Article in English: In William Golding's novel 'Pincher Martin', the stranded man actually built a figure out of rocks, which could be seen by passing ships. Recognized mountain distress signals are based on groups of three (six in the UK). A distress signal consists of three fires or piles of rocks placed in a triangle, or three blasts of a whistle, or three flashes of a light, each lit in succession, followed by a one minute pause and repeated until a response is received.  Three blasts or flashes is the appropriate response. If you are in clear view of boats, attempt to make a large red X somehow. Build big and unnatural looking shapes, with bright colors and something shiny. Use a radio, if available, to contact possible rescuers. Use signal mirrors, fires, flashlights, and whatever else available on hand to draw attention to yourself. This can be done while you wait. A desperate act can be lethal. Willpower is what you need to survive without food for weeks. Believe it or not, without the will to live, you won't. Try to envision the great life that you will enjoy one day; if you give up now, that will be the end.

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Disposez des cailloux ou de gros objets dans un endroit dégagé afin d'alerter les secours de votre présence. Essayez d'entrer en contact avec les secours. Ne perdez jamais espoir.


Article in English: In Windows 8 and 10, press ⊞ Win+S. In Windows 7, click on the Start menu in the lower-left corner screen.  " It will appear in the results list as you type. It's under "Magnifier." Doing so turns on magnifier and allows you to set the level of magnification you want.  If you're using a mouse or trackpad, you can choose from:   Full-screen, which magnifies the entire screen.  Lens which acts like a magnifying glass that you move around the screen.  Docked, which magnifies only a fixed portion of the screen. This option may not be available in Windows 7.

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Ouvrez la barre de recherches de Windows. Faites un clic sur le dialogue de recherches. Saisissez Loupe. Cliquez sur Loupe. Ajustez le facteur d’agrandissement de la loupe. Cliquez sur Affichage. Sélectionnez la vue à agrandir.


Article in English: In a blender over high, combine the following ingredients:  4 garlic cloves, minced 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin seed 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped fresh cilantro Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup (60 ml) lime juice 2 Tbsp (30 ml) white vinegar 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) sugar 1/2 cup (125 ml) olive oil Allow the meat to marinade for anywhere from one hour to one day. After 4 hours, the difference in taste becomes pretty much negligible. Do not marinade for longer than one day. After you've gotten your coals red hot, dump them into your grill. Safely move all the charcoals over to one side, effectively creating a hot side and a cooler side. You'll use the cooler side to cook the carne asada for most of the process, and then sear the meat on the hot side at the very end to develop color and extra flavor. Start the meat off on the cooler side of the grill, keeping the lid closed, but flipping often. Check the steak periodically with a thermometer — or use the finger test — to test for doneness.  120°F (48.8°C) = Rare 130°F (54.4°C) = Medium rare 140°F (60°C) = Medium 150°F (65.5°C) = Medium well 160°F (71.1°C) = Well done Use this opportunity to give the steak good color and added flavor. Your steak will continue to cook even after it has been removed from the grill. Don't underestimate the importance of letting the steak rest. If you cut up the steak right away, it will give up all its juices, creating a drier steak. If you let the steak rest for at least 5 minutes, however, it will remain moist and flavorful even after cutting into it. Top with onion relish and tomatillo salsa.

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Mélangez les ingrédients secs et les ingrédients liquides dans un robot ménager. Mélangez 1 kg de bavette (ou du steak de hampe) avec la marinade de la carne asada dans un sac plastique refermable. Préparez le gril. Faites griller la viande sur les charbons jusqu'à ce que sa cuisson vous satisfasse. Lorsque la viande arrive à environ 10 degrés de la température de cuisson idéale, passez-la sur le côté le plus chaud du gril. Lorsque la viande arrive à environ 5 degrés C de la température de cuisson idéale, sortez-la du gril et laissez-la reposer. Pour les tacos, découpez la viande en cubes et ajoutez-la aux tortillas.


Article in English: In a couple of sentences or less, describe the product that you’re reviewing.  You will reveal other details throughout your review, but the initial description will give your reader a sense of what you’re talking about. If it’s a movie or book, don’t spend your entire review summarizing the plot. There’s no need to give the entire story. Just a brief overview in 1-2 sentences will suffice. Give lots of detail and evidence for the argument that you’re making. If you’re reviewing a music album, talk about the instruments or vocals on a particular track. If you’re reviewing a movie, talk about why the cinematography is groundbreaking and give examples from the film. Your review will carry much more weight if you write in complete sentences, rather than fragments that leave the reader wanting more. Don’t write things like, “okay food, terrible service.” This doesn’t tell the reader anything specific and therefore doesn’t make for a helpful review. Skip words like “meh” and “okay.”  These words are not very useful in terms of describing a product. If you want to write a compelling review that gives the reader an idea of what you experienced, choose more descriptive words.Also remember that when writing your review it needs to flow and should be consistent Relate your review directly to your personal experience. Don’t use vague statements and generalities. People reading your review will want to know about your experience, so they can determine if they’d like to use that service as well.  Tell a story about why you like to go to a particular nightclub or why you find your yard service so reliable. Think about where this product fits among similar products. You should certainly judge the product on its own merits, but people reading your reviews will find it useful to have a reference to a restaurant they’re familiar with. This makes the comparison – and thus, the evaluation of whether to try a product or service – easier for readers of your review. If possible, give your reader a sample of what you’ve experienced....

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Décrivez brièvement le produit ou le service. Écrivez en détail. Utilisez des phrases complètes. Incluez des descriptions utiles. Personnalisez la critique. Comparez le produit ou service à la concurrence. Incluez un échantillon. Dites la vérité. Faites une revue juste. Soyez créatif(ve) et intéressant(e). Ajoutez des informations exclusives à votre critique.


Article in English: In a healthy relationship, you should each still have your own hobbies and friends. Not only will that help you feel more fulfilled and self-confident, but it will make your relationship stronger. Having a little time apart allows you to miss each other, and you'll have more to talk about when you do see each other!  For instance, you might go for a bike ride with your best friend while he's watching a football game with his buddies. Of course, if you have the same interests, feel free to enjoy them together! Just don't be afraid to do things on your own, as well. When you get the chance, make it a priority to spend time taking care of yourself. You'll feel happier and more relaxed, and your guy will likely love knowing that you can be responsible for your own well-being. This may make him more likely to propose, but even if it doesn't, you'll still get all the benefits from that self-care! Self-care might be something physical like relaxing in a bubble bath while you deep condition your hair, but it could also mean anything that makes you feel mentally, spiritually, or emotionally healthy, like practicing yoga or meditation, going for a long, quiet walk, or writing in your journal. Almost everyone struggles with self-doubt sometimes. If you start to feel like you aren't good enough, make a list of your best qualities. Then, look in the mirror and say those things out loud to yourself.  For instance, you might say, "I'm a really good friend, and I try hard to make other people feel good about themselves. I'm worthy of being loved." If you're struggling with your self-confidence because you haven't been proposed to, you might remind yourself of the good things your guy has done for you. For example, you might say, "Jason drove 2 hours to see me the day I failed my Economics test. I know he loves me, even if we're not engaged." Being able to contribute to the household and make your own financial decisions will give you a great deal of self-assurance. Pursue a career that suits your personality, talents, and...

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Poursuivez tous les deux vos propres passions. Prenez le temps de prendre soin de vous. Répétez-vous des affirmations positives pour stimuler votre assurance. Faites de votre mieux pour être financièrement indépendante. Faites de l'exercice


Article in English: In a large bowl, beat the sugar, egg, milk, and butter with a stand or hand mixer. Sift the dry ingredients into the wet ingredient bowl. For the best results and easier stirring, sift a small amount at a time in between stirring. Combine everything just until mixed, never over mix it.

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Mélangez les ingrédients « non secs ». Mélangez les contenus des deux bols. Ajoutez la vanille et les céréales en dernier.


Article in English: In a large bowl, mix 2 pounds (970 g) of sifted powdered sugar, ⅓ cup (80 mL) of whole milk, and 2 large egg whites. Use an electric mixer on low to beat them together until they form a thick icing that’s you’re still able to pipe with a pastry bag.  You may need to add a little extra milk to the icing to make it thin enough for piping. Add a couple of drops at a time and stir, so you don’t accidentally make it too thin. You can refrigerate the icing for up to two days if you store it in an airtight container. You may want to make it ahead of time, so it’s ready when it’s time to decorate the cookies. If you’re short on time, you can substitute canned vanilla frosting from the grocery store for the royal icing. Royal icing is naturally white, but depending on how you plan to decorate your cookies, you may want to color it. Use food coloring drops or paste to color the icing before putting it in a piping bag.  When you add the food coloring, start gradually so you don’t make the icing too dark. You may want to divide the icing, and color it in multiple shades to fit the occasion. Once the icing is the right consistency, place it in a piping or pastry bag. Make sure that the bag has a fine tip attached to make decorating easier. If you don’t have a piping or pastry bag, you can use a squirt bottle to dispense the icing on the cookies.

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Mélangez les ingrédients. Colorez le glaçage (facultatif). Remplissez une poche à douille.


Article in English: In a large bowl, mix together the sifted flour, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, and sugar until evenly combined.  You could try using other spices, as well, including cinnamon or allspice. Use up to 2 tsp (10 ml) cinnamon and 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) allspice. Similarly, you can use spice blends that combine nutmeg and spices with similar flavor profiles, but you will need to vary the amount based on the proportions of each spice used within the blend. Mix the ingredients together with a mixing spoon or whisk. Sprinkle the cut butter over the surface of the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender or fork to cut the butter into these ingredients, continuing until the butter is evenly dispersed and until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.  The butter must be softened and cut into small cubes before you add it to the dry ingredients. Instead of simply stirring the butter into the other ingredients, you need to press the butter into the ingredients so that it can come into contact with the dry ingredients at a better pace. This is easiest to accomplish with a pastry blender or fork. If neither of these options is available to you, you could also use your hands. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well-blended. Add the vanilla and whisk again until it, also, is evenly combined with the other ingredients. For a slightly different twist on the traditional flavor, consider using coconut extract instead of vanilla. Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the egg mixture inside this well, then gradually mix the dry ingredients from the sides of the well into the center. Continue mixing until the wet and dry ingredients are fully combined. You could also try adding the wet mixture a little at a time, mixing after each addition. Form a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour one-third of the egg yolk mixture in the center. Mix completely, then add another one-third and mix again. Repeat with the remaining egg mixture. Turn the dough out onto a clean, lightly floured surface and...

