Article in English: The most important change you can make to improve your note-taking skills is to focus solely on taking down key words and concepts.   Identify the most relevant information. Write down individual words or key phrases that are most relevant to the topic at hand -- things like dates, names, theories, definitions -- only the most important details should make the cut. Eliminate all the filler words and secondary details -- if you wanted those things you could read a textbook.  Think about what you want to retain. Why are you taking the class? Why are you attending the seminar?  Why did your employer send you to the conference?  While it may be your first instinct to try to write down what you hear or see verbatim, you have to remember that you are taking notes in order to learn something from them -- you're not writing a novella.  Prioritize any "new" information. Don't waste time writing down information that you already know -- this is useless to you and just wastes time. Focus on writing down any new information that you've never learned before -- this will give you the most value from your note-taking. This is a very effective method of taking notes, as it forces you to engage with the material as you write and allows you to describe the topic in your own words. This technique of paraphrasing information has been proven to help students understand and retain material much more effectively.  Instead of copying down line after line of information, listen carefully to what the speaker is saying and make an effort to understand the material. Once you've done that, formulate your notes as a series of questions raised by the material, then fill in your own answers. For example, if the question was "what is the central theme of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet?", the answer could be "more than a tragic love story, Romeo and Juliet is about the consequences of holding grudges". Then underneath this answer, you can provide evidence for your conclusion by pointing to specific examples from within the text. This strategy...

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Concentrez-vous sur des mots-clés et des concepts. Utilisez la méthode question, réponse, preuve. Utilisez des abréviations. Rendez vos notes plus agréables à lire. Utilisez un code de couleurs pour vos notes. Prenez des notes depuis votre manuel.


Article in English: The most important component for making a fabric doll is the pattern. There are many fabric doll patterns available for free online, as well as purchasable patterns at fabric and craft stores. Look at the image of the finished doll and choose one you like. Along with the pattern, purchase whatever cloth and/or fill, such as cotton batting, you might need. A typical fabric doll will require a rectangular piece of natural-colored cloth (plus more for clothes), batting, colored thread, a sewing needle, and pins to hold pieces in place while you work. Read the pattern directions for specifics. Following the pattern you bought, cut out each piece of fabric with a pair of fabric scissors and set it aside, taking care not to fold or crumple any piece. Remember to allow a bit of extra fabric, generally about 1/8 of an inch, around each piece to account for seams. Most doll patterns should provide clothing in a contrasting color, either in the form of a differently-colored body or a simple outfit; don't forget to cut those parts out, too. To allow your doll to fill out properly with the batting, you'll generally need to make stitches to help define curves. Again, follow the specific instructions on your pattern. Ball up your batting and insert it into each part of the doll that needs to be stuffed. Use thread that's the same color as the natural cloth you chose for the doll's body to tie off the open ends and prevent batting from escaping. Once every piece has been stuffed, stitch them together per the instructions on your pattern.  Batting tends to pull out from the bag in clumps or strips, but you can ball it evenly by laying out smaller pieces in a star or triangle pattern and rolling up each one in turn until you have the size you want. Stuff the head most tightly, so it's firm. Stuff the body more loosely. All this requires is colored thread and a bit of patience. Use black, brown, blue, or green thread for the eyes, and red or black thread for the mouth. Sew each feature into the doll's face by using a needle...

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Préparez votre matériel. Découpez le tissu. Assemblez les morceaux. Ajoutez la mousse de remplissage. Ajoutez des cheveux et dessinez les traits du visage.


Article in English: The most important decision of your painting is deciding on a subject to focus on. For most beginner painters, it is easiest to choose an image (which is already flat) and painting a copy of that rather than choosing a 3-D object. To start, find something with basic lines and shapes, without too many colors, that would be easy to test your painting skills on. Common beginning painting subjects include:  A bowl of fruit A vase of flowers A stack of books Although it is not a requirement, many painters find it helpful to draw a rough outline of their figure on their canvas prior to painting it. Use a light graphite pencil to gently sketch the outline of shapes and figures on your canvas. You will be painting over this, but having a light outline will help you to keep your paint in the right areas. When painting, it is best to work from the back to the front. This will help you to accurately layer objects and create the perception of distance. Paint with a single color at a time, going back and adding other layers of color as your work. Your background should be painted first, and you can add objects closest to the foreground later. As you begin to finish your painting, add in the details you want for your background and figures. Many times this includes adding texture with your brush, a wash or glaze, and small or intricate figures as an overlay. This is the time for you to really get minute and focused on finishing touches. . With the completion of final details, your painting is done! Touch up any mistakes on your painting, sign the corner, and clean up your work materials. It is very important to thoroughly clean your paint brushes so that they stay in good condition and will work well for future projects. Save any paint that you  have left in containers, and store away your art supplies.

