INPUT ARTICLE: Article: What you say and do is important. It is important to stand up for what you believe, even if it is in a small way. But you can also help encourage others to say and do the right thing. If you see or hear something that is oppressive or offensive, you should speak up. Use your words to show that you are an ally. Most simply, you can just say, "Stop." Maybe you are in the break room at work and you overhear someone make an offensive joke about women. You could say, "Please don't say those kinds of things around me. They are offensive and inappropriate." Sometimes you might need support in order to be an effective ally. If you're a kid or a teen, turn to a trusted adult for support. If the other kids on your basketball team are using racial slurs, don't be afraid to tell your coach. Even adults might need help with this. If necessary, report offensive comments by your coworkers to your boss or to HR. It's great to want to be an ally for your friends. It's also important that you stick up for other people, too, even if you don't know them personally. Try to find ways that you can use your voice and actions positively. Maybe you don't personally know any immigrants. You can still be an ally by donating clothing or household items to an organization that helps immigrants get settled in their new homes. Use your voice to help provide information for others. By helping to educate people about oppressed groups, you are fulfilling a key function of being an ally. The first step is to make sure that you are fully informed. Maybe you want to learn more about the rights of the LGBT community. Try contacting the local community center and asking what resources they recommend. Once you are informed, you can begin passing that knowledge along to others. If someone at a party makes an uninformed comment, you can say, "Actually, gay marriage has a higher success rate than marriage between two straight people." You can also educate your kids. Try saying, "Even though Abby used the word 'homo', we don't do that in our house. It might hurt someone's feelings." It is especially important to educate children early on and correct them as needed so that they do not grow up with faulty beliefs. Allies are really important in helping secure rights for others. There are several ways you can use your voice for good. Contact your representatives and tell them you don't support immigration bans that target certain religions. You could also signs petitions, help make phone calls, or post flyers about important legislation. Make sure to vote as well! This is the best way to make your opinions count.

SUMMARY: Say "stop". Ask for help. Support people you don't know. Educate others. Advocate for change.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You will at least need a pistol (a Strongarm, Fire Strike, or Retaliator CS-12 with detached front barrel and stock, etc.), a rifle or two (Slingfire with a 25 round drum magazine or Retaliator CS-12, etc.), and a machine gun (Rampage, Rapid Fire CS-25 or a Havok Fire EBF-25 etc.) If you don't have a lot of nerf guns, practice with what you do have. Find more stuff in the "Tips" section of this article.

SUMMARY: Assemble your full weapon arsenal. Create a gear pack, with 1 or 2 extra guns, easy-access bullets, water-bottles, some healthy food, spy-gear for indoor use, windbreaker, glasses, pocketknife, flashlight, gloves, hat, map of area, walkie-talkies, etc.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Add one de-seeded and chopped fresh red or green chilli (to taste) and 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped coriander / cilantro. This butter is delicious on baked or grilled corn on the cob. You may alternatively substitute coriander with chives or 1 minced fresh ginger.

SUMMARY: Mix butter with the freshly grated zest of one lime.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Sometimes the people you're closest to simply don't realize that you feel underappreciated. If this person is someone you care about, start by giving them the benefit of the doubt and asking to have an open, honest conversation. Outline why you think they've been ungrateful, and give them a chance to answer. Try to use "I" statements instead of casting blame. For example, you could say "I feel like you take for granted how often I help you with work projects, even though we don't work for the same company." Your tone should be firm, but open. Your friend or family member may be more receptive to your concerns if you frame them as your feelings instead of accusations. Give them a chance to address your feelings and apologize, if they feel it is necessary. Remember that no one is obligated to apologize. Give your friend or family member the chance, but understand that they may not do so. If they don't, it's your choice as to whether you want to continue addressing the issue or move past it. It's not always easy but it's important to consider the other person's perspective in a situation, even when you feel certain you are right. Try to see if there are moments where you have been demanding or ungrateful, too. You could also try to see if there are other factors outside of you that are influencing the other person's attitude. If, for example, your friend is going through a rough breakup and seems rude or needy, their attitude has nothing to do with you. They are just struggling with difficult emotions. As they heal, though, their ungrateful habits will fade and they will appreciate that you were there for them. If you feel someone in your life is taking advantage of you, outline clear boundaries letting them know what you are and are not willing to do for them. Then, hold fast on those boundaries. It may feel difficult at first, but staying firm on your personal limits is ultimately the best way to break their reliance on you. If you are the only person in your house who does the dishes, for instance, let your roommates know that moving forward you will only be cleaning the dishes you dirty. They will be accountable for their own mess. If you're dealing with someone who is consistently ungrateful or overly negative no matter what you do, think about limiting their role in your life. Decide what, if any, role you want that person to play in your world, and limit them to that role. Say, for example, you have a friend who constantly demands your time to do things they want to do or navigate their emotional problems, but who is unwilling to return the favor. You may choose to limit that friend to someone you only see in groups, so that you don't have to handle their emotional burden on your own. You may also decide that you're happier not maintaining that friendship. A person who demands your time and effort but who shows no consideration or appreciation for your efforts can become a toxic force if you let them.

SUMMARY:
Have an honest discussion about your feelings. Look at things from their point of view. Set up boundaries that state what you will and won't do. Cut ties with the person if they are constantly negative.