Article in English: Suppose that another business has collected price and sales data. Using that data, the company has determined that the initial price is $100, and each additional unit sold will cut the price by one cent. Using this data, the following price function is: p=100−0.01q{\displaystyle p=100-0.01q} Recall that revenue is equal to price times quantity. Using the price function above, the revenue function is:  R(q)=[100−0.01q]∗q{\displaystyle R(q)=[100-0.01q]*q} R(q)=100q−0.01q2{\displaystyle R(q)=100q-0.01q^{2}} Using basic calculus, find the derivative of the revenue function:  R(q)=100q−0.01q2{\displaystyle R(q)=100q-0.01q^{2}} R′(q)=100−(2)0.01q{\displaystyle R^{\prime }(q)=100-(2)0.01q} R′(q)=100−0.02q{\displaystyle R^{\prime }(q)=100-0.02q} Set the derivative equal to zero and solve for q{\displaystyle q} to find the optimal number of sales. This calculation is as follows:  R′(q)=100−0.02q{\displaystyle R^{\prime }(q)=100-0.02q} 0=100−0.02q{\displaystyle 0=100-0.02q} 0.02q=100{\displaystyle 0.02q=100} q=100/0.02{\displaystyle q=100/0.02} q=5,000{\displaystyle q=5,000} Use the optimal sales value in the original price formula to find the optimal sales price. For this example, this works as follows:  p=100−0.01q{\displaystyle p=100-0.01q} p=100−0.01(5,000){\displaystyle p=100-0.01(5,000)} p=100−50{\displaystyle p=100-50} p=50{\displaystyle p=50} Using the relationship that revenue equals price times quantity, you can find the maximum revenue as follows:  R(q)=p∗q{\displaystyle R(q)=p*q} R(q)=50∗5,000{\displaystyle R(q)=50*5,000} R(q)=250,000{\displaystyle R(q)=250,000} Using this data and based on the price function p=100−0.01q{\displaystyle p=100-0.01q}, the company’s maximum revenue is $250,000. This assumes a unit price of $50 and a sale of 5,000 units.

Summary in French:

Commencez avec la fonction de prix. Déterminez la fonction du revenu. Calculez la dérivée de la fonction du revenu. Trouvez la valeur maximale. Calculez le prix optimal. Combinez les ventes maximales et le prix optimal. Interprétez les résultats.


Article in English: Sure, running a small business seems like a great thing. You get to put your own ideas to work. You get to make decisions and work independently, meaning you’re the boss. And you get the satisfaction of building something lasting. But it isn’t for everyone. In fact, operating a small business will be stressful and probably more work than you imagine. Think carefully before deciding that it’s for you.  Do you like challenges, for example? Do you thrive in difficult circumstances? Are you comfortable making big decisions? In that case, starting a small business may be for you. On the other hand, are you risk averse? Do you distrust your gut instinct? Do you avoid stress and big decisions? You might want to rethink your plan, since all of these – risk, stress, and decision-making – are a big part of small-business ownership. OK, you have chosen to go ahead. The next thing to do is to decide what sort of ice cream shop you want to start. You have some options. For example, do you want to buy or invest in an up-and-coming shop, start your own, or perhaps buy into a franchise? Consider, as each carries with it certain risks and certain opportunities.  Read up on the benefits of franchising your business. Working with a parent company like Cold Stone Creameries or Baskin Robbins, you’ll have help in starting up. They will guide you in décor, the materials and food ingredients used to make the products, and employee training. Franchise costs can run high, though. The average start-up cost for a Cold Stone Creamery franchise is between $261,000 to $405,000.  Starting your own shop is another choice. It may be less expensive to go it yourself – for instance, it is not uncommon to buy an existing or closed ice cream shop for $50,000 or less – but you will have much less support. Unlike a franchisee, you will have to do everything on your own. Get as detailed an idea as you can of what your business will look like and how it will operate. Do this by studying other ice cream stores in the area, as well as frozen yogurt...

Summary in French:

Déterminez si vous pourriez être à la tête d'une petite entreprise. Choisissez un business model. Renseignez-vous bien.


Article in English: Surgery takes a lot out of you, even a relatively simple one like tooth pulling. Take the day off from work or school. Avoid exercising and make sure to keep your head elevated. After the painkillers you got at the dentist wear off, your mouth will probably ache, and there will be some swelling. Over the counter drugs like acetaminophen (Tylenol), or stronger prescription painkillers from your dentist, taken as directed, will help reduce the pain. Additionally, an ice pack or cold compress against your jaw will help reduce the pain and keep swelling down. . You'll have to restrict yourself in the first 24 hours after the surgery. Drink lots of water to replenish fluids. Eat soft foods like applesauce, but avoid dairy (like ice cream or yogurt) for the first two days, as these may contain lactic bacteria such as lactobacillus which can generate infection if there is no antibiotic prescription. After the first 24 hours, you will be able to introduce harder foods like mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, and pasta as you can tolerate the pain.  Avoid alcoholic, carbonated, caffeinated, or hot beverages during that period, and don't eat hard, chewy, hot, or spicy foods. Don't drink with a straw for at least a week, as the suction may dislodge blood clots. Don't brush your teeth, use mouthwash, rinse your mouth, or spit for the first 24 hours. When you start again, be gentle around the wound. For the first few weeks after surgery, rinse your mouth with warm salt water every two hours and after meals. Wait at least 72 hours before you start smoking again (longer if possible), and avoid chewing tobacco for at least a week. Some bleeding of the pulling site is common, especially within a couple of hours after surgery, so don't be too concerned at first. If you notice bleeding, or taste blood in your saliva, put a piece of gauze or other absorbent fabric over the wound. Hold it there for about 15 minutes. Do not rinse you mouth.  A moist tea bag works well also. The bag helps to absorb the moisture from the blood and your...

Summary in French:

Détendez-vous pour le reste de la journée. Soulagez la douleur. Mangez correctement. Prenez soin de vos dents. Surveillez les saignements. Faites-vous retirer les points. Envisagez d'obtenir une dent de remplacement. Surveillez les risques sur le long terme. Prenez bien soin de votre hygiène dentaire.


Article in English: Surgical removal is the most common treatment for granulomas, as there is a lower rate of recurrence with surgery. Many doctors remove granulomas with curettage and cauterization. This involves scraping off the granuloma with a tool called a curette and then cauterizing the surrounding blood vessels to minimize the chances of regrowth. It may also help stop bleeding. After the procedure you should:  Keep the wound dry for 48 hours Change your dressing daily Apply pressure by securing a bandage and tape to the site, which can prevent bleeding Watch for signs of infection including severe redness, swelling, severe pain, fever, and discharge from the wound Your doctor may also suggest cryotherapy, especially for smaller lesions. This treatment involves freezing off granulomas with liquid nitrogen. The low temperature of the treatment can reduce cell growth and inflammation through vasoconstriction, which is the narrowing of blood vessels. Observe your wound after the treatment and follow any instructions from your doctor. A granuloma wound caused by cryotherapy generally heals within seven to 14 days. Pain will generally last for three days. If you have large or recurrent granuloma, your doctor may suggest excising them. This treatment has the highest cure rates. This procedure involves removing the granuloma and its related blood vessels to reduce the risk of it growing back. Your doctor may also send a small sample to a lab to examine for any possible malignancy. Allow your doctor mark the excision site with a surgical marker. This won’t stain your skin. They will then anesthetize the site to minimize any discomfort you may have. After this, the doctor will remove the granuloma with a scalpel and/or sharp scissors. You may smell some burning if the doctor uses cautery to stop bleeding, but this won’t harm you. If necessary, you may get stitches at the excision incision site. Some doctors may suggest laser surgery to remove the lesion and burn its base or shrink smaller granulomas. Consider this procedure...

Summary in French:

Éliminez et prévenez les botriomycome avec un curetage. Envisagez la cryothérapie. Subissez une excision chirurgicale. Envisagez la chirurgie au laser.


Article in English: Sweating out water is one of the quickest ways to drop water weight. If you have access to a sauna or a steam room, take a 30 minute soak to sweat out the fluids and toxins in your body.  Spend only 30 minutes at a time in the sauna to avoid dehydration. You will likely gain the water weight back after drinking or eating, but this is a good way to temporary shed water weight for the night. Drinking alcohol can lead to dehydration, which will will then force your body to store excess water to stay hydrated. Avoid that glass of wine or pint of beer before and after exercise to stay hydrated and skip alcoholic beverages for the night if you want to avoid carrying any water weight. Get your heart pounding to pump fresh blood and oxygen to all your tissues, increasing circulation of body fluid and helping the excretory system get rid of waste. Increase the frequency and intensity of your workout for the week to encourage your body to release water weight through sweat. Exercise also elevates your cortisol levels to a healthy level, which helps you work through stress and tension.  High intensity interval training (HIIT) can help you burn fat and sweat out water weight. This type of training is structured around simple, intense exercises, followed by short bursts for recovery or rest.You can perform HIIT exercises with gym equipment, or an exercise mat and a few free weights. There are several popular HIIT programs listed here.

Summary in French:

Pensez à prendre des bains de vapeur. Limitez votre consommation d'alcool. Mettez en place une routine d'exercices.


