Article in English: It's important to check in with yourself and to make sure that your mind and body are as reasonably healthy as they can be during this time of crisis. Though you may feel that all you can do is lie on the couch and cry, you should make sure to eat even when you aren't hungry, to get out of the house and take a walk when your body needs the exercise, and to look away from the television when your eyes need to rest.  And if you're craving an ice cream sundae or if you're really longing for a night out with the girls but won't admit it, give in to that, too. Do what your mind and body are telling you to do instead of ignoring your true needs. The sooner you start eating, sleeping, and doing the things your body and mind need regularly, the sooner you can get back to your normal life. Though you shouldn't pack your schedule so much that you can't even come up for air, you should make sure to keep yourself as busy and occupied as you can so that you don't have hours on end to think about your divorce. Once you're ready plug at least a few social occasions, workout routines, or times carved out for the things you loved into your schedule so that you have enough things to keep you on your feel and to give you something to look forward to.  You should try to have at least one thing each day to look forward to, even if it's just a phone date with a close friend or some time to watch that old Katherine Hepburn movie that you haven't seen in a decade. Setting goals can help you develop a routine. For example, if you want to run a 5K, then you'll have to fill a few hours a week with time for training. Try to mix it up. Don't fall back into the routine you had when you were married, or you'll miss your own life even more. Though you don't have to go on a health kick right after your divorce, working on maintaining healthy life habits will help you start to feel mentally more stable and physically stronger. Work on eating three healthy and balanced meals a day, getting 7-8 hours of sleep at around the same time every...

Summary in French:

Soyez attentif à vos propres besoins. Prenez de bonnes habitudes. Ayez une vie saine. Explorez de nouveaux centres d'intérêt. Changez d'environnement. Chouchoutez-vous.


Article in English: It's important to clear and smooth the area in which the vinyl fence will be installed to make the process as easy as possible. Remove any bushes, plants, trees or stationary objects that are in the way of your planned fence. Call the local utility diggers hotline to have all underground lines marked before you do any digging. In the United States or Canada, dial 811 or check with your local utility company. Many regions have their own digger's hotline numbers. Depending on the size and shape of your yard, or the area you want to fence off, you may want to go right along the property line, or measure other configurations and shapes. Whatever the case, you need to find out how much fencing you'll need to buy by measuring the desired area. Take these measurements to the home improvement store to buy supplies. You can place stakes at the corners of your fence's perimeter and use them to rope the area off before the project begins, or you can spray paint the fence's perimeter. You can purchase vinyl fencing in lengths that range from 2 to 8 feet (0.6 to 2.4 m). These lengths you place between vinyl fence posts. If you are fencing a very large area, purchase larger sections so you can bury fewer fence posts.  Your material should be about one inch (2.5 cm) thick, four inches (10 cm) wide, and four to six feet (1.2 - 1.8 m) long. You will also need two 12 in (30 cm) wooden stakes and four screws for temporary bracing. Make sure you also get enough concrete for each post. If you need an entry point along the fence, it's also important to purchase a vinyl gate kit that fits with the fencing you choose. After purchasing enough posts, fence lengths, and the gate kits necessary to make your fence, mark the post positions and the lengths between the desired posts to ensure your vinyl fence section and hardware will fit. You can't trim vinyl fencing sections, so you must be certain about your measurements. Between each place where you plan to dig a hole, it's a good idea to set everything up to make the installation...

Summary in French:

Préparez le sol pour l’installation de la clôture. Mesurez la zone. Procurez-vous la clôture en vinyle et les poteaux pour la surface. Marquez l’emplacement de chaque poteau. Disposez les panneaux de clôture.


Article in English: It's important to figure out what triggers your feelings of competitiveness and jealousy. Maybe you get jealous at work when someone else does better than you, or maybe you let losing at a board game get to you. Whatever your triggers are, starting to identify them can help you take control of situations where you're too competitive. When you feel yourself getting angry or irritable, ask yourself, "Is it because I'm jealous?" Next, it's important to identify why these things trigger your competitiveness. Maybe you get competitive at work because you never did very well in school, and you're trying to make up for it. Maybe you feel competitive at board games because you always felt less-than with siblings. To figure out why things triggers, spend some time writing about it in a journal or talking about it with a trusted friend. Keep digging deeper to find the source. When you're feeling competitiveness rage up, take a moment to stop yourself and re-think. Is your competitiveness from jealousy? Is your jealousy merited? Try to remember where your jealousy is stemming from. It's usually not from the current situation, so reminding yourself of that fact can help you calm the jealous beast. When you see other people doing well, it can be easy to want to compare your life with theirs. When you compare, you scrutinize both of your lives and tally up who is better. On the other hand, being competitive without the comparisons can spur you forward, as long as you aren't basing all your worth on the competition. Instead, realize that no one succeeds at the same pace. You are right where you need to be right now, and you are enough. Often, people who are competitive or jealous will also think in absolute terms. In other words, you may think that if someone else gets praised at work, that means your work has been awful. In reality, someone else doing well doesn't mean you're not doing well, nor does it negate how well you're doing. Sometimes, competitiveness springs from jealousy that other people are getting more...

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Identifiez les éléments déclencheurs. Trouvez pourquoi ces éléments déclenchent ce comportement. Repensez la compétitivité sur le moment. Arrêtez de vous comparer aux autres. Voyez si vous êtes borné dans vos pensées. Ne pensez pas que l’amour est une ressource épuisable.


Article in English: It's important to keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed and even. Fingernails can easily chip, causing snags and scratches, and toenails look unsightly if they're overgrown.  Keep your nails clean. Use a nail pick to get any buildup out from under your fingernails and toenails. Use nail clippers or a good pair of manicure scissors to trim your nails. Trim straight across, then round off the tips so they're not sharp or pointy.  Use an emery board if needed to help reduce sharp or jagged edges. Facial hair is another extremely personal choice. There's no right or wrong answer on whether you should go for a smooth shave or a scruffy beard, so go with whatever makes you comfortable and confident.  If shaving, use a lubricating shave gel and a sharp razor (ideally single-blade). Shave in the direction of hair growth, and don't pull your surrounding skin taut to avoid damaging your skin.  If you wear a beard, it's important to keep it trimmed. Use an electric beard trimmer to tame your facial hair, setting the guard to a length that works for your hair and style. Whether you shave your face smooth, or keep some facial hair, you'll want to clean up the often-overlooked areas. That includes trimming back the hairs in your nostrils, in and on your ears, and off the back of your neck (below your hairline).  You should also trim your eyebrows from time to time, so they don't get bushy and overgrown.  Use grooming scissors for the nose and ear hair, and a low-guard trimmer or straight razor for the hair on the back of your neck. Some men like a hairy chest. Others, however, may prefer a smooth chest, or at least a trimmed and well-groomed chest. This is ultimately your own choice (perhaps with feedback from your partner), but if you decide to trim your chest hair it's important to do it right.  If you decide to thin out or trim your chest hair, use an electric clipper and move in the direction your hair grows. If you want a clean chest, you can either use a clipper with the guard off, or use a razor and...

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Coupez vos ongles. Prenez soin de votre barbe. Coupez vos poils d'oreilles, de nez et de cou. Décidez de garder ou non les poils de votre torse. Trouvez une coupe de cheveux qui vous plaise.


Article in English: It's important to lead a healthy lifestyle to keep the skin on your face and body free from blemishes and glowing beautifully. There are a number of daily habits you can adopt to improve your skin and your overall well being.  Sleep eight hours a day. Beauty sleep is no joke. During rest, the body heals and rejuvenates itself. Without adequate sleep, your skin cells are unable to repair, and over time, this can result in skin with a dull appearance.  Eat fruits and veggies. Not only are these foods good for your health, they also contain vitamins and minerals essential to keeping skin healthy. Choose foods high in vitamins A, C, and E as they help to protect skin and heal damage. Cut out foods with a lot of sugar, grease, and/or oil as they can cause blemishes or give you oily skin. Limit sodium intact as it can cause puffiness and swelling.  Be sure to drink water. Water flushes toxins out of the body, hydrates from the inside out, and improves skin’s elasticity.  Avoid stressful situations. Relaxation is proven to promote improved whole body health and skin clarity. Going to a spa is a great way to relax and receive great skin treatments all at the same time. Smiling and laughing have been proven to clear skin, and research suggests this is due to the stress relieving effects of laughter. One of the most enviable aspects of celebrity skin is a fresh, healthy glow. Making a homemade mask is a great way to get those results without breaking the bank. Best of all, many masks can be made by using ingredients you already have!  Mix together ½ cup of mashed papaya, 1 teaspoon of honey, and 1 egg white. Apply the mixture to your face. Leave on for approximately 10 minutes. Rinse to find your dull skin looking healthy and bright! Celebrities spend thousands of dollars on collagen therapy, Botox, and other treatments to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Many of these professional therapies are now affordable, but you can also achieve similar results by creating your own facial mask that harnesses the power of...

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Adoptez de saines habitudes. Faites un masque hydratant. Éliminez naturellement les rides. Minimisez l'apparence des pores avec de la baie d'açai. Utilisez de la bière pour rendre la peau plus claire.


Article in English: It's important to learn how to let go of your anger, not just for your psychological health, but also for your physical health. Part of letting go of anger involves forgiveness, and forgiveness can have a deterrent effect, making it less likely for people to hurt you again in the future. When someone betrays or hurts you, it can have a negative effect on your health through increased anxiety and stress. This can negatively impact your cardiac, immune, and nervous systems. Figure out what, specifically, you feel hurt over. Only in identifying the loss or underlying problem can you begin to confront that issue and let go of it. It's also important to understand whether the other person knows that she has hurt you. This will impact how you begin reconciling.  For instance, if a spouse cheated on you or left you, you would understandably feel angry. The sense of loss you feel likely stems from the loss of being loved and being appreciated or respected. Furthermore, your spouse likely understands the way that she has hurt you. Alternatively, if a friend has an extra ticket to a concert and does not invite you, you may feel a loss of friendship and camaraderie that drives you to sorrow and anger. However, your friend may be unaware that your feelings were hurt. Interpersonal conflict and resolution can be thought of as a grieving process. For example, when someone hurts you, it can feel as though you have lost that person. The stages of grief are helpful for understanding your emotions after you are hurt. They can also help you understand how your anger is a part of the grieving process and therefore, can help you let go of your anger. If the hurt has to do with a breakup or other type of indefinite separation, then that loss may seem permanent. If the hurt has to do with being overlooked, forgotten, or otherwise disrespected then it can seem as though you lost that person temporarily by losing their attention or respect. Anger can get out of control when tension escalates between you and the person who hurt you....

