Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Remark on your surroundings or the occasion. Ask open-ended questions. Listen genuinely. Use compliments. Make time for them.

Answer: Making small talk with people don't know very well is one of the hardest parts of new friendships. To get to talking, simply make a comment on what's around the both of you or the occasion. Talk about your teacher's droning voice, or how you can't believe that cute person in homeroom is wearing that outfit. It doesn't have to be much the conversation will get better and better from there. Even "Man, I love this song!" can get the ice breaking. When the two of you start singing at the top of your lungs, it's an immediate bonding moment. To get the ball rolling even further, start asking the person or people you're talking to the open-ended question that they can't just answer with a "yes" or "no," as one-word answers will stop any conversation in its tracks. What do they think of the big event coming up? Who do they know that's coming? Ask people what their plans are for the weekend. If something seems appropriate for you to join, you can express interest in the activity and see if they extend an invitation. If not, you must take a call about whether you should put yourself on the line and explicitly ask to come. Be careful about always tagging along -- it can annoy some people. When's the last time someone looked you in the eye, smiled, and asked, 'How are you?' and actually meant it? A genuine listener is pretty hard to come by, especially these days when everyone's eyes are attached to their phones. When they're talking, give them your attention. They'll feel it and appreciate it. Being interested in another person is one of the best ways to show someone you like them and make them feel like they matter. Even if they're just complaining about their mom, support them. Help them laugh about it. Everyone needs a shoulder from time to time, and you could be that shoulder. In addition to getting people feeling good about themselves, compliments are a great ice breaker, too. "Hey, I love those shoes! Where did you get them?" is an easy way to start a conversation. It could be one of the highlights of their day. Who knows? Think about your friends. Which ones do you associate with positivity and which with negativity? It probably doesn't take you too long to come up with your answer. Here's a heads up: you want to be associated with positivity, and giving compliments is a way to do just that. You have a lot of friends now. Once you have them on your side, the main battle is going to be making time for them. If you have a set schedule, great. Monday is for your choir friends, Tuesday is for soccer, and so forth. Just make sure if you haven't seen a friend in a while to give them a call! This is the main downside to being friends with everyone they all want a piece of your time. If it starts to burn you out, don't ignore it. Take some time to yourself and refuel. Your real friends will be patient and there when you're ready.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Close your curtains when you're away from home. Never leave a spare key hidden outside your house. Leave the lights, TV, and/or the stereo on while you're gone. Ask a friend to make your house look inhabited. Hire a house-sitter Cut the grass and trim the hedges before you leave town.

Answer: Many thieves will scope out a house they're planning to rob, to see if the owners have items worth stealing. Keep curtains closed in rooms with expensive equipment that could give burglars a peek into your home. Even if you're only going to be gone for an evening or a single night, it's still best to close your blinds. Spare keys could be found relatively easy by a persistent burglar, especially if they're stored in obvious places such as under the welcome mat or a plant pot. Thieves will check these locations first, and could gain easy access to your home. If you're concerned about accidentally locking yourself out of your home, give a spare key or two to a trusted neighbor, relative or friend. If you need to keep a spare key, then store it in a drop box set to unlock when either your phone is in range or you entered the correct security code. Another option would be to secure your door with an electronic lock instead of a manual one. Then, you wouldn't need to worry about a key and could unlock your door with a code. Of course, avoid obvious combinations, like 1-2-3-4. When you go out, leave a light on in any room in the house or play the TV or stereo at an audible volume. This will create the appearance that there are people in your house, even if you're actually out for the night or the weekend. Thieves who believe a house is inhabited will think twice before breaking in. If you're going to be away for a longer period of time and don't want to leave the lights on (say, for two weeks), you can put interior lights or your TV on timers. Timers are inexpensive and can be purchased at any hardware store. Your friend can come by your house two or three times a week to provide general external upkeep. Ask them to pick up your newspaper, post and any packages you receive; to put out your rubbish; and bring the empty bins back in at night. These activities will give the appearance that someone is living in your house. This will discourage potential thieves, who would otherwise be inclined to rob an empty house. for longer trips away from home. A house sitter can live in your house for the duration of your vacation. If that's not feasible for some reason, ask the sitter to drop by daily and spend at least an hour or two at your house. If any potential thieves are watching your house, they'll be deterred by seeing someone "living" in it. Be sure to give your house-sitter the code for your home security system, so that they don't accidentally set off alarm and receive a visit from the police. If a potential thief comes by and sees that the grass is not cut and newspapers are still on the porch, they'll see your house as an easy target. This is especially important when going on holiday. Trimming the lawn and hedges make your house secure (and look tidy) by making it look lived in. Giving your home the appearance of being occupied means the thief will move on to easier pickings. Thieves are generally lazy they try to make the easy money in the easy way. Don't give them a chance.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Locate the mounting plate attachment holes on the back of your TV. Attach the mounting plate to your TV. Line up the mounting plate with the bracket on the wall. Connect the mounting plate to the bracket. Conceal the cables with a cord cover. Finished.

Answer:
On the back of your LCD TV are holes that correspond to the screw holes on the mounting plate. If there are already screws in the holes, remove them so you can attach the plate. They may also be covered in plastic if you just bought your TV. Fit the screws through the screw holes of the mounting plate and into the corresponding holes on the TV. After you slide the screws through the slots, attach the nuts to the screws and tighten them so the mounting plate is flush against the back of the TV. The mounting plate will support the TV on the bracket, so make sure the nuts are tight on the screws! Give the mounting plate a good shake to make sure there isn't any movement. If there is, tighten up the nuts on the screws. Pick up the TV and hold it up to the mounting bracket on the wall. Align the mounting plate on the back of the TV with the slot that the plate will fit into on the bracket. Use another person to help you hold the TV up against the wall. Depending on the mounting plate and bracket that you have, you may need to slide the plate into a slot on the bracket. You may also need to screw the mounting plate to the bracket. Check the manufacturer's instructions to make sure you're connecting the plate to the bracket correctly. A cord cover is a plastic track that mounts directly to the wall on top of the wires to hide them. Use screws to mount the base to the wall beneath your TV and lay the cords inside of them. Then, snap the plastic cover in place on top of it. Choose a cord cover color that blends into your wall so it's less noticeable. You can remove the top of the cover at any time if you need to adjust or add additional wires.