Article in English: Sweep, dust mop or vacuum your linoleum floor to remove excess dirt on the floor’s surface. Focus on collecting dirt from areas underneath cabinets, cupboards, and appliances. If you vacuum your linoleum floor, be sure to change the vacuum settings to clean hard surfaces rather than carpet. Fill up a large bucket about ¼ - ½ of the way with lukewarm water. Mix in equal parts of white vinegar. The exact measurements on the water to vinegar ratios are rather loose, because most linoleum floors do not need an entire bucket’s worth of cleaning solution to clean the floor surface. Besides, standing water can damage linoleum, so you never want to use more water than necessary. Use a cleaning product specifically intended for cleaning linoleum floors. Linoleum-specific cleaning products can be found in most flooring and home department stores. Most linoleum floor cleaners need to be diluted with water, so follow the manufacturer’s instructions by mixing in the appropriate amount of cleaning detergent in a large bucket filled with the correct measurements of water. If using a chemical cleaner, make sure that your cleaning area is well ventilated.  Alternatively, you could mix about 6-7 drops of a mild detergent (such as dish soap) with approximately one gallon of warm water as your cleaning solution.  Bear in mind that this solution will clean and disinfect your floors, but a linoleum-specific cleaner might remove dirt a little better. Chemicals that have high pH levels can be extremely damaging to linoleum flooring, so stay away from cleaning products like ammonia when cleaning your linoleum floors. Dip a mop into your cleaning solution, and thoroughly wring out excess solution. Your mop should be damp, rather than dripping wet. Mop the floor in sections, working in about 4-6 square foot areas for each dip of the mop.  If you want to clean you floors more thoroughly, you can use a soft bristled scrub brush instead of a mop. This method would most likely require you to work on your hands and knees. If you are...

Summary in French:

Retirez l’excès de saleté. Préparez une solution nettoyante naturelle. Préparez une solution nettoyante chimique. Épongez le sol. Rincez le sol. Séchez le sol.


Article in English: Sweet potatoes grow primarily underground, but their vines grow above the ground. Each vine can grow to be over ten feet long. Make sure your garden plot has plenty of room for the vines. Sweet potatoes prefer a warm environment, so try to choose an area that gets a lot of sunlight (especially if you live in the north) and is well drained. Being tubers, sweet potatoes will grow deep in the earth. Make sure they’ll have an easy time of it by tilling the soil about 12 inches (30.5 cm) deep. Get the soil as loose and light as possible, incorporating gardening soil if necessary. As will all fruit and vegetable planting, having nutrient rich soil is necessary for a bountiful harvest. Add a layer of good planting soil or compost. Remove any large rocks that might be present. Check the pH of your soil. If the pH is not neutral, adjust the pH with peat moss or wood ash to compensate for acidity or alkalinity until it is neutral. This is called amending the soil. You can buy pH testing kits for your garden at a garden center or store. Because of their heat-loving tendencies, sweet potatoes need to have warm soil in order to flourish. Wait till at least a month after the most recent frost, in the beginning of spring, to plant your slips. Help your sweet potatoes to grow by adding mulch over the top to trap heat. If you are in a particularly cold area, get some black plastic mulch or a similar heat-trapper to place over the potato plants after planting.

Summary in French:

Choisissez une parcelle de votre jardin. Retournez la terre. Préparez le sol. Renseignez-vous sur la période de la plantation. Choisissez un paillis.


Article in English: Switch off the light bulbs and fans when not required. Since appliances also use power when they are plugged in, consider what you might be able to unplug altogether.  It can be good to get into the habit of walking around your home before going to bed. Check to see if you have accidentally left anything on or if there are any appliances that you can unplug.  Turning off lights you don’t use can save $274 per year.  In places where you spend little time, like the garage, consider installing timers that will automatically turn off your lights after a certain period of time. To save time when unplugging appliances, consider purchasing a power strip. Turning off the power strip will immediately disconnect all of the appliances. Energy Star is a federal program that certifies products as energy efficient. An Energy Star product should save you money on your utility bills. Everything from light bulbs, refrigerators, TVs, washing machines, and furnaces can be Energy Star certified, though certain of these products will save more energy than others. Immediately replace your light bulbs. Replacing a single light bulb with a Compact Florescent Light (CFL) or, even better, a Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulb can save as much as $123 per year. They also last longer, saving you money on replacement costs, and generate less heat, reducing A/C bills. Washing clothes in cold water can save $152 per year. Washing clothes in warm water does nothing to make them whiter, brighter, or cleaner than they otherwise would be. Driers use considerable energy. You can save that by placing your attire on a clothes’ line. If you don’t have that sort of outside space, many department stores sell racks that make it easy dry several articles of clothing in a small space. Anything higher than this puts you at risk of scalding yourself with hot water. Even in lieu of that eventuality, setting your water heater higher than 120°F (49°C) will definitely hurt your bank account. The EPA estimates that setting your water heater 20°C higher could cost...

Summary in French:

Coupez le courant s’il n’est pas utilisé. Achetez des produits certifiés « Energy Star ». Utilisez l’eau froide pour le lavage. Séchez vos vêtements à l’air libre. Réglez votre chauffe-eau à 49 °C.


Article in English: Switch the point of pronunciation from the front of your mouth to the roof. Elongate your vowel sounds and add a slight nasal inflection. Northerners also tend to be more lax in the way they pronounce certain consonants, particularly “R”s.  In a word like “Car,” you might not hear the final “R” at all. It may be helpful to look at languages and dialects like Irish, Italian, and Polish to understand how Northern American English evolved. Rather than forming vowel sounds in your throat, let them come from the top of your mouth just under your nose, similar to a Northern American accent. Except for when you're articulating consonant sounds, keep your tongue near the center of your mouth. Speak with a brisk pace, but leave a little space between each word.  Midwestern accents are recognizable for their nasal quality, as well as the way they "Shift" certain vowels (the "O" in "Open" sounds more like "Ooh," while the one in "Opposite" will sound more like a sharp "Ah").  To get the right intonation on your vowel sounds, draw your lips back just slightly like you're smiling. For this dialect, you'll actually want to enunciate Less. Push your lips out slightly and hold your mouth open as you talk. Your words should escape with a kind of lazy uniformity, almost like your mouth is numb.  For a more authentic delivery, let your "o" sounds trail off a little ("Ow-uh"). While not totally accurate, the stereotypical surfer and "Valley girl" accents commonly used in movies can give you a good idea of the unique spin Southern Californians put on the language. Draw out your vowel sounds into two separate parts, allowing them to rise and fall as you speak the word. Let your words run together a little and don’t put as much of an edge on them as you ordinarily would—Southerners are known for their easygoing drawl.  Faking a Southern accent is all about getting the lilt down. In Southern English, a single-syllable word like “Wind” might come out as two or even three syllables (“Wee-yun-duh”).  Southerners often leave the final...

Summary in French:

Durcissez vos voyelles pour un accent du nord. Parlez comme un habitant du Middle West. Essayez un accent californien. Ajoutez un peu de ton nasillard du sud. Apprenez quelques mots d'argot.


Article in English: Symptoms of snuffles include runny eyes and runny nose. The fur on the front paws is usually matted and crusty from a rabbit using its paws to wipe the discharge from its eyes and nose. Sneezing is another symptom of snuffles. If your rabbit has any of these symptoms, take it to your vet for diagnosis and treatment. Many antibiotics are available to treat bacterial diseases. To determine which antibiotic to prescribe, your vet will take a sample of discharge from your rabbit and perform what’s called a culture and sensitivity test. This test will indicate which bacteria is causing your rabbit's snuffles and which antibiotic will be most effective against that bacteria.  Some antibiotics can cause serious gastrointestinal (GI) problems in rabbits. Your vet will select the antibiotic that is not only effective, but also least likely to cause GI problems in your rabbit. Be aware that no antibiotic is a definite cure for snuffles.  The culture and sensitivity test may take several days to perform. To treat snuffles, your vet will prescribe oral antibiotics, which will be in liquid form and given using a syringe. To make things easier, ask your vet to pre-fill syringes with the correct amount of antibiotic (per dose). To administer the oral antibiotics, hold your rabbit snugly. Place the syringe in the corner of your rabbit’s mouth and gently empty the syringe’s contents into the mouth.  Your vet may also prescribe antibiotic eye drops if your rabbit has conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye's inner lining). To give the eye drops, hold your rabbit and slowly drop the prescribed number of drops onto your rabbit’s affected eye. Antibiotic treatment for snuffles can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, especially if your rabbit’s snuffles is chronic.  Give your rabbit the entire course of antibiotics, even if your rabbit starts getting better. If you stop the treatment early, the remaining bacteria in your rabbit’s system could become resistant to antibiotics.  If you are not sure how to give the...

Summary in French:

Emmenez-le chez le vétérinaire. Laissez le vétérinaire choisir le bon antibiotique. Administrez-lui l'antibiotique. Surveillez-le pour savoir s'il a des problèmes gastro-intestinaux. Faites attention aux signes qui indiquent une amélioration.


Article in English: Synthetic fertilizer is fast-acting and easy to apply. If you're in the middle of a growth season and your plants are suffering from nutritional deficiency, consider using chemical fertilizer to revive them. You can buy a wide range of chemical fertilizers at any home improvement center or nursery. Keep in mind that chemical fertilizers are not a long-term solution. Over time, synthetic fertilizers diminish soil fertility. When it comes to chemical fertilizers, the formulas make a big difference. If you're trying to boost nitrogen in your vegetable garden, buy fertilizer made specifically for vegetables. If your lawn needs a nitrogen boost, get a fertilizer formulated for grass. Specific formulas will release nutrients in a targeted way that is ideal for that plant type. All fertilizers are categorized by a 3 number rating system. The first number is nitrogen (N), the second number is phosphorous (P), and the third is potassium (K). These numbers represent the percentage of each nutrient found in the fertilizer. Always check the N-P-K before purchasing a product. For example, 27-7-14 and 21-3-3 are popular nitrogen-heavy fertilizers that will also deliver a small amount of phosphorous and potassium to the soil. A 21-0-0 fertilizer will deliver only nitrogen to your soil. You can use a balanced blend like 10-10-10 or 15-15-15 if your soil needs all 3 nutrients replenished. Slow release or controlled release fertilizers may cost a little more, but in the long run they are the best choice. With slow release formulas, you will be fertilizing your soil less frequently because they are longer lasting. They're also more effective because they release nutrients slowly and steadily.  Cheaper products can sometimes shock and burn plants, causing a horde of new problems. Since chemical fertilizers can negatively affect the soil over time, less frequent applications can help preserve the health of your soil. Slow release fertilizers often come in the form of pellets.

Summary in French:

Utilisez un engrais chimique si vous avez besoin d’une solution rapide. Achetez des produits conçus pour vos plantes spécifiques. Recherchez la mention N-P-K sur les étiquettes d’engrais. Choisissez un niveau d’azote qui correspond aux besoins du sol. Utilisez un engrais à libération lente de bonne qualité.


