Q: Beyond the hours of 9 to 5, there are a range of networking events you can attend. Saturday brunch or evening cocktail parties may serve as the perfect backdrop to pitch a new idea or pass out your business cards. Look up networking events in your area or put out feelers at work or in your professional organization to learn about after-hours events. Having a strong social support group makes you more resilient to stress and even builds self-esteem. If you tend to flake on your loved ones due to school or work commitments, use your leisure time to hang out and nurture your existing friendships. Plan a movie night, game night, or ice cream social. Call up a few friends or family members you never get to see and invite them to join in on the fun. Connecting with those you love is a wonderful way to spend your downtime. Helping out in your local community provides you with an opportunity to connect with others, do something meaningful, and even polish your resume. Think about an area of need in your community and find out how you can be of service. You might help plan a community event, work in a homeless shelter, or pick up trash after the annual carnival. If you are searching for interesting ways to fill your free time, do something kind for someone else. Random acts of kindness show those around you that you care, and they make you feel good about yourself, too. These acts can be anything, from dropping off fresh-baked muffins to your elderly neighbor or volunteering to watch your sibling's kids so they can go on a date. Make a list of fun ways you can give back to those around you, and aim to complete one random act each day.
A: Expand your professional network. Invite some friends or family over. Start a volunteer commitment. Do random acts of kindness.

Article: For best results, use a half-moon-shaped edging hand tool on a long handle. If you'd rather not buy a new tool, use a sharp trowel or spade. A long bladed knife (e.g. sharpened dinner knife) is also very effective. Follow along the existing edge, if applicable, or the line you have marked out with the hose or other material. Cut down 4-6 inches into the soil. Hold the tool firmly, push it into the sod, then use a sawing motion to avoid any stones in the soil. Cut all the way down along the line marking where you want the edge to be. Push a trowel or spade into the line you have cut in the soil, then pull toward yourself at a 45 degree angle. Scoop away the dirt that is pushed up and discard. The goal is to create an edge that goes down from the lawn a few inches at a 90 degree angle. Repeat this step all the way along the line you have cut in the soil to mark the edge. This will help keep your flower bed maintained. At the same time, it will help to visually define the edge even more.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use a sharp tool to cut into the dirt and mark the edge. Remove some of the dirt. Slope the soil in the bed upwards and away from the base of the edge.

Problem: Article: A common calculation involving percentages is to find some percent "of" another number. For example, if you are in a restaurant you may want to tip 15% "of" your total bill. When working with percentages, the word "of" carries the same meaning as "times" or "multiply." Therefore, 15% "of" 100, for example, means the same as 15% x 100. To calculate the percentage of the whole number, you need to first turn the percentage into a decimal as already described. Then simply multiply. When you set out to find a percentage of a whole number, your result will be a number and not a percentage. You may begin with a percentage symbol, but when you convert that percentage to a decimal to conduct the multiplication, your answer will no longer have a percentage symbol. In the example of 15% of 100, the result is the whole number 15.
Summary: Perform multiplication to find the percent "of" a number. Convert the percentage to a decimal and multiply. Write your result without a percentage symbol.

Q: As children, we often don't agree with the rules our parents have set, but we don't have the foresight to realize that the rules are in place for a reason. Rules matter because as people we are interdependent; when you disregard rules there are consequences which not only affect you, but others as well (including your parents). Following rules demonstrates to your parents that you respect their foresight and judgement. Be clear about expectations. Know what your parents' rules are so you can avoid any confusion and avoid accidentally breaking rules. Take a second to stop and think about the consequences. Think about what ripple effect your actions may have and how it will impact you and those around you. Ask yourself if it is really worth it. Manners aren't just about which fork to use at the dinner table; manners demonstrate a sensitive awareness of others' feelings. Caring enough to be polite towards your parents, who you've known your entire life, shows a level of respect and reverence. Say "please," and "thank you." Words are powerful and each of those words carries meaning. Aside from being polite, it shows a level of gratitude and appreciation which are both part of respecting your parents. Watch your language. Be careful about the topics of conversations and your word choice around your parents. Parents always think of their children as their babies (regardless of how old they are). They would prefer to see them through a clean and pure lens. At some point in your life (especially your teenage years), you would rather do anything other than spend time with your parents, and your parents know and accept this. But imagine how much love, admiration, and respect they would feel if you chose to spend some unexpected quality time with them. Tap into their interests. Take an interest in what your parents do in their spare time. Whether it's sports, dancing, music, or gardening, ask them questions and show them that you are taking an interest in them. Make them a priority by choosing to spend time with them over your friends once in a while. They'll really appreciate the gesture. As we get older, we tend to forget to give hugs and kisses to those we love. By choosing to be close to your parents through physical displays of affection, it shows that you recognize, respect, and appreciate their position as parents and caregivers. Tell your parents you love them at random times and not just when expected or when you want something. Give your parents random hugs or kisses just because. If they ask what the unexpected action was for tell them something like, "just because you're you."
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Follow rules. Practice good manners. Spend time with them. Show them affection.