Working out will be easier, and you will get better results, if you choose an aerobic activity you enjoy. Add a variety of exercises to your routine so that your body never gets too comfortable and accustomed to one type of exercise. This allows you to constantly change and improve. Aerobic activities that improve cardiovascular health include:  Walking. Jogging or running. Cycling. Swimming. Aerobics. Rowing. Stair climbing. Hiking. Cross country skiing. Dance. The fitter you are, the longer and more frequently you will have to workout to continue to improve your cardiovascular fitness.  If in poor shape, start with 10-15 minutes of exercise 3 days a week.  If you are in average shape, start with 30 minutes of exercise 3 to 5 days a week.  If in excellent shape, start with 30-60 minutes of exercise 5 to 7 days a week.  Performing a high impact activity like running, dance, or aerobics more than 5 days a week causes an increased risk of injury. Pick 2 or 3 activities’ that use different muscles and movements, and be sure to alternate high and low impact activities. When doing continuous aerobic exercise, try to keep you hear rate within your target zone in order to maximize the benefit you receive from the workout.  If in poor shape, begin by aiming for a heart rate under 145 bpm. If in performing moderate intensity exercise, try to keep your heart rate between 60% and 75% of your HRmax. Start here if in average shape. If performing high intensity exercise, aim to keep your heart rate between 80% and 95% of your HRmax. Warming up helps to prevent injuries and helps your body transition efficiently from a low metabolic state (burning fewer calories per minute) to a high one (burning more calories per minute). Cooling down helps bring blood that has been sent to working muscles back into normal circulation, and will reduce aches and the potential for cramping.  Warming Up – Perform the workout activity you will be doing at a much lower intensity for 5 to 10 minutes. You can also stretch after warming up. When...

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Pick the type of aerobic exercise you enjoy most. Vary your workout length depending on your fitness level. Base the intensity of your workout on your heart rate. Don’t forget to warm up and cool down. Add to your workouts slowly.


Working with steel studs requires a few special tools. You can typically get the best equipment for this at local construction rental stores. You will need:  Metal cut-off saw Fasteners A hammer drill Screw gun Chalk box Level Laser level or plumb bob  Clamps You should typically allow for 1 stud per every 12 inches (300 mm) of linear wall space. Purchase steel plates — also called tracks — for the bottom and top of the wall by measuring the linear feet of the wall and doubling it. Add an additional stud for each side of a window or door. Snap a chalk line across the perimeter of the floor to outline where your track will need to go. Use the chalk line to position your lower track and screw the track in by first drilling a hole into the track and stud, and then fastening with a screw. If you're drilling through concrete, try using the power nailer or hammer drill for an easier time. Negotiate corners and long straight lines when laying track. Overlap track corners by flattening the first track’s side flange so the overlapping track can slide right into place. On longer, straight runs, overlap the adjoining tracks at least 6 inches and secure the overlap to the floor with a concrete screw. To make sure that the upper and lower track are plumb, you can use either a laser level, a plumb bob, or two water levels:  To use a laser level, simply place it in the bottom middle of the track and turn it on to shine a vertical laser up to your wall. This point will be your plumb point on the upper wall. Most contractors recommend using a laser level for efficiency and ease of access. Using a plumb bob is similar to using a laser level. Attach the string to the top of the wall and let the bob come to a rest at the plumb line on the bottom of the floor. If you have neither a laser level nor a plumb bob, you can try using two water levels pressed together. Keeping both levels together, extend one to the ceiling and other to the floor, making sure that both levels are plumb. Mark off your plump line on the floor or ceiling....

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Rent or purchase the right tools. Determine the number of steel studs needed. Chalk the lines where the track will be fastened to the floor using a chalk box. Screw the lower lengths of track to the floor. Plumb the top track. Once plumb is established, attach the track to the upper ceiling.


Wormholes are living tunnels that connect two points in the world. They may appear as mouths on the ground that open when approached. Once you jump inside the Wormhole, your character will be spat out the other side of the tunnel. They will also lose a small amount of sanity.  Often, Wormholes will be book-ended by two completely different areas with different resources, such as a Forest and a Savanna. Building a base near a Wormhole is wise because of the quick travel and the easy escape it offers if MacTusk or a large pack of Hounds and Deerclops attack your camp. When you're ready, return to kill them and reclaim your camp. Having a camp at both ends of the tunnel will work in your favor. Using the Wormhole decreases your Sanity. Pick up Flowers or let your character sleep well during the night. A sick Wormhole can only be used for one-way travel. Once these Wormholes are used, they shrivel up and die. Sick Wormholes look like the healthy ones, but with lips more steeply tinted in yellow or green. It's a perfectly safe source of light and warmth for your base since a Fire Pit doesn't burn down flammable materials nearby.  You can also cook food in it, and a Fire Pit makes fuel last twice as long compared to a Campfire. To create a Fire Pit, you need 2 Logs and 12 Rocks. Inflicting 34 damage and with 150 uses, the Spear is an effective, easy-to-use weapon for players just starting the game. Use it to hunt down monsters such as spiders, which drop Silk that can be used for crafting.  Make your Spear with 2 Twigs, 2 Ropes, and 1 Flint using the Science Machine. Make Rope with 3 Cut Grass. You can also kill Frogs using the Spear as an alternative to catching them with a Trap. Now that you have a weapon, you will need a basic armor to survive the long fight. The Log Suit is the second easiest armor to craft with 8 Logs and 2 Ropes using the Science Machine. The easiest requires only 10 Grass and 2 Twigs, but it doesn't offer as much protection as a Log Suit. With the different kinds of materials already in your...

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Find a Wormhole. Create a Fire Pit. Create a Spear. Create a Log Suit. Create a Chest. Make a Tent.


Worms need bedding that retains moisture well, so newspaper and cardboard are ideal. Tear the newspaper into long, 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide strips. Shred cardboard into similar sized strips. Shred enough to fill the bin about eight inches (20.3 cm) high.  Paper from a phone book also works well. Don’t use glossy paper or paper with ink other than the ink used for newsprint. It may be harmful for the worms. Torn up strips of toilet paper or paper towel rolls and cardboard egg cartons work great, too. Regardless of the material you use, the strips should be 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. Your worms need moisture to live and breath, so it’s important for the bedding to be wet before you add the worms later on. Soak the bedding after you shred it or run water over it after it’s in the bin. Make sure that all of the bedding is completely wet.  It may work best to shred the bedding and then soak it in water in a separate container for 15 minutes or so. It’s better for it to be slightly too wet than too dry. Don’t wet the bedding until you are ready to fully construct your worm bin. Otherwise, it may dry out and need to be wet again. When water has soaked into the bedding, spread it evenly across the bottom of the bin. The bedding should fill at least the bottom eight inches (20 cm) or so of the bin, so that there is enough room for the worms to settle in. Fluff it up as you spread it around. Since worms naturally live in the soil, they’ll feel more at home in your vermicompost bin if you add some soil. Get a shovelful of debris-free soil from outside, or purchase some regular potting soil from the garden store. Spread it as an even layer across the bedding.  Soil is necessary because it adds grit to the worms diet which helps them digest the food better. If the soil is dry, be sure to soak it completely with water before adding it to the bin. Save about one pound (.45 kg) of food scraps and spread it across the soil. The best food scraps to use are peels, rinds, cores, leaves, and seeds from fruits and vegetables. Crushed...

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Shred up newspaper or corrugated cardboard for bedding. Soak the bedding with water. Throw the bedding into the bin. Sprinkle a scoop of dirt on top of the bedding. Put an even layer of food scraps on top of the soil. Close the lid and wait three days to two weeks.


Worrying about your social life won’t change anything, so try to relax. Think positively instead of punishing yourself with  negative thoughts. You’ll have an easier time attracting friends if you’re kind to yourself. For instance, stop telling yourself things like, “I can’t talk to people.” Replace those thoughts with something like, “It’s OK to feel nervous around new people sometimes.” You can’t please everybody, and if you try, you might lose what makes you uniquely likable. Don’t take it personally if someone doesn’t want to be friends with you. It just means you weren’t a good fit for each other. It might seem like everyone you know has a happy, thriving social life – but look again. Plenty of friendships aren’t as healthy as they seem on the surface. When you notice the imperfections in other people’s relationships, you’ll be less likely to hold yourself to an impossible social standard. For instance, some friendships are based on convenience instead of mutual liking. In other friendships, one person is using the other for attention, popularity, or money. Some people are more extroverted, meaning they get energy from being around others and tend to be loud and outgoing. Other people are more introverted, meaning they like to spend time alone and may find extensive social interaction exhausting and possibly difficult. Society tends to praise extraversion, so you might feel that something's wrong with you if you’re a little more introverted. However, you should recognize that many people are introverts, and introverts have value, too!  Introverted people tend to be reflective, creative, and value deep relationships. Introverts can still be social and charming, just in a different way. They may prefer quieter, more intimate discussions, and there’s nothing wrong with that.  Keep in mind that personality is a spectrum, and most people fall somewhere between extraversion and introversion.  It’s also important to realize that many friendly, outgoing people weren’t born that way. Plenty of people have...

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Stop beating yourself up. Realize that not everyone has to like you. Look at the friendships you see around you. Be aware that not everyone is naturally social. Decide whether you want to change.


