Find out if they will be attending your high school and/or know anyone that is going to your school. Just like middle school, some of your friends will be going to different high schools, and some may have moved out of your state or country. If you have a sister or brother who has attended, you may want to ask about how people are at your new school. This is an important discussion topic. Tell your friends that as much as you like them, you will be open to new friendships in high school, you will meet new people, but that this won't necessarily impact your friendship. Tell your friend(s) that they are welcome to make new friends as well, and everyone can hang out together. This may be hard for a close group of friends because they are so used to staying together, so remember to have this chat. This can be through social media sites and/or through other friends, it is easy to find some of the classmates you might have in the upcoming year. If your friend knows them, or talks to them, try to organize a date where you can all hang out together so you can get to know them. Developing new friendships before high school starts can calm the nerves of the first day, knowing you are not alone. You obviously won't get to know everyone, but that's part of the fun! On the first day of high school (or orientation day) you will be faced with other students you may not know, as well as new teachers. This is when first impressions are established. Remember to keep an open mind and stick by a friend as you are meeting others.
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One-sentence summary -- Stay updated with your friends and the people you may meet. Mention making new friends as you get into high school. Meet new people. Understand that there will be strangers.

Q: Write down the letters in the words "Homecoming?" or "Prom?" on different pieces of poster board. Gather some of your friends and ask each one to hold a different letter in the word. Invite your date over and surprise her with the question. You can do this at your school at the end of the day or in the morning before everyone arrives. Think of your favorite romantic artists and musicians. Choreograph a dance routine before hand and practice with your friends. Then, invite your date over and put on the routine and pop the big question at the end. If you can't sing, play the track over speakers and lip sync for a more comedic feeling. Search for choreographed dances online that you can use for your proposal. Choose a song that you both enjoy, or a popular romantic song. Some good ones include "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye, "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston. If you want to be subtle with your question or you don't know your potential date that well, write down a note that explains why you want to go to prom or homecoming with the person. Remember to include details about why they are important to you and how happy it would make you if they went to prom with you. Slip the note to a friend and ask them to pass it to your date. Your note can say something like "Hey Jane, you're an amazing person. Ever since we met, I knew that we had a special connection and bond. I just want to get to know you more. I'd like to know if you want to go to homecoming with me. Please answer on this note. Yours Truly, Brad."
A: Have your friends spell it out. Organize your talented friends to do a song and dance routine. Get a friend to deliver the question in a note.

Article: If you are trying to increase your alkalinity, drink some water with baking soda. Baking soda is one of the most alkaline foods. It helps reduce the acid in your system and increase your pH levels. Drink an eight ounce glass of water with teaspoon of baking soda. Make sure to mix it well. Do not drink baking soda water for more than a week or two. You should only drink 7 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda each day. If you are over 60, limit that to 3 1/2 teaspoons. You will need to drink more water daily while taking baking soda. Drink up to 96 ounces (about 3 liters) a day. If you have high blood pressure, heart problems, kidney issues, or urinary tract issues, talk to your doctor before drinking this. Use caution when ingesting baking soda. It is safe to ingest, and many people use it to help with heart burn or acid reflux because it has alkalizing and acid-reducing properties. However, you should not ingest too much baking soda. Too much baking soda can cause an electrolyte imbalance, the formation of too much gas too quickly in the stomach, and even stomach ruptures. Children under 5, pregnant women, and people on certain medications should not drink baking soda water. Do not drink baking soda water before heavy physical activity. Drinking water is one of the most important things you can do to increase your alkalinity. Replace your daily beverages with water. Try to get at least eight 8-ounce glasses per day. There is no medical evidence that supports alkaline water is any better than regular water. Drinking more water is healthy, so you don't really have to worry about the pH. You can also add fresh lemon juice to a glass of water. Make sure the lemon is freshly cut and hasn't been exposed to air. You can also buy alkaline drops at health food stores or online that will increase the pH of your water. Put one or two drops in each 8-ounce glass of water. Do not use alkaline drops if you are on any potassium medication for heart problems. Exercise helps balance your body. Aerobic exercise helps to get rid of acid from your body and restore pH levels in your system. Daily exercise can help your body stay at a natural, balanced pH level. Try walking, running, cycling, swimming, dancing, cardio gym classes, or cardio machines. A massage can help increase the alkalinity of your body. Massages can manipulate your muscles in ways that release acid from your tissues. It also helps lower your stress levels, which is important since stress increases the acid in your body. Book an appointment with massage therapist, and treat yourself to some relaxing, alkalizing time. Always drink plenty of water after a massage to rehydrate your body. Stress can cause acid to accumulate in your body. To help lower stress levels, and as a result your acid levels, find ways to reduce stress. This is different for everyone. Try taking a walk or other forms of exercise, listening to soothing music, or doing something you enjoy. Spending time with people, reading a book, or burning a pleasant candle can reduce stress. Many people find yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises relaxing.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Ingest baking soda. Drink more water. Exercise. Get a massage. Reduce stress.

Article: After assessing the landlord's proposal, you should draft your own counteroffer. Be aggressive in your initial counteroffer. You are unlikely to get everything that you ask for. However, you won't get any concessions unless you ask for them. Ask for a lower rental rate, shorter lease term, and a broad exclusive use clause. In your counteroffer, mention that you are also negotiating with another landlord. This news might spur the landlord to give you as many concessions as possible. Most landlords will require you to personally guarantee the lease. This means that if your business can't pay the lease, then the landlord can come after you personally to pay. If you're a small business without much credit history, you can expect to sign a personal guarantee. Many commercial landlords will expect a security deposit and/or prepaid rent. You can expect up to two months' of rent as a security deposit and one to three months of rent prepaid.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Draft and submit a counteroffer. Sign a personal guarantee. Make payment.