Q: Don't get your teacher angry. Some teachers mean what they say, and play no games. Taking your time, talking, or being unprepared can give you supervisions. Supervisions are detentions! You don't want detention on your first year. Procrastination leads to stress and poor grades, so it's a better idea to start your homework 30 minutes or so after you get home. Avoid being around distractions like TV, your computer, or your cell phone while you're doing homework. Feel free to take short breaks while you're working, but be diligent about getting back to work once the break is over. It is always a good idea to do extra credit work and even if the teacher didn't ask for any. Some schools provide student planners or agendas. Make use of this and write down homework, important dates, and anything else you need to remember. They will help you to be prepared. While it's tempting to spend time on the computer before bed, you will sleep less if you do this. Instead, find a good book and wind down by reading. Give your parents details about your day when they ask (or even if they don't!). Help out around the houseoffer to do dishes, set the table, or take your dog for a walk. The good behavior will pay off when you ask to do things with friends. Tell your parents how your day went. Was it good? Okay? Perfect? Terrible? Talk to your parents. They will listen. Get into the habit of this every day; it's a great way to stay connected and not have them pry it out of you. If you have an older sibling try to ask them about middle school (it's even better if you're going to the same school as them). Remember that the number of boys you date or the amount of makeup you wear won't make you popular (try avoiding dating at this age), and more importantly, it won't help you do well in school. And try not to cause drama either. It will make you look like a bad friend. Avoid gossip as well. Nobody likes to be friends with the girl who's in everyone's business, and in every conversation. And not in a good way. Don't get into other people's business. It's not your business! Don't get frustrated too quickly. Try to keep cool and keep your anger in check. Don't focus on boys. Focus on your grades and classes. This will help you in the long run, more specifically high school, college, and beyond, as you will have a clear view of your academic goals as a priority. If you constantly feel as though you're your friend's shadow or vice versa, work to even the playing field or find a new group of friends.Try to keep a small group of best friends, maybe 2-4 will be good! Have more friends than just your best friend, just in case something happens between you guys. Always be open to new friends. Take a little time each day to relax by yourself. Get to know yourselfmiddle school is a time when everyone is changing, and you're more likely to love those changes if you are working to know yourself. Don't change yourself for someone else or because they're not satisfied with who you are. Be yourself and not a second class version of someone else. Most of all, learn to appreciate living in the present while being focused on your future. This is a skill worth cultivating.
A: Stay on your teachers' good sides. Be alert. Don't procrastinate. Read before bed. Keep a good relationship with your family. Avoid getting caught up in silly drama. Find friends who are your equals. Don't forget about "me" time. Aim to be fulfilled by what you're learning.

Article: Having the right dentist who you like can set the tone for your helping to maintain your oral health. Search among local dentists to find one that you like and can see on a regular basis. Ask friends and family members to recommend a dentist they go to or have seen. Most people won't suggest a dentist they don't like. Read reviews of local dentists either online or in publications like the newspaper. Call your insurance company to ask if you are required to see in-network dentists or if you can pay extra to see someone out of network. Most insurance companies can provide you a list of doctors who are a part of their network. Compile a list of potential dentists and write down factors that drew you to them. Call the offices of dentists you may want to see and inquire if they are accepting new patients. If not, contact the next name on your list. Give the receptionist your basic information, including whether or not you have insurance. Let them know any other relevant information, such as if you have a fear of dentists or significant dental issues. Once you've located a dentist's office with which you feel comfortable, schedule an appointment. This can help ensure that you go to the dentist and promote your oral health. Schedule your appointment early in the morning if you can so that less likely to have to wait for a long time. Tell the receptionist you prefer mornings. Accept whatever times the receptionist offers. Tell her that your dates and times are flexible, which may help you get an appointment in a slot you want. Be kind and courteous with the receptionist. Give the receptionist a brief description of why you are visiting. This can help her figure out if the dentist is right for you and how long of an appointment you will need. Compose a one or two sentence description of your visit. For example, you could say "I am a new patient and would like to consult with the doctor" or "I am scheduling a routine cleaning." If you cannot get an appointment with the dentist of your choice, inquire if she works with a partner or can refer you to someone else. Doctors often work with other doctors to help serve their patients. Ask for the names of a couple of doctors if the referrals cannot take you or return to your list. Check to make sure the referral dentist is in your network if you have insurance. Make sure to thank you each office for its efforts to schedule an appointment for you. This may help you more easily get an appointment in the future. If your first choice dentist's office referred or recommended you to a colleague, contact her office. Nicely tell the receptionist that the other dentist's office referred you and then inquire if her office has availability. Be kind and as flexible as possible. This may help you get an appointment as well as leaving a positive impression.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find a local dentist. Contact potential dentists' offices. Schedule an appointment. Provide a reason for your visit. Ask for a referral. Thank the staff. Contact the referral dentist.

Q: Like a sunflower that turns to face the light, a Norfolk Island pine will grow or lean toward light sources. To prevent the tree from growing irregularly and becoming lopsided, turn the pot a quarter turn every week. Be careful not to jostle the tree too much when you turn the pot, as these trees don't like to be moved. These trees do not like temperature extremes, and will not survive temperatures much below 35 F (2 C) or above 85 F (24 C). The ideal daytime temperature is about 65 F (16 C). The perfect nighttime temperature is slightly cooler, around 55 F (13 C). While these trees do like cooler nighttime temperatures, they do not like sudden changes. A shady corner in a sunroom is a good spot for this type of tree, since the nighttime temperature will naturally drop when the sun goes down. In their natural habitat, Norfolk Island pines grow in a tropical location by the ocean, so they like moist air. The ideal humidity for these trees is 50 percent. You can maintain that humidity by misting the tree daily with room-temperature water, or by installing a nearby humidifier. It's especially important to provide additional humidity if you live in a cold or dry climate. This type of tree doesn't require cosmetic pruning. The only pruning you should do is trimming to remove branches that die or tips that turn brown. Use sharp pruning shears to trim dead foliage. When you prune a Norfolk Pine, you prevent the cut point from growing any more. So instead of encouraging new growth, pruning will force growth to occur elsewhere, and this will change the shape of the tree.
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Turn the tree regularly. Maintain the right temperature. Provide the tree with additional humidity. Trim only brown or dead foliage.