INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You are about to take a big risk. However close you may be, and however compatible you are as platonic friends, going from friend to boyfriend or girlfriend is a huge change in any relationship so huge that it will be changed forever. You should therefore carefully consider whether the risk is worth it. Can you get over a rejection? Are you willing to risk harming your friendship, even ending it, for the chance at love? You, and your friend, might not want that. Try to find out if the feeling is mutual. Does your friend seem to drop verbal or physical hints that she sees you as a potential partner? Does she flirt with you? Or, does she treat you as a sibling or talk about her attraction to others? If the latter, then she may be signalling that she isn't interested in you. You may be perfectly compatible as friends. You may get along famously, spending hours together one-on-one or in larger groups of friends, laughing together, and sharing all of your thoughts. But this does not guarantee you will be compatible as lovers. Do you share the same values? Beliefs? Passions? Will you have good chemistry? If you cannot determine this, can you honestly imagine that the two of you would work as a couple? Are you sure that your feelings are more than just lust or passing fancy? Sometimes major life events push people together and cloud our judgement. Are you on the rebound? Are you lonely? Are you both dealing with personal loss, like a death in the family? If the catalyst is one of these, you may want to wait and see how you feel in one or two months. Make certain that your interest is motivated by legitimate desire, longing, or love. It may be that she doesn't see you as anything more than a friend. You have to be prepared for that possibility. You also have to understand that your relationship won't be quite the same once you've come clean with your feelings. It may be awkward, or it may end entirely. If you have decided to risk your friendship, you have to be able to accept the consequences.

SUMMARY: Consider the risks. Look for hints. Think compatibility. Be sure of your motives. Prepare for a rejection.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Add a second nut to the hook and bring the pendulum back to where you marked on the paper the first time. When you release the pendulum, start a stopwatch and count the number of oscillations for 1 minute. Repeat the process 5 times, then calculate your average. Notice the difference in the number of oscillations and the average between 1 nut on the hook and 2 nuts on the hook. Add another nut and repeat the experiment to see if even more mass will affect the pendulum's oscillations. Go back to just 1 nut on the hook, bring the string back about 10 inches (25cm), and make a mark on the paper taped behind it so you can repeat the experiment from the same distance. Release the pendulum and count the number of oscillations for 1 minute. Repeat the process 5 times and calculate an average. You may be surprised to learn that the distance (also called amplitude) does not affect the swing rate, or number of oscillations. Try the experiment again from 5 inches (13cm) and find the average number of oscillations to see how much of a difference the distance makes. Slide the look off of the pencil and cut off 10 inches (25cm) of string, tie another loop, and put it back on the pencil. Then bring the pendulum back about 10 inches (25cm) and mark on the paper where you release it from. Repeat the experiment 5 times and find the average number of oscillations to see how the length of the string affects the pendulum. Cut off another 10 inches (25cm) of string to see the difference it makes on the average number of oscillations. The length from which a pendulum is suspended helps determine the speed and regularity of the swings, which is why pendulums have been used to keep time.

SUMMARY: Add a nut to the hook to see what difference the mass makes. Change the distance to see how it affects the oscillations. Cut off 10 inches (25cm) of the string to see the effects.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: " If you would rather use less equipment, or want to incorporate at home workouts into your normal routine, there are a variety of lats workouts you can do without equipment. Two of the easiest kind are the "reverse snow angel" and the "dolphin kick." For the "reverse snow angel," lie face down with your arms and legs at your sides. Your palms should be facing down. Move your hands and shoulders a few inches off the ground and move your arms up to your shoulders until your thumbs meet. Then, return to the original position. Keep your arms straight and elbows locked throughout the entire movement. Strive for two to three sets of five repetitions, resting for about 30 seconds between sets. To do the dolphin kick, you will need a workout bench. Position yourself face down on the bench, with your hips at the end of the bench. Your hands should grasp the underside of the bench for support. Pointing your toes away from your body and keeping your hips straight, point your legs upward and then hold the position for 5 seconds. Slowly return to the original position and then repeat. Aim for two to three sets of six to 12 repetitions, with 30 second breaks in between. The superman is a great activity for your lats. To start, you'll need to lie face down with your chin facing the ground, your ankles touching, your arms spread forward, and your toes pointed outward. By contracting your back and shoulder muscles, pull your arms and legs a few inches off the ground. Try to get your hand and feet elevated around the same height. Try to hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds. Do six to 15 repetitions of this exercise, with 30 to 60 seconds of rest in between. There are some exercises you can do to work your lats that involve standing up. The hip hinge means standing up straight, with your hands on your hips, and your feet spread apart slightly wider than your hips. Bend forward slowly, while keeping your shoulders and hips aligned. Bend until you are parallel to the floor and your body has formed a 90 degree angle. Bring yourself back to the starting position and then repeat. Do three sets of 10 to 15 repetitions with 30 second breaks in between.

SUMMARY:
Do the "reverse snow angel" and "dolphin kick. Try the superman. Incorporate standing exercises to improve posture.