Article in English: Locate the elements in the chemical formula on a periodic table to find their atomic masses, which is the same as their molar masses. Write down the molar mass of each element, and multiply them by the number of that element in the compound. Add all of the molar masses together to find the total molar mass.  For example, if you need to find the molar mass of H2SO4, find the molar masses of hydrogen (1 g), sulfur (32 g), and oxygen (16 g). Multiply the mass by the amount of the element in the compound. In this example, there are 2 hydrogen and 4 oxygen atoms. The total molar mass of hydrogen is 2 x 1 g = 2 g. The molar mass of oxygen in this compound is 4 x 16 g = 64 g. Add all the molar masses together. In this example, 2 g + 32 g + 64 g = 98 g/mol. If you already know the molarity of the solution you’re measuring, then you can skip to step 4. Find the actual mass of the compound either listed on the solution or in the problem you’re solving. Then, divide the mass of the compound by the total molar mass you found before. The result will be the number of moles you have of the compound labeled “mol.”  For example, if you’re trying to find the normality of 100 g of H2SO4 dissolved in 12 L, take the actual mass divided by the molar mass to get: 100 g ÷ 98 g/mol = 1.02 mol. A mole is equivalent to 6.02 x 1023 atoms or molecules of the compound. Use the number of moles you just found for the compound, and divide it by the total volume of the solution you’re measuring. The result will give you the molarity (M), which is another way to measure the concentration of a solution. In this example, 1.02 mol ÷ 12 L = 0.085 M. Look at the chemical formula for the number of hydrogen atoms (H) in an acid or hydroxide molecules (OH) in a base. Find the product of the molarity times the number of hydrogen or hydroxide molecules in the compound in order to find the normality. Label your answer with an “N” when you’re finished.  In this example, H2SO4 has 2 hydrogen atoms. So 0.085 M x 2 = 0.17 N. In another example, a 2 M...

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Additionnez les masses molaires des éléments du composé. Divisez la masse du composé par sa masse molaire. Calculez la molarité. Multipliez la molarité par le nombre d’ions hydrogène ou hydroxyde.


Article in English: Locate the fuse box under the hood. Use a fuse puller to remove the fuses, starting with the ones with the smallest amp ratings and working toward the ones with the highest amp ratings. After you pull a fuse, check the multimeter to see if the reading changes. If it doesn’t, replace the fuse and move onto the next one. Once you’ve worked through all of the fuses in the fuse box under the hood, check the fuses in the fuse box(es) under the dash. It’s best if you have a friend help you with this so one person can pull fuses while the other person watches the reading on the multimeter. If you don’t have anyone to help, prop the meter against the windshield so you can read it from inside the vehicle. Removing a fuse may cause the multimeter reading to drop a few milliamps, which is normal. What you’re looking for is a significant drop, such as if the reading goes from 3.03 amps to 0.03 amps. When this happens, you’ve found the electrical circuit that’s creating the parasitic draw! Consult the chart on the fuse box and/or the owners' manual to find out what components are powered by the fuse that’s causing the drain. You can also check the wiring diagram for the particular circuit to help you narrow down the problem. Usually, you can find digital copies of the manual and wiring diagrams online. Replace the fuse and disconnect each lamp, heater, or electrical device one at a time. Flip all of the switches that correspond to the components as well. Watch for the reading on the multimeter to drop to find out which component is causing the drain. For instance, say the offending fuse controls the power antenna as well as the radio. Unplug the radio and see if the draw goes away. If it doesn’t, unplug the antenna and watch for the reading on the multimeter to drop. The repair process will vary widely depending on what the problem is, so if you’re not sure how to fix the component, hire a certified mechanic to make the repair or replacement. If you can make the repair yourself, check it by ensuring the reading on the...

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Contrôlez tous les fusibles un à un. Arrêtez-vous quand l’intensité chute significativement. Trouvez quels sont les éléments montés sur ce circuit. Contrôlez chacun des composants de ce circuit. Réparez ou remplacez le composant ou l’appareil défaillant.


Article in English: Locate the leech’s oral sucker on the anterior (thinner end). Place your finger or fingernail on the skin next to this, and gently slide it underneath. Push to the side to detach the leech. Repeat this step at the posterior end sucker, then flick the leech off of your body.  Push the leech away as you detach it, because it will try to reattach itself to your body. Make sure to start with the thinner, anterior end, which is actually the leech’s “head.”  Dispose of the leech away from the water after you have detached it. You can pour salt on the leech to ensure it is killed, but do this only after you have safely removed it. Once the leech has had enough blood, it should fall off on its own, typically after about twenty minutes. If you cannot remove the leech safely, you may have to leave it and wait until it stops feeding. While this can be unsettling, the leech should not cause you any pain or serious injury. Dispose of the leech after it falls off. You can pour salt on the leech to ensure it is killed, but do this only after it detaches itself from your body. Leeches have anticoagulant enzymes that cause blood to flow freely. If the bite area continues to bleed after you remove the leech (or after it falls off), apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth or gauze until the bleeding stops. Leeches can leave a small wound where they were attached to your body. Clean this wound using warm water and a mild soap. Afterwards, apply an over-the-counter antibacterial cream and bandage. In the event that the wound becomes infected, see a doctor. Leeches are very flexible and difficult to grasp, and even if you are successful at grabbing one and pulling it off your body, this may make things worse. In ripping it away, parts of the leech’s jaws may remain in your body, which can cause an infection. Many traditional remedies for removing leeches involve putting a match or flame to the leech’s body, or pouring salt, alcohol, vinegar, or other things on the leech. While this will likely cause the leech to detach itself...

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Essayez de détacher la ventouse. Attendez qu'elle tombe. Arrêtez le saignement. Nettoyez la plaie pour éviter une infection. N'essayez pas de l'arracher. N'essayez pas de la bruler ou de l'empoisonner. Consultez un médecin si nécessaire.


Article in English: Locate the main water supply to the building. It’ll be where the water utility line enters your home, either inside or outside that room. It’s often near the water heating unit and has a red handle. Turn it clockwise to shut off the water. If the room where the sink will be installed has supply valves, you can shut them off instead. They’ll be on the water pipes, but this isn’t always an option. Locate the room’s drain pipe and pick where you’ll attach the sink’s pipes to it. It’ll run along the room near either the floor or ceiling, depending on where you’re installing the sink. Use a hacksaw to sever the pipe.  To figure out which pipe is which, consult the house’s blueprint or listen as water flows through the pipe. The drain pipe flows away from the building. If the pipe is overhead, such as in some basements, purchase a sink sump pump from the home improvement store. First, go to a home improvement store and pick up a wye fitting. This piece of PVC pipe has a “Y” shape and is used to connect 3 pipes together. Brush PVC primer around the ends of the drain pipe to clean them. Then spread PVC cement inside the larger ends of the wye fitting. If your drain pipe is cast iron, it’s better to buy a rubber wye fitting and solder the pipes together instead of gluing them. Gently pull one end of the pipe to the side. Place the wye fitting on the pipe, then connect its other end to the remaining pipe. Hold the fitting in place for 4 seconds so the glue settles. The wye fitting should be positioned so the small, unattached opening faces towards where your sink will go. Look for a length of PVC pipe splitting from the drain pipe. It’ll go towards the ceiling and, if you follow it, to the roof. Pick a spot on the pipe above the wye fitting and near the ceiling. Use the hacksaw to sever the vent pipe. The vent pipe helps the sink drain and prevents sewer gas from entering the house. Prime the vent pipe, then coat a 2nd wye fitting with PVC cement. Slide it onto the pipe parts to reconnect the vent. The small opening on...

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Tournez le robinet pour couper l’eau. Coupez le tuyau de drainage avec une scie à métaux. Étalez la colle PVC sur un raccord en Y. Faites glisser le raccord en Y sur les extrémités du tube de drainage. Sciez le tuyau de ventilation. Installez un raccord en Y dans le tuyau de ventilation. Reliez les raccords en Y à un tuyau en PVC.


Article in English: Log into your account if you are not automatically logged in, and look for the summary of your Google documents. Click on Create New if you are starting a new document and you want to use double spacing. If you want to do the whole document, or you are creating a new document, hold down the Control (Ctrl) button with the A button. When you see the options, click on Line Spacing. Four options will be presented. Choose the last option, or 2.0. This is the value for double spacing.

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Ouvrez Google Docs dans votre navigateur Internet. Parmi la liste, cliquez sur le document texte dont vous souhaitez doubler l'interligne. Sélectionnez la zone de texte dont vous voulez doubler l'interligne. Cliquez sur Format.


Article in English: Loneliness can trigger feelings of abandonment, forlornness, or isolation. Recognize when these emotions are triggered, and remember that having a feeling doesn’t necessarily make it fact. You are not bound to feeling lonely. Feelings can change quickly based on circumstances and attitudes. You may feel lonely one moment, then realize that you’d rather be by yourself than be with friends, or you may receive a phone call from a friend, relieving loneliness. Don’t ignore your feelings; they can be important signals on what is going well or poorly in your life. As with all feelings, allow yourself to feel loneliness. Pay attention to how you feel when loneliness creeps up. Your body may feel heavy, or you may have an urge to cry. Allow yourself to feel the physical and emotional associations, and allow yourself to cry. Don’t instinctively run from loneliness. Many people choose to distract themselves from loneliness by turning to tv, work, projects, or other activities to avoid feeling the pain of loneliness. Instead, stay aware of your feelings (and the ways you cope) and determine to honor your body and emotions. When the thoughts “I’m lonely” or “I feel all alone” come across your mind, chances are you have a negative association with these feelings. It’s easy to spiral into negative thoughts from here: questioning your self-worth, feeling somehow less valuable or feeling emotionally or physically drained. Before heading down this rabbit hole, consider changing your attitude. Instead of labelling your experience as “lonely”, adopt the mindset of having solitude. Embrace having the opportunity to experience solitude as peaceful and restorative. When you learn to cherish your solitude you'll be able to handle the times when it’s just you.  Use your time to get to know yourself better: start a journal, meditate, and read books that interest you. Sometimes having more alone time is inevitable, such as when moving to a new city or country. Embrace the moments you have to experience solitude, and know that they...

