Article in English: Your goal here isn’t necessarily to decide whether the art is “good” or “bad.” Instead, focus on whether you think the work is “successful.” For example, think about the following:  Do you think the work says what the artist wanted it to say? Did the artist use their tools and techniques well? Is the art original, or does it imitate other works? Once you have decided on a few aspects of the work to judge, clearly state the focus of your evaluation. For example, you might say that you are judging the piece on how well organized it is, how well done it is technically, and how successfully it portrays the intended mood or themes. In a few sentences, explain your judgment of the work. Give specific reasons for your judgment, using your interpretation and analysis of the work. For example, “I believe this work is successful because the use of light, shape, gesture, and line all work together harmoniously to portray the mood of the subject.”

Summary in French:

Décidez si l'œuvre est une réussite. Expliquez comment vous jugez son travail. Résumez pourquoi c'est une réussite ou non.


Article in English: Your goal in a relationship is to build connections and work through problems together. Being angry may give you a sense of self righteousness, but it does nothing to move a relationship forward to a solution. Let your anger go, even if you are "right". In the course of all relationships there will be disagreements. This is normal. But how you handle these disagreements  reflects on the health of your relationship. Disagreements are not the time to air every grievance you have ever had. Disagreements are also not the time to "get even" with your partner by hurting them emotionally. Disagreements are a time to discuss your different views as they relate to the problem at hand and work towards a mutual solution. In the early stages of a relationship expressing your love is natural and regular. You can not wait to hold their hand, steal a kiss or more. But after a few years or decades, even the steamiest relationships tends to cool. Hand holding, back rubs, and kisses do not just happen, especially if you have kids. Make time for these things. Make a conscious daily effort to establish loving physical contact with your partner. Daily express your appreciation for your partner. Even if your partner is just doing their "fair share", it is still important to thank them. When your husband does the dishes say, "Thanks for doing the dishes". When your wife puts the kids to bed say, "Thanks for handling the kids tonight." It seems silly but these little niceties go a long way for making your partner feel appreciated, and feeling appreciated can head off resentment or anger stemming from "not feeling appreciated". Do not demand from your partner. Ask nicely, even if it is something you expect them to do. Instead of saying "Get the kid juice", say "Would you please get the kid juice?" Saying "please" changes a demand to a favor and helps establish a respectful cooperative relationship.

Summary in French:

Sachez que la colère est une perte de temps . Ayez des disputes neutres. Faites l'effort d'avoir des contacts physiques . Remerciez votre amoureux(se). Dites s'il te plait.


Article in English: Your goals can have an impact on how you see yourself, so make a list of 100 things (big and small) that you would like to achieve in your lifetime. See what unites the items on your list and make a plan for achieving as many of these things as you can. Some of your goals may seem unrealistic, but write them down anyways. Writing them down can help you to discover what excites you.  By writing down your goals, you're also more likely to complete them. Don't be afraid to change or add onto your list as you think of new things that you want to do. Building confidence is a constant challenge, but if you pay attention to making little steps and achieving your goals, this will help boost your confidence and maybe your self-esteem. Being confident will also allow you to challenge yourself. This can help you grow as a person.  If you have trouble with low-confidence, stop comparing yourself to others, appreciate your accomplishments, and set realistic goals for yourself. Searching for your true self is a lifelong journey, so don't worry if you can't figure it out right away. If the search is overwhelming you, then take a break to slow down. You may discover something important about yourself just by letting yourself be for a while. Stare out the window or close your eyes and see what thoughts come to you. It is good to daydream now and then and let your mind go where it wants to go instead of forcing yourself to think about something specific. You might even learn something about yourself in the process.  Daydreaming can help you relax and it may also help you to be more creative and productive. You may think that all your beliefs are set in stone, but take a moment to step back and think about why you think the way you do. Making a constant effort to question yourself can help you be an inquisitive thinker. Being curious about yourself will help you figure out who you are. If you make a list of the people and things that you most care about, you can get a sense of what is really important to you.  Use this list to...

Summary in French:

Faites une liste des 100 choses que vous souhaitez atteindre. Boostez votre confiance en vous. Essayez d'être patient. Laissez votre esprit divaguer. Questionnez-vous. Écrivez ce que vous aimez et appréciez.


Article in English: Your guineas will need a little time to get used to their new home before you allow them to roam free. Keep them in the coop for at least a couple of weeks. Give them scratch or millet shortly before sundown. Once they've acclimated, they will return to their home if you make it your practice to throw scratch to them as their reward their returning. Do that, and no matter how far they roam during the day, you can be assured they'll return in the evening. Guinea fowl are very easy to feed, although their dietary needs will depend upon whether you keep them penned or allow them to roam and forage.  When allowed to roam, guinea fowl will eat all sorts of critters in your yard, including ticks, grasshoppers, spiders, and small snakes. You don't need to provide them with any additional food, except some mixed grains in their shelter at night if you want to encourage them to spend the night there. If you keep your guineas penned, feed them store-bought chicken feed (one pound per day for every six guineas). To increase egg production, switch them to a higher protein feed formulated for turkeys and wild fowl. Check your local farm extension agency to find out the egg laying season for guineas in your area. In many areas, they lay six months of the year. Your guineas will also rely on you to provide a constant source of fresh water. You can buy  a waterer for poultry, which holds a large amount of water and dispenses it little by little into a small dish. Keep in mind that it will need to be heated in winter to keep the water from freezing if you live in a cold climate. Collect eggs. Because guineas roam free, they can build their nests and lay their eggs almost anywhere. To find them, follow them at a distance during the mid-morning to early afternoon hours, when they are most likely to lay eggs. Once you've identified a nest, wait for the hen and her husband (he'll be standing guard) to leave and gather some eggs with a large spoon or other kitchen tool. Leave at least half the eggs in the nest so that the guinea...

Summary in French:

Amenez vos pintades à s'adapter à l'environnement. Fournissez-leur de la nourriture et de l'eau. Ramassez les œufs.


Article in English: Your hair will be easier to work with if it's clean and snarl-free. Get your hair wet under running water and use shampoo and conditioner, rinsing both out after you've worked them through your hair. Run the comb through your hair and work out any knots with the comb or with your fingers. Ridding your hair of tangles beforehand will result in a cleaner, more even cut.  If your hair dries out while you comb it, spritz it with water until it's damp again. Use a detangling product or a natural remedy to tackle particularly stubborn snarls. The best time to cut your hair is when it's damp, but not soaking wet. If your hair's still dripping, dry it off with a towel. Comb your hair again to get rid of any tangles made from drying it. If you cut your hair while it's still wet, it may not lay the same way it does while it's dry. Cutting your hair can take up to several hours, especially if you've never done it before. Choose a spot where you can sit down and work without worrying about making a mess. The best place to cut hair is the bathroom, where you'll have access to running water and a mirror. You’ll want to be able to see what you’re doing as much as possible. A large-sized mirror on your bathroom wall or medicine cabinet will help you see what you’re cutting in front or on the sides. If possible, set up a second mirror so you can see the back of your head, either hanging from the wall opposite or as a hand mirror held by someone else. Run the comb back through your hair right about where your head curves, then comb the hair between the part and the ear down. Do this on both sides to section off both sides of your head. If your hair is long enough, you can use clips to hold the top section away from your sides.

Summary in French:

Lavez-vous les cheveux. Peignez-vous. Absorbez le surplus d’eau. Cherchez un espace de travail. Utilisez un miroir. Divisez votre chevelure.


Article in English: Your hamster probably wants to get back to a familiar place. Place the cage where you think your hamster is hiding. Putting some treats in his cage may entice him out of his hiding place and back into his cage. Placing the cage sideways on the floor would make it easier for your hamster to climb in. Keep in mind, however, that he could easily walk back out of the cage if he wants to continue exploring. If catching your hamster is his cage did not work, then try trapping him (humanely, of course). Place the pail or pan on the floor where you think your hamster is hiding. Put some tasty treats at the bottom to entice your hamster.  The shallow pail or pan should be shallow enough to lessen the likelihood of your hamster injuring himself, but not so shallow that he could easily climb back out. Use books to create a stairwell up to the top of the pail or pan. The books should be fairly small so that your hamster will not struggle with climbing them. Once your hamster climbs into the pail or pan to get to the treats, he will not be able to grip the sides to get back out. You may be pleasantly surprised to find your hamster sleeping in his cage the morning after you left his cage out. If you set out the trap, you may find him sleeping in the pail or pan. If he is not in either the cage or trap, consider moving them to a different potential hiding place and trying again.

Summary in French:

Mettez sa cage par terre. Posez un seau peu profond ou une casserole par terre. Vérifiez sa cage ou le piège le matin.


Article in English: Your hands can carry bacteria, which may be harmful if transmitted to the cow. To keep both you and the cow healthy, and to avoid scratching the cow’s udder with rough hands, put on a pair of latex gloves before you start milking. If you prefer not to use gloves, apply a lubricant such as petroleum jelly to your hands to minimize friction. Some people prefer to use udder cream (also called udder balm or udder butter) to lubricate the cow’s udder. Like petroleum jelly, udder cream will reduce friction during milking. You can purchase udder cream at any farm or ranch supply store. “Stripping” is the process of pulling down a cow’s teat (using a normal milking grip) in order to pass any dirt, bacteria, or other debris from the milk ducts. Do not catch the milk from stripping in the milk bucket, as it is generally not clean and should not be consumed. This will catch the milk that you squeeze from the udder. Better yet, hold the bucket between your legs. It takes practice, but this can be done easily and comfortably. This position reduces the chance of the cow kicking over the pail of milk. Some cows only stand still if they’re given grain or hay to munch on while you go about your business. If your cow is demanding, keep an eye on her food. Be ready to replenish it, or else she’ll let you know she wants more by becoming restless and difficult to work with. Seat yourself in a position that will allow you to move away quickly if the cow becomes uncooperative. If you sit on a stool to milk the cow, position it very close to the cow. Your body should be very close to the cow—practically underneath it—so that there is as little distance as possible between the bucket and udder.  Sitting as close as possible to the cow protects you because if she does kick out you will merely be knocked over, versus giving her a distance to connect with and hurt you. Sitting cross-legged on the ground is not safe, as the cow could easily step on or kick you. Choose diagonal teats (front left and rear right, for example). Or, try the...

