Article in English: Try to plan your phone date so that you have at least an hour beforehand to relax and get in the right mindset. If your phone date starts minutes after you’ve rushed in the door from a stressful day at school or work, you will likely find it difficult to get in the mood. In addition, be sure to give yourself enough time for the call: aim for double what you think you’ll need. If you think you’ll need one hour, plan for two! It can be difficult to relax if you’re stressed out about doing the laundry, washing the dishes, or working on that report that’s due in a few days. Give yourself some time before your phone date to work on the things that are stressing you out.  Finishing some chores before your phone date starts can help you feel as though you’ve earned the break, making it easier to relax and enjoy the call.  If you know you’ll be exhausted at the end of the day it might not be wise to try to do your chores before your phone date. In this case, set aside time before your chores for your romantic encounter. Try to figure out exactly what it is about phone sex that you find difficult to deal with. Maybe you don’t feel sexy or you hate the sound of your voice. Or maybe you have trouble articulating your desires. Whatever it is that’s holding you back from enjoying phone sex, it’s likely holding you back in other parts of your life too, so it's worthwhile to address it!  Releasing inhibitions has a lot to do with self confidence. To  build your self confidence, try exercising regularly and keeping a journal in which you write at least 5 good things about yourself each day. If you really struggle with finding yourself attractive and imagining that your partner could have desire for you, try focusing on what you find attractive in your partner. What arouses you about him/her? Instead of focusing on the ways in which you feel unattractive, focus on the ways in which your partner turns you on. If you’re relatively new to phone sex, you might doubt whether you have the ability to be a good partner. You might...

Summary in French:

Planifiez soigneusement votre rendez-vous téléphonique. Effectuez vos tâches. Levez vos inhibitions. Libérez-vous de vos doutes.


Article in English: Try to put yourself in your friend’s shoes, and let your friend know that you understand their emotions. Say something like, “That sounds so hurtful,” or, “You must feel really disappointed.” Don’t say “I know how you feel” to someone who’s upset, since that can seem dismissive. Show your empathy by naming specific emotions instead. Validate your friend’s emotions to help them feel less alone. Say something like, “It’s okay to be angry about this,” or, “Anyone in your shoes would feel betrayed right now.” If you don’t know how to help your friend, ask. Tell them that you want them to feel better and you’re willing to do whatever they need. Say something like, “What do you need from me right now?” or “How can I help?” Some people don’t like asking others for favors or support. If your friend is like this, take the initiative so they don’t have to ask. Offer to get together again soon, or plan an activity that might help cheer them up. For instance, say, “I’ll call you when I get home tonight, OK?” or “Do you want to meet up for lunch tomorrow?” If your friend isn’t talking much, don’t feel pressured to fill in the silences, especially if nothing you say will make the situation better. Just sitting quietly with your friend will help them feel supported. Tell your friend it’s OK to cry if they need to. Sometimes crying is more cathartic than talking.

Summary in French:

Compatissez à ce que votre ami endure. Confirmez les émotions de votre ami. Demandez à votre ami ce dont il a besoin. Offrez votre aide. Ne vous sentez pas obligé de parler.


Article in English: Try to remove as much paint as possible. Getting rid of the excess paint makes the job of cleaning your brush a lot easier! You can do this by wiping your brush on the edge of the paint can as you are finishing up, and then wipe the brush on a rag or paper towel to remove even more paint. Once the bristles are dry, you can store your brushes away in their original containers. Make sure the bristles are dry first; if you store damp brushes, they could grow mold or mildew.

Summary in French:

Essuyez le pinceau. Laissez-le sécher complètement.


Article in English: Try to remove the flowers just as they begin to wilt or fade as doing this prevents them from growing seed pods. To deadhead an Iris bloom, either use your fingers or take a clean sharp pair of scissors and snip or pinch off the single bloom just behind the flowerhead. It’s important to remove not only the shriveled petals but also the green swollen sheath it emerges from, as this is the part that will eventually develop into a seedhead. Try to avoid accidentally removing any remaining flowers as there may be other blooms on the stem yet to open. Try to get into the habit of checking you plant twice a week or so during the flowering season. Some varieties of Iris (such as African Iris) have blooms which last only for one day but the plant will quickly grow new ones. Some Iris varieties (such as the bearded Iris) will often flower twice, once in early summer and once in late summer. Once all the blooms on a flower stem are gone and you don’t expect any more, you can then remove the flower stem from the plant. Removing the flower stem helps prevent rot. To do this:  Take a sharp blade such as a pair of garden sheers. The stem will be quite woody in many iris varieties. Snip the stem off at the base near the ground about an inch above the rhizome. This stem can then be composted. It’s very important to leave the foliage on the plant after the flowering ends, so don’t be tempted to cut the plant back just yet. The Iris will use the foliage to draw energy into its roots to help it survive the winter. Leave the foliage on the plant until it withers away of its own accord.  It’s okay to trim off any brown tips but leave as much healthy green growth as possible. In the fall, once the foliage is withering away, you can cut back the foliage to about 6 inches (15.2 cm) from the ground.

Summary in French:

Retirez les fleurs passées. Laissez les boutons. Coupez les tiges passées. Laissez les feuilles.


Article in English: Try to see the joy in the world. Laugh with others, but not at them. Everyone appreciates someone who is jolly and jovial. Smiling and laughing a lot is a huge part of having a good personality. A lot of people seem like they have a good personality until you see them in an emergency or tense situation. Then they lose their cool. Don’t be this person! If you are in a tense situation, try to remain relaxed and see what you can do to resolve the situation. For example, let’s say your car breaks down on the highway and you’re going to be late to work. Don’t start yelling and screaming – that’s not going to fix anything. Keep your mind clear and start developing a plan to solve the problem. One important part of having a good personality is being willing to change your worldview. Listen to others and always be willing to change your mind. Don’t pass judgment on other people just because they act in a different way than you do. Keeping an open mind will allow you to make many new friends and probably live a much more interesting life. There’s no need to shut off parts of the world. Getting out of your comfort zone and experiencing new things can help you become more open-minded and develop new beliefs and habits. You could be the most talented, extraordinary person in the world, but if you don’t have any modesty than you probably won’t have a good personality. Always keep yourself level and balanced. Nobody likes a big ego.

Summary in French:

Restez heureux et léger. Essayez de rester calme dans les situations tendues. Gardez l'esprit ouvert . Développez votre modestie.


Article in English: Try to walk outside at least three times a week. Or, do an exercise that is safe and comfortable for you. You can ask your doctor to recommend a proper exercise regimen. Exercise will improve your blood flow and nourish damaged nerves. Walking reduces your overall blood sugar levels and makes diabetes easier to control. If you successfully control your diabetes, your neuropathy will lessen. If you struggle with setting aside time to exercise, remember that you can take small steps to be active. For example, you can clean up the house, play with the dog, or hand wash your car. All of these will get your blood flowing. Fill a small container or tub with warm water and add 1/4 cup of Epsom salt for each cup of water. Make sure the water isn't over 100 degrees. Set your feet in the container or tub so that the water covers them. The warmth of the water can relax you and distract from the pain in your feet. And, Epsom salts contain magnesium which can relax your muscles. If you have an infection or swelling, ask your doctor before soaking in Epsom salts. Alcohol can be toxic to your nerves, especially if they are already damaged. You should limit yourself to four drinks spaced over the course of a week. Some forms of neuropathy are actually caused by alcoholism, so you should eliminate alcohol if you have any neuropathy. Stopping drinking can relieve your symptoms and prevent more damage. If alcoholism runs in your family, you may not want to drink at all. Consider giving alcohol up entirely to stay safe and healthy. This natural oil found in a wildflower is available in pill form. Ask your doctor to recommend a specific dose of the supplement evening primrose oil. Studies have shown that the fatty acids it contains can improve symptoms of neuropathy. These fatty acids improve your nerve function. Other sources of the beneficial fatty acid (GLA) include borage oil and black currant oil. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine in which needles are placed on specific pressure points. Stimulating these pressure...

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Marchez régulièrement. Faites tremper vos pieds. Réduisez votre consommation d'alcool ou évitez-le. Prenez de l'huile de primevère. Essayez l'acuponcture. Envisagez des thérapies alternatives.


Article in English: Try to wear a sanitary pad in order to see approximately how much bleeding there is. It is extremely important to pay attention and look for clots in the blood (clots could be an indication of internal hemorrhage or another clotting disorder) and to take note of the color of the blood (you need to see if it is a lighter red or a darker one. If you have vaginal bleeding, it is best to lay down for two reasons: first of all, to avoid dizziness and second of all, if you lay down, you minimize the rapidness of the blood loss. Most of the time, the treatment for bleeding is rest. The doctor or midwife may also advise a pregnant woman to take time off work and stay off her feet. If you are bleeding (even minimally) do not have sexual intercourse for at least a few days after the bleeding has stopped, unless you are told otherwise by your gynecologist. This measure is meant to protect you against physical trauma that could lead to another bleed. Do not use tampons. Do not use tampons to control the bleeding, use pads instead. This is important as tampons can irritate the vaginal orifice or the cervix, possibly leading to further bleeding. Do not engage in any physical activity after you have experienced a bleed, as this could lead to greater blood loss. Remember that you are supposed to get as much rest as possible following a bleed during pregnancy. Clearing your vagina this way could affect the equilibrium of the bacterial flora present in the vagina. By altering this equilibrium, you could make the vagina more susceptible to other infections which could affect your pregnancy.

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Vérifiez la quantité de sang que vous perdez en utilisant des serviettes hygiéniques. Reposez-vous. Évitez les rapports sexuels. Évitez les activités physiques. Ne vous faites pas de lavements vaginaux pendant votre grossesse, surtout si vous avez déjà eu des saignements.