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Acceptez que la solitude n'est pas une réalité, mais un sentiment. Acceptez ce que vous ressentez. Changez votre attitude. Pratiquez la compassion. Demandez-vous ce qui peut vous manquer dans votre vie. Surmontez la timidité et les incertitudes. Surmontez votre peur du rejet.


Article in English: Long varieties, such as butternut and spaghetti squash, can be cut lengthwise. Slice the squash into large, serving-size pieces if you would rather. You can create strips for baking if you prefer. The amount of seeds in the squash will depend on the variety. Remove any string-like fibers as well. They should be on their skins, with the side that was cut facing up. You can sprinkle some salt and pepper on the squash, as well as any other herbs or spices you like. For example, rosemary is good on butternut squash. Add fat and sugar if you want as well. Some people like to put butter on the squash before baking, others drizzle the squash with oil. You might also like honey or sugar on your squash before it bakes. ) of water into the baking pan. You do not want to pour the water over the squash, but you want it at the bottom of the pan to help bake the squash and keep it from drying out.  Remove the foil and allow it to bake for another 10 minutes. It should be soft. Serve it if you plan to eat it, otherwise you can peel it, chop it, puree it or use it however you need to for your recipe.

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Préchauffez votre four à 200 °C. Coupez la courge en deux. Récupérez les graines avec une cuillère. Disposez les morceaux de courge sur une plaque à four, côté peau sur la plaque. Assaisonnez comme vous le souhaitez. Mettez 10 cl d'eau dans la plaque à four ou dans un plat. Couvrez le plat ou la plaque avec du papier aluminium. Laissez la courge cuire au four pendant 50 minutes. Piquez la courge avec une fourchette ou un couteau pour savoir si elle est cuite. Retirez la courge du four et laissez-la refroidir quelques minutes.


Article in English: Look at how you ideally want to behave, based on the values you have identified, and how you currently behave and take steps to change your behavior to align your life more closely to what you believe living with integrity involves.  You can do this by actively seeking out opportunities to show your integrity, and also by trying to prioritize integrity change in your life and being aware of opportunities to behave how you want to in circumstances that happen upon you. For example, say you want to be a more generous person. Do not sit around waiting for opportunities to be generous. The things you want in life may pass you by if you do not make active attempts to seek them out. You could, right now, research a worthy charitable organization and offer some of your time or money. You could go outside and give a few dollars to a homeless person for a warm meal, or you could pay it forward and pay for the person's movie ticket behind you. Tell yourself that you can make decisions that you want to make. They may be difficult and you may stumble, but you will also have more control over your behavior if you believe in yourself and believe that you can change and improve yourself.  To believe yourself, think about past successes that you have had. This will provide concrete evidence to you that you can succeed in being the kind of person you want to be, as you have done so in the past. Also think about how you have changed for the better in some way and use that information to remind yourself that you can change in the future, too. Integrity and self-worth go hand in hand. Going against your integrity can damage your sense of self-worth, and having high self-worth can make you feel like you can live up to challenges and live with integrity by doing the difficult thing.   There are a number of ways to improve your self-esteem. Start by setting realistic expectations for yourself and allowing yourself to fall short sometimes. If you set your expectations for yourself too high, you will always fall short of the mark,...

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Prenez la décision de changer. Croyez en vous-même et au changement. Promouvez votre amour-propre. Prenez conscience des décisions que vous prenez. Mettez-vous dans un environnement favorable. Évitez de succomber à la pression exercée par vos pairs. Faites preuve de politesse. Faites preuve d'empathie.


Article in English: Look at the insect’s waist. Wasps have waists, while bees’ waists are as wide as their bodies. Next check for hair. As noted above, most wasps are hairless, while bees tend to be more hairy to help them carry pollen. Finally, look at the insect’s length -- wasps tend to be longer than most bees. Generally, you’ll see the same basic colors on wasps and bees. Note, however, that wasps have more distinct colors and patterns than bees. Look for especially vivid coloring on wasps, in contrast to the more muted colors on bees. Wasps tend to eat other insects. Yellowjackets are scavengers and you can observe them eating or hunting for human food and garbage. Bees, on the other hand, survive on pollen and nectar.

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Distinguez les traits physiques des guêpes de celles des abeilles. Vérifiez les couleurs. Observez leur alimentation.


Article in English: Look at the spark plug diagram in the vehicle's manual to help you with this task. Trace each of the spark plug wires from its connection on the engine block to its corresponding spark plug. It is important that each wire goes to a specific spark plug.  This can be a problem if you have had your spark plugs changed and the boots get put back on in the wrong order. Cross coupling can create an energy drain, causing engine trouble.

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Assurez-vous que le branchement des fils est correct.


Article in English: Look deep inside and journal about the things that you cherish most about yourself. Maybe you are very nurturing, understanding, or compassionate. Consider what a shame it would be if the rest of the world never got to share in these gifts.  Look at what you're good at doing. Identifying your strengths will help boost your self esteem. So, if you're caught in a moment of self-doubt or shame you'll always have a strength come quickly to mind. Focus on how your habits work to your advantage. For instance, you might be someone who prefers one-on-one conversations and time spent in nature. All this intimate time with yourself and another might be making you a better listener and more aware of your feelings. These are strengths that are difficult to cultivate as a big voice in a large social group. Accept yourself as someone who has lots to offer, even though being the life of the party isn't your thing. Doing this will give you more realistic expectations for what will happen when you open up. You may find, for example, that when you open up you create deep connections with select people rather than filling up your phone contacts with half-remembered faces.  One cautionary note about labeling yourself: Be sure that you don't box yourself in. Many people call themselves shy as an excuse to keep from facing the difficulties of opening up. Consider shyness as a different style of relating that presents some hardships to overcome rather than a blunt fact about your limitations. The thing to realize is that many of the things that make you label yourself as shy (i.e. enjoying time alone, getting exhausted by banal party conversations, not always having something to say) are experiences that most people have, shy or not. Avoid spending time analyzing situations that felt awkward or uncomfortable and beating yourself up for having been a part of the cause.  Recognize that the world is not looking at you. Besides, most people are too busy looking at themselves. Instead of watching yourself as if you are other people,...

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Découvrez votre valeur. Comprenez votre timidité. Passez outre les erreurs . Mettez le rejet en perspective . Renoncez au perfectionnisme . Faites usage des pensées positives . Commencez à tenir un journal.


Article in English: Look for a body wash that has a chemical exfoliator or a manual exfoliator, like sugar, salt, or plastic beads. Since the skin on your body is thicker, it’s okay to use a stronger exfoliator and to exfoliate more often. Scrub yourself with your exfoliating body wash every day to keep your skin looking soft and smooth. If your skin feels dry or irritated, decrease how often you use your body wash. Try using it 2-3 times a week. If you want your skin to be really soft and smooth, use a manual exfoliator once a week to improve your skin. Wet your skin, then massage the scrub into your body before you shower. Start at your shoulders, then rub the exfoliator into your skin down to your toes. Pay special attention to your elbows, knees, and ankles where skin tends to build up.  If you don’t use an exfoliating body wash, it’s okay to use a body scrub twice a week, if you like. You can purchase a commercial body scrub or make your own. For a simple body scrub, combine equal parts brown sugar or salt with coconut oil, almond oil, or sweet almond oil. A brush or scrub allows you to easily exfoliate your skin without a product. Use your brush or sponge daily before you shower while your skin is dry. Start at your shoulders and work your way down to your feet. Move the brush or sponge across your skin in short, light strokes to remove your dead skin cells. Using the brush or sponge can irritate your skin, especially if it’s sensitive. If this happens, use your brush or sponge once a week or switch to a different exfoliator. It’s normal for your skin to feel dry or itchy after you exfoliate. Fortunately, you can relieve this by applying a body lotion or cream. Slather your favorite moisturizer over your body as soon as you get out of the shower. Use about a shot glass of body lotion or cream to cover your entire body. However, use more if necessary.

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Achetez un gel douche exfoliant. Utilisez un gommage. Utilisez un objet exfoliant. Hydratez-vous la peau.


Article in English: Look for a clay pot or plastic container with lots of holes in the bottom for proper drainage. You may also want to purchase a dish to rest the pot or container on and help catch any drips. You should start with a smaller pot at first, but keep in mind that you’ll need to transplant to a larger pot as the plant grows. To estimate the soil amount, fill the pot until it reaches a little over halfway. Use a palm or cactus mix, which usually includes a good mix of soil, sand, vermiculite, perlite, and peat moss to regulate the soil’s moisture and drainage.  Don’t pack the soil down. It will need to be loose for proper drainage.  You could also add vermiculite or sand to normal potting soil in a 1:4 or 1:3 ratio. Hold the leafy or sprouted end up in center of the pot, slightly above the soil. The point where the sprout emerges should sit about an 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the pot’s edge.  If the roots are still delicate, you can plant the sprout with the paper towel to protect them. Only plant one sprouted seed per pot. Hold the seed and sprout in place while you add the rest of the soil, filling it to the point where the sprout emerges. Pat the soil down to lightly pack it so the sprout will have support to stand up. After being planted, the sprout will need a good drink. Pour water over the soil until it trickles out through the drainage holes at the bottom. Let the soil absorb and drain the water, then water the plant again until the soil is fully moistened.

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Vérifiez le drainage du pot. Préparez le substrat. Positionnez la graine germée. Remplissez le pot. Arrosez généreusement.


