Problem: Article: As a single man trying to adopt, many family and friends might question your motivations and not understand why you would want the responsibility of raising a child on your own. Despite the backlash, you never have to legally worry about a family member or a friend derailing the adoption process. Educate them regarding the benefits of adopting and how rewarding an endeavor it is. Let them know of all the benefits and joys of raising an adopted child. Let them know that their support is crucial for the adoption to be a success. Try not to keep your adoption a secret unless it would bring harm to you or your child's wellness or physical well-being. Although domestic adoption is legal for single men, not all agencies support that perspective. Agencies might not accept single men as potential parents, they might delay the adoption process or offer you children that they know you would not be able to handle. It is important to demonstrate to an adoption agency that you have a plan in place and have the means to carry out. It is also a good idea to reveal your thoughts about single-parenthood to prove that you have considered all perspectives. Displaying true determination and assertiveness to an adoption agency will prove that you are serious about completing the adoption process and raising a child by yourself. As a single man, it would be wise to participate in a home study. A home study will evaluate your character, community, childhood, living arrangements, financial records, and the overall desire to adopt. Because single male applicants are not desirable among some adoption agencies, a home study will go a long way in proving your seriousness. Single-parent adoption is still highly debated. Many agencies and birth mothers will never agree to a single-man adoption because they argue that it will deprive an infant a nurturing mother and deny older children a traditional two-parent family. Adoption agencies have established qualifications for adoptive parents based on age, previous children, financial status, employment, religion, and marital status. Even if a single man meets all of these requirements except for the marital status, they might be denied an opportunity to adopt. Join an adoptive parent group to discuss the obstacles and ways to overcome them. Many members will already possess experience that you can learn from. Seek out single-people only support groups (they do exist).
Summary: Convince family and friends. Make your family and friends aware of your commitment to adoption and that you have decided that this is the best for you and the adopted the child. Deal with adoption agencies. Fight against tradition.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook for five minutes. Pour the pickling brine on top, leaving at least 12 inch (1.3cm) of space at the top of the jar. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Lower the jar of jalapenos into the water, being sure that the water covers the bottom 2 inches (5.1cm) of the jar. Let the contents of the jar process for 10 minutes, and then remove the jar from the water. Allow the peppers to continue pickling for 4-5 days before opening. Be sure to refrigerate the jar once it has been opened. As the mixture cools, the lid of the mason jar should make a popping sound, which signifies that it has been sealed properly. If there is no popping sound, then refrigerate the jar once it reaches room temperature. Use jalapenos within two weeks of opening. Try slicing up the peppers and adding them to salsa, tacos, fajitas, and any other Mexican dish.

SUMMARY: Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Remove the jalapenos from the saucepan and place them in a clean mason jar. Seal the top of the jar firmly. Place the jar in a cool, dark place. Serve and enjoy! Finished.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Applying for a loan can actually hurt your credit score, which can, in turn, hurt your ability to get a loan. This happens because each time you submit a loan application, your lender will check your credit score. Each time your credit score is checked, your credit score can go down. With a lower credit score, you'll have a harder time finding a lender and will get worse rates. The effect on your credit score will not last longer than a couple of months. Try to get an idea of the lender's interest rates before you submit an application. Some lenders offer a pre-approval process that will give you a ballpark estimate of what loan you can get, without the lender pulling your credit report. The lender will ask you to your credit and you need, to be honest, because the estimate the lender gives you will be based on what you tell the lender. Of course, the lender might tell you that you need to submit an application to be given a personalized offer. If this happens, tell the lender you're happy to take your business elsewhere if it can't give you a ballpark figure for interest rates on a loan. If the interest rate is prohibitively high, you do not want to apply in the first place. A large part of the process of getting a loan is preparatory; a precursor to the actual application process. Once you establish your ability to repay a loan and decide on a lender, that lender will give you specifics on what documents you need to provide and what kind of paperwork you will have to sign. The whole process shouldn't take more than five to 10 days before you are either accepted or rejected, depending on how quickly the credit check goes out and the lender's underwriting standards. Be prepared to deal with questions and possibly supply personal information to the lender to help the lender make the correct underwriting decisions. If you do not hear back from the lender within the 10-day time period, you can always call and speak to a person you originally spoke with about the loan application. When you get a personal loan, origination fees are usually tacked on to the principal and any interest you may be expected to pay. Origination fees vary from lender to lender but expect to pay anywhere from 0.5 percent to 5 percent, depending on your creditworthiness.
Summary: Pick one loan institution and only apply there to begin with. Apply for a loan. Wait for the lender to get back to you. Pay any necessary origination fees.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Have everyone line up on the side of the trampoline, forming a single file. The first person will start by doing a move/trick. For example, a front flip, side flip, back bounce, etc. This continues until a player does a move that is too similar to one already done, or can't think of a move. They are then out. The game continues until there is only one person left.
Summary:
Gather 3-5 players. Start. After the first person has finished, they run to the back of the line as the second person moves up. The next person in line does another move/trick that is different. Keep going. Pick the winner.