Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Practice your plan for a home invasion in advance. Keep your doors and windows locked at all times. Store expensive items in your garage out-of-sight. Trim the vegetation around your home so a burglar can't sneak around. Install outdoor lighting so would-be burglars feel exposed. Use curtains to prevent potential burglars from spotting your goods. Install a security camera over your front door or garage as a deterrence. Get a home alarm to scare off burglars and call for help.

Answer: Try not to worry too much about potential burglars because you're probably safe. However, it's helpful to practice how you'll handle a burglary so you're prepared. Make a plan with your family and practice it so you feel ready to carry it out. Here are some things to consider: Plan an escape route from your bedroom and the common areas. Create a danger word that warns other household members of an intruder. Designate an area for all household members to meet up. Create a safe room by installing a heavy, locking door on one room. Don't give a burglar easy access to your home. Close and secure all exterior doors and windows, even if you're home. This prevents crimes of opportunity. Check your doors and windows before you go to bed every night to make sure they're locked. Add deadbolts to your exterior doors. Burglars are hoping for an easy score, so they'll be tempted to grab things like bicycles or expensive tools. Keep these items in your garage when they're not in use, and make sure you or your children don't leave them laying in your yard. Burglars might see these items laying in your yard while they're casing homes and come back later to steal them. You might think that shrubs and bushes hide your home, but they actually hide would-be intruders. Burglars can easily creep around your home if they're shrouded in leafy vegetation. Eliminate these hiding spots by keeping your bushes, shrubs, and grass trimmed. If you have a multi-story home, trim any tree branches that would allow a burglar easy access to a window or balcony. Burglars want to stay hidden in the dark, so they might avoid your home if it's well-lit. Put lights above your exterior doors and keep them on while it's dark outside. Additionally, install motion-activated flood lights over your garage and the side of your home. Check around your home for areas that might need more lighting to be secure. While casing your home, would-be burglars will look through your windows to see if you have valuables. Make it harder for them to see inside by installing curtains or blinds over your windows. This makes it less tempting for a burglar to enter your home. It's especially important to cover your windows at night. If you have a light on, the contents of your rooms will be very visible from outside. Burglars don't want to get caught, so they might avoid your home if they see a visible camera. Plus, you'll have evidence to give the police if they do break into your home. Put your camera above your door or above your garage to scare off potential burglars. A camera will be a better deterrent if it's easily visible to intruders. Investing in a home alarm system may scare off any burglars who do try to enter your home. Plus, it'll call the police on your behalf so help arrives faster. Research home alarm companies to find one that fits your needs and preferences. Then, get an alarm installed. Be sure to display you home alarm company's sign outside your home so potential burglars know you're protected.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Weigh the pros and cons of wet food. Weigh the pros and cons of dry food. Consider your dog's health. Pick a quality food.

Answer: There are two basic types of dog food: wet and dry. Each type of dog food has its good points and its bad points. For wet food these include: Pros include a higher water content (which is good for dogs that don't drink enough water), a stronger smell (which is good for those dogs with poor appetites), and it is softer (which is good for dogs with mouth or teeth problems). Negatives include that it is messier to feed, it is generally more expensive in the long run, it has a shorter shelf life once opened, and in dogs with dental problems soft food can make dental disease worse. Like wet food, dry food has good and bad aspects. These advantages and disadvantages include: Pros include that it is easy to store, good for teeth health (as the kibble can scrape off plaque), has a longer shelf life (as long as it is stored properly), doesn't spoil as easily, and is generally less expensive to feed. Cons include that is doesn't have as much moisture content as wet food, it is not as strong smelling (so for those dogs with poor appetites it won't be as appealing), and it's harder to chew for dogs with sore teeth and gums. While most healthy dogs can handle a change in food as long as the change is done properly, you will not want to change the food of dogs with chronic health problems. Many times the main treatment for dogs with chronic illness is their food. These foods are usually called prescription type foods and generally have years of careful research behind them to make sure they provide all the nutrients a sick dog needs while helping to control the illness. Dogs with these illnesses should only have their food switched under the advice of a veterinarian: Skin or other allergies Kidney disease Liver disease Diabetes Heart disease Bladder disease: stones or crystals Gastrointestinal illness Whether you have chosen dry or wet food, buy the best food you can for your dog. Look for meat as the top two or three ingredients on the dog food label.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Schedule a time to sit down and talk with them. Maintain eye contact Admit that what you said was a lie. Use I-statements so the other person doesn't become defensive. Explain why you lied to them. Tell them the truth if there's information they don't know. Listen

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Tell the other person that you need to talk to them about something. Ask them when would be a good time for them. Then, set a time when you can sit down and talk about what happened without either of you feeling rushed. It's best to tell them at a time when they're calm and have time to talk. Make sure you choose a time that's good for them. You might say, "I have something I want to talk to you about. Are you available to get coffee this afternoon?" or "I need to tell you something important. When can we sit down and talk?" so they believe you're telling the truth. Most people believe that maintaining eye contact means you're being honest. While eye contact doesn't always mean someone's being truthful, looking someone in the eyes may help them believe you. Make sure you hold eye contact while you explain what happened. It's okay to look away for 1-2 seconds at a time. However, do your best to keep your eyes focused on theirs. Telling someone you made a mistake is scary, but it'll help you make things better. Explain to the person that you told them something that was untruthful. Then, tell them specifically what you said that was a lie. You might say, "I need to tell you that I told you a lie. When I said that I lost your necklace, I was being untruthful. I actually just wanted to keep it." As another example, you could say, "When I told you I didn't have homework, I was actually lying. Now, my grade is low because I never turned in my homework." When you admit to doing something wrong, it's normal to want to minimize your responsibility. However, you're the only person who's responsible for your actions, and blaming the other person will only make them defensive. As you explain what happened, use I-statements to keep the focus on what you did. Say something like, "I was afraid that you would break up with me" or "I felt like you wouldn't understand." The person will likely want to know why you lied, and being honest about your motive might help them forgive you. Tell them why you felt like you needed to tell a lie. Make it clear that you're not trying to excuse your behavior, but you want them to know why you chose to lie. Say, "I felt like you would be angry with me, so I decided to lie," or "I was worried about getting in trouble, so I lied." Then, say something like, "I'm not trying to make excuses. I just wanted you to know why I did what I did." After you admit to lying, be completely honest about what happened. Explain the true version of events so the person has all the facts. This will help you repair the damage you did by lying. For instance, let's say you lied to take credit for someone else's work. You might say, "In reality, Alex did all the work on this project." Similarly, if you lied about kissing your friend's crush, you might say, "We did kiss at the party, but it only happened one time." to what the other person has to say. Give the other person a chance to explain how they feel about the situation. Listen carefully to their side of the story. To make sure you understood, paraphrase what they said back to them. You might say, "It sounds like you feel betrayed my actions and aren't sure if you can trust me."