INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Wind direction is highly important when learning backspin shots. Hitting into the wind will often result in increased spin. However, this may be back-spin, which is desired, or it may be side-spin, which can cause your ball to travel off course. The higher your ball goes, the more time it has to travel sideways. Aim to hit shots with lots of backspin when there isn't much head-wind. You may find that you are never able to consistently backspin without a favorable wind. Many professionals avoid attempting to hit shots with higher-than-average backspin when the wind is against them. Friction is essential to creating backspin, so it's more difficult to create backspin on short shots (like those at 50 yards (46m)). It's easier to create friction between the ball and the club-face when the club-head is travelling at higher speeds, such as those used when hitting shots at longer distances (such as 160 yards (150m). You may want to start with mid- to long-range shots while learning backspin. The "face" of your ball is the circle you see when viewing the ball head-on. Hitting your ball lower on its back face will create even greater force in your backspin, improving it. This characteristic is called the "vertical gear effect." It states that balls hit lower on the face will have greater spin than those that are hit high. If you hit a shot high on the club-face, grass may be caught between the ball and club-face, as the club-head travels toward the ball, into, and through the ground lower.

SUMMARY: Backspin into the wind. Backspin long shots for better results. Strike low on the face of the ball.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Have some ideas in mind to build your conversation upon. You may want to stay up on local news, music, radio, or movies. You can talk about television shows, sports, or favorite foods. Have a few things ready to talk about or questions you'd like to ask to keep the conversation going. That way, you can be ready to pick up any lulls in the conversation or move onto a new topic when you need to. Build upon what you know about her. For example, if you know she has a cat, ask her about it. If you attend a club together, ask her why she joined it. Decide when you will talk to her. You may want to go up to her after class or after school. Maybe you want to approach her during lunchtime. If you see each other outside of school, talk to her then. Make sure that she looks relaxed and not in a hurry. Also, make sure you feel confident and have time for a conversation. If you know she's rushing off to something, choose a different time to talk to her. Make sure she has some time for a brief conversation. If you're feeling nervous or anxious, spend a little time relaxing. Notice how you feel: do you have a knot in your stomach? Is your throat tense? Are you shaky? Focus on relaxing any tension in your body. Go for a walk or do some exercise. Find healthy things that help you feel relaxed and not stressed. Use calm breathing to help ease your tension or anxiety. Breathe in through your nose for about four seconds, then hold your breath for one to two seconds. Exhale slowly out of your mouth for four seconds. Do about six to eight cycles of calm breathing and you'll likely feel less nervous.

SUMMARY: Prepare some conversation topics. Choose a good time. Relax.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In the wild, Norfolk Island pines grow in sandy and slightly acidic soil. This means they need well-draining soil, which you can make by combining equal parts: Potting soil Peat moss Sand These trees like soil that's evenly moist, similar to the slight dampness of a wrung-out sponge, but not wet or soggy. Before watering, stick your finger into the soil. When the top inch (2.5 cm) of the soil is dry, water thoroughly with lukewarm water until the water drains through the holes in the bottom of the pot. Allow all the excess water to drain through into the saucer below the pot. Empty the saucer when the water stops flowing. Even if it only happens once, severe drying can cause needles and branches to dry out, fall off, and never grow back. Norfolk Island pines need several hours of sunlight per day, but they do not like direct sunlight. A good location for this plant is in a room with lots of northeast- or northwest-facing windows. You can also place these trees in rooms with south- or west-facing windows, but they must be shaded windows to protect the tree from direct sun. Other great locations for a Norfolk Island pine include sunrooms and covered patios. In the spring, summer, and early fall, feed the Norfolk Island pine with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks. When the plant needs to be watered, add some liquid fertilizer to the water and feed the tree. A balanced fertilizer is one with equal parts nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. Norfolk Island pines do not need to be fed during dormant periods in late fall and winter. To know when the growing phase starts up again, look for light green growth on the tips of the branches in spring.

SUMMARY: Plant the tree in the right soil. Keep the soil slightly moist. Make sure the tree gets lots of indirect sunlight. Fertilize during growing phases.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before you have the necessary capital, connections, and experience to invest in your own properties, you need to work in an entry-level job. You will benefit from this by having a supervisor mentor, a steady income, and gaining experience a variety of property management tasks. There are a few paths to go for finding an entry-level job. It is often too time-consuming for a real estate agent to split his time between selling real estate and managing rental properties. A good property manager is the key to proper management of a realtor's rental properties. Submit your resume highlighting your skills pertaining to property management. Many apartment complexes or government housing facilities utilize assistants. By taking on this role, you learn the ins and outs of the job without being entirely responsible for everything at first. Instead of being the one responsible for collecting rent and late fees, you might act as the contact for maintenance or janitorial services. After a few years you may find you are accumulating capital and have the time to devote to taking on extra work. In the long run, managing your own properties would likely result in the largest profit margin. It may also become more work than you bargained for, and new businesses can take many years to get themselves out of debt. Consider the risks and rewards before making any big decisions.

SUMMARY:
Get your resume out there. Contact local real estate companies. Apply as an assistant property manager. Consider buying properties down the road.