Article in English: Systematic desensitization is an application of counterconditioning, or removing a learned response to a stimulus. It works on the idea that you cannot be relaxed and anxious (or fearful) at the same time. Before you can learn to substitute a relaxation response for a fearful one, you must learn to relax. Some good relaxation techniques to learn include:  Deep breathing Meditation Progressive muscle relaxation Whereas flooding exposes you to your wasps and bees all at once, systematic desensitization exposes you to your fears gradually. You should write out 15-20 items or scenarios related to wasps or bees that cause you to feel anxious or fearful. You will expose yourself to each of these scenarios over time. For example, you might start a list such as this:  Thinking about wasps and bees Drawing a picture of wasps and bees Watching a video of wasps and bees Observing wasps and bees from a distance Sitting in the backyard where wasps and bees may be present Use a scale of 0-100 to rank all of the items on your list. Zero designates no fear or anxiety associated with the item or scenario and 100 would be the most fear or anxiety that you can imagine. There is no need to overthink the rankings, just use the first number that comes to mind for each item. For example, your rankings might look something like this:  Thinking about wasps and bees			12 Drawing a picture of wasps and bees			30 Watching a video of wasps and bees			57 Observing live wasps and bees from a distance	71 Sitting outside and seeing wasps and bees nearby	92 You should have five levels of fear or anxiety ranging from low anxiety to high anxiety. It is ideal to have at least two items in each category. If you do not have two in each category you may need to reconsider your ranking of some items, or add new items into those categories.  Group items ranked 0-19 in the low anxiety category. (e.g., Thinking about wasps and bees) Items that fall from 20-39 should be put in the medium-low anxiety category. (e.g., Drawing a picture of wasps and bees)...

Summary in French:

Apprenez à vous détendre. Faites une liste de choses liées aux abeilles et aux guêpes. Notez les différents points sur la liste. Classez les points par catégories en fonction de leur note. Sélectionnez les points pour votre première session. Faites la première séance de désensibilisation systématique. Détendez-vous après la séance. Faites d’autres sessions.


Article in English: TB usually infects the lungs, breaking down the tissue there. Our body's natural response is to remove the irritant by coughing. Figure out how long you've been coughing; TB usually lasts for more than 3 weeks and may include such worrisome signs as bloody sputum. Consider how long you've taken over the counter cold/flu medications or antibiotics for a respiratory infection with no relief. TB needs very specific antibacterial drugs, and to start therapy requires screening and confirming TB. Have you noticed any sputum (sticky discharge) when coughing? If it smells and is dark, it can be any type of bacterial infection. If it's clear and odorless, it can be a viral infection. Take notice if there's been any blood when coughing into your hands or tissues. When TB cavities and nodules form, nearby blood vessels may get destroyed, leading to hemoptysis — coughing up blood. You should always seek expert medical advice when you cough up blood. He or she will be able to advise you on how to proceed. Chest pain can suggest a wide variety of issues, but when taken together with other symptoms, they can point to TB. If you feel a sharp pain, it can you point to a specific, localized area. Note particularly if it hurts when you apply pressure to that area, or if it hurts when you breath in and out or when you cough. TB forms hard cavities and nodules against the lungs/chest wall. When we breath, these hard masses cause damage to the area, leading to inflammation at the site. Pain tends to be sharp, localized to a specific area, and reproducible when we put pressure on it. The body has a complex response to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria that results in poor nutrient absorption and altered protein metabolism. These changes might persist for months without your noticing them.  Look in the mirror and note any changes to your body. If you can see the outline of your bones, this indicates you don't have enough muscle mass due to lack of protein and fat. Measure your weight on a scale. Use a previous but recent...

Summary in French:

Notez tout changement dans votre façon de tousser . Recherchez d'autres types de sécrétions lorsque vous toussez . Prêtez attention aux douleurs thoraciques . Relevez également les pertes de poids involontaires et le manque d'appétit. N'ignorez pas la fièvre, les frissons et les sueurs nocturnes. Faites attention à toute infection latente de la tuberculose. Faites la distinction de la tuberculose avec d'autres infections respiratoires .


Article in English: Tail scraping is a very basic stopping method. When performing it, you can easily lose control of the board without meaning to. Try tail scraping when skateboarding casually on a sidewalk or even ground. Use a more restrained method (like controlled slide stopping) in dangerous situations. Lean forward, and keep your weight on the balls of your feet. Your dominant food should stay near the middle of the skateboard. If you loose balance, lift up your arms to steady yourself. Continue applying pressure until it comes in contact with the ground. If you hear a scraping sound, your board is in process of stopping. The friction between your skateboard and the ground will slow your speed. Do not step off the board until you have come to a complete halt. Heel scraping mirrors tail scraping in many ways, but your board's tail will not make contact with the ground. Instead, extend your back foot out until your heel is not touching the board. As you press the tail back, stop once your foot has made contact with the ground. Over time, heel scraping can seriously wear on your shoe. Sometimes, your safest option will be to jump off the board. Only do so in case of emergency, and make sure you jump with the right technique. Keep your arms and legs loose to absorb the fall, and curl into a roll as you hit the ground.  Practice falling into a roll a few times on the grass to sharpen your technique in emergencies. Avoid the urge to "catch yourself" with your arms, as you could harm your wrists.

Summary in French:

Ne freinez avec la tail que lorsque vous allez lentement. Amenez votre pied non dominant à l'arrière du skate. Appuyez sur la tail avec votre pied arrière. Freinez avec votre talon. Sautez de la planche sans prendre de risque.


Article in English: Take 1/2 a stick of butter at room temperature and mash it with a fork. Add 1/4 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon to the butter. Mix these three things together with a fork until it becomes a mushy, uniformed consistency. To get the butter to room temperature, take it out of the refrigerator half an hour before you begin making your toast. Using a butter knife, spread the cinnamon butter on a piece of toast of your choice. Spread as much or as little butter as you'd like. Place the bread in the oven at 350 degrees. Let the bread cook for 10 minutes. You want to melt the butter and cook it into the bread slowly. After 10 minutes, move the bread to the broiler. Let it brown for a few minutes, until the bread is to your desired level of crispness. Make sure to watch the bread so it doesn't burn. You do not flip over this toast. The bottom will be toasted from cooking in the oven for 10 minutes.

Summary in French:

Préparez le beurre à la cannelle. Étalez le beurre sur le pain. Enfournez votre pain. Placez vos tartines sous le gril.


Article in English: Take 10 to 15 minutes each day to  breathe deeply and passively observe your emotional experience. Notice how your thoughts and physiological responses (e.g., tightness in chest or rapid heartbeat) are connected to your feelings. Act as though you are an impartial witness. Don't try to change the feelings, just let them be what they are.  You might journal about the exercise after it’s done. By doing this  mindfulness exercise, you can learn to acknowledge, accept and regulate your emotions so that the trauma isn't controlling your life. A trigger is something in your environment (a person, place, thing, or situation) that brings you back to the time of your trauma. You need to know your triggers in order to protect yourself from triggering experiences and eventually learn to live with them. To learn what your triggers are, try acting like a casual observer to yourself for a matter of days or weeks to figure out which stimuli have a triggering effect on you.  Triggers might be a person who resembles an attacker, a sound that reminds you of the trauma, insulting or demeaning words, or a specific time of the year. Make a list of all the triggers you can identify. Be sure to practice self-care when you are doing this exercise, as it can be very unsettling. Once you know what your triggers are, you can slowly develop a plan to better manage your response to them. Consider sharing these with someone you trust for additional help. Trauma can result in a “fight or flight” response.  Yoga is a wonderful way to ease distress and engage your body in a mindful way. Consider signing up for a nearby class or practicing at home with YouTube videos. Be gentle and nurturing with yourself by implementing a daily self-care routine. Go for a run, eat a nutritious meal, color, call a friend, or cuddle with your pet. Spoil yourself for a change. Don't allow yourself to be pressured to "get over" your trauma or heal prematurely. Acknowledge that you must give yourself the time and space to fully heal in the way that best suits...

Summary in French:

Acceptez vos émotions avec conscience. Apprenez à identifier vos déclencheurs. Nourrissez votre corps et votre esprit en faisant du yoga. Faites quelque chose d'agréable au quotidien. Avancez à votre rythme. Connectez-vous avec votre côté spirituel. Utilisez votre expérience pour avoir un impact positif sur les autres.


Article in English: Take 2 pieces of card stock or colorful paper that are the same size. Try using 8 x 11 in (20 x 28 cm) pieces of paper to make a standard sized card. You can use any heavy type of decorative or scrapbooking paper. If it's heavy enough, you could even use brightly colored construction. Fold both of the pieces in half widthwise for a standard-sized card. One piece will end up being the one with tabs and the pop-up image. This will fit inside the other piece which will be the front and back of the card. You can use your fingers or a bone folder to completely smooth the fold. Take one of the folded pieces of paper and keep it folded in half. Make 2 parallel cuts that are 1-inch (2.5 cm) long through the folded side of the paper. The cuts should be in the center of the card so the pop-up image is centered. These tabs should work for images that are 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) in size. Take the size of your pop-up image into account. For example, if your pop up is large, you'll probably need a bigger tab. Draw or cut out a pop-up image into any shape you like. You could even use small photographs. For example, use a gift shape, a cut-out of a person's name, a heart, or a small school photo. Cut out your pop-up shape and ensure that it will fit in your card.

Summary in French:

Choisissez du papier. Pliez les feuilles en deux. Faites deux incisions. Découpez une image.


