Ralph Lauren shirts often contain a small stitched on graphic of a polo player riding a horse. On a fake Ralph Lauren, the mallet the rider holds will be more circular than rectangular. The tail will be difficult to see and the horse's right back leg will be bent. On a genuine product, the horse's tail is clearly visible and the right back leg is straight. You should also be able to clearly see the outline of the rider's leg. On replicas, the leg often lacks definition. As differences can be very subtle, it helps to look up an image of the actual logo for comparison. You may also want to use something like a magnifying glass to get a very close look at the Ralph Lauren logo on your product. Turn your t-shirt inside out and examine the stitching on the bottom. A genuine Ralph Lauren should have one thin line of even stitching running along the bottom of the shirt. No stitching, or jagged and uneven stitching, indicates your product is fake. All Ralph Lauren products have labels under the collar indicating the size. The main collar label contains the Ralph Lauren logo and, to the right, a small tag is sticking out with the size written on it. If there is not a separate size label, the product is likely fake. The font should also be easily legible without misspellings. In addition to this, stitching along the collar should be the same color as the shirt. High quality replicas can be extremely similar to authentic size labels, so look at a picture of a genuine size label online to compare it to your shirt's label. Even small changes in the font, including changes in spacing, can indicate a fake. Buttons are secured with a neat pearl and cross stitch with thread that matches the color of the shirt. A different type of stitch, mismatched thread, or loose threads indicate a fake. Lay your shirt down a flat surface. The back hemline should be slightly longer than the front hemline. Hemlines of equal length, or a front hemline that's longer than the back, indicate a fake product. There should be a care label somewhere...

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Check the logo. Examine the stitching. Look at the collar label. Examine the buttons. Check the hem. Read the care label.


Ramen noodles are a college student’s staple because they are cheap and easy to make. They’re also tasty. And there’s a correct way to eat them.  Take a pair of chopsticks, and pull a small amount of noodles out of the bowl. You should take fewer noodles than you expect to need. Pull the noodles up. You want to separate them from the rest of the ingredients in the bowl itself. Dip them back into the soup broth to add flavor and then lift them to your mouth, pursing your lips like you’re about to drink a hot beverage. Slurp the noodles. Then eat some of the other ingredients in the bowl. Take a bite of the meat, for example, and drink a spoonful of broth The trick to eating Ramen is to eat the noodles within five minutes. Otherwise, they soak up too much of the broth.  In some cultures, the chef will be offended if you don’t slurp Ramen noodles as you eat them. Slurping them is a sign you like how they taste.  You’re going to fail and make a huge mess if you try to grab too much at once. Remember that Ramen noodles are lighter and thinner noodles though than other noodle types.

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Eat Ramen noodles correctly. Eat the noodles fast.


Random Access Memory, or RAM, is how your computer stores information. If it is too full, it can clog up your computer.  The first step in freeing up RAM is to close any applications that you aren’t using. Another way to free up RAM is to limit the amount of programs your computer automatically opens upon startup. In Windows right-click on an application and open “Preferences”. In the “Misc.” Section there is a box that you can check to ensure that it doesn’t open on startup. You can stop applications from opening on a Mac by going to System Preferences > Accounts > Login Items, and unchecking the boxes next to apps you don’t want opening at startup. Clear memory on your computer and free up RAM by storing files you don’t need everyday on an external hard drive. RAM is sort of like short-term memory while your Hard Drive is like long-term memory. By using an external hard drive you can free up both on your computer and reduce how hard your computer is using. You can clear memory by ejecting disk images from applications or other files you have downloaded.  This is more for Macs than it is Windows. When you have a removable disk in your computer, even if you aren’t using it, it takes up RAM and can slow your computer down. This also goes for any external hard drives you have plugged in. When you’re not using them, eject them properly. No matter what browser you use, it will typically store browser history and pull a cache. By deleting your browser history and cache, you can free up RAM and help your computer to work faster. Having several browser tabs open at once also makes your RAM work harder, so it’s best to close out any tabs that you don’t need as soon as you’re done with them.

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Free up inactive memory to create more RAM. Use an external Hard Drive. Remove unused disk images. Clear up browser history and cache.


Random email checks can create a “start-stop-start” pattern to your work day, and lead to wasted time. Avoid opening your email constantly throughout the day, especially if you are supposed to be focusing on a different task. Schedule in three time slots in your schedule for checking email: early morning, after lunch, and mid-afternoon. This will ensure you are not distracted by a continuous stream of emails throughout the day and that you have time set aside to address your emails. This same principle can be applied to other means of communication, like your voicemail, your text messages, or phone calls. Try not to be available all the time, unless you are expecting an important text message or phone call. This will limit any interruptions to your workflow and help you stick to your schedule. If possible, choose at least one hour of your workday where you silence your phone and turn off your internet connection. This can then allow you to focus on work that needs to be done with complete concentration and without any distractions from your phone or from the internet. Removing yourself from these easy distractions can also be helpful when you are writing a paper for school or a long report. Keeping your phone on silent will ensure you do not have an excuse to check your phone every five minutes or get sucked into scrolling through social media. Try not to encourage others to distract you or be a distraction to others, by letting everyone around you know that you are working. This may be by closing your door or putting up a busy sign. You can also send out an email in the office to remind everyone that a certain time period is a silent work time in the office. Once you have established a work list or a work schedule and have put safe guards in place to eliminate distractions, draw on willpower and focus to stick to your routine. Most people can recognize the difference between well used time and wasted time, so try to avoid falling into a time wasting trap. Lean on your schedule and at the end of the day you...

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Avoid checking your emails at random. Silence your phone and turn off the Internet. Let others around you know you should not be interrupted. Try not to deviate from your routine.


Randomly pick a book from your bookshelf, sit in a comfortable spot, and start reading. Getting lost in a book helps you escape reality for the time you’re reading it and burn the extra time you have in a productive way.  If you’ve read a book already, try reading it again to gain deeper understandings and connections to the material. Going to your local library or bookstore is a great way to ask others about recommendations and kill time. small pictures in a notebook or sketchbook. Grab a pen or pencil and a piece of paper near you and start drawing. They don’t have to make sense or represent anything; just let your mind wander as you doodle lines. Doodling can help improve your memory and helps you be more mindful.  If you want to get better at drawing, check out drawing books from your library or watch tutorials online to follow and improve. Look online for daily doodling prompts if you want to expand your creativity. to brainstorm new ideas. When you have time, pull out a notebook and start writing. Reflect on your day and what you want to accomplish or look up writing prompts if you don’t have any ideas. Journaling can help you manage your stress and keep your brain active.  Carry around a small notebook wherever you go because you’ll never know when inspiration may strike. Practice freewriting as a way to let your mind wander while you’re working. If you want to truly waste time, don’t make lists of things that are helpful, such as a grocery or to-do list. Instead, think about online lists you see about movies or celebrities and create your own. Start by writing a heading or title for your list at the top of your page.  For example, you could write things you want to do before you die, what movies you’ve watched, or all the items you have in a collection. Consider making word lists, like how many words you can make just using the letters of your name or what funny words you can find around your home. Look at list-style articles to get an idea of what to write about. to reduce stress. Sit in a...

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Read a book you love or start a new one. Doodle Write in a journal Make fun lists when you want to relax. Practice meditation Take a nap if you need to get some rest.


Rap verses usually have 16 bars, so they’re twice as long as the chorus. The lyrics in the chorus are generally meant to deal with your song’s themes in a vague way, while the lyrics in the verses are meant to provide more specific examples. Think of your verses as telling a story. The first verse should serve as the opening of your story.  In Jay-Z’s song “99 Problems,” for example, the first verse describes Jay-Z’s portrayal in the media, and his issues with the radio, rap magazines, and advertisers.  You should experiment with the rhythm and rhyme scheme of your verse in the same way that you did for your chorus. After you write your first verse, the next two should come to you pretty easily. The second verse should serve as the middle of your story and the third should serve as your story’s conclusion.  In the second verse of “It Was a Good Day,” for example, Ice Cube raps about not being bothered by his enemies after rapping about his mom making him breakfast in the first verse.  Generally, rappers use the same rhythm and rhyme scheme in their second and third verses as in their first, but don’t be afraid to change it up to add something your audience won’t expect. The bridge is like a chorus in that it is meant to be vague, but it’s also supposed to add something new to your song lyrically, musically, or both. If you came up with other ideas for hooks in the brainstorming phase, you can use one of them to build your bridge’s lyrics. Then, try playing around with different rhythms, rhyme schemes, and vocal pitches to see what sounds best. In the song “Heartless,” for example, Kanye West raps his bridge in a different rhythm and in a higher vocal pitch than the rest of the song.

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Write your first verse. Base your second and third verses on the first. Add a bridge.


