Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Avoid pruning healthy branches into the “dead zone” at the center. Make cuts at the junctions of the branches. Cut out dead or damaged limbs using loppers to encourage new growth. Thin out creeping junipers by removing center branches. Trim top branches using loppers to shape the tree. Prune side branches by 1/4 of their length if they stick out from the bush. Tie sagging branches to the center of the shrub to secure them.

Answer: The center of the shrub doesn’t get much light, so most of the greenery in this area dies to conserve energy for the outer portion of the shrub. On a mature juniper, nothing will grow from this area, so you have to be careful not to cut too close unless you do not want the branches to grow back.  It’s easier to see the dead zone in the early spring when there isn’t much new growth. Sometimes, if the juniper is very mature, the dead zone will be extremely large. If the dead zone makes up the majority of the plant, dig up the juniper and replant a new shrub in its place. In all varieties of junipers, new growth comes from points in the tree where the branches split into 2-3 smaller branches, called junctions. When pruning the tree, try to make cuts as close to the junctions as possible to encourage more new growth throughout the year. After you trim the branches to the junctions, keep an eye out for new growth. You may notice that some of the branches of the tree are brown and stiff. Take a pair of loppers, which are a type of gardening scissor with long handles, and cut all dead or damaged limbs into the dead zone. This will give new growth space to form! In this case, it’s okay to cut into the dead zone because the branches are already dead, and there will be more space for new growth to expand on the outer area of the bush. Creeping and semi-upright junipers can have very thick dead zones that need to be thinned out. Use a pair of pruners or loppers to cut 30% of the central limbs out of the tree, opting for the most mature branches. Cut these branches into the dead zone to prevent them from growing back.  Doing this helps to prevent disease in the bush and allows more light to reach the buds at junctions toward the center of the tree. After the initial thinning, creeping and semi-upright junipers can be pruned as normal. Many junipers grow laterally, with branches shooting off to the sides, but some may have branches growing upwards. Use the loppers to cut the branches to about 1 inch (2.5 cm) outside of the dead zone to encourage more upward growth. If you can’t find a junction, simply cut the branch to match the overall shape and height of the bush. The side branches take up the most space on an overgrown juniper. Use pruning scissors or hand pruners, which have shorter handles than loppers, to shorten the branches to a junction where the branch splits. You can cut up to a third of the branch without damaging its growth. For example, if the length of a protruding branch is 24 inches (61 cm), you should prune 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) off of the branch. Even after pruning the side branches by a quarter or third, they can still sag and stick out from the tree. Use twine or tree ties to secure the branches to the center of the tree. Tie the twine around the branch and then secure it to the middle of the shrub.  Do not use wire to do this unless you are also using tree straps around the branches. Wire will rub against them. Tree ties tend to be sturdier than twine, but they’re more expensive. You can find them at most home improvement stores or garden centers. After a year, you will need to remove the ties, and the branches should remain in place without the ties.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Enroll in relevant electives. Network with professionals in the business law field. Get certified or recognized in business law. Join professional organizations.

