Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Sew yarn onto your puppet to give it long hair.

Answer: If you want to give your puppet a head of long hair, lay yarn across the head and sew it onto the puppet. Sew the yarn down the middle of the head, where the part of the hair would be.  If you want to make a mostly bald puppet, with a few tufts of white hair, then just glue on some cotton fluff! If you don’t want to give your puppet hair, you could put on a hat! Buy or knit a baby beanie hat and put it on your puppet.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gather your supplies. Make your pattern. Cut your fabric. Sew the halves. Attach the halves. Fill the beanbag. Close the hole.

Answer: You'll need 5 yards (4.6 m) of fabric (assuming the bolts are 45" wide) for this project, preferably something strong but soft. You'll also need filling for the bean bag. You can buy filling at many furniture stores or you can make your own from cut up foam or mattress filling. Then you'll need a sewing machine, thread, scissors, and a measuring tape. Paper or cardboard to make a pattern also helps. Make a pattern on paper or cardboard. You're going to be making twelve rounded triangles with a height of 30" and a base of 20". On a large piece of paper or cardboard, first mark a straight line that is 20" long. Then, find the halfway point and measure 30" from that point. Check that your line is perfectly perpendicular using math or a protractor. Hand draw a soft curve from the 30" point to one end of the 20" line. Get it to the shape you want and then fold along the center line and cut it out, following the curve you created. You should be able to get two of these triangles onto each yard of your fabric with a little room to spare (again, you will need 12 triangles). If you can, leave a half inch seam allowance around all of the edges. Cut out the fabric when you're ready. Remember: measure twice, cut once. Sew two triangles together along the bottom 20" side, with the right sides facing. Do this until you have six canoe-shaped panels. Then three of the panels together along the long sides so that a single piece of fabric is formed. Repeat this for the remaining three panels. Take these two pieces of fabric, pin them right sides together, and then sew all the way around, leaving a 6" gap to turn and fill the beanbag chair. Turn the fabric by pushing it through the hole, so that it is no longer inside out. You can now fill the bag by pouring your desired filling into the hole. Do not overstuff the bag....it needs to be comfy! Use a whip stitch to close the hole. Enjoy your new beanbag chair.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Boil the potatoes in a large pot of water. Drain the water from the potatoes, then let them sit in the pot over low heat until the moisture evaporates. Mash the potatoes roughly using a fork or potato masher. Sauté the onion over medium-high heat. Consider adding some carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and frozen peas for extra flavor. Add the ground beef, and cook it until it browns, then season it with some salt and pepper. Stir the meat mixture into the mashed potatoes, but leave the liquid behind. Add a lightly beaten egg to the potato mixture, and still again until well-combined. Let the mixture cool down enough to handle, then form it into "korokke" balls. Let the korokke balls chill in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes. Dredge the balls in flour, egg, and Panko, in that order. Fry the korokke balls in hot oil over medium heat until they turn golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain the korokke. Serve the korokke.

Answer: Place the potatoes (peeled and cut) into a large pot, and fill it with enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring the water to a boil, then cook the potatoes until they become tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Don't let the potatoes burn. Letting the water evaporate will keep the potatoes from getting too soggy. Don't worry about making them perfectly smooth. You actually want there to be some clumps. Set the potatoes aside when you are done. Place a large skillet on the stove and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Turn the heat up to high and dice the onion. Add the onion once the oil gets hot, then cook it until it turns soft, about 4 to 5 minutes. You can add just one or two of these, or even all three. Cook your optional ingredients with the onions until they turn soft. Use a wooden spoon to help break the meat up and mix it in with the onion. For even more flavor:  In a small bowl, whisk together: 1 teaspoon fish stock, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 tablespoon sake, 1 tablespoon Mirin (or sweet rice wine), and 4 tablespoons of soy sauce. Stir the sauce into your beef and onion mixture. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. You just want the dry, beef-and-onion mixture. It might be a good idea to put the beef-and-onion mixture into a strainer to drain out any liquid before adding it to the mashed potatoes. Beat the egg in a small bowl using a fork or mini whisk, then pour it into the mashed potato mixture. Stir everything together using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Roll the mixture into oval-shaped balls, then flatten them slightly with your palm. You want them to still be thick and "plump," but flat enough so that they don't roll around. You can also make round ones that are 3 inches (7.62 centimeters) wide and ¾-inch (1.91 centimeters) thick. This will help the mixture set up, and prevent it from falling apart in the pan. Make sure that you coat each ball evenly with each ingredient. To make things easier, put the flour, eggs, and Panko into shallow dishes, and arrange them in a row. This way, you can just move the balls from one bowl to the next without making a big mess. Heat some oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat. When the oil reaches 350°F (180°C), add the korokke balls. Fry the korokke balls for 3 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden-brown.  You will need 2 tablespoons for every 6 korokke. Add more oil as needed. You can also bake the korokke in the oven at 400°F(200°C) for 10 to 15 minutes. Bake them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. As you finish frying the korokke, place them onto several folded paper towels so that the excess oil can drain. They taste great with tonkatsu sauce, but you can also use ketchup instead. They also taste great alongside any beef dish or salad leaves.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Reassess your progress. Be open-minded. Build an always-learning attitude. Anticipate challenges and plan accordingly.

Answer:
A big part of being a competent strategist is knowing when to switch tactics. Developing goals is wonderful, but you also must be willing to terminate a plan or incorporate new strategies if you are not getting the anticipated results.  If, upon reassessment, you find that you do not see the progress you would like, go back to step one. Consider what and why your methods are not working. Examine what resources you currently have at your disposal. Then, come up with some new ways of meeting your objectives.  Know that it takes time to meet many goals. Don't switch strategies until you can confirm that the tactic is, in fact, not working. In some cases, you may not have given your methods enough time to show results. Consider this scenario: you are aiming to build up a long-term savings account. You were able to consistently deposit a set amount into the account every week. After successfully moving towards this goal for a period of time, you might decide to increase the amount you are depositing each week to meet your long-term goal faster. If you are closed to new ideas and techniques, you limit yourself. An essential part of your arsenal as a strategist must be a willingness to be wrong, to be surprised, and to find inspiration in the most unlikely of places. If keeping an open mind poses a challenge for you, try the following tips:  Listen more, even to those with lesser titles than you. Reinforce those who have the courage to try new things or make changes. Gather all the facts before making a decision. A good strategist is like a sponge, constantly soaking up knowledge and experiences. Because science and technology are always evolving, you must understand that you, too, must educate yourself to stay abreast.  Learn by reading books, watching films and documentaries, and completing online and in-person training in your given area. Regularly acquire new skills. Observe others to see how they are doing things. Ask questions; never assume you know everything. A capable strategist has mastered the notion of foresight, or he has someone on his team who has this skill. Many great leaders and businesses are toppled because a new trend or technique rendered their old methods useless. In order to prevent this, one must anticipate and plan for challenges. Do this by:  Staying connected. Keep your finger on the pulse of the people. Know what their challenges are. Researching your area of expertise. Stay abreast of new trends, products, and the users' response to them. Consult with the customer or end-user. Consider their opinion on new initiatives. Develop special teams to anticipate and respond to challenges.