Q: The more anxious or uncertain you seem, the more likely you are to attract negative attention. Be positive! Freshmen are more likely to worry about how they're perceived, so if you hold yourself like you don't have a care in the world it will become much harder and less rewarding to try to pick on you. Don't let unkind remarks phase you. After all, they're just words. Wake up every day with the goal of making a new friend, learning something useful or finding a way to succeed. Going to school shouldn't have to be something you dread. Take this opportunity to make the most of your new circumstances. Remember: no one has the final say on the way you feel but you. Feeling out of place as a new student in high school can be discouraging, but it doesn't have to be. You're the only one in charge of your attitude. Despite the age gap that exists between you and students of other grades, you all actually have a lot in common: you go to the same school, you're forced to take the same kinds of classes and you all have your own individual interests. Be mindful of this kinship when trying to form friendships with new people. It shouldn't matter what grade you're in if you find joy in the same things. Take note of the things the other students around you like and play up on these similarities. If you notice that another student has a certain band sticker on his or her notebook, for example, strike up a conversation about music and your favorite bands. Everyone feels more or less on their own in high school. Highlighting the things you have in common with your classmates will help break down the walls that keep people from becoming friends. While it's true that you have a lot to learn when you first start high school, being a freshman shouldn't be an ingrained part of your identity. You're an individual first. Be comfortable being yourself and you'll attract other comfortable people who want to get to know you. They may not even realize you're a freshman if you don't feel obligated to play the meek "new kid on the block" role. Figure out solutions to novel problems yourself rather than always asking for help. Becoming more capable will give you a confidence boost, as well as keep you from looking like a helpless freshman. Why not? Become friends with anyone who you like that interests you, no matter what grade they might be in. If you make friends with older students as an underclassman, they might introduce you to their own friends, which will help you develop a reputation as a "cool" freshman. After that, being a couple grades younger won't seem like such an issue anymore. If you have an older sibling that attends the same school, see if they'd be willing to introduce you to some of the upperclassmen friends. That way, you'll have someone to help you find your way around, show you the ropes and shield you from ridicule from the older kids. Students of different grade levels often wind up taking the same classes together in high school. Get to know some these older students so that you don't feel confined to only being friends with other freshmen.
A: Keep an upbeat attitude. Try to relate to your classmates. Don't advertise that you're a freshman. Make older friends.

Article: To create felt roses, you will need to cut large circles out of your felt. Choose any color you would like, and consider choosing additional shades of green felt to create matching leaves.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Select your felt.

Problem: Article: This not only includes the price paid for the rights but also the specific terms of the agreement. These terms can include the specific mineral(s) you want to extract,the legal description of the property, how you'll access the property, what steps you'll take in preventing damage to the property, how you'll fix any damage that occurs, the use of any available fresh water and many other factors. In most mineral rights transactions the buyer has the most say in how the mining will be conducted, when it will take place, how and what will be done, if anything, to fix the property afterwards. If the seller wants any control when the mining starts, he must think about what could go wrong and develop a contract that will cover his wishes, and that of future generations. Make sure both you and the owner understand all the terms set forth before both of you sign the agreement to finalize the deal. If you're unfamiliar with negotiating to buy mineral rights, you should consult an attorney who specializes in the sale and transfer of mineral rights. Include access to fresh water in the agreement. Oil and gas mining requires a large quantity of fresh water during the mining process. If you can have access to nearby water, it will save you a lot of money. Confirm both access, price, and any limits to use of water. The agreement should cover a long time period as you may not want to begin mining right away. If you decide to lease the mineral rights, the agreement will have extra terms, such as the length of the lease and amount of the royalty payment for the owner. The royalty payment is typically a combination of cash and royalty; a percentage of the production value or a fixed amount per ton or barrel of produced minerals. Do not attempt to write up the mineral rights lease yourself. Contact an attorney experienced in mineral rights leasing. Some states have laws that require mining and drilling companies to pay a minimum royalty percentage to property owners.
Summary: Negotiate the terms of the mineral rights sale. Draw up the mineral rights agreement. Draw up a mineral rights lease.

Q: Admitting the problem is the first major step in dealing with it. If you first recognize the signs of your problem, you can then learn to modify your behavior. Signs and symptoms of a gambling problem include: getting a thrill from taking gambling risks, taking increasingly bigger gambling risks over time, a preoccupation with gambling, reliving past gambling experiences (through imagination or telling stories), using gambling as a way to escape problems or negative feelings, feeling guilt or remorse after gambling, and repeated failed efforts to cut back on gambling. Additional social issues associated with gambling include: taking time away from work or family life to gamble, concealing or lying about gambling, and borrowing money or stealing to gamble. Gambling excessively can cause many issues including: relationship problems, financial issues, legal problems, occupational concerns (job loss), substance use, poor health, and mental health issues (such as depression). Do you lose time from work to gamble? Do you extend yourself beyond your means by gambling away money that you have set aside to pay your rent, mortgage, or other bills? Do you use credit cards to gamble? Are you secretive about where the money's gone to after you've gambled? Make a list of all of the consequences you have encountered due to your gambling. Also, identify people you have hurt as a result of your gambling such as family and friends. Knowing the risks of gambling may help encourage people who gamble to consider the consequences before deciding to gamble. Excessive gambling can lead to depression, anxiety, aggression, increased suicide risk, relationship issues and stress-related illnesses. Gambling also increases stress levels (via the stress hormone cortisol) and your heart rate, which can lead to health risks. Pathological and addictive gambling can result in decreased decision-making skills and reduce your ability to evaluate the consequences of your actions. Don't be secretive about your finances or your gambling. Be honest with yourself and others about money spent gambling. Pay bills immediately, when you have funds set aside to pay them. Add up losses and keep a running tally. When you've added up losses from a gambling session, list the things that you might have purchased with that money, or other debts you could have paid down. Admit it to yourself and others when you have gambled.
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Recognize your behavior for what it is. Accept the consequences of your gambling. Understand the risks of gambling. Be honest about your gambling.