Q: Oil based pomade is the more traditional choice, but water based is a bit more popular. The choice depends on the look you’re going for with your hair.  Oil based pomades tend to be the a bit less expensive than water based pomades. They give a much greasier and shinier look than water based, and they typically have a much stronger hold. The negative side is that oil based pomades are water insoluble, so it won’t wash out with just water. It’s also hard to get it out by washing with shampoo as well. There are degreasing shampoos available, but they might strip your hair of its natural oils. Water based pomades are much more user friendly, but a bit costlier. This type of pomade gives you a similar look to oil based pomades, but will wash out with water. Water based pomades aren’t as strong as oil based, but they will keep the hold as well as maintain flexibility to restyle throughout the day. The sheen of a pomade determines how shiny your hair will look. You can pick the style of pomade based off the look you’re going for, or you can pick one based on the type of hair you have.  A matte pomade has less shine and is best for hair that tends to get greasy quickly with pomade. A sheen pomade has much more shine and would be good for someone with dry hair. You can mix a matte pomade with a sheen pomade to create your own perfect balance. Pomades are sold in different strengths which will give your hair different amounts of hold. Research different brands of pomade to find out if they give a light, medium, or strong hold.  If you’re new to using pomade, start with one that has a light hold. This will allow you to get a feel for how to style your hair and still allow you to change the style throughout the day. Pomades that give a light hold are soft, and pomades that give a stronger hold are harder. If you have thicker hair, you might want to opt for a medium or strong hold. You can also ask friends and family for recommendations. For example, you might have a friend or sibling with a similar hair type as yours. Ask them what they use. You may need to try several different products before you find the right 1 for you. You might look for trial sizes or samples to keep the costs down.
A: Pick between oil based or water based pomade. Use a matte pomade, a sheen pomade, or a mix of the two. Decide what strength of hold you need.

Article: Most shots in pocket billiards are angle shots or "cuts," meaning the cue ball does not strike the object ball dead on. The "thinner" (more glancing) the collision is, the greater the angle the object ball will travel at, relative to the trajectory of the cue ball. An excellent way to estimate this effect is to sight along the planned trajectory of the ball. At the moment of collision, how much will the cue ball "overlap" the object ball from your perspective? The answer tells you how "full" the collision is:  A dead-on shots overlaps completely. You could say it has a "fullness" of 1. If the cue ball covers ¾ of the object ball, the hit is ¾ full. The graph of these two quantities is not quite linear, but it's close enough that you can estimate by adding 15º every time you subtract ¼ fullness. Alternatively, use these more accurate measurements:  A direct hit (fullness 1) results in a cut angle of 0º. The object ball continues along the same path as the cue ball. A ¾ shot sends the object ball out at 14.5º. A ½ shot sends the object ball out at 30º. A ¼ shot sends the object ball out at 48.6º. Past ¼ fullness, it becomes difficult even to estimate how much of the ball is covered. More importantly, the cut angle rises more and more steeply, so tiny errors can have large effects. These glancing shots require plenty of practice and good technique even once you've figured out where to aim. If you can, look for another shot you can take. If the description of fullness doesn't help you, try the "ghost ball" approach:  Imagine a straight line segment from the pocket to the center of the object ball. Extend this line slightly past the object ball. Imagine a "ghost ball" at this spot, squarely on this line and touching the object ball. To hit the object ball into the pocket, you should aim at the center of the "ghost ball." A kiss shot involves caroming the cue ball off ball A so it can strike ball B. If you're playing a game that allows kiss shots, remember this rule: if ball A is touching a rail, the desired cut angle is ⅓ of the angle formed by the three balls. For example, if the angle with ball A as the vertex is about 45º, the cut angle you want to achieve is about 15º. The fullness rule above tells us that a ¾ full collision should produce this angle.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Learn the basics. Estimate the fullness of the hit. Predict the angle based on the fullness. Use caution for very thin shots. Aim with the ghost ball method instead. Follow the thirds rule for kiss shots.

Q: In order to find a boyfriend, you’re going to have to look beyond school. Instead of hanging out at home, try going to your local pool, library, ice cream store, or mall, where there will be plenty of boys around! Take advantage for the summer and enjoy the outdoors, say hello to people, and try to make new friends. If you love theater or volunteering, consider joining your local theater group or club team, instead of playing and practicing at school. If there’s nothing you really want to join, try something new, like a new sport or joining a young politicians club. Look for activities that are coed, and avoid all-girls things like all-girls sports teams or dance groups.  Finding someone who shares the same passion as you also gives you a lot to talk about! If you’re scared of joining alone, ask your friends to join with you. Feel free to try different activities if you don’t like the first one you pick up. where a lot of people your age work. Getting a job has the added benefit of also giving you an added bit of cash. A job where you spend a lot of time working with other people, like washing cars or scooping ice cream, is an ideal way to get to know someone. You never know when the opportunity to get to know someone is going to strike. If a boy asks if you want to do something, say yes! If you’re not free, ask if you can reschedule.  Practice saying yes to things, even if they’re new or seem scary. Keep an open mind. Your friends might know someone they can set you up with, so don’t hesitate to ask! If you have any friends who are dating a boy at a different school, their boyfriend’s friends or acquaintances might be the perfect guy for you! Ask your friend or their male friends to reach out and set you up on a blind date, or to plan a party where you’re all invited. If you like someone and they haven’t made a move, don’t be afraid to make one first. You don’t have to wait around until he asks you -- go up to him and ask for his number.  Even if he says no, at least you’re not spending your time playing guessing games! Go in with a plan, and ask your friends if you can practice with them. Going over the conversation a few times can help settle your nerves.
A:
Hang out in social places. Prioritize joining activities in your local community instead of at school. Get a job Be available. Ask your friends to wingwoman for you. Take initiative.