When people begin to insult you, let your mind take you to another place.  Start thinking about what you’re going to have for dinner later or the last vacation.  Once you refocus on the actual conversation, you’ll feel more positive. For the insults that you can’t ignore, step away from the situation.  You don’t have to sit around and be insulted by someone if you don’t want to. If you feel that walking away is too rude, say that you have to go to the bathroom. If a boss or parent is insulting you, walking away from them might not be the best choice.  Stick it out and ask them what they would like you to do. To tune someone out, listen to music or watch a show on your phone or tablet.  The noise coming through the headphones will drown out any insults you might have heard. This will work particularly well if you are on the bus or walking somewhere. Check off something on your to-do list.  Is your sister being a little frustrating?  Begin washing the dishes.  Is a kid in your class being rude?  Pull out the book that you need to finish for class. If you show that you aren’t listening, they may stop with their mean comments. Even if you can’t tune them out, just pretend like you never even heard what they said.  If they ask you if you heard them, tell them that you didn’t.  If they try to bring the insult up again, say “When did you say that?  I didn’t hear you.” If someone is being mean to you on social media, delete their comments.  Don’t keep rereading them, but instead block their messages or unfriend them.  Put your phone or laptop down and take a break.  Call up a friend to vent or talk to your mom about what’s going on. Above all, avoid getting emotional.  Once you show emotion, they will know that they got to you and the insults may get worse.  Keep your voice down, try not to cry, and take a few deep breaths. If you feel that you can’t remain calm, step away until you feel more settled. Being insulted can be really tough on your emotional and mental health.  Take some time each day to take care of you....

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Tune the insults out by daydreaming. Step away for a moment. Put in headphones. Engage in another activity. Pretend that you didn’t hear the insult. Don’t respond to insults online. Remain calm. Practice self-care. Reframe the insult. Create a list of compliments people have given you.


When people think of the speed of an object, they often consider linear motion - that is, objects traveling mostly in a straight line. This would include a car, a plane, a ball that is thrown or any number of other objects. However, angular motion describes objects that spin or rotate. Think of the earth spinning on its axis. The position or speed of the earth can be measured with angular quantities. A spinning compact disc (or record player, if you're old enough), electrons on their axes, or the wheels of a car on the axle are other examples of rotating objects that can be measured through angular motion. When you measure the position of a moving vehicle, for example, you can measure the distance traveled in a straight line from the starting point. With a rotating object, the measurement is generally done in terms of the angle around a circle. By convention, the starting or “zero” point is generally a horizontal radius from the center to the right side of the circle. The distance traveled is measured by the size of the angle θ{\displaystyle \theta }, measured from that horizontal radius.  The angle that is being measured is commonly represented by θ{\displaystyle \theta }, the Greek letter theta. Positive motion is measured in a counterclockwise direction. Negative motion is measured in a clockwise direction. Linear travel is generally measured in some unit of distance, such as miles, meters, inches or some other unit of length. Rotational or angular motion is generally measured in units called radian. A radian is a fraction of the circle. For standard reference, mathematicians use the “unit circle,” which has a standard radius of 1 unit.  One full rotation around the unit circle is said to measure 2π radians. Therefore, a half circle is π radians, and a quarter circle is π/2 radians. Sometimes it is useful to convert from radians to degrees. If you recall that a full circle is 360 degrees, you can find the conversion as follows:  360 degrees=2π radians{\displaystyle 360\ {\text{degrees}}=2\pi \...

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Understand the concept of angular motion. Visualize angular position. Measure angular motion in radians. Understand the concept of angular acceleration.


When performing the push up, your lower back must be straight, i.e., not sagging or arching, and your feet must be shoulder width apart. Your elbows should be tucked close to your body, i.e., at a 20 to 40 degree angle from your abdomen. As you go down, make sure your chest gets as close to the floor as possible.  Make sure to tighten your abdomen, legs, and buttocks. This will prevent your back from arching and sagging. Try not to let your hips touch the floor. They should be on the same level as your shoulders. When you are performing the push up, make sure to inhale as you go down. Then exhale as you go back up. If it is hard for you to remember to breathe, then count out loud as you do your push ups. The act of talking will force you to breathe as you do your push ups. Start out by doing as many push ups as you comfortably can. This is called a set. Then do two more sets. Make sure to rest for 60 seconds or more in between sets. Practice this three to four times a week, or every other day until you are comfortable.  For example, if you can only do seven full push ups, then start out by doing three sets of seven push ups every other day until you are comfortable. Once you can comfortably do your normal number of push ups, add three to five more push ups. Adding more push ups will challenge your muscles, enabling you to build more muscle. Make sure to stick to your routine. If you find it hard to stick to a routine, then ask a friend to join you. Alternatively, you can hire a personal trainer to keep you on track as you strive for your goal.   For example, if you have been doing push ups three days a week, then do not throw off your routine by reducing it to twice a week. Depending on the intensity of your routine, you may see results in one to two months.

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Make sure your form is correct. Breathe correctly. Start out easy. Add more push ups. Be consistent with your routine.


When picking out a pair of sunglasses, how they feel should be one of your main concerns. It’s important that your glasses fit properly and conform to your face so that you can wear them for extended periods without discomfort. Try to find a pair that wear naturally without any painful protrusions, awkward gaps or slipping.  Ideally, your sunglasses should fit close to your face and have large enough frames to keep light from straying into your vision around the top and sides. Look closely at the material of the temple arms (the part that goes over your ears). Certain materials like silicone and molded acetate will be much more comfortable than rigid plastic. Think about why you’re in the market for new eyewear and what kinds of things you’ll be doing in them. Are you searching for a good all-around pair? Does your occupation require them? Or are they purely for fashion purposes? Keeping in mind your reasons for wearing sunglasses will help make sure you end up with the right pair.  Someone looking for an all-purpose set of sunglasses will have the most luck with a basic pair of Wayfarers, aviators or Browlines. Those with fashion in mind should look at classic styles like Persols or other timeless designs, especially those with visually interesting frame shapes and materials. Outdoor enthusiasts will likely gravitate toward brands like Oakley and Zeal Optics that manufacture durable, functional eyewear for active use. Collect a few different pairs of sunglasses over time. That way you’ll have a pair suitable for any occasion. Try on many different styles and see how they look on your face. Just like when you’re trying a new shirt or pair of pants, fit is important. While the “best” pair of sunglasses is the one you like the most, they’ll each frame your face in a unique way, so once your functional needs are met, go with what looks best on you.  Generally, it’s best to stick with sunglasses that offset the shape of your face. For instance, if you have a thin, angular face, you’ll want to wear a wide, curved...

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Make comfort a priority. Consider your needs. Choose a pair that compliments your face shape. Take a look at different materials.


When planning meals, try to think about the kinds of foods your body needs to function at its best. Every day, you should try to eat food from all of the main food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. Your exact nutritional needs will depend on many factors, including your age, your weight, and your activity level. You can visit choosemyplate.gov to find out how much of eat food group the United States Department of Agriculture recommends for someone like you. Empty calories come from foods that are high in calories, but low in nutrition. Try to avoid processed foods and foods that have added sugars.  Keep in mind that you get calories from drinks too. Cutting out soda and other sugary drinks from your diet  can help you lose weight. Full-fat dairy and fatty meats are also sources of empty calories. Swapping them out for low-fat dairy and lean meats will help you reduce your calorie intake, while still providing you with beneficial nutrients and allowing you to enjoy the same volume of food. It's important to provide your body with regular nourishment. If you skip meals, you won't have as much energy. You may also disrupt your body's natural metabolism, which can make it more difficult to maintain a healthy weight. Exercise is a vital component to a healthy lifestyle.Try playing a sport at school to keep you active. If competitive sports aren't for you, do something more independent, like jogging, riding your bike, or practicing yoga. If you're not used to exercise, start small. Going for a short walk is a great place to start. You can also do simple exercises, like sit-ups and push-ups, at home while you're watching television.   Ideally, you should aim for 60 minutes of exercise each day if you want to lose weight. It doesn't have to be 60 consecutive minutes, so feel free to break it up into smaller increments. For the best results, incorporate at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of intense aerobic exercise into your weekly routine. Moderate aerobic exercise...

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Eat smart. Avoid empty calories. Avoid skipping meals. Be active. Love yourself!


When planning the date, it is helpful to come up with a few things to talk about before you go. This way, you can fill in an awkward silence with meaningful conversation. Think of a few funny stories or unique tales you can tell. Brainstorm a few open-ended questions to ask about your date's life or future plans.  For example, look into current events and bring up an inspiring story. Ask your date about their favorite hobbies, top music artists, or most-watched movie. Find ways to tell your date about the time you hiked the Appalachian trail, played sports in college, or saved a stray cat, for instance. Focus on your date instead of your phone. Before your date arrives, set your phone on silent so it doesn't vibrate or ring. If your phone constantly buzzes or beeps while at dinner, your date may think you are rude. Wait to check your phone until after the date.  Avoid texting or taking calls unless it is an emergency. If your date excuses themselves to go to the bathroom, you can quickly check your messages if you need to. When you go out with your date, this is a time to connect and get to know each other better. If you are complaining about traffic and your roommate the whole time, your date may have a negative impression of you. Try to put a positive spin on your dialogue so you can be your authentic self to your date. Instead of saying something like "Sorry I'm running late, traffic was terrible and my roommate parked me in," you can say something like, "Thanks for waiting for me! I didn't expect traffic to be so bad at 8:00." Going on a date can be intimidating and nerve-wracking, but keep in mind this is totally natural! If you are worried about whether or not they will like you, take some deep breaths to relax. Remind yourself of how awesome you are to boost your confidence instead of letting worry and doubt sink in. Before you leave, you can give yourself a pep-talk. Look in the mirror and tell yourself, “You are smart, fun, and nice,” for instance. Never feel like you are forced to stay in a...

