In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The simplest way to turn a canoe is probably the most intuitive — assuming you are sitting in the stern (rear) or center of the canoe, simply paddle as you normally would on one side to eventually start turning in the opposite direction. That is, to turn left, paddle on the right side, and to turn right, paddle on the left side. You should notice the course of the boat change slightly with each stroke. This method is great for gentle corrections in course because, while it doesn't turn the boat quickly, it doesn't slow you down either. For instance, if you see a sandbar jutting out of the water 100 meters ahead, it's probably appropriate to use this turning style to get around it — you're in no hurry. While canoeing, you'll eventually find that, while paddling on one side of the boat is an effective way of steering in many situations, there are plenty of times when quicker turns are required. One of the simplest ways to turn is called a J stroke. To use this technique, you'll ideally want to be sitting in the stern of the boat.  To do a J stroke, put your paddle into the water behind you so that it is nearly flat against the side of the boat, which it should be almost touching. As you do this, twist your torso so that your shoulders point parallel with the sides of the boat. Use your core and torso muscles to turn back to a forward-facing position — this should make the paddle turn out to the side a little and the boat should turn to the same side as the paddle is on, just like if you were using a rudder. Avoid over-using this stroke. While it will make you turn quickly, it will also slow down your forward momentum. The J stroke discussed above is actually just a smaller version of a special paddle technique called a "back sweep." By increasing the size of the back sweep, you'll increase the speed at which you turn. However, larger back sweeps will also make you slow down more, so you'll want to reserve them for situations when you need them or you'll have to paddle hard to build up speed again. To do a back sweep, start out with your paddle behind you as you would for the J stroke. This time, as you straighten your torso, let the paddle swing out completely to the side — it should be perpendicular to the side of the boat when you finish the motion. You should immediately notice the boat turn to the same side as the paddle is on. Another technique for making sharp turns in your canoe is called the "draw." This technique is effective, but since its form is different from any of the other strokes', it can be more awkward to execute while moving unless you're an experienced paddler. Try testing it out at slow speeds before using it in a serious situation.  To do a draw, plant your paddle in the water directly out to your side. Your arms should be as straight as possible, the paddle should be as vertical as you can keep it, and your boat-side arm should be over your head. Pull the paddle toward the boat until it touches or is very near to it, keeping its blade parallel to the side of the canoe as you do so. Assuming you are sitting in the stern, the canoe should turn to the side opposite the paddle.  Remove the paddle from the water by slicing it backward out of the water without changing the orientation of the blade. From here, you can transition easily into a standard forward stroke or a J stroke.
Summary: Paddle on one side continuously for gentle turns. Use "J" strokes for more controlled turns. Use large back sweeps for sharp turns. Alternatively, use draws for sharp turns.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: With the new layer selected, click on "Edit" → "Free Transform" from the top bar. You can also click Ctrl-T (PC) or Cmd-T (Mac) to start Free Transform. You will see a box with eight small squares appear around your shadow. This special click lets you adjust just one point of the shadow, allowing you to angle the shadow diagonally away from your image. You can Ctrl/Cmd-Click on any square, allowing you plenty of control to shape your shadow how you'd like it. Remember that shadows always point away from a light source. Look at other shadows in the image and try to follow their arc and length. Keep moving, twisting, and transforming your shadow using the Free transform tool. Remember to Ctrl/Cmd-click to change the angle of the shadow, and use regular clicks to adjust the size and placement. You want the shadow to start on the bottom of the image. So, for a person, the shadow's feet need to be lined up with the feet of the person in the image. Check out your shadow. Unless the light source is very close, very bright, or both, most shadows fade the further away they get from you, or if there are other lights from other directions weakening the shadow. Making your shadow fade, however, is easy. To do so:  Click on the shadow layer. In the layer's palette, click "Create Vector Mask." It should be right next to the Fx from earlier, and is a square with a circle in the middle. Click on the white square that appears in the layer's palette. Select the gradient tool (press G), and use a normal linear gradient. Create a gradient across the face of your image. To lessen the effect, lower the opacity in the top bar.
Summary: Click on the newly created layer and transform it. Re-angle the shadow by Ctrl/Cmd-Clicking the top center box. Line up the shadow with the bottom of the image to finish. Fade the shadow away for a more realistic effect.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If he thinks he can get away with ignoring you after your attempts to turn things around, and you let him, then he is getting away with ignoring you. If you demand respect from him, telling him what you will and won't stand for, he won't have any other option.  Tell him how you feel. Tell him you need better communication, and that you'll try to communicate better too. Tell him if the communication doesn't get better, you might have to consider calling it quits. If he loves you and respects you, he'll change in an instant. If he doesn't love you and doesn't respect you, why would you want to be with him? Go hang out with your friends and guy friends. Make sure he understands that you have a life, too and that he's lucky you're including him in it.  Most guys will immediately come running back and stop ignoring you, especially if you're hanging out with other guys. They'll get territorial. It's just how guys work. If he doesn't come back to you and keeps ignoring you, ask yourself if you want the relationship you're getting. One hundred percent effort from someone else is probably better than 50 percent effort from him. Of course, it helps to have proof: You don't want to break up with him just because you have a "feeling." But if stuff doesn't feel right, have a talk and figure out what's wrong. If nothing is wrong, and that's just how things are, then you probably want to start looking for a new boyfriend, because things just aren't working for you two.
Summary:
Demand respect. Give him a little bit of the cold shoulder. If you feel like he's cheating on you, end it.