Article in English: While looking confident won't make you visually look more glamorous, it will affect how people perceive you. If you want to be perceived as glamorous and fit in, you'll need to look like you love yourself and are comfortable in the skin you're in. You don't have to actually be confident but you do have to act like it (although you should learn to love yourself, and the rest will fall into place.) Most people, even if they seem really self-confident, actually are not, so don't feel bad. Don't constantly apologize or defer to other people. Don't criticize yourself or put yourself down. A little self-deprecating humor is okay though. Speak up for yourself, be kind and compassionate (not stuck up or offensive), have good posture, and don't be afraid to do things that make you stand out, like talking intellectually, or about things you are passionate about. Getting overly angry or emotional can ruin the glamorous look, making you look immature or like a bit of a jerk. Can you imagine Audrey Hepburn being a jerk? No. Never create a scene, yell at people who upset you, or generally get extremely sensitive about something that's going on. Be in control of yourself, emotionally as well. Speaking meaningfully, like acting confident, will help create the perception of glamour. The smarter you speak, the more classy and elegant you will seem. An accent isn't necessary to make yourself seem more glamorous, so don't try to fake one. Instead, use the best grammar and vocabulary that you can. Practice speaking when you're alone, if that helps you to overcome bad habits. Remember that since being glamorous is about creating a great first impression, make sure to use your manners, especially when meeting someone for the first time. Every time you step outside your home into the public eye, strive to convey your image of glamour, but no matter what, stay true to yourself (people will respect you for it.) Imagine that you have photographers following you around all day--if they're snapping pictures, what do you want them to...

Summary in French:

Agissez avec assurance. Gardez le contrôle de vos émotions. Exprimez-vous bien. Soyez glamoureuse pour être vue. Ayez un mode de vie glamour. Faites-vous aussi un intérieur glamour.


Article in English: While lying on your side, place a U-shaped, full length, or wedge-shaped pillow underneath your belly. This will help support your belly, as well as your back muscles while you sleep. Wrap your legs and arms around a U-shaped or full length pillow. The center of the pillow should be supporting your belly. This position is akin to hugging or cuddling the pillow. Placing the pillow between your legs and arms will help relieve tension in your knee and ankle joints. Wrap a C, U, or J-shaped pillow along your back and between your legs. This position will give your lower and upper back, as well as your pelvis, support while you sleep. If you are uncomfortable sleeping on your back, these pillows will prevent you from rolling on your back while you sleep as well. You can also place a wedge-shaped pillow behind your back to support your lower back. Place a wedge-shaped pillow underneath your regular pillow to support your head and neck. This position will help relieve symptoms such as acid reflux and heartburn. If you are using a C, U, or J-shaped pillow, keep your spine aligned by placing your head and neck on the pillow as if you are using a regular pillow.

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Placez le coussin sous le ventre en guise de cale. Mettez le coussin entre vos bras et jambes. Placez le coussin pour soutenir votre dos. Soutenez votre cou et votre tête.


Article in English: While many celebs have profiles on many forms of social media, some platforms make it inherently easier to interact. Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and a few others allow for quick responses and replies to posts. Sites like Facebook, on the other hand, are generally better for simply following than for interacting.  Take a look at what social media platforms your favorite celebs regularly use. They may have both a Twitter and Instagram, but if they post daily on one and once every few weeks on the other, you should try to connect with the platform they use the most. Some celebrities choose not to use social media. Respect their pursuit for privacy, and don’t try to hunt down personal details like their phone number or address if they don’t have an online presence. Celebrities aren’t going to just stumble across your social media posts. You need to tag or properly mention them in some way to get their attention. Tag them in relevant posts to increase their chance of seeing your statement. For example, you could tweet, “Chillin’ in my PJs, eating cereal and listening to @ArianaGrande newest album right now. Loving life!”  The @ mention is a common feature in Twitter, but every social media site has its own means of tagging someone or referencing another person on the platform. Be sure to only mention or tag them in relevant posts. Tagging them in every single one of your posts is likely to lead to them ignoring you or blocking you. Focus on posts about the celeb’s work, life, or other public events. Just like an @ mention, retweeting a celeb is a quick and easy way to get a celebrity to see your handle. Retweet them when they say something funny, inspiring, or something to which you can relate. Be sure to check their account daily for potentially retweetable content. You do not need to retweet everything they post. Like all other social media interactions, retweets are more powerful when there is a personal connection to them. YouTube and Instagram both have celebrities that started their careers on...

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Choisissez la bonne plateforme de réseau social. Identifiez-les dans chaque publication pertinente. Partagez les publications des célébrités sur Twitter. Faites des commentaires sur Instagram et sur YouTube. Poursuivez la discussion.


Article in English: While many hospital jobs are available to healthcare administrators, you can also look for jobs with other healthcare providers in your area. Healthcare administrators can be found at any of the following medical services:  Group physician practices. Clinics. Nursing homes and elder-care facilities. Home healthcare organizations. Outpatient care centers. Mental health organizations. Rehabilitation centers. There are thousands of healthcare administrator positions available across the United States, but it can sometimes be a challenge to find a job in your area. Watch your local paper’s classified section for information on local jobs and check with local healthcare providers, such as hospitals and clinics. You should also perform daily searches of job search websites to see what jobs are available in your area.  Check healthcare providers’ websites. Some businesses are large enough that they post a "Jobs" or "Careers" section on their websites. You can often apply for these jobs by sending your resume and cover letter directly to the company’s hiring manager. If no jobs are available, check again in a week or two.  Visit large job search sites. While the jobs listed on Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, SimplyHired and Craigslist are highly competitive, they will show the high profile jobs in your area. On some of these websites, you can request to receive alerts about relevant jobs so that you can apply to them as soon as they are posted. If you are a recent graduate of a healthcare administration program, you may need to spend some time working in an entry level position to gain experience and additional skills before you can land your dream job. Keep in mind that starting with an entry level position is a normal part of professional development. These jobs are often easier to get and you may advance quickly depending on your abilities.  To find entry level positions, look for job postings that include terms like “assistant” in the job titles. You may also consider looking into post-graduate fellowships to...

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Cherchez à connaitre les différents emplois disponibles pour les gestionnaires des établissements médicaux. Cherchez un emploi. Postulez pour un emploi de niveau débutant dans l'administration sanitaire. Cherchez à obtenir des promotions et une augmentation de salaire. Cherchez les emplois dans le secteur privé. Sollicitez l'aide d'un cabinet de recrutement des gestionnaires du domaine de la santé. Envisagez de fournir des services de consultation.


Article in English: While many race car drivers don't have college educations, working on a degree while racing and honing your skills won't hurt. It's always good to have a degree and career to fall back on in case you don't make it. Plus, racing companies, including NASCAR, offer internships for college students.  While actual race car experience is important if you want to be a NASCAR driver, it's also important to tune up the mind to deal with the racing business. As the popularity of racing continues to grow and fans continue to pump millions of dollars into the industry, some advanced education in business and communication could give new NASCAR drivers an edge. Different organizations, such as the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), offer driving schools. An organization such as SCCA can also help you get inside the business as a worker or inspector, which could lead to your own career as a race car driver. The Mazda Road to Indy features a driving school, championships, and other opportunities for a career in racing. While not NASCAR, attending something like this could help jumpstart your career. Before you get behind the wheel, you will need to apply for a competition license. This can be an arduous process, but different organizations can help you with this process.  There are slightly different restrictions for people who have racing experience and those who do not. Attending racing schools can help you obtain a competition license.  Before being awarded a competition license, you will be required to have a physical. You will begin with a novice or provisional competition license. After successfully competing in a set number of organization-sponsored races, the driver will be eligible for upgrade to a full competition license. Race cars are expensive - extremely expensive. And it's not just the race car you have to buy, but everything that goes with it: a trailer, tow truck, and tools. Race a few seasons before you invest in a race car, and make sure you know how to work on it and how to drive it. Most race car...

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Devenez stagiaire au NASCAR. Assistez aux cours de pilotage. Obtenez un permis de compétition. N'achetez pas de voiture de course. Trouvez de l'argent. Entrainez-vous et restez en forme.


Article in English: While most of Christianity celebrates the Sabbath on Sunday, the Jewish tradition from which Christianity came celebrated the Sabbath on Saturday, or the seventh day of the week. There are arguments for and against both days.  Originally, the Sabbath was issued as a day to remember the blessings of creation as well as the original covenant between God and man during the time of Moses. Scripture indicates that God rested on the seventh day, which would be Saturday, and that the day itself is holy for that reason: "For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it" (Exodus 20:11). Scripture also explains that the Sabbath should be kept holy as a sign of the covenant God made with His people when they were led out of Egyptian captivity: "And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and that the Lord thy God brought thee out thence through a mighty hand and by a stretched out arm: therefore the Lord thy God commanded thee to keep the sabbath day" (Deuteronomy 5:15).  Christ rose from the dead on a Sunday, which is the main reason Christians have for switching the Sabbath day to Sunday. When Christ rose from the dead, a "new covenant" was made, and the day marking that covenant's significance is Sunday. Another major controversy surrounding the Sabbath is whether or not Christians are still required to keep it. While some view it as a necessity, others insist that the need has been abolished.  While there are many arguments for and against keeping the Sabbath, the underlying controversy seems to be the issue of whether or not that part of the "old covenant" was abolished when Christ fulfilled the law and became the "new covenant."  Those against the Sabbath argue that the command for a Sabbath was part of Mosaic law and the "old covenant." Since many other rules of the "old covenant" are no longer deemed necessary by Christianity, as evidenced by Paul's argument in Galatians 5 than...