Article in English: Take a couple flat strips of cardboard, wet them, and stack them on one another in an area where termites are likely to be. Because termites feed on cellulose (cardboard), this makes for an excellent spot trap. When the cardboard is infested with termites, take it out in a safe area and burn it. Repeat multiple times, if necessary.  Note: This spot trap will not solve all your termite problems. It is a quick fix to remove several hundred termites, often at a time. Combine this method with other fixes to deliver a more powerful punch. Beneficial nematodes are small unsegmented worm species that are natural parasites to garden pests, including termites. These nematodes search for hosts, such as termite larvae, and burrow into them, usually causing death within 48 hours. They use the host's carcass as a place to spawn.  You can purchase beneficial nematodes at your local garden supply store or online. Currently, there are about five varieties produced for sale. For use in soil temperatures above 60 °F (16 °C), nematodes should be used immediately after they are purchased. If you do not use them immediately, store them in a refrigerator. Plant them in the early morning or after sunset, as UV light will harm them. If the termite-infested item is not your home but rather a piece of furniture or an item that can be removed from your home, expose it to sunlight. Termites thrive in darkness, and the heat and light from the sun will kill them. On a sunny day, place your furniture outside for as long as possible - preferably 2-3 days. This method works well in conjunction with the cardboard trap method for capturing/killing the termites. If you’re in a rainy area and can’t expose your furniture to sunlight, consider an alternative of freezing your furniture to kill the termites. Place your pieces (or parts of your pieces) of wooden furniture into a large freezer for 2-3 days. Although this can be tricky for large pieces of furniture, if you’re able the freezer method should guarantee the death of the termites.

Summary in French:

Mettez en place un piège de carton. Essayez avec des nématodes bénéfiques. Mettez votre bois au soleil. Congelez les termites.


Article in English: Take a few steps and see if you feel woozy. Then, check if you can walk straight and maintain your balance without swaying. You may be drunk if you’re feeling disoriented, can’t walk straight, or the room feels like it’s moving.  You might feel like everything is hard right now. For instance, walking to the bathroom and relieving yourself might feel difficult right now. That’s a sign that you’re drunk. If you're feeling unsteady on your feet, stay seated or ask a friend to support you while you're walking. It's possible to accidentally hurt yourself, and your safety is very important. Alcohol affects your concentration, so it’ll be really hard to focus. Try to tell your friend a story or to read something on your phone. If your mind keeps wandering or you forget what you’re doing, it’s likely that you are drunk.  Try retracing your steps over the course of the night. Do you remember everything that happened? Can you give specific details? Are you keeping good track of time? If anything is unclear right now, you’re probably drunk. Ask a friend or someone you trust for help if you need it. For example, if you're having trouble paying your tab, ask a friend to help you take care of it. It’s normal to experience nausea when you’re drunk, which can range from mild to severe. If you drink a lot of alcohol, you might even throw up. Sit down and take a break if you start to feel sick.  If you don’t feel nauseous, it doesn’t mean you aren’t drunk. Drink some water to help you avoid dehydration. This might help you start to feel better. It’s common for your pupils to dilate when you’re drunk, so you’ll likely notice that your pupils cover most of your iris. Go to the bathroom or use a pocket mirror to see if your pupils look really big. You can also ask a friend if your pupils look wide. Say, “Are my pupils really dilated?” to see if it’s racing. When you’re drunk, your heart beats fast but you’ll breathe slowly because alcohol is a depressant. Place your right forefinger and middle finger over your left wrist to check...

Summary in French:

Tenez-vous droit et marchez. Essayez de vous concentrer sur une tâche. Reposez-vous si vous avez des nausées ou si vous vomissez. Regardez vos pupilles dans un miroir. Vérifiez votre pouls


Article in English: Take a hot shower and inhale the steam. This can help loosen the congestion in the nose, which can drip down into your chest and cause cough. It also helps moisturize dry air, which can also cause coughing. At night, run a humidifier and breathe in the warm vapor. This method is helpful for coughs caused by colds, allergies, and asthma. Humidifiers need to be cleaned out regularly. Otherwise, they may cause more harm than good. Mold, other fungi, and bacteria can build up inside the machine and get transferred into the air alongside the steam. You may instinctively start with large, hearty coughs as soon as a coughing fit comes on, but building up to these large coughs slowly can actually help you get rid of a coughing fit faster. This is especially helpful if you have a moist cough. When a coughing fit begins, start by taking a series of small, light coughs. These coughs will not produce much mucus. At the end of your series of small coughs, do one big cough. The small coughs move the mucus toward the top of your air passage and the large cough has enough force to bring the mucus out. Coughing in this method will prevent your throat from becoming more irritated. Since an irritated throat is more likely to cause continued coughing, making your throat less irritated should help you get rid of your cough faster. Chronic coughs are often caused or worsened by airborne irritants. These irritants can cause chronic sinus irritation, leading to chronic coughing due to the excess mucus. The most obvious irritant to avoid is tobacco smoke. Perfumes and scented bathroom sprays are also known to trigger chronic coughs and should be avoided at least for the duration of your cough if you want your cough to leave quicker.

Summary in French:

Inspirez de la vapeur d'eau chaude. Changez votre façon de tousser. Éliminez les particules irritantes en suspension dans l'air.


Article in English: Take a shower using warm water followed by cold water. You can also just use cold water. This may reduce the duration and frequency of common cold symptoms because cold water increases your white blood cell count, which will help you fight your cold. To do this, start with very warm water. Next, turn the water as cold as you can and start spraying, using a removable shower head, from the feet up, then from the hands in.  Be sure to also spray your back.  Also spray the cold water towards your chest. Do not use very cold water with the very young, the very old, or anyone with a debilitating disease, heart disease, implanted medical devices, or one who is pregnant, has lung disease, or is very weak.  Use cool water only. Afterwards, wrap your body in as many towels as you need to totally cover yourself. Get in bed and stay under the covers until you are dry. This treatment is supposed to help reduce fevers and treat colds. You need a pair of 100% wool and 100% cotton socks. Soak your cotton socks in very cold water. After soaking, wring the socks out completely. Warm your feet in warm water. Then dry them completely. Your feet should be very warm and pinkish. Then, put on the cold, wet cotton socks. Put the wool socks on over the cotton socks.   Once you have the socks on, go directly to bed. Wear both socks for the whole night. This approach usually starts relieving congestion within 30 to 60 minutes. You can repeat this twice each night if symptoms are not improving. Steam can help open up the nasal passages, help thin out mucus, and help the mucus drain. Boil the water. Add one to two drops of essential oils containing echinacea, thyme, peppermint, oregano, ginger, or garlic. Start with one drop for each quart of water. If you don’t have the essential oils, substitute ½ teaspoon of dried herb per quart of water. Once you add the oil or herbs, boil the water for another minute, then turn off the heat and move the pot from the heat.  Echinacea is believed to have immune-boosting, antioxidant,...

Summary in French:

Prenez une douche. Essayez les chaussettes humides. Utilisez de la vapeur.


Article in English: Take a trip down to your local hardware store and buy a bottle of pure acetone. Make sure you get the industrial-grade variety. Cosmetic acetone, usually sold as nail polish remover, sometimes contains scents and other stripping chemicals that can ruin the finish of a coin. Acetone is useful not only for dissolving the grime built up on dirty coins, but because it acts to kill bacteria and disinfect. Pour the acetone into a container with a wide opening. You won’t need to use a lot—only enough to submerge the coins when they’re laid flat. Acetone fumes can be detrimental to breathe, so make sure to work in a well-ventilated area.  Do not inhale acetone fumes or allow them to get in your eyes. Perform the acetone bath outside, or work near an open window to let the fumes escape.  Use a glass or ceramic container. Acetone can eat through plastic, styrofoam and other synthetic materials. Drop the coins you wish to clean into the bottom of the acetone-filled container. Acetone is a powerful solvent that’s perfect for dissolving all sorts of stuck-on messes. The coins will only need to soak for a minute or two to remove the worst of the grime.  Direct exposure to acetone may cause irritation to the skin. Wear gloves to protect your hands when working with acetone. Move the coins around in the acetone periodically to shake off dissolving dirt. Take the coins out of the acetone bath. Whisk them through the acetone one last time to remove any remaining loose dirt. Shake off the excess solvent. Then, transfer the coins to another receptacle containing pure distilled water. You can also pour the distilled water over both sides of the coins to rinse them. Blot the coins with a clean towel and leave them sitting out to dry. Distilled water should be used in place of tap water because it does not contain fluoride, chlorine, and other chemicals that might react negatively with the metals used to make the coins.

Summary in French:

Achetez une boite d’acétone pure. Mettez quelques millilitres d’acétone dans un récipient ouvert. Trempez les pièces dans l’acétone. Rincez les pièces avec de l’eau distillée.


Article in English: Take an absorbent rag or towel and soak it in white vinegar. Make sure that the entire towel has absorbed the vinegar, not just a section of it. Wring it out if it is excessively dripping, but make it as wet as possible. Take the rag and wrap it around the tap. Use rubber bands to hold the rag in place. Make sure that the entire surface of the metal is touching the rag. Leave the rag wrapped around the tap for an hour. After an hour, remove the rag. You should notice that your faucet looks much better! Use a clean cloth to remove the last remnants of limescale and vinegar. Use a Q-tip to get at hard to reach nooks. Sometimes the head of the faucet needs special attention because it is the place that tends to accumulate the most limescale. If you notice that the rest of the tap looks great but the head still has some limescale, take a small cup of vinegar and submerge the head of the faucet in it.  Wrap a towel around the whole head a the faucet, including the cup, and rubber band it in place. Make sure that the towel is tight around the faucet so that the head of the tap stays submerged. After an hour, remove the towel and the cup from the head of the tap. Use a clean cloth to wipe away any remaining vinegar and limescale. If you're cleaning your sink faucet, turn it on and run it for a few seconds so you don't taste vinegar the next time you use it!

Summary in French:

Trempez un torchon dans du vinaigre. Enroulez le torchon autour du robinet. Essuyez le robinet avec un chiffon propre. Trempez la tête du robinet. Essuyez la tête du robinet.


Article in English: Take an iron rake or shovel and break apart the high points in the soil. Then, spread the broken up dirt around so the area is level with the rest of the soil. Dips will impact the appearance of the sod, and they can also lead to water build up, which can kill the new grass. Use the rake to push dirt into the low spots so they’re level with the rest of the soil. That way water will drain away from the buildings instead of pooling next to them. If you’re working with a small area, use tools like a shovel and rake to slope the soil. If you’re working with a large area, you may need to rent a tractor with a grading blade attached. Slope the soil so it drops 1–4 feet (0.30–1.22 m) every 100 feet (30 m) of soil.