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Mélangez les ingrédients. Incorporez le beurre. Mélangez les œufs, le lait et la vanille. Mélangez progressivement les ingrédients secs et humides. Pétrissez la pâte. Refroidissez la pâte.


Article in English: In a large frying pan, heat the 4 tablespoon (59.1 ml) of oil. Over a medium heat, stir fry the onions for about 1 minute. Now add the spices and chilis and fry until onions are golden brown. Now add the minced meat and fry it until it is browned. Stir for a few more minutes and add peas. Cover and cook on a low heat for 20 minutes until the meat is cooked (tender). Add oil if the pan seems to be too dry and make sure you stir it occasionally. Add salt if necessary.

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Chauffez l’huile. Faites frire les ognons. Ajoutez la viande. Cuisez la viande. Éteignez le feu et laissez la viande refroidir.


Article in English: In a large skillet, add the ground beef and sausage and cook on medium heat until lightly browned. Drain most of the fat from the pan, leaving some behind for flavor. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and then add the ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix all of the ingredients together. Set the remaining mozzarella cheese aside for later. Spread the mixture out evenly to form a smooth layer. Cover the meat sauce with one layer of uncooked noodles (about 3). Make sure to form an even layer that covers the entire dish. Then add an additional layer of noodles and top it with the remaining meat sauce. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. Let the lasagna stand for 15 minutes before serving.

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Préchauffez le four à 180 °C. Mélangez-y quatre tasses de sauce tomate. Ajoutez une tasse de la sauce au fond d'un plat allant au four. Recouvrez la moitié du mélange de fromage sur les plaques. Répétez l'opération. Saupoudrez la mozzarella restante et le parmesan sur la sauce. Enlevez le plat du four et retirez l'aluminium.


Article in English: In a lateral lisp, the speaker's tongue is in the position for an "L" sound whenever he tries to make an "S" sound. In other words, the tip of the tongue is up against the curve where the roof of the mouth begins to rise higher. When the speaker tries to make an "S" sound, air escapes over the sides of his tongue, making a "slushy" or "spitty" sound instead. Often, "SH" as in "shoot" and "ZH" as in "massage" or "conclusion" are difficult to pronounce as well. Say "knee" or "bin" and keep the vowel going, without finishing the word. During this sound, you should feel your tongue's sides rise up in your mouth, but the middle stays lowered. The tongue tip remains lowered as well, not touching anything. This tongue position looks something like a butterfly, if you picture the center of your tongue as the butterfly's body, and the sides as the raised wings. Think of this as strength exercises for your tongue. Relax your tongue, then quickly raise it into the "butterfly position." This is making the sides of your tongue stronger, and helping them get into the habit of blocking the excess air flow that makes the "slushy" lateral lisp. Practice this as long as necessary, until you can easily reach this position. Keep your tongue in the butterfly position. Blow air through the groove made by your tongue instead. This should produce a sound that sounds more like an "S," or a "Z" if you vocalize while blowing. Practice the butterfly position every day, and blow through it to make an airy "S" sound. Then relax your tongue again and raise the tip to just behind your teeth. Try to say an "S" sound. As your tongue becomes stronger and you become more used to the position of the sides of your tongue, your ordinary "S" sound will sound less and less slushy. If you are still having trouble with your lisp in a few weeks, try to find a speech therapist in your area. She may give you specific exercises that help you shape your mouth in the right position.

Summary in French:

Utilisez cette méthode contre les zozotements qui font un son « gras ». Mettez votre langue dans la position « papillon ». Entrainez-vous à mettre rapidement votre langue dans cette position. Expirez de l'air par la bouche dans cette position. Continuez à vous entrainer en essayant de prononcer des « S » comme il faut. Prenez rendez-vous chez un orthophoniste (si nécessaire).


Article in English: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups (450 g) of sugar and 4 cups (940 ml) of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring regularly. When the sugar has fully dissolved, remove the pan from the heat. You need enough simple syrup to cover the rhubarb. Depending on how much rhubarb you have, you may need to make more syrup. Use the two parts water to one part sugar ratio. Set the syrup aside and let it cool for about an hour, until it’s near room temperature. Then, transfer the pan and the syrup to the refrigerator and let it chill for at least another hour. It’s important that the syrup is thoroughly chilled before you combine it with the rhubarb. Transfer your rhubarb pieces to a large mixing bowl. Cover the fruit with the simple syrup, and stir the mixture to completely submerge the rhubarb in the syrup.  Freezing the rhubarb in a simple syrup solution will help to preserve the color and flavor. Instead of simple syrup, you can also cover the rhubarb with apple, peach, or white grape juice. Pour the rhubarb and syrup mixture into your freezer bag, leaving at least an inch (2.5 cm) of head room for expansion. Seal the container tightly to make it air-tight. Ideal containers for syrup packed rhubarb are freezer-safe plastic containers or freezer bags. Transfer the container to the freezer and leave the rhubarb to freeze for several hours. You can date the container to help you keep track of when the rhubarb went into the freezer. Syrup or juice packed rhubarb will last in the freezer for about a year.

Summary in French:

Préparez du sirop de sucre. Laissez refroidir le sirop. Mélangez la rhubarbe et le sirop. Mettez le mélange dans un récipient. Congelez la rhubarbe.


Article in English: In a memoir, you are the main character of your own life story. Many memoirists use the facts of their life story to create an engaging tale for the reader. Because you are relying on your own memories as source material for the story, you may end up describing things differently than others might remember it. The key is to write down things as you remember it, in the most honest way possible. Keep in mind memoirs are different from autobiographies in that memoirs should only cover certain key aspects of your life, not your life from birth until the present day. Most memoirists struggle to begin their life story and are not sure where to start. Depending on your life story, you may reach out to other family members for details on a childhood memory or event. But it’s important that you also focus on your personal experiences and your recollection of a childhood memory or moment, even if it may be flawed. Often, the best memoirs are about the process of remembering an event, or are about processing a moment in the past that felt important. There are several good examples of memoir, some of which are considered classics of the genre:   Speak, Memory by Vladimir Nabokov. Nabokov is a highly regarded fiction writer, but one of his most celebrated works is his memoir of his childhood in Russia. The book is a good example of using literary prose and masterful storytelling to share a personal history.  The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion. Didion’s memoir focuses on the sudden death of her husband and the death of her adult daughter a few months later. This is a great example of using memory to inform the present, which for Didion, is colored by extreme grief and a sense of mortality.  Maus by Art Spiegelman. This is a graphic novel that uses animals to tell Spiegelman’s father memories of being imprisoned in a concentration camp during the Holocaust. Spiegelman’s use of animals in fact makes the memoir feel that much more universal and relatable.  The Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston. Kingston’s memoir...

Summary in French:

Comprenez le genre des mémoires. Lisez des exemples de mémoires. Analysez les exemples.


Article in English: In a modern-day version of the video store, online rental services allow viewers to watch a program once in a specific amount of time.  Obviously, services, titles, and costs vary but renting a TV show or movie is a good option if you only want to watch a title once, as it is cheaper than purchasing the program outright.  A few examples of popular online sites that provide program rentals are:   iTunes. Apple's iTunes store has a ton of television and movie content available for download, and downloading the necessary software is free and easy. Prices vary but renting an individual TV show will cost about $1.99, or an entire season will cost around $30. TV shows are usually available on iTunes within a couple days of having been broadcast but not all TV series are available.  Amazon also provides a rental program for TV shows and movies.  Rental costs are pretty comparable to those of iTunes, but if you have Amazon Prime, Amazon's paid membership, many titles are free to stream.  Unlike iTunes, most titles are available for streaming instead of downloading, although programs can be downloaded onto Amazon mobile devices. Buying a movie or TV show for download or streaming will cost you as much as buying a DVD but it gives you the convenience of watching it on any number of devices. You'll be able to watch them whenever you like, for as long as you like, and they won't expire the way that online rentals do. Remember that even though you have bought the title, it doesn't guarantee you will be able to make hard copies of it or send a digital copy to a friend. Some sites that sell digital copies of movies and TV shows include:   iTunes gives you the option to buy or rent all of their TV and movie titles, although one option may be available before the other. iTunes purchases are downloaded straight to your computer and can be accessed through the iTunes program. When buying a TV show or movie, you will have the ability to watch it as many times as you like.  Amazon also allows you to buy copies of TV shows and...

Summary in French:

Louez un programme en un payement unique. Payez en une seule fois pour avoir une copie d'une série télévisée ou d'un film. Souscrivez au service de diffusion.


Article in English: In a single, microwaveable bowl, add one cup of rice, and two cups of water. If you want to make more rice, make sure to add more water at the same ratio.  For example, for 2 cups of rice you’d use 4 cups of water, for 3 cups of rice, 6 cups of water. Make sure you have a big enough bowl. Amount of time you keep your rice in the microwave depends on its wattage.  For a 750W microwave keep your rice cooking for 6 minutes. For a 650W microwave keep your rice in for 7 minutes. Covering your bowl with plastic wrap will steam it and completely cook it.  Do not poke holes on the top of the plastic wrap. Make sure to use wrap that can be microwaved. Refer to your microwave’s instruction manual to see how to reduce its settings to medium. Not reducing the settings could result in overcooked or burnt rice. Do not stir your rice at any time during the cooking process. Your rice should not be completely cooked. Fluff with your fork to break up the rice before serving it. Be careful when taking the bowl out of the microwave. It will be hot.