Article in English: Try using a deep conditioning mask on your hair a week or 2 before bleaching it, conditioning it several times. This will help strengthen and rejuvenate your hair, getting it ready for the bleaching process. Do the bleaching in a place that will be easy to clean up and wipe down, like a bathroom or kitchen. Wear clothing that you don't mind getting ruined and a towel around your shoulders. Wear gloves so that the bleach won't damage your hands. It's best to use a hairdresser's cape, if you have one. You can find them at local beauty stores or online. Alternatively, you can use a white towel or a towel you don't mind getting bleach on. Purchase a bleach kit for your hair, which will most likely also require a developer. Mix the bleach and developer together in a bowl, reading the instructions carefully to determine the exact measurements. A 20- or 30-volume developer will be best for your hair. Tie up the top layer of your hair using a hair tie or plastic clip so that you can easily reach the bottom layer. If you have really thick hair, you can separate the bottom layer of hair into 2 or 3 additional sections using plastic hair clips. Make sure that you only use plastic clips when you are bleaching your hair. Use an applicator brush to apply the mixed bleach to 1 inch (2.5 cm) sections of your hair, until the bleach is evenly distributed. The bleach kit should provide you with the best strategy for bleaching your hair, but make sure you apply bleach to your roots last.  If you have very thick hair, then you may need to divide your hair into smaller sections. Your roots heat up the fastest, so if you bleach your roots first they will turn lighter than the rest of your hair. Wear gloves over your hands and a towel around your neck to keep the bleach from damaging your hands or clothing. Use a shower cap to keep the bleach settled on top of your hair, allowing the heat from your head to remain trapped in the cap. Most bleaches will stay on your hair for 20-30 minutes, but keep checking your hair to see how the...

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Faites un masque capillaire avant de décolorer vos cheveux. Protégez votre surface de travail, vos vêtements et votre peau. Mélangez le décolorant à un développeur. Divisez vos cheveux en plusieurs sections. Appliquez le produit uniformément sur vos cheveux. Enveloppez vos cheveux et laissez poser le produit 20 à 30 minutes. Rincez soigneusement le produit. Attendez 2 à 3 mois avant de décolorer vos cheveux à nouveau.


Article in English: Turn off the printer and wait for it to finish shutting down. Unplug the printer. Open the main cover, where you would normally put in your toner cartridge. During laser printing, the paper passes between two heated rollers, called the "fuser." If the paper has jammed in or near the fuser, wait at least thirty minutes for it to cool down. The fuser reaches dangerously high temperatures. Some printer models recommend waiting at least thirty minutes. In a laser printer, one of the front or top covers will usually expose the print cartridge. If you have not yet found the paper, pull out the cartridge carefully. Pull very slowly, to avoid tearing the paper. Continue patiently until the paper is freed. If the paper does not move, move on to the next step. Do not use force. Most just pull out. A few may require disengaging a latch or a pair of latches. If you can't reach the paper, use wide grip tweezers. Paper jams often occur as the paper passes between the two rollers. If the rollers turn easily when touched, rotate them slowly until the paper is free. If the jamming is complex, with multiple folds or tears, look for the mechanism attaching the roller to the rest of the printer. Carefully remove one roller and lift it out of the printer, freeing the paper.  It's best to follow user manual instructions. Do not try to force the mechanism. Many models use rollers attached with a "hole and pin" latch. Push down on the pin to release the roller. If the paper still won't come out, refer to your printer manual for instructions on further disassembly. If you've removed all the paper but the printer still won't print, hire a printer repair service to inspect parts for replacement.

Summary in French:

Éteignez, débranchez et ouvrez l’imprimante. Attendez le refroidissement de l’imprimante. Dégagez la cartouche de toner. Contrôlez les rouleaux. Consultez le livret technique ou un professionnel.


Article in English: Turn off the radio, heat or A/C, lights, windshield wipers, etc. and close your glovebox and lighted mirror covers. Engage the emergency brake, turn your vehicle off, and remove the key from the ignition if you haven't already. Then, close all of the doors and the trunk or back hatch so that none of the circuits are activated. Be sure to remove any cables that may be plugged into your vehicle, like a GPS unit or phone charger, as well. In order to accurately detect the parasitic draw, you need to begin with a fully-charged battery. Pop the hood and locate your vehicle’s battery. Use a vehicle battery charger to charge the battery to 100%.  Many car batteries are 12.6 volts. You can check the power with a multimeter to ensure the battery is fully charged. If your battery is old or damaged or isn’t reading 12.6 volts when fully charged, you may want to replace it before moving on. Find the negative cable, which will be marked with a minus sign (-) and may have a black cover over it. Remove the cover, if applicable, and use a wrench to unbolt the negative cable from the terminal.  Be sure to use the negative, not the positive, cable to test for the draw to prevent electrical shorts! Generally, a 10-mm open-ended wrench is the tool you'll need to remove the cable. The multimeter has both a black wire and a red wire attached to it as well as several different input slots. Connect the black wire to the "com" (common ground) input and plug the red wire into the highest amp input (usually 20A). Set the dial on the multimeter to measure amps. Choose a digital meter than can read up to 20 amps and down to 200 milliamps. Place the red lead through the metal circle at the end of the negative battery cable. Touch the black lead to the negative battery terminal. You can use plastic clamps to secure the leads in place so your hands are free and the meter continues to operate. There are a few things that constantly draw power in a vehicle, such as the clock on the radio, so it’s normal to have a reading between 20 and 50...

Summary in French:

Coupez tout ce qui consomme de l’électricité. Chargez au maximum la batterie. Défaites le câble noir de la borne négative de la batterie. Réglez votre multimètre numérique. Positionnez bien les touches du multimètre. Sachez qu’une intensité supérieure à 50 mA indique un courant de fuite.


Article in English: Turn off your electricity before cutting your inspection hole. Before you replace your damaged ceiling, you'll need to know what's on the other side of your ceiling. Cut a small square hole that's deep enough to cut through the drywall, but not deep enough to penetrate anything on the other side. If you cut the hole and see electrical wires, plumbing, gas lines, or HVAC ducts you may need to hire a professional to replace your ceiling. Once you make sure that you won't damage anything behind the ceiling you can start to remove the water damaged ceiling. Use a framing square to draw a box around the portion of your ceiling that has water damage.  A framing square will create a square hole that is easier to patch. If the damage is more than 6x6 inches (15.24x15.24 cm) then you should seek professional guidance to fix your leaking ceiling. Using the lines as a guide, cut into the ceiling with a utility saw and start to cut away the damaged drywall. Once you cut the lines, you can use a small prying instrument to remove the damaged drywall from the ceiling. Use a tape measure or ruler to get the exact dimensions of the drywall that you cut out. Measuring the cut-out piece of drywall will give you the needed dimensions for the drywall replacement.

Summary in French:

Faites un petit trou d'inspection dans la cloison sèche. Tracez un carré autour de la partie affectée. Coupez autour de la partie endommagée. Mesurez le morceau de panneau coupé.


Article in English: Turn on all the faucets in your house to see which ones are working. If water is running through one faucet but not another, the problem is located along the pipes running between the two. Leave all faucets open slightly. A small trickle of running water from working faucets can prevent further freezing and help melt the ice. Leave blocked faucets open as well to reduce pressure on the pipes. Most American houses have faucets on external walls too, especially on the front and back of the house. If a large area of your house has no water, look in the most likely and accessible areas first before you start tearing apart walls. Use the steps below to focus on these areas, unless you managed to narrow down the search to a smaller portion of your house:  Pipes in or near uninsulated crawlspaces, attics, or basements. Pipes near cold air vents or cold concrete. Outdoor valves and spigots. Outdoor pipes can freeze, but check these last, as most systems are designed to keep standing water out of these pipes. Examine the pipes in the affected area carefully. Freezing water can cause pipes to crack from the change in pressure, usually splitting the pipe lengthwise or causing cracks in the joints.  To look at the backs of pipes near walls, and in other difficult to reach areas, use a flashlight and a large dental mirror from a hardware store. If you find a leak, close the main shut-off valve immediately. Call a plumber to replace the pipe, or fix it yourself if you are up to the task. Assuming there are no leaks or cracks, find the section of the pipe with frozen water using one of the following methods.  Feel the temperature of the pipe with your hand or use an infrared thermometer to locate areas significantly colder than other pipes. Tap the pipe with a screwdriver handle or other object, listening for a more solid, less "hollow" sound. If you rule out all exposed pipes in the affected area, skip to the section on unfreezing pipes inside walls.

Summary in French:

Limitez les recherches. Cherchez dans les zones les plus probables. Cherchez des fissures et des fuites. Trouvez la zone gelée.


Article in English: Turn on the curling iron and heat it to 320 degrees for fine hair and 430 degrees for thicker hair. Experiment to find the right temperature for you. It's best to go with the lowest temperature that does the job. This is going to damage your hair less.

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Article in English: Turn on the weather radio for reports on flooding in the area so you can stay informed. If you have standing water, turn off the electricity by flipping the main breaker switch to your house's electricity. You should also turn it off if you plan to leave when there is flooding or if you see power lines on the ground. The gas should have a shut off near the street or up against the house, depending on the type you have. You should locate it ahead of time. Generally, you turn the handle a quarter of a turn until it is perpendicular to the pipe to shut off the gas. You'll need a crescent wrench to make the turn. Your water valve should be near your water meter, unless you are in a cold area, in which case it will be inside. Usually, you will need to turn a small valve to the right several times to turn it off. Wash the areas with a bleach solution, and rinse them clean. Fill them up to have clean water available to you. Also fill up any other pitchers or containers you have with water. If you have furniture or grills, bring them inside or tie them down to secure them. If you have enough warning, move any important items, such as electronics or valuable furniture to higher ground, such as upstairs or in the attic.

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Allumez un poste de radio. Coupez le courant dans votre habitation. Si vous devez évacuer votre maison, coupez l'arrivée de gaz. Si vous devez évacuer votre maison, coupez l'arrivée d'eau . Si vous restez dans votre maison, remplissez la baignoire et les éviers d'eau propre. Attachez les éléments extérieurs qui pourraient être emportés par les eaux. Transportez tous les objets importants au niveau le plus élevé de votre habitation.