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Définissez le sujet. Faites une esquisse. Commencez à peindre l'arrière-plan. Apportez les finitions. Effectuez le nettoyage


Article in English: The most important first step is ensuring that your dog feels secure and comfortable with you and in his new home.  Before you bring the dog home, purchase a large crate for your dog to retreat to if he feels overwhelmed. Dogs view the crate as their own personal den, and find it reassuring to have their own personal space where no one will bother them. The crate should be big enough for the dog to stand and move easily around in it.  Keep it quiet and calm for the first few days at home, especially if you have a large family or a lot of people tend to come and go in your house. Everyone is probably excited to see the new pet, but the dog is also adjusting to a huge change and needs some peace and quiet to explore. For the first few days after bringing a new dog home, you will learn a lot by observing your dog's behavior and giving him some space to adjust to his new environment.  Some dogs are timid and afraid, often because of prior mistreatment but sometimes just because of their personalities or breed tendencies. These types of dogs may need extra patience and coaxing before they will be a true playmate. Other dogs are full of energy and love playing right from the start. You may have to make adjustments to your home to prevent these high-energy canines from tearing things up in their eagerness, and you will likely have to plan for extra play time every day. . Dogs are pack animals and need to know who the "alpha" or leader of the pack is. It's your job as the pet's owner to establish that you are in charge, which leaves the dog feeling secure and confident. As you train your dog, be consistent. Use positive reinforcement and never hit or punish your dog. It takes patience to train a dog. You might find that a dog obedience class is well worth the investment, especially for a particularly stubborn dog. When you adopt a new pet, it becomes a part of your family. Most dogs enjoy being at the center of the action. Plan on involving the dog in exercise, games, and outings whenever possible. Be sure you have a...

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Aidez votre chien à se sentir en sécurité en votre présence. Découvrez la personnalité de votre chien. Dressez et éduquez votre chien Incorporez votre chien dans votre vie de famille.


Article in English: The most important item for this method is a cube-shaped cardboard box. You will also need a box cutter or an electric knife, as well as a pair of scissors. Get a pencil and ruler to mark measurements and an outline on your box. Other items you'll need are paper towels, glue, poster board, and a lamp.  Find all of these items at your local arts and crafts store. The size of the cardboard box you need depends on the size of the items you'll be photographing. Place your lightbox in a well-lit area or use a lamp to shine light in from the top of the box. If you want to add shadows to the box, place your light source on either side of the box. Place the object you want to photograph in the center of the box, then snap as many pictures as you like! Don't use a flash when taking pictures of items in the lightbox.

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Article in English: The most important step in the aftermath of the injury is to ice your hand as soon as possible. The cold temperature slows down the blood flow to the area, reducing any swelling or inflammation that could make the injury worse. The extreme cold will also numb the area, reducing how much pain your experience, as mentioned above. If you don’t have ice, any cold object will do. A bag of frozen vegetables from the freezer is just as good as an ice pack. Point your finger up toward the sky. Just like with the application of cold, the goal is to decrease the blood flow to the injured area to reduce swelling. As you’re icing your injury, keep both your hand and finger up in the air. If the most severe pain is in the palm, or if any of your joints are affected, you should seek expert medical attention as soon as possible. However, if you closed the door on the tip of the finger and didn’t injure your joints or your nail bed, the doctor may just advise that you rest your hand and wait it out. You can tell if the nail has become partially detached from the nail bed by looking for dark discoloration under the nail. This discoloration indicates that blood is pooling under the nail, and you need to contact a doctor for advice on how to proceed. If it’s just a small amount of blood, the injury might heal on its own. However, large amounts of blood can be painful, and might require action. The doctor may ask you to come in so he or she can release the pressure building up under the nail, or they may direct you to relieve the pressure yourself. The doctor should drain the hematoma if the collection of blood is less than 24 hours old. If more than 48 hours have passed, the blood has clotted and there is no use for draining.  Patients should have a neurovascular examination of the hand. Flexion and extension should be tested in all finger joints. Do not attempt to relieve the pressure without first consulting a medical professional. However, if a professional gives you to go-ahead, you can drain the nail bed by following his...