Summary in French:

Protégez et lubrifiez vos mains. Tirez les premiers jets. Placez un seau sous le pis de la vache. Asseyez‑vous auprès de la vache. Saisissez un trayon dans chaque main. Pressez le trayon vers le bas. Procédez à la traite. Travaillez les deux autres trayons.


Article in English: Your hands should be held at chest level with your index fingers pointing upwards. Make sure that the far string is short, while the near string is very long. This opening is sometimes called the Index Opening. Move your hands closer together. Use your right index finger and thumb to pinch the slack into a loop, making a cross within the far string. Hold the loop with the index finger and thumb of each hand so that the loop is pointed upwards with the cross oriented down. Turn your wrists slightly outwards in order to hook your index fingers into the loop. Each of your index fingers should now have two nooses. There should also now be two straight near strings and a set of crossed far strings. A properly-formed Murray Opening should consist of two nooses on each index finger. One noose should rest on the bottom knuckle, while the second noose should cross near the base of your finger nails. It should look like a wide rectangle with an X crossing through its center.

Summary in French:

Passez la ficelle autour de chacun de vos index. Créez un cercle avec le cordon le plus loin. Passez vos deux index dans le cercle. Écartez vos mains.


Article in English: Your heart may race the second your crush signs on, but that doesn't mean you have to race to start your conversation. It's better to play it cool and look like you're not just hanging around waiting for the second he or she signs on.  Unless your crush is the kind of person who only signs on for a minute at a time, let some time pass--at least 10 or 15 minutes. Then your crush will see that while you want to continue your conversation, you have other things to do online. This will make you look less needy or clingy. Don't wait too long or your crush won't think you're interested. When you do greet your crush, it's important to start the conversation on the right foot so your crush wants to spend more time talking to you. The key here is to play it cool---but not too cool.  Saying, "How are you?" or "What's up?" is perfectly acceptable. Don't try too hard to wow your crush with your opener. You can start with an interesting story about something that happened to you, something you were previously talking about, or something cool you just heard on the news. Again, keep it short and don't try too hard. It's important to strike a balance in your relationship. You don't want to be the one who always sends the first message, because there might be a chance that your crush may not be all that eager to talk to you after all. It may be the case that your crush is just shy and likes it when you make all the moves. But if this is the case, then it could be a sign that if you take your relationship to the next level, your crush will still expect you to do all the work. That could get annoying really fast.

Summary in French:

Lorsque la fille ou le garçon qui t'intéresse se connecte sur MSN, ne lui envoie pas un message tout de suite. Commence la conversation par une phrase sympathique et détendue. Évite d'être toujours celui qui salue l'autre en premier.


Article in English: Your horse is able to use many parts of his body (eg, legs, face, tail) and make many different types of voices to communicate with you and other horses. Understanding his body language is a key component of natural horsemanship; if you know why they move and use their body in certain ways, you will improve your communication and bond with your horse. It can be helpful to initially watch your horse without interacting with him to get a better idea of what he’s trying to say. Your horse’s eyes, ears, and face often work together to convey how your horse is feeling. For example, if your horse is feeling frightened, his ears will be pricked forwards and his eyes will widen.  The way that your horse has his eyes open or closed often indicates his alertness and wakefulness; he is alert and attentive when both of his eyes are open, but is drowsy if his eyes are only half open. If he is keeping one eye shut or seems unable to open one eye, there may be something medically wrong with that eye; consult your veterinarian in this case.   Horses are able to move their ears together and individually in response to their environment. For example, if one ear is positioned backward, your horse is probably trying to listen to something behind him. If his ears are flattened back or pricked forward, your horse is likely frightened or upset; flared nostrils and widened eyes often accompany these ear positions. Move back to a safe distance from your horse if his ears indicate that he is frightened or upset. A horse’s facial expressions can convey different emotions or responses. The flehmen response (your horse may look like he’s laughing when he does this) is a way for your horse to pick up and process different scents in his environment; he will lift his head and curl his upper lip under itself. If your horse is young, he may softly clack his teeth (softly chomp his teeth together) so that other older horses won’t hurt him. To indicate that he is relaxed, your horse may droop his chin or mouth. Your horse can convey a variety...

Summary in French:

Observez la façon dont votre cheval utilise son corps et sa voix pour communiquer. Regardez la façon dont le cheval utilise ses yeux, ses oreilles et ses expressions faciales pour communiquer. Regardez la façon dont le cheval utilise sa tête, son cou et sa queue. Écoutez attentivement les sons que fait votre cheval. Regardez la posture et la position des pattes du cheval.


Article in English: Your human resources department can help you solve workplace conflicts. If the conflict is growing larger or you feel like you want to quit over it, now is the time to get HR involved. You may also want to involve your HR department if the conflict is personal or workplace morale is low for you and maybe even those around you. Your HR department can send someone to mediate or get you and the other person talking more constructively.  A good mediator will help the disputants find their own solution, not provide advice or push them toward any particular solution. Once you feel like you’ve talked over the problem, propose possible solutions. Keep the focus on the future and how each of you can respond better. Find points where you can compromise or work on communicating more effectively. Create a different way of problem-solving or working together, such as taking turns or writing things out instead of saying them out loud.  If you can’t create a plan on your own, involve your manager or HR in creating ways to approach conflicts. For example, if the person talks over you in meetings, say, “I want to be heard. Is it possible for you to wait until I finish speaking to chime in? If you start to talk over me, I will ask you to let me finish.” It’s not enough to just create a resolution. Both you and the other person must follow through on any agreed-upon solutions. Discuss ways to stay accountable, whether that means that other co-workers will participate or your workplace will step in. Create a system to be accountable. You might want to include HR in enforcing any changes. For example, if you struggle to have balance in projects, divvy up tasks before starting the project so that they feel fair and equal. Have someone neutral step in and get their opinion on the tasks. Depending on the dispute, you may need to make some changes, such as by changing your role in the workplace. For example, if you can’t find a resolution, then consider changing departments or taking a different role in your workplace. If you know...

Summary in French:

Impliquez les ressources humaines. Mettez en place un plan de résolution. Suivez votre plan. Faites les changements nécessaires.


Article in English: Your jeans shouldn't be skin-tight, overly baggy, overly torn up or high-water. Get a pair of khakis or dress pants for formal occasions like dates, dances and job interviews. Make sure you get dressier pants in both lightweight and heavy fabric so you're ready for any weather. Jeans are appropriate for anyone, you can just choose a fit or colour that matches your chose style. For example, if you are goth or emo, pick out black jeans. Hipsters, pick out skinny fit jeans. Avoid shirts that are skin-tight or overly baggy. Keep in mind that stores size things differently, so always try on shirts before you buy them. Add a few button down or polo shirts to your standard t-shirt collection. Get these in both short and long-sleeved combinations. These types of shirts can be very versatile. Hoodies and sweatshirts are a great, casual way to keep warm for everyday wear. For dressier occasions, get a few solid color sweaters. Avoid overly patterned sweaters and sweater vests, as these are generally though of as nerdy and unstylish. Blazers are great for dressing up a button-down shirt, or even jeans and a t-shirt. You might want to save this look for out of school events, however, as its a little formal for everyday wear. Invest in a quality leather, canvas or down jacket for chilly weather. Especially if you live in a cold region, you'll be wearing this every day so make sure it's flattering on you. Buy a good pair of sneakers to wear to school. Save your beat up tennis shoes for the gym! Converse, Vans or Superstars are your best bet for everyday school wear. They are always in fashion and will match most outfits. Choose a versatile colour such as black, grey, navy or maybe red or green if you wear those colours a lot. Invest in some quality leather shoes for dates, dances or dressy occasions. Get a pair of sturdy sandals - not flip flops - for hotter weather. Cargo and jean shorts should be staple items in your summer wardrobe. Athletic shorts are appropriate on hot days as well, as long as they're not too short....

Summary in French:

Choisissez les bons pantalons. Achetez des hauts à manches longues et courtes. Restez au chaud avec des vestes de qualité. Achetez de bonnes chaussures. Rafraichissez-vous avec des shorts. Portez des accessoires.


Article in English: Your legal requirements will depend on your city or state. For example, you may need a business license. For example, in the city of Toronto you need a license either to have an eatery or a food vending truck and need to submit a background check, proof of work status, and copy of a lease agreement. You may also be asked to provide proof of insurance. The fee for such an application is about $680.  In starting an eatery, you’ll probably also have to contact your local health department, state sales tax agency, and state employment department for an employer tax ID number (if you plan to hire). Don’t forget to contact the IRS, as well, to obtain a federal tax ID number. As you can see, there is a lot of legal red tape in starting a small business. You may want to consider consulting a lawyer who specializes in business for help. You will have to have all the proper equipment and supplies for your grand opening. Depending on the location or type of store, this may range from one or two sinks, a small ice cream cabinet, and dry storage to several soft-serve machines and ice-cream cabinets, computer and cooling systems, backup generators, and dry-thru windows. Don’t forget that on top of the equipment you’ll need day-to-day supplies like ice cream, cones, plastic spoons, bowls, and otherwise. Decide on a strategic and viable location for your business. You’ll want to place it near a ready source of customers, like close to malls, parks, in the city center, or near other retail businesses. Accessibility and convenience is key. Keep in things like car and foot traffic, but also whether there are existing ice cream parlors nearby who might be stiff competition. Your shop may be quite small or large, anywhere from 400 to 4,000 square feet. Remember that you will need space for ice cream storage in addition to retail space. Take what you have learned in your research and planning and, now, put it on paper. A business plan will map the financial and practical success of your shop. It can also convince a bank or...