Summary in French:

Comprenez votre colère. Identifiez le problème . Donnez-vous le temps de faire votre deuil. Évitez pour l'instant la personne qui vous a fait du mal.


Article in English: It's important to learn to defuse a bad situation. But it is equally important to take steps to avoid tough situations altogether. Spend time thinking about changes you can make to stay away from potential fights.  Go with your gut feeling. If you are walking home and see a group of kids standing on the corner, you might feel like there would be a problem if you walked by them. Avoid the situation by taking a different route home. It might cost you a few extra minutes to change directions, but it could also help you avoid a fight. The same is true for when you are actually in school. If you see a group of kids that look suspicious, don't engage with them. Use a different route to get to class. You could get hurt if you get in a fight. That is why it is important to always be conscious of your safety. It's a good idea to be aware of your surroundings.  Try to travel with friends. If possible, walk with others in between class. A bully will be less likely to approach you for a fight if you are with other kids. You should also try to sit with friends at lunch. If you are worried about your safety, try to stick close to adults. In the cafeteria, sit at a table close to a lunch room monitor. You can make it clear that other kids need to respect your personal space. Setting boundaries is a great way to avoid getting in a fight. Establish clear lines that should not be crossed.  If someone bumps into you try saying, "I would appreciate it if you could stay further away from me." Speak firmly and politely. Maybe you need to leave the room and someone is blocking your path. You can say, "I would like you to get out of my way, please." By setting boundaries, you are making it clear that you wish to avoid fighting. This is a better choice to make than shoving someone out of your way. Your words are your most powerful weapon. You can use your voice to help avoid potentially dangerous situations. For example, if you see other kids fighting, you can use words to defuse the situation.  Try using logic. Instead of getting...

Summary in French:

Faites confiance à votre instinct. Pensez avant tout à votre sécurité. Fixez-vous des limites. Exprimez-vous. Sachez gérer vos émotions. Prenez votre vie en main.


Article in English: It's important to let someone process pain or grief on their own clock. Sometimes, people want a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen. Other times, people might have to do a lot of processing and thinking on their own, depending on what's upsetting them. Don't rush it, if your friend wants some time alone.  Reach out with something gentle after some time. You don't have to lead with, "I'm so sorry I just heard what happened, I'm headed over right now." Just say, "So sorry to hear. Thinking of you."  Don’t be a burden on your friend. Just let them know that you’re open and ready to talk whenever they need anything. If your friend is hard to get a hold of or isn't being communicative, just do something little to start the process and get the door open. It doesn't have to be a big gesture, but a little token can help you start to make someone feel better.  Before you do try to talk to a friend or find out more about what's wrong, a card, a bouquet of flowers, or some other small token can do a lot to speak for you and reach out to someone who's really grieving. Likewise, a six-pack of beer or a mixtape can be a good reach-out gift. Just getting someone a soda, a tissue, or a place to sit comfortably is a good way to start. Help your friend put her hair back. When someone is upset, they often don't want to be the one to ask for help. Especially if the grief is severe. If a good friend has just gone through a rough patch, like a break-up, or even a death in the family, it might be a challenge just to get in touch. Be persistent and come up with creative ways to get them talking.  Try text messages, if your friend isn't answering the phone. These are easier to respond to in a quick way, without having to put on a good face. Even if your friend hasn't been through something super-serious, and is just upset because of a scraped knee, or because a favorite sports team lost, it's still tempting to isolate and ignore other people. Reach out to those people too. Sometimes, you don't need to do anything but be there...

Summary in French:

Laissez-le tranquille pendant un moment. Apportez-lui un petit cadeau. Essayez de le joindre. Faites en sorte qu'il compte sur vous.


Article in English: It's important to meditate in a relaxing place that's free of distractions. Find a place in your home where it's relatively quiet and take steps to create a relaxing environment. This largely depends on personal preference. Some people like to make an altar using objects like seashells, stones, or flowers. Other people enjoy lighting candles. Gather objects that you find soothing to create the right space to meditate. Your space will grow naturally with time, so do not worry if it's not perfect right away. You will figure out what does and does not work for you as you begin meditating regularly. The literal translation for zazen is "seated meditation". How you sit is very important. What matters most is that you stay comfortable and keep your back straight. If you need to do something like cross your legs, or use pillows to prop up your back, do so. If you are very flexible, try the half Lotus Position (Hankafuza) or the Full Lotus Position (Kekkafuza). The Half Lotus is done by placing the left foot onto the right thigh and tucking the right leg under your left thigh. The Full Lotus is done by placing each foot onto the opposite thigh. If either positions are painful, however, avoid using them as they can be distracting. The positioning of your head is important for Zen meditation, as it's vital you do not do anything to strain your body. Hold your head in a position that feels natural and does not cause strain in your neck. Ideally, your spine should align with your neck. Imagine a straight line running up your spine. Move your neck so this imaginary line continues across your neck. Tucking in your chin helps align your spine and neck. Before you begin meditating, pause and be aware of any tensions you're feeling in your jaw and facial muscles. You may not notice the tension in your jaw until you pay attention to it specifically. Try to loosen your jaw and the muscles in your face in general before you begin meditating. If your jaw feels very tense, use your fingers to lightly massage your face to loosen up...

Summary in French:

Créez un environnement relaxant. Trouvez une position stable. Positionnez bien votre tête. Décontractez votre visage.


Article in English: It's important to plan your escape route, and be aware of your surroundings. If there are possible positions along the route where the shooter could potentially ambush you or others, recognize this, and anticipate how you would respond if that were to happen.  Most shooters aim at arbitrary targets. The harder you are to see and hit, the safer you will be, so try to be rational and avoid entering into the shooter's line of sight.  If you're in the vicinity of the shooter, try to find an escape route that gives you both concealment (to stay out of view of the shooter) and cover (to protect you from bullets). When an active shooter is in your vicinity, even though you're afraid, it's important to keep moving and to get as far away from the situation and the shooter as possible. Don't stick around to watch or figure out what is going on, but put as much distance between you and the shooter; this will make it difficult for the shooter to shoot you and reduces the chance that you'll be shot by random fire.  Note that this is only possible if the shooter has not noticed you, if you're lost in a crowd, or if you hear gunshots from a distance but have not yet seen the shooter. If you can help others without endangering yourself, try to do so.  Try to escape even if others insist on staying. Encourage the other people you pass to leave with you. However, if others are uncertain about running, don't wait for them to decide. It's important that you get out first and foremost. Remember that your life is what's important, not your phone or other belongings. Don't delay your escape trying to grab material items, and if you see anyone else trying to gather their things, tell them to leave their material possessions behind. Take any exit you can to escape, including emergency exits and emergency windows. Most restaurants, movie theaters, and other public places have doors and exits designated for staff (in stockrooms and kitchens, for example), so look for and use these if possible. Once you are removed from the situation...

Summary in French:

Visualisez vos mouvements. Sortez si cela est possible. Laissez vos affaires. Utilisez n'importe quelle sortie. Appelez les secours.


Article in English: It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. A menu will appear. You will need the Google Docs, Google Sheets, and/or Google Slides apps on your phone if you want to create a document on mobile. Tap one of the following options:   Google Docs - Creates a Word-like document. If you don't have Google Docs, this opens the Google Docs app page.  Google Sheets - Creates an Excel-like document. If you don't have Google Sheets, this opens the Google Sheets app page.  Google Slides - Creates a PowerPoint-like document. If you don't have Google Slides, this opens the Google Slides app page. Type in a name for your document when prompted. It's in the bottom-right corner of the pop-up menu. Doing so applies the name to your document and opens the document. Enter the document's data, text, and so on. It's in the top-left corner of the screen. This will save the document in Google Drive.

Summary in French:

Appuyez sur ＋. Sélectionnez un type de document. Entrez un nom. Appuyez sur CRÉER. Créez votre document. Appuyez sur.


Article in English: It's in the lower-left corner of the screen.   Doing so opens a dialog box It's in the menu bar of the dialog box.  This takes a screenshot of the section of the screen you outlined and shows you the resulting image. It's the icon that looks like a purple floppy disc. This will open the "Save As" window and you can enter a filename for the screenshot and choose where to save it. The default image file type for the snipping tool is JPEG. You can change this by clicking on the "File Type" drop-down menu in the dialog box. The selected portion of the screen will be saved as an image to your computer.

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Ouvrez le menu Démarrer. Cliquez sur Rechercher. Tapez outil capture dans la barre de recherche. Sélectionnez outil Capture dans les résultats de recherche. Cliquez sur Mode. Choisissez Capture rectangulaire. Cliquez et faites glisser votre curseur. Sélectionnez Enregistrer la capture. Cliquez sur Enregistrer.


Article in English: It's in the top-right side of the Discover People page. This blue button is in the middle of the page. If you've already allowed Instagram to access your contacts, skip ahead to the "Find a profile you want to follow" step. Do so when prompted. This will add any people in your phone's contacts list to the Contacts tab. You may have to confirm that you're allowing Instagram to access your location by tapping Yes or OK if prompted. Scroll through your friends until you find one you want to follow. You can also just tap Follow All at the top of the page to follow everyone here. This will open the person's profile page. It's a blue button in the upper-right side of the page. This will follow the account, meaning that you'll be able to find this account in your profile's Following section from now on. If the account is protected, tapping Follow will send a request to the account owner. If they approve the request, you'll start following the account.

