Problem: Article: For example, if your maximum desired price is $50.00, enter a maximum bid of $50.11. Most sellers bid in whole dollar amounts. Many eBay auctions are won by a few cents. If another seller shares your maximum bid of $50.00, odds are, that seller will set his or her maximum bid at $50.00. By placing your maximum at $50.11, your bid will automatically be raised above your competitor's bid if the $50.00 mark is reached. The most effective bids are placed within the last 10 seconds of the auction. If you place your maximum bid well in advance, a bidding war may take place in which the bids of two or more buyers are continually rising in increments. Even if your maximum bid is higher than the other buyer's maximum, the other buyer has to opportunity to raise his maximum bid even higher once your maximum has been reached. Monitor the bidding process in one window and place your final maximum bid during the last 10 to 15 seconds of the auction using the second window.  Type your maximum bid into the second window and click on "Place Bid." Do not click on "Confirm Bid" yet, but make sure the button is visible. In the first window, refresh the page by hitting the f5 button or Ctrl+R. Reload the page every few seconds to monitor changes to the current price. Have the two windows open side-by-side, if possible. Switching back and forth can kill valuable time. Switch to your second window, with your input bid, during the last 10 to 15 seconds. Click on "Confirm Bid" to place your final offer. Doing so this close to the end of the auction will make it difficult for anyone else to place a higher bid before the auction closes.
Summary: Choose a maximum bid amount with extra cents included. Wait until the last possible moment. Open two browser windows.

Problem: Article: As you and your brother grew up together, you've probably had your share of fights. However, sometimes squabbles cross a line and become hostile acts or even bully-like behavior. In those instances, it's best to get a parent involved who can mediate the situation and take action as needed.  Picking on a sibling is normal. However, if your brother continuous to torment you about the same topic over several days or weeks, it might be bully behavior. If your brother doesn't apologize or try to make up with you after a fight, or continues to show hostility towards you at all times, it's a sign of bullying. Having some type of advantage, like being bigger/older/more popular, can quickly turn simple sibling rivalries into a bullying situation. If you think your brother is legitimately bullying you, talk to a parent right away. If you believe that a situation is out of control and you haven't been able to reach any kind of agreement on your own, it may be helpful to have one or both parents moderate a conversation. This can allow both you and your brother to express your thoughts and feelings on the conflict in a safe, supportive environment. Your parents can also help keep the peace if a disagreement arises, and ultimately give some type of command on how to proceed.  Have your parents sit down with both of you individually, then together to moderate a family discussion. Encourage your parents to try and find a solution that makes everyone happy. Ideally, you should be able to arrive at some type of win/win situation. If you were unsuccessful at reaching a compromise on your own with your brother, your parents' final say in the matter should resolve the conflict. If your parents are ignoring your brother's aggressive, annoying, or otherwise problematic behavior, you may need to bring it to their attention. Ask your parents to be fair and apply the same rules to both you and your brother, and to enforce the rules to keep the peace.  Your parents may not be aware of the situation, or may not realize its extent. It's easy for parents to get caught up between work and family distractions. Make a point of bringing problems to your parents' attention when you haven't been able to resolve those issues on your own. This may not stop your brother at the moment from being annoying, but it can help you build a stronger sibling relationship. It can also provide a much-needed break from any tension that might have been building between you at home.  Sometimes getting out of the house and having a positive, shared experience can help you bond with a sibling. At the very least, a group outing should distract your brother from his problematic behavior. You can use the time with your family to find things that make everyone happy, and try to incorporate those elements into your everyday lives.
Summary: Recognize behavior that requires a parent. Have your parents mediate a conversation. Encourage your parents to enforce the rules. Try to plan family activities that bring everyone together.

Problem: Article: It's about the people who are true behind your back. This section features some "tests" that you can make use of to observe and note how your friend behaves when you're not there to defend yourself. These tests are all optional, and you can try one, two or all of them, or just skip this section -- do whatever you feel most comfortable with. Ultimately, your feelings will matter most, so if needed, just jump to Part 3. This provides you with the opportunity to find out what type of people your friend hangs out with or if they say anything bad about you or one of your closer friends. Be around where they hang out and just be quietly in the background, saying nothing and not drawing attention to yourself, keeping a nice distance away. Don't give away any clues you're watching them, and if they're not being such a great friend, they probably won't even notice you. They might say uncomplimentary things about you, or about someone else who is really close to you. Listen for verbal clues, and watch for physical and emotional clues as well. A good and trustworthy friend won't gossip about you and won't spread rumors or, even worse, lies. Does your friend keep all of your confidences? Do you ever hear of anything you only told this friend being spoken of by someone else you didn't tell? Test your friend. Tell him or her a fake secret you have, and see if your friend makes rumors about the matter or not. Make sure that your fake secret is scandalous enough but does not involve anyone but you. This is entirely optional and if it feels icky, weird or undesirable, just skip it. If you think it might help and you have someone willing to help out, it can be one more thing to add to the mix for your decision-making. So, the test is: Have a classmate or coworker talk about you in an unflattering way to your friend, and have the classmate or coworker record or tell you whatever he or she said. If your classmate or coworker can't record the response, be the one to observe your friend while the unflattering scene unfolds. If your friend defends you, that's a great sign of loyalty but if he or she agrees and starts dissing you back, then you know this person isn't being a true friend.
Summary:
Remember that friendship is not about the people who are true to your face. Observe how your friend is when he or she doesn't notice you're about. Consider how your friend handles your confidences. Set up the trolling test.