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Déterminez quel jour de la semaine sera votre sabbat. Renseignez-vous sur l’obligation de célébrer le sabbat. Réfléchissez si vous souhaitez soutenir les restaurants et magasins qui demandent à leurs employés de travailler le jour du sabbat. Prenez en compte les différences confessionnelles.


Article in English: While not a hard and fast rule, a cockatiel that learns to talk is usually a male. Whether or not they learn any phrases, males tend to be more vocal and spend more time whistling, whereas females tend to be quieter, and favor hissing and screeching more often the males. Male cockatiels are more likely to spend a lot of time in front of the mirror, strutting, calling, or investigating it. If your bird loses interest quickly, it's more likely the bird is a female. Male cockatiels are generally the ones actively trying to woo a partner, but they will sometimes exhibit these behaviors even without another bird around:  Tapping his beak loudly against objects to get a female's attention. Strutting around while whistling or beak tapping, involving hopping motions and/or quick head dips. Wing tips lifted away from body, forming a heart shape when viewed from behind Females are generally less active leading up to bonding or mating, and typically do not display these behaviors unless a male is present:  Sitting on a low perch, peeping quietly, with her tail up in the air. Attempting to feed the male cockatiel she has bonded with or is trying to bond with. Most experienced bird owners have noticed a bird rubbing its vent (bottom) on perches, objects, or even its owner's hand. Some birds will do so daily or even more frequently. This type of habitual masturbation is most commonly seen in males, but there are exceptions.  Male masturbation generally involves humping the object or standing over it and rubbing its vent on it. Female masturbation can be similar, but could also involve backing up against an object with the tail up and body bent forward. It's no surprise that only females lay eggs, but this won't help you if you discover an egg in a cage with multiple birds. If you want to be certain of the sex identification, provide each bird with a separate cage and nesting box, or point a video camera on the nesting box to record future behavior.  Females under 18 months should not be given a nesting box, as egg-laying...

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Observez les vocalisations. Donnez-lui un miroir. Surveillez les rituels d'accouplement. Surveillez les rituels d'accouplement de la femelle. Remarquez des méthodes de masturbation. Vérifiez les œufs.


Article in English: While not always necessary for identification, ant behavior does vary by species. Write down where you found the ants, and what they were eating or collecting if anything. Note whether the ants are all the same size and shape, or whether some are significantly larger than others. Optionally, you may observe how they carry food, how fast they run, their trail pattern, or even the postures they strike when disturbed. Most of these details will not be covered in this guide, but they may help later if you narrow down the identification to a couple species and need to perform a little outside research. Tweezers or more precise, but the end of a cloth or brush dampened with rubbing alcohol or ethanol will also work. You may drop the ant in a plastic bag, seal it, and freeze it for 24 hours. Alternatively, drop the ant in a small jar with a shallow layer of alcohol, and examine after a few minutes. Identifying a specific ant species requires close examination of tiny body parts. A 10x or 15x lens should be strong enough, but you can use a microscope on low magnification if you happen to have one. A pair of tweezers will again be useful for investigation, for adjusting the ant's position.

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Prenez le temps d'observer le comportement des fourmis. Attrapez quelques fourmis avec un coton-tige imbibé d'éthanol ou avec une pince à épiler. Tuez une fourmi avec de l'alcool à 90° ou par le froid. Procurez-vous une loupe ou un petit microscope.


Article in English: While not strictly necessary, a four-year program at a college or university can expose you to a variety of different languages, as well as help you network with professionals and other students. This method certainly isn't for everyone, and plenty of successful programmers never attended a four-year institution. As you create programs and expand your knowledge, make sure that all of your best work is saved in a portfolio. You can show this portfolio to recruiters and interviewers as an example of the work you do. Make sure to include any work done on your own time, and ensure that you are allowed to include any work done with another company. There is a very large freelance market for programmers, especially mobile app developers. Take on a few small freelance jobs to get a feel for how commercial programming works. Oftentimes you can use the freelance jobs to help build your portfolio and point to published work. You don't have to work for a company to make money programming. If you have the skills, you can develop software yourself and release it for purchase, either through your own website or through another marketplace. Be prepared to be able to provide support for any software you release for commercial sale, as customers will expect their purchase to work. Freeware is a popular way to distribute small programs and utilities. The developer doesn't receive any money, but it's a great way to build name recognition and make yourself visible in the community.

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Joignez-vous à un cycle d'études de quelques années. Constituez-vous un dossier professionnel. Travaillez en indépendant. Développez vos propres programmes libres ou commerciaux.


Article in English: While panty liners aren’t meant be used to absorb sweat from your armpit, they are designed to absorb liquid. You can buy a batch of panty liners for much cheaper than predesigned underarm shields. You can cut a panty liner in half and use one for each armpit. Use some scotch tape or a safety pin to connect the pad directly on the clothing. You could alternatively fold the panty liner in half and place the fold over your clothing’s armpit. You can create your own underarm shields out of your old socks. Salvage the sock that formed a hole by transforming it into an underarm pad. Use scissors to cut out a thin oval from the sock’s fabric. Attach the pad directly to your clothing or let the pad hang over the pit crease.  If you don’t attach the sock shield, it helps if your shirt or dress is tight.  Athletic socks will give you the most control of sweat.  Cotton socks will also handle liquids better than a synthetic, polyester blend. Acquire muslin fabric from a textiles store, or from a crafts supplier. Fold the muslin about three times. Draw a thin oval, about the size of your armpit, onto the folded muslin. Take a pair of scissors and cut along the outline. You can sew these together in a couple of different ways:  Use loose flannel to cover the muslin. Use a spare strip of flannel fabric and wrap the layers of muslin. Cut the flannel so that it matches the cut out design with a little bit of overlap for sewing. Sew the flannel together using standard thread. Sew the muslin together using a thread and needle. The sew doesn’t need to be perfect, but it should hold each layer in place. The more layers of muslin that you use, the more absorbent the shield will be. Buy an absorbent fabric from a fabrics supplier or from the internet. There are a few types of fabrics that are notoriously absorbent like: zorb, hemp cotton, bamboo cotton, and polyurethane laminate. These are the types of fabrics that commercial underarm pads are made from. Use the raw supplies to create your own pads at half the cost.  If you need...

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Utilisez des protège-slips. Fabriquez un patch avec des chaussettes. Cousez des patchs en mousseline. Utilisez un tissu absorbant.


Article in English: While pencil skirts can look great anywhere, they arguably shine their brightest when worn in a professional setting, like an office or business meeting. Pair a toned-down pencil skirt with other timeless pieces to create a classy, sophisticated ensemble.  Choose a solid, neutral color for your pencil skirt. Black is an easy choice, but navy blue, brown, tan, gray, or cream could also work. If you really want a patterned skirt, try a fairly muted pattern like pinstripes or houndstooth. Pair the skirt with a plain button-down shirt or nice blouse. Consider wearing a ruffled blouse for something feminine yet mature, or something with an interesting print if you want to add a small dose of excitement to your outfit. Tuck the top into your skirt for a well-trimmed appearance. Keep your shoes and accessories fairly simple. Closed-toe heels are a classic choice, but the right pair of ballet flats could also work. If you wear any jewelry, stick to simple pieces without much sparkle. Thanks to the hip-hugging nature of the pencil skirt, this piece is also sensual enough to wear during a date or a fun night out with friends. Glam it up with other fun, feminine pieces to make the most of this look.  Nearly any skirt color or pattern can work well as long as you pair it with the right pieces. To boost your sex appeal, though, consider wearing a high-waisted pencil skirt that narrows the waist or a pencil skirt with a tiny slit up the back or the side. Your blouse can be anything from simple to shimmery. Try to have fun with it. Nighttime is a good opportunity to play with bold prints, vibrant colors, cropped hemlines, and other edgy trends. Pumps and strappy heels are usually the footwear of choice for an evening look, but if your feet can't stand heels, you could swap them out for a fun pair of flats. Evening looks are also the best time to play with sparkling jewelry. If sparkles aren't your thing, consider wearing one bold statement piece with an interesting design or bright opaque stone. The right pencil skirt can...

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Portez votre jupe au bureau. Passez une nuit en ville. Adoptez un style décontracté. Portez une tenue adaptée à l'hiver.


Article in English: While people can remain friends without seeing one another for a long time, friendships are sustained with quality time together. Even if your friend is busy with school, work, or other responsibilities, they should still make time to call, text, or hang out. This goes both ways. If you call someone your “friend” but never seem to have time for them, you may need to reassess how important they are to you. A true friend won't be jealous or possessive - they should feel confident enough in your friendship that they don't have to resort to any sort of manipulative control. They realize that you do not have to be in their company 24/7 in order to validate the friendship. If your friend is trying to prevent you from being friends with other people, they might not be a true friend. This probably goes without saying, but friends have fun together. No matter if you are bored at home watching TV or painting the town red, it’s all the more tolerable when you’re together. As a result of enjoying spending time together, you and your friend probably have a host of memories you’ve made together. Some people may pretend to be your friend, but they’d much rather see you fail or get into trouble. Incidents happen, of course. But, for the most part, this person should be a good influence on you. They motivate you to become a better person. For example, your friend might push you to finish school, suggest that you mend fences with your estranged relatives, and inspire you to give back to others. A true friend should make you feel happier and more alive when you're around them, instead of drained or stressed out. A day spent with your friend should leave you feeling rejuvenated, vibrant, and excited about life. They should be lifting you up, not tearing you down. If a friend asks “How’s it going?” you’re not pressured to respond with “fine.” Instead, you’ll likely go right into how your mom is stressing you out or how your girlfriend is acting differently. This element of communication between close contacts is often referred to...

