INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Showing respect for others is essential if you want to stay on the healthy side of competition. This allows you to consider others’ feelings. That way, no one is overtly hurt or disrespected, even during a competition.  Basic ways to be courteous include saying “please” and “thank you,” taking turns, and apologizing for wrongdoing. Basic courtesy can be seen when competing opponents shake one another’s hands before a match. Doing this sends the message that you respect the other person, even though you’re on different sides. You can also be courteous by practicing humility when you accomplish a goal. Avoid cheering for yourself or being too self-congratulatory. Feel free to share your thoughts and feelings without fear of being silenced or ignored. However, you should also extend this courtesy to others. State your opinions and needs, but be an  active listener, too.  Once you've tactfully said your part, let the other person talk. Make eye contact, turn to face them, and use open body language that encourages a dialogue. Sitting back and listening every now and then exhibits fairness. Plus, you might learn something from what others say. Healthy competition invites everyone to participate in brainstorming and innovating. Yet, you could burn bridges if you knowingly steal other people's ideas. Show fairness by giving credit to the original source, even if they are your biggest competitor.  For example, you might say, “Jared came up with the idea of bringing our clients on-board periodically to get their input. I figured why not take that idea further and allow them to see project updates in real-time.” Keep in mind that cheering on your coworkers and surrounding yourself with high-achievers will help you to be successful as well. If you want to compete in a constructive way, be fair in the way you play the game. Every competitor should have the same advantage, so don't sabotage others, spread rumors, cheat, or take actions that directly hinder their progress. Follow the established standards in your activity or line of work. Breaking the rules may help you to win, but it may also ruin your reputation. Play fair and you'll earn other's respect and admiration.

SUMMARY: Be courteous. Voice your opinions, but hear others out, too. Build on your opponent's ideas, but give them credit. Play by the rules.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Many employers offer the benefit of 401(k) plans.  These plans allow employees to put aside a percentage of their salary each pay period to invest in stocks, bonds and mutual funds. In addition, many larger companies offer matching plans. You personally contribute a set amount of money; let’s say 3% and your company will match that 3% with their own 3% (essentially free money).  You should definitely take advantage of both employer 401K plans, as well as a company’s matching of funds. Be sure to talk to your employer about the conditions of the 401(k) plan and matching, for example contribution/matching limits or time constraints. An IRA, or individual retirement account, is a type of account that can be used to easily save for retirement. You can contribute up to $5,500 per year to an IRA, and may be able to contribute up to $6,500 if you are over 50. Your contribution limit depends on your income, and some high-earning individuals or households may not qualify to contribute to an IRA at all. Talk to a financial professional about your options when selecting an IRA. If you change jobs, you may have a gap period in which you are unable to contribute to retirement or unable to qualify for the company plan at your new job. In this instances, work to still save the same amount you did before in an IRA or personal investment account. Any gaps just mean that you will have to contribute more to the account later in order to meet your goal. For younger investors, you have the option of investing in high risk vehicles. For instance, you can buy international stocks or purchase large amounts of small-cap stock (stock in small and growing companies). Because you have lots of time to grow your investments you won’t be completely devastated if your investments decline. For those that have built up a substantial nest egg and are close to retirement, your best bet is to stick with low to moderate investments; you don’t want to lose your entire retirement the year before you plan on retiring.
Summary: Take advantage of employer plans. Contribute to an IRA. Counteract retirement savings gaps. Go high risk if you're younger.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You'll need an extremely large stainless-steel mixing bowl and a large balloon whisk to properly whip cream by hand.  A bit of patience and strong arms (or a friend who'll lend a hand) are nice to have, too.  A balloon whisk helps to incorporate lots of air into the cream as you whip, creating an airier, lighter product. Chef Leslie Bilderback recommends what she calls a "ludicrously oversized bowl" because the more surface area the cream has, the faster it will whip. Always chill your mixing bowl ahead of time.  A stainless-steel mixing bowl is your best choice because it'll hold the chill longer, but you can also use porcelain or glass.  To keep your cream extra cold while working, you can also set the mixing bowl inside a larger bowl that you've filled halfway with ice. Begin whipping the cream in a wide, circular motion.  As you whip, lift the whisk out of the cream with each pass.  By doing this, you'll bring more air into the cream, and it'll whip more quickly. Whip as quickly as you can; the faster the better. After whipping your cream for about 30 seconds, you should see lots of little bubbles--the cream should resemble foam.  Continue whipping and notice when you get to the point that you can see and to feel your cream begin to thicken. It depends on your arm strength and how successfully you maintain good whipping technique. When you get to the point that the cream starts to hold it's shape, you've reached the soft peak stage.  This is the point at which you'll add sugar and/or flavorings to your cream. If you're working ahead and won't be serving your cream for a while, stop whipping now and put your bowl in the refrigerator until you're ready to finish. It should only take an additional minute or so to move from the soft-peak to the stiff-peak stage.  To test it, take a scoop on the end of your whisk and turn it upside-down.  The peak on the scoop should hold firm and not soften back into itself. If you over whip your cream, you will end up with butter.  If you see it the mixture starting to separate, you've gone too far. You do not to have to whip your cream by hand.  You can use a mixer with a whisk or whip attachment; however, since this is a classic French recipe, you may prefer to use this classic method of whipping by hand.

SUMMARY:
Pick up two essential tools. Get the technique. Whip the cream until it thickens. It could take a minute it could several minutes before your cream thickens. Enter the soft peak stage. Finish with stiff peaks. Stop.