Article in English: Look for a healthy, handsome fish.  Don’t choose a fish from an aquarium in which there are also sickly or dead fish.  You want a fish that looks like they’re aware of their surroundings, actively moves around, nibbles on stuff, and generally acts like a boss.  Gaze into the fish’s eyes. Seriously. Goldfish eyes should be clear, not foggy. Check out the fish’s fins and body.  You want erect, non-ragged fins on your fish.  Saggy or messed up fins often indicate ill health. Similarly, don’t choose a fish with white spots, fuzzy patches, or red streaks. Once the match has been made, get your fish into a plastic bag filled with water from the tank from which it came.  Place the plastic bag inside a paper bag so the journey to its new home will not traumatize it. But don’t hurry the process.  Float the bag for fifteen minutes or so in your tank to let the fish slowly acclimate to any temperature difference.  At about the five minute mark, allow some of the tanks water into the bag, but don’t let any of the bagged water into the tank.  Do not pour the fish and the bagged water into your tank. Instead, gently scoop the fish out of the bag with a net and submerge the net in the tank slowly, letting the fish swim out of the net on its own. Turn off the lights and leave the room.  Give your new goldfish some peace and quiet to encounter their new living space. Add a fish tank additive called stress coat to the water to minimize the chances of your fish becoming ill from the change in environment. There are a lot of different options. Get whichever you want; Preparation is more important. If the food is dry (most goldfish food is), soak it in water from the tank for a minute before feeding your fish. Un-soaked food can injure or sicken the fish when it expands in the stomach.  Fish food should sink, or be suspended in the water.  Food that floats risks giving the fish swim bladder issues. Feed your fish once a day, six days a week.  On the seventh day, your gold fish needs to rest.  Make sure not to feed to much; too...

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Choisissez votre nouveau locataire. Montrez-lui sa nouvelle maison. Nourrissez-le bien.


Article in English: Look for a sticker on your machine. Write down the first three digits of the serial number shown on the sticker. The sticker may be in one of the following places: on the back behind the hose; at the base between the wheels; behind the bin. If you’re having trouble finding the sticker, navigate to http://www.dyson.com/support/findserialnumber.aspx. Navigate to http://www.dyson.com/support.aspx. Enter your serial number, if you have it. Otherwise, select the style of your machine. Choose the image and description that matches your machine. Select the topic “Wash the filter.” If you don’t see an option for “Wash the filter,” view the user guide instead. Find out how to remove filter, if needed. Determine which filters you should wash. Check how often to wash them. Determine whether your model’s filter requires a pre-soak.  Some models, such as the DC07, have a washable filter as well as a post-motor filter that never needs to be washed.  Some models, such as the DC24 Multi Floor, have more than one washable filter.  Most models’ filters require washing every three to six months. However, Dyson 360 robot vacuum’s pre-filter should be washed at least every month.

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Trouvez le numéro de série de l'aspirateur. Choisissez votre modèle d'appareil sur la page d'aide. Vérifiez les recommandations du fabricant.


Article in English: Look for any kind of wooden crates, like those that hold wine, apples, eggs, or milk. The crates can be new or vintage, but you will need four of the same size. Stain or paint them as you like. Once they are dry, lay the crates on their sides and screw them together so that they form one large square.  The sides of the crates will serve as the tabletop. Use the parts originally meant to hold the wine, milk, or other items as storage or shelf space below the tabletop. Find a wooden pallet used for shipping, and four legs from an old piece of furniture or purchased new from a hardware store. Screw one leg into each corner of the bottom of the pallet. Paint or stain the whole table. Add a piece of plexiglass on top of the pallet for a smoother feel. Look for an old wooden door at a thrift store or flea market. Cut the door to about half its size (unless you want a very long coffee table). Attach four furniture legs (new or old) to the flat surface of the door, one to each of its corners. You can paint or stain the door if you like, but for extra vintage charm, leave it as-is. For a sturdier coffee table, you can screw the door to the top of an existing coffee table, or two small end tables of equal size, instead of just attaching legs to the door’s corners. Glass makes a nice surface for any coffee table, but the frame of an old window adds a chic touch. Attach furniture legs to the corners of the window, or simply screw the window on top of a basic end table to have a small but unique coffee table. If you have a wooden box approximately the same size as your window, you can attach the two pieces together at their edges with hinges. That way, the window will still serve as the coffee table top, but the box will provide added storage. For this project, all you have to do is drill a hole in each corner of the back of a vintage suitcase, with the front-facing portion now facing up. Then, drive screws through the holes and into the tops of four wooden or metal table legs. The closed suitcase serves as a coffee...

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Fabriquez une table basse modulaire avec des cagettes. Montez une palette sur des pieds. Utilisez une vieille porte comme table basse. Faites une table basse avec une vieille fenêtre. Utilisez une vieille valise. Utilisez du bois de récupération. Relookez une table basse.


Article in English: Look for brands that are American Dental Association (ADA) approved, because they contain fluoride: a mineral essential for dental health.  Whitening toothpastes contain special abrasives such as baking soda and peroxide to remove surface stains from teeth. However, these products will only remove surface stains. They will not change the color of your enamel entirely. Whitening toothpastes won't cause any problems for people with braces. The abrasives in the toothpaste won't cause any breakdown of cement or wear on your wires. Start by putting a pea-sized amount of whitening toothpaste on your brush. You don't need a huge amount of toothpaste to clean your teeth!   Dentists recommend a round-ended toothbrush with soft bristles. Electric or sonic toothbrushes are preferable since they do a more thorough job; however, you may still need an interdental toothbrush to clean around your brackets. Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums. Gently brush in side to side strokes. Be sure to brush the front, back, biting surfaces of all of your teeth. Brushing your teeth should take at least two to three minutes. If you have any stubborn areas around your brackets and wires, you can use a cone-shaped (interdental) toothbrush. Most orthodontists and dentists will be able to supply you with these. These brushes are small and are designed to fit under the wires of braces. If your braces are shiny and all parts of the brackets are visible, you have done a good job. Brush your teeth this way after each meal. once a day. This can be difficult when you have braces.  Thread the floss under the wires of your braces. Then floss as you normally would, making sure you get deep into the spaces between your teeth. It may take some time for you to get used to flossing with braces, but it's important that you continue to take this step. Keeping your teeth flossed is essential for having white teeth. Food and other debris caught between your teeth can cause decay and discoloration. In addition, you can develop gingivitis or...

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Envisagez d'utiliser un dentifrice blanchissant. Brossez-vous les dents avec soin. Utilisez du fil dentaire Rincez-vous la bouche après les repas.


Article in English: Look for fruit that are green, turning brown when mature in the fall. The leaves are “horseshoe” shaped, meaning that each fruit has two leaves that grow from opposite sides of the fruit. The flowers form double-leafed, wing-shaped fruits. The paired “wings” connect at the fruit and are oriented to each other at a 60 to 90 degree angle. The fruit should measure about 1 inch (2.54 cm) long, including both “wings.” The wings of a sugar maple grow parallel to one another. The fruit are technically referred to as “samara,” and may also be referred to as a “key.” These fruits are sometimes referred to as “seeds.” However, fruit is the correct designation, as the seeds are located inside the fleshy tissue of the sugar-maple fruit. Each sugar maple fruit, located between the two horseshoe-shaped leaves, will have a paired structure. Two distinct fruits, each the size of a small pea, will look as though they have been fused together in the center of each fruit.

Summary in French:

Observez un fruit. Mesurez le fruit. Identifiez la structure de la graine.


Article in English: Look for high-quality beans that are wet-processed. This means they weren't dried with the fruit left on which can lead to mold growth. If you can, buy beans that were machine-hulled which removes the husks. You can purchase green coffee beans online or ask your local coffee roaster to put aside some unroasted beans for you to purchase. Put 1 cup (170 g) of green coffee beans into a fine mesh strainer and place it under the sink faucet. Rinse the beans briefly and then transfer them to a pot on the stove. Avoid rubbing the beans vigorously because they'll lose the papery chaff that contains antioxidants. Pour in filtered or spring water and put the lid on the pot. Turn the burner to high and heat the beans until the water begins to boil. Take the lid off of the pot and turn the burner down to medium so the water bubbles gently. Simmer the beans for 12 minutes and stir them occasionally. Stir them gently so you don't loosen the chaff from the corners of the beans. Set a fine mesh strainer over a bowl or storage container such as a jug. Slowly pour the extract through the strainer and into the container.  The strainer should catch the beans and large flakes of the chaff. Consider storing the beans to steep again. Put them in a sealable bag once they've cooled and refrigerate them. Steep them again within 1 week and then discard them. Unlike commercial powders that you need to mix, your green coffee extract is ready to drink immediately. If you dislike the strong flavor, dilute it with a little water or juice. Cover and refrigerate the extract for up to 3 to 4 days.

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Achetez des grains de café vert. Rincez 170 g de grains de café vert et versez-les dans une casserole. Ajoutez 700 ml d’eau et portez-la à ébullition. Laissez mijoter les grains de café pendant 12 minutes à feu moyen. Éteignez le feu et filtrez l’extrait. Buvez l’extrait de café vert.


Article in English: Look for kites that are shaped like triangles or diamonds; these are the delta and diamond kites. Because they are relatively easy to fly, these two types of kites are great for beginners. They fly well in light to medium winds, about 6 to 15 mph winds. Look for kites with a single string; these are single line kites. Because they are easier to control, single line kites are recommended for beginners. Single line kites are most suitable for light to medium winds. However, if you want to fly your single line kite in stronger winds, then add a tail to it. When choosing a tail for your kite, choose one that is made of lightweight materials. Look for kites that are shaped like a four-dimensional box, sled, or arch; these are parafoil kites. Choose one of these kites if you want something a little more challenging than the delta or diamond kite. They need stronger winds to fly, about 8 to 25 mph winds. Parafoil kites usually contain tunnel-like passage ways for wind to pass through. Look for kites with two strings; these are dual line kites. Dual line kites, also known as sport or stunt kites, require more experience to fly. You can fly dual line kites in light, moderate, and heavy winds. Additionally, with two lines, the flier has more control over the kite. You can also do maneuvers and tricks, like loops, with dual line kites. Your local discount retailer should have a variety of kites available for you to choose from. If you cannot find the kite you are looking for, then visit specialty kite stores online.

