Article in English: Radiation is around us everywhere; some in the form of waves and some as particles. Radiation can be unnoticed and cause no risk at all, while other forms are potent and dangerous if exposed. There are two types of radiation and four primary types of emissions from radiation.  The two forms of radiation are ionizing and nonionizing. The four most common types of radioactive emissions include alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, and X rays. Ionizing radiation particles can carry a lot of energy. These particles cause changes when they comes in contact with other charged particles. This is not always a bad thing.  Ionizing radiation is also used to safely create a chest x ray or a CT scan. Exposure to radiation for use as a diagnostic aid, such as x rays and CT scans, has no clear limit. According to guidelines published by the multidisciplinary field of study known as nondestructive testing, or NDT, 0.05 rem per year is recommended as a limit for exposure created by the use of medical equipment.  There may be limits set by your doctor or determined by your illness if you are routinely exposed to radiation as a method of treatment for a disease, such as cancer. Nonionizing radiation causes no harm and is used in items you come in contact with daily. Your microwave oven, a toaster with infrared heating, lawn fertilizer, your smoke detector in your home, and your cell phone are examples of nonionizing radiation.  Common food items, such as wheat flour, white potatoes, pork, fruits and vegetables, poultry, and eggs, are irradiated with nonionizing radiation as a last step before appearing in your grocery store.  Major well-respected agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Medical Association support the procedures used to irradiate foods to help control bacteria and parasites that may be dangerous if consumed. Your smoke detector protects you from fire by constantly emitting a low level of nonionizing radiation. The presence of smoke blocks the stream and tells...

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Identifiez le type de radiation. Renseignez-vous sur les bénéfices des radiations ionisantes. Sachez que les radiations non ionisantes ne présentent pas de danger. Sachez reconnaitre les types d'émissions radioactives.


Article in English: Radiofrequency treatment is a non-surgical method for tightening the skin. It is best for people who have mild or moderate sagging of the skin, and may not be as effective if you have deep lines and lots of sagging.  This method of treatment works well on people of all skin colors and tones. Generally, this method is suitable for people between the ages of 40-50. After the age of 60, you may experience some results with this method, but you may not get the results that you would get from a surgical procedure, such as a facelift. In most cases, this is not a procedure that will be covered by insurance. Ask your treatment professional about installment plans if you cannot afford to pay the full amount all at once. Prices will vary based on the specific radiofrequency machine used. Some of the newer radiofrequency machines need only one session to achieve great results, but these prices will be much higher.  Businesses using an older machine are still effective, and may cost less; however, you will need to go for several sessions to get the results you hope for. Regardless of the machine used, this method does not pose a permanent solution to the problem. You will have to go for follow-up sessions every 3 to 6 months to maintain your tightened skin. Before you undergo the procedure, you will want to avoid irritating your skin as much as possible. For example, you will especially want to avoid getting a sunburn as this will make the procedure more painful than it needs to be. In some cases, your skin care professional may ask you to reschedule your treatment if you have a sunburn or otherwise irritated skin on your face.  You may experience a bit of redness after the treatment is complete, but this is normal. Generally, you should be able to resume your normal activities right away. Some professionals may recommend soothing gels or creams that you will apply to your skin. If you do experience discomfort after the procedure, you can apply a cold compress to the skin or mist your skin with cool water to help soothe...

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Comprenez en quoi consiste cette méthode. Renseignez-vous sur les couts. Préparez-vous pour le traitement. Prenez connaissance des risques.


Article in English: Rappers are musicians whose voices are their instruments. Voice lessons will help you with range, melody, and a variety of other singing aspects. Just as a guitarist might learn how to play Jimi Hendrix songs to practice skills, you should practice rapping along to some of your favorites to improve your flow and timing.  Don’t pick easy songs or just one artist. Practice a wide range of songs with variations in tempo, rhyme scheme, and song length to exercise several different skills with regard to your singing. “Alphabet Aerobics” by Blackalicious is a perfect tongue-twisting example to put your flow skills to the test. In addition to rapping along to other songs, try doing other exercises to increase your precision with diction. This page offers a diverse list of tongue twisters to practice, and they even come arranged by letter if you need to work on a specific sound. Practice rapping every chance you get, whether it is in your bedroom, outside, or in the car. The more you practice, the better your flow and skills will become. Try rehearsing your own raps in several different styles and at different speeds as well. This is both good practice, and you might stumble upon an unexpected flow as well. Record yourself rapping and play it back to see what you are doing right and wrong. This is also a great way to practice different approaches to the same material since it gives you an easy way to compare them afterward. Previous recordings also give you a way to gauge your progress, which is hard to measure when you work on something every day. Sometimes ideas won’t come to fruition in the way you want. In these scenarios, it’s better to set something aside and come back to it later. This also means knowing when to let go of an idea. Sometimes a project ultimately becomes about salvaging one great line and scrapping the rest, So don’t be afraid to start over. Freestyling can greatly help you improve your rap skills. If you can think of a good line on the spot, there's no doubt you can think of a great line in the...

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Faites des exercices vocaux. Rappez sur vos morceaux favoris. Faites des exercices d'articulation. Exercez-vous, encore et encore. Prenez le temps de vous écouter pendant que vous rappez. Acceptez les situations inattendues lorsque vous êtes en panne d'inspiration. Faites du freestyle. Demandez à d'autres personnes de vous aider.


Article in English: Raspberries need plenty of sunlight to grow a good harvest; to provide them with this, you can trellis them post-pruning. Use a ‘T’ shaped trellis with two parallel wires for a single row of raspberries. A 'T' shaped trellis is made by putting two t-shaped boards opposite each other. A piece of wire is strung from one arm of the 'T' to the arm opposite it, on both sides. This creates a row down the center for the berries to be planted in. Each row should be no wider than 2-feet wide. A row of raspberries will grow between two parallel trellis wires. Each cane from the plant should be tied to the wire, with 4–6 inches (10.2–15.2 cm) of spacing between canes. As a result, you will switch sides with the wires - one cane on the left wire, the next cane on the right wire, back and forth down the trellis. This will create a ‘V’ shape with all the canes, when viewed from one end of the trellis. Doing so allows for sunlight to reach the entire stalk of the cane, increasing the overall fruit production. Bend each cane so that it touches the trellis wire on one side. Use a small piece of twine, a twist-tie, or another tying instrument to secure the cane to the wire. Don’t tie it too tight - only enough so that the wind can’t move it out of place, and so that the center of the cane is fully exposed to sunlight.

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Installez un treillage approprié. Apprenez la façon correcte d'installer les framboisiers sur la treille. Attachez chaque tige à la treille.


Article in English: Rastafarian survives as a spoken language, so pronunciation is very important when trying to speak Rastafarian.  In Rastafarian, you do not pronounce “h” in English words. So “thanks” becomes “tanks”, “three” becomes “tree”, etc. Similarly, Rastafarians do not pronounce “th” in English words. So, “the” become “di”, “them” becomes “dem”, and “that” becomes “dat”. In Rastafarian, “I and I”, pronounced “eye an’ eye”, is an important term. It refers to the oneness of Jah (Rastafari for their “God”, the Ethiopian Emperor Ras Tafari Haile Selassie I) in every person. “I and I” is a term that reinforces the Rastafarian belief that Jah exists in all people, and everyone exists as one people, unified by Jah.  “I and I” can be used to replace “you and I” in a sentence. Such as,: “And I going to de concert.” This means you and someone else are going to a concert. But it can also be used when talking about something you are doing alone, or a shorthand for “me, myself, and I”. Such as: “I and I going to de concert”. This means you are going to a concert, on your own.  “I” is also used as a play on certain English words, such as “I man” for “inner man”, or a Rastafari believer. Rastas will say “Inity”, instead of “unity”. Most Rastafarians do not use certain words in the English language as they have devil-like connotations. For example, the word “hello” is not used because it contains the word “hell” and “lo”, referring to “low”.  To say “hello”, use: “Wa gwaan” or “Yes I”. To say “goodbye”, use: “Me a go”, or “Lickle bit”. To say “thank you”, use: “Give thanks” or “Praise Jah”. ” A Rastafarian will refer to themselves as a “Rasta”, or call other Rastafarians “Rasta.”  “Jah Jah” is used to praise Jah or refer to Jah. For example: “Jah Jah protect mi fram mi enemy dem.” In English, this means: “Jehovah protect me from my enemies.” “Dread” refers to the dreadlocks worn as a spiritual practice by Rastafarians. It is also used to describe something or someone who is a Rastafarian, or seen as a positive influence. For example:...

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Comprenez la prononciation des mots en Rastafari. Apprenez à vous servir de l'expression « I and I ». Apprenez à dire « bonjour », « au revoir » et « merci ». Comprenez les mots « Rasta », « Jah Jah » et « dread ». Apprenez des mots courants en Rastafari comme « Babylon », « politricks » et « irie ». Comprenez les mots pour dire « homme » et « femme ». Comprenez l'utilisation majoritaire de mots positifs plutôt que de mots négatifs. Apprenez des jurons en Rastafari.


Article in English: Rather than syncing your entire collection of Music, Apps, Movies, and so on, you may want to sync just part of this collection to your iPod. This may be for several reasons: For instance, if you have too many songs for your iPod to hold all at once, you'll be asked to either deal with iTunes syncing random songs from your list each time you sync or to pick which songs to include. To sync select files and playlists, begin as you normally would: by attaching your iPod to your computer with its USB cable. In this section, we'll make a playlist that includes the songs we want to sync onto our iPod, then sync this playlist (and only this playlist) to our iPod. Launch iTunes, then open your music library. To make a playlist, click File>New>New Playlist from the toolbar at the top of the screen. Give your playlist whatever name you want when prompted — an easy-to-remember name like "iPod Sync" or something similar always works, but you can use whatever name you wish. Next, drag songs you wish to sync to your iPod into the new playlist you just created. To do this, navigate to your main music library and drag the files you wish into your new playlist. For some versions of iTunes, you may need to right click the file want, then select "Add to Playlist" from the menu and pick the playlist you just made from the second menu. You can also select more than one file at a time by selecting a file, then shift clicking another file above or below it to select both files all the files in between. If you don't want to select all of the files in between, use a control (ctrl) click to select the ones you want. Open your iPod and navigate to the "Music" tab. You should see several options: "Sync Music", "Entire music library", and "Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres." Make sure "Sync Music" is checked, then check "Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres." Now, find the playlist you made in the list below and check its box. Make sure all of the other playlists in the list are left unchecked, unless, of course,...

