INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Get out there and be social! Talk to your friends. Spend time with them. Go to parties. Have fun. Show your friends all of the cool stuff you've been working on (you followed the steps in the first two sections, right?). This lets you show the exciting stuff you've done if you want to but it also gives you one more way to get out there and do something more interesting than sitting on your couch. Now, we're not trying to say that having more exciting friends will make you more exciting. That's not healthy. But more exciting friends will invite you to do exciting things, giving you opportunities to try new things. They'll also be more willing to join you on your own adventure. Volunteer. Improve your community with the skills that you have. Help show other people how to turn their lives around by taking on challenges, just like you did in order to change how you were living your life. This act of giving back makes you more exciting, but it also will help others and give you a great sense of fulfillment. As you go around doing all of these exciting things, you will learn lots of cool or useful information. Make good use of this by educating others. You can give classes, or just have some fun facts for your friends at parties. People will enjoy living vicariously through the things you learn and tell them. Don't, however, boast or spend a lot of time rubbing it in people's faces. Your life is exciting, they know. If they want to know more, they'll ask, so try not to make every other sentence out of your mouth about "This one time I....". . You're probably going to break or bend the rules, either real ones or just social conventions, along the way. This is natural, since being exciting usually means going against the grain a bit. Someone is going to find something "wrong" with what you're doing, even if they're the one who is really wrong. Learn to cope with the haters and you'll be much happier.

SUMMARY: Talk to people. Have exciting friends. Give back. Educate others. Leave the ego at home. Be ready for criticism

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The infection is contagious and is spread through direct contact with the bacteria that causes it. It is unlikely that you will develop strep throat without having had direct contact with someone who is infected. It can be very difficult to know if someone else has strep. Unless you have been isolated completely, you probably could have come in contact with someone who has the infection. It is also possible for individuals to carry and pass on strep without having symptoms themselves. A sore throat associated with streptococcus usually develops without warning and worsens very quickly. If your throat became increasingly sore over the course of several days, another cause is most likely to blame. However, this alone does not rule out strep throat. Strep throat is usually accompanied by a fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 degrees Celsius) or higher. A lower fever could still be caused by strep, but it is more likely to be a symptom of a viral infection. Headaches are another common symptom of strep throat. They can range in severity from mild to excruciating. If you lose your appetite or feel nauseous, you can count that as another possible symptom of strep throat. At its worst, strep throat can even lead to vomiting and stomach pain. As with any infection, strep throat can lead to increased fatigue. You may find it harder to wake up in the morning than usual and harder to make it through the day. Severe strep throat infections can cause a condition known as scarlatina, more commonly referred to as scarlet fever. This red rash will look and feel very similar to sandpaper. Scarlet fever usually surfaces 12 to 48 hours after your first strep throat symptoms emerge. The rash usually begins around the neck before developing and spreading over the chest. It can also spread to the abdomen and groin areas. In rare cases, it may appear on the back, arms, legs, or face. When treated with antibiotics, scarlet fever generally clears up quickly. If you notice a rash of this nature, you should visit the doctor as soon as possible, regardless of whether or not other strep throat symptoms are present. While colds and strep throat share many symptoms, there are several cold-like symptoms that people with strep throat tend not to display. The absence of these symptoms can be another sign that you have strep throat, rather than a cold. Strep throat does not usually cause nasal symptoms. This means that you will not experience a cough, runny nose, stuffy nose, or red, itchy eyes. Additionally, while strep throat can cause stomach pain, it does not usually cause diarrhea.
Summary: Note if you have been around someone with strep throat. Consider how quickly the illness came on. Check your temperature. Pay attention to any headaches. Monitor any digestive symptoms. Take fatigue into account. Look for a rash. Note any absent symptoms.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A low hanging ponytail is a slightly more styled version of a classic look that you can easily pull off in less than 20 minutes. You'll need some Velcro rollers, bobby pins, a brush, and an elastic band. Separate your hair into 2 to 3 inch (5.1 to 7.6cm) sections. Secure these sections with Velcro rollers, rolling the hair from the bottom of the lock to the root. If your hair is wet, allow your hair to air dry with the rollers in place. Once your hair is dry, remove your hair from the rollers and brush out your hair. From here, lift your hair up at the roots. Use a brush or comb to lightly tease the end strands of your hair, volumizing it slightly and calling attention to your natural waves. Pull your hair into a low, loose ponytail. The hair should hang slightly taut with this look. Leave a small 2 inch (5.1cm) section out of the ponytail. Secure your ponytail with an elastic band. Take the 2 inch (5.1cm) section of hair. Wrap it around the ponytail, concealing the elastic band. Secure with a bobby pin. A half updo can work great for curly hair. As curly hair is often thick, it can be hard to pull all of it into an updo without straightening, which can take a long time. Instead, try to do a partial updo. All you need is a curling iron and some bobby pins. Tease your hair with a fine-toothed comb if you want to add volume. Then, pull the front sections of your hair back. Twist the hair slightly and secure with a bobby pins. If your hair is too unruly for bobby pins, try using a small elastic band. Allow excess curls to hang down. Try using a curling iron to make your natural curls more apparent, teasing them slightly. This will allow your natural curls to shine, while giving you a fun and casual look. A bandana or a scarf is a great accessory for curly hair that can be put in place quickly. After washing and brushing your hair as you normally would, take a scarf or bandana. Wrap the scarf or bandana around your head, so it circles around your forehead and the back of your head. Twist a small strand of hair. Then, loop this strand around the bandana and scarf.

SUMMARY:
Use Velcro rollers and bobby pins for a low-hanging ponytail. Use a curling iron and bobby pins for a half updo. Roll your hair in a bandana or scarf for a casual look.