Summary in French:

Essayez-en un triangulaire ou en losange. Choisissez-en un à ligne simple. Choisissez une boite ou un cerf-volant en parafoil. Essayez un cerf-volant à deux lignes. Rendez-vous chez un vendeur près de chez vous.


Article in English: Look for large pieces of ginger that are moist and heavy for their size. This will give you more ginger to work with.  Also look for pieces of ginger root that are straight and rectangular in shape, with as few bumps and knobs as possible. This will make them easier to peel and prepare. Ginger root can be frozen, unpeeled, for up to 6 months, so do not be afraid to buy more than you need for your current recipe. The skin of the ginger root should be firm and unblemished, apart from the rough, dried patch where the piece was cut. You do not want to buy anything that is wrinkled, soft or covered in mold. Quality ginger will smell peppery or have a slight aroma of citrus. If it's fresh, it should smell pungent and sharp.

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Cherchez un morceau de gingembre charnu. Trouvez des morceaux fermes et sans taches. Choisissez du gingembre dont l'odeur est forte.


Article in English: Look for mushrooms with gills that are brown or tan. While some mushrooms with white gills are edible, the most deadly and poisonous mushroom family—Amanitas—nearly always have white gills. Choose mushrooms with white, tan or brown caps and stems. Many red mushrooms are poisonous. A red mushroom is using its only natural warning system, it’s color, to tell predators—including you—to steer clear. Avoid mushrooms with patches or scaling of a lighter or darker shade on the cap, which may appear like spots. These scaly spots are common among poisonous mushroom varieties. For example, white mushrooms may have tan or brown scaly patches. Check beneath the cap of the mushroom for a second veil-like ring of tissue that looks a bit like a mini-cap beneath the cap. If the mushroom you’re observing has this ring of tissue, skip it. Many mushrooms with this feature are poisonous. Place mushrooms you are confident are edible in one basket, and mushrooms you aren’t sure about in another. You won’t get ill simply from handling a poisonous mushroom. Consult a knowledgeable expert to identify any mushrooms you aren’t sure about.  You can connect with a mushroom expert through a local mycological group or at a local university. There is not one particular location that edible mushrooms grow. They can be found on trees, logs, the forest floor, or on moss. There is no need to wear gloves when foraging. Use extreme caution when foraging for mushrooms, as many poisonous and nonpoisonous varieties look alike. Some varieties of mushrooms can change their appearance depending upon growing conditions, making identification difficult.  For example, mushrooms of the same variety can develop color differently based on their exposure to sunlight. Experts suggest never eating any variety of mushroom that you haven’t been able to identify at least 3 times in the wild. A professional should confirm that you have identified the mushroom properly each of those 3 times.

Summary in French:

Choisissez des champignons qui n'ont pas de lamelles blanches. Choisissez ceux qui n'ont pas du rouge sur leur chapeau et leur tige. Recherchez ceux dont les chapeaux ne sont pas couverts d'écailles. Recherchez ceux qui n'ont pas d'anneau autour de la tige. Prenez deux paniers lorsque vous voulez faire de la récolte. Évitez d'en manger à moins d'être sûr à 100 % qu'il est comestible.


Article in English: Look for one made of rubber that has non slip grooves, as this will provide good grip.  The Dycem Bottle Opener is designed for individuals with limited arm mobility, as it only requires you to use your fingers or the palm of your hand and light pressure to open a container.  In a pinch, you can also use a small rubber mat, as it will provide enough grip to help you open the container. Hold the bottle in place with your other hand, if possible. If you have an extra rubber mat lying around, place it under the bottle so it will remain secure and you do not need to use your other hand to hold it in place. The strong grip of the opener should allow you to rotate the container properly and open it.

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Achetez un ouvre-bouteille sur Internent dans un magasin. Posez l'ouvre-bouteille sur le bouchon du flacon. Utilisez vos doigts ou la paume de votre main pour faire tourner l'ouvre-bouteille.


Article in English: Look for the Bucket Fill tool in your Tools panel. Click and hold until tool options appear. Select "gradient," then click on the gradient bar at the top. Adjust the hues and values as desired. Select an area using the Lasso or Magic Wand tools, then apply the gradient by clicking and dragging. The result is a smooth transition between two colors. Make a copy of the layer or area you're trying to adjust. Past it on a new layer above the original. Select an eraser tool with soft, diluted edges and a soft opacity blend between 5 and 20%. Gradually erase the top layer until you've achieved the desired effect. If you have two or more layers you'd like to overlap, adjust the opacity slider above each layer name. This controls how transparent each layer is. Choose a brush and find the tablet options in the brush settings panel. Enable "transfer" and set the brush to adjust opacity depending on the pressure you apply to your tablet. You can use this with any shape and type of brush, but there are great custom options from online brush makers that provide a milky or oily feel. Once you've selected your transfer brush, just select the color you'd like to blend in and stroke lightly over the base image. Select the smudge tool in the Tools panel, represented by a finger icon. In your brush panel, select a soft, round smudge tool, and turn up scattering to about 20%. Smudge together colors near the border a painting-like transition. You may need to play with the smudge strength value on the top bar to get the desired effect. Place one color over the other, on two layers. Click the New Layer Mask button in the Layers panel, next to the top layer. Select the mask and apply a white to black gradient within the mask. The 100% black area will display only the lower layer, and the 100% white area will display only the upper layer. Select the border area you'd like to blend. Navigate to Filter → Blue → Gaussian blur on the top menu. Adjust the slider to taste. To repeat this, select additional areas with the Lasso tool, then...

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Faites un mélange avec du dégradé. Supprimez et dupliquez. Réglez l’opacité d’un calque. Adaptez les paramètres de fusion à votre espace de travail. Ajustez avec l’outil Doigt. Créez une fusion de masque. Traitez l’image avec le filtre d’atténuation. Atténuez des images en mode vectoriel. Reproduisez l’effet de peinture avec le pinceau mélangeur.


Article in English: Look in a mirror and find the spot on your earlobe that you want to pierce. Use a fine-tipped marker to make a dot on your ear so you know where to put the safety pin later on. If you plan on piercing both of your ears, check that your marks are in the same spot on both sides so they don’t look crooked. Avoid piercing any other places on your ear besides the lobe since the cartilage is thicker and it could be more difficult to pierce without causing an infection. Wrap a towel around 1-2 pieces of ice and hold it against the front of your ear. Keep the ice there for 5-10 minutes or as long as you can handle to help numb your ear so it doesn’t hurt as much when you pierce it. Use another piece of ice to numb the back of your ear as well. Keep the ice in a plastic bag if you don’t want it to melt and get things wet. Use a clean, new eraser so you transfer any contamination or bacteria when you pierce your ears. Hold the eraser in your nondominant hand and keep it behind the ear you’re piercing so you don’t accidentally stab into your neck with the pin. Check in a mirror to see if the eraser is directly behind the mark you drew.  If you don’t have an eraser, you can also use a potato or an apple. Be sure to wash them before using them, and throw them away when you’re finished since you may get blood on them. You could try piercing your ear without holding anything behind it, but be cautious of the pin so you don’t accidentally stab yourself with it. Hold the pin in your dominant hand and watch yourself in a mirror so you can see what you’re doing. When you’re ready, take a deep breath and exhale. As you exhale, carefully push the point of the safety pin straight back through your earlobe. Continue slowly pushing the pin through your ear until the point sticks into the eraser. Clasp the safety pin as soon as it’s through your ear so it doesn’t fall out.  You may bleed a little when you’re piercing your ear so either work above a sink or protect the floor under where you’re working so you don’t leave any stains. If...

Summary in French:

Faites un point à l'endroit souhaité du piercing. Mettez de la glace sur votre oreille pour l'insensibiliser. Tenez une gomme derrière votre oreille pour vous protéger. Enfoncez l'épingle. Nettoyez autour de l'épingle avec un coton-tige et de l'alcool à 90°. Retirez l'épingle et mettez une boucle d'oreille après 15-20 minutes.


Article in English: Look in pet stores for a cat repellent spray that's safe for use on furniture. You can use both natural and commercial sprays to deter a cat from going (and then shedding) on surfaces you don’t want it to. Place a comfortable cat bed where your cat enjoys sleeping. This will help keep the shedding contained to a small area and off of your furniture and floors.  Cats generally prefer sleeping in places that are safe, partially hidden, and warm. Try to find a location with those features and set up the cat bed there.  Store-bought cat beds may smell of unfamiliar places and materials, which cats find deterring. If your cat seems hesitant to lie in the bed, try covering it with a cloth or shirt that smells like you or your cat. Though perhaps not an ideal solution, you can cover your furniture with a sheet, blanket, or slipcover. You can then wash it to remove accumulated cat fur. If there’s a particular spot on the furniture your cat frequents, toss a throw, mat, or pillowcase over that spot. Keep a lint roller in your purse or car so you can de-fur your clothes after leaving the house. A circle of duct tape with the sticky side out can also work as a makeshift lint roller.

Summary in French:

Utilisez un vaporisateur répulsif. Achetez une couche pour le chat. Couvrez les meubles. Nettoyez les poils avec un rouleau ou l'aspirateur.


Article in English: Look into getting your energy from a company that uses renewable energy, such as wind or solar energy. Many companies that provide this service are small, so you may have to seek them out. The switch-over may be expensive at first, but you'll save money over time.

