Problem: Article: Skip cards force the player after you to lose their turn and are great to stop those with UNO from playing. Play one if the person next to you has UNO, skipping their turn and allowing the next person to play. It will also give you one more turn to play. When this happens and play returns to you, try another strategy or make sure you get rid of the card in your hand that is worth the most points.  Make sure you don't hold on to too many skip cards. Holding one or two can work in your favor, but stock piling them will add up to a lot of points if you're caught with them. They are worth 20 points each. If you are playing two player UNO, you can use your skips right away because it gives you another turn automatically. Just be careful to end on a skip that you can match. You don't want to have to draw cards because you can't match the color. It is advise-able to use the odd number which you think is not with the opponent. So, he will withdraw a card and if he did not get the card, the next turn is yours. Reverse cards change the direction of play. They can come in very handy when trying to manipulate game play, making it where the player with the least amount of cards doesn't have a chance to play. Use a reverse if the next player has fewer cards than you or has UNO. This takes away their turn and gives your fellow players a chance to make them draw cards.  If you are playing with two people, reverse cards act exactly like skip cards. In this instance, you can use the skip and reverse cards as early as you want. It's a great way to quickly reduce the number of cards you have in your hand. Make sure you don't hold on to too many reverse cards either. They are useful, but they are also worth 20 points each if you get caught with them. Wild cards change the color of game play. These can be very useful if the player after you has been on a streak with one particular color and is running low on cards. Play it to change the color to one that you think they might not have. You can also use these to change the color of play to a color that you have a lot of. This will help you get rid of more cards and help you win the hand. Don't stockpile these cards too much. They are worth 50 points each if you get stuck with them at the end of the round. Draw 2s are great cards to fill up the hands of those around you and ensure they can't win. If the player after you only has a few cards left, play a draw 2 in order to make them draw two cards. This will give you the advantage because they will have to draw cards and miss an opportunity to play a card as well. Wild draw 4s work in a similar way, but you can use them to your advantage by changing to a color that matches more of your cards. This way, you make the person after you draw more cards and you get the added bonus of playing more cards from your hand.  If you see the person that goes before you has only a few cards left, use a reverse and then a draw 2 or wild draw 4. Although they will be able to play one card, they will have to draw cards on their next turn, filling their hand back up and getting you closer to winning. If you want to stockpile a few of these to use at opportune times, try keeping draw 2s instead of wild draw 4s. If you are caught with a wild draw 4, it is worth 50 points, but the draw 2 is only worth 20.
Summary: Play skip cards. Use reverse cards. Use wild cards. Play draw 2s (+2) and wild draw 4s (+4).

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The bed should be the focal point of your room. Being thoughtful about where you place it can make the room feel larger or smaller.  If you have a double bed, place it in the center of the room's most visible wall, with space on either side to get out. This leaves the most free space along the walls. If you have a dresser, place it on the wall opposite the foot of the bed.  If you have a twin bed, put it in a corner. The head and one side of the bed should be along perpendicular walls. This maximizes the remaining floor space in the center of the room. Chances are, your bed takes up more floor space than any other item in the room. Don't let this space go to waste!  Store as much as you can under the bed.  Consider some risers. For a small amount, you can buy risers that go under each leg of your bed. They raise it further off the floor, allowing you to store larger items underneath.  Some tubs, bins, or baskets can help you make the most of the space under the bed, keeping your possessions organized. You can also install drawers under your bed. You can use the drawers of an old dresser, or you can buy a bed with drawers already installed. This can be a great place to store clothes, shoes, or small knickknacks. Alternatively, if you don't need to store anything under your bed, it can be a good idea to choose one that is low to the ground. This creates a smaller appearance and can make the room look more spacious. If you are in a position to consider buying a new bed, another option is to get a loft or murphy bed.  A loft bed is a like a bunk bed without the bottom bunk. This allows you to use the space under the bed for another large piece of furniture, like a desk or dresser. A Murphy bed is a bed that folds up off the floor, sometimes right into the wall. You won't be able to store things in the area the bed folds down into, but you can fold the bed up when not in use to create more floor space.

SUMMARY: Place the bed effectively. Use the space underneath. Consider a loft or murphy bed.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Write down the letters in the words "Homecoming?" or "Prom?" on different pieces of poster board. Gather some of your friends and ask each one to hold a different letter in the word. Invite your date over and surprise her with the question. You can do this at your school at the end of the day or in the morning before everyone arrives. Think of your favorite romantic artists and musicians. Choreograph a dance routine before hand and practice with your friends. Then, invite your date over and put on the routine and pop the big question at the end.  If you can't sing, play the track over speakers and lip sync for a more comedic feeling. Search for choreographed dances online that you can use for your proposal. Choose a song that you both enjoy, or a popular romantic song. Some good ones include “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye, “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston. If you want to be subtle with your question or you don't know your potential date that well, write down a note that explains why you want to go to prom or homecoming with the person. Remember to include details about why they are important to you and how happy it would make you if they went to prom with you. Slip the note to a friend and ask them to pass it to your date. Your note can say something like "Hey Jane, you're an amazing person. Ever since we met, I knew that we had a special connection and bond. I just want to get to know you more. I'd like to know if you want to go to homecoming with me. Please answer on this note. Yours Truly, Brad."
Summary:
Have your friends spell it out. Organize your talented friends to do a song and dance routine. Get a friend to deliver the question in a note.