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Demandez-vous s'il (elle) prend du temps pour vous. Vérifiez s'il est jaloux de vos autres amitiés. Assurez-vous d'apprécier le temps ensemble. Demandez-vous s'il vous aide à devenir meilleur(e). Demandez-vous ce que vous ressentez en sa présence. Remarquez les conversations profondes avec cette personne. Demandez-vous s'il vous connait bien et vous accepte.


Article in English: While some games will work without updating, most newer games won't perform well or may not even start at all unless you have the latest drivers installed. The process varies depending on whether you're using an Nvidia or an AMD/ATI card. Nvidia - Open Software Sources and then click the "Additional Drivers" tab. Select the latest version of the "experimental" driver and then click "Apply Changes". In Ubuntu, Steam can be downloaded directly from the Ubuntu Software Center. This will download install the Steam package on your computer. You may be prompted to install the Beta software. If this is the case, click "Start Steam Beta". If you already have a Steam account, you can use it to log in. You will usually be prompted to enter your SteamGuard verification code to confirm your identity. if you don't have an account, you can follow the prompts to create one. You'll usually start Steam in either the Store or the Library window. You can click the tabs to switch sections, or hover over them to see the subpages for each section. When you open the Library tab, you'll see a list of all of the games that you've purchased that support Linux. Since not all games support Linux, you'll likely see less games than normal if you have a large library. You'll be shown how large the game is, as well as given options to create shortcuts. The download time will vary wildly depending on the size of the game and your internet connection.

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Mettez à jour vos pilotes graphiques. Ouvrez la Logithèque Ubuntu. Cherchez « Steam » ensuite, cliquez sur Installer. Connectez-vous avec votre compte ou créez-en un. Utilisez les onglets en haut de la fenêtre pour changer de sections. Affichez vos jeux Linux dans l’onglet Bibliothèque. Faites un doubleclic sur un jeu afin de commencer l’installation.


Article in English: While some individuals may insist that sexual orientation can be changed, virtually all major mental health organizations have released statements asserting that this is not the case, and cautioning against treatments that purport to “convert” LGBT people. Some states have even banned gay “conversion therapy” in response to scientific evidence suggesting such therapy may actually be damaging or abusive. Even among the ex-gay community, few believe complete conversion is possible. Many ex-gay organizations have shut down in recent years, and admitted that they could not “cure” gay people. There is no meaningful scientific evidence that people who are not attracted to the opposite sex can be converted to heterosexuality. On the other hand, there is plenty of evidence that attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation can have a profoundly damaging impact. While life has improved greatly for LGBT people in America over the last couple decades, many gay and lesbian people suffer greatly because of their sexual orientation. About 40% of homeless youth are LGBT-identified, and 68% of those reported family rejection as a major factor. LGBT youth are 4 times more likely than heterosexual youth to attempt suicide. They also experience higher levels of bullying, substance abuse, and sexual assault. There are many countries where gay love is illegal, or even punishable by death. Bearing all this in mind, ask yourself, “Why would these people choose to be LGBT?”

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Cherchez à connaitre l'opinion de la communauté scientifique. Recherchez des informations objectives concernant les mouvements des ex-homosexuels. Demandez-vous quelle raison pourrait pousser une personne à devenir homosexuelle.


Article in English: While some salons might claim that a bikini wax is painless, you should not take such claims at face value. You will experience pain during your wax, especially if it is your first time. The pain, however, should only last for the duration of your wax. Some people recommend taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, like ibuprofen, before you get a bikini wax. This can help mediate some of the pain you might experience when you get a bikini wax. Ask your doctor if taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug is a good choice for you. Hair follicles are connected to blood vessels, which means there might be a little blood when the hair is pulled out. You are more likely to bleed a little if it’s your first bikini wax. It is normal to have a little bit of redness after a bikini wax. This will usually last no more than a few hours after the procedure. If you still have redness and inflammation in the days after the wax, call your practitioner.

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Préparez-vous à avoir légèrement mal. Prenez de l'ibuprofène avant de vous épiler. Ne vous inquiétez pas de voir un peu de sang. Préparez-vous à avoir des rougeurs.


Article in English: While some vaginal infections can be cured without the use of medications, it’s important to consult your OB/GYN or primary physician before beginning any treatment. Effective natural remedies may vary depending on the type of vaginal infection you have and the severity of the infection.  Since some symptoms are common among multiple types of vaginal infections, self-diagnosis is both difficult and risky. An official diagnosis from your doctor is the only safe way to identify the type and degree of vaginal infection you have. Tell your doctor if you have a strong preference for natural remedies. Some doctors are willing to work with you to accommodate this preference, and they should be able to guide you on which remedies would be best to try for your specific needs. Note that trichomoniasis is technically an STI. Natural remedies will not be sufficient to cure an infection caused by trichomoniasis; you will need medication to treat it. While many natural treatments are safe for women with BV or yeast infections, you should avoid most home treatments if you are currently pregnant or may become pregnant, or are currently breastfeeding. Some treatments can inadvertently harm your baby. That being said, if you have a vaginal infection during pregnancy, you should still ask your doctor about treatment. Active yeast infections, in particular, can pass to your baby during birth and result in thrush. Some treatments are only effective against certain causes of vaginal infection. To avoid possible complications, you should only try a natural remedy promoted for use against your type of infection; do not use a home remedy suggested for treatment against another type of vaginal infection unless instructed to do so by your doctor.  As a reminder, douching can be used sparingly if you have BV. It is not recommended for vaginal infections caused by yeast or trichomoniasis. Similarly, periodontal gel and garlic cloves should only be used for BV. On the other hand, a yogurt suppository or probiotic suppository might be...

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Obtenez un diagnostic avant de vous soigner. Faites attention si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous allaitez. Employez le traitement qui convient. Limitez votre activité sexuelle. Employez des remèdes qui fonctionnent.


Article in English: While some writers do start very slowly and let their stories build up dramatic tension over time, this requires a level of practice and skill that most beginning writers just haven’t developed yet. Fiction depends on conflict, and that needs to be set up as early as possible. Famous short story writer Kurt Vonnegut once gave this tip: “To heck with suspense. Readers should have such complete understanding of what is going on, where and why, that they could finish the story themselves, should cockroaches eat the last few pages.” Hopefully, cockroaches won’t eat your story, but if you have several initial chapters of ordinary people doing ordinary things without any challenges or problems present, readers may not see why they’re supposed to care.  For example, in the first chapter of Stephenie Meyer’s massively popular novel Twilight, all of the basic conflicts are established: Bella Swan, the heroine, has moved to a new place where she doesn’t feel comfortable or know anyone, and she meets the mysterious hero, Edward Cullen, who makes her uncomfortable but whom she also feels drawn to. This conflict, that she’s interested in a person she’s also confused by, sets the rest of the action in motion. One of the inspirations for Twilight, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, also sets up a central problem within the first chapter: a new, eligible bachelor has moved into town and the heroine’s mother is desperate to set up one of her daughters with him because the family is poor and needs to marry off the daughters for them to have a hope of comfort in their later lives. The problem of finding husbands for these women forms a major part of the novel, as does the challenge of the mother’s troublesome meddling. To be engaging, your fiction needs clear stakes for its characters. These don’t have to be world-shattering, but they do need to feel important to the characters. Vonnegut once said that “Every character should want something, even if it is only a glass of water.” The main character needs to want something and be...

Summary in French:

Ne soyez pas trop lent à commencer. Établissez les enjeux dès le départ. Évitez les dialogues trop lourds. Ne soyez pas trop prévisible. Montrez les choses, ne les dites pas. Attention :


Article in English: While symptoms alone cannot provide an accurate diagnosis, you can test for the symptoms elsewhere in this article in order to provide your doctor a complete case of your symptoms. The first thing your doctor would do if you came in asking about PD is perform a physical exam, and you can look for some of the same signs they would look for.  Rest your hand in your lap and look for tremor. Unlike most other forms of tremor, the tremor associated with Parkinson's is worse when you are at rest. Note your posture. Most people with Parkinson's usually stand slightly bent forward, with the head down and the elbows flexed. Ultimately a diagnosis can only come from your doctor. Make an appointment and tell them your case history and concerns. If your physician thinks PD is among the potential causes, then they will likely run a few tests to help determine the diagnosis.  Note that Parkinson’s Disease is not difficult to diagnose, except in the very early stages. There is no single test your doctor will perform. Instead, your doctor may run other tests to eliminate other conditions that lead to similar symptoms as Parkinson’s (such as stroke, hydrocephalus, or benign essential tremor). The condition that most often mimics PD is essential tremor, which often runs in families and is most marked with the hands outstretched. Your doctor may also refer you to a neurologist, which is a doctor who specializes in conditions of the nervous system. The first thing your doctor will do is give you a physical exam looking for a variety of different indicators:  Is your expression animated? Do you show signs of a tremor with your arms at rest? Do you exhibit rigidity in your neck or limbs? How easily can you stand up from a sitting position? Do you have a normal gait, and do your arms swing symmetrically as you walk? When given a small push, are you quickly able to resume your balance? Imaging tests, such as MRI, ultrasound, SPECT, and PET scans, are not usually very helpful in diagnosing Parkinson's. However, in some cases your...

Summary in French:

Vérifiez les symptômes à la maison. Consultez votre médecin. Passez un examen physique. Passez d'autres examens si nécessaire. Évaluez votre réponse au traitement.


Article in English: While the machine is rebooting, repeatedly press the F10 key on your keyboard until the machine boots. This will take you into the partition offering you options for repair or restore (reformatting and reloading). The beauty of this system is that you don't have to do anything else. The restore partition will completely run the program to format, reload the OS, install drivers and install all of the original software that came with your laptop. This process will usually take around 30 minutes to complete.

Summary in French:

Redémarrez votre ordinateur. Sélectionnez l'option permettant l'installation d'un système neuf. Attendez que le reformatage se termine.