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Branchez votre iPod comme d'habitude. Créez une nouvelle liste de lecture. Ajoutez des chansons à votre liste de lecture. Paramétrez votre iPod pour ne synchroniser qu'à partir des listes de lecture que vous souhaitez. Synchronisez.


Article in English: Re-establishing contact with your cousin will put you on the right path to gaining their trust and getting them to like you. Keep your first messages simple so that you do not overwhelm your cousin.   There are different ways to reach out to your cousin, including a letter, an email, or a phone call. Social media is also an option: You could friend your cousin on Facebook or follow them on Instagram. Even this small gesture helps pave the way for further communication. Start with a simple message, such as, "We used to be so close and I have missed you. It would be great to be in contact more frequently if you like." This kind of message lets them know your feelings and puts the ball in their court regarding further contact. Do not mention previous problems or any family issues. There is a time and a place to bring up these matters and generally both of you will know when you are ready to open up about them.  Do not insult or berate your cousin in any way. If you don't have anything nice to say, it may be best to wait until you can treat your cousin positively and with respect. If you do not have your cousin's contact information, ask family members or use an online search engine such as Google to find their email address or phone number. There are two parts to being a good communicator: Speaking and listening. Talk with your cousin and listen to what they have to say. This will show them that you are serious about them and your relationship.  Be consistent in your communications. Once you have reestablished contact with your cousin, be consistent in your communications. This does not mean you have to respond to messages or calls immediately, but having regular contact will build trust between you. One of the most important components of gaining your cousin’s trust is by listening to them. Show them that their interests and problems are important to you. For example, if they're having trouble in school or with friends, talk to them about their feelings and help them find a solution to the problem. Sharing...

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Communiquez avec elle. Soyez un excellent communicateur. Soyez respectueux et flexible. Rencontrez-vous lors d'une réunion qui n'a aucun rapport familial.


Article in English: Reach out to the person you want to talk to and mention work or school. Ask them what their job involves, how long they’ve been there, and ask if they’ve done anything interesting lately. If they’re still in school, ask them what they’re studying and what they hope to do when they graduate.  Be sure to answer any questions if they ask about your job or education as well. Show genuine interest in their job, even if it doesn’t sound the most exciting to you. Use it as an opportunity to learn more about the person and the subject. People enjoy talking about things they’re passionate about, so ask the person what they like to do outside of work or school, and note any areas that sound interesting to you. See what their favorite thing about the hobby is and what they like about it. When they ask you about your hobbies, mention any that are similar to theirs first so you can hold a conversation about it. If you’re interested in one of their hobbies, ask them how to get involved so you can try it too.  For example, you may say something like, “Oh I’ve never tried woodworking. What’s the best thing to do for a beginner.” Make sure you don’t talk over the other person or talk only about your hobbies. Ask questions about what the other person enjoys so you can have a good back-and-forth dialogue. Many people share similar tastes in media, so talk about recent films or music that you’ve seen or listened to and gauge the other person’s interest. Ask them what content they’ve been enjoying lately and let them explain why they like it. If you both have seen or heard the same thing, have a discussion about it and talk about your opinions to keep the conversation going.  For example, you could say, “Have you seen the newest Star Wars movie? What did you think of the ending?” or, “What music do you like to listen to? Do you have a favorite artist I should check out?” Even if you disagree with their opinions, stay positive and say something like, “Oh, I never thought of it that way, but I understand your point.” That way, the...

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Demandez aux autres ce qu’ils font dans la vie. Discutez de vos passions communes. Discutez de films ou de livres si vous aimez la culture populaire. Discutez de vos expériences passées. Demandez-lui son opinion à propos de l’actualité.


Article in English: Reach out to your parents, your siblings, or another person in your family that you feel close to. Try to talk about your grandparent’s death as a way to process your grief. Ask questions about your grandparent’s life, especially if you did not know her well. Focus on addressing her death with others in your family as a way to cope together.  You could start by asking your parents, "Where did grandma go?" or "Why did grandma go away?" If you are a parent responding to your child's questions about the grandparent's death, use simple and clear language. Respond with: "You know that grandma has been sick for some time with cancer. She wasn't sick the way you were when you had a cold last week, this was very different. We all hoped she would get better. But she didn't and now she has died from cancer." While you may think it is embarrassing or shameful to cry in front of others, releasing your emotions can help you to grieve and displaying grief to others may also help them grieve. Be okay with crying and showing emotion around your grandparent’s death. Support your family members or friends who are also upset and give them a hug or comfort them in some way. Parents who are talking to their children about the death of a grandparent should be open with their emotions and cry or get upset. Your child will take this a sign that he can also cry or get upset, allowing him to process his grief. Though it may be difficult, attending the funeral can help with the grieving process and make it easier to understand that your grandparent is gone. Going with your family can offer you support and kinship as you grieve.   Parents can ask the child if she would like to go to the funeral to celebrate and acknowledge the life of the deceased grandparent. Offering this option will allow the child to decide if she is comfortable with attending. Often, children will opt to attend so they can say goodbye to their grandparent. If your child decides to attend the funeral, you should talk to her beforehand about what to expect at the...

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Parlez de la mort de votre grand-parent à un membre de votre famille. N'ayez ni honte ni peur de pleurer devant les autres. Si possible, assistez à l'enterrement avec votre famille. Partagez vos peurs concernant la mort avec des amis proches.


Article in English: Reaction or response papers are assigned so that after reading a text, you will think carefully about what you feel or think about the text. When you write a response paper, you need to evaluate the text's strengths and weaknesses, along with if and how well the text accomplishes its objective. A reaction paper is not just a paper where you express your opinion. These papers require a close reading of the text that goes beyond the surface meaning. You must respond to implied ideas, and elaborate, evaluate, and analyze the author's purpose and main points. In many cases, you can use the first-person "I" while writing reaction papers.  When you respond to the text, back up your ideas with evidence from the text along with your own connection of ideas, texts, and overarching concepts. If you are asked to agree or disagree, you have to provide convincing evidence about why you feel this way.  If responding to multiple texts, you must analyze how the texts relate. If responding to one text, you probably should connect the text to overarching concepts and themes you have discussed in the class. The same assignment may also be given to films, lectures, field trips, labs, or even class discussions.  A reaction paper is not a summary of the text. It also does not state, "I liked this book because it was interesting" or "I hated this because it was boring." Before beginning your paper, you must figure out exactly what your teacher or professor is looking for. Some teachers want you to react by analyzing or evaluating the reading. Other teachers want a personal response. Make sure you understand which kind of reaction the assignment calls for.  If you are unsure, ask the teacher to clarify what they expect from the assignment. You may be asked to react to the text in light of another text. If this is the case, you will want to use quotations from both texts in your writing. You may be asked to react to the text in the light of the class themes. For example, if you read a book in a Sociology of Gender Roles class, you...

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Familiarisez-vous avec l'objet du commentaire de texte. Déterminez le but de l'exercice. Lisez le texte en question dès que vous l'avez en main. Notez vos premières réactions. Annotez le texte pendant vos lectures. Posez-vous des questions au fur et à mesure de votre lecture.


Article in English: Read the fabric content label and set the iron to match, err on the cool side. For cotton/poly blend use a polyester setting. If your garment label does not forbid steam, use steam. It will make ironing much easier. With the rest of the shirt off to the side, lay out the sleeve on the ironing board. The cuff should be at the narrow end of the board. Lay it as flat as possible, button-side of the cuff down, and smooth it out by hand.

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Lisez l'étiquette. Étalez la manche de votre chemise sur la table de repassage.


Article in English: Read the inside of your breaker or circuit box and locate the switch that controls the power to your fan. Once you find the right switch, flip it to the off position. It’s important that the power running to the wires in your ceiling is off or you could electrocute yourself.  There is usually a schematic or table on the inside of your circuit breaker panel that will tell you what part of the house each circuit controls. If you don't know which switch controls your fan, turn on all the lights in your house. Once the lights are on, flip each switch until you switch off the power in the part of the house where the fan is located. That switch most likely controls the power to your fan. Some fan models have special warnings or instructions that you need to read before you start installing it. Read the entire manual to make sure you're installing it correctly. For instance, fans that have lights will require a slightly different installation process than fans without them. There should be a white, copper or green, and black wire coming out of the ceiling's electrical box. Some setups will also have a blue wire, which powers the lights on your fan. The white wire is your neutral wire, the copper wire is the grounded wire, and the black wire powers the fan.  The black and blue wires are called hot wires because they hold electrical current. If you have a blue and black wire hanging out from your ceiling, you should also have 2 switches on your wall. Your fan should have a green, white, and black wire coming out of the top of it. If your fan also has a light, it will have a blue wire. There should also be a green grounding wire attached to the fan bracket itself. Thread the wires coming out of your ceiling through the center of the bracket so that they hang freely below it. Line up your ceiling fan bracket with the holes in the electrical box that’s in your ceiling. Place the screws that came with the bracket into the holes and turn them clockwise with a screwdriver to tighten them. This should attach and secure the...

