Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Visit your state's licensing website. Search for corporate disclosure statements. Find alcohol and tobacco licenses.

Answer: In the United States, business and professional licenses are typically issued at the state level. The exact department managing that information may vary from state to state. In Alaska, for example, licenses are issued and recorded by the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. In Washington State, business and professional licenses are issued by the State Department of Licensing. In Florida, business and professional licenses are managed by the State Department of Business & Professional Regulation. And in California, licenses are issued and managed by the California Secretary of State. Search online for business and professional licenses in your state to determine which government office is responsible for managing this information. Most state sites let you search by the license owner's name, the license number, the type of license in question, or the city or county in which the license was issued. At the state-level Secretary of State website, you should be able to search by corporation name, limited liability company name, or entity number to find a business. Many cities, especially large cities like Chicago, provide online databases of businesses licensed in the city. Each state's Secretary of State keeps track of publicly-traded corporations that have filed corporate disclosure statements in that state. This document identifies the parent corporation and all publicly held corporations that own 10% or more of its stock. Search your state's Secretary of State website to learn more about the publicly-traded corporations in your state of residence. Each state has its own Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC), which regulates the sale of alcohol and tobacco within that state. All businesses selling alcohol or tobacco must be registered with the state and have a license. To find these businesses, search for "alcohol license" or "tobacco license" on these websites.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Practice gliding down gentle slopes. Brake while gliding down hills. Try steering. Pedal through the bottom of the slope. Pedal up the slope.

Answer: Walk the bike to the top of a slope, mount it, and glide down, allowing the bike to slow naturally in the flat area at the bottom. Dismount and repeat as necessary until you get used to balancing and controlling the bike. Keep your weight focused in your feet. Stay pressed against the seat, keep your elbows bent, and your body relaxed. When you are confident you can coast to the bottom, try riding down with your feet on the pedals. Once you have become comfortable keeping your feet on the pedals, try again, this time gently squeezing the brakes while descending. You'll learn to slow the bike without swerving out of control or pitching over the handlebars. Once you can coast, pedal, and brake in a straight line, try going down the hill again. Move the handlebars until you change the direction of the bike without losing control. Feel how the slope changes the way the bike acts and adjust your balance to match it. Use the techniques learned while gliding to pedal and steer without stopping at the bottom of the hill. Transition to the flatter surface while practicing sharper turns, then brake to a stop. From the flat bottom of the hill, start pedaling. The slope requires additional work. Lean forward into the pedaling or even stand up to gain extra power. Bike up and down the slope several times until you feel comfortable. Once you feel confident, bike halfway up the slope, come to a stop, and start pedaling upwards again.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make Easter baskets for other children. Decorate eggs with religious symbolism. Give presents that represent new life. Have a religious scavenger hunt.

Answer: Teach your children the values Jesus lived by performing this Easter-themed act of service. Donate the Easter basket you've made to children in need, caring for them the way that Jesus cared for us. You might say, "You know how Jesus loved us so much he gave his life for us? Let's help other people feel special and cared for in the spirit of Jesus." Your kids can write out lines of scripture on little pieces of paper and place them in plastic Easter eggs. Putting a children's book about the meaning of Easter in the basket is a great way to share the religious joy of Easter with others. Paint eggs with Christian symbols, such as crosses or doves, to focus on the meaning behind Easter while enjoying a nonreligious pastime. Children in middle school and older can paint symbols to tell the story of the crucifixion, such as a crown of thorns or a stone, for a meaningful project. Suggest your child use color as a way to express emotions about Easter. An egg painted black could symbolize sadness at Jesus' death, while happy, brightly colored eggs could symbolize joy at his resurrection. Give your children baby stuffed animals to represent new beginnings, such as baby chicks or piglets, in the spirit of Easter. You could even consider small, easy pets, such as a real goldfish, if your child is old enough for the responsibility. When you give the gift, you might say, "Did you notice that this stuffed chick is just a baby? Jesus died so we could have a new life with God. I hope that when you squeeze this new little chick you think about the new beginning Jesus gave us." Hide everyday items that relate to the story of Eastersuch as a sheet, a palm frond, a rock, or breadfor a scavenger hunt. Give each child an Easter basket to collect their scavenger hunt items. Talk about the significance of each item when you come together at the hunt's end. To keep your kids engaged, perhaps reward them with a treat or sticker for every item they collect or every question they can answer correctly about Easter. Even though the scavenger items are not candy, try to make the spirit light and keep things fun.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Tell your friend if you're worried about them. Let your friend know that you are there for them if they need your help. Listen Empathize Tell your friend a story if something similar happened to you. Make suggestions only if your friend asks for your advice.

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If your friend has been saying or doing concerning things, let them know that you've noticed and that you're worried about them. Avoid getting upset or emotional when you do this as it may cause them to feel worse. Just tell your friend what you are concerned about in a straightforward manner. For example, you might say something like, "John, I've noticed that you stopped coming to game nights and that you are spending most of your time alone. I'm worried about you." Some examples of concerning behavior may include withdrawing, acting sad, self-harming, using drugs, gambling, or having unsafe sex. It's important not to put too much pressure on your friend to talk, but letting them know that you're there for them if they need you can help to reassure them. Offer to help them in any way that you can. Try saying something like, "I'm here for you if you ever want to talk," or, "Let me know if there's anything I can do to help." to your friend if they want to talk with you. Give your friend your undivided attention if they want to talk, such as by putting away your phone and shutting off the TV or your computer. Face them and make eye contact with them. While your friend is talking, pay close attention to what they say and nod to show you are hearing them. You can also rephrase what they say now and then to show you're paying attention. For example, you might say something like, "It sounds like you're saying that you haven't felt happy in a while. Is that right?" with your friend to gain insight into what they're feeling. Empathy is a way of understanding other people's feelings by putting yourself into their shoes. Try to imagine how you'd feel if you were going through what your friend has experienced or described. You might feel sad, angry, confused, lonely, or all of these things at once. Be sensitive to your friend's emotions as you listen and respond to them. For example, if your friend shares with you that they have been feeling depressed since the death of a family pet, imagine how you might feel if your pet died. If you have had an experience that is similar to your friend's experience, sharing it with them might help them to feel better. However, make sure to share the story in a shortened version so you don't end up turning the spotlight onto yourself. Remember that the point of sharing the story is to help your friend feel validated and less alone in their experience. For example, if your friend shares with you that they are having trouble with schoolwork and worried about failing, you might say something like, "I struggled a lot with math last year and I thought I was going to fail. I had to get tutoring after school a few days per week for a while." Or, if a friend shares with you that they're feeling depressed and don't know what to do about it, you might say, "I felt really lost, too, when I went through a depressive episode a couple of years ago. I don't know if it would help you, but therapy really helped me." Unsolicited advice is not usually received well, so it's best to avoid advising your friend about what they should do. Instead, focus on listening to them and only offer advice if they directly ask you for it. And if you do make a suggestion, make sure to maintain a non-judgmental and somewhat uncertain tone. For example, if your friend asks what they should do about a conflict with another friend, you might say something like, "I don't know if this will help you, but I usually find it's best to talk to someone when I'm having an issue with them."