Raspberry plants grow in two different types: fall-fruiting (which bear fruit on both primocanes and floricanes) and summer-fruiting (which only bear fruit on floricanes). The terms ‘primocane’ and ‘floricane’ refer to two different types of canes that the raspberry bramble produces. Primocanes are the canes that grow during the first year while floricanes are the second-year canes. Additionally, fall-bearing plants bear fruit in the fall and may have a second season in early summer, while summer-bearing plants fruit only in the summer.  Because of their different growth patterns, they require different pruning measures in order to be effective. Fall-bearing raspberries will bear fruit both primocanes and floricanes, while summer-bearing raspberries will only bear fruit on floricanes. Sometimes also called everbearing raspberries, fall-bearing raspberries require much more pruning than summer-bearing raspberries. Fall-bearing raspberries contain three separate types of canes: primocanes, floricanes, and non-fruiting suckers.   Primocanes are green and flexible shoots that grow directly from the ground; instead of branches, they may have small buds attached directly to the cane. Floricanes are tall, thick branches that have a darker brown bark on their stems. Floricanes have smaller lateral shoots attached at the sides where the fruit will grow. Non-fruiting suckers are small, spindly canes that are typically ½ the size and width of primocanes and floricanes. As the name suggests, non-fruiting suckers don’t produce any fruit, and serve no productive purpose.  Fall-bearing raspberries are typically red and yellow varieties, although they may also be purple or black. Fall-bearing raspberries may not produce twice a year, especially if they are older plants that have never been pruned. Although technically both fall and summer bearing raspberries fruit in the summer, summer-bearing raspberries only bear fruit in the summer, and they only bear fruit on floricanes. When pruning summer-bearing varieties, you will...

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Understand the two basic types of raspberries. Determine if you are growing fall-bearing raspberries. Determine if you are growing summer-bearing raspberries. Know when to prune. Get the right tools.


Ratchet straps can easily secure cargo in a truck bed or moving van. Move your cargo where you want it to stay, then place the ratchet strap across your cargo. Hook the ends over the side of the truck bed or in grooves in the van wall. If you’re using the ratchet strap to hold several objects together, such as 2 large frames, wrap the strap around those objects and simply hook the 2 ends together. This will create a large, secure loop.  Keep in mind that this technique will hold objects together, but will not keep them in place. To hold multiple objects together and keep them in place, you’ll need two ratchet straps. Use one strap to secure the objects together and the other strap to wrap around them and strap them into place. Pull the ratchet back and forth to pull the length of the strap through and tighten it. Once it feels taut and secure around your cargo, stop ratcheting. Tug at the strap and check for give--it should feel tight and secure.  Be careful not to over-tighten. Too much pressure could damage your ratchet strap or your cargo. If you can’t fit a finger between the strap and the object, you probably overtightened. Loosen the strap and ratchet it closed again. Flip the ratchet back into the closed position. Press it closed until you hear it latch. This means that the strap is locked into place and should hold your cargo securely. If you don’t hear the click, tug on the strap and buckle to make sure it’s secure. If it comes loose, you may have a faulty ratchet strap.

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Secure cargo in a vehicle with the strap hooks. Hook the ends around the item to hold pieces together. Crank the ratchet until it feels secure. Lock the strap securely.


Rather than attempting to get rid of termites on your own, let a professional handle the problem for you. Contact several pest management companies in your area and ask for quotes to eradicate the termites. Choose a company with a cost-effective approach in addition to good references or reviews. Decaying wood is top food source for termites and can host a colony of hungry termites. If you keep a lot of firewood or spare construction materials on hand, keep them as far away from your house as possible. If you bring this wood into your house, make sure to look for signs of termite presence like holes in the wood or hollowed feeling or sound. The chemicals in treated wood can act as a deterrent to termites. If you build something outside like a gazebo, deck, or anything above ground, treated wood can help make it less appealing to a wandering colony of termites. The most common way they get into your house is through wood to ground contact, such as a door frame, deck posts, or wood support beams. Address these spots by examining them for signs of termites regularly, get rid of any standing water in the area, and treat the wood with termite prevention like soil treatments that repel termites. You can have mulch in your home but you'll want to avoid putting it anywhere that it may touch your siding or foundation. Mulch is often made from wood and creates moisture in the soil, which makes it a good home for termites.  This also includes your plants. Woody shrubs that touch the wood foundation or siding of your house can house termites and also help hide their presence. This can be especially helpful if you are currently constructing a home. These are metal shields put along the foundation of your home to deter termites. These should be made of a non-corroding metal with no gaps. This can prevent termites from getting access to the wood foundations or structures of your home. If the wood is completely hollowed out, or completely rotted, you will not be able to repair it and will need to replace the wood. Remove the...

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Contact a pest management professional if you have termites. Get rid of dead trees and stumps around your yard. Use treated wood to build structures. Inspect common termite entry points. Avoid spreading mulch too close to your home. Install termite shields. Decide how badly the wood is damaged. Use a wood filler or hardener. Replace the wood completely.


Rather than busting into your manager’s office as soon as your hear the news, finish out your day quietly and go home to unwind. The disappointment may be too fresh to have a productive conversation about why you didn’t get the promotion. If your boss or the hiring manager tells you in person that you didn't get the promotion, thank them for taking the time to interview you. Avoid asking questions until you've had time to process the rejection. If anyone asks you how you’re feeling, simply say, “I’m disappointed. I really wanted it, but I’ll try again next time.” Even if you’re not feeling understanding, show that you can be mature in the face of disappointment.  Avoid gossiping and venting your frustrations with coworkers. It could get back to management that you weren’t being gracious. If the other candidate comes up in conversation, try saying, "They really deserved it," or "They were really qualified." Offer your congratulations the next time you run into the person who was promoted. Treat them the way you’d want to be treated if you’d gotten the promotion. Be friendly rather than standoffish or dismissive, since others will take note of these behaviors.

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Sleep on it before talking to anyone. Be mature and understanding about the outcome. Be gracious toward the person who got the promotion.


Rather than buying a floral headband, making your own is quick, easy, and inexpensive. For this DIY project, you will need:  1/2” thick elastic (can be found at any craft store) An elastic headband can be used if you already own one  Fake flowers (can be found at any craft store) Hot glue gun (E6000 or super glue can also be used) Scissors Wrap the elastic around the top of your head. Once you find the right length, hold the spot with your fingers. Unwrap the elastic from your head and use scissors to cut the elastic at the spot marked by your fingers.  If you already have your own headband, you can skip this step. The headband can be any color you like; both dark- and light-colored headbands look nice.

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Gather your supplies. Measure the length of your headband.


Rather than directly facing your target, you should make a quarter turn so that you face the side of the ring. Beginning at a 90 degree angle from the target allows you to twist your hips in order to gain momentum when throwing the shot. If you are right-handed, you will step back with your left foot. This gives you stability and added momentum for throwing the shot. This will also help you to gain momentum as you throw. Twist toward the back of the ring and keep your non-throwing arm low. You don’t want to hold the shot in your palm, but rather at the base of your fingers, with your fingers slightly spread apart. This allows you to flick the ball off your hand. Bend your hand back in a cocked position. Imagine that you are balancing a tray or pizza box. Your hand should be steady, but not over-extended, as this may cause an injury. Make sure that your elbow is bent and parallel to the floor. Your thumb should point down toward your collarbone, and you should point your palm in the direction that you are throwing. Keep your eyes and head back, rather than focused on the shot.

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Face the side of the ring. Step back with your less dominant foot. Lower your body by bending your hips and knees. Place the shot at the base of your fingers in your dominant hand. Hold the shot at your neck, right by the jaw line.


Rather than doing a caviar manicure on all of your nails, do it on just one nail—preferably on your ring finger. You can paint the rest of your nails a matching color or a contrasting one. Alternatively, you can do a caviar manicure on all of your nails, but use beads in a contrasting color on your ring fingernail. Instead of using just one color of microbeads on your nails, consider using a mix of several different colors. Mix 2 to 3 differently-colored microbeads in a small bottle, then apply them to your nails following the method above. To prevent clashing, choose microbeads that are a similar color, such as cool colors or warm colors. Start out with a base coat, then apply a French tip. Use white polish if you want to be traditional, or a different color if you want to be dramatic. Cover your entire nail with a clear top coat, let it dry, then paint just the French tip with more clear top coat. Apply the microbeads onto the tip of your nail as described in the method above. When you are done, seal the very edge of your nail with a final layer of top coat. Because of their chunky size, consider doing a thicker French tip than usual. Do your base coat, nail polish coat, and top coat as usual, then let everything dry. Next, paint a shape using a nail art pen or a striper brush. Sprinkle the microbeads onto the wet polish, then gently pat them flat. Use a manicure stick, an orange stick, or a toothpick to shift any stray microbeads into place. As always, work on one nail at a time.  For a more precise application: wet the tip of an orange stick, then use it to pick up microbeads one by one as you press them into the wet polish.  Start with simple shapes, such as hearts, bows, or stripes. Start with a base coat, then apply your manicure however you want (ie: stripes, marbled, ombre, etc.). Seal with a thin layer of top coat, and wait for everything to dry. Apply a second, thick layer of top coat, then cover your nails with clear microbeads as described in the method above. The original design of your manicure...

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Make it stand out by turning it into an accent nail. Mix it up with a multicolored caviar manicure. Try a French caviar manicure. Try a caviar shape. Use clear beads on top of a colored manicure.