Worse means "of a lower quality; less attractive, pleasing, etc; more serious or severe." Worse is a form of the word bad. Worse is an example of a comparative adjective. Comparative adjectives are used to compare the characteristics of the objects they modify. They will be used with 2 nouns in a sentence, which include physical objects, concepts, places, and people.  I think eggplant is worse than boiled cabbage, but that's just my opinion. That red dress looks worse on you than the white one. Which is worse for your health, smoking or drinking? Since worse is a comparative word, it is commonly used with the word than when comparing the 2 nouns. The sentences commonly following the following pattern:  Noun + verb + comparative adjective + than + noun.  Winter weather is worse than summer weather. One tricky use of worse is when 2 or more objects act as a group noun and you need to refer to them as a single object. The car is worse than the other 2 you showed me. In this example, the 2 things being compared are car and the other 2, which functions as one object. There are still 2 things being compared. Although this situation commonly only lists one thing, technically speaking, you are still comparing 2 things - one state of being to another. Often, one of these states is implied instead of mentioned outright.  This is going to get a lot worse before it gets better. I think my handwriting is worse [than it was before]. I am feeling worse [than I was before] In some sentences, the than is implied. That means there won't be 2 things being compared in the sentence; the second thing will be implied. Look for a combination of “than” along with a noun to spot an implied comparison. Bob and Fred are bad drivers, but I think Bob is worse [than Fred].

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Know the definition of worse. Use worse to compare 2 things. Use worse with than. Use worse to describe something in a state of deterioration. Be aware of the implied comparison.


Worst case scenario: You step back in the house at 4am and your parents are both awake, sitting up and looking angry. What are you going to say? Some possibilities:  "Steve called because he needed to be picked up from a party and was really upset. He's going through some stuff. I didn't want to wake you guys up, but I just wanted to do the right thing. Sorry." "I couldn't sleep, so I texted Amy and we just took a walk around the neighborhood and got to talking. She's kind of upset, so I didn't feel like I could ditch her. I think I'm going to make some warm milk. I'm exhausted." "It's such a nice night, I went out to look at the stars. Guess I fell asleep." Alternatively, you could just own up to it and take your licks: "I met up with some friends. We just hung out for a while. I'm sorry. I won't do it again." Avoid stupid excuses like, "I don't know what happened, I just woke up here!" Far-fetched excuses won't get you anywhere. Your parents are not dumb. What if you get to the meeting place and nobody is there? What if you end up walking several miles and need picked up after getting ditched? What if you get picked up by the cops for a broken curfew? These aren't things meant to scare you, but you need to think ahead of time about what you might do if you end up in a tight spot because you're better safe than sorry. That way, you'll be able to relax and have fun. Do you have older cousins to call, or could you get away with calling a friend's parents? Think about your options and clear it with them ahead of time. Let them know you might need them before you find yourself outside and in need of a favor. If your parents get suspicious and want to check up on what you did last night, make sure that according to your phone you were in bed when they thought you were. Delete relevant texts, photos, and other information that might incriminate your night out. Don't text about it, don't tweet about it, don't update your social media accounts with, "Snuck out last night!!1!" Mum's the word. Once you're in and safe,...

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Prepare an alibi. Think of worst-case-scenarios. Delete the evidence. Put things back as they were. Wake up as you normally would.


Would-be rescuers frequently become victims when they fall through the ice as well. You should avoid approaching the hole in the ice unless the victim is unconscious or in imminent danger of slipping into the water and drowning, either from weakness or an inability to swim. If you do have to approach the hole as a last resort, then you should still not run or walk, but crawl, to minimize the impact of the weight. Dial your country's emergency number (Call the Emergency Services), or your local emergency dispatcher to have trained rescuers/paramedics sent to the scene. However, you should do this very quickly, and not leave the victim at any cost. If you waste time calling for help instead of helping the victim, the consequences will be dire. If the victim just fell in and remains conscious, he or she can most likely get out without physical assistance. Tell the victim to keep calm. Reassure the person that you know what to do and that you will come to them if necessary. Let them know, truthfully, that as long as they stay afloat, they have plenty of time. They'll experience a "cold shock" for the first 1-3 minutes, during which they'll hyperventilate, so the important thing is for the person to keep their head above water. Encourage the victim to control his breathing to stay calm. They will most likely be hyperventilating. Advise them to take deep, slow breaths through pursed lips. Tell the person to swim to the edge of the ice and use their elbows to lift themselves partially out of the water. Have them go to the edge of the ice where they coming from, since it held their weight up until that point, whereas the ice around the other edges might be weak. The weight of their wet clothes will probably make it impossible for them to lift themselves up out of the water––the main objective is for them to just get a grip on the edge of the ice, so don't let them waste energy trying to pull themselves out.  If they have any keys or sharp objects to use as picks, especially ice picks, encourage them to use them to...

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Do not run out onto the ice. Call for help. Tell the victim to remain calm. Tell the victim how to escape.


Wrap a bar of soap in burlap and tie it to a tree branch in the backyard. The tallow in the soap is unappealing to deers' noses.  Stronger scents are more effective in deterring deer. Just avoid soap with coconut oil, which can attract deer. If you don't like the look of soap hanging in the trees, sprinkle soap shavings around the base of plants or trees instead. Choose from odor sprays or taste sprays. Odor sprays can be sprayed over a larger area, like around the border of your yard. Taste sprays, on the other hand, are applied to a single plant, tree, or shrub. The liquid tastes and smells bad to deer, so they stop eating the plant.  Check to make sure the product is safe to use for vegetable and fruit bearing plants if you are using it on a garden or fruit trees. Spray it at night when you aren't in the yard so you don't have to be around the odor. Buy the urine from an online retailer and spray it in any areas you want to keep deer away from. Keep in mind that a little goes a long way. For example, just 2 to 3 drops on 1 plant is enough.  You can also get urine granules that you sprinkle onto the soil. Bobcat urine is a common alternative to coyote urine because bobcats are another predator of deer. Beat 3 eggs with 20 cups (4,700 ml) of water in a mixing bowl. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle, and spray the plants every 30 days or after it rains. The sulfur from the egg smells like rotting meat, which the deer associate with predators. Spray the plants on a dry day so the mixture sticks better to the leaves. Combine equal parts hot sauce and water in a spray bottle and shake thoroughly before applying to plants or tree leaves. The capsicum from the peppers in the hot sauces tastes bad to the deer, causing them to stop eating the plant. Adjust the ratio of hot sauce to water however you'd like. The more hot sauce you include, the stronger the repellent will be.

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Hang bars of biodegradable soap from trees you don't want to get eaten. Spray a commercially prepared repellent on plants the deer have targeted. Spread coyote urine so that deer think a predator is nearby. Apply an egg spray to make plants smell unappealing. Use a spray made with diluted hot sauce to irritate deer.


Wrap a fabric measuring tape around your wrist and make a note of the measurement. Then, cut 4 strands of yarn that are about 2 inches (5.1 cm) longer than that distance. This will account for weaving and tying off the ends of the bracelet.If you're braiding thin thread, you may want to use 2 or 3 strands for each main strand of the braid. Since it can be tricky to tie a knot using 1 hand, ask a friend to knot the ends together for you. If you have a long bracelet, you may be able to tie a knot at the ends before sliding it onto your wrist. If you make an extra-large bracelet, you can wear it as an anklet.

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Cut 4 equal strands of yarn. Wrap the braid around your wrist and tie the ends together.


Wrap a measuring tape around your bust and make a note of the size. Then, measure how long you'd like the sweater to be. Pick a sweater size that closely matches your measurements:  Small (S): 32 in (81 cm) bust and 23 in (58 cm) length Medium (M): 36 in (91 cm) bust and 25 in (64 cm) length Large (L): 40 in (100 cm) bust and 27 in (69 cm) length Extra-large (XL): 44 in (110 cm) bust and 23 in (58 cm) length Choose worsted weight yarn in any color you like. Each skein should weigh 5 oz (142 g) and be 251 yd (230 m) long. Pick yarn that's comfortable and made of acrylic, cotton, wool, or a blend. Depending on the size you're making, get out:  S: 4 skeins M: 4 skeins L: 5 skeins XL: 6 skeins Tie a slip knot and slide it onto the hook. Then, wrap your yarn around the hook and pull the yarn through the knot. This will make 1 ch. To make another ch stitch, insert your hook into the first ch you made and wrap the yarn around it. Pull it through the loop to make a ch stitch. To create your foundation chain, make a total of:  S: 55 chains M: 61 chains L: 69 chains XL: 75 chains

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Take your measurements and decide which size sweater to make. Buy 4 to 6 skeins of yarn depending on the sweater size. Make a chain stitch (ch) on a size L (8.0 mm) crochet hook. Crochet ch stitches to make a foundation chain.


Wrap both hands around the handle of the bat with your dominant hand closest to the blade. For maximum control and precision, place your hands somewhere between the middle and top of the handle and keep them close enough together for the space between the thumb of your upper hand and the forefinger of your lower hand to form a 'V' shape. The further away you place your hands on the handle, the more awkward maneuvering the bat will become. Most batsmen prefer a side-on stance. If you’re right-handed, turn your left side toward the bowler with the bat off to your right side. If you’re left-handed, simply reverse this position. Plant your feet about shoulder width and put a little bend in your knees. Keep your weight distributed evenly on the balls of your feet.  Once you’re in a basic side-on stance, angle your feet or upper body to get into a position that feels more natural.  There’s no single best batting stance for cricket. The important thing is that you choose a stance that offers maximum stability and leverage so you can hit with more force. Be prepared to tweak your stance during games to adapt to different shots. If the bowler delivers a bouncer just in front of your feet, for instance, you'll need to be ready to shift your weight and play a cut off your back foot. Hold the bat out to the side so that it's parallel with the ground, or keep it pointed up or down at a slight angle. The exact position of the bat doesn't matter as long as you're able to move it quickly and easily to initiate your swing.  Make sure you’re holding the bat with the flat side facing the bowler. Since most bowls tend to be delivered closer to ground level, a cricket bat shouldn't be held as high as a baseball bat.

