INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You probably have people at work that your friendly with but you haven't taken the time to get to know better. One of the keys to encourage friendships at work is to slowly make your relationship more personal. That is, you slowly start to share more about yourself with the people you enjoy talking to you, which in turn invites them to share more about themselves. In general, you tend to make friends with people who are nearby, which includes your neighbors. If you've talked a few times with a neighbor, consider trying to encourage a friendship by inviting the person over for dinner or bringing her brownies. Alternatively, meet your neighbors by bringing over a treat to encourage good will. One of the best ways to meet new people is to follow your passions. Find local groups that have the same interests you do. Look for groups that meet at your library with the same hobbies. Take classes in subjects that interest you at your local art museum or community college. By getting out in the community, you'll find people with similar interests who could become friends. If you can't find a group for your hobby, start one yourself. Most libraries have space to host groups, or you could meet at a coffee shop or restaurant. Try forming groups through social media such as Facebook or Meetup. Besides benefiting the community, volunteering also gives you a chance to meet new people. Consider volunteering at a library, a school, a hospital, a soup kitchen, or a food pantry, for instance. Pick something that will use your talents well. Spirituality comes in many forms, from more traditional religion to pagan groups and meditation. No matter what form you choose, it usually involves a group of people for you to engage with who likely have at least somewhat similar beliefs. If you see someone reading a book you love in a coffee shop, don't be afraid to go over and say hello. Similarly, if you've been smiling at the same person for weeks in one of your new classes, be sure to go over and introduce yourself. You can't be friends if you never hold a conversation, and the worst that could happen is you get someone who is a little grumpy and doesn't want to talk to you. You like to hear nice things about yourself, and other people like to hear nice things about themselves, too. Try to offer compliments to people you are getting to know. It will make both of you smile, plus the person will associate happiness with being around you. Try to make the compliment fit the person. That is, "You look nice today" is a good start, but a better compliment would be, "You have an awesome sense of style. I love how much color you wear." or "I love how your smile lights up a room." That is, once you start meeting with a group of people, continue to see that same group. With repeated to exposure to each other, you'll slowly begin to make friends with different people in the group. When you're in a new situation, set a goal for how many people you'd like to meet or make friends with. While the goal is important, it's more the mindset it creates. It encourages you to be open to meeting different kinds of people and opening yourself up to a friendship.

SUMMARY: Consider your work. Find friends in your neighborhood. Follow what you love. Find a place to volunteer. Consider joining a spiritual community. Greet people. Offer a compliment. Make it a point to see the same group of people. Tell yourself you're going to make new friends.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Hold the spectrum up to a light, putting the viewing port (the paper tube) over your eye and aiming the viewing slit at a light. You should see the full light spectrum, from red to purple. Look at a candle flame, a flashlight, a street light, and so on by aiming the viewing slit at different lights. If you are having difficulty seeing the light spectrum, try adjusting the paper tube. Remember, it must be facing the disk inside the box. Use caution when examining sunlight: never look directly at the sun through the spectrum. If you want to observe the sun, look at the sunlight bouncing off of the clouds or a white wall. Record how different light sources look in the spectrum by writing down the light source (such as "candle flame") then using colored pencils to draw the colors you see. You can also use a camera to take a picture of the spectrum through the viewing port, although this can be a bit tricky. An incandescent light bulb produces a continuous spectrum of light with no bright lines because of the tungsten in it. A fluorescent bulb produces distinct, colored lines that come from mercury vapor. Hot gasses produce light that is made up of only a few colors, which the spectrum allows you to see individually. Some examples are: what colors were the individual bands of light reflecting? Was there an order to the colors? If so, name the order. Did different light sources look differently? How and why? Look for specific colors. Are all the colors of the rainbow present? Observe the spacing between the colored lines. Are they close or far apart? Spectrums make great science fair projects. Ask an adult for help finding out more information about your local science fair or other similar competition.

SUMMARY: Examine different light sources. Record your observations. Ask scientific questions about the spectrum in class or with friends. Enter your spectrum and observations in a science fair.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The bowl should be large enough for mixing and tossing the ingredients of the salad. Note that any kind of kale will do - some people prefer lacinato ("dino kale") or flat leaf kale due to the tendency of curly green kale to be sold a bit more mature and therefore tougher. It also has a grittier texture and relative lack of flavor. Shred the kale leaves by hand or chop them up into small strips. For tougher, more mature kale, you may want to shred or chop into smaller pieces as this will help the dressing to soften the texture. Put the chopped or shredded kale into the bowl. You might start by adding a few tablespoons so as not to "over-dress" the salad. Remember, it's easy to add more dressing, but it's impossible to remove it! Massage the dressing into the kale. The best way to do this is with your hands (or a friend's hands). Note that you should gently squeeze or squish the kale as you mix in the dressing, as this helps break down the cell walls of the leaves and allows the acid in the dressing to soften things up by breaking down cell walls and fibers. Once you have mixed in all the dressing and massaged all the kale in the bowl, taste a bite to see if it has enough dressing for your liking (remember, we'll be adding a few more ingredients too!). If necessary, add more dressing and repeat the massaging and tasting process until you feel the flavors are balanced and delicious. Because kale leaves are so sturdy, they need a little time for the acid in your dressing (lemon juice or vinegar) to break down the leaves and make them softer. Note that if you plan to let your salad sit for more than an hour, you may want to refrigerate it during this time.

SUMMARY:
Wash the kale thoroughly, if required. Have available large bowl. Dress the kale to suit your taste. Leave the dressed and massaged kale to sit for at least 15 minutes (and up to an hour or two).