Write an article based on this "Create a foundation chain. Single crochet across the chain. Single crochet into each stitch. Repeat to desired length. Work button holes into the band. Slip stitch the edges together. Single crochet around the loop."
article: Attach the yarn to your crochet hook using a slip knot, then work a foundation of seven chain stitches. Single crochet once into the second chain from the hook, then work one single crochet into each remaining chain of your foundation. At the end of the row, chain one. Turn the work over. For the second row, work one single crochet into each single crochet of the previous row. At the end of the row, chain one and turn the work. Continue to work rows of single crochet until you reach a length that matches your measured waist size. You should use a measuring tape to check the length of your waistband, but as a general guideline, make 140 rows for a small, 148 rows for a medium, 156 rows for a large, or 164 rows for an extra-large. Note that you will need to make button holes on every sixth and eighth row. See the next step for more details. Create a button hole on every sixth and eighth row across the waistband. To work a button hole: Single crochet once into the first two stitches. Chain two. Skip two stitches. Single crochet once into each of the last two stitches. Chain one and turn as usual. For each row following a button hole row, work one single crochet into each single crochet and two single crochet into the chain-two space. After your final row of single crochet, match the first and last edges, then slip stitch each pair of stitches together. The stitches of both ends must line up evenly when you slip stitch them together. Completing this step should form a loop. Turn the band so that the slip stitch faces the inside. From now on, keep in mind that the slip stitch should face the "wrong" side of the skirt. Turn the work so that the long edge faces you. Chain one, then single crochet once into each stitch along the side. The total number of single crochet in this step should match the total number of rows previously worked for the length of the waistband. After you complete this step, the waistband is complete. Do not fasten off the yarn, however.

Write an article based on this "Walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan for sprawling skyline views. Cross from Manhattan to Brooklyn to explore parks and neighborhoods. Plan to spend up to 1 hour crossing the bridge. Stay in the pedestrian lane and steer clear of bikes. Do some people-watching for the first part of your walk. Look for iconic skyscrapers as you walk toward lower Manhattan. Check out the bridge's beams, trusses, and wire supports. Watch for the Statue of Liberty in the distance."
article: If you're able to choose which direction to walk, start at the Brooklyn side of the bridge. Strolling across the bridge from this side offers stunning views of lower Manhattan's towering skyline. Additionally, Brooklyn Bridge Park and Cadman Plaza Park on the Brooklyn side are picturesque places to start your trip. If you're walking with friends, arrange to meet up at either park. The pedestrian entrance is at the northeast corner of Cadman Plaza, so this park is the most convenient meeting place. While Brooklyn Bridge Park is a short walk from the bridge's pedestrian entrance, it offers the best views of the bridge itself. While the Manhattan side sports superior skyline views, Brooklyn is packed with things to do. If you're starting in Manhattan, stroll across the bridge and lounge around Brooklyn's waterfront, which is lined with parks and vibrant neighborhoods. Jane's Carousel is a popular waterfront destination, and it's an excellent activity for kids. The neighborhoods surrounding the bridge are also packed with restaurants, shops, galleries, and other attractions. While you could walk briskly and cross the bridge in about 20 minutes, give yourself an hour or so. That way, you can stroll slowly and appreciate the views. Once you get to the pedestrian walkway, look for the stenciled markings that designate the bike and pedestrian lanes. Both lanes are narrow, and you'll need to stay in your lane to avoid speedy cyclists. Be sure to stay on the right-hand side of the bridge to avoid oncoming pedestrian and cyclist traffic. If you're walking with kids, hold hands to avoid accidents. At the start of your walk, the bridge's incline will be too low to see much of the view across the river. Whether you depart from Brooklyn or Manhattan, these first few minutes are perfect for people-watching. Seize the opportunity to peek at passersby. Look for locals briskly crossing the bridge to run errands in the neighboring borough, or try to figure out where nearby tourists are from. If you started from the Brooklyn side, lower Manhattan's skyline will come into view as the bridge's elevation increases. Look for the Freedom Tower, the Woolworth Building, and the Financial District's towers. The Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and other iconic Manhattan skyscrapers will also be visible. If you're heading toward Brooklyn, you'll see its park-lined waterfront, charming neighborhoods, and growing skyline. The Brooklyn Bridge is an architectural wonder, so take the time to admire its impressive neo-Gothic structure. When it opened, it was dubbed the eighth wonder of the world, and its towers were the tallest buildings in the Western hemisphere! If you started from the Brooklyn side, look toward the left, or to the west. If you started from Manhattan, look toward the right, or east side, to find the Statue of Liberty. Though she'll look tiny, you'll get a clear view of the Statue of Liberty from the span of the bridge between its central towers.

Write an article based on this "Throw out all your pot and your smoking paraphernalia. Make your decision clear to your support system. Prepare for withdrawal. Find a replacement activity. Change your routine. Manage your urges. Stick with it."
