INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Choose what culture or cultures you would like to learn more about. Subscribe to newspapers from that culture online to know more about what they are reading. Browse websites with data on entertainment, outings, politics, or trends.  You should be able to find news sources from different cultures in your language. You don’t have to learn the language at first to get to know more about the culture, although learning the language will be helpful eventually. For example, search for “French news in English.” A great thing about the internet is that it has made the world smaller and more accessible than ever. You can find people from cultures all around the world on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Following people or organizations from other cultures on social media is a great way to directly learn from that culture about things like their values, cuisine, and fashion. You can be specific when looking up information about other cultures on social media. Search for the accounts of notable figures in that culture, or look up webpages dedicated to specific parts of that culture, such as fashion, entertainment, art, or politics. There are plenty of ways to ask questions about a culture online directly to members of that culture. Take a look at local communities and forums that accept questions or conversations. Send in or post a question and wait for a response.  Ask what daily life is like in their culture. You can ask what current events are going on right now, and how or if it is having an effect on them. Ask what the major holidays are like there, and how they celebrate them. Always be careful when communicating with other people online. Don’t give away your personal information. Be respectful when asking questions. Research your question before asking. YouTube is another form of social media that allows passive watching or interaction. There are many channels on YouTube dedicated to a specific culture or aspects of a culture. Often, these videos are produced by people that come from that culture, or know a lot about it.  Type into the YouTube search bar things such as “Learn about French culture,” or “What do people in India commonly eat?” Many YouTube channels talk about subjects like news, history, or gender norms. Search for videos with a specific subject in mind. You can ask questions in the comment sections of YouTube videos, but responses from knowledgeable sources are not guaranteed. Exchanging with a pen pal is a great way to learn about another culture from someone who is living in that culture. You can learn about language, daily life, and parts of the culture that you may not find from doing research online. Technology has made it possible to write letters, emails, or even video chat with a pen pal.  Search for verifiable pen pal programs online. It is better to go through a program rather than finding a pen pal yourself. Never give away more information than necessary to your pen pal.

SUMMARY: Read online news sources. Follow social media about your chosen culture. Ask questions online. Look up YouTube videos. Get a pen or email pal.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you have any flexibility around your moving date, use the "flexible date" feature with online booking sites to figure out when the cheapest flights are. Look into how much baggage an airline allows you to bring along. In some cases, you can bring up to 100 lbs of luggage with you, and additional luggage can be checked at a reasonable price. This can be useful if, say, you want to bring your computer with you for fear the movers may ruin it. You can wrap a computer tightly in bubble wrap and pack in a suitcase as part of your luggage allowance. There are many different options. Be sure to do your research and write down all quotes. Once you do the math, you'll be able to assess what will work with your resources.  Plan ahead if you need a hitch! If you need a hitch for your vehicle, make sure they will have hitch in stock. Sometimes you have to order it and it takes a few days before it will arrive. If you rent a moving truck, how much will it cost to rent the size you need, and how many days and miles will that rate cover? If you have a vehicle, how much would it cost to pull the vehicle with a tow dolly? It might also be cheaper to do things the other way around: Drive your vehicle and tow a trailer. How much will that cost? Find out how much it'd cost to hire a full-service moving company (this might be easier on your back and your possessions in terms of loading and unloading, see Warnings below).  You can also look into "self move" services, which drop off a containing unit, let you load it at your leisure, and pick it up and transport it for you. There are sites where you can describe your needs and people will make bids as to how much they'll charge to do it for you. As with all your research, you want to ask how much it'll cost, how long it'll take, and how you're guarded against damages. Books can often weigh a personal vehicle down significantly. Fear not! They can be shipped through the USPS at 'media rate'. Another often ignored option is using the greyhound shipping service which offers a huge discount to students. Both options allow you to pick up your items as much as 2 weeks later which is useful if you don't know where you are moving to! Do you trust that you can drive it over two thousand miles without worrying about it breaking down on you? Does it need any major repairs before it can withstand such a trip?  Most automobiles, reliable or not, should receive a major maintenance visit to the mechanic (with special attention to radiator, transmission, and brakes) before embarking on a cross-country trek. The cost of the maintenance could save thousands (literally) in emergency repairs, towing, etc. If you're considering pulling a trailer, does your vehicle have enough horsepower to pull it across the distance and landscape you're looking at? Driving across a country often means driving across different elevations, climates and terrains. Can your vehicle make it up and down a few mountains? Are the brakes in good shape? Does it have a tendency to overheat? Do the air conditioner and the heat work? Check the weather. Weather.com and similar websites can actually give you the weather of your travel route. Consider things like mountain passes, if possible avoid them or be prepared to put chains on your vehicle if the situation requires it. Map your destination online and don't leave home without a current Road Atlas. Decide if investing in a satellite navigation system for your car is within your budget.
Summary: Research the cost of airfare. Get quotes for trailers and moving trucks. Investigate moving companies. Determine the reliability of your vehicle.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Get a standard liquid measuring cup that has a pouring spout and at least 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) of space above the red measuring lines. These features will make pouring easier and spilling less likely. When pouring liquid into the measuring cup, bend down and look at it straight on instead of down at an angle so that your measurement is accurate. You can also purchase an angled measuring cup, which allows you to get an accurate measurement without bending down. Look down into the angled measuring cup as you pour in order to ensure that you measure the right amount. To measure small amounts of liquid, use standard measuring spoons. Hold the spoon level in the air straight across from your eyes. Carefully trickle the liquid into the measuring spoon until it reaches the rim. When you pour liquid into your measuring cup, the liquid will appear higher near the glass walls of the cup than towards the middle. The surface of the liquid is called the meniscus. Pour liquid in until the bottom of the meniscus is perfectly level with the graduation line.

SUMMARY:
Bend down to get eye level with standard measuring cups and pour. Look down into angled measuring cups as you pour. Bring measuring spoons up to eye level and pour. Stop when the meniscus is at the bottom of the line.