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Obtenez les licences et les certificats nécessaires. Déterminez les équipements et les ingrédients dont vous aurez besoin et combien ceux-ci vous couteront. Choisissez un lieu où installer votre magasin. Faites un plan d'affaires formel.


Article in English: Your menstrual cycle is the time from the first day of one menstrual period (this is “day one” of your cycle) to the first day of the next menstrual period. A typical cycle lasts 28 days, but if you chart your menstrual periods on a calendar, you may notice that your own cycle is longer or shorter. During the first half of your menstrual cycle (before ovulation), you menstruate, your uterine lining thickens again, and hormones begin working to trigger ovulation. During the second half of your menstrual cycle (after ovulation), an egg is either fertilized, or the body prepares to shed the uterine lining again.  Your own menstrual cycle may vary by a few days each month, and this is not something to worry about. However, if your menstrual cycle varies significantly (by a week or more over a period of several months), it is best to see your doctor. Although there are many non-concerning causes for variable periods, there are some that can be helped with treatment (such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, where periods come infrequently due to hormone imbalance), so a doctor's advice is always best if you are in doubt. Ovulation usually occurs at the midpoint of your menstrual cycle — for women with a typical 28-day cycle, then, ovulation occurs around Day 14. If you think you may be experiencing painful ovulation, charting your cycles for a few months can help you confirm the timing.  The second half of the menstrual cycle (after ovulation) tends to be consistent among women at 14 days (14 days before your next period begins). Therefore, if you happen to have notably longer or shorter intervals between periods (as compared to the average of 28 days), know that ovulation can be calculated by charting 14 days prior to the start of each period. Understand that ovulation is when the egg is released by the ovary. It entails rupturing the membrane of the ovary at the location where the egg exits, which can be accompanied by bleeding and a pressure sensation. For many women, this goes unnoticed; however, for some, the...

Summary in French:

Apprenez à comprendre votre cycle menstruel. Sachez reconnaitre une ovulation. Notez les symptômes que vous ressentez. Consultez un médecin.


Article in English: Your mind does not create weaknesses on purpose. These traits are created in an attempt to protect you or serve you in some way. The sooner you understand what that is, the sooner you can find a more positive way to cope with that situations, leaving no need for your current weakness.  For example, a weakness in approaching strangers could stem from being taught that strangers are dangerous and that protecting yourself meant staying away from them. Remember that nobody can be perfect at everything. If you struggle with certain skills or subjects, consider your strengths instead. For example, you may not be good at math, but you can celebrate how good you are at writing. There are multiple ways to look at any task or situation. Instead of focusing on skills that you lack, try tackling tasks with the skills you do have. This can build your confidence and make you capable of doing more things that you thought possible. For example, if you are intimidated by math but great with computers, you can tackle budget related tasks by plugging everything into a spreadsheet and letting it do the math for you. Networking with others is a strength in any situation. Admitting that you need help in a certain area will help you to include team members and other partners in your tasks. You can also learn to overcome your weaknesses by observing how others tackle those tasks. If you find it difficult to reach out or to rely on others, this might be your weakness! You can take steps to learn how to depend on others. You can take a class, workshop, or training to develop some skills. You could also seek out a mentor to help you grow as a person and overcome your weaknesses. You can also read a self-help book or online coaching materials. If your weaknesses are the result of emotional roots, you could even see a counselor to help you work through  these underlying issues. A therapist or mental health professional can help you identify your patterns and habits so that you can make positive changes in your life.

Summary in French:

Réfléchissez à l'utilité de chacune de vos faiblesses. Servez-vous de vos forces pour vaincre vos faiblesses. Comptez sur votre cercle social. Essayez de combler vos lacunes.


Article in English: Your mission statement should answer questions about your life and how you desire to live it.  By answering these questions, you will be able to live your life in a more focused and aware manner.  Some of the most common questions your mission statement should answer are:  What do I want from life? What are my values? What do I excel at? What do I hope to accomplish? How do I want to be remembered? When you create your mission statement, you will want to list your beliefs.  Think about them until they become as clear as they can.  Knowing your own beliefs will help you fully understand your own unique approach to life.  Clarify your beliefs on a broad level first.  Ask yourself the big questions:  How should I treat people? How would I like to be treated? What do I want the world I live in to be like? What do the words Justice, Truth, Love, etc, mean to me?   Work to apply the broad beliefs to more focused issues.  Think of detailed situations and how your beliefs would be applied.  For example:  If someone is treating me poorly, how will I respond? What should I do if someone asks something of me that goes against my beliefs? What profession would be allow me to practice my beliefs? Your mission statement will provide a great approach to life in general.  To apply it effectively you may want to examine how your roles in life relate to you mission statement.  For instance, think of your professional role.  Where do you want to be, professionally, in a few years time?  What responsibilities do you see that role requiring of you?  What attitudes or practices have you found to work best for you in your profession? Understanding each role will help us to balance our focus on the roles that most need it. Once you have your mission statement, apply it to your roles and relationships directly. Continue to focus your statement by adding goals to the various roles you play.  Goals are the most specific level of your mission statement.  Think of them as applying your general beliefs and values to very specific tasks...

Summary in French:

Répondez à des questions existentielles. Appréhendez vos croyances. Focalisez-vous sur vos rôles. Définissez des objectifs. Commencez à mettre en pratique votre énoncé de mission.


Article in English: Your monologue should get the listener’s attention right away and draw them in. You want to hook your audience so they are willing to listen to your character’s monologue. The opening line of your monologue will set the tone for the rest of the piece and give the audience a sense of the character voice’s and language.  You may start the monologue with a big revelation right away, such as Christy’s monologue in John Millington Synge’s The Playboy of the Western World.  Christy's monologue tells the audience right away that the speaker killed his father. It then discusses the events leading up to the murder and how the speaker feels about his actions. The monologue should be written from the perspective of one character and should feature their unique language and voice. A strong character voice in a monologue can go a long way to adding color, interest, and perspective to the piece. Use your character’s voice when you write the monologue and include any slang or particular phrasing they might use.  For example, the “My Princesa” monologue is written from the perspective of a Latino father. He uses terms and sayings that are specific to him, such as “whoop his ass” and “Oh hell naw!” These make the monologue engaging and add character detail. Another example is The Duchess of Berwick’s monologue. Wilde uses the character’s casual, conversational tone to reveal plot and keep the audience engaged. Many monologues discuss the present action of the play by reflecting back on past events. You should strive to have a balance between reflection on the past and discussion of the present in your monologue. The past details should illuminate an event or character dilemma in the present.  The character should try to use memory to address an issue in the present. For example, in his monologue, Christy addresses his father's murder by reflecting on past choices and moments that may have lead to his pivotal decision. Keep in mind your audience will not have the luxury of flipping to a visual image of what is happening in the...

Summary in French:

Commencez par une phrase d’accroche. Utilisez la voix et le parler du personnage. Laissez le personnage réfléchir sur le passé et le présent. Ajoutez une description et des détails. Incluez un moment de découverte. Écrivez une fin claire.


Article in English: Your nose has undergone major surgery so some swelling and bruising is natural. Every person and surgery is different, so the extent of bruising and swelling will vary.  Visible swelling lasts for about two weeks. This is the best time to take steps to reduce the swelling since the tissues are healing. It may take years for the swelling inside the nose to completely subside, but in two to three weeks, your casual acquaintances will not be able to tell you had any type of facial surgery. Bruising most often occurs under the eyes and also lasts for several weeks. Beginning as soon as you get home on the day of your surgery, apply cold compresses to the area around your nose. Apply the cold compresses around your eyes, on your eyes, on your forehead and cheeks, and the area around your nose. Avoid placing the ice treatments directly on your nose. This is an important step in reducing swelling.    Apply the cold compress as often as possible for the first few days after the surgery. Avoid placing ice directly against your skin. The most swelling occurs on the third day after the surgery. The more cold applications you apply during the first two days will significantly reduce the amount of swelling you see on the third. Do not place ice packs directly on your nose. The ice packs create unwanted pressure if they are placed on top of your nose. Surgeons have preferences about the type of ice pack or cold compress used. Some recommend using bags of frozen veggies, crushed ice in a baggie, or ice packs. Use a cloth or towel to wrap any form of cold application before putting on the area. Continue to apply the cold compresses to help ease discomfort, beyond the initial 48 hour window for swelling reduction. It is important that you keep your head above your heart at all times, including when you are resting and sleeping. Also avoid bending over. This is important in reducing the amount of swelling that develops.  It may be difficult to find a comfortable sleeping position since you need to keep your head elevated. Try...

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Attendez-vous à des gonflements et des contusions. Appliquez des compresses froides dès que vous serez chez vous. Votre tête doit être maintenue en position élevée. Ne touchez pas au pansement. Faites l'effort de marcher un peu. Respectez la posologie des médicaments prescrits. Modifiez quelques habitudes en matière d'hygiène. Évitez d'appuyer sur votre nez.


