Article: Rare items such as party hats, Halloween masks and Santa hats have appeal because they are only available in a finite quantity. These items disappear every day as more players lose them and retire from playing. New items are good for short-term trades because finding a true price on the Grand Exchange (GE) takes a while. Also, merchants can easily sell new items at a premium to players who want to have the latest thing. If merchants are working together to drive up the price of an item, don't buy in unless the items has skilling value or value as a weapon or armor. Only trade speculative items for the short term, because many people will jump in and drive up profits, but the price fall when everyone sells will be precipitous.
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Choose rare items. Buy new items. Merchant speculative items.
Article: Making trousers requires sewing together accurately cut pieces of fabric. This is necessary to ensure that you get the style and size you want. Using a pattern will help you make trousers that look great and fit properly. Visit a craft supply store or look online for a trouser pattern that you want to use. Then, read the pattern carefully and follow its instructions to execute the design. You don't have to purchase a trouser pattern. There are many free patterns available online. Just search for "free trouser pattern" to find one. You can find trouser patterns in any style you like, such as slim-fit, wide-leg, bootcut, ankle-length, and more! Some patterns are perfectly sized and others require you to measure and adjust before beginning. Once you get the hang of making trousers, you may want to move away from patterns and experiment by following these measurements. You may need to take the following measurements: Outside leg. Using a fabric measuring tape, stretch it from the start of the waist over outside of the hip to the ankle. Inside leg. Measure the inside of the leg. Stretch your tape from the groin to the ankle. Hip. Measure the circumference of your hips from the widest point. Thigh. Measure the circumference at the widest point of your thigh. Ankle. Measure the circumference of your ankle, making sure you can get your feet through that measurement. Groin. Measure the distance from the waist band in front (around your navel) to the waistband in back, following the line of your groin. Avoid slippery fabrics, such as silk and satin, stretchy fabrics, such as jersey or spandex, and fabrics that are hard to manipulate, such as faux leather and vinyl. Opt for something that's easy to work with to make your first pair of trousers. Some good choices include: Cotton Viscose Velour Canvas Linen This will help to ensure that your finished trousers won't get distorted after the first time you wash them. Check to see what temperature, cycle, and drying method to use for the fabric you purchased. For example, if you're using cotton fabric, wash it on warm with like colors using a normal cycle, and then put it into the dryer on medium. If the fabric you're using is delicate, then select the delicate setting on your machine and hang it up to air dry after it's done.
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Choose a trouser pattern to guide your project. Take 6 body measurements, if your pattern requires it. Select a fabric that's easy to sew for your first pair of trousers. Pre-wash the fabric to prevent it from shrinking later.
Article: The announcement of your ex's plans to remarry is likely as uncomfortable and fraught with mixed feelings for your ex as it is for you. While the news may come as a surprise, do not make negative comments or ask intrusive questions. Thank your ex-spouse for letting you know and leave it at that. Remember, the two of you are no longer in a relationship and, unless you have kids, your ex is not obligated to keep you informed about his or her personal life. It is a sign of healthy trust between you that your ex has told you the news. Be sure that you don't make a comment (or even a surprised or confused facial expression) that could compromise the relationship you have built. It is customary to celebrate the news of a friend or family member's engagement, so why should it be different because it is your ex-spouse? If you have an amicable relationship, or especially if you have children together, it might help to get the new marriage relationship off on the right foot if you pick out a simple card of congratulations, and simply write "Wishing you all the best!" Or consider a small gift, like a bottle of wine or a gift basket for their new home. Heartfelt congratulations means a lot. If you do not have a good relationship with your ex, or if you think the new spouse is the type who would become jealous, you might skip a card or gift. Rather than badmouthing the new marriage or new spouse, focus your attention on more positive things in your life. It is healthy and right that your ex should find love and remarry. Even if you have not yet moved on, your spouse has a right to move forward with life. You should also avoid making negative comments about your ex in front of your children, if you have them. Research shows that children who have positive, healthy relationships with both parents after a divorce have higher wellbeing than kids whose parents don't get along. Sometimes relationships with exes are not healthy, and one person may try to use situations like this to emotionally manipulate the other. It is not unheard of for exes to make comments about how much better the new spouse is at fulfilling his or her needs, or how much better the new spouse looks, or cooks, or listens, etc. If you find yourself feeling as if your ex-spouse is purposely rubbing the new marriage in your face or reveling in how miserable he or she thinks the new marriage makes you feel, remind yourself of how childish that is of him or her. In fact, it is a sign of immaturity and an inability on your spouse's part to let go of past hurts between the two of you. Be the bigger person by wishing your ex the best and doing your best to not revisit the topic. If your ex insists on discussing the new marriage or making comparisons, ask politely that he or she stop, and if nothing changes, you may have to reconsider future contact with this person. In situations where you must communicate for the sake of children you share with your ex, counseling may be the only option. If you find yourself getting flustered, take a break and give yourself a little pep talk. Try using some reassurance statements, such as "This is upsetting, but I know how to deal with it" or "I don't need to get into an argument about this." You can also try some "relaxation reminders," such as telling yourself "Remember to take a deep breath and relax" or "I can stay calm through this." Focus on your own life, not your ex-spouse and his new spouse. There are few relationships more intimate than the marriage relationship, so it is natural that you would have ambivalent feelings about the new marriage and spouse. Do not make little issues into bigger ones just because of your ill feelings about your ex-spouse's new wife or husband. There are so many wonderful things you can think about and do rather than focus on negative feelings about your ex-spouse's new marriage.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Congratulate your ex-spouse when he or she tells you the news. Consider sending a card or buying a small gift. Avoid making negative comments to your ex. Ignore any attempts by your ex to push your buttons. Keep things in perspective.