Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Check the gem for air bubbles. Use the scratch test. Watch how light reflects from the sapphire.

Answer: Lab-created sapphires are essentially glass that is put through a process similar to the one that forms natural sapphires. Since they are glass, tiny air bubbles remain in them after they form. If you see any bubbles inside of the sapphire then it is not real. Be sure to turn the sapphire over and inspect it from every angle. It's possible that air bubbles will only be visible from one angle. If you have two sapphires and you know for sure one is real, use it to scratch the second one. Gems of equal hardness can't scratch each other, so if both are real sapphires then nothing will happen. If the real sapphire leaves a scratch on the second sapphire, then the second one is not real, or is at least of lower quality. This test can damage a synthetic sapphire, so be wary of ruining the inferior gem. Turn the lights off in a room and shine a flashlight on the sapphire. If the sapphire is real, it will only reflect light that is the same color as the sapphire. If it is fake, meaning it is made of glass, it will reflect other colors besides the color of the gem.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use pencil first and mark lightly. Use a ruler to create straight lines. Look for a font you want to copy on your computer. Begin drawing the letters. Trace over your pencil letters with a special pen. Erase any visible pencil lines.

Answer: You want to be able to fix any mistakes you may make, or make adjustments to your design. By using pencil, you will be able to easily erase and mark over what you draw. Be sure to keep your lines parallel to the top and bottom of the paper. Try clipping your paper, or the material you are drawing on, to the table to keep it straight. This will help keep your letters straight. You can use the fonts stored on your computer for inspiration, or you can search for fonts online. Once you find a font you want to use, keep it out if front of you as an example. Go slowly, and try to be as accurate as possible. Remember to use a ruler when possible. Using a pen with a finer point, or one that is made to glide smoothly, will help your letters turn out better. You can find special pens such as calligraphy pens online or at large convenience stores. Gently go over the area, and make sure you do not smudge the your pen lines. Try waiting until the pen is completely dry before erasing your visible pencil lines.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Attend social gatherings that girls are going to. Introduce yourself to girls who you'd want to be friends with. Determine what you share in common and talk about it. Get her contact information. Text her to hang out.

Answer: Try to attend social gatherings where there are girls that you'd want to be friends with. Be on the lookout for popular events going on in your city or town, and be ready to go to her. If you can, try taking a course that interests you like a community art class, or join an intramural sports club. Meeting new people is easy, you just need to put yourself in a situation that allows you to be around them. If there is a limited opportunity to be social, try to get creative. You can meet girls at the grocery store, your place of worship, the gym, or at a shopping mall. If you are in school you have the perfect opportunity to meet new girls from your class. Go up to her before or after the class starts. Tell the girl your name, and ask her what her name is. Start small-talk by talking about what you are both doing, or where you both are at the time. If you are anxious about approaching new people, the only way to feel less nervous is to just do it. The worst thing that can happen is that she might not want to talk to you. Good questions include, "this place is really fun, do you like it?" or "that lecture was really boring, what do you think of the class?" Try coming off as confident but not pushy. Just talk to the girl as if you were talking to a good male friend, but more polite. There's a good chance that the girl you want to be friends with shares something in common with you, because you are both at the same social gathering. For instance, if you are meeting girls at a sports club, you'll most likely share an interest in sports or if you're at an art class an interest in art, etc. Try to find a common bond, and something you are knowledgeable about and that you like to talk about. Try to be funny and lighthearted when you are talking to a girl. If you can make her laugh, it'll be more likely she will want to be your friend. Be a good listener and let her talk. The more you ask questions, the more she will open up and feel comfortable. You should be responding and stating your opinion, but you should also be concentrated on being a good listener. Once you feel like you and the girl you've met have had a good conversation, make sure to get her cell-phone number. Don't be afraid of asking her for it, especially if the conversation went well. Tell her that you had fun talking, and ask her if she wants to talk again. If she does, then get her information. If the conversation went poorly, there's a good chance she won't want to give you her number. If you're unsure of when you are leaving, you can even ask before the conversation ends. Determine something that you can both do, and ask her if she wants to meet up with you. This could be lunch, rock climbing, or going to see a band. If you're having problems about thinking of something to do, try to remember what you've talked about previously, and choose something that interests you both. Don't make the hang out romantic and don't flirt in your texts or you might send off the wrong signals. You can even go as far as to tell her that you're not looking to date right now. Don't text her too many times if she isn't responding. She may be busy or may just not want to talk. You don't want to look desperate for friends, and you also don't want to make her angry or annoyed. Funny or interesting images are also good things you can share via text. Try to be as nice as possible in your texts. Since she can't hear your voice intonation, you don't want to be sarcastic because she may take it literally. If the girl is texting you a lot, then you should text back. Try to figure out how much she likes texting, and then try to match that energy.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Practice due diligence. Ask the seller to pay for part of these costs. Hire a surveyor. Check the plat. Be aware of any existing liens. Make a trip to the town or county offices of Building and of Planning and Zoning. Go to the county Health Department. Seek out utility companies in the area. Talk to the Department of Environmental Protection. Close on the property.