Article in English: Your nose pores will continue to collect oil and dirt, especially if you have oily or combination skin. The only way to prevent your nose pores from appearing large is to clear away this gunk. Keeping your pores clean will also help keep them from expanding to collect more dirt, oil, and dead skin cells.  Use a mild cleanser every day. Wash your face - or at least your nose - twice a day. If parts of your face dry out when you wash twice a day, you can always use a cleansing cloth on just your nose. A toner or astringent will temporarily tighten your skin, making your pores appear smaller. Since it has a drying effect, it can cause your skin to produce more oils if you over-apply it. Wet a cotton ball with the product, and then dab it onto your clean skin.  If you have combination skin, you may want to just dab the toner or astringent on your nose or T-zone to prevent drying out the rest of your face. You can use cucumber juice as a natural astringent.  Depending on how dry your skin is, toner can be applied once or twice a day after you wash your face. You can also try using a hydrating toner so help prevent dryness. Not only is moist skin smoother and plumper, but dry skin will also produce excess oil to alleviate the dryness. This can lead to blocked, enlarged pores, particularly on your nose, which already tends to be oily. Apply your moisturizer in the morning and the evening. You should usually apply it after you wash your face. Sun damage can weaken your skin, which damages its ability to remain tight. If your skin isn’t tight, then your pores will look bigger.  If you can, wear a wide-brimmed hat as well.  Look for a moisturizer that contains an SPF. If you wear makeup, then you can opt for makeup that has an SPF. Choose a broad-spectrum, SPF 30 sunscreen that is also waterproof. your skin two to three times a week. Exfoliating scrubs away your dead skin cells and dirt, which keeps them out of your pores. This helps your pores look smaller and prevents pores from expanding to collect more debris.  You...

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Lavez-vous le visage tous les jours. Utilisez un toner ou un astringent. Utilisez une crème hydratante. Essayez une crème solaire. Exfolier votre visage Resserrez les pores avec un glaçon.


Article in English: Your notes serve as an outline. Avoid writing out large chunks of your speech. Instead, choose the keywords you highlighted earlier. These keywords represent specific topics that come up in your speech. Limit yourself to one memorable keyword per notecard.  For example, you are speaking about the life of a politician. You can use the word “Military” to show yourself when it's time to talk about their military experience. Images can also help solidify the order of your speech. Visualize uniformed soldiers marching in unison and you won't forget you need to talk about military training. Write out the first words of your transition sentences to help keep yourself on track. Some speeches have time limits. You can time out your speech so you know when you need to get to certain points. When your timing is off, you'll know you need to change your pace or eliminate some speaking points. Also include related reminders, such as directions to smile, breathe, or use a prop at certain points. For example, if you need to introduce your second idea at the three minute mark, write three minutes on the card containing that idea. Clearly-written words are easy to read when you glance down at your notecards. That's why it's important to keep your notes uncluttered. Make the keywords large near the top of your notes. Keep plenty of white space around the words. The white space causes them to stand out, which makes them easier to read.  Write the words in a pen that's legible to you. Black or blue ink works best. If you have bad handwriting, you can type out your notes. Cut and glue them onto your notes or print them directly by using the “Size” option in the “Print Layout” tab. Follow the keywords with the details you need to express in your speech. Create bullet points or numbering beneath the words. Shorten the details as much as you can. These words should also be as large and legible as you can make them. For example, write out “award” or “Purple Heart” to remind yourself to mention the awards someone earned in service....

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Sélectionnez une idée pour chaque carte. Notez les informations temporelles sur chaque carte. Écrivez lisiblement. Notez quelques détails sous les mots-clés. Notez les informations qui devront être données avec exactitude. Ajoutez un code couleur. Numérotez les notes.


Article in English: Your older sister may push you away because you are younger. However, showing her that the two of you have common interests may prove to her that your age difference isn't such a big deal. Try to find certain activities, movies, music, or hobbies that you and your sister both enjoy. If your sister starts to enjoy spending time with you, she'll most likely start being nicer to you. For example, when your sister isn't busy, ask her if she wants to kick a soccer ball around the backyard or watch music videos on YouTube.  Try watching a weekly TV show together. This will give the two of you some designed sister time while watching a show that you both enjoy. If you both enjoy baking, try baking brownies or cupcakes together. If your sister sees that you are making an effort to learn about her interests, she may begin to gain respect for you. You can show your sister that you're interested in their life by asking inquisitive questions, giving encouragement, and acknowledging things that are important to them.  If your sister has a new favorite album, ask her what some of her favorite songs are. Or ask your sister how her day was at school. Encourage your sister when she seems sad by saying "I don't know why you're feeling down, but I know you can get through it!" Or give her some encouragement if she'd feeling nervous about something (let's pretend it's sports) by saying "I know you're nervous about the big game, but I know you'll do great!" Siblings usually have many differences, even if they've grown up in the same household. Dealing with the differences of age, gender, personality, talents, or interests will help you learn to better relate to others. Instead of hating your differences, learn from them. Finding out what sister cares about most may help you view things differently. Get your sister to appreciate your differences by showing her that you respect her differences. It might take awhile, but your sister will eventually learn to appreciate you for who you are.

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Trouve un point commun entre vous. Apprends-en plus sur ce qu'elle aime. Valorise vos différences.


Article in English: Your outline should include a general sense of what will happen, where it will happen, and who it will happen to. You can be as detailed or sparse as you’d like. Write at least one sentence per scene or chapter, depending on how long your work is, but don’t worry about filling in every little detail. That’ll come later!  Write the whole plot, not just the beginning, so you know where your story is going. Outlines don’t work for everyone. If trying to plan out your story before you start bogs you down, just dive right in and figure out the details as you go along. You can also make less detailed character profiles for your minor characters, if you’d like. While some of the information from your character profiles might never make it into your story, knowing these facts helps you write more well-rounded characters and therefore makes the story more interesting for your readers! You can find various character profiles and character profile worksheets online, but some basic things to write in your character profile include:  Height, weight, race, eye color, hair color, skin color, health Mannerisms, habits, hobbies, speech patterns, whether they’re an extrovert or introvert Greatest flaw, best quality Education, intelligence, short- and long-term goals The most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to them The thing they’re proudest of Strengths, weaknesses Their relationship to the other characters Your story’s setting can shape what your characters do, what their pasts are like, and what their future opportunities might be. For example, a story set in rural Brazil will be extremely different from a story set in outer space, because these environments influence what the characters can and can’t do. Think about how your setting impacts your characters and whether the setting changes throughout the novel. Some important things to consider include:  The year the story is set in The climate and time of year Nearby bodies of water, mountains, plants, and other geographical factors The cultural and political...

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Créez un résumé d’intrigue. Créez un portrait pour chaque personnage. Établissez le cadre. Choisissez un point de vue.


Article in English: Your parents are not going to let you have Snapchat if you are not responsible. Show your parents that you are well behaved, and they will trust you more to use Snapchat. Do your chores, do your homework, and help out around the house. This will show your parents that you are responsible and can handle having Snapchat. Don't post anything inappropriate on Instagram or Facebook. Otherwise your parents might not think you are responsible enough for Snapchat. Make sure to bring up the subject of Snapchat at a good time. Don't ask when your parents are busy or half asleep. Find a good time to ask them when they are not distracted or stressed out.  Good times to ask your parents might be during dinner time or in the car. Start by saying, “Mom and Dad, can I talk to you for a minute?” When you ask your parents if you can have Snapchat, make sure you are being calm and polite. Don't whine, cry, or beg. Your parents will be more likely to say no to someone having a tantrum than someone being polite and understanding when they ask. Try saying something like, “Is there any way I can please download the app Snapchat?” Have good reasons why you want to have Snapchat. Explain to them how it will help you socialize and be included in friend groups. Talk about how you will use it to get closer to friends and make new connections at school. You can explain to them how it is a great way to stay in touch with people more than regular messaging because you can see what people are doing. Say something like, “Many people at school have the app and I feel left out of conversations and groups because I don't have it. If I have the app I can connect with more people and become closer to other kids at school.” Your parents might be concerned about Snapchat because of how quickly the pictures disappear. This means that many people use Snapchat to send each other inappropriate photos. Talk to your parents about how you will not send anything inappropriate and that you understand the risk in people taking screenshots of your photos,...

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Montrez-leur que vous êtes responsable. Trouvez le bon moment pour poser la question. Demandez-leur calmement et poliment. Expliquez-leur pourquoi vous le voulez. Expliquez-leur comment vous allez l'utiliser. Demandez-leur les raisons de leur refus.


Article in English: Your parents might remember when you were born, or direct you to other family members or friends who were there when you were born. They may also have a copy of your birth certificate. If your parents have any "family history" boxed away, look through it for old diaries, family bibles, and family newsletters around the time of your birth. Not all countries record the time of birth on birth certificates. Look up the policies of the country you were born in with an online search. In some countries, you may need to know a few more details:  In the United States, the birth time is only recorded in the "long form" birth certificate, also called the "full" version. This information is often missing on certificates from before the 1930s, or from cities with fewer than 100,000 people. In the United Kingdom, times of birth are only recorded for multiple births (twins etc.), or in some Scottish hospitals.  Many Western European countries record birth times, but there are no official birth time records for Australia, Canada, Ireland, or India. If you don't have a copy of your birth certificate, you can usually request a copy from the health department or vital records office associated with the county, province, or state where you were born. You may need to provide multiple forms of identification, and/or pay a fee. Always mention that you are specifically looking for a record of your birth time. Start your quest with one of the following links, matching the country of your birth:  Canada  England or Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.  The United States, or see here for more information on requirements. As a last resort, you can try checking the records department of the hospital in which you were born. Contact the hospital through phone, email, or an in-person visit, and ask to see any records which may have the time of your birth recorded. You may need to provide one or more forms of identification.

