Q: The band is the circular part of the ring that sits around the finger. It's usually made from gold, silver, or platinum, although it can be made from some other combination of metals. Note that, since metals rub and wear on one another, you should only wear rings of the same metal next to each other. Look at her existing jewelry collection to get an idea of what she prefers, differentiating from the three most common metals:   Gold is yellow-orange in its natural state and is normally alloyed with another metal for durability. Some prefer the lighter yellow color of less pure gold such as 14K or 10K, as the yellow reflection will slightly tint the diamond.  White gold is gold alloyed with metals purposely to give the mixture an off-white color, it and must be plated with another metal--rhodium is common--for a bright silvery appearance. This plating wears off -- but some jewelers will replace their rings from time to time for free if you ask in advance.  Platinum is hard, strong and naturally silvery, but will dull slightly over time with wear, which is not necessarily a problem. Since a gold setting will make a diamond look very slightly yellowish, it is a waste of money to buy a very high color grade diamond to put in it.  Silver is less common, but also less expensive. It is usually alloyed with something else to hold strength and shine. Once you know the right metal, you still have some options with the band. You often have a bewildering number of choices -- from classic, plain bands to twisted, wrapped, or other unique band designs.  Do you want other stones inset into the band or just metal? Do you want a thick band showing off more stones/metal, or a thin band? The setting refers to the piece that holds the gemstone in place on the band. The setting can be "pronged" or "invisible". A setting with a bezel, or at least six prongs for some redundancy, is safer for a ring that is worn during significant activity, though some women may prefer less metal in the way of their stone. . Choosing the ring size of the band is an important part of choosing the right engagement ring. One way you can figure out her ring size is by sneaking out one of the rings she wears a lot to have a jeweler figure out the size -- as long as she doesn't have time to miss it. If you can't get a ring out, try:  Tracing the inside of the ring on a piece of paper, then using that for sizing. Placing the ring on your finger, then marking with pen or sharpie how far up it slides.
A: Choose the right metal for the band. Choose the right style band for your partner, from fresh and funky to simple and traditional. Consider the "setting," or how the stone will be set in the band. Choose the right size

Article: Avoid giving long lectures on street safety. As an adult, you probably don’t want to give them either. Children aren’t going to remember all of what you say anyway. “Red means stop” or “look left, right left” are far easier to understand than a lengthy explanation on traffic safety. Spare yourself the breath, since you’ll need to repeat these instructions many times for younger children. Instead of explaining, spend more time asking the child what to do next or quizzing them on street signs. It doesn’t hurt to incorporate a little visual learning. Try using toy cars to set up safety scenarios, such as with driveways or crossings. Those play mats that look like big road maps come in handy for this, providing an opportunity to teach kids without taking them outside. Your child will probably appreciate trading a little educational time for some new toy cars, too. Reiterating safety lessons while walking is a very useful teaching method, but games make important points more memorable. One way to do this is with the I Spy game. Say something like, “I spy a red sign that means stop” and let them answer. They might have so much fun they don’t realize you’re giving them an educational lesson!  While indoors, you could print out traffic signs and let kids interpret them. You might also dress up as traffic signs or colors for a sight no kid would forget! You could also use toy signs and signals and have your kids play out different traffic scenarios. Ask them what the safest decision in each scenario would be. Inventing safety songs or painting scenarios such as a “safe crossing at the street corner” might also be fun. Give children a little executive power. When you come up to a crossing or other teaching point, stop in place. Ask them if it’s safe to walk. You can test them by letting them squeeze your hand or signal that it’s time to cross. They’ll enjoy being able to make the decision. If they don’t know all the safety procedures yet, you can also have them recite the steps. For example, sing, “Stop, look, listen, stay safe!” It’s more fun to learn together. That’s what makes classrooms great places, but you can do this with another child. Children take cues from others, so they’ll feel encouraged to join in with the learning. Go ahead and coordinate with other parents or teach your own children together at the same time. Sometimes giggling can be a distraction. Do your best to get everyone to focus. Be persistent before you continue walking or teaching.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Keep your instructions short and clear. Model safety behavior with toy cars for younger kids. Make learning fun with games. Let the child decide when to walk. Teach them together with friends or siblings.

Problem: Article: It's the app that has a blue icon with an image of a cover with an "O" over an envelope. If you don't have the Outlook app on your desktop, click the Windows Start icon, and type Outlook.  This will display the Outlook app in the Start menu. It's in the menu bar at the top, in the upper-left corner.  This will prompt a drop-down menu. It's the second option in the in the File menu. On Mac, click Import from the drop-down menu instead. This will open a file browser dialogue box. On Mac, select the type of archive file you want to import, then click Continue. Archived files are saved as an Outlook data file, which has a ".pst" prefix.  Your Outlook Data Files can be found in C:\Users\username\Documents\Outlook Files by default, only replace username with the name of your Windows user account. It's in the lower-right corner of the Open Outlook Data File browser dialogue box. On Mac, click Import instead. You can now browse your archived folders under "Archive" in the navigation pane.
Summary: Open Outlook. Click File. Click Open & Export. Click Open Outlook Data File. Select the archive Outlook data file. Click OK. Click Archive.

Q: Most chain thrift outlets like Goodwill and the Salvation Army will put you on a mailing list for coupon and sale opportunities. These same stores often take pictures of furniture and other "in demand" items and post them online.  Reviewing online offerings before shopping can save you trips around town. Anticipate what people will be turning out of their closets at certain times during the year. When planning your thrifting trips, for certain items, consider the following:  Shop for summer clothes in the fall when people are thinning out their warm weather clothes in favor of sweaters and coats. The same goes for getting winter clothes in the spring. Look for kitchen items and accessories after college graduations.  When students are done with school, they often move back home or to a new city for employment, leaving behind many gently-used kitchen items, lamps, bedding items, etc. Look for furniture during the summer and early fall.  More people get married during the summer than any other time of year and often have duplicate furniture items that wind up at thrift stores. Looking to get the best deals that thrifting has to offer? Create a weekly rotation for thrifting, centered around when new shipments arrive at each store. Other things to consider are:  Shop early. If you want to get first pick, arrive as the store opens. Shop late. On sale days, some stores are looking to clear out all items on sale, and will offer deeper discounts just before closing.
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Get on email lists and shop online when possible. Shop seasonally. Have a weekly rotation.