Rather than doing a ton of crunches and push-ups, cardiovascular exercise is the best thing you can do to burn calories and eliminate belly fat.  However, rather than slogging at a steady pace on the treadmill, you should try to do interval training. Interval training involves integrating short bursts of high-intensity exercise into your daily workout. Try sprinting for 30 second intervals throughout your run, or set the elliptical, treadmill or exercise to interval mode in the gym. To trim belly fat, aim to do 30 minutes of high intensity cardio exercise at least four times per week. Aside from the time you spend working out in the gym, it's a good idea to incorporate more activity into your everyday life - this way you can burn more calories without too much effort.  Make some simple changes, such as taking the stairs or biking to work a couple of days a week. If you work a desk job, consider switching to a standing desk. Simply by standing instead of sitting for a couple of hours a day you will burn more calories. Take this as an opportunity to do some spring cleaning, to paint the house or fix up the garden - having a project to work on will help you to increase your activity levels without even realizing it! Also try to do active things purely for enjoyment - play soccer with your kids after school, take up a dance class, or spend a fun day at the beach. It's an excellent idea to incorporate some strength training into your weekly workouts. Strength training includes things like squats, deadlifts, bicep curls and leg presses.  Although these exercises don't burn as many calories as cardio, they will benefit you in the long run. They will help you to build strength and muscle, which speeds up your metabolism and helps you to burn fat more easily, even at rest. Exercises like squats and deadlifts will also help you to build muscle around your core and keep your waistline trim. However, it's very important to have the correct form while performing these exercises, so if you've never done them before...

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Focus on cardio exercise. Introduce more activity to your daily life. Do strength training. Don't spend too much time on crunches or sit-ups.


Rather than eating carbs like white bread or sugary snacks like pastries, opt for complex carbs. This includes whole grains like brown rice, chickpeas, oatmeal, and quinoa. You can also look for whole-grain options like bread and pasta. You don’t need to cut out all carbohydrates from your diet, but try to reduce the amount you eat. In addition to reducing unhealthy foods you eat, aim to increase the healthy foods you eat. Eat 5 servings of vegetables per day, including dark, leafy greens like spinach, kale, and broccoli as well as other raw or cooked vegetables. Eat 4 servings of fruit per day, including whole fruit, dried fruit, or smoothies.  If it’s difficult to eat this many fruits and vegetables at first, try to increase how much you eat gradually. Any increase will have a positive effect on your health. Fruit and vegetable juice can add beneficial vitamins and minerals to your diet, but can also add sugar. It’s better to eat the fruit and vegetables instead. Most people, even athletes, eat more than enough protein every day. While it is important to eat protein as part of your exercise and diet routine, you are most likely already eating enough. Try to eat lean protein as much as possible. This includes skinless chicken or turkey, lean cuts of pork and beef, soy, nuts, beans, fish, egg whites, and low-fat dairy. As a rule of thumb, include a piece of meat the size of a deck of cards in 2 out of 3 meals, plus one serving of low-fat dairy at every meal. If you have dietary restrictions, ask a doctor about making sure you get enough protein in your diet. Try adding olive oil, nuts, avocado, and olives into your diet for monounsaturated fatty acids (3 servings per day), and fatty fish like tuna, salmon, and mackerel to get omega-3 fatty acids (2-3 times a week). These are heart-healthy foods and could potentially help blood sugar control for people with type 2 diabetes. Stay away from saturated fats, which are prevalent in red meat and full-fat dairy, as well as trans fats, which are present in processed...

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Replace processed flours and sugars with complex carbohydrates. Eat meals that are around 50% fruits and vegetables. Eat around 50-60 grams of protein every day. Replace trans and saturated fats with healthier fats. Stay hydrated by drinking about 2 to 3 litres (68 to 101  fl oz) of water per day.


Rather than keep your grief to yourself, do not be afraid to share your feelings with close family and friends. If a friend offers to stop by for a visit, say “yes”, even if you do not feel like talking to someone. Simply sitting with a sympathetic friend and talking about trivial things can make you feel less lonely and isolated. Reach out to your family and try to see them more often, as they can offer comfort and kind thoughts that can help you remember your pet fondly and process your grief. Keep in mind some people may not understand how deep your loss is over your pet. They may ask, “What’s the big deal? It’s just a pet!” Family or friends may not be able to understand how the loss of an animal can compare to the loss of a person, and they may not be as sympathetic as you may expect. Try not to take this personally, as they may not have a pet of their own and so cannot understand your connection with your deceased pet. Seek out family and friends who will be sympathetic to your grief and understand how it feels to lose a pet. Spend time together talking about your pets and sharing memories of your pets. You should find mutual understanding and connection with other pet owners who have also experienced loss and grief. You can also reach out to others who may understand pet loss through online pet loss support groups and online message boards. Support from other pet owners can be key to helping you process your grief. Self-care is very important when you are feeling low and can help you feel better physically and mentally. Look after your emotional needs by socializing with others and doing activities with others you enjoy to stay busy and not dwell on your grief. This could be exploring a new hobby like painting, drawing, or running by joining a class or group. Or you could join a fitness group to ensure you exercise regularly to boost your mood and fight off feelings of depression. You can also practice self-care on your own by doing a solo activity you enjoy, pampering yourself with a massage or a long...

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Share your feelings and emotions with family and friends. Reach out to friends who have also lost pets. Practice self-care through socializing and staying busy. Talk to a grief therapist, if needed.


Rather than lifting the baby all the way up to your chest, it is much easier and safer to bend over towards the baby while you get your hands into position. This minimizes the distance that the baby needs to be moved while only supported by your hands. To pick the baby up, it's easiest if the baby is lying on their back. Your body should also be parallel to the baby's. When picking up a baby (especially a newborn) it is very important to support their head and neck, since babies don't have the ability to hold up their own heads. Slide your dominant hand under the baby's neck and the base of their head. Keep your thumb on one side of the face and your other fingers on the other side.  Place the heel of your hand behind their neck and spread your fingers apart for more support around the base of the baby's head. Do not grip too tightly. Instead, gently cradle the baby's neck and head in the palm of your hand. With the baby still lying down, slide your non-dominant hand underneath their bottom. Reach over from the opposite side of the baby, as if you're giving them a hug.  Once again, spread your fingers apart to provide maximum support.  If you're right-handed, your right hand should be beneath the baby's head and neck (from your right side, or the baby's left side) and your left hand should be supporting the baby's bottom (from your left side, which is the baby's right side). Once you're bending over the baby with both of your hands in the correct position, raise the baby up and hold them against your chest. Holding the baby against your body provides additional support and will make it easier for you to slide your hands into the cradling position. With the baby held securely to your chest, you can slowly rotate them into the cradle hold position. Turn the baby towards your non-dominant hand, placing their head and neck in the crook of the elbow of your non-dominant arm. Keep your non-dominant hand in place to support the baby's bottom.  For instance, if you lifted the baby's head with your right (dominant)...

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Bend your torso down to the baby. Position one of your hands palm-up under the baby's neck and head. Place your other hand palm-up under the baby's bottom. Lift the baby up towards your chest. Rotate the baby to cradle their head in the crook of your non-dominant arm's elbow. Slide your dominant hand out from beneath the baby's head. Continue supporting the baby's body when you lay them back down gently.


Rather than making a public demand or writing a letter, call or speak with your friend or colleague in person.  A conversation is not an argument, so use direct, but warm, tones and general language when you ask for a meeting, such as, "If you have a minute, I'd like to set up a time to speak with you this week." Sending an email message is acceptable, although it may cause some anxiety because it’s less personal and may seem cold or unfeeling. Although the person may push you for details right away, it’s best to make sure that you both have sufficient time for a full conversation. Rushing through between appointments or when you have other plans may lead to confusion and hurt feelings.  Meeting at the end of the workday is the best option for a co-worker or employee, so that he or she doesn’t feel self-conscious all day long.  Plan to set your cell phone to the “Do Not Disturb” setting during the time you choose so that you can avoid distractions and interruptions. Body language and facial expressions make up a significant part of our communication, so meeting in person is important if you want to protect your relationship, whether professional or personal.  Video conferencing, such as Skype or Google Hangouts, is an option, though it can feel impersonal and distant, and you risk technological problems and misunderstandings. A phone meeting might be acceptable, but it may lead to more awkwardness, since you can’t see each other’s expressions or body language. Email isn’t really useful, as the conversation is delayed and broken up, and you can’t see one another’s body language or hear tones of voice. Additionally email poses privacy concerns. Choose a safe, neutral space, like a conference room, outdoor park, or a study area, so neither party has too much dominance in the conversation. If one person feels less powerful in the room, he or she may feel even more nervous or defensive about the situation.  Avoid crowded public places, like coffee shops or restaurants, that might lead to greater embarrassment and...

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Request permission for a private conversation. Schedule a time that’s convenient for both of you. Plan a face-to-face meeting. Make arrangements for a comfortable place to meet. Ask your support person to be available during the meeting.


Rather than simply providing negative consequences for behavior (punishments), discipline is a way of turning misbehavior into teaching moments. When your child refuses to cooperate or repeats the same bad behavior, your end-goal should be to teach your child to cooperate and not repeat the bad behavior. Consequences for bad behavior should not be arbitrary or punishing. Consequences should be connected to the behavior. This is why time-outs are often very ineffective with children who are stubborn; the time-out itself is unrelated to the negative behavior and feels more like a punishment than a consequence or disciplinary measure. If there is no way to make a consequence, you can take away a privilege, but try to teach a lesson that connects the choice the child made to their loss of privileges. For example, if your child plays video games longer than he is supposed to, the consequence can be that he loses his privilege of playing with friends that evening. This makes sense, since he won't have time to play with friends. If you say that a certain behavior will result in a particular consequence, you have to follow through. Do not make idle threats, as your child will learn that you are inconsistent at best and a liar at worst.  If you tell your child that she has to pick up her room before she can go to a friend's house, don't give in if she hasn't done the requisite cleaning when it's time to leave. Consistency is key! Because consistency is so important, it is vital that you never set a consequence that you can't keep. Often it is best to not do this in the moment, as you might be frustrated. For example, if you have to say, "If you do that one more time, I'm going to…" the odds are good that you are already frustrated and likely to overreact. Instead, try to set boundaries pre-emptively. If you know your child is likely to continually get out of his chair at dinnertime because he often behaves that way, before dinner you should tell him that you want him to stay in his chair, and let him know what the...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Think of discipline as teaching. Follow through with consequences. Create routines. Watch your responses. Learn to negotiate. Understand pre-puberty.


