INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Plumb it up with a builder's spirit level if desired backfill the hole, and tamp the fill material to stabilize it. Some contractors prefer to dump dry pre-bagged concrete into the hole and sprinkle with water.  This would decrease the finished strength of the concrete by as much as 80% as you can not control even mixing or water proportions. A damp sand feel to the concrete is enough to complete the chemical reaction to make the concrete hard.  Adding more water can help to make the concrete easier to place but will dramatically reduce the finished strength. Use 3 parts sharp masonry sand to 1 part type 1 (or type N) concrete for a strong mortar mix or add 2 parts gravel to bulk up each mix. If you are setting a number of posts, consider renting a portable mixer. There is only one hard-and-fast rule when you're digging a fence posthole: Dig a hole for the post that is half as deep as the fence is high. Concrete makes a wooden post rot faster.  The wood will rot sooner or later and you will have to dig out the concrete when you replace the post.  Instead put a rock/slate into the hole for the post to rest on and fill around it with rocks/gravel and finally sand which you can pound down to keep the post straight.

SUMMARY: Install your posts.'" Install the posts, pole, or other item for which you have dug your hole. Use fine gravel tamped down to the bottom six inches  (15 cm) and set your post. Plumb the post and install cross bracing on opposite sides to hold the plumb. When using concrete to set the fence posts in place be sure to use proper concrete working techniques to avoid weak fence post anchors. Use the minimal amount of water to mix concrete for maximum strength. For large projects it is more cost effective to make your own concrete mix as opposed to using bagged concrete. How deep to dig the hole?  Why use concrete?

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before you hit the books, drink a glass of water and eat a light snack to refresh your body. Turn off any electronic devices, and ask your family members for an hour of quiet time. By freeing your mind and surroundings of any distractions, you'll be able to focus on your studying. Geography has quite a lot of special terminology that it is important to get clear in your head. A good way to learn and remember terms and words is by using flashcards. Write one term onto a small piece of card or paper, with the definition and brief explanation written on the other side. Create these as you go and eventually, you will build up a good library of cards with key terms which you can then revise easily.  Once you have the cards then pick one at random and try to remember what it means, checking the back if you can’t. Once you have done this a few times you will find you can remember a lot more than before. For example, you could write “Oxbow Lake” on a card with an explanation of what this is on the reverse side. Quite often, geography exams require you to fill out locations and identify countries and cities on maps. Although maps can be difficult to study, there are some useful techniques that can help you to study them effectively and remember them.  Memorize your locations by shapes. For example, Italy can be recognized since it is in the shape of a boot. Learn the main cities first before focusing on the surrounding, smaller cities. Create acronyms to help you learn the names of locations. Listen to the world song by Yakko Warner to help you remember countries. You can test some of your knowledge about geography and maps on certain websites. Lizard Point has a number of quizzes that you can do and track your progress. Try it at the beginning of your studying and then every few days until your exam. This will help you to get a clear picture of your progress while also helping you identify areas that you need to do some more work on. Not everything will apply to you and your exam, so use your judgement to decide if it is useful or not. If some of the techniques are working for you better than others, then you might want to focus more time on those ones. By finding the ones that work best for you, you can make studying an easier time. But always keep in mind the big picture of what you want to cover in your studying before the exam. If you are good are maps, you might find that more fun, but don’t neglect the areas where you are less strong, even if you do find it more boring. Be sure to take a five-minute break every twenty minutes so that you don't exhaust yourself. You might think that studying for two hours straight means you’ve done loads of work, but if you lost concentration and were staring into space half the time, then you have wasted time. If you can revise in shorter bursts your studying will be more effective and you will have time to do things that are more fun.  In these short breaks stand up and move around a bit to release some tension and get your blood moving around more. Don’t take really long breaks, you could lose your flow and find it harder to get back to work. This can come down to personal preference, but there is research which suggests that listening to music with vocals can lower concentration levels and is best to be avoided when studying. If you find yourself singing along then you’re probably not really focused on your geography. Researchers have, however, argued that listening to instrumental music, and in particular Mozart, has a beneficial impact on concentration levels.
Summary: Prepare to study. Use flashcards to learn key geography terms. Tackle the maps. Try an online practice test. Apply effective studying methods. Take breaks. Be wary of listening to music while you study.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Healthy relationships with your friends and family can help you be a stronger, more independent person. Plus, they will help you realize that you don’t need your ex! Spend time with the people who are important to you so you can grow closer to them. Additionally, go to local events, clubs, Meetups, or classes to meet new people.  Keep in touch with your friends by talking or texting daily. Join your friends for coffee dates, dinner, and games. While you were with your ex, it’s likely that you gave up part of yourself to become a partner to them. Now that you’re apart, regaining what you lost can help you enjoy being single! Think about the things you enjoyed before you got with your ex. Then, start including those things in you routine.  For instance, you might have given up your gym membership because you never had time to go. Now is the time to renew it! As another example, you might have stopped painting or doing photography because you were spending more time with your ex. Break out your equipment and dive back into that hobby! Pick a goal you’ve always wanted to accomplish or something that’s always interested you. Then, make a list of steps you can take to start working on it. Dedicate a block of time each day to work on your goal, and try to check off the steps on your list. This can help you stop thinking about your ex and build your independence.  For example, you might decide to pursue a degree or to start a photography business. Think about the times your ex said “no” to something you wanted to do, like trying a new restaurant or visiting a local museum. Then, create a breakup bucket list of these items. Ask a friend to join you or go alone as you check off each item on the list. Each time you do something, remind yourself that your ex was holding you back from it. For instance, join a friend for Indian food at the restaurant your ex wouldn’t try, paint pottery with a group of friends, play beach volleyball, go on a picnic in the park, visit the planetarium, and go to a slam poetry reading. Picture yourself in a year, 5 years, and 10 years. Think about how you want to live and what type of things you want to do. Then, write down what you hope to accomplish in the coming years so you can start working toward those goals. This can help you create a life you love as you move on from your ex.  For instance, you might want to buy a home, build your career, and take your dream vacation. Similarly, you might realize that you want to add more creativity to your life or that you want to move to a different area.

SUMMARY:
Focus on your existing relationships and on making new friends. Pursue the interests you set aside during your relationship. Start a new passion project to help you feel fulfilled. Try new things that your ex refused to do with you. Identify the future you want for yourself.