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Coupez l’électricité à partir du boitier de disjoncteurs. Lisez le manuel d’instructions du ventilateur. Identifiez les fils qui proviennent du plafond. Observez les fils qui sortent du ventilateur. Vissez le support du ventilateur au plafond. Suspendez le ventilateur dans le support.


Article in English: Reading fiction has been shown to help foster feelings of empathy in both children and adults. Go for high-quality literary children's stories over popular fiction, as characters are often less developed in works designed for a mass audience. Classic children's stories, like The Little Prince and Charlotte's Web, may help children develop empathy. This can help kids learn better social skills throughout life. A great way to help your kid understand social skills is to simply model good behavior yourself. Be respectful of others during your day-to-day life. If your take your kids grocery shopping, make polite conversation with the cashier. When you pick your child up after school, be kind and courteous to other parents, teachers, and school officials. Children look up to their parents and will pick up on good habits from observing you. Emotional charades is a great game designed to teach children to read non-verbal social cues. To play the game, you can write down a variety of emotions on pieces of paper, like happy, sad, scared, etc. Then, place the slips of paper in some kind of container. Take turns drawing slips and acting out the emotions. This can help teach kids to recognize what someone looks like when they're experiencing a certain emotion. You can also play a variation that's like pictionary. Have your kids draw pictures of people or animals conveying a certain emotion and try to guess that emotion. Eye contact is also an important social skill. In western culture, the ability to maintain eye contact shows someone that you're listening and paying attention. Play games that teach kids how to maintain eye contact.  Staring contests can be a fun, playful way to teach your kids about eye contact. You can play a game called "Eyes on the forehead." Place a stick of a pair of eyes on your forehead and instruct your kids to keep an eye on the sticker. This won't be eye contact, exactly, but it will give kids a sense of the direction they should look when talking to someone. When playing on a swing, encourage...

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Lisez des histoires à vos enfants. Ayez un comportement exemplaire. Jouez aux « charades des émotions ». Jouez à des jeux qui favorisent le contact visuel.


Article in English: Real Vans have an interlocking patterns of two different shapes: rhomboids and diamonds. There should be a three letter country code printed in one of the rhomboids. The three letter country code should correspond to a code on the sticker on the inside of the box. Real Vans have tight, even stitching. If there is double stitching, with two stiches in one hole, then the shoes are likely not real. Similarly, if any of the stitching patterns are not straight or the holes are at irregular distances, the shoes are likely fake. The laces on the shoes should be firm to the touch. Fake shoes will often have very soft laces. Vans shoes have a rubber collar on the toe that protects it from wear and tear. Whereas the rest of the rubber will be smooth, the toe will have a rough texture. If there is not much of a pattern on the toe, then the shoes might be fake.  There should also be a slight gap between the rubber collar and the cloth of the shoe. That gap will be composed of a small layer of smooth plastic, like that around the rest of the shoe. On many fake Vans, the rubber collar will extend all the way to the cloth, with no gap.  Compare the rubber collar to a pair that you know is real. The texture should be similar. On the inside heel, there should be a little piece of red cloth. It will be at the very top of the heel, but will not extend more than half an inch past the top of the heel. The shoes should bend up slightly, so that the toes face up. If the bottom on the shoes is flat, the shoes are likely fake. The toes should be bendable. You should be able to press on the heel and the toe, so that the back and front of the shoe touch.  If the shoes are stiff, they're fake.

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Vérifiez les motifs sur la semelle. Examinez les coutures. Touchez les lacets. Vérifiez le caoutchouc au niveau des orteils. Trouvez du tissu rouge à l’intérieur du talon. Vérifiez l’angle des orteils. Vérifiez que l’avant se plie.


Article in English: Realize that everyone makes mistakes, and, at some point in their life, everyone says or does something they wish they hadn't. Try not to magnify the situation in your head. Also, avoid dwelling on it inwardly or outwardly. Everyone falls victim to social gaffes. If you dwell on your small misstep, you may actually make the situation worse. If you are a person who tends to blow simple mistakes out of proportion, just show yourself some compassion after bungling a first impression. Maybe it will be helpful to repeat this phrase silently in your head right after: "You're only human. You're only human." If an awkward silence ensues after your failed joke, say something like "It sounded funny in my head!" or "Wow, that wasn't funny at all". Such a remark shows the person or group that you read their responses and know that your joke fell flat. A brief self-deprecating comment reveals that you don't take yourself too seriously. Just be sure not to refocus the lens and spend the whole time putting yourself down for the benefit of impressing others. As quickly as possible, move on to another topic. Don't allow your gaffe to derail the conversation, which will only make you feel mortified. Once the ball gets rolling, make an extra effort to engage, asking questions and presenting your own opinions. Taking a more serious approach during the remainder of the meeting verifies that you're not all fun and games. There are several ways to expertly  change the subject in a conversation. In this case, returning to an earlier topic would probably be sufficient. Whatever the topic was prior to your failed joke, bring everyone back around. Say something like "So, you were telling me about your parents..." or "I can't believe the company has made such significant returns this year. That's great!" Telling jokes around people you first meet will always be hit or miss. Take some time to read the temperature of the individual people or the culture of the office where you work. If you notice others regularly telling lame jokes, you...

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Ne vous culpabilisez pas. Montrez votre propre sens de l’humour avec un peu d’autodérision. Passez à autre chose. Attendez un instant avant de raconter une autre blague.


Article in English: Realizing why someone hurt you will go a long way towards helping you not care about it, as it will help you understand and empathize with them and what they did. If you understand someone’s reasons for doing something, it becomes harder to judge them and hold it against them. Maybe they hurt you because they are hurt, or lonely, or afraid. Maybe they hurt you because they worry that you’ll hurt them first. Maybe they don’t have a good example from their own lives of how to love others or treat people well. There are a number of reasons why people hurt other people, intentionally or unintentionally. If someone hurts you or otherwise shows that they don’t appreciate you and your role in their life, just understand that it is their loss. If they want to be angry or hurtful or alone, that is going to affect them much more negatively in the long run than it will affect you. Realize that your time and affection are much better spent on someone who appreciates you. Take the time to appreciate the people who do care about. There are plenty of people who love you and love being around you. These friends, family members, coworkers or teachers are much more worth your time than someone who is all wrapped up in their own problems. When this hurtful person leaves your life, find new people to care about. This will give you new purpose and happiness and help you forget the things that they did. When you find new, wonderful people who appreciate you for who you are, you will find that all the things that other jerk did suddenly don’t matter to you at all. It’s hard to be hurt and angry when you’re so happy!

Summary in French:

Souciez-vous lorsque quelqu'un est blessé. Souciez-vous lorsque vous pourriez blesser quelqu'un. Prêtez attention lorsque les autres ont besoin de vous. Souciez-vous de votre propre vie et de votre bienêtre.


Article in English: Recognize that wanting to take revenge on someone (by making him or her jealous, upset, or sorry) still qualifies as thinking about them. You can't move on and forget if you're obsessed with vengeance, so learn how to let it go.  If you believe in a higher power, karma, or some form of cosmic justice, reason that he or she will get the appropriate payback eventually. If you do not believe that someone else will dole out payback on your behalf, make peace with the fact that life is not fair. This person may have hurt you unjustly, but that does not give you the right to act out. Remember the old George Herbert quote: "Living well is the best revenge." Going on with your life and refusing to sink to the other person's level communicates to him or her that you will not be affected by what happened, essentially rendering it insignificant. If you have tried everything and still cannot resist thinking about him or her, try a new approach. Set aside a limited amount of time (such as an hour or two) to sit down and write out all your feelings about what happened. Once time is up or you've run out of things to say (whichever happens first), close the document and put it away somewhere. Next time you are tempted to dwell on this person, tell yourself, "No, I've already expressed my feelings about that. I won't waste time by doing it again." If absolutely necessary, grant yourself 10 or 15 minutes each day to feel emotional. When those minutes are up, tell yourself you’ll think about it tomorrow. As the days tick by, you’ll need fewer and fewer of those minutes. Even noticing that you need fewer and fewer minutes will help you feel good, too. Luckily enough, you control your thoughts. If you don’t want to think about something, you don’t have to. Busy yourself with school, work, or a project that will keep your mind focused. When you have other things to think about, they’ll fade into the background. If you do find yourself thinking of them, shift your attention. We all daydream and find ourselves thinking things we’re...

Summary in French:

Oubliez tout désir de revanche. Prenez le temps d'exprimer vos sentiments. Gardez l'esprit occupé. N'écoutez pas de musique triste ni ne regardez de film émouvant. Cultivez votre estime de soi.


Article in English: Recognize we all go a little too far sometimes, and let miner offenses go. If a friend gets caught up in the moment and makes a disparaging comment, forgive him. Decide it was a mistake, assume he's sorry for having said it, and expect him to meet all other duties as a friend with compassion and empathy. If inappropriate comments or mean spirited jokes continue to be a problem, then you might consider addressing the issue with your friend. There are a few scenarios where this response might be appropriate, such as at school when those making the jokes don't know you well, or don't realize they're annoying you. At times, if you can show yourself to be a gracious good sport, you can win respect from those making the comments, and make new friends out of the deal. For example, if someone spills water on you and someone asks "Going for a swim?" you can say, "Darn, and I left my beach towel at home!" What constitutes humor varies wildly. Our physical maturation, emotional states, and personal circumstances all contribute to what we consider our sense of humor. Accept yours may be radically different than others. Ignoring jokes you don't find funny is an easy way to express your disapproval, without creating unnecessary tension.

Summary in French:

Pardonnez les légères offenses qui vous sont faites. Quand une blague inoffensive est faite, souriez et jouez le jeu. Ignorez les blagues de mauvais gout.