Rather than spend the next 20 to 30 minutes covering your headphones with embroidery thread, only to have them break tomorrow, check their condition first. Toss any pair that is on its last legs and invest in a new set. This will allow you to obtain the most accurate fit.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Check for cracked wires or rips in the protective covering. Measure your headphones, including the ear buds.


Rather than try to tackle all of your tasks for the day at once, adjust your schedule so your more important appointments are at the start of your day. If you are sleep deprived, you will likely try to maintain a higher level of energy in the morning and feel burned out by the end of the day. Create a schedule where you prioritize the important tasks first, while you still have energy. If you cannot reorganize your schedule, plan on a nap break or a caffeine break between meetings or tasks so you can stay awake and alert. If you have other co-workers or peers who can sympathize with your lack of sleep, try to delegate some of your responsibilities for the day. Explain your situation and promise an IOU in exchange for help on a project or task. This will allow you to manage any stress or anxiety due to lack of sleep, and focus on only one or two tasks for the day. In an energy slump, it may help to switch to an activity that you enjoy doing or feel relaxed doing. Going through the motions of your day will likely make you more tired and drowsy. Instead, go for a quick walk outside or have a coffee break with a coworker. Jolting your brain out of your normal routine will keep you alert and ready to tackle the rest of your day. If you feel you are in danger of falling asleep during a meeting or during a class, push yourself to work the room. Ask questions of your peers or your clients, raise your hand during class, and try to stay engaged in the conversation. Getting involved in the discussion will help you stay alert, and force your brain to stay focused. As well, if you were planning to present a 50 slide Powerpoint presentation at a meeting, try to engage your co-workers in conversation during the presentation. Otherwise, you might end up putting yourself and others in the room right to sleep with a dry, slides only meeting.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Reorganize your schedule, if possible. Delegate your tasks for the day. Take a break from your normal routine. Engage your peers during meetings or in classes.


Rather than writing a check for a generic amount of money—$15, $25, $50—you can give the couple a more specific amount. This will show that you've put thought into the gift, and that you're not simply writing them a check out of convenience. For example, if you have gone out to dinner with the couple in the past, give them enough money to have dinner again at your favorite restaurant. Make it clear that the money is for this purpose in your note in the card. Don't put a strain on your budget just to make a show of generosity to the couple getting married. Decide how much you can afford to give, think about how much the couple might like to receive (for example, are they planning to make a down payment on a house in the near future?), and make your decision from there. When considering how much to give, take your relationship with the couple into account. If you're intimate friends or a close family member, it would be appropriate to give a larger sum than if you're only distant acquaintances. Of course, you should take your own budget into account, or evaluate how much you would have spent on a tangible gift. But if you're utterly at a loss when deciding how much money to make the check out for, consider the guidelines proposed by wedding-etiquette experts.  If you're a co-worker or distant family friend or relative: $50–75. If you're a relative or friend: $75–100. If you're a close relative or a close friend: $100–150.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Give an amount that has meaning to both you and the couple. Consider what your budget can handle. Consult the traditional etiquette scale.


Rats aren't picky eaters—you can use just about any type of edible item as rodent bait, including meats, cheeses, fish, moldy bread, and produce that’s past its prime. Sweet offerings like fruit are among their favorites, particularly berries. Rats prefer foods with strong odors, which they use to sniff out a meal. For this reason, spoiled items may be more effective for drawing them out than fresh ones. Set out an open sack of flour or bucket of rotting feed. Grains, nuts, and other plant-based nibbles provide rats with a lot of energy, which is why it’s no coincidence that they can often be found in places like pantries and storage sheds. It’s not uncommon to spot rats lurking near bird feeders or bags of grass seed. If you have an overflowing trash can or dumpster outside, you may not need to do anything special to whip a community of hidden rats into a frenzy. The mixture of rotting food items in the average waste receptacle is like a buffet for a hungry rodent.  Let your trash sit out for an extra day or two before having it hauled off so it’s extra smelly. Your garbage will become a rat magnet in the sweltering summer months, when the heat speeds decomposition. Rake the scattered leaves, twigs, and weeds from around your property into mounds and wait for the furry invaders to pour in. Rats often seek shelter in these places or make off with small pieces of debris to build their nests. Situate leaf piles and compost heaps next to the tree line or close to dark or confined spaces. Rats are more likely to venture into these areas than those that are out in the open. Squeeze a few drops of rat attractant around the area where you want to lure and trap rats. These products use natural compounds to mimic the scent of rat saliva. Any rats that happen to be passing by will pick up on the smell and think there’s something edible nearby.  You can buy rat attractant from most pet stores, or in the pest control aisle of your local home improvement center. A little bit of rat attractant goes a long way. Hints of the...

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Leave some food sitting out. Entice rats with grains and seeds. Give outdoor rodents access to your garbage. Look for rats around leaf and compost piles. Employ a chemical rat attractant.


Raw cookie dough that doesn’t contain eggs is safe to eat raw, and can be eaten alone or added to other desserts. To make cookie dough balls:  Divide your favorite cookie dough into tablespoon-sized bits. Use your hands to roll the dough bits into small balls. Chill them in the fridge before serving to prevent them from becoming too soft and doughy. Use the dough balls immediately, or store them in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to 12 months. Cookie dough balls can be added to many forms of ice cream, including sundaes and milkshakes. To add them to a bowl of ice cream, let the ice cream sit for a few minutes to soften up. When it’s soft enough, add the desired amount of cookie dough balls to the bowl and mix them into the ice cream. Serve in a bowl with a spoon, or transfer to a cone. To add cookie dough to a milk shake, add the balls after the milk shake has been blended, otherwise they will be blended up and lost in the milk shake. Cookie dough can be made into cookie dough truffles by simply adding a chocolate coating. Use a double boiler to melt one cup of chocolate chips. When the chips are melted, remove them from the heat.  You can use dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, or even butterscotch chips to make the truffle coating. Coat the cookie dough balls. One at a time, roll each cookie dough ball in the chocolate to coat completely. Transfer the chocolate-covered cookie dough balls to a parchment-lined cookie sheet. When you’ve covered all the balls, transfer the cookie dough truffles to the freezer to let the chocolate set. Serve cold.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Make bite-sized cookie dough balls. Add cookie dough to ice cream. Make truffles.


Raw fish can lead to a vitamin B deficiency, which can cause problems. Raw salmon and raw trout are dangerous for dogs because when they are raw, they sometimes contain bacteria-carrying parasites that can prove fatal. Cooked fish should be okay for dogs. Raw meat has the potential of containing harmful bacteria, such as Salmonella or E. Coli. These bacteria can cause digestive issues, such as vomiting or diarrhea. Only give your dog cooked meat.  This includes raw eggs. Raw eggs can cause vitamin deficiencies and cause negative symptoms in your dog. If you are unsure about the type of meat to give your dog, talk to your vet. Bones can be dangerous for your dog. Bones soften during cooking, so cooked bones can easily splinter in your dog’s mouth as they chew on it. This can cause injuries in the mouth or become a choking hazard. Small chicken bones or fish bones can splinter and cause problems. Larger raw, uncooked bones are okay for the dog. Talk to your vet if you are unsure.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Avoid giving your dog raw fish. Refrain from giving your dog raw meat. Use caution when giving your dog bones.


Raw honey contains trace amounts of hydrogen peroxide, so it can gently lighten your hair. To make a natural hair lightening solution, mix 1 to 2 tablespoons (21 to 43 g) of raw honey into 1 cup (237 ml) of water until well blended. For a more nourishing lightening treatment, swap the water for olive oil. Olive oil is extremely moisturizing, but it also has gentle lightening agents so it works very well with honey. When the honey and water are fully combined, use clean hands to gently massage it over your hair. You can apply it all over your head or target specific areas where you want to add highlights.  Comb the honey through your hair to ensure that it is evenly distributed. If you have thick hair, divide your hair into 4 sections: 2 on the bottom and 2 on the top. This will make it easier to apply and distribute the honey. After you've covered your hair with the honey mixture, let it sit on your locks for 30 to 60 minutes to give it enough time to lighten your hair. If you like, you can place a shower cap over your head and let the honey mixture sit on your hair overnight for more intense lightening results.  Leaving the honey in your hair overnight will act like a moisturizing, conditioning mask as well. Your hair may be much softer in the morning! If you're worried about the shower cap slipping off at night, wrap a towel or silk scarf around your head, after you've put on the shower cap. When you’re ready to get the honey out of your hair, wash it with your usual shampoo. Follow up with a good conditioner, and let your hair air dry. If your hair feels sticky after rinsing the honey out, wash it with shampoo. Do this before you add the conditioner.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Stir the honey into some water. Apply the mixture to your hair. Allow the mixture to sit on your hair for up to 1 hour. Rinse the honey from your hair and condition it.