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If you remove the things that make it easy for you to start smoking again, you might be less likely to give in to your cravings. Here's what you should do: Get rid of any lighters, matches, roach clips, bongs, or containers. Empty out all of your pockets to make sure you didn't miss anything. Flush any remaining weed down the toilet, so you can't simply dig it out of the trash later. Destroy all of your supplies. Or, if you can't render them useless, throw them into a disgusting dumpster so you're not tempted to climb in and get them. (You might want to wrap them in a discreet trash bag first, though.) Get rid of anything that even makes you want to smoke pot, whether it's your favorite video game or a poster in your room. This may sound extreme, but removing your triggers can help you beat your habit. If you have a dealer, take his number and other contact information out of your phone. Tell trustworthy friends and family members what you're doing, and ask for their support in quitting. You'll probably find that they're thrilled to see you quit and support you however they can. This is especially important if you want to remain close to people who are active smokers. Tell them that you're not trying to get them to quit, but you'd appreciate it if they don't pressure you into using. If you get no support from anyone or if they try to get you to "join in", consider whether that person really belongs in your life if he/she can't respect your choices and requests. You may even have to avoid the friends that you smoke with for a while. If your entire social life with your friends consisted of getting high together, then you'll have to find a new social network. This may sound harsh, but that's the way it goes. The good news is it's temporary: marijuana withdrawal begins 1 day after you quit cold turkey, hits a peak after 2 or 3 days, and eventually levels off after 1 or 2 weeks. You might not experience any or all of them, but it's important to have a plan in place for what you'll do about them instead of going back to pot. The bad news is, there are symptoms. Here are some of the symptoms you may experience: Sleeplessness: Try to avoid caffeine for the first few days, and hit the hay as soon as you're tired in the evening. Decreased appetite: You might feel nauseated at first. Try to eat bland foods that are easy on the stomach, such as bananas, rice, toast, oatmeal and apples. Irritability: As you experience the mood swings that accompany withdrawal, you might find yourself quick to anger or prone to crying. Plan for these ahead of time, and when they happen try to take a step back and acknowledge what's happening. Tell yourself, "This isn't me, and this isn't the situation. It's the withdrawal." Repeat it as often as you need to. Anxiety: Feeling on-edge or generally out of sorts is a common symptom of withdrawal that can come with quitting any drug. When you have a spare minute, close your eyes, breathe deeply, and remember that withdrawal is only temporary. Increased body temperature: you may feel hotter than normal and may start sweating from time to time. Instead of using, devote your new free time to a hobby or sport. Try to make it something you can do as quickly and easily as lighting up such as playing guitar or going for a run and turn to it whenever you're tempted. If you're feeling too bored or depressed to do this, watch a movie that makes you smile or spend some time with a good friend who is not a user. Here are some other things to try: Taking long walks Talking to an old friend on the phone Swimming Cooking Reading. For example, newspapers, light novels, comic books, adventure stories, juicy biographies. In addition to finding a new hobby, you should switch up your routine so that you don't start missing pot so badly during the time that you usually spent getting high. Here are some things you can do: Change your morning routine. Try getting up a little earlier or later, having something different for breakfast, or showering at a different time. Change your work or school routine. Go to work or school by a different route, sit in a different seat if you can, and eat something different for lunch. Change your study routine. If you normally study in your bedroom (which leads to smoking pot), mix it up and study at a coffee shop or a library. Don't start eating less just to change up your routine, though. You may find that you're less hungry, but you should try to eat the same amount to stay healthy. You will have an urge, or a craving to smoke, pretty often, and it's important to know how to react to these if you really want to quit. Here are some things you can do to avoid giving in to the craving for pot: Avoid your trigger locations. Don't go to the places that make you want to smoke, whether its your friend's basement or the sop under your high school bleachers. Flee the scene. Wherever you find yourself when you get an urge, get out as soon as you can. Changing your environment as quickly as you can is your best bet. Breathe deeply. Take a deep breath through your mouth and hold the air in your lungs for 5-7 seconds until you feel more calm. Breathe it out through puckered lips, and repeat these steps until the feeling passes. Put something else in your mouth. Finding a substitute for your craving -- as long as it's not alcohol or another drug -- can help curb it. Try sugarless gum, sugarless candy, a diet drink, toothpicks, a pen or pencil, or even a straw. Drink water. Staying hydrated will keep you healthy and will help you battle your urges. The worst of the withdrawal should be over in a week or two, and we've all heard that saying about how it takes three weeks to make or break a habit. By the time a month's passed, urges should be much less frequent. It might seem like an eternity while you're dealing with it, but try to remember that it's not that long. Plan a small celebration a month from your quit date. Having a milestone to look forward to can help you stay on-track, and you can use it as an excuse for a small reward like a night out or a present to yourself.