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Appuyez sur l'onglet Contacts. Appuyez sur Retrouver des contacts. Appuyez sur Autoriser l'accès (sur iPhone) ou Commencer (sur Android). Cherchez un profil auquel vous voulez vous abonner. Appuyez sur le profil. Appuyez sur S'abonner.


Article in English: It's in your Mac's menu bar at the top of the screen. If you don't see Go, click the desktop or Finder to make it appear. This is at the bottom of the Go drop-down menu. It's the icon resembling a hard drive with a stethoscope. This will open the Disk Utility program. Click your Mac's hard drive in the upper-left side of the Disk Utility window. It's under the "Internal" heading. This tab is at the top of the window. It's below the hard drive circle. Doing so will open a set of options for your partition. Click and drag the knob at the bottom of the hard drive circle counter-clockwise to increase the partition's size, or clockwise to reduce it. You can also type a number in gigabytes (GB) into the "Size:" field to set your partition's size. Click the File format drop-down box, then select one of the following formats:   Mac OS Extended (Journaled) - Basic Mac format. Only works on Mac.  Mac OS Extended (Journaled, Encrypted) - Encrypted version of the basic Mac format.  Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled) - Basic Mac format that treats files differently based on upper/lower-case differences (e.g., "file.txt" and "File.txt").  Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled, Encrypted) - A combination of the three above formatting options for the Mac format.  MS-DOS (FAT) - Works on both Windows and Mac computers. Has a file size limit of 4 gigabytes.  ExFAT - Works on both Windows and Mac computers. Has no storage limit. It's in the bottom-right corner of the page. Your Mac will begin creating the partition. This process will take some time, so be patient. Your Mac's partition has successfully been created. You'll see this partition listed as a hard drive in the Finder. If you ever need to reformat the drive, you can change the partition's format the same way in which you would change a flash drive's format.

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Cliquez sur Aller. Choisissez l’option Utilitaires. Doublecliquez sur Utilitaire de disque. Sélectionnez votre disque dur. Allez dans Partition. Cliquez sur +. Déterminez la taille de votre partition. Formatez votre partition. Cliquez sur Appliquer. Choisissez Terminé à l’invite de commandes.


Article in English: It's located at https://www.google.com/business/. This option is in the top-right corner of the page. Since this is the email address that will appear in your business location information, make sure it's an active email to which you have access. You will be redirected to a map with your business' information fields on the left side of the page. Any information you enter here will display on Google Maps. The information you add will include the following:   Business name - The name you want customers to search for when looking up your business.  Country/Region - Your business' country/region of residence.  Physical address - Your business' actual location.  Phone number - Your business' main phone number.  Category - Select a business category from Google's pre-determined list.  Website - The website you wish to add to Google.  Delivery - Click Yes or No to confirm whether or not you deliver goods or services. You may also have to enter additional details about your business depending on your answers to the above inquiries. It's the blue button in the bottom-left side of the page. This is in the window that's in the top-left corner of the page. Doing so will confirm that you're authorized to manage the business you've posted. This will create your Google Business page on Google Plus. This will appear in the upper-left corner of the page. To verify your address, Google will send you a piece of mail. Until you verify your address, you won't be able to make any further edits or display your business on Google Maps. Once you verify your business address by responding to the mail, your business and its corresponding website will be searchable both in Google and in Google Maps.

Summary in French:

Rendez-vous sur la page Google Business. Cliquez sur SE CONNECTER. Entrez votre adresse mail et votre mot de passe. Cliquez sur Suivant. Entrez les informations sur votre entreprise. Cliquez sur Continuer. Cochez la case Je suis autorisé à…. Cliquez sur Continuer. Cliquez sur Courrier.


Article in English: It's normal for the bereaved to feel depressed, but these feelings can develop into a more serious problem, if left unchecked for an extended period of time. Tell the person you are concerned.  Studies suggest that the most intense feelings of grief usually last about six months, although it varies from person to person. If more than six months has gone by and the person does not show signs of any improvement, or if her symptoms have gotten worse, she may be experiencing complicated grief. This is a continual, heightened state of grief that keeps the person from processing emotions and moving through them. It may also be known as prolonged grief disorder. Recommend seeking professional help if you notice any of the following: difficulty functioning in normal activities, alcohol or drug abuse, hallucinations, withdrawal and isolation, self-harm, and talk of suicide. Contact local organizations and groups to ask for guidance helping your friend. Recommend to your friend that they should attend support group meetings and offer to go with him or her. If you think your friend will decline, you may even try telling him or her you'd like to join the group and ask them to go to support you. Stay in contact and offer words of encouragement. Grieving is an ongoing process, so the bereaved will likely need extra support for at least several months.  Help your friend be prepared to handle future triggers and be prepared to offer extra support at those times. Anniversaries (of death or marriage), birthdays (the deceased's, as well as those of the living), special events (weddings, graduations, births, or any event the deceased would have participated in, or would have liked to participate in), holidays, and even times of day (for people who had regular well established routines with the deceased) can all be triggers. You can help your friend manage triggers by planning activities to distract from them, establishing time during events to briefly reminisce about the deceased, and creating new traditions and routines.

Summary in French:

Faites attention aux signes de grave dépression qui requièrent une intervention. Recherchez des groupes de soutien aux personnes en deuil. Continuez de soutenir votre proche, bien après les funérailles.


Article in English: It's not safe to clean a wound with material that aren't sterile. In the future, carry a first aid kit when camping. This way, you'll have clean gauze and other supplies on hand in the event of an accident or injury. Working with clean and sterile material greatly reduces the risk of a wound becoming infected. Tetanus is a bacteria disease that affects a sufferer's nervous system. Bacteria that causes tetanus can be found in dust, soil, and dirt. A wound accrued when camping or hiking can cause tetanus if you have not been vaccinated.  Check your vaccination records. You can usually get these from your doctor. As a lot of vaccinations are given out when you're young, try asking your parents. They may know where your vaccination record is. If you have not had a tetanus shot in the past 5 years, get one. It's especially important to get vaccinated before camping, as you do not want to get tetanus if you end up wounded. If you're being treated for a wound at the hospital, a tetanus shot may be recommended. When camping, know your surroundings. When you set up your tent, do so during the day. Scan the area for bumps, hills, and crevices. Know where you're likely to slip and fall, and avoid these areas to prevent injuries. If you go camping, make sure you know how to access emergency services quickly. Know where the nearest highway is, and take an emergency flare or whistle so you can call for help if necessary. It's also a good idea to carry a charged cell phone when camping. In the event you need assistance, you can call for help on your cell.

Summary in French:

Voyagez avec un kit de premiers secours à l’avenir. Faites-vous vacciner contre le tétanos. Identifiez votre environnement lorsque vous campez. Sachez quel est le moyen le plus rapide de recevoir des soins en cas d’urgence.


Article in English: It's ok if you are over whelmed but that shouldn't stop you from trying to feel better. You won't be able to sustain your willpower if you feel like you're setting impossibly high standards for yourself. You can increase your willpower by breaking down difficult tasks in small, manageable chunks.  In her memoir Bird By Bird, writer Anne Lamott describes her brother working on a school report cataloguing different types of birds. Having put off the project to the last minute, her brother felt overwhelmed by the task before her father came, wrapped his arm around the boy's shoulder, and said, "Bird by bird, Just take it bird by bird." What this means, of course, is that enormous tasks can be broken down in manageable chunks.  If you want to get something done and feel overwhelmed, take things bird by bird. If you have a 20 page term paper, promise yourself to write two pages a day in the weeks leading up to the deadline. If you want to lose 40 pounds, set a goal of eight pounds lost per month. If you want to be able to run five miles, use an application like "Couch to 5K" to gradually build your speed and strength over time. When we break big tasks down into small components, they suddenly seem doable. If you want to increase your willpower, you need to make deadlines for yourself. No one can function without a schedule. Set deadlines that you can reasonably achieve and stick to them.  If you want to, say, start exercising five days a week and you currently do not work out at all, you'll burn out in a week going straight to your goal. Instead, set a schedule. Decide to work out two days a week for a week, then move that up to three days, then four days, and then five.  Keep track of your successes. Invest in a large calendar you can display on the fridge or wall. Write a small note about your success that day on the calendar. For example, on October 3rd write something like, "Ran three miles today." Seeing your success concretely can help you feel a sense of pride that will motivate you to continue. A technique...

Summary in French:

Fragmentez vos objectifs pour mieux les atteindre. Fixez-vous des délais raisonnables. Préparez un plan d'attaque.


Article in English: It's on the left side of the VirtualBox window. Doing so will open a menu. This icon is in the lower-right side of the menu. A new window in which you can select the Ubuntu ISO will open. Go to the folder into which the Ubuntu ISO file downloaded (e.g., Desktop), then click the ISO file to select it. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so opens the Ubuntu ISO file in VirtualBox. This option is at the bottom of the menu. Ubuntu will begin running. It's on the right side of the VirtualBox window. This will ensure that everything Ubuntu needs to run will be installed. It's in the bottom-right corner of the page. This may sound scary, but don't worry—nothing on your computer will be erased. It's in the bottom-right corner of the page. This confirms that you understand that the virtual machine's virtual drive will be "erased" (there's nothing on it anyway) and begins the Ubuntu installation process.

Summary in French:

Doublecliquez sur le nom de votre machine virtuelle. Cliquez sur l'icône en forme de dossier. Sélectionnez le fichier .iso d'Ubuntu. Cliquez sur le bouton Ouvrir. Cliquez sur Démarrer. Cliquez sur Installer Ubuntu. Cochez les deux cases de la page Préparation de l'installation d'Ubuntu. Cliquez sur Continuer. Cochez la boite intitulée Effacer le disque et installer Ubuntu. Cliquez sur Installer maintenant. Cliquez sur Continuer lorsque vous y serez invité.


