In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There are many different kinds of day planner, suited to different tasks and personalities. Some day planners are very simple lined notebooks; other day planners have different sections for different kinds of tasks. Take a few moments to think about why it is you want to use a day planner and what you would use it for. It is very important to consider these questions because you will be more likely to use your day planner if it becomes your sole planning tool: keeping more than one day planner at a time will be confusing and will defeat the purpose. Ask yourself:  Will I need a section for phone numbers? Will I use it primarily for remembering appointments? Do I want a day planner that lasts for more than one year? Do I want my day planner to replace another organizing tool (such as my to-do lists)? Do I want a simple, plain notebook, or one with lots of different features and sections? Would I rather have a day planner that is small enough to fit in a pocket or one that is large enough to handle notes from my meetings?  Do I want a day planner that provides more space for weekdays, or will I need my day planner primarily for weekend activities? Day planners can be purchased at a variety of stores, such as office supply shops, stationery stores, calendar stores, and online. They can cost anywhere from just a few dollars to over $50. While the aesthetics of your day planner are important, pay attention first and foremost to the layout and sections of the day planner. Make sure that the day planner you purchase is organized in a way that you find pleasing and that makes sense given your lifestyle and responsibilities. Even though function is the most important thing, you will be more likely to get in the habit of using a day planner that you find attractive and pleasing to the eye. Some day planners are very simple, with just a plain black leather cover. Others are bright and whimsical, with lots of designs and elaborate patterns. Any aesthetic is fine as long as it accords with professional decorum in your workplace. Pay attention to the aesthetics of the inside of the planner as well as the outside. Some people prefer unlined pages to lined pages, for example. Some people like symmetry; others might like more dynamic layouts. You might also prefer certain typefaces to others. Make sure that you find your day planner pleasant to look at--inside and out--in order to further incentivize your daily use of it. Your day planner won't do you much good if you can't write anything down in it. Be sure to keep lots of sharpened pencils and working pens in places you are most likely to use your day planner. These include:  Your briefcase or work bag Your purse Your work desk Your desk at home Close to your landline phones If you are someone who consistently loses pens and pencils, consider storing an emergency pencil inside your day planner itself. Some day planners even have a little bit of storage space you could use for a spare pencil.
Summary: Consider what you would use a day planner for. Purchase a planner that suits your needs. Consider the aesthetics of your day planner. Have a ready supply of pens and pencils.

One of the biggest problems for people who speak too quickly is that they often blur words together in a way that can be difficult to understand. Spend some time practicing how you enunciate words, especially when you string them together in a sentence. Don't skip over any words, not even the small ones. Enunciate each syllable of every word. Tongue twisters are designed to help you work out the muscles in your mouth, and improve your own pronunciation. Try various tongue twisters to help you warm up your voice before a speech, or just to help you slow down your vocal cadence in general.  Try saying, “The lips, the teeth, the tip of the tongue” over and over. Exaggerate each syllable. Repeat the words “rubber baby buggy bumpers.” Say each word clearly. Repeat the phrase again and again. While practicing your enunciation, try stretching your vowel sounds to add length to each word. This will help you speak more slowly and more clearly. Exaggerate it at first and add a short pause between each word. Over time, this will help you learn to not link your words together so intensely while still enunciating each word clearly.
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One-sentence summary -- Enunciate each word more clearly. Practice tongue twisters. Stretch your vowel sounds.

Q: You’ll need to start by assembling a list of the numbers for which you’d like to find the weighted average. For example, if you’re trying to find a weighted average for a series of grades in a class, first write down each of the grades. For instance, maybe your total grades are 82 for quizzes, 90 on your exam, and 76 on your term paper. Once you have your numbers, you’ll need to know how much each of them weighs, or is worth, as part of your final average. For instance, in your class, the quizzes might be worth 20% of your total grade, while the exam is 35% and the term paper is 45%. In this case, the weights add up to 1 (or 100%). In order to use these percentages in your calculation, you’ll need to convert them to decimal form. The resulting numbers are called “weighting factors.” Once you have all your numbers, pair up each number (x) with its corresponding weighting factor (w). You’ll be multiplying each set of numbers and weights together, then adding them all up to find the average. For example, if your total quiz score is 82 and quizzes are worth 20% of your grade, multiply 82 x 0.2. In this case, x=82 and w=0.2. The basic formula for a weighted average where the weights add up to 1 is x1(w1) + x2(w2) + x3(w3), and so on, where x is each number in your set and w is the corresponding weighting factor. To find your weighted average, simply multiply each number by its weight factor and then sum the resulting numbers up. For example: The weighted average for your quiz grades, exam, and term paper would be as follows: 82(0.2) + 90(0.35) + 76(0.45) = 16.4 + 31.5 + 34.2 = 82.1. This means you have a grade of 82.1% in the course.
A: Gather the numbers you would like to average. Determine the weight value of each number. Multiply each number by its weighting factor (w). Add the resulting numbers together to find the weighted average.

Problem: Article: Some rides will have seats available for you to sit in before getting on the ride. These are mostly to make sure you will fit properly, but trying them out can be a good way to get more comfortable with what you are doing. The best way to face your fear is to push past it and get on board. You’ve come this far. You’ve learned about the ride, relaxed yourself, stood in line, and now you are here. Get in the seat, let the attendant strap you in, and get ready to roll. Most rides will have some type of “grab bar” or other restraint that’s meant to help hold you into the ride. It might make you feel more secure to grab hold of the restraint. It won’t actually make you any safer, but can be a pleasant reminder that something is  there to hold you in. When the ride takes off, you will be tempted to squeeze your eyes shut until it’s over. Don’t do that. Instead, let your eyes guide you along the track, watching what comes next. Being able to see what follows will help make you feel more in control of what’s coming. Once you’ve gone on the ride, great. Now get back in line and go again. Going on rides more often helps habituate you to it, and will make you even more comfortable as you go along.
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Try out the seats. Get on the ride. Hold on to the bar. Keep your eyes open. Go a second time.