INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Be honest with yourself about your personality, needs, and values. Ask yourself where you want your life to take you. Figure out who you are when you're on your own, not when you're trying to impress a potential partner. Having a strong sense of self will help you recognize when you're compatible with someone. Set goals for yourself, and devote some of your time and energy to the things you like to do. Live in a way that feels true to who you are, regardless of what potential partners might think. Being passionate about your own interests will make you happier, whether you're single or not. It will also make you more interesting to other people. Be up-front about who you are. Authenticity is one of the best ways to find a compatible partner. To find a great relationship, work on becoming the kind of partner you'd like to have yourself. Think about how you want to enrich your future partner's life. For instance, if you want a partner who is generous, work on becoming a more giving person yourself. An ideal romantic partner should be able to maintain a balance. Your mate should value and appreciate who you are right now, flaws and all. You shouldn't feel like you have to be someone else around them. However, that person should also support your growth and encourage you to be the very best version of yourself. Question whether your partner lets you be who you are while still supporting your growth. For example, they shouldn't be pushing you to be someone else, or discouraging you from making positive changes.

SUMMARY: Know yourself. Nurture your own interests. Develop the personality traits you'd like your partner to have. Ensure that your partner values who you are.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Use a ruler to measure the height of your cat's stomach from the ground. Mark this measurement on the door with a horizontal line using a pencil. Use a spirit level to make sure that the horizontal line is straight. The measurement for most cats is approximately 4.7in (12cm). If you have multiple cats, use the shortest belly height as taller cats are able to crouch. Having the cat flap installed at the right height means that your cat will be able to easily get in and out. Use a measuring tape to measure how wide the door is. Divide this measurement by 2 to find where the center point is. Mark this point along the horizontal line that you drew using an "X" symbol. Measure twice to find the center so that you can be confident that the measurement is accurate. This marking is where the center of the cat flap will be. Follow the instructions that came with the cat flap to fit the template. Line the template up along the horizontal line so that the cat flap will be the correct height. Make sure that you secure the template so that the middle is at the center of the door. Use the spirit level again to ensure that the template is sitting straight. If your cat flap kit doesn't include a template, photocopy the cat flap to create your own template. The cat flap template will indicate where you need to drill the holes. Make sure that the holes are slightly larger than the jigsaw blade width. A 3/8 in (10 mm) flat bit is an ideal size to use for drilling the corner holes. For square or rectangular cat flaps, you will need to drill 4 holes. However, for circular cat flaps, drilling only 1 hole at the top of the template is usually all that's necessary. Peel the masking tape off to remove the template. Use a pencil and a ruler to create a square or rectangle that joins the holes together. This will serve as a guide for the opening that you are about to cut. Place the blade of the jigsaw into a corner hole. Drill from 1 hole to the next to cut out the shape from the door. Follow the line as closely as possible and guide the blade around the shape. Don't push the jigsaw to make it go faster. Let it work at its own speed as this will result in the best and most accurate cut. Rub along the edges of the cut out using sandpaper to tidy up the shape. Be careful not to sand too much to prevent the size from changing. Hold the cat flap up against the cutout on the door. Push the cat flap open and let it close on its own to make sure that it works properly and doesn't catch on the door. If the cat flap catches on anything, take note of which part of the cut out isn't right and use a rasp or a file to adjust the size.
Summary: Mark the height of your cat's stomach on your door. Find the center of the width of your door. Stick the cat flap template to your door using masking tape. Drill 1 hole in each corner of the template. Remove the template and draw a line to connect the holes. Cut out the cat flap shape using a jigsaw. Smooth the edges of the hole using a piece of fine-grit sandpaper. Check that the cat flap opens properly.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In the U.S., each county runs its own fire department, and not every department has a dedicated website. Run a web search to find email contacts and station addresses or visit the National Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Center at [ http://www.nvfrc.com ] .Call, write an email, or go down to the nearest fire station. Say that you're interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter. If you call, make sure to use the non-emergency number! This should be listed on the department website. The emergency line is reserved for fires, and the people at the station won't appreciate a non-urgent call. If you are in the U.S., you can go through your state firefighters' association. Visit the website and look for information about firefighting in your area. Not all stations take volunteers. Even if your local station does take volunteers, it might already have plenty of help. Ask about non-firefighting roles like communications, support, and fundraising. If there are no current openings, ask if there is any sort of waiting list. The department may need more help at some point. The qualifications for volunteer firefighting vary widely from department to department. However, all fire stations do enforce a minimum age requirement. Most fire departments require that you have a valid driver's license and can legally work in the U.S. Make sure that you live within the service area of the fire department so that you can respond to local emergencies! Most departments require that you are at least 14 years old. Some only accept volunteers older than 18. Some departments only accept volunteers with a high school diploma or an equivalent degree. You will need to fill out an application form, and you may need to undergo a background check. Check the requirements! The screening process and the qualifications are slightly different for every fire department. Wait for the station administration to review your application. If they want your help, they will contact you. If the department accepts your application, you'll usually be asked to come into the station and meet the firefighting team. There may be an interview, and you may even sit in on a training session. If the fire squad approves you for volunteering, then you will need to get a physical examination before you start your training. Be respectful and engaged. Focus on your goal.

SUMMARY:
Contact your local fire department. Ask if they need volunteers. Meet the requirements. Apply. Take the next steps.