Article in English: It's one of the first ways many of us are taught to be environmentally friendly, yet we all need help remembering how important it is to do things like turn off the lights when you leave the room. Everything that's powered by electricity requires the use of energy generated at power plants. The plants usually burn either coal or fossil fuel, which produces emissions that cloud up the air and make it harder for everyone to breathe. That's a heavy consequence for forgetting to shut down your computer. Here's what you can do:  Lower the thermostat in the winter. Instead of heating the house so it's blazing hot and snowing outside, heat it just enough so that you're comfortable. Insulating your home helps keep the cold out more efficiently, too.  See if you can switch to wind or solar-powered electricity, which produces fewer emissions.  Use less air conditioning. In the summer, see if you can handle going without air conditioning on days when it's not that hot. Save it for the sweltering days. Turn off appliances and electronics when not in use. Computers, TVs, coffee pots, and more should be turned off and unplugged when you aren't using them. Use energy-saving light bulbs. Incandescent bulbs (the old-fashioned kind) require more energy to burn. From the manufacturing of cars, to the extraction and burning of the gas that powers them, to the oil and other materials used to build the roads they drive on, there's no doubt that cars and all their trappings are a major source of air pollution. Cutting back on your car use is a great way to be more environmentally friendly.  Take public transportation. Get familiar with the bus, subway or train schedule in your city, and start using public transportation more often. Find the bike lanes in your town. More and more cities and towns are putting in new bike lanes connecting all the major neighborhoods. Saving money on not getting a gym memberships and getting free exercise is an added bonus of using bike lanes. Make time for walking. If you have time for a stroll, why...

Summary in French:

Économisez l'électricité chez vous. Devenez moins dépendant de votre voiture. Achetez des produits locaux. Consommez plus de légumes et d'aliments produits près de chez vous. Rejoignez un groupe qui lutte contre la pollution de l'air.


Article in English: It's probably safest to go to a hotel (although your place is the next safest alternative). Make sure your place is clean or that you have a hotel (or other option) ready to go. Wear something revealing and a little tight but avoid the "hooker look" (forgo fishnets, leather, leopard print, etc). Drinking is okay, you shouldn't feel guilty about wanting to drink, but if you do drink do so safely. If he's super hot, you at least want to remember it in the morning, right? It's safest not to drink alcohol at all. If you don't want to get harassed about it, just tell him that you're allergic (sulfites are a common allergen and are in many types of alcohol). You need some quiet time to talk. If you're at a party, get him off to the side where you can actually hear each other. Besides, getting all hands-on in front of other people just makes things awkward. Studies have shown that there's a high correlation between hook-ups and depression, anxiety, and low-self esteem. This is not to say that they cause those feelings, but make sure that you aren't looking for sex just to fill a hole. There are better ways to make your life happier and more fulfilling.

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Pensez à l'endroit où vous voudriez l'emmener, cela même avant de vous lancer. Choisissez des vêtements séduisants. Ne buvez pas trop d'alcool. Isolez-vous avec lui (ou avec très peu de monde autour). Assurez-vous que c'est bien ce que vous voulez faire.


Article in English: It's the app with a light-blue "Ps" on a dark background. This will import the video into Photoshop and place it in a Timeline window at the bottom. To do this you can drag and drop the file directly into Photoshop, or you can:  Click File, then Open. Select your video file. Click Open. Click the very beginning or end of the video file on the timeline and drag it to the other side to adjust where the video clip starts playing and where it stops playing. If you want to preview your changes at any time, press the play button on the left in the Timeline window. If you want to speed up or slow down the rate at which the video plays, you can right-click on the clip in the timeline and change the Speed parameter. You can enter a new percentage number (i.e. 50% plays the video at half speed, 200% plays the video and double speed) or: Click and drag the slider left or right to adjust the speed manually. If you imported an HD quality video, chances are the image size is quite large. If you want to post your animated GIF on the web and don't want it to take a long time to load, you will want to reduce the size. To do that:  Click Image. Click Image Size. Enter a new image size (350 by 197 is recommended for HD videos). Click OK. Click Convert. This opens the export options for web format images. If you want to save the GIF as a lower-quality file so it will load faster, first click the Optimized, 2-Up, or 4-Up tabs and select an option that has a smaller filesize in the bottom-left of each image preview. Make sure "GIF" is selected in the drop-down box on the right so the image will save as a GIF file that supports animation, and not a JPEG or PNG. It's in the bottom-right of the window. Select whether you want your GIF to play through once, or loop forever. This will open the save window. Your animated GIF will be exported. You can now open the image, post it on the web, or send it to friends.

Summary in French:

Ouvrez Photoshop. Ouvrez le fichier vidéo. Déterminez la durée de la séquence. Réglez la vitesse. Changez la taille de l'image. Cliquez sur Fichier. Choisissez la résolution. Cliquez sur. Cliquez sur Enregistrer. Donnez un nom à votre GIF animé.


Article in English: It's the apple-shaped icon in the top-left corner of the screen. This option is near the top of the drop-down menu. It's a yellow icon with a graphic of an adult and a child. It's in the bottom-left corner of the window. This is the password you use to log into your Mac. Doing so will unlock the parental controls app. Usernames are in the left-hand pane of this window. This should be a user for whom you wish to restrict browsing. It's at the top of the window. It's near the top of the window. This option will prevent blatant adult content from appearing in Safari. Doing so will save your changes.

Summary in French:

Cliquez sur le menu Apple. Sélectionnez Préférences Système. Choisissez Contrôle parental. Cliquez sur le verrou. Entrez votre mot de passe administrateur. Cliquez sur OK. Sélectionnez le nom d'utilisateur. Cliquez sur l'onglet Web. Cochez le cercle Limiter l'accès aux sites pour adultes. Sélectionnez une nouvelle fois le verrou.


Article in English: It's the arrow at the top of the toolbar that runs along the left side of the workspace. This is the tool you'll need to use when you want to select and manipulate existing objects on the canvas. You can use this method to manipulate shapes, lines, and text you've added to your document. Selecting an object will surround it with a handled border. To select multiple objects at a time, hold down the ⇧ Shift key as you click each object. Dragging a handle will extend (or shrink) the size of the object in that direction. Hold the ⇧ Shift key to constrain proportions if you want to avoid changing the actual shape. This is the most basic way to move an object. You can also use your keyboard's arrow keys if you wish.  To move selected objects by a specific distance, click the Object menu, click Transform, and then click Move to bring up the dialog. Enter your desired position and click OK. Cutting and pasting is another option. Click the Edit menu at the top and select Cut to remove the selected object and copy it to your clipboard. Then, click the Edit menu and select Paste to insert it back into the document. Double-click the Fill box in the Properties panel (usually at the bottom-right corner of the workspace) to bring up the color palette, then click the desired color to fill the selected object. To change the color of the selected object's surrounding outline, double-click the Stroke box in the Properties panel, then select a color.

Summary in French:

Cliquez sur l'outil Sélection. Cliquez sur l'objet que vous souhaitez modifier. Faites glisser les coins de la bordure pour obtenir la taille voulue. Faites glisser un objet à partir du point central pour le déplacer. Ajoutez de la couleur à un objet sélectionné.


Article in English: It's the battery-shaped icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen.  You may first have to click ▲ in this area. If you don't see this icon anywhere in the bottom-right side of the screen, open Start and click Control Panel. This link is near the bottom of the pop-up window. Doing so will open the Power Options menu. If you had to open Control Panel, click Power Options here instead. This slider is at the bottom of the window. Dragging it left will reduce your laptop's screen brightness, while dragging it right will increase the brightness. If you don't see the "Screen Brightness" slider at the bottom of the Power Options window, you'll need to restore it before you can adjust your laptop's brightness.

Summary in French:

Cliquez sur l’icône des options d’alimentation. Cliquez sur Ajuster la luminosité de l’écran. Faites glisser le curseur vers la gauche ou vers la droite.


Article in English: It's the blue icon with a white "f" inside. You'll usually find it on the home screen. If you're using an Android, you may have to open it from the app drawer. You can search for your friend by tapping the magnifying glass icon near the top-right corner of the screen. The icon displays the silhouette of a person's head and shoulders and appears to the right of the "Message" button. It's under the "(name)'s Profile Link" header near the center of the menu. This copies the profile link to your clipboard. You may have to tap OK to continue. Now that you have the link copied, you can send it to the other party in a new Facebook message. If you want to send the profile link in an email or another messaging app, you can paste the copied URL into that message by long-tapping the typing area and selecting Paste. It's below the person's name at the top of their profile. This opens a new message in the Messenger app. If you don't have the Messenger app installed, follow the on-screen instructions to install it now. You'll need it to send Facebook messages on your phone or tablet. A menu will appear. This pastes the person's profile link into the message. The Send button may appear as a paper airplane icon or an arrow, depending on the platform and version. Once the message is sent, it will appear as a tappable link in the conversation. Your friend can then tap the link to open the profile and then tap Add Friend to send a friend request.

Summary in French:

Ouvrez Facebook sur votre téléphone ou votre tablette. Ouvrez le profil de l’un de vos 2 amis. Appuyez sur l’icône bleue et blanche Amis. Sélectionnez Copier le lien. Allez sur le profil de l’autre personne. Appuyez sur le bouton bleu Message. Appuyez longuement sur le champ de texte en bas du message. Sélectionnez Coller dans le menu. Envoyez votre message.


Article in English: It's the grey gear icon likely found in the App Drawer. This option is in the "Device" section. On some Androids (such as the Samsung Galaxy), you must first tap Device before you can tap Apps. Doing so will open the "SD Card" page, which displays your currently used hard drive space in the bottom-left corner of the screen and your total storage space in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Doing so will open the "Running" tab which displays your currently-running programs. There are three values at the top of the page that will show you your Android's RAM usage:   System - The number of gigabytes currently used by your Android's operating system.  Apps - The number of gigabytes currently used by running apps.  Free - The number of free gigabytes of RAM.