Article in English: Turn the dials to the largest load size to completely fill your washer. Use the “heavy duty” cycle if you can’t manually set the amount of time your washer runs. Set the temperature knob to the hottest wash setting, press start so the drum starts to fill with water, and keep the lid open. If your machine has a “drum clean” cycle, use that setting instead. Add the baking soda while the water fills the drum so it mixes throughout the machine. The baking soda will react with the vinegar to lift any residue and clean the inside of your machine. Keep a box of baking soda in your laundry room separate from the baking soda you use for cooking. That way, you’ll be able to make the solution when you need it. Close the lid on the machine for 1 minute so the cycle can start. This will mix the baking soda, vinegar, and water more thoroughly and will get your cleaning solution throughout the entire drum. After a minute, lift the lid back up to pause the cycle. Some washing machines will lock the lid once the cycle has started. Press the stop or pause button to unlock it and open the lid. Shut the lid and press start on your machine if the cycle doesn’t immediately resume. Wait until the cycle is completely finished and the drum is drained of the solution. Clean the sides and top of your machine with a damp rag while your cycle is running to make the best use of your time.

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Réglez la machine sur le cycle le plus chaud et le plus long. Versez 250 g de bicarbonate de soude dans l'eau. Agitez l'eau et laissez-la se reposer pendant une heure. Fermez le couvercle et laissez la machine terminer le cycle de lavage.


Article in English: Turn the durag inside out so that the seam is on the outside. This will ensure that the seam does not leave an impression in your hair overnight. Place the durag so that the seam lines up with the center of your face. You can use a durag made of any kind of material you like. Take one tail in each hand and wrap it toward the back of your head. The tails should cross in the back of your head. Once they’ve crossed, pull them all the way around the head, so that they cross at your forehead before wrapping around to the back.  Don’t tie the ties. That will leave lines on your forehead if you sleep that way. To get the ties to stay in place momentarily, you can twist them together. Get a soft headband that you would wear for sports to catch sweat. It should have firm elastic but not be uncomfortable or too tight to wear overnight.  Tuck the durag in underneath the headband. It’s possible to sleep in a durag without using a headband. However, this technique will minimize the risk of the durag leaving lines on your face and it is very comfortable. Once the durag is tucked into the headband, pull gently on the ties to separate them. They should now be free and no longer wrapped around your head. You can tuck them into the back of the headband so that they don’t get tangled while you sleep. It’s possible to leave the ties wrapped overnight, but undoing them may be more comfortable and prevent the durag from leaving lines on your forehead. Make sure to tuck the flap up into the headband as well. This will make sure it doesn’t get tugged on while you’re sleeping, which could dislodge the durag from the headband. You can roll the flap up and tuck it in or try simply stuffing it inside the headband.

Summary in French:

Mettez le durag sur votre tête. Enveloppez les queues autour de votre tête. Mettez un bandeau autour de votre tête. Dénouez les ficelles. Pliez le rabat.


Article in English: Turn the ribbon so that the wrong side is facing you. Roll the end of the ribbon onto itself to form a tube. Hold the tube in place with your thumb and forefinger. This will make the center loop of your ribbon.  Keep your thumb inside the tube, and your forefinger behind the overlapping ribbon. This method will make a looped bow, like the kind used on floral arrangements and wreaths. Give the ribbon a small twist so that the right side is showing. Pull it under the tubed ribbon to form a small loop. Slip it under your forefinger to hold it in place. Give the ribbon a twist so that the right side is visible again. Make another loop on the other side of the central loop. Make sure that it is the same side as you second loop. Give the ribbon a twist each time so that the right side is always visible. Make the loops a little bigger on each row. You can have as many rows/loops as you want. Thread a piece of thin wire through the first central loop that you made. Wrap it under the bow and back through that first loop. Tug on it to tighten it, then wrap it a few more times. Twist the wire shut, then trim off any excess. The thin wire that florists use will work the best here. You could also use a pipe cleaner that matches your ribbon's color. These types of bows usually don't have tails, but you can add some if you want to. Cut off a piece of ribbon that is twice the length you want the tails to be. Fold it in half, then secure it to the back of your bow with more wire. Give the ribbon tails a nicer touch by cutting them at angles or into notches.

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Faites une boucle. Formez une autre boucle. Répétez le procédé. Continuez. Attachez le nœud. Ajoutez des queues (facultatif).


Article in English: Turn the skirt right-side out again, then slip it on and check yourself out in a mirror. The skirt should fall out to your desired length and the elastic should hold it snug against your waist. This step completes the process.

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Article in English: Turn the valve on the top of the refrigerant can clockwise until it pierces the top and begins releasing refrigerant through the hose and into the vehicle’s air conditioning system. Some cans may require a different method to break their seal.  Refer to the instructions on the can for guidance if need be. As you allow the refrigerant to pass through into the vehicle’s engine, keep the can upright and shake it occasionally.  If you turn the can to the side, the pressure will drop and the can will fail to refill the system.  Shaking the can occasionally will help maintain pressure as it continues to force refrigerant into the system. Do not turn the can or hold it upside down. Keep your eye out for signs of leaking in the air conditioning system as you refill it.  If you spot a leak, it will need to be repaired by a professional mechanic.  Make a note of where the leak was to make it easier to find and address. Leaks should be fairly easy to spot as you refill the system. Once the gauge reads as full, remove the hose from the service port and return the cap.  If there is refrigerant left in the can, you can keep it to recharge another vehicle or to service the same vehicle again in the future.  If the can is empty, you can throw it away. Be sure the can is not leaking if you opt to store it. If you spotted a leak or the air conditioning compressor fails to engage, you will need to bring the vehicle in for repairs.  Replacing an A/C compressor may require specialized tools in your application, so it is often beyond the scope of most hobby mechanics. Be careful dealing with refrigerant leaks as the temperatures can be cold enough to injure you.

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Perforez la cartouche de gaz. Tenez la cartouche verticalement. Voyez s'il y a des fuites. Défaites le raccord. Faites réparer votre système de climatisation.


Article in English: Turn the water on your sink to warm and leave it on. Place each potato under the water and rub it with your clean hands for 15-20 seconds, turning it in the water as you do so. Place each potato in a clean pot or pan after you’ve rinsed it.  You can use a clean produce brush to scrub the potatoes if they’ve been sitting around for a while. A quick rinse and light rub should be more than enough though. You can boil any kind of potato. The only difference between individual varieties is the cooking time.

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Article in English: Turn your head toward the side from which your attacker is choking you. This will ensure that your airway doesn't get cut off. Use your hands to grab onto your attacker's arm, with your fingers on the inside of her arm, near your chin. Raise or shrug your shoulders so you create a space where you can tuck your chin down to your body and get your fingers into the space between his arm and your chin. Aim to tuck your chin into the crook of his elbow; that is where there will be the most wiggle room. Sink down in his hold by bending your knees. This will make it more difficult for your attacker to lock his arm onto your neck. On the side that your attacker is choking you, step your foot back behind her foot to lock in her leg.  Don't arch your back backward. Instead, keep your back curved forward. If you lean back, you render yourself defenseless with no balance. Do not step out to the side, but back, behind her foot so your legs are calf-to-calf. Bend your knees and turn 180° toward your stepped foot. Your hands should still be on his arm, in between your chin and his arm. Once out of the headlock, pull diagonally across your body to throw your attacker to the ground. Keep your opposite foot (the foot that didn't lock behind your attacker's leg) strong so as to trip your opponent as you throw him to the ground across your body.

Summary in French:

Protégez vos voies respiratoires. Rentrez votre menton. Faites un pas en arrière. Retournez-vous et jetez-le à terre.


Article in English: Turtles and terrapins tend to have flattened, webbed feet for swimming. Sea turtles are especially adapted for life in the water, with streamlined bodies and long, flipper-like feet. Tortoises, however, have blunt, stumpy feet for walking on land. Their rear legs are elephantine, while their front legs are shovel-like for digging. Tortoises, terrapins, and turtles have scaly skin and protective shells. With a few exceptions (like leatherback sea turtles), the shells of turtles are hard and bony. Tortoise shells tend to be rounded and domed, while turtle and terrapin shells are flatter. If you suspect that you are observing a particular species of turtle, terrapin, or tortoise, look for markings on its shell or body that can help you determine this. For instance:  The Diamondback Terrapin may be identified by the diamond-shape pattern on its shell. The Red-eared Terrapin may be identified by the distinctive red stripe on each side of its head. The Alligator Snapping Turtle may be identified by the pointed, peaked ridges on its shell.

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Examinez les pattes. Identifiez le type de carapace. Cherchez des signes distinctifs.


Article in English: TweetDelete is a free service that can delete all of the tweets in your Twitter account. Due to Twitter limitations, TweetDelete can only delete your last 3,200 tweets. If you want to read the terms before agreeing, click TweetDelete terms. If you are not already signed in to Twitter, you'll be prompted to log in now.  Here you can choose which tweets to delete based on their age. You can choose from options spanning from a single week to an entire year.  Otherwise, TweetDelete will send a tweet on your behalf, announcing that you've used the service. If you don't want to follow TweetDelete on Twitter, remove the check from “Follow @Tweet_Delete for future updates”. TweetDelete will now delete all of the tweets within the time selected time span. You'll see a list of apps that currently have access to your Twitter account. This will disable the connection between TweetDelete and Twitter.

Summary in French:

Rendez-vous sur TweetDelete. Cochez la case d'acceptation des conditions d'utilisation. Cliquez sur Se connecter sur Twitter. Sélectionnez Autoriser l'application. Choisissez une durée dans le menu déroulant. Cochez la case Effacer tous mes tweets existants. Décochez la case Poster sur mon fil d'actualité. Cliquez sur Activer TweetDelete. Rendez-vous sur la page des applications Twitter. Cliquez sur Révoquer l'accès à côté de TweetDelete.


Article in English: Type hangouts.google.com in your browser's address bar and hit ↵ Enter on your keyboard. If you're not automatically logged into your Google account on your browser, log in with your email or phone and your password. This button looks like a white "+" sign in a green circle below the Google logo in the upper-left corner of your browser window. The Search bar will list all matching results. Scroll down to find the person you want to invite, and click on their name or picture to invite them to start a Hangouts conversation. A chat box will appear on the right-hand side of your browser window. You will see "Let's chat on Hangouts!" as the default invite message in the chat box. Click on it and enter your own message text. This is the blue button below your invite message in the chat box. You will see a green check mark and a confirmation message saying "Invite Sent!" Your contact will receive your invite immediately.

