Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Learn to recognize the things that set you off. Resist the urge to complain about the people you don't like. Take responsibility for your own words and actions.

Answer: There may be times when you cannot avoid being around a person who is negative. Whether it's a colleague, relative, or neighbor, you may have to be around or (even interact with) negative people from time to time. When that happens, it's important that you recognize the things that set you off and try to be aware of those triggers to avoid getting upset. Make a list of the people, places, and things that cause you to feel unhappy, angry, or frustrated. Consider why those people, places, and things trigger a negative reaction in you. Think about how those triggers may come up in your day-to-day life, and plan strategies that will help you avoid or minimize these situations. Even though you might feel like venting your frustrations, doing so may actually end up alienating other people. They may be friends with the individual you don't like, or they may just get sick of hearing you say bad things about others. If you constantly complain about someone, the friends and colleagues that you spend time with may even end up wanting to distance themselves from you. Instead of complaining about the person you no longer wish to be around, make a point of not discussing that person in conversation with others. Talk with others about positive things that you do enjoy. Otherwise, the person you don't like will end up consuming a lot of your time and energy. When you blame others for your own negative words and actions, it gives that person power over you and subtly takes away your own self control. No matter how upset someone else makes you, it's ultimately your decision to engage with that anger/frustration or to let it go. The things you say or do, even if you do them because of your frustration with someone, are still your choice and your responsibility.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Introduce the author in the sentence. Alternatively, name the author in parentheses. Specify the page range on which the information can be found. Provide a first initial for different authors that share the same last name. Use the title if no author is available. Specify the title when using more than one work by the same author. Separate multiple citations with a semicolon. Name the author and website if using an Internet source.

Answer: If the author or authors are provided, the last names must be included in the citation. One way to cite the author is to introduce him or her in the sentence prior to the quotation or paraphrase. According to Jones, this premise is false (25). A study by Smith, Doe and Rowell indicates that this is only a misconception (98-100). If you do not introduce the authors of the work in the sentence itself, you must state the last name or names in parentheses. For works with multiple authors, separate the final two authors with the word "and." This premise is false (Jones, 25). Even though it was previously accepted as fact, this is only a misconception (Smith, Doe, and Rowell, 98-100). List the page number or numbers the cited information can be found on in parentheses. If using a page range, separate the page numbers with a hyphen. If using page numbers that are not part of a range, separate the numbers with a comma. Do not separate the author's name and the page number with a comma. Erikson claims otherwise (27). Some experts claim otherwise (Erikson 27). Research shows that this long-held belief is "nothing more than an old wives' tale, at best" (Johnson and Smith 28-31). New information clarifies this situation (Doe 18, 23). If you need to cite two works written by two different authors with the same last name, indicate the two different authors by including a first initial as well as the last name. Current lingual theory supports this concept (L. Hoffman 87), but some linguists disagree (M. Hoffman 14). L. Hoffman supports this concept (87), but M. Hoffman disagrees (14). If the author of a source is unavailable, use a shortened form of the title, instead. Put articles and short works in quotation marks and books or other long works in italics. Provide a page number as usual. Recent research on the brain supports these claims ("New News" 4-5). The study of psychology continues to expand in this area (Psychological Discoveries 58). If you are citing information from multiple works written by the same author, include the title of the work in parentheses, followed by the page number. Use quotation marks for short works and italics for long works. You can introduce the name of the author in the sentence or you can specify the author in parentheses before listing the title, separating the author and the title with a comma. Doe holds to this belief ("Theories on Literature" 92-4), but he has been known to stray from it on occasion (Analysis of Popular Poems 100). This theory is "too new to hold much ground" (Analysis of Popular Poems 100), but it does show considerable promise (Doe, "Theories on Literature" 92-4). If borrowed information comes from more than one source, cite each source in parentheses as usual and separate the individual sources with semicolons. Many wonder if the facts have been exaggerated (Doe and Simmons 204; Williams 17-21). Non-print sources do not have standard page numbers. Instead of providing a page number or paragraph number, indicate the source by specifying the author's name and the name of the article or website. Both the author and website name can be included either in parentheses or in the sentence. You should have at least one of the two pieces of information in parentheses, but you can also include both pieces of information in parentheses, separated with a comma. Williams firmly states his support for this new artistic movement ("Film Trends"). This new artistic movement has professional support (Williams, "Film Trends").

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Slice a large lemon in half. Rub the lemon directly onto the surface of the shower. Allow the lemon juice to sit for 10-20 minutes. Rinse the shower clean.

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With a little creative application, a single lemon can serve as both cleaning solution and sponge. Cut the lemon down the middle widthwise. You can now grip it by the peel-side and use it as a handheld scrubber to treat yucky shower stains. Pick out the seeds before you start scrubbing so they don't end up at the bottom of your shower. The natural acids in lemon juice are safe enough for you to use them to clean your shower as often as you'd like without having to worry about wearing down the acrylic finish. You may also have success using another type of citrus, such as grapefruit. Work the exposed fruit over the acrylic surface. As you press the lemon into the acrylic, the juice will gradually squeeze out, breaking up hard water stains, mold and mineral deposits. After you've worn the lemon down, simply grab the other half or cut a new one and keep going over the area until it's spotless. Just as a precaution, avoid using lemon in conjunction with other green cleaning ingredients like sea salt. Even water-soluble abrasives may be enough to scratch up acrylic. Once you've given the shower a thorough scrubbing, give the lemon juice a little time to work its magic. Though mild, the acids that the juice contains will usually be enough to deal with the majority of commonplace stains. The longer you let the juice soak, the better the end result will be. Lemon juice is especially useful for dissolving stains that result from exposure to hard water or chemicals. Citric acid will not only clean and disinfect, it will also help brighten up the acrylic and restore it to its original luster. Flush every surface of the shower with warm water, taking care to get rid of any lingering juice or pulp from the lemon. If necessary, go back over the acrylic one more time with a soft towel or sponge. When you're done, your shower should be pristine and have a fresh, clean scent!