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Article in English: Look online for a Body Mass Index (BMI) chart. Find your current height and age in the list or enter them into a form. You’ll see 3 weight ranges labeled “normal” or “healthy,” “overweight,” and “obese.” If your current weight falls within either of the latter 2 categories, look towards the higher end of the “normal” weight category to determine what weight you’d like to reach.  If you’re already within the “normal” weight category, weight loss may not be healthy for you. Speak with a doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. Keep in mind that your natural body type will determine how your weight is distributed. Don’t expect to look like another person with the same height and weight; each body is different. Instead of starting off with a highly ambitious or near-impossible weight loss goal like dropping 100 lb (45 kg) by the end of the season, begin with a small goal that you can realistically achieve. In general, most teens can aim to lose 1 to 2 lb (0.45 to 0.91 kg) per week, which will quickly add up over the weeks and months. Set yourself a small goal to lose between 5 to 10 lb (2.3 to 4.5 kg) in your first month.  When you see smaller amounts of weight drop off, you’ll start to feel more motivated to set and achieve new goals as time goes on. Don't be disheartened if you don't lose any weight in the first week. Stay positive and stick to your plan and you’ll gradually start to see results. By writing down each item you consume on a daily basis, you’ll instantly become more aware of how quickly the calories can add up. Write a log of everything you eat, every exercise you do, and any weights or body measurements you take. Add up your total calorie intake at the end of each day and note how many calories you burned through exercise. Make note of any diet or lifestyle changes and refer back to the log to observe your progress.  Try using a website or weight loss app to help record your diet and exercise. Many of these tools automatically estimate the amount of calories consumed or worked...

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Utilise un calculateur ou une grille d’IMC. Fixe-toi de petits objectifs réalisables. Tiens un journal alimentaire et un journal de remise en forme. Pèse-toi une fois par semaine. Ne sois pas trop dur(e) envers toi-même.


Article in English: Look through a joke book to find a funny one, or make up your own pun. For example, the joke might be, “Why did the M&M go to school? It wanted to be a Smartie.”  Puns like, “What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta!” are fun to use and will likely get a laugh. Other ones include, “What does a nosey pepper do? Gets jalapeno business,” or “What do you call an alligator in a vest? An Investigator.” When you’re picking out a joke, stay away from ones that might be offensive or mean. This is an easy way to cheer up your friend while also seeming relatable. Make fun of a silly habit you have, an article of clothing you’re wearing, or something that happened to you recently.  You might say, “I’m in shape. Round is a shape, right?” or “I was so distracted by my phone today that I walked right into a pole." Make it clear you’re being funny, not trying to get your friend’s pity, by speaking confidently and laughing it off too. Do something like hiding behind a door or wall and scaring them, or prank call them to make them laugh. Whichever prank you decide on, make sure it’s harmless and won’t upset your friend.  Make your friend a silly meal when they say they’re hungry, like green eggs and ham or a sandwich cut out in the shape of an animal. Place confetti on the blades of a ceiling fan so they fall into the air when the fan is turned on. Hide bubble wrap under a rug so your friend is surprised by the popping noises. If your friend has a good sense of humor, making fun of small things they do might get them to laugh. Tease them about a habit they have, a celebrity they’re crushing on, or strange foods they like. Avoid teasing them around other people so they don't get embarrassed or upset.  Lightly tease your friend over their habit of talking with their hands or saying a certain word a lot. You might also tease your friend about their large stuffed animal collection or a musician or tv show that’s their guilty pleasure. Don't tease your friend about things they're sensitive about. For example, if your friend is...

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Racontez-lui une blague ou un jeu de mots qu’il trouvera drôle. Riez de vous-même. Si votre ami a le sens de l’humour, jouez-lui un petit tour. Taquinez votre ami, sans méchanceté. Racontez une histoire drôle qui vous est arrivée.


Article in English: Loose pieces of dirt and small stones may be tracked into your house on a daily basis. Use a soft-bristled broom to sweep up all of the dirt in your house. Pay special attention to areas that are more likely to have collected dirt or rocks, such as the entryway. Sweep the dirt and dust into a dustpan, and dispose of it outside.  If left on the engineered hardwood floor, these will be ground into its surface and can scuff or damage the top layer of hardwood. If left on the floor, dirt and rocks can also scratch the veneer on top of the hardwood flooring. To keep your engineered hardwood in good shape, clean them frequently. To maximize the floor’s durability, aim to sweep or vacuum the floors daily. If you’d prefer not to use a broom—or want to make doubly sure that you’ve cleaned up all dirt from the hardwood—you can use a vacuum cleaner on the floor. Make sure to set the cleaner on the “hard floor” mode. This will disable the rotating bristle bar. If left engaged, the rotating bristle bar will scratch and scuff the veneer surface of your floor. If you scratch your engineered hardwood floor with a bristle bar, the damage may be irreversible. Use a microfiber mop to clean the floor and ensure that you’ve cleaned up all dust that’s been tracked or blown into your house. A dry microfiber mop head will effectively pick up any dirt and debris on the floor—including some that your broom may have missed—and you won’t risk damaging your floor with water. Mop your hardwood flooring at least once a week.  Plan to only mop your engineered hardwood with a microfiber mop. This material will be less abrasive on the veneer and top layer of your hardwood floor than the head of a regular mop would be, and you won’t need to use any water. You may not have, or prefer not to use, a microfiber mop. In this case, you can use a traditional yarn mop to clean your floor. Wring out water from your mop thoroughly before you apply the mop to the hardwood. Make sure that your mop is slightly damp; you don’t need much liquid to...

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Balayez régulièrement le plancher avec un balai. Aspirez délicatement le plancher. Épongez votre bois franc avec une serpillère sèche en microfibre. Épongez votre plancher avec une serpillère légèrement humide. Posez un tapis à l'entrée de votre maison.


Article in English: Losing a family member or friend is one of the most difficult things you will ever go through. The mourning process can be long and intense. It is important to allow yourself the time and space necessary to grieve. You need to recognize that you have suffered a powerful loss.  Don't try to immediately move on. In order to heal, you should allow yourself to experience the range of emotions that go along with a loss. Acknowledge that you have lost someone important. It's fine to say to yourself that you've lost your sister and your life is going to take another course. Give yourself time to figure out how your life will change. It will take a while to adjust to your new normal. Everyone grieves differently. But there are some stages of grief that most people go through. Learning about the process can help you realize that what you are experiencing is normal.  Denial is the first stage. You might experience this situation cannot be real. Many people move from denial to anger. You may ask yourself whom you could blame. Bargaining is the next stage, in which you might often think that you can stop this event to happen when you make a change. It is common to move from bargaining to depression. Typically, this stage can last for a while. Finally, acceptance is the last stage of the process. That doesn't mean that you won't be sad anymore, but that you have reached some level of peace. Remember that everyone experiences these stages differently. You might not go through each step, or you may experience them in a different order. The key is just to acknowledge where you are in the process. Grieving can be an intensely personal process. After all, you are the only one who truly knows what you have lost. However, it is important not to completely isolate yourself during the grieving process.  Reach out to others who knew your loved one. It can be a great comfort to be around others who loved the departed. If you lost a close friend, connect with others who considered that person a friend. If you find yourself feeling...

Summary in French:

Reconnaissez votre perte. Sachez quelles sont les différentes étapes d'un deuil. Trouvez du soutien. Prenez soin de vous. Vivez votre vie. Fêtez la personne chère.


Article in English: Lots of DIY filmmakers have used cheap cameras to make professional-looking films. Often, though, the "homemade" aspect of the footage is directly related to the story, marrying the form to the content. Decide what kind of camera you need and what kind of camera you can afford. They can cost anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. If you already have access to a relatively cheap camcorder, consider filming a story that would work well with a homemade-look.  In the $100-200 range, you've got lots of commercially available home recorders. Companies like JVC, Canon, and Panasonic have relatively cheap cameras that are mobile, effective, and look great. Even something like an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch works great especially because it's easy to transfer videos recorded on your iOS device to iMovie. iOS devices have very astonishing cameras for what they are, and since most people have a phone already, then you don't have to go out and spend extra money. You could also attach an accessory over your iPhone camera like an Ollo clip, which hovers around $60-$100. The Ollo clip comes with four lenses. Cheap cameras can look great, for example: "The Blair Witch Project" was filmed on an RCA camcorder bought at Circuit City for very little money. In the $500-900 range, you've got really solid Panasonic and Sony models that have been used to make films like "Open Water" and lots of documentaries. If you're serious about making films and making more than one film, consider investing in a solid camera. Also in that range are SLR and Mirrorless cameras which can usually shoot in 4K. On an iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or Macbook, there is an app called iMovie (free on the App Store). It lets you make quick, easy films, yet still, look professional. Unless you're going to go quick-and-dirty and only edit on the camera, which would involve filming everything in order and filming only perfect takes, (which is very time consuming). you'll need to import the footage onto a computer. Mac computers come with iMovie...

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Ayez une caméra. Choisissez une méthode de montage. Trouvez un endroit pour tourner. Trouvez des personnes disposées à vous aider.


Article in English: Lots of chatter is given to breathing while you shoot, but the actual process goes a lot more smoothly the less you think about it. Breathe naturally and comfortably, taking full and normal breaths, then fire immediately after exhaling.  Fire in the second immediately following an exhale for the most accurate shot. Studies show you're at your steadiest as soon as air is expelled from your lungs. Never "hold your breath" to fire. Holding your breath creates an automatic and unconscious waver in your body, as it reacts to being deprived of oxygen. It's less accurate than a shot fired immediately after an exhale. When you're aimed and ready to shoot, load the gun and make sure the field is clear of people and obstacles. It's common range courtesy to let everyone know that you're about to shoot before you start popping off rounds. When you're ready and steady, it's ok to switch off the safety on the gun. Keep aiming and maintain a proper sight picture on the target at which you're aiming. Breathe normally and switch off the safety. Your finger should be outside the trigger guard, resting gently against it. When you're ready and comfortable, move it onto the trigger and squeeze it gently but firmly, then release it and return your finger to the side of the trigger, letting it rest gently. Avoid jerking or “pulling” the trigger of the rifle. You want to fire quickly, but a jerky trigger finger can make microscopic changes in your aim, which can be enough to miss widely. Practice squeezing, as if you were trying to pull something just behind the trigger, rather than pull the trigger. It's likely you want to see what you hit, and it's possible to get all excited and want to drop the gun and run down range. Just like in basketball or tennis, your follow-through is important to making accurate shots. Be very careful and stay secure in your position after firing.  Re-safety the weapon immediately and keep the gun pointed downrange. Most shooting accidents happen immediately after the gun has been fired safely. Continue...