Summary in French:

Remplissez un bol d'une dose de riz pour deux doses d'eau. Mettez le tout au microonde et lancez le four pendant 6-7 minutes à pleine puissance. Recouvrez votre bol de film alimentaire sans oublier de laisser une petite aération sur le côté. Réglez votre four sur puissance moyenne (350 watts), puis laissez cuire un quart d'heure supplémentaire. Laissez reposer pendant 5 minutes, puis faites gonfler votre riz à l'aide d'une fourchette.


Article in English: In a sink or bathtub, fill the bottom with a few inches of lukewarm water. You don’t want the water to be cold, but you don’t want it to be too hot, either. Lukewarm water will be the most comfortable for the cat, and won’t be too shocking or startling for it when you place the cat in the water. When placing the cat in the tub, hold the cat gently by the scruff on the back of its neck. Ask the friend helping you to gently hold the cat’s back end. If the cat is especially angry, it will be especially important to keep it as still as you possibly can. However, you want to be as gentle as possible so you don’t injure or scare the cat. Keep the door shut. Wherever you’re bathing the cat, try to keep the cat contained in that space, in the event that the cat does break loose from your grip and jump out of the tub. After you use a spray nozzle or cup to wet down the cat’s fur, apply the shampoo. While your friend helps you hold the cat in place, gently apply shampoo and massage it into its fur. If your cat has very thick or long fur, you can dilute the shampoo to keep the cat’s fur from getting too sudsy. Try using one part shampoo with five parts water, then apply that diluted version to your cat’s fur. Avoid getting water or shampoo on your cat’s face, or in its ears. When wetting the cat down, spray or pour water away from its face. Use the damp washcloth you have handy, instead, to gently wipe the cat’s face clean. Again, take care to keep soap and water away from your cat’s face when rinsing out the shampoo. Using your hand, gently push water and shampoo out of the cat’s fur in the direction of hair growth as you rinse. This will help ensure you get all the suds out, and will also help eliminate excess water from the cat’s fur as you rinse. It’s important you make sure to rinse out all the soap. Leftover residue from soap can irritate your cat’s skin, causing the cat to feel itchy and scratch at himself. It can also be a bit sticky, and make more dirt end up clinging to the cat’s fur even after it’s dry. Once...

Summary in French:

Utilisez de l’eau tiède. Tenez le chat par la peau du cou. Appliquez le shampoing. Rincez-le de la tête à la queue. Enroulez votre chat dans une grande serviette sèche.


Article in English: In a skillet, heat a neutral oil such as grapeseed or vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. You can use butter as well, but lower the heat to medium—butter has a much lower smoking point. These ferns should be steamed or boiled before adding them. Sautéing alone is not sufficient to prevent illness. Add salt to taste, and thinly sliced garlic or shallots if you like. Continue cooking for about another minute.

Summary in French:

Faites chauffer l'huile. Ajoutez les têtes de violon. Faites revenir les têtes de violon jusqu'à ce qu'elles commencent à dorer. Servez et dégustez immédiatement !


Article in English: In a small cup, mix ¼ to ½ teaspoon (1½ to 3g) of baking soda with enough water to form a paste. A paste of about 2 parts of baking soda mixed with 1 part of water is easier to apply and more effective than baking soda alone. Avoid making a paste with baking soda and lemon, strawberry, or any other fruit juice. Fruit juices are acidic and could erode your teeth's enamel, especially when combined with baking soda or other abrasive products. your teeth with the baking soda paste for 1 to 2 minutes. Dip a soft-bristled brush into the paste, and gently scrub your teeth using circular motions. Brush all around instead of scrubbing 1 spot for the entire 2 minutes. Be sure not to brush hard or you might hurt your teeth.  Alternatively, use your fingertips to gently rub your teeth with the paste. Rub in soft circles, and don’t use too much force. If you have receding gums, avoid brushing the base of your teeth and around your gum line with baking soda. The substance that covers your teeth below the gums is softer than enamel and prone to damage. After brushing for 2 minutes, spit out the baking soda and rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash. Give your toothbrush a thorough rinse as well. Note that you shouldn’t rinse after brushing with a fluoride toothpaste, as rinsing reduces fluoride’s beneficial effects. For this reason, don’t brush or rinse with baking soda right after brushing with regular toothpaste. If you really need to rinse away visible residue after using regular toothpaste, use as little water as possible. At most, brush your teeth with baking soda paste every other day for 1 to 2 weeks. Then cut back to doing it just once or twice a week. Since it’s abrasive, using baking soda more frequently may damage your teeth.  Keep in mind that brushing your teeth with baking soda should not replace brushing your teeth with regular toothpaste. Brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing daily, and regular dental checkups are the best ways to keep your teeth healthy. Before brushing with baking...

Summary in French:

Mélangez du bicarbonate de soude et de l'eau. Brossez Rincez-vous la bouche. Utilisez cette astuce tous les 2 jours pendant 2 semaines.


Article in English: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together ⅔ cup of milk (160ml) and one whole egg. Dip the pike fillets into the dairy mixture, then coat both sides in flour (use two rounds of flour if you prefer crispier fish). Set the dredged fillets aside on a separate floured plate.  For added flavor, season the flour mixture with spices like salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, garlic or onion powder.  Batter for deep-fried pike can be made by combining about a cup of flour with the dairy ingredients and giving the fillets a preliminary dip in an egg wash. For pan-fried pike, pour in about a ⅔-1 cup of peanut or canola oil (160-240ml); for deep-fried fish, you’ll need to use as much as a quart in order to totally submerge the fillets. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it begins to sizzle. Make sure that the pan you’re using is roomy enough to hold the oil and fish fillets without spilling or splattering. Depending on the size and thickness of the fillets you’re preparing, it may take a little more or less time to cook them to the perfect crispy finish. Your eyes will be the best judge here. When the fillets are done to your liking, use a pair of tongs to carefully remove them from the pan and set them aside on a layer of paper towels to soak up the excess oil.  If you’re pan frying the fillets, don’t forget to turn them over so they cook evenly on both sides.  Hot oil tends to cook fish very quickly. Be ready to take the pike out when the batter just begins to darken. French fries, hushpuppies, and coleslaw make a perfect match for the mild crunch of fried pike. Some lighter fare could also include slow-simmered green beans or potato salad. Dig in while it’s hot!  Try serving fried pike with baked beans and toasted, buttered bread for a twist on classic fish and chips.  Enjoy fried pike with savory tartar sauce or a splash of malt vinegar.

Summary in French:

Couvrez le brochet avec de la farine de blé. Remplissez une poêle haute avec de l'huile. Faites frire le poisson jusqu'à ce qu'il soit bien bruni. Accompagnez le brochet frit avec d’autres plats. Profitez de votre repas.


Article in English: In a spreadsheet or on a piece of paper, list all of your income for the month and total it up.  Then list all of your expenses and total them up. Subtract how much you plan to spend from how much you will earn to calculate the balance.  Use this information to create a monthly budget.  If you have a surplus, which is money left over at the end of the month, then you have some options about how to use that money.  If you have a deficit, which means your expenses are greater than your income, then you have some difficult decisions to make.  The wisest thing to do would be to reduce expenses in this case to avoid going into debt.  For example, suppose in a given month you will earn $2,000 from working and receive $250 in child support payments.  Your total income for the month will be $2,250 ($2,000 + $250 = $2,250). Total up all of your expenses for the month.  First list your fixed expenses.  Suppose your rent is $850 and your phone is $250.  Then total up your variable needs.  Say you estimate $500 for groceries and $310 for gas and $200 for household utilities (such as electricity and water).  Then list your expenses in your "wants" category.  Suppose you'd like to get take-out coffee every morning for $3.00 per day, for a total of $90 ($3.00 x 30 days = $90), and you want to go out with friends twice per month for $75 per evening, for a total of $150 ($75 x 2 = $150).  Total everything up for a grand total of $2350. Compare your income and expenses.  In this case, your income of $2,250 is $100 less than your projected expenses of $2,350. You are going to have to identify ways to cut expenses to stay within budget. Determine what could be cut if you go over budget.  Categorizing your expenses makes it easier to determine what can be trimmed if you need to.  The first place you would cut expenses would be from the “wants” categories.  While you might miss them, you can still meet your needs without them.  Review your expenses out of your “wants” category to find any unusually high numbers.  These may be the...

Summary in French:

Comparez vos revenus et vos dépenses. Si nécessaire, réduisez vos dépenses. Consacrez l'argent restant à vos objectifs financiers. Surveillez votre budget grâce aux bons outils.


Article in English: In addition to a website and social media content, you can promote your business by placing ads on other content. The process of creating and placing advertisements online has been streamlined by search engine and social media companies. Look into their services for business to find out more about options like:  Banner ads that display across websites that users visit.  Pay per click (PPC) advertising, which generates revenue when users click on sponsored links to or ads for your content while browsing online.  Google AdWords, which offers PPC and other advertising options. Ads placed in social media, such as Facebook and Twitter. Major search engines have services to make it easier for your business to be found by browsing customers using maps and other location-oriented tools. Typically, all you have to is register and the service will verify your business. Common services of this type include:  Google Places Yahoo! Local Bing If you sign your business up with sites that list information about businesses, then customers can find out more about your company, read and post reviews, etc. You can also interact with customers in this way, by responding to reviews, for instance. Major service listing sites include:  Yelp (general business) Trip Advisor (geared toward travelers) Angie’s List (reviews and ratings for services, like carpentry or dentistry, etc.) Urban Spoon and Open Table (for restaurants) You can reach out to your customers by creating regular content to email to them. This content, like blog posts, can describe products or services, special offers, company news, etc. Managing a list of customer emails and sending this information out at regular intervals can be tedious, but you can contract with a company such as Mail Chimp or Constant Contact to handle emailing services for you.

Summary in French:

Décidez de votre type de publicité. Utilisez des services de localisation. Enregistrez-vous sur des annuaires. Enregistrez-vous à un service d'emails.


