Article: If the mistreatment doesn't stop once you've stood up to the boys, you might have to involve an adult. Don't feel guiltyyou gave them fair warning about what you would do. Pull aside an adult and explain the situation. Remember to also tell the adult that you've already politely asked the boys to stop. If the person you tell doesn't do anything, tell someone else. You can always try a parent, another relative, a teacher, a coach, or a community leader. In the future, try to limit the contact you have with the boys that keep mistreating you. If they keep a certain schedule or routine, try to work around it so that you don't have to be near them. For example, if the boys usually hang out in the courtyard between classes, you might start hanging out in the gym or using an empty classroom. Bullies are less likely to mess with you if you're in a group. Start walking through your neighborhood or school with your siblings or friends. That way, if the boys attempt to mistreat you, you will have support. If they see you with other people, bullies will likely back off. Plus, if others witness the mistreatment, they can back up your claims to an adult. If the boys continue to mistreat you, you could try ignoring them. Sometimes, when you don't give people the reaction they hope for, they lose interest and move on. Give it a try. The next time you see the boys, look the other way. If they try to interact with you or say anything, just keep walking.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Tell an adult. Avoid the boys. Walk in a crowd. Try to ignore it.
Article: There are all kinds of comic stories besides the usual superhero narrative, so you can approach picking out a comic like you would any other book. If you like romantic stories, there are comics under that genre. If action is more your thing, there are tons of comics that fulfill that want. Pick a genre and start exploring what comics fit the bill. There are just as many comic book writers out there as there are comic book stories. You've probably heard about several popular writers as you've researched different comics. If the story arcs or subject matter they've written interest you, check out the rest of their library. Some of the most famous characters, such as Spiderman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Ms. Marvel, come from comic books. Start off with a character that interests you and explore the different stories they've starred in. Pick a comic to read based on whichever part of a character's story interests you the most. Many popular comics have been converted into popular movies, such as Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and the Avengers series. If you love these movies, there's a good chance you'll love the comics they're sourced from. Checking out these comics first can be a good launching point into getting into other comics. Once you've figured out what you'd like to read, you may want to investigate the timeline of their stories. Many comics have been in print for decades, meaning there's more story than you can expect to get through right away. Read up on what's happened up to modern issues of the comic you're interested in, and use any events that catch your attention as a launching point of where to start reading. You can start researching comics and their characters by checking out online databases and encyclopedias devoted to specific publishers, series, or characters. Some great places to begin researching include https://www.comics.org/, http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/DC_Comics_Database, and http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Marvel_Database. You can also obtain comic reference books from a library or bookstore. Several authors have written about the histories of comic publishers, series, and characters. If you're interested in a certain character or publishing company but still can't figure out where to start, you can always turn to reading lists. You can find most reading lists online; they're typically written by hardcore fans and aficionados. Most reading lists will recommend where to start with a series based on major events in that character's storyline. To find reading lists online, run a Google search for "DC reading list," "Marvel reading list," or "Spiderman reading list." You can substitute the first word of the search term with whatever publisher or character you want to read. There are many different terms for the way comics are printed. Knowing what they mean will make it easier to know what you're looking for. "Graphic novels" and "trade paperbacks" are multiple issues of one comic gathered into one book. They separate the storyline into larger chunks for you to read all at once. An "omnibus" is like a graphic novel or trade graphic book, except it bundles an entire storyline into one large book. These are great finds, but are generally much more expensive. Save this kind of purchase for stories you really like! "Issues" are small chapters of a storyline. They are usually released once every month. This is the most common way comics are published.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Figure out what kinds of stories interest you. Pick the work of a specific writer. Select a story that features a character you like. Start with the comics that inspired your favorite movies. Research the stories you're interested in. Check out different reading lists. Learn the terminology for comics.
Article: Talk with a bank with whom you already have a positive relationship. Ask about what kind of business start-up loans they offer and how they can benefit your business. By using a bank you already know, the bank will have easy access to your financial records and will be more confident in investing with you. If the bank loans will not be enough, look into local investors. There may be a local business tycoon or other similarly wealthy person who would have a vested interest in seeing you succeed. Research people in your area who may have the funds and motivation to help you. Angels are high net worth individuals and venture capitalists are companies. Both fund a promising high risk venture for a stake (partnership) and often bring experience, management expertise and contacts to the table. They usually work through a network or association. People who know you for a long time are most likely to have faith in your ability and intentions. These are also the people who are likely to stand by you if the going gets tough in the initial stages of your venture or you need to raise more money. However, make it clear the money is intended as risk capital and they might lose it completely or may not be returned in the short term. If you still can't drum up enough funding, use websites to raise the money you need to start. These funding sources have several benefits: you will not have to pay interest on the money you get (since it is money which is used to provide actual product or services) and it will help you not only gauge interest in what you have to offer but also help you build a customer base. You'll start business with hundreds or thousands of customers already lined up and ready to tell other people about what you have to offer. No matter which source you raise funds from, be sure to provide key operating, strategic and accounting information to your financiers periodically, usually twice a year. It's a good idea to hold a board meeting if everyone can physically attend. If not, do it via teleconference.
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Talk with your bank. Get local investors. Seek venture capitalists or angel investors. Approach friends and relatives. Use crowd-funding. Report.