Article: If you are looking to pick to girls, it helps to be mentally and physically prepared to do so.  Before you go out, have a few funny anecdotes lined up, should the opportunity to talk to a girl arise. Continually scan your environment for suitable candidates; you never know when a hottie is going to wander by. Pay attention to your surroundings so that when an opportunity arises for small talk, you can quickly think up an icebreaker comment about something nearby. If you are a slacker dressed in a business suit, the disconnect between your personality and your clothing is going to come across very quickly in conversation and confuse the girl, or make her uncomfortable.  Dress in a way that advertises the kind of person you are, but do choose the nicest clothes of your preferred type that you have available.    At very least, make sure that your clothing and hair are clean and presentable. If you’ve got a few extra bucks to spend, invest in a new pair of shoes. If you want to pick up girls, you need to go to where they  are.  Choose a place with a lot of foot traffic to hang out, such as a street with many restaurants, the sidewalk outside of a popular coffee shop, or the arcade in front of a big bookstore.  Also, plan your search for a time of day when the girls who walk by are likely to have a bit of time to spare. People who are rushing to get to work or or an early class are unlikely to be in the mood to stop and chat.  Aim for the lunch hour, or mid-morning, when many people go out for a coffee break. Most women will be put off by a man (or woman) slouching on a street corner, calling out to various girls as they walk by.  No one enjoys being harassed in the street!  Your advance will seem far less threatening and contrived if it appears you are busy or out running errands.  Even though you may actually just be walking around aimlessly looking for girls, it’s best to have some kind of destination in mind, in case an opportunity for conversation or an invitation arises (“I was just on my way to the Farmer’s market, would you care to join me?”) You can also try “getting lost” in the vicinity of a known destination, so you can ask a girl for directions. (“I was just looking for the Apple store, but seem to be turned around. Can you help me out?”)
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Always be prepared to meet a new girl. Dress neatly, in a fashion that reflects your personality. Figure out where the girls are. Look like you have a purpose, besides picking up girls.
Article: If you’re upset about a situation that recently occurred, take some time to blow off steam before talking to your spouse about it. Initiating this conversation when you’re emotional may not get you the results you desire. Wait until you’re calm. To manage anger or frustration, go for a walk around the block. Do some light stretches. Or take several  deep breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth. Pull your spouse aside once you’re calm and explain the situation. This can be a tough predicament since your spouse may feel torn between you and their parents. Avoid coming off as accusatory by using “I” statements. You might say something like, “I feel helpless when your mother comes over and brings the kids candy. I have asked her not to, but she keeps doing it.” Discussing difficult matters regarding family can create tension. However, if you and your spouse can’t get on the same page, you’ll have a hard time getting your in-law to change their behavior. Remember that you both want the same things—to live your life without being controlled by your in-law.  Stay focused on the common ground between you to avoid a rift. You should approach your in-law about the issue as a unified front. Keep the issues happening with your in-law separate from your relationship with your spouse. Don’t blame your spouse for their parent’s behavior. After you’ve shared your feelings about your overbearing in-law, take an objective approach. Take a step back and get a clearer view of the situation. What's happening that you don't want to happen? What needs to happen to make the situation better? For instance, you both agree that your mother-in-law needs to respect your parenting decisions whenever she’s in your home. Therefore, you might  create a boundary stating that.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Gain control of your temper first. Tell your spouse how you feel using “I” statements. Get on the same team. Clarify your boundaries.
Article: Towards death, from a few days to a few hours, you will notice that the dog's breathing will become shallow, with very long intervals in between breaths. The normal resting breathing rate of 22 breaths/minute may drop to only 10 breaths/minute.  Immediately before dying, the dog will exhale deeply. You may be able to feel your dog deflate as her lungs collapse. The dog's heart rate will drop from the normal 100 to 130 beats per minute to as low as 60 to 80 beats per minute, with a very weak pulse. In the final hours, you will observe that your dog breathes shallowly, and will not move anymore. Most of the time, your dog will only lie in a dark or hidden corner of your house. If your dog is dying, he/she will show a very clear loss of appetite. There will be virtually no interest in eating and drinking water. As death nears, the organs like the liver and kidneys are slowly shutting down, making your dog lose digestive functions.  A dry and sticky mouth, due to dehydration, can be observed. You may also notice vomiting. The vomit usually will contain no food, only frothy or sometimes yellowish to greenish colored acid, due to bile. This also comes as a result of loss of appetite. Twitching or involuntary spasms of muscles can be observed as your dog weakens due to loss of glucose. There will also be a loss of response to pain, and loss of other reflex actions will be observed.  When your dog tries to stand or walk, you will notice a lack of coordination and staggered walking. Possibly, your dog will not be able to walk at all. Your dog may lose consciousness or go into a coma immediately before death. Dogs that are nearing death and have suffered a chronic or prolonged illness may have a very skinny, emaciated look. Your dog may lose muscle mass, and the muscles may become very small and atrophied. Another sign is an uncontrollable bladder and anal sphincter control. Towards death your dog will urinate and defecate without control. Even the most disciplined or well-trained dog is likely to experience these symptoms.  Urination will be uncontrollable and with little volume. Nearing death, the dog will pass liquid diarrhea that is sometimes foul smelling, and sometimes blood tinged. After dying, your dog will urinate and defecate for the last time because of total loss of muscle control. Skin will be dry and will not return quickly to its original shape when pinched. This is due to dehydration. Mucous membranes like gums and lips will be pale. When pressed, they will not return to their original pinkish color even after a long time (1 second is the normal return time for gums to return to the original color).
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Observe respiratory symptoms. Recognize the digestive signs. Notice how his muscles work. Pay attention to their bathroom habits. Assess the condition of your dog's skin.