Problem: Article: You want to appear in control, poised, and confident without looking awkward or uncomfortable. Approach someone directly, rather than from the side of behind. Maintain enough distance so you can hear the person but are not in their face. Relax (do not slouch or hunch) your shoulders and spread your feet shoulder-width apart so your body weight is balanced evenly on both legs. Fold or clasp your hands and hold them in front of your stomach, no higher than your diaphragm. If you are addressing someone who is taller than you, suggest sitting down so you are at the same height. Find a table where you can sit and talk across from one another. Sit with your back straight. Your head should be upright and evenly balanced on your shoulders. Avoid tilting your head to one side or hunching your shoulders. Do not cross your legs. This can communicate that you are distracted or bored. Regularly crossing your legs when sitting may contribute to back pain or formation of spider veins. Clasp or fold your hands on the table. Having your hands in a location where the other person can see them to establish trust and demonstrate your sincerity. How you use your hands to communicate can set the tone for the rest of the conversation or interaction. When gesturing to make a point, keep your fingers together and point with an open palm. Avoid pointing or jabbing your finger at someone. Look the other person in the eye and relax your face. Do not stare at the floor or look off to the side when speaking or listening. These will make you look nervous. Do not clench your jaw or tense the muscles in your face. Maintain direct eye contact, but avoid 'eye-balling' the other person.
Summary: Be assertive in your posture. Maintain an assertive posture when sitting. Be aware how you use your hands and fingers. Be aware of your facial expressions.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You'll need campaign staff that includes a campaign manager, treasurer, and fundraiser. The campaign manager is tasked with managing the entire campaign. This can include overall strategy and other details like scheduling public speaking events or setting up meetings with community leaders. The treasurer is responsible for handling funds while the fundraiser is responsible for raising funds. You'll also want a communications director for larger campaigns. They will write campaign communications and will help everyone stay on message. You may also give each staff member their own staff that they can use to delegate tasks to. A platform can include things like jobs, the local economy, education, and the environment. Create solutions to fix the major problems facing your town or city. Voters should be able to relate to your platform. For instance, if your town suffers high unemployment, you can run on a platform to create more jobs. You can also run on a platform to raise the minimum wage and lessen the income gap. Campaigns need money to pay for advertising, staff, and operations. Donors could include individuals, families, businesses, or local organizations. Find people who support your campaign platform and ask them for a financial contribution. Raise money by sending emails requesting donations, holding fundraisers, or asking supporters directly. You can ask by saying something like, "Would you be willing to make a $15,000 contribution to my campaign for mayor?" You can ask for more money if you're talking to a large organization, business, or wealthy community member. Create a website, flyers, posters, and ads for your candidacy. The more exposure you get from eligible voters in town, the more votes you're likely to get. Work with your staff to develop ways to get your message out to the public. If you have a lot of money in your budget, you can even create commercials that talk about your platform. You can also call voters, take ads in the newspaper, advertise on social media, and make appearances on radio and TV programs. An endorsement from a local organization or union is extremely beneficial and could get you more votes. Speak to local unions and organizations and explain how you can help them and their membership if you get elected. Build relationships with them and ask them for their endorsement. Meet with organizations that share the same values as your campaign. For instance, if you advocate for raising the minimum wage, meet with organizations that also promote raising the wage. A canvassing team can go door-to-door or can use email to get your platform out to people. Having more exposure and notoriety will increase your chances of getting elected. Make sure your canvassers are polite and can explain the important aspects of your campaign platform. Find where voters live and have your canvassing team talk to voters in the area. Canvassers should work in teams to stay safe. You can also do a phone drive and call potential voters to convince them to vote for you. Public speaking will give you the opportunity to reach a large audience and increase the visibility to your campaign. Work with your campaign manager, communications director, or public relations director (if you have one) and schedule times to speak to the public. You can also go to town halls or public school meetings to speak to residents in an open forum. You can usually find a schedule of town hall meetings on your local government's website.

SUMMARY: Hire campaign staff. Create a campaign platform. Raise money for your campaign. Advertise your candidacy. Meet with local organizations, unions, and community leaders. Create a canvassing team to get out the vote. Take public speaking opportunities.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Use a 2 quart (2 liter) plastic bottle and fill it of the way with water. You can either use water from a local pond or stream, or from the tap. Pond or stream water is preferable because you will also get small microorganisms that may be present in the water. If you have to use tap water, make sure that you let it sit in an open container for at least 24 hours before using in your ecosystem. The chlorine present in tap water may kill any animal or plant species that you add to your ecosystem. Letting the water sit for 24 hours gives the chlorine time to dissipate from the water. Next, add 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) of tiny rocks or pebbles. You should always wash any rocks prior to adding them to your ecosystem. This will help remove any contaminants. At this stage you could also add one dead leaf. This will provide a food source for any microorganisms in the water. You can buy aquatic plants from your local pet supply store. When you add the plants to your ecosystem, make sure to separate them and add them individually. Alternatively, you could pick water plants from a local pond. You can also purchase small freshwater snails at your local pet supply store. Alternatively, you may be able to find water snails from a local pond. Make sure the snails are small enough to fit through the opening of the bottle. Once you have placed everything into your ecosystem, you should wait approximately 24 hours before sealing it closed. This will allow your ecosystem to settle. After 24 hours you can screw the cap onto the top of the bottle. Situate your aquatic ecosystem in a sunny spot. The bottle should receive indirect sunlight throughout the day.
Summary:
Fill the bottle of the way with water. Add pebbles. Insert aquatic plants. Place snails in the bottle. Wait 24 hours before putting the lid onto the ecosystem. Place the ecosystem in a sunny spot.