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It's impossible to identify and assess every sort of risk and delay, but pursuing a program of due diligence can minimize that risk. This usually means hiring several experts to conduct inspections and make inquiries on your behalf. Due diligence takes time and money, which usually comes in the form of an inspection and feasibility study. Make sure to stipulate the amount of days needed to conduct the study and inspection in the offer. The details of this period, and what rights you have during the process, are negotiated between you, the seller, and both of your respective agents. You may be asked to put down some form of financial deposit, sometimes known as earnest money, typically about 1% of the purchase price. Because due diligence is very expensive, you should request that the seller pay for at least part of your due diligence costs in case something comes up in the process that means you no longer wish to purchase the land. These requests are generally presented with the offer. Even if the seller or real estate agent offers a survey of the land, contract your own surveyor or civil engineer as well. Rural plots can be uneven in size and shape and uninformed buyers or agents might miss certain pitfalls when surveying the land. Know the soil, the topography, the potential value, and where and how you can build. If you have the property surveyed then you may purchase extended title insurance which will protect you against boundary issues. A plat is a map, drawn to scale, of your land that shows the size, shape, and location of your property. Plats are not drawn by private entities, but public works departments and urban planning organizations. They are more informative and legally binding than the standard survey. Liens are notices attached to property that tell whether the owner owes money to a creditor. These are public record, and can be obtained from a county records office. A lien on a property can delay your purchase for months or years depending on the type of lien, so be aware. These departments can address specific questions about the land you're considering buying, and give you insight as to whether your building plans would work for the area. Ask the Building Office whether the lot is buildable, if there are any existing restrictions on the size of buildings, whether roads surrounding the property are publicly paved and maintained, and what permits, fees, and costs are required. Ask the Planning and Zoning Office how and if the property is zoned, whether your planned use for the lot complies with zoning restrictions, whether there are any restrictions due to environmentally protected areas like wetlands, and how much lot coverage is allowed? The health department can really solidify the specifics of any plans you have for wells and septic systems, and alert you to any potential dangers of installing them in the area. Ask if tower service is available and what the costs are, what kind of septic systems are permitted, what tests are required, and what time of year they can be performed. Look out for potential problems. Ask whether the area you're looking in has trouble with high water tables or poor soils for septic systems, and whether there are any known problems with water quality in your area. Utility companies can answer questions about access to electricity and other modern amenities. Check if natural gas can be brought to the lot, and what the costs are. What are the options for cell phones, internet, and television? Environmental restrictions can really throw a snag in building plans, so make sure you know of any going in. The DEP can answer these questions head on. You should also ask them to explain any former use of the land, specifically for environmental issues. If you plan to install a well, speak to more than one driller and then check with the DEP to see if there are any well water issues in your immediate surrounding area. Asks about costs, flow rates, depth of neighboring wells, labor and material costs, and if there are any well water problems in neighboring areas. If your due diligence process does not reveal any major issues and your lawyer agrees that the purchase is a good one, close on your purchase. Depending on where you live, the procedures may vary, and your lawyer and real estate agent will walk you through them. In general, you can expect to see at least the following documents: A land contract. This lists the address of the property and includes a full legal description, including its location, any liens, easements, or other conditions, and the financial information such as purchase price, down payment amount, and number and amounts of monthly payments. The deed. This transfers the legal title to the property from the seller to you. You will sign this when you close on the purchase. A closing statement. An escrow officer or your lawyer can draft this document, which shows the debits and credits for you and the seller as agreed in the contract. For example, it may include an "amortization schedule" that specifies how many payments, in what amount, will pay off the amount you owe on the land.