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Think of some talking points in advance in case the conversation lulls. Set your phone to silent mode before the date so you aren't distracted. Talk about positive topics rather than complaining or being negative. Try to relax and think positively if you are nervous or start worrying. Remember that you can leave a bad date if you need to. Send your date a text the next day if you want to see them again.


When playing FFXIV, you have a few options in terms of character creation. If you played the first version of the game, released in 2010, you can import your characters from that game. This gives you the bonus of being able to retain the inventory and skills you had, while still allowing you to change everything about your character's race, appearance, name, etc. If you did not play the original version of the game, you can create a new character. Gender does not have any effect on your abilities or stats, so choose whatever you like! You can choose from a variety of races, each with their own unique look. The races do impact your stats. However, the impact is so minimal and only impacts the initial stats, so you should still choose whatever you like best.  However, please note that the new race, the Au Ra, can only be selected if you have purchased the Heavensward and Stormblood expansions.  The available races include the Hyur (humans), Elezen (elves), Lalafell (token tiny race), Miqo’te (cat people), Roegadyn (big brutes), and the Au Ra (Dragonfolk). You can also choose a clan, which will further impact your stats. However, similar to the overall race, the impact of the choice in the long term is not enough to take into consideration. After choosing your race and gender, you may want to adjust your appearance as well. You can choose a random or default appearance, or you can change everything from eye color (you can have two!) to your hair style. This was once a way to determine a character's elemental resistances, but this has been patched out.  Now, it's merely another flavor option. Your class will determine a lot about how your game will start out. Class affects what weapon you use, what role you play in battles, and the abilities you will have. It even plays a role in what clothing or armor you will have access to as the game progresses. The classes that you will immediately have access to are the warrior and mage classes. As you reach higher levels, more classes will become available, as will jobs...

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Create a new character or import one from Version 1. Select race and gender. Customize your appearance. Select a Guardian. Choose a Class.


When possible, turn your phone off. Phones can take up a lot of time throughout the day that you could be using more productively. When it's easy to log on to Facebook or take a peek at your email, you're more likely to do it. Do yourself a favor and turn your phone off while you're trying to do other things. If you find yourself impulsively reaching for the phone to procrastinate, you'll be met with a blank screen instead. If it's necessary for you to have your phone on for work, place it across the room. If it's not as easy to access your phone, you're less likely to do it. You can also turn off any notifications on your phone that are not necessary to work. These days, many people rely on their computers or the internet to get work done. Working with Facebook, Twitter, or other distracting sites in the background will adversely affect your time management skills. You also may become distracted if tabs are opened from old projects or irrelevant internet searches. Make a habit of closing tabs as soon as you're done on the site. Place all your focus on the sites that are necessary for your work. Challenge yourself to only have one or two tabs opened at a time. Sometimes, the temptation to log onto Facebook or Twitter is too great to avoid. If you have a problem with social media, there are many applications and websites you can use to temporarily block distracting sites.  SelfControl is an app for Mac users that blocks access to any sites you choose for a set period of time. It is free to download. If you need to get offline altogether, the app Freedom allows you to block your access to the internet for up to eight hours at a time. The Firefox add-on Leechblock allows you to limit your use of certain sites to a set period per day. Interruptions disrupt your workflow. If you're in the middle of a task and stop to do something else, it can be hard to get back into work mode. When you're working on a task, try to complete it before getting up to do something else. Other things can wait while you strive to...

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Shut off your phone. Close unnecessary browsers. Block social media. Avoid interruptions as much as possible.


When preparing any single-serving smoothie or shake, add 1 or 2 tbsp (15–30 ml) chia seeds to the blender or food processor with the other ingredients before blending. Stir 2 tsp (10 ml) chia seeds into 10 oz (310 ml) of water, the juice of 1 lemon or lime, and a small amount of raw honey or agave syrup, to taste. Add 1 Tbsp (15 ml) chia seeds to an 8-oz (250-ml) glass of juice, tea, or any other warm or hot drink. Allow the drink to sit for several minutes so that the seeds can absorb some of the liquid, creating a thicker beverage.

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Add chia seeds to smoothies. Make "chia fresca." Stir chia seeds into juice or tea.


When preparing for surgery it's important to talk to your doctor about what to expect, including how to prepare, what the schedule for the day of the surgery is, how the surgery is completed, and what to expect during recovery. You can also talk to them about surgical success rates, common issues that can develop during this type of surgery, and what other treatment options you may have.  You should have a pre-surgery meeting with your doctor to discuss the details of your surgery, your past medical history, current medical conditions, and any medications you are taking. Your surgeon may order some additional tests if needed, such as bloodwork, an EKG, or a psychiatric evaluation (especially if you are having bariatric surgery). You should also talk to your surgeon about their qualifications to do this type of surgery. Have they performed this type of surgery before? Are they licensed to do this type of medical care? Many people ask their surgeon most of these questions, but you can also talk to your primary care doctor or the nurses caring for you before the surgery about your procedure. With outpatient surgery you will not stay in the hospital overnight. With inpatient surgery you will stay in the hospital 1 or more days. Knowing whether you will stay in the hospital will help you prepare for the surgery, as you will know when you will need help with transportation and recovery. Anesthesia may be given for both outpatient and inpatient surgeries. Just because you will be put under does not mean that you will be kept overnight. Go on the web and research your procedure, including the sort of anesthetic or treatment you'll be having. Find out what is being said by the professionals and what, if any, are their recommendations for dealing with the recovery process. You could also look at what the short term effects of the surgery and anesthetic are.   For example, it is common for a general anesthetic to cause a sore throat afterwards due to a plastic tube being placed down your throat to help you breathe while...

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Discuss all the details of the surgery with your doctor. Find out if you are having inpatient or outpatient surgery. Research the procedure you are having done. Talk to other patients if you're nervous.


When preparing for surgery, you should discuss any changes you plan to make with your physician or surgeon beforehand. This includes changes to your diet, over-the-counter medications, and prescription medications.  Bring all of your current routine medications to the surgery orientation. Your doctor should be able to tell you if any of these medications must be stopped or decreased before surgery. Note that blood can be either too thick or too thin, and neither option is particularly safe, especially when you have surgery. Thin blood won't coagulate properly, which may cause you to bleed excessively during the operation. Thick blood can lead to blood clots that may block arteries or cause related complications. Some over-the-counter or herbal drugs can act as anti-coagulates. In other words, they cause your blood to become thinner. You should stop taking these drugs at least one week before your surgery to prevent your blood from thinning out.  Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen and naproxen) are the biggest over-the-counter culprits. Herbal drugs that have a similar effect include vitamin E supplements, garlic supplements, ginger supplements, and ginkgo biloba. If you're currently taking prescription anti-coagulants (blood thinners), your doctor may recommend stopping those medications several days before your surgery. This can be the case regardless of whether or not those medications were originally prescribed for the sake of thinning your blood.  The exact timing will vary depending on your specific circumstances, so you must consult with your doctor before stopping your prescriptions. Prescription blood thinners include warfarin, enoxaparin, clopidogrel, ticlopidine, dipyridamole, and alendronate. Prescription dosages of aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are also included.

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Consult with your doctor before making any changes. Don't take over-the-counter blood thinners. Temporarily stop any prescription blood thinners.


When preparing meals at home for your family, choose nutritious foods to serve.  Lean protein is an essential food group for both you and your children and should be included at every meal.  Lean protein is lower in calories and unhealthy sources of fat.  Although children don't need to be overly concerned about calories, you do not want to feed them fatty cuts of meat that are overly high in saturated fat.  Include a 1 – 2 oz serving (about half the size of a deck of cards) of lean protein at your child's meals.  Including protein at each meal will ensure that they meet their daily recommended intake of protein.  Try a variety of lean proteins throughout the week.  Remember, they may not like some foods immediately, so continue to expose your child as often as you can.  Try:  poultry, eggs, seafood, lean beef, pork, legumes and low-fat dairy products. Dryer or tougher cuts of meat like a grilled chicken breast or a steak may be too difficult for your child to chew and swallow.  They may show a dislike due to a texture difficulty.  Serve moister protein choices or serve them with a sauce.  For example, instead of grilled chicken breast, try roasted chicken thighs. Fruits and vegetables may be tricky food groups to get your child to eat (especially vegetables; however, aim to serve these foods at each meal and snack.  Children do not need overly large quantities of fruits or vegetables each day.  But give them a small serving around 1/2 cup each time they eat a meal or snack.  This will help them meet their daily minimum intake.  Fruits and vegetables are important food groups for kids and adults alike.  These foods are "nutritional powerhouses" and contain high amounts of fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Although vegetables can be the most tricky group for kids to like and be willing to eat, be patient and continue to expose them to new vegetables and new ways of preparing them. When you're preparing meals, also include whole grains.  These are a much more nutritious choice than more refined...