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Ouvrez le site Web de Google Hangouts sur votre navigateur. Faites un clic sur Nouvelle conversation. Saisissez le nom, l'adresse électronique ou le numéro de téléphone. Faites un clic sur le nom de la personne. Personnalisez le message d'invitation. Faites un clic sur Envoyer une invitation.


Article in English: Type https://www.paypal.com in the address bar and press ⏎ Return. Then click on Log in in the upper-right corner of the window. You can't deactivate your account from the PayPal mobile app. Type the email associated with your account and your password into the labeled fields and click on Log In.  Before you can close the account, you must verify it and transfer all remaining funds to your bank. If you have any unresolved issues, such as a dispute, or pending transactions, your account cannot be closed until they are resolved. It's in the upper-right corner of the window. It's a tab near the top of the window. It's next to "Close your account" in the "Account options" section of the window.   Your PayPal account will be closed. Once closed, a PayPal account can't be reopened.

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Rendez-vous sur PayPal. Connectez-vous à votre compte PayPal. Cliquez sur ⚙. Sélectionnez COMPTE. Faites défiler vers le bas et cliquez sur Fermer. Suivez les instructions sur l'écran. Choisissez la raison de fermeture de votre compte. Sélectionnez Fermer le compte.


Article in English: UV light traps are ideal for catching houseflies and other relatively large species of flies and pest insects. Flies are lured in by the light, and then trapped on a glue board or killed by an electric shock.  Place your light traps approximately 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) above the floor. Position light traps so that they are not be visible from outside your house, so that the light does not lure new flies into your home. Make sure that you use a light trap that is designed for indoor use, as high-voltage outdoor bug zappers can create an unsanitary mess. Fly tape, or fly paper, is a simple and effective tool for catching large numbers of adult flies. Purchase one or more rolls of fly tape (like TAT or Black Flag) and hang them up in areas where flies tend to congregate. Do not hang fly tape directly above areas where you will be preparing or eating food. Flies or fly carcasses may become detached and drop off the tape. Fruit flies are extremely attracted to fermented fruit products, like red wine and apple cider vinegar. You can create a variety of simple traps using wine or vinegar as a bait to lure in and kill adult fruit flies:  Put some apple cider vinegar in a bottle or jar and cover the opening with plastic wrap. Use a rubber band to hold the plastic wrap in place. Create a small hole in the plastic wrap so that fruit flies can smell the vinegar and crawl in. The flies will be unable to escape, and will drown in the vinegar. Put some vinegar in a bowl and mix in a few drops of dish soap. The dish soap will disrupt the surface tension of the vinegar, causing the flies to drown if they try to land on the surface of the liquid. Set out an open red wine bottle with a tiny amount of red wine left in it. The flies will be able to enter the bottle easily, but will have a difficult time getting out again. You can also buy ready-made traps, like Aunt Fannie’s FlyPunch! or Terro fruit fly traps.  Keep fruit flies away by keeping your kitchen clean, covering all fruit and putting away food leftovers and scraps as...

Summary in French:

Utilisez des pièges lumineux. Accrochez des rubans tue-mouches. Essayez du vinaigre ou du vin. Utilisez une tapette.


Article in English: Under normal conditions (in cool weather and when your dog is not under stress), you'll probably hear some noisy breathing that doesn't bother him. But, if you close your eyes and hear noisy breathing that sounds like honking or rasping, your French Bulldog may have a breathing problem. Breathing noise is caused by the compressed anatomy of the French Bulldog's airways. The noisier the breathing, the worse the condition. If your dog is reluctant to exercise or lags behind on walks, he may be having trouble breathing. You may notice your French Bulldog pant heavily with his tongue lolling out. If your dog has breathing problems, exercise will place extra demands on his body. For example, his body will need more oxygen which he can't supply because he physically can't draw extra air in. If your French Bulldog is really struggling to breathe and is not getting enough oxygen, the membranes of his mouth and tongue will look blue or purple. Healthy membranes should appear pink. You may also see your dog drooling. This is because he is concentrating so hard on breathing that he doesn't want to take time out to swallow. Your dog may collapse or faint if he is overtired and not getting enough oxygen. You may notice your dog seem uncomfortable or restless in hotter weather, when it's harder for him to breathe. Other signs of breathing problems include:  Snorting Choking Vomiting Gagging

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Écoutez son souffle. Observez votre ami à quatre pattes pendant ses activités physiques. Examinez l'intérieur de sa bouche. Surveillez son comportement.


Article in English: Understanding the local pattern can help you predict whether you will have 2 daily opportunities to navigate or beachcomb, or only one. In general, it takes around 6 hours for a tide to fully recede and hit the lowest point, then another 6 hours for it to come back in to the highest point.  In many coastal regions, tides rise and fall twice every day.  These tides are called semidiurnal tides and are common on the east coast of the United States. In some places one of the high tides is dramatically higher than the other, a pattern called mixed tides. This occurs in many places on the west coast of the United States. In some places there is only 1 tidal cycle per lunar day, with 1 high and 1 low tide in a 24-hour period.  This is common in many places along the Gulf of Mexico. When the water is at its highest, boats can safely pass over obstacles that might otherwise cause problems, such as reefs or sand bars.  This is often the best time to go in or out of harbor.  Use a nautical chart to help you navigate safely. If you are going out in a boat, whether it is a kayak or a large vessel, you need to know the channel depth, which a tide table cannot tell you. If you leave the harbor at high tide, make sure your location won’t be on dry land at low tide. Surfers often find the best waves when the water is between high and low tide, though it varies by location.  When the tide is low rocks may be exposed, or kelp may interfere with the board.  When the tide is highest waves may not break until they are too close to shore to surf. If you are estuary fishing, larger fish will move toward deeper water as the outgoing tide exposes shallow areas.  This is a good time to fish in estuaries. When the tide is out, beachcombers and tide pool enthusiasts have the best opportunity to see marine life exposed. Rocky shores such as those along the Washington and Oregon coast offer the best chance to see marine life in tide pools.  Lower tide may also be preferable for tall boats that need to pass under bridges. Knowing the...

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Familiarisez-vous avec le phénomène de la marée. Profitez de la marée haute. Partez à mi-marée. Profitez de la marée basse. Tenez compte des conditions météorologiques.


Article in English: Unequal sex drives between partners is a common problem in relationships, but a high sex drive does not always mean that someone has hypersexual disorder. To be diagnosed as someone with a hypersexual disorder, the person must have repeatedly experienced three or more of these criteria over a period of six months or longer:  Not being able to complete goals, activities, or other obligations due to sexual fantasies or a preoccupation with sex. Using sexual fantasies as a way to escape from a boredom, anxiety, or depression. Using sexual fantasies to deal with stress. Having a hard time controlling sexual urges or behaviors. Harming others or putting others at risk of harm (physical or emotional) while responding to sexual urges. If you think that your partner is engaging in behavior consistent with hypersexual disorder, then the first thing you should do is have a conversation with your partner about your concerns. Tell your partner what you have noticed and explain why you are concerned about his or her behavior. For example, you might say something like, “I am concerned about you and your recent behavior. I have noticed that you have been using sex to deal with stress. I am worried that this behavior might not be healthy.” Hypersexual disorder has not been well-researched research, there are no researched treatments, and the professional community disagrees on where to draw the line between normal and abnormal sexual behavior. However, there are therapists who are willing to help. If your partner is showing signs of hypersexual disorder, then advise your partner to seek help. Help your partner find a therapist to begin treatment.  To find a psychologist near you, try this site: http://locator.apa.org/  Keep in mind that hypersexuality can also be a symptom of a different mental health condition, such as bipolar disorder. However, seeing a therapist will still be necessary to determine if this may be the cause. You may also benefit from some one-on-one support from a therapist while your partner seeks help...

Summary in French:

Observez la manifestation des symptômes. Parlez-en avec votre partenaire. Incitez votre conjointe à rechercher de l'aide. Recherchez de l'aide pour vous-même.


Article in English: Unexplained weight loss, and a difficulty gaining weight, can be a symptom of lactose intolerance itself. This is especially so if you're newly diagnosed and still adjusting to your new diet. However, weight loss can also be a symptom of a number of underlying medical conditions. If you don't believe lactose intolerance is to blame, talk to your physician.  The causes of weight loss are vast and range from fairly benign ailments, such as minor dental issues, to more serious diseases like cancer and Parkinson's. It's important to get a physical evaluation by a doctor if you're losing weight unexpectedly. He or she will perform an exam and a number of tests based on your medical history and current health.  If your inability to gain weight is related to your lactose intolerance, your doctor can help you form a diet and exercise regimen that works for you. If you're having trouble gaining weight on a lactose-free diet, ask your regular doctor for a referral to a nutritionist. A good nutritionist can make recommendations for your diet based around your personal preferences and health needs. If your weight loss is related to a medical condition, your insurance provider should cover a nutritionist. If you're on any prescription drugs, check the list of side effects. There are a wide array of prescription medications that can cause unintentional weight loss.  Medications from migraine meds to psychiatric medication can sometimes cause weight loss. Meds for ADHD in particular are a culprit in sudden weight loss.  Talk to your doctor about switching to alternative medications if you believe any drugs you're taking are causing malnutrition.

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Discutez de votre poids avec votre médecin. Demandez conseil à un nutritionniste. Réfléchissez aux médicaments que vous prenez.


