In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Flat surfaces such as a driveway, sidewalk, quiet road, or park trail are stable. There are no slopes, so the falls are shorter and you will have an easier time balancing and coming to a stop. Short grass and smooth gravel are also surfaces you can use. Falls will hurt less, but these surfaces force you to pedal harder to move the bike. Lower the bike seat far enough that whoever's riding can put both of their feet flat on the ground while seated. A low seat allows you to stop yourself with your feet before you fall. Adults don’t need to use training wheels, but young children can use these or specialty balance bikes. It is possible to remove the pedals to keep them out of the way, but it isn’t required. Find out how the brakes work on the bicycle. Stay off the bicycle. Keep it next to you and walk it. Push the brake buttons to get used to their location, how they feel, and how the bike reacts to them. Once you’ve learned this, you’ll feel more comfortable because you’ll be able to make an emergency stop when needed.  If your bike has brakes on the handlebars, test each one to see which controls the front and which controls the rear wheel. These can be switched by professionals.  Notice how squeezing the back brake causes the rear wheel to skid. Squeezing the front brake causes the bike to pitch forward.  If your bike doesn’t have brakes on the handles, it should have backpedal (coaster) brakes. To brake, press down on the pedal closest to the back end of the bike as if pedaling backwards.  If your bike is a fixed wheel and hasn’t been modified, it has no brakes. Instead of braking, you will need to either slow the pace of your pedaling or skid by leaning forward and holding both pedals horizontally with your feet. It doesn't matter which side you choose, but your dominant side will feel more natural. A right-handed person, for instance, can stand on the left side of the bike. Lift up your right leg, reach it over the bike, and put it on the ground on the other side of the bike. Hold the bike upwards between your legs.  Feel the weight of the bike between your legs and try to keep it balanced as you lower yourself. Having feet on the ground prevents the bike from toppling while you acclimate. Maintain your weight in the center of the bike, evenly distributed between your left and right sides. Sit up straight instead of leaning. Rather than pedal, push yourself off by foot. Tuck your feet upwards and onto the pedals. While in motion, maintain the bike’s balance as long as you can. Once you feel the bike beginning to tip, catch it by putting one foot to the ground, then push off again. When you look at obstacles, your bike heads towards them. Concentrate on looking towards where you want the bike to go. It takes some practice to avoid distractions from road hazards or other sights.  Before you have complete control, go where the bike goes. When starting, the bike tends to go to the side or in circles. Instead of stopping, let it go and try to maintain balance while it does.  If you are helping a child or friend, you can hold onto their lower back to help them stay steady while they practice. Start with one foot on the ground. Your other foot should be flat on a pedal pointed upwards. Push off, put that foot on the other pedal, and go! Keep going as long as you can maintain balance. Going faster makes balancing easier, but don’t go so fast that you lose control. Don't stop by foot. A better practice is stop by using the brakes. Stop pedaling, shift your weight onto the lowest pedal, and squeeze both handbrakes, if the bike has them. Once the bike has stopped, raise yourself a little and step off onto the ground. Putting your feet down too early while using the brakes stops the bicycle abruptly. Your momentum won't stop and you'll whack into the handlebars.
Summary: Begin on a flat surface. Adjust the bike seat. Test the brakes. Plant one foot on the ground. Start gliding. Keep your eyes straight ahead. Start pedaling. Dismount from the bike.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Pour the half cup (118.3 ml) of soy sauce and the ¼ cup (59.1 ml) of sesame oil into a cooking dish or a large bowl. Mix the liquids together until they are well incorporated. Use a measuring spoon to add 1/4 cup (1 g) of brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons (6.3 g) of powdered ginger, 2 tablespoons (25 g) of sesame seeds, and 2 teaspoons (8.4 g) of ground pepper to the mixture. Use a spoon or a fork to mix all of the ingredients together until they are well incorporated. Place the beef into the marinade and mix the pieces around so that they get covered in the mixture. Cover the top of the cooking dish with plastic wrap or an airtight lid. As the meat sits in the refrigerator, it will start to soak up the marinade and impart the flavors from the spices and soy sauce mixture into your jerky. The longer that you soak the meat in the marinade, the more flavorful your jerky will be. If you’re in a rush, you can leave the meat soaking in the marinade for three hours.
Summary: Pour the liquid ingredients to a cooking dish. Add the dry ingredients to the mixture. Place the strips of meat into your marinade and cover it. Place the steak in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There are lots of different reasons why you might want to get closure on something. For example, you might want closure regarding a breakup, something bad that happened to you as a child, or something that you did to someone else. Whatever the situation or your reasons for wanting to get closure, you will need to identify them to move forward.  Try to pinpoint the situation that you are seeking closure for and the reasons why you want to get closure. What person or experience are you holding on to and why?  For example, perhaps you were bullied when you were a child and it's still affecting your life and self-esteem. Or, perhaps you suffered the effects of domestic violence when you were growing up. Keep in mind that seeking closure for something traumatic that happened to you can be difficult without the help of a trained mental health professional. Consider seeking help from a counselor before you begin this process. Rather, plan a roadmap of the progress you hope to make. Now that you know how you feel about what happened, think about how you would like to feel. What would it help you to know? What do you want for yourself? For instance, closure might mean that you get your self-esteem back after a breakup, in which case you should plan to focus on yourself, let go of thoughts of your ex, have fun with friends, and eventually start dating again. Or, closure might mean that you stop replaying an incident from your childhood over in your head. Writing about what happened is a good way to understand it better and start working towards closure. Writing can also help you to clarify your feelings about what happened. However, keep in mind that writing about your feelings is often the most difficult part of getting closure, so you should do this in the safety of a trained therapist's office. Reflect on the situation for which you are seeking closure and write down as many details as you can. Try to write out exactly what happened, every detail you remember, and how each part of it made you feel. Not having closure can interfere with your work life and your daily routines, which is why some people hurry into closure. However, working towards closure can bring up lots of painful emotions. Make sure that you work with a professional as you try to get closure.  A therapist can help you by using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques or gestalt therapy techniques. These techniques should not be used without the guidance of a therapist. If you are experiencing feelings of depression, loss of interest in living, or suicidal thoughts, then contact your doctor right away.
Summary:
Think about the situation. Determine what closure means to you. Write about how you feel. Talk to a professional.