INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Even though you want to finish as soon as possible, taking a break can save you time by saving your brain. If you've got a long assignment of complicated problems ahead of you, help yourself by planning to rest every half hour. Step away from your study space if possible and do something else for 5 or 10 minutes. Physical activities--like jumping rope, dancing, bouncing a basketball, or braiding your hair--are great breaks. Talk to another human being (even if it's your mom)--that's helpful, too! Having another set of eyes to check over your work after you've already done it can be great. Even if you've chosen the right equation and gone about the problem in the correct way, you might have added wrong or made another small mistake. This isn't cheating: you're not asking them to do the work for you, just for their support. After you're both done with the assignment, it's okay to compare notes with a classmate. Everyone's brain works differently, and so you might each understand different parts of the material more easily. Try explaining difficult concepts to each other, or practice sample problems in front of one another. It's best to pick someone you already have a friendly relationship with, so they're not surprised that you're contacting them. Don't lean on your study buddy too often, or you may forget how to be independent. If you're struggling to finish your work quickly every day, you might benefit from one-on-one help. Tutors are great because they can help you with exactly what you're struggling with, and can concentrate on you for a full hour session. Ask a teacher or counselor about tutoring through your school. Many schools have volunteer or peer tutoring programs, so you can get individualized help for free. Talk to your parents about getting a private tutor. Many of them are advanced math students or even teachers themselves, so they're very equipped to help you learn difficult concepts. However, they can be expensive.

SUMMARY: Take a break. Ask a parent or an older sibling to check your work. Check in with your study buddy. Consider getting a tutor.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Avoid all contact with any bird that appears ill or dead. This applies to domestic birds such as poultry, as well as wild birds. Observe birds in the wild from a distance, and do not attempt to help a sick of injured bird. If you come into any contact with birds of any type, wash your hands as soon as possible. Use warm water and soap or hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Do not touch bird excrement. Avoid any surface or material that is has bird excrement on it. If you are walking and realize you have stepped in bird excrement, clean your footwear with soap and water. Your government's health department or wildlife agency likely monitors bird health in your area. Call a wildlife agency in your area to let them know if you find a sick or dead bird. These reports can be significant, as large numbers of affected will prompt the agency to investigate and ensure an outbreak of bird flu has not occurred. This is especially important if you find multiple dead birds together. Local authorities may tell you to dispose of the bird's body. If so, do not touch the bird's body with bare hands. Use plastic gloves or bags to dispose of the body in your trash. Wrap the bird in a double plastic bag, and then place it into a brown bag to ensure it is wrapped well. If you are concerned about the source of the birds, then you can burn the dead animal also. Handle and cook poultry safely to kill influenza viruses and ensure your health. Use different utensils to handle meat before and after it has been cooked. Wash your hands with warm water and soap before and after you handle meat. Serve meat that is fully cooked and still hot. Ensure cutting boards and other items that touched raw poultry are cleaned with soap. Use a thermometer to ensure poultry is cooked until it reached at least at least 165F (74C). If you have any concerns about poultry in the country you are in or traveling to, then you might want to consider avoiding it altogether. Look into vegetarian options or other safe meat choices. Consuming runny eggs from an infected chicken can put you at risk of contracting bird flu. Be sure to cook your eggs all the way through so that the yolks and whites are firm. Bird flu may also be present on the surface of eggshells, so make sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling eggs.
Summary: Stay away from sick or dead birds. Report dead birds. Prepare poultry safely. Cook eggs until the yolk is firm.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Good writers are good readers. Not only can you keep abreast of trends in your writing specialty and see examples of other writers' styles, but you can also find story ideas from what you read, whether in newspapers, magazines, books, or online. Other works of fiction can serve as inspiration for your stories, as well. Scholars have cited the influence of the Scandinavian legend of Amleth and the Roman tale of Brutus on Hamlet. You can also base a creative writing idea on a quote. The classic "Star Trek" episode "The Conscience of the King," featuring the exposure of a former dictator, who had tried to atone for his past by leading an acting troupe, takes its title from a line in "Hamlet": "The play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king." If readers recognize the connection between your story and something from everyday life, they will be more likely to empathize with your characters and appreciate your story more. Reading a newspaper, news magazine, or news website on a regular basis can provide you with a steady stream of story ideas in the form of news events. Many episodes in the "Law and Order" franchise were based on contemporary news headlines. Some English scholars and historians argue that Shakespeare's "Hamlet" was inspired by the life of King James I. You'll have to change some of the elements in the real story for your fictionalized versions in order to avoid scandalizing real people. If you are writing for a popular audience, see what is popular on the big screen or on your television screen. Think about topics in the same genre as other popular movies or shows. Musicians draw from everyday experience or classic themes. Build off your favorite song. Maybe listen to a Tupac song and write about gang violence. Maybe listen to a Joni Mitchell song and write about environmental issues. Listen to all kinds of music even if you don't consider a genre to be for you. If you think you are interested in writing about a subject, learn more about it. You might just learn an interesting detail that will form the kernel of your entire creative writing piece. Look through dictionaries, encyclopedias, and even thesauruses. You may come across a word, idea, or event that will spark your imagination.

SUMMARY:
Read widely. Pay attention to current events. Watch movies or TV. Listen to music. Do research.