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Choose leaner protein sources. Eat fruits and vegetables at every meal. Go for the whole grains. Drink mostly water.


When probed, the cirrhotic liver tends to feel firm and nodular. Splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) is caused by hypertension that causes congestion in the spleen. Both of these conditions are signs of cirrhosis. Most primary care doctors will not check for this. This is a hum in the veins that can be heard through a stethoscope in the epigastric (upper central) region of the abdomen. Like caput medusa, it's also caused by a problem with the way different vein systems in the body connect to one another when there's high pressure in the veins. The doctor will perform the Valsalva maneuver — a probing technique that increases abdominal pressure. This will allow him or her to hear the murmur more clearly if it is present. He or she will draw blood and have a laboratory perform tests useful for a diagnosis of cirrhosis. These tests may include:  A complete blood count that tests for the anemia, leukopenia, and neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia commonly seen in cirrhosis, among other things. A test for elevated serum aminotransferases enzyme levels that might point to alcoholic cirrhosis. Alcoholic cirrhosis typically has AST/ALT ratio greater than 2.  A measurement of total bilirubin to compare your levels to acceptable baseline levels. Results may be normal in early cirrhosis, but levels tend to rise as cirrhosis worsens. Note that rising bilirubin is a poor prognostic sign in primary biliary cirrhosis.  A measurement of albumin levels. A failing, cirrhotic liver's inability to synthesize albumin will lead to low albumin levels. However, this is also seen in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, malnutrition, and some intestinal disease. Other tests include alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), prothrombin time,, globulins, serum sodium, and hyponatremia. Imaging the body can help recognize cirrhosis, but are more useful to detect complications of cirrhosis like ascites.  Ultrasounds are noninvasive and widely available. A cirrhotic liver appears small and nodular on an...

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Ask a doctor to check for a change in liver or spleen size. Have the doctor check for Cruveilhier-Baumgarten murmur. Allow the doctor to perform blood tests for cirrhosis. Have the doctor perform imaging studies. Get a biopsy for a definitive diagnosis.


When pruning a burning bush for shape, you will likely need to schedule two pruning sessions each year. The first one should be before new growth has developed, which means pruning the bush in late winter or early spring.  Burning bushes tend to get large and unruly as they mature, but you can usually keep them in check by pruning them down into a desired shape. This type of pruning will keep the bush looking nice for the season while preventing it from completely taking over the space it occupies. When pruning a burning bush for shape, you must also do some pruning for health maintenance. You can choose to trim the burning bush down while maintaining its natural shape or you could trim it down into an ornamental hedge shape.  Consider pruning the bush into a standard cube, box, or globe hedge shape. Another option would be to trim out the lower branches, leaving only a rounded top behind. Doing so would make the burning bush look like a small tree. If you have difficulty visualizing your ideal shape, find a photograph or sketch to work from. You could also make your own sketch to help guide you through the process. Once you have visualized the shape your burning bush should be, use hedge clippers to remove any branches that extend beyond that shape.  When shortening a branch or twig, cut it back to point that is 1/4 inch (6 mm) above a bud or side branch. Unless you choose to completely remove the bottom half of the bush, you should make the top of the bush slightly thinner than the bottom. Doing so will permit sunlight to reach all the leaves of the shrub. A wide top can prevent sunlight from reaching the bottom in adequate amounts, though, causing the plant to become unhealthy. When you prune burning bushes into hedge shapes, you should also thin out some of the dense interior branches to improve the spread of air and sunlight through the plant.  Remove the oldest, tallest branches completely by cutting them back to their point of origin on the main stem. If you want to redirect inward growing branches so...

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Schedule the initial pruning in late winter or early spring. Decide on a shape. Trim the branches down to that shape. Thin out some interior branches. Prune new growth back later in the season.


When pruning a white pine tree to make it into a Christmas tree, it's important to be able to identify the tree's leader. The leader is the center, top piece of the tree, which guides the tree's upward growth. This piece of the tree is important for keeping the trees overall growth going straight up and uniform.  You can trim a young tree's leader but you don't want to trim too much of it off. Be sure to keep at least half of the leader if you decide you need to trim it. If a leader is not growing straight up, you should train it to do so. Tie a stick to the leader and position it so that the leader is forced into a perfectly straight position. The will cause the leader and the tree overall to grow straighter. When shaping a white pine tree into the perfect Christmas tree shape you should focus on cutting off new growth. Go around the tree and take off about half of the new growth. This will keep the shape of the tree consistent and will promote future growth toward the inside of the tree, making it full and attractive. If there are abnormal pieces of new growth, you can trim them completely off. This will ensure that only symmetrical branches thrive. When shaping a whole tree it's important picture the shape you want and work toward that objective. To get that consistent and symmetrical shape while pruning, start your trimming at the top and work your way down. This allows you to focus on keeping the tree in a perfect cone shape as you go.

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Take care of the leader. Trim new growth. Prune the tree top to bottom.


When putting, your instinct will be to look at the ball to make sure you don’t miss when swinging. Instead of locking onto the ball, focus on a spot an inch or two in front of the ball on the line you intend to putt. This will help you to think about the direction you are trying to go in, which should give you a better focus on the putt itself, rather than just striking the ball. You want your putting motion to be a straight as possible. When practicing, give yourself a guide to help train yourself the correct motion. Lay a stick down perpendicular to your club and behind the head. Practice your swinging motion along this straight line to get the right feel. This is a good tip to help with the basic motion of putting, but this should really only be a helpful reminder. Because of the size of greens, you will probably be putting from many distances, including ranges of 30 to 40 feet away. When you get time on the practice green, make sure you try to sink putts from different ranges. This will help you get more familiar with how much power you need for putts of different lengths. When you are on the course, you should try to sink every putt you have, no matter how far it is. Trying to lay one close to or short of the hole is just setting yourself up to do it again, and a putt left short is a stroke lost. Aggressiveness can help you be more confident, especially if those longer putts start going in. If you go too far, you can always watch the roll afterward to get a quick look at the slope of the green beyond the hole. If you come up short, you’ll have to check that last bit of the green again without the benefit of watching the ball travel along it.

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Avoid staring at the ball. Use a training aid to keep your putts straight. Practice from a variety of distances. Be aggressive when putting.


When quit day finally arrives, gather up all your willpower and force yourself to stop dipping. Your cravings will be intense, but remember that chewing your tobacco, or ingesting it in any other form, isn't an option. If you feel the urge to dip, reach for your chew alternatives instead. When you're having a hard time, read the statement you wrote describing your reasons for quitting. Remember what a good decision this is and how much it will pay off in the end. Gather up any half-empty dip cans, stained clothing items, or tobacco memorabilia that may entice you to chew "just one more time." Toss it all out and make sure the trash gets collected as soon as possible. Then, give yourself a fresh start with new shirts, sheets, and other items that typically take on the smell of tobacco. Everyday activities like watching TV or driving to work may be linked to your desire to chew tobacco. Simple changes like watching TV in a different room or taking a different route to work can take your mind off chewing tobacco, as can trying out entirely new hobbies or activities. Fill your days with good habits that take up the time and energy you previously spent on chewing tobacco. Quitting tobacco can make you extremely short-tempered with your family, friends, and coworkers, especially in the first week or so. When you feel yourself heating up during a conversation, politely excuse yourself. People will understand, and in a few weeks you'll be back to normal.

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Stop chewing tobacco on quit day. Throw away all traces of tobacco. Change daily habits that remind you of dipping. Give yourself alone time when you need it.


When readers leave comments, it means they're interested in interacting with you and getting your feedback. If you ignore them, there is a risk that they'll feel unappreciated and will stop reading your work This may show the interest of your reader on your post and also helps in building a healthy relationship with other bloggers. Always give a reply to your reader's comment, so, that they cannot feel ignored from your side.. There are many ways to do this, such as surveys, polls, quizzes and even competitions.

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Be a responsive blogger. When readers leave their comment on your blog post, then it’s your prime duty to be responsive and get interact with them. Consider encouraging interaction from readers.


When rebuilding trust, it's mostly a matter of time.  You'll need to demonstrate good behavior, good choices, and a good understanding of your responsibilities.  If you act in a way that is consistently trustworthy, your privileges and things will be returned to you soon. Trust between you and your parents can be fragile.  Building up trust can take a long time, while breaking it can take only a few seconds.  While you are trying to restore or maintain your parent's trust in you, always avoid doing anything that could cause more trouble.  Try to avoid some of these behaviors to keep you on track, maintain trust, and keep your stuff:  Yelling, angry outbursts, or screaming can all take away the feeling of trust that feelings can be shared openly. Don't break important rules that your parents have given you.  For example, sneaking out at night to hang out with friends can get other privileges taken away from you. Don't lie to your parents.  If you've been caught, lying about things can only make your situation worse. If you are ever unsure if something would be okay or not, ask your parents.  It's a lot easier to ask and be told “no”, than it would be to break your parent's trust and rebuild it.  Although it might not be easy to ask your parents, doing so can show your consideration for their rules, demonstrate respect, and help keep the feeling of trust strong.  Always check with you parents before doing anything you think might break their trust and cost you some of your things or privileges.  You could try saying "I was wondering if I could stay out an hour later than normal with my friends.  I know I'm not usually allowed, so I thought I would ask." Don't get upset or argue if your parents say "No" after you ask.