Article in English: Unfortunately, no magazine, friend, family member, or doctor can tell you what decision is best for you—or for your family. If there are kids involved, then your decision gets even more complicated. Though you may think there's only one right answer, at the end of the day, you have to be honest with yourself and see what your heart is really telling you. It can take a long time to find the truth, but the most important thing is that you recognize that no one else can tell you what to do or what to feel—especially not your spouse. This can be an intimidating thought, because chances are that you will need some time to figure out the answer. But if there's something that your gut is telling you already, then you better listen. Remember that forgiveness really is a choice; it's not something that either happens or doesn't. If you're willing to forgive your spouse, or even to try to forgive him or her, then you have to decisively make the choice to do so. Forgiveness won't just fall into your lap or his, and you need to work to get there. The first step is accepting that you're going to try to make things work. Be honest with your spouse about this. Don't let your desire to forgive or not forgive remain a mystery. Let him or her know that you really want to try to make it work. If you want to start rebuilding your relationship, then you and your spouse should spend quality time together that has nothing to do with the fact that your spouse cheated. Work on doing the things you used to love together and avoiding the places that remind you of the cheating that took place. Make an effort to start from the bottom up, making sure your relationship has a solid foundation through daily activities before you move forward too fast. You can even discover a new activity, such as hiking or cooking, to do together. This can help you see your relationship in a new light. Just make sure you don't feel like your partner is suffering through it or trying too hard, though. When you're dealing with a cheating spouse, you may feel...

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Faites ce qu'il y a de mieux pour vous. Faites le choix de pardonner. Passez du temps ensemble sans qu'il soit question de votre problème. Prenez soin de vous. Faites appel à un conseiller conjugal. Rassurez vos enfants. Sachez quand c'est vraiment fini.


Article in English: Unfortunately, nobody gets to choose their shape. All of us have to cope with what we’ve got, and we should never hesitate to feel proud of it. Even though your big butt might make you self-conscious, remember that you’re not alone and also that plenty of people all around the world see a big butt as an attractive thing. What one bully might be willing to pick on you for might convince another person to ask you on a date. Don’t let your body define your attitude; let it be the other way around. The teenage years are a time when everything is exaggerated and over-examined, the body more than anything. You may think you have a big backside, but in actuality it’s just your anxiety and your environment making you self-conscious. If it’s something you’re trying to get to the heart of, try approaching a neutral third-party, such as your family doctor, about the concern. In all likelihood, you’re not done growing. Your body is still coming into its own and needs time to adjust. What looks awkward or unattractive now might become sexy and flattering. Try to accept how you look now, but don’t expect future change as a reason not to be proactive now; now is the time to become proactive if you wish to make a long-lasting change.

Summary in French:

Reste confiant. Essaie de rester objectif. Garde un œil sur l'avenir.


Article in English: Unfortunately, once you have scratched your cornea once, you are more likely to injure it again. Therefore it's important to take certain preventative measures to protect your eyes from foreign objects and injury. For example, studies have shown that wearing protective eyewear can reduce the risk of getting an eye injury at your work by more than 90%. Consider wearing protective goggles (or at least glasses) during the following activities:  Playing sports such as softball, paintball, lacrosse, hockey and racquetball. Working with chemicals, power tools or anything that can splatter into your eyes. Mowing the lawn and weed-whacking. Riding in a convertible, on a motorcycle or bicycle. Wearing contact lenses for long periods of time can cause your eyes to dry out, making them more prone to injury. Therefore you should only wear your contact lenses for the specific amount of time recommended by your ophthalmologist. Try to plan out your day so that you are not stuck wearing your contacts all day. For example, if you run in the morning and know you want to go for a bike ride in the evening, wear your glasses all day in between those activities when working at your computer. Make a concerted effort to bring your glasses with you and change into them where appropriate. Use a product like artificial tears to lubricate your eyes even after your scratch has healed. Not only does this lubricate your eyes, but it also helps to flush out foreign objects (such as an eyelash) before they can scratch your cornea.

Summary in French:

Portez des lunettes de protection pendant certaines activités. Évitez de porter des lentilles de contact trop longtemps. Utilisez des larmes artificielles pour lubrifier vos yeux.


Article in English: Unfortunately, there aren't any cures for Parkinson’s Disease yet. However, a wide array of medications are available to treat different symptoms. Some of the medications for treating PD include:  Levodopa/Carbidopa (Sinemet, Parcopa, Stalevo, etc.), which treats the various motor symptoms seen in both early and advanced PD Dopamine agonists (Apokyn, Parlodel, Neupro, etc.), which stimulate dopamine receptors to trick the brain into believing it is receiving dopamine Anticholinergics (Artane, Cogentin, etc.), which are primarily used to help treat tremors MAO-B inhibitors (Eldepryl, Carbex, Zelapar, etc.), which help enhance the effects of levodopa COMT inhibitors (Comtan, Tasmar), which block the body’s metabolism of levodopa, prolonging the effects Though exercise is by no means a permanent solution to the effects of PD, it has been shown to reduce stiffness and improve mobility, gait, posture, and balance. Aerobic exercises that require good biomechanics, posture, rotation, and rhythmic movements have proven especially beneficial. Types of exercise that can help include:  Dancing Yoga Tai Chi Volleyball and tennis Aerobics classes Boxing, which is great for improving stability and coordination To find the best fitness regimen based on your specific progression of PD, consult a physical therapist. A physical therapist can tailor a routine to target the areas where you have started experiencing stiffness or decreased mobility. You should also consult your physical therapist for periodic reevaluation of your routine both to ensure maximum effectiveness of the regimen and to keep up with the progression of the disease. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure that has revolutionized the treatment of PD in its later stages. The procedure involves implanting electrodes into the targeted region of the brain, which are then connected to an impulse generator inserted beneath the collarbone. The patient is then given a controller to turn the device on or off at necessary times. The effects of DBS are...

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Essayez les médicaments. Faites de l'exercice pour ralentir la progression de la maladie. Consultez un kinésithérapeute. Renseignez-vous à propos des options chirurgicales pour traiter la maladie de Parkinson.


Article in English: Unfurl the snake and lower the bulbous metal end into the toilet bowl. Begin the feeding the snake into the mouth of the drain. At the end of the snake is a curved hook, which will help break up and grab debris that has accumulated in the pipes.  Make sure the plastic coating on the end of the snake is intact so it doesn’t scratch the porcelain. If it is not, wrap it in duct tape. If everything is properly inserted, you should not be able to see the cable Once the snake is in position, start steadily rotating the handle on the opposite end. This will extend the snake and force its length slowly through the pipes. Plumbing snakes are constructed with flexible metal coils, so it will be able to bend and follow the contours of the pipes as it is unwound.  If it doesn’t turn, pull the snake back a little ways and quarter turn the handle counterclockwise and try again. Unclogging a toilet with a snake is as simple as turning the crank a few times. If you notice the snake slowing down or coming to a stop, it may have encountered resistance. Jostle the shaft slightly to help the snake loosen up whatever is stuck deep in the pipes. Continue turning the handle in a clockwise direction until the snake clears the pipe. Don’t be rough with the shaft of the snake or try to draw out the clog by force. Just keep winding and unwinding and let it wear down the clog on its own. After you locate and work over the clog, rotate the handle in the opposite direction (counterclockwise) to retract the snake and examine what it has collected. Always pull out the clog rather than trying force it deeper into the pipe. Repeat this process until the pipe is completely unobstructed.  Pushing the clog further in may end up making the problem worse, as eventually it can get so deep that you can no longer reach it.  Always make sure to sanitize your snake after each use. This can be accomplished by rinsing the snake off outside with a garden hose. You can also leave the end of the snake in the toilet for a few flushes after you've added...

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Insérez un bout dans les toilettes. Tournez le crochet vers la droite. Sentez la présence du bouchon dans le tuyau. Cassez et sortez le bouchon.


Article in English: Unless a recipe gives you a specific description of texture, butter is considered soft when it's about room temperature. It can easily be squished by a spoon, but still keeps its shape when left alone. There are several common methods of softening butter described below. For any of these methods, however, the butter will soften more quickly if cut into small cubes first. If the butter isn't frozen and the room is warm, small pieces of butter may only take a few minutes to soften. This is especially easy if you have the oven on nearby, or if the oven's top tends to stay warm constantly due to a pilot light. Do not place the butter directly on top of a warm oven, unless it is frozen. Keep an eye on butter in hot places to make sure it doesn't melt, as this can happen rapidly. To speed up the softening process, use electric mixer, or use this tip to easily mash the butter by hand. Stick the butter in a sealed zip lock bag with most of the air squeezed out. Using a rolling pin, your hands, or any heavy object, roll or mash the butter repeatedly. After a few minutes, the butter should feel significantly softer, without any signs of melting. Instead of a zip lock bag, you could put the butter between two sheets of parchment paper or wax paper. Fill a large bowl partway full of warm water, avoiding steaming hot water. Put the butter in a sealed zip lock bag or in a smaller bowl resting in the water bath. Keep a close eye on the butter and poke it occasionally to check the texture, as this method should only take a couple minutes to soften refrigerated butter. If you can't wait for frozen butter to thaw, grate it using a coarse, large-hole grater. The grated shreds of butter should thaw and soften within a few minutes in a warm room.

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Avant de ramollir du beurre, il faut tout d'abord savoir ce qu'on entend par « beurre pommade ou beurre ramolli ». Coupez le beurre en morceaux avant de le ramollir. Sortez le beurre du réfrigérateur et disposez-le près de votre cuisinière. Vous pouvez ramollir le beurre encore plus rapidement en l'écrasant ou en le battant. Placez un récipient rempli de beurre dans de l'eau tiède. Vous pouvez ramollir rapidement du beurre congelé en le râpant.


Article in English: Unless all of the members are already familiar with each other, it is helpful to start the meeting with a game. An icebreaker game will make everyone feel more relaxed, which will create an atmosphere that is better for open discussion.  You could go around the room and have everyone name 3 books that they love the most. You can partner people up and have them ask questions about their literary preferences. Get ideas for books from the internet or library recommendations. Let everyone discuss and vote upon what book to read for the next meeting. After deciding, let everyone get to know each other and discuss their reading tastes. If you’re having the meeting in a home, it is a good idea to put out snacks and drinks. Your refreshments don't need to be fancy or expensive. Cookies, breads, nuts, and popcorn are all good ideas. As far as drinks, you can put out coffee, tea, water, soft, drinks, or alcohol if everyone is above the legal age.  You can also ask everyone to bring one snack or refreshment. Be mindful of vegetarian members or members watching their weight. This is why you started the club in first place! Begin to discuss the book that (hopefully) everyone in the group has read. You can open the discussion with a question, or come up with questions before the meeting begins. Some books will have a reading group guide in the back of the book. It’s also an option to designate a discussion leader for each meeting. Bring this list to the first club meeting. Get ideas for books from the internet or library recommendations. Let everyone discuss and vote upon what book to read for the next meeting. After deciding, let everyone get to know each other and discuss their reading tastes. Request every member to bring in their book loving friends to the club. Leave scope for prospective members to participate in meetings so that they can get a feel before actually joining. If you already feel that you have enough members, you don’t have to do this. For instance, vote for president, vice president, secretary, and get...

