INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The paths tool is your friend. Learn to use it and learn to love it. Do not try to make things round, leave them angular for now. Make sure the paths tool mode is set for "design". Make sure everything is the right size in comparison. If you are drawing a mug, make sure it is of the correct broadness and that the handle is not really big. Tweak things to make them the right size. To do this, click somewhere on your path and drag it. This is where you will round shapes that are supposed to be round. While doing this step it can be useful to zoom in and out. Select "Stroke Using Tool" and select pencil. Set the color to black, set the brush to a 1 pixel brush, and stroke it. Color each object it's basic color with the fill tool. There are many, many different methods for this, and so much depends on what kind of object you are texturing. Sometimes you can use the patterns that Gimp provides. There are a few methods to do this, as well. For example: a logo, a chip in the mug, the beverage in the mug, etc.

SUMMARY: As with the smaller objects, you will start by drawing the basic shape of your object. This time, instead of using the pencil tool, you will use the paths tool. Click (*do not drag*) to form a series of points that form the basic shape of your object. This is when you will decide the scale of things. Double click the paths toolbox and set the tool mode to "edit" (or you can hold CTRL while doing the next step, instead) Form your path into the shape you want your object to be in. Tweak it until it is perfect. Then, go to Edit-Stroke Path. Now, as in pixeling, divide the object into several smaller objects mentally. Now, you must texture the object. Oftentimes, you can use gradients to texture the object. To make the texture rougher, try filters-distorts-shift, or filters-noise-spread. To make it smoother, try using many gradients set on lower opacities. After you have gotten your texture right, you will need to add some lighting. One method it to use the self-explanatory filters-light effects-lighting effect. Another is to use a simple black and white gradient set to 'value' and a lower opacity. Now is the time for you to add all the details you need to for your object. Try things until you get something that works for you. Then, just tweak, tweak, tweak and your object will be done! Admire your object, and keep tweaking it.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If a partner is not loyal, a relationship quickly becomes unworkable. People do recover from an affair but usually need professional help to do it. Make a commitment to be faithful and stick to it. If you're not happy in the relationship, get counseling and not a part-time lover. If you're faithful to someone, it means you're faithful on all levels. This means physically but also emotionally. Some people think it's okay to establish intimate bonds even though they may just be spending time with another person and nothing else, but it's really not. It will eventually cause problems in your relationship. Be clear with appropriate boundaries as much as possible. What is appropriate varies from culture to culture, and often with one's age. But it all comes down to understanding what is respectful, clear, and comfortable to ask from a romantic relationship. Dating a person once is not a committed relationship, for instance. If asking a person out on a date, make sure that is clear; it can be awkward if a woman is not entirely sure she is at a restaurant as a friend or as a date. Be clear on if you see your sexual relationship as more casual or more serious. Some people are comfortable with "booty calls" and "friends with benefits" types of relationships. Others see sexual relations as a very deeply emotional act done only with someone committed to a relationship (or after marriage). There are wide varieties of behaviors considered a "committed relationship," from traditional marriage, to "live-in boyfriend or girlfriend", to more radical "open marriages," and polyamory. A person seeking a traditional marriage may be disappointed if the partner is looking for something else. Likewise, someone seeking something else may be disappointed if the partner is looking for a traditional marriage. Trust builds in an atmosphere of security and safety. The cycle of hurting each other, either verbally or physically, and then rejecting the other person, creates a lot of fear; which undermines trust. Furthermore, trying to control your partner's every move is another type of mistrust, so make sure you're not possessively clinging on to your partner. That will only push him or her away. If your significant other wants to spend time with their friends, try to be okay with that. You can always talk about what's acceptable behavior and what's not, though. For instance, if your partner says that he or she wants to go to a dance club with friends, and you're not comfortable with it; then it's something that you need to talk about, both in this instance, and for the future, so that it doesn't keep happening again and again. Both of you need to feel sure you are loved for yourself, and not for some other reason. Those other reasons could be your family, your money, your looks, or even just the fear of being alone. Make sure you're with your significant other for the right reasons. It can be easy to take each other for granted and neglect one another. Try not to give all of your energy and time to other people or activities. Keep your priorities clear. If being in a relationship is important to you, then make sure it stays at the top of your list. Avoid becoming a workaholic because this can get in the way of your relationship. Make time for your relationship; and if you need to reach a goal at a specific time, work with your partner to develop solutions. Misunderstandings, conflict, and anger are going to occur. Make it safe for disagreements and the careful expression of anger to happen without raising a fear of abandonment. You do this by never using the threat of walking out.
Summary: Stay faithful. Give your partner space, and foster kindness. Love your partner without any ulterior motives. Make your relationship a top priority. Stay to the end.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Being active naturally speeds up your pulse, so you want to check your resting heart rate when determining if you may have an issue. Sit or lie down until your breathing is normal and you feel at rest, which usually takes at least 5 minutes. Face your palm toward the ceiling, and relax your arm and hand. You can also tilt your arm slightly toward your body. Since your heart is on your left side, your pulse will be easier to find on your left arm. This will be between your wrist and the tendon below your thumb. Press gently against your skin to find your pulse. You'll feel a steady beat as your blood pumps through the vein. You don't need to apply much pressure to find your pulse. In fact, pressing down too hard can make it harder to feel it. If you don't feel your pulse, move your fingers around until you feel your heart beating. Set a timer or watch an analog clock for 1 minute. During this time, count the number of times your heart beats. Additionally, notice the pattern of your heart beats. A normal pulse feels like a slow, steady beat with little variation. However, you may notice irregular beats, such as missed (aka skipped) beats or extra (aka galloped) beats. If you frequently experience these irregularities, it might be a symptom of AFib. If your heart is beating rapidly, it may be a sign of AFib. However, it could also be caused by other conditions or lifestyle choices, such as drinking too much coffee. It's best to see your doctor if you're experiencing a rapid pulse to make sure you get the right diagnosis. A healthy resting heart rate is usually between 60 to 100 beats per minute.

SUMMARY:
Rest for 5 minutes before you take your pulse. Extend your left hand in front of you with your elbow slightly bent. Place your right index and middle fingers at the base of your left thumb. Use a clock or timer to count how many times your heart beats in 1 minute. Determine if your pulse feels irregular. Notice if your heart beat feels erratic or rises above 100 beats per minute.