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Wait for your privileges or things to be returned. Avoid damaging trust in the future. Ask your parents about what's allowed.


When requesting a leave of absence from your employer, it is important to give an early warning. Giving an early warning may, of course, not be possible in certain circumstances, such as the unexpected loss of a loved one. However, if giving an early warning is possible (e.g. the leave you are seeking is several weeks or months away), then try to write the letter as early as possible so that your employer and team members at work can plan accordingly. A good way of giving an early warning may be to discuss the proposed leave of absence with your boss before delivering your leave of absence letter. This way your first sentence can refer to your previous discussion and the letter does not come to your boss as a surprise. State the exact dates that you plan to be away. Try not to be vague about the amount of time that you need to be away. In some cases, it may not be possible to be specific about dates, but being specific about dates will help your employer and colleagues plan ahead about how they will handle your work in your absence. Therefore, if at all possible, try to be as specific as you can in your letter about the dates that you plan to spend away from work. Be as transparent as you possibly can about why you need time off. That does not mean you should reveal every minor detail about why you need to be away. In many cases, your employer may not have a right to know certain details about your personal life. However, being as transparent and honest as you can with your employer about why you need time off will minimize the possibility of conflicts with management. Your letter should state that you are aware of your responsibilities and understand that before you leave, you would like to discuss how your work would be taken care of in your absence. You may include in your letter details about how you think your work will be taken care of (e.g. by leaving detailed notes for your team members on current projects that will be due during your absence, leaving contact information so that team members can reach...

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Give an early warning to your boss. Be specific about dates. Be transparent with your employer. Discuss how your work will be handled in your absence. Know what types of absences you are entitled to. Include ideas on how to delegate work while you are away. Write in a respectful tone.


When securely wiping your hard drive, there is absolutely no way that you can recover it. A properly wiped hard drive would take a government supercomputer days to potential recover a fragment of a file. Because of this, ensure that you have everything saved that you need. See this guide for details on backing up your data. DBAN is a hard drive formatting program that is designed to securely wipe the data from the drive by overwriting it multiple times. This will prevent the data from being restored using a data recovery program. DBAN does not work for solid state drives (SSD). You will need to use a different program, such as Blancco. DBAN is downloaded as an ISO file, which is a disc image. Burning the ISO to a disc will allow you to boot directly into the DBAN interface. See this guide for details on burning ISOs to DVD. Insert the DBAN disc into your computer and reboot. Select the disc drive as your primary boot device.  Windows - You will need to set your optical drive as the boot drive from the BIOS menu. See this guide for details on setting your boot order. OS X - Press and hold C while your computer is rebooting. After a little while DBAN will boot. Press ↵ Enter on the DBAN main screen, and then select your drive with the arrow keys. Be sure to pick the correct drive if you have multiple available. "DoD" will securely erase your data, and is a good enough wiping method for the majority of users. If you have extremely sensitive information, select the "8-Pass PRNG Stream". This will wipe your hard drive eight times with random numbers, completely eradicating your data. Once you've selected your wiping method, the formatting process will begin. Wiping with DBAN can take several hours to several days, depending on the wiping method and size of the hard drive.

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Back up any data on the drive you want to save. Download DBAN. Burn DBAN to a disc. Boot from the DBAN disc. Select your hard drive. Choose your wiping method. Start the format.


When selecting an eyeliner pencil, go for a creamier brand of eyeliner. In general, creamier and thicker eyeliners will more easily spread on your lash line.  Opt for pencils that can be sharpened. Bigger pencils will create thicker lines, while smaller pencils will create smaller, finer lines.

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When selecting products, read the label and ingredients list carefully. Always buy products that are formulated for your specific hair type. Avoid products that contain sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, and isopropyl alcohol. Instead, seek out products that contain natural items, like avocado oil, honey, and or coconut milk. Don't haphazardly test new products on your hair. Routinely exposing your hair to excessive or harsh heat will damage your long locks. If possible, invest in salon quality tools.When purchasing a flat iron or curling iron, opt for a tool that lists its temperature in degrees instead of “High,” “Medium,” or “Low.” This feature will allow you to control the temperature. When buying a blow-dryer, search for a product with a heat distributing nozzle and or a diffuser attachment. These features spread the heat evenly throughout your hair. If you use a heat tool to style your hair, apply a heat protectant spray to your hair first so it doesn't get damaged. When you have long locks, a great hairbrush is a worthwhile investment. Select a brush with natural bristles—a boar bristle round brush is ideal. Your brush should be firm enough to detangle your hair, yet gentle enough so that it does not pull too hard on your hair. Hair dyes will damage your hair and overusing products will weigh it down.  It is best to simply avoid dying your hair—wear your natural color proudly. If you choose to dye your locks, only dye your hair when it absolutely needs it. Use a marginal amount of hair products to keep your long locks full and bouncy. Over time, hair products build up on your scalp. Using too many products will weigh down your already heavy locks, causing them to look lifeless and flat.  To remove built-up hair products, wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo.

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Choose nourishing products formulated for your hair type. Select your heat tools carefully. Purchase a high-quality hairbrush. Limit your use of hair dyes and hair products.


When serving filet mignon for dinner, add 1 or 2 sides to make the meal complete. Serving filet mignon on a bed of mashed potatoes or adding cooked vegetables to the side are both delicious ways to complement the steak's flavor. Tomatoes, asparagus, broccoli, scallops, carrots, and spinach all pair well with filet mignon. Wrap any leftover filet mignon steaks in heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container. Leave your leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days and reheat it in a microwave or oven.  Throw your leftovers out if you notice a foul smell or slimy texture. If you won't eat the filet mignon in 3-4 days, you can also put it in an airtight container and freeze it for 2-3 months.

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Pair cooked vegetables or mashed potatoes with filet mignon as a side. Store your filet mignon leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days at a time.


When setting a completion time, it’s good to be realistic about how long it could potentially take you to complete the project. Consider what you’re expected to deliver, how much time you can dedicate to it, how large the project is. Another way to get a good estimate is to compare it to projects you’ve done in the past. If you don’t think that it’s possible to finish on time, talk to the person who originally assigned the deadline and see if you can get it pushed back.   Determine an estimate of time that it takes for each smaller task. Once you're done, add a time cushion on the end of it to get a realistic time for the entire project.  Make sure that you get complete clarification on the specifics of a project before you agree to a deadline.  Don’t compromise and agree to a deadline that you know is unattainable. This will dissatisfy whoever assigned the deadline and hurt your reputation. Instead of feeling overwhelmed with the idea of completing a large project, break it down into smaller, easily attainable tasks. Cross out the tasks on your list as you complete them.  If you have to write a paper, doing the research could be your first task. Additional tasks could include writing the first 500 words, completing the introduction, or getting a certain amount of pages written. If your deadline is for work, make sure you are allotting time effectively. If one of your smaller tasks is taking much longer than usual, it may be a good idea to switch to another portion of the project. Though many of us are forced to multitask in our day-to-day lives, it’s important that you dedicate enough time to each individual project you are working on. Dedicating your attention to a single project makes you more efficient. If you are forced to work on a parallel timeline for two or more projects, complete a chunk of tasks for one project before switching gears and working on a different one. When you have to juggle multiple projects or tasks, it’s important that you can determine which tasks are more critical to the overall...

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Set a completion timeline for your project. Break down your project into smaller tasks. Finish one project at a time. Prioritize your tasks and your projects. Assume it will take longer than you expect. Schedule regular breaks throughout the day. Eliminate deadlines if there is no reason for one.


When setting up your aquarium, you need to be sure to put it in a location that will be least stressful for your fish.  Avoid locations that will expose the fish to loud noises, like near a TV or sound system or near a washer and dryer, etc. Avoid locations that will affect the temperature of the water, like near a heater, radiator, or cooling unit. Avoid locations where frequent vibrations with affect the fish, such as near frequently opening and closing doors or in high foot-traffic areas. Don’t place your aquarium under a direct natural light source, like a skylight or window, because it can increase algae production and throw off the balance of the tank’s ecosystem. Don't place your aquarium in a place where there could potentially be drafts, such as near windows and doors. It’s nearly impossible to over-filter an aquarium, so err on the side of more rather than less filtration. There are three kinds of filtration, mechanical, biological, and chemical.  Mechanical filtration uses a pump to draw water through a sponge, which will trap debris. Mechanical filtration helps keep the tank water looking clean and clear, though most tropical fish don’t require crystal-clear water for their habitat, so the clear water is mostly for your benefit.  Biological filtration also draws water through a sponge, but in this case the sponge contains bacteria that remove pollutants. Chemical filtration uses a special filter media that removes chemical pollutants. If you have a saltwater tank, you’ll also need a protein skimmer, a filtration device that removes dissolved organics from the water. The heater-stat is a combined heater and thermostat designed to function underwater. The thermostat can be set to a specific temperature and the heater will turn on if the water temperature dips below your setting. The most important factor when choosing a heater-stat is appropriate wattage. Be sure to choose one with high enough wattage to warm the size of aquarium you own, but don’t buy one with so much wattage that it will overheat...