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Appliquez de la glace immédiatement . Relevez votre doigt . Vérifiez l'endroit de la blessure . Assurez-vous que la base de l'ongle n'est pas blessée . Suivez les instructions du médecin pour savoir comment vider le sang qui s'est accumulé sous l'ongle . Consultez votre médecin si cela est nécessaire.


Article in English: The most important step of starting a journal is actually setting down the first entry. The notebook, the decoration, and the security are all just ways of making the journal feel like a safe space for you to write. Think about the sort of journal that you keep. Then, write what's on your mind.  Write about what happened today. Include where you went, what you did, and who you spoke to. Write about what you felt today. Pour your joys, your frustrations, and your goals into the journal. Use the act of writing as a way to explore your feelings. Consider keeping a dream journal.  Keep a learning log. Write about what you learned today. Use the journal as a way to explore and connect your thoughts.  Turn your experiences into art. Use the journal to write stories or poetry, to make sketches, and to plan out projects. Feel free to mix this in with your other entries. If you are going to keep a regular journal, then it's good to establish some way of tracking when you wrote what. Write the full date, or whatever you'll need to jog your memory: e.g. 2/4/2016 or Feb. 4, 2016. For a slightly more involved record, write the time of day (morning, afternoon, night), your mood, and/or your location. Log the date at the top of the page or the top of each entry. Try not to think too critically about what you're setting down. Let go of your doubts, and write your truth. The beauty of a journal is that you can tell the story that you don't usually people: the deep thoughts and feelings that lie behind your day-to-day decisions. Take the opportunity to explore yourself.  Imagine that you are talking to someone. Whether you are talking to a close friend or pouring your thoughts into a journal: you are putting them out into the world, and thus making them real. It can be hard to really get a grasp on what you're thinking until you make your thoughts real.  Use journaling as a healing tool. If there is something haunting you or bothering you, try to write about that thing and understand why exactly it has stuck on your mind. If...

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Écrivez les premières lignes. Datez vos chroniques. Lancez-vous dans l’écriture. Réfléchissez avant d’écrire. Chronométrez-vous.


Article in English: The most important thing to keep in mind when preparing to clean an acrylic painting is that the paint must be completely dry. If it’s still wet, you may smudge the outermost layer of paint, dulling the colors and wearing down distinctive features, such as the artist’s brushstrokes. Once acrylic paint has cured, you can carefully clean the outer surface without worrying about causing damage.  Wait at least 24 hours before attempting to clean newly-completed paintings. The slightest blemish on an original piece of artwork may be enough to depreciate its value. Look for a brush with a wide base and fine bristles made from natural materials like hair. You can use this tool to whisk away loose dirt and debris clinging to the acrylic paint. In many cases, a good dusting every now and then is all a painting will need to keep it in good condition.  A makeup brush or hand duster will work well for this purpose. The brush should be clean and dry before it comes into contact with the acrylic painting. Go over the exterior of the painting lightly using long, fluid strokes. Work from one of the upper corners of the painting across and down until you’ve dislodged all visible dust and dirt. Be careful not to apply too much pressure, as this may leave behind marks on the soft acrylic.  Don’t forget to address dust that’s built up on the frame or surrounding surfaces, as well.  To remove a heavier layer of dust, hold a vacuum cleaner hose close to the painting as you brush it. Acrylic paintings should be dusted thoroughly every couple of months. This is especially important if the painting is being stored or displayed in a private residence or somewhere else that doesn’t provide the benefits of highly-regulated storage conditions. Frequent dusting will reduce the chances of dirt being absorbed into the acrylic paint as it undergoes textural changes. When it comes to preserving works of art, prevention is always more effective than cleaning.

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Soyez sûr qu’elle est sèche. Procurez-vous un pinceau à poils doux. Époussetez la surface du tableau. Dépoussiérez à fond la surface du tableau tous les deux mois.


Article in English: The most important thing you need to become a reputable breeder is a healthy, fertile female. You can always make arrangements with other breeders to use their males as studs, so you really just need a female to get started. Make sure your female is healthy and capable of carrying litters.  Take your female to the vet to get a full physical examination before you start breeding her. Your female dog should be up-to-date on all its vaccinations, actively taking heartworm medicine, and free of any parasites. Joining such organizations will increase your chance of being approved when you apply to be a certified breeder through the Kennel Club, or another organization. It will also help you network with other Frenchie breeders – this way you can find other studs and bitches to breed your own dogs with down the road. Consider joining the French Bulldog Club of America, the French Bulldog Club of England, the Southern Bulldog Club, or any others in your area. You can apply for the Kennel Club’s Assured Breeder Scheme online at https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/breeding/assured-breeder-scheme/assured-breeder-scheme-application/. When you complete the application process, you’ll need to include information about your animals (including registration names and numbers), your personal history breeding French Bulldogs, any relevant club memberships, and pay a small fee (typically around $60 US) for membership fees. Getting approved for this type of program will give you club access to advertise your litters in their publications and be listed as an approved breeder.