Summary in French:

Ouvrez les paramètres d’Android. Descendez et tapez sur Applications. Faites glisser la page sur la gauche. Faites glisser la page sur la gauche. Parcourez les différentes catégories.


Article in English: It's the icon with the Windows logo.  By default, it's in the lower-left corner.  Right-clicking this icon displays the System menu above the Start button. It's the third option from the bottom of the System menu.  This opens the "Run" program. Use the space next to "Open" in the Run program to type the command to open the Command Prompt. It's the first button at the bottom of the "Run" program.  This opens the Command Prompt. This is the Command Prompt command to check which version of Java you are using.  Type it in the Command Prompt window. This displays a readout of the current Java version that is installed on your computer in the Command Prompt.  Make sure you include a space after "java".  If it doesn't display any information or there is an error while running the command, you might not have Java installed on your computer. To download Java, go to https://www.java.com/en/ in a web browser and click  Free Java Download. After you install Java, restart your computer. If you have Java, make sure you have the latest version of Java and find out if your system is running a 32-bit or 64-bit version.

Summary in French:

Faites un clic droit sur l'icône de démarrage de Windows. Cliquez l'option Exécuter. Saisissez cmd.exe à côté de Ouvrir. Cliquez le bouton OK. Saisissez java -version dans la console de commande. Pressez la touche Entrée de votre clavier.


Article in English: It's the map icon with a "G" at its top-left corner, and you'll find it on one of the home screens (iPhone/iPad) or in the app drawer (Android).  If you haven't enabled Location Services, follow the on-screen instructions to do so when prompted. The default map mode shows street names overlaid on a map drawing. To switch to a satellite or terrain map, tap the two overlapping diamonds near the top-right, then tap Satellite or Terrain. The small blue circle represents your current location. The soft blue cone around the dot shows which direction you are facing.  If you don't see the blue dot, tap the blue-and-white compass icon on the right side of the map to display it now. It looks like a triangle pointed up on iPhone/iPad, or a round target with 4 protruding lines on an Android. Double-tap the blue dot to zoom in for a closer look. You can also use the pinching gesture to zoom in or out. Drag your finger on the map to reposition it if desired. You can tap the compass at the bottom-right corner to re-center back to your current location. Lift your finger once the red pushpin appears over the blue dot. A panel with information about your location will appear. It's at the bottom or side of the map, depending on your screen size. This enlarges the map to display information about your location, including the street address (at the top), and the latitude and longitude coordinates (near the bottom).

Summary in French:

Ouvrez Google Maps sur votre téléphone ou votre tablette. Localisez le point bleu sur la carte. Appuyez longuement sur le point bleu. Faites glisser vers le haut le panneau Repère placé.


Article in English: It's the pink, purple, and yellow camera icon. You'll usually find it on the home screen or in the app drawer.  Regrammer is an app that allows you to repost someone else's posts—both photos and videos—to your own Instagram feed. Since there's no downloadable Android version, you'll just access it in a web browser. Only public photos and videos can be reposted with Regrammer. It's a multicolored app that resembles a camera. If you're already logged into Instagram, doing this will take you to the home page. If you aren't logged into Instagram, type in your username (or phone number) and password and tap Login. Scroll through your home page feed to view recent posts, or tap the magnifying glass icon to search for a particular user. It's in the top-right corner of the post. It's near the middle of the menu. This copies the post's link to your clipboard. You can use Chrome, Samsung's Internet browser, or any other browser you wish. It's near the top of the screen. A pop-up will appear. The full URL to the post will appear in the blank. It's the blue button at the bottom of the page. A preview of the post will appear at the top of the page. If you're reposting a video, you can watch the preview by tapping the Play button at the center of the thumbnail. It's the blue icon with an arrow at the bottom-right corner of the screen. This downloads the photo or video to your Android. It's at the bottom-center part of the screen. This creates a new post. It's near the bottom-left part of the screen. This displays a preview at the top of the screen. If you want crop the post, place two fingers on the screen and extend them away from each other to zoom in on the photo. When you're finished, tap Next at the top-right corner of the screen. Filters appear along the bottom of the screen. If you don't want to apply a filter, you can just tap Next at the top-right corner. You'll do so in the "Write a caption..." box near the top of the screen. This is a good place to tag the post's original author and mention that you're reposting...

Summary in French:

Ouvrez Instagram. Ouvrez Instagram. Trouvez la photo ou la vidéo à reposter. Tapez sur ⁝. Tapez sur Copiez le lien. Rendez-vous sur le site de Regrammer dans votre navigateur. Maintenez appuyée la zone de texte blanche. Appuyez sur Coller. Faites défiler vers le bas et tapez sur Aperçu. Descendez et tapez sur Télécharger. Ouvrez Instagram et tapez sur +. Sélectionnez Galerie. Sélectionnez la photo ou la vidéo. Ajustez le post ou la vidéo et tapez sur Suivant. Choisissez un filtre et tapez sur Suivant. Tapez une légende. Choisissez Partager.


Article in English: It's the red "M" on a white background that resembles an envelope. If you aren't logged into Gmail, enter your Google email address and password and tap Sign in. It's in the top-left corner of the screen. Doing this prompts a pop-out menu. This option is toward the bottom of the screen. The All Mail folder contains all emails that are in your inbox, as well as every email you've ever archived.  Any email that doesn't have the "Inbox" tag on the far-right side of the email's subject line is archived email. You can also tap the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner of the screen and type in a specific email's sender, subject line, or a keyword to narrow your search.

Summary in French:

Ouvrez Gmail. Appuyez sur ☰. Sélectionnez Tous les messages. Cherchez l'email archivé.


Article in English: It's the  icon in the upper-left of your screen. It's in the second section of the drop-down menu. It's on the left side of the window. It's below the "Apple ID" field in the dialog box. Use the drop-down menus in the dialog box to do so. It's in the lower-right corner of the dialog box. Do so in the fields at the top of the dialog box. This email address will become the Apple ID you use to sign in to iCloud. If you'd like an @iCloud.com email address, click on Get a free iCloud email address... beneath the password field. Do so in the fields near the bottom of the dialog box. Your password must have at least 8 characters (including a number and an uppercase and lowercase letter) with no spaces. It also shouldn't have three consecutive characters (222), be your Apple ID, or a previous password you've used in the last year. It's in the lower-right corner of the dialog box. Use the three drop-down menus in the dialog box to select the security questions, then type the answers in the fields beneath the drop down menus.  Choose questions that you'll remember the answers for. Answers are case-sensitive. It's in the lower-right corner of the dialog box. It's in the lower-left part of the dialog box. It's in the lower-right corner of the dialog box. Check for a message that was sent to the email address you entered for your Apple ID. The subject line will likely be "Verify your Apple ID." It's a link in the body of the email message. Type the password you created for your Apple ID in the "Password" field in the browser window. It's near the bottom-center of the browser window.  You should see an "Email address verified" message on your screen. Follow onscreen prompts to configure iCloud on your Mac. Do so from any browser.  It's on the right side of the password field. You can now use your iCloud account.

Summary in French:

Cliquez sur le menu Pomme. Cliquez sur Préférences Système. Cliquez sur iCloud. Cliquez sur Créer un identifiant Apple…. Entrez votre date d'anniversaire. Cliquez sur Suivant. Entrez votre nom et votre prénom. Entrez une adresse email. Entrez un mot de passe. Cliquez sur Suivant. Créez 3 questions de sécurité. Cliquez sur Suivant. Cochez la case J'ai lu et j'accepte les conditions générales. Cliquez sur Accepter. Consultez votre boite de messagerie. Ouvrez l'email provenant d'Apple. Cliquez sur Vérifier maintenant >. Entrez votre mot de passe. Cliquez sur Continuer. Allez sur le site web iCloud. Entrez votre identifiant Apple. Cliquez sur ➲.


Article in English: It's very important to choose the right fabric for your sling, no matter which type you make. Be sure to choose a strong fabric that will not tear or lose its shape. It's also preferable to have a breathable fabric. Linen, cotton, and denim are all excellent choices.  Fabrics like flannel, muslin, quilting fabrics, and cotton gauze will not be strong enough. Avoid fabrics with too much elasticity, such as jersey, as they will not provide the needed support and will stretch out with wear. Don't use any type of rough fabric because it may harm the baby's skin. If you are making a ring sling, you will need two rings that are 2.5-3 inches (6.4-7.6 cm) in diameter to hold your sling together and make it adjustable. You can purchase metal and plastic rings specifically designed for this purpose online. You may also be able to find sturdy metal rings at the hardware store, but you may have a difficult time finding a size that will work for you.  Make sure your rings are at least 3/8 inches (1 cm) thick. Keep in mind that rings that were not specifically designed for this purpose may not be as safe for your baby to put in his mouth. Don't use D-rings, as these can slide through each other, causing your sling to slip. Don't buy rings at a craft store, as these are not designed to be weight-bearing.  If your ring has a weld, make sure it is not rough or it might tear the fabric. Slings can pose a serious suffocation risk if the baby is not placed correctly. To minimize this risk, make sure your baby is always in the proper position.  Make sure the baby's mouth and nose are visible not covered by the sling's fabric. Make sure the infant is not positioned in such a way that his chin is curled to his chest. In young infants, this position restricts the airway, limiting the baby's supply of oxygen. Take extra care with very small babies and babies who have breathing problems (even from a cold), as these factors both greatly increase the risk that a baby will suffocate in a sling.

Summary in French:

Choisissez un tissu adapté. Utilisez des anneaux adaptés. Positionnez bien le bébé.


