In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The ridge-line will support the top section of your tarp shelter.  This line is created by stringing a length of cord between two trees.  This gives your tarp an elevated point of support and will form the shape of the a-frame tarp shelter.  Place the ridge-line using these steps:  Tie one section of the rope to a tree.  Place it as high up the tree trunk as you would like the roof of your tarp shelter to be. Bring the other end over to the adjacent tree and tie it at the same level. Make sure the cord is as tight as it can be to ensure a strong ridge-line. Once your ridge-line has been created, you can lay the tarp over top of it.  For an a-frame tarp shelter, place the tarp over the ridge-line in the center of the tarp.  This will leave equal halves of the tarp hanging down from the ridge-line. Make sure the tarp is equally hanging from both sides of the ridge-line to avoid problems. After you've placed the tarp over the ridge-line, you can fasten it to the ground.  Take one of the bottom sections of tarp and pull it outwards, away from the center of the tent.  Once you've gotten it to a place that you like, secure it to the ground by taking these steps:  Place a tent stake into the ground, near to the point the tarps corner while it is stretched out. Tie a length of cord between the tent stake and the corner of the tarp. Make sure this cord is tight and holds the tarp securely to the ground. Do the same thing for each of the other three corners of your a-frame tarp shelter.
Summary: Create the ridge-line. Lay the tarp over the rope. Anchor the tarp to the ground.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Time allocation should conjure up images of Goldilocks. It has to be just right. Too long and you waste the audience's time. Too short and the audience is disoriented. In general your introduction should be under 30 seconds.  This is not a time to rattle off your entire resume.  Or regale people about your weekend escapades. Always remember your audience is made of busy people. They took time out of their day to come watch you talk. Respect that time by not wasting it. Decide ahead of time and state in your introduction if you will allow interruptions during your talk, or if you would rather questions be held for the end of your seminar. Either way, make sure you budget your time so that there is time for questions. Budget about 10% of your allotted seminar time for questions.  This means that for an hour time slot, you should budget 10 minutes for questions and 45-50 minutes for the seminar. For a 15 minute time slot this means that you should budget 1-2 minutes for questions and 13 minutes for your talk. Now before you can formulate the rest of your self-introduction you must identify the goal of your seminar. There are three main categories of seminars, 1) The Job Seminar 2) The Teaching Seminar 3) The Persuasive Seminar. Each of these seminars has very different goals. Identify which category your seminar fits in best:   The Job Seminar. Your seminar is a job talk. Where the goal is to look impressive, qualified and professional.  Teaching Seminar. Your seminar is primarily for educational purposes. Where the goals are to inspire, inform and educate your audience.  The Persuasive Seminar. Your seminar is a "call to action" or "sales pitch." Where your goals are to persuade, motivate and befriend. Your seminar may fall into more than one category but there should be one that fits best. Identify it and the goals. We will discuss how to use these goals to choose material for your self-introduction below.
Summary: Pick the correct length of time. Decide how you want to handle questions. Identify the goal of your seminar.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: When you appoint an agent, that person will have the ability to make various financial and medical decisions on your (the principal's) behalf. Because an agent has so much power, you want to be sure to choose someone you trust with your health and well-being. In addition, choose someone that understands your financial situation, as well as your medical concerns. Remember that whoever you choose to appoint as your agent will be making important decisions, for potentially a long period of time, regarding your life. Consider someone's age, health, and location prior to making a decision. For example, if the agent does not live near you, it may be difficult for that person to have the required relationship with your banks or your doctors. Make sure you choose someone with the same or similar beliefs as you. The goal in choosing an agent is to have that person make decisions for you in the same or similar manner as you would make them for yourself. Therefore, choose an agent who shares your medical and financial beliefs. For example, some people may not believe in keeping an individual on life support for an extended period of time (for religious or personal reasons), while others may believe in doing so. Whatever your beliefs, choose someone that thinks similarly to you.
Summary:
Choose someone you trust. Consider age, health, and location of potential agents. Consider the agent's religion and lifestyle preferences.