INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once the auction is complete and you have declared the winner, you and the seller need to get in touch. This communication will allow you to choose your payment method and confirm your shipping address and the shipping and handling fees. The seller will ship the item once they receive confirmation that payment has been made. If the seller does not receive payment within two days of the auction ending, they can open a case against you through eBay. You can avoid this by quickly paying for your item as soon as the auction is completed. Paying quickly will often result in the seller leaving good feedback for you, which will make future sellers more likely to quickly work with you. The entire eBay system revolves around buyers and sellers leaving feedback for each other after the completion of a transaction. Leaving feedback for sellers after a transaction is considered good etiquette. Use the feedback to let other buyers know if the seller is reliable. Feedback options include: Positive: You are satisfied with the transaction and would likely buy from that seller again. Neutral: You may have some issues with the sale process but not enough to leave a negative. Negative: Something about the sale disappointed or upset you. Before leaving negative feedback, always try to contact the seller and seek resolution. Most sellers will try to remedy any errors that they have caused because they value their feedback status. Many now offer refunds and in some cases, you may be able to reach a compromise that makes both sides happy. If you cannot reach a resolution, eBay can also intervene for you. After trying a reasonable amount to resolve the issue and you still have no happy outcome, leave a factual message as to why you found the transaction to be negative. Avoid abuse or inflammatory statements; these reflect badly on you and may cause future sellers to block you. If you have troubles with receiving the item from the seller, receiving an item in a different condition than was advertised, or have any other issues, contact the eBay Resolution Center. You can use this online tool to file a complaint, and potentially receive a refund from eBay for the purchase you made. Always try to resolve your issue with the seller directly before using the Resolution Center. Most good sellers will attempt to make things right without having to escalate to eBay customer service.

SUMMARY: Contact the seller. Pay as soon as possible. Leave feedback. Contact eBay with any issues.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Do not simply run up and ask for her number. Try to weave it into a conversation. Try talking to her about a movie or show you have both recently seen. Ask her how her day was. The conversation can be about anything, but try to keep it light. Having a conversation will also help you gauge her interest. If all her responses are short, she may not be interested in you. If she gives long answers and asks you questions in return, she likely is interested. If she laughs at many of your jokes (even ones you know aren't funny), she is definitely interested and likely wants you to ask for her number. Bring up something which would require outside contact. If you go to school together, mention how you sometimes struggle with homework and would like to work together. If you work together, mention how you would like to grab dinner or coffee sometime. Again, pay attention to how she responds to seeing you outside of the normal environment. Pay attention to things like a smile, a light in her eye, or her brushing her hair. These are all signs that she is flattered. Do not dance around the topic for too long or you will appear unsure. It really is as simple as asking "can I get your number?" People tend to build it up because of the implication of a possible relationship, but it can be simple if you are straightforward. Much of the stress behind asking for a number can be avoided by simply diving in and asking outright. It is better to ask her outright rather than trying any tricks like getting it from a friend or from a group project. Speak clearly when you ask for her number. As this question is the point of the entire conversation, be confident and articulate when asking. Don't make her have to ask you to repeat the question.

SUMMARY: Go up to her and start a conversation. Bring up the idea of contacting her outside of school, work, etc. Ask for her number.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Most standard reds can be used to make a pink. Each red will produce a different shade of pink, so you can experiment until you find one that you especially like. Common reds have general characteristics, so select one accordingly. Cadmium reds ( light, medium, and deep) will produce a slightly orangey pink. Pinks made from Scarlet Lake will be very bright. Alizarin Crimson produces brilliant pinks that tend to have hints of blue and purple. Rose Madder is a transparent hue that can be used to make thinner pinks. Naphthol Red will also produce transparent pinks that are very bright. Quinacridone is a good hue for mixing with blues or gray to make tones of pink. When mixed with white alone, it will produce a very bright pink. Earth reds (including Indian Red and Venetian Red) can also be used to make pinks that will seem natural. To make pinks from acrylics, oils, and other generally opaque paints, you will mix your selected red with a white. However, not all whites are the same. For the best results when mixing colors to make pink, choose an opaque white (such as Titanium White). Transparent whites (like Zinc White) may only lighten the red without creating a true pink.

SUMMARY: Choose a red. Select a white.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Don't tie it, but don't let air escape. Alternatively, you can just pop it.

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Gather a balloon, flour, a funnel and a small spoon. Place the funnel in the balloon. Pour flour all the way to the top of the balloon. Blow half the balloon up. Pour water on the balloon. Let out a quarter of the air. Tie it firmly. Throw at a tree or wall.