Summary in French:

Aplatissez les hauteurs et les monticules qu'il y a sur le terrain. Remplissez tous les trous qu'il y a sur la surface. Faites en sorte que le sol soit incliné par rapport aux bâtiments voisins.


Article in English: Take an old lingerie bag or buy a new one from the women’s section at any clothing store. You will use this to protect your paper money in the washing machine. Lingerie bags are small, zip-up bags made of fine mesh that are designed to safely wash delicate undergarments. The bag will keep heavy streams of water and the movements of the washing machine drum from destroying the bills.  You may have discovered from experience that paper money will hold up through an accidental trip through the laundry. Dollar bills are constructed mostly of cotton and durable cellulose fibers, meaning that they can safely be cleaned in a washing machine under the right conditions. Lingerie bags and other mesh wash bags are cheap and can be purchased new in most places for less than $10. Select the dirty bills that most need cleaning. Place these in the lingerie bag. Make sure all the bills are separated and laid out flat. It may be a good idea to put a folded hand towel or some other small washable item in the bag with the paper money to keep it from getting knocked around as much during the wash cycle. It is not advisable to wash all of your paper money this way, nor to clean large amounts at one time. You should only clean bills that are caked with enough dirt, grease or grime to become a possible health risk. Set the washing machine to a gentle wash cycle and turn it on. Place the lingerie bag containing the money in the washing machine as it fills. Add a very small amount of detergent to the load. Let the money complete the cycle in the wash.  Stop the washing machine and take a look at the bills every now and then to make sure they aren’t tearing or coming apart in the wash. If the bills you’re cleaning are especially old or fragile, consider cutting off the wash cycle early to prevent possible damage. Take the lingerie bag out of the washing machine. Remove the loose bills from the bag. Be very careful: the wet money will be delicate and very easily torn. Separate the bills and lay them out on a towel or other flat, dry...

Summary in French:

Réutilisez un sac à linge pour lingerie. Mettez quelques billets en vrac dans le sac à linge. Lavez les billets à l’eau froide selon un cycle délicat. Sortez les billets et séchez-les.


Article in English: Take care to wash the wart area and your hands. Most OTC spray kits will come with a canister that contains the cryogen, or very cold compounds. It should also come with a foam applicator. Treatments don't take very long, so make sure you have all the supplies on hand. Always read and follow the specific instructions that came with your kit. Take the applicator, usually a stick with a foam tip, into its handle. Set the spray can so that it sits level on a sturdy surface. You'll want to insert the handle into the top of the spray can. Take care not to hold the spray can near your face. The spray compound is very cold, so take precautions to keep it from accidentally spraying. Keep the spray can on the table and hold it with one hand. With your other hand, press down on the handle till you hear a hissing sound. Keep pressing it for another 2 to 3 seconds. This will soak the applicator with the cryogen. You can now take out the handle with the applicator. Wait 30 seconds. When you look at the applicator, you should see that it's saturated and looks frosty. You might smell the dimethyl ether. Gently press the applicator against your wart. Don't rub, just press. Most kits recommend pressing the applicator against the wart for 20 seconds or less, depending on the size of the wart. Remove the applicator, taking care not to touch it. Throw it away and wash your hands. If the wart is on the top of your finger or toe, slowly move the finger or toe while you're applying the compound. You'll probably feel aching, itching, or stinging.

Summary in French:

Préparez la zone et votre matériel. Assemblez le kit. Chargez le vaporisateur. Appliquez le composé sur la verrue.


Article in English: Take drawing, painting, photography, and printing classes in high school. Also take computer classes like computer graphics, web design, and language programming classes. These classes will provide you with a strong foundation to begin your graphic design career. Type "graphic design course syllabus" in your search engine on the Internet. Download two to three syllabi of college or university professors. Review the student learning objectives and the textbooks used to meet these objectives. Pick and purchase the textbooks you would like to use. Set aside an hour each day to read and take notes.  To learn the necessary computer skills to become a graphic designer, watch online tutorials on YouTube, Hack Design, Tuts+ Design and Illustration Guides, and other websites. While this approach to becoming a graphic designer is cost effective, having a degree or certificate may give you an advantage when applying for jobs. Visit your local community college and ask about the graphic design courses that they offer. The college will give you a list of the courses, as well as the pricing for the courses. You can also take online introductory courses.  See if the college offers any training certificates for graphic designers. An introductory course will provide you with a basic understanding of theory and the elements of design such as color, layout, and typography. You can obtain an associate's degree from a local community college. By getting an associate’s degree, you will be able to develop and hone your graphic design skills. Associate's degrees typically focus on the use of graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.  Knowing how to use these programs is important since a large part of graphic design is done digitally. An associate’s degree typically takes two years to complete. A bachelor’s degree typically takes four years to complete. Throughout the program, you will learn all the necessary computer skills and information to be a successful graphic designer. You will also be able to...

Summary in French:

Au lycée, suivez des cours d’informatique et d’art. Apprenez la conception graphique par vos propres moyens. Suivez un cours d’introduction au graphisme. Obtenez un diplôme de designer graphique en deux ans. Obtenez des diplômes nécessitant des études plus longues. Suivez des cours supplémentaires.


Article in English: Take inventory of all of the toiletry items (i.e. toothbrush, hairbrush, contact solution, etc.) that you use on a regular basis. Ziploc bags work. Place the toiletries into the largest bag you are taking first: you can leave behind bulkier clothing if they don't fit, but you can't leave behind toiletries. They’re good at clearing your skin and taking off your makeup, and they take so much less space than your face wash probably would (and you won’t have to turn it over to the TSA!). Tip: Sometimes buying the refill packages, as long as they’re resealable, is easier than a whole tub–especially to pack. You can pack it in a toothbrush case, a plastic bag, or wrapped in a cloth. Bring a mini tube of toothpaste, depending on where you’re staying. If you’re going to a friend’s house for the weekend, chances are s/he isn't going to be mad if you borrow his/her fluoride. However, if you’re going to a remote cabin somewhere, it’s good to take your own! You can buy travel-sized bottles of many products in pharmacies, grocery stores, and dollar stores. Consider buying 3-ounce travel bottles that you can reuse from trip to trip. You can mini-bottle your home toiletries, take exactly the amount that you will need, then wash out the bottles afterward to reuse on your next trip.  In the US, TSA will not let you bring more than three ounces of any liquid onto a commercial flight. Plan accordingly. Try bringing samples instead of fully-packaged products. This can work for prescription creams and lotions, as well as luxuries like perfume. You don’t want to risk bringing and losing an entire tube of your doctor-ordered creams and lotions, but you still want to keep your pores clear. Make a trip to your dermatologist before you leave for your trip, and see if she can give you any samples to bring on your travels. If you have a hairstyle that won't keep up with water or sweat, bring hair styling tools in the case that your style is destroyed. Bring travel-sized hair spray. You’ll probably want to stick with your natural texture...

Summary in French:

Demandez-vous ce dont vous avez besoin. Mettez tous vos produits dans un seul sac. Pensez aux lingettes désinfectantes. Apportez votre brosse à dents. Trouvez des versions adaptées au voyage. Réfléchissez à vos cheveux. Prenez votre déodorant ! Envisagez d'apporter un produit hydratant. Réfléchissez à votre maquillage.


Article in English: Take more time to relish in the good things. Slow down and delight in the wonders in the world around you every now and then. Being appreciative can actually increase your life satisfaction.  Go outside and stand in awe of Mother Nature. Listen to the sound of the rustling leaves or the birds in the trees. Feel the sensation of the wind passing over your skin. Choose a morning to eat mindfully and linger over breakfast. Inhale the smell of fresh coffee. Notice the colors, textures and smells of the food on your plate. Chew slowly, savoring the taste of each bite. How does your body feel as you satiate your hunger? Are you excited about any particular food more than others? Humans have a tendency to be biased in their reasoning. Assumptions are one form of biased reasoning in which you believe something to be true based on precedent or your own beliefs. However, this tendency leads to inaccurate and unfair judgments placed on people and situations.  When you notice yourself making rash judgments about people or events that happen in your life, take a second look. Are you basing your conclusions on hardcore facts? Try to reconsider your initial assumption. Recognize that people and situations have a range of complexity far greater than what meets the eye. For example, maybe you've heard a few people complain about a "delinquent" kid on your block. For that reason, you steer clear of him. However, one day you notice him helping an elderly lady unload her groceries from the car. He is polite and responds "yes, ma'am" and "no, ma'am". Now, you don't avoid him so much. You speak cordially when you pass him on the street, and you have found him to be incredibly different than what the neighborhood assumes. You may want to escape your surroundings because your life seems ordinary and colorless. Daring to dream bigger can enrich your outlook and life satisfaction. Give yourself the freedom to envision a future beyond your wildest imagination. Think about your life in the next five years. What are you doing? What does...

Summary in French:

Appréciez le monde autour de vous. Changez vos suppositions. Essayez de penser façon « retour vers le futur ». Créez un plan d'action pour atteindre vos rêves.


