Problem: Article: Many people are self-conscious about sagging skin on the abdomen, which can be pronounced after pregnancies or weight loss. A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that can tighten this skin. The cosmetic surgeon will remove excess fat and skin to create a smoother, tauter profile. Talk to a doctor about whether you qualify. Usually, patients should be in good health, non-smokers, and have realistic expectations. Also, be sure to discuss the surgery itself and possible complications. Know that a tummy tuck is a major operation. It takes about 3 to 5 hours and you will be put under general anesthesia. Expect a long and potentially painful recovery, as well. Swelling and inflammation is common and you may need several weeks or even months to see the final results. Other risks include bleeding, infection, scarring or skin loss, asymmetry, or nerve damage. Like a tummy tuck, a facelift will tighten the skin on your face and neck and reduce sagging and other signs of visible aging. However, like a tummy tuck again, it is also a major surgical procedure with benefits and risks. Talk to your doctor about these and seriously consider them. Candidates for face lifts usually have sagging in the mid-face, drooping eyelids, deep creases between the nose and lower mouth, or loose fatty deposits in the jowls or under the chin and jaw. Again, talk to your doctor to see if your qualify and are healthy enough for the procedure. Be aware, too, that a facelift is an operation. The surgeon will make an incision along your hairline near the ear, tighten the skin, and remove excess skin and fat. It takes several hours. You should also expect a lengthy recovery. Results can be long-lasting, but it may take weeks or even months for swelling to subside and incision scars to lighten. Body lifts are usually for people who have lost significant amounts of weight in a fairly short time, often from bariatric surgery or exercise and dieting. They treat sagging skin and tissue in the abdomen, thighs, waist, and buttocks. Surgeons can do this full lower body lift in a single procedure. Make sure that you are able to undergo the operation. Your doctor will advise you on the requirements. For example, your weight must be stable for at least a year. Women considering having children may want to postpone the operation, too. Patients should also be non-smokers, healthy, and have realistic expectations. You can expect the surgery to remove folds of excess tissue and tighten up skin in your lower body. The surgeon may also recommend liposuction to get rid of excess fat. During this major operation, you'll be under general anesthetic for several hours and have to stay in a hospital for a number of days. Know that recovery time varies widely. It may take months for pain and swelling to subside, and your usually activities will be limited for four to six weeks or more.
Summary: Get your tummy tucked. Consider a facelift. Do a body lift.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Try to send your girl a text that not just any guy could send. Don't just say hi or send her a weird emoticon; find a way to make her smile or to pique her interest. Do whatever you have to do to make her think, "Hey, there's something special about this guy. I want to keep talking to him." Here are some ways to be original: Charm her with your wit. Make a witty observation that shows the girl your unique way of looking at the world. Make her laugh. Show her that you can be clever--even over-texting. Tell her something she hasn't heard before. If you just heard an amazing piece of news that you know will make her jaw drop, share your knowledge. A question is a great place to start because then your girl will know that you're waiting for an answer. You don't want to leave her with that, "What am I supposed to say to that?" feeling, so the more direct and specific you are, the better. Here are some great ways to ask a question: Ask about her day or her week. If you knew she had an important event on the horizon, ask how it went. Make sure the question is something she can easily answer. Don't ask about the meaning of life; ask the girl what she's doing for the 4th of July. Keep it simple. Just one short sentence can communicate a large message. Keep it open-ended. Instead of asking, "What time did you get home from the concert last night?" say, "How was the concert last night?" This will give your girl more to work with. If you ask a question that can be answered in just one or two words, then you may be cutting off the conversation before it had a chance to start. This may seem silly, but you should make sure to watch your spelling and punctuation before you text the girl. Though you don't have to sound like the F. Scott Fitzgerald of texting, you should show the girl that you care enough about her to construct grammatically correct sentences. Take the time to actually use capitalization and apostrophes when you need to. Don't go overboard and start using semi-colons and dashes all over your texts, but just give your texts the same quick scans you would give to an email before you send it. If you're trying too hard when you're first texting a girl, she'll be able to tell right away. Remember to be yourself and don't go out of your way to say something that doesn't even sound like you just because you think it will impress her. The worst part about trying too hard is that the girl will be able to tell that you're doing it right away. Remember to relax. Don't send her a long or feverish-sounding text message. Just one sentence at a time is just fine. Don't try too hard to be funny. If being funny comes natural to you, great, but if you find yourself writing "hahaha" after your own sentences to show her that you're making a joke, then you should take a step back. Remember that your girl is probably a little nervous too. This should make you feel better about conversing. Just be yourself, and don't sweat over trying to say the perfect thing.

SUMMARY: Be original. Ask a good question. Watch your grammar. Don't try too hard.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The way you set up your store will determine the value your customers believe is available. Full racks and overstocking may reduce the amount of sales that you have, so decorate and display in a way that highlights your products. You will need to keep track of items, prices, consignment agreements, dates, returns, expenses and profits. It is a good idea to invest in a bookkeeping computer and software that will keep track of these important figures and your sales. Train anyone who is involved with the business's day to day affairs on the bookkeeping procedures. Since you are buying, selling and consigning at once, figures can easily become lost or confusing. Your success depends upon keeping track of all aspects of the financial details, so that you will know if you are running at a profit or a loss. Reconcile your bookkeeping on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly basis. Doing regular reviews will help you to deal with the large amount of information you are taking in in order to run your business. If you are passionate about researching the product and a good bookkeeper, you can adjust your business practices to bring in the most money. Focus on the product that sell the best and advertise for specific consignments in order to increase your merchandise base. If you are selling collectible items, then using an online auction house will help you to move more products more quickly. Be up front with all sellers about these practices, in order to ensure they are aware. Employees in a consignment store are often asked to take on consignments, so make sure they are well versed in what you are looking for and how to keep track of new items. Understand that your product may dictate when you sell the most, and reduce your quantity of consignments if they are unlikely to sell. For example, sports equipment may be more likely to sell in the summer and the types of clothing you consign will depend upon the season.
Summary:
Practice artful presentation. Setup a detailed bookkeeping system. Adjust your consignments according to what is selling. Consider selling on the Internet or eBay as well as in the store. Train your employees to recognize good products. Plan for seasonality and slow times.