Article in English: In addition to all the changes you’ve made, commit to walking or biking for 30 minutes to 1 hour before and after work. This change can add up to 300 to 400 calories burned each way. (0.47l) glass of water before each meal. It can make you feel fuller faster and reduce your caloric intake. Soup can be both filling and very low calorie. You may be able to reduce your caloric intake by 200 to 400 calories for each meal you can replace with soup. Some diets suggest a soup only diet to detoxify and lose weight very quickly. A vegetable soup diet will be healthier than a juice diet. Make your own soup, if possible. Many store bought soups contain processed thickeners and preservatives, while homemade soups have higher nutrient content. This does not include soups that contain pasta or meat products. Make an appointment at a spa and allow them to wrap your body in a material that will reduce water weight and make the skin look tighter.  The lipase body wrap claims to reduce fat near the surface of the skin. In place of a body wrap, go to the sauna. You may lose some water weight after 20 to 30 minutes in the dry, hot air. Drink plenty of water to reduce the risk of sickness and dehydration. Do some gardening, mop the floors, vacuum and take the stairs frequently to put items away. Deep cleaning and yard work can burn 400 or more calories per hour. Do your spring cleaning during your 4 days of weight loss.

Summary in French:

Marchez ou faites du vélo. Buvez un verre d'eau de 0,5 litre avant chaque repas. Remplacez un repas par une soupe de légumes par jour. Essayez un enveloppement corporel. Faites des tâches ménagères.


Article in English: In addition to your scientific data, your lab report will be graded for writing mechanics, which includes grammar and spelling. While writing skills may not seem related to science, it is actually critical that scientists be able to clearly articulate their methods and conclusions. Without a well-written report, your lab results are useless.  Bullet pointed lists are not appropriate for most sections of your report. You may be able to use them for short sections like your materials and apparatuses list. Keep in mind that one of the main objectives of your lab report is to guide others in recreating your experiment. If you can't clearly explain what you did and how you did it, no one will ever be able to reproduce your results. Once you've made sure that your report doesn't contain any grammatical errors, you need to make sure your readers will actually be able to understand it. Read through it to look for sentences that are too long or unclear. Remember that if it doesn't make sense to you, it will be even more confusing for someone who is not familiar with your experiment. Active sentences are usually easier to understand than passive sentences, so try to minimize your use of the passive voice whenever possible. For example, if you wrote, "These results are easily reproducible by anyone who has the correct equipment," try changing it to "Anyone who has the correct equipment should be able to reproduce these results." The passive voice is not always wrong, so don't be afraid to leave a sentence in the passive voice if you think it makes more sense that way. In order for your report to be comprehensible, it's important that you organize your ideas by topic. Try to only include one main point in each sentence you write. Group sentences that are thematically related into paragraphs, and start  a new paragraph whenever you change topics.  Don't jump ahead and discuss the results of the experiment before you get to that section. Just because you understand everything that happened with your experiment, does not...

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Utilisez des phrases complètes et faites attention à la grammaire. Soyez clair. Ne vous écartez pas du sujet. Écrivez à la troisième personne. Employez le présent. Incluez les titres et les légendes. Relisez votre document.


Article in English: In algebra, the opposite of a variable is written as a negative. This is true whether the variable in the function is x{\displaystyle x} or anything else. If the variable in the original function already appears as a negative (or a subtraction), then its opposite will be a positive (or addition). The following are examples of some variables and their opposites:  the opposite of x{\displaystyle x} is −x{\displaystyle -x}  the opposite of q{\displaystyle q} is −q{\displaystyle -q}  the opposite of −w{\displaystyle -w} is w{\displaystyle w}. Do not alter the original function other than the sign of the variable. For example:   f(x)=4x2−7{\displaystyle f(x)=4x^{2}-7} becomes f(−x)=4(−x)2−7{\displaystyle f(-x)=4(-x)^{2}-7}   g(x)=5x5−2x{\displaystyle g(x)=5x^{5}-2x} becomes g(−x)=5(−x)5−2(−x){\displaystyle g(-x)=5(-x)^{5}-2(-x)}   h(x)=7x2+5x+3{\displaystyle h(x)=7x^{2}+5x+3} becomes h(−x)=7(−x)2+5(−x)+3{\displaystyle h(-x)=7(-x)^{2}+5(-x)+3}. At this stage, you are not concerned with solving the function for any particular numerical value. You simply want to simplify the variables to compare the new function, f(-x), with the original function, f(x). Remember the basic rules of exponents which say that a negative base raised to an even power will be positive, while a negative base raised to an odd power will be negative.   f(−x)=4(−x)2−7{\displaystyle f(-x)=4(-x)^{2}-7} f(−x)=4x2−7{\displaystyle f(-x)=4x^{2}-7}   g(−x)=5(−x)5−2(−x){\displaystyle g(-x)=5(-x)^{5}-2(-x)}  g(−x)=5(−x5)+2x{\displaystyle g(-x)=5(-x^{5})+2x} g(−x)=−5x5+2x{\displaystyle g(-x)=-5x^{5}+2x}    h(−x)=7(−x)2+5(−x)+3{\displaystyle h(-x)=7(-x)^{2}+5(-x)+3} h(−x)=7x2−5x+3{\displaystyle h(-x)=7x^{2}-5x+3} For each example that you are testing, compare the simplified version of f(-x) with the original f(x). Line up the terms with each other for easy comparison, and compare the signs of all terms.  If the two results are the same, then f(x)=f(-x), and the original function is even. An example is:   f(x)=4x2−7{\displaystyle f(x)=4x^{2}-7} and...

Summary in French:

Sachez ce qu'est l'opposée d'une valeur. Calculez les images d'une valeur et de son opposée. Simplifiez les équations des images opposées. Comparez les équations des images des valeurs opposées.


Article in English: In algebra, the steps you take must occur in a logical order, which is called the “order of operations.” This is often simplified by the mnemonic device “PEMDAS.” The letters of PEMDAS will help you know which operations to perform in order. The letters of PEMDAS stand for:  Parentheses. Exponents. Multiplication. Division. Addition. Subtraction. When you have an expression or equation that includes terms inside parentheses, you need to do whatever is inside the parentheses first. Consider the difference between 5∗3+2{\displaystyle 5*3+2} and 5∗(3+2){\displaystyle 5*(3+2)}.  Without the parentheses, the first expression , 5∗3+2{\displaystyle 5*3+2}, would become 15+2=17{\displaystyle 15+2=17}. With the parentheses, 5∗(3+2){\displaystyle 5*(3+2)}, you perform the (3+2) first, so the simplified expression becomes 5∗5=25{\displaystyle 5*5=25}. Exponents need to be performed as the next part of simplifying or solving a problem. Consider the expression 3∗22{\displaystyle 3*2^{2}}. Without the order of operations, you wouldn’t know if you should first multiply 3∗2{\displaystyle 3*2} and then square the result, so your value is 36, or if you square the 2 first, then multiply by 3. Using PEMDAS, the correct operation is:  3∗22{\displaystyle 3*2^{2}}  3∗4{\displaystyle 3*4}…..Square the 2 first.  12{\displaystyle 12}…..This is the expected result. M and D are the next two parts of PEMDAS, and they go together. After performing any exponents, you then perform multiplication or division from left to right.  3+4∗2−6/3{\displaystyle 3+4*2-6/3}  3+8−2{\displaystyle 3+8-2}…..4*2=8, and 6/3=2. These can be done in the same step. A and S are the final steps of PEMDAS. These mean that you add or subtract whatever terms remain in the expression. You can perform addition and subtraction in the same step, moving from right to left through the problem. Consider the expression 4+2−3−1−5+2{\displaystyle 4+2-3-1-5+2}:  4+2−3−1−5+2{\displaystyle 4+2-3-1-5+2}  6−3−1−5+2{\displaystyle 6-3-1-5+2}…..(Add 4+2)  3−1−5+2{\displaystyle...

Summary in French:

Mémorisez PEMDAS. Effectuez d'abord les opérations entre parenthèses. Simplifiez tout exposant ensuite. Multipliez ou divisez de la droite vers la gauche. Additionnez ou soustrayez les termes de la droite vers la gauche.


Article in English: In all of your interactions, make sure that the person who is grieving is in the proper mindset to have a discussion. They may be particularly upset or dealing with another critical issue. Ask if it is a good time to talk before going on. It is also usually a good idea to talk with them one-on-one, when possible.   People can be particularly touchy about receiving gifts, even after a funeral, so approaching them when they are alone will maximize the odds of them accepting your offer of help. At the same time, don't let waiting for the "perfect" time become an excuse for not reaching out to this person. There may never be a "good" time to talk, but you should be able to identify that some times are better than others. For instance, if they are in the middle of talking with the funeral director or arguing with their child, it's probably best to wait. As soon as you learn of the death, try to reach out quickly to the person you know. You can send an email, but it is really best if you make a phone call or go to see them in person. You don't have to say too much in this first conversation, just a quick, “I'm so sorry,” followed by a positive comment about the deceased person is usually best. You can also promise to get a hold of them again shortly to check in.  It's important that your words are sincere and genuinely sympathetic. If you don't know what to say, it's okay to say something like "I wish I knew what to say. I just want you to know I'm here for you." If the person who you are talking to doesn't know you personally, make sure to offer a quick introduction letting them know how you knew the deceased. Otherwise, they may not feel comfortable talking with you. You might say, “I'm Michael Smith and I worked with Noah in the lab at NYU.” If the person who is grieving seems almost rude or is really hasty with you, don't take it personally. It is likely that they are overwhelmed and are not behaving as they usually do. There are some things you should avoid saying.  It's generally not a good idea to talk about...

Summary in French:

Choisissez le bon moment pour parler. Présentez-lui vos condoléances. Proposez-lui quelque chose de précis pour l'aider. Acceptez son refus. Évitez les sujets sensibles.