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Take a firm grip on the bat with both hands. Assume a comfortable stance. Chamber the bat at waist height until it’s time to swing.


Wrap some ice cubes in a small towel or run a washcloth under cold water and squeeze it until it is damp but not dripping wet.  Apply to the razor-burned area for five to ten minutes several times per day until the razor burn has subsided. Oatmeal naturally soothes and exfoliates the skin.  Mix two tablespoons of ground oatmeal with one tablespoon of honey.  Apply the mixture to razor-burned skin and keep it there for thirty minutes.  If you find the honey-oatmeal mix is too thick and difficult to apply in a smooth, even layer, you could add one teaspoon of water to it. Applying the mixture just after shaving could maximize its efficacy. Honey has many natural antibacterial agents and moisturizing properties.  Using a small spoon or spatula, cover the razor burn with a thin layer of honey.  Let the honey sit for about five minutes.  Wash the area off under cold water and dry your skin with a small rag or towel. Next, splash a small amount of apple cider vinegar over the affected area.  For a more even application, you could fill a small spray bottle with apple cider vinegar and squirt the affected area once or twice.  After applying the vinegar, allow it to air-dry.  The anti-inflammatory qualities of apple cider vinegar will cool the skin and relieve your razor burn. Go to your local supermarket and obtain some black tea bags.  They are typically sold in small boxes of ten to twenty.  Any brand will do, but make sure to obtain only black tea.  Dip the tea bag in water to moisten it.  Rub it gently over the razor burn.  The tannic acid in the black tea can reduce redness and inflammation caused by razor burn.  Repeat two to three times each day, or as needed. Do not rub the bag too vigorously over the razor-burned area, as the tea bag is very thin and easily torn. Add one tablespoon of baking soda to one cup of water.  Stir until you get a smooth paste.  If your solution remains liquidy, add more baking soda.  Dip a cotton ball in the solution and spread it across the razor burn.  Allow it to sit for about...

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Apply a cold compress immediately after you shave or notice the burn. Apply an oatmeal mixture to your skin. Cover the razor burn with honey and apple cider vinegar. Apply black tea bags to the razor burn. Mix a baking soda treatment. Apply aloe vera to your razor burn. Apply cucumber and yogurt to your razor burn. Use witch hazel on your razor burn.


Wrap the cake tightly with plastic wrap. Ensure the sides, edges, and base are covered neatly and snug with plastic wrap for quality storing. Cakes made with butter will most likely last less than oil-based cakes. Keep the cake on a counter at room temperature. It should last for about week. Plastic wrap is not needed to store a frosted cake as the frosting is almost as a shield for the cake; it protects it from any air that floats like dust, pet hair, fuzz, and bacteria. Also, plastic wrap would mess up the frosting and mix together with the other frosting colors. Store your cake in a cake-keeper or flip a large bowl and cover it with that. It can last for about 4-5 days. If your frosting includes heavy cream (whipped cream topping) or a fruit filling like strawberry it must stay in the fridge in order to stay off from bacteria. Sliced cakes are a little difficult to store and can be tricky, however it is possible.  Remember as soon as you slice a cake, all the moisture leaves and it starts to become stale and hard. Try covering the cake with plastic wrap, especially the edges, to prevent that from happening. If you can, try applying frosting over the edges to protect any moisture from leaving. Sliced cake does not last for long, usually about 3-4 days. It doesn't matter if your cake is frosted, not frosted, sliced, and/or not sliced refrigerating is one of the best ways to store a birthday cake. It is recommended to do this during the hot seasons like spring or summer because a lot of heat and moisture can cause bacteria. For a cake that is not frosted, cover it well with plastic wrap. For a cake that is frosted, freeze the cake for about 15 minutes to let the frosting become a bit stiff. Your cake can last for about a week. When rooming your cake from the fridge, have it sit for about 10 minutes with room temperature or else it will be dry and dull. . If you want your cake to last longer than a week, freeze it. A well-covered cake that is stored properly can last for nearly a month. When removing your cake...

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Store a cake that is not frosted or sliced. Store a cake that is frosted but not sliced. Store a cake that is sliced and includes frosting or doesn't. Consider refrigerating your birthday cake. Freeze the cake.


Wrap the ice in a towel and apply it to the finger on your way to the emergency room. This will reduce swelling and bruising. Never apply ice directly to your skin. Keep your finger elevated as you ice it, above your heart. This will allow gravity to help reduce the swelling and bleeding. A splint will keep your finger elevated and hold it in place. To make a splint:  Take a long thin item, as long as your broken finger, such as a popsicle stick or a pen. Place it next to your broken finger, or have a friend or family member help you hold it in place. Use medical tape to wrap together the stick or pen and your finger. Wrap it loosely. The tape should not squeeze or pinch your finger. If your finger is wrapped too tightly, this can cause additional swelling and cut off circulation to your injured digit. If possible, try to slide off any rings on your finger before the finger swells. It will be much harder to remove the rings once your finger swells up and starts to feel painful.

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Apply ice to the finger. Make a splint. Try to remove any rings or jewelry.


Wrap the scarf around the front of your hair, starting just behind your hairline. If your scarf is a little thicker, you may need to gather it together a bit to form the headband by scrunching it up width-wise. Bring the scarf ends around to the back of your neck and tie a knot there.  Let the ends trail for a fun, elegant look. You can make the headband as wide or as skinny as you want. You can even twist it for a different look. Use a long, thin scarf. Start with the middle of the scarf at the back of your head, halfway between the nape of your neck and the crown. Pull the ends around to the front. Make a "U"-shape with one side and feed the other end through the "U," effectively making a "U"-shape on that side, too. Tighten up the slack and pull the ends around to the back again. Securing it with a knot, tuck the ends underneath the scarf. This look is more like a 1970s look than a headband. Wear it over your hair instead of under it. Fold the scarf into a triangle. Holding the ends, make a 1 to 2 inches (25 to 51 mm) fold across the length of the scarf. Fold it over itself again and keep going until you have a long band. Put the middle of the band (where the triangle corner is) at the back of your neck. Pull the ends around to the front to a tie a bow at the top of your head.  You can place the bow at the center, to the left, or to the right. It's your choice! You can also use a short, decorative scarf for this look.

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Use a long, skinny scarf to make a headband. Wrap the scarf around your head from front to back for a skinny turban. Create a bow with a square scarf.


Wrap the yarn over the crochet hook three times, working from back to front around the hook. Wrap the yarn in between the loop already on your hook and the opening of the hook. Note that each consecutive yarn-over should be made in between the last one and the opening, not in between the previous yarn-over and the starting loop on your hook. Slide the tip of the hook into the stitch indicated in your pattern instructions.  Only insert the tip of the hook. Do not draw any of the yarn already on your hook through the stitch. Keep the working yarn behind your crochet piece as you continue along. With the opening of the crochet hook still behind the piece, wrap the yarn over the hook once, letting this yarn-over slide into the opening of the hook. Wrap the yarn from back to front. Pull the crochet hook back through to the front of the stitch, bringing the most recent yarn-over with it. Note that the yarn-over has now turned into a loop.  There should be five loops on your hook at this point. You may need to keep tension on the previously worked portion of the piece using the thumb and index finger of your non-dominant hand (the hand not holding onto the hook). Doing so can make it easier to slide the hook in and out of the stitch. Wrap the yarn over the tip of the hook once more time.  Work from back to front again. Let the yarn-over slip into the opening of the hook. With the previous yarn-over caught in the hook opening, draw it through the top two loops previously on your hook.  If you have difficulty drawing the yarn-over through the loops, gently twist the hook so that the opening faces down and try again. You should be left with four loops on your hook at this point. Yarn over the hook, then draw the yarn-over through two loops. Repeat this three more times until you are left with only one loop on your hook.  After the first repetition, you will have three loops left on the hook. After the second repetition, you will have two loops remaining on the hook. After the third repetition, you will only be left...

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Yarn over the hook three times. Insert the hook into the indicated stitch. Yarn over the hook once. Draw a loop back to the front of the stitch. Yarn over once. Bring it through two loops. Repeat three more times.


Wrap your middle, ring, and pinky finger around the handle, and rest it comfortably in your palm. Press your non-dominant hand so that it covers the portion of the grip that’s uncovered by your dominant hand. Put your index, middle, ring, and pinky fingers under the trigger guard, around your dominant hand. Remember that you’re about to fire a small explosion, and all guns have at least some kick to them. Hold the gun tighter than you think you should, but avoid holding it in a “death grip.” Find a position that is comfortable for you. Make sure you don’t stand with your feet too close together, as the gun’s kick could send you flying backwards and injure you. Your arms should be extended straight in front of you, but not locked. Bend your elbows slightly and keep your shoulders square to the target. Lean forward slightly to use your weight to counteract the gun’s kick. Your average handgun has two sights, more commonly known as the front sight post and the rear sight notch. Aim your gun so that the top of the rear and front sights are on the same level. That tells you where the bullet will go. Pull the trigger straight back, without moving it side-to-side. Pull in a smooth, continuous motion until the gun fires. If you’re having trouble, try employing a mantra like “slooooooow” or “squeeeeeeeze.”

