Problem: Article: The change-up is a slower pitch that throws batters off-guard when expecting another fast-ball. Hold the ball completely in your palm, letting your each finger rest on the laces, and skip the finger snap when following through, instead leaving your hand open. This is often the first special pitch you should learn after the fastball. The aim of the pitch is to make the ball sink on the batter. Grip the ball with your fingers aligned with the laces, instead of across them like you would on a fastball. Keeping your elbow a little more rigid than normal, flick your wrist and follow through like as if you were throwing a basic pitch. You need the same grip as a drop pitch -- fingers aligned with the laces, not across. Curveballs move down and sideways, making them tricky for a batter to track and hit. Your throwing motion is nearly the exact same as a fastball, but you twist your wrist (counter-clockwise for righties, clockwise for lefties) as you release the ball. This causes the ball to spin sideways as it travels. The hardest pitch to throw, this ball will come up towards the batter, making it incredibly hard to hit. The goal is a pitch that has top-spin so that the bottom of the ball rotates towards the top. To throw it: Put your middle and ring finger in between the laces, at the point where they start to come towards each other. Dig the tip of your index finger into the side of the ball. Begin your normal fastball motion, but keep your palm facing down as you come around behind your back. As you release, quickly turn your hand so that your palm faces up, as if you were turning a doorknob. Release the ball early so that it has time to rise. Remember that this is the hardest pitch to throw, and may take upwards of a year to perfect.
Summary: Throw a change-up by following through without snapping your fingers. Throw a drop pitch by gripping the ball along the laces. Throw a curveball by rotating your wrist as you release. Throw a "rise ball" with a special grip and release.

Problem: Article: From video games to board games to pajama party classics like truth or dare, the possibilities are endless. Set aside a few games that you know most of your friends like playing. During the party, let your friends vote on which ones they would like to play. A pajama party can be a great time if you and your friends just talk the night away. However, having a few activities planned out can make the night even more fun. You and your guests could: Make homemade spa treatments. These can range from applying face masks - cucumbers for the eyes are a must - to doing mani/pedis or makeovers. Snap before and after pictures. Set up a selfie wall. Hang fabric on a wall and print out signs that you can use as props for an amazing photobooth-like experience. Create a dance routine. Look up YouTube videos for choreography inspiration or try to mimic your favorite artist's moves. Record yourselves for a fun memory to look back on. Do karaoke. If you have a karaoke machine, this would be the perfect time to use it. If you don't have one, look up song instrumentals on YouTube to sing along with or simply sing loudly over the track. You can use hairbrushes or water bottles as your microphones. Make a pillow fort. If you have big couch cushions, you can use these as 'walls.' Thin sheets or blankets make the perfect roof. During the party, let your friends choose which one(s) to watch. Go for movies that aren't scary so that all your guests can have a good time. The perfect snacks for pajama parties are fun finger-foods. Your best bets are popcorn, pretzels, and chips, plus some fruit for good measure. These snacks are delicious and easy to clean up. If you can, purchase a variety of snacks so that your friends have a variety of options to choose from. Don't forget to buy disposable cups, napkins, and plates. Only buy caffeinated drinks or sodas if you plan on you or your friends being awake all night. Ask your friends to let you know if they're allergic to any food so that you can avoid serving it.
Summary: Pick out games to play. Make a list of activities. Pick out a few movies. Buy snacks.

Problem: Article: " There are tools you can use to research this for free online. For new cars, check out Edmund's TMV pricing. For used cars, take a look at the Kelley Blue Book price. You can also use online tools such as US News Rankings and Reviews for cars and trucks to get a general idea of pricing from various dealerships in your area. Market value is determined by a number of factors, but essentially, the value is calculated based on the current automobile market as well as the price that dealers around the country are selling a particular car for. As a safe bet, make your "target price" roughly equal to the car's true value. Your target price is not an opening bid; on the contrary, it should be your closing bid, and the price you will not go above. If you feel a little more daring, you could make your target price $500 to $1000 less than true market value for new cars or 10% to 15% less for used cars. Getting a dealer to settle for this price can be extremely difficult, but it can be done. Before stepping foot in any given showroom to start negotiating, place a call to the dealerships in your area and inquire about their asking price for the car you're interested in. Do not mention anything about a trade-in, monthly payments, or financing. The only thing you need to know from each dealer is the out-the-door price. Car dealers make a good amount of profit on financing deals, which means that you might lose out if you rely on financing from the dealer. Apply for your own financing through a bank, credit union, or another lender before you head to the lot. One exception to this rule, however, would be if you want to take advantage of a special promotional interest rate offered by the dealership. Compare it to what you can get at your bank or credit union. The process of buying a car can take up a lot of energy and a lot of time, so if you want to put up a decent fight, you need to make sure that you can keep up with the salesperson throughout the entire negotiating process. As a general rule, you should also stop by when you have plenty of time and do not feel rushed. To the same end, you should avoid car shopping when you are in desperate need of a new or new-to-you car.
Summary:
Find out the car's "true market value. Get quotes from multiple dealerships. Set up your own financing. Rest and eat before you go in.