Article in English: It's very important to leave the green foliage on the plant after the flowering ends. This is because the plant draws energy into its roots through the foliage, and stores this energy to help it survive the winter. Leave the foliage on the plant until it withers away of its own accord. It's okay to trim off any brown tips but leave as much healthy green growth as possible. Once the foliage has withered in the fall, you can cut back the foliage to about six inches from the ground. If possible, wait to do this until after the first hard frosts. Try to pull off the dead foliage, rather than cutting the plant if at all possible. Cutting the plant can make the it more susceptible to disease. Irises generally don't need much fertilizer. However, if the foliage isn't a green healthy color then consider giving your Irises some fertilizer after they finish blooming. A granular fertilizer can be gently raked into the soil around the plant. Make sure it mixes into the top few inches of soil. Dividing your Iris rhizome will boost your plant's health and performance. Wait until six weeks after the plant's blooms die to divide your rhizome. To divide your Iris: Dig up the rhizome and cut it into four to six pieces, each with a healthy bit of leaf and root attached. Replant each rhizome so that they are about 18 inches (45.7 cm) apart. When blooming is about to begin again, give your Iris some fertilizer to help it produce healthy blooms. Choose a fertilizer that is low in nitrogen relative to potash (potassium) and phosphorus. Fertilizers that have high amounts of nitrogen can make Irises more prone to rot. Try to avoid putting mulch directly over your rhizomes, as this can cause them to rot. However, you can surround the plant with about two inches of mulch, so long as the rhizomes aren't buried. Try to avoid using manure when mulching your Irises. While Irises are pretty independent plants, they still may need some water in very dry weather. However, try to avoid over watering these plants, as they are very prone to rot.

Summary in French:

Laissez les feuilles. Retirez le feuillage mort. Appliquez de l’engrais. Divisez les pieds. Fertilisez les iris. Appliquez du paillis. Arrosez au besoin.


Article in English: Its a purple-red-orange gradient app with a white, square, camera icon. It's below the blue Login button. You may have to tap Sign in at the bottom of the screen first. It's at the bottom of the page. This method will only work if you've previously linked your Facebook account to your Instagram account. This button will appear below text notifying you that you've already authorized Instagram's use of your profile. After a moment, you'll be taken to your Instagram account within the Instagram app. For Android, tap Continue as [Your Name] instead of OK.

Summary in French:

Ouvrez Instagram. Appuyez sur Obtenez de l’aide pour vous connecter. Sélectionnez Se connecter avec Facebook. Appuyez sur OK.


Article in English: Its app icon resembles a dark-blue "e", or a white "e" on a blue background. This icon is in the top-right corner of the window. A drop-down menu will appear. It's near the bottom of the drop-down menu. You may need to scroll down to find the toolbar that you want to use. Once you find it, click it to select it. It will turn back on. This will enable the toolbar's service, as well as the switch below it that's labeled "Show button next to the address bar". You can repeat this process for other missing or hidden toolbars by clicking the "Back" arrow in the top-left side of the menu and then selecting a different service. . If your toolbars still won't work properly, you may have a virus on your computer. Scanning your computer with antivirus software will determine whether or not this is the case; if you do have a virus, the software will usually eliminate it.

Summary in French:

Exécutez Edge. Cliquez sur …. Cliquez sur Extensions. Sélectionnez votre barre d'outils. Cliquez sur l'interrupteur blanc (). Passez votre disque dur à l'antivirus.


Article in English: Its app icon resembles an orange fox wrapped around a blue globe. It's in the top-right corner of the window. A drop-down menu will appear. This option is near the top of the drop-down menu. You'll find this near the top of the Library menu. It's near the top of the menu. Doing so opens a window with your Firefox history and other items in it. Click the "Time range to clear" drop-down box, then click Everything in the drop-down menu. You can also select a different time range (e.g., Today) here if you like. This box is in the lower-left side of the window. Doing so will display a list of things that you can clear. Click the blank checkbox to the left of the "Cache" item.  If this box is already checked, skip this step. You can uncheck every other box in the "Details" section if you only want to clear the cache. It's at the bottom of the window. Doing so will clear your Firefox browser's cache.

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Ouvrez votre navigateur Firefox. Cliquez sur ☰. Cliquez sur Bibliothèque. Cliquez sur Historique. Cliquez sur Effacer l'historique récent. Sélectionnez un intervalle de temps. Déroulez la liste Détails. Cochez la case Cache. Cliquez sur Effacer maintenant.


Article in English: Its icon resembles a blue background with a white "W" on top. If you'd rather edit an existing document, simply double-click the document in question. It's in the top-left corner of the templates page. If you're editing an existing document, skip this step. This tab is in the top-left side of the Word window, to the right of the "Home" and "Insert" tabs near the top of the page. It's in the top-right side of the Word toolbar near the top of the window. Doing so will apply it to your document's background. If needed, your document's default font color will change in order to stay visible.  If you want to create your own color, click More Colors below the color options here. You'll be able to click and drag a slider around a color gradient to create a custom color. You can also click Fill Effects to add pre-determined textures or patterns to your document's background.

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Ouvrez Microsoft Word. Cliquez sur Document vierge. Cliquez sur Création. Cliquez sur Couleur de page. Cliquez sur une couleur.


Article in English: Its icon resembles a blue background with a white "W" on top. If you'd rather edit an existing document, simply double-click the document in question. It's in the top-left corner of the templates page. If you're editing an existing document, skip this step. This tab is near the top-left of the Word window, to the right of the "Home" and "Insert" tabs near the top of the page. It's in the top-right side of the Word toolbar, near the top of the window. You'll see this option to the left of the "Page Color" and "Page Borders" options. You can select any of the following templates to apply their text to your Word document's background:  "CONFIDENTIAL" "DO NOT COPY" "ASAP" "URGENT" The watermark will remain in the background of your document, meaning anything you type will remain on top of the watermark. You can remove a watermark by clicking Remove Watermark at the bottom of the watermark templates drop-down menu.

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Ouvrez Microsoft Word. Cliquez sur Document vierge. Cliquez sur Création. Cliquez sur Filigrane. Cliquez sur un modèle de filigrane. Ajoutez du texte à votre document.


Article in English: Its icon resembles a light-blue "e" with a gold band wrapped around it. This gear-shaped icon is in the top-right corner of the window. A drop-down menu will appear. It's in the middle of the drop-down menu. The Internet Options window will open. You'll find this at the top of the Internet Options window. This is in the middle of the window, just below the "Pop-up Blocker" heading. Unchecking this box will allow pop-ups in Internet Explorer.  If this box is already unchecked, Internet Explorer is allowing pop-ups. You can also add specific sites to the unblock list by clicking Settings to the right of the "Turn on Pop-up Blocker" heading, typing a site's address into the top text field, and clicking Add. Both options are at the bottom of the window. Doing so will both apply your changes to Internet Explorer and close the Internet Options window.

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Exécutez Internet Explorer. Cliquez sur l’icône des paramètres (). Cliquez sur Options Internet. Cliquez sur l’onglet Confidentialité. Décochez la case Activer le bloqueur de fenêtres contextuelles. Cliquez sur Appliquer, puis sur OK.


Article in English: Its shape is usually enough to identify persimmons sold in Western countries. Nibble cautiously if this is your only guideline, especially in East Asia where there are many varieties with all sorts of shapes.  Most sweet persimmons are squat with a flat base, similar in shape to a tomato. Some have slight indented lines running from the stem to the base, while others are smooth. Most astringent persimmons are longer and taper to a blunt point, similar in shape to an oversize acorn. In the West, persimmons are sold under just two names. Fuyu persimmons are sweet (non-astringent), and are eaten when firm. Hachiya persimmons are astringent when unripe, and can only be eaten when completely soft. Some stores in East Asia will distinguish between many more types:  Other sweet varieties include Jiro, Izu, Hanagosho, Midia, Suruga, and Shogatsu, plus any variety ending in "Maru," "Jiro" or "Fuyu."  There are dozens of astringent varieties. Tanenashi, Eureka, Tamopan, and Gailey are a few of the most common. When in doubt, assume the fruit is astringent. If you're still stuck, the shape or growth pattern of the fruit can provide hints. Many persimmons won't have these distinguishing marks, but it's worth a look:  American persimmons or "possum apples" are native to the eastern United States. These are typically very small and harvested from wild trees. These are astringent.  A persimmon with four sides to it is astringent. A persimmon with concentric rings around the flower end (which looks like leaves) is probably astringent. A persimmon with cracks near the flower end is usually sweet, or a rotten fruit of either type. A few varieties have special characteristics to consider:  Triumph persimmons (also called Sharon fruit) often taste sweet when sold commercially, due to special treatment. Straight from the tree, this is an astringent variety. (And be careful — in some regions, all persimmons are called Sharon fruit.) Some varieties are astringent if the inside is seedless and light-colored. They transform into...

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Examinez la forme du fruit. Vérifiez le nom de la variété. Observez les défauts ou les formes spéciales. Pensez aux variétés spéciales.


Article in English: It’s a bad idea to have a chicken coop that sits directly on the ground. This will provide easier access for predators like fisher cats, who are very sneaky.  Having your chicken coop sit directly on the ground will also result in poor air circulation and rot. Instead, raise the chicken coop up about 1 foot or more off the ground. This should make it harder for small predators to get into the coop. The other advantage of the elevated coop is that it can provide protection from hawks for free-ranging chickens. Remember that the fisher cat can climb, though, so, although the elevated coop will make it harder for the fisher cat to access the coop, you will still need to make sure there are no openings or rotting wood for the fisher to exploit. Don’t think chicken or poultry wire will protect chickens from fisher cats and other predators. It won’t. Fisher cats can tear through regular chicken wire pretty easily, but they won't be able to get through hardware cloth.  Choose hardware cloth with small mesh of 1/2 or 1/4 an inch. Use similar hardware cloth to protect rabbit hutches. Fisher cats easily rip through regular chicken wire. Hardware cloth, which is available at many hardware stores, is really welded wire.  Dig a trench around the entire coop to bury the hardware cloth. The small openings in hardware cloth made it hard for a fisher cat to get through it. It’s very durable and won’t tear easily, and it can be placed over any opening a fisher cat could exploit. Put the hardware cloth over windows, vents, and use it to make a chicken run that is safe from fisher cats. Create a skirt of hardware cloth around the run. Make sure to dig down at least 6 inches when erecting it. Line the bottom of the run with the hardware cloth, so fisher cats can’t dig underneath. Cover any and all openings that a fisher cat could possibly sneak through to get inside a chicken coop. Fisher cats are able to get through very small spaces due to their size and dexterity.  This means you should fit hardware cloth over windows in your...