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Grip the gun with your dominant hand. Support the gun with your non-dominant hand. Hold the gun tightly. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent. Extend your arms and lean forward. Align the sights. Squeeze the trigger.


Wrapping paper is a popular way to decorate a gift. However, give a little thought to the process by selecting paper that is ecologically friendly.  Choose paper that has a percentage of recycled content stated on the label. Select papers that can be recycled. Avoid shiny metallic wrapping paper; usually this cannot be recycled. All you need is a roll of paper (preferably recycled paper), some non-toxic paint or ink, some stamps, and imagination. This is a great job for children, and can be a lot of fun. For instance, the colorful comics section of your Sunday newspaper makes great informal wrapping paper. Photocopy or print out sheet music--ideally, on a misprint--for black and white wrapping. Just take care that newsprint cannot smudge onto the gift––test it for smudging first by running your finger across the newsprint. Marbleizing your own paper, for instance, can give it a very artistic touch. Painting stripes of watercolor paint can look fabulous as wrapping paper. You don't necessarily need to buy "wrapping paper" to do the job! You also might find yourself in a situation where you can't go to the store and simply buy it, and have to be more resourceful.  Try brown "Kraft paper", the material that  brown paper shopping bags are made from. You can get this from the grocery store, shipping supply places, or megastores.     White newsprint paper often comes in large rolls, and its white color makes it easy to decorate and excellent for large parcels.. Scrapbook, origami, or craft paper are available at craft stores. They may be expensive compared to other types, but are higher-quality, and perfect for smaller gifts.     Construction paper can be a pretty alternative to typical wrapping paper.

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Make or buy, then use recyclable and/or recycled wrapping paper. Make your own! Creatively re-use all sorts of paper for wrapping. Get artistic. Look beyond "wrapping paper".


Wrapping the wrist to avoid a sports-related injury is most commonly done to prevent two common types of wrist injuries. These are known as hyperextension and hyperflexion.  Hyperextension is the most common type of wrist injury. This occurs when your hand goes out to break your fall, and you land on your opened hand. This type of falling causes your wrist to bend further back to bear the weight and impact of the fall. This is called hyperextension of the wrist. Hyperflexion occurs when the outer part of your hand catches your weight as you fall. This causes your wrist to bend too far towards the inside of your arm In some sports this injury is more common, and athletes often have their wrists wrapped to prevent a hyperextension injury or re-injury.  The first step in wrapping a wrist to prevent hyperextension is to start with a pre-wrap. Pre-wrap is a type of lightly adhesive, rolled tape that is used to protect the skin from irritation that is sometimes caused by the stronger adhesives used in athletic and medical tape products. Pre-wrap, sometimes called underwrap, comes in a standard width of 2.75 inches and is available in different colors, and also in different textures. Some pre-wrap products are thicker or have a foam-like feel. Wrap the wrist with pre-wrap by starting about a third to halfway between the wrist and the elbow. The pre-wrap should be snug but not too tight. Wrap the pre-wrap several times around the wrist area and up through the hand, passing between the thumb and index finger at least once. Continue back down to the wrist and forearm area, and wrap the pre-wrap several more times around the wrist and forearm. Using standard 1 and ½ inch athletic or medical tape, place several anchors around the pre-wrap to hold it in place.  Anchors are pieces of tape that reach around the wrist with a few extra inches to secure the anchors. Begin securing the anchors in place by wrapping them around the pre-wrap starting closest to the elbow. Continue to place anchors over the pre-wrap along the area...

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Prevent hyperextension and hyperflexion. Wrap your wrist to prevent hyperextension. Anchor the pre-wrap in place. Start wrapping the wrist. Add a fan. Tape your fan to your wrap. Prevent hyperflexion. Use a less restrictive wrap.


Wreaths are a winter- and Christmas-decoration staple, and will look good on almost any front door. Tie a red ribbon or bow around your wreath to create an appealing visual contrast. You can purchase winter wreaths at any craft store, and during the holidays, local hardware stores should stock wreaths as well. The wreath should come with materials to hang it over your door, such as an over-the-door clip. Wreaths are traditionally hung high on the door. Feel free to depart from this tradition, however; if you have a front-door window or peephole that you do not want the wreath to block, feel free to hang the wreath low on the front door. Aim to center the wreath so its middle is at the same height as your doorknob. You can also tie a strip of Christmas-themed ribbon around the wreath and use that to hang the wreath. This technique will lend a more modern, nontraditional look to your door decorations. Multiple wreaths will grab the eye of visitors and passers-by, and create a larger, more arresting door decoration. You can use strips of winter- or Christmas-colored ribbon to attach the wreaths together. Experiment with different lengths of ribbon; you may find the wreaths more visually appealing of they’re more spaced out, or hanging closer together. Adding ornaments or other small miscellany to an undecorated wreath will save the wreath from looking plain or underwhelming on your front door. It’s common to put colored or silver Christmas ball ornaments in the wreath to give it a metallic sparkle. For a more rustic look, consider theming your wreath with (unlit) candles, a few sprigs of winter flowers (real or fake), and pinecones. To ensure that the Christmas ball ornaments don’t fall out of your wreath, you may need to attach them to the wreath using a hot glue gun. Winter and Christmas wreaths don’t have to be made only from greenery. Craft and hobby stores will sell wreath forms (a large, donut-shaped piece of Styrofoam), which you can use to make a wreath of any material you choose. Pin feathers to the...

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Hang a traditional Christmas wreath. Change your wreath’s placement on the door. Hang multiple wreaths, one under the other. Decorate your wreath. Create your own type of “wreath”. Add a poinsettia to your wreath.


Wrestler Sting used the same basic hold as a finishing maneuver, with subtle differences. The Scorpion Death Lock always rolls to the right, for example, and typically Sting will make a big deal out of rolling over the opponent slowly, whereas Bret Hart cinches it in quickly. While Sting rolls it over, he points with his other hand straight up at the sky and yells out to the crowd, cheering wildly, before squatting. According to wrestling lore, Bret Hart actually learned the move when a backstage employee suggested that he try out the wrestler Sting's finishing move as a submission hold, making the Scorpion Death Lock the original iteration of the hold. " One of the patented moves of the "Rated R Superstar" Edge, the Educator was basically a half-completed sharpshooter. To do the move, wrap up your opponent's legs as normal, and start turning over, but stop halfway. Instead of throwing your leg over, drop down on one knee, so your opponent is on his shoulder, giving the appearance of being bent sideways. Have your opponent support his weight on his shoulder, essentially doing a side-bridge. It takes abdominal muscles of steel but looks great. In pro wrestling, the sharpshooter has become synonymous with controversy surrounding the 1997 Survivor Series match commonly known as the "Montreal Screwjob," in which Bret Hart–unbeknownst to him–lost after being put in his own finishing move. Because of this, the sharpshooter is the go-to move if something shady is going on in the match. Using the sharpshooter can be a tip of the hat to that still-controversial finish.

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Try the Scorpion Death Lock. Try the inverted sharpshooter or "Edgecator. Try the double-cross sharpshooter.


Wrestlers who try out for WWE need at least 3-5 years of pro wrestling experience. The only wrestlers who go immediately into the WWE are recruited from amateur college wrestling programs or other athletics. Most other wrestlers get started wrestling for some kind of promotion other than the WWE and climb their way through the ranks. Here's a list of regional independent promotions, some of which have training schools as well:  Ring of Honor Dragon Force Global Force Wrestling AAA AEW NWA Pro Wrestling Guerilla Combat Zone Wrestling Smaller promotions will hire wrestlers who have received training. Many wrestlers start making a living by traveling between promotions in the region, doing a few shows at a time and gradually making connections in the business. Start getting yourself booked in as many territories as possible and working your way between them. In the United States, the northeast is especially friendly to pro wrestling shows and indie wrestlers. Start working the circuit in your area. Go into business for yourself. Meet as many other wrestlers and promoters as you can and let them know that you're in the business of wrestling. Make yourself available to make appearance at shows of any kind, and try to get as many gigs as possible.  Print up and start selling your own merch at events. This is an excellent way to start coming up with some extra money, as well as to get to know other sides of the business. Think about what kind of a shirt people will be likely to buy. Then wrestle in it and sell it after the show. Make up highlight packages of your matches. Start marketing your skills and your abilities in the squared circle by compiling highlight reels of your abilities. Load these up onto YouTube, or a personal website of your own. On the WWE website is a career page, which regularly posts job openings in a variety of different departments. Jobs include production, writing, and talent. Regional tryouts are held occasionally, where wrestlers may show off in an attempt to get the recruiters'...

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Wrestle for an independent promotion for a while. Hit the road. Market yourself. Go to a WWE tryout. Put in your time in NXT. Stand out from the crowd.