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Choose the right location. Install a high-quality filtration system. Install a heater-stat. Install an air pump. Install a tank light. Set up the physical environment. Run the aquarium without any fish. Add good bacteria.


When she does, give out a high-pitched yelp, imitating the yelp of a dog. The sound should be loud and sharp, like a dog’s yelp would be. Stand up to stop playing with the puppy to further reinforce that her behavior was not acceptable. If you are clicker training the puppy, click as soon as he withdraws her mouth from your hand or lets up the pressure. Jerking your hands back in pain, while certainly a natural response, may actually encourage your puppy to play harder and continue biting. When your hands move, you are encouraging the puppy’s prey drive, which will make her want to continue biting you.  A limp hand, on the other hand, is very little fun to play with. If she starts to bite again, let out your yelp or stern rebuke and withdraw from playing again. Repeat these steps no more than 3 times in any 15-minute period. Overwhelming the puppy by trying to train too long won't send a clear message. Your puppy won't learn to stop biting and her behavior will just continue. Between biting incidents, if your puppy licks you or tries to comfort you, praise her and/or give her a treat. She should be rewarded and encouraged to offer positive feedback that does not involve biting. When your puppy bites you, yelp loudly and remove your hand to signal that playing has stopped. Then ignore the puppy for 20 seconds. Physical isolation from the pack sends a strong message to the puppy that she has acted incorrectly. If the puppy bites you again, get up and leave for 20 seconds. After the 20 seconds are up, go back and start playing your puppy again. You want to communicate that gentle play is encouraged and rough play is discouraged. Play with your puppy until the same sequence happens again and repeat the ignore/withdraw steps. If you begin communicating that hard bites are unacceptable, your puppy may try giving softer bites.  You want to continue giving feedback that moderate bites are also unacceptable. Continue discouraging your puppy's next-hardest bites, and so on, until she can play with your hands gently and...

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Play with your puppy until your puppy bites you. Let your hand go limp when your puppy bites you. Play with the puppy again. Reward positive interaction. Add a time-out to your reaction if the yelp alone doesn’t work. Lower your tolerance for bite strength. Be patient and persistent.


When shipping with dry ice, you want to make sure the dry ice will preserve perishables for the proper amount of time. Overnight shipping is usually best, especially when shipping items like meat. However, if the meat is vacuum packed, 2-day shipping may be sufficient. Unless you know temperatures outside will be below freezing, do not opt for anything over 2-day shipping. When it comes to international shipment, there will be additional labels to fill out. Be prepared to fill out such labels at the post office. For some international shipments, a passport may be required. Before purchasing dry ice to ship, call your post office and ask if the country you're shipping to has any regulations against dry ice. If you're planning on shipping with dry ice, be prepared for extra costs. As you'll likely have to pay for overnight or two-day shipping, costs can get steep. You also may have to pay added fees for shipping hazardous materials. Call your local post office to ask for a price estimate to make sure shipping with dry ice is within your budget.

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Consider the shipping durations. Add extra labels for international shipments. Prepare for extra costs due to regulations.


When shopping for a new pair of goggles, try on a few different pairs to compare the shapes of the lenses and the feel of the eyecups. The right pair of goggles should conform to your face to the point where they’re hardly noticeable. If the eyepieces pinch, pull, or restrict your field of vision, it’s best to go with another pair.  If you have rounded eye sockets, for example, you’ll probably be most comfortable in goggles with smooth, rounded eyepieces. If your eyes are more almond shaped, look for a pair with contoured rubber around the eyecups. Taking the time to pick out goggles that fit properly can mean the difference between swimming freely and being in constant discomfort. Put the eyepieces into position around your eyes, then apply gentle pressure to the edges. If the goggles are a good fit, they should stick to your skin for a few seconds before popping off.  You don’t need to actually slip the backstrap over your head at this point—you’re just testing how well the eyecups fit on their own. Goggles that fall off immediately are most likely the wrong shape for your face.  If only one of the eyecups stays put, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the goggles are a poor fit. Try on a couple of other pairs and note the differences between them before making a decision. Once you’re satisfied with how the eyepieces fit, finish putting the goggles on the way you normally would. Guide the backstrap over your head so that it’s level with the eyecups. With minimal adjusting, it should fit snugly without squeezing.  If you start to get a headache or experience cloudy vision after wearing the goggles for a couple of minutes, pass them up and look for a more suitable pair. The rubber backstrap may pull on your hair during your test fitting. This can be uncomfortable, but it doesn’t necessarily mean a bad pair of goggles. You shouldn’t have the same problem once you’re in the pool or wearing a swim cap. Some more expensive types of swim goggles feature adjustable nose straps. These can be tightened by unclipping the...

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Select a pair of goggles that fits comfortably around your eyes. Press the eyecups to your face to test out the suction. Pull on the backstrap to get a feel for how the goggles wear. Adjust the nose strap by changing the distance between the eyepieces. Look for goggles with deep eyepieces if your eyelashes brush the lenses.


When shredding sensitive documents it is important to use a crosscut shredder (as opposed to a more basic strip-cut shredder), because it produces thinner strips of paper. This protects you from would-be thieves of this information from reconstructing the complete pages from the strips. Chose a machine that creates strips less than or equal to 1/32nd of an inch with a ½ inch crosscut.  Paper shredders can be purchased at office supply stores and are classified into six security levels based on the thinness of cut. One is the widest cut; six is the thinnest and approved for Top Secret government documents. Anything less than a 4 (1/16 * 5/8”) is not recommended for sensitive documents.  Most offices have paper shredders or record destruction services. Check with your office manager and see if you can bring in your own documents for destruction. hred the documents. Once you have a satisfactory shredder, begin sending all of your documents through the device’s mouth. Continue until all of your documents are done. If you have more documents than the machine can hold at one time, be sure to take the ribbons of paper out before continuing.  Do not put your hand or fingers in direct contact with the shredder’s mouth. Hold the documents by the end so that there is distance between you and the mouth. Once the shredder has the paper within its grip, release the documents. Above all, protect the safety of your hands. Traditional shredders (that cut paper into strips) won't keep someone from putting it back together. Hand ripping isn't a good idea either, especially on small documents (it takes 2 centimeters to find out a person's Social Security Number). Beyond reducing them to unrecognizable small pieces, this is one further security measure. Take a portion of each document and place them in separate bags. This way, any would be thieves cannot find matches within the same bag; they will have to sort through everything. If garbage is picked up from your house/business on a Tuesday, don’t put this out on a Wednesday. You...

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Gain access to a crosscut shredder. . Separate the pieces into separate bags. Dispose of them on the scheduled day.


When simplifying math expressions, you can't simply proceed from left to right, multiplying, adding, subtracting, and so on as you go. Some math operations take precedence over others and must be done first. In fact, doing operations out of order can give you the wrong answer. The order of operations is: terms in parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and, finally, subtraction. A handy acronym you can use to remember this is "Please excuse my Dear Aunt Sally," or "PEMDAS". Note that, while basic knowledge of the order of operations makes it possible to simplify most basic expressions, specialized techniques are needed to simplify many variable expressions, including nearly all polynomials. See Method Two below for more information. In math, parentheses indicate that the terms inside should be calculated separately from the surrounding expression. Regardless of the operations being performed within them, be sure to tackle the terms in parentheses as your first act when you attempt to simplify an expression. Note that, however, within each pair of parentheses, the order of operations still applies. For instance, within parentheses, you should multiply before you add, subtract, etc.  As an example, let's try to simplify the expression 2x + 4(5 + 2) + 32 - (3 + 4/2). In this expression, we would solve the terms in parentheses, 5 + 2 and 3 + 4/2, first. 5 + 2 = 7. 3 + 4/2 = 3 + 2 = 5. The second parenthetical term simplifies to 5 because, owing to the order of operations, we divide 4/2 as our first act inside the parentheses. If we simply went from left to right, we might instead add 3 and 4 first, then divide by 2, giving the incorrect answer of 7/2.  Note - if there are multiple parentheses nested inside one another, solve the innermost terms first, than the second-innermost, and so on. After tackling parentheses, next, solve your expression's exponents. This is easy to remember because, in exponents, the base number and the power are positioned right next to each other. Find the answer to...

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Know the order of operations. Start by solving all of the terms in parentheses. Solve the exponents. Solve the multiplication problems in your expression. Move on to division. Add Subtract Review your expression.


