(1) A psychologist place a banana just outside the cage of a chimpanzee and a stick inside the cage. (2) Soon, the chimp grabbed the stick and poked it through the bars of the cage. (3) Next, the chimp dragged the banana within reach. (4) Finally, the chimp took the banana and ate it.

           (1) Take the following steps to find the right boyfriend or girlfriend. (2) First, trust your own instincts. (3) Don't be distracted by what your best friend thinks you should be looking for in a partner. (4) Your tastes are what matters here. (5) The next step is to wide your social circle. (6) Use e-mail, the phone, parties, clubs, church, and volunteer activities to be in touch with as many people as possible. (7) You're not going to run into the right person by sitting at home watching TV. (8) And last, don't settle for just anyone who is willing to date you. (9) If you're hanging onto a so-so relationship just so you aren't alone, you won't be ready if someone really special comes along.

          (1) Do you have a noticeable stain or burn in your carpeting? (2) It's a problem you can correct. (3) First, use a sharp utility knife to cut out the damaged area (but not the padding underneath). Second, cut a patch the same size and shape from a leftover piece of carpet or a spot of carpeting that's not noticeable, such as under a sofa. (5) Next, cut a piece of cardboard a little larger than the patch. (6) Then place the cardboard where you cut out the damaged piece of carpet. (7) Last, glue the carpet patch to the cardboard.