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Obtenez une femelle capable de se reproduire. Envisagez d’adhérer à des clubs de bouledogue français. Inscrivez-vous pour être un éleveur professionnel.


Article in English: The most popular place for a temporary tattoo is somewhere on your arm so it’ll be easy to put on and enjoy. But, you could also put one on your ankle or the front of your shoulder. If you want one in a harder to reach place, like your back, you’ll need to ask a friend to help you. to create a one-of-a-kind temporary tattoo. If you want to express your artistic side, drawing your own tattoo is a nice way to ensure that no one else will have the same design. Take one of your favorite drawings and scale it down so it is tattoo-sized, or take some time to draw something completely new. Because you’ll be working with pencil, it’s best to make a design that doesn’t have too many thin or intricate lines, just because it’ll be harder to get those to show up on your skin.

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Trouvez le bon endroit pour votre tatouage. Réalisez votre propre dessin pour créer un tatouage temporaire unique.


Article in English: The most popular use of the boned chicken is to stuff it with your favorite variety of stuffing, sew it up with kitchen twine, and bake it in the oven. For a basic recipe:   Mix up your favorite stuffing using old bread, celery, onions, sausage, sage, or whatever ingredients suit your fancy. Liberally salt the inside and the outside of the chicken, as well as using pepper and other spices to taste. Spoon the stuffing onto the inside of the chicken. Using a needle of a paper clip, sew up the bird with the stuffing inside. Begin at the neck end and draw the string through both skin and meat on both sides, taking care to make sure it won't pull loose as it cooks. Tie a knot at the end to hold both sides together, then sew your way down the seam. Alternatively, you could sew the bird up before stuffing it. After you've trussed it up, rub the outside with olive oil or butter and roast the chicken at 375 degrees F (190 C) for 20 minutes per pound of meat. A galantine is basically a boned and stuffed chicken that's either poached in some kind of stock, or roasted. Generally, the stuffing includes greens, herbs, and some kind of nuts. Either way, it's usually served with aspic and cut into slices, then served cold as part of a charcuterie plate. If it's summer time and you've got the grill going, an entirely boned-out chicken can be a cool alternative to individual bone-in pieces. You can cook the whole thing at once, turning it and basting it with barbecue sauce or beer as it cooks, then serve on buns. For a trick, weight the chicken down flat with a cast iron skillet, or other heavy-bottomed pan, to keep it grilling evenly. If you're going to go for broke in the boned-out meat department, you might as well go for broke. A turducken is a boned chicken, inside a boned duck, inside a boned turkey. If you've got a whole football team to feed, or you just love the fowl, it can be a fun and completely excessive project. Why not?

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Farcissez votre poulet, fermez-le et faites-le rôtir. Préparez une galantine de poulet. Assaisonnez le poulet et faites-le griller. Préparez un turducken.


Article in English: The most surefire way of preventing an STD is to not engage in sexual behaviors. These behaviors include oral sex, vaginal sex, and anal sex.  Abstinence is a good choice for some people but is not realistic or desirable for many people, however. If abstinence is not an option, there are many ways to reduce your risk of infection. Note that abstinence-only education is usually less effective than more comprehensive forms of sex education. Even if you plan to be abstinent for a time, it is good to educate yourself about safe sex practices should you find yourself in that situation. The safest kind of sexual activity is sexual activity with only one partner as long as this partner also remains monogamous. Be sure that both you and your partner have been tested for STDs before having sex. If neither of you is infected and you both remain monogamous, your risk for infection is very low. The fewer sex partners you have, the lower your risk is for contracting an STD. You might also want to consider how many sex partners your own sex partners have had. The fewer people they have had sex with, the lower your risk of contracting an STD. Before having sex with someone, make sure they have been thoroughly screened by a doctor for STDs. Most STDs can be tested for, and many of these can be treated. If your partner tests positive for an STD, refrain from having sex until after his treatment. You can resume sexual activity with a partner after his doctor says that it is safe to do so.  If your partner says they have been tested, ask for which diseases. Often people are only checked for gonorrhea and chlamydia