INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Some people who are afraid of needles are very sensitive to pain and the normal small amount of pain experienced when getting an injection will be heightened. If this is the case, you can ask the doctor or nurse to give you numbing cream, or apply an anaesthetic cream or warm compress to the area 20 minutes before you expect the receive the shot. Request either a thin needle or a butterfly needle. Butterfly needles, which can be more precise than standard needles, are often used on patients with needle phobia. Sometimes your doctor may recommend anti-anxiety medication for acute cases of needle phobia. If someone faints uncontrollably at the sight of a needle, anti-anxiety medication may be necessary in the short-term. You should never consider this unless your doctor suggests it, concentrate on combating your fear without medication.  If you are taking anti-anxiety medication you will take it before the injection, and may not be able to drive after the injection.  When fainting is the primary concern, beta blockers can be an effective option, and should enable you to drive afterwards. But always talk to your doctor about your options. Practising applied tension is a way to combat low blood pressure and fainting without medication. An acute fear of needles can be a serious problem if it stops you getting the shots and jabs you need to stay healthy and inoculated from disease. Fear of needles is a recognized condition and behavioural therapy may help you to deal with your fear. In more extreme cases, psychotherapy or hypnotherapy might be necessary.

SUMMARY: Try a painkiller. Take anti-anxiety medication. Consider therapy or counselling.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are several different circumstances that can place you at risk of contracting HIV. If you've experienced one of the following situations, you are at risk:  You've had unprotected anal, vaginal, or oral sex. You've shared needles or syringes. You've been diagnosed or treated for a sexually transmitted disease (STD), tuberculosis, or hepatitis. You received a blood transfusion between 1978 and 1985, the years before safety precautions were in place to prevent tainted blood from being used in transfusions. This is the most accurate measure in determining if you have HIV. Contact a local health clinic, the Red Cross, your doctor's office, or another local resource to find out where to get tested. Go to the website aids.gov for a listing of testing locations.  Testing is easy, affordable, and reliable (in the majority of cases). The most common test is done through drawing a blood sample. There are also tests that use oral fluids (collected with a swab) or urine. There are even tests you can take at home. If you do not have a regular physician who can provide testing, contact your local Health Department. If you are tested for HIV, do not let fear prevent you from obtaining your test results. Knowing whether or not you are infected will give you the best chance to treat your condition, or to change your lifestyle to prevent an infection. Many health organizations recommend getting tested as part of your routine physical, even if you don’t think you are at risk. Catching and treating HIV early can help prevent later complications. Many people with HIV don't know they have it. The virus can be carried in your body for over ten years before symptoms begin to occur. If you have reason to think you may have contracted HIV, don't let a lack of symptoms stop you from getting tested. It's best to know as soon as possible.

SUMMARY: Know if you are at risk. Get tested for HIV. Don't wait for symptoms to occur to get tested.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Choose a number that has different digits in each place value, for clarity's sake.  It is essential that students have a complete understanding of place value before attempting to teach them rounding. If students have already mastered place value, you can skip this part. This assumes you are teaching rounding to the tens or hundreds. If you are teaching rounding to the thousands or more, you might want to write a number that has 5 or more digits. For example, you might write the number 3,892. Point to the digit farthest to the right. Explain the value of the digit in the ones place. Count by ones until you reach the value.  You can use base 10 blocks or other manipulatives to help illustrate the value of each digit. For example, in the number 3,892, point to the 2 and explain that the 2 is in the ones place, and the value of 2 twos is 2. Count: “1, 2.” Point to the digit second from the right. Explain the value of the digit in the tens place. Count by tens until you reach the value. For example, in the number 3,892, point to the 9 and explain that the 9 is in the tens place, and the value of 9 tens is 90. Count: “10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90.” Point to the digit third from the right. Explain the value of the digit in the hundreds place. Count by hundreds until you reach the value. For example, in the number 3,892, point to the 8 and explain that the 8 is in the hundreds place, and the value of 8 hundreds is 800. Count: “100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800.” Point to the digit fourth from the right. Explain the value of the digit in the thousands place. Count by thousands until you reach the value. For example, in the number 3,892, point to the 3 and explain that the 3 is in the thousands place, and the value of 3 thousands is 3,000. Count: “1,000, 2,000, 3,000.”

SUMMARY: Write a four-digit number. Review the ones place. Review the tens place. Review the hundreds place. Review the thousands place.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Cute hair accessories serve an important function when it comes to growing out bangs. Use bobby pins and barrettes to pin back your bangs and incorporate them into your styled hair. With a little practice, no one will realize that you're dealing with the awkward grow-out stage.  Get bobby pins in color that matches your hair, so you'll be able to pin it back discreetly. Get cut hair barrettes that are tight enough to pull back your bangs without them springing loose. For a stylish look, braid or twist your bangs before you pin them to the side. When you don't have time for fussy styling and pinning, headbands will become your best friend. Get a variety of headbands so you'll be able to throw one on whenever you need to quickly deal with your bangs. To wear a headband properly, place it several inches back from your forehead, then push it forward slightly to create a pretty quiff.  You can use headbands with braids, ponytails and other updos as an alternative to bobby pins. Cloth headbands as well as stiff headbands are convenient to have on hand. Braiding your bangs and pinning them to the side to blend with your hair is a pretty way to hide short and long bangs during the growing-out stage. Sweep your bangs to one side and braid them until you reach the end. Pin the end of the braid under a lock of hair on the side of your head, so the hair hides the pin. These fun updos create the perfect way to hide bangs. Do a ponytail or bun on top of your head, then pin back your bangs right against the hairband so you don't see the bobby pin or the ends of your bangs. Sweep your bangs to one side of your forehead and use a bobby pin to pin them in place just above your ear. Layer some of your longer hair over the bobby pin to hide the ends of your bangs.  Remember to choose bobby pins that match your hair color so that they blend easily into your hair.

SUMMARY:
Arm yourself with bobby pins and hair barrettes. Use headbands. Do mini-braids. Wear high buns and ponytails. Do the side tuck.