Article in English: Recognize what experts call a “friendshift” by paying careful attention to your feelings when you see photos of your friend on social media or get a call from her/him.  Realize everyone has moments in their lives when their friendship network is shifting. You only have a small amount of time and energy to devote to friendships. Consider whether your friend makes you feel positive or negative about yourself. For example, does your friend always make passive-aggressive comments about your job or appearance? Are you more insecure after conversing with your friend? If so, it’s probably time to end the friendship. True friends build you up positively, they don't make you doubt yourself. Maybe the issues in the friendship really are issues inside of you.  If that’s the case, work on the friendship or on yourself before making the decision to end it completely.  If your friend has betrayed you or broken your trust, you may need to end the friendship. Sharing confidences and trying to undermine you at work or in a relationship are examples of betrayals that may warrant the ending the friendship. If you're the person doing those things, then you should work on yourself first. If your reasons aren’t good ones – simple jealousy when the friend didn’t do anything to you, comes to mind – maybe you should work on yourself before you end the friendship. Toxic friendships can actually be harmful to your health. One study found that people who had negative interactions with friends had higher level of proteins related to inflammation in their bodies that were linked to chronic conditions like depression and heart disease.  A toxic friendship is one in which the friend is always talking about negative topics, even if they are things happening to the friend. You should consider whether the negativity is situational. If the friend is just going through a hard time, the friendship might be worth saving. However, if it’s become a pattern of constant negativity, it might be time for a change – for your own sake.   Researchers have...

Summary in French:

Reconnaissez les signes. Voyez si vous êtes à l'origine du problème. Voyez si cette amitié est toxique. Évitez d'encourager des amitiés.


Article in English: Red lipstick is a statement piece, almost an accessory. As such a bold statement, it is important to keep the rest of your makeup toned down. Heavy eye makeup with red lipstick will leave you looking childish or costume-like. Rather, keep a neutral eye with soft skin for the most classic look. Unless you’re using a top-of-the-line lipstick, it is likely that your lipstick will fade or feather over time. Avoid wearing bad lipstick for extended periods of time by checking it often. Wipe off any that has bled outside your lips, and even out your lips by wiping off areas that are particularly heavy. Following the aforementioned tip, it is necessary to reapply red lipstick every few hours. When you noticed that it has faded significantly, swipe on a second (or third) coat. Keeping your lipstick fresh will keep your look sophisticated and classy rather than sloppy.

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Le reste de votre maquillage doit être léger et subtil. Vérifiez régulièrement votre rouge à lèvres. Remettez-en si besoin. N'hésitez pas à partager vos conseils sur wikiHow !


Article in English: Red or white is best but any color will do as you can cover them to create the desired effect. This process won't ruin the noodle so they can be reused after the holiday season and thrown back into the pool or lake. Measure the noodle into three equal parts. Only bend the top third of the noodle. This will create the cane-like shape. You’ll want to keep it in place like this for about 20 minutes. You can do this by simply holding it, sitting on it or placing books on top of it. If you want to save time, simply eyeball the appropriate bend spot and bend according to your preference. Tie the fishing line around the two parts of the bend. This will ensure the shape holds. You can always readjust the shape later if you don’t like it. If the noodle is red, use white electrical tape to create stripes or vice versa. If you’ve chosen another color like purple, you will cover the entire noodle in a solid color of tape first before creating the alternating colored stripes. Diagonally, wind the red or white tape around the noodle and presto!  You’ve created a foam candy cane. If you’d like your stripes to be extra precise, measure two to three inches for each stripe (or larger if you prefer giant stripes). Make a small mark with a pencil. When winding the tape around the noodle, let the marks serve as a guide along the way. This will keep your stripes even and a consistent size.

Summary in French:

Procurez-vous une nouille de piscine. Pliez la nouille. Attachez la canne avec du fil de pêche. Créez les rayures.


Article in English: Red wine glasses are different from white wine glasses for a reason: to help aerate the red wine. If you are serving a larger number of people, you can use a red wine decanter instead; choose one with a larger bowl. Stop pouring at the widest part of the glass. This will allow more of the wine to come in contact with the air. It will also prevent any sloshing or spilling when you swirl the wine. As you pour, try to hold the bottle about 10 inches (25.4 centimeters) above the glass. This way, the wine will be exposed to more air on its way into the glass. The younger the wine is, the longer it will need to sit. For example, a young wine might need to sit for up to six hours, whereas an older wine might turn to vinegar after one hour.  If you are pouring an old, fragile, and mature wine, drink it within 30 minutes. Don't let it sit any longer than that. Lighter bodied red wines, such as pinot noir's, typically need only 15 to 20 minutes to breathe, if that. Swirling the wine in the glass helps aerate it further.

Summary in French:

Prenez un verre adapté. Versez du vin dans le verre. Mettez le verre de côté. Faites tourner le verre.


Article in English: Reflexology is the application of pressure to certain points on the hands and feet that correspond to areas of the body. There are a number of theories about how pressure on these points can relieve pain and discomfort. Some experts believe that reflexology disrupts pain messages from the brain and central nervous system. This technique also allows the body to relieve tension, which can reduce pain. Reflexology doesn’t “heal” your body. Instead, it’s a technique that helps your body repair itself. Energy is moved through the body. Maintaining a positive attitude towards reflexology can help improve your condition as well. According to reflexology, energy flows in the body along energy meridians. You may be able to feel this movement of energy as pressure points are activated. Reflexology is useful for bringing the body back into alignment through relaxation and tension release. These things will help relieve the body of excess stress, which can exacerbate physical conditions. Many clinical studies have observed the positive impact that reflexology has on the body. Reflexology has been shown to make a positive contribution to the following:  Improvement of symptoms (such as improved kidney functioning) Relaxation for patients (such as reduced anxiety and lowered blood pressure) Reduction in pain (such as osteoarthritis pain and pain from kidney stones) In one study, about two-thirds of patients reported significant migraine relief after undergoing 3 months of reflexology treatments. 19% of these patients stopped taking headache medication altogether.  Reflexology has also been shown to reduce symptoms associated with cancer treatments, diabetes, post-operative symptoms, and many other medical conditions.

Summary in French:

Servez-vous des points de pression pour soulager la douleur. Comprenez que vous devez activement prendre part à votre guérison. Sentez l'énergie qui circule dans votre organisme. Servez-vous de la réflexologie pour que votre corps retrouve son équilibre. Comprenez les arguments scientifiques qui sous-tendent la réflexologie.


Article in English: Regardless of position, use as many wipes as you need to in order to make them completely clean. If possible, have them help with their own cleaning needs.  Use wipes that are free of alcohol or added fragrances to reduce skin irritation. When you are done with cleaning, place the soiled wipes within the soiled diaper and fold it up for disposal. Make sure to wipe the teen from front to back. This prevents the spread of fecal bacteria and is especially important when changing teen girls and transgender boys. After you have finished cleaning, rub a zinc-based skin cream around the skin covered by the diaper. This will prevent chafing and rashes, especially in those teens who always wear diapers. This is an especially intimate step, so teens who are able may want to do this themselves.  You can buy diaper cream in the form of an aerosol can. Your teen may prefer this option since you would not need to use your hands to apply the cream. If you see a diaper rash that is dark red or heavily raised, seek medical advice. Long-term rashes can get infected and lead to other health problems. Grab and unfold the fresh diaper and pull it up between their legs, securing it at both sides by fastening the tapes. Make sure that it's form-fitting without any gaps around the legs or waist, and that it doesn't impede movement. When you're done, put their lower garments back on.  In the standing position, you'll need to use one hand to hold the diaper in place and another to secure the tabs. In the sitting position, you will need to have the teen raise up in order to place the fresh diaper between their legs and secure it. In the laying down position, you will want to keep their knees bent as you place the diaper, releasing them after it is in place, then you secure the tabs. Place the soiled diaper in the trash or in a diaper bin. Dispose of any wipes that may have fallen on the floor or elsewhere during the process. Look over the area to make sure that it appears the same as it did when you arrived. When you are finished it is...

Summary in French:

Assurez-vous que ses fesses sont propres. Appliquez de la crème. Installez la couche et rhabillez-le. Jetez tout ce qui est sale. Lavez-vous une fois de plus les mains. Rangez votre matériel.


Article in English: Regardless of what weight loss plan you follow, you'll inevitably need to cut out calories to lose weight.  Decide what total calorie intake you should be eating each day to help you safely lose one to two pounds per week.  In general, you'll need to cut out, burn off or do a combination of cutting out and burning 500–1000 calories each day to result in that one to two pound weight loss.  You can start by calculating how many calories you typically eat on a "non-dieting" day.  Use a food journal app or online calculators to help you figure out this total.  Subtract 500–750 calories from this number to get an idea of what your total daily intake should be. There are also some online calculators or apps that can figure out about how many calories you should eat daily for weight loss based on your age, gender, weight, and activity level. To help you maintain a lower calorie diet, it will be helpful to stick to appropriate portion sizes for your meals and snacks.  Serving yourself or consuming portions that are too large may slow your weight loss.  Invest in a food scale or a set of measuring cups to help you stay on track.  Measure each meal and snack to make sure you're on target. Make life easier by finding tupperware, bowls, dishes and cups at home that are a certain portion size.  For example, packing your lunch in a tupperware container that is one cup in size. Appropriate serving sizes for most foods are as follows:  Protein:  three to four oz, Fruit:  1/2 cup chopped or one small piece, Vegetables:  one cup or two cups leafy greens, and Grains:  one oz or 1/2 cup. Depending on what you choose, you'll need to decide whether you're doing a higher protein diet or moderate protein diet. This is the key to creating a plan that you can stick to without being hungry.  Some studies have shown that higher protein diets help you lose weight a little faster and help keep it off long-term.  Eating a source of lean protein at each meal and snack is great for any weight loss plan.  You may need to eat more than one...