Article in English: While the milk heats, make your mix. Combine 1.5 teaspoons of instant coffee with ¾ to 1 tablespoon of sugar in a coffee mug. Then add ½ to a ¾ teaspoon of water. Beat the mix with a spoon for about five minutes, until it turns light brown. If you have instant espresso, try substituting a ½ teaspoon of the regular coffee with a ½ teaspoon of espresso. Pour 1 cup (237 ml) of milk into a pot. Set the pot on a burner. Turn the burner to medium-high. Wait for it to bubble and rise. Alternately, use a microwave. If you do, keep an eye on it and remove the milk as soon as it reaches a boil. Pour it into your cup. Then stir to mix and work up a froth. Sprinkle some coffee granules over the froth if desired, and enjoy!

Summary in French:

Préparez le café. Faites chauffer le lait. Mélangez tous les ingrédients.


Article in English: While the number of flowers will vary based on the length of the lei and personal preference, most money leis require anywhere from 40 to 60 flowers. Based on that amount, determine how many bills of what denomination you need to create the lei. If you need extra flowers, you can create more from paper and intermix them with the money. A typical money lei could, for example, consist of 30 $1 bills and 30 paper flowers, 50 $1 bills or even 20 $5 bills and 20 flowers. The variety and amount is up to you. Continue folding 1/2-inch strips in alternating directions until you have folded all the way across the bill. Your bill should have the appearance of an accordion.

Summary in French:

Pensez au montant que vous désirez offrir. Répétez le modèle de plis.


Article in English: While the pool has been covered for the offseason, the water in the pump and lines may have evaporated or drained off. When you prime the pump, you add water to it and bleed off the air in the lines. Prime your pump anytime your pool sits for 1-2 months. The pump should have an off switch somewhere on it. Flip the switch to turn it off. If it doesn't, find the cord that goes to the wall. At the wall, there should be a circuit breaker switch that you can flip to turn off the electricity to the pump. That way, you're not working on an electrical item while current is flowing to it! Find your breaker box and look for the breaker that's labeled for the pool area. Flip the breaker so that the current is off running to your pool. This extra precaution ensures you won't get electrocuted! The pump is covered with a lid to create a closed system. You will likely need to unscrew the cover to get to the pump. The cover must fit on tightly so that it doesn't allow air into the system when it's running.

Summary in French:

Amorcez la pompe au début de chaque séance de baignade. Éteignez la pompe. Désactivez le disjoncteur qui contrôle le système de la piscine. Retirez le couvercle de la pompe.


Article in English: While the shampooer is designed to suck up all of the soap and dirty water, it will sometimes leave more behind than you want it to. A second pass over the entire room will get any soap residue and remaining dirt. You can go a little quicker on the second pass than you did while you were shampooing.  The emphasis is on cold water because hot water will activate the soap that remains which could cause it to suds up again. On this time around, take off your shoes and socks so that you don’t leave any dirt on the freshly cleaned carpet. It can take six or more hours for the carpet to fully dry, depending on the carpet thickness and room size. Your shampooer may have instructions about drying time. Turn on an overhead fan or place fans and blowers at intervals around the room to decrease drying time.  If you put furniture back on wet carpet, it can cause bad indentations and mildew can build up because the wet carpet has no airflow on it. You may want to hang a sign saying that you have just shampooed the carpet so that people will not walk around on the wet carpet. After your final pass, dump any remaining water out of both water tanks. Rinse the dirty water tank out thoroughly so that no grime remains in it. Emptying the tanks all the way keeps mildew from growing and keeps the machine in top working order. If the tank has a cap of any kind, leave it off for a day or two to allow the excess water to completely evaporate.

Summary in French:

Utilisez la shampouineuse une seconde fois. Laissez la moquette sécher complètement. Rincez et videz les deux réservoirs de la machine.


Article in English: While the two products have a similar purpose, they shouldn’t be used interchangeably. Balm allows you to sculpt and style your beard in a way that oil can’t, and so is usually better for longer beards. Balm has less of a sheen than beard oil as well, resulting in a more toned-down look. Beard oil is better for daily upkeep, but won’t work as well on longer beards, since it lacks a balm’s sculpting power. While different brands of beard pomade will have their own special ingredients, they’re always either water or petroleum-based. Avoid the water-based balms, since they tend to be runnier, especially if exposed to liquid after application. Many pomades have a distinct scent, usually due to the unique combination of ingredients used. They usually include essential oils from different sources, and some will have strong smelling ingredients like coffee or citrus. Try to find a shop that will allow you to smell samples, so you know you’re choosing a smell that suits you. If you have sensitive skin, go for unscented beard pomades to limit the chances of an allergic reaction.

Summary in French:

Choisissez le type de produit. Utilisez un baume au pétrole. Choisissez un parfum.


Article in English: While there are a number of specific things you’ll want to check for as you prepare your vehicle for a road trip, a general inspection is a great way to identify any issues you might otherwise miss. Check the condition of the windows, the state of the vehicle’s body, and look for anything that stands out as unusual. Like any part of a car, windshield wipers can wear out from use. They may also simply dry out and crack over time. Test your windshield wipers and make sure they can displace water effectively. If not, they’ll need to be replaced. Driving on underinflated tires can increase the chances that you’ll have a blowout by causing damage to the tire’s sidewall. It will also hurt your gas mileage. On tires installed by the factory, you can find the right tire pressure in the owner’s manual, but you can also find the tire’s pressure rating printed on the side of each tire. Having working headlights and taillights are important for safe driving at night. Be sure your turn signals are functioning and check your license plate light as well. Turn on the headlights, parking lights, and turn signals, then check to ensure each is lighting up like it should. While you’re testing the lights, honk the horn a few times to make sure it works too. Balding tires can be more prone to blowouts and reduce the amount of traction your vehicle has when the roads are wet. Look for signs of damage on the sides of the tire, then use the “penny test” to see if there’s enough tread on the tire. Place the penny upside down in the groove of the tire and see how much of Lincoln’s head you can see. If you can see further down Lincoln’s head than his forehead, the tires need to be replaced. Look at the serpentine or accessory belts in your engine (usually located on the front or side) and make sure there is no glazing (shiny spots) or cracking. If there are, the belt will need to be replaced. Then, pinch the belt with your thumb and forefinger and move it up and down to check its tension. Most vehicles can go tens of thousands of miles...

Summary in French:

Cherchez d'éventuels signes de problèmes. Voyez si vos essuie-glaces ont besoin d'être remplacés. Assurez-vous que vos pneus soient bien gonflés. Testez vos lumières extérieures et le klaxon. Inspectez la bande de roulement de vos pneus. Vérifiez l'état et le serrage des courroies. Assurez-vous que le filtre à air ne soit pas bouché.


Article in English: While there is only one breed of Labradors, the gene pool is large and there can be big differences between dogs who are specifically bred for certain purposes.  By attending a conformation show, you will get to meet show-bred Labs and their breeders. These Labs are bred with special attention paid to their physical appearance. If you would like to meet Labs especially selected for hunting and working ability, visit a hunt test or field trial. These field-bred dogs are selected for traits such as intelligence, ease of training, athletic ability and natural hunting skills. You can find wonderful labs of all types at agility, obedience, and tracking tests (and many other different types of competitions). Contact The Labrador Retriever Club or the The Labrador Retriever Club of Canada for details and also listings of events where Labs will be showcased. The American Kennel Club (AKC) has listing for breeders and shows on their website in addition to the AKC breed standards. Getting a new puppy should not be done on a whim. This is a long term commitment that has associated costs. Consider the cost of buying a puppy from a breeder, veterinary care including basics such as vaccinations, flea, tick and heartworm prevention as well as spaying/neutering in your planning. Food, grooming, and training costs require budgeting.  Accommodations for vacation and travel as well as fencing and housing need planning. Are you prepared for medical emergencies? There are many pet health insurance companies that offer affordable plans, but require monthly payments. Do you want to get into showing your dog? There are costs associated with those activities, too. Attend area dog shows, obedience trials, or hunt tests in your area where Labs and their owners gather. Discover which dogs you like and ask to be referred to their breeder. Visit the AKC website for referrals to Labrador retriever breeders nationwide. It is a good idea to visit several local breeders before deciding who you want to buy your puppy from. Do not buy a puppy...

Summary in French:

Allez à la rencontre du chien. Prévoyez un budget. Cherchez des éleveurs réputés. Rencontrez en personne les éleveurs. Demandez aux propriétaires comment élever un labrador. Allez à la rencontre du chiot. Adoptez le chiot.


Article in English: While these are frequently located inside post offices, you can also found them in other public places. Do a quick search online to find an kiosk outside of a post office. Go to usps.com then click on the "Quick Tools" heading. Select "Find USPS Locations" and choose "Self-Service Kiosk" under the location type. Enter your geographic information and search. This will start your transaction. This will probably come up as one of the top options. You'll need to select what type of stamp you need and how many you'd like to purchase. For example, you'll need to choose from express mail, priority mail, booklets of forever stamps, international postage, or you'll select your own value postage. Once you've made your stamp selection, you'll need to pay with a credit, debit, or EBT card. The machine will dispense your stamps and receipt from two separate slots. Be sure to take both before terminating your transaction. This is so your card is not still active in the machine and no one after you can use it.

Summary in French:

Trouvez un automate. Commencez la transaction. Sélectionnez votre opération. Choisissez vos timbres. Suivez les instructions à l’écran. Prenez vos timbres et votre reçu. Jetez un dernier coup d’œil sur l’appareil.