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Choisissez un jeu pour briser la glace au début de la réunion. Faites une liste d’environ cinq livres et apportez-la à la réunion. Servez des collations et des boissons. Discutez du livre. Faites une liste de cinq livres potentiels pour les prochaines séances. Suggérez d’inviter de nouveaux membres. Essayez d’élire les dirigeants du groupe. Écoutez les suggestions et les critiques constructives.


Article in English: Unless you already have light platinum hair, you will need to bleach your hair to a very light color in order to get it gray. This degree of bleaching will likely damage your hair, so you will want it to start out as healthy as possible. If you've recently bleached your hair or used permanent dyes, avoid further chemical processing for about three months.  If your hair is already extremely light in color, near a level 9 or 10, you can skip ahead directly to dying without having to wait. Your hair doesn't have to be naturally platinum blonde to go straight to dyeing it gray. If your hair has already been bleached and does not have a dye on top of it, then it's ready to go. If your hair is already dyed, you may need to have the current color removed since color can't lift color. You can do that at home with bleach, but you'll get much better results by visiting a professional stylist. When bleaching darker hair to platinum blonde, some damage will be unavoidable. Since the ends of your hair are most likely to become dry and damaged during bleaching, you may need to trim them off when you're finished. Make sure you have an extra inch or two of hair you're comfortable with losing. With the silver trend in full swing, you have many different dyes to choose from. Do you want a light silver or a gunmetal gray? Do you want natural-looking neutral gray or an otherworldly shade with a hint of blue? Browse beauty blogs for reviews and pictures of how each dye looks. Pick the dye you like most. In addition to permanent dyes, certain pale purple and blue semi-permanent dyes and hair toners will also turn platinum hair gray. However, keep in mind that these types of coloring only last a couple of weeks. Luckily, since these treatments are very gentle, you can simply reapply them as needed without having to wait. Even though silver hair is gaining popularity, it can still be difficult to find gray hair dye in brick and mortar shops. You will likely need to purchase your dye through a website. Remember that shipping will...

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Arrêtez de teindre vos cheveux pendant quelques mois. Laissez vos cheveux pousser. Choisissez la bonne coloration. Achetez tout ce dont vous avez besoin. Appliquez un revitalisant une semaine avant la coloration.


Article in English: Unless you are starting fresh and there is no old drywall, you should remove the old drywall instead of trying to patch up the drywall in pieces. The old drywall will need to be pried from the studs and ceiling joists with a crowbar or other instrument (often the hands once you get started), being careful not to connect with any electrical or other wiring under the drywall. When it comes time to install the new drywall, little pieces left over from the old walls and ceiling will get in your way and make the job more difficult. This would be a good time to pull out the shop vac and run it along the bottom edge of the walls. A broom works well too. They can either be removed or hammered into the wood studs. (It's best to remove them so you don’t hit them with the new nails or screws you will put in later.) Then run a hammer down each stud to make sure you pulled every screw and nail. Every one you miss will produce an ugly blowout.

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Enlevez toute trace de l'ancienne cloison. Nettoyez le chantier. Retirez tous les pointes ou les vis qui auraient pu être oubliées sur les montants ou les fourrures.


Article in English: Unless you bought your lettuce already cut into bite-sized pieces, you will need to cut the leaves off the lettuce head. Simply lay the lettuce down on its side and cut the base off where all of the leaves are gathered. Place a few leaves on top of each other and start chopping the lettuce horizontally. You can also simply tear the lettuce into smaller pieces using your fingers. If the lettuce you are using has a thick stem in the middle, be sure to cut it out and discard it. Fill a clean sink or bowl with cool water and place the leaves inside. Gently move the leaves about to dislodge any dirt. Once the lettuce is clean, dry it using a salad spinner, or set the leaves down on a clean towel and pat them dry with another towel. The leaves must be dry, or else the dressing will not stick to them. Place the tomato down on the cutting board with the stem facing you, and cut it in half using a serrated knife. Take one of the halves and place it cut-side-down on the cutting board. Cut it in half again, going from the top of the tomato (where the stem is) to the bottom. Cut each half into wedges. Start from the domed part of the tomato and cut down towards the middle, where the stem was. Repeat the process for the other half. You can also use whole cherry or grape tomatoes. You can use them whole or cut them in half. Take ¼ of a purple onion and slice it into thin rings. Use your fingers to gently separate the rings. You can also dice the onion instead. You can peel the cucumber first, or you can leave the skin on. Make sure that the slices are thin. You can also chop the cucumber into cubes. You can chop the carrot up into thin slices, or you can grate it. You can also use whole baby carrots as well. Use a pair of salad serving spoons to gently scoop up some salad and drop it back into the bowl. Pick up some more salad and drop it into the bowl. Keep tossing the salad like this until all o the vegetables are evenly dispersed throughout the salad. You can use a store-bought, pre-made dressing, or you can make your...

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Coupez les feuilles de la laitue. Coupez la laitue en morceaux plus petits. Lavez et séchez la laitue. Coupez la tomate en quartiers. Coupez l'ognon. Coupez le concombre. Coupez la carotte. Mettez tous les légumes dans un saladier et mélangez-les. Ajoutez la vinaigrette de votre choix.


Article in English: Unless you're falling from an airplane, you won't have enough time to try this step. Maximize your surface area by spreading yourself out using this skydiving technique.  Position yourself so that the front of your body faces the ground. Arch your back and pelvis and tilt your head back like you're trying to touch the back of your head to the back of your legs Extend your arms and bend your elbows at a 90 degree angle so that your lower arms and hands point forward (parallel to, and on the sides of, your head) with your palms facing down; spread your legs to shoulder width. Bend your knees slightly.  Do not lock your legs and keep your leg muscles relaxed and fall into the motion to absorb most impact. For very high falls, the surface on which you land is the greatest influence on your chance of survival.  Search for steep slopes that gradually grow gentler, since you will not lose all of your momentum at once when you hit the ground. Observe the terrain below you as you fall.  Hard, inflexible surfaces such as concrete are the worst on which to fall.  Very uneven or jagged surfaces, which present less surface area to distribute the force of impact, are also undesirable. The best possible surfaces on which to fall are those that will compress or give way when you fall on them, snow, soft ground (such as a newly tilled field or in a marsh), and trees or thick vegetation (although these present a high risk of impalement). Water is only safe to fall into up to around 150 feet (45.7 m); past this height it will be little better than falling on cement as it cannot be compressed. Falling in water also presents the high risk of drowning (since you will most likely be knocked unconscious). Water is much safer to fall into if it is frothy and bubbly. If you're falling from an airplane, you will usually have about 1-3 minutes before impact. You will also have the ability to travel horizontally a good distance (up to a couple of miles or three kilometers).  From the arch position described above, you can direct your...

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Commencez par ralentir la chute en vous arquant. Repérez le meilleur site d'atterrissage. Faites en sorte de vous diriger vers le lieu choisi pour l'atterrissage. Utilisez la bonne technique d'atterrissage.


Article in English: Unless you’re using a single piece of dryer vent hose, you’ll need to assemble everything into one unbroken segment. If you’re using elbow pieces, slide the crimped end of one elbow piece into the hose. If you’re attaching multiple hose segments together, combine them using an aluminium duct connector. To help hold joint pieces together, wrap foil tape around their connecting seam. Move your dryer out if necessary, then slide the bottom end of the hose, or the lower elbow piece, over your dryer’s rear exhaust port. If the connection seems loose, secure the seam with foil tape or a hose clamp.  If you’re using foil tape, simply cover the connecting seam with the tape. If you’re using a tube clamp, loosen up the clamp by unscrewing it. Put it on the hose and make sure it’s lined up with the connecting seam, then tighten it. Take the top of the hose, or the upper elbow piece, and slide it over the vent hood’s cap extension. Cover the seam with foil tape or a hose clamp to make sure it doesn’t fall out. When the dryer vent hose is fully attached, make sure all the seams are covered with foil tape. Then, press the dryer vent to the wall and hold it down using pipe straps and simple screws. For safety, use one pipe strap for every 6 to 8 in (15 to 20 cm) of hose.

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Reliez les morceaux de tuyau, si nécessaire. Connectez le tuyau au sèche-linge. Raccordez le tuyau à la hotte de ventilation. Fixez le tuyau d'aération avec des sangles.


Article in English: Unlike Superman, whose look evolved early and has remained fairly constant throughout his appearance in the comics, Batman's look has been revised a number of times during his years of crime fighting. Both his physical appearance and his costume have changed, with the most notable changes being the addition of the yellow oval around his Bat-insignia in 1964, which has been dropped in more recent renderings of the Gotham Guardian, as well as no longer showing him wearing trunks that match his cowl and cape, coupled with a different rendering of his utility belt.  You can find examples of your favorite Batman look online, in comics anthologies such as "The Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told," or in shows such as "Batman: The Animated Series" or "The Brave and the Bold." When not behind the wheel of the Batmobile or in the cockpit of the Batplane, Batman can often be seen swinging through downtown Gotham City on his Batline, crouching on rooftops, breaking through skylights or tumbling his way into or out of danger. These action poses require knowledge of perspective and foreshortening to render the Caped Crusader correctly. If you haven't mastered these techniques, you may instead want to draw the imposing figure Batman casts when he's standing still. In general, you'll want to draw Batman's body to be about 3 times as wide and 7 1/2 to 8 times the height of his head. The Dark night Detective is described as standing 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters) tall and weighing 185 pounds (84 kilograms). If you're showing Batman from the perspective of a terrified thug seeing the Masked Man hunter drop down on him, you'll want to lengthen the body parts nearest the viewer and shorten those furthest away. Draw a circle initially to represent Batman's head, a square for his jawline and a rounded rectangle for his chest. Use sticks to represent his lower torso, arms and legs until you work of the specifics of his pose and the perspective needed. Because Batman's cape is so voluminous, you need to plan what parts of the Caped...

