INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You may have someone in mind already, but don't worry if you don't. Beautiful women can be found everywhere. Perhaps there's someone in your classes who you haven't bothered to get to know. Maybe you see someone at the park who catches your eye. In general, just keep your eyes open when you're out in public. You'll never know when you'll meet the one you've been dreaming about. If you have a "type" and really want to meet someone that matches this, try going to stores that cater to the type of girl that you're interested in. You're much more likely to find an athletic girl at a Nike outlet than an Aeropostale. Preppy girls don't shop at Hot Topic. If you've had your eye on someone for a while now, then it's time to introduce yourself. This can seem intimidating, but nothing is going to happen if all you do is stare at them. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Something like, "Hey, I've noticed you in a lot of my classes and just wanted to introduce myself. I'm so-and-so, what's your name?" is fine. Make some small talk then end the conversation with something like "see you around!" A lot of people have trouble coming up topics for small talk on the spot. If this sounds like you, have some topics in mind before you approach her. Pick something that isn't really controversial that you're both likely to have something to say about. Some topics that might work for you are your school's last basketball game, new music you think they might like, or something that happened in a class you have together. Once you've introduced yourself, you have to make an effort to continue to see her. Keep up the small talk and throw in some jokes. Eventually, you'll get to know each other better and the conversation will begin to a flow much more naturally. You'll start to hang out in the hallways and spend more and more time with each other in general. Humor is one of the best ways to win a girl over. Make sure your jokes are good natured and aren't offensive, even if they aren't offensive to her or anyone she knows. If you begin to share inside jokes, you'll know that you're on the right track. Regularly doesn't mean 24/7. Don't come on too strong right away. A few minutes a day most days of the week is fine to start out with. You'll see each other more as things progress. Ambition is something that everyone finds attractive. Bringing your future into the conversation can make you seem a lot more interesting to a girl. Talk about things you want to learn and what you want to accomplish in your life. Mention things you are doing now to someday achieve these goals. She'll probably want to get to know you more when you do. You're going to have start flirting to let the girl you're attracted to know you're interested in her. Make some low-pressure physical contact like touching her elbow or shoulder. Compliment something she's wearing then smile and make eye contact. Gently tease her, but not about anything that could make her upset. While you're flirting, look for signs that she is enjoying it and flirting back. Does she move away when you touch her elbow or let her arm linger? If you compliment her clothing does she smile and look you in the eye or stay quiet and look away? If she isn't responding well to your flirting, it's time to move on. Don't try a tired old pickup line. Hotties get approached all the time by guys and have probably heard whatever you've had to say before. In general, women see these as immature and won't be impressed by what you have to say.

SUMMARY: Find your hottie. Introduce yourself. Talk to her regularly. Talk about your dreams. Start flirting.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The worst mistake you can make is to walk into a comedy set completely cold. This sets you up for nervously laughing at your own jokes! Even the best comedians need to spend some time preparing what they are going to say. Create a set list for yourself. Make a list of each joke you will tell. Think about transitions. How does one joke flow into the next? Is there some kind of logical progression? Keep in mind what kind of people you expect to see in the audience. Certain demographics will be more or less likely to enjoy certain types of jokes. An open mic at a church, for example, may not be the best place to try out very dirty material. Whether you're the type of comic who follows a script or one who tends to free-style, rehearsal will always make your set better. Plus, it is the most effective way to stop yourself from laughing at your own jokes. Set aside time to run through your entire set 2-3 times before you take the stage. The more times you rehearse your jokes, the more normalized they become, and the less likely you are to laugh. Be sure to time yourself. This way you'll ensure that you have the right amount of material, and you can move through your set without concerning yourself with time. before taking the stage. Taking the stage cold sets you up for nervous laughter. Before you take the stage, find a way to warm yourself up, and release any "silly energy." Put on your favorite song and dance around making funny noises and goofy faces in the mirror. Laugh at yourself. Move your body, use your voice, and wiggle the muscles in your face. All of these actions dispel nervous energy and prepare you to tell jokes on stage effectively, without bursting into laughter. If you do a good job of making the people around you laugh, you won't need to laugh to fill the silence. Prevent yourself from laughing at your own jokes by making other people laugh. Use vocal variation. Don't fall into a monotone delivery. Signal the punchline. Pause for a moment to let the audience know it's coming. Use a call-back. Reference something funny you said near the beginning of your set near the end. Audiences love this. If you really want to strengthen your comedy and prevent yourself from laughing at your own jokes, the only true remedy is spending as much time as you can telling jokes on stage. You can't perform once a month (or less) and expect to improve at your craft. Try to make it out 1-3 times per week. Begin by seeking out comedy open mics. You can find these advertised at coffee shops or bars, or in a local entertainment paper. Open mics are where you can practice, connect with other comics, and gain exposure. If you do well at open mics, you will be invited to perform at more regular gigs.

SUMMARY: Be prepared. Rehearse jokes. Warm up Sharpen your comedy skills. Perform regularly.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make sure you're using white liquid glue--it won't work with gel glue, paste, or glue sticks! You can find white glue online or anywhere that sells school supplies. Most white glue containers are 6 ounces (170g), so you can just pour out two bottles. Borax will also work as an activator. If you want to use borax, mix 1 teaspoon (4.9ml) with 12 cup (120ml) water first before adding it. But be careful--borax can cause burns if activated with certain chemicals! Seal up your slime and let it sit for two days. This will give the crunchy bubbles time to develop. You can let it sit longer, but don't wait more than a week or so. After two days, take the slime out and have fun crunching the bubbles! You can roll it into a ball, stretch it out, or just enjoy squeezing and poking at the bubbles. It will last for up to three or four weeks.

SUMMARY:
Pour 12 ounces (340g) of white glue into a bowl. Use Borax to activate your slime instead (optional). Let it sit for two days. Remove the slime and enjoy!