Re-lighting the spark you've lost starts with making the decision to move past apathy. Creating each step in your plan to build yourself back up, will provide an opportunity to achieve feelings of success. It is deliberate attempts to build small successes that lead to larger ones.  Routines can provide the structure you need to hoist yourself out of the hole of apathy. If you have a routine to follow, you won’t have to think about what you have to do every day. Simply plug into your routine and take care of business. Start with simple routines such as: I wake up at 7:00, eat breakfast and take a shower and be ready for the day by 9:00. At the end of the day prepare your clothes and lunch for the next work day and go to bed by 10:00. Reach an agreement with yourself. Making a promise to yourself to improve your life is one of the most respectful things you can do. Keeping your promise can be difficult at times, if you allow yourself to negotiate your morals and standards.  Sign a behavioral contract with yourself and get a witness to sign it as well. This will ensure accountability. Making a change can be difficult, but you are worth the effort. You might disappoint yourself, but you need to be the first person to give yourself a second chance. If you feel yourself backsliding away from a promise you made, tell yourself, “I know this is tough, but I promised myself I was going to do great things, eat great food and be powerful. I am saying this out loud to remind myself and recommit to my promise. I promise.” You are changing your circumstances, which is difficult, but the payoff can be profound. Focus on all the active steps you can take toward your goal. Keep information and lists handy so you can refer to them if you feel less than powerful. There is a time to move forward and a time to rest, but don’t allow yourself the option of going backwards into something that made you feel horrible. Find one thing that you can rally around and throw yourself into it. Just one thing. Don't worry about trying to get...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Design a routine that works for you. Commit to changing your outlook and behaviors. Execute your plan. Identify your first positive activity. Adjust for imperfections. Acknowledge your progress.


Re-releasing an injured animal into the wild requires a certain level of expertise. If there is a wildlife rescue in your area, it's best to contact the rescue before attempting to rehabilitate a squirrel by yourself. Even simply talking to a worker on the phone can be invaluable as you'll be provided with important information on safely releasing your squirrel. If you want to eventually release a wild squirrel, you need to make sure you do not domesticate him too much. If your squirrel is injured, you should keep his cage inside your home or garage until he's strong again. However, once he seems to be recovering steadily you should place the cage outside. This way, he won't get too used to human contact. When he's fully healed, you can develop a plan to release him.  Place a tarp over his cage. This will provide him protection from the rain as well as shade from the sun.  You might want to transfer him to a cage with a feeding door if you're not already using one. You do not want to release your squirrel prematurely. He may escape during feeding without the proper door.  Keep the cage in a place that's easily reachable for you. However, keep it far away from other humans. If your squirrel gets too used to human contact, it may be difficult to release him back into the wild. You should still provide your squirrel with food. However, lessen your contact with him as time goes on. Spend less time interacting with the squirrel on a day-to-day basis. If you have friends or neighbors nearby, advise them to leave the squirrel alone. If you've been caring for a squirrel, he may return to your home after being released. Squirrels can be pests, especially if they're trying to get into your home. When you decide to release your squirrel, pick a location that is at least 5 miles from the sight where you originally found him. More distance is generally better. If 10 miles is possible, release him 10 miles away. The location where you release your squirrel is important. You should take a few things into consideration...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Talk to a wildlife rescue, if possible. Place your cage outdoors. Lessen contact. Release the squirrel at least five miles from where he was found. Choose a safe location.


Reach out to the businesses in your area and explain that you’re starting a nursery. If you know that you’re going to focus on a specific species or style of plant, inquire to see if they’d be interested in doing some business. If you aren’t sure what you’re going to grow, ask what these stores and vendors have trouble getting their hands on. Create a contract by writing it yourself or hiring a lawyer to write a template for you. Include your pricing for each individual sale, your responsibilities, and any delivery instructions. Wholesale contracts are typically worth a lot of money, so protect yourself by having a buyer sign it after they’ve agreed to buy from you. If you can, sign some contracts to sell to a store or vendor before you begin planting. This will take a lot of the pressure off early and will lock in the type of plant that you’re growing. Depending on what you’re growing, the first round of plants may take anywhere from 1 week to 6 months to grow. Schedule 2-3 different nursery sites to grow in intervals in a way where you’ll be able to ship your plants right before your customers need a new shipment.  The type of soil that you use is dependent upon the plant, flower, or tree that you’re growing. Monitor the soil closely by getting it tested regularly by an environmental engineer. Consider hiring aerial seeding contractors once every 6 month to coat your field with growing nutrients and seed preservatives. For example, if you’re growing snake plants and a store expects a shipment of 20 plants once every month, plant 3 different sites of 30-35 seeds in intervals where you’ll have a new set of mature plants once every 30 days or so. Depending on what you’re growing, you’ll probably need a massive water supply. Contact your local utility company to see what the rules are regarding large water usage in your area. Cover crops and plants with awnings during dry spells if your plants are getting too much sun. Grow your plants and continue to meet your contractual obligations in order to keep growing...

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Contact local flower shops, stores, and vendors to see what their needs are. Sign contracts with local businesses to begin growing plants for them. Set up a nursery site and start a growing schedule your plants. Fulfill your growing obligations and deliver your plants on time. Attend local garden and plant shows to network with other growers and market your plants.


Reach underneath your baby’s head and neck to make sure they’re well supported. Use your fingertips to trace very small circles on their scalp. Avoid the soft spot right at the top of their head. Use the tips of your pointer fingers. Start at the crown of your baby’s head and move down to their chin. You can use your pointer fingers for this movement, as well. Be very gentle and move slowly. Consider telling your baby which part of their face you’re touching! Only use your fingertips and apply just a small amount of pressure. You can then trace a circle around their little cheeks.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Cradle your baby’s head in both hands to stroke their scalp. Make a heart around the edges of your baby’s face. Stroke your baby’s eyebrows, nose, and cheeks. Massage your baby’s jaw in soft, gentle circles.


Reaching out to people can help you to take the first step towards treatment. Your feelings of helplessness are part of your disorder, not reality, and that isolation feeds those feelings. Friends and family can help by listening to your problems, encouraging you to do something about it, and supporting you during the worst moments.  If you have trouble being active or leaving the house, let your friends know you're depressed and encourage them to keep inviting you to activities you enjoy even if you don't make it every time. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. It is important to see a doctor if you suspect that you may have depression. This is because there are other conditions that may mimic depression, and your doctor will need to rule those out first. Keep in mind that it is okay to get a second or even a third opinion, especially if you do not think that the doctor is hearing you or is not concentrating on the area that you think is most important.   Your doctor can also give you a referral to see a therapist or a psychiatrist. Your doctor won't necessarily prescribe medication. If she thinks there's a specific cause of your depression, she may recommend a course of action or lifestyle changes instead. If your depression only lasts a few weeks and is gradually replaced by "high" periods of reckless energy, ask your doctor to consider bipolar disorder before taking any prescription medicine. There are many types of therapists or counselors that can help you through recovery. You may even consider group therapy or a support group. Ask your primary care doctor for a referral. For example, you may find a depression support group to be helpful, or you may find a group like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous to be helpful if you have turned to substances as a way to cope. Once you are sure of your diagnosis and have begun taking steps to fight the depression, ask your doctor whether medication would be a good idea. Your doctor may prescribe antidepressants even if he thinks your main...

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Ask for help. Get a diagnosis. Attend therapy or counseling. Take antidepressant medication. Address the cause. Cultivate good relationships Make healthy lifestyle changes


Read a good book, sit still or take a nap. When you move around, you will get hotter and hotter. There are lots of fun ways to use water to keep cool outdoors. Some suggestions include:  Consider running through sprinklers.     Have a water fight with a sibling or friend(s). Having a water gun fight is effective and fun too. Dunk your head in cold water. Pour a bucket of iced water over your head (Instagram ALS ice bucket competition). Have a water balloon fight with your friends. To keep your kids cool, get a paddling pool for them and fill it with cool water. You could also put up an umbrella to keep them in the shade. Grab a companion, a hose, a sprinkler, a water bottle or water gun and flood your yard. Don't do this if you live under water restrictions. It keeps you cool and feels good.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Stay in the shade. Play with water. Repeatedly spray yourself with cold water from a spray bottle.


Read a new music website, search for playlists by a musician you like, or listen to a website that makes suggestions. Scroll through your social media and tell yourself you have to listen to the first song any friend has posted. Listen to that, and if you don't like it do it again.  Look up your favorite music artists and find out who they call an influence. You might be surprised by the sounds your favorites grew up hearing. Alternatively, look through your music to find something you haven't listened to in forever. Take a trip down sonic memory lane. . Read a novel, a comic, or poetry. Look through bookshelves if there are any in your house. Read magazine articles online about a topic that intrigues you. If you don't have any books in the house, visit your local library. If you can't find the books you want, sometimes you can order them through interlibrary loan: ask your librarian, or look on your library's website.  Read up. If you're a good reader and are bored with YA, read books written for adults. If you don't understand everything, don't worry. There is value in reading difficult literature, and it can often be more interesting to read something you don't understand than something you find easy. Visit the library and browse through your favorite sections. Choose books with enthralling picture and titles, and read the blurb to find out more. Read some old YA authors. Before YA was popular, authors like Diana Wynne Jones, Tove Jansson, Roald Dahl,  and Noel Streatfeild wrote novels for children that are appropriate for teen and adult readers. . If you can't think of anything to do, try thinking of nothing at all. Do a concentration meditation in which you focus on one thing, such as a candle flame, a flower, or a repetitive motion. Focus for several minutes. When your mind wanders, remind yourself to focus on what you are doing. Do a mindfulness meditation in which you focus on your senses. Pay attention to your breathing, how each part of your body feels, and what you can hear, see, smell, and taste....