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Vous devez tout d’abord décider quel Batman vous voulez dessiner. Choisissez la pose dans laquelle vous voulez dessiner votre Chevalier Noir. Calculez les proportions. Faites une esquisse de la silhouette de Batman dans la position voulue. Ajoutez plus de détails maintenant.


Article in English: Unlike bees, wasps and hornets do not die after stinging, and they will not leave their stinger in your flesh. They can, however, sting multiple times. Before treating the sting, make sure you are no longer near the wasp or hornet. If the sting is on your legs, arms, hands, or feet, you'll want to remove any tight clothes, shoes, or jewelry immediately. Swelling will occur, in which case it'll be very hard to remove these items later.  The arm or leg should be elevated for this purpose as well. The less it swells, the better you'll feel, so keep those limbs elevated. If it's on your leg, lay down as soon as you can. The best thing you can do for this sting is to ice it. Don't bother with the pharmaceuticals, don't bother with the old wives' tales of other remedies -- just place ice in a wrap of some sort and keep it on the area for 10 minutes. Remove it when it's getting too cold (you'll definitely know when that is), and repeat it in 10 minute increments. The pain and itchiness will subside almost immediately. Use an ice pack, ice cubes wrapped in a towel, or whatever you have lying around. You probably don't want the ice directly on your skin, so be sure to wrap it up. Dab a cotton ball or paper towel into white vinegar, and wipe it over the sting. Wasp and hornet stings are alkaline, which means that they can be neutralized by an acidic substance like vinegar. You may need to do this every few minutes since vinegar dries quickly. You can also soak a bandage in vinegar and place it onto the affected area. Change the bandage every few hours or as needed. This will keep vinegar on the wound at all times. These agents help the wasp or hornet sting by relieving the itching and burning sensation (antihistamine) and pain (acetaminophen). Symptoms will probably last 2-5 days; follow the instructions on the label for dosage. For those under 18, aspirin is not advised. Be sure to regularly clean the wound with soap and water. A sting is nothing to worry about unless it gets infected (or if you're allergic); by...

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Éloignez-vous. Levez l'endroit piqué et enlevez tout objet de contention. Appliquez une poche de glace. Appliquez du vinaigre. Prenez des antihistaminiques ou du paracétamol. Nettoyez bien la piqure pour prévenir l'infection. Si la personne piquée développe une réaction allergique, appelez immédiatement le SAMU au 15.


Article in English: Unlike bees, which build nests from wax, yellowjackets, hornets, and paper wasps build nests from paper and saliva. Search for yellowjacket nests in crawl spaces and wall void, and for hornets nests in trees, shrubs, and under the eaves of buildings. Also look for paper wasps nest under building overhangs. Note that paper wasps’ nests will be open on top. Check for the mud daubers’ long, cylindrical tube-like nests on the sides of buildings, in attics, porches, carports, lawn furniture, and the underside of unused equipment. You might also see more lumpy looking mud dauber nests. Look for mud daubers around drinking fountains, puddles, the edges of ponds, and well-watered lawns, where they collect the mud for their nests. Watch for burrows about the diameter of a pencil in well-drained, sandy soil. You’ll see that there is typically very little vegetation around digger wasp burrows. Note that burrows are usually dug in areas that receive direct sunlight.

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Recherchez les nids en papier. Identifiez les nids des guêpes maçonnes. Cherchez les terriers des sphex dans le sol.


Article in English: Unlike curling fabric ribbons with a starch solution you'll need a few more supplies and a little more time, because it can take a little bit of time to bake the ribbons into curls than to simply allow them to dry. This method, however, tends to leave them less stiff than the cornstarch method.  Get your fabric ribbon. When it curls it is smaller than what you started with so always cut off a bit more than you think you need. Grab some wooden dowels or skewers to wind the ribbons around. Get clothes pins to hold the ribbons in place. Use a spray bottle with water to spray everything before baking it. Line a cookie sheet with tinfoil on which to bake your ribbons. Place the ribbons on the tinfoil lined cookie sheet. The timing depends on your individual oven, so if it needs to go a little longer that's okay. That would be about 93 degrees Celsius. Keep checking while it's baking so that you don't over or under-bake the ribbon or ribbons. When the ribbons are completely dry, that's when you take it out of the oven. Check underneath to make sure that it is completely dry on all sides.

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Rassemblez le matériel nécessaire. Passez les rubans au four environ 10 minutes à 90 °C après les avoir placés sur la plaque. Une fois totalement secs, sortez-les du four.


Article in English: Unlike their old-fashioned counterparts, modern-day gangsters wear baggy, casual clothes that come in various colors.  Find a pair of baggy jeans in either blue or black. Buy an oversized t-shirt or a plain white "wife-beater" shirt. Wear an oversized hoodie or puffy jacket. Gangsters are notorious for their tattoos. You can draw on fake tattoos using a pen, or apply temporary stick-on tattoos.  Many gang members get tattoos of the faces of loved ones who have passed away on their upper arms. Draw tattoos on your face, neck, and/or chest. Find long silver or gold chains with dollar signs, crosses, or other symbols on them. Try wearing multiple chains of different lengths and colors. Either tie a bandana around your head or wrap it around your neck and tie it in the back. Beanies can be worn in any color, but should not have any designs or logos on them.

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Portez des vêtements amples. Faites-vous tatouer. Portez des bijoux bling-bling. Portez un bandana ou un bonnet.


Article in English: Unlike when you’re respiring normally, you should always breathe in and out through your mouth while you’re running. The reason for this is that it allows more oxygen to reach the lungs at a faster rate. Purse your lips slightly and keep your breaths tight and controlled. Try not to pant or let your mouth hang open as you get tired.  If you catch yourself panting, you should either slow down or switch to a breathing pattern that you can more easily regulate. Panting is a symptom of exhaustion and is usually a sign of poor breath control. You should be breathing forcefully enough to be able to hear yourself while running. When most people breathe, they raise and lower their chests as their lungs expand and contract. Chest breathing restricts how much your lungs can fill up because they are caged in by the ribs and breastbone. Instead, imagine that you’re breathing through your stomach and let your belly protrude with each breath. This is known as “diaphragmatic breathing,” because it flexes your diaphragm and helps it move out of the way, letting you take fuller breaths.  To get the hang of diaphragmatic breathing, act like you’re pushing your belly out to make yourself look fat. Diaphragmatic breathing gives the lungs more room to expand out and downwards. Your breathing should be part of your running technique, not a byproduct of fatigue. Concentrate on pulling in good, revitalizing oxygen every time you inhale. Force out the spent carbon dioxide before you take your next breath. Oxygen fuels your body as you run, so make sure you’re getting as much of it as you can. Breathing too shallowly can cause you to lose steam because you’re gradually putting your body into an oxygen deficit. It’s easy to forget to breathe when you’re worn out, but holding your breath will just make things harder for you. Remind yourself to breathe constantly and try to find the right rhythm to match your running pace. If you need to, slow down and give your lungs a chance to catch up. The worst thing you can do as a runner is burn...

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Respirez par la bouche. Gonflez votre ventre et non votre poitrine. Profitez au mieux de chaque respiration. Ne bloquez pas votre respiration.


Article in English: Unplug all power connections running to your furnace. If it is a gas furnace, you should also turn the gas off. Use a brush to loosen the black build-up off of each chamber of the block. You can also use a damp cloth to remove this buildup. Using a narrow vacuum attachment, thoroughly clean all chambers of the heat exchanger block assembly. Using a vacuum will help ensure that all of the debris you loosened off of the assembly is removed. Remember to plug your furnace back in and turn it on once you have finished cleaning and vacuuming the heat exchanger block.

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Éteignez la chaudière. Nettoyez les saletés sur l'échangeur. Passez l'aspirateur.


Article in English: Unplug the unit. Wipe down the reservoir with a soft cloth and a cleaner that is mild and non-abrasive. Then rinse the unit by running through full reservoir of pure warm water. Do this as often as weekly if you use your Waterpik often. For example, use a wet cloth with a drop of gentle liquid soap. Remove the reservoir from the unit. Separate the reservoir valve, if applicable, and set it aside. Put the reservoir with the open side facing down into the top dishwasher rack. Run the dishwasher. Allow the reservoir to air dry.  If you’re unsure how to remove the reservoir, navigate to https://www.waterpik.com/oral-health/product-support/manuals/ and locate your product manual. Countertop models have a black reservoir valve. Don’t wash the valve in the dishwasher. Remove it by pressing on the bottom of the valve. Perform such deep cleaning of the reservoir and valve every one to three months. Hold the valve under warm running water. Massage it continuously for 30 to 45 seconds. Set it aside to air dry. Reattach it to the reservoir dome side up, by pressing it into place with all four prongs visible underneath the reservoir. Both the valve and the reservoir should be completely clean and dry before reattaching the valve.

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Essuyez votre brosse à dents électrique régulièrement. Lavez le réservoir dans le lave-vaisselle. Nettoyez le robinet si cela est nécessaire.