Article in English: In any given situation, you have rights. You do not want to give up these rights because you have to interact with a difficult person. Controlling people have a way of getting inside your head and causing you to forget your basic rights as a human being. Remind yourself you deserve to be treated decently.  Everyone has the fundamental right to be treated with respect, to be allowed to express their opinions, to say "no" without feeling guilty, and have different opinions. If you've been dealing with a controlling person long term, you may have forgotten you have these rights. Before interacting with someone, remind yourself of your rights. Keep them in mind when setting boundaries. For example, a controlling boyfriend may expect you to spend time with him instead of going out with friends. If you don't want to sit at home and watch a movie one night, a controlling boyfriend will make you feel guilty for this. As you get ready to assert your boundaries, think something like, "I have the right to say 'No' to him without feeling bad." The first step to setting boundaries is to take back your control. You cannot control another person's negative actions but you can control how you personally react to them. You have choices in regards to how you approach boundaries.  Oftentimes, people take a grin and bear it approach with controlling people. You may also work on avoiding the person altogether. You may, for example, simply not go to family events if you have to see your controlling father. Break free from these patterns. Think something like, "I'm in control of whether or not I let this happen. I refuse to be a victim." Decide you're going to make the choice to assert your independence and demand respect. Controlling people are always trying to push the limits of those around them. Controlling people enjoy knowing they've broken someone's barriers. Let the controlling person know where your personal limits are. Make it clear to them which behaviors you will and will not tolerate.  Recognize when you can and cannot...

Summary in French:

N'oubliez pas vos droits. Souvenez-vous que vous êtes le seul maitre de votre destin. Fixez clairement des limites. Exprimez clairement vos limites. Affirmez-vous lorsque cela est nécessaire.


Article in English: In applicable situations, the first thing you should do for fires involving flammable liquids is to turn the fuel supply off. For instance, if a static discharge ignites gasoline around a fuel pump, the first thing you should do is hit the emergency shutoff valve located nearby at all pumping stations. This act severs the small fire from the very large fuel sources around it. In many instances where the flammable liquid is the only fuel source, the fire may extinguish itself as soon as you cut the fuel supply. You can also use a fire blanket on small Class B fires. If a fire blanket is readily available, this can be the easiest, least damaging method to extinguish it.  To use a fire blanket, remove from its packing, grip the unfolded blanket in front of you with your hands and body protected by it, and drape the blanket over the small fire. Do NOT throw the blanket at the fire. Ensure the fire is not too large for the blanket to smother it. Vegetable oil igniting in a frying pan, for instance, is a small enough fire for a fire blanket. As with electrical fires, water-based (Class A) fire extinguishers should not be used on liquid or oil fires. Carbon dioxide (CO2) and dry chemical fire extinguishers will have a Class B rating. Check the label on the extinguisher and ensure that it says Class B before using it on a flammable liquid fire.  To use the extinguisher, pull any pin stopping you from depressing the handle, point the horn at the base of the fire, and hold down the handle. As you see the flames shrinking, approach the source and continue spraying until the fire is fully extinguished.  If you cannot extinguish the fire within five seconds of using the extinguisher, then it’s too large. Evacuate to a safe place and call 911. The only exception to this rule when the liquid fire stems from vegetable oil or animal fats in commercial-size deep fryers and other restaurant equipment. The large size and extreme heat and fuel source of these devices get their own classification for fire extinguishers—Class K...

Summary in French:

Coupez l'arrivée de carburant. Prenez une couverture antifeu pour étouffer l'incendie. Servez-vous d'un extincteur de classe B. Faites le 18.


Article in English: In between cleanings, check on the bedding and litter to make sure it's dry. Droppings, spilled food, and spilled water should be removed. You do not have to clean the entire cage or remove all the bedding when this occurs. Simply do a spot check once a day. Using a kitty littler scoop or spoon, remove any droppings, spilled food, or water. It is rare that your gerbil would become infected with fleas, but if there's a heavy infestation in the house you should take precautions.  If other pets, such as dogs and cats, bring in fleas they could further infect your home. They may bite your gerbil or infest his bedding and cage. If you find you have a flea infestation, ask your vet about flea powder. This can be placed in your gerbil's bedding, eventually making its way to his fur to protect him from bites. When cleaning your gerbils cage, check to see if he needs any basic grooming.  Gerbils do not usually need their nails trimmed. However, if you notice his nails are curling under or that he's scratching himself during grooming, schedule an appointment with an exotic animal groomer, which is extremely expensive. Do not attempt to groom your gerbil's nails yourself as they are very small and you can easily slip up and cause your gerbil physical harm. Gerbil teeth do not stop growing, which is why your gerbil needs wood blocks and toys to chew on to prevent overgrowth. If his teeth look overgrown, schedule a visit with an exotic groomer. Once again, do not attempt to file down the teeth on your own. This could cause your gerbil harm if you're inexperienced. It's best to hire a professional.

Summary in French:

Changez la litière mouillée ou sale tous les jours. Protégez votre compagnon contre les puces et les tiques. Vérifiez régulièrement ses griffes et ses dents.


Article in English: In business situations, you may have to use a standard greeting, like "Dear so-and-so." However, more and more, personalized emails are becoming standard. Some email greetings that can help you strike a friendly tone from the start include:  Hi John Hi there Long time no see Hey! If you just stick to the reminder, your message might come across as cold. Reference your personal connection to the recipient by including phrases that reflect on your friendship and shared experiences. These might include:  How's school been going? My friend, how have you been? I had such a great time with you last weekend. When was the last time we talked, a month ago? That trip we took together was a blast! We'll have to do it again soon. This is especially important for the reminder part of the email. If it's been a while since you've been in touch with the recipient, it may be suitable to offer a light apology or excuse for only getting in touch for the sake of a reminder. Some examples of softened expressions include:  I know it's been a while since we've talked, but I wanted to remind you about... Things have been so hectic with the new baby, I only just remembered to remind you... I know you've been busy, so I didn't want to pester you, but I wanted to send a reminder... If the reminder is important, it's easy to come across too strong. Keep in mind that the recipient has things going on in their life. Remember to say "please" and "thank you" and equivalent expressions as well. You might include polite phrases like:  Sorry to bother you, but I wanted to make sure... If you could please reply to this email as soon as you have time... Thanks for taking time to read any reply to this reminder. I appreciate it. I'll look forward to your response.

Summary in French:

Saluez le destinataire. Faites référence à votre relation avec le destinataire. Adoucissez vos expressions. Soyez poli.


Article in English: In case you hadn't noticed, cuffs are everywhere, in many different forms. Do research in fashion magazines or online, or simply notice how other people are cuffing their jeans.

Summary in French:

Regardez des images de différents styles.


Article in English: In certain scenarios, odds for a given event will change based on the results of past events. For example, if you have a jar full of twenty marbles, four of which are red and sixteen of which are green, you'll have 4 : 16  (1 : 4) odds to draw a red marble at random. Let's say you draw a green marble. If you don't put the marble back into the jar, on your next attempt, you'll have 4 : 15 odds to draw a red marble. Then, if you draw a red marble, you'll have 3 : 15 (1 : 5) odds on the following attempt. Drawing a red marble is a  dependent event  - the odds  depend  on which marbles have been drawn before.   Independent events  are events whose odds aren't effected by previous events. Flipping a coin and getting a heads is an independent event - you're not more likely to get a heads based on whether you got a heads or a tails last time. If we roll one die, it's equally likely that we'll get any of the numbers 1 - 6. However, if we roll  two  dice and add their numbers together, though there's a chance we'll get anything from 2 to 12, not every outcome is equally likely. There's only one way to make 2 - by rolling two 1's - and there's only one way to make 12 - by rolling two 6's. By contrast, there are many ways to make a seven. For instance, you could roll a 1 and a 6, a 2 and a 5, a 3 and a 4, and so on. In this case, the odds for each sum should reflect the fact that some outcomes are more likely than others.  Let's do an example problem. To calculate the odds of rolling two dice with a sum of four (for instance, a 1 and a 3), begin by calculating the total number of outcomes. Each individual dice has six outcomes. Take the number of outcomes for each die to the power of the number of dice:  6(number of sides on each die)2(number of dice) = 36 possible outcomes.  Next, find the number of ways you can make four with two dice: you can roll a 1 and a 3, a 2 and a 2, or a 3 and a 1 - three ways. So the odds of rolling a combined "four" with two dice are  3 : (36-3) = 3 : 33 = 1 : 11   Odds change  exponentially...

Summary in French:

Sachez faire la différence entre les événements dépendants et indépendants. Déterminez si tous les résultats ont la même probabilité. Prenez en compte l'exclusivité mutuelle.


Article in English: In certain settings, like the office or upscale restaurants, you’ll want to style the jeans and sneakers combo a little more formally. In general, as formality increases, the jeans should get darker. And with dark jeans, you’ll want to stick to neutral colors (whites, blacks, grays, and tans) for your sneakers. To keep the sneakers more work-appropriate, stay away from dramatic designs and stick to solid or two-tone patterns. For the jeans, avoid any styles with fading, distress, or rips. One way to make jeans and sneakers a little classier is by adding more formal elements to the top of the outfit to balance the casualness of the bottom. This smart look is super versatile. It can be worn in many different situations, seasons, colors, and styles. Be sure to make it a staple in your wardrobe! This tailored silhouette will always be in style and can be worn to almost any occasion that calls for more-than-casual attire. Having a pair or two of these types of jeans in your closet will make getting ready much easier, especially if you have a good pair of shoes to go with them. Most casual sneakers are made of textiles, like cotton or polyester, or from synthetic materials. Dressier sneakers, however, are made of higher quality and more costly materials, which have an added bonus of making the sneakers more durable.  Because these shoes will typically cost more, choose a color and style that can go with any pair of pants. Black and other dark neutrals are generally the go-to for this, but whites and other lighter tans can also work just as well. You don’t have to drop a lot of money for a good pair of dressy sneakers (or jeans, for that matter). Try going to local thrift stores or watching for sales online, and you’ll be able to find something that works While sneakers you wear while playing sports can get dirty, you don’t want grime caked onto shoes you wear to work. If something does happen, gently clean the shoes by rinsing them with water and scrubbing them lightly with a brush or cloth. Let the shoes dry...

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Choisissez un jean sombre et des chaussures de couleur neutre. Habillez l’ensemble avec une chemise bien repassée et un blazer cintré. Préférez les jeans slim ou skinny et les tennis. Choisissez des tennis d'une matière de haute qualité. Prenez soin de vos chaussures. Évitez de porter des baskets montantes pour un look élégant.


