INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can use any flat mirrors, whether the frame is rectangular, round, or some other shape. The two mirrors don't even have to be the same shape, but they do need to be small enough to fit into a milk carton. You may be able to find small mirrors at a craft or art supply store, or from an online store. Find two empty milk cartons, each at least one quart (one liter) in size and wide enough to fit your mirrors. Cut off and discard the triangular top of each one, then wash the inside thoroughly to get rid of smells. A long, sturdy cardboard tube could also work. You could use a large, flat sheet of sturdy cardboard instead. Lightly score it with a craft knife to divide it into four sections, then fold it into a box and tape together. Use packing tape or another strong tape to tape the open ends of the cartons together, making one long box. To fasten the cartons together more securely, try taping the inside of the box together on one side, then taping all four outside surfaces. You can tape two tubes or two homemade cardboard cartons together in the same way, to make a longer periscope. However, the longer the periscope is, the smaller the image will be. Place one of the mirrors on one of the vertical sides of the milk carton, about 1/4 of an inch (6 mm) from the end. Trace the mirror with a pencil, then cut on the pencil marks to create a hole. A craft knife may be the easiest tool for cutting the hole, but should only be used with adult supervision, as it is very sharp. If you are using a cardboard tube instead of a milk carton, flatten it slightly so you can trace the mirror. Use sticky putty or double-sided tape to attach the mirror you traced onto the inside wall of the carton, across from the hole you cut. Arrange the mirror so the whole surface can be seen when you look through the hole, but have it point downward toward the opposite end of the carton at a 45 angle. To test whether it's at a 45 angle, use a ruler to measure the distance from the closest corner of the carton to where the lower edge of the mirror touches the carton's side. Then measure the distance from the same corner to the opposite end of the mirror, where it touches the carton's top. The two distances will be the same if the mirror is angled at 45. Don't use glue yet, since you might need to make adjustments to the mirror's position. To find out where to cut, place the carton in front of you on its short end, with the first hole you cut near the top. Rotate the carton so that hole is on the opposite side. The second hole will go on the side that is now facing you, right at the bottom of this side. Trace the second mirror and cut as you did before. Do you see a clear image when you look through one of the holes? If it is blurry, or you only see the inside of the periscope, adjust the position of the mirrors. Once both of them are at 45 angles, you should be able to see through the periscope clearly. If putty or tape isn't enough to keep the mirrors steady, attach them with glue. Once they're permanently stuck in the right position, you can use your periscope to spy on people, or see over the top of a crowd. If too much light is coming through the "eye" end of your periscope, making it difficult to see the reflection, tape black construction paper over the outside edges of the hole.

SUMMARY: Find two small mirrors the same size. Cut the tops off two clean milk cartons. Tape the two cartons together. Cut a hole on one side just big enough for a mirror. Insert a mirror facing the hole at a 45 angle. Cut a hole at the other end, facing the opposite direction. Look into one hole and adjust. Attach the mirrors permanently.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Playing hard to get is real, but so is disinterest. Trying to distinguish between the two within a few minutes can be difficult. Approaching a lady demonstrates you are interested in her. No need to overstate it with unnecessary persistence. Your evening is filled with choices. You choosing to approach her should be as easy as choosing to walk away. "No," "no thank you," or "bye" do not mean your day or night is over. If you have a goal of talking to multiple ladies in a given evening, then rejection will happen. Keep in mind, however, that after you approach one lady, there will be another. Denial is not an invitation to be hard on yourself. Celebrities and ladies-men face rejection all the time. Chances are other women watched what you were doing, and being the guy who approaches people respectfully, smiles constantly, and converses well with others is attractive. Your actions will construct a confident vibe, so approach another lady, and build your allure.
Summary: Decide to try harder or walk away. Learn that rejection is ok. Move on to another lady.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Sit down with your management team to determine the sorts of problems your business might encounter. Start with challenges after a couple of weeks, then expand from there. Consider that you might be closed to the public for a couple of months. For example, if you own a restaurant, your challenges might include not being able to have the dining room open and not being able to get adequate food supplies. Once you've listed your challenges, work with your management staff to brainstorm ways to surmount the challenges you've identified. For example, as a restaurant you might use your front-of-the-house staff to deliver food to people or set up curbside pick-up options. During any crisis situation, communication is of the utmost importance to ensure that everyone in your business is on the same page. If you have a relatively small business, your team may simply consist of people who already managed operations. For larger businesses, keep the team to 5 to 7 people. Arrange for the team to meet regularly and keep their operations transparent for the rest of the organization. Using Google Docs or a similar program will help the team share information easily. You might have previously updated your business reports on a monthly or even quarterly basis. However, because the coronavirus outbreak is a rapidly developing situation, you need to keep closer track of your business situation so you can pivot and adapt as necessary before your situation becomes too bleak. Be transparent with your reports and share them with management and the members of the team you've put in charge of your outbreak response. Because of the outbreak, supplies and product may be slower to arrive or may not arrive at all. If you're dependent on manufacturers, you may be hampered by plant closures. Some vendors may also close temporarily. Identify sources that are operating through the outbreak so that you always have back-ups. Even if your supply chain isn't affected, assume that it might be in the coming weeks. If you find alternative suppliers now, you won't have to look for them after you've already run out of something. Spreading the demand across multiple suppliers rather than using just one also helps stabilize the supply chain, even though it might be slightly less efficient for you. Some businesses may happen upon new growth opportunities as a result of the pandemic. However, that shouldn't be your main focus as a business during the outbreak. Rather than looking for ways to capitalize on the situation, look for ways to empathize with the plight of your community and your customers. Take actions that would best serve your community and your customers' interests during this time, rather than actions that would improve your bottom line. Keep in mind that the best thing for you to do might not necessarily be the best business move. For example, suppose you run a health and fitness center and have had to close. If you continued to take monthly membership fees from your customers, you would certainly be able to weather the storm. However, that would breed resentment and could result in customers canceling their memberships. Instead, you could suspend payments for 2 or 3 months. Take advantage of the technology that's available to you to find ways to help your business adapt to the crisis. Keep avenues open that you might not normally consider so that you have options. If you get bogged down in old methods of running your business and refuse to adapt, your business might have a hard time surviving the outbreak. Instead, be open to anything that could help your business stay afloat during this uncertain time.

SUMMARY:
Identify clearly the challenges your business might face. Create a single team to manage operations through the crisis. Update business tracking and forecasting on a daily or weekly basis. Use alternative sources to help stabilize your supply chains. Focus on empathy over new business opportunities. Stay flexible so you can adapt to a rapidly changing situation.