INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you spin around too much and get dizzy, there's a good chance you'll lose your balance and maybe even fall down. Never try to get dizzy in the kitchen, or anywhere indoors.  The best place to get dizzy is outside, where there's plenty of grass and room to move around. Falling on the grass is ideal. If you have to be indoors, make sure there are no objects or toys on the ground, and that you're far enough away from furniture and walls that you won't get hurt. Don't spin so much that you'll fall down and you won't have to worry about getting hurt. Usually 7-8 spins will be enough to get you dizzy. You don't need much more than that. It's very hard to control your fall when you're super-dizzy, so it's easy to break a wrist or an arm, or hurt yourself worse. Dizziness and nausea are related. Unless you want to see what you ate for breakfast again today, don't make yourself dizzy if you've eaten something in the last hour or two. It's very important to have someone around if you're trying to make yourself dizzy. If your hurt yourself, someone who isn't all light-headed needs to be around to help you out, or steady you if you start to fall. Get your parents to watch you. If they say no, there's a good reason. Don't do it. If you're feeling too dizzy and you don't like it, just sit down and put your knees up and wrap your arms around them. Put your head in between your knees and just breathe deeply. Dizziness can be a sign of lots of different health problems, including blood sugar problems, eye problems, nerve problems, and imbalance in your inner ear. Dozens of kids in schools all around the world die each year from self-choking to get a "high." Cutting off the oxygen to your brain is extremely dangerous, and can result in serious long-term brain damage, heart problems, and even death. It's not a "high" that you feel, it's your brain dying from lack of oxygen. Don't let any kids at school try to talk you into it, or tell you that "it's not a big deal" or "it's a totally legal high." It's a really easy way to kill yourself accidentally.

SUMMARY: Make sure the area is clear of obstacles. Don't over-do the spinning. Never get dizzy on a full stomach. Never get dizzy by yourself. Sit down if you feel nauseated. Never hold your breath or choke yourself to get dizzy.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Sometimes parents don’t even realize the effect they have on their kids. Be sure to express your feelings to your parents when the argument is over. Avoid bringing it up during the argument, which may only make things worse if they feel guilty. They may also blame the other parent if emotions are high. Try to be calm while expressing yourself. Avoid egging them on or trying to guilt trip them. Your aim is to help them understand what you’re feeling so they will reconsider their actions. You're not trying to get payback. Research shows that bitter disputes between parents can impair the emotional development of children. Psychologists have known for years that a secure attachment between parent and child is important for healthy development. Recent research suggests that perceived security between caregivers is also significant. Unresolved conflict between parents can cause anxiety, depression, and behavioral problems. Some disagreements are natural and may help to solve problems. Other kinds of fighting hurt everyone involved, damaging relationships and creating feelings of insecurity. Here are the characteristics of different kinds of fighting:  Good: compromise. Good fights end with people agreeing to do something differently in order to make things better. For example, if they think dinner should start at different times, they can compromise by choosing a new time that they can both agree on. Good: positive statements despite having a difference of opinion. Disagreeing doesn’t have to mean disliking each other or not appreciating things about each other. For example, one of your parents might say, “I’m angry that you forgot to take out the trash, but you normally do a good job helping out around the house.” Bad: personal insults. For example, name-calling and insulting each other’s ability to be a good parent/partner are harmful ways to handle conflict. Bad: stonewalling, or refusing to acknowledge the other person. The silent treatment can be just as bad as yelling, because it leaves unresolved tension in the air and teaches poor communication skills. This reasonable request can help spare you from the emotionally damaging impact of your parents' arguments. Your parents fighting in front of you disrupts the stability of your home environment. It also teaches you that it’s okay to engage in “bad fighting” with people as a way of trying to resolve conflict. Tell your parents that it would be less painful for you if they took arguments to their room or another private place. Parents who have difficulty expressing their needs without engaging in “bad fighting” can benefit from seeing a professional therapist. Couples counseling can help people address many different issues they may be having, such as:  Communication difficulties and not understanding each other. Practical issues such as finances. Conflicts about how to raise children.

SUMMARY: Tell your parents it hurts to see them fight. Educate them about the effects of fighting. Ask them to learn about good and bad fighting. Suggest they argue in private. Mention couples counseling or family therapy.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The cash conversion cycle measures the number of days it takes a company to convert its resources into cash flow.  Days in inventory is the first of three parts for this calculation.  The second is the days sales outstanding, which is the number of days it takes the company to collect on accounts receivable.  The third part is the days payable outstanding, which states how many days it takes the company to pay its accounts payable.  The cash conversion cycle follows cash as it is first turned into inventory and accounts payable, then into sales and accounts receivable, and finally back into cash again.  It measures the effectiveness of the company’s management. Having a quick cash conversion cycle shows that management has devised ways to reduce time wasted by the business by keeping items in inventory for a short time and getting payment for goods quickly. Doing both of these requires tightly managed and carefully planned systems. The number of days in inventory expresses how long a company holds on to its inventory.  This clarifies how long a company’s cash is tied up in its inventory.  The longer a company holds on to its inventory, the more chances it has of losing money on that investment.  Items in inventory can become outdated or they can expire.  Also, prices can fall, which devalues the inventory. Holding inventory for a long period also educes return on investment, as excess capital is tied up in inventory during this time. The number of days in inventory makes more sense as a measure of effectiveness if you compare it with that of other businesses in the same industry.  Different kinds of businesses sell their inventory at different rates.  Retailers who sell perishable items have a smaller number of days in inventory than a company that sells cars or furniture.  Therefore, compare your days in inventory with other businesses in the same industry to determine if you are selling your inventory efficiently. You can also compare your days in inventory with your own historical inventory days calculations. This will help you identify trends, positive or negative, that might be affecting your cash conversion cycle duration.

SUMMARY:
Examine the cash conversion cycle. Evaluate inventory effectiveness. Compare your company’s days in inventory with other businesses in the same industry.