INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Whether you're writing on paper or a computer, you should first define a problem, write down your options, and then list the pros and cons for each option. Seeing your thoughts in front of you will also help you stop cycling through them in your head. Once you can't think of anything more to write, your mind has done its job, and it's time to stop thinking. If making a list still doesn't help you make a decision, don't be afraid to follow your intuition. If two or more options seem equally appealing, thinking more will not make things clearer. This is when you should listen to something deeper. Instead of lingering over your most persistent thoughts, jot down all of the things on your mind every day. At the end of one week, go over what you've written and make a note of the things that are troubling you the most. You need to deal with those first. Try to write in your diary at least a few times a week. This will help you get used to the idea of a "thinking time" and will help you sit down with your thoughts, instead of having them trouble you throughout the day. Make a list of all the things you have to do on a certain day. Unless "brooding" is on your list of priorities, this will force you to see that you have more important things to do than to sit around pondering the meaning of the universe! The quickest way to organize your thoughts is to put them into something actionable. If you're thinking that you haven't gotten enough sleep lately, make a plan for getting some Z's pronto instead of worrying about it! The list can be practical and can deal with the bigger things, like: "spend more time with my family." This may sound crazy, but picking a time every day for yourself to worry, wonder, be dreamy, and to get lost in your thoughts can help you control your thoughts in a more productive manner. If you need to, give yourself an hour, say, from 5-6:00 every day. Then, try to get the time down to 5-5:30. If an upsetting thought comes up earlier in the day when it's inconvenient to deal with it, just tell yourself, "I'll worry about that at 5 pm." This may sound ridiculous, but you've got to try it before you knock it.

SUMMARY: Make a practical list of the things that are troubling you. Keep a diary of the things that are troubling you. Have a to-do list. Set a "thinking time" aside for yourself every day.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You can store fresh green beans with the stems on, or you can wash and stem them first. Transfer the beans to a plastic bag and fold the top of the bag over once. Place the bag into the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator and store the beans for 5 to 7 days.  For washed and stemmed beans, wrap them in a sheet of paper towel before transferring them to the bag. This will absorb excess moisture and keep the beans from spoiling.  One effect of blanching is that it will help to extend the shelf life of your green beans, in part because it kills germs. Blanched green beans will last in the refrigerator for several days longer than unblanched beans. After washing, stemming, blanching, and draining the beans, transfer them to an airtight freezer bag or other freezer-safe container. Seal the bag or put on the lid and transfer the beans to the freezer. The beans will last for 8 to 10 months. It’s best to blanch beans before freezing, because this will help them retain their color, taste, and texture. Leftover beans that have been sautéed, stir fried, roasted, or otherwise cooked can be stored and eaten later. Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container and keep them chilled to preserve them.
Summary: Store fresh beans in the refrigerator for up to a week. Freeze blanched beans for up to 10 months. Store cooked beans in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Gumming is hardened sap that oozes from lesions or cankers on the tree. It is an early indication of disease. Cut out any branches showing signs of gumming by making a 45° angle cut at the branch collar. If you mow around the tree, be careful not to nick the leader. Gumming occurs at the site of open wounds on the tree, and gumming on the leader can be hard to remove. Suckers are small branches underneath the main branch system of the tree. Cut suckers back to the branch collar at a 45° angle using your pruning shears. Suckers sap nutrients from the fruit-bearing branches at the top. Over time, they can keep your tree from fruiting. Prune such branches back to the point at which they trend downwards to encourage horizontal growth. Downward trending branches will eventually produce less fruit and become less vigorous over time.
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One-sentence summary -- Cut out branches that show signs of gumming. Cut out suckers that grow near the bottom of the trunk. Trim branches that bend downwards.

Q: You can use the Equation Editor to apply the mathematical overline accent to your text. The overline effect produced is slightly different than the field code function. You cannot select your text and then apply the equation, you will have to enter the text after creating the equation. To insert an equation, click the Insert tab. Click the Equation button in the Symbols section. If you are using Word 2003 or XP, click Insert → Object → Microsoft Equation 3.0. Before typing your text, add the accent. Click the Accents button in your Design section. There are actually to slightly different options you can pick from if you want an overline over your test. You can choose either the Bar, located in the Accents section, or the Overbar, located in the Over bars and Under bars section. Choose one and a small dotted box will appear in your formula field. Click the small dotted box and begin entering your test. You will see the overline effect applied immediately as you type. When you are finished, click outside of the formula field. If you can't get the overline to appear, chances are you didn't have the small dotted box selected when you entered your text. You must select it in order to type with the overline effect. Any text outside of the box will not be affected.
A: Insert an equation object. Choose the over bar accent. Enter your text. Troubleshoot a non-working formula.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Popular people are able to easily start conversations with different types of people.  This can be scary or uncomfortable. Smile, make eye contact, and use a conversation starter that makes sense for the situation.  You can always give a compliment.  Try saying, "I love your ____ , where did you get those?" You can simply introduce yourself by saying, "Hi, my name is ___ ." If you are at some type of museum or exhibit, "This piece is really great. Are you familiar with this artist?" or "I love this type of stuff. Do you know of any other places I should check out?" Having a few go-to conversation starters keeps you from getting too nervous when talking to new people. Eye contact takes practice and can be especially difficult if you have low self esteem.  Start with 5 seconds, and work your way up. To break up the eye contact look at another feature on their face (never below the chin, and never over their shoulder),then come back to their eyes.  Making eye contact shows the person that you are interested in them and creates a connection between you and the other person. Make more eye contact when you are listening to a person than you do when you are the one speaking. Look people in the eye and smile when you see them.  It makes you look more attractive and will make the other person feel good.  Smiling will even improve your mood. You will probably find that if you smile at a person, they will smile right back at you because smiling is contagious.  A genuine smile draws other people to you and can help you make new friends.  Smiling signals to other people that you are a happy, positive person; the type of person people love to be around.

SUMMARY:
Know how to start a conversation. Make eye contact when you talk to people. Smile at people.