Problem: Article: Lawyers often have to work late into the evening, sometimes with no notice. Instead of getting angry when they have to cancel a dinner date, let them know you understand the difficult position they're in. Say something like "I know it's not up to you. Let's reschedule for this weekend!" You'll be less likely to resent your lawyer after a canceled date if you have a backup plan for how to spend your evening. Call up a friend and see if they're available for a last-minute cocktail or offer to come over with pizza. If no one's available, go shopping for something for yourself, like new shoes or a book you've been wanting to read. If they cancel dinner plans because they have to work late, pick up food from their favorite restaurant and bring it to their office. Check to make sure their boss won't mind if you stay and eat too. This will give you extra time together while still allowing them to stay on top of things at work. Lawyers spend so much of their time at work during the week that they like to go out and have a good time on the weekend. Rather than just staying in and watching TV, plan to visit street festivals, go to museums, have picnics in the park, see movies, and try new restaurants. Understand that if they have a heavy workload, weekend dates may get canceled as well. Avoid putting non-refundable deposits down on any activities. Lawyers have to go to lots of work events and parties that require formal dress. To show you're supportive of their career, try to attend as many of these as possible. And don't bug them to leave early, since they're likely trying to make a good impression with their boss. Build out your wardrobe to feature lots of formal wear so that you don't have to wear the same dress or suit to every event. Consider a clothing rental service like Rent the Runway if you can't afford to pay for new dresses.
Summary: Show support when they cancel dates. Make a backup plan for when dates fall through. Surprise them at work. Plan fun weekend outings. Attend their formal parties.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The hallmark symptom of a middle ear infection is a quick onset of ear pain due to fluid buildup from an inflammatory reaction. The pain will likely make your infant cry "out of the blue" with little warning of discomfort. The pain is usually worse when lying down, particularly when the infected ear is touching the pillow, so difficulty sleeping is to be expected also. Try to have your infant sleep on his back with the head of the bed propped up so the ear pain is not exacerbated. In addition to crying in response to the pain, your infant may also tug or pull at his ear so be on the lookout for that as an indicator of discomfort. Aside from crying more, your infant may show other nonverbal signs of discomfort such as being fussy or irritable or showing signs of a cold. This irritable stage usually precedes the crying stage by a few hours and may coincide with waking up early from a nap or not being able to get to sleep to start with. As inflammation builds in the ear, a feeling of pressure or fullness increases, culminating in sharp, throbbing pain. Headaches are also common, which can compound an infant's discomfort and make her pretty unhappy about things especially since she can't verbally communicate very well. A middle ear infection is usually preceded by a sore throat, cold, or other upper respiratory issue (allergy). The infection or mucous is then transferred to the middle ear secondarily via the Eustachian tubes, which run from the ears to the back of the throat. Some infants with an ear infection may vomit as well or even have diarrhea. In addition to bacteria, viruses and allergic reactions to food (milk) and environmental triggers can also lead to infections that eventually spread to the middle ear. As the middle ear fills up with fluid and/or mucous, the ability to transmit sound is hampered. As a result, watch for signs of poor hearing, not being attentive, or not responding to loud sounds. Call your infant's name or clap your hands and see if he looks at you. If he doesn't, that could be a sign of an ear infection, particularly if he appears fussy or cranky. In addition to temporarily reduced hearing, your infant may also appear to have a lack of normal balance. Structures in the inner ear are responsible for balance, so inflammation can affect their function. Pay attention to how your infant crawls or sits if he leans to one side or falls over, that could indicate an ear infection. Children get more ear infections compared to adults because their immune systems are not as developed and their Eustachian tubes are smaller and less inclined making them susceptible to getting congested and no draining properly. Fevers are a sign that the body is trying to make it difficult for pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi) to reproduce and spread because most don't thrive in higher temperatures. As such, most fevers are beneficial, but they are a good indication that your infant is fighting something inside. Monitor your infant's temperature with a thermometer. A temperature of 100F (37.7C) or higher is typical for ear infections (and many other conditions too). Avoid measuring your infant's temperature with an infrared ear thermometer if you suspect an ear infection. The build up of warm fluid (inflammation) in the inner ear heats up the eardrum and produces inaccurate readings that are too high. Instead, use a standard thermometer under the armpit or over the forehead, or use a rectal thermometer if you want to be very accurate. Expect other typical signs and symptoms to accompany a fever such as loss of appetite, flushed skin (especially on the face), increased thirst, irritability.

SUMMARY: Be on the lookout for sudden ear pain. Be suspicious if your baby is more irritable than usual. Watch out for poor hearing or response to sounds. Check for a fever.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Play the table minimum when you're new at a game. This amount will typically be about $5 and is a good place to start while you're getting comfortable learning the rules. Once you understand a game better, you can start increasing your bets to $10 and $20. The reason you lose so much money playing slots is because you can play them so quickly. Table games take more time, thus any money you lose will be lost more slowly. Even a nickel slot machine loses you about twice as much per hour as a $5 table game. So take a seat at a blackjack table, order a drink, and enjoy the slower pace. You can opt to sit out every other round to draw out your money as long as possible. Try using a system in which you change your next bet depending on how your previous bet worked out. For instance, increase your bet by 50% every time you win. Betting systems are meant to increase your chances of winning in the short term, but can not improve your odds long term. Another strategy is to double your bet each time you lose. Also, you can try betting a quarter or one half of your remaining chips each time you place a bet. Since no betting system can eliminate the house edge, temporary gains will always be balanced out with big losses eventually. Limit your usage of betting systems to a few rounds and walk away while you're ahead.
Summary:
Start with a small bet. Play table games at a relaxed pace. Use a betting system. Use betting systems only for a few rounds.