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Demandez à vos parents ou à d'autres personnes qui ont assisté à votre naissance. Prenez connaissance des règles relatives à l'établissement du certificat de naissance dans votre pays. Faites une demande de certificat de naissance présentant l'heure de naissance, auprès du gouvernement. Demandez à consulter les archives papier de l'hôpital où vous êtes né.


Article in English: Your parents want to help you and support you. If you are struggling, consider asking your parents for help and guidance. They may share how things were difficult for them when they were your age, and what helped get them through difficult times at school. There may be other kids at school who feel similar to you. If you know other kids that are struggling, reach out to them. Maybe they have been bullied, had rumors spread, or are having a hard time adjusting. Whatever it is, offer your friendship to other people that struggle and show them that you understand and are there for them. If several of your friends feel bullied by someone, approach the person altogether. There’s strength in numbers, and standing in unity will show that you are strong together. Especially if people are mean to you at school, talk to an adult at your school that you trust. You may just want to talk about the situation, or seek some action toward the people hurting you. Even if talking about it doesn’t change the situation, it can change how you feel. You can also talk to a coach, friend’s parent, or spiritual leader. If you struggle deeply at school and feel like nothing you do will make it better, ask your parents about seeing a therapist. A therapist can help you work through the emotions you have, find ways to cope with negative feelings, and help you become more self-aware. Seeing a therapist doesn’t mean you’re “crazy” or incapable of handling your own problems. It just means you’re reaching out for help from someone who’s been trained to support you and help you grow. Even if it feels really hard, remind yourself that you deserve to be treated with respect, by other people and most importantly, by yourself. You are worthy and valuable, no matter how people treat you. Remember that other people’s perceptions of you doesn’t make up your identity, you choose who you are. Above all, treat yourself kindly. When you emotionally beat yourself up (“I’m so stupid” or “nobody likes me”), be your own best friend and stick up for...

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Discutez avec vos parents. Passez du temps avec vos amis. Discutez avec un professeur ou un conseiller. Consultez un thérapeute. Faites preuve de compassion envers vous-même.


Article in English: Your partner has to really want to change his ways. Whether it’s their temper, their mood swings, or the way they use their hands, they have to be the one to initiate it. The saying goes, “You can bring the horse to the water, but you can’t force it to drink.” You can’t force your partner to go to therapy if they don’t want to. You can’t force them to change even just a little bit. They are the one who has to initiate and work on changing himself. Unfortunately, since the abuser asserts power over the partner, the abuser feels a certain sense of “righteousness.” They may feel entitled to having all the control in the relationship and treat everyone around him or her. For instance, he might say he has to control everything because he’s the only smart one. Or they might blame everyone else for getting him so angry all the time. Unfortunately again, this is not the best mindset for changing. If your partner is willing to change, a certified domestic violence program for batterers could help. Research on batterer intervention programs does show mixed results, but this is most likely due to the fact that most batterers are forced to attend programs after they have been incarcerated and are still not willing to change the way they treat their partners and children. These types of programs often help batterers find motivation for completing the program (“overcoming denial”). They also help batterers take responsibility for their abusive actions, learning how to use other techniques rather than violence, and patient education on equality of males and females. Going to counseling after a batterer’s program would be a healthy choice for your partner. You and your children should be attending counseling also, if not at a domestic violence program, with a family therapist or individual counselor with domestic violence expertise. If your partner is willing to go to a batterer’s program, that’s great news! It’s a good start. But don’t expect your partner’s behavior to change overnight. Change can take many years, sometimes...

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Déterminez si votre partenaire souhaite ou non changer. Vous pouvez essayer un programme certifié en matière de violences conjugales. Cherchez un programme pour conjoint violent. Suggérez à votre partenaire de consulter. Ne vous attendez pas à ce que votre partenaire change du jour au lendemain. Quittez votre partenaire s'il ne témoigne pas une volonté sincère de changer.


Article in English: Your physician or general care doctor can perform these tests for you. If you would prefer to be anonymously tested, look online for your local public STD clinics that will accept patients without requiring any personal information.  You can find an HIV-testing center in the US here: https://gettested.cdc.gov/. Smaller cities may not have a dedicated HIV clinic. A community STD clinic will be able to run similar tests. The doctor will look for symptoms to see if you are exhibiting any of the physical signs of AIDS. They may also ask you questions about your sexual history. Tell your doctor in a simple but informative way about any unprotected sex you may have had, especially if it was with multiple partners.  The doctor will generally look for swollen lymph nodes, skin lesions, noise in your lungs, and a abdominal distension (swelling). Your doctor will need to know your sexual history and if you have ever had sex with someone with HIV/AIDS. Let your doctor know about your usage of drug needles too. This is a common way for HIV to spread. Saliva tests can be done by a doctor. The doctor or nurse will run a test stick along your upper and lower gums. In most cases, they will test the results right there in the office. After 20 minutes, the doctor or counselor will let you know if you are positive or negative and give you options for treatments. If you did the OraQuick In-Home test and it came out positive, tell your doctor. They may skip this test to do a blood test. Unlike a full blood test, a blood prick can be tested at your doctor’s office, usually within 30 minutes. The doctor will prick your finger and collect the blood. This test is usually done to see if further testing is required. If it comes back positive, your doctor will likely ask you to take a full blood sample. Your doctor will take a sample of blood and send it to a laboratory. The lab will perform a number of different tests on your blood to look for the virus in your blood. These tests include:  Antibody tests, which looks for antibodies as...

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Consultez votre médecin ou visitez une clinique pour passer le test. Faites un examen physique. Faites un test de salive. Faites un test par piqure au bout du doigt. Effectuez une analyse sanguine pour vérifier la présence du VIH. Effectuez des tests sanguins réguliers si vous êtes séropositif. Répétez le test après trois mois si le résultat est négatif.


Article in English: Your professional network is probably bigger than you think it is, and many of the most fruitful business relationships have sprung from personal friendships and connections. If you’re looking to sell art in a brick-and-mortar shop or gallery, reach out to people you know who might be able to help. Introduce yourself, provide samples of your recent work, and ask for what you need.  You can network in person, over the phone, or over email. Just be polite! If you're reaching out to your mother's old classmate, say "Hi Judy, my mother told me a lot about your time together in college. I'm reaching out because she's mentioned your gallery before, and I think it might be a good fit with my work. Here's a link to my portfolio and website. Thank you so much for your time." Check in with old teachers and professors, too--they often have resources that could help you.  Say "I'm looking into pushing my career into a more professional stage, and I think exhibiting in a gallery could be the next step. Do you know of any places close by that specialize in young or emerging artists?" If you can afford it, a portfolio review can help you both focus your art, and sell it better. Generally, this involves paying a fee to a jury, all the members of whom will sit down with you and talk to you abut the coherence of your work and its marketability. This is a step to consider if you really want to take your painting business to the next level.  Be polite to the folks giving you feedback! The art world is small, and you never know when you’re going to run into them again. Don’t get too bogged down by criticism. No artist meets with universal acclaim, so just concentrate on improving by applying constructive criticism to your work. Look for stores or boutiques in your area who you think would want to carry your items, and reach out to ask if they might carry on consignment: this way, you pay them a portion of the profits if the item is sold. Consignment is excellent for three main reasons: you get publicity, you don't pay anything up...

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Utilisez votre réseau de contacts. Faites une évaluation de votre portfolio. Prenez en compte la vente en consignation. Envoyez vos œuvres à des galeries.


Article in English: Your profile photo is a great way to show off your physical assets and personality. Try to choose something that can best represent what kind of person you are. The same principle applies to your matches – viewing profile photos of others can say a lot. This could indicate the degree of effort they put into their profiles and perhaps how serious they are in finding a match. For more information on setting up your Tinder profile, see this guide. You can only chat with other Tinder users that have been matched with you. In order to make matches, you will need to "Like" some profiles. When you start Tinder, you will be displayed the first in a list of possible matches for you in your area. Swipe to the right to "Like" the person, or swipe to the left to reject them. In order to be matched, both you and the other person need to "Like" each other's profiles. Once you have a match, you can begin chatting with them. Open the Tinder menu and select Messages. Tap the person you want to start chatting with and you can begin composing your first message. Many people will recommend waiting at least a day before starting a chat. This will help prevent you from coming across as desperate. The way you start chatting with a person is going to set the mood for the rest of the conversation. You want to pique their interest to get to know you more. Try not to come on too strong. By being too aggressive, you might just scare them off. On the other hand, try not to come on too weak, else you might just bore them. Talking about similar interests is a good start, which may springboard into more in-depth conversations. Don't open with a boring line like "Hey" or "Hi". Instead, comment on something in the other person's profile, or something from one of their pictures. Here are some basic questions to avoid with new matches or people you’ve just met:  Don’t ask, “Do I look fat?” If you don’t want to hear an honest answer, don’t ask. Weight is a very sensitive issue. Hearing an answer you don’t want to hear, may just leave you...

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Choisissez une bonne photo de profil. Faites des rencontres. Ouvrez une fenêtre de chat. Fixez le ton de la conversation. Évitez de lui poser des questions bizarres. Soyez naturel et restez vous-même. N’attendez pas trop pour vous rencontrer.