Article in English: In checkers, the person who has more kings also has the advantage. Try to crown as many pieces as possible to increase your chances of winning the game.  To put this advice into practice, advance a piece toward an area on your board where your opponent has fewer pieces, or pieces that are more spread out. If you can protect this piece with nearby pieces and sacrifices, then you have a good chance at making a king. See Intermediate Strategies below for how to "redirect the enemy" and sneak through a king. It's impossible for your opponent to crown his or her pieces if your back row is occupied, so this strategy will prevent your opponent from getting the advantage too soon in the game. You will also have more movement options left when you do start moving your back row pieces. Remember that you won't be able to keep your back row intact forever. Once you're low on pieces or you see an opportunity for an advantageous trade, don't hesitate to move out.

Summary in French:

Efforcez-vous d'avoir des Dames. Ne touchez pas à la dernière rangée.


Article in English: In general, acute back pain will improve on its own with proper self-care. Lower back pain is particularly common among adults. If your back pain does not improve after 4 weeks, see a doctor. You may need to consider other treatment options. Common causes of back pain include arthritis, degenerative disc disease, and other nerve and muscular problems. If your back pain persists, see a doctor. A lot of back pain can be managed on your own, or with complementary treatments. However, if you have certain symptoms, your back pain could be a sign of more severe health issues. Seek medical attention immediately if you have any of the following symptoms:  Pain extending from the back down the leg Pain gets worse when you bend over or bend your legs Pain gets worse at night, or wakes you up Fever with back pain Back pain with bladder or bowel trouble Back pain with numbness or weakness in the legs Regular massage has been shown to relieve back pain and disability. Massage is especially helpful at providing fairly quick back pain relief; one study demonstrated that weekly massage treatments significantly improved back pain and function after 10 weeks compared to typical back pain care routines.  Some health insurance companies and health providers will cover “medical massage” when you are referred by your doctor to a licensed massage therapist for treatment. Talk with your doctor to see whether this is an option for you. In a trial that compared massage, acupuncture, and self-care education as treatments for lower back pain, massage was shown to be the most effective treatment for pain and disability. The massage treatment group also used the least amount of pain medication. Spinal manipulation, also known as “spinal manipulative therapy,” is performed by several types of health care providers, including chiropractors and physical therapists. Several studies have shown that spinal manipulation is effective for treating mild to moderate lower-back pain.  Always have this and other complementary procedures done by a...

Summary in French:

Reconnaissez vos limites. Sachez reconnaitre les symptômes plus graves. Essayez de vous faire masser. Envisagez la thérapie de la manipulation vertébrale. Essayez l'acuponcture. Essayez la thérapie cognitive du comportement.


Article in English: In general, you will want to begin a sprint crouched behind the starting line with your fingers on the ground and your legs positioned one behind the other. There are three types of starting positions: bullet or bunch starts, medium starts, and elongated starts. The type of start you choose depends on how far apart you want your legs to be when you begin your sprint. The best way to determine which starting position works best for you is to try each one several times. Regardless of your leg position, your arms should be about shoulder-width apart.  In a bunch start, the toes of your back foot are almost even with the heel of your front foot. Your legs will be very close together, making you look bunched up - hence the name, "bunch start." In a medium start, the knee of your back leg is even with the heel of your front foot, putting more space between your legs. In an elongated start, your back leg is stretched back considerably further than the heel of your front foot.

Summary in French:

Choisissez une position de départ (« à vos marques !


Article in English: In general, you’d list your most recent degree first. However, make an exception to this rule if an older degree is more relevant or will make your application more competitive.  For example, suppose you’re applying for an engineering job and earned an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering in 2009 and a master’s in graphic design in 2012. You should list your engineering degree first. You might have also researched your prospective job and found that the department head who will read your resume graduated from your undergraduate university. You might then want to include your undergraduate degree first and place your education section at the top of your resume. You might want to include relevant coursework in some job applications. If you want to highlight particular course titles, you could add a subsection to your education listing. For example, you could structure your education section like this:B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas, Austin, TX.Relevant courses: Thermodynamics, Properties of Engineering Materials, Solid Mechanics, Dynamics of Machines, Strength of Mechanical Components. If you include too many achievements and skills under your education heading, valuable information might get lost. Rather than include too much text under one heading, list skills and important achievements under their own headings. For example, instead of listing computer programs and other skills you learned at school in a block of text under your degree, put them in a separate section at the top of your resume. Be sure to include skills, programs, and other keywords from the job posting.

Summary in French:

Incluez le diplôme le plus pertinent. Incluez des cours spécifiques si l'information est pertinente. Créez des sections distinctes pour les compétences et les mentions.


Article in English: In large part, minimalism is actually a practice in mindfulness. The act of ridding yourself of possessions is a turn away from the materialism, consumerism, and distractions of our world today. Consider the following benefits of minimalist living:  Less focus on material items for personal fulfillment Reduced stress about how much money you earn Less clutter, and more free space A harried social life goes against the fundamental goals of minimalism - to declutter, destress, and refocus. Take the initiative and eliminate toxic relationships from your life,  focusing instead on the people who contribute to a happy state of being for you. Do not feel obligated to keep up with relationships that do not benefit your well-being, such as:  friendships with people who don't have your best interests at heart on-again, off-again relationships that cause you sadness Pick a few social media apps to keep and deactivate the rest. This minimalist move will reduce the number of alerts and notifications you receive during the day, which can grow to be excessive and stressful. If you do not feel comfortable getting rid of applications, turn off notifications and check in for updates at your leisure. There are numerous communities, online and in countries like the U.S., Canada, Australia, Ireland, and the U.K., centered around the minimalist way of life. Local meetup groups are held in these countries - they offer a unique opportunity to meet other people living the minimalist lifestyle, and to learn more from them. Check for meetings in your area, or look for an online community to reach out to other minimalists.

Summary in French:

Visualisez les bénéfices du minimalisme. Limitez vos engagements sociaux. Diminuez votre activité sur les réseaux sociaux. Rejoignez une communauté minimaliste.


Article in English: In many cases, specially formulated hot tub cleaners will easily cut through dirtiness. These special cleaners will also protect the shell of your tub from damage that can be caused by abrasive particles in other cleaners. Spray down the interior of your tub with a hose to moisten it, and then scrub with your cleaner and a rag or sponge.  Acrylic hot tub shells are resistant to buildup and germ aggregation. If your tub has an acrylic shell, you may be able to clean your hot tub with a mild, general-purpose bathroom cleaner.  For more thorough cleaning you can mix a batch of chlorine solution that is 50 parts per million (ppm). You can create this mixture simply by mixing ¼ teaspoon of dichlor into 5 gallons (19 L) of water.  After cleaning the inner shell of your hot tub, you should thoroughly rinse it out and wipe it down with an old towel. Leaving behind cleaner can affect the chemical balance of your hot tub, which can hurt your water clarity or create an environment where mold or bacteria could grow. These are often accessible through an access panel or cabinet located around your pump. Some filters may require you to unscrew or unfasten catches that hold the filter casing in place. You may want to take a picture of the filter assembly before you begin to take it apart so you know how it's supposed to look when fully assembled. After you have removed your filter(s) you should:  Spray your filter(s) off with a jet of water. A normal, high-pressure garden hose nozzle should be sufficient to remove most residue from the filter. Do not use a brush on your filter; this can cause dirt to become deeply entrenched in it. Scrub the inside of your filter cabinet with your tub cleaner or a 50 ppm dichlor/water solution. Bacteria or organic matter, like mold, can grow in the housing of your filter. Even if it appears clean at a glance, give it a good scrub to keep it that way. Place your filter for at least an hour in an oil-cutting solution. The appropriate solution for your tub make and model will likely be in your...

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Utilisez un détergent pour nettoyer la surface. Démontez et nettoyez soigneusement les filtres. Mettez votre filtre dans un lave-vaisselle. Replacez les filtres. Nettoyez les zones à problème avec des détergents.


Article in English: In many cultures, insects and other bugs are thought of as being lucky signs that bring fortune. Sometimes killing these insects can be considered bad luck, so it's a good idea to be aware of them and let them be.  Having a ladybug land on you is often considered a sign of good fortune, sometimes thought to have healing properties for the sick. Try wearing a ladybug amulet or charm to channel the luck of the ladybug.  Dragonflies are often related to water and the subconscious. Some people think being landed on by a dragonfly means that something important is about to change in your life. When crickets stop chirping, something is about to happen. Maybe something bad. Some Native Americans once thought crickets brought luck, and crickets often appear on jewelry and other amulets in the Middle East and Europe. The sound of crickets is widely considered lucky. Across many cultures, finding certain plants has been considered a lucky omen. Keep an eye out for lucky plants.  Four-leaf clovers are commonly collected by schoolchildren as signs of good luck and fortune. Finding acorns was an old Norse tradition, because oak trees attracted lightning, the sign of Thor. Holding acorns, then, was a way of keeping yourself safe from Thor's rage. Some cultures value bamboo as an aid to spiritual growth. Growing and cultivating basil for consumption is sometimes thought to awaken passions. It's also got antibacterial properties and other nutritional benefits. Honeysuckle, jasmine, sage, rosemary, and lavender are commonly scavenged plants and herbs that have a variety of nutritional and therapeutic affects. They all smell wonderful and can be used in a variety of dishes, soaps, and teas as well, so they're useful as well as lucky. If you have a spirit animal or an animal that you feel a particular kinship with, carry a small toy or other item that channels their energy and luck. A lucky rabbit's foot is a common luck charm, related to fertility.  Early Christians thought of the dolphin as a protective animal, and sailors...

Summary in French:

Cherchez l'insecte magique. Observez la nature. Munissez-vous d'un fétiche. Placez des totems  dans votre maison.