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Élevez le poulailler. Placez un treillis métallique soudé sur les ouvertures. Couvrez les fenêtres du poulailler. Construisez un toit dans le poulailler. Assurez-vous que les verrous du poulailler sont bien fermés. Conservez les aliments pour volaille dans des récipients scellés.


Article in English: It’s a good idea to tell your parents, guardians, or other supportive loved ones that you have a particular test or exam but are not well. These people can provide a useful source of support for you in a difficult situation. For example, parents might be able to help ensure that your home study environment is as comfortable as possible. They can also help get you to a doctor or liaise with teachers or school administrators if you feel that you need additional support. This is always a good idea when you’re sick. But, if you do need to make special provisions for an exam, you will also need an official medical statement from a doctor. Seeing a medical professional can help you determine if your illness is likely to seriously affect your performance on exams or if you should take them as planned. Many schools have campus health services that make it easy to see a doctor in a timely fashion and provide verification of your visit to teachers or administrators. They also have academic advisors who can assist you in making necessary arrangements to accommodate your illness. If your doctor thinks your illness may affect your performance, communicate that to the person overseeing your exam as soon as possible. They may not excuse you from the exam, but it’s a good idea to keep them informed of anything that might affect your performance and see if they have any suggestions or offer any alternative testing dates.  The sooner you do it, the better. If you wait until the last minute before an exam, it will seem like an excuse. If you notify your teacher in advance, it’s more likely that they will have time to respond to your concerns and offer support. A simple email will suffice. Write something like, “Dear Professor Chan, My doctor recently diagnosed me with pneumonia. I am worried that the illness will affect my performance on Tuesday’s exam. Is it possible to delay my exam if I’m not better by then, or do you have any other advice? Thank you.” If you feel that being sick is going to seriously impact your test...

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Informez vos parents lorsque vous tombez malade. Consultez un médecin. Avertissez votre professeur. Vérifiez la politique de votre école concernant les maladies.


Article in English: It’s always important to discuss any major lifestyle changes with your doctor before you begin. They can check to make sure you don't have systemic problems, like diabetes or arthritis, that may affect your weight loss goals. You may also want to consider signing up for physical therapy or personal trainer sessions. This is especially important to help you create realistic goals and get the kind of professional support you need to make healthy, effective changes in your life. Consider including three sections in your journal: one for recording how you feel, one for what you eat each day, and one for daily activity. Start your journal by detailing the reasons that you want to lose weight. You can return to this page to refresh your motivation during the weight loss process.  For food entries, try to include each item that you consume, the quantity of each item, and any health stats that you are aware of (calories, grams of fat, carbohydrates, or others). For activity entries, include the type of activity, the duration, and the intensity. For example, if you walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes, write that down along with how fast you were going – either the intensity number on the machine, or a more descriptive term like “medium intensity” if you broke a sweat. Studies have shown that it is hard to stay motivated for major weight loss for longer than 11 weeks. Set a date to end your weight loss period and begin a maintenance period. The maintenance period can help give your body a break and recover/stabilize after a period of significant weight loss.

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Avant toute chose, rencontrez votre généraliste. Tenez un journal de vos efforts. Ne prévoyez pas un programme de plus de trois mois.


Article in English: It’s best and most respectful to end your relationship in person and discuss your reasoning. Scheduling some time in a quiet place that will allow you and your partner to be alone can help make the process easier and minimize intrusive interruptions..  Consider scheduling time that is not during the work or school week so the person can begin to mourn the relationship in private and without having to face others immediately.  You may want to signal your partner or significant other about the nature of the conversation so that they can prepare themselves and don’t feel blindsided. For example, you can say something like “I’d like to talk about the status of our relationship in a calm and peaceful manner.” You may want to have the conversation in private to prevent the risk of embarrassing yourself or the other person. In addition, pick a place that you can leave easily so that you don’t get into a protracted or circuitous conversation.  If you feel unsafe with your partner, break up in public or bring a person who can back you up without being confrontational. If you and your significant other live together, breaking up can be particularly problematic and stressful. It is up to you whether or not you want to move out immediately or take your time. If you don't feel safe or would feel uncomfortable staying in the home you share with your partner, make sure to have a place where you can stay.  You can move all of your stuff while she is not home and then break up when she comes home, or break up and leave with some of your things, with the intention to come back when things have calmed down. Consider what you want to say to the person. Having a basic plan of your conversation can minimize becoming over-emotional and help keep you on track. It may also make it easier for you to not hurt the person any more than necessary.  The actual conversation during which you break up with this person can last a lot longer than it should, especially if your partner is devastated or completely surprised by your decision. Many...

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Prévoyez un moment pour annoncer la rupture. Choisissez un endroit approprié pour la rupture. Organisez la rupture. Rompez avec cette personne. Gardez votre calme et votre respect. Concentrez-vous sur les problèmes de la relation, pas sur votre partenaire. Essayez d'éviter de lui donner de faux espoirs. Anticipez la réaction de votre partenaire . Prenez vos distances.


Article in English: It’s easier to draw anime hair when you have a head to draw it on. If you haven’t already drawn a head, draw an oval that’s narrower at the bottom than it is at the top. The oval doesn’t need to be perfect. A lot of it will be covered by the hair later on, and you can make adjustments when you’re done drawing the hair. Start with your pencil about halfway down one side of the head. Then, draw an arch from that side of the head to the same point on the other side, following along with the curvature of the head. Make the space between the top of the head and the highest point of the arch about 1/5th the total height of the head. Even though most of the hairline will probably be covered up by hair later on, you still want to draw it so you have a reference for where the front and side sections of the hair start. With long anime hair, you have a few options for the front section of the hair. You can draw bangs extending down over the forehead. Or, you can draw a long section coming down on each side of the head to frame the face. You can also leave the hairline as is if you want the front section of the hair to be pulled back. If you decide to draw bangs or pieces coming down over the face, draw thick, distinct sections as opposed to individual strands so the hair looks anime.  For example, you could draw 5-6 rectangular sections coming down off of the hairline from one side of the hairline to the other to make straight-across bangs. Or, you could draw a few spiky sections coming down off of the hairline and curving to one side for swooping bangs. To frame the sides of the face with hair, draw a thick section curving from the center of the hairline down the side of the face on each side of the head. End each section at the bottom of the head. Start with your pencil slightly above the top of the head, right in the center. Draw a curved line down along the side of the head all the way to where you want the ends of the hair to be. Follow along with the curvature of the head at first, and then straighten out the line...

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Délimitez une tête Définissez la naissance des cheveux. Dessinez les cheveux de devant. Délimitez le reste de la chevelure. Ajoutez quelques détails. Effacez les traits de construction. Le dessin est terminé.


Article in English: It’s easy to get hung up on confusing parts of books. Read the paragraphs immediately before and after the passage that you don’t understand. If you’re still confused, read a few more pages forward. Sometimes, putting confusing passages into the wider context of the book will help you reach a sudden “ah-ha!” moment. Read the passage over at least twice, and maybe 3 or 4 times. Each time, focus especially hard on the sentences that are really tripping you up. You may find that this extra level of concentration clears up your confusion. Identity the beginning, middle, and end of the passage. Figure out what the overall purpose of the passage is, along with each of the sections. Write down this outline on a piece of notebook paper. Maybe you’re stuck at a description of the Battle of Gettysburg in an American History textbook. Write a timeline listing the start, major turning points, and end of the battle. Next to the timeline, note how each phase of the battle shifted the advantage to one side or the other. It’s easy to get confused when books talk about complex terms or ideas. Luckily, lots of authors will quickly move on to examples to better show what they’re talking about. If you don’t see the example right away, keep reading, as there may be an example a few pages ahead. You may be confused because there’s a word or reference you don’t recognize. Use a dictionary, the Internet, or even the local library to check on these spots. This may quickly help you understand what you’ve just read.  When looking online, be sure to look for credible websites. Try for .org or .gov sites first. Keep an eye out for articles that have misspellings or grammatical errors. Keep a dictionary next to you when reading. There’s always going to be a word or 2 you don’t recognize! Don’t let the confusing passage keep you from finishing the book. Make your best guess about what’s going on in the passage and read on. You can only really understand a book if you read it from start to finish! Write down the page numbers of any passages...

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Continuez de lire pour voir si vous comprenez. Relisez la partie déroutante. Divisez la partie en sections. Vérifiez la présence d'exemples. Cherchez les choses que vous ne comprenez pas. Terminez le livre et revenez à la partie difficile. Demandez de l'aide lorsque vous avez fini le livre.


Article in English: It’s helpful to understand why you’re in a relationship with him so you can decide what outcome you want. You might hope that one day you’ll marry him, or you may enjoy the freedom of a part-time relationship. Think about how your relationship started, what you like about it, and what you see in the future.  For instance, you might realize that you enjoy being in love and spending time together. If he’s not willing to offer you that long-term, it might be best to move on. However, you could realize that you are very busy and enjoy having a partner when you have free time. If this is the case, you might decide to continue your relationship as it is now. Above all, you deserve to be happy, whether or not the man you love can be part of your future. Imagine the future you want, then set goals to help you get there. Break your goals down into steps you can start taking today so you can build the future you want. For example, your goals may be to build your career, find a hobby, get married, and have a baby. Loving a married man may feel like it takes up all of your time because you never know when he’ll be available. However, this isn’t fair to you. Instead of revolving your life around him, do things that make you happy. Here are some things you can try:  Spend more time with your friends. Keep up with your hobbies and interests. Take classes to learn a new skill. Start a new hobby. Join a local gym. Apply for jobs that interest you. Go on a family vacation. When you’re dating a married man, your relationship isn’t exclusive because he’s with someone else. Don’t feel like you need to be faithful to him since he’s not faithful to you. Keep your options open and go on dates to see if there’s another match for you out there.  For instance, you may stay active on online dating sites. While you might love him, it’s possible that this relationship doesn’t have a future. You might meet another man who’s a better match! It’s really hard for a relationship that started as an affair to work for the long-term. It’s painful...