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Find new music. Improve your reading skills Meditate Revisit your childhood. Call someone you haven't spoken to in a while. Watch something unusual. Create a schedule. Be bored.


Read and re-read the question. Then, break it down into key themes and sub-themes. Circle the themes with a pen, and then brainstorm the personal connections and experiences that you have with this theme.  To set your paper apart from others, be sure to give your personal, unique perspective on the topic, rather than providing a detached explanation or discussion. If the theme is “social justice,” think about how you have experienced or addressed social justice/injustice in your own life. Start thinking about how you want to open the essay with a strong connection between yourself and the major essay theme. Write down the key themes that you have identified in the essay question. Then, use a graphic organizer, such as a mind map, flow chart, timeline, word web, or Venn diagram, to help you organize your ideas. Write down any ideas that come to mind in relation to the key themes using the organizer. To learn more about different types of graphic organizers and find the one that works best for you, go to https://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/. Right from the first line, you want readers to know that this is your essay.  In other words, you need to make it clear from the start that this essay connects your unique experiences, perspectives, and ambitions to the core values of the scholarship.  Don’t state the obvious. For instance, don’t start your paper by saying, “My name is John Green. I am applying for the scholarship in honor of Labelle.” You can begin with a quote if you also describe your connection to and make it personal. Consider dedicating the first sentence or two of the intro to a story, experience, or anecdote that compels the committee members to keep reading your essay.  For instance:  “When I was 4 years old, I asked my father “How does the universe work?"  Many times since then, it’s been suggested (or outright said) to me that astrophysics isn’t for girls, especially girls who come from where I do.  However...” Note that you can also use anecdotes or personal experiences in other parts of...

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Break down the scholarship essay question. Use a graphic organizer to brainstorm your essay. Start the essay in your own voice. Tell your story to draw readers in. Make the rest of the introduction equally engaging. Don’t drift away from answering the actual essay question.


Read and respond carefully. Conversation is all about taking cues and riffing off of what people say. While you are talking to the person, be aware of what the conversation has covered and where it is going. In this respect, talking to people online can even be easier than speaking in person. You should be able to scroll back through the conversation if you need to remember a specific detail. Be genuinely interested in the person. It's a scientific fact that people love to talk about themselves.  If you ask questions about someone, odds are that they'll have a lot to say.  Ask questions that lead into other questions. If you ask "So what kind of music are you into?" and they respond "I like a lot of music- some rock, some pop, some punk. I go to a lot of local shows"--ask them something like, "Been to any good shows lately?"  Avoid asking yes-or-no questions. A simple "yes" or "no" can stop a conversation in its tracks. If you must ask questions with basic or binary answers, be prepared to ask follow-up questions. Be respectful of sensitive topics. You'll have to use your intuition on this one, but as a general rule of thumb: Don't ask anyone a question that you wouldn't want to answer yourself. There is a back-and-forth flow to conversations, and you need to keep up your end if you want to keep the talk going. When you send a message, try to end each thought with a question that will prompt your conversation partner to respond.  Think of a conversation like a game of catch. If you catch the ball, then that's great--but the game cannot go on until you throw the ball back to the other person. Do not merely say, "My day was good. I think I did really well on my math exam!" Say, "My day was good. I think I did really well on my math exam! How was yours?" There is a delicate balance to be struck here: if you dominate the conversation and only talk about yourself, you may come across as selfish or cocky; but if you don't let out any personal details, you'll just be another mystery.  Be honest. If you weave a web...

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Be present and engaged in the conversation. Ask questions. Don't be nosy. Turn your answers into questions. Don't be afraid to talk about yourself. Use emoticons Don't force it.


Read any instructions that come with the executable. Most executables will run fine whether they are loaded onto a floppy or a CD. The instructions will let you know if a floppy isn’t the recommended method. If you don't know the manufacturer of your motherboard, you can use the online BIOS ID manufacturer database to determine the exact make/model. If you can't find the website of your manufacturer then take a look at this list of 222 motherboard manufacturers.

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Download the BIOS update executable from the manufacturer website.


Read any relevant chapters before class so that you can understand the lecture better. You will also be aware of any concepts that you have difficulty understanding. You can ask the teacher before class or during class to clarify these concepts. As you are reading and studying before class, you should take notes. This way, you solidify the material in your mind. You should also scan or redraw any figures or diagrams that are important (e.g. they show up multiple times in the chapter). For every class, you should bring notes from previous classes. You should also bring your notes from independent studying, including pictures. This can give you an edge on taking notes in class, which will free up more time for you to absorb what the teacher is saying.

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Read your biology book ahead of time. Take note of important biology concepts. Bring notes to class.


Read books, articles, websites and blogs about electricity and safety measures to take when working with electricity.  In basic terms, electricity naturally tries to flow to the earth or ground through any and all materials that will conduct an electrical current.  Certain compounds, like wood and glass, are poor conductors of electricity. Other materials, like seawater and many metals, conduct very well. The human body is able to conduct a current largely due to the amount of sodium and water in the body, and an electric shock happens when electricity flows through parts of the body.  This happens most often when a direct source of electricity is exposed to human contact. It may also flow into a person through another conductor, like a pool of water or a metal pole.  To learn more about electricity and the cause of electric shock, read about it here or ask a trusted electrician. The items and appliances in your household all have their own electrical requirements. Know the specific types of circuit breakers, fuses, and even lightbulbs that are required in your home. Make sure to replace them with the right parts when needed. Using incompatible parts could cause the equipment to function improperly, create an unsafe condition that may result in fire, injury or death. The first step that you need to take before attempting to fix any electrical problems yourself is to turn the electricity off in your home. This helps to ensure that, even if you make a mistake, you won't be electrocuted. There will be a main electrical panel somewhere in your home (usually in a basement or garage). This panel has a simple on/off switch that allows you to cut the flow of electricity to your entire house. Make sure the switch on this panel is flipped to “off” before attempting any repairs. Covering outlets with wall panels is crucial for preventing accidental contact with wires, and is required by code. If you live with small children, it is also wise to use socket safety plugs to keep curious fingers safe from injury. GFCI, or...

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Learn how electricity works.The first step in preventing a dangerous situation is to understand the cause of electric shock. Find out electricity requirements. Turn the electricity off. Cover sockets and outlets. Install GFCI breakers and outlets. Avoid common mistakes. Avoid water. Replace worn or damaged equipment. Turn the power back on. Consider installing safety outlets and outlet covers. Be sure that the appliance is set at the appropriate settings for the outlet you are plugging in.


Read everything you can get your hands on in your industry. Search for online articles using the same search terms your customers might use to find you. Also, read books and longer-form articles. They tend to have good citations, appendices, resource lists, and bibliographies that might inspire some leads. You might not be looking for consumers exclusively. With knowledge of your industry, you can also find industry leaders who might provide leads or other businesses that might be complementary to your own: buyers, suppliers, distributors, etc. When you’re experienced in your own business sector, you might want to write articles of your own for trade publications. Authorship can put you in front of new audiences. The articles you write are also excellent self-promotion just like your press hits. Promote your authored articles as well in your emails, newsletters, social media, etc. Try to build on the leads you find through your thought leadership efforts, particularly if your initial interaction is online. Schedule a meeting or make a phone call. A phone call is a more personal form of communication, and it is not a generic or mass media message. Plus, it shows your potential lead that you and your company are real, and that she’d be doing business with a real person. . If your company provides the types of goods and services that the government typically buys, try becoming an official government contractor and bidding on contracts. Government applications are especially relevant if your company provides a niche service or offers unique expertise. You will have to fill out a number of forms, but once you’re official, this could open up a huge new avenue of leads. Some companies’ entire business is conducted with governments.

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Research your industry. Use industry know-how for B2B leads. Offer your own expertise. Develop your leadership leads. Become a government contractor


Read it out loud. Which names flow off the tongue? Some names may seem more appealing on paper. Look at your cat while you read the potential names. Does your cat just look like one of the names? Get the opinions of family and friends. Sometimes you hear the ideal name and it just clicks. Other times, you will need to slowly eliminate your options one by one.  Remember, you’ll be saying this name a lot. Pick a name that you enjoy saying. Contemplate the possible nicknames. You may love the name Benedict, but you'll likely start calling your kitty Ben or Benny for convenience. If you choose a long name for your cat, it helps when it’s easily shortened to a nickname. On that note, keep in mind that cats do respond best to short names. Penelope is great, but Penny might be even better. This is a great way to find a name for your new cat. Think about your favorite movies, television shows, and books. Is there a superhero you've always idolized or a powerful heroine that you admire? What about that underrated minor character in your favorite novel? There is a wealth of special, meaningful names at your fingertips. For example, if you're getting a cat with your significant other think about where you had your first date, where you were married, or any other special memories you've made. If you honeymooned in Maui, why not name your cat Maui? If you're a flower lover, think about names like Daisy or Rose. You can honor your beloved mother by naming your cat after her birth month. Is your favorite song "Sweet Caroline"? Perfect, that's a great name! Truly, your options are endless. Start brainstorming the things that are special to you, and run with it. Not only will you give your cat a name with love and originality, but you'll also have an interesting story to tell your guests when they ask you your cats name! Skim through the pages, read the meanings of names, and highlight the names that stick out to you. Once you've read through the book and highlighted your favorite names, put it away for awhile. Come back to...