Article in English: Your quilt’s binding can be designed to make a bold statement or blend in with the pattern. Envision the way you want your finished quilt to look as you make your fabric choice.  Fabric with a crosswise grain, as opposed to a lengthwise grain, is a sturdier choice for binding. Because of the direction of the grain, a split in one area won’t run along the entire length of the binding. Instead, it will run crosswise and end at the seam where the binding joins the quilt. Bias binding strips, with a grain that runs diagonally, are also good for sturdy binding. Again, a split in the fabric won’t travel as far since the grain doesn’t run the length of the fabric.

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Choisissez le tissu destiné à la fabrication du biais.


Article in English: Your radiator dissipates heat to help maintain the optimal operating temperature for your vehicle’s engine.  A leak in your radiator will result in lost coolant, which will compromise the system’s ability to reduce that temperature.  When your coolant system begins to fail, the temperature gauge on your dash board will climb.  If your vehicle has been running consistently warmer or if you have recently begun having issues with overheating, you may have a leak in your radiator.  Remember that overheating can cause serious damage to the engine in your vehicle.  Stop driving immediately if your vehicle begins to overheat. If your vehicle has been running hotter than usual, you may have a slow leak, as there is still enough coolant in the system to keep the engine cool enough to operate. An easy way to identify a coolant leak is to notice when puddles of coolant form under your vehicle.  Of course, there are a number of fluids in a vehicle’s engine that may leak, so you will need to look closely and possibly even touch the fluid in order to properly identify it.  Remember that driving with your air conditioning on will result in moisture dripping from your A/C compressor and that vehicles are just as prone to oil leaks as they may be to coolant ones.  If you notice a puddle under your vehicle, or where your vehicle used to be parked, look closely at it.  Coolant has a green or orange hue to it and should look quite different from motor oil or water. New motor oil may be yellowish, but if it’s been in your engine for a while it will likely be dark brown or even black. Dripped condensation from your air conditioning will just be water. If you suspect that you may have a leak in your radiator that you haven’t been able to identify, make note of the coolant level in the coolant reservoir under the hood.  Most coolant reservoirs will have low and high fill marks clearly indicated.  Draw a line on the reservoir with a paint pen or take a picture of it with your phone to remember the level the fluid is at upon your...

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Voyez si la jauge de température entre dans la zone rouge. Voyez s'il y a une flaque sous le moteur. Jetez un coup d'œil au vase d'expansion. Faites une inspection visuelle du moteur.


Article in English: Your spouse may not be ready to confess that they are having an affair.  Recognize that you cannot force them to confess.  Often your spouse will deny they are having an affair many times before they confess to actually engaging in one, especially if you do not present them with hard evidence of their infidelity. Even though you’re angry and upset about your partner’s infidelity, always be gentle when making inquiries about their habits which may reveal they are having an affair.  Adopt a non-accusatory tone of voice and do not yell.  Sit when asking them questions and do not stand over them.  Do not become aggressive or engage in physical violence.  Even if they become angry at you for being “suspicious,” do not respond with anger.  Adopt non-threatening body language by keeping your hands in your lap or at your sides.  Do not cross your arms or put your hands on your hips when asking probing questions. There are many questions you can ask your spouse to discover if they might be engaged in an affair.  Instead of asking or accusing them outright, ask questions about their whereabouts or habits to make them accidentally reveal they have lied.  One technique involves utilizing the Volatile Conundrum.  This means putting the potential cheater in a position where they have to make a snap decision about their behavior or whereabouts.  For instance, if your partner says he or she was at the batting cage with friends before coming home, you might reply that your friend was at the batting cage as well and reported that it closed early due to a broken water main.  Even though this is untrue, your spouse will have to agree or disagree with this version of events, giving you the opportunity to later fact-check his or her rely.  More general probing questions might explore why your spouse has changed his or her habits, appearance, or schedule.  For instance, you might ask:  “Why have your hours changed at the office?” “What made you want to dye your hair?” ”Why did you decide to lose weight?” ”Who was on the phone?” If...

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Soyez patient(e). Soyez diplomate. Posez des questions précises. Devenez un détecteur de mensonges. Posez-lui directement la question.


Article in English: Your subject line should describe the email's content. At the same time, you want to grab the reader's attention without coming off as potential spam. For example, when advertising a sale in your online store, aim for something that reads like, “Sale on All Stock – this Weekend Only!”  Again, avoid commonly used spam phrases: “Earn Cash!” “Make Money Now!” “Urgent” or dollar symbols will get your emails deleted. Service providers may also flag them as spam. Keep the subject line short and to the point. Inboxes typically only show about 60 characters of an email's subject line; mobile phones only show about 30 characters. It is important to reduce your message to as few words as possible, perhaps six to eight. The shorter the better. Recipients will decide in one or two seconds whether to open your email. If they open it, you may only have one or two seconds more to draw them in with your pitch. Front-load information. If you are pitching a special offer – 50% off all your wool pajama stock – say so immediately: “Half off all woolen pajama models – but for a limited time!” If you put this crucial sentence in the last paragraph, your reader probably won't bother. Active voice is when the subject of a sentence is the main agent of the verb – to quote a fast food company, “I'm loving it” rather than “It's being loved by me.” An active voice spices up your writing. It is more direct and more engaging and also uses less words, saving space and keeping the advertisement to the point. For example, instead of saying “the results can be seen here,” try the active “see the results here.” Instead of “This product is made by X company," say “X company makes this product.” You want to create a sense of urgency without going overboard. Readers will be more inclined to act if you stress that the offer is time-sensitive. For instance, you might inform them that your sales offer is only good if they clink on the link within 48 hours. At the same time, readers should not feel as if you're badgering them. Do not bark orders –...

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Écrivez une ligne d'objet qui attire l'attention. Mettez les informations importantes au début du message. Accordez la priorité à la voix active. Créez un sentiment d'urgence modeste. Soyez bref et concis. N'oubliez pas d'inclure vos coordonnées. Évitez d'utiliser des images dans vos courriels.


Article in English: Your summary you should explain you as an analyst and be short and direct. Your future employer can reject your resume in less than 5 seconds.  Make sure this section shines. For instance, you can include bullet points such as "team-oriented communicator" or "calm worker that will weather the storms." You don't need to list your experience as a shaved ice expert on Miami Beach. Only list relevant professional experience. When listing jobs, tell exactly what you did on that job. For instance, instead of saying "helped with financial resources," you could say, "prepared line-item budgets from scratch." Your employer will be calling them to find out about you. If you don't have much experience, you can use a professor you worked closely with. However, you also need someone who understands your work ethic, so a past employer is ideal. You're competing against high quality candidates. All of them have high GPAs at great schools. Decide what makes you unique. What skills do you have that no one else does? Maybe you're great at finding that one tiny error or maybe your ideal for working with trouble clients. Highlight that aspect of yourself on your resume and cover letter. Employers look for the keywords they used in the job description in your cover letter. They want to check off all the skills they are looking for. Hit all those points in your cover letter. Essentially, you'll make minor adjustments each time you submit a resume. That way, you're showing the employers you know what they want. You're judged on how well you present yourself in words. As a financial analyst, you must be able to show attention to detail. If your resume is filled with typos, your future employer will think you aren't detail-oriented. Read it over multiple times and have someone else look it over to check for mistakes.

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Commencez avec un résumé. Restez dans le sujet. Soyez spécifique. Faites attention à vos références. Démarquez-vous. Notez les mots-clés appropriés. Évitez les fautes de grammaire et les erreurs de frappe.


Article in English: Your time is precious, so try not to waste time on mindless distractions. It might be tough in today’s hectic world, but concentrate on what you’re doing when you’re performing a task or action. Even if you’re just sitting by yourself or talking with a friend, focus on the moment instead of checking your phone every 10 seconds. In addition, try not to dwell on distractions like world news, current events, and catastrophes. It’s one thing to be informed about global events, but you don’t want to stress or panic about things you can’t control. You don't have to be a stone-faced Scrooge to exhibit self control and focus on the here and now. You can still enjoy entertainment, life’s pleasures, and nature’s beauty. For example, when handed a glass of fine wine, a stoic person might sip it and contemplate, “What if this is the last glass of wine I’ll ever have?” The point isn’t that they’re thinking about doom and gloom, but that they’re appreciating this singular moment of enjoyment. Look at life’s big challenges as opportunities to become a wiser, stronger person. When it comes to the little annoyances, from spilled milk to losing five dollars, just try to keep calm and carry on. Your peace of mind is worth more than stressing over something of little value. As the Stoic philosopher Epictetus said, “A bit of spilled oil, a little stolen wine - repeat to yourself, ‘For such a small price, I buy tranquility.’” Being stoic doesn’t mean you should isolate yourself from others. However, you should try to spend your precious time with people who want to be wiser, make better decisions, and make you want to be a better person. You don’t want to be a snobby elitist, but think about your friends and acquaintances. Do they hold you accountable for your actions, encourage you to learn, and motivate you to improve yourself? Is there anyone who is petty, judgmental, opportunistic, or vicious? The strength of your character is far more important than wealth, awards, or acclaim. Make decisions based on your moral principles...

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Ne perdez pas votre temps avec des distractions. Profitez du moment. Ne vous en faites pas trop. Entourez-vous de personnes que vous respectez. Placez la morale au-dessus des gains matériels et des louanges.


