Article: Whether you're writing a news article professionally or for a school assignment, your article isn't complete until you've checked all your facts. Having incorrect facts will immediately discredit your article and could hinder you as a writer. Be sure to double check all the facts in your news article before you submit it, including names, dates, and contact information or addresses. Writing accurately is one of the best ways to establish yourself as a competent news article writer. There are several styles of news articles and journalism from objective reporting to Gonzo (A style of journalism where the reporter describes the events in a subjective manner, usually through a first person narrative). If your news article is meant to convey direct facts, not the opinions of its writer, ensure you've kept your writing unbiased and objective. Avoid any language that is overly positive or negative or statements that could be construed as support or criticism. If your article is meant to be more in the style of interpretive journalism then check to make sure that you have given deep enough explanations of the larger story and offered multiple viewpoints throughout. Journalists, and therefore news articles follow AP Style for sources and citations in most cases. The AP Style book is a journalist's textbook and should be consulted for proper formatting. When quoting someone, write down exactly what was said inside quotations and immediately cite the reference with the person's proper title. Formal titles should be capitalized and appear before a person's name. Ex: "Mayor John Smith". Always write out numbers one through nine, but use numerals for numbers 10 and up. When writing a news article, be sure to only include one space after a period, not two. Even if you have gone through your story several times and think that everything is squared away, you should let another pair of eyes take a look at it. In addition to finding any spelling or grammatical errors, your editor will be able to help you trim down certain sections and simplify awkward sentences. You shouldn't submit any news article for publication without first letting someone take a look at it. An extra pair of eyes can double check your facts and the information to ensure that what you have written is accurate. If you are writing a news article for school or your own personal website, then have a friend take a look at it and give you notes. Sometimes you may get notes that you want to defend or don't agree with it. But these should be listened to. Remember, with so many news articles getting published every minute you need to ensure that your widest possible audience can easily digest the information you have provided.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Check facts before publishing. Ensure you have followed your outline and have been consistent with style. Follow the AP Style for formatting and citing sources. Have your editor read your article.
Article: Once you have got some space to yourself, you can use this time to consider how you play a role in the other person's silence. This is not placing the fault on you, but giving you the power to recognize and change any communication patterns that may lead you to this point. As you reflect on your interactions with the person, try to find common patterns in your own behavior. For instance, your boyfriend was talking and you interrupted him because you assumed you knew what he was about to say. The silent treatment ensued shortly afterward. Your tendency to "predict" his thoughts could be causing frustration that prompts him to pull away. You can minimize your part in causing the silent treatment in this scenario by practicing active listening. Don't cut in on your partner when they are talking. Give them time to fully express their message before you respond. Feeling manipulated can generate anger within you, which can push an already unhelpful interaction into dangerous territory. Recognize that it won't do any good for your relationship to display anger. Use the space you get during the silent treatment to minimize the negative emotions you feel. Try some relaxation techniques such as guided imagery, deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, or gentle stretching to reduce anger and promote calm. If you need time to cool down, try taking a one hour break or even agree to table the conversation until the following day. Just don't put it off for too long. When you effectively set boundaries in your relationships, you increase the chances of living according to your values. Whether the person giving the silent treatment is a parent, best friend, or lover, you can limit your own feelings getting hurt by this toxic relational pattern by developing personal boundaries. Set boundaries by first thinking about how you want to be treated in your relationships, and what you will and will not accept from those around you. Once you have established these limits, share these expectations with your loved ones. Keep in mind that if you have been abused in the past, then you might feel confused about how you ought to be treated in relationships. Try talking your situation over with a trusted friend first. For instance, you might say, "I care about you and enjoy spending time with you. But, when you suddenly stop talking to me, it makes me feel confused and helpless. If you continue to do this, I will have to get some distance from you to protect my own emotional health and well-being." Regardless if the person means to hurt you, being on the receiving end of the silent treatment doesn't feel good. Spend some time doing things that relax you and make you smile to counteract the negative effects of the silent treatment. Get some exercise. Call a trusted friend. Visit a local park or museum. Light a candle and take a bubble bath. These are all excellent ideas to perform self-care to boost your mental health during the silent treatment.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Identify your role in the silent treatment cycle. Reduce anger to avoid worsening the situation. Set personal boundaries. Perform self-care.
Article: This method calls for just a few easy ingredients, and it makes a semi-solid stick of deodorant similar to stick deodorants you find in storesminus all the chemicals. This recipe requires: 3 tablespoons wet-milled, virgin coconut oil 2 tablespoons Shea butter 2 tablespoons arrowroot (or cornstarch) 3 tablespoons baking soda 1-2 drops of your favorite essential oil (optional) If you have a double boiler, you can use this to melt the Shea butter and coconut oil together. If you don't have one, you can simply place both ingredients in a heavy mason jar and place the jar in a pan of hot water. Use low heat and stir often to ensure an even distribution as the two ingredients melt together. Remove the mixture from the heat as soon as it's melted together. After you turn off the heat, slowly stir in the arrowroot and baking soda. Mix the ingredients in well but quickly before the mixture begins to harden. If you're choosing to add an essential oil to provide a pleasant scent, then stir in one or two drops (more will be overpowering) of the oil now as well. Certain essential oils may irritate those with sensitive skin. Try rubbing a drop of the oil on your underarms to test for any skin irritation before adding it to your deodorant recipe. Some common options include: Lavender Patchouli Eucalyptus Lemon Orange Bergamot Tea tree Cedarwood Lemon balm Cinnamon Sage Frankincense You don't have to store this deodorant any special way. If you want, you can simply pour the mix into a jar and allow it to cool and solidify. You can then use your fingers to apply it your underarms as needed. As an alternative, you can pour the mixture into popsicle molds and place the molds in your freezer for an hour to shape the deodorant into a familiar stick shape. Wrap each stick in wax paper or parchment paper before storing to stop them from melting together. You do not need to store the deodorant in the fridge, but it can melt in warm weather. Store the container out of direct sunlight in a cool spot in your home.
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Gather the ingredients. Melt the Shea butter and coconut oil together. Stir in the arrowroot and baking soda. Add the essential oil. Store in your chosen container. Keep in a cool place.