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Create a list of every name you like. Think about the names of your favorite fictional characters. Consider names drawn from special places and memories. Look at baby name books for ideas. Discuss options with your cat.


Read literature classics, non-fiction, and other genres. Ask friends, family, teachers, and coworkers for recommendations, and try to read about new, unfamiliar topics. On top of engaging your imagination, reading classic novels can immerse you in the past and give you a history lesson. Whether in print or online, read a newspaper every day. Public radio and podcasts, such as TED Talks or Radiolab, are also great sources of information. In addition to paying attention to local and national news, learn about what's going on across the world. Don't skip your newspaper's international section. Visual art is a great way to learn about both the past and present. Images made in the past can give you a clear picture of history, and contemporary works can help you engage current issues. The same goes for music, theater, and dance, so try to attend as many cultural events as possible. Look online for major museums, galleries, and performance venues in your area. Look for free or low-cost events, like free admission days at museums or a free concert in a local park. If you're a student, you should be able to find discounts on museum memberships and tickets. From being able to talk to people in a foreign country to translating the menu at a restaurant, learning a new language has lots of practical benefits. In addition, it helps you develop an appreciation for other cultures and improves your critical thinking skills. If you're not in school, look for classes at a local community college, invest in an audio program, or search for other resources online. If you don't know how to cook, start by learning your own culture's basic recipes and techniques. Look for tutorials on YouTube, cooking websites, cookbooks, and television shows. From there, broaden your horizons and try new foods and recipes whenever you can. Traveling isn't always affordable, but do your best to seize every opportunity to visit a new place. You could even take a day trip by bus or train to another city, state, or province. When you travel somewhere,...

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Read for at least 20 minutes per day. Stay informed about current events. Go to art exhibitions, performances, and other cultural events. Learn a foreign language. Try tasting and cooking new foods. Find opportunities to travel.


Read men’s forums or consult a grooming specialist, like a barber who specializes in facial shaves, to understand how your facial hair grows and the correct technique to approach the contours of your face. Everyone’s hair grows at a different rate and has a different texture so be aware of what features benefit you most.  While electric shavers are mostly used for dry shaving, new models can also be used for wet shaving as well. However, new wet models may be pricey. Consumer sites can help you determine which shavers suits your price point. Some shavers may be overpriced based on added features that you do not need for your specific hair type. Warm water, a hot shower, or a warm face cloth will help soften your beard and thus make it easier to get a clean shave.  Wash your face with a gentle facial cleanser to get rid of any dirt that has built up. If you have sensitive skin, consult a skin care specialist to find out what cleanser is best for you. Wet a washcloth with hot water if you don’t have time to shower. Hold it to your beard/stubble for a few minutes. It usually takes about 2 weeks to adjust to an electric shaver but during this time, the oils from your shaver will blend with those of your face. Alcohol based products will remove dirt and your skin’s natural oil (sebum) from your skin and make your facial hair stand straight up. A powder version can be used if you find alcohol to be an irritant.  Most pre-shave products include ingredients like vitamin E to ensure that your skin is protected and irritation is reduced.  There are some products like pre-shave optimizer and pre shave oil that can improve the effectiveness of an electric shaver. Consult a skin care specialist to find out what best works for your skin. Stick to your skincare routine once you’ve found what works for you. Rub the places where your facial hair grows and the direction that feels smooth is the direction that’s "with the grain." This other direction will give resistance when you rub it. This is "against the grain." It does not...

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Choose the shaver that best fits your needs. Wash your face. Allow your face to adjust. Use an alcohol based pre-shave. Find the grain of your facial hair.


Read novels to find role-models for etiquette and good manners. Jane Austen is exceptional in her shrewd portrayal of good and bad manners and morals, and a must-read for anyone wishing to be a classy lady. Reading classic novels also has the benefit or making you a well-informed lady, and there is nothing classy about ignorance. Being well-read will also make you able to make more sophisticated conversation. If you're really determined to be classy, then you have to seek out classy company. If your friends are bringing down your level of classiness or not supporting your new mindset, then you may want to seek out other people who help you become your true classy lady self. These people should be confident, self-assured, and maybe a little bit older and more mature so you can learn from them. Your friends should lift you up, not bring you down, so you should hang out with people who make you want to be better than you actually are. Part of being classy means being a good, conscientious citizen. What the heck does this mean? A number of things. Don't leave your shopping cart hanging out in the parking lot after you've put your groceries in your trunk; return it to the cart aisle. Let pedestrians cross in front of you when you're driving. Hold the door for the elderly, even if you're in a rush. If you've dropped something in the supermarket, clean it up or tell an employee what happened. Don't just walk away from your mess. If you're really committed to being classy, then you have to get rid of a few things that may be making you look less classy than you really are. Here are some good things to avoid:  Loudly smacking your gum Loudly chewing your food Burping in public Getting too drunk in public Giving people the finger Cursing Rolling your eyes Farting in public Picking your nose Kissing in public . Being able to own what you've done in your life is the height of class. It's not classy to play the victim, blame all your problems on someone else, or to say, "I would have been able to do thing X if only Y...

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Be well-read. Find classy friends. Be a conscientious citizen. Drop the habits of an unclassy lady. Accept responsibility for your own actions


Read over your self-evaluation, paying careful attention to how well you accomplished your previous year’s goals and the organizational goals. Identify gaps where more improvement is needed. Then study the struggles you identified, which will show you areas you need to improve. Based on your identified gaps and struggles, develop new professional goals for the upcoming year. Aim for two new goals, and remember that you will continue to work toward your organization's goals.  As you set your goals, remember that you'll need to show support for your accomplishment of the goals and that you will need to be able to take growth initiatives. Write your goals in a way that allows for you to meet those demands. Avoid setting lofty goals that will be difficult to achieve. Choose goals that you will be able to meet by the next review or evaluation. Schedule a meeting with your supervisor to review your results. Be prepared to explain the information you’ve included. Show them your initial new goals, and explain why you’ve chosen this focus for the upcoming year. . Once your supervisor has reviewed the results of your self-evaluation, ask for areas of improvement and areas where you’ve demonstrated success. Ask them what they think of your initial new goals, and allow them to help you reshape those goals. Discuss your previous struggles with your supervisor, and offer your ideas for the coming year’s professional growth. Listen to your supervisor’s suggestions and be open to pursuing their ideas. Show them that you are addressing your weaknesses and pursuing success. Based on the feedback you received from your supervisor, finalize your new goals and update your self-evaluation to reflect the changes. Be sure to keep a copy of the evaluation so you can refer back to it as needed.

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Review the results. Set your initial new goals. Discuss your self-evaluation. Ask for feedback Suggest professional growth initiatives. Finalize your new goals.


Read particular news articles that interest you, or select articles that actually pertain to the work you do. Maybe do some research on some software you believe would benefit your personal workflow and pitch it to your boss, or get ahead on some research for a school project you know is coming up. Writing is an inconspicuous activity you can do anywhere. Bring a pencil and paper with you everywhere. A small notepad and pencil is an inexpensive combination that can provide endless entertainment on the go. Simply slip it into your purse or back pocket and pull it out when you feel restless to write or doodle something.  If you're interested in writing, but can't think of anything to write, try a freewrite or a stream of consciousness exercise. These might lead you to an idea for a more structured story, play, or poem. Look up writing prompts online to spark an idea, or challenge yourself to write a story with an artificial constraint, such as only using one-syllable words. Simple mobile games and other entertainment-based apps are great to fill the time while standing in line or waiting for a class to start. Pick free games like Candy Crush or Animal Crossing that have in-game restrictions to pass small increments of time, or download more involved games like Clash of Clans or Pokemon Go to pass larger spans of time. Scroll through your feeds on social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter, and chat with friends and family. Try finding something new on community platforms like Reddit and search topics that interest you. Thousands of writers and artists put stories and comics online for free, and many of them have archives going back for years. Use collections like Top Web Comics and FanFiction.Net to browse the top-rated webcomics and stories. Bookmark a few stories you think you will enjoy, and read them when you have nothing to do during school or work. Once you find a website you like, check to see if the company has a mobile app or a way for you to download the story on your phone. This way, you can...

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Read the latest news to stay current and entertained. Start a writing project to exercise your imagination and creativity. Download a mobile game you can play to pass the time. Engage in online social platforms to feel connected to other people. Discover a new webcomic or story online that you can read on the go.