Article in English: While these people often are the source of a lot of frustration, pain, and hurt, remember that they are human, too. Despite these people often being very hard to love, it is for this reason they are in special need of empathy, care, and respect.  Do not excuse negative behavior, but be willing to share love and compassion with a fellow human. Many people that grow up to show sociopathic tendencies were  subjected to childhood verbal, physical and/or sexual abuse. Many experienced chaotic or unstable families while growing up, or the loss of a parent. While this is not an excuse for behavior, it can allow you to have compassion on a person who has had a difficult or traumatic childhood and had to find other less-adaptive ways to survive.  Remember, however, that sociopaths are completely aware of their behavior and effects on others. An abusive past is not an excuse for bad behavior. Also be careful in what a sociopath says about their past if it cannot be confirmed. Sociopaths will often lie or blur the truth about themselves, and stating they were abused or dealt with trauma can be used to garner sympathy.   Note that you need to have firm, appropriate boundaries. For most people, the way to fully heal damage to a relationship is to trust again. However, with sociopaths that may be very unwise. Forgive and move on, but be careful not to put yourself in a situation where you can be very vulnerable. While sociopaths do not necessarily cause harm, because they do not feel remorse, guilt, or the like, there is a high likelihood they will repeat the hurtful behavior. Showing empathy and forgiveness is good...but keep in mind that acting in such a way will not in any way mean they will feel any remorse, guilt, or have a change of heart at all. This is especially hard if a person with sociopathic tendencies is in your family. You want to love and accept the person, but without enabling them to hurt or manipulate other people. Let the person know you are unwilling to enable their lifestyle or contribute to them...

Summary in French:

Faites preuve d'empathie. Évitez de la soutenir. Mettez des limites claires à votre relation. Protégez vos propres droits. Comprenez votre rôle dans sa vie. Suggérez-lui un traitement contre son addiction. Suggérez-lui de suivre une thérapie.


Article in English: While they are not expected to force anyone to listen, they are encouraged to do their best to further the conversation using specific tactics.  ”I’m busy” will elicit a reaction of acknowledging how busy you must be, followed by the importance of the message as well as a promise that they will be brief. ”I’m not interested” will be followed with a series of questions regarding what you aren’t interested in.  These include the Bible or religion in general.  They are trained to ask whether you used to be part of organized religion and found hypocrisy in the church. “I don’t want to become a Jehovah’s Witness” will likely lead them into explaining facet of their religion to you under the assumption that you don’t have enough information to make that decision.  They are trained to lean heavily on scripture in this response. Jehovah’s Witness consider themselves part of the Christian religion, but Christians do not recognize them largely due to the fact that they do not believe in the Holy Trinity. There are several beliefs which separate them from other religious sects.  Witnesses believe that we are living in the “End Times” and that Armageddon is approaching, when God will rule the earth.  There is no hell.  They believe people outside of their religion simply cease to exist after death.  Witnesses can live forever in heaven if you are one of the chosen few, or with God in paradise on Earth.  Only 144,000 people will go to heaven.  The rest of the witnesses will live in paradise on earth.  There are only about 12,000 positions left in heaven since many witnesses have died and filled the available positions. Beyond having specific beliefs, these play out in a system of practices.  These practices often make Jehovah’s Witnesses stand out within their communities and effect the way they function and interact socially.  The Bible has asked them to go to people’s homes.  This ministry is expected to stay in good standing with the congregation and requires an average of ten hours per week.  Holidays and birthdays...

Summary in French:

Préparez-vous avant leur arrivée. Comprenez leurs convictions religieuses. Faites attention à leurs rituels.


Article in English: While this method is the gold standard for teaching children with dyslexia, it is beneficial for all children. MSL teaches phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, accuracy and fluency, and writing and spelling. Students are encouraged to use all of their senses (touch, sight, movement, and sound) as part of the learning process.   Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear, recognize, and use the individual sounds in a word. A child that can identify that the words pat'', park, and "pump" all start with the same sound would be demonstrating phonemic awareness. Phonics is the relationship between letters and sounds. Knowing what sound the letter "B" makes or that "ph" makes the same sound as the letter "f" is an example of phonics. You can receive MSL training and certification.  The International Dyslexia Association  and the Institute for Multi-sensory Education  provide information about training and certification requirements. Visual cues help individuals with dyslexia to understand written material. Use color on the blackboard or marker board. Write decimals in math problems in a different color. Grade in a color other than red, as red carries a universally negative connotation. Write note cards. This provides something tangible for students to look at while also giving them something to hold. Having them read the note card out loud also engages their motor and auditory skills. Make sand trays. Sand trays are simply tray-like containers that contain sand (or beans or shaving cream). Students can use these to spell words or draw pictures in the sand. This engages their sense of touch. Incorporate fun activities into their learning time. Games and other creative activities get the dyslexic child more involved in the learning process. This makes learning more fun and rewarding, as it gives them a sense of accomplishment. You can use music, songs, and chants to help students learn and remember rules. Explicit teaching includes describing and modeling the skill, breaking down the skill into...

Summary in French:

Utilisez une approche basée sur le langage multisensoriel structuré. Soyez direct et explicite en classe. Répétez souvent. Utilisez les méthodes diagnostiques. Utilisez votre temps à bon escient. Suivez rigoureusement une routine quotidienne. Employez d'autres ressources. Élaborez un plan d'enseignement individualisé (PEI). Tenez compte des émotions de l'enfant et de son estime pour lui-même.


Article in English: While this option won't apply to every Instagram account, anyone with an HD photo-capable smartphone can try their hand at taking, editing, and uploading Instagram photos; sooner or later, you'll probably upload something that someone will be interested in. As users of your chosen app view and purchase your photos, they will also become interested in your account; you can use this interest to further your account's business. Foap is a great app for iPhone and Android platforms. You start by creating an account with Foap, then you upload photos to their database. Users can browse and purchase your photos, and you take 50 percent of the photo price. Stock content--lower-quality photos that business and websites can use for advertising--should go directly to your chosen photo-selling app, but you should sell your premium photos--e.g., incredibly high-quality pieces that command a higher price--individually from your Instagram page. This is where having a large follower base becomes crucial. Note that stock content shouldn't actually be low-quality; rather, it should be generic or otherwise applicable to a wide variety of situations. Premium content should be more geared toward individual consumption. You can do this by uploading a lower-resolution version of the photo, or you can place a graphic (e.g., your signature or an obtrusive piece of text) over the top of it. Be sure to retain original copies of the photo for distribution. When a follower wants to purchase your photo, you can send them an invoice and the unwatermarked version of your photo. You'll want to place the following information in the post:  Desired price Desired payment client (e.g., PayPal or Venmo) Photo size Photo resolution Brief photo description As long as you have an active follower base and you've generated interest in your photography up to this point, you should have no problem selling some of your photos from Instagram! You can also take photo content requests from individual followers; you'll be able to charge a premium price for these.

Summary in French:

Considérez la vente de vos photos. Trouvez une application pour vendre vos photos. Faites la différence entre votre contenu de secours et prémium. Marquez au filigrane vos photos de meilleure qualité. Postez la version retouchée de votre photo avec un prix. Attendez que vos abonnés vous réclament une photo.


Article in English: While this will vary a bit, depending on the type and location of your chimney, you should have all supplies on hand when starting your project.  When installing a metal chimney you will need flashing, prefab chimney box, chimney cap, prefab chimney sections, and chimney roof braces. When passing through a wall or ceiling, you should use a section of chimney that is rated as a wall pass through, so that there is no risk of your wall or roof catching on fire. When building a masonry chimney you will need to buy the brick and masonry, mortar, support pieces (such as rebar), flashing, a cap, and specialty masonry tools. You will need to start building your chimney from the ground up. For a masonry chimney, this usually means that you will be building your chimney right off the top of a fireplace (if the chimney is designed to vent a fireplace), using a brick that is similar to that used to build the hearth.   You will need to mix your mortar mix with water, making it the consistency of thick peanut butter. Once it is the right consistency, you will use a mason's trowel to load mortar onto each brick before you set it in place. You need to put enough mortar on each brick so that it oozes out the joints a bit, which guarantees that the entire area between the bricks is filled with mortar. As you build up the walls of the chimney with bricks, make sure that it is level on all planes. Take a level and check that all walls are level on their vertical and horizontal planes, and that in each line of bricks all the bricks are lined up with the other. For a prefabricated metal fireplace, the smoke chamber is almost indistinguishable from the rest of the chimney. The chimney should be built on a very solid base. If you are not building on an existing fireplace or base, you may need to pour a reinforced concrete pad for the chimney to be built upon. Consult local code to determine if it is required and what specifications it should be built to. The flue connects the top of the smoke chamber to the roof through the middle...

Summary in French:

Procurez-vous tout le matériel nécessaire pour le projet. Construisez la chambre de fumée. Construisez le conduit et l'extérieur de la cheminée. Entourez la cheminée de solins. Couvrez la cheminée.


Article in English: While waiting for your lab culture to confirm your diagnosis (or even while waiting for your antibiotics to reduce symptoms), you can take other steps to soothe strep throat pain. OTC pain medications can relieve throat discomfort and reduce fever associated with your strep throat as well. Common OTC options include ibuprofen (Advil) and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Avoid the use of aspirin in children under the age of eighteen due to the risk of Reye syndrome—a potentially life-threatening condition that can lead to seizures, coma, or brain damage. Warm eight ounces of water and then stir in a quarter teaspoon of plain table salt. Gargle the mix at the back of your throat for one minute and then spit it out. This can help relieve throat pain, and it is safe to do several times a day as needed. This option is also safe for younger children. However, ensure the child is old enough to properly gargle the solution without choking or swallowing the salt water. Sleeping gives your immune system time and resources to fight the bacteria with the help of the antibiotics. Aim to sleep an extra four to five hours during the day in addition to a full eight hours at night. Cover up with blankets and try not to have any drafts or overhead fans on, as these can cause postnasal drip, worsening your sore throat. In addition to preventing dehydration, drinking plenty of water will also keep your throat moist, which will ease the pain associated with swallowing.  Current recommendations vary between men and women. On average, men should try to drink around thirteen cups (three liters) each day, and women should aim to drink nine cups (2.2 liters) each day.  Some people find warm liquids more soothing whereas others prefer cold. If warm liquids are soothing, you can try warm broth or green tea with some honey. If you prefer cold liquids, you can even suck on a popsicle for some temporary relief. Rough shards of toast or other sharp foods will only irritate your throat further. During the worst of your sore throat symptoms, you’ll...

