INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Emails, letters, and even in-person conversations can take on a much more formal structure. Because of the short, limited nature of text messaging, using more relaxed language is appropriate and conveys the sense that the conversation is more personal.  For example, you can use “U” instead of “you” to save space, type a message quicker, and to convey a relaxed tone. The rules of punctuation are often much more lenient in text messaging. For instance, a rigid adherence to comma usage can make the conversation feel stilted and formal. Don’t always assume that a text message conversation can be so informal, but if the other person is using informal language, you should reciprocate to make them feel comfortable. If you want to keep the text conversation going, asking open-ended questions allows the other person to say more and express their opinion on something. Asking questions that prompt a short, yes or no response can cause a conversation to fizzle out.  For example, if you’re talking to someone about a business matter, you could ask them something like, “How do you feel about the new project?” If you want more insight into what a person is thinking about a subject, try texting them something like, “I agree with you, but why do you think that is?” Text messages should be relatively brief, but short or abrupt responses can convey a sense that you’re angry or upset with the other person. If you’re responding to a message from another person, give them a true response that is at least a sentence or 2 long. Sometimes, it’s perfectly acceptable to respond with “OK” if it makes sense in the context. But avoid the “K” reply, which can feel terse and rude. Because of the impersonal nature of text messaging, people can interpret a tone or an emotion through the short language. You can clearly convey your meaning by including punctuation and emoticons if your message feels ambiguous.  For example, you could respond with, “Got it, thanks. :)” so the message doesn’t feel like you’re upset or being short with the other person. Sometimes a hard period can make it feel like you’re frustrated. For instance, it can sound much more relaxed to say, “No, it doesn’t” than it does to say “No. It does not.” Before you hit send on your message, take a quick second to look over it. Check for typos and to make sure that you’re conveying the information properly and using the right tone. Once you send a message, you can’t take it back! So it’s best to take a quick look before you do. Multiple notifications and a series of text messages can annoy and frustrate another person. Send a response message that contains everything you wanted to say, rather than sending multiple, short messages.  It’s okay to add another message if you forgot to include or you need to clarify something. If someone doesn’t reply to 2 messages in a row, they may not want to talk to you or they’re away from their phone. Either way, give them time and space to reply. Text messages are meant to be short and concise. If the text conversation starts to get to be too much for you to adequately express your thoughts, ask the person if they can give you a call so you can elaborate or fully discuss the matter. Try texting something like, “This would be easier to explain with a call. Can you give me a shout when you get a chance, thanks!”

SUMMARY: Use casual language when you’re texting. Ask open-ended questions to expand a conversation. Avoid sending short or one-word replies. Use punctuation and emoticons to convey a tone. Review the message before you send it. Don’t send multiple messages back to back. Request a call if the conversation becomes too involved for text.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You'll need to first determine where the center is. To do this, lay the t-shirt flat with the front facing you. Measure the width of the collar, and using your fabric marker place a dot in the middle. This is where you will cut. Most crew-neck t-shirt collars are ribbed and should give several inches. Stretch one side at a time along the length of the V, pining as you go. Place pins approximately every inch (2.5 cm) to make sure the collar stretches and stays before you sew it.  Do the same thing on the other side. The rough edge of the collar should be paired with the rough edge of the t-shirt, with the edge of the collar facing the outside of the shirt. Sew approximately a quarter inch (0.6 cm) from the edge of the two layers. When you sew down the second side of the collar, stop just a little before you get to the V and sew that end to the back of the first side. Finish by pressing the new hem down with an iron.  Make sure the thread in your sewing machine matches the color of the shirt. If you don't have a sewing machine, you can also hand sew the sides of the collar to the sides of the V.

SUMMARY: Cut the front of the detached crew collar in the center. Stretch each side of the cut collar along the length of your V-neck. Pin the rough edge of the collar to the shirt. Sew from the top of the collar down to the bottom of the V.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In the top left corner, toggle open Search if it's not already open. When it is, you will see three buttons: Fly To, Find Business, and Directions. Click on Fly To. Enter in your street address, and click the magnifying glass. Google Earth will rotate (more, or less depending on the state or country you've entered), and zoom in pretty quickly to your neighborhood as seen from a few thousand feet. There will be a gray crosshair over your house, next to your address. This is nice, but still a long way from what you want to see. Double click just outside of the gray crosshairs, and let's get closer.  Each double click brings you about halfway between where you were, and the ground. Continue clicking until you are very close. That's usually about three double-clicks. As you can see, it's a little blurry now. That's because the cameras that shoot the tops of houses are several miles up. They do a remarkable job despite that, but you were probably hoping for more. A set of controls will appear—–two virtual joysticks, one with a hand and one with an eye, and if Google has mapped your neighborhood, an orange human icon. Drag the icon to your house and release it. You will be placed on the ground, on your street! You can pan around, looking at your neighborhood—–you can even click on the street and "walk" along the road, anywhere Google has mapped!

SUMMARY:
Enter your address. Zoom in closer. Move your cursor to the right side of the page. Look around.