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Contrôlez votre respiration. Déverrouillez la sureté. Appuyez sur la détente. Faites une constatation.


Article in English: Lovebirds should have checkups at the vet once a year. Follow the vet's advice on any health issues.

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Emmenez vos oiseaux chez le vétérinaire tous les ans.


Article in English: Low-fat or fat-free mayonnaise is full of fillers that probably do your hair more harm than good. Choose regular mayonnaise for best results.  Avoid mayonnaise that contains extra flavoring, such as herbs or spices. Besides smelling funny, these extra components may not be good for your hair. If you're concerned about using the best possible product for your hair, go for an all-natural, organic mayonnaise. This type of mayonnaise usually contains olive oil and other nutritious ingredients that are great for your hair. Use approximately 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, more or less depending on the length of your hair. You want to use enough mayonnaise to entirely coat your hair from the roots to the tips. Don't use more than you need, though, since it can be tricky to wash it all out. Take the mayonnaise out of the refrigerator half an hour to one hour before using it and allow it to warm a little. The fats and oils from the mayonnaise enter the follicles of your hair more readily if the mayonnaise is warm. This makes it easier to smooth the mayonnaise into your hair. Don't shampoo or condition your hair; just get it wet with warm water. When your hair is heated the follicles open, allowing the mayonnaise to enter the strands and condition your hair. Take care to coat each strand well, and concentrate on working mayonnaise into the tips.  You may want to use a wide-tooth comb to help distribute it throughout your hair.  If you don't seem to have enough mayonnaise to coat your hair, apply an extra teaspoon or two. Apply a little warm water to loosen the mayonnaise if it clumps in your hair. You can also use plastic wrap or a plastic bag. This will trap your body heat against your head and help the mayonnaise get to work deep conditioning your hair. Leave the mayonnaise in your hair for at least a 1/2 hour and up to 1 hour, depending on the level of conditioning your hair needs.  If you don't have time to do the full conditioning treatment, you can use mayonnaise as a pre-conditioner in the shower. Wet your hair, apply...

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Utilisez de la mayonnaise standard. Mesurez la mayonnaise dont vous avez besoin. Laissez la mayonnaise se réchauffer à température ambiante. Humidifiez vos cheveux avec de l'eau tiède. Massez la mayonnaise pour la faire pénétrer vos cheveux et votre cuir chevelu. Recouvrez vos cheveux d'un bonnet de bain en plastique pendant une heure. Lavez vos cheveux au shampoing.


Article in English: Lower-cut tops will inherently show more of your breast, and are the perfect canvas for creating cleavage. V-necks and scoop necks work well. The V-neck works especially well because it supports and frames your cleavage in a naturally flattering way. Empire waists and wrap tops are always good choices for creating cleavage.  An empire waist separates the bust from the waist, allowing the bust to stand out. A wrap top hugs the curves of your chest and bustline, creating a fuller appearance. When paired with a low neckline, these cuts can enhance the illusion of cleavage. Avoid baggy fabrics that drape across your chest, minimizing your bust. Even if a baggier top has a low, revealing neckline, your chest will ultimately look flatter because parts of your bust are hidden beneath piles of material. The less fabric you use, the more your bust can stand out. Tailors can customize any dress or top to enhance the look of cleavage.  A professional tailor can help enhance cleavage by sewing some extra breast padding right into your clothing.   A professional can also tailor your clothing to flatter your body and enhance the natural curves of your chest. Swimwear can be great for making and accentuating your bust. The elastic, clingy material in most swimsuits lends itself to the creation of cleavage.  Swimsuits with a halter top are great for showing cleavage. The closeness of the cups, tight material, and lift of the halter push the breasts together nicely. Some swim tops are made with underwire and a little padding, like a bra. The underwire gives the chest some structure, and the padding creates a nice lift. Try a bikini top with a really low front scoop. The scoop will expose more of your chest, making your breasts look larger. The elastic fabric of the top will also push your breasts together a bit.

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Portez des vêtements avec une encolure plus plongeante. Recherchez des hauts qui encadrent votre buste. Choisissez des hauts moulants. Faites un tour chez le tailleur. Choisissez un maillot de bain qui mette votre buste en valeur.


Article in English: LunaPic is a free, online photo editor with which you can increase or decrease an image's size by kilobyte. It's on the right below the image banner on the right. This grey button is in the middle of the page. Clicking it opens a file browser window. Use the file browser window to locate a photo you want to resize. Then click it to select it. You may first have to select the photo's folder on the left side of the window. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. The photo will be uploaded to the LunaPic site. This link is in the group of options above the photo. Double-click the white file size text field above the folder to select its contents, then type the kB size you want the photo to be. If you need your file to be larger, you'll type in a number that's larger than the number currently listed here (and vice versa). It's a grey button to the right of the kilobyte number field. Your photo will be resized, both in file size and in physical dimensions. It's below the image on the left size. This downloads the newly resized photo.  You may have to scroll down to see Save. Alternatively, you can click "Facebook", "Imgur", "Pinterest", "Google Photos", or "Twitter" to share the image on one of these platforms.

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Sur votre navigateur préféré, rendez-vous sur le site de LunaPic. Cliquez sur Quick Upload (Téléversement rapide). Cliquez sur Choisir le fichier. Cliquez sur la photo à redimensionner. Cliquez sur Ouvrir ou Choisir. Cliquez sur Set File Size (Définir la taille du fichier). Tapez la taille voulue en Ko. Cliquez sur Resize File (Redimensionner la photo). Cliquez sur Save (Enregistrer).


Article in English: Lunges in the water work much like they do on land. Work in the shallow end, and give yourself enough room to move forward. You'll need at least 10 to 15 feet (3 to 5 m) in front of you to work.  Take a large step forward on your right leg. Bend your left knee down, almost touching the floor of the pool. Your right thigh should be parallel to the floor, and your knee should be at a 90-degree angle. Keep moving forward, alternating legs. Grab a kickboard to use for floating. You can also use a water noodle. Simply grab hold of your flotation device while on your stomach, and kick your way across the pool.  You can alternate kicking legs or try a mermaid kick (legs kicking together like a mermaid tail). You can also do a frog kick, like you use for a breaststroke. If you prefer, you can hold onto the side of the pool instead. Of course, you can turn to the old standby of swimming laps, which works your whole body at once and helps with back pain. You can swim the breaststroke, backstroke, the crawl, or even the butterfly, whatever you prefer.  To make yourself move a little faster, try setting goals for yourself. Just setting goals for how many laps you're going to swim can make you go faster. Also, listening to music can motivate you without you even realizing it. Try getting waterproof headphones and waterproof cover for your phone or mp3 player.

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Essayez de faire des fentes. Effectuez les battements de pieds le long de la piscine. Faites des longueurs de natation.


Article in English: Lunges work your butt, thigh and core muscles and are a great way to make your lower half look stronger and leaner. To start, stand with your feet together and your hands on your hips.  Take a step forward with your right leg and lower your body until your left knee is an inch from the ground and your right thigh is parallel to the floor. Distribute your weight evenly between both feet, then return to your starting position and do the same exercise on the other side. Start with 15 lunges on both sides each day and try to work your way up. Make the exercise even harder by using your free hands to hold dumbbells. Like lunges, squats also work your butt, thighs and core. Start with your feet shoulder width apart, with your toes slightly turned out. Lower your body down towards the floor until your thighs are at a 90 degree angle to the floor.  Keep your torso upright and look straight in front of you. Return to your starting position by straightening your legs and keeping your weight equally spread between the balls and heels of your feet. Use each of your hands to hold a dumbbell at your sides. Start by doing one minute of squats each day, then work your way up. This exercise is helpful in strengthening your butt, hamstrings and lower back. To start, lie on your back on the floor. Keep your knees bent, plant your feet on the floor and leave your arms by your sides. Lift your hips off the floor, tightening your abs as you do so.  Raise your right foot and straighten the leg. Hold this position for three seconds, then return to the floor. Repeat the same exercise on the other side. Try to do fifteen bridge lifts on each side, each day. To keep from over-arching your back, flex your abs and hold them like this for the entirety of the exercise.

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Essayez les fentes avant. Faites des squats. Tentez de nouveaux exercices.


Article in English: Lying on your stomach may make you more likely to have a wet dream. Try sleeping on your side or back to help prevent them. Use pillows or an extra blanket to help you avoid rolling back onto your stomach. It’s normal to roll over during your sleep, so don’t get upset if you wake up on your stomach. Your body may just be comfortable sleeping this way. in the hours before you go to bed so you don’t feel stressed. Stress may be connected to wet dreams, though this isn’t the case for everyone. You may be able to prevent wet dreams by managing your stress and relaxing right before bed. Spend at least an hour before bed calming your mind and body.  Try meditating for 10-15 minutes. You can simply focus on your breath or follow a guided meditation. Write your thoughts in a journal. Read a book. Do a few yoga poses. While this isn’t guaranteed to stop your wet dreams, it may help. Semen can build up in your testicles and is eventually reabsorbed back into your body. In the meantime, you may have wet dreams if your body wants to release old semen. Masturbating may help keep your fluids in check so you’re less likely to have wet dreams.  Try masturbating right before bed to help reduce the chances of a wet dream. Masturbation is completely normal, so don’t feel embarrassed about it. If you’re still having wet dreams regularly even with masturbation, it may not work for you. Communicate with your partner to maintain a healthy and open sexual relationship that keeps you both fulfilled. Talk to them about what safe sex looks like for both of you. While sex may not stop wet dreams for everyone, it can help reduce your chances of having one. Wet dreams are typically not about arousal, so the sexual release is not what helps. Just like with masturbation, releasing your built up semen can help you reduce the likelihood that you’ll have a wet dream. While wet dreams are nothing to be embarrassed about, it’s okay if you feel upset or confused by them. Fortunately, a counselor can help put your mind at ease. They can help you...

