INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While the cookies are setting, turn the oven on and set it to 350°F (180°C). Allow it to heat fully, so it’s hot enough to bake the cookies when they’re ready. When the cookies are set, place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Let the cookies bake for approximately 8 to 12 minutes, or until they become golden brown at the edges. Depending on the size of the cookie cutters you used, the cookies may need to bake longer. Large cookies may take up to 15 minutes. When the cookies are finished baking, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for about 10 minutes. If you try to move them when they’re still hot, they’re likely to break. Once they’re partially cooled, use a spatula to move them to a cooling rack. Leave them on the rack for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until they’re cooled completely.  If you didn’t decorate your cookies with sugar and sprinkles, you can ice them once they’re completely cooled. Store the cookies in airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can also freeze the baked cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

SUMMARY: Preheat the oven. Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown. Cool the cookies on the pan for several minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Powder hair dyes are more vulnerable to fading than peroxide-based mixtures, so look for hair products that are gentle and sulfate-free. You can spot a sulfate-based hair product by the lather. Sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners will lather significantly less. When purchasing shampoos and conditioners, keep an eye out for bottles that have the words “sulfate-free” on them. Overwashing your hair can dull the color quickly. Instead of washing your hair every day, wash your hair every other day to protect it from fading. Dry shampoo can be a great color-safe alternatives on days you skip washing your hair. Scalding hot water will strip the color from your hair quickly, so use cool or warm water instead. Don't put your hair directly under the water unless you're rinsing it out to avoid exposing your hair to harsh water. Consider adding a filter to your showerhead, as minerals like iron and lime can weaken your hair color. Chlorine can turn lighter dyed hair greenish and cause darker colors to fade quickly. Before you get in the pool, wet your hair with tap water and apply a small amount of conditioner. This can prevent chlorine from penetrating your hair.  Let the conditioner soak for at least twenty minutes before swimming. Wear a swimming cap for additional protection. UV light can fade or change dyed hair color. When you go outside on sunny days, wear a wide-brimmed hat or a scarf. You can also apply a UV-screening hair spray for added protection.
Summary: Use sulfate-free shampoo and conditioners. Wash your hair only 3-5 days a week. Shower with gentler water. Protect your hair from chlorine when swimming. Avoid overexposure to sunlight.

Developing a strong sense of self-confidence is the first step towards standing up for yourself. If you don't have any confidence or belief in yourself, how can you expect other people to?  It's easy for others to spot when someone is down on their luck and lacking in self-confidence -- which makes them an easy target. If you're confident, people will be less likely to tease you or identify you as weak. Confidence has to come from within, so do whatever it takes to make you feel better about yourself. Learn a new skill, lose some weight, repeat positive affirmations daily -- nothing will change overnight, but your confidence will grow in time. Goals give you a sense of purpose and control over your own destiny, and they help you realize what you truly want.  This is an essential part of standing up for yourself and preventing others from walking all over you.  Motivate yourself by setting an ambitious but achievable goal over the next few weeks, months or years of your life. It could be anything -- a promotion at work, a top grade in your next college paper, or running a half-marathon -- as long as it's something that gives you a sense of self-worth. When you finally achieve your goals, remember to take a moment to look back on how far you've come and appreciate how much you have achieved. Make a vow that you will never let yourself regress into the unfulfilled person you once were. Your attitude is everything -- it impacts how other people perceive you and even how you see yourself. Your attitude sets the tone of your voice, the quality of your thoughts, and is reflected in your facial expressions and body language.  Remember that attitude is infectious. If you're bubbly, happy, and bright about things, you'll encourage those around you to feel good about themselves and the world around them. If you're morose, pessimistic, and down about everything, you'll soon infect others with the same negativity. We naturally prefer to be hanging around the person who makes us feel good about ourselves, and we're more inclined to listen and respond positively to someone who has a good attitude. By the same token, we're more likely to dismiss a person who tries to play the shrinking violet, the victim, or the permanently oppressed. Make the choice to feel and have a positive attitude and you're on your way to standing up for yourself. While you don't need to look like an iron man or iron woman, your appearance does matter and looking fit, strong and healthy will give you greater confidence and help you to stand up for yourself.  Choose an activity that you enjoy doing -- whether it's weight training, running, dancing or rock climbing -- and throw yourself into it. Not only will you look and feel better physically, but you will also have a lot of fun and become a more interesting and fulfilled person in the process! You should also consider starting a martial arts or self-defense class. The inner discipline taught will improve your confidence a great deal and the moves you'll learn to defend yourself will double your confidence and allow you to stand up for yourself should you ever find yourself in a physical fight.
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One-sentence summary -- Have confidence. Set goals for yourself. Develop a good attitude. Feel good about yourself physically.

Q: Walking and light jogging can help reduce the pressure on your hemorrhoids, but you could also fall or injure yourself. Because you’re pregnant, you need to take extra precautions. Call your doctor, go to an emergency room, or visit an urgent care clinic to make sure you and your baby are okay. If you fall on your stomach, go to an emergency room to get checked out. Try to remain calm so you don’t add extra stress to your baby.
A: Seek emergency treatment if you hurt yourself while exercising.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For the best results, wash and rinse the hair before you begin to cut it. While the hair is still wet, comb through it to release tangles and remove loose hair. Textured or tightly coiled hair should be dried and straightened before being point cut. Hold the scissors in your dominant hand and the styling comb in your non-dominant hand. Comb the hair upward away from the head. When there is about 2 inches (5 cm) of hair in the comb, pinch the hair between your forefinger and middle finger.  Start at the crown of the head, then work around the head in a circle. If you hold a section of hair that is longer than 2 inches (5 cm) in your fingers, it will begin to flop over and you can’t point cut it effectively. If there is less than that much, you won’t be creating the desired texture. For a traditional cut, you’d hold the scissors parallel to your fingers. For a point cut, angle the scissors downward, perpendicular to your fingers. For the basic point cut, the scissors should be pointing straight down toward your fingers. The idea behind the point cut is to create texture and remove bulk, rather than removing length. This is why the scissors are held straight up and down. Begin point cutting at the nape of the neck, then work your way up to the sides. From there, move to the crown then the top of the head.

SUMMARY:
Wet the hair and comb out any tangles. Comb thin, 2 inch (5 cm) long sections of hair into your fingers. Angle the scissors straight down. Work from the bottom to the top.