Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Check the measurement of the top part of your skirt.

Answer: After securing the pleats, use your tape measure to see how long the top edge of the skirt is. This measurement should be able the same as your waist measurement. However, if it is more than a couple of inches wider, then you will need to cut off some of the fabric to adjust the measurement. If you used triple your waist measurement for the fabric, then it is highly unlikely that the measurement will be too small. However, if it is too small, then you will either need to start over or sew a panel onto the edge of the skirt to make up for the missing length.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Seek closure for yourself. Stay focused on the present. Be prepared to encounter them later.

Answer: If you have a friend that you have decided is now an enemy, you need to let go of the friendship. This means releasing the good times and the bad. This process will likely come with a mix of good and bad feelings that you will need to sort through. There are several ways to help yourself do this:  Create some kind of ‘moving on’ ritual. Do something that symbolizes the end of the friendship for you. Common versions of this would be to burn or bury something that the friend gave your or that you two shared. Write out your feelings. This could be in the form of a letter to your friend (don’t send it), a poem, or even just a list of the things you are thinking and feeling. Dwelling on the past will drain the energy and excitement out of your life. Instead, focus on enjoying your life as it is right now. To do this, spend time with your current friends, or go make new ones. You can also find things that you enjoy doing alone and spend time doing those.  Practicing mindfulness can help you let go of the past and focus on the present. An example of something you might enjoy doing alone could be exercising, art, or reading. You can go out to movies, coffee shops, or the park with your friends to enjoy yourself. If your new enemy is an old friend, you are likely to cross paths from time to time. Whether you still have several mutual friends or just live in the same neighborhood, social situations could force you to tolerate each other. It is best if this situation does not catch you off guard. Some things you can do to prepare for an encounter are:  Think about how to respond if they are rude to you. Consider what you should do if they want to be friends again. Practice saying what you think you will need to say. For example, say something in front of the mirror like “I’m well. I hope you are well, too.” If you don’t want the conversation to go any further, you can excuse yourself.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Calculate inches from millimeters by multiplying by 0.03937. Convert centimeters into inches by multiplying by 0.3937. Determine the number of inches from the number of meters.

Answer: Every 1 millimeter is equivalent in value to 0.03937 inches. Multiply a length value taken in millimeters by a conversion factor of 0.03937 to convert that value into inches. For example, if you have a measurement of 92 millimeters, multiply this by 0.03937 to get 3.62 inches. There are 0.3937 inches for every 1 centimeter. To find out how many inches there are when you know a distance measured in centimeters, multiply the centimeter value by a conversion factor of 0.3937. For example, if you have a measurement of 34.18 centimeters, multiply it by 0.3937 to get a value of 13.46 inches. Every meter is equivalent to 39.37 inches. If a length value has been measured in meters, you can convert it to inches by multiplying that value by a conversion factor of 39.37. For example, if you have a distance of 7 meters, multiple 7 by 39.37 to find the measurement of that distance in inches. In this case, that distance would be 275.59 inches.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find sporadic volunteer opportunities if you have a busy schedule. Find recurring volunteer positions to give back to your community. Inquire about volunteer positions at local non-profits. Serve in a full-time volunteer position, like the Peace Corps.

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A hectic schedule can make volunteering seem intimidating, but you really only need a couple of hours for many volunteer opportunities. For example, you could volunteer at a park or beach clean-up, spend a few hours organizing cans at a food pantry, or spend a weekend working on a habitat house.  VolunteerMatch.org, Idealist.org, and HandsOn Network are all good websites to search for volunteer opportunities in your area. When political campaigns are going on, you can volunteer your time to support a local candidate in an election. All campaigns need people to man the phones and help others register to vote. A lot of volunteering organizations aren’t going to be picky about how much time you give them. They will appreciate a few hours here and there if you’re doing good work. Going back week after week is the best way to get invested in a cause and build relationships with those you are working for and serving. Search online sites like Volunteer Match for recurring tutoring gigs, teaching fellowships, or fundraising positions at local and national organizations. Choose volunteer jobs that take advantage of your talents. For example, if you’re musical, you could sing or play at nursing homes. With sports skills, you can coach a sport on a volunteer basis, perhaps working with special needs kids or underserved communities. Call or email local non-profits, working on issues like poverty, homelessness, or animal welfare in your area, and ask if there are ways you can help. Some national organizations, like the YMCA and the Red Cross, consistently need volunteers and are great places to engage with your community.  On top of being a great way to give back, volunteering can also give you invaluable experience working in a field or cause you’re excited about. Volunteering can also be a good way to see if certain career paths would be a good fit for you. Volunteering in hospitals, for example, could help you decide whether you might in the future want to pursue medicine. It is possible to spend 1-2 years working full-time in a volunteer position. These kinds of positions allow you to make a more sustainable impact on people than once-a-week volunteering jobs. In the Peace Corps, volunteers spend two years in another country, working on a specific sector of development, like education, health, or agriculture.  Teach for America is a well recognized volunteer organization in the US, where volunteers spend two years working as teachers in public schools and receive teacher training.  To make an impact on a place that is sustainable, it is important to do your research, work with a quality organization, and spend time getting to know a place before you jump in to help. Be wary of “voluntourism,” or going to other countries for short periods of time to serve, which sometimes does more harm than good.