Yeezys are certainly a luxury item, and their price reflects that. If the cost seems too good to be true, be wary: they’re likely counterfeit.  Yeezy 500s will be released on July 7, 2018 and are listed for $200.  Authentic, two-year old Yeezys are being resold for $1,500.  If you find a pair going for $100 and it's not on sale or clearance, don't buy! Yeezys are made in collaboration with Adidas, so to ensure you’re getting the real thing, shop from places you know carry Adidas and follow the company for updates. Adidas offers visitors to its site the option to sign up for updates regarding Yeezys. Don't assume you have the real thing when you get your order - its packaging says a lot! Fake Yeezys come in a rougher looking box, while real Yeezys come in smooth packaging with no visible edges. A fake pair of Yeezys won’t have the correct serial number on the box. Verify the shoes’ number with what is on the box to make sure you have the real deal.
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One-sentence summary -- Ignore new Yeezys that cost less than $200. Buy from reputable places. Check the details of the box.


It can be easy to take the people we love for granted. Yes, friends and family are what get us through the tough times, but they are also there for the good times as well -- the problem is that we don’t always notice. Show them in little ways that you care.  Bring flowers for your mom when it’s not her birthday. If you’re a wiz at working on cars and you hear your friend’s car sputtering, offer to change the spark plugs. A small gesture of love can a long way in making those who are special to you feel good! When you have a conflict with a loved one, be willing to work it out. Giving up and slamming the door behind you is not the path to happiness! Sometimes it can be as simple as accepting an idea or opinion that is different from our own. The person will probably recognize that that wasn’t easy for you to do and will appreciate you all the more for it. Don’t just think about what you want to do in life. Get out there and do it! You’re responsible for making things happen in your life, no one else. Many people at the end of their life wish they would have stepped out more on the tether rope of life. Don’t you be one of them! The key really is action. Don’t bite off more than you can chew, though. Otherwise, you might quit. Small, incremental steps and consistency is how you accomplish big goals in life. Have you noticed that you love beautiful surroundings yet your personal space is a mess? Then start working on creating that gorgeous environment for yourself, and then invite your friends over when you’re done! Did your art teacher in school comment on the amazing artwork you would create? Even though you’ve thought about it, you still haven’t created one thing since graduation. So pick up some paints today, and start rendering those Picasso-like pieces that you have in your head! Each day, make a list of your three most important tasks (called MITs) that need to be completed in any given week. Make another list of smaller, less important tasks which, if you don’t do, could cause problems for you later on. These might include writing a brief letter, responding to emails, making calls, completing paperwork, etc. Set a time later in the day to do them all at once (say 4:30 p.m.). Then, start working on your MITs for the day, and when the time rolls around, do the smaller tasks.  Towards the end of the day, take a look at what still needs to be done. Transfer tasks from the small list to the next day, and continue focusing on the MITs. This method ensures that the bulk of your time isn’t consumed by tasks less important than the bigger priorities in your life. Like anything new, it will take time to perfect, but stay with it. Eventually, you will be an expert at managing time versus it managing you!
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One-sentence summary -- Nurture the relationships in your life. Take action. Focus on areas of neglect. Manage your time well.


If your parents are happy with you they’re more likely to say yes. In the weeks leading up to your request, do your homework regularly and study for tests so that you do well in school. Additionally, stay on top of your chores. You want to be in your parents’ good graces when you ask them for a nose piercing.  Go the extra mile by volunteering for chores around the house. Your parents will appreciate your extra effort. If your parents are stressed out about something wait for a better time to ask for a piercing. Address a concern on each slide. For example, slide one could address concerns about the healing process and then explain the process in detail. Another slide might talk about the cost of a piercing and ways you could earn the money yourself. Make sure you include an introduction and conclusion slide as well. Keep all of the slides brief but be informative.  Anticipate questions and concerns. This will help you plan out your slideshow. If you’re having trouble thinking of potential concerns, ask a friend’s parent for input. Exercise your sense of showmanship by setting up a viewing area with seats and snacks. Introduce your slideshow by stating your purpose and asking them to hold all questions until the end. While presenting, speak slowly and maintain eye contact with your audience.  If your parents get angry or interrupt, let them voice their concerns and then ask them if you may continue. It is more mature to stay calm than to lose your temper. If your parents say they need time to think about it, let them have time. If you nag them they may say “no” out of anger. Create an outline by organizing your arguments into three parts: the introduction, three or four body paragraphs, and the conclusion. The introduction will acknowledge your audience and present your idea in a positive light. The body paragraphs will present the arguments you found during brainstorming and all of their corresponding solutions. The conclusion will explain the benefits to your audience.  For example, in your introduction you could acknowledge your parents by mentioning the stress of raising a child and helping them make responsible decisions. In the conclusion the benefits to your audience could include chores you’ll perform in exchange for a piercing. Use your outline as a guide to write your letter. Keep the tone of your letter positive and reassuring. Instead of writing “I’ll get mad if you don’t let me get a piercing,” write about the many reasons that a piercing would benefit your life. For example, you could explain that a nose piercing could improve your social life or help you explore your own unique sense of style. Proofread your letter and leave out emoji’s and abbreviations. Nothing looks less mature than a simple spelling mistake!
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One-sentence summary --
Choose a good time to ask for a piercing. Create a slideshow. Present your slideshow. Outline a persuasive letter. Write the persuasive letter.