INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Just because you do not feel a spark on a first date with someone does not mean it is the end of the world. Keep in mind that it is not possible to have chemistry with everyone. Try to laugh off the lack of chemistry and make the most of the date by considering it an opportunity to make a new friend. Get to know the person like you would try to get to know anyone else. Ask questions about his or her interests, hobbies, likes/dislikes, and goals. Some good questions to ask include:  Where did you grow up? What are your hobbies? How do you like to spend your spare time? Where do you work? Do you like working there? What are your friends like? Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite book? Are you a big movie-goer? If so, what kind of movies do you like? What is your favorite movie? If the date is not going well, try suggesting going for a walk. Sitting across from each other in a café can be really awkward if you do not have much in common, but you don’t need to face each other or talk much if you go for a walk. You will also get some mood boosting exercise in the process, which may make you feel better about the date. Try suggesting a walk by saying something like, “It’s a beautiful day. Do you want to continue our conversation while we walk through town?” If the conversation is boring and you are having a hard time paying attention to your date, then try asking a few unexpected questions to spice things up. Even if you have nothing in common with the person, throwing a few curveballs his or her way should make the date a little more fun. Try to ask some things that really interest you. Some questions you might ask include:  “If you could be any cartoon character, who would you be?” “What would you do to survive a zombie apocalypse?” “Where would you go if you could go on an all expenses paid vacation?” When it’s clear no relationship will come of this date, you may want to use this opportunity to see just how different you are from your date. Try asking your date about his or her thoughts on global warming or some other controversial issue. Although you might disagree, you might enjoy hearing someone else’s viewpoint and the topic may spark an interesting conversation to help pass the time. As an added bonus, by learning about your date's opinions you may even become more attracted to him or her. People who have common interests and beliefs tend to be more attracted to each other. Having too much alcohol on a bad date can lead to trouble. First, drinking too much on can impair your judgment, which might make someone who you are not interested in seem more appealing. Second, overindulging in alcohol on a date may make you seem immature and impolite. Drinking too much on a date may also lead to more severe consequences such as contracting an STD.  That is why it is wise to stay sober and in control so that you do not do anything you might regret. Try not to drink at all if the date is not going well, just so that you can maintain control and handle the situation in the best way possible. Alcohol is likely to make things worse rather than better.

SUMMARY: Recognize that the date is not a total disaster and just relax. Take a walk. Ask some oddball questions. Make conversation more interesting by proposing a debate. Limit your alcohol intake.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make sure that they put on gloves before they start. Ask them to check all areas of your head and scalp. Ticks can be quite small, so the person should look for tiny brown or black flecks on your skin.  If they see any unattached ticks, they should pick them up with gloved fingers, a piece of tissue, or tweezers. It will be easiest if you have a partner remove the tick from your hair for you, but if you are doing it yourself, use a mirror to help you see your scalp. Using a fine-toothed comb, brush your hair to loosen any ticks that might be hiding. If any ticks fall off or become stuck in your comb, kill them by putting them in a cup of rubbing alcohol. Within two hours of coming inside, take a shower, and wash your hair with normal shampoo. This can help rinse away ticks before they have a chance to attach. Doing this soon after you come home will reduce the chance that the ticks will burrow into your skin.

SUMMARY: Ask someone to check your scalp. Comb through your hair. Wash your hair.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can let it air-dry or use a blow drier. Your hair should be completely dry before you begin curling. Avoid adding products at this point. Flat irons are most effective on hair that is clean and smooth. Make the part where you want it in the finished style. It can be 1- to 2-inches wide. Start from the front of your head or in the back, whichever is easiest for you. If you want your curls to start higher, place the iron closer to the roots.  You should be holding the flat iron vertically, with the tip pointing upwards. Your flat iron needs to be thin (think 1-2 inches) with a rounded barrel. The heat from the iron heats up the barrel just enough to curl your hair. Make just one twist. Hold the twist you made in the previous step and gradually pass the rest of your hair through it.  You may need to experiment with how slowly you go here. Holding the flat iron longer at the top ensures a full curl, rather than just curls at the ends. The longer you hold, the more curl you'll get. Don't open the iron at any point here: it should remain clamped shut. Work in small sections. Let your hair cool completely so that it is not warm to the touch. Then, loosen the curls if you like, or keep them tighter. Add volume and definition by warming a small amount of product in your palms and working it through your curls with your fingertips.

SUMMARY:
Wash and dry your hair. Part your hair and comb out any tangles. Grasp a small section of hair. Open a heated flat iron and place it about 3/4 of the way up the strand. Close the flat iron and twist away from your face. Slowly draw the iron downwards to the ends. Repeat Steps 3-6 with the rest of your hair. Run a pick or your fingers through your hair. Add a bit of pomade or wax to finish.