INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Past relationships are great for teaching you about yourself and your future relationships. To prepare yourself for the possibility of a new relationship, identify any areas of your past that may have contributed to your break up. Notice anything you may have done to push your partner away, or actions you may have done to be controlling or manipulative. Search for ways you can improve your behavior as a partner. Don’t be afraid to take some time to yourself. You don’t need to jump from one relationship to another. Enjoy the in-between times and give yourself time to heal. Take some time to reflect on your character, and notice any flaws you might have. Work on those to be a better partner and friend. This can be hard--no one wants to think about their flaws. But identifying and working on them will make you a better person, and will likely even increase your happiness.  Perhaps jealousy is a flaw for you. Practice being grateful for what you have. Maybe manipulation comes easy to you. While single, practice saying what you actually mean, and being honest with yourself and others. Many people forego their loves in favor of whatever their significant other likes. Take some time to evaluate your likes and dislikes, including your musical taste, your preferences regarding food, drink, and lifestyle, and even what you absolutely require from a relationship or partner. This will make you an invaluable partner, as you will know yourself well, and will not bow down to make other people happy. This is another great time to experiment. Try new foods, music, or movies. Do activities you’ve never done before. You may discover things you really love. If your aversion to your single life is insurmountable or feels too overwhelming to sort out by yourself, seek the help of a counselor or therapist. Although you might feel like you are alone in your struggle with being alone, plenty of people struggle to be both happy and single. A qualified professional can give you strategies to cope with your frustration, and may also be able to provide you with a fresh perspective on your situation. Finally, make some room for gratitude and mindfulness in your life. While single, notice the way food feels against your lips and tongue, notice the sounds you hear as you take your dog for a walk, or tune in to your feelings on a particularly stressful day. Mindfulness helps you know your body and mind thoroughly, so that you can make more concrete decisions, and develop confidence and ease. Mindfulness can be difficult when you are in a relationship, as a lot of your time and attention are diverted.

SUMMARY: Reflect on past relationships. Work on your flaws. Evaluate your likes and dislikes. Seek help. Practice mindfulness.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you want to reuse your cooking oil, you need to keep it from being compromised. The best thing to do in this case is to keep the oil in a sealed container. You don’t want any food or dust particles (or worse, insects!) getting into the oil you’re planning on reusing. The best containers for oil storage are glass jars, or the bottle the oil originally came in (if it is empty). Many people keep their old cooking oil near the stove. This is actually one of the worst things you can do, as exposure to heat will make your oil break down much faster. Keep your oil in a cool place away from any possible contact with heat sources – like the stove, oven, microwave, heating vent, or even in direct sunlight from a window. Consider keeping your used cooking oil in the back of a pantry or cabinet, or even in the garage (if it’s not too hot in there). You may even want to consider storing your leftover oil in the fridge if you think you will keep it for more than a week. This will help slow down any potential bacteria growth and allow you to reuse the oil for longer. Remember to keep it in a tightly sealed container, even in the refrigerator. Bright lights and direct sunlight can cause your cooking oil to deteriorate more rapidly. In order to avoid this, you should store your used cooking oil in dark locations, out of reach of direct sunlight. Inside of a pantry, cupboard, or cool garage would be an ideal location for your used cooking oil.
Summary: Keep it in a sealed container. Store the oil away from heat sources. Store the used oil in the refrigerator. Keep it in a dark setting.

Once the shoes have dried, you should apply some form of waterproof sealer so that they can be worn in any kind of weather without a problem.  Mod Podge and several other pastes can actually create a waterproof seal, so you can use several coats of this if desired. Clear varnish and sealing lacquer are other options worth considering. Regardless of the option you choose, let the sealer dry for a few hours in between each separate coat and wait for the final coat to dry completely before proceeding. While not strictly essential, you may wish to mask the messy, uneven inside edge. You won't be able to see this inner edge while the shoes are on your feet but you will see it when the shoes are off.  Begin by trimming away any paper that is not stuck in place. The simplest option is to paint over the messy patchwork edge with a paint color that matches the inner lining of the shoe. Another option would be to glue a ribbon around the entire inner edge of the shoe. Doing this would hide the messy inner edge while creating an aesthetically interesting accent. You can keep the shoes as they are at this point, but you could also add other embellishments to the surface to create a slightly different look. Some possible options include sequins, glitter, buttons, and bows. Make sure that any glue, sealer, and paint has dried before you handle or wear the shoes. As a general rule, it is best to wait 12 to 24 hours after completing the shoes before actually wearing them. Your newly decoupaged shoes should now be complete and ready to show off.
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One-sentence summary -- Apply several coats of waterproof sealer. Tidy the inside edge. Add any desired embellishments. Let everything dry. Wear the shoes.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is a logical first step in attempting to get out of your contract. Unfortunately, it’s probably also the least likely to succeed—unless you have some very valid reasons for the request. And even then, it will be difficult. Complaints such as continuous dropped calls and chronic poor reception are legitimate reasons for requesting relief. If poor service is your main complaint, then keep a log of everything that goes wrong. Collect your data over a week or two, and have it available when you speak with the customer service representative. Other reasons that may result in success are:  You’re moving to a location where the carrier doesn’t provide service. Usually, you’ll need a convincing reason for the move, such as an employment change or death in the family. You’ve been terminated from your employment, and simply can no longer afford your contract. It’s a good bet that you won’t have any success with a lower-tier customer service representative. If that’s the case, ask to speak with a manager. This individual may have more authority when it comes to making decisions on terminating the contract. If your complaint relates primarily to poor phone service, file a complaint with the BBB. You can also register a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. Once you’ve done that, try contacting your carrier again, to let them know the actions you’ve taken. You may find them more receptive.

SUMMARY:
Notify your carrier that you want to terminate. Back up your  reasons for the termination request. Request to speak with a manager. Contact the Better Business Bureau (BBB).