Summary in French:

Prenez un analgésique vendu sans ordonnance. Gargarisez-vous avec de l'eau salée. Dormez plus Buvez beaucoup de liquides. Consommez des aliments mous. Envisagez d'utiliser un humidificateur. Sucez des bonbons aux plantes pour la gorge. Réduisez votre exposition à tout produit irritant.


Article in English: While women's menstrual flows vary, select the most streamlined products that will work for you.  You'll save space packing and generate a smaller volume of trash.  Consider using non-applicator tampons.  Non-applicator tampons take up far less storage space.  Instead of a bulky applicator, the only extra waste involved is a small cellophane wrapper.  Practice using this style of tampon prior to your trip so you feel confident using them.  Recognize that if you're backpacking, you'll need to pack carefully and consider leaving an item or two of your usual gear at home to make room for sanitary supplies.  Use unscented, unbleached products both to deter wildlife and to keep yourself healthy.  Toxic shock syndrome and other infections can occur when chemicals used in manufacturing alter your body's natural pH. Place unused tampons or pads in one storage bag.  Stow used items and toilet paper in smaller bags, then consolidate into one larger "trash" bag.  Freezer bags are especially good for this purpose as they are manufactured from thicker, more durable plastic.  Store used materials away from food when possible, but remember that these items are now "scented."  Scientists have determined that myths about bears being especially attracted to menstrual blood are false.  You need not worry that bears will be more interested in your used sanitary items than in any other scented item you might be carrying.  That said, it's a good idea to hang used products with or alongside food in a bear bag or use a bear canister.  Double-bagging your waste in plastic will help you maintain good hygiene.  If you dislike using disposable zippered plastic bags, consider investing in a dry-bag such as those used by cloth-diapering parents.  These washable lined bags function similarly to a zippered plastic bag. Never bury your used products or place them in composting toilets.  Store your waste and carry it home with you if proper trash receptacles are not available.

Summary in French:

Choisissez des serviettes fines et des petits tampons. Emportez beaucoup de sacs en plastique zippés. Emportez vos protections usagées.


Article in English: While writing and speaking your speech are the 2 most important practices involved in memorizing the speech, recording the speech and playing it back for yourself can also help. This also gives you a chance to see how you actually look and sound when reciting your speech, which is also important! Use this recording to listen to your speech when you do not have the chance to practice it out loud. You can play it for yourself in the car or play it as you fall asleep, for example. If certain keywords bring to mind particular sounds, smells, tastes, or touches, weave those imagined sensations into the visualization process or recall of your speech. Mental images are often the strongest sense to rely on for memory, but these other senses can still help significantly. For instance, if you say that a certain historical event really made a bang or made a splash, you can imagine the sound of a loud bang or the sound and feeling of something heavy dropping into water. An acronym uses the first letter of each item in the list to create a sentence or word, which can then be used to recall those first letters. The sentence or word doesn't have to be thematically related to the list, so long as you remember it! For example, you can use the acronym HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes in the U.S., H for Huron, O for Ontario, M for Michigan, E for Erie, and S for Superior.

Summary in French:

Faites un enregistrement du discours si possible. Engagez vos autres sens autant que possible. Créez un acronyme pour votre liste.


Article in English: While you can get this vaccine later in life, it works best to have it done when you are younger, preferably at age 11 or 12, before you start having sex. However, if you weren't able to have it then, you can get the vaccine as late as age 26. Though it may be less effective, it will still provide some protection.  Some newer recommendations suggest you can get the shot up until age 45, so check with your doctor.  This vaccine doesn't protect against all types of the HPV types. However, it provides safeguards against types 16 and 18, which are the most likely to lead to cervical cancer. It also guards against 6 and 11, which are the most likely to give you genital warts. In addition, the vaccine also protects against another 5 types that can lead to other kinds of cancer. If you're aged 9-14, you need 2 shots, 6 months apart. It's important to get both shots. If you're over that age, you need 3 shots. You should have the second shot 2 months after the first one and the third shot 4 months after that. If you're between 9-14, you can wait up to a year between shots. The vaccine has been studied and is very safe overall, but you can always talk to your doctor about the risks. The main risks are a light fever and, in very rare cases, an allergic reaction that leads to anaphylactic shock. Studies have shown that this vaccine is safe for pregnant women. It doesn't affect fertility, nor does it cause kids to be more sexually active.

Summary in French:

Faites-vous vacciner le plus tôt possible. Préparez-vous à recevoir tous les vaccins. Adressez-vous à votre médecin en cas de questions.


Article in English: While you can legally practice alone on any public road with a valid driver’s license, you will pick up the nuances of driving a manual car faster if you have an experienced driver accompanying you. Start off in a flat, isolated area like a large (and empty) car park, then move on to quiet suburban streets. Drive around the same circuit repeatedly until you start to remember the various skills involved. When you’re new to driving a manual, plan routes that avoid traffic lights at the top of steep hills. Your timing and coordination in working the gear stick, clutch, brake, and accelerator needs to be fairly sharp in order to avoid drifting backwards when you shift into first gear. You need to be able to quickly (but smoothly) move your right foot from releasing the brake to depressing the accelerator, while at the same time letting out the clutch. You can use the parking brake to limit backward drifting if necessary, but always remember to disengage it as you start moving forward. Unlike automatics, manual transmission cars don’t have a “park” gear. But, simply putting the car in neutral opens the possibility of your car rolling freely, especially if parked on an incline or decline. Always use the handbrake, but don’t rely on it alone to keep your car in place whilst parked.  If you are parked facing uphill, shut the car off in neutral, then shift into first gear and apply the parking brake. If facing downhill, do the same but shift into reverse. This will prevent the wheels from rolling in the direction of the slope. On extreme inclines, or simply to be extra cautious, you can also place chocks (angled blocks) behind your wheels to prevent movement. Making a complete stop when changing directions is an easy way to reduce your likelihood of causing expensive damage to your gearbox.  It is strongly recommended to stop completely before going from reverse to first gear. However, it is possible on most manual transmissions to shift into first or possibly second when the car is moving backwards at a slow speed,...

Summary in French:

Suivez un cours de conduite avec un conducteur expérimenté. Évitez de vous arrêter ou de démarrer en côte. Apprenez les manœuvres de stationnement. Stoppez avant de passer en marche arrière (et vice versa).


Article in English: While you can use this method to delete photos from your Instagram page on a computer, you cannot delete more than one photo at a time. There is no way to delete multiple Instagram photos at once, as Instagram has blocked any extension, app, or service previously able to do so. If you already have this app, skip to the next step. To download Instagram:  Open Start  Type in store  Click Store  Click the search bar. Type in instagram  Click Instagram in the drop-down menu. Click Get Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Doing so will search your computer for the Instagram app. It should be at the top of the Start window. Instagram's sign-in page will open. Click the Sign In link near the bottom of the window, enter your username (or phone number, or email address) and password, and click Login. If you're already logged in, skip this step. It's a person-shaped icon in the bottom-right corner of the window. This will open your Instagram page. Find a photo that you want to delete, then click it. This will open the photo. This option is in the upper-right corner of the photo. Clicking it prompts a pop-up menu at the bottom of the window. It's in the pop-up menu. Doing so will delete the photo and return you to your Instagram page. While you can't delete more than one photo at a time, you can delete them quickly by opening them one at a time and going through the deletion process.

Summary in French:

Sachez ce que vous pouvez faire avec cette méthode. Téléchargez l'application Instagram pour Windows. Ouvrez le menu Démarrer. Tapez instagram dans le menu Démarrer. Cliquez sur Instagram. Connectez-vous à Instagram. Cliquez sur votre icône de profil. Sélectionnez une photo. Cliquez sur ⋯. Sélectionnez Supprimer. Choisissez Supprimer quand vous y serez invité(e). Recommencez le processus pour toutes les autres photos.


Article in English: While you don't need to worry, sometimes psoriasis can lead to joint issues. If this happens, you'll need additional medical treatment. Call your doctor if you notice joint symptoms, especially joint pain and swelling.With treatment, you may be able to reverse these symptoms and feel better.

Summary in French:

Contactez votre médecin en cas de douleur ou de gonflement aux articulations.


Article in English: While you don’t want to become reliant on others for validation, it can help you to talk with your friends about your feelings. You may discover that your friends find things attractive about you that you hadn’t even thought of. Get a hug! Hugging and physical contact with loved ones releases oxytocin. This powerful hormone helps you feel loved and connected to others. It also boosts your mood. The physical warmth from a hug may also help you feel better. If you’re insecure about your appearance, you may avoid going to parties and gatherings because you worry about how others will view you. You may be afraid of being judged. While it may seem easier to stay at home, it won’t do anything to help you get over your insecurity or your anxiety.  Rank your fears on a scale from worst to not-so-bad. For example, a hurtful comment to your face might rank as a 9 or 10. Being talked about might be a 7 or 8. What do you think will happen if you go to that social gathering? Write down your predictions and what you are afraid of. Test these fears. The only way you’ll be able to test whether your perceptions are accurate is to test them. Go to the party. Present yourself with the confidence and positivity you’ve learned. Try not to do “safety behaviors” such as avoiding eye contact or hiding in a corner.  Observe what happens. What evidence do you have for your perceptions? For example, if you’re worried that everyone at the party will think you’re “too fat” to be wearing a cocktail dress, consider what evidence you have for that assumption. How do you know that’s what they’re thinking? Have other people at the party in a similar situation experienced this? Try to keep from catastrophizing. Argue with that mean inner critic. People may make hurtful jokes or comments about your appearance without realizing how it affects you. Others may make hurtful statements because they have never been taught not to judge others. Calmly let the person know how they're hurting your feelings and ask them to stop. If they do not stop their...