When smoking, be sure that you are not rushed, that you will not be bothered, and that you are either alone or with people you like. This will allow you to enjoy your smoking time that much more, especially if you have smoking buddies with you. When putting a cigarette up to your lips, it should not pass your teeth. Put the lit cigarette up to your lips, then suck the smoke gently with a long steady intake into your lungs, hold the smoke there for a second, then inhale normally, through your mouth, drawing air into your lungs. This helps to reduce mouth cancer also.  When inhaling be sure not to hold the smoke in your mouth and exhale quickly. This is called "bum puffing" and will taste a lot worse than a proper inhale. Some recommend wetting your lips with your tongue slightly before putting the cigarette to your mouth, so the cigarette doesn't stick to your lips. After inhaling, keep the smoke in your lungs for a short while then exhale. Smoking a cigarette is not like smoking marijuana; you will not get high from inhaling and waiting until you nearly pass out to exhale.  Instead, breathe in normally lung capacity, hold it for a moment, then exhale. The cigarette should be ashed whenever the ashes get to the length of about a 1/4" inch or more. There's no precise length at which one should ash a cigarette, so use your best judgment. Ash the cigarette in an ashtray if there is one available. To ash, tap the cigarette lightly on the ashtray, or if outside and not near an ashtray, shake the cigarette swiftly with your fingers. Don't aggressively flick your ashes away. Once the cigarette is down to just before the filter, extinguish it. When outdoors, throw the butt down near you, and step on it, twisting your foot on top of it before removing your foot to ensure it has gone out completely.  When putting a cigarette out in an ashtray, hold the cigarette vertically, lit end down. Push and grind the cigarette into the tray until there's no sign of glowing heat. Make sure to throw the cigarette in a bin if...

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Smoke unrushed. Inhale your cigarette. Exhale the smoke. Ash properly. Extinguish your cigarette.


When some come up apply for them as soon as possible. Even if you don’t think musical theater is the kind of singing you're ultimately interested in, it could be a great first foot-in-the-door experience and help prepare you for other singing gigs.  How to Audition for a Musical Sometimes bands have all the instruments covered, but are missing a lead or backup singer. Search the internet and bulletin boards at local music stores or performance spaces to see if any nearby bands are looking for a singer to join them. How to Join a Band These venues are often looking for in-house musical talent to offer their guests.  Get on the phone and give these local venues a call to see if they are hiring any singing talent. Background singers don’t just work with bands, but can also provide the voice tracks for movies, commercials, or live performances. Check out listings on commercial production companies websites, as well the back pages of trade magazines and journals. These are often where advertisements for vocal talent appear. Many of today’s biggest singing stars got their start on reality singing competitions.  Check out the websites of some of your favorite shows and see if they're holding auditions and casting for the next season.  How to Get on The Voice

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Keep an eye on the paper, magazines, radio or even the TV for opportunities to sing. Audition for musical theater troupes. Audition for a band. If you’re old enough, see if nightclubs or catering halls are looking for singers. Check out background singing opportunities. Try out for a reality singing competition.


When someone has a seizure, they can fall and injure themselves. To help them not get hurt, find a way to keep them from falling if they are standing. One way to help with this is to put your arms around them or catch their arms to hold them upright. Protect their head if you can. You may also try to guide them carefully to the floor if they still have some control of their movements. If the person is lying down when you find them, try to get them onto their side with their mouth angled towards the floor. This helps protect them by letting the saliva and vomit out of the side of their mouth instead of having it slide back into their throat or windpipe, which could cause them to inhale it. Leaving a seizing person on their back can lead to choking and breathing fluids into their lungs. People who have seizures may injure themselves by hitting furniture, walls, or other nearby objects. To help the person avoid injury, move all objects around them as far away as possible. It is especially important to move any sharp objects from around the person. Moving the objects is easier than moving the person. However, if the person is walking around confused, try to steer them away from dangerous places, like traffic, high areas, or sharp objects. Some seizures may cause the person to hit their head against the floor repeatedly. If their head is striking the floor or an object, protect their head with something soft, like a pillow, cushion, or jacket. Do not restrain their head or any other part of their body. If someone near you has a seizure, you should try to time the length of the seizure. Seizures generally last between 60 to 120 seconds (one to two minutes). Seizures that last longer than that can indicate a bigger problem, and you should call emergency services. Use a watch if you have one for a more accurate time. However, you can count in your head how long the seizure lasts. Never place anything in a seizing person’s mouth, even if you think it will help prevent them from hurting their mouth or teeth. People who...

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Keep the person from falling. Place the person on their side. Clear away any harmful objects. Protect the person's head. Time the duration of the seizure. Avoid placing anything in the person’s mouth. Refrain from holding the person down. Check for medical identification jewelry. Remain calm.


When someone has martyr syndrome, they often choose to continue suffering, rather than fixing the problem, because they think that their suffering provides them with the completeness and fulfillment required to lead a meaningful and whole life. More than anything, a person with martyr syndrome longs for recognition and approval from those around them. Continuing to suffer, rather than fixing the problem, is a common symptom of those who are in an abusive or harassing relationship. They stay with the person causing them pain because they think that they can change the person’s ways with their unselfish behavior. Even if they have the choice of getting out of their bad situation, they choose to stay in it because they think it is more noble to suffer and if they leave the situation, they may be viewed as selfish. For example, someone may stay with an abusive spouse for two reasons.  One would be that they think it is their duty to fix the partner and their relationship, so they suffer in order to be unselfish and mend the partner's ways. The second reason may be that they choose to stay because they does not want their children to live in a disturbed home. Because of this, they choose to suffer rather than letting their children suffer, as they think would happen if they were to leave their spouse. People with martyr syndrome often select someone to be their role model. This role model is generally someone who chose to suffer rather than confront a situation in order to achieve a goal of some kind. Because of this role model, the person is ruled by thoughts of others and puts themselves on a pedestal of  for having taken up the task of rendering selfless services for the sake of others. People with martyr syndrome often look and act unhappy because they feel that their sacrifices are underappreciated. A person with martyr syndrome will often feel like the person they have sacrificed for does not really how instrumental they have been in the person’s success. The person will mostly talk about how difficult life...

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Know that people with martyr syndrome suffer mostly by choice. Recognize martyr syndrome in someone who you suspect is dealing with an abusive relationship. Note any role model that the person has. Take note if the person often complains that their selflessness goes unacknowledged. Understand that people the person will have a hard time letting the person they ‘sacrificed for’ live their own lives. Note that the person will always talk highly of themselves. Notice if the person expects everyone to shower them with sympathy. Be aware that the person will refuse assistance. Know that the person will demand displays of love and respect.


When someone in your life comes to you to unload, lend them an ear. Resist the temptation to immediately write off their need to share everything that is bothering them as simple “drama” (which, obviously, we tend to regard as a “bad” thing). Even if the other person has a history of being melodramatic, appreciate the fact that this does not prevent them from experiencing genuinely crappy moments in life or needing real help from time to time.. When the same person comes to you again and again with one drama after another, ask yourself if this is acceptable to you. Share your own troubles with them to see if this is a two-way street or if they really only expect you to be an audience for their own woes. Take a step back and assess whether their negative attitude is infecting your own outlook. Count the number of times when their various dramas have led you into situations that you would have rather avoided. If you feel like someone else’s drama is impacting your own life negatively, consider your history with that person. Consider whether your involvement in their past dramas did anything to improve matters for them. If it has, weigh how committed you really feel toward this person, and whether or not you feel obligated to continue being a source of support for them. But if your participation in their drama doesn’t do them any good anyway, be assured that you can quit taking part in it without making things worse for them. Refuse to participate in their dramas. If you wish to maintain your relationship, politely but honestly explain how all these dramas are really just polluting that relationship. Assure them that you wish to keep them in your life, but to do so, they need to keep their drama to themselves. Or, if you feel they can’t handle such upfront honesty, just refuse to engage in their dramas at all until they finally get the message and deal with them on their own. If the other person doesn’t matter that much to you to begin with, the solution is much easier. Simply nix them from your life altogether...

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Give people the benefit of the doubt at first. Track how one person’s dramas effect you. Know when enough is enough. Draw a line in the sand.


When someone is a snob, they work hard to make the people around them feel inferior, or less than them. If you refuse to allow anyone to make you feel like less of a person than you are, then their snobbish behavior won’t have that effect on you. Snobs will often use material things or social status as a means of setting themselves above you. If you look at yourself as an equal to the snob, and don’t let their bragging or snobbish behavior make you feel small, then they might recognize this, and move on to someone else, or lessen the behavior. Rather than going with the instinct to be rude back to this person, or to get irritated around them, go out of your way to be polite to them instead. Smile and engage with them like you don’t think they are snobbish at all. This will at least make time with them easier to handle. The saying “kill them with kindness” can apply when dealing with a snob. Someone might feel less inclined to be snobbish to you if all you are giving them is kindness and politeness. Sometimes, someone might act like a snob towards you because they believe stereotypes about you, regarding anything from your level of education to the neighborhood you live in. Of course, stereotypes are often untrue, so rather than getting mad, just prove the person wrong. Show them you are not what they believe you to be.  For example, if someone is acting like a snob because they went to university and you went to a community college, engage with them in an intelligent conversation, and show them that you are not unintelligent just because of where you went to school. If you challenge the view someone has on you, they will be forced to reevaluate the ideas they have about you, and the stereotypes they have already formed about you. You absolutely do not have to change who you are just because of one person’s bad behavior, but changing your behavior just on the short-term might help make time with this person more bearable, for your own sake. If this is a co-worker, for example, then just moderate your behavior...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Don’t allow yourself to feel inferior. Avoid overreacting. Prove them wrong. Change your own behavior. Take a break. Recognize that you are unique. Have sympathy for this person.


