Problem: Article: Hanging out with someone outside of school is a great way to get to know them better and become friends. Ask your parents if you can have a friend over after school. If they say yes, invite someone over from class or your lunch table that you get along with.  Plan on doing things that you know the person will enjoy. For example, if you talk about video games with each other a lot in school, pick out a couple of your favorite video games so you can both play when they come over. If your parents are OK with it, invite over 2 or 3 people. Sometimes it's easier to make friends when you're in a bigger group. When you join a club, you'll get introduced to lots of different people that like the same kinds of things that you like. Making friends with someone is easier when you both enjoy the same stuff. Ask a teacher or your parents for a list of after-school activities and pick 1 or 2 of them that you're the most excited about. Introduce yourself to everyone when you attend your first club meeting so people know you're friendly and approachable. Just like clubs, sports teams are a great place to meet like-minded people that you can be friends with. If you join a sports team, you'll get to hang out with your teammates during practices and competitions. Over time, you could become good friends with some of the other people on your team! If you have a cell phone, exchange numbers with people at school so you can text and call them during the weekend break. You can also invite people to hang out with you over the weekend. Spending time with people from school on the weekends will help you get to know them better and become friends with them. For example, you could make plans with someone to go see a movie or hang out at the park on a Saturday.
Summary: Invite someone over to your house after school. Join an after-school club. Try out for a sports team. Talk to people from school on the weekends.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you’re making a serious switch to a vegan diet, it’s a good idea to get advice from a professional. He or she will be able to tell you how to best meet your unique needs as well as giving you resources to help you choose the right foods. Kids, women who are pregnant, and elderly people all have slightly different nutritional needs than the average adult, so it’s especially important for people in these groups to talk to a nutritionist. Meat-eaters have it a little easier: they choose a meat, a vegetable, and a starch, and that’s that. As a vegan, it’s important to make sure your meals are balanced according to the new food pyramid issued by the US Department of Agriculture. Aim to get the following each day:  6 oz. grains (half of these should be whole grains, like brown rice, quinoa, or whole wheat) 2.5 cups vegetables (eat a variety, not just one or two types) 2 cups fruit (choose whole, fresh fruit instead of juice whenever possible) 5.5 oz. beans and other protein sources Healthy fats (olive oil, grapeseed oil, nut oils, etc) Some Vegans feel hungry after eating the same amount of food as meat-eaters. Meat and dairy are very filling, and vegans need to eat larger portions of vegetables, legumes, and fats to feel satisfied. As long as you’re filling up on healthy food, it’s fine to eat more than one helping and stop your stomach from rumbling. Pears are very filling. Try a pear if you are a hungry Vegan.  To make vegetables more filling, add olive oil, nuts, dried fruit, seeds, and other goodies. Eating just plain vegetables won’t feel as satisfying. Use plenty of spices to make your food taste just as rich and nuanced as any meat-eater’s meal. Did you know Oreos are vegan? Hundreds of snack foods and candies you might normally pass up will look extra tasty when you’re feeling hungry, but try to resist the urge to eat loads of sugar and processed carbohydrates. These foods are devoid of nutrition; they might fill you up temporarily, but they won’t give you the nutrients you need to stay healthy. Processed soy products aren’t necessarily healthy for you, even if they’re made with tofu. It’s fine to have “tofurkey,” seitan, and other soy products every once in a while, but these should not be staples in your diet. The same goes for faux dairy products like soy cheese and ice cream. Some Vegans like to graze since they tend to get hungry more often than meat-eaters. Have plenty of healthy snacks and smaller meals on hand so you don’t get to the point where you’re ravenous (which will make you more likely to wolf down a whole bag of gummy worms or three bowls of cereal with almond milk). Here are some great vegan snacks that you can gobble down without guilt:  Nuts of any kind. Try roasting your favorite nuts in the oven with olive oil and spices. If you have a sweet tooth, use maple syrup and cinnamon. Whole grain crackers topped with hummus. Carrot sticks and other cut vegetables with hummus. Bean and rice cakes with salsa. Baked sweet potatoes topped with coconut oil and sea salt. Dark chocolate and peanut butter. Banana ice cream (blend a banana and run it through your ice cream machine; you will be amazed by how delicious it turns out). As a vegan, you’re going to have to fend for yourself more often than not. Unless you live in a town with lots of great options for vegans (lucky you!) you’ll probably have to do a lot of your own cooking to ensure your meals are balanced and healthy. There are loads of vegan cookbooks available, so pick one up and start bookmarking dishes to try out.  Look for vegan blogs, too. You’ll find recipes as well as hosts of commenters who will offer more suggestions. Health food stores and vegan/vegetarian restaurants are also great spots for inspiration.

SUMMARY: Talk with a nutritionist. Eat a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Fill up on healthy food. Avoid eating processed “vegan” foods. Have plenty of healthy snacks on hand. Get a vegan cookbook and learn how to cook tasty meals.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: While this may seem excessive, it's actually a vital part of removing fleas from your home. Since fleas lay eggs that may hatch after you've treated your pet, you need to remove the eggs and larvae that fall to the floor or on furniture. Vacuum every day for a few weeks to ensure that a new cycle of fleas won't trouble you.  Remember to throw the vacuum bag away in an outdoor dumpster or empty the bagless vacuum canister into the outdoor dumpster. If you leave the dirt in the vacuum bag or canister, the fleas can easily work their way back into your home.  Eggs and fleas can also get trapped in the fabric on couches, pet bedding and other upholstered furniture. Vacuum upholstery every day for a few weeks. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a natural and safe alternative for killing fleas in your house. DE is similar in consistency to talcum powder.  It can be sprinkled on carpets, baseboards, and other places in your house. Let it sit for a few days and then vacuum it up. This type of insecticide will restrict the growth of fleas and eggs. Check that the product will kill fleas/eggs for up to 7 months. Strictly follow the instructions. Make sure to remove all pets from the area when you are applying this insecticide. Don't forget birds and other pets in cages. Be sure to also cover aquariums when using these products. Strip as much of the fabric off your couches, chairs, and bed as you can. Then, wash it in the hottest water your fabric will allow. This should kill fleas and their eggs. Gather up any clothes that may be lying around, especially piles of laundry. Fleas will nest in fabrics. Washing and drying on the hottest setting possible will kill fleas and eggs.
Summary:
Vacuum your house daily. Use diatomaceous earth in your house. Use a flea insecticide with a growth inhibitor. Wash bedding and upholstery in hot water.