Problem: Article: Alpha males are defined primarily by their dominant characteristics. If he’s really an alpha, he’ll want to feel like he’s in control of the chase. If you catch his eye at a party or in a club, smile at him to let him know you’re interested, but let him be the one to come to you.  If he asks for your phone number, don't ask him for his. That way he'll have to be the one to call or text first. If the two of you are hanging out and having a good time, let him ask you out for a second date. Every situation is different, so if you think he's interested but he doesn't ask you out, go ahead and ask him out instead. If you want to attract a top-tier mate, you need to know your worth. By valuing yourself, you’ll show him that he should value you too.  Show him that you're confident by accepting compliments without deflecting them and talking about your accomplishments. Just as you know your strengths, you should also be humble about your weaknesses. You don’t have to tell him what they are, but don’t act like you’re too good for him. Make him feel like he’s number one by telling him all the things you like about him. Building up his ego will make him want to have you around. Try saying something like, “I love how you’re always working to better yourself,” or “It’s so much fun to watch you work the room at a party.” Appeal to his inner provider by making him feel like you need him. Ask him to help you with small things that you have a hard time with or don’t enjoy doing, like opening a jar that’s stuck or calling to make reservations at a restaurant. There’s no need to pretend you’re weak to attract your alpha male. You can be strong and confident while still needing him. Think of things that play to his strengths, then ask for his help. Alpha males like to make decisions, but that doesn't mean they'll always want to be the one with a plan. Let him know a few things you'd like to do, then sit back and enjoy as he makes it happen.  For instance, if there's a movie you really want to see, let him know you'd be interested in going to the movies for a date. Spontaneous dates can keep things fresh. If the weather's nice, ask him if he'd like to eat lunch in a nearby park. Most alpha males enjoy regularly trying something they've never done before, just to keep life interesting and challenging. Take a day trip to a nearby museum neither of you have ever visited, try out a new restaurant, or hike to a hidden waterfall just outside of town.
Summary: Give him time to make the first move. Be confident but not cocky. Flatter his ego by complimenting him. Make him feel needed. Help him come up with fun date ideas. Try new things together.

Problem: Article: One of the easiest ways to annotate a book is to use a highlighter and pen or pencil directly on the text. Choose a highlighter in a shade that is easy for you to read on the page, such as a light blue or orange color. The standard yellow highlighter shade would also work too. Go for a pen in a dark color so it's easy to read.  Try to stick to one highlighter color for the annotation so you do not end up with highlighted pages that are hard to re read. Choose the highlighter and pen or pencil option if it's okay for you to mark up the text. Sticky notes or sticky tabs are a good option if you’d prefer not to mark up the book’s pages. Get colored sticky notes or tabs to mark pages or passages as part of your annotations. Look for sticky notes and tabs in different colors. You can then use the different colored notes or tabs to annotate the book. If you are annotating a book on an eReader, there are several different annotation programs you can download. Programs like Skim and Marvin make it easy for you to annotate a text on your eReader. You can download electronic annotation programs in the Apps store on your eReader.
Summary: Annotate with a highlighter and a pen or pencil. Use sticky notes or tabs if you can't mark up the book. Try an electronic annotation program.

Problem: Article: Place 1/2 pound (226 g) of dried Great Northern beans into a large bowl. Pour enough water to cover the beans by at least 2 inches (5.1 cm). Leave the beans to soak 8 hours to overnight at room temperature. You will need to soak these beans so they cook within a few hours. Soaking will also reduce the enzymes in the beans that cause gassiness. If you don't have time to soak the beans for a long period of time, put the beans in a large pot on the stove. Cover the beans by at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) of water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Boil the beans for 2 minutes and then turn off the heat. Put the lid on the pot and let the beans soak for 2 hours. Drain the soaked beans through a colander and transfer the beans into a large pot or Dutch oven. Stir in 1 to 2 ham bones, 1 bay leaf, 2 fresh thyme sprigs, 1 onion cut into 4 pieces, 3 cloves of garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Turn the heat to high so the water begins to boil vigorously. Turn the heat down to medium or until the water bubbles gently. Simmer the beans with the lid off of the pot until the beans soften and a lot of the water evaporates. If the water completely evaporates, add enough to cover the beans. Stir the beans once or twice as they cook. After 2 hours, taste some of the beans and check the texture. If the beans are still firm, continue to cook and check them at 15 minute increments. Add more water if it evaporates before the beans are finished cooking. If the beans are soft, turn off the heat and adjust the seasonings as needed. Remove the bay leaves, onion, and ham bones before you serve the hot beans. Refrigerate the leftover beans in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze them for up to 3 months.
Summary:
Soak the beans for at least 8 hours. Use the quick soak method if you're short on time. Combine the Great Northern beans with the remaining ingredients. Cover the beans by 2 inches (5.1 cm) of water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the beans for at least 2 hours. Check the beans and serve them.