Summary in French:

Fixez-vous un nombre de calories maximum. Mesurez les quantités. Faites votre choix entre les régimes hyper protéinés et les régimes où les apports en protéines sont modérés. Faites votre choix entre un régime pauvre en glucides et un régime où les apports glucidiques sont modérés. Consommez plus de fruits et de légumes. Hydratez-vous bien. Faites du sport régulièrement. Envisagez d'opter pour un régime vendu dans le commerce ou pour un régime déjà préétabli.


Article in English: Regardless of whether you are using a pill, liquid, or topical treatment, you’ll want to have the medicine ready in hand. If your pet is reluctant to receive any of these treatments, your job will be infinitely harder if you don't have the medicine ready. This can be done in a variety of ways and depending on the size of your pet, you may need another set of hands. Start by cornering in its hind legs. Your pet will most likely try to back out of whatever situation they are in. If they cannot, they’ll be easier to contain. Hold its head with one hand and have the other prepared to administer the medicine. If you are using an oral medication, place your pointer finger and thumb on either side of your pet's mouth and tilt its head backwards. This is the most effective way to get your pet’s mouth open to receive the medication. Now that you have your pet restrained, administer the medicine. Apply topical treatments according to the directions — most of the time on the back of your pet's head/neck, so it cannot mess with it once it has been applied. Insert the pill into the cat’s/dog’s mouth.  For oral medicines, you’ll want to close your pet’s mouth. Hold it closed for 5-10 seconds and rub the outside of its throat gently. This will spark the swallowing process. Afterwards, make sure that the oral supplement has been swallowed. Dogs and cats will often spit it right back out. Make this a pleasant experience for your furry friend. After all, it isn’t like it wanted to get tapeworms. Give it a treat. Pet your cat or dog profusely.  If you do this, the next treatment will go easier, because your pet will associate the experience with tasty treats and love.

Summary in French:

Ayez le médicament sous la main. Immobilisez votre animal. Appliquez ou faites avaler le médicament. Récompensez votre animal.


Article in English: Regression is the act of re-reading portions of the novel that you’ve already read. You can eliminate regression by using trackers and taking notes.  Trackers (sometimes called pacers) will help you precisely follow a line of text.  For instance, following a line of text with a pen or your finger as you read can help you maintain your position in the novel.  Taking notes is a good way to eliminate regression too.  Making notes on your reactions to the novel’s events or characters will help you stay focused.  If you have questions about the text, write these down too.  The novel’s atmosphere or the author’s tone may also deserve attention.  Read an entire paragraph or page before taking notes to limit the disruption.  You can write notes in the margins of the book or on a separate notepad. Speed reading is the act of absorbing a greater amount of textual information in a shorter period of time.  There are a number of tricks to speed reading:  Look at more than one word at a time.  The eye can be trained to absorb whole lines or paragraphs of text as well as single words. Don’t stop to look up unfamiliar words.  It is likely that the word in question will have only a small impact on the overall meaning of the text.  Try to use context clues to reason out the definition of the unknown word.  Visualize everything in detail.  The more clearly you can see the characters, locations, and events of your novel, the easier they will be to recall.  This is because you will be reading with the part of your brain which manages visual information, as well as the part which processes linguistic information. If you have to leave your ideal reading area for some reason, you don't have to stop reading.  You can listen to an audiobook or read an e-book on the train, plane, or bus.  While some people are attached to the physical form of the book, if you own an e-book reader you can use it to read more easily on the go.  Take your e-book with you when you have to go out.  It takes up less space in your backpack or bag than a...

Summary in French:

Évitez de régresser. Apprenez à lire rapidement. Ayez le roman sur vous. Faites de petites pauses. Profitez de la lecture.


Article in English: Regular bathroom scales will not show sufficient detail for your baby’s weight. Instead, buy a special scale designed to weigh infants. Keep track of your measurements so you can discuss them with your baby's doctor if necessary.  Weigh your baby on a regular schedule to get an overall picture of weight gain and fluctuation. Avoid daily weighing or weighing multiple times per day unless instructed to do so by a physician for medical purposes, as weight naturally fluctuates. Posting a growth chart near your scale can help you keep track of which percentile your baby is in. Remember that it's more important that your baby is growing consistently than that he falls within a certain percentile. If your baby is not getting enough food, you will probably notice physical changes. If your baby appears healthy, her weight is probably not an issue.  She should be making soft stools several times a day in the first few weeks of life. After that, in general she should poop at least every few days. Her urine should be clear or light yellow and odor-free. Her skin should be a healthy color. You should be changing approximately six to eight wet diapers each day. Keep track of how often your baby is eating and how much he is eating. If you are breast feeding, keep track of the amount of time spent feeding. If you are bottle feeding or if your baby is already eating solid foods, keep track of the quantities. If you notice any indications that he may not be eating enough, such as multiple meals in a row without finishing, eating only small portions of meals, or going for several hours at a time with no food or drink, talk to your pediatrician. Weight is one factor that influences good health, but it is not the only one. Because there are a lot of genetic factors that influence weight, tracking developmental milestones is a much better way of making sure your baby is growing properly.

Summary in French:

Pesez votre bébé à la maison. Observez les signes de bonne hydratation et de bonne nutrition. Tenez un journal alimentaire. Concentrez-vous sur les étapes importantes de son développement.


Article in English: Regular exercise helps gradually slow down your resting heart rate. As your cardiovascular system strengthens so does your heart and in return it needs to work less to maintain circulation.  You should get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes  of vigorous aerobic activity every week.  Also, add regular strength training exercises to your weekly schedule to strengthen your muscles. Always consult your doctor before starting a new exercise program. Obesity is another risk factor for heart disease — the larger your body size is the harder your heart must work to supply oxygen-rich blood throughout your body. Thus, losing weight can help slow down an elevated heart rate.  In order to lose weight, you need to eat fewer calories than your body consumes, without entering starvation mode (you should consume no less than 1,050 – 1,200 calories). When this negative calories balance occurs, your body is forced to burn stored fat for energy. If you burn 500 calories (or are have a negative balance of 500 calories) a day, you will burn 3,500 calories a week, which equals to one pound of fat. Maintaining this balance for 10 weeks would equal to 10 pounds of fat.  Add regular aerobic and strength training exercise to your weekly schedule to burn calories. The amount of calories you burn during an exercise depends on your age, gender and weight. Use an exercise calorie counter to assess how many calories you burn per exercise.  Consume a healthy, low-fat diet consisting of vegetables, fruits, lean meats, seafood, whole grains and low-fat milk products. Use a basal metabolic rate calculator and food calorie counter to analyze how many calories per day you need and to count the calories in your diet. level. Stress stimulates the sympathetic nervous system and can increase your resting heart rate. Relaxation exercises, such as meditation, yoga and tai chi, and other stress-lowering techniques help lower your heart rate over time. Add these to your weekly schedule to promote healthy heart rate.  Try...

Summary in French:

Faites de l'exercice régulièrement. Perdez du poids. Réduisez votre niveau de stress Évitez de fumer


Article in English: Regular exercise that involves lots of movement, including jumping and running, will stimulate lymph flow. As your muscles move, they massage your lymphatic system and improve lymph flow. Walking, running, and playing sports that involve a lot of movement are all great activities for stimulating lymph flow. Try to complete 150 minutes total of moderate exercise a week in intervals of at least 30 minutes to one hour of exercise a day. This particular modality is only certified to physicians, nurses, PTs, OCT, Massage Therapist, Therapist assistants through continuing education. Lymph vessels are also found under your skin and these vessels support your blood circulation. When your lymph flow slows down, your skin may appear dull or slightly yellow, or worse, you may experience signs of autoimmune disease. Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a gentle rhythmical technique that works to improve lymph flow throughout your body.  Try to incorporate Dry Skin Brushing after a soak in a warm bath or while in a warm shower.If in the shower, take advantage of cool/ warm transitional hydrotherapy. When dry skin brushing, use a natural, bristle body brush, preferably with a long handle.Use long gentle strokes, but not too harm. This will stimulate your skin and remove dead skin. Brush your entire body, in the same directional format as your MLD massage that was conducted by your MLD specialized health practitioner. You can also incorporate salt into the massage by applying sea salt and a small amount of aromatherapy oil on the brush before you begin the massage. This will stimulate your skin and draw out toxins through your skin. Yoga practitioners believe yoga postures like “Twisting Chair” and “Seated Twist” can help to wringing out any toxins in your body.  To do Utkatasana (Twisting Chair): Stand with your feet hip-width apart on a yoga mat. Place your hands in prayer at the heart center, or middle of your chest. Inhale, then exhale and place your left elbow on the outside of your right thigh, just above your knee....

Summary in French:

Pratiquez une activité physique régulière. Organisez des sessions de drainage lymphatique manuel. Essayez les postures de la chaise du yoga. Faites d'intenses exercices de respiration. Faites une séance de sauna ou de bain de vapeur. Essayez l'acuponcture.


Article in English: Regular garden or potting soil is not appropriate for growing these plants.  Most of the time, if you buy a Venus fly trap it will already be potted in suitable soil. However, if you need to add more soil to your potted plant, you will need to get the right kind. Venus flytraps will die if they are planted in regular garden soil or potting mix. These plants naturally live in soil mediums which are free draining and contain almost no nutrients or soluble minerals. Venus flytraps naturally grow in sandy soil that has very low fertility and very little organic material. This soil is usually slightly acidic. You can buy potting mix specifically geared towards Venus flytraps. This usually contains a mixture of sphagnum moss, silica sand, and perlite. They will not thrive in areas with too much shade.  During the spring and summer growing season, Venus flytraps will do best if they are kept in pots outdoors in direct sunlight except in the hottest weeks of summer. In the hottest part of summer, you should move your Venus flytraps to an area with partial shade or the plants will get too much direct sunlight. You can also grow Venus flytraps indoors, but they will not be as vibrant. Artificial light sources that are recommended are LEDs and fluorescent bulbs. You should never water this plant with regular tap water.  Tap water and bottled drinking water contains too many minerals. This will kill a Venus flytrap. You should only water your Venus flytraps with distilled water, deionized water, or reverse osmosis water. You can buy these bottled in the grocery store or garden stores and they are relatively inexpensive. You can also collect rainwater to use to water your Venus flytrap. Venus flytraps can become too moist and this will promote bacterial or fungal growth that can kill the plant.  How often you water your flytrap will depend on a number of factors. If you are keeping your plants in an area with lots of sunlight and humidity, they will dry out faster. If they are in a cool area, the soil will remain moist...