Article in English: Unraveling starts with one single dreadlock. Start near the end of the dreadlock with a metal tine on a sturdy comb. Try to push the tooth through the hair. You’ll likely feel some resistance, so push harder. If you can’t pierce it, you’re starting too high and need to move the comb closer to the free end of the dreadlock.  Look for rat-tail combs online or at a beauty supply store. These have a metal tip to use for piercing, so you won’t have to wear out the tines on a good comb. A crochet hook can also be used instead of a comb. It can feel easier to control than most combs. Remember, you need your hair to stay damp or else it’ll fight you more than usual. A simple way to do this is with a cup of water. Hold the cup and dunk the dread into it. Wait until the hair feels saturated. Remoisten your hair whenever it starts feeling too dry or difficult to unravel. A spray bottle can also be used instead of a cup, but you’ll probably have to refill it a few times. You may also mix a little conditioner into the spray bottle for extra moisturization. Now you get to use a comb for its intended purpose. Smooth out the tangles below the point where you split the hair. Comb all the way down to the end, taking care not to rush or otherwise stress your hair. You’ll still notice a decent amount of hair falling out, but don’t worry, this is normal. Most of the hair that falls out is old hair. Hair that would have normally fallen into your shower drain got trapped in your dreads. Splitting the dreadlock gets tedious, but you’ll be happy when your hair stays healthy and whole. Take up the comb or other splitting object again. Pick up the same dreadlock you split earlier. Move up beyond the split point and split the hair again. Comb out the tangles below it, then continue splitting and combing until the dread is fully unraveled. Remember to keep your hair damp with water and conditioner as you do this. Now you’ll have to repeat the same process for every other dread you want to unravel. Remember to start the split near the...

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Démêlez vos dreads avec un peigne en métal. Humidifiez vos cheveux avec de l'eau. Peignez les pointes de la dread. Continuez à écarter et peigner vos dreads. Répétez le processus sur les autres dreads. Hydratez vos cheveux à nouveau. Utilisez un masque capillaire ou des huiles naturelles.


Article in English: Unscrew the lid and remove it from the bottle. If your Hydro Flask has a straw, separate the straw from the lid. It's important that you take your Hydro Flask apart before cleaning it. In order to get a good cleaning, you'll need to wash all of the components, not just the outside of the bottle and the spout. Use a clean dishcloth or sponge to wash the outside of your bottle, all models of Hydro Flask lids, and the outside of the straws. Clean the inside of your bottle with a bottle brush.  A sponge or rag won't be able to reach the bottom of your bottle, so you'll definitely want to use some type of long brush. A bottle brush from the baby section of your local department store works perfectly. Do not soak your lid. Submerging the lid for an extended period of time can trap water inside of it.  Pay special attention to the drinking spouts since this is where bacteria likes to collect. If you have one, use a small bottle brush or nipple brush to help clean these small spaces.  If you have pipe cleaners, use one to clean the inside of the straw. Simply insert the pipe cleaner into one end of the straw, and firmly move it up and down along the insides to remove any buildup. It's important to remove all traces of the soap. Leaving soap in any of the pieces of your Hydro Flask can lead to a build up of residue. This typically won't hurt you, but it can affect the taste of your water.  Run tap water over the top of the lid, then flip the lid over to allow the water to run through the underneath side as well. Slowly rotate the lid under the water to make sure it is completely rinsed off. Hold one opening end of the straw under the running tap water to rinse it out. Allow the water to flow through the straw for about 10 seconds, or until the water runs clear. The Hydro Flip and Wide Straw models are the only 2 lids that can be washed in the dishwasher. Lids to all other Hydro Flask models should be washed by hand. Note that frequent washing in the dishwasher can decrease the useful life of these lids. If it's...

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Démontez la gourde pour la nettoyer. Lavez séparément les composants de la gourde. Rincez correctement tous les composants de la gourde Hydro Flask. Lavez un couvercle Wide Straw ou Hydro Flip dans un lave-vaisselle. Exposez tous les composants à l’air.


Article in English: Up until quite recently in history, the vast majority of births occurred in the home. As of 2009, however, in the United States, only about 0.72% of all births were home births. Statistics for most other developed countries are similarly low. Despite their relatively rarity in developed nations in the modern era, some mothers greatly prefer home births to hospital births. There are numerous reasons why a mother might choose a home birth over a hospital birth. However, it should be noted that some scientific studies have associated home births with a 2-3 times greater risk of complication. Though the elevated rate of complication is still not very high in absolute terms (corresponding with only several births experiencing complications per every 1,000), undecided mothers should understand that home births may be slightly more risky than hospital births. On the other hand, home births offer certain advantages that hospital births may not be able to, including:  Greater freedom for the mother to move, bathe, and eat as she sees fit A greater ability for the mother to adjust her position during labor The comfort of familiar surroundings and faces The ability to give birth without medical assistance (like the use of painkillers), if desired The ability to meet religious or cultural expectations for birth Lower overall cost, in some situations In certain situations, births carry an increased risk of complication for the child, the mother, or both. In these situations, the health of the mother and child outweigh any minor advantages a home birth may offer, so the birth should be carried out in a hospital, where experienced doctors and life-saving medical technology are available. Here are situations in which an expectant mother should definitely plan to give birth in a hospital:  When the mother has any chronic health condition (diabetes, epilepsy, etc.) When the mother has undergone a C-section for a previous pregnancy If prenatal screening has revealed any health concerns for the unborn child If the mother has...

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Comprenez quels sont les avantages et inconvénients d’un accouchement à domicile. Sachez quand l’accouchement à domicile « doit être évité ». Vous devez connaître la législation concernant l’accouchement à domicile.


Article in English: Upon checking in, you’ll be given a few short forms to fill out. These forms will ask for your relevant medical history, as well as any illnesses, injuries, or unusual conditions you’ve recently experienced. Answer each question as honestly and accurately as possible.  Be sure to mention any prescription medications you’ve been taking, along with any other health-related details that might be worth looking out for. It may be a good idea to write down key parts of your medical history beforehand if there’s anything important you might forget. Next, you’ll undergo a brief examination to confirm that your heart rate, blood pressure, and hemoglobin levels are normal. The technician may also record other physical stats like height, weight, sex, and age. They’ll then prepare you to give blood by positioning your arm and swabbing the injection site.  A quick checkup is needed to assess your physical condition and ensure that the donated blood is coming from a healthy individual. To measure your hemoglobin and iron levels, the technician will prick your fingertip an analyze the blood droplet. Let your technician know whether you’d prefer to be in an upright or reclined position while having your blood drawn, as well as which arm you want to give from. Once you’re ready to begin, relax and get comfortable. You’ll feel a small poke, then a subtle cool sensation while the machine slowly extracts your blood. The donation process itself takes about 8-10 minutes, during which 1 pint of blood will be collected. A book, smartphone, or mp3 player can be a welcome distraction while you’re attempting to sit still. If you’ve come unprepared, you could also pass the time by chatting with your technician or going over the day’s to-do list in your head. 8-10 minutes may sound like a long time, but it will be over before you know it.  Make sure whatever activity you bring isn’t too much of a disturbance. You may be asked to keep your arm perfectly still while your blood is being drawn. If the sight of blood makes you squeamish,...

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Fournissez vos données médicales de base. Passez une visite médicale. Asseyez-vous ou allongez-vous. Divertissez-vous.


Article in English: Urban Dictionary defines a crush as “a burning desire to be with someone who you find very attractive and extremely special.” Crushes make you feel crazy emotions--like feeling shy and uncontrollably giddy at the same time. You can’t always choose who you have a crush on, but you can choose how you react once you figure out that you have a crush on someone. The term ‘crush’ gets thrown around a lot. It can mean that you simply have a passing infatuation with someone, or that you really like him or her.   The Friendly/Platonic Crush (sometimes called a "squish"): It is important to remember that not all strong feelings are romantic, some of them can be platonic as well. Letting yourself trust someone and become really close to someone, without necessarily having romantic feelings for them, is a really special thing. Wanting to be around a person all the time may just mean that you have gone from friends to best friends. It's totally normal to have a friend crush - you should want to hang out with your BFF as much as possible and have a platonic relationship with them.  The Admiration Crush: When you idolize a person (like a celebrity, teacher, or classmate who has done something really cool) you may realize that you have really intense feelings about that person and what they have done. These feelings might be mistaken for romantic feelings simply because they are so intense. Feeling slightly awed in the presence of someone who has done something amazing or can teach you great things is natural. Often, it's best to let a bit of time pass before really thinking too hard about these feelings. Generally once you have spent a lot of time with this person, you will have learned a lot from them and may begin to feel like you can stand on equal ground. You may find that your crush-like feelings simmer down once the initial awe of being in their presence wears off.  The Passing Crush: It is human nature to be attracted to other people. Even if you are in a great relationship, you still might find that you feel...

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Sache ce qu'est un béguin. Sache qu'il existe différentes sortes de béguins. Essaye de savoir si ton béguin est sérieux.


Article in English: Use "I," "he," "she," "it," or "they" as the subject to tell your story. While narrative paragraphs are most often told from the first person perspective—relating a story that happened to you—they can also be told from a third person perspective. You could relate something that happened to someone else, even a fictional person. Refer to the prompt or guidelines for the assignment, if applicable, to determine which tense you should use. If there are none, you can choose either past or present tense. Just be sure to use 1 tense consistently throughout the entire paragraph, and avoid switching between tenses. The exception would be if you were switching between the current discussion of the story’s meaning (in present tense) and the narrative of the story’s events (past tense). Draw the reader into your narrative paragraph by creating excitement or suspense with your opening sentence. This sentence should introduce the purpose of the paragraph—the story—and make the reader want to read further. A good first-person topic sentence might be, “I’ll never forget the time I picked out my new puppy.” If you were using third person, the same topic sentence would be written, “He would never forget the time he picked out his new puppy.” Introduce any people who will play an important role in the story so the reader understands who is a part of the narrative. You don’t need to introduce every character you will talk about, but it’s helpful to introduce people who advance the action. For the first-person example about picking out a new puppy, you might continue, “My mom drove me to the breeder, which was 45 minutes away.” Provide a setting for your story and orient your reader to the time your story happens. This helps them place themselves in the narrator’s shoes and understand their state of mind for the events.  You might say: “I was 11, so the car ride seemed like an eternity. We lived in Wisconsin at the time, and the breeder was in Chicago.” All background information after the topic sentence, such as other characters...

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Employez les pronoms personnels de la 1re et 3e personne. Utilisez le même temps de conjugaison. Créez une phrase d'introduction captivante. Décrivez tous les personnages principaux de l'histoire. Plantez le décor. Envisagez de rédiger un paragraphe de 9 phrases minimum.