Article in English: In many instances, hidden cameras are illegal. However, the exact laws vary between different countries and even between different states. Check for applicable local laws before you install any hidden cameras.  A rule of thumb is that it's legal for you to install hidden cameras as long as they are on your property and there is no reasonable expectation of privacy. For instance, it's usually legal to install a camera in your own living room or inside your car. However, cameras in rooms where privacy is expected are typically not allowed even when you own the property, such as in the case of a bathroom or inside a spare room you are renting out. Laws for audio recording are often different and more stringent than those concerning video. In the United States, 38 states allow for the hidden recording of conversations if at least one party consents, while the remaining 12 forbid recordings unless all parties are aware and consent to it. Hidden cameras at a place of employment are usually considered legal only if the employees are informed that they may be filmed.  In the United Kingdom, special allowances are made for placing cameras outside one's property in cases where elder abuse is suspected. While all hidden cameras basically do the same thing (provide covert surveillance), knowing your needs is fundamental for choosing the general type of camera you plan on installing.  Do you need to be able to clearly identify the people being recorded? If your camera is intended to catch an otherwise unknown thief, you will want a camera that captures either video or still pictures with a relatively high resolution. Are you observing a known person looking for specific actions? Then you should find a camera that records movements well. Buy a camera that takes video with a higher frame rate/frames per second (fps). Avoid cameras that only take a series of still photos. Lower resolutions are fine in this case. What are the lighting conditions of what you would like to observe? If you plan on recording trespassers at night,...

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Renseignez-vous sur la légalité des caméras cachées. Choisissez une caméra qui correspond à vos besoins. Achetez le bon modèle de caméra cachée.


Article in English: In many states you are in your full right to shoot the person, but this, for most people, is a bit drastic. You should decide ahead of time (even before you own a firearm for personal defense) what your personal morals will allow you to do in this and other situations. Read some information on tactical mindsets if you need help deciding. You need to give fair warning before shooting.  If you have identified the intruder, and they have already tried to harm you, you may not need to provide additional warning. Keep in mind there may be more than one adversary in the house; additionally, being shot is not synonymous with dying, so keep yourself behind cover as much as possible. Chances are you are unsure of who your adversary is or do not know his intentions. (Realize an intruder may mask their intentions — and someone who broke into your house is probably not there to borrow sugar.) Present yourself, by surprise if possible, and order the target with short, firm phrases. Once you have gotten your targets attention with "STOP!" "Hands in the air!" try directing the intruder by saying "Face away from me!" and "Get on your knees!"  Having him face away from you and keeping him on his knees prevents him from retaliating against you, and keeps him from moving anywhere quickly without a good deal of movement. If he has a firearm in his hand, be sure to tell him to drop it! If he does not comply immediately, he is only contemplating the best way to shoot you with it. Re-emphasize the point with "...else I will shoot you!", then take appropriate action. If he decides to slowly set it down, tell him to "STOP!" and "DROP IT!" There have been many police shootings which involved a person slowly setting down a gun, then changing their mind and shooting the police instead.  It will take at least 1/8th of a second from the time they start to bring up their firearm until your brain can react.  This is plenty of time for them to fire before you know what is going on. Do the right thing and eliminate the threat. Hesitating will...

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Si vous trouvez votre cible, vous disposez de plusieurs options. Identifiez-vous. Ne tirez pas de conclusions hâtives. Si la personne décide d'ignorer vos instructions ou fait un mouvement brusque, agissez avec décision. Attendez que la police arrive. Gardez un œil sur l'intrus qui est au sol, mais soyez vigilant. Laissez plusieurs adversaires entrer dans un genre d'entonnoir de la mort.


Article in English: In many stressful situations, you might be tempted to perceive personal persecution or insult when none exists. For instance, sometimes at your place of employment, a coworker may make a decision that you disagree with or find to be inappropriate.  However, do not take this as a personal affront to you but instead as a business decision.  Assure yourself that everyone has their own ideas and that those ideas will inevitably be at odds with yours on occasion. Differing ideas are not necessarily meant as an insult against you. Don’t allow your emotions to be manipulated or controlled by decisions made by others that are not personal. Think about the times you have reacted because of a burst of emotion in the past. Ask yourself whether or not these bursts of emotions have ever truly made a bad situation better.  More often than not, the answer is no. Consider how your emotional outbursts usually go. Think of the rule, not the exception. Once or twice, throwing a fit may have made things better. As a general rule, though, reacting to a sudden burst of emotion will complicate things even more. When a person gets upset, it becomes easier to assume that those involved in the problem are behaving in the worst way possible, even before confirmation of that behavior is received. Oftentimes, however, the behaviors and motives you might be tempted to assume exist are not actually true, so you'll work yourself up for no real reason.  Similarly, when one thing goes wrong, it's easy to assume that things will continue to go wrong. Making that assumption can cause you to create a self-fulfilling prophecy. You may create more problems simply by anticipating them. For example, if you just went through a messy breakup, you might assume that all of your mutual friends will turn against you after hearing your ex's side of things. Your panic may cause you to distance yourself from those friends, and you may inadvertently cause the same sort of problems you were afraid of. Ask yourself what really has you feeling so upset. A...

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Ne le prenez pas personnellement. Réfléchissez à vos crises passées. Évitez les suppositions. Identifiez la vraie source de votre frustration. Appelez un ami. Tenez un journal ou écrivez une lettre. Observez la situation d’un point de vue objectif.


Article in English: In many ways, a pet store is the most convenient route to purchasing a guinea pig. You can select and bring home your guinea pig on the same day without the wait and hassle you might encounter with a rescue. However, pet stores also have a number of drawbacks and many guinea pig owners advise against using them. You might end up with an unhealthy and poorly behaved pet.  One downside to pet stores, or department stores that sell guinea pigs and other small cage animals, is that workers are oftentimes not knowledgable about pet needs. Guinea pigs may be kept in poor conditions and workers might be unable to answer basic questions about caring for your new pet. Pet store guinea pigs are also often mislabeled in terms of breed and gender, so you won't know exactly what you're getting.  A more reliable pet shop route would be well-known retailers such as a local pet store with a solid reputation. In these types of stores, workers generally have some knowledge of guinea pig care. There is usually more of a process for adoption and you'll be provided information on guinea pig health, care, upkeep, and socialization. Prices vary depending on season, but guineas usually go for $30 to $60.  Understand that pet stores shouldn't necessarily be your first option. They are notorious for selling improperly cared for guinea pigs and there are plenty of reports of customers buying pregnant or mixed sexed guinea pigs whilst being completely unaware. Most tend to sell equipment that are not suitable for guinea pigs too! Restrain from buying from a pet store unless you know they hold a good reputation. Guinea pig rescues help re-home guinea pigs that have been abandoned by former owners. Rescues tend to be more committed to finding quality homes for their pets, so you'll be taught how to care for your guinea pig if you go through a rescue.  Websites like petfinder.com can help you locate guinea pigs in need of new homes in your area. Also, many animal shelters take guinea pigs and other exotic pets. Check shelters in your area...

Summary in French:

Réfléchissez aux animaleries. Pensez à un refuge. Posez des questions autour de vous.


Article in English: In most U.S. states and many countries, killing birds with poison is illegal. Instead, buy a non-toxic bird repellent online or from an outdoor store. Bird repellents on the market can deter birds from nesting in an area but generally will not harm or kill the bird. Tactile bird repellents make an area physically uncomfortable for birds to land on because it is sticky. Apply a tacky bird repellent generously to any plants, ledges, gutters, roofing, or other places that you want to keep birds away from. Make sure the tactile bird spray you use is FDA-approved. Using non-FDA approved sticky substances to deter birds can injure or even kill them. Some glazes are designed to cover an area with a flat, slippery coating that makes landing uncomfortable for birds. Call a painter or construction builder to find more information on glazes that might make your roof an impossible landing place for birds. One popular old wives' tale says that spraying areas with spicy peppers will repel birds. But because birds lack the taste receptor for spicy foods, these repellents will not act as a deterrent. Stay away from any repellents, homemade or store-bought, that claim to keep birds away with spices. Repellants made with hot spices will, however, work on many insects.

Summary in French:

Utilisez des répulsifs agréés. Utilisez du gel répulsif. Utilisez un vernis antioiseaux. Évitez les répulsifs à base de piments.


Article in English: In most cases it's fine to stop after honing, but if you want the chisels to be even sharper, you can add a micro bevel. It's essentially a miniature second bevel created at the tip of the bevel. This is an unnecessary step unless you're doing work that requires extreme precision. To create a micro bevel, adjust the honing guide to an angle 5 degrees tighter than the previous angle you honed, and repeat the honing process using only the finest grit. You only need to do a few strokes on the finest grit to create a microbevel, since you're taking off so little metal. Some people like to finish with stropping, which gives the chisel a nice polish. Tape a piece of leather to a flat surface and cover it with an even layer of polishing compound. Rub the flat side of the chisel against the compound a few times, then rub the bevel (or microbevel) against it a few times. Wipe the blade when you're finished.

Summary in French:

Ajoutez un micro biseau. Affilez le ciseau.


Article in English: In most cases, being honest and direct is the best course of action. It shows that you’re willing to own up and take responsibility and that you respect the teacher enough not to try to mislead them with a cooked-up story.  Explain why you didn’t do the homework--maybe you forgot about the assignment, got home late, fell asleep, etc. Don’t sugarcoat your reason, but do use some discretion; if you didn’t do your homework because you were at an all-night kegger, keep your reason general (ie, “I didn’t get home until late”) rather than overly specific (ie, “I was too busy doing keg stands”). Apologize. After giving your reason, sincerely apologize. Don’t gloss over this part--the sincerity of your apology will impact how likely your teacher is to want to help you. Explain that it won’t happen again--and make sure it doesn’t. Let your teacher know that this was a rare instance of you lapsing on a responsibility and that you’ll be careful that it doesn’t happen again. And--this part is important--keep your word. If you make forgetting your homework habitual, your teacher will not only stop believing your excuses, they’ll rapidly become less sympathetic to your apologies. Ask for another day to finish the assignment. The best case scenario here is that your teacher will grant you extra time to complete the assignment and won’t penalize you for turning it in past the original deadline. More likely, though, your teacher will offer to let you turn in the assignment late, for partial credit. Don’t gripe about or be ungrateful for partial-credit--it will make it less likely that your teacher will extend you a similar opportunity in the future. This excuse has the virtue of making it seem like you at least tried to do the homework and that there’s a reasonable cause why you couldn’t finish. Ask the teacher to help you understand the assignment and to let you have another chance at completing it. This both buys you more time and has the added benefit of getting you one-on-one homework help as well. If all else fails and...

