INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If someone wrongfully sued you, accused you of a crime, or said or published something false that harmed your reputation, you may have strong grounds to file a lawsuit of your own. An attorney can help you assess which cause of action is appropriate for your situation, as well as your likelihood of success and the amount of damages you can expect to recover. Libel and slander are two forms of defamation. If someone makes a statement about you, like an accusation, that was false, you can sue for defamation. You will also be required to prove that a third party heard or read the statement, and that your reputation was harmed by the statement.  Slander refers to defamatory statements that are spoken, while libel includes defamatory statements that are written or published.  Some defamatory statements are privileged. For example, you cannot sue someone for libel if they only printed the false accusation in a court document. These two causes of action may be brought when someone makes a criminal complaint or files a civil action against you for some improper purpose. For example, assume that Person A owes money to Person B but cannot pay. Person B files a false criminal complaint against Person A in order to intimidate Person A into paying.  Abuse of process requires you to prove that the defendant used intentionally used a legal procedure for an improper purpose.  Malicious prosecution requires you to prove that the defendant started a criminal or civil proceeding without reason to believe the allegations he or she made, for some improper purpose. You must also be able to show that the criminal or civil proceeding ended in your favor, whether you won or got the case dismissed.

SUMMARY: Consult with an attorney. Consider libel and slander. Consider malicious prosecution and abuse of process.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Go on a quick stroll around the park of your neighborhood. Keep away from crowded places or ones with high traffic. If you go slower, concentrate on the nature around you and visualize the tension leaving your body. If you go faster, it will get your blood pumping and will cause the release of endorphins, which will help you to clear your mind. Any type of exercise will help you to clear your mind. You can try lifting some weights, riding a bike, or even playing a game of basketball. Then, use your meditation time to decompress. Find a count that works for you and then repeat it over and over again in time with your breaths. Breathe in for four counts and then breathe out for four counts. Make sure that your lungs inflate fully and try to remove all air from them with every exhale. Repeat this process for a few minutes until you feel calm and prepared to meditate. This is a tool that many people use to drift off into sleep; however, it also helps to relax your body for meditation. Pour some milk into a microwave-safe cup and heat it until warm. You can also heat the milk on the stove. Slowly sip the milk. Find a quiet, calm place and lie down for 30 minutes. Try not to exceed this time limit or your nap may make you more tired than focused. Once you wake up, take a few minutes to stretch before starting to meditate. Your nap can serve as a restart for your day and may lessen your stress levels. Taking naps during the day results in headaches for some people. If this is the case for you, experiment with the lengths of your naps or just try closing your eyes for a bit instead. Choose a type of tea that you prefer, whether it be peppermint, chamomile, or another option. Blend a cup and breathe in the steam. Slowly sip the tea. Some teas, such as chamomile, have built-in low-level sedation properties which can lead to almost immediate relaxation. For even more relaxing results, you can pair your tea with a warm bath. Just make sure to not get too relaxed or you may feel tempted to skip your meditation exercises. At least 15 minutes before you start to meditate, put on some clothes that are not distracting to you. Go with natural blends, such as cotton. Synthetic fabrics can be scratchy and less flexible. Making clothing adjustments can pull you out of your meditation. Some people prefer to wear something similar to workout attire. Try fitted or loose cotton pants with a matching t-shirt. You can also go shoeless for even more comfort. Sit still and consider each part of your body, starting with the top of your head and moving downwards. Pay attention to how each area feels. Are you experiencing any pain there? Does one area feel particularly strong? As you finish with your toes, tell yourself that you will work through all of this information later. Now, you are ready to focus on your mind.

SUMMARY: Take a walk. Do some deep breathing exercises. Drink a glass of warm milk. Take a short nap. Drink a cup of herbal tea. Change into comfortable clothes. Complete a body scan.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You will need tissue paper, your gift, a gift bag, any embellishments, your card and gift tag.  You will need several sheets of white paper to wrap around the gift first, then colored tissue to line the gift bag. You will need several colors of tissue paper that complement the color of the gift bag. Colored tissue paper makes a gift more festive! Make sure your gift bag is appropriate for the occasion. If you are going to curl ribbon to add as a decoration, you will need scissors to curl ribbon. Alternatively, you can use pre-curled ribbon or a pre-made bow. Overlap each of the them several inches, alternating colors.  Use more or less paper depending on the size of the gift and gift bag. If the gift is small, use half sheets of paper.

SUMMARY:
Gather your materials. Place 3 or 4 sheets of tissue paper on a flat surface.