Read the instructions on the label of your mouthwash to learn the proper dosage. Your bottle of mouthwash may have come with a small cup (often the bottle's cap) you can use to measure the correct amount. If your bottle didn't come with a cup, pour the mouthwash into a small cup you've set aside for this specific purpose.   Most mouthwashes will recommend a dose of about 20 ml. This amount is enough to clean your teeth in one dose. Some fluoride mouthwashes, however, only require 10 ml. Unless you're using a prescription mouthwash, don't worry too much about using the exact amount. Use enough mouthwash to fill your mouth without making you feel uncomfortable. Always follow your dentist's instructions when using a prescription mouthwash. Tip the cup into your mouth and pour in all of the mouthwash at once. Close your mouth to create a seal so that the mouthwash won't squirt out when you start swishing it. Do not swallow the mouthwash. It may contain strong chemicals that are not meant to be ingested. Follow the directions on the bottle to learn exactly how long you should swish the mouthwash. Make sure it swishes in front of and behind your teeth. Swish it through your molars as well as your front teeth. Swish it under your tongue and across the roof of your mouth, too. When you're done swishing, spit it out into the sink. Rinse out the sink to get rid of the used mouthwash. Depending on what type of mouthwash you used, you might need to wait 1/2 hour or more before drinking water or eating in order to increase the effectiveness of the mouthwash. Read the directions on the bottle to find out if you should wait.

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Pour the proper dosage into a small cup. Pour it into your mouth. Swish it through your teeth for 30 seconds to a minute. Spit it out.


Read the instructions on the primer to determine how long to wait. Waiting an hour is usually a good place to start, but if you're unsure if the primer is dry or not, lightly touch it with your finger. The primer is dry if you touch it and it doesn't leave any residue on your fingers.

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Wait for the primer to dry completely before continuing.


Read the labels of all of your hair products carefully. Look for shampoos and conditioners that are made specifically for your hair type and contain vitamins A, B, C, and or E. These vitamins will nourish and hydrate your hair. Avoid products that contain two or more detergents, such as sodium lauryl sulfate and ammonium lauryl sulfate. This product will strip your hair of its natural oils and cause more damage.  If you have dry hair, look for a moisturizing shampoo. For oily hair, look for a clarifying or deep cleansing shampoo. Don’t over wash your hair. Try switching to a regiment of shampooing your hair one day and using conditioner the following day.  When shampooing your hair, apply the product directly to your scalp. Lather it in and let it run down your hair. If you have an oily scalp, only apply conditioner to the ends of your hair. Applying a deep conditioner to your hair once a week can repair, replenish, and rehydrate damaged hair from the root all the way down to the ends of your tresses.  You can either purchase a deep conditioner from your favorite beauty store or use natural ingredients to make your own deep conditioner at home. Brushing your hair with a boar hair bristle brush will result in a healthy, shinny mane. These brushes stimulate your scalp and naturally condition your hair, while reducing frizz and improving the texture of your hair. After using a boar hair bristle brush, your need for styling products will decrease and you will have to wash your hair less frequently.  When brushing your hair, concentrate on spreading your hair’s natural oils. A boar hair bristle brush works great for this. Avoid using brushes with metal or plastic bristles. When detangling wet hair, use a wide-toothed comb to get the snarls out. Start at the ends and work your way up to the roots to prevent breakage. Trimming your hair on a regular basis—about every 6 to 8 weeks—will keep your hair looking and feeling healthy. It won’t prevent hair growth, which happens at the roots, not the ends. Regular trimming...

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Use a shampoo and conditioner for your hair type. Use a deep conditioner. Use a boar-hair bristle brush. Get your hair trimmed regularly. Avoid tight hairstyles and teasing. Wear your hair down or in a loose up-do.


Read the manufacturer's instructions to acquaint yourself with your specific digital test. The directions will describe how long to dip your test stick, any instructive symbols on the interface, and how to interpret your test results. When in doubt, defer to the manufacturer's instructions over these directions, which are suited to some digital tests but not all. Remove a test stick from its foil wrapper, and take off the cap. Insert the stick into the test holder with the absorbent tip facing outward. Typically there is a beep or a “test ready” symbol on the interface to alert you that you've done this properly.  Refer to the manual that comes with your test to confirm that the test stick is properly inserted into the test holder. The test stick will remain in the holder during testing. Choose whichever method of urine collection makes you feel the most comfortable. If you choose to urinate on the test tip directly, insert the tip into your urine midstream and hold it there for the number of seconds indicated in your product directions. (Typically between 5-7 seconds.)  If you want to urinate into a clean cup instead, catch your urine midstream. Dip just the absorbent tip of the test stick in your urine for the amount of time noted in the product directions. Note that often you will need to dip your tester into the urine for a longer amount of time than if you were peeing on the tip directly. (Typically between 15-20 seconds.)  Do your best not to wet the digital test holder as you urinate. Keep the absorbent tip facing downward, and replace the test stick's cap. Lay your test on a flat, dry surface that's clean and nonabsorbent. Avoid holding your wetted test with the absorbent tip facing upward, which can invalidate your results.  Typically tests have a symbol on the interface to let you know the test is working. Sometimes it's the “test ready” symbol flashing or another icon. Check your product directions to confirm. This icon that confirms the test is underway will usually appear within 20-40 seconds....

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Familiarize yourself with the manufacturer's instructions. Insert the test stick into the test holder. Urinate on the tip or dip the tip into a clean container of urine. Remove your test from the urine, holding the tip downward. Watch the digital interface for your result. Consult your directions regarding any error messages. Eject your test stick from the test holder.


Read the news and talk to people to find interesting stories. Think about what phenomena are happening and how you can talk about them in a new and innovative way. Finding out background information can help you figure out an angle and identify subjects to interview. Doing online research is good, but it may only get you so far. You may also need to consult books to make sure you are fully aware of the issues surrounding a topic. A historical article may require a visit to an archive. There are a number of ways to write a feature, depending on what you want to focus on. Some of these include:   Human Interest: Many feature stories focus on an issue as it impacts people. They often focus on one person or a group of people.  Profile: This feature type focuses on a specific individual’s character or lifestyle. This type is intended to help the reader feel like they’ve gotten a window into someone’s life. Often, these features are written about celebrities or other public figures.  Instructional: How-to feature articles teach readers how to do something. Oftentimes, the writer will write about their own journey to learn a task, such as how to make a wedding cake.  Historical: Features that honor historical events or developments are quite common. They are also useful in juxtaposing the past and the present, helping to root the reader in a shared history.  Seasonal: Some features are perfect for writing about in certain times of year, such as the beginning of summer vacation or at the winter holidays.  Behind the Scenes: These features give readers insight into an unusual process, issue or event. It can introduce them to something that is typically not open to the public or publicized. As you brainstorm story ideas, think about who will read these stories. Ask yourself questions such as Who will be my readers? and What kinds of angles appeal to these readers? For example, you might write a profile about a pastry chef, but you’ll write differently depending on if your readers are aspiring chefs or if they are...

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Find a compelling story. Do research on your topic. Decide on the type of feature you want to write. Consider the audience you’d like to talk to. Consider the type of publication you’re writing for.


Read the number and look at how many digits are in it.  Example: Write 5,827 in expanded form.  Read the number silently or out loud: five thousand, eight hundred twenty seven. Notice that there are four separate digits in this number. As a result, there will be four separate places in the expanded form of this number. Rewrite the number so that each of its digits are separated by a plus sign. Leave a little room in between each digit and the plus sign that follows it. More information will need to be included there.  Example: The number 5,827 temporarily becomes: 5 + 8 + 2 + 7 Each digit in your original number corresponds to a specific place value. Starting from the lowest digit, label each digit with its appropriate place value name.  Example: Since there are four digits in this number, you will need to count up four place values.  The smallest digit is 7, and that corresponds to the ones (1) place. The next digit is 2, which corresponds to the tens (10) place. The third digit is 8, which sits in the hundreds (100) place. The fourth and final digit is 5, and it sits in the thousands (1000) place. Multiply each separate digit in your original number by the place value that matches where it belongs within the full, original number.  Example: [5 * 1000] + [8 * 100] + [2 * 10] + [7 * 1] Once the digits have been multiplied together, you should have the final expanded form of the original number.  Example: The expanded form of 5,827 is: 5000 + 800 + 20 + 7

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Look at the number in standard form. Separate the digits. Identify each place value name. Multiply each digit by its appropriate place value. Write your final answer.


Read the number as it is written. When a number is in this form, you should be able to identify the full value of each separate digit.  Example: Write the following in expanded form: seven thousand two hundred eighty nine. Write each digit separately, attaching the appropriate place value name after it. The correct place value will simply be the one that is already written beside the value. Include plus signs in between each written value.  Note that the “tens” and “ones” place values are not specifically labeled, but they should be understood. You can indicate your understanding by marking the place value name in parentheses, but doing so is not strictly necessary.  Example: The number seven thousand two hundred eighty nine becomes:  seven thousand + two hundred + eighty (tens) + nine (ones) OR seven thousand + two hundred + eighty + nine Look at each separate value. Rewrite each value as it reads to the equal numeric value.  Example: Seven thousand + two hundred + eighty + nine:  Seven thousand = 7000 Two hundred = 200 Eighty = 80 Nine = 9 You should have all the information you need now to write the original written form number in expanded form.  Example: The expanded form of seven thousand two hundred eighty nine is: 7000 + 200 + 80 + 9

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Look at the number in written form. Identify each place value name. Rewrite the written place value as a numeric place value. Write the final answer.