Article in English: Your tonsils are valuable for fighting bacteria and viruses in your mouth. Your doctor may recommend having them removed if:  Your tonsils get infected often. For example, you may need to have them out if you have had more than seven infections in the last year, more than five infections in each of the past two years, or more than three infections in each of the past three years. Your tonsils are infected and resistant to treatment with antibiotics. Your tonsils are abscessed. The doctor may first try to drain them, but if that doesn't work, they may have to be removed. Your tonsils have become so enlarged that they make it difficult for you to swallow or breathe, particularly while you are sleeping. You have cancer in your tonsils. You have frequent bleeding from your tonsils. It is important that your doctor know your complete medical history so that he or she can plan your procedure and after-care. Give your doctor a complete list of any prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, herbal remedies, vitamins, and supplements that you take so the doctor can check to make sure they won't interact with the anesthesia. You should discuss the following risks with your doctor:  A bad reaction to anesthesia. Tell your doctor if you have previously had anesthesia and reacted badly to it. Common reactions include headaches, nausea, vomiting, and sore muscles. Knowing your previous reactions will help the doctor to plan your surgery and make any adjustments necessary to avoid it from happening again. Swelling. Your tongue and the roof of your mouth may swell after the surgery. If you are worried about this, ask your doctor how you will be monitored during your recovery and how you will be able to notify someone if the swelling is so severe it makes it difficult to breathe. Bleeding. Occasionally people have significant bleeding during the procedure or after if the scab comes off before it has finished healing. Tell your doctor if you are taking any medications that may thin your blood. This includes...

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Demandez au médecin pourquoi c'est nécessaire. Discutez des risques avec le médecin. Demandez-lui à quoi vous attendre. Préparez-vous à la guérison. Renseignez-vous sur les symptômes à surveiller. Réduisez votre anxiété en dormant suffisamment. Trouvez du soutien auprès de vos proches. Utilisez des techniques de gestion du stress.


Article in English: Your treatment of the leak will depend on its location and nature:  Skimmer leaks: The most common leak is a separation between the plastic skimmer and the concrete pool. This is easily fixed with  pool putty. Light leaks: Often the conduit pipe will come apart, break or separate from the niche. This is difficult to patch. There are various methods to patch a bad conduit connection.  A two part epoxy that dries hard, with putty, silicone or caulk are ways to fix this problem. Liner leaks: Simply patch it with a vinyl liner patch kit. If underwater, use a wet patch kit. Now it's time to call a professional! Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, most pool or spa leaks can be found and repaired without major disruption.  Compressed air is often used to pressurize a pipe. The air displaces the water in the pipe until it reaches the leak, at which point bubbles escape from the hole to reveal the problem area. Or, where a pipe fails to maintain a constant air pressure, a leak exists. Other times, a special television camera is snaked through plumbing pipes to spot leaks. Pool techs inject air into a pipe, then listen electronically for sounds of air escaping with a super-sensitive microphone. You should expect to pay about $150 to $1,250 for high-tech leak detection, depending upon the location and complexity of the problem. Repairs are extra. The basic configuration of a swimming pool plumbing and filtration system is simple. Water is pulled through the skimmer and main drains in the swimming pool by the pool pump. The water travels underground to the mechanical room where it passes through the pump strainer basket and is then pushed through the filter and heater as well as any other peripherals such as chlorinators. It is eventually piped back to the pool through the return lines.  In addition to these closed system lines, there are also a few additional aspects to the swimming pool plumbing system which do not operate in a closed (pressurized) system. Most swimming pools employ an open system (gravity fed, not...

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Bouchez la fuite. Sachez que les méthodes ci-dessus ne sont pas toutes efficaces pour détecter une fuite. Sachez comment fonctionne la plomberie d'une piscine. Assurez-vous que le pisciniste possède une licence d'activité.


Article in English: Your twists will need to be totally dry from root to tip before you attempt unravelling them. You can actually let your twists set for 2-3 days if you like. They double as a separate hairstyle as long as they are neat, but you can cover them with a scarf if they look messy. Just make sure to lightly mist them with water each day to keep them from frizzing.  If you decide to untwist your hair on the same day, use a hair dryer on them to ensure that they are completely dry. You may also let the twists dry overnight and then take them out the next day. Re-apply as needed during the twist-out process. If your hair seems dry or becomes tangled, massage it with coconut oil to work the strands apart. Grasp each single coil by its end. Then, twist in the opposite direction. When it is fully untwisted, divide the coil into 2 sections. Then, twist each of these new sections back into the direction of the starter coil. Repeat with all of your coils. This will create a series of small finger coils. Grasp a single coil at the bottom with your oiled fingertips. Move your fingers through the coil and break it up gently. If you want a fluffier curl for extra volume, break up the coils more. For a tighter look, only slightly unravel each coil. You can also use a comb to pick at the roots and lift them a bit for extra volume. You can follow essentially the same method as you would with a 2-strand twist. Start at the bottom of each coil and work your fingertips upwards. Untwist the coil at the same time that you fluff it slightly. You can also pull a flat-twist a bit away from your scalp to give it some volume.

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Laissez sécher vos cheveux. Appliquez un produit hydratant. Défaites les tortillons simples. Séparez les tortillons à deux mèches. Défaites les tortillons plaqués.


Article in English: Your upstairs neighbors have the right to enjoy their residence just as much as you do, and the fact that you can hear them might not be their fault. Living in a multi-unit building means you may have to accept a certain amount of noise during normal daytime hours.  Uninsulated or improperly-installed floors can actually magnify sounds, making everyday sounds like walking, cooking, or talking seem much louder to you. Heavy foot traffic around dinnertime is one thing, but late-night parties on a weeknight are another. Some apartments and condos have a provision in their lease requiring that residents take steps to keep their noise levels down. Before you approach your neighbor or landlord, check to see if any of these are in place, as they may help support your claim. A noise ordinance might include observing quiet hours, having a certain percentage of the floor covered by carpets or rugs, or restrictions against loud animals. Don't approach them in the middle of a party or late at night, when tempers may be more likely to flare. Also, don’t try to talk to them when you’re angry, if you can help it. Instead, plan to have a calm conversation first thing in the morning, or you can wait until around dinner time if you or your neighbors are night owls. Your neighbor might not even be aware that they’re being noisy, so try to stay calm and be friendly. Introduce yourself if you don't already know them, and give them specific examples of the types of noise that you can hear.  Try saying something like, “Hi, I’m your downstairs neighbor. I don’t know if you know this, but sometimes your music comes through the floor late at night. It was especially loud on Tuesday, but last night I didn’t hear it as much.” Suggest a specific plan going forward. For instance, you might say something like, “I have to work really early. Do you think you could turn down your music after about 10:30?” The best way to handle the problem is with a personal conversation, but if you’re not sure that will go well, send your neighbor a short,...

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Comprenez qu’il y a des bruits que vous ne pouvez pas éviter. Lisez votre contrat de location. Choisissez un bon moment pour parler du problème à votre voisin. Parlez-lui gentiment et essayez de résoudre le problème. Rédigez une note si vous ne vous sentez pas à l’aise à lui parler en face. Frappez le plafond avec le manche d’un balai si le bruit n’est pas fréquent.


Article in English: Your voice break, also called passagio, occurs when you transition from chest voice to head voice. Chest voice is used to sing lower notes, while head voice is used to sing higher notes. Your voice might crack or yodel when you slide through your break.

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Vous trouverez ci-dessous les registres vocaux parmi les plus courants.


Article in English: Your wisdom teeth are the last molars on each row of teeth — the uppers and lowers on both sides. They are meant for grinding food. You don't need them to chew properly, but they pop up (erupt) when your jaw grows and elongates during your late teen years. Open your mouth wide and use a penlight to see the back of your mouth. They are considered the third set of molars, which are situated five spots behind your incisors or canine teeth.  Look to see if there is enough space for another molar to erupt there. Wisdom teeth don't always erupt if there isn't enough space in your jaw. If your teeth are already crowded and/or crooked, then the chances are good that your wisdom teeth will not erupt completely. Once you know where the wisdom teeth erupt, take your tongue and feel along the gum line. When wisdom teeth (or any teeth) begin to erupt, they begin by poking through the gums. The top part of the tooth, called the cusps or crown, pokes through first. Before the cusps erupt through the gum tissue (gingiva) and cause discomfort, you should be able to feel a hard bump develop in the gums behind your second molars.  If your tongue isn't long enough to extend to the back of your gums, then use your index finger to feel around. Sanitize your finger before putting it in your mouth. Your tongue has a tendency to naturally gravitate to any sharp edges or tenderness in your mouth subconsciously, especially if they are new. When wisdom teeth do erupt, you can expect at least some mild discomfort as the cusps cut through the sensitive gum tissue. Be alert for at least some short-term mild pain, pressure or dull throbbing in the back of your gums or in the nearby jaw bone. The pain can be more severe if your wisdom teeth erupt crookedly due to a crowded jaw. On the other hand, symptoms may be almost unnoticeable if the wisdom teeth come in straight and well-positioned in relation to your other teeth.  The pain from erupting wisdom teeth will be worse at night if you habitually clench your jaw and/or grind your molars...

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Sachez où regarder dans la bouche. Touchez derrière les deuxièmes molaires avec votre langue. Prenez conscience de douleurs. Observez des rougeurs ou un gonflement. Surveillez la sortie de la dent.


Article in English: You’ll be making many curls in one-inch (2.54 cm) sections. Decide if you’ll be more comfortable making multiple curls in several sections using a curling iron (either clipless or with a barrel) or rollers. Choose rollers that will wrap around the hair at least 1.5 times for maximum effect. You can use hot rollers or any other type of roller. Wash your hair as usual. Use a conditioner that will protect it from heat if you’ll be using a curling iron. Towel dry your hair if you wish before using curlers. You need to keep it damp for using curlers. This step is only necessary if you’ll use a curling iron. Spray it with heat protectant spray before you blow it out. Cover your hair from roots to ends with the spray. Make a part as you blow it out if you want a part in your final hair style. You can also spray your roots with a little hair spray before blowing it out to create more volume. Start at your roots and work the ends of your hair. Spray on liberal amounts of the product. Finger comb it through your hair.    If you are using hair rollers, you can use mousse or gel instead, but these are not good products if you are styling with a curling iron.

