Problem: Article: If your lipstick broke in half, reattach it by melting the pieces back together. Make the ends of the lipstick pieces smooth using a cotton swab, and then use a lighter to soften the base. Right after the base of the lipstick is slightly melted, soften the end of the piece that broke off. Stick the pieces together carefully, using the lighter to slightly melt the edges where they connect so that you can smooth them out using a cotton swab. Twist your lipstick until it’s fully extended before starting to repair the lipstick to make the process easier. If your lipstick happened to break off right where it’s attached to the base, fixing it is super easy. Use a toothpick, bobby pin, or other tiny tool to remove the lipstick stuck in the bottom of the base. Now take the top part of the lipstick that broke off and place it back in the base. If you live somewhere hot or your lipstick keeps melting, consider buying a reusable lipstick mold. The best place to find these is online, and they cost roughly $15. If your lipstick is cracked into pieces or simply can’t be restored, melt it down. Place the lipstick pieces in a large spoon and melt them using a lighter. Once it’s all melted, transfer it to a tiny container or palette before putting it into the freezer to stiffen. Now you can use your finger to apply the lipstick, or use a lip brush.
Summary: Melt the ends of your lipstick if it broke in half. Scoop out the bottom of your lipstick if it broke at the base. Purchase a reusable lipstick mold if your lipstick melts frequently. Transfer your lipstick to a container if it can’t be fixed.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are many apps that can help increase your  observation skills. These apps contain questions, games, and puzzles to improve your memory. Some apps include Lumosity, Cognito, and Peak. Kim's game is an old test that forces you to memorize objects. Have a friend place ten or fifteen random objects out in front of you. Study the objects for up to a minute before your friend covers them up. List as many of the objects as you can remember. When you're done, switch places with  your friend to see how well they do. Once you have mastered memorizing objects, try becoming more specific. List as many details about the objects as you can. How big are they? In what order are they arranged? How many are there? Go to an art museum or find an online collection. Pick one piece of art that catches your eye. Study it for 60 seconds, then look away. From memory, try to recall as many details as possible about the picture.  Try to describe the small, background details as well as the subject of the piece. For example, if it is a portrait, try to recall what the person is wearing, the room they are in, and any other objects around them. If the piece is a large landscape, you should try to remember where geographical features are. Are there trees in the picture? If so, which side of the painting were they on? Are they above or below something else? The Metropolitan Museum has a great collection of art online that you can use for this exercise: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection. Spread out a deck of cards face down in front of you.  Flip two cards at a time to match numbers. If the cards don't match, flip them back over. If they do match, remove them from the game. This game requires you to observe and memorize where certain cards are so you can make matches quickly.  Time yourself as you play this game. Each time you play, try to beat your record. You can buy a set of cards designed for this game from a toy store or online. You can also use a regular deck of cards, although each number will have more than one match.

SUMMARY: Download a brain games app. Compete with a friend on Kim's game. Recall details after looking at a piece of art. Play a card matching game.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: When you’re applying to schools, you’ll likely have to pick a specific program that you want to apply to, such as graphic design, drawing, painting, industrial design, or video game design. Do some research on jobs in that field and what kind of work you can expect to do after graduation, and look at schools that have that program. If you’ve had a lot of experience with drawing and painting, but want to go into industrial design or graphic design, remember that many of your artistic skills will be transferable. However, you will have to explain how your portfolio demonstrates that you have the skills for the program. Once you’ve decided what field of art you want to go into, go to the websites of the schools that you’re interested in, and find the dates of their open houses. On these days, you can walk around campus, meet with professors and students, and get a better idea of the program.  Attending these events will also give you an idea of the other students who might be submitting their applications. If you aren’t able to physically go to the open house, consider attending online “open houses,” where admissions counselors organize a group chat and can answer questions from prospective students. Many students are afraid to go to art school because they fear they won’t be able to pay for it. Be proactive about the situation and make an appointment to talk to the financial aid department. Learn about the type of funding available, and do some math to see how much money you’d be spending to get your degree.  If the school doesn’t have much available funding, it might be a sign that their programs aren’t very reputable. Try to submit your application to as many scholarships and grants as you qualify for. When you’re researching potential schools, take a look at the faculty list for the department that you’d be applying to. Check to see what the faculty members are researching or creating, and send a quick, polite email to 1-2 of them to discuss the school. For example, you might say something like, “Good Morning Professor Smith, My name is Jennifer, and I’m a senior at McKinley High School in Connecticut. I’m considering submitting my application to RISD for the upcoming fall semester. Would you be able to answer some questions that I have about applying to the industrial design major?” One of the best ways to decide if a school is right for you is by seeing what former students have accomplished. Simply look up the name of the school and the word “alumni” to see what people who have graduated are working on and doing with their degree. If you’re having trouble finding information about graduates of the program, it may be a sign that the former students aren’t working in the art field.
Summary:
Look for schools that offer programs that you’re interested in. Attend “Open Days” at the schools where you’re interested in applying. Ask about financial aid, scholarships, grants, and awards. Contact faculty members in your desired department to discuss the school. View works created by graduates of the school.