INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Unless you plan to lose more than one friend, leave mutual friends out of the drama. No one wants to be forced to pick between you and your new enemy. They also aren’t likely to enjoy listening to you talk badly about someone that they still consider a friend. If you need to talk to someone about the situation or vent your frustrations, do so with a friend that doesn’t know your former friend. You could also talk to a family member, counselor, or other supportive figure. If your mutual friends bring up your new nemesis, simply change the conversation and say something like “That situation is between the two of us. I think it’s best that I don’t involve our friends.” Anything you say could upset your friends or find its way back to your former friend. An enemy that was made from a friend is likely to be holding on to some sort of grudge. They may try to upset you or entice you to argue and bicker with them. The best thing that you can do is ignore any immature behaviors and focus on conducting yourself in a respectable way. Otherwise, you will be seen as being just as childish as your enemy. For example, if your enemy does something like leave a nasty note in your locker, just throw it away. There is no need to write a note back or confront them about it. Actually, you don’t even have to read it at all. When a social situation forces the two of you to interact, not only should you be prepared, but you should also be polite. Being rude will only invite your enemy to do the same. It can also ruin the event for everyone else. Avoid as much conversation as possible, but keep any conversation that you do have pleasant.  For example, if you go to a mutual friend’s birthday party, you might have to say something like, “Hi. How have you been?” After a short exchange you can move on. If you are rude to the other person or complain about them being invited, you might make the whole situation stressful on your friend who’s having the party. This will make things tense between you and your friend. When you do interact with your old friend, make your boundaries clear. Though you may have to exchange pleasantries, you do not have to entertain your enemy for long conversations or reminisce about the ‘good old days.’ If you have no interest in rekindling the friendship, do not agree to meet up for coffee or hang out. Politely decline the offer and move on. For example, your enemy might say something like, “We used to have a lot of fun together. We should grab coffee sometime and catch up.” You can politely respond with something like, “I’m not sure that’s a good idea. We had a pretty rough falling out, and now we can be in the same room peacefully. I wouldn’t want to mess that up.”

SUMMARY: Handle the situation yourself. Overlook as much drama as possible. Be polite in social situations. Set clear boundaries.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Determine how long and wide you wish the wall to be. Then, begin mapping out the construction area with a tape measure. To easily trace the area you need to clear for the wall, try using a spray canister of marking chalk. You can also stake the area, stretching string between each stake.  Marking chalk, along with any of the other supplies you need for the wall, are available at most hardware stores. Be aware of any utility lines or other obstacles in the area. Your local utility companies can help you with this. Clear out sod and soil according to your wall’s width. When you have that done, begin digging out space for the footer. Divide the wall’s width in half, then measure that far down from the soil line. Then, dig out a space underneath this point that is twice as long as the wall is wide.  The footer needs to be below the frost line, which is about 1 ft (0.30 m) below the soil’s surface on average. Check your local government’s municipal code for an exact estimate. The footer size you need depends on the wall you wish to create. A good footer is as tall as the wall is wide. If you already have a concrete base in place, you do not need to create another one. Instead, skip to setting up the form. Press the flat head of the tamper tool down against the soil to smooth it out. Don’t forget the sides of the hole you dug! When you’re done, test the soil’s levelness by running a screed along it, which you can also use to level out poured concrete later. Make sure the soil is level before you begin pouring concrete. If you need to, plant stakes and run string tightly between them. Check for any spots where the string doesn’t rest firmly on the soil. Protect the concrete with a thick layer of all-purpose gravel or crushed stone. After spreading it along the bottom of the hole, press it down flat with a tamper tool. Use the screed tool as needed to level out the hole again. The layer of stone helps prevent the concrete from shifting and cracking over time. It also increases drainage in clay soil. Use rebar about 1⁄3 in (0.85 cm) in diameter to reinforce the concrete. Lay the rebar in a grid with the bars spaced about 12 in (30 cm) apart. If you need to, cut the rebar to size with a metal-cutting hacksaw blade or another saw. Also, use metal wire ties to bind the rebar together. You can also expand the rebar grid up the sides of the hole. This will give the concrete additional stability. It’s necessary if you’re planning on putting heavy walls on top of the footer, such as for a pool or house. Purchase enough concrete to fill the hole, then add it all to a big mixer with a pouring ramp. Add all of the concrete directly to the hole. Use a screed to smooth out the concrete immediately before it has a chance to set.  You may be able to rent a concrete mixer. Check your local hardware store. Remember to leave space between the soil’s surface and the footer. The height of the soil over the footer needs to be equal to the width of the wall you wish to build. Put something wet over the exposed concrete. Wet sand, straw, and burlap are a few options. Sprinkle the concrete with water every day to keep it moist as it cures. Once the footer sets, you can begin building over it.  Check the manufacturer’s instructions for the exact drying time needed. It varies depending on which mix you choose. For a quick-dry mix, it will take about 7 days. As you wait for the concrete to cure, begin building the wood form you need to shape the concrete wall.

SUMMARY: Measure and outline the space for your wall. Dig out the soil to form space for the wall and footer. Compact and level out the soil with a tamper tool. Pour 6 in (15 cm) of gravel into the hole. Place a layer of steel rebar ⅓ of the way up the hole. Mix and pour concrete to fill the footer hole. Cover the footer and let it cure for at least 7 days.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Try to avoid acidic fruits like citrus as this will give you stomach pains, stick to watery things, e.g. melon, watermelon, cucumber. Add some milk and oats, but go very easy on the oats. Depending on the length of your fast, you cannot handle too much food.

SUMMARY:
Make a fruit and/or veg smoothie on the first day. Drink more home made smoothies on the second day, and try some light soup. Start eating solids again on day three; stick to fruits and vegetables. Continue with the fruit and veg, gradually eating more and more in one day. Eat some dry toast and a bowl of oatmeal with raisins and nuts when you feel ready to reintroduce them. Reintroduce the rest of your everyday foods slowly- in reverse of how you prepared works fairly well. Visit a doctor for a quick checkup when you are eating normally again, just to make sure you haven't damaged yourself.