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Choisissez un outil. Lavez-vous les cheveux. Séchez vos cheveux. Appliquez du spray texturisant.


Article in English: You’ll be working with wire to create this homemade gift, so make sure you have good needle nose pliers and a wire cutter. You’ll also need a roll of chain (gold, silver, or bronze, depending on what you’d prefer), three different colored spandex strips, gold jewelry loops, a gold clasp, scissors, and tape.  Cut the first length of chain to size. This will be the piece that will go around your neck so make it around 24 inches long. Prep the spandex strips. Cut them about a half inch wide and keep them very long. Stretch them so they turn into round thin pieces of string. Use a piece of tape to create a needle at one end of the spandex, kind of like the end of a shoelace. Tie one end of the spandex onto the chain, as far down as you want the color to start. Thread the spandex through the chain to make the first tier of the necklace, about 11 inches centered at the bottom of the necklace. Cut the next length of chain 1-2 inches shorter than the first chain. Thread the spandex through with the same process. Cut another length of chain 1-2 inches shorter than the second chain and thread the spandex through. Repeat the process so you have three lines of the first color. Cut the chain shorter and shorter and thread them through with the second color and the third color. You should now have: three lines of the first color, two lines of the second color, and one line of the third color. Use the gold jewelry loops to attach each level to the level above it. Use the needle nose pliers to fasten them. Finish the necklace by attaching a clasp. Bleach is a simple and inexpensive way to play around with fabric dying and create a personal gift for someone. Keep in mind bleach is toxic so keep it out of reach of children and wear protective clothing and gloves when handling it to avoid contact with your skin.  You’ll need fabric safe household bleach, a synthetic bristle paint brush, a glass or ceramic bowl, a dark colored cotton blend top, a towel or rag, white chalk, and a piece of cardboard. Place the piece of cardboard...

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Fabriquez un collier à trois brins multicolore. Fabriquez un t-shirt blanchi à l'eau de Javel. Créez une œuvre sur toile avec du ruban pour conduits.


Article in English: You’ll feel more confident as you learn more.  Go to talk given by experts in your field. You’ll broaden your horizons and get an opportunity to hear about cutting-edge information. Attend industry meet-ups. Not only will you get to know new people, you may also of a new company or a service. Take a class online or at your local college. Familiar with C++, but not Python? Enrolling in a class is a great way to brush up or expand your skills. Don’t obsess about them, but making an action plan to overcome them can help you feel more empowered. For example, you may feel very comfortable in 1:1 meetings, but the idea of presenting at the annual board meeting makes you quake in your boots. Taking a public speaking course could help you to get over your fears. You will feel more self-assured and engaged if you use your strong suits to help you lead. Continue to refine those strengths. Do you currently work in the Accounting department and enjoy web design in your spare time? Maybe your company’s website needs an overhaul. Offer to give the site a facelift so you can showcase your hidden talents. You may be able to adopt a few for your own benefit. Examples of good habits include:  Arriving on time or 5 minutes early to meetings Being prepared for questions or special requests Lending a helping hand to others Volunteering to take on extra projects When you do something well or achieve something, don't brush it off. Give yourself praise no matter the size of the success.  Making a to-do list and then crossing off each task when completed. This will help you to become more aware.  Create a “kudos file.” In this file, you can keep note about any important successful projects, congratulatory emails, praise and recognition from bosses or colleagues, and thank you letters.

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Améliorez vos compétences. Comblez vos lacunes. Tirez parti de vos points forts. Copiez certains comportements de vos collègues. Faites le suivi de vos réalisations.


Article in English: You’ll need to be able to stay warm if you survive a crash. Even if that is not a consideration, the more of your body is covered during impact, the less likely you are to receive serious injuries or burns. Wear long pants, a long-sleeve t-shirt, and sturdy, comfortable, lace-up shoes.  Loose or elaborate clothing poses a risk, as it can get snagged on obstacles in the close confines of a plane. If you know you’re going to be flying over cold areas, dress appropriately, and consider keeping a jacket on your lap. Cotton or wool clothing is also preferable as it is less flammable. Wool is preferable to cotton when flying over water, as wool does not lose its insulating properties to the degree cotton does when wet. Although you may want to be comfortable or professional-looking on a flight, sandals or high heels make it hard to move quickly should there be an emergency. High heels are not allowed on the evacuation slides and you can cut your feet and toes on glass or get flammable liquids on or in your sandals if you wear them. Passengers in the tail of the aircraft have 40% higher survival rates than those in the first few rows, in the event of a crash. Because a quick escape gives you the best chance for survival, it’s best to get seats as close as possible to an exit, on the aisle, and in the back of the plane. Yes, it's actually statistically safer to fly economy than first-class. Save money and stay safer. Yes, you may have heard it all before, and you’ll probably never need it, but if you keep your headphones on during the pre-flight instructions or ignore the safety card, you’ll be missing out on information that could be vital in the event of a crash.  Don’t assume you know it all already, either. Every type of airplane has different safety instructions.  If you're sitting in an exit row, study the door and make sure you know how to open it if you need to. In normal circumstances the flight attendant will open the door, but if they are dead or injured, you'll need to do it. Find the exit closest to you,...

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Habillez-vous confortablement. Portez des chaussures robustes. Asseyez-vous à l'arrière de l'appareil. Lisez les consignes de sécurité et écoutez-les avant le décollage. Comptez le nombre de sièges entre le vôtre et la sortie de secours. Gardez votre ceinture de sécurité tout le temps.


Article in English: You’ll start off cooking your steak on the stovetop, but you’ll need to transfer it into the oven to finish it, so get your oven preheated before you start. You’ll want to use plenty of salt when you’re seasoning your steak, but the amount depends on your taste. You don’t want to create a salt crust, but do make sure you season both sides liberally. Add pepper to taste as well. Turn your stove to high heat and place the cast iron skillet on the burner for about 10 minutes. You’ll be searing your steak in the skillet, so get it as hot as you possibly can.  To test if your skillet is hot enough, flick a few drops of water onto the bottom of the pan. The droplets of water should sizzle and dance, then evaporate.  Remember that the handle of a cast iron skillet often heats along with the rest of the pan, so use pot holders to grab the handle. Don’t move your steak while it’s searing or it will stick to the pan. When it’s ready to flip, it should release from the pan easily. You should see a golden brown crust on the steak. If it’s not ready, allow it to sear a little longer. Follow the same guidelines as searing the first side. Searing both sides of the steak will produce more of the flavorful brown crust that characterizes a properly-cooked steak. Use tongs to easily flip your steak. This should be the edge opposite of the bone. Use tongs to hold the steak upright and let the fat sear for about 30 seconds. Turn the steak back to the side you seared first, then carefully transfer the skillet into the oven. This will allow the steak to finish cooking to about medium-rare. Remember, the skillet and oven are both very hot, so use an oven mitt when you're transferring the pan. If you want to check the temperature with a meat thermometer, your steak should be about 130–135 °F (54–57 °C) for a medium-rare when you take it out of the oven. The steak will continue to heat up after you remove it from the oven. With the steak still in the skillet, move the pan to the stovetop over low heat. Add 4 tablespoons (59 ml) of...

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Préchauffez le four à 200 °C. Assaisonnez le steak avec du sel et du poivre. Chauffez la poêle en fonte à feu vif. Mettez le steak dans la poêle et faites-le dorer pendant deux minutes. Retournez la viande et faites dorer l'autre côté pendant deux minutes. Faites saisir le bord gras du steak durant une trentaine de secondes. Mettez la poêle au four et laissez-la à l’intérieur pendant huit minutes. Remettez la poêle sur la cuisinière pour faire la sauce. Arrosez la viande de beurre fondu pendant deux minutes. Retirez la viande de la poêle et conservez la sauce. Laissez reposer la viande pendant dix minutes. Coupez la viande et servez-la.


Article in English: You’ll step off from, and land on your dominant leg. It’s helpful to know which side of your body is your dominant side. Generally, it’s the hand you write with or kick a soccer ball with. This is the side you’ll want to use when you step off for your round off.

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Article in English: You’re going to have to check around because all companies don’t allow this, and some that do allow it will only let you pay cash when you return the car, not when you pick it up.  However, it’s possible to rent a car with cash at some independent outlets or companies that market toward that clientele. For example Rent-A-Wreck is one company that accepts cash without a debit or credit card ever being presented.  Some online sites have compiled lists of cities that have cash only locations. To use cash, expect to have to prove your identity. And you might be asked to show a lot of it. The car rental companies may want to see several items to prove who you are before giving you the car.  You may be required to show proof of insurance, a travel itinerary, and verification of your identity, such as your driver’s license.  The car rental company will probably limit the type of cars that you can rent, and they won’t allow additional drivers in many cases. Alamo cash rental rules require a current utility bill with your current address and a verifiable phone number in the renter’s name. Some major companies will let you pay for the car in cash, but you still need to present a credit or debit card to drive it away. You’re going to need to have some extra money lying around if you want to pay for a rental car with cash. That's because the car rental companies are likely to want some extra cash as backup.  You will often have to provide a cash deposit in addition to the rental’s cost. You might be subject to a credit check. Alamo requires a $300 cash deposit in addition to the rental charges. Check with the specific car rental agency because rules can differ. You will receive the cash back when you return the car without damages, often by a refund check the company will mail to you.

Summary in French:

Utilisez de l'argent liquide pour louer une voiture. Prouvez votre identité. Faites un dépôt d'argent.