Wring out as much moisture as possible from the longest parts of your poodle's fur by gently squeezing the fur in between your hands.  Focus on the tail and paws. Most of the water will accumulate in these areas, so most of the excess you need to remove during this step will be in these areas. Squeeze gently. Never pinch the dog's skin and avoid putting too much pressure on the dog's tails or legs. Also avoid pulling the hair as you wring it out. Toss a soft towel over the dog. Rub and blot away as much moisture from the coat as possible using this towel.  The towel should be large enough to cover the dog and made from an absorbent material, like terry cloth. Since poodles have a dense coat, you should work on blotting the water out rather than scrubbing it out. A lot of rubbing can cause the fur to become tangled, making it more difficult to comb out during the blow drying process. While towel drying the dog, check in its ears. Lightly dab away any noticeable moisture inside the poodle's ears. If you allow excess moisture to remain in a dog's ears, it can easily cause a painful infection. If you have managed to prevent your dog from shaking and splattering water all over the place before this moment, now is the time for you to drop your guard and let your dog shake itself.  Most dogs will want to shake their fur to remove excess water immediately after the bath, if not during it. Try to prevent your dog from doing so at those points to reduce the mess. Since shaking is so natural, though, it is recommended that you let your poodle shake after you have towel dried as much excess moisture as possible. Doing so will make the dog feel better, and it will also help your dog dry faster overall. Set your blow dryer on the lowest heat setting possible and hold it a forearm's length away from the coat. Dry your poodle off with the blow dryer, maintaining this setting and distance  the entire time.  If possible, use a blow dryer specifically made for dogs and other pets. These machines are less likely to burn your dog...

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Squeeze out excess moisture. Towel dry the dog. Let your dog shake. Blow dry the poodle using low heat. Brush out the coat as you dry it. Work carefully.


Wring out your hair gently and make a towel turban on top of your head.  Wet hair is very sensitive and breaks easily, so you shouldn't brush or dry-rub it at any time! After you let your hair sit in the towel for about 10-20 mins it should be towel dry. Once your hair has dried a little, you can apply hair oil, such as argan oil.  Argan oil will give your hair a nice sheen, beat the frizz, and make it much smoother. Be gentle when brushing out tangles after a shower. You can still damage parts of your hair. When styling, try to stay away from heat as much as possible. If you do need to blow-dry or iron it, use a heat protector to prevent split-ends and dry hair. If you're trying to brush your hair and it's very tousled, try using something like a detangling spray. Then start brushing out your ends first moving upwards after that.

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Let your hair dry. Use hair oils. Brush your hair. Consider detangle sprays.


Wrinkled clothes look cheap, and steaming your clothes before wearing them will help pull together a classy look. You can buy affordable steamers online or at superstores like Target. You can find metal, bone, or mother of pearl buttons for low prices at craft stores. Changing out cheap buttons for elegant alternatives can make inexpensive items look upscale and classy. Over-washing your clothes will wear out the fabric and fade the color. Aim to wash items once every three or four wears, and try to spot-clean items with a sponge or toothbrush instead of throwing them in the laundry when possible.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Use a steamer. Replace plastic buttons on coats and jackets. Wash your clothes less frequently.


Wrist jewelry has the potential to scratch either the sides or the face of your watch. Only fabric or thin leather bracelets would be acceptable along with a watch. Avoid metal on the same wrist, no matter what. Friendship bracelets, knitted and crocheted bracelets are not harmful either. Specifically no warmer than 140 °F (60 °C) and no colder than 32 degrees. High heat or cold may affect how lubricants inside the mechanics of the watch allow it to operate. The temperature doesn't have to be extreme to be harmful. For example, the considerable heat generated by a warm shower along with the humidity involved make a dangerous environment for a watch. If you know you're going to play sports or go rock climbing, leave your watch off to avoid damage. While most watches can take some hits, too many will add up to serious damage. This too is why you must always avoid dropping the watch. The mechanics inside it can also get banged-up too much. Alternatively, purchase an inexpensive watch that you wouldn't mind getting dirty or scratched. There are also more pricey options designed for wear and tear if you're unable to avoid high activity entirely. Bertucci A-2S is a good, scratch-resistant watch. While acceptable to the human body, some chemicals in cosmetics may interfere with water resistance or the operation of the watch. Keep your watches out of your bathroom while you ready yourself for the day. As a rule, have the watch be the last thing you put on when dressing. Usually found in televisions or laptops, keep your watch away from common electromagnetic devices. Never allow your watch to rest on your laptop. Magnets may adversely affect how the metal components inside the watch work which in turn will affect its operation. This will not apply to digital watches, or any watch which does not rely on gear mechanics. If unavoidable, look for "anti-magnetic" watches which include technology to prevent damage from magnets.

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Wear any bracelets or chains on your other wrist. Keep it out of extreme temperatures. Take it off for high activity. Leave it off when applying fragrance or cosmetics. Keep your watch away from magnets.


Write a list of activities that you enjoy. Brainstorm others that you would like to try for the first time. Narrow down your destination options by knowing exactly what you expect to be there waiting for you. Such activities could include:  Physical pastimes, like hiking, swimming, or skiing. Cultural activities, such as museums, dining, and theater. Rest and relaxation, such as spa treatments or simply reading a book poolside. Now that you have created a list of things you enjoy in general, take a step back. Examine your life and situation as it stands today. Ask yourself what you would want most out of a trip if you were to go on one this minute. Then go back through your list and cross out those activities that don’t suit your needs at the moment.  For example, if you’ve been working 60 hours per week, fixing your house up during your off-hours, and training for a marathon, you might appreciate more laidback activities that will allow you to unwind, such as sightseeing or cultural/cuisine related experiences. Conversely, if you’re bored stiff by your routine, you may want to climb out of your rut by challenging yourself with more adventurous pursuits, such as waterskiing or even skydiving. If anyone will be travelling with you (such as family or a significant other), have them write their own list(s) of preferred pastimes. Share your lists as a group. Discover which activities everyone hopes to experience so you focus on destinations that will make everybody happy.  If there’s an odd duck in the group whose interests don’t match everyone else’s, ask them to prioritize items on their list so at least some of their expectations are met. For example, if their #1 priority is hiking, while everyone else is more interested in museums, shopping, and theater, consider going to a city that also offers a lot of walking tours. If only you and your significant other are going on this trip, and your lists don’t match, consider letting one person decide on a destination this time around, and then let the other decide...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Consider your interests. Factor in your current needs. Take fellow travellers into account. Research travel destinations.


Write a lot. Practice makes perfect. Concentrate on composing clips (critical pieces that include reviews, interviews, features and editorials) with a concise, punchy style that will grab people’s attention and make them take note. Learn how to write fast to simulate working under a deadline. Resume listings are a bonus, but nothing matters more to the hiring directors at music publications than how solid a contributor’s writing is.  Observe what you like about the articles you read on prestigious websites and magazines and try to incorporate those traits into your own writing. Your writing should say something unique about the music itself. As soon as you’ve begun writing clips, compile them into a portfolio that you can show off to interested parties. Having samples of your work collected in one place makes it easy for prospective employers to assess your style and determine whether you would be a good fit for their publication. Choose your strongest work to go into your portfolio. Once you start applying for work, you can send in selections to go along with your work experience.  Start a blog. The majority of music journalism is conducted via the internet these days. A well-designed, popular blog with a memorable title that’s full of good writing will serve as a commending portfolio itself.  It’s fine if most of your writing is published online, but having physical copies of your work that you can hand out is a definite advantage. Establish a reputation in your town by putting yourself on the frontlines of your local music scene. Be in attendance at every show you can and be sure to jot down your thoughts. This is a great way to start meeting other journalists, music managers and even artists themselves. Some cities even have small periodicals that specialize in covering local musicians and venues. Working for or with one of the periodicals would be a great way to break into the business. If a publication worth writing for doesn’t exist in your area, create one yourself. Zines are still fairly popular in...

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Refine your writing style. Build your portfolio. Get involved in your local music scene. Submit your clips to different websites and magazines.


Write a program the day before the test. Under the "program" function on your calculator, type in formulas or cheat notes. But lots of teachers now check the programs on calculators. So you could also put your notes under the "Vars" (Variables) button in one of the 10 Strings listed. Putting your cheat notes in different sections of the calculator will make it harder for your teacher to locate them if they search. Send a quick text with the question to a friend you trust - and who is good at math! It's probably best to try someone not currently in the test with you, who could send you formulas and answers as needed. Try "Text a Tutor", a service that gives you access to a real math tutor via your smartphone. You can send in your questions via a text message or email in pictures of the questions.  Response times are usually within 10 minutes. If you think you'll need a quicker turnaround time, get in touch with the service in advance to book the time. "Text a Tutor" has an app that you can download to your Android phone. For iPhone and other smartphone users, you can still use the service even without an app. The app takes a picture of  the equation and solves it immediately.   This app is especially good if your test requires you to show the steps in solving a question, as you have the option to see the different steps (rather than just the answer). This app isn't just for cheating; it's also good for studying. You can use it as a learning tool and understand how to solve math problems step-by-step. You could use a general search engine like Google or, better yet, type the question in WolframAplha.com. Wolfram Alpha is a computational knowledge engine; in other words, the site answers questions using data it has already sourced. Unlike a standard search engine, then, this site provides you with an answer, rather than a list of web pages that could have the answer. Keep in mind that using a cell phone is a very obvious way of cheating. There is an increased likelihood that you will be caught, as teachers and...

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Program your calculator. Send a text via your smartphone to a friend. Send a text via your smartphone to a tutoring service. Use the PhotoMath app on your phone. Find the answer to the question online.