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Évitez de dormir sur le ventre pour réduire le risque. Détendez-vous Masturbez-vous régulièrement. Développez une relation sexuelle saine. Discutez-en avec un conseiller si elles vous posent problème.


Article in English: MacBook Air computers without disk drives do not have the Mac SuperDrive required to burn DVDs. Some older Mac laptops and computers do not have a SuperDrive; however, they are usually installed in newer Macs. Go to your desktop. Click on the Apple icon in the upper left hand corner of the page. Select "About This Mac." Wait for the dialog box to pop up. Click on "More Info..." Choose "Disc burning" in the list of topics in the left hand column. Look for "DVD-Write:" on the list in the right hand column. If it reads " -R" and "-RW" in the list, you can burn DVDs.

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Avant de graver un DVD, vérifiez que votre ordinateur Apple est capable de réaliser cette opération. Vérifiez que vous avez la bonne configuration qui vous permettra de graver tous les DVD que vous voulez.


Article in English: Macs don't have Ethernet ports anymore, but you can purchase a USB Ethernet plug-in item that attaches to one of your Mac's USB ports. Plug the USB cable side of the adapter into one of the USB ports on your Mac. Plug each end of the Ethernet cable into a square Ethernet port on each computer. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the Windows computer. Click the folder-shaped icon in the lower-left side of the Start window. Click on a folder that you want to share from your desktop to your Mac computer. You can also create a new folder to share. To do so:  Click Share in the top-left side of the window. Click Specific people...  Click the drop-down arrow. Click Everyone  Click Share  Click Done when prompted. This menu item should be at the top of the screen. If you don't see Go in the menu bar, open Finder or click the desktop to make it appear. It's near the bottom of the Go drop-down menu. Type the IP address for your Windows computer into the text field at the top of the window. You can find the Windows computer's IP address by opening Start, clicking Settings, clicking Network & Internet, clicking Status, clicking View your network properties, scrolling down to the "Name: Wi-Fi" section, and looking at the address to the right of the "IPv4 address" heading. Doing so will bring up another window. To do so:  Check the "Registered User" box. Enter the desktop's account username into the "Username" text field. Enter the desktop's account password into the "Password" text field. Click Connect Switch back to your Windows computer, then do the following:  Find the files that you want to share. Select the files. Press Ctrl+C to copy the files. Open the shared folder. Press Ctrl+V to paste the files. Go to your laptop, then do the following:  Open Finder if it's not already open. Click the Windows computer's name on the left side of the Finder. Open the shared folder. Select the shared files. Click Edit at the top of the screen, then click Copy  Select a folder in which you want to store the shared...

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Achetez un adaptateur USB-C vers Ethernet. Branchez en premier l'adaptateur sur votre Mac. Reliez les deux ordinateurs avec un câble Ethernet. Ouvrez le menu Démarrer (). Ouvrez l'explorateur de fichiers (). Sélectionnez le dossier à partager. Partagez le dossier. Repassez sur votre ordinateur Mac. Cliquez sur Se connecter au serveur. Entrez l'adresse IP de votre PC Windows. Cliquez sur Se connecter. Entrez les informations de votre PC Windows. Placez les fichiers voulus dans le dossier partagé. Récupérez les fichiers sur votre Mac. Partagez vos fichiers depuis le Mac vers le PC Windows.


Article in English: Maintaining a positive self-image in the face of someone who portrays you as a bad person takes effort. Instead of listening to what the impossible person says, focus on the people who validate you and make you feel good.  Realize that the impossible person wants to hurt you to make themself feel better.  Understand that the impossible person is the problem—not you. This may be difficult because impossible people are good at shifting the blame and making you feel like it is your fault. But if you accept responsibility for your mistakes and flaws and try to improve yourself, there’s a very good chance that you are not the impossible person. When they makes a statement designed to hurt you, realize that all they want is for others to say that they're awesome. Know that you don't require validation like that. If the insults have no basis in fact, just dismiss them. You are not as bad as the impossible person would like you and everyone else to believe. Impossible people will often find ways to use personal information, even if it seems petty and small, against you. They can fabricate entire stories and paint you as being an awful person based on a simple comment you made. As specialists in manipulation, impossible people are also very good at getting you to open up and tell them things. Don’t tell impossible people anything personal, even if they seem normal or act like a friend to you at times. Things you say or share in confidence can suddenly come back to haunt you unexpectedly in your personal or professional life. Be a “possible” person—make yourself and your life an example of tolerance, patience, humility and kindness. Always try to be the reasonable one. Consider all sides of the story before coming to conclusions.  Just as bad behavior can influence us negatively, behaving like a tolerant, patient and kind person can sometimes influence another for the better. Recognize that you aren’t perfect. You don't have to do everything right all the time, but do try your best. Be respectful, and if you don’t...

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Préservez l'estime que vous portez à vous-même. Protégez votre vie privée. Soyez raisonnable. Ne prêtez pas attention à une personne insupportable. Détectez les agresseurs émotionnels. Fixez des limites. Terminez la relation.


Article in English: Maintaining good posture while you sit, walk and sleep is probably the most important thing you can do for the health of your spine. Many people have sedentary jobs where they sit for most of the day, so the height, comfort and support of chairs are crucial. Make sure your office chair is adjustable (so you can customize it to your dimensions) and try to get one with lumbar support for your low back. At home, use cushions to support your back and prop your legs up while watching television.  Try not to cross your legs or feet when you sit because it makes your hips unlevel and puts a strain on your lower back. Make sure your computer screen is at eye level and centred in front of your chair, otherwise, you'll strain your neck and possible develop an abnormal curvature. Your feet are crucial for good posture because they are the foundation for your entire body. As such, wear sturdy shoes with good arch support, a slightly raised heel (1/2 – 3/4 of an inch) and plenty of room for your toes. In contrast, avoid regularly wearing high-heeled shoes because they affect the body's center of gravity and induce compensatory alignment of the entire body — they can cause too much extension (called hyperlordosis) in the lumbar spine.  If you are really heavy, have flat feet or a short leg, then consider getting orthotics (custom-made shoe inserts) of heel lifts. Orthotics promote a healthy spine by supporting the arches and allowing better biomechanics when running or walking. Orthotics are made by podiatrists, medical specialists and some chiropractors. You likely spend at least 1/3 of your life in your bed, so pay a little more attention to the quality of your mattress and how you sleep on it. For most people, firm mattresses are the best strategy in order to provide the necessary support for their spine. Memory foam top covers may also be helpful. You should consider changing mattresses every eight to 10 years. The thickness of your pillow should match the distance from the side of your head to the tip of your shoulder...

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Essayez de maintenir une posture correcte. Portez des chaussures de qualité. Dormez sur un matelas ferme. Ne portez pas de sac à dos trop lourd. Faites du sport et soyez plus actif. Consommez les nutriments nécessaires.


Article in English: Major airlines tend to overbook their flights to compensate for passengers who may not show up. If more passengers show up than can fit on the airplane, the airline will ask for volunteers to take a different flight. To show their gratitude, they usually offer travel vouchers you can use on future flights. Just wait for an airline representative to announce that your flight has been overbooked, and then head to the counter to ask about being bumped.  The voucher you receive will be used on your next trip, and the ticket you already purchased will be used on your current trip. If you do agree to be bumped for an offer, get the offer in writing. Ask the agent to write it down, sign it and maybe add their identification number. This will help you in case there is any question about your offer. As soon as you arrive to your flight terminal, go ahead and let the gate attendant know that you would be willing to be bumped if necessary. This way, instead of asking for volunteers, they can call your name if they end up needing to bump someone. Always be polite with the gate attendants so they are more willing to pick you to be bumped. Some airlines will ask you at baggage check if you are willing to be bumped, and others have an option at the electronic check-in where you can mark if you are willing to be bumped. Airports are busiest during Friday mornings and Sunday evenings or around holidays. Traveling when airlines tend to be overbooked will increase your chances of getting bumped and receiving airline vouchers. Try to fly to popular destinations and international airports. These flights are also likely to be overbooked. The more popular the airport, the more crowded the flights tend to be. Flights that require you to connect to other flights before your final destination can help increase your chances of either missing a flight, having a cancelled flight, or getting bumped along the way. When this happens, you will most likely be offered a travel voucher. Pack lightly and avoid checking any bags. This way, if you...

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Consentez à prendre un autre vol. Proposez-vous pour prendre un autre vol. Voyagez aux moments de grandes affluences. Réservez des vols avec des escales multiples. Ne voyagez qu'avec une seule compagnie aérienne. Trouvez des compagnies qui offrent des bons promotionnels.


Article in English: Make a fire pit at least 5 feet (1.5 m) away from your shelter by digging a hole 2 feet (0.61 m) long by 2 feet (0.61 m) wide by 6 inches (15 cm) deep with a rock and circling the edge of the hole with stones. Once you’ve dug your fire pit, form a small pile of leaves or pine needles as your kindling. Find a piece of hardwood or rock that has a divot in it for the top of your drill to rest in. Then, find a piece of softwood and carve a hole through it with a sharp rock. Create a triangular cut from the edge of the softwood to the hole, with the point of the triangle at the hole. Find a green, pliable branch and tie one of your shoestrings to either end of it to form a bow. Then find a hardwood stick approximately .75 inches (1.9 cm) in diameter to serve as your drill.  If you don’t have shoelaces and you’re in a forested area, you can create a string by digging into a tree with a rock to the fibrous inner layer, pulling out the fibers, and tying them together.  If you’re not in a forested area and need string, you can create it by cutting off bits of your hair and tying them together.  If you don’t have enough hair, you can make a string by tying together pieces of brush. Position your softwood in your firepit so that the kindling fills the triangular cut on the edge. Then, put your drill in the hole with the string of your bow wrapped around it in a single loop with the bow parallel to the ground. Hold the softwood firmly with your foot and place the top of the drill in the divot of the hardwood or rock you found to hold it securely in position. Then draw the bow back and forth so that the drill spins and creates friction on the softwood and makes a spark.  After several minutes of vigorous sawing, you should start to see smoke. Once you do, you can blow on the kindling gently to encourage the spark to spread.  Once your kindling has started burning, form a pyramid around it with twigs and bark in the center, then build another pyramid around that with small branches, and a final pyramid around the whole...

