Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use a mechanical bridge.

Answer: The mechanical bridge is perfect for shots where the ball is too far out of reach; they can be much more useful than trying to overreach and missing that shot because you're off-kilter. Don't be discouraged by the affectionate alternative names, "crutch" or "granny stick"—there's absolutely nothing shameful about using a mechanical bridge! Here's how you use it:  Place the bridge flat on the table, behind the cue ball. Place the cue in the groove that will give you the best shot. Hold the butt cap of the stick with your thumb, index, and middle finger. Place your head down into the line of the shot and take your shot.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Dry the vehicle with fresh towels. Wax the car once it’s been dried. Treat rust and paint damage as needed. Apply a water-repellent treatment to the windows.

Answer: Don’t be afraid to use several towels while drying your vehicle—fully wipe down all surfaces that you’ve washed, in order to prevent rust from building up. Make sure not to leave any water standing on your vehicle once it’s dried, as this can tarnish the paint or cause rust. Microfiber towels work the best for drying all car surfaces. When you’re finished using them, toss them in the washing machine. When laundering, don’t use fabric softener on microfiber towels. It can become trapped in the pores, then leach out, leaving a residue on the car surface. Wax (or similar polish) should be applied to a clean, dry car. You may need to wax the vehicle more than once: the failure of water to stand up in beads (or the presence of small pools of water on the car’s surface) after washing is a sign to re-wax. Abrasive polishes are rarely, if ever, needed with modern car paints and risk unexpected damage scouring through a clear coat. Wax (or one of the newer polymer products) protects the paint from the sun so it doesn’t fade or deteriorate. It also protects the finish from the flying grit kicked up by the vehicles in front of yours on the highway. Polymer products last longer than wax. The ones purchased at auto supply stores are just as durable as the ones the car dealers sell you for hundreds of dollars. Remove rust from the car and touch up the paint if there is significant damage, or easily stabilize and seal small scrapes and rust spots with rust converter. Wash off any grit or corrosive pre-treatment chemicals, allow rust converter time to dry and cure, and do not wax a fresh paint finish.  Adhesive accessories such as door and bumper guards and reflective patches stick best to a clean, dry, not-too-waxy car. Stick things such as touch-up paint or stick-on accessories to car before waxing it. A polymer wax-like product such as “Nu Finish” can be much easier to buff off than real wax, even if it is allowed to dry longer than necessary first. Apply RainX or similar water-repellent treatment to clean, dry glass to repel water from it and improve visibility. Reapply the repellent when water no longer forms small beads. Do this every few months on side and back windows as may be desired, every month or so on the windshield, where it is most needed and from which the wipers will tend to rub it off.  Glass cleaner can get the windows a little clearer than can just car wash soap and water, but drying them with microfiber towels after washing the car can make them sparkle just as much. Clean both the insides and outsides of the windows. Use baby wipes to wipe the windshield free of any dirt.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Decide whether your situation calls for bribery. Ask yourself what specific actions the task requires. Make a list of people who could do what you need. Narrow your list. Decide what to bribe them with. Make your final decisions on who and how to bribe.

Answer: Bribery can be useful, but can backfire on you if you're not careful. For example, a mom bribing her kids to finish their vegetables might find herself having to offer a new incentive every night! Alternately, a kid bribing parents to attend a party might come off as manipulative instead of open to compromise. Before deciding to bribe someone, answer the following questions honestly:   Do I really need the thing I'm asking for? Can I handle the situation myself or just go without? Can I afford to offer something in return? Will this bribe change people's opinion of me? Will that make my life harder down the road? Will the bribe become an expected part of our relationship? If you’re going to bribe someone, you want to make sure that you get exactly what you want. You need to be as specific as possible when explaining what you need in return for your gift or favor.   There's a better chance the person will agree to a specific action, rather than a vague objective. For example, "helping me move" could be a three-hour time investment or a week-long investment. Give specific hours and a clear description of what you’re asking the person to do: “I need to borrow your truck Friday and Saturday, from 5-9 p.m., and need your help moving large furniture at that time.” Be as specific as possible about what you need, so the person you're bribing won't want to say "no" off the bat. When it comes to bribing, picking the right person to bribe is the name of the game. Start by asking yourself who among your contacts has access to what you need to gain your desired result. You may want to make an actual list while going through phone or Facebook contacts.   In our moving example, you want to skip anyone you know is lazy or too weak to lift heavy furniture for you. People who are organized efficient, strong and active, and who own trucks will be most useful to you. First, cross people off the list based on their availability. Think about which people will be legitimately unable help (instead of just not wanting to help). Cross anyone who's out of town, at work, unwell, or otherwise out of action off the list. Also ask yourself who would be most receptive to a bribe. People who might otherwise be too lazy to help you move might perk up if you offer a free round of golf, a weekend of babysitting, or something else they value highly. Successfully bribing someone is about finding the right price. A bribe doesn't always have to be about money! You can offer favors in return, goods, services, or anything else you think someone might want. In fact, many people find accepting money vulgar, and you may have more luck by offering a gift than cash. Think about what each person on your list would value most, and personalize your bribes.   For help moving, you might offer to cover gas costs, then sweeten the pot with dinner and drinks once the move is complete. Open-ended IOUs ("I owe you") can be an effective bribe. Be ready to return the favor when called on, though. The fewer people who can supply what you want, the more expensive the bribe needs to be. For example, plenty of people can help you move — you can get by offering pizza and beer. But if you're bribing a friend to quit smoking, only one person can provide that favor. You'll need a heftier bribe. Think of your decision in terms of "return on investment." The people you bribe should be the ones who will offer you the most in return for the gifts that cost you least.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Show your love. Compliment your brother on his achievements. Plan activities with your brother. Lead by example.

Answer:
Even if you fight with your brother, at the end of the day he is still family. If he feels loved and cared about, he will be less likely to start conflicts with you. Tell him you love him with your words or actions. When your brother does well in school, or helps you in some way, give him a compliment. This will help create a relationship of support between the two of you. Spending time together can strengthen your relationship and make him feel like he is getting proper attention from you.  Schedule a regular "hang out" time with your brother. This is a good way to show him he is loved and supported. He will also be more likely to give you privacy when you need it if you have a specific time set aside to play. Offer your help with homework or other projects. Your little brother probably looks up to you and helping him is a good way to show you are there for him. You are an important role model for your brother. He makes choices about how to behave based on what he sees you do. If you are angry and combative with your brother, he will treat you the same way. If you are patient and kind with him, he will learn to be patient and kind with you.