Write a short description of what people will understand by looking at your pictograph. The description will help you determine what symbols you should use and make sure you’ve made the pictograph correctly. For example, "The number of pecans harvested in different states in 2050. Set a numerical value that is represented by a particular picture. Using whole numbers such as 10, 100, or 1000 are good starting points.  Use different pictures represent higher or lower values. One pecan could equal 1 million pounds. Use fractions of a picture, such as half a pecan, to represents parts of a whole. Half a pecan equals 500,000 pounds. Go through your list of data and determine what pictures you need to represent each group of data. Write a note that tells you what you will draw for each data point you collected. If you know 7.5 million pecans were harvested in Georgia, you would draw 7 and a half pecans.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Write down what your pictograph represents. Assign values to symbols. Match your data to your symbols.


Write about the situation that has given rise to these feelings. What happened? Who said what? Why is this important to you? Identify and name your feelings. Don’t edit or censor and don’t worry about spelling, grammar and sentence structure. Be honest with yourself. Write it all out.  The more honest you are, the better your chances of lessening the severity of your feelings.  This gives you distance from your thoughts and allows you to take a more objective look at the situation. Often times, negative ways of thinking become habit and we believe our thoughts to be truth. Try and see how much of what you’ve written is based on fact and how much of it is your opinion. That the way you think creates the way you feel is a core premise of cognitive behavioral therapy. This exercise will help you deal with your thoughts in order to deal with your feelings. It’s easier to spot flaws in your thinking when all the thoughts are physically written for you to read and see. We are often judgmental and criticize ourselves where we would not others. Be kind and think of logical arguments and responses to what you’ve written. Present facts and give comforting advice. If you’re not comfortable writing, consider recording your thoughts on a voice recorder app (speak up to ten minutes at a time). Listen to your recording once you are done speaking. As you listen, notice any unhelpful thinking. Repeat the process up to three times. Once you’re finished writing, read through what you’ve written. Put it away and read it again after a night’s sleep or after 24 hours. In the mean time, try to do an activity that you find relaxing or a hobby you enjoy. Time will help give you distance from the emotion and a fresh perspective. It’s best to keep your writing somewhere no one else will find it. Knowing your thoughts will be private will help you be more honest with yourself.

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Write for up to 15 minutes about how you are feeling. Look for negative thoughts and patterns. Write a response as you would to a beloved friend. Read your response.


Write about your frustrations, or talk to a trustworthy friend. Perhaps you feel neglected, or frustrated, or insecure – or all of these things. Try to determine whether he is truly failing to keep up his end of the relationship agreement, or whether you are holding him up to unrealistic expectations. Think about how your feelings have changed over time, and consider whether this problem is symptomatic of any other problems in your relationship. Think about your relationship, and think back to all of the times you've seen your boyfriend recently. Try to understand why he isn't hanging out with you as much as you'd like. It can be much easier to find a solution once you fully understand what's wrong. Keep in mind that speculation will only take you so far. The best way to understand the problem is to ask your boyfriend about it.  Perhaps your boyfriend is very busy with work right now, or he's stressed out about another pressure in his life. He might not feel like he can relax and hang out right now. Be patient. Maybe your boyfriend isn't putting equal energy into your relationship. If you are always making time for him, but he never makes time for you: it might be time for a change. Don't let him take advantage of you.  Your boyfriend may be perfectly happy in the relationship, but completely unaware that you are feeling neglected. Try telling him how you feel and asking him to spend more time with you. There is nothing wrong with wanting to see more of someone that you care about – especially if you are "going out" and you've made a commitment to spend time with each other. Do not think of yourself as "needy" or "clingy" just because you want to hang out with your boyfriend. The important thing is that you both have the same expectations for the relationship.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Examine your feelings. Figure out why. Trust yourself.


Write down a to-do list of all the things you have promised to accomplish in addition to this project. Get the tasks out of your head and onto a piece of paper to free up some mental space for your new project.  Keep a personal and professional list, so that you can keep work tasks at the office and avoid wasting time at work.  Schedule a time to accomplish each thing on your calendar. Perhaps baking cupcakes for a school’s bake sale is distracting you, so schedule some time when you will do it, so that you can free up your time now without breaking commitments. Use technology. Smart phones can sync with your work computer and your spouse’s calendar if you want them to. Better yet, purchase a crisp new notebook to serve as a project journal. If you are digitally inclined, open a new document and save it under the project name. Think of all the benefits that you will get once you complete the task.  For example, if you want to get in shape, you might write “Lower blood pressure, live longer, lose weight, train for a marathon and get more energy.” Also, if you need to construct a new website for your business, you could write “Improve marketing strategy, garner younger clients, increase client retention, do market research and develop brand” as great potential benefits to completing the project. If you can’t come up with a list of reasons why the project will be rewarding, perhaps the risk or cost is too high. If this is the case, you need to reassess the project to make its cost more reasonable before you get started. If you are completing a work goal, ask co-workers to help. If you have a friend with a similar personal goal, ask the person to get started on a goal with you. This is your chance to get moral support. Fitness goals, activity goals and even financial savings goals are more likely to succeed if you aren’t working alone. While you are still thinking about large goals, divvy up the time it will take according to the month. Write a goal for each month underneath the name of the month. Garner support...

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Unload your mind. Write your new project on a blank piece of paper. Write the reasons why the project must be done. Establish if someone else would also benefit from completing this project with you. Set monthly and yearly goals for the project. Tell people about your project.


Write down all your obligations in the calendar you use for scheduling, whether it is paper or electronic. Be specific and include everything you can think of: work or school hours, meetings, errands, outings, dates, etc. Add everything you know you need or want to do. You may have an hour between getting off work and meeting your friends for drinks, or you may be able to take an extra long lunch break in the middle of the day. See what will work for you, and remember it does not have to be the same time, or the same amount of time, every day. You know yourself and your preferences better than anyone else. If you hate getting up early, don’t schedule a workout at 5 a.m. or your routine will likely fall flat before you even get started. At the same time, if you know you’re too tired after work to do anything other than lay on the couch, try to schedule your workouts for earlier in the day. You may be, or become, a member at a local gym. If not, you may decide to workout at home. You can even exercise outdoors; walking or running on a path near your office may be the best fit for you. Alternating between these options will work as well, don’t feel as though you always have to exercise in the same place.

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Look at your schedule. Determine any free time. Be realistic. Choose a space.


Write down any problems or specific requirements you might have regarding the field and subject matter. It would be helpful to answer the following questions:  What would you like to learn? What are you looking for from your mentor? How will the mentorship "look"? How often would you like to meet? Where? Create a list of potential mentors according to your criteria and desires for the relationship. Order the list, starting with your top choices.  Look for the "total package." If you admire someone's business acumen but can't stand them as a person, they won't make a good mentor. Aim high. The rich and famous have personal assistants who learn from them and make connections based on that relationship. Why not you? If Donald Trump would be your ideal business mentor, put him at the top of the list. Write his office a letter, try to schedule a meeting, or apply to be on The Apprentice.  Check if your company or school has a formal mentoring program that would line up a mentor for you. If so, see if it fulfills your goals and enroll in the program. Going up to a professor after class and asking, "I've been thinking: Will you be my mentor?" might scare them off if you don't explain what you mean. It's a big role and a big commitment to ask of someone, if all you are looking for is, "Can we meet for coffee and talk about physics sometimes?" Be specific and explain what you're looking for.  Use "mentor" as a verb more than a noun. Saying "I could use some mentoring in figuring out how to get my sales up next quarter. You seem to have it together, Bob. You mind getting some drinks about talking about it now and then?" is more attractive for your potential mentor than, "I need you as a mentor. I have to improve my sales. Help." Make sure you don't give someone the wrong impression. If the salesperson you admire is of the opposite sex, this could sound a lot like asking for a date. Keep it at the office or on campus if you're concerned about making it sound that way. Work your way down the list until someone agrees to...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Decide what specific role you'd like your mentor to provide. Make a list of possibilities. Think about what you'll say. Start approaching your potential mentors. Make plans to meet.


Write down each instance of lying that you notice, with details that explain why you believe it's a lie. Do some research so you have evidence that the person was lying, rather than just going on a hunch you have. You want to be able to show the liar that you know without a doubt that they were being deceitful.  If you can collect hard evidence, such as emails or paperwork that contradicts what the person said, it'll make the confrontation that much easier. If you're relying on other people to call out the lie, try to get more than one person's word. Confronting someone on their bad behavior in public is pretty cold, and isn't likely to help that person change. It's better to discuss the matter in private, so feelings of shame and embarrassment don't escalate the matter to a breaking point. Calmly tell the person that you believe they lied. Spell out the specific lie or lies you want to discuss. Don't call the person a liar. Again, it's better to take a gentle course at first. In most cases the person will be so embarrassed at being found out that they will stop lying. Watch the person's body language carefully for more signs that they are lying. Listen to the person's excuse. If they admit to the lie and apologize, you may not need to take the confrontation much further. Discuss the matter fully and end the conversation by telling the person that you hope it doesn't happen again. If the person gets defensive, makes excuses, or continues lying during the confrontation, it's time to bring out the evidence. Show the person the emails, papers, or other evidence you collected that definitely proves they lied to you. At this point you've cornered the liar, and they will probably either remain silent or begin to apologize. This is a difficult thing to hear, and the person in question will probably feel upset when you tell them that you no longer believe a word they say. Explain that you can't help but be hyperaware that the person might lie, and that until they demonstrate a commitment to the truth over a prolonged...

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Document instances of lying. Talk to the person privately. Give the liar a chance to explain the lie. Show your evidence that a lie was told. Explain that your trust has been lost. Recommend psychological treatment if necessary.