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Demandez-vous ce que cette relation vous apporte. Décidez de ce que vous voulez dans le futur. Prenez soin de votre vie en dehors de votre aventure. Envisagez de sortir avec d’autres hommes pendant qu’il se décide. Rompez si vous savez que vous devez passer à autre chose.


Article in English: It’s important that you know the fundamentals of your industry, though that doesn’t always necessitate an MBA. A lack of post-secondary education can be a deal breaker for many prospective employers, however. Enrolling in business classes, even if they’re at the learning annex or a community college, shows a determination to learn that will definitely appeal, and should be highlighted on your resume. Everybody has to start somewhere!  College. A degree in business makes sense for any businessman, though  you should research the industries you’re interested in before declaring your major. Some positions may prefer more specialized degrees, so do your homework.  Trade schools. If the business you’re interested in specializes in a particular trade, you might be best off immersing yourself in the trade. Lectures and seminars. Listening to the advice of those who are successful in their field can be enlightening. Check the schedule at local colleges for speaking tours, or search online for industry-related speaking engagements in your city. Staying up-to-date on what the top minds in the industry are saying is essential, even if you already think you’re at the top of your game. Success in the business world means going the extra mile. There are multiple resources available to you online to further immerse yourself in further learning, if you find you’re finishing your schoolwork (or the work at your side job) with time to spare. Never rest on your laurels: think about what should come next.  Many employers nowadays are prioritizing the skills a candidate brings to the table over their GPA or higher education. Research example resumes for positions you’d like to hold, and put effort into developing those skills in your free time. The extra mile shouldn’t come at the expense of every other aspect of your life, though. Finding time to reward yourself for hard work will instill better habits in you for the future. Developing a relationship with a professional whose career you admire is one of the more direct and...

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Formez-vous. Travaillez tard. Recherchez les conseils d'un mentor. Faites des stages.


Article in English: It’s important to identify the root of your jealousy. While you may initially believe that you are jealous of something superficial, once you begin to look at your feelings of jealousy more deeply, you will realize that there is likely one specific root of your jealousy, which you can then change. Ask yourself:   Are you jealous of your best friend because you think she is prettier than you? What makes her prettier than you? Is it her haircut, her clothing, or her makeup? Is it the way she carries herself or her self-confidence? If you are jealous of your best friend’s haircut, you can go to the salon to have your hair done in a similar style. If you are jealous of her clothing or makeup, you can go shopping for new clothing or makeup for yourself. If you are jealous of the way she carries herself, you can work on your posture, poise, and self-confidence, and pretty soon you will be carrying yourself in a new way. Once you have figured out what specifically you are jealous of, you can begin to work on yourself to overcome that jealousy. Ask yourself if what you're jealous of will matter a year from now. Often you are jealous of something fleeting and trivial. Once you’ve analyzed your feelings free from the situation, you may come to realize that you are feeling jealous for irrational or unreasonable reasons. If this is the case, remind yourself that you are being irrational and check your jealousy.  For example, a rational person who is in control of their emotions would not feel jealous of their best friend when a third party compliments their best friend’s shoes. If you find yourself being jealous of your best friend in this moment, remind yourself that your friend did not ask for the compliment; that your best friend’s shoes are awesome; and that you’ve got some great shoes on too, even if they have not yet been noticed. There’s no need to be jealous for such a trivial reason. When you live your life constantly comparing yourself to others, you will create insecurities and recognize disparities that will...

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Essayez de comprendre ce qui est à l’origine de votre jalousie . Détachez-vous de vos émotions . Arrêtez de vous comparer aux autres.


Article in English: It’s important to untangle knots as soon as they form and before you wash your hair. Begin by spraying the knot with a mixture that is three parts water to one part olive or coconut oil. Apply your regular conditioner directly to the knot and from the roots of your hair to the tips on the knotted section. Then use your fingers to gently remove hair from the knot.  When you have partially untangled the knot, use a wide toothed detangling comb to gently brush hair starting at the tips and working your way up the section, brushing down. It’s important to never try to comb or detangle knotted hair when it’s completely dry. Doing so is extremely difficult and will damage your hair. Dampening your hair and adding product makes the knotted section of hair more slippery so that the knot can come out easier. If you want to straighten your natural hair, let the hair air dry partially, spray your hair with a heat protectant, then use a comb attachment on a blow dryer to gently brush the hair with heat to straighten it. If you are looking to style your hair as opposed to wearing it down, try styling it in protective and low-maintenance styles that keep your hair in place and require no daily manipulation or styling of the hair.   Braids, including box braids and cornrows, are classic and stylish protective styles. If you don't have long hair, you can braid synthetic hair in to give you extra length. Twists, including Senegalese twists and two strand twists are also good options for a protective style. Like with braids, you can also add in synthetic hair or even beads to add more to the look. You can also do updos such as bantu knots or buns. Wearing a weave can actually protect your hair as long as you choose a sewn-in weave as opposed to one glued to your hair, so If you want to wear a weave, have it professionally sewn-in to your hair unless you are very experienced. Visit your stylist every two or three weeks after getting the weave to make sure it stays tight to your hair and doesn’t pull on your natural hair.  Glued...

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Démêlez les nœuds avec un produit et un peigne démêlant. Utilisez un sèche-cheveu avec un embout peigne. Coiffez vos cheveux pour les protéger et minimiser leur manipulation. Choisissez un tissage cousu. Laissez vos cheveux récupérer entre 2 tissages consécutifs. Faites-vous défriser par un professionnel.


Article in English: It’s important to water an orchid based on how much water it uses, rather than after a certain number of days. Every few days, gently stick 1 or 2 fingers into the potting medium, then pull them out and rub them together. If you don’t feel any moisture on your fingers, lightly water the orchids by pouring water over the potting medium and allowing it to soak in. After a few minutes, dump out the excess water in the saucer or drip trays below the pots.  Depending on the climate, humidity levels, and potting medium, you may need to water the orchids several times per week to once every several weeks. Clear pots can help you determine when it’s time to water your orchids—if there’s no condensation on the inside of the pots, it’s time to water. Orchids do best in environments with 40-60% humidity. Pick up a hygrometer from a gardening center or superstore and use it to test the humidity in your home. If the humidity is less than 40%, use a spray bottle with a fine mist setting to lightly mist the orchids and their potting medium once per day. If the humidity in your home is higher than 60%, place a dehumidifier in the room where your orchids are to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi. Use a balanced liquid fertilizer, such as 10-10-10 or 20-20-20. Mix it at half-strength and use it to feed the orchids once per month while they’re flowering. Do not water them within several days after fertilizing them, or the nutrients will simply leach out with the water. After flowering, the foliage growth will eventually stop. You can give the plant less water and fertilizer until new leaves start to grow again. Orchids do not flower more than once on the same stem, with the exception of the Phalaenopsis, or moth orchid. If you have a Phalaenopsis, cut the stem just above the bottom 2 nodes, or joints of the stem once the flower has died. For orchid varieties with pseudobulbs, cut the stem just above the pseudobulb. For other orchid varieties, cut the entire stem off as close to the potting media as possible.  The...

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Arrosez avec parcimonie. Maintenez une humidité adaptée. Fertilisez pendant la floraison. Retirez les tiges mortes.


Article in English: It’s more difficult to wake up on time if you are not getting enough sleep at night. Adults need 7-8 hours of sleep per night, teens need 9-10, and children need 10 or more. Note the time when you go to bed and when you wake up over the course of a week to see how many hours of sleep you get each night. If you are getting considerably less sleep than you should, you will need to make adjustments to your sleep routine. One reason why you may not be getting enough sleep is that your bedtime is too late. To adjust your bedtime move it back by 15 minutes per night and wake up 15 minutes earlier each day. Do this for as many days as it takes to achieve your desired bedtime. Chamomile tea is well known for its relaxing qualities. Have a cup before bed to help relax your body and mind. This well-known technique for making yourself sleepy really does work. About 30 minutes before bedtime, heat up a cup of milk in the microwave for about 60-90 seconds (depending on how powerful your microwave is). Take a warm shower, do some yoga, or meditate before bed to help relax your body. These relaxing physical activities will also help to calm your mind and prepare you for a restful night’s sleep. Turn your alarm clock around and avoid checking the time once you have gotten into bed. Constantly watching the clock will make you anxious and also makes it harder for you to fall asleep. These devices emit light that makes falling asleep and sleeping well more difficult, which is why you should never sleep with these devices on. Ideally, you should shut off these devices at least two hours before your bedtime. If you need a light and/or white noise while you sleep, use a night light and run a fan or play soft music. If you have a hard time falling and/or staying asleep at night, try taking 0.5-1 milligram of melatonin before you go to bed. Your pineal gland produces melatonin naturally. However, your body’s production of melatonin decreases with age and can also be affected by the seasons, so supplementing with melatonin can help...

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Réfléchissez à vos besoins en sommeil. Ajustez progressivement votre heure de coucher. Sirotez une tisane afin de vous aider à vous relaxer. Buvez un verre de lait chaud. Relaxez votre corps. Ne regardez pas l'heure. Avant d'aller au lit, éteignez la TV, l'ordinateur, la tablette ou tout autre appareil électronique équipé d'un écran brillant. Prenez de la mélatonine pour vous endormir plus facilement. Consultez un spécialiste du sommeil.