Problem: Article: Look at it as a fun, pressure-free event. Keep an open mind about who you will meet and be prepared that you may or may not find someone you like. There is no pressure and if this round of speed dates doesn't work for you, you can always try again. Research your options by doing a Google search for speed dating and your location. See what events are available and contact the organizer if you have any questions. Select an event that is for your age range and keep in mind that some are for specific themes or groups of people. Find one where you are likely to have things in common with the people there. For example, there are some events for young professionals and others for older retired singles. Choose the event that is appropriate for you. You will likely need to register ahead of time. You can register on the website for the event or over the phone. You will pay in advance and it will likely cost around $40. It is important that you make the most of the few minutes you have in front of your matches. Practice what you want to say and how you want to say it. You will need to prepare an introduction and basic biographical information that you wish to share so that your dates can get to know you. For your introduction, consider how you want to first present yourself to other speed daters. You could say something like, "Hi! My name is Mary. I'm a 31 year old single mom. I work in microbiology and in my free time I love to hike." For your biographical information, you should have an idea of what you most want to say about yourself. Create a short biography that sums up what you feel are the qualities you want to communicate. You could make a list of important things to share, such as your hobbies ("I love to ski"), interests ("I enjoy foreign films"), personality traits ("I'm very outgoing and love to socialize"), values ("I'm a vegan who is an advocate for all animals"), and what you're looking for ("I'm looking to settle down and start a family"). Make sure to practice speaking clearly and to smile often. You could practice in a mirror to see how you appear. Keep it light and positive. Don't discuss your negative feelings about your job or your strained relationship with your ex. Have a list of questions in your mind that you can ask your matches. Think about what you are most interested in finding out when assessing a potential partner and then formulate a set of questions that are tailored to getting that information. You may opt to have a sense of humor or to be deep and probing, but the important part is that you stay true to yourself. You could ask all different kinds of questions, from the basics like "What do you do for a living?" and "What do you like to do for fun?" to more probing questions like "Where do you see yourself in five years?" and "What are you most passionate about?" You could even ask goofy questions like "Do you have a favorite joke?" Just keep in mind that you have a very short amount of time to converse with this person, so choose the questions that matter most to you. Remember that you may be nervous for your first speed dating event, so it will help to have an idea of what you are looking for before you get into the process. You should also list traits that are deal-breakers. Take some time to seriously consider what you want in a romantic interest so that you can accurately qualify and disqualify potential matches, even when your nerves might be clouding your thinking. For example, maybe you are looking for someone who is passionate about their job, is adventurous, and wants to have kids some day. For deal-breakers, perhaps you are unwilling to date a smoker or will only date someone of a specific religion. Be sure to dress appropriately for the venue, and to wear an outfit that speaks for your style and personality. Your clothes should be clean and wrinkle-free. Wear something that makes you feel confident and attractive. When you feel great, it will show. Dress up a bit to look nice. Men can wear a dress shirt and tie and women can wear a nice blouse. This will help you to make a good first impression.
Summary: Approach speed dating with a positive attitude. Choose a speed dating event. Prepare what you will share about yourself. Prepare questions to ask your dates. Compile a list of traits you find desirable. Dress nicely.

Problem: Article: This will create a new, blank Playlist. Click and drag is the easiest method, just drag them right onto the Playlist. To select multiple songs, hold the Command key or Shift key and click (Windows: hold the Control key or Shift key and click). Each time you connect your iPod, iTunes will sync you only to the lists you have selected. Note: iTunes for Windows does not support having multiple iPods connected simultaneously. You must connect them one at a time.
Summary: Create your Playlist Either choose File / New Playlist, or click the + button at the bottom of the left side navigation bar where your Library and Playlist info is. Name it John's Tunes (or whatever, just identify it as your own). Drag all the songs you want to be updated to your iPod into this playlist. Set your iPod options to Update Only Selected Playlists.

Problem: Article: As you're planning your garden, spend a clear day watching the way the sun travels across your yard. Every hour or so, take note of which areas are in the sun, and which are shaded. Then, pick one of the sunniest spots as the location for your garden. Butterflies are cold-blooded, so they require sunlight to warm them up throughout the day. If the butterflies are exposed to high winds, they'll spend most of their energy just trying not to get blown around. Place your butterfly garden near a wall, a fence, or a wooded area to help them conserve energy so they can eat and lay their eggs. For example, if you have a shed and your area is frequently subjected to cold north winds, you could place your garden on the south side of the shed. The butterflies will have an easier time reaching their food if you arrange your plants from shortest to tallest, almost like stair steps. Place larger bushes and shrubs in the back, with shorter flowers in the very front. If you don't have room to plant shrubs, try placing an arbor with vines near the back of your garden. Butterflies are pretty small, but they prefer big clumps of flowers. Try to group your flowers together in large masses. The butterflies will be able to see the garden from a distance, and you'll get more visitors to enjoy. It's fine to include different, non-butterfly plants in your garden. However, try to keep the flowers close together, as this will make feeding easier for the butterflies. To make the most of your butterfly display, research what time of year each plant will bloom. Then, create sections out of the plants with the same flowering window so you'll have bright groups of blooms opening at about the same time. For instance, if some of your plants open in the late spring and others will bloom into the early fall, you could group your spring plants on one side of the garden, and your late-bloomers on the other side. If you have a small garden, you might not need to section it off.
Summary:
Choose a spot that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. Pick a location that's sheltered from strong wind. Place the shorter plants in front with taller varieties in back. Plant your flowers in large groups. Group flowers that will bloom at the same time.