Write down every word that comes to mind about your story. Include keywords about the topic, character names, phrases you love, and anything else that comes to mind. Arrange these in different combinations to see if anything speaks to you. Look for stories or books that are popular with your target audience. Readers may be drawn to your work because it reminds them of something they already like. For example, many young adult fantasy novels hinge on one or two intriguing words: Twilight, Bitten, Cinder, The Selection. Dull or generic titles won't catch the reader's eye. Titles such as "The Tree" or "The Train" might name the subject or a symbol in the story, but it doesn't excite the reader. Try adding a more descriptive word to the basic title. Successful titles using the above words include The Giving Tree, A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, The Mystery of the Blue Train, and The Orphan Train. Titles are not only supposed to catch the reader's attention, but also spread the word about your work. Something too difficult to remember won't appeal to editors or agents, and your reader won't remember and be able to tell someone else the title. You want to come up with an exciting, yet catchy and easy to remember, title. Read your title out loud. Does it roll off the tongue? Is it exciting? Does it sound boring? Would you check out this title? The answers to these questions can help you revise the title. A title should be appropriate for the story, but it doesn't need to confuse your potential readers. Make sure that your wording doesn't depict the story as something it is not. Your title shouldn't sound like a science fiction story if it's a romance. A title needs to stand out. Strong action words, vivid adjectives, or intriguing nouns can all make your title compelling. Look at the words in your potential title. Are there synonyms that are more descriptive or unique? Can you choose a word that has a less general meaning? Some words are so common their meaning doesn't impact readers the same way. For example, the use of...

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Brainstorm ideas. Study titles in your genre. Make the title exciting. Make the title easy to remember. Pay attention to the wording. Use strong, vivid language. Seek inspiration. Read your own work. Write down your inspirations when they come.


Write down everything you have to do today, and cross off each thing as you complete them. By writing down daily tasks, you do not have to stress about remembering to do them. Crossing things off your list will likely make you feel productive. Put things on your list you have already done just to cross them off.  Order your to-do list by high priority to low priority. Assess the urgency and importance of each to help you prioritize. Think to yourself, “if I could only do one thing today, what would it be?”. That is your number one thing on the to do list.   If possible, make a to-do list for the next day and refer to it before you go to sleep. By doing so, you will wake up with an action plan in mind. If there is a book you want to read or a restaurant you want to try, make a running list that you have on you at all times. If you want to see a movie, you don’t necessarily need to see it today, and therefore don’t want it on your daily to-do list. Having a running list will help remind you of your “extra” to-dos.  You can make a running list in a notebook you always carry or online using programs like Dropbox so it is accessible at all times. Take notes on the conversations you have with people. This is especially important in business conversations, but also important during interactions with friends and family. Taking notes will remind you of an important thing someone said, a task to complete that you had not anticipated, or just serve as a friendly reminder of fun times with your loved ones.  You do not have to keep a notebook on you at all times and meticulously write down each word someone says. Just try to set aside a time to jot down one or two important things from each conversation that you have. An annual planner can be immensely helpful in getting your thoughts together. Use it to write down appointments, travel, and other important things. Refer to it daily and write down things that will happen in the long term. For example, if you schedule a conference call for 6 months from now, write it in...

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Create a to-do list. Create a running list that you add to constantly. Take notes when you are talking to people. Use a planner. De-clutter your brain.


Write down information that is important to you, such as when and how you found out, how you and your partner felt, and the reactions of your loved ones. You might find that journaling at a specific time will allow you to stick to a schedule and consistently add to your journal. Allow yourself to journal as much or as little as you like during your pregnancy. This journal shouldn't feel like a chore, but a representation of a special time in your life. Writing for more than 15 minutes will let you take note of things that you wouldn't think about if you wrote quickly. Write about everything you can think of, from how you feel, to what has been happening lately in your life, to any changes you noticed within yourself. During pregnancy, you may experience dramatic mood swings. You may become more sensitive and possibly more nervous than usual. It's quite common to experience some fear when you become pregnant. Write about the feelings you're having, including your fears, hopes, and dreams for your child. Everyone knows that a woman's body changes during pregnancy, but each body and pregnancy are unique. You might enjoy some of these changes, or you might be concerned about your body weight. Write multiple entries over time so you can reflect on them after your pregnancy is over. Because getting pregnant directly forces you to alter your schedule for another human being, reflect on how you have accommodated the needs of the baby and your body.  How do you balance your work and pregnancy? Have you changed your diet? Have you given anything up or added anything new? This can be a great way to express your feelings about your impending motherhood. As you write your letters:  Be open and honest. Share your thoughts and feelings. Talk about how much you look forward to their arrival, your hopes and dreams for their life, and the type of mother you hope to be. Your partner, family, and friends can join the journal to provide their unique thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Let them leave messages or write letters for...

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Start journaling as soon as you know you're pregnant to capture a full record. Journal as regularly as you would like. Take the time to write details. Write about your feelings to help you process them. Record your body's changes. Note the changes in your life. Write letters to your child. Bring in other perspectives.


Write down the progress of plants. If you are using a gardening notebook, take photographs of your plants in different growth phases and add the photographs to your notebook. Recording the weather patterns will give you pertinent information to evaluate the success of your garden. For example, if you had a particularly hot or dry summer, you can re-evaluate your plantings for the following year and include drought-resistant plants that are more likely to thrive. Some gardeners use a separate gardening journal to record an analysis of their gardens. However, you also may use a gardening calendar to jot down thoughts. Record ideas for future gardens, what you enjoy about your current gardens, things you would do differently, and any challenges encountered during your gardening. By tracking the progress of your current garden, you will be able to better plan for future years.

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Record plant growth observations. Observe weather patterns. Write down ideas and provide feedback.


Write down what you eat for each meal and note whether you experienced indigestion afterward. It can take anywhere up to 72 hours for some foods or beverages to cause indigestion, so keeping the diary faithfully each day will help you track down your triggers. Prevent indigestion by avoiding situations or foods that trigger it for you.  Spicy, fatty or greasy foods often trigger indigestion.  Foods that contain a lot of acid, like citrus and tomatoes, may contribute to indigestion.  If you notice a pattern of foods causing you discomfort, discontinue or limit your consumption of these dishes. You can also download an app to your smartphone to make tracking your diet a little easier. Eating too much food or eating too quickly can trigger indigestion. Never rush while eating. Eating several small meals throughout the day, rather than a few large meals, can help. Here are some other things to try:  Chew food slowly and completely before swallowing. Try not to chew with your mouth open and talk before swallowing. Avoid swallowing air. This can happen when you gulp a beverage or talk a lot while eating. Allow enough time to eat your meal. Avoid exercising right after eating. Avoid drinking with your meals. Drink 20 minutes before or after meals. It is probably okay to sip room temperature water during meals. Smoking tobacco and drinking caffeinated beverages often contribute to indigestion. Work on eliminating these products as part of a healthy lifestyle.  Smoking can also lead to irritation of the lining of the stomach causing abdominal pain. Carbonated beverages can cause irritation of the lining of the stomach causing abdominal pain   Discuss your symptoms with a doctor to see what other modifications may help. Avoid lying down with indigestion symptoms as this can make them worse. Sleep better by not going to bed until your symptoms are gone.  Whenever possible, wait at least three hours after eating before going to bed. Do not recline on the couch or in a chair immediately after eating. Place blocks under...

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Keep a food diary each day. Change the way that you eat. Modify your lifestyle. Change your sleeping habits. Reduce stress. Take an antacid.


Write down what you want to discuss and what you want to achieve.  Plan ahead for what your parent’s concerns will be and put steps in place to prevent their worries. During this time, be as responsible as possible at home so your parents are more likely to listen to you. For instance, you may want to go to a party this weekend but your parents don’t typically let you go out.  Tell them they can have the other parents’ number, you'll be home by curfew, and you'll keep your phone on you at all times. Depending on the topic, one of your parents might be easier to talk to than the other.  If you feel that that is the case, talk to the parent who you feel most comfortable with. Pull them aside when the other is not at home to have a discussion. For instance, if you want to get on birth control but your dad is totally against it, you might talk to your mom instead.  She might be willing to help you get on the Pill without your father’s consent. Maybe you tried to talk to your parents about this issue in the past, but they refused to hear you out.  Remember that sometimes in-person chats are not the best route. Consider emails, texts, or letters if your parents are not good listeners or if you are afraid to talk to them.  For instance, perhaps you have been dealing with depression for a while, but your parents don’t “believe in mental illness.”  Write them a letter talking about your experience and how it affects you. Include outside information from trustworthy sources as needed to help you explain your experience. Give them the letter late at night or right before you go to school so they have time to process it away from you. If you would prefer to talk in person, plan the discussion in advance.  Check in with your parents in the morning to see when would be a good time to chat. You can even text them during the day to set a time, as well. Say "Dad, I want to talk to you about something. When would be a good time for us to talk?" Otherwise, their mind will be elsewhere and they will either get irritated or not...

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Write your goals and plan ahead. Choose the parent most likely to understand. Write a letter or email if a discussion will be heated. Schedule a time to talk. Choose a time when your parents are free. Talk when you’re calm. Rely on someone you trust for help or advice.


