Now that you know why you are changing, what you are changing, and how you are going to do it, you can take action. Use your plan to help you know what to wear, do, say, where to go, etc. If you have a bad reputation based on something you did, then be honest about what happened, apologize sincerely and show people that you really are sorry and really have changed. Make a concerted effort every day, in every situation, and everything you say, do, and post to reflect the person you are becoming.  Make sure your outward appearance matches the other changes you are making to your reputation.  Talk, walk, and look like the reputation you are building. Present yourself with confidence. When gossip or negative people come around, don’t let it upset you. When possible, ignore it and be confident knowing that you are changing yourself in positive ways. Make sure the people you socialize with fit the real you and the reputation you are building. Make sure your cyber personality reflects the changes you are making. Do things, go places and post things that represent the person you are becoming.  Attend school and social events, meetings, community classes, meet-ups, etc. that support your new reputation. You may have to step outside your comfort zone a bit, but, when you can, volunteer or find a way to participate in activities that build your reputation. Join positive online groups and forums related to your developing reputation. It always helps to have someone encouraging you and lending a hand when things get rough or just to remind of the great person you are becoming. Unfortunately, although they can be destroyed in a moment, good reputations take time to build and rebuild. At first people may not see or even believe that you are changing. Remember that change takes time, but know that as long as you work at it consistently, people will begin to see the new you.
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One-sentence summary -- Start implementing your plan to change your reputation. Own up to what you have done in the past. Be consistent. Align your activities with your new reputation. Ask for support from people you trust. Be patient.

Q: Rental agreements are straightforward: you pay a certain amount each month, then return the copier when finished. This is the worst value for your money, so it's typically reserved for companies with a sudden surge in copy requirements. Avoid complex rental agreements with additional charges. You should be able to find a service with a flat fee and no complications. This requires the most money at time-of-purchase. You should be confident that you'll use this copier for more than a couple years. If you have the funds, there are two main advantages to this tactic:  You might be able to write off the expense in one tax year, which could give you a short-term financial advantage. Consult a local tax lawyer. You won't be stuck under a lease agreement, which may save you a little money if you do end up changing copiers later. A used copier usually goes for about 1/5th the price of a new one. If you're starting a new business and don't know what your copy volume will be, this is the lowest risk investment. Ask for the copier's "copy count," or number-of-copies printed. A high-quality printer with speeds of 45+ pages per minute may be good for 15 or 20 million copies. A slower, older, or lower quality printer may decline after 1–5 million. Leasing is a common middle ground between buying and renting. You pay a monthly fee to use the copier for one to five years. At the end of this time, you have the option to purchase it permanently. Leases are very difficult to escape once signed, so read them thoroughly.  Fair Market Value (FMV) leases usually cost $100 USD to $650 USD each month, depending on copier quality. Once it's over, the bank sets a price for the copier based on current market value. $1 Out leases let you buy the copier for US $1 at the end of the lease. This is essentially a purchase in installments, with higher monthly fees. If you're a new business, the owner may need to sign a personal guarantee. This means the owner will have to pay the lease fees out of pocket if the business cannot. To save money, stay away from packaged lease + service deals. Instead, hire a different company to keep your copier stocked and repaired. Review the service agreement for the following information:  Find the cost of service per copy. Multiply this by your monthly copy volume to find the monthly fee. Look for a minimum monthly fee. During slow months, you may end up paying this fee instead of the service per copy. Estimate the additional cost based on the last twelve months of copy volume. Ideally, look for a four hour maximum response time for emergency repairs. If your office operates outside of normal business hours, make sure emergency repairs are covered during those times.
A: Rent a copier for short-term use. Buy the copier outright if affordable. Consider buying a used copier. Read lease agreements carefully. Get a separate servicing agreement.

Article: On most commercial patterns, the pattern is located in the top left corner. This number is used to identify the pattern design and size. Smaller pattern companies may replace the pattern number with a name. Sewing patterns are not one size fits all. Each pattern comes in multiple size ranges. Before purchasing a pattern, check the size range located to the right of the pattern number to make sure your size falls within the range. Pictures and or drawings of the garment will appear on the front of the pattern envelope. In addition to selling the garment, the images provide inspiration for fabric selection and information on how the garment is intended to fit. The images also depict design variations. The pattern contains the pieces necessary to create all of the variations.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Locate the pattern number. Identify the sizes available in the pattern. Study the pictures and design variations.

Article: Now that your arms are free, bring them up to your face and use your teeth to carefully loosen the buckle that joins the two sleeves. You only need to create some slack in the strap—after that, you can grip it through the fabric of the jacket and tug it the rest of the way out. You can also use your surroundings to your advantage if you have weak or sensitive teeth. For example, you might coax the strap out of the keeper by pushing the sleeve buckle against a table, door frame, or other nearby object. Focus on the top and bottom buckles, as these are the ones that prevent the wearer from pulling off the jacket. Undo the neck buckle by reaching back behind your head like you’re fastening a necklace. Then, bring both hands down your hips and unlatch the waist buckle like you’re tying an apron.  Your arms will still be inside the jacket at this point, which means you’ll need to do your best to grip the buckles through the fabric of the sleeves. There's no need to undo each and every buckle. However, the more buckles you can get to, the better your chances of escaping. Lean forward until the sleeves of the jacket are draped across the floor at your feet. Place a foot on the end of either sleeve, then pull your torso up and back with a jerk to slip out of the straitjacket in one smooth motion. Take a bow—you’ve done it!  Straighten up enough to take the slack out of the sleeves before you attempt to pull your torso free. To avoid falling over or losing control of the sleeves, make sure you’re standing on them with your full weight.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Undo the sleeve buckle with your teeth. Use your free hands to open the buckles at the back of the jacket. Step on the sleeves and stand up quickly to slip out of the straitjacket.