Problem: Article: There are plenty of different reasons to start a sports team. You might, for example, want to be a teacher and positive role model for kids, or you might want to play a particular sport with other adults. To narrow down your own reasons, take some time to consider the following:  Your goals. Are you hoping to get in shape? Learn more about a sport? Give local kids a recreation option? Hang out with your buddies? Your interests. Are you a fan of sports in general, or of a particular sport? Would you like to play, coach, do both, or do neither? How high on your list of priorities would your sports team be? Your skills. Do you have playing experience in particular sports? Are you a good teacher, leader, motivator, and/or communicator? Or are you better at organizing and doing behind-the-scenes work? You might, for instance, wish to start an adult rec-league baseball team, yet find that there isn’t a league or much player interest in your area. You may, however, be able to start an adult rec-league basketball team, or form a youth-league baseball team. Think about which sports are most popular in your area and which sports you enjoy and know the most about. It will be easier to start a team in a sport that’s in both of these categories. If you’ve decided you want to start a youth-league baseball team, for example, start researching existing leagues in your area. There may be only one league, but if there are several, take into account things like age range, skill level, locations, and costs.  If your local government has a recreation authority, contact it to see if they operate or support any sports leagues. Or, see if any nearby companies operate or support teams or leagues. Be willing to expand your horizons a bit as well. The only youth baseball league in the area might involve more travel than you’re able to commit to, but maybe there is a youth softball league that requires far less travel. It’s possible to start up your own league, of course, but keep in mind that this will involve significantly more time, effort, and money than starting a team. The more players needed and the more equipment required, the more expensive a sport tends to be. A basketball team, for instance, is usually less expensive to operate than an ice hockey team. Work with the league you’ve elected to join to come up with a solid estimate of the startup and operational costs.  Factor in costs for things like uniforms and equipment, practice and playing field rentals and/or maintenance, team travel, league registration and entry fees, game officials (referees, umpires, etc.), injury insurance, and training and/or safety clearances for coaches. The league may be able to help you connect with local businesses or organizations for sponsorships, or it may be up to you to seek out sponsorships to help defray your team's operating costs.
Summary: Write down a list of your goals, interests, and skills. Pick a sport that suits your preferences as well as practical realities. Identify local sports leagues that meet your criteria. Tally up the costs for starting a team.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Blend the ice cream, milk, and candy until the mixture becomes smooth and pourable. Depending on the size of your candy pieces, you might have to try a higher blender setting if your candy pieces are bigger. If your candy pieces are relatively small, the normal blending settings should work just fine. Be sure to put on the top of the blender, so you don't splash milk and ice cream everywhere. The texture of your ShakeAway is all about your personal preference. Normally, ShakeAways have a consistency where the candy pieces are small enough to fit through a straw, and the ice cream, milk, and candy can be eaten with a spoon, but still thin enough to immediately spill if knocked over. A general rule of thumb is, blend the mixture less to have a thicker ShakeAway, or blend it more to have a thinner, smoother ShakeAway. To top off your ShakeAway, consider adding a dollop or two of whipped cream and/or sprinkle some of your whole pieces of candy or leftover bits for a crunchy topping.

SUMMARY: Blend the ingredients. Determine the right texture. Add some final touches.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The 60s decade was a time of major social and cultural change, and the trends of the 1960s reflected that. People were embracing a bohemian lifestyle and the Hippie Movement was born.  To get the look that the hippies created, start thinking about theatrical costumes, recycled clothing, ethnic fashions, Indian prints, bright colors and mismatched patterns. Check out your nearest resale shop to look for vintage clothes and other items that you can repurpose, just like hippies did. Paisley prints and psychedelic prints are also great choices. You can’t go wrong by pairing those two elements together.  Jeans came in all colors of the rainbow and often featured embroidery or appliqued designs. Keep an eye out for those details or add them yourself.  Look for blouses with long and flowy "bubble" sleeves. Gauzy fabrics work great, too. Wear a simple chiffon baby-doll dress with spaghetti-straps for a feminine look. Hippies frequently went barefoot, but sandals and flip-flops were also popular. If you have boots or clogs, those will also work perfectly. You could have fun with fresh flowers, but fake ones will work. Daisies were especially popular and they were often worn instead of jewelry. Weave the flowers flowers into your hair and secure them with bobby pins. Try a simple braid adorned with flowers or weave them into a wreath to wear on your head like a crown. Gypsy scarves, flower headbands, and leather moccasins are all great options. Peace sign pendants, beaded jewelry, large rings, and chain belts will also work. You could also try stacked silver bangles, woven leather bracelets, and hooped earrings. Thrift stores will be gold mines for these items. There was a wide variety of hairstyles in the 1960s, the most iconic being the very long, natural looking style that the hippies wore. Part it down the middle and allow it to hang loose and free. If you don’t have long hair, check out wigs at your local costume shop. The beehive hairstyle was also very stylish. The hippies usually went for a natural look and wore very little makeup. They did use face paint, however, especially for special events and festivals. Paint images of daisies, rainbows, and peace signs on your cheeks or forehead. Add some face glitter for a little sparkle.  For those that did wear makeup, it was variable. However a pale mouth, large false eye lashes and exaggerated eye makeup will be instantly recognizable. For real life references of 60s makeup and hairstyles, look up pictures of icons like Twiggy, Brigitte Bardot, Janis Joplin, Edie Sedgewick, Jane Birkin and Marianne Faithfull.
Summary:
Shape your outfit. Wear bell-bottom jeans and tie-dyed tops. Go barefoot! Put flowers in your hair. Add some loose, flowing accessories made from natural materials. Experiment with 1960s hairstyles. Create the 60s makeup look.