Write an article based on this "Start by defining debate as a series of formal arguments. Establish ground rules for courtesy and tone. Identify your expected learning outcomes. Show debate video clips and ask students to evaluate them."
article: Explain that a debate shouldn't just be a rowdy, unruly free-for-all. Let your students know that a debate is a timed and structured clash of ideas. Arguments should be based on credible evidence rather than gut feelings, personal attacks, or unsupported opinions. Instruct students to be courteous and attentively listen to the opposing side. Encourage them to speak audibly and with passion, but tell them that they shouldn't shout or insult the opposing side. If you plan on conducting a structured, timed debate, inform students that they should only speak when it's their turn and to stick to time limits. At the start of the lesson or unit, outline how debate hones skills such as critical thinking, language arts, and teamwork. If you're grading their debate performance, discuss your rubric or expectations with your students. Researching, analyzing sources, and forming an argument hone critical thinking skills. Possible rubric criteria could be "Gathered 3 to 5 credible, relevant sources" or "Formed a rational, well-supported argument." Writing a debate outline and presenting the argument orally help refine language skills. Rubric criteria could be "Completed oral and written assignments with no spelling or grammar errors," "Presented statements clearly and audibly," or "Followed debate format and stayed within time limits." If you've assigned debate teams, criteria could be "Made an individual statement that contributed to the team's argument" or "Team demonstrated cooperation and equal participation." You can use clips of competitive scholastic debates, presidential debates, or debates between local politicians. Try to include a range of examples, such as debaters who lose their cool, merely list facts, and provide engaging, well-crafted arguments. After playing clips, ask students to write short reflection papers or fill out an evaluation handout. Prompt them with questions such as, "Which qualities or strategies made one debater more effective than another? How did debaters support claims with facts and data? Is it more important to list evidence or to speak with an interesting, engaging, and confident tone?" Invite students to share their reflections, list effective debate qualities on the board, and look for common themes among responses.

Write an article based on this "Show empathy. Listen actively. Use facts when giving feedback. Avoid getting defensive. Reduce sarcasm. Avoid gossiping."
article: Help the other person see you understand their needs as well as being able to communicate your own. You should acknowledge how the other person may be feeling while firmly requesting a change. If you are having trouble with a roommate, acknowledge their perspective too. You can say, "I know you're tired when you come home from work and just want to read, and I appreciate the quiet time, but I need help cleaning up the apartment." Pay attention to what the other person has to say, and reflect back or summarize what they just said to you. This shows you're taking the time to hear them and not just trying to get your own point across. For example, you can say, "I hear that you're frustrated with work and just want to take time to relax before you help me clean." Avoid judgments, insults, and personal attacks. For example, don't say to your roommate, "You're such a slob! You never clean up!" If someone is getting aggressive with you while you talk, your first thoughts might be defensive and impulsive, so it's important to wait before speaking. Take a deep breath. Instead of getting caught in an argument, try to diffuse the situation and ease tension. As you're taking a breath, think about your first impulse what you immediately want to do or say and don't do it. Take another deep breath. Your first impulse will likely be to defend yourself when you feel attacked. Think of your next reaction then take another breath without acting on that impulse. You may also feel that it is necessary to retaliate when you feel attacked. This is not a healthy response, either. Try to seek a solution or more information about what the person is telling you. For example, you can say, "Tell me more about how work is frustrating you." Try using "yes, and" instead of "yes, but." In this way, you are showing that you are listening to the other person, and building on it in a positive way. If the conversation is getting particularly tense, try pausing, counting to ten, and then asking for a break. You can say, "I am feeling pretty overwhelmed right now and I think it might be better if we take a few breaths before I say something I don't mean." The purpose of sarcasm is to deflect your discomfort or insecurity in a conversation. Sarcasm can often come across as aloof, mean, and frustrating. Try to use it less to create more intimacy and clarity in interactions. Gossiping, or talking behind others' backs about something that annoys you about them, is mean and spiteful. If you have a problem with someone and it is worth it to you to talk about, address it with that person directly.

Write an article based on this "Trade your Bitcoin for other cryptocurrencies. Make online purchases using Bitcoin. Convert your Bitcoin into gift cards. Pay for services or subscriptions with Bitcoin. Hold your Bitcoin and wait for its value to increase. Make charitable donations in Bitcoin. Find local merchants who accept Bitcoin."
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Some of the newer cryptocurrencies, such as Ardor, can only be bought with another cryptocurrency. Trading your Bitcoin enables you to diversify your cryptocurrency holdings. If you want to trade cryptocurrencies, consider an exchange such as Abra, which allows you to have multiple wallets on the same account. That way, you can more easily manage multiple types of cryptocurrency, as well as fiat currency, without having to transfer between multiple exchanges. Many online retailers and service providers, including Overstock, Microsoft, and Newegg, accept Bitcoin as payment. When you're browsing an online shopping site, look for the Bitcoin logo. Many vendors on Etsy and Shopify also accept Bitcoin payments. The number of retailers and service providers that accept Bitcoin is growing every day, so if one of your favorite sites doesn't accept Bitcoin now, that might change. You may also want to send a suggestion to their customer service center requesting that they accept Bitcoin. Led by the website Gyft, there are many gift card websites that accept Bitcoin as payment for gift cards to major online and brick-and-mortar retailers, including giants such as Amazon, Starbucks, and Target. Some websites, such as Gyft, offer discounts and rewards to customers who purchase gift cards using Bitcoin. Online services such as VPN networks, domain name registers, and internet service providers often take Bitcoin payments. Many websites also allow you to use Bitcoin to buy subscriptions or premium services. The online dating site OkCupid accepts Bitcoin payment. You can also subscribe to Bloomberg, the Chicago Sun-Times, and other online newspapers. If you have a blog on WordPress, you can use Bitcoin to pay for additional services and blog options. Because cryptocurrencies are volatile, holding Bitcoin as an investment can be fairly risky. However, if you're willing to watch the market carefully, you may be able to make a profit. Be wary of companies or websites that claim they will double your Bitcoin, offer you a high interest rate, or help you invest your Bitcoin to great profit. Most of these sites and companies are scams or pyramid schemes. You may see a good rate of return for a few months, but then it will drop to nothing. You can day trade with Bitcoin just as you would day trade with stocks or other commodities. However, this is a method that requires knowledge and practice to be successful. There are numerous charities and nonprofit organizations that accept donations in various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. Many of these organizations, such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and The Internet Archive, are dedicated to freedom on the internet. Before the 2017 holiday season, Bitcoin published a list of 15 nonprofit organizations that accept Bitcoin donations on its news site at https://news.bitcoin.com/fifteen-ways-to-donate-bitcoin-to-charity-this-season/. While the transaction costs and slow confirmation times make Bitcoin an inconvenient payment method for brick-and-mortar merchants, there are still some who accept it. However, there are still major retailers who accept Bitcoin payments. For a mappable list of retailers who accept Bitcoin payments, visit https://coinmap.org/welcome/ or https://bitcoin.travel/. As with online retailers, look for the Bitcoin logo alongside the logos of major credit cards on the door of the shop or by the register.