When someone is being critical, whiny or just plain ornery, it can be hard not to snap or lose your temper entirely. You might feel that the person deserves to be taken down a notch or two. But negativity begets more negativity, and if you stoop to the difficult person's level, you'll just be giving them more fuel and making the situation worse. If you can keep your cool and resist the urge to snap right back or get defensive, the tension is likely to go away more quickly.  Try practicing the adage "think before you speak." Take just an extra 10 seconds to decide what you're going to say instead of reactively blurting something out. This will help to keep you from saying something you might regret. Try not to let your emotions get the best of you. You might feel angry or hurt by the difficult person's words, but yelling or stomping away likely won't help the situation. Hard as it might be, try to see things from the other person's perspective. When someone has a difficult personality, it's often rooted in bad experiences that caused them to have a warped point of view. Put yourself in the person's shoes and think about what it would like to be them. Having empathy might help you better understand why the person acts the way they do and react with understanding instead of defensiveness. Sometimes putting on a smile and treating the person with kindness is the best way to deal with bad behavior.  For example, maybe you have a friend who's incessantly critical of others. People like this are usually deeply self critical, too. Knowing this might help you realize that the best way to deflect your friend's difficult behavior is to give her a cheerful compliment, or help her see the best in herself and others. Research shows that people who bully others are often victims of bullying. A person who is cruel and demeaning has probably been on the receiving end of that at some point in life. If you can see through the meanness and realize the person is in pain, that might help you find positive ways to deal with the...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Stay cool and collected. Try to understand where they're coming from. Don't take it so personally. Change the conversation. Figure out if you have a role in the problem. Use humor to deflect negativity.


When someone is cheating, they often start to blame the other person so they don’t have to feel guilty. Notice if your girlfriend starts to point out issues in your relationship or complains about ways you aren’t being a good partner.  She might say things like, “You never listen to me!” “The romance is dead in our relationship!” or “I see you talking to other girls all the time.” If she’s cheating, she’ll need time to spend with her new partner, so her schedule will change. Notice if she’s working late often or suddenly has little time for you. She might be spending that time with a new partner.  For instance, she might say she’s working late even though she’s never had to do that before. Similarly, she might suddenly be traveling for work despite not getting a pay bump. Don’t automatically assume she’s cheating just because her schedule changes. For instance, she might work more hours if she wants a promotion or she might take up a new hobby to improve herself. It’s okay for her to do new things. If she’s cheating, she may suddenly lose interest in being intimate with you or she may have more desire for intimacy. Look for dramatic changes in how often you kiss, touch, and have sex. This could be a sign she’s cheating.  On the one hand, she might not want to be intimate with you as often. In this case, she might pull away when you kiss her or show no interest in sex. However, she might suddenly be much more affectionate and may want sex more often. She may even show off some new sexual moves. Normally, couples talk about their problems and their goals for the future. However, your girlfriend might not want to open up to you if she’s feeling emotionally distant from you or she’s talking to a new partner. Consider if she’s suddenly talking to you less. Additionally, ask her questions about what’s going on in her life to see if she’ll open up. You might ask, “How has work been lately?” “Are you excited about the upcoming holidays?” “You’ve seemed stressed lately. What’s on your mind?”

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Listen for complaints about you or your relationship. Ask questions about sudden changes in her schedule. Look for a change in affection and your sexual relationship. Notice if she seems unwilling to open up to you.


When someone is complaining about your business, it can feel like an attack. But you need to remain as calm and emotion-free as possible to help successfully deal with the complaint. Before you meet or speak with the customer, take a deep breath to help you calm down and put your emotions to the side.  Let your calm demeanor guide the customer as much as possible. A person may be less likely to erupt if you are calm.  Avoid keeping the customer from waiting too long, which may upset her more. Taking one or two deep breaths to start out should be enough to help you calm down. When you meet the customer or she picks up the phone from your call, be sure to introduce yourself in a friendly manner. This can help reassure the customer that an actual person is there to listen to her complaint.  Keep your introduction simple. For example, “Hello Ms. Maier, I’m Chris the owner of Bobbleworks and I understand you had a bad experience that you’d like to talk to me about.” Maintain a friendly and caring tone, which can reassure the customer and shows that you genuinely want to deal with her complaint. Since your customer called to make a complaint, address the problem after you introduce yourself. Listen to her until she finishes to show that you are taking the complaint sincerely and seriously. Allow your customer to explain herself completely without interrupting her. Once you’ve listened to your customer’s entire complaint, it’s your turn to directly address her. Apologize and sympathize with her to show that you understand how she’s feeling.  Apologize for the experience before you say anything else. For example, you can say “Mrs. Maier, I apologize that you had this experience.”  Put yourself in her shoes an sympathize with her. For example, tell her “Mrs. Maier, I understand that this upset yet and I’m going to do my best to help you.” Make sure that you have correctly understood the customer’s complaint so that you can effectively address it. Restate her complaint and ask questions to help you better understand...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Take a deep breath and put your emotions aside. Introduce yourself. Listen to your customer’s entire complaint. Apologize and sympathize. Restate the complaint and ask questions. Thank and reassure your customer. Confirm follow-up details.


When someone is in love, they make eye contact more with that person than they do with anyone else. If you look into his eyes a lot, especially when he’s talking, it will bring up feelings he had the last time he was in love. Those positive emotions will then be associated with you.  Don’t stare at him for too long or you’ll scare him. Every so often, glance away, then drag your eyes back to him to break it up. You can also add a flirty eyelash flutter. Blinking a lot is a natural reaction when you like someone, so it subtly shows that you’re into him. If you copy his body language, tone, and behaviors, he’ll feel like the 2 of you are on the same wavelength. Smile when he does, match his soft-spoken voice by quieting your own, or angle your body just like his is.  For example, if he has his chin propped on his hands on the table, do the same. This applies when you’re walking together, too. Speed up or slow down to match his pace. Don’t imitate every single thing he does. Make your behaviors seem natural instead of creepy by mimicking every couple of movements instead. Studies have shown that touching someone increases their attraction to you. Find any excuse to touch him, whether it’s lightly laying a hand on his forearm when he tells a funny joke or giving him a brief hug when you say goodbye.   Make your touches seem accidental if you don’t want to be too obvious. For instance, graze his arm when you get up to get a drink or brush his foot under the table. Keep your touching above the waist so you don’t cross any boundaries or make him feel uncomfortable. Arms, shoulders, and face are safe spots if you aren’t sure.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Maintain eye contact to make him feel loved and valued. Mirror his movements to show that you’re in sync. Touch him often to create a physical connection.


When someone is sending you a string of heart-themed emojis, this is a good indicator that they are interested in you. The more emojis, the better. By sending you these fun emoticons, she’s is letting you know that she’s clever and funny. Certain emojis, like the kissy face or lips, are often used to show interest in something more than just friendship. If you’ve got a girl texting you memes, she’s likely trying to get your attention and build a connection with you. By sharing memes, which are generally meant to elicit a laugh, she may be trying to create an inside joke or play off something you both already find humorous. Humor is a great way to reach out and connect with someone and she may be trying to determine if you share the same sense of what is funny. Laughter and humor are important in lot of relationships, including friendship. If a girl is texting you late at night or first thing in the morning, she’s letting you know that you’re the last thing on her mind before she falls asleep and the first person she thinks about when she wakes up. She also may be trying to make sure she’s on your mind just as often. Regular “good morning” and “good night” texts are a good indicator that someone likes you. Photos of herself or pictures of what she’s doing throughout the day can mean she’s trying to give you a peek into her world. She’s trying to establish your interest in her life by sharing what she’s doing and seeing. She may even ask for your input or advice about things she shows you. Photos of her day are a way for someone to show that they are thinking of you and that they want you to be involved in their life.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Check out her emojis. Look for memes. Notice what time of day she is texting you. Pay attention if she sends you pictures.