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Gardez votre dionée dans la terre qui lui convient. Gardez votre dionée à un endroit bien ensoleillé la plupart du temps. Arrosez votre dionée avec de l'eau pure. Évitez de trop arroser votre plante. Entretenez régulièrement votre plante. Nourrissez votre dionée attrape-mouche. Observez la période d'hibernation de la plante.


Article in English: Regular polygons are polygons that have equal sides. If the sides of the polygon you’re looking at aren’t all the same length, you’ll need to find the perimeter using the method for irregular polygons instead. If the side lengths are equal, you’re working with a regular polygon. It doesn’t matter which side you choose since all of the side lengths are equal. Just make sure you’re only writing down the length of 1 side. For example, if you're working with a square that has a side length of 6, you would write down “6.” Don’t worry about the side lengths at this point. Just count how many sides the polygon has and write it down. For a square, you’d write down “4” since a square has 4 sides. The formula for finding the perimeter of a regular polygon is just the number of sides x the length of any side. Once you’ve multiplied those 2 numbers together, you’ve found the perimeter of the polygon!  In the square example, you know that the square has a side length of 6 and a total of 4 sides. Therefore, you'd just multiply 6 by 4 to get 24, which would be the perimeter of the square. Or, say you were working with a triangle that has a side length of 3. Since a triangle has 3 sides, you would multiply 3 (the number of sides) by 3 (the side length) to get 9. Therefore, the perimeter of the triangle would be 9.

Summary in French:

Vérifiez que tous les côtés du polygone sont égaux en longueur. Inscrivez la longueur d’un des côtés. Inscrivez aussi le nombre de côtés de votre polygone. Multipliez le nombre de côtés par la longueur du côté.


Article in English: Regular throat lozenges don't do much to heal your throat, but they do alleviate the pain.  The extra saliva you produce with the candy in your mouth will lubricate the throat to relieve the itchy feeling. Meanwhile, the medication in the drop acts as a local anesthetic which numbs the irritation in the throat. Antihistamines block histamine, a chemical in your body that can cause an itchy throat. Benadryl, Zyrtec, and Claritin are just a few brands of cold and flu antihistamines that are designed to soothe scratchy and sore throats. Side effects of antihistamines may include dry mouth, dizziness, and headaches. Plain old pain relievers, also called analgesics, like aspirin and Ibuprofen can also help to relieve the pain associated with an itchy throat. Follow the directions on the packaging for correct dosage. Keep in mind that aspirin should never be given to children or teenagers recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptom, as it can lead to the rare but fatal Reye's syndrome. Throat spray is a great way of relieving itchy throats and dry, tickling coughs. They usually contain phenol (or a similar ingredient) which numbs the throat.  Throat sprays are available over-the-counter in most pharmacies and are relatively cheap. Some throat sprays even come in different flavors, like mint or berry flavor. Gargling with a mouthwash that contains menthol (such as Listerine) a couple of times per day helps to numb the throat, alleviating the irritating, itchy feeling. Most of the time, an itchy throat will get better with at home treatment. However, if your symptoms last for more than 10 days, worsen rapidly, or are accompanied by a high fever, you should call your doctor. If you are experiencing wheezing or trouble breathing, hives, facial swelling, a severe sore throat, fever, or difficulty swallowing, see your doctor immediately. Any of these symptoms could signal a more serious problem.  An itchy throat could be the result of an allergic reaction to food or medicine, which could occur between a few minutes...

Summary in French:

Sucez des pastilles pour la gorge. Prenez des antihistaminiques. Procurez-vous un antidouleur. Utilisez un spray pour la gorge. Gargarisez-vous avec du bain de bouche. Consultez votre médecin.


Article in English: Relationships that are having problems usually include couples that fight over the smallest, most minor topic.  Relationships that are doing well still argue, but the arguments never end with a complete and total meltdown of both people.  As a girlfriend who is not cheating, demonstrate to your boyfriend that, while you guys fight, it's never the end of the world.  If you were cheating, chances are your fights would be significantly more severe. Cheating on someone takes a lot of energy and usually results in feelings of guilt and anxiety.  If you were cheating on your boyfriend, chances are you'd be showing signs of depression, anxiety, and guilt.  If you're a calm person who doesn't appear to be at all worried about your relationship, how can your boyfriend think you're cheating on him?  Ask him if you've ever been upset for no reason when he's asked you something (e.g. like where you've been).  If you've always given a reasonable explanation about your whereabouts, why is he worried? Ask him if you have weird and unexplained mood changes that have nothing to do with biology or obvious external events (e.g. problems with family or at work).  If you've never exploded at him for reasons he can't explain, why would he think you're harbouring guilt about cheating? Someone who was cheating on their boyfriend wouldn't be trying to advance their current relationship.  If you and your boyfriend talk about your future often, or talk about things like how you see yourselves in 20 years, you're very unlikely to be cheating on him.  These aren't the types of conversations someone who is cheating would want to have.  If you were cheating, these are the conversations you'd likely try to avoid or gloss over. One of the last things a cheating girlfriend would do is invite the boyfriend she's cheating on to family events and show him off.  Make sure to include your boyfriend in family events.  Encourage your parents or siblings to communicate directly with him, if they want.  Brag about his accomplishments to your family...

Summary in French:

Restez raisonnable dans vos disputes. Soyez calme. Prenez votre relation de couple au sérieux. Invitez votre petit ami aux repas de famille. Partagez vos secrets avec votre petit ami. Évitez de comparer votre petit ami à d'autres hommes. Faites chaque jour des compliments à votre petit ami. Montrez à votre petit ami qu'il est l'une de vos priorités absolues. Souvenez-vous du passé.


Article in English: Release your feelings.  This is the best thing to do, to vent out whatever you feel and just have some alone time.  Don't suppress any emotions - confront the things upsetting and angering you and release them, whether it be by crying or screaming into a pillow. Use your next day to talk it through, and sort things out.  Talk to a friend or someone trusted about what you thought about your ex, but think more about why you broke up.  Talking to someone else means there's someone to verbalize your issues with, rather than trying to cope with everything on your own.  Remind yourself why you can deal without this relationship, and list ways to help you start moving on. This day is for clearing your head and setting yourself a clear sketch of the future without your ex. If you keep anything at all, be sure to think of it a token of friendship, not of your relationship.  If they bring bad memories, then throw them out or dispose of them in any way you desire.  Take down photos.  If photos linger, it shows you are still thinking of your ex, and some studies show it can actually cause physical pain.  Be sure to return anything to your ex that you know could cause issues.  If you have something valuable, and it was not a gift, it may be best to give it back.  It’s possible to be found civilly liable if the gift can be deemed as exploitation of your ex. You’re nearing the end of the week; so, use this day for relaxing and enjoyment.  Going out with a friend is a good idea.  Company can keep your mind off of any lingering feelings.  Make sure you don't go somewhere that will bring memories of your ex.   If you opt to spend the day alone instead, make sure you keep your mind off your ex and firmly on you.  Pamper yourself by going to the spa. Go somewhere and do something your ex never wanted to do. Read a novel and immerse yourself in a different world. Quite a bit of research indicates the key to recovering from a breakup is focusing inward on yourself.  Spend some time re-working your goals, values, and reminding...

Summary in French:

Pleurez le premier jour. Parlez à quelqu’un le second jour. Débarrassez-vous de toutes ses affaires le troisième jour. Détendez-vous le quatrième jour. Soyez introspective le cinquième jour. Faites des plans le sixième jour. Détendez-vous.


Article in English: Released in 2006, The Secret DVD is a documentary style self-help video that claims to reveal the secret to happy, fulfilled life.  The big secret is, essentially, that thinking something will turn it into reality. The film claims that many of the great thinkers throughout history have practiced this secret truth including Plato, Beethoven, William Shakespeare, and Albert Einstein. According to the film's website, "Rhonda Byrne's discovery of The Secret began with a glimpse of the truth of life within a 100-year old book. She went back through the centuries, tracing and uncovering The Secret that lay at the core of the most powerful philosophies, teachings and religions in the world."  This theory shrouds the film's premise in historical mystery, beginning with the Emerald Tablet  which supposedly contained the information of The Secret, and later with the secret order of the Rosicrucians  who were rumored to be the protectors of The Secret. The Secret book was written by Rhonda Byrne and was intended to accompany the film.  The book explains The Law of Attraction and how visualizing something and acting as if it is already present in your life can make the Universe provide that thing to you. According to the book's website, "Everything is possible, nothing is impossible. There are no limits. Whatever you can dream of can be yours, when you use The Secret." The Secret claims that all energy is relative and reciprocal. Thus, if you send out positive energy, positive energy will be sent back to you. To this end, there are two keys to creating positive change in your life:  Gratitude. Being grateful reinforces to the Universe that you believe you will receive the thing that you desire. It also creates more positive energy so that you can receive more positive energy. Visualization. Visualizing your desires allows the message to be relayed more clearly to the Universe.

Summary in French:

Regardez le DVD. Lisez le livre. Comprenez l'idée que sous-tend Le Secret.


