In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Flowers that have a lot of dew stuck to them will not press well, as they'll be hard to dry out. Strive to pick ferns late in the morning, after the dew has dried, or in the early evening. The fresher the ferns, the more attractive they'll be after being preserved. Look for ferns that have either just bloomed or are still in the bud form. Avoid any ferns that are already wilting. You can use your fingers to pick ferns by snapping the stems near the base of the leaves you want. The stems should snap easily. If they don't snap after being bended a couple of times, move your fingers up slightly. The stem will probably snap easier higher up on the plant. It's easy to damage plants while transporting them home. To prevent this, carry a few pieces of newspaper or similar materials with you when harvesting ferns. Place your ferns between the newspaper to carry them home. You can also use a magazine or folders. When you get your ferns home, take them out and examine them. Use a pair of scissors or shears to snip off any unwanted or broken leaves so they look fresh and attractive.
Summary: Harvest ferns when they're dry. Pick the freshest ferns. Use your fingers to remove the ferns. Place your ferns between newspapers. Trim any unwanted leaves.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Noting the way that the person interacts with someone else can also help you to determine if he or she is taken. If this person is with a person or group of people, then pay attention to how he or she interacts with them. Try to glance at the person now and then to see how he or she is behaving. For example, is the person leaning in towards someone and smiling? Is the person standing closer to someone than is appropriate for friends? Is the person holding hands with anyone or touching someone on the arm or back? These things may indicate that the person is not single. However, if the person is not displaying any intimate body language with anyone, then there is a good chance that he or she is single. A wedding or engagement ring is a dead giveaway that someone is taken. If you are close enough to see the person's hands, then look for a ring on the person's left hand. People usually wear wedding and/or engagement rings on the ring finger, which is the one next to the pinky finger. If there is no ring, then there is a chance that this person is single. However, keep in mind that many people have committed relationships without being married. If you have reason to believe that the person is single, then you can introduce yourself and start to get to know the person you like. Just keep in mind that taking this approach may reveal that the person is or is not single within your first conversation, or it might take a while. If the person is alone, try saying something like, "Hi. I'm __. What's your name?" If the person you're interested in is in a large group, then you can introduce yourself to the whole group by saying something like: "Hi, I'm __. How does everybody here know each other?" . When you first meet someone, it is good to ask questions to get to know the person better. Allowing the person a chance to talk may also reveal whether or not he or she is seeing anyone. Some good getting-to-know-you questions include: Where did you grow up? Where do you work? Do you like it? Do you have any pets? What do you like to do in your spare time? If the person is not single, then he or she likely has plans with a significant other over the weekend. You can casually ask about the person's weekend plans and this may give you an answer to your question and it can also be a good way to ask for a date. Try saying something like, "What do you have planned for this weekend?" If the person says nothing, then you can try saying something like, "I was thinking of going to see a movie. Would you be into that?" If the person says that he or she has plans with a significant other, then just play it cool. Try saying something, "Awesome! Have a great time!"
Summary: Pay attention to body language. Check for a ring. Introduce yourself. Get to know the person Ask about weekend plans.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before you take blood pressure, the patient should be sitting for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) beforehand. Blood pressure readings should be taken while the patient is at rest with their legs and arms uncrossed. Place the cuff on the upper arm (above the elbow), tightening it well. A mark on the cuff will indicate where it needs to be placed in relation to the artery. The wired part of the machine should be on the inside of the arm. If it's a wrist cuff, place it so the monitor is on the inside of the wrist. Once secured, turn the machine on, and start the reading. Try to remain still or have the patient remain still while it's reading. You can take more than one reading for better accuracy. A reading of less than 120/80 is considered normal. Any higher starts getting into prehypertension (pre-high blood pressure). Apply the cuff to just above the elbow, tightening enough that you can just fit two fingertips underneath. Slip the stethoscope between the skin and the cuff in the middle of the antecubital fossa, or elbow pit, and put the earpieces in your ears. The gauge for the machine should sit in your cuffed hand, if you're taking your own measurements, or you can just hold it if you're taking someone else's measurements. Squeeze the pump quickly (with the opposite hand if you're reading yourself). When you get to 30 points above what your systolic pressure (high end) normally is, you can stop. If you are working on someone else, inflate it to the 160 to 180 range, though if you immediately hear heartbeats, you'll need to go higher. Begin letting the air out by turning the knob counterclockwise. It should only drop the gauge 2 to 3 points a second. Make sure deflation shows steady on the gauge. When you hear the first heartbeat, note where the gauge is, as that's the systolic pressure. When the heartbeat stops, note where the gauge is again, which is the diastolic pressure. You can deflate and remove the cuff.
Summary:
Have the person sit quietly. Try an automatic machine. Set up a manual blood pressure cuff. Inflate the cuff on a manual blood pressure cuff. Release the air to read blood pressure.