Article in English: Take regular showers to keep your body clean and smelling fresh. Avoid overly scented soaps, as these may clash with perfume you use.  Use deodorant and anti-antiperspirant. Like with soap, avoid any with a strong scent. Keep hair and nails appropriately trimmed and maintained. Don't forget to brush your teeth after every meal too! You don't want food sticking out of your teeth. Try your best to be blemish free. That means no acne, no pimples, and no bruises or scars. Sometimes it is unavoidable, but find the best way to take care of your skin. If you have acne or pimples you should go to a dermatologist to try to find a skin product that works for you.  Keep your skin clean and clear by washing you face every day. You may or may not want to use soaps, as everyone's skin is different. Experiment to find a system that works for you. Start with eyeliner. You should have either a small amount of eyeliner or a medium amount of eyeliner. Trace the natural shape of your eye on the upper lash-line, and put a little "flick" at the end, it's a classic, always gorgeous look. Find your exact shade of concealer, and use that under your eyes if you have dark circles, and anywhere you may have scars etc. Use foundation if you need extra coverage or if your skin tone is uneven. To make your face appear more feminine, use a facial highlighter and apply on the high points of your face: your brow bone, your cheekbones, and the bridge of your nose. Curl your lashes and apply mascara. Using two eyeshadow colors, apply the lighter one all over the lid and the darker one in the crease. Find a lip color that works for you and use it, make sure you use a moisturizer before applying lip color. Choose one or the other if you plan on applying heavy makeup--eyes or lips. Your hair should be nice and clean. Everyone's hair is different and unique, and all can be glamorous if you find the right style for your look. Don't be a stranger to volume! Any color is also possible, just make sure that it is befitting your natural coloring. Any...

Summary in French:

Gardez un corps parfaitement nettoyé et soigné. Gardez un visage propre et lumineux. Maquillez-vous si c'est nécessaire. Entretenez vos cheveux. Gardez des ongles parfaitement entretenus. Tenez-vous droite.


Article in English: Take the cover off of the pan to let the steam escape. Set the heat to low and continue to cook the rice for about 5 minutes. The water should be cooked off by the end. If there is still water in the pan, place a sieve or colander over the sink, and pour the rice into it. Let it drain for a minute. You may want to shift around the sieve or colander to help it drain. At this point, the rice may be saved. You do not have to do anything else if that is the case. If the rice is too sticky or gummy, it means that it is overcooked. After draining the rice, pour a light stream of cool water over the sieve or colander. Gently unstick the grains of rice with your fingers. If the rice is still watery or soggy, you can cook off the extra water in the oven. Set the temperature to 350 °F (177 °C). Spread the rice out evenly onto a cookie sheet or baking pan. Let it cook in the oven for 5 minutes. In some cases, you may not be able to fix the rice. If you have time, make a fresh batch. Store the soggy rice in a plastic container. Place it in the fridge or freezer. You can use it later for some delicious recipes. Cooked rice will last for 4-6 days in the fridge and up to six months in the freezer.

Summary in French:

Laissez l'eau s'évaporer. Égouttez l'excédent d'eau. Rincez un riz collant à l'eau froide. Faites cuire le riz au four pendant 5 minutes. Préparez un nouveau plat de riz.


Article in English: Take the electric burners out first by gently pulling them straight out from the connection point. Then, remove each drip pan. To get rid of any crumbs or large chunks of food, shake the drip pans over the trash can or sink. Then, rinse them with hot water. Use a 1:1 ratio of dish soap and baking soda. Use your fingers or a sponge to lather the mixture over all parts of the drip pans. Put each drip pan in an individual Ziploc bag and seal it. Let them sit on your counter or other surface for 1 hour so the soap and baking soda mixture can remove the stuck-on food. After an hour, remove the drip pans from the bags and rinse each one with hot water. Use a microfiber towel to dry them. Then, replace the drip pans as well as the electric burners.

Summary in French:

Enlevez les lèchefrites de la cuisinière. Rincez les lèchefrites. Enduisez les lèchefrites. Fermez hermétiquement les lèchefrites dans un sac en plastique. Rincez et séchez les lèchefrites avant de les remettre.


Article in English: Take the measurement of your picture and add the width you want for your mat to get the mat size. Let's frame an imaginary 8x10 photo. For this photo, we want a mat with a 1.5" width. So the measurements for the mat become 11x13" (since the width needs to be added to each side). Measure a square corner, using a tool if you have one, and then cut the mat to the desired measurement. Use a box cutter or other extremely sharp tool in order to get a clean line. Our mat will be 11x13" around the outside. Cut the inside edge where you want the picture to go. The usual advice is to have the gap on the bottom marginally larger than the one on top (this should be almost imperceptible). Dry fit it to figure out where you want it and then measure and cut a hole in the center of the mat that fits the measurement of your image. A good tip is to measure the exact shape, in this case the 8x10 rectangle, and then make the actual cuts just inside of the line you drew. This way you won't accidentally end up with gaps where you made the hole too big. Fit the picture into the hole for the mat. Take two pieces of tape and use them to bridge the gap along the top line. These should be evenly spaced, towards the center. Next, take two more pieces of tape and place these over the top, mat-side of the first tape pieces. The long edge of these pieces should follow the line of where the picture and mat meet. This is a safe way to tape photos to mats, since the tap can simply be cut where the picture and mat meet, leaving only minimal tape on the picture itself.

Summary in French:

Mesurez votre feuille de papier cartonné. Coupez la bordure extérieure. Découpez la bordure intérieure. Fixez la photo.


Article in English: Take the pen apart so that the converter is removed from the rest of the pen. Take care that the ink doesn’t spill where you don’t want it (on the table, floor or your clothes). Pour the excess ink into the garbage or into a paper towel. Running cool water through the converter will dislodge any ink particles and clear it out. You can either use a syringe that will allow you to run water through the converter, or you can use the faucet. If you run water through the converter with the faucet, be sure to run the water very lightly. Otherwise, water can get behind the piston seal in the converter and may create a moldy-looking blob of ink that is difficult to remove. Cover up the end of the converter with your finger. Give the converter a good shake in order to break up any remaining ink that is inside the converter. Run cool water through the converter again until the water runs clear. Set the converter upright on top of a paper towel and let it air dry overnight.

Summary in French:

Enlevez le convertisseur du stylo. Jetez l'excédent d'encre à l'intérieur du convertisseur. Rincez le convertisseur à l'eau froide. Remplissez le convertisseur d'eau et secouez-le. Rincez le convertisseur à l'eau. Laissez sécher le convertisseur à l'air libre.


Article in English: Take the pizza dough out of the tube, and unroll it onto a 15x10x1-inch (38x25x2.5-cm) baking pan that’s been lightly greased with olive oil or cooking spray. Place it in the oven and allow it to bake for 7 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). When you roll the dough onto the baking sheet, use your fingers to flatten it out and build up the edges slightly to form a crust. When the dough is out of the oven, spread 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of the Buffalo wing sauce over it. Combine 1 ½ cups (150 g) of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 ½ cups (150 g) of shredded mozzarella cheese in a medium size bowl, and sprinkle ⅓ of the mixture over the crust. Set aside. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons (28 g) of butter over medium high heat. Add 2 pounds (960 g) of boneless, skinless chicken breasts that’s been cut into cubes, ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) garlic salt, ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) pepper, and ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) chili powder. Allow the chicken to cook until it is no longer pink, which should take approximately 8 minutes. You can add any seasonings that you like and think will complement the wing sauce to the chicken. Cayenne pepper, cajun seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes are some options to consider. When the chicken is cooked, mix the remaining Buffalo wing sauce into the skillet. Lower the heat to medium, and allow the chicken and sauce to cook for another 5 minutes. Make sure to stir the chicken and sauce to ensure that the mixture cooks evenly. After the chicken and sauce have cooked, spread the chicken mixture over the previous cheese layer. Next, sprinkle the rest of the cheese and ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) of dried oregano over the top. Place the baking sheet with the pizza on it in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) for approximately 18 to 20 minutes or until the crust becomes a golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. To mimic the way Buffalo chicken wings are served, add a side of blue cheese dressing and some celery sticks to the pizza when you bring it to the table.

Summary in French:

Déroulez la pâte. Ajoutez la sauce et le fromage. Faites cuire le poulet. Ajoutez la sauce. Garnissez la pizza. Enfournez la pizza.


Article in English: Take the prepared cloth diaper and lay the back half of it underneath your baby so it's near your baby's waist. If you're changing a boy's diaper, you can prevent leaks by pointing his penis down. Grab the front half of the diaper and pull it up onto the baby's stomach.  Spread the baby's legs so the diaper won't bunch while you're fastening it. If you're changing a newborn diaper, ensure that you're using the smallest cloth diapers. You'll probably need to fold them specially so they don't rub against the umbilical cord stump. Hold the front of the diaper in place with one hand. Use your other hand to hook a T-shaped fastener or a two-pronged fastener onto the front of the diaper. Some cloth diapers use snaps that you simply snap into place or Velcro that you can just pull and press down on. Dress the baby before you handle the dirty cloth diaper. If you're using diaper pins, put a few of your fingers under the diaper and above the baby's skin to so you don't accidentally poke the baby. Remove your gloves and throw them away, if applicable. Wash your hands using antibacterial soap and warm, running water for at least 20 seconds. After thoroughly rinsing your hands, dry them off.

Summary in French:

Positionnez la couche sous le bébé. Faites tenir la couche. Nettoyez-vous les mains.


Article in English: Take the time to get to know your landlord and introduce yourself to any security personnel that may work in your building. If these people know you and where you live, they can watch for security issues or other problems. Meet your neighbors as soon as you can so that they know who you are and everyone feels as comfortable as possible. You can introduce yourself in different ways such as a letter to other tenants, a housewarming party, or going from door to door.  If you live in a large apartment building, it may be advisable to just get to know people on your floor. Introduce yourself as you meet people in the elevator, lobby, or in other common spaces. If you live in a smaller building or house, consider a more personal approach. You could have a simple housewarming party or introduce yourself to each neighbor by going door to door. Going for a leisurely walk around your neighborhood will help you become better acquainted with everything the area offers. Knowing what’s available can help you feel more settled in your new space.  Check out parks, public gardens, and playgrounds. These kinds of spaces will give you and your family members a place to relax and unwind.  Look for nearby restaurants and shops to get a feeling for what is close by, especially when you’re in a pinch. It might be worth it to build up a relationship with the businesses in your area. This may also give you the chance to meet your neighbors. You’ll want to be aware of schools, grocery stores, and community buildings. Locating these places may be important to helping you and your family get settled.  Make sure to register your children for school if you haven’t done so already.  Libraries, churches, fitness clubs, and community centers may offer activities that can help you meet people and get to know your new neighborhood better. Once you’re unpacked and know the neighborhood a bit, you may want to cook for yourself. Plan out some meals and stock your kitchen by shopping at a local grocery or specialty food store. You may meet some...