Answer: Apart from the classes you will be required to take, you will have the opportunity to take a number of classes of your choosing. If you are serious about being a business lawyer, you should focus your energy on those types of classes. For example, if your law school offers them, you should try and take any or all of the following types of classes:  Corporations; Securities Regulation; Corporate Finance; Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate Theory; and Corporate Governance. During law school you should start building your professional network with a focus on specializing in business law. One great way you can specialize is to network with other business law lawyers. Contact your law school, your state bar association, and your various local bar associations and inquire about upcoming networking events. Usually you will be able to find networking events that are specifically tailored to business law. Once you have events to attend, you should by utilizing these tips:  Have a plan. Go into a networking event ready to discuss you strengths, weaknesses, and areas of interest. Forget your personal agenda. Make it your goal to be friendly, open, and honest, not necessarily to get a job. Follow-up. After your event, follow-up with the people you met. Let them know that you enjoyed the conversation and that you are there for them should they need your help. In addition to having a strong professional network you should also strive to have strong professional credentials. Some law schools offer certificate programs in business law, which lets other professionals know that you have completed a rigorous study of business law. For example, Berkeley offers a business law certificate for those students successfully completing a number of business law classes.  In addition, consider getting a dual degree, most often an M.B.A. and J.D.. For example, Columbia Law School offers a three year program that, if successfully completed, will result in you getting a J.D. and an M.B.A..All of these extra credentials will help you stand out when looking for a job. If you are serious about business law, do as much as you can to rise above everyone else in your field. During law school and after becoming a lawyer you should always try to stay engaged in your field. Law schools will usually offer clubs or associations for students to be a part of. For example, the University of Michigan has a Business Law Association that helps students interested in business law pursue academic and professional opportunities. Even as a practicing attorney there are opportunities out there for you. For example, the ABA has a Business Law Section that you can be a part of. For a small yearly fee you will get updates on legal precedents, job opportunities, and networking opportunities. These professional organizations are a great way to get involved, meet people, and stay up-to-date in your area of the law. Check with your school or state bar association for even more opportunities.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Coordinate with your dress. Coordinate with your date. Choose items that you really love. Consider coordinating with your prom theme. Select shoes that you can walk in. Try something unusual.

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When it comes to choosing jewelry and shoes, base your selections around your dress. Not just the color of the dress – you want to go beyond that. Look for options that suit the style of your dress. A particular necklace may look gorgeous in the case, but clash with your dress.  For instance, if you decide on a vintage-looking gown, you don’t want to wear modern jewelry with it. You’ll want to pick things that have a vintage flair, to coordinate with the dress style. Focus on achieving an overall look, rather than finding individual pieces that you like that may or may not end up looking good together. Traditionally, prom couples coordinate their ensembles by choosing matching and complimentary accessories to tie their look together as a unit. Find out the color of your date's dress in plenty of time to find your accessories.  Choose a long tie, bow tie, and/or cummerbund that match your date's dress as closely as possible. You can also have your date provide her dress to a tailor, who can then dye your accessories to match hers almost exactly. If you aren't able to match your date's dress, go with neutral choices that match your tux or suit. Long tie or bow tie? The bow tie is the traditional choice, especially with a tuxedo. If you go with a suit, opt for a long tie instead. Don’t accessorize with something that doesn’t immediately make you feel pretty or handsome when you put it on. Accessories are meant to accent and highlight your ensemble and you. Select them with care and be very choosy. If you're hitting your prom solo or just don't want to match your date, consider coordinating with your prom theme. This will visually tie your look and ensemble in with the whole night, rather than a particular person. If you are going with a group, consider coordinating your looks as a unit. Yes, your shoes should be totally awesome, but they also need to be relatively comfortable to wear. Prom isn’t just standing around – you’ll be dancing, getting in and out of cars, and navigating obstacles. If you choose your shoes based on looks alone, you may end up being miserable on prom night because you can’t dance in them, or because they are squeezing your feet too tightly.  Try them on before you buy them and walk around the store until you get a sense of how they’ll perform on prom night. Be honest with yourself! If you love them but it’s obvious that the heels are too high for you, keep looking. You’ll find the right pair eventually. On prom night, when you’re cutting a rug on the dancefloor and having a blast, you’ll be glad you took the extra time to find the right shoes. Don’t be afraid to try something that you normally wouldn’t wear. It’s prom, so live the fantasy a little! For instance, maybe you find a breathtaking tiara that perfectly mirrors your dress and hairstyle. Or maybe it's an unusual set of cufflinks to go with your tux or suit. Ordinarily you’d never wear a tiara or those particular cufflinks, but it's prom night! If it looks good on you, then rock it. Make sure to get a few opinions before you commit to anything unusual. You want to stand out, but not for the wrong reasons.