Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Start with a text conversation if you’re too shy to speak up in person. Have a rough idea of what you’re going to say ahead of time. Keep in mind they may be nervous too. Start a conversation about something you have in common. Ask questions to keep the conversation going.

Answer: It can be hard working up the nerve to talk to your crush. Try sending them a text or an instant message instead. Keep the first message brief and light -- send them a funny picture or link, or think of a question they would know the answer to. If they continue the conversation, you can gradually write longer messages.  Don’t reference things that you have no obvious reason for knowing about them. For instance, you wouldn’t want to start the conversation by sending them a picture of an adorable koala if they’ve never actually told you they like koalas. However, if they have bright red hair, you could send them a silly article like “Why People with Red Hair Are Smarter Than Anyone Else.” Always wait for a response before sending another message. It’s easy to freeze when you finally get the opportunity to talk to your crush, so you might want to think about what you’ll say beforehand. Be careful not to plan things out too much, though -- you might end up sounding like you’re reciting something you’ve rehearsed, and you could get thrown off if the conversation doesn’t go exactly how you imagined it. After all, it’s entirely possible that your crush likes you back, in which case they may be just as nervous about the conversation as you are. Instead of focusing on whether or not you’ll be able to make a good impression, just remember that they might be trying to get up the nerve to talk to you too. It can be intimidating to start a conversation with your crush, but there’s no better way to find out if they’re a good match for you. Just think of it like any other conversation: you can start by talking about a neutral subject that you have in common, like homework, the weather, or a local sports team. If that goes well, ask them a question or two about themselves to keep the conversation going. If it seems like the conversation is going well and you want to keep your crush talking, ask them questions. It helps to ask a simple question and then follow that with some related questions. For instance, if you ask your crush what their favorite movie is and they say The Avengers, you can ask if they’ve seen the latest Marvel movie or what their favorite character is.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Purchase a diamond painting kit. Understand how to read the canvas. Unroll the canvas and tape it down onto a flat surface. Look at the part of canvas you just exposed. Open up the bag, and pour out some of the diamonds onto the tray that came with your kit.

Answer: You can find these online although some well-stocked craft stores may also carry them. Each brand will be a little different, but most kits will contain the following: a pre-printed canvas, flat-backed diamonds also known as drills, a tray, a pen-like tool, and a packet of gel or wax. The canvas is composed of tiny boxes that are colored and labeled with numbers, letters and/or symbols, much like a cross-stitch canvas. Each symbol corresponds to a diamond color. The symbols are written on a chart, with the corresponding bag and drill color written below or next to it. The chart is typically printed on the side of the canvas. If the canvas won't lay flat, roll it back the other way, then unroll it. Spread it down onto a flat surface, then secure the edges with masking tape. This project can be time consuming. Consider taping the canvas to a board, which you can move out of the way easily. Choose a box to start with and note the symbol in it. Match the symbol on the canvas with the chart, then find the bag with the same symbol. Gently shake the tray to settle the drills and set them upright. Some kits come with multiple trays. You can use the other trays for the other colors in that section.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Buy a starter tool set. Consider some modeling tools. Get a cutting board. Get a mallet. Focus on the most important tools. Check to be sure that your tools are the best size for you. Understand the language of leather designs. Don't feel constrained to standard usages.

Answer: There's no reason to go straight into professional, expensive tools. In fact: it's best to start off with a beginners set because everyone tools differently and what works for someone else may not work for you. You want to be able to experiment. Good starter sets can be bought at very reasonable prices from stores like Tandy, both online and locally. Modeling tools, while technically designed for clay, can be extremely useful for leather crafting as well. Tools like a stylus are commonly used, as are tools like a modeling spoon. You should never cut your leather on scrap wood or any surface with a texture (and of course you don't want to cut on a surface you want to preserve), because the texture can be transferred to the leather and even make the leather more difficult to cut. You want to use a marble or granite cutting board. These can be purchased or you can ask a local contractor or granite supply company for scrap. A rubber mat underneath can dim some of the sound and keep your cutting board in place. A mallet is a universal tool that you will need for doing almost any style of tooling. You want to to use a poly mallet when you start learning to work with leather. Never use a metal mallet and avoid wood mallets (as they are delicate). Rawhide mallets are good but expensive, so if you want to experiment with these, wait until later. If you have to buy tools individually, focus on buying the most basic, most useful tools. A stylus, a swivel knife, a modeling spoon, a beveler, a mallet, and a few basic stamps (often also called single-action tools) will get you through learning the craft. Tools come in a number of sizes and the standard sizes are usually for large, male hands. If you are younger or generally have smaller hands, getting smaller sized tools will make the tool significantly easier to use. Stamps and the traditional shapes of leather working tools almost have a unique language unto themselves. Most of the tools will have names that do not seem to make sense, but almost all of them refer to the traditional cowboy leather designs and the specific purpose those tools were meant to serve. Learning the names for the tools can be extremely useful, especially for understanding instructions that you find online and for finding the tools you need. Tooling leather is just like traditional sculpting: there are lots of tools and everyone uses them in slightly different ways. You should not feel like just because you use a stamp to get one look when it's really for getting another, that you're somehow wrong. Whatever works for you and looks good is fine.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Establish ground rules. Take all evidence of cyber bullying seriously. Contact parents or school authorities. Discourage your child from adding any fuel to the fire. Take defensive measures. Document all evidence of cyber bullying. Do not blame your child. Report cyber bullying. Consider taking formal action.

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For starters, your child should be required to tell you if he or she (or someone else he or she knows) is being bullied online. It’s a good idea to reassure your child that he or she will not be punished for coming to you with this problem. If, for example, you respond by taking away his or her electronic devices, you will only ensure that your child never comes to you again. If your child is being targeted online, you need to get involved. Do not dismiss the problem or wait for it to escalate before taking action. If you know who is bullying your child online, consider contacting that person’s parents or the school authorities. Be sure to discuss this course of action with your child, though. More and more schools have explicit policies about cyber bullying. Check and see if your child’s school does. Whether your child is the target or not, he or she should know not to pass along any messages that qualify as cyber bullying. Insist that your child not reply to these messages or try to “fight back,” as this will only exacerbate the situation. If your child is being cyber bullied, have them block or “un-friend” the bullies when possible. Direct any messages to specific folders; leave them unread and do not reply. If possible, block the email addresses and cell phone numbers of cyber bullies. Save all evidence, including messages, pictures, and text messages Let your child know that being victimized online is not his or her fault. Offer your non-judgmental support, and watch your child for signs of emotional distress. Get help as needed. If your child is being bullied online, you should report it to your internet service provider, your cell phone company, and the support teams of any websites involved in the bullying. Get appropriate legal advice, and, using any documented evidence of cyber bullying, think about going to the police. Contacting the police is especially advisable if the bullying involves sexual content, fraud, threats, or extortion.