Summary in French:

Faites connaissance avec votre propriétaire et votre personnel de sécurité. Présentez-vous aux voisins. Faites un tour dans votre quartier. Situez les écoles et centres communautaires. Allez faire vos courses.


Article in English: Take time to do the things that make you happy, and anything that helps you clear your head. If you haven’t spent much time away from your partner before, this is a good opportunity to get a taste of what life would be like without them. It can also help you unwind and determine if stress was causing you to question your relationship. Not only can some alone time help you sort out your feelings without any pressure from your partner, but it will give you time to compose yourself and decide exactly how to proceed. If you’re currently in the relationship, use tact when speaking with your partner. Begin your sentences with “I” rather than “you," because you don't want to sound accusatory or hurtful. Instead, discuss how you’ve been feeling in the relationship. If you aren’t currently in a relationship with this person, decide if communicating your feelings is appropriate. It may not be appropriate if it could toy with their emotions, or if they have a new partner.  Once you decide to start voicing your feelings, things may get complicated. Don’t do this unless you’re sure it is something that needs to be addressed. Often times it is easier to write your feelings down so that you can say everything you need to say. Writing a letter can be a great way to communicate with your current or past partner. In other words, get yourself out of the awful gray area. If, after all of this, you want to stay together (or get back together), then do so wholeheartedly. If you want to break up, do so completely. You have to commit fully to whatever you choose! If you are in a relationship yet constantly doubting it, your relationship will suffer. You can’t have one foot out the door and expect love to flourish. On the other hand, if you decide you do not love the person, you must end things completely. You will not be able to start a new, independent life if you continue to ask “what if?”

Summary in French:

Éloignez-vous de lui (elle). Discutez avec lui de vos sentiments, s'il y a lieu. Définissez un plan et respectez-le.


Article in English: Take your parchment paper, which is also sometimes called ironing paper, and place it over the beads on the pegboard. You should be careful when doing this so that you don't accidentally knock any beads out of place. Heat a dry iron to a medium setting, then slowly run it in a circular motion over the parchment paper. You'll have to continue this for about 10 seconds for the beads to stick together.  The amount of time this takes can vary depending on factors like the kind of iron you are using. You may want to remove your iron at intervals and check your design every five seconds. Applying too much heat could turn your design into a Perler pancake! If you have an iron with a steam function, you should be sure this is turned off when heating your beads. Hot steam could affect the outcome of your design. Wax paper can be used when heating your Perler beads, but this can leave a waxy residue on the finished product. Parchment paper, on the other hand, will not. After allowing a little while for the beads and board to cool, you should flip your peg board over. This will make the beads fall off the board and expose the un-heated side of your beads. Place the parchment paper over your beads, and heat the beads in the same fashion you did before. Use medium heat, a dry iron, and circular motions for about 10 seconds. Take the parchment paper by one corner and peel it away from the pegboard. Your beads will be quite warm right after you finish ironing, so you should allow a few minutes to cool before handling your Perler art. Your Perler bead design is now ready to show off! Remove it from the pegboard and show your friends the design you have created.

Summary in French:

Faites chauffer les perles. Faites chauffer l'autre face. Enlevez le papier cuisson.


Article in English: Take your power drill and use an extra-long, 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm) spade bit to drill a reference hole in the ceiling, where you intend to place the fan. Measure the vent fan housing.  Head up to the attic, find the reference hole and clear away the insulation surrounding it. Use the the fan housing measurements to ensure that the fan will fit in the chosen spot, between two joists. Go back to the bathroom and measure the fan's intake port. You will need these dimensions to cut the appropriate sized hole in your ceiling. Use a framing square and pencil to mark the outline of the fan's intake port on the ceiling, using the measurements you just took. Use your jigsaw to cut out the portion of ceiling you just marked. If you don't have a jigsaw, you could also use a reciprocating or drywall saw.  Don't let the cut section of ceiling fall to the floor after cutting, as it could pull additional pieces of drywall or plaster with it. Use your free hand to support the rectangular piece of ceiling and gently lower it to the floor. Remember to wear safety goggles and a respirator while sawing through plaster and drywall to protect your eyes and lungs. Before you lower the fan into the hole you just cut, attach a 90 degree duct elbow (to which you will later attach the duct pipe) to the appropriate outlet port using foil duct tape.  Insert a cable connector through the removable knockout hole on the side of the fan's housing, then slide the supporting metal brackets into place. Center the fan over the ceiling hole and lower it into place, making sure any connection points are oriented correctly. Once the fan is positioned correctly, extend each of the metal brackets until they reach the joists on either side of the housing unit. Use drywall screws to firmly secure each bracket end to the joist.  Now that the fan is secure, take the length of flexible duct pipe and attach one end to the 90 degree duct elbow protruding from fan housing using foil duct tape. Now is also a good time to run an existing or new electrical cable...

Summary in French:

Percez un trou de référence et tracez l'emplacement du ventilateur. Découpez votre plafond aux dimensions du boitier du ventilateur. Positionnez votre ventilateur. Lorsque le ventilateur est bien en place, fixez les attaches métalliques (qui se trouvent de chaque côté du boitier) sur les solives de part et d'autre. Trouvez ensuite un point de sortie sur l'extérieur pour votre flexible. Fixez la bouche d'insufflation. Faites les branchements au niveau du boitier. Place à la finition.


Article in English: Take ½ pound (220 g) of wide dried rice noodles, and use a pair of scissors to cut them into 8-inch (20-cm) sections. Cutting them shorter prevents them from being tangled together when they cook. Place the trimmed section in a large bowl. You can use egg noodles or soba noodles in place of the rice noodles if you prefer. Pour enough hot water over the noodles to cover them. Allow the noodles to soak in the water for approximately 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are al dente.  For the hot water, simply turn your tap on as hot as it will go and add it to the noodles. If you soak the noodles in boiling water, they'll take less time to soften. Usually, 3 minutes is all you need. If you're not using rice noodles, you may need to actually cook them before frying them. Check the package for instructions on how to prepare them. After the noodles are finished soaking, drain them well in a colander. Next, rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process. Place the noodles in a bowl and add a few drops of oil to keep them from sticking together before tossing them gently.  You can use vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil to keep the noodles from sticking together. If you're worried about the noodles sticking together even with the oil, you can spread them out on a large baking sheet or tray so they aren't tangled together.

Summary in French:

Coupez les nouilles et mettez-les dans un bol. Couvrez d'eau chaude et faites tremper quelques minutes. Égouttez et rincez les nouilles, puis ajoutez l'huile.


Article in English: Taking a hot shower can help to clear out your lungs and sinus cavities, especially when you have cold symptoms.  You can also sit in a hot bath or a sauna with the same effects. Exercising can help to improve your lung strength, and, therefore, could potentially help reduce your lung cancer risk. While this has not be scientifically proven, it's good practice to keep your cardiovascular system healthy for a number of other reasons. If you have not exercised recently, start with light exercise like walking or jogging and gradually work your way up to work intense workouts. Cardio can help to get your lungs pumping. Cardio exercises include running, swimming, biking, and aerobics classes like Zumba or kickboxing. Breathing exercises can help to increase the blood flow to your lungs, which can increase the amount of oxygen your lungs receive and help your lung tissue stay healthy. Breathing deeply also increases the amount of oxygen in your blood, which can boost your energy. To practice deep breathing:  Sit in a place where you can breathe fresh air. Sit with your back straight and your eyes closed. Slowly inhale and expand your abdomen. Inhale to the count of six. Hold your breath for six counts. Slowly exhale and as you do so, let your abdomen flatten. Exhale for 12 counts. Do not inhale for another six counts. Repeat this process. Being hydrated is a key element of staying healthy. The amount of water you drink each day will depend on how active you are during the day.  If you are a relatively active man, you should try to drink three liters (or 13 cups) of water a day. If you are a relatively active woman, you should try to drink 2.2 liters (or nine cups) of water a day.

Summary in French:

Prenez des douches chaudes pour dégager vos poumons. Faites de l’exercice quotidiennement. Faites des exercices de respiration. Buvez beaucoup d’eau.


Article in English: Taking a traditional blood pressure measurement with a blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, and analog sphygmomanometer can take some practice and requires instruction and experience. Some people visit automated machines at their local pharmacy in order to get their blood pressure taken.  It can be quite difficult to take your own blood pressure if you are using the traditional method. If possible, get a someone to help and take your blood pressure for you. When purchasing an at-home blood pressure monitor, make sure that the cuff (the part that goes around your arm) fits you appropriately, that you can read the monitor easily, and that it is affordable. Many insurance plans will help pay for blood pressure monitoring machines. Most of these machines are automated. You simply put on the cuff, hit start and wait for your results.  Avoid sugars, caffeine, and excessive stress before taking your blood pressure. These three triggers will elevate your blood pressure and give you a false reading. If you insist on taking your own blood pressure at home, do so three times in order to make sure that you are doing it right. Make sure that you are comfortably seated, relaxed, and have your arm at or near your heart level. If you notice that each reading is higher than the last, allow a little more time between readings. It is important to note that most machines need to be calibrated. In order to know if a device is accurate, it should be checked at the doctor's office once per year and compared to their blood pressure monitor for accuracy. Say 110/68 is your blood pressure reading. It is a good idea to record these numbers somewhere so you can keep track of your blood pressure fluctuations. Since your blood pressure can fluctuate throughout the day, you'll want to take multiple readings at different times throughout the day (over the course of two to three weeks for the most accuracy) and average these readings. In this example, you’d subtract 68 from 110. Your pulse pressure would be 42.

Summary in French:

Prenez votre tension artérielle. Prenez note de la mesure de la pression diastolique et celle de la pression systolique. Soustrayez la pression systolique de la pression diastolique pour obtenir votre pression pulsée.


