INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Michael Jackson couldn’t have done his famous spin on the wrong type of flooring. Some floors can be dangerous to spin on and promote injury. For example, a carpeted floor would not be easy to spin on, and it could aid injury. Outside environments, like the grass and sidewalk would not work well either. A smooth, concrete floor, linoleum floor, and wooden floors would be possible to spin on. The type of floor in a dance studio is ideal. Begin by facing the front of whatever room you are in. Stand with your back straight. Put your left hand on your stomach, right arm at your side, and right foot about six inches behind your left. This is the stance you will begin with. Stand with your left foot back and right foot front if you want to spin in the opposite direction. Bring your right foot quickly to your left in a slight kicking motion. The foot should land on the left side of your left foot. Your legs will be crossed. Your left foot will be flat on the ground, and the right foot will be in demi-pointe. Demi-pointe means rising up onto the ball of your foot. Your heel should be off of the ground in this position. Begin turning your right shoulder to the left side of the room. When your body is no longer facing front, cross your arms over your body. Crossing your arms will help you spin. When you begin to spin, left your left heel off of the ground slightly. You don’t have to lift it very high off of the ground. Only lift it enough so that the weight is on the ball of your left foot. On your right foot, lift your toes off of the ground. Your weight should be on your heel. Your right heel should be off of the ground if you’re spinning in the opposite direction. Practice the spin a few times very slowly to get the motions down. Once you understand the mechanics of the spin, you will need to use force to help you spin quickly. Gather the momentum for your spin by using force when you kick your right leg forward and cross it over your left leg. Moving your right shoulder to the left will help with the momentum of the spin as well. Once you start to lose balance or turn quickly, uncross and  separate your feet. If you are having trouble stopping, stomp your right foot on the ground for a firm stop. Don’t keep your legs crossed when you are finished spinning because you could easily lose balance. It might be difficult to watch yourself while initially learning the spin, but watch yourself once you have learned the basic motion. Watching yourself in the mirror is the best way to see what you’re doing wrong and right. Record yourself while practicing with a smartphone, camera, or video recorder to get a better look at yourself later.

SUMMARY: Practice on a smooth floor. Start by facing front. Kick your right foot to the front. Bring your right arm over your left arm. Spin on the ball of your left foot. Use force to help you spin. Finish by separating your feet. Watch yourself in the mirror.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In the spring or early summer, start looking for plants that have plenty of new growth. You'll want to take cuttings from these plants because there will be a few different stems for you to pick from. New growth is generally easier to propagate than older growth because it has more “growing” cells that are reproducing rapidly. If you're just starting your garden and don't have any stock plants, visit a local nursery and ask if you'd be able to take a few cuttings of larger plants. Most of the time they'll let you if you take a small amount.  If you have friends, family, or neighbors growing the types of plants you want to propagate, you can always ask them for cuttings, too. Be very careful when transporting your cuttings. Place them in a plastic bag with a few drops of water or wrap the ends in a damp paper towel. Then put the bag in a box to prevent any bumping or crushing of the nodes. The plant should be large and healthy, so that cutting off a small amount won't cause it to die. It should also be free from pests, and non-flowering during the time of year that you're taking your cuttings. It's best to gather cuttings earlier in the morning when the plants are full of water. It will make it easier to cut and they'll be more likely to maintain their water when propagated.

SUMMARY: Survey your garden for potential stock or “mother” plants. Visit a nursery if you don't currently have a garden. Select a stock plant to cut from.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can sign up for Netflix on any device, but you'll find that the quickest way to create an account is to use a computer with a keyboard. You can also use the Netflix website from your mobile browser. If you want to create an account from a device such as a Smart TV, click the Free Trial or Sign Up button on the Netflix login screen and follow the prompts. The process will be largely the same as the one described below. Note that this offer may vary depending on your country. If you want to watch HD video, you'll need to select the Standard or Premium plan. The Standard plan allows two different devices to be playing Netflix at once, and the Premium plan allows four devices.  You'll use this email address to sign into Netflix. Make sure that the password is unique to Netflix.  You'll need to enter a payment method to proceed, but you won't be charged until after the trial period ends. If you have a Netflix gift card, you can enter the gift card number to use the balance to sign up. The gift card won't be charged until after the trial ends. This will not affect your service and you can still stream to any devices you don't select now.

SUMMARY: Visit the Netflix website. Click the Join Free for a Month button. Click the plan you want to subscribe to. Click Continue. Enter your email address. Create a password. Click Register. Click the payment method you want to use. Enter your payment details. Click the devices you plan on streaming to.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For example, many funeral homes have rules about sending floral arrangements in vases that may be prone to tip over and spill and/or break. This includes glass vases. If in doubt, call the funeral home to ask if there are any preferred ways to display flowers so that you can convey this when you place your flower order. Visiting a local florist can be a great way to make sure you are sending the right type and right arrangement of flowers. Florists will often be quite well-versed in composing various types of floral arrangements for funerals. If you are from a small town, the florist may know the deceased or bereaved personally and may be able to offer additional advice.  Provide the florist with information about the deceased, including the name and the date, time, and location of the funeral service. Prepare your message for the card that will be sent with your arrangement. The most common and simple note is “I’m/We’re sorry for your loss” or “With deepest sympathy.” However, you may choose to write a longer and more personalized message. Sending flowers from an online website has become increasingly common and may be more convenient than making a trip to a local florist. Most online flower ordering sites have a link to order sympathy and funeral arrangements online, where you can add in all the same information that you would tell your florist. This website will deliver to the location where the funeral service will be held or to the family’s home.  Try www.ftd.com to order plants as well as flowers, sprays, and wreaths. FTD has a very nice collection of potted plants to choose from if that is what you desire. Visit www.1800flowers.com and choose “Sympathy for Funeral Service” to choose an arrangement of funeral flowers that fits your taste and budget. While most floral arrangements are sent directly to the funeral home that will hold the viewing of the deceased, it is also appropriate to send flowers to the family’s home. Many times, groups of friends, such as a social club, a luncheon group, or business colleagues, decide to send a floral tribute as a group. When a group of individuals go in together on the purchase of a floral arrangement, it can often be larger and potentially more noticeable than many small arrangements. Sign the card with the flowers as a group, for example, “The Accounting Group at X Business” or “The Smith Family.”

SUMMARY:
Consult the funeral home about any rules they may have regarding flowers. Visit a local florist. Send flowers from an online website. Visit www.teleflora.com to order standing sprays and wreaths, funeral service bouquets, sympathy bouquets, photo and urn tributes, and flower arrangements for the caskets. Decide where to send your floral arrangement. Consider including others in your floral commemoration.