Article in English: Remember that a questionnaire is often part of a larger campaign. They can be altered and reused multiple times in order to target different demographics, ask different questions, or better align with your goals. After reviewing your results, you may find that, though your questions make sense, they aren't quite the right ones you need to achieve your goals.  For instance, you may find that a question such as "How often do you shop here?" limits your demographic to those who shop at a brick-and-mortar store. If you want to see how people purchase a specific product, you may want to broaden your question to include online shopping. Your implementation method may also be limiting your data. For instance, surveys administered online may be answered largely by respondents with higher-than-average computer knowledge. Some of your questions may work during testing, but may not work as well out in the field. Your questions must make sense to the specific demographic you are targeting. Ask yourself if your respondents are truly understanding what is being asked, or if your survey is so standard that respondents are not responding thoughtfully. For instance, a question such as, "Why do you shop here?" may be too broad a question, which could mislead your respondents. If you want to know if the store's decor has an impact on shopping habits, you could instead ask respondents to describe how they feel about the store's decor, branding, etc. See if your open-ended questions are working the way you need them to work. They may be too open, in which case respondents may ramble. They may not be open enough, in which case the data you received won't be as valuable. Ask yourself what role your open-ended questions are playing in your questionnaire and tailor them as needed. As above, broad questions such as, "How do you feel while shopping here?" may not give your respondents enough direction. You could instead ask, "Would you recommend this store to your friends? Why or why not?" Not all respondents will answer all questions,...

Summary in French:

Passez en revue vos résultats pour vous assurer que votre questionnaire répond à vos attentes. Revoyez une fois de plus les questions. Passez en revue les questions ouvertes. Trouvez un moyen pour donner suite aux données manquantes. Examinez le type de réaction que vous obtenez.


Article in English: Remember that glasses can be a great fashion accessory, but for most people they are also there to serve an incredibly important function which is to help you see. If your glasses don't serve those needs, then they don't work for you.  Begin by asking a salesperson which frames will work with your prescription (for instance, some people with very high prescriptions must choose frames that have wide frames to hold the lenses, so thin wire frames might not be an option). Ask a salesperson to measure your head and show you which glasses will fit you and which will not. Having a good, comfortable fit will help you feel confident in your choice. Your sense of style and personality can really come out in your glasses, and you should not feel confined to certain shapes or colors if something else is more your style, or if your big personality is best expressed in a different shape or style.  If that means choosing big square glasses on your big square face, do it! Olivia Wilde has famously pulled off that look, and because she was confident in herself, she made those glasses look like they were made for her. Similarly, Ginnifer Goodwin has a very round face, but paparazzi have taken pictures of her in equally round sunglasses on many occasions and she pulls them off without a hitch. When Daniel Radcliffe made round glasses hip as the character Harry Potter in the popular movie series, his character started out as a round faced young boy and eventually grew into a more square-jawed young man. He was able to pull off the round framed glasses both ways. Instead of following the so-called "rules" about face shapes, decide what elements of the rules are important to you and what parts you are comfortable bending or breaking altogether.  For instance, if you have a round or soft-edged face, instead of avoiding round frames altogether, pay attention to the size of the glasses and avoid small, delicate round frames. Any larger frame will tend to look better on a round face, even if its a rounded frame, since small frames...

Summary in French:

Choisissez des lunettes adaptées à vos besoins. Soyez unique, même si vous devez pour cela enfreindre les règles. Faites des compromis.


Article in English: Remember that taking yourself too seriously can actually hurt your relationships with your colleagues. A good sense of humor, combined strong work ethic, have been shown to be important traits in successful leaders. By being funny at work, you can enhance your reputation there. Humor can be used to grow group cohesiveness by diffusing negative situations and generating positive feelings. You can use humor to draw attention to things you have in common with co-workers or a boss. This will help you make friends in the workplace and make the workplace more comfortable. If you are trying to are collaborating with someone for the first time, delivering criticism, or supporting a controversial idea or plan, humor can be a great way to get their attention without seeming pretentious or superior. You want to come off as funny, not passive-aggressive or outright offensive. You also want to be able to grab and keep people's attention, but not because they find you offensive. At work, avoid forms of "low comedy" that would be too risky.   Possibly offensive topics include physical appearance or shortcomings, oppressed groups (e.g. women and minorities), physical or mental disabilities, and references to bodily functions and sex.

Summary in French:

Utilisez l'humour pour vous intégrer. Connectez-vous à vos collègues grâce à l'humour. Faites attention avec l'humour sur le lieu de travail.


Article in English: Remember that the measurement to making steamed rice is "one part rice, two parts liquid". So, if you use a cup of dried white rice you should use two cups of liquid. One cup of dried rice is plenty to serve two people. If you're serving more people than that you should increase the amount of rice and water accordingly. Make sure the pan is big enough to accommodate the amount of rice and liquid you are using. While the style of pan you use does not matter too much, you will want to use one which has a tight-fitting lid. Put a tablespoon of olive, peanut, or other oil into the pan. Add in more if you are making a large amount of rice. Turn the burner on medium and heat the oil slightly, then add your rice to the pan. Stir it to make sure all the rice is well coated with oil. At this point, the rice will have a translucent look to it. Cook or fry the rice in the oil just a bit longer if you want a drier, crispier rice. After a minute or so it will turn from translucent to a hard white color. Add your water and give it a slight stir to make sure all the rice is in the water. Then stir occasionally until the water comes to a boil. Turn the heat down extra low when the rice comes to a boil. The dial should go as low as you can go on a gas burner and then put a lid on the rice. Let it simmer, without removing the lid, for 15-20 minutes. Any longer than this and you're risking burning the bottom of the rice. Make sure you don't remove the lid! This point is very important because this is the "steaming" step. Turn the burner off completely after simmering. Set the pan aside with the lid on. It can sit like this until you are ready to use it, but let it continue to steam for at least 30 minutes. Enjoy your steamed rice!

Summary in French:

Utilisez la quantité exacte d’eau. Ajoutez-y l’huile. Rajoutez-y le riz. Continuez de remuer le riz au fur et à mesure qu’il chauffe. Ajoutez l’eau puis portez le tout à ébullition. Baissez le feu. Laissez mijoter. Retirez le riz du feu. À table et bon appétit !


Article in English: Remember that you're not writing a standup comedy routine. But eulogies often elicit a little laughter from the congregation, which can be helpful for everyone who is mourning. Don't write a slapstick comedy, but try to give one or two little anecdotes that will make anyone who knew your grandparent chuckle and think, "That's so true!" Or you may want to tell an anecdote that will end with a twist no one was expecting, but which captures a quirk about your grandparent. However you choose to write the eulogy, remember that laughter helps people heal, and you don't need too much of it to be successful.  Don't write jokes. Remember that it's still a funeral, but one or two humorous and well-placed anecdotes can help lighten the mood and make everyone remember the fond, happy memories they had of your grandparent. It's important to consider your grandparent's personality as you draft your eulogy. If your grandparent was very serious in life, you may want to avoid humorous anecdotes. If your grandparent was extremely religious, then feel free to mention the role that faith played in your grandparent's life. There is no absolute rule in writing a eulogy, other than trying your hardest to capture your grandparent's spirit and personality in writing. Focus on what your grandparent would have wanted to hear, and what is appropriate and important in memorializing his or her life. It's okay if the first draft of your eulogy focuses on your thoughts and feelings, but remember that it isn't ultimately about you. It's perfectly acceptable to write about your specific relationship with your grandparent, but avoid lingering on how you feel or what you're thinking. Everyone knows you care about your grandparent and will miss him or her, and what they really want to hear is a loving tribute to your grandparent's life. Consider having someone else read your eulogy beforehand and ask them if there's too much of you in it. Having an outsider's opinion may help you recognize ways to focus more on your grandparent and your...

Summary in French:

Amenez les gens à rire sans raconter de blagues. Adaptez l’éloge funèbre à votre grand-parent. Réinventez-vous.


Article in English: Remember the most embarrassing moments in your life so far, the monumental stuff-ups, the times you refused to make changes, the breakdowns in communications that you played a major part in, and maybe even the time you tried to be funny around your friends and only crickets chirped. These things can be hilarious. Telling other people about very embarrassing moments in your life is a great way to get them to laugh. Take a page from famous improv comic Colin Mochrie, who said: "He had the kind of face only a mother could love, if that mother was blind in one eye and had that kind of milky film over the other... but still, he was my identical twin." Tell self-depreciating jokes rather than making jokes at the expense of others. More people will be more willing to laugh. Rodney Dangerfield made fun of both his sanity and his looks with this one: "I went to the psychiatrist, and he says 'You're crazy.' I tell him I want a second opinion. He says, 'Okay, you're ugly too!'"  Redd Foxx had this to say about his silly devotion to drugs and alcohol: "I feel sorry for people who don’t drink or do drugs. Because someday they’re going to be in a hospital bed, dying, and they won’t know why." A great joke from Henry Youngman: "I was so ugly when I was born, the doctor slapped my mother." Different things make different people laugh. Some people find that sensationalism causes them to laugh; others find that satire does the trick. Learn which is which, and deliver your jokes and anecdotes so that they apply to many different categories of humor and emotion at once.  Not everyone knows what it's like to ride in a helicopter or be a millionaire or have a baby. But most people know what it's like to go fast, fantasize about money, and love another person deeply. So make your jokes cover more ground by utilizing really basic, but profound, human emotions. When you're in a group of people you don't know, listen to what subjects they're talking about and what's making them laugh. Are they the witty banter type? The slapstick, or...

Summary in French:

Prenez-vous moins au sérieux Mettez-vous sous les projecteurs. Connaissez votre public. Trompez l'esprit. Battez le fer tant qu'il est chaud. Sachez quand ne pas être drôle. Sachez observer Mémorisez de bons mots.


