For your redstone torch to flicker, it must be mounted on a wall, rather than planted on the floor. Find the spot where you want your final flickering torch to be. Note that the torch must be mounted on the highest block of the wall - for the "flicker" to work, it can't be any lower. Also note that because it's necessary to lay redstone dust on top of the block the torch is on, you'll want unimpeded access to the top of the wall. Equip your redstone torch and mount it on the top block of the wall. To be clear, you must mount it on the side of the top block in the wall, not on the very top of the wall. Lay one redstone dust on top of the block with the redstone torch on it. This should cause your torch (and the dust) to begin to flash on and off. If the redstone dust on top of your wall ruins the aesthetic of your structure, you may want to hide the dust by concealing in the construction of your wall. Use any sort of block you wish to conceal the redstone dust. Note, however, that, if you're creating a building, you may need to work these blocks into the plans for your ceiling..
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One-sentence summary -- Find a suitable wall. Place your torch at the top of the wall. Add redstone dust to the top of the wall. If desired, surround the redstone dust with blocks.

Q: You already have his number, so congratulations! The hard part is over. Keep the first message simple yet intriguing.  Ask about him. People like others who are interested in them.  Ask how his day went, if he's seen the latest episode of a show you both watch, if he's finished the homework for French — whatever you know he's thought about. If you know what you have in common, talk about it! Do you both play sports or an instrument? Hang in a mutual circle of friends? This way you'll have something to respond with, sustaining the conversation.  Use emoticons. With electronic messages, it's hard to be sure of a person's intentions. Emoticons will soften whatever it is you choose to say.  A smile signals that you mean your words in a positive way, while a wink is a sure sign that you're flirting. Responding within seconds to all of his texts may seem like you're waiting around to talk to him. While this is fine occasionally, it's best to busy yourself with other things, too. Go about your day as normal. Playing hard to get is not the idea here. Don't leave him hanging — just treat his texts as you would any other friend of yours. After the conversation has started, find a moment where it feels natural.  "You talked to David? Did he tell you I like you? 'Cuz it's true. :)" "Haha! =] I really like you. Are you going to the game on Friday with anyone?" Whatever his response, don't jump to conclusions. Breathe first and then respond.  If he's hesitant, don't push. He may need a moment to think. Continue the conversation — don't drop it suddenly. If a few days pass and he makes no gesture of explanation, revisit it in a similar manner. If he says no, try to lighten the mood. He's probably feeling awkward, too.  "Oh, that's cool. I just wanted to make sure you knew." "I get it. I'm super busy, too — I'm just starting [hobby]!"   If he says yes, find a time to hang out. Don't drive over to his house or start naming your children. Just make plans to see each other over the weekend.
A: Open the conversation. Get the timing right. Reveal your feelings. Answer back.

Article: Your friend needs to use a piece of chalk or a pencil to make the markings on the wall. Ensure that the points where your middle fingers hit the wall are measured and not any other fingers, as otherwise, this will give an inaccurate result. Your middle fingers are used for measuring your reach because they are your longest fingers. Use a tape measure to measure straight against the wall. Start at the first marking that your friend made and measure directly to the second marking. Make sure that the tape measure isn't angled or twisted while you are using it, as this may give an inaccurate result. The measurement is your reach. It can be helpful to get your friend to help you hold the tape measure. It's important to record your reach straight away in case you forget it! Write it down on a piece of paper or record it on a device like a smartphone or a laptop. Alternatively, you can get your friend to record it for you. If you are uncertain about your measurement, simply take it again to be sure that you have an accurate result. Make sure that you record the correct units. Reach is usually measured in either inches or centimeters, depending on if your country uses the imperial or metric system of measurement.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Get your friend to mark the points that your middle fingers reach on the wall. Measure the distance between the 2 points on the wall. Record your reach in the appropriate units.

Article: In simple terms: don't be perverse, rude, or vulgar. Any girl with an iota of self-respect won't tolerate that sort of behavior. Play the part of the polite gentleman if you want her to respond to you in a positive manner. Don't treat the girl like an object, curse at her when she doesn't respond the way you'd like her to respond, or turn the conversation to sex before any mutual attraction and romantic interest has been established. Being respectful encompasses more than just these three points, but minding these basic manners will at least be a good start. You can open the conversation with a joke to break the ice, but the wrong joke can start the conversation on an excruciatingly bad note. Humor doesn't always shine through when you're communicating digitally, so it's usually best to save it for when she gets a better understanding of your personality and sense of humor. If you do decide to open with a joke, stick with something safe. An obviously cheesy joke can work out well, and mildly self-deprecating humor might make her chuckle, too. Avoid off-color humor or jokes that can be easily misinterpreted, though. Opening a conversation by talking about your good points will only make you look egotistical. As the conversation progresses, the girl will likely ask you questions about yourself, and that's when you should start opening up about the details of your own life. On a similar note, don't talk and behave as though you're “God's gift to women.” Even if you're the most charming guy alive, no woman is obligated to develop an interest in you. Try your best, but don't blame or insult the girl if it doesn't work out. Even if you're hoping to pursue some sort of relationship with this girl, you shouldn't start the conversation by asking her out. In fact, you should probably wait until you've gotten to know her over the course of several conversations before moving to that stage. As a general rule, you should wait until some mutual level of chemistry has been established. If and when you ask her out, do so as casually as possible. You don't even have to call it a “date”—saying that you'd like to meet up and hang out in person is usually the best way to go. Don't ask her about other guys when you send her that first message. If you obsess too much about the other guys talking to her and appearing in her photos, you'll probably scare her off. Only ask her about the other guys in her life if you can do so naturally and as part of another topic. For instance, you could ask her about how she knows a mutual friend who happens to be male or ask her about the mixed group of friends she went to a concert with. The key here is to keep the conversation about her and her experiences while making the identity of the guy a secondary concern.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Demonstrate respect. Use humor cautiously. Avoid bragging. Practice patience. Abandon any jealousy.