INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A shoe stretcher is a device that’s made to wedge down into a shoe. Typically, they have a knob or a lever that you turn to gradually widen and lengthen the shoe stretcher. Over time, this will help relax and widen the shoe, making them up to a half-size larger.  You can buy a shoe stretcher at most high-end shoe stores. Try this in conjunction with a shoe-stretching spray for the best results. Dampen the shoes with the spray, then insert the shoe stretcher. Repeat this as needed until your shoes reach the size you need. Take a sock and roll it up tightly from the toes all the way to the top, then stick it down into the toe box of the shoe. Continue doing this until you’ve filled both shoes completely with as many socks as you can fit. Then, store the shoes overnight or until you’re ready to wear them again.  While this method might not work as quickly as using heat, alcohol, or ice, it will gently stretch your shoes over time, making it an ideal option for leather, vintage, or otherwise delicate shoes. This may not work as well for shoes with a stiff upper, like dress shoes. Also, shoes that are made from a flexible material, like mesh, might require direct heat or a method that saturates the shoe in order to stretch out the fibers. Dampen a few sheets of newspaper, then ball them up and stuff them into the toe box of the shoe. Continue adding balls of wet newspaper until the shoe is full. As the paper dries, it will expand and harden, stretching out the shoe.  Because this technique will form the shoe as it stretches, be sure to arrange the paper so it preserves the shape of your shoe. Do not saturate the paper, or it could damage the inside of your shoe. Also, avoid using this technique on leather shoes. Fill a plastic bag with oatmeal, rice, or any other grain that will swell up when it gets wet. Add just enough water to cover the grains, then seal the bag and place it into the shoe, working it down into the toe box. Leave the bag in place overnight, then remove it and try your shoes on! As the oats expand, the pressure will help stretch the material of the shoe.

SUMMARY: Use a shoe stretcher to gradually widen leather shoes. Roll up socks and stuff them into the toes of the shoes for a gentle stretch. Place wet newspaper into the shoes for more stretching power. Stretch the shoe with wet oats, grains, or rice for an old-fashioned approach.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: These files are usually in TrueType format (with extension ".TTF") and can be downloaded using the following websites.  1001 Free Fonts: Offers free downloads for fonts arranged in alphabetical order or by themes such as Decorative, Retro, Sci Fi and Horror. You can even find some fonts that appear as 3D images. Urban Fonts: Has a large variety of fonts of various language themes including old-fashioned English as well as Arabic, Chinese and Greek. MyFonts: You have to purchase most fonts here but free trials are available. Fontstock: Fonts arranged in alphabetical order and categories such as Elegant and Futuristic. There is also a separate section for Christmas fonts.

SUMMARY: Download a font file and save it on your computer.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You will need to have at least 3 people on each side of the court to play a traditional game of dodgeball. However, you may have as many players per side as you like. Make sure that all of the players are wearing rubber-soled shoes, such as sneakers, so that they do not slip on the court. There should be at least 1 ball available for players to throw, but the game will be even faster paced if you use multiple balls. Place the ball or balls on the center line.  If you are only using 1 ball, place it at the midpoint of the center line. If you are using 2 or more balls, spread them evenly along the center line. This is the maximum amount of time that a match can go on, so set a timer before you play the first game. Each game may only last for a minute or 2, but you may play multiple games to decide the overall winner of the match. Another option is to decide the winner based on the number of games won, such as the first team to win 3 games, or the team that wins the most out of 7 games. When you are ready to start the game, blow a whistle or shout “go!” and then allow the players to run towards the balls. Any player may grab a ball, but teams may want to choose their fastest player to rush for the ball if you are only playing with 1 ball. After the first player gets a ball in their hands, they should wait for 5 seconds before throwing it at someone. This is to ensure that the other players have an adequate chance to get to a ball as well. As the players rush for balls and aim them at the other team, try to dodge the opposing team’s balls. Move around the court to avoid getting hit. You may move to any part of the court to avoid getting hit as long as you stay inside your side of the court.  If you successfully dodge a ball, then you can pick it up and throw it at the other team. If the ball hits you, then you are out and must leave the court. If you catch a ball that someone throws at you, then the person who threw the ball is out. However, you must catch the ball before it hits you. Once you pick up a ball, you have to throw it within 5 seconds. Make sure not to throw the balls too hard or you may hurt someone! Also, only throw balls below the level of the other players’ shoulders to avoid hitting them in the head. If a ball hits someone in the head, then it does not count.  If you wait longer than 5 seconds to throw a ball, then you lose your chance to throw it. Roll the ball gently over to your opponents. Avoid crossing the center line in the court as you approach it to throw a ball. You will be out if you cross the line. Never throw the ball at another player’s head or at a player who is on the ground! The object of the game is to be the team with players left on the court. If your team tags out all of the opposing team’s players first, then your team wins!  Even if you only have one player left on the court and other team has no players left, your team wins the game. If desired, you may switch sides after each game. This is to ensure that no team has an unfair advantage. After 10 minutes of play, the team with the most games won is the winner of the match.

SUMMARY: Gather 3 or more people per team. Arrange 1 or more balls at the center of the court. Set a timer for 10 minutes. Rush to the balls in the center of the court when play begins. Try to dodge balls that the other team throws at you. Throw balls at the other players to get them out. Win by tagging out all of the opposing team's players.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Write the dates of your exams in your calendar. You might want to put a star beside them to indicate their importance. Then, figure out how many days you have left before your exams. Divide the number of days left before exams by the number of subjects you need to prepare for. Now you know how many days you have available to prepare for each subject. Use your textbook and learning materials to determine the specific topic areas within each subject. English Literature, for example, may be broken down into the different books you are studying and then further into chapters, themes, or quotes. Highlight or circle the topics using different colours. Figure out how many topics or sub categories you have for each subject. Then, divide up the time you have for the subject into study blocks for each topic. If you are currently employed, you should review your work schedule for the upcoming weeks. Figure out where you can schedule study-time between your shifts. If you have a lot of upcoming shifts, consider working less so that you have more time for revisions. You need to figure out when your studying may be interrupted by social events or holidays, so that you can plan accordingly. If it looks like there will be a weekend when you are unable to study due to a social obligation, try to put in your revision time beforehand.

SUMMARY:
Find out how much time you have to prepare. Create study blocks for each topic. Look at your work calendar. Review upcoming holidays and social events.