In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Cut your fabric pieces so that they are the desired dimensions for your blanket including 1 in (2.5 cm) added to the length and width for the seam allowance. Then, place them together so that the right sides are facing each other. Pin along 3 of the edges. Place pins about 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) apart to secure the edges. Insert the pins so that they are perpendicular to the raw edges of the blanket.
Summary: Align and pin the fabric pieces with the right (print) sides facing each other.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: In order to receive the best signal from a radio frequency, you need to find the correct length for your antenna. Choose an FM radio station you listen to the most to choose as the main frequency you’re trying to receive. Divide the number 468 by the frequency to find the total length in feet for the antenna you need. For example, if you want to receive the frequency 98.3, you would calculate: 468/98.3 = 4.76 feet (1.45 m). You will receive the best signal on 98.3 if the antenna is 4.76 feet (1.45 m) long. Get an aluminum pole with a 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) diameter so you can make your antenna and mark the length you need with a marker or pencil. Hold the pole securely in place while you cut through the mark with a hacksaw. Work slowly so you don’t damage the pole or saw while you’re cutting.  You can buy aluminum poles from your local hardware store. You may be able to ask the employees to cut the pole to size for you as well. It doesn’t matter if the pole you use is solid aluminum or hollow. If you don’t have an aluminum pole, you can also use an old broomstick as well. Speaker wire has 2 cables that are separately insulated from one another. Use a utility knife to carefully slice through the seam between the 2 cables to separate them. Take one of the cables in each hand and slowly pull them apart. Continue separating the cables until they’re each 1 foot (30 cm) longer than half the antenna length.  For example, if your antenna length is 5 feet (1.5 m), each of your cables should be 3 1⁄2 feet (1.1 m) long. Secure a zip tie around the speaker wire if you don’t want the cables to separate further. Clamp a pair of wire strippers around the last 1 inch (2.5 cm) of one of your speaker cables. Squeeze the handles tightly together, and pull the strippers up toward the end to remove the insulation. Repeat the process for the other speaker cable so both ends are exposed. Stripping the ends of the cables allows the radio frequencies to enter them so they can transmit a signal. Place the section of the speaker wire that splits against the middle of the aluminum rod. Take one side of the speaker cable and wrap it tightly around the rod. Leave enough space in between each of the coils so the exposed wire at the end of the cable is still able to reach the end of the pole. Repeat the process with the other cable on the opposite side of the rod.  Make sure to coil the wire in the same direction or else the radio frequency may not come in clearly. It doesn’t matter how many coils your antenna has as long as the wire is tight against the rod. Hold one end of the speaker cable against the end of your aluminum rod so the exposed wire is flush with the edge. Wrap a piece of electrical tape around the wire so the end is still exposed, or else you won’t be able to receive frequencies. Tape the other end of the cable to the opposite side of the rod so it doesn’t uncoil. You can tape multiple places along the rod if your coils are coming loose. Just leave the ends of the wires exposed. The FM radio antenna works best when you stand the rod upright. Find a location that’s close to your radio receiver and near a window so you can get the strongest signal. Position a pipe straps every 12–18 inches (30–46 cm) along the rod and nail them into place on your wall to secure the antenna.  Don’t attach the antenna outside since there are exposed wires and electronics. You don’t need to attach the antenna to your wall if you don’t want to. Run the unsplit end of the speaker wire to the back of your radio receiver, and look for the FM input ports. Push the ends of the speaker wire into the FM port, and turn on your radio to the frequency you made the antenna for. Test other radio stations and frequencies to see if you’re able to pick them up as well. Sometimes, the FM port has a coaxial connection. If your receiver uses a coaxial port, then attach the port of an impedance-matching transformer (IMT) to the receiver. Splice the speaker wire onto the 2 ends of the IMT to connect the antenna.
Summary: Divide 468 by the frequency you want to tune into to find the antenna length. Cut an aluminum pole to the antenna length. Split a speaker wire down the middle to separate the cables. Strip 1 in (2.5 cm) off the ends of the cables. Wrap the cables around the pole starting from the center. Tape the ends of the speaker wires to the ends of the pole. Hang the antenna vertically near a window. Plug the other end of the speaker wires into your receiver.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness that you can develop after going through a frightening and disturbing experience. After a traumatic situation, it is perfectly normal to feel a myriad of negative emotions such as confusion, sadness, aggravation, helplessness, sorrow and others – this is the regular psychological reaction that people go through when faced with a traumatic situation. However, those feelings should pass with time. With PTSD, those emotional responses get more severe rather than disappearing.  PTSD generally occurs when the event that you experience is frightening and life-threatening. The longer you are exposed to the trauma, the more likely you are to develop PTSD. Look for literature and resources to help you better understand PTSD. Since PTSD has long been associated with combat veterans, some people who have not been in war fail to identify their symptoms.  If you have recently experienced a traumatic, frightening, or scarring experience, you might be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Furthermore, PTSD doesn’t just happen to the actual victims of a life-threatening experience. Sometimes, if you only witnessed a terrifying event or had to deal with the aftermath, you may develop PTSD.  Common events that trigger PTSD include sexual assault, being threatened with a weapon, natural disasters, sudden loss of a loved one, car and airplane crashes, torture, combat, or witnessing a murder. It is important to note that most people who struggle with PTSD develop the disorder because of an act that was committed by another person, rather than a natural disaster. As mentioned before, it is normal to have strong negative feelings after you go through something terrible. Within the first several weeks, this is called acute stress disorder. Nonetheless, after about a month passes, those negative feelings generally start to fade. PTSD becomes a concern when those feelings get stronger after more than a month has passed. PTSD is strange in that two people can go through the exact same experience, but one person develops PTSD while the other does not. There are some factors that can make you more likely to develop PTSD if you experience a traumatic event. It is important to remember that not everyone develops PTSD, even if these factors pertain to them. These factors include:  A history of psychological issues within your family. If you have relatives that suffer from anxiety or depression, you may have a higher risk of developing PTSD. The individualized way you respond to stress. Stress is normal, but some people have bodies that create larger amounts of chemicals and hormones that can cause abnormal reactions to stress. Other experiences you have had. If you have gone through other life traumas such as childhood abuse or neglect, this new trauma might only add to the horror you felt in the past, leading to PTSD.
Summary:
Find out what PTSD is. Don't deny symptoms of PTSD just because you weren't in the military. Determine how long it has been since your stressful experience. Be aware of the risk factors that can make you more prone to PTSD.