INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Since availability changes so rapidly, you'll want to have a concrete date in mind for when you intend to move. Planning ahead will give you ample time to start looking seriously. Keep in mind that more units tend to open up at the beginning and end of each month as tenants move out.  Give yourself at least four or six weeks to view multiple listings and get your finances in order. It never hurts to have a backup plan in case you're unable to find a place to live by your projected timeframe. Sit down and calculate how much you'd be willing and able to spend for your new lodgings. With an estimated budget in place, you'll be able to narrow down your options to include only the listings that you can realistically afford. For the sake of financial security, try not to spend more than about 30 percent of your total income on rent.  Don't forget to factor in other expenses that you'll be shelling out for, like utilities, food, transportation and other basic necessities. Most landlords will only accept renters who make more than 40 times the cost of rent annually. Before you're handed the keys, you'll be asked to supply a valid photo ID, recent bank statements, and a check for at least the first month's rent, along with a security deposit. Get these items together at a moment's notice in order to beat out the competition. Don't wait until you've agreed on an offer to start printing off copies.  In addition to the usual documents, you might be asked to provide things like recent pay stubs, tax returns, your criminal record or even a letter of referral from an employer or previous landlord.  One smart strategy is to scan the paperwork you need and email it to yourself. When the time comes, all you'll have to do is forward the attachments to the leasing agent. Be ready to make a move as soon as you decide that a place meets your criteria. When it comes to locking down a good living space in New York, time is not on your side—too often renters will sleep on their decision, only to find that someone else has come along and signed a lease in a matter of hours. If possible, set up a walkthrough or interview for the same day. This will show that you're serious about the property and minimize the chances of someone else snatching it out from under you.

SUMMARY: Set a move-in date. Come up with a budget. Have the necessary paperwork in order. Act fast.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your appearance makes an impression on everyone you meet.  This rule applies to any girl that you want to impress.  You don't have to wear a suit to make an impression, but you will have to wear clean and sensible outfits.  Try evaluating what your clothes say about you to judge if you are making a good impression.  Make sure your clothes are clean when you wear them. Check to make sure your clothes fit well.  Clothes that are too big or small may give you an odd appearance. Make sure your clothes match or present an image that you think is appropriate. A huge part of impressing a girl you like is by practicing good personal hygiene.  Chances are, if your hygiene is lacking, you may actually make the wrong impression when being around the girl that has your interest.  Keep some of these basic hygiene tips in mind to help you make a good impression:  Take a shower everyday. Wear deodorant. Brush your teeth at least once a day. Keep your fingernails trimmed. Your body language says a lot, without you ever having to speak a word.  Take a careful look at your body language when you are near the girl you like.  Make sure to keep these tips in mind when you are trying to say the right thing with your body language:  Don't hunch your shoulders down or forward.  Have them naturally pushed back. Stand up straight at all times, keeping your head up. Avoid slouching whenever sitting down. If you are nervous or guarded when you are near a girl you like, you're body language might demonstrate those feelings.  Any kind of “closed off” body language will prevent people from approaching you.  Taking an open and relaxed stance when standing or sitting can help show your confidence and send the message that you are open to interacting with her.  Keep some of these tips in mind when trying to maintain open body language.  Make sure you stand so that you are directly facing her. Keep your arms down, at your sides. Avoid crossing your arms or otherwise blocking the other person off.

SUMMARY: Dress well. Practice good hygiene. Watch your body language. Keep your body open.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You must provide warm water to maintain the health of your betta fish.  To do this, you will need to get a heater for your aquarium.  The type of heater you need will vary, depending on how large your aquarium is.  The two main types of heaters should be available at your local pet supply store.  Tanks larger than 2.5 gallons will need a submersible aquarium heater. For tanks between 2.5 and 5 gallons, you will need a 25 watt power rating.  For 10 gallon tanks, purchase a 50 watt heater. Tanks that are smaller than 2.5 gallons can use submersible 7.5 watt heater pads.  These pads don't regulate temperature, so you will need to monitor the temperature of the tank often. Lamps are not the best choice for heating as betta fish do not like bright lighting. The easiest way to keep an eye on the temperature in your betta's aquarium is to install a thermometer.  You will need a thermometer that is designed to be submerged into the tank water.  Once your thermometer is installed you can easily check to make sure your betta is in an ideal environment.  Temperatures need to be maintained at 76 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit or 24 to 26 degrees Celsius. Place the thermometer in a place that you can easily read it. Thermometers that stick on the side of the aquarium are often not accurate enough to use. Consider where the best place in your house might be for your aquarium.  Look for areas that are more stable in terms of temperature, naturally helping to maintain the temperature in your tank.  Avoid placing the tank next to any drafty windows or cool areas in your house. Don't put the aquarium next to a heat source.

SUMMARY: Install a heater in the tank. Add a thermometer to the tank. Place the tank in a good location.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your friend can trust you with a secret, don't spread it or tell anyone. Even if you think you can trust the person you are telling, don't take a chance on it. Your new friend would probably be very angry if they found out you'd been gossiping about them! Wait a few weeks before you tell them one of your secrets; make sure you can trust them first. Observe and watch their actions, do they gossip about other people? Unless it's just something funny or everyone is talking about it, try not to gossip around your new friends just yet. After a month or so (when you fully trust them), you probably can begin to gossip. Just make sure you're not speaking poorly of others behind their backs. At all costs, avoid talking about your friend behind his/her back. If they find out, then you're in a lot of trouble and you could be excluded from the group. Social media is a great way to make new friends at school. Find out a couple of your classmates' social media handles and add them. You can also find out their interests and maybe it will help you spark up some conversation. Social media is also a great way to start up conversation. Take Instagram for an example; send a couple of Direct Messages and text your classmates. You may find out a few facts about them, their hobbies and interests. This will be great for starting up conversation in class. Invite a few classmates to hang out; you could do all sorts of fun things and even have a sleepover. This way, you will have the opportunity to spend a few hours together and create friendships.  Go places like a theme park or just the local park. It would be fun for the both of you. Don't bore your friend. Make sure they enjoy themselves as much as you enjoy yourself.

SUMMARY:
Tell each other secrets. Avoid gossip. Use social media. Meet up outside of school.