Article in English: Remember to use goggles, gloves and a ventilation mask while working with concrete acid stain. A activated charcoal respirator may be your best defense against fumes, especially with staining concrete in areas of poor ventilation, like basements. However, even basements should be has well ventilated as possible, using fans and open windows to circulate and draw in fresh air. Also consider wearing a long sleeve shirt and pants, combined with knee guards, in case you have to get on your hands and knees. The acid stain mixture contains strong chemicals and fumes, so be sure to mix the stain somewhere outside, or in an area that has adequate ventilation. Pour the mixed acid stain into a plastic pump. Usually a two-gallon pump is sufficient, but be sure that it is made completely of plastic. It is important that the applicator or spray wand is also made of plastic rather than metal, because hydrochloric acid (one of the key ingredients in the acid stain), corrodes metal very easily.  For floors that have been troweled and smoothed out by hand, dilute the acid stain with a 1:4 ratio of 1 part acid stain to 4 parts water.  For floors that have been troweled by a machine, (which are mostly industrial or commercial flooring), the acid stain mixture will be more concentrated, with a 1:1 ratio of one part acid stain to one part water.  When mixing and diluting the acid stain, you need to pour the acid into the water rather than pouring the water into the acid. This is because acids release a lot of heat when mixed with water. The water is added to the acid so you can start with a very diluted and weak acid mixture instead of adding water to the acid, and starting with a very strong acid mixture. Always apply a test sample of stain to a small, inconspicuous area of the concrete to be treated. Because so many variables can affect the final color, that’s the only way to get an accurate preview of the finished look, and even then, the final outcome might look a bit different. Normally, the most effective and efficient way...

Summary in French:

Équipez-vous. Préparez votre acide colorant. Faites d'abord un test sur une petite zone. Pulvérisez l'acide colorant. Neutralisez l'acide épandu. Nettoyez bien votre sol. Choisissez une finition de sol. Optez éventuellement pour une résine hydrofuge. Optez éventuellement pour une résine acrylique. Optez éventuellement pour une résine polyuréthane. Optez éventuellement pour une résine époxy. Étanchéifiez votre sol en béton. Cirez votre sol en béton.


Article in English: Remember when your Grandma gave you salt water to gargle? Well, it works! The salt acts as a mild antiseptic and reduces the swelling by drawing out the water in the swollen tissues in the throat. Research has shown that gargling is helpful in alleviating sore throats and also congestion. Add about 1 teaspoon of either table salt or sea salt to 8 ounces of warm water and stir to dissolve the salt. Gargle with the solution for about 30 seconds and spit it out. Repeat once every hour. Add 10-20 drops of Tabasco sauce to an 8oz glass of water. Tabasco is made from hot chillies so it works like capsaicin, which helps to treat aches and pains, and it also has antiviral properties. Don't swallow the gargle as it may irritate your stomach. No one knows exactly why, but apple cider vinegar seems to work much better than any other sort of vinegar. The acid in the vinegar kills bacteria. Add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to 8 oz of warm water. Place the gargle into your mouth, and gargle for about 30 seconds. Then spit it out. You'll want to do this 2-3 times a day, until your throat heals up. Baking soda is extremely alkaline (the opposite of acidic), which can help soothe sore throats, especially if gargling with apple cider vinegar is difficult for you. Baking soda is also anti-bacterial because it changes the pH of the throat. Add ½ teaspoon of baking soda to 1 cup of very warm water. Add 1/2 teaspoon of table or sea salt. Gargle with this mixture every 2 hours. You can add 1 tablespoon of honey and/or lemon to any of the gargles listed above.  Honey is antibacterial and soothing because it draws water out of inflamed tissue, while lemon is acidic, contains Vitamin C and is both antibacterial and antiviral. Do not give honey to any child under the age of 1 because young children may be susceptible to infant botulism which can contaminate honey.

Summary in French:

Gargarisez-vous avec de l’eau salée. Préparez un gargarisme d’épice. Gargarisez-vous avec du vinaigre de cidre de pomme. Gargarisez-vous avec du bicarbonate de soude. Ajoutez du miel ou du citron à votre traitement.


Article in English: Remember your readers are 13-20 years old, and are often going through heavy teen issues around love, loneliness, and desire. Avoid formal terms and language, and use descriptions that will seem accessible to a teenager.  Rather than dumb down your language, listen to how teenagers you know talk and interact. The goal is to create believable dialogue and reactions between characters. You want your reader to relate to the your protagonist and her perspective on the world. For example, in Twilight, there is a scene where Bella tries to flirt with Jacob, a 15 year old boy who turns into a werewolf when the sun goes down. Their dialogue is awkward and hesitant. Bella feels embarrassed by her attempts at flirting and tries to hide her attraction to Jacob. Many teenagers can likely relate to this scene, and understand how Bella might be feeling. This makes Bella an effective protagonist in the story. This is a basic writing rule for all genres, not just teen romance. Rather than direct the reader on how they should feel in a scene, show an emotion through the character's actions and through dialogue. For example, rather than tell the reader, “Bella was upset at Jacob. She felt betrayed”, you can use her action and dialogue to show these emotions. “Bella glared at Jacob, her fists clenched at her sides, her mouth twisted into a frown. “I can't believe you did that,” she yelled at Jacob.” Think about what teens might be struggling with at their age. Often, teens are trying to figure out who they are going to be as adults. They may experience big life issues, like moving to a new city, realizing feelings of desire and love, and wrestling with sexual attraction. A good YA romance novel will look at the larger themes of being a teenager, and incorporate them into the novel. Consider a big theme you may want to explore in your teen romance story. This could be as simple as a protagonist with a special ability that she keeps hidden, causing her to feel like an outsider or an outcast. Or your protagonist could be wrestling...

Summary in French:

Écrivez pour votre public. Montrez au lieu de raconter. Attaquez-vous aux thèmes importants. Terminez sur une transformation plutôt que sur un « happy ending ».


Article in English: Remember, your followers are largely responsible for your success. If they enjoy your content and you're a considerate host, they will be more likely to suggest your content to their friends. One critical component of respect on Tumblr is being open to hearing criticism or a perspective that is different from your own. If someone likes one of your posts or leaves an encouraging or helpful comment on your page, remember to return the favor. Social networking is about reciprocation. Encouraging your followers to submit fan art or other types of work is a fantastic way to retain followers, bring in new ones, and help the Tumblr community grow. While it's important not to post relentlessly all day, your followers will invariably have questions, concerns, and comments. Addressing these throughout the day will eventually get you a reputation for being attentive and considerate of your followers' needs.  If you have a smartphone or a tablet, you can install the Tumblr app for free. This allows you to constantly engage your followers while away from your computer. If you're going to be away from Tumblr for awhile, you can queue your posts to make sure that they are uploaded evenly during your absence. Most of the followers you gain will be interested in the content you were originally posting. While your content should evolve with you, keep in mind your followers and their likes. With this in mind, don't let followers dictate your content entirely. Your blog is yours to command.

Summary in French:

Montrez du respect à vos abonnés. Répondez aux messages. Faites de la publicité pour le travail de vos abonnés. Essayez de rester disponible pendant la journée. Créez du contenu qui aide vos abonnés.


Article in English: Remember: nothing is easier if you don't talk about it. Your close friends should be your trusted advisers when it comes to dealing with crushes. Even if you don't take their advice, it'll feel great to get this major source of emotional stress off of your chest, so speak up! Another side benefit is that talking to your friends about your crush can force you to actually do something about it. Once your friends know about it, they'll subtly push you to take action. This can be a good thing if you'd lack confidence normally. To deal with a crush, you must crawl before you can walk. Try to limit your one-on-one time with your crush initially. Instead, try to hang out in groups. It's much easier to come across as charming when you have your friends around to do some of the "work" in the conversation for you. Being in the company of people you already know will also make you feel more at ease, so conversation will come more naturally. Gradually move on to one-on-one hangout sessions. Eventually, if you want your crush to develop into something more, you'll need to spend some alone time with that person. Try not to think of your crush as "perfect" or unattainable — s/he is not. Your crush has flaws, fears, and things s/he is bad at. In other words, your crush is a human being just like you. Letting yourself believe that your crush is somehow "better" than other people will only make it harder to keep your cool when you're together. If you find yourself freaking out when you're around your crush, think back to some time that you remember her/him doing something wrong. This can be almost anything, like getting a fact wrong, making a bad play during a sports game, or accidentally doing something embarrassing. This is a good way to remind yourself that your crush is far from perfect, even if it may not always seem like it. Staying calm about your crush isn't all about how you manage your thoughts and behavior. It's also about how you think about yourself. Remember that you are the most important one in your...

Summary in French:

Parlez de la personne pour qui vous avez des sentiments à vos amis. Ne restez pas seul avec la personne que vous aimez au début. N'oubliez pas qu'il (elle) est un être humain comme vous. Gardez une bonne estime de vous-même.


Article in English: Remembering measurement equivalents is a great way to speed up cooking time in the kitchen. The most simple conversion is tablespoons to teaspoons. If you are missing a tablespoon, simply measure out three level teaspoons instead. A tablespoon is equivalent to 1/16 of a cup, which will allow you to easily measure out that amount without a measuring spoon. Given this small portion, it is easiest to measure out 1/16 in a large, clearly-marked measuring cup. Otherwise, it would be best to approximate one tablespoon using half of an 1/8 cup, the smallest measuring cup in a set. For fast conversions, remember that 15 ml of a liquid is the equivalent of 1 tablespoon. This means that there will be between 16 and 17 tablespoons in a common 250 ml serving of liquids, which equals 1 cup. Be sure that all measurements are level to ensure even conversions. to measure a tablespoon of liquid. Some bottles will purposefully hold a single tablespoon, making it easy to portion out that amount while cooking or baking. This may apply to oil, flavor extracts, and other similar ingredients. Measure how much your bottle caps hold when you first purchase a new cooking ingredient to have the conversions in mind in the future.

Summary in French:

Prenez 3 cuillères à café rases. Mesurez 1/16 d'un verre. Versez 15 ml de liquide. Utilisez les bouchons des bouteilles.