Article in English: Taking classes and practicing your craft as often as possible will increase the chances that you'll impress a casting director. Take feedback from auditions into account and work as hard as you can to improve, then try again. It might take dozens of auditions before you land a role, but every time you act in front of a casting director, you're getting valuable practice. You can single yourself out from the other actors by demonstrating your other talents if they are relevant for the role. Knowing how to sing, dance, play an instrument, play a sport, and so on can give you an edge. Don't be afraid to break into song during an audition if you think it will help your chances. A talent agent would be responsible for finding roles suitable for your style and experience level, eliminating the need for you to track down roles on your own. Casting directors often send talent agents descriptions of the type of actor they're looking for, and talent agents then notify the casting directors if they're representing someone who would be a good fit. Working with a talent agent is a good way to get an "in" after you've gotten some experience under your belt.  If you go this route, be sure you're working with an experienced, licensed agent. Some people pose as talent agents to prey on vulnerable young actors. You can expect to pay your agent 10% of your earnings. You can find an agent by attending a casting workshop, during which you would audition in front of both agents and casting directors. Do an online search for workshops in your area. The Call Sheet is a list of talent agents of good repute. Check out the list and contact agents directly. Becoming a member of SAG-AFTRA, the screen actors' labor union, can give you access to higher paying and higher profile work. It also provides health insurance and ensures your work isn't used illegally.

Summary in French:

Interprétez autant de rôles que vous pouvez. Affinez vos compétences et votre talent. Cherchez un agent réputé. Adhérez à un syndicat professionnel.


Article in English: Taking in a stray is drastically different than taking in a sheltered cat. Your new cat will likely be more timid and more insecure about space and territory. Create a designated cat room so the cat feels comfortable in your home and, in turn, comes to trust you.  Have supplies like food, water, bedding, toys, and a litter box in place. Anything you can think of to make your cat feel comfortable and secure is a necessity.  This room should be in a quiet portion of the house and should not be used by humans until your cat has adjusted to his new home. Provide a chair or couch with a blanket hanging over it so your cat has a place to hide when he feels threatened.  Spend time in the room every day so your cat gets used to your presence. Knock on the door before entering, and say something like "Coming in" in a soft voice. Stray cats need time to adjust to human interaction. Do not try to force anything too soon, and let your cat take the lead when it comes to interaction.  Avoid eye contact. Cats often stare at humans, but do not engage in a staring contest with a stray cat. Staring is a sign of aggression. To communicate to your cat that you do not intend to harm him, close your eyes for a few moments and then look away.  Let the cat approach you. Wait for a cat to make physical contact with you before you attempt to pet him. Cats indicate friendliness by rubbing up against people and gentle nuzzling. Wait until you get such a gesture before trying to touch the cat.  If your cat wants to hide, let him. He might want to stay under a couch or chair for a few days, only coming out to eat. Allow him to do so, and do not try to coax him out before he is ready. When your cat opens up to physical contact, avoid touching his stomach. The stomach is a vulnerable area for a cat and touching it could be a major setback in earning his trust. After your cat has spent a few weeks in his safe room, and seems comfortable in your presence, allow him to explore the rest of the house.  Let your cat move independently. Allow him...

Summary in French:

Créez une pièce pour le chat. Respectez les limites du chat. Présentez le chat à votre foyer.


Article in English: Taking showers instead of baths is recommended if you have repeated episodes of cystitis, or bladder and urinary tract infections. After a bowel movement, women should wipe from the front to the back. This helps to prevent bacteria from entering your urethra, and moving into your bladder. Teach children to wipe this way, too. Try not to hold your urine for long periods of time. By urinating often, you help to continually flush out your bladder. By doing so, you can help to prevent the unwanted bacteria that may be transferred during sexual activity from spreading into your urethra and bladder. If possible, use warm water to wash your genital area before having sex. Drinking at least 6 to 8 glasses of water each day keeps the fluids moving through your urinary tract. This helps to prevent bacteria from growing and causing an infection. Wear cotton panties and avoid tight fitting clothing and pantyhose. Allowing your genital area to be exposed to air helps to cut down on sweating and moisture build up that can contribute to the growth of unwanted bacteria. Many feminine products affect the pH balance of the urinary tract. Some women may also be more sensitive to chemicals, fragrances, etc. used in these products and develop an allergy-like reaction to them. Particularly if you get cystitis frequently, eliminate the use of these products.  Don’t douche. Douching disrupts the natural balance of "good" bacteria and acidity in the area.  Avoid feminine hygiene deodorants or sprays in your genital area. Avoid bubble bath or scented granules. Change tampons or pads frequently during your periods. Use a water-based lubricant for sexual activity if you experience vaginal dryness. Avoid lubricants that are silicone or petroleum based. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to have on hand if you know sexual activity is a trigger for your infections. A single dose following sexual intercourse has been shown to help prevent this type of infection. Your doctor may also prescribe a single dose to be taken...

Summary in French:

Ayez une bonne hygiène corporelle. Urinez souvent. Urinez avant et après tout rapport sexuel. Buvez beaucoup. Ayez des sous-vêtements adaptés. Évitez certains produits d'hygiène intime. Ayez toujours à portée de main un antibiotique. Pensez aux probiotiques. Traitez la constipation.


Article in English: Taking steps to manage your stress level can help you avoid developing an aneurysm or, quite literally, "popping a blood vessel." If you want to lessen the amount of stress in your life, start by learning to recognize the things that cause stress that you can work on. You might stressed out about:  Relationship issues Work Family commitments Financial problems Other trauma ake some time off of work. You deserve a break, especially if you're concerned about your health. Discuss the possibility of taking some brief time off from your job to rest up and eliminate some of the stress that you're concerned about from your life. Forget about your work worries for a while and come back refreshed and rested. Go on vacation. Visit family. Do what will relax you. If your job is a constant source of agitation and stress in your life, you might consider switching jobs, transferring, or finding a new line of employment altogether. You don't have to start building ships in bottles to calm down. Find something that excites you and distracts you from the stresses of life. Want to start playing paintball? Get out there and try it. Do something that will be fun, something that exercises your mind and your body. Try:  Playing games like poker or chess   Doing outdoor activities like hiking, biking, or swimming Reading more  Picking up an instrument, or renewing an interest in an old one Taking a class or lessons . Studies have shown that oldest populations worldwide all have one thing in common: they all participate in quiet, restful activities that involve no speaking, each day. Many perfectly normal people enjoy the relaxation involved in meditation, and you don't have to be a yoga master to experience the benefits. Simply sitting quietly in or outdoors for 20 or 30 minutes each day can drastically reduce your stress. Start watching the sunset or rise each day as a way of relaxing and centering yourself.

Summary in French:

Apprenez à reconnaitre ce qui déclenche du stress dans votre vie. Prenez un peu de temps libre. Ayez des loisirs sains et reposants. Envisagez la méditation.


Article in English: Talk about what happened with your closest family and friends. Doing so can reduce the hold the trauma has over you and help change the way you remember the distressing event.  For example, in your memory, you may have been blaming yourself because you didn't defend yourself against an attacker. As you tell your story, you might recall that you tried to defend yourself, but the attacker was much bigger and stronger than you. Tell your story as much as you need to. Talking about it helps you work through your feelings about what happened. Others often don't know how to support trauma survivors, so make specific requests. Perhaps you live alone and you'd like a relative to sleep over for a while. Or, maybe you want a friend to bring over their toddlers who always lift your spirits.I  Specifically, let your loved ones know what your triggers are, so they can anticipate these situations and help you cope when necessary. For instance, you might ask them not to approach you unannounced because you startle easily or you may need to be driven around for awhile if your trauma involved a car crash.  Don't be shy about asking for what you need. Your friends and family will likely be thrilled to help. It can also be helpful to talk to others who have been through similar experiences of trauma. Contact local churches or community mental health clinics to locate a support group with meetings you can attend. It will be most helpful if you attend specific groups relating to your own trauma, such as for rape survivors or for mothers who lost infants. If you don't have anyone to turn to for social support, it may help or write out your traumatic experience in a journal. This can be a cathartic way of releasing the emotions relating to the experience and getting some perspective on what happened. If you want to share what you wrote with someone (like your therapist), you can. But, these writings can be just for you.

Summary in French:

Trouvez les personnes en qui vous avez confiance. Dites aux gens que vous aimez comment ils peuvent vous aider. Rejoignez un groupe de soutien. Racontez votre expérience.


Article in English: Talk to a doctor if you are concerned about an inability to gain weight, grow, or if you already know you have a condition that inhibits these things. Follow a doctor's advice on how best to treat, supplement, or live with something that affects your size.  Ask about a possible nutrient deficiency or other common condition that could affect weight loss or ability to gain weight, especially if you have other unusual symptoms.  Always consult with your doctor before embarking on any physical or diet regimen to attempt to gain size or weight. Consume healthy, whole foods regularly and in accordance with any dietary or health restrictions.  Count the calories you eat in a typical day and increase that number by 200 to 500 calories per day to start gaining weight if that is recommended by a dietician. Just be sure to avoid adding calories from processed junk foods. Eat protein from food like meat, eggs, and nuts. Focus on complex carbohydrates from foods like rice, whole wheat, and potatoes. Get healthy fats from olive oil, coconut oil, and avocados. Try eating five smaller meals throughout the day, or snack in between meals, to ensure you are getting enough calories. Go to the gym or use home workout equipment to gain strength and health, and build muscle mass in a healthy way.  Make sure you check out fitness videos and instructions for home equipment, and get guidance from gym staff or a personal trainer, to ensure that you have proper form when using any weighted equipment. Strength training workouts should consist of 8 to 12 repetitions each of 8 to 10 different workouts that target all different areas of your body. Do this type of workout at least twice a week to begin.  Ask your doctor before beginning any new workout routine. Also, keep in mind that you don't need to work out to reach a particular goal or gain significant size; exercising can simply make you feel good and achieve overall health. Wear clothing that fits you well and has long, straight lines to help accentuate your height and flatter your...

Summary in French:

Suivez les recommandations de votre médecin. Ayez une alimentation équilibrée. Faites de l'exercice pour développer votre musculature. Accentuez la taille avec des vêtements.