Write down wherever things went wrong, so they are laid out in front of you in black-and-white. Be honest about what really happened instead of making excuses. Sometimes it's harder to face a situation that was outside your control than when it was something you caused by your own procrastination or bad decisions. Other people find it harder to accept that they may have contributed to the disaster or caused it. A comeback starts with needing one. Of course, not everything that went wrong in your life may be your fault. Maybe you fell into a drug addiction or acted poorly in a relationship, but it may also be true that you didn't grow up in a supportive environment or were just a victim of plain bad luck. Don't blame yourself for things that weren't in your control, and learn to accept the bouts of bad luck and to work against them, instead of using them as excuses for your present situation. Even if it was just bad luck, there are ways to cushion the loss -- if you wind up in the situation again. If you failed a university exam, what was the problem? Did you get distracted or not study the material? Did you over-study, freeze up at the exam and forget everything due to anxiety? Were there major distractions in your life, like breaking up with a long-term relationship? Ask yourself these questions without judging the answers. You are not looking for excuses to blame other people; give that up right at the start. That's the last option - it was someone else's fault. If it turns out that it was, then you have to re-evaluate your priorities and that relationship. Did a friend, parent, partner constantly interrupt your studying with demands for attention? How can you learn to hold your boundaries so this doesn't happen next time exams come around? Though this may seem like an extreme idea, before you make your comeback plan, it may help to reconsider the direction you want your life to follow. For example, does college matter to a career you might be happier in? Would you be better off with shorter, specific...

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Face what went wrong. Learn from what went wrong. See if you need to reconsider your goal. Ask yourself what you can do about what went wrong. Decide your priorities and choose your goals. Talk about your plan with a supportive friend or family member. Make some resolutions. Give up your bad habits. Find people who'll support you through this. Hold your head up high and refuse to believe anyone who thinks you can't make a comeback.


Write in a journal to track patterns or changes in your daily routine. This can help your doctor determine if your pain is a result of an underlying heart problem, especially if you experience chest pain frequently. Angina can be a sign of coronary heart disease (CHD), even if initial tests don't point to the disease. However, not all chest pain or discomfort is a sign of CHD. Panic attacks and other lung or heart conditions can also cause chest pain. Your doctor may ask about your symptoms, risk factors for heart disease, and your family history regarding CHD and other heart conditions. Take note of the following things in your journal:  What the pain feels like, symptoms you experience when you have chest pain, such as high blood pressure, and any symptoms you experience afterwards, such as nausea or dizziness. How often you experience chest pain, where you feel pain or discomfort, the severity of the pain and how long the pain lasts. Dietary changes or foods you ate two to three days prior to experiencing chest pain or indigestion. Also note any beverages such as coffee, tea, and soda, and how frequently you drink them per day or per week. New exercise regimes or recreational activities that cause physical exertion. Any stressful environments, work or relationships that may be causing symptoms of chest pain. Any other conditions you may have or any illnesses you may have had, such as a fever or cold, prior to experiencing chest pain. Any drugs, medications, supplements, herbs or home remedies you are currently using or may have used in the past two weeks. If your chest pain is interfering with your daily activities. Any kind of chest pain should be checked by your doctor, since it may be a symptom of an underlying condition. Your doctor may suggest lifestyle changes, medicines or medical procedures depending on the type and severity of your angina pain. Different types of angina have different symptoms and require different treatments. ,  If you have angina, you may diagnosed with one of the following: ...

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Keep a journal. Visit your doctor for diagnosis. Consider an electrocardiogram. Get a blood test.


Write letters and emails to your elected officials urging them to reach out to the Brazilian government. Alternatively, connect with them online via their social media accounts. Additionally, post your concerns about what’s happening to the rainforest on your social media pages. This will raise awareness and urge officials to act.If you’re posting online, use the hashtags #PrayforAmazonia and #AmazonRainforest.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Make your voice heard by contacting officials and posting online.


Write main ideas on your index cards. Don't write details, or be stuck with the fate of looking down, staring at your note cards while reading. Put in some fun facts, interactive questions, and other interactive activities on the cards to share with the class.  Write down keywords or main ideas. If you need to consult your index cards, you're only going to want to scan the index card for information, not read every last word. Most of the time, the act of putting information down on your index cards will help you remember the information. So, while you might not strictly need the note cards, it's a nice security blanket to have if you happen to forget what you were going to say. In most presentations, it is pretty obvious who has practiced and who hasn't. Work on what you're going to say and how you're going to say it. You'll feel a lot more confident when you do the real thing and you'll eliminate the "likes" and "ums" unlike those who try to "wing it."  Practice in front of your family or friends, or in front of the mirror, when you rehearse your presentation. It's probably better to do it in front of friends who you may not know well, as this will help you replicate the feeling of being in front of the class. Ask your friends for feedback after you finish your presentation. Was the presentation long enough? How was your eye contact? Did you stammer at all? Were all the points clearly made? Make a critique of your practice performance. Challenge yourself to work on all the things that you believe you can improve during the real presentation. When it comes time to deliver the real deal, you'll feel confident knowing that you've worked extra hard on what was toughest for you. In order to give an engaging presentation, you need to know what you're talking about. You don't have to become an expert, or read every book or website ever written about your topic, but you should be able to answer any questions your teacher or classmates might give you.  Get quotes from reliable sources. Good quotes make a good...

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Write note cards on index cards. Practice. Do your research.


Write or recite a subtraction word problem for your students. It's best to write it or provide them with a copy on a worksheet so that they can refer back to the actual problem. There are 8 oranges on the table. Jordan ate 3 oranges. How many oranges are left? Draw 8 orange circles on the board or a sheet of paper. Ask the students to count the oranges—you may label each orange with a number. As you explain that Jordan ate 3 oranges, cross out or erase 3 of the oranges. Ask the students how many oranges are left. Place 8 oranges on the table and ask the students to count the oranges. Remove 3 oranges from the table, explaining that Jordan ate 3 of the oranges. Ask the students to count the number of oranges left on the table. When using objects, switch up the items you use so students learn that math rules are universal. For example, work through a problem using oranges, then do it again using crayons. Explain to your students that you can represent this word problem with a number sentence. Walk them through the process of translating the word problem into a number sentence.  Ask them how many oranges are on the table. Write “8” on the board. Ask the students how many oranges Jordan ate. Write “3” on the board. Ask the students if this is an addition or a subtraction problem. Write down “-” between the “8” and the “3.” Ask the students for the solution to “8-3.” Write down “=” followed by a “5.”

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Present your students with a subtraction word problem. Explain the problem with a drawing. Explain the problem with objects. Write a number sentence.


Write out the full title of the work if you're citing it within the sentence. If you are using a parenthetical citation only, use the first 1-2 words of the title. Here are examples of alternatives for citing a page entitled “Robotics for Beginners”:  "According to “Robotics for Beginners" (2018), titanium parts will create a sturdier robot." "Titanium parts are the best option for building a sturdy robot (“Robotics,” 2018)." You can find reliable information from groups and organizations, but they don't always list an author. If this is the case, you can cite the organization as the author since they published the information. For example, you might pull information from the American Cancer Society's website. If no author is listed, you can use the organization instead. Your in-text citations could look like this:  "According to the American Cancer Society (2018), people undergoing chemotherapy benefit from having complimentary head wraps or wigs available." "People who are undergoing chemotherapy treatments have a better experience if complimentary head wraps and wigs are provided to them (American Cancer Society, 2018)." You might come across a website page that lists an anonymous author. If this is the case, you can use “Anonymous” as the author in your citation. For an anonymous author, your citation will look like this: "(Anonymous, 2018)" " for no date in your citations. APA citations usually include the author and date. However, you can't include a date if one isn't there! Using "n.d." tells the reader that no date is provided on the site.  A citation using a title for an author looks like this: "(“Robotics,” n.d.)" If you're using an organization name, your citation looks like this: "(National Robotics Society, n.d.)" For an anonymous author, your citation would look like this: "(Anonymous, n.d.)" APA formatting only requires a page number when you need to cite specific words or a close paraphrase or summary of a particular section. When a website doesn't have page numbers, you can use the paragraph...

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Use the title in place of the author if there's no author at all. Treat an organization as the author if they published the website. Include “Anonymous” as an author if it's on the website. Use "n.d. Include the paragraph to cite a specific passage if there's no page. Use 1-2 words of the section heading as the page number if available.


Write questions in the margin, underline things you think are interesting, highlight important concepts or ideas. Don't be afraid to make lots of marks on your text as you read. Some readers find that holding a pencil or highlighter makes them a more active reader, giving them something to "do" while doing the task. See if it works for you.  Don't underline or highlight too much, and definitely don't highlight random passages because you think it's expected. It won't help you to go back through and study if you've just highlighted randomly, and it'll make your text a lot more difficult to go back through. Make a character or plot map to help you follow along with your reading and to help you study later. This really helps with with visual learners. If you're reading something difficult and find yourself often wanting to go back to get something you missed, start taking it one page at a time. At the end of each page, or even at the end of each paragraph, write a brief summary of what happened on that page. This'll break up the reading and allow you to go through it with much more careful attention. If you find something confusing, or you notice something that's giving you difficulty, always write it down. This might give you a good question to ask later in class, or give you something to think more about as you continue reading. When you finish reading, immediately start writing down your reactions to the story, the book, or the chapter from the book you needed to read. Write about what seems important, what you think the purpose of the writing was, and how it made you feel as a reader.  You don't need to summarize it for a response, but you might find it helpful to summarize in general if it will help you remember what you've read more. Don't write whether or not you liked the story, or whether you thought it was "boring." Instead, focus on how it made you feel. Your first response might be, "I didn't like this story, because Juliet dies at the end," but think about why you feel that way. Why would it have...

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Mark up the text. Write a few sentences of summary at the bottom of each page. Write down questions that you have about what you read. Write your reaction.