When someone really wants to buy something, they could be immediately discouraged if you delay responding to their calls or emails. It may make them feel as if selling your RV isn’t a priority to you, or that you’ve already sold it, and they will stop wasting their time trying to contact you.  Your potential buyer will initially make contact via email. Respond to them within a few hours, or the next morning if they email you at night. Once you've answered preliminary questions and the person is still interested, share your phone number for faster contact. Listen carefully to your prospective buyer to determine what they’re most looking for in an RV. If they ask questions, it may be about things that you didn’t address in your ad. Or, they may be looking at many ads at once and got yours mixed up with another. Answer their questions professionally and accurately, because many people will not want to continue trying to buy something from someone who is rude or who doesn’t know very well what they are selling. When a prospective buyer wants to come see your RV, schedule a time that works for you that will provide them with enough time to look as long as they want. Don’t have other plans you that will cut your meeting with them short. Offer to let them test drive your RV, and provide them with directions on where to go on their test drive if they ask. Your buyer may offer you a price that's lower than your listed price. Be open to hearing why they are offering a lower amount. If it's because they found legitimate problems with your RV that you weren't clear about in the ad, take into consideration that other buyers may notice the same things. On the other hand, if their reasons seem shaky or it's because they simply can't afford your price, remain firm and politely say that you think your price is fair. Highlight the reasons that you set the price at what you did. If your buyer is seriously interested and makes an offer that you like, arrange to meet them at a time that works for both of you a notary office if...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Answer prospective buyers promptly. Be polite when answering questions. Offer to let prospective buyers test drive your RV. Negotiate the price. Make arrangements for the sale transaction. Have a clean title and other necessary documents available at closing.


When someone texts you "Hey," or even "What's up?" it might not seem important enough to break your focus and merit a response. But being clear about what you want to know from someone can make it more likely you get a reply. If you're sending time-sensitive or emergency information to someone, using ALL CAPS and using the word URGENT (or even marking it as urgent using your phone's software) is a useful technique. People are more likely to respond once they understand it is a serious matter. Maybe "hey, what's up?" and "yo, what are you up to?" aren't cutting it. Try engaging them about their passions, work life, school work, an artist/show/type of music you know they enjoy. People are often more eager to talk if it's centered on something they already care about. These days texting has merged with the likes of Tumblr, Vine, and Instagram. Incorporating a hilarious cat meme, or celebratory GIF from RuPaul's Drag Race can make someone smile and warm them up to conversation. If you find yourself at a loss for words with what you want to express, using photos, GIFs, and other media also allows you to get your message across in a different way.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Ask direct and significant questions. Mark the text URGENT. Text them something related to their interests. Use an entertaining photo or GIF.


When someone you know is diagnosed with cancer, you might feel completely numb or unable to process the situation. It is perfectly normal to be sad and upset about the situation, and not know what to do, but it’s important that you don’t drift away from your friend. Even if you don’t know what to say or how to react, make an effort to reach out and show your friend that you are there.  Just sending a short note or email at first saying you have heard the news and are thinking of them can help your friend feel a bit less alone.  You could say, “I’m sorry this has happened. I’m thinking of you.”  If you don’t know what to say, it’s okay to admit this. Say “I’m not sure what to say, but I want you to know that I care and I’m here for you.” Everybody is different, but someone who has just been diagnosed with cancer will probably be feeling very lonely. It’s imperative that you show that you are there to support and help in any way you can. You can express your support by saying “Please let me know how I can help.”  Just being a good listener can make a difference to somebody. Say something like, “If you want to talk, I’m there for you.”  While you should offer to listen, you shouldn’t press her to talk or pass on more information to you about the diagnosis. In your letter will you want to show that you are there to help in any way you can. This support can be practical as well as emotional. In some cases, practical help can be a big help to a friend suffering from cancer. Offering to do everyday tasks such as helping to look after children and pets, or washing and cooking, can really help somebody who is tired or feeling weak.  Keep in mind that your friend may not want to feel that she is putting you out by asking for something. Try to help in a way that looks casual, even if it isn’t. For example, if you are offering to pick the kids up from school, you could say “I’m always in the area when they finish school and could pick them up on the way home.” Don’t just say, “would you like me to pick up your kids from...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Say something. Offer emotional support. Offer practical support. Be encouraging. Use humour when appropriate.


When standing in them you should be able to see about a 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of the footbed all around your foot. If you try them on and your toes or heels hang over the edges, go up a size. Check for the 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of room while standing still and walking around because your foot might shift as you walk. If the straps are leather or cloth, make sure it’s a snug fit. Flip flops with rubber straps can be less irritating to the skin on your feet but make sure the material isn’t too tight or too loose in certain places. Tight rubber straps might cut into your skin over time and loose rubber straps might cause irritation friction. Flip flops aren’t typically the most supportive shoes—most of the time they’re intended for convenience. Try to find a well-padded flip flop that has a thicker sole near where the middle part of your foot rests (the arch).  If you can feel your heel hitting the hard ground when you walk, that’s a sign of a thin sole. Too much walking in a thin flip flop will eventually cause your feet to be sore. Light foam footbeds might seem like a cheap, easy option, but this material provides little to no support. Over time, wearing flip flops like this can cause plantar fasciitis (painful inflammation near the heel of your foot). Try bending the flip flop with your hands to test its stability. Too much bend near the center of the footbed means it provides little stability. Flip flops that have foot-molding footbeds will gradually change their form to fit the shape of your foot. They’re a good choice if you’ll be doing a lot of walking because they usually provide good support and shock absorption. Note that if you currently have foot problems like pronation or supination (that is, your weight rolling either to the inside or outside of your foot), foot-molding footbeds might exacerbate the problem. If you’re going to be wearing your flip flops every day or doing lots of walking, contoured footbeds are the way to go. They’ll give you the most stability and arch support. Some are even molded to be...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Check for 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of room around your foot when you try them on. Make sure the straps are a good fit and don’t rub the top of your feet. Choose a flip flop with a thick sole and good arch support. Opt for foot-molding footbeds for increased comfort and support. Opt for contoured footbeds for the most stability and support.


When starting a hedge fund, it is absolutely certain that you will need a lawyer throughout the process at some point. It is always advisable to establish contact with a group of lawyers experienced in financial law who will be be able to help you not only with the initial incorporation, but also with other aspects of establishing the fund. This is not the time for a silly paperwork slip-up that could cost you. Consult the experts. Look around for lawyers that are experienced in financial law, and even better, lawyers that have experience specifically working with and starting hedge funds. The fund entity type that you are able or required to create will depend on your state's regulatory laws. Limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and trusts are the typical entities used to create a hedge fund, but you'll need to research local laws regarding the formation of business entities to learn more. Contact the commerce department in your state.  A limited partnership has two parts. It will have a general partner, who will serve as the manager and is personally liable for all the business's debts and obligations. Corporations can serve as general partners. It will then have limited partners, who are not liable for the debts of the company. For the most part, hedge funds are typically formed as limited partnerships, in which an incorporated group of investors acts as the limited partners, and an investment advisor acts as the general partner If you're spinning off from an investment bank, it's typical to try bringing some coworkers with you to your new venture. A good team is essential to success.  It's hard to sell yourself to investors without first establishing a successful track record. Choosing workers with great employment histories and successful track records buying and selling securities will help in the long run, seeding your company with human capital and enabling you to hit the ground running. When establishing a team, your goal should be to first finding people who you have a strong personal...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Hire a law firm. Decide what kind of entity you want to create. Assemble an investment team of trusted advisors. Name your fund. Apply for a tax ID number. Register as an investment advisor.


When starting a new job, all employees must complete a federal Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate, also known as a W-4 form. The name and structure of the state form will vary from state to state.  Information provided on Employee Withholding Allowance Certificates lets a company know how much federal and state income tax to withhold from each employee's pay based on filing status and the number of exemptions he or she claims. Keep in mind, the more exemptions claimed, the less that the employee has withheld from his or her paycheck. However, that employee might owe money when it comes time to pay taxes. Keep in mind that you might be doing business in a state with no state income tax, in which case there is no form for state withholding. Since the state isn't asking people to pay taxes, there's no reason that your employees will need to fill out a withholding form. Remember, those federal and state documents are not valid if they're not signed. Although the math on those forms can be very easy (it's typically as simple as adding a few 1's), it's best to double-check it just to be certain that the employee added the numbers correctly.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Have employees complete federal and state employee withholding forms. Verify that the forms are signed. Double-check the math on the forms.


When starting to study economics, immerse yourself in existing academic literature on the topic. Browse your library’s economics section. Read newspapers like The Financial Times or magazines like The Economist. Renowned economics blogs like Economist’s View or Grasping Reality are good sources for up-to-date information.  Ask a librarian if you need assistance finding the economics section. Podcasts are a great way to gain entrance into economics. For example, you could listen to NPR's Planet Money. Economic books that are written for the masses and are easier to understand include Freakonomics, The Naked Economist, and The Armchair Economist. The economy is tied to political decisions, the environment, weather, and social movements. Stay up-to-date on what is happening in the world. Try to gather a range of perspectives. Although you might favor CNN, check out Fox News occasionally. If you are based in the U.S., be sure to access non-American sources as well. The BBC or Al-Jazeera offer English-language programming. For econ-specific programs, check out the following:  CNN's Richard Quest offers the business oriented show "Quest Means Business." CNBC offers the programs Kudlow's Corner and Mad Money with Jim Cramer.  Fox Business provides EMac's Bottom Line. When prominent economists visit your campus, attend their talks. This will give you insight into new developments in the field. Although the knowledge you acquire might not be related directly to your next test, you might be able to use an example from a lecture in an essay question. It is likely that some concepts about which you’ve learned (e.g. supply and demand) will come out in the lecture. Hearing concepts applied to practical situations will help cement your knowledge.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Develop an understanding of economic theories, history, and practice. Watch the news. Attend on-campus lectures.