INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Choosing the color value, give a gray value to all the regions (select all the regions and choose a border color in the stroke color tab}. In the stroke style tab, you can also select the line thickness and style.

SUMMARY: Give the border the same properties as the filling and something more.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Daily meditation has been shown to increase a person's overall attention span. Meditation requires brief intense periods of focus, which exercise your attention span the way you might exercise a muscle. Work on taking time to meditate each day to see a noticeable increase in your attention span. You can find guided meditation routines online. If you've meditated before, this is a good place to start. Make sure to find a quiet space to meditate so you can focus solely on your thoughts. You should also wear comfortable clothing and sit in a position that's comfortable for you. Phone applications and certain websites have games you can play aimed at exercising and increasing your attention span. Try downloading a few apps and playing them during your free time. You may see your attention span greatly increase. Lumosity is a very popular phone app that allows you to play a variety of games that exercise your attention span. Consider downloading Lumosity on your phone or computer. Elevate is an app that gives you new challenges each day, aimed at increasing a variety of cognitive skills. If you enjoy continuous challenges, download Elevate on your phone. If you have trouble gathering or expressing your thoughts, try downloading MindNode. This is an app designed to help you visualize your thoughts and therefore better express and articulate them. Classical music and music without lyrics may enhance your ability to focus. If you're struggling to complete a task, try turning on some instrumental music in the background. You may notice you will suddenly be completing tasks significantly faster. The volume may play a role for some in the success of this method. Take a song (or podcast) that you enjoy, or don't enjoy, and find a creative balance between the two senses. Working out regularly has a positive effect on your attention span. Try to get a workout in each day if you want to increase your ability to focus. Try to pick an activity you enjoy doing so you'll stick to the schedule. For example, if you love swimming, join a local gym with a pool. Exercise can increase your attention span over time, but it can also instantaneously boost attention span. If you're having trouble focusing at work, try going for a brief 10 minute walk. You may find yourself more focused when you return to your desk. Black tea may have a positive effect on attention span. It contains the amino acid called L-theanine, which affects the part of the brain responsible for attention. Try replacing your coffee in the morning with a cup of black tea and see if you're more focused overall.

SUMMARY: Meditate to gradually stretch your attention span. Use technology to increase your attention span. Listen to music to help with concentration. Exercise daily to boost your attention span. Drink more black tea to sharpen your focus.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The following terms are used in the instructions below: Apollonian Gasket: One of several names for a type of fractal composed of a series of circles nested inside one large circle and tangent to all others nearby. These are also called "Soddy Circles" or "Kissing Circles". Radius of a circle: The distance from the center point of a circle to its edge. Usually assigned the variable r. Curvature of a circle: The positive or negative inverse of the radius, or 1/r. Curvature is positive when dealing with the outer curvature of the circle and negative for the inner curvature. Tangent: A term applied to lines, planes, and shapes that intersect at one infinitely small point. In Apollonian Gaskets, this refers to the fact that each circle touches each nearby circle at only one point. Note that there is no intersection - tangent shapes do not overlap. Descartes's Theorem is a formula that is useful for calculating the sizes of the circles in an Apollonian Gasket. If we define the curvatures (1/r) of any three circles as a, b, and c, respectively, the Theorem states that the curvature of the circle (or circles) tangent to all three, which we will define as d, is: d = a + b + c 2 (sqrt (a b + b c + c a )). For our purposes, we'll generally only use the answer we obtain by putting a plus sign in front of the square root ( in other words, ... + 2 (sqrt(...)). For now, it's enough to know that the subtraction form of the equation has its uses in other related tasks.

SUMMARY: Define key terms. Understand Descartes's Theorem.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's a good idea to keep yourself busy in the wake of a breakup. If you linger on bad feelings for too long, you may lash out towards others. To regulate your emotions, take up a new hobby or rediscover an old one. This can help you be a better person, as you'll be focusing on new, positive things rather than negative feelings. You can try to join a hobby where you meet new people. You may be in a better overall mood if you focus on starting fresh with new friends. You could, for example, take a cooking or painting class. If you're taking care of yourself, you're more likely to have the energy to manage your emotions. This will make you a better person in the aftermath of a breakup. Make sure you keep up with eating right, sleeping right, exercise, and personal hygiene. Don't try to do too much when you're feeling wounded emotionally. Especially in the days right after a breakup, it's okay to take time for yourself. Do not feel bad if you have to lessen your commitments for awhile. For example, say no to things more often. Don't agree to do extra favors for others or take on volunteer opportunities. You need time to recover. Skip one obligation during the week. For example, miss one meeting for your church's vestry. Instead, stay in and do something nice for yourself. It's a good idea to stay social after a breakup. This can help you remember that there are still people that value you, even if you're not in a romantic relationship. Make plans with friends from work or school. Invite an old friend out to coffee. Staying socially active after a breakup can really help you mend.

SUMMARY:
Take up a hobby. Practice basic self-care. Take it easy. Make plans with others.