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Construisez un foyer. Faites un foret à l’archet. Utilisez votre foret à archer pour allumer un feu.


Article in English: Make a list of 10 situations that cause you anxiety. Rank them, placing the most stressful at the top. Starting at the bottom, try to gradually face each anxiety-inducing situation.  Wait until you feel moderately comfortable with the previous situation before moving to the more stressful one. You want to overcome your anxiety, not increase it. This list may take awhile to get through, and that's okay. You may never reach number 10. But if you have conquered 1-7, you have made your social phobia significantly more manageable. If you feel you are struggling through this, contact a mental health professional who can offer you support while you attempt to face each fear on your list. Getting over your social anxiety may seem like a nebulous process. How do you know if you are getting better? Just putting yourself in social situations isn't enough. That might be step 1, but after that, you need to work on interacting more. Make goals for yourself for each social outing. As you accomplish your goals, you can start to see progress and improvement in yourself.  Make small talk with people you see often, such as employees, schoolmates, or other people that you come in contact with. This may be just a comment on the weather, your homework or work project, or the meeting you had earlier. Start by giving yourself a goal of speaking to one person once a week. Then increase it to every day, or speaking to multiple people in one day. Make a goal to make one comment in class or in your meeting. Don't worry about what everyone else thinks. Focus on the fact that you did it. That is progress. If you are in a group setting, make a pact with yourself to say at least 3 comments in the conversation. Ask someone to dinner. It can be as a friend or as a date. Don't focus on the response - only focus on the fact that you were assertive and asked. This helps you focus on the task and the goal, not the nerves. The idea here is to get control of the situation. You know you can control what you do, what you say, and what you ask. You...

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Allez-y progressivement. Fixez-vous des objectifs réalisables. Détendez-vous. Respirez profondément. Obtenez de l'aide de la part des proches et amis.


Article in English: Make a list of the most important things in your life, in order. Then, as you’re getting ready to do something, decide how "important" it is. It might be worth it to take a closer at look at how important this action is for you, or if you could use your time more wisely doing something else. If you’ve made a checklist or to-do list, writing those responsibilities down in their order of importance can also help you figure out which things to do first, second, third, etc. If you’re repeatedly having difficulty managing your responsibilities without making careless mistakes, it may be because you’re trying to do too much. There is a limited amount of time in each day. How many hobbies do you have and how much time do you spend on them?  Having some time to relax and enjoy life is very important, but is your schedule constantly filled up with “fun” commitments that you end up feeling like you don’t even have the time for? Go back to your list of priorities and make sure you are making enough time to really focus on what is at the top of the list.  Break down your tasks into manageable chunks. Organize your time so that you are doing similar or nearby activities together. For example, if you are running errands, go to shops that are close to each other. This is otherwise known as delegating responsibilities. Make sure everyone at home does chores and contributes toward running the household. If there’s a project at work too big for you to do completely on your own, ask others to help you with what they can.

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Ajustez vos priorités. Simplifiez votre emploi du temps. Demandez de l'aide.


Article in English: Make a shallow incision with your knife or scissors under the fish's gills, and snap its head backwards to break the spinal cord. Thread a rope through the fish's mouth and out of its gills and let it bleed out into the water for a few minutes.  Bleeding a freshly caught fish is vital to preserving its taste and texture. A fish that is caught but not bled out will be much messier on the cutting board and, in its final moments, the stress and struggle of death can make the meat taste acidic.  Put the fresh catch on ice after you have thoroughly bled it out, to further preserve its freshness. You should keep it on ice until you are ready to scale and clean the fish. with the back of a knife. You can scrape the scales off of a whole fish by using long strokes from the tail to the head of the fish with the back of a knife. Alternatively, skinning the fish also removes its scales, and can be done after you have successfully filleted it.  You can also ask your fishmonger to descale the fish for you upon purchase. Descaling the fish is recommended but not essential — if you like scales with your fish fillet, leave them on! Starting from the tail, run your knife all the way along the fish's body towards the head and open the fish up. Remove the guts with your hands, wearing gloves, and use cold water to rinse out any left over insides. You should have a completely clean fish at this point, save for the skin.  This can also be done with fresh fish at the body of water you caught it at, making it much easier to handle its guts and stomach contents. The smell of the guts can attract bears, eagles, and other fish-loving animals, though, so be aware of the wildlife in the area and take the necessary precautions, such as bringing a gun and having a place to retreat to. Gutting can be a nasty process, so be sure to have a trash bin nearby that you can throw them into if not at the riverside. Be sure to wipe down your counter afterwards, as the risk of cross-contamination is high when removing guts. Lay the fish on one of...

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Saignez le poisson. Retirez les écailles. Enlevez les viscères Coupez la tête.


Article in English: Make an appointment to consult with your doctor before making any lifestyle, exercise or dietary changes.  She will be able to tell you what's appropriate and safe for your specific health conditions.  Explain that you're interested in cleaning up your diet and eating better.  Provide some information about why you're making these changes and what you hope to achieve. Also ask your doctor if she has any suggestions for you.  Many times if you are on certain medications, have a certain health condition or need to lose weight, your doctor may be able to give you a few tips to help you get started. These health professionals are licensed nutrition experts and can really be a great resource when you're trying to develop healthy eating habits.  This area is their specialty.  Ask your doctor for a referral to a local dietitian or someone she works with.  You can also do an online search for a dietitian in your area. Talk to your dietitian about your goal for improving your eating habits and what you hope to achieve with better habits. Ask him about other changes they think would be helpful to you.  He or she may be able to suggest additional changes outside of the ones you've thought of. .  Before overhauling your diet and eating habits, it's a good idea to journal about where you currently are with your diet. Journaling is a great place to start because it gives you an insight into where your starting point is. It makes you realize your strengths and makes you aware of your weaknesses.  A journal can also help you keep yourself accountable as you develop new, healthy eating habits.  Keep track of all your food and beverages for at least one week.  Try to be as accurate as you can when you're tracking your food.  Even a few bites while you prepare meals should be accounted for. Don't forget to track how many ounces of clear, hydrating fluids you drink.  This is an area that's also an important part of healthy eating. After you've kept your journal for a few days, star or highlight areas where you think you could...

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Parlez-en d'abord à votre généraliste. Prenez contact avec un nutritionniste. Tenez un journal alimentaire Planifiez vos nouvelles habitudes alimentaires. Ne soyez pas seul dans votre entreprise.


Article in English: Make an appointment with your GP and tell her what is going on. She can guide you in the right direction in terms of support. She can give you referrals to therapists and evaluate whether you are in immediate medical or psychiatric danger. Be completely honest with your GP in terms of your feelings and medical history. If you are unsure why you self harm, tell her so she can institute a plan to help. A therapist is specially trained to help you deal with a wide range of issue with respect to mental health. A therapist will help you talk through your issues and implement an actionable plan aimed at recovery. Choosing a therapist is an important process in your recovery. You must feel comfortable, safe, respected and understood with your therapist, and if you do not, try seeing someone else. Cutting is not necessarily a mental disorder and you may not feel that you need therapy. Yet a therapist can be immensely helpful in better understanding your self-harming behaviors and associated feelings, developing coping mechanisms, and defining recovery goals. A medical professional might recommend taking prescription medicine, such as anti-depressants. Deeply consider this options and discuss the possible reactions or side effects of each drug. Do your research and take the medicines with caution, using the exact directions given by your healthcare provider. You might need full-time care in a treatment facility to overcome your self-harm behavior. It could be an outpatient facility or a residential one, depending on your needs. Consult your GP and therapist about whether this would be a valuable option for your recovery. A treatment facility will take care of both your physical and mental needs. Look into both hospital and private facilities in your area to find the best fit for your needs. Do not be afraid to ask questions and seek multiple opinions.

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Consultez un médecin généraliste. Consultez un thérapeute. Envisagez de prendre des médicaments sous le contrôle de votre thérapeute. Envisagez de vous faire hospitaliser.


Article in English: Make an appointment with your doctor if you feel that something is "out of whack" with your hormones. Blood tests can identify hormone imbalance. The classic signs of too much estrogen are hot flashes and emotional outbursts, but symptoms related to too much testosterone may be less noticeable and take more time to develop. Genetics and unknown environmental factors trigger certain glands (ovaries, pituitary and adrenal glands) to malfunction, leading to excessive testosterone production.  Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is often the result of too much testosterone production in women — it can develop at any age post puberty. PCOS develops because the testosterone prevents the release of eggs from their follicles within the ovaries. Since the follicles can't open, eggs and fluid collects within the ovaries, forming what appears to be numerous cysts.  In addition to lack of menstruation and PCOS, other symptoms of excessive testosterone production include hirsutism (increased hair growth), enhanced aggression and libido, increased muscle mass, clitoral growth, acne development, deepening voice, and darkening or thickening of the skin. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by reduced cellular sensitivity to the effects of insulin. Type 2 diabetes is often triggered by obesity and results in an over-production of insulin, which can cause the ovaries to produce more testosterone. Thus, obesity, type 2 diabetes (insulin resistance), high testosterone production and PCOS often occur together within women if given enough time to develop. Your doctor can test your insulin and blood glucose levels to see if you have or are at risk of developing diabetes.  Type 2 diabetes can be prevented and even reversed with weight loss, regular exercise and dietary changes (such as less processed carbohydrates and harmful hydrogenated fats). Your physician may prescribe medication that reduces insulin resistance, such as metformin (Glucophage) or pioglitazone (Actos). These medications can normalize insulin and testosterone levels,...

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Consultez le médecin de votre famille. Contrôlez votre taux de sucre. Discutez de la prise des pilules contraceptives avec votre médecin soignant. Pensez à prendre des médicaments antiandrogènes.