Summary in French:

Dites la vérité. Expliquez que vous avez essayé, mais vous n'avez pas compris la consigne. Soyez créatif.


Article in English: In most cases, you do not have to retire just because you have reached an appropriate age. Delaying your retirement may make good financial sense, and you may feel more comfortable if you continue to be productive. If you don’t feel ready, don’t quit your job. If you are considering retirement, you should talk to a professional who can help you evaluate your finances. Look at your retirement savings plan, and consider whether you will be able to get by on a set monthly income. Many people feel uncomfortable and unproductive just sitting at home. Consider the possibility that you will feel bored or lonely if you are not working every day. Don’t quit until you feel sure that you’d prefer not to be at work. Retirement is a major decision, and ideally, you and your spouse or partner should come to an agreement about when the best time for retirement might be. If you want to retire, feel financially prepared, and have discussed your plans with your partner, go ahead and quit your job.

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Vous pourriez retarder la date de votre départ à la retraite. Discutez de vos options avec un conseiller financier. Pensez à ce que vous allez faire une fois à la retraite. Parlez-en à la personne qui partage votre vie.


Article in English: In most cases, you should let public works or the municipal water company turn your water on for you. You can contact your local water company by calling them or using their online assistance portal. If your water is drawn from a well, you do not need to contact the water company. Contact the company 2 weeks in advance. If possible, ask them to turn the water on the day before you move in. You may need to provide basic identification and a form of payment. Many water companies allow you to turn the water on using an online form. If your water stopped unexpectedly, the water company may be able to tell you why. Some common problems include:  Unpaid bills. You may be asked to pay your water bill and extra late fees. Neighborhood or city leak. You will have to wait until the leak is fixed. A broken valve. They may send someone to inspect your valve or suggest that you hire a plumber. If the valve is broken, the city must fix it. The main valve and water meter are the property of your city. Call the water company to get permission to touch or handle the main valve. If you are not allowed to touch the main valve, they will do it for you. You only need permission if you are turning on water for the entire house or property. Appliance supply valves can be turned on or off at your leisure.

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Contactez l’entreprise. Demandez à l’entreprise d’activer le service d’approvisionnement. Expliquez le problème si l’eau s’est coupée de façon inattendue. Demandez la permission d’ouvrir vous-même la vanne principale.


Article in English: In most countries it is legal to carry alcohol on board an aircraft in your carryon luggage, or pack it in baggage that will be checked before you board the plane. You must, however, be of legal drinking age to bring alcohol on an aircraft. In the United States, the legal drinking age in 21 years of age. If you are traveling outside the United States, be sure to check with your airline about how old you must be to pack alcohol in your luggage. On most airlines and in most countries, alcohol must be unopened and in its original container to be transported on an aircraft. This applies if you choose to carry it on board a plane in your carryon luggage, or if you decide to pack it in your checked luggage. On U.S. flights, the Federal Aviation Administration prohibits alcohol that is not unopened and/or in its original container. If you are traveling on a non-U.S. flight, please check with your airline for country-specific guidelines. Individual countries set guidelines concerning limitations on alcohol content in beverages taken on airplanes. For example, in the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration forbids beverages that contain over 70% alcohol or are more than 140 proof. If you are traveling outside the United States, contact your airline for country-specific regulations on alcohol content in beverages carried on board an aircraft. In the U.S., alcoholic beverages containing less than 24% alcohol, such as beer and wine, are not restricted as hazardous materials by the Federal Aviation Administration. Individual countries have restrictions on the amount of alcohol you can take on board an aircraft. In the United States, for example, the Federal Aviation Administration limits the amount of alcohol to no more than a total of 5 liters or 1.3 gallons per passenger. For information on flights outside the United States, touch base with your air carrier for country-specific details.

Summary in French:

Vérifiez que vous avez l’âge légal pour consommer de l’alcool. Transportez l’alcool dans son contenant d’origine. Informez-vous sur les lois spécifiques au pays. Respectez les limites quantitatives.


Article in English: In office chairs, the best way to sit is to let the shaped back support your back and shoulders by scooting your hips back as far as they go, then adjusting the other components of the chair to offer support.  If you're sitting in a straight, hard-backed chair, scoot your bottom up to the edge of the chair and sit without slouching into the back of that chair. Sit with your back and shoulders as straight as if they were supported by the chair back. Over time, this is a more comfortable position for your back, neck, and shoulders. If you're sitting in a lounge chair or a couch, it's important to keep your feet flat on the floor and your back straight. Your shoulders should be back and you should be as far forward on the couch as possible. Wherever and however you're sitting, it's important to keep your shoulders back to avoid slouching or hunching your back as you sit. Over time, this can strain your neck and shoulders, leading to chronic pain and headaches.  Don't lean your chair backward or slouch yourself forward while you're sitting, or you can strain your sciatic nerve and your shoulder muscles. This serves to keep you off-balance. It is good to rock gently, if possible, if you're going to be sitting for a longer time. This helps to keep the body active and balanced. The seat of your chair should be high enough so that your feet are flat on the floor and your knees are even with your hips, or slightly lower. If you sit too low in the chair, you can end up straining your neck, while if you sit too high, your shoulders can get tired over time. If you need to adjust your seat so that it is higher, you may find that your feet don't comfortably reach the ground. Try putting a stool, cushion, or another object under your feet. Ideally, the back of a passive reclining chair shouldn't be perfectly straight, but angled backward gently beyond the 90 degree mark. This is much more comfortable and supportive for your back than a perfectly straight back. Good passive office chairs should offer some lumbar support,...

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Poussez vos hanches le plus loin possible sur le siège. Gardez vos épaules rejetées vers l'arrière et votre dos droit. Ajustez la hauteur du siège pour qu'elle soit adaptée à votre corps. Ajustez le dossier de votre siège à un angle incliné de 100° à 110°. Assurez-vous que le haut et le bas de votre dos sont soutenus. Réglez les accoudoirs.


Article in English: In order for Mantyke to change to Mantine, you need to meet the only condition it needs to evolve: that is to have a Remoraid in your Pokémon party while Mantyke levels up at least once.  Remoraid is a water-type Pokémon introduced in the second generation of the game (Gold, Silver, and Crystal) and can be identified by its light-blue body, big eyes, and two large tail fins. Remoraid can be found in any bodies of water (lakes and seas) throughout the entire game series. You can usually find it in places where you can also catch a Mantyke. Preferably a lake or a sea. Once you get to a lake or a sea, you can either use a fishing rod (an in-game item acquired through quests) or swim in and use a Pokémon to encounter a Remoraid and battle it. Once you get to battle one, weaken it using any Pokémon in your party. When it's about to get knocked out, throw a Pokéball at it (an ordinary Pokéball will do) to catch it and include it in your party.

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Découvrez les conditions à remplir pour faire évoluer Babimanta. Dirigez-vous vers un cours d'eau. Battez-vous contre un Rémoraid. Affaiblissez Rémoraid et capturez-le.


Article in English: In order for a condition to be characterized as ASD, the patient must have experienced a significant emotional stressor less than a month prior to showing symptoms. The trauma usually involves a death, fear of death, or physical and emotion harm. By knowing if you or someone around you has experienced this sort of trauma, you can more effectively asses if ASD is the cause of these symptoms. The most common causes for this trauma are:  Interpersonal traumatic events, like assault, rape, and witnessing a mass shooting. Being the victim of a crime, like robbery. Motor vehicle accidents. Mild traumatic brain injuries. Industrial accidents. Natural disasters. There are a number of symptoms that can denote ASD. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM-5), which is the universal manual of mental illnesses, if a patient exhibits the following symptoms after a significant trauma, it is possible that he or she is suffering from ASD. The symptoms must last more than 2 days and less than 4 weeks to be considered ASD. Dissociation is when someone seems as if they've withdrawn from the real world. This is a common coping mechanism for people who have experienced significant trauma. There are numerous ways a person can dissociate. Three or more of the following symptoms indicate ASD.  A sense of numbing, detachment, or absence of emotional responsiveness. Reduced awareness of surroundings. Derealization, or feeling that the external world isn't real. Depersonalization. This is when someone feels as if their feelings or experiences aren't their own. Victims of trauma may convince themselves that the event was experienced by someone else, not them. Dissociative amnesia. The person may block out or forget the entire trauma or aspects of the event. Someone suffering from ASD will re-experience the traumatic event in a number of ways. If you or someone you know is reliving a trauma in one or more of the following ways, it is an indicator that ASD is present.  Recurrent images or...

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Demandez-vous si vous-même ou une personne que vous connaissez avez souffert d'un traumatisme il y a moins d'un mois. Renseignez-vous à propos des symptômes de la réaction aiguë au stress. Observez la présence de symptômes dissociés. Observez si la personne a l'air de revivre le traumatisme. Observez les comportements d'évitement. Observez si les symptômes précédents provoquent des problèmes significatifs dans la vie de tous les jours. Demandez de l'aide à un professionnel.


Article in English: In order for the FTB to run, you will be needing Minecraft. You can purchase the game through their website which will be listed in the Sources below. Make sure to log in first or create an account before you click the "Buy" button found at the navigation menu. After logging in and clicking “Buy,” they will ask for your payment information.  You can purchase the game using PayPal. If you want to get the game for your friend, click the "Gift" option instead. Mojang will give you a Minecraft gift code that can be given to your friend which they can use in order to download and register their very own Minecraft account. After purchasing, download the game to your computer. For Windows, make sure to run the .exe files as administrator. After installing, run the Minecraft to make sure that it's up to date and then close it before you proceed to installing the FTB.

Summary in French:

Rendez-vous sur le site officiel de Minecraft. Achetez le jeu Minecraft. Téléchargez puis installez le jeu.