Summary in French:

Demandez du soutien de la part de vos amis. Confrontez vos angoisses sociales. Évitez les gens qui vous renvoient une image négative de vous-même. Sachez reconnaitre les signes d'un trouble de l'alimentation. Ne faites pas face seul à des pensées négatives graves.


Article in English: While you have characters in some sense in nonfiction (depending on what you’re writing), your characters in fiction will need to be created from the ground up, so creating character sheets can be helpful.  Write down their physical characteristics, their likes and dislikes, and what keeps them awake at night. Think about what motivates them and what they fear. Draw a diagram of how your characters interact. You can base these characters on people from your real life, if you chose, but you should probably disguise them somewhat. Don't forget to give your characters quirks, flaws, and personalities.  Your readers want real characters they identify with. Also, include diversity; your characters should reflect real life. What do they want that makes the plot move forward?  It’s their desires and their secrets that will help you tell the story. Dig deep into your own emotions. If you’re emotionally honest through your characters, your readers will be able to tell. Dialogue can be really difficult to write at first.  Try reading it aloud to see if it sounds awkward; you’ll be able to tell. You don’t have to use full sentences, as we often don’t speak in full sentences in real life. When writing dialogue for your story, think about whether it moves the plot along or not. If it doesn’t, cut it out. Decide who’s going to be telling the story, as well as what the readers know and what the characters know.  Choose first or third person, and stick with it throughout the story. The point of view that you choose will have a large impact on the perspective of the story, so give this decision a good amount of thought.

Summary in French:

Remplissez des fiches d'identité de tous vos personnages. Assurez-vous que vos personnages soient uniques. Pensez à la manière dont les motivations de vos personnages font avancer l'intrigue. Essayer d'écrire de courtes scènes avec votre personnage, sans oublier d'inclure un dialogue. Choisissez un point de vue.


Article in English: While you have the swamp cooler apart, use a few drops of lubricating oil on the motor and fan. Use a few drops to lubricate the parts. You should also check the fan belt. Make sure there is tension and it is not sagging. The fan belt should only move about half an inch. Cut new fiber pads from the padding roll using shears. Use the old fiber pads you pulled out at the beginning to cut the shape of the new pads. Install the pads in the same places you removed them. Cut the water back on. Let the water reservoir refill. Double check to ensure the panels are properly attached. Then, plug the cooler back in and turn it on. Check to make sure the pump and fan are working.

Summary in French:

Vérifiez l’état des pièces mécaniques. Mettez des plaquettes en fibres neuves. Remplissez à nouveau le réservoir. Remplacez les plaquettes.


Article in English: While you keep track of your budget through the months, you should review and revise your budget occasionally. Diligently track income and expenses for at least 30-60 days (longer if income or expense have large variances from month to month) so you can see any changes and make adjustments accurately. Compare your actual spending to your budgeted spending. Look for any expenses that are increasing month-to-month and try to curb these increases if you can. Analyze your spending and look for areas where you can cut back. Maybe you didn't realize before how much you spent on eating out or entertainment. Look for large bills that are a greater share of your total expenses than you think they should be (for example, if you're spending as much on cable tv and your cell phone as you are on food). Think of ways to cut down on these expenses and save more money over time. There will come a point where you need to save for a large purchase or make changes to account for an unexpected life event. When this happens, start back at the beginning and look for ways to work the new expenses or required amount of saving into your budget. Making alterations is an important part of budgeting, but you can only expect to alter so much. Even if you plan on only spending money on the absolute bare necessities, the prices for many of these necessities—such as gas and food—fluctuate in ways that you may not be able to anticipate while preparing your budget. Always leave room for these fluctuations and don't make savings goals that cut your budget too closely.

Summary in French:

Reprenez régulièrement votre budget. Faites des économies là où vous le pouvez. Ajustez votre budget en fonction des changements de votre vie. Soyez réaliste.


Article in English: While you likely don’t need to worry, it’s best to get emergency care if you may be having a gallstone complication. This will help you find faster relief so you can get on the road to recovery. Visit an emergency room or call for a same-day appointment if you have the following severe symptoms: Abdominal pain that’s so bad you can’t get comfortable Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes High fever Chills Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms, then they’ll likely recommend a few tests. This helps the doctor verify that you have gallstones and make sure that you aren’t suffering from any infections or secondary conditions. They’ll likely do the following tests:  Imaging tests like an ultrasound, CT-scan, or MRI to look for gallstones. Endoscopic tests to check for gallstones. A complete blood count (CBC) to look for an infection, jaundice, pancreatitis, or other complications. Your doctor will discuss your symptoms with you, as well as how they’re affecting your life. Additionally, they’ll explain your risk of developing complications because of your gallstones. You may be able to choose the following treatment options:  If your gallstones aren’t interfering with your life, your doctor may recommend watchful waiting. This means you don’t need medical treatment yet. If your gallstones are interfering with your life, your doctor may try non-invasive treatments to help remove them. This may include dissolving the stones with bile salt or a drug called Actigall. Alternatively, they may use high-frequency sound waves to break up the stones. For serious or recurring gallstones, your doctor may recommend surgically removing your gallbladder. This is a common, simple procedure, though you may experience diarrhea during recovery.

Summary in French:

Sachez quels sont les symptômes. Voyez un médecin et faites-vous examiner. Discutez de vos solutions de traitement avec le médecin.


Article in English: While you may be trying to avoid a costly trip to the dentist, you may end up spending more in the long run — and causing yourself a considerable amount of pain — if you try something that damages your teeth or gums. Even just a call to your dentist's office to verify the safety of your chosen at-home method is a good idea. Whitening your teeth at home without a consultation with your dentist is risky and could damage your teeth or mouth. Put some toothpaste on a toothbrush and then sprinkle some baking soda on it. Brush your teeth with this. Baking soda helps to remove the stains from the enamel, which is the outermost layer of the tooth. Do this step regularly, and you'll be on your way to having those Pearly Whites for the rest of your life! Mix baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to form a sort of "toothpaste." Brush your teeth with this paste, but not too often. Use 3% hydrogen peroxide in your mixture. Hydrogen peroxide is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter teeth-whitening remedies. It functions by the process of "oxidation," which is a chemical reaction that helps to whiten teeth. There is a substance called "lauric acid" found in coconut oil; this can help to prevent bacteria-induced discoloration of the teeth. It may sound unpleasant, but the taste is actually not too bad when you try it!

Summary in French:

Demandez l’avis de votre dentiste avant d’utiliser des produits faits maison. Blanchissez vos dents avec du bicarbonate de soude. Blanchissez vos dents avec du peroxyde d’hydrogène. Rincez-vous la bouche avec de l’huile de noix de coco.


Article in English: While you may not like your present situation, you can accept what you cannot control. You can’t, for instance, send magically money into your bank account or a lover back into your life, but you can accept that it is part of your reality. While practicing acceptance isn’t easy, it allows you to diffuse stress and live more peacefully.  When things aren’t going your way, take a few breaths and say to yourself that you are accepting what's happening, even if you do not like it. You can practice acceptance in all parts of your life, not just when in the thick of hard times. Practice acceptance when sitting in traffic knowing that you will be late to your appointment, when the kids are sick and are screaming, or when you’re disappointed in your school grade. While most events are out of your control, do take care of what is within your power. If you feel like everything in your life is out of control and you can’t seem to get a foothold, take a pause. Recognize what you can actually master and resolve to control it. And even if you cannot control the situation, you can control your reaction.  Write a list of all of your stressors, then recognize which problems have a solution. You may be out of groceries, which can be solved by going to the market (or asking a friend to help you out). Don’t depend on people to make your decisions for you, assuming that they know better for you. It’s your life and only you are responsible for your decisions. While emotional pain is inevitable and a part of every person’s human experience, there is no need to suffer. Suffering is a mindset based on ruminating thoughts (living in the past), blaming other people, or telling yourself how miserable you and the situation are. You can’t glide through life without experiencing pain, but you can learn to decrease your suffering.  This doesn’t mean ignoring your feelings or pretending they don’t exist; it’s about changing how you think about your situation. Instead of believing that you are so unlucky, say that you aren't happy about the...

Summary in French:

Choisissez d'accepter la situation. Maitrisez ce qui peut l'être. Rendez-vous compte que vous n'êtes pas obligé de souffrir. Employez ce temps pour en savoir plus sur vous-même. Faites preuve de compassion. Soyez reconnaissant. Riez et amusez-vous.


Article in English: While you may not need to avoid your friend altogether, you should certainly avoid romantic scenarios together. Putting yourself into a situation in which you might develop even stronger feelings or be tempted to act on those feelings will only lead to frustration and may adversely affect your friendship.  Resist the urge to enter date-like scenarios, such as going to the movies as a couple or dining at a romantic restaurant. If you're above the legal drinking age, it may be best to avoid drinking with or around your friend. People often have lowered inhibitions when they're intoxicated, and you could end up making bad decisions. If you and your friend need some distance, you may want to decide in advance what that time frame might look like. You'll most likely want to return to having a normal friendship at some point, though this may take longer for some people than for others. Setting a rough time frame can help you track any changes (or lack thereof) in your feelings and determine when it's safe to spend time alone together again. The time period you need apart is entirely subjective. Some people may need a few weeks, while others may need months or years. It's an extreme reaction, but for some people moving away is the best option. If you don't think your feelings for your friend will ever diminish and you're worried about how it may affect your relationship, you may want to consider a geographical change to fix the situation.  You don't have to move far. Even moving to the other side of town or the next town over could make it sufficiently less-convenient to see one another. Remember that moving away is a drastic change. A decision like this should not be made lightly over a low-key crush.

Summary in French:

Évitez les tentations. Décidez du bon moment pour ramener les choses à la normale. Pensez à déménager.


Article in English: While you may want to stay friends with your ex, this is hard to do directly after a relationship ends. It's a good idea to limit contact as much as you can in the wake of the breakup. If seeing your ex is unavoidable, like if you go to school together or work together, then this might be difficult, but try to have as little contact as possible while you heal. If you can, cut off contact completely, if only temporarily. This will help you move on.  If you're friends with your ex on social media, it's a good idea to block his updates or unfriend him for a bit. This way, you won't speculate about what he's doing and whether he's seeing someone else. You may decide that you don't wish to be friends with your ex at all, and that's okay, too. Staying friends with an ex can be confusing, and you may find yourself second guessing the break up if you stay in touch. The amount of contact you have with your ex may be influenced by other factors, such as if you have children together or if you shared a bank account. If this is the case, you and your ex will have to work out a firm and detailed agreement about how you will manage these issues, whether it's figuring out a schedule for child care or sitting down and separating out your finances. Reigniting and strengthening friendships can help after a breakup. Try to make plans as much as you can right after breaking up with someone. This can help you focus on the present over the past.  Try calling up a friend you haven't seen in awhile. Friendships often falter when you're involved with someone, so think about anyone you could would like to reconnect with. You can also try to make new friends. Try to ask a co-worker to get coffee or grab drinks with someone you know from the gym. If you and your ex have mutual friends, it might be a good idea to step back from those relationship for a little while. You don't want to put your friends in an awkward position, and you may be tempted to ask them about your ex or want to vent about him. These friends may also take sides or...

Summary in French:

Limitez le contact. Faites des projets avec d'autres personnes. Trouvez-vous un nouveau passetemps. Acceptez le fait qu'il passe à autre chose.


Article in English: While you might be tempted to lull your child to sleep before airplane ascent or descent, if she is awake you can help her prevent barotrauma from happening.   Keep her occupied so she doesn't end up falling asleep right when the cabin pressure changes.  Try people watching, or read a book together. Be sure that you prepare a young child for the loud sounds and bumpy process of takeoff and landing, so that she does not become frightened. While you can't warn a young baby, you can try other methods of comfort, smiling and saying soothing words to let her know everything is alright. Giving your toddler, baby or child something to suck on is a good way to encourage swallowing. Have him swallow throughout the ascent and descent, or if he seems to be complaining that his ears are bothering him.  Nursing works great for young babies if you breastfeed. If not, try a pacifier or bottle. An older kid can drink through a sippy cup or a straw, or suck on a lollipop. The key is to get him to actively suck and swallow, so if he is old enough, teach him how to consciously do this in advance so that you can prompt him when it is time. While no one really knows why, yawning is socially contagious, so if your child sees you fake a yawn, she is likely to actually yawn in response. Yawning opens the Eustachian tubes in your child's ears, so that the pressure that has built up will equalize with the rest of the cabin. This is especially true if your child has experienced severe barotrauma in the past.  Young children generally should not be given decongestants, so if your child has a stuffy nose or sinus infection, it might be a good idea to reschedule your flight to avoid severe barotrauma. Plus, you can avoid exposing other passengers to the illness. If your child has flown before and did not exhibit signs of extreme discomfort, its not necessary to reschedule your flight. Prescription eardrops can numb the area so kids don't experience pain and discomfort when this happens.  While this is a rather extreme measure, if your...

Summary in French:

Ne les laissez pas dormir pendant le décollage ou l'atterrissage. Encouragez-les à avaler leur salive. Faites semblant de bâiller. Décalez votre voyage si votre enfant est malade. Demandez des gouttes pour les oreilles à votre médecin.


Article in English: While you might want to dive into the issues and what is wrong in your marriage, you won't really be able to know this until you speak with your partner. You should first identify how you feel and then why you feel that way. Write down the feeling (angry, distant, hurt, etc.) and then attribute the feeling to a pattern of interacting (you don't talk with your spouse about work anymore, you stopped date night, etc.). When you are ready to talk to your spouse you can refer to this list. Trying to force another person to behave differently will likely be met with resistance.  Instead, focus on your own issues and work towards becoming a better person yourself.  Understanding, loving, and improving yourself can help you improve your marriage in turn. Communicate the changes you will make to your partner so you can be on the same page about them.  Changing your own behaviors is easier than changing someone else's. Work towards dropping negative behaviors or angry reactions and replace them with calm and constructive responses. Carefully and honestly examine any personal problems that might be affecting your marriage and work to address them. Lack of commitment is one of the most common reasons cited for divorce.  Finding a reason to stay committed and being dedicated to making your marriage work can help make your bond stronger.  Try to establish and maintain a sense of “we” that you can both work towards building and strengthening.  Remember good times and focus on those aspects. Plan and discuss your dreams for your future together. Commitment should come from both partners. If you are unsure of how or what you can do to improve your marriage, but are dedicated to the cause, consider seeing a marriage counselor.  These professionals can help you both work together to find what issues need addressing and how best to approach them.  Marriage counselors are there to help.  Don't be afraid or embarrassed to see one if both partners agree to. Marriage counselors may also by found by searching for “couples therapy”....

Summary in French:

Faites une liste de vos problèmes. Travaillez sur les points que vous pouvez améliorer. Engagez-vous à améliorer votre relation avec votre époux(se). Songez à consulter un conseiller conjugal.


Article in English: While you're waiting for some hip-hop or house music to come on, scout the dance floor for some partners that you might want to grind with. You don't want to get to the dance floor in the middle of a slow song and miss your chance to grind. You can either way to go up to someone, or just go to the dance floor with your friends, and get ready to mingle. If you're brave, you can go up to a potential partner and ask, "Hey you want to dance?" But if you want to be more slick about it, just rock out on the dance floor until someone special catches your eye. Then, you can nod and smile at the person as you come dance closer and closer to each other until you're brushing up against each other. Just don't come up to a complete stranger without making eye contact, or you'll be brushed off. Usually, the guy gets behind the girl to start grinding. However, you can always grind face-to-face. Then, the girl should slowly turn away from the guy until she's dancing with her back to him. The guy should be behind the girl, at a respectable distance, but close enough to put his hands on her hips or sides when the time is right. Standing about a foot away from the guy at first is about the right distance. You can move closer together as you get more comfortable.

Summary in French:

Tout d'abord, il faut de la bonne musique. Trouvez votre partenaire. Mettez-vous en position.


Article in English: While you've taken steps to prevent access, encryption is another method of protecting your information.  If your hard drive is encrypted, someone who gains unauthorized access to your data won't be able to read it.   Mac - FileVault is the encryption service for Macs. You can enable it by clicking the Apple menu and navigating to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > FileVault > and clicking Turn On FileVault.   Windows - BitLocker is Windows' default encryption service, although it's not available on the Home version of Windows 10. To enable it, type "bitlocker" into the search bar, click the "Bitlocker Drive Encryption" option, and click Turn on BitLocker. Both Windows and macOS release frequent updates that address security vulnerabilities and other issues. Set your computer up so that these updates are installed automatically—then you'll never have to worry about running the updates yourself. Both Windows- and Mac-based computers come equipped with firewalls that help prevent hackers from accessing your computer. However, in some computers, the firewall is not turned on by default.  Go into the Security settings of your computer and look for "firewall" settings. Once there, make sure it is turned on and that it is blocking incoming connections. If you have a wireless network, your router should have a firewall as well. If your computer has the option available, require users to enter a password before rebooting from a disk or entering single-user mode. A hacker cannot get around a firmware password unless they have physical access to your machine, though you'll need to be extremely careful not to forget or lose the password since it is immensely difficult to reset. To create a firmware password:   Mac - Restart your Mac, then hold down ⌘ Command and R as it boots up. Click Utilities, click Firmware Password Utility, click Turn On Firmware Password, and create your password.  Windows - Restart your computer, then hold down the BIOS key (typically Esc, F1, F2, F8, F10, or Del) as your computer boots...

Summary in French:

Chiffrez votre disque dur. N'attendez pas pour les mises à jour. Activez le pare-feu. Activez le mot de passe de programme interne. Désactivez l'accès à distance. Téléchargez des programmes depuis des sites connus et reconnus. Utilisez régulièrement un antivirus.


Article in English: While, customarily, people have greeted each other with handshakes when first introduced, these days people frequently hug on introduction without thinking twice about it.  This is more often seen among groups of friends than one friend introducing you to another friend. Use your instincts, but the best rule of thumb is that if you are offered a hug, go for it. Remember to keep the physical contact quick and light for hugging friends.  Anything more prolonged might be misinterpreted as romantic.  Lean in, bending from your waist. The idea here is not full-body contact, which is a much more intimate and personal hug. Wrap one arm around her arm and place your hand in-between her shoulder blades. Wrap your other arm around her and place your hand below your first hand. Two seconds is the ideal length for a friendly hug.  Let go of her as soon as this much time has passed, and resume conversing as you normally would.

Summary in French:

Allez-y comme ça vient. Établissez un contact. Maintenez brièvement et relâchez.