INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A great source of inspiration could be their general interests. Use this information to decide what gift to give. By using this method, you can be confident they will like their gift. Look in their locker for ideaswhat posters or photos do they display? Those could be clues as to what else they may like. Are they in clubs? Do they always talk about certain topics? Use all of this information to decide what gift to give. One way to get a gift they are sure to love is to solve a problem for them. This could be a gift that they've been meaning to purchase for themselves but always forget, or it could just solve one of life's little annoyances or make a task easier for them. Are they always complaining about needing something for their locker? That is something they will appreciate, and it shows you listen. Have you noticed their wallet is falling apart, or they are always losing their pens? A new wallet or a cool set of pens with something to hold them in would solve those problems! Leading up to the occasion, listen intently in conversations and ask follow up questions that would give you additional gift ideas to consider. When done naturally, they won't even notice you are asking because you are thinking of what to give them! If you're talking about bands, you could ask, "Why don't you have any posters or t-shirts?" They may say they want them, or they may say they don't like the band that much. If a topic comes up briefly in conversation, ask for their opinion: "My family likes to go bowling a lot. Do you like to bowling, or you prefer mini golf?"

SUMMARY: Take note of their interests. Solve a problem. Slip questions into conversation that will give you more ideas.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Be careful not to fall prey to scams involving the application process. Some applicants have received emails or letters requesting money in connection with the application. The Department of State does not give information to applicants via e-mail or regular mail, and there is no application fee for the lottery. The Department recommends that applicants not use a consultant or agent to help them file their application. If an applicant does have someone else prepare and submit the application, the applicant should be present for the preparation and submission and retain the confirmation notice with the unique confirmation number. The years referred to for the lottery can be confusing, so take a few minutes to understand what they mean. For example, the 2013 application period was from October 1, 2013 through November 2, 2013. The 2013 application period marked the beginning of what is referred to as the 2015 Diversity Immigration Visa Program (DV-2015). It is called the 2015 program because successful applicants will receive their visas during the 2015 fiscal year, which runs from October 1, 2014 September 30, 2015. Make sure you gather all the information you will need to fill out the application, and a digital photo for each person who will be included in your application (yourself, spouse, children), before you begin filling out the application. Once you open the application form, you will only have 60 minutes to complete and submit it. You cannot save or download the form for later submission. If you don't complete the form in 60 minutes, you will have to start over. You will need to know the following information: Your name, exactly as on your passport Updated for DV 2021, your passport number, country of nationality. Bear in mind that this a new change implemented by the US Department of State to reduce number of fraudulent applications. Your birth date Your gender The city where you were born The country where you were born (as the country where your birth city is located is called today) The country you can claim for eligibility for the program Your mailing address The country where you live today Your phone number (optional) Your e-mail address make sure this is an e-mail address you have direct access to The highest level of education you have achieved, as of the day you are filling out the application Your current marital status -- provide the name, date of birth, gender, city/town of birth, and country of birth of your spouse. Visa applications based on a same-sex marriage are now treated the same way as opposite-gender spouses, if the marriage took place in a jurisdiction where such marriages are legal. Information regarding your children name, date of birth, gender, city/town of birth, and country of birth for all living unmarried children under 21 years old, regardless of whether they are living with you or intend to accompany or follow to join you should you immigrate to the United States. Your children include all living natural children, children legally adopted by you, and step-children who are unmarried and under the age of 21 on the date of your electronic entry, even if you are no longer legally married to the child's parent, and even if the child does not currently reside with you and/or will not immigrate with you. You must provide a recent photograph of yourself, your spouse, and all children listed on your entry. You do not need to include a photograph for a spouse or child who is already a U.S. citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident, but you will not be penalized if you do. You must submit a photograph for each individual group photos are not permitted. If the photos were not taken with a digital camera, you can scan the non-digital photos into your computer or have someone else scan them and email the image to you. Go to the lottery website, https://www.dvlottery.state.gov, and click on the "Photo Validator" link to make sure the photos you are submitting meet the program's requirements. The application must be submitted online through the lottery website. It can't be sent by mail. Go to https://www.dvlottery.state.gov and click "Begin Entry." You must fill out the application form completely and accurately. Include the photos that you have validated. There is an online help link on the lottery website that provides more information about completing the application. After completing your application, click on "submit," but don't close out of the page until you receive a message confirming that your application has been submitted. This message will include a confirmation number. Print the confirmation page, if possible. Don't lose the confirmation number because you will need it in several months to check on the lottery results.
Summary: Beware of scams. Don't be confused by the dates. Gather everything you need. Collect photos. Validate photos. Fill out the application. Make sure you receive a confirmation number.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You might find it easier to take deep, slow breaths if you are lying down or sitting in a comfortable chair. Try lying on your back on a blanket, sofa, or your bed. Let your arms lie loosely at your sides. You can keep your legs straight or bend your knees slightly. You can also use pillows to support your head and knees if it helps you feel more comfortable. Breathing through your nose can regulate the temperature of the air you're inhaling and help eliminate harmful irritants, making your breathing more efficient. Try to avoid inhaling through your mouth while you're deep breathing or just breathing in general. To breathe through your nose, try to keep your mouth closed. Your automatic nervous system will continue breathing, and the breath will come through your nostrils. from your diaphragm so your abdomen expands. Your diaphragm is a sheet of muscle underneath your lungs, and when you breathe deeply, it drops down and gives your lungs room to expand so you can breathe more effectively. To breathe from your diaphragm, inhale deeply through your nose like you're breathing into your lower belly. You should feel your abdomen expand when you inhale. If your abdomen doesn't expand when you inhale, your breaths are too shallow. If you're not sure whether you're breathing from your diaphragm, try placing your hand over your belly. Then, inhale deeply through your nose, and see if your hand is pushed up by your stomach. If it is, you're breathing from your diaphragm. You can exhale from either one, depending on what's most comfortable for you. When you exhale, use your diaphragm to force the air up and out. You should feel your diaphragm fall as you do this. Pause for a moment after exhaling, and then take in another breath when you feel ready. Try practicing deep breathing for 10-20 minutes every day.

SUMMARY:
Get into a comfortable position. Close your mouth and start inhaling through your nose. Breathe deeply Exhale through your nose or mouth.