoli, and peas have especially high amounts of fiber. The most popular red meats are beef and pork. Some common processed meats include hot dogs, sausage, and pre-packaged deli cuts, like salami. Replace these proteins with leaner options, like fish, soy, or chicken. Fried foods usually have very high amounts of sugar or unhealthy fat and can promote inflammation. Some popular fried foods include french fries, fried chicken, and fried fish. If you fry these foods at home, consider baking or grilling them instead. When eating out, ask if you can replace fried items with baked or grilled foods.interzis These types of fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which is a particularly healthy kind of fat. As these types of fish are high in protein and fat, they are usually very filling and can satisfy your hunger, but will usually not promote inflammation in your body the way that red meat does. Nuts have high amounts of healthy fats. Since they are easy to carry around and eat anywhere, they also make for a perfect snack. Make sure that you buy unsalted nuts, though, as salted nuts usually have unhealthy levels of sodium. Try eating nut butters -- like peanut butter and almond butter -- that do not have added salt or sugar. There is a wide variety of dietary supplements that can help reduce inflammation in some people. Devil’s claw, mangosteen, cat’s claw, and milk thistle are some common ones. Speak with your doctor about using supplements if you are unsure about them. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, you should be able to safely use more than one supplement at a time. Never use dietary supplements as a first-line of defense. Other methods -- such as regular exercise and healthy diets -- have much more proven results.

SUMMARY: Replace refined carbohydrates with healthier carbohydrates. Cut down on sugary foods and beverages. Prioritize eating fruits and vegetables. Reduce the amount of red and processed meat you eat. Avoid eating fried foods. Eat fish like salmon, tuna, and mackerel. Eat nuts like almonds and walnuts. Add supplements to your diet.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Look at what you have that a girl could want. From good looks to a nice cash flow or a good car, you could be used for any number of things. You can also be used for your clout, whether it's being a big name on a small campus or even becoming moderately famous. Of course, you don't have to be a big deal to be used. You can be taken advantage of no matter who you are. For instance, if the relationship is always one-sided, such as you're always driving her everywhere, you could be being taken advantage of. See if she only seems interested in going out with you if you take her somewhere nice. Watch if she just wants to just go somewhere where she can be seen with you. She could also be just hanging around to meet certain co-workers. Keep an eye out if she's more interested in that than in just spending time with you. She could also be looking for a free ride, literally, or just someone who will be there when she needs something. That is, some women may use you by only calling when they want something. Maybe they want you to fix something or pick up something for them. Pay attention to when women call and how they talk on the phone with you. If she only calls every few weeks and seems to want a favor each time, she may not be that into you. If she only wants to chat you up at work, she may just be using you to get ahead. You can check by asking her out on a date, but be careful, since work relationships can be tricky. Similarly, if she works somewhere else but only calls you at work to ask work questions, she could just be using you.

SUMMARY:
Assess your status. Assess her desire for status. Watch for needy calls. Check for work-only flirting.