Q: Bend the cord into a loop with its bight (the U-shape) at roughly its midpoint.  The diamond knot is sometimes called a lanyard knot.  Use a cord that is roughly twice the length of the lanyard you plan to make. In general, the best type of cord for making this type of lanyard is a specific kind of nylon rope called paracord. Paracord is both incredibly strong and highly durable while also very light and soft against the skin. Take the left end of the cord and slide it back around under itself using a circular motion. The loop you form should be much closer to the left end of the rope compared to the right. Make sure to keep the cord flat against your work surface. This is the first step to join the two ends into a carrick bend. A carrick bend is a particular type of knot that is both practical and decorative. The left half of the new bight should be draped over the portion of cord to the left of the first loop. Keep in mind that before you do this step the right tip will also be the right half of the second bight. At this point, both end tips should be facing the same direction. What was originally the right end will now be to the left of the original left end. Bring the right tip of the cord end down so that it crosses overtop both sides of the first loop while sliding under the segment in the middle. Tug on the original right tip to pull it through. Bring the original right end up and around with a clockwise motion. Slide the right tip underneath the top half of the knot. Pull the original right end up through the center and then across to the right. The knot should remain slack at this point. Bring the original left end around across the right side of the first bight. Slide the tip underneath the left half of the knot. Thread the original left end back up through the center of the knot and across to right half. The right and left ends should now be parallel to each other. Pull both tips of the cord with one hand while holding the remainder of the first bight in place with the other. This should tighten the cord into a secure knot. Use the free ends to attach the lanyard to your item of choice. This style of lanyard is typically used to hold a knife.
A: Lay a single length of cord out on a flat surface. Form a flat loop near one end of the cord. Slide the portion of the right half of the cord closest to the bight under the loop. Take the right end of the cord to form a second bight arching directly opposite the first loop. Tuck the right tip under the portion of cord directly to the right of the first loop. Bring the original right end through and around the first loop. Weave the original right end back through the center of the developing knot. Repeat with the original left end. Tighten to finish.

Article: Breakups are hard. It’s natural that after breaking up with someone, you’ll miss their company and the sense of security the relationship may have given you. More than that, being on your own after a breakup often means having to be alone with painful feelings that you would much rather avoid. As a result, your knee-jerk reaction can be to just want things to go back to the way they were, which is at least familiar and often somewhat comforting.  Before approaching your ex, you first need to sit down with yourself and soberly and honestly consider why the relationship ended and whether your motives for getting back together are genuine or merely reactionary. If your motives for wanting to reconcile are rooted in reactionary or cowardly emotions, don’t go any further. Instead, focus on taking care of yourself and on buckling down and dealing with the inevitable post-breakup discomfort like an adult. If your motives for getting back together have to do with saving face in front of friends or family, with proving to yourself or others that you can get her back if you want to, or with giving you a chance to hurt her back in any way, stop. Those aren’t good motives for pursuing a relationship with anyone, and particularly not with an ex. You’ll only cause the both of you further pain and emotional trauma. Instead, bear down and decide to deal with your feelings in an adult way. This step is important for two key reasons: one, because you should think very carefully about why you want to get back together, and two, because the relationship ended for a reason, and if you want to get back together, you need to be prepared to address that reason.  Showing her you’ve reflected on the relationship and are prepared to learn from previous mistakes will demonstrate that you’re serious and willing to change. If you approach your ex with a thoughtful response to past problems and a willingness to change, she’ll be more likely to reconsider the relationship. You might say something like, for example, “I’ve thought about why we broke up, and I think part of it was because I didn’t understand that when got mad at me for being late, you were really upset because you felt like I wasn’t making you a priority, and I’d like to change that.” Admitting to what you may have done wrong will help show that you care enough about the relationship to take responsibility and that you’re not just trying to get back together for superficial reasons. The more you pursue her, especially soon after the breakup when she needs her own space away from you, the more likely you are to blow your chances at reconciliation.  Texting, calling, emailing, or otherwise trying to insert yourself into her life soon after the breakup is not only irritating, it comes across as desperate. Nothing is more likely to persuade her the breakup was the right decision than your being clingy and immature by not backing off. Try to wait for her to come to you. Allowing her to come to you first has the advantage of putting the ball in your court and giving you some space to re-open the conversation about your relationship. If you try to force her to have that conversation before she’s ready, she’s likely to pull away, perhaps permanently. Don’t obsess over the relationship’s end or fixate all your attention on getting back together. Instead, take time to yourself. Reconnect with your favorite hobbies, hang out with friends, and refamiliarize  yourself with who you are apart from your relationship.  You may find that you actually aren’t missing much at all and that your initial desire to get back together was more emotional than rational. Don’t be afraid to be on your own. One of the worst reasons to get back into a relationship is because you’re afraid to be alone. That spells disaster for both you and the relationship.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Inspect your motives. Think very carefully about what ended the relationship. Keep your distance. Focus on you for a while.

Problem: Article: Pull off the plastic wrapper so you’re left with a flat rectangle of eraser. Make sure you’re working on a clean surface because the eraser will pick up hair, dirt, or anything else it comes in contact with. You can purchase a new kneaded eraser online or at your local art supply store.
Summary: Unwrap a new kneaded eraser on a clean surface.

Q: Within software consulting, find your area of specialization so you can offer something specific to customers. If you find a particular area of software engineering that interests you, you are more likely to enjoy work. Pick a specialization in, for example, cyber security, networking, or systems engineering. Research which software consulting services are available near you and what is lacking. Attend conferences and networking events with other software engineers to build connections. Pay particular attention to experts working in your specialty. Attend experts' conference lectures and try to meet them afterwards. Ask the experts and your colleagues for blog recommendations and/or advice. You might create an application for a smartphone or something more advanced like internet security software. Do multiple trials and work out any kinks. By developing and perfecting your own product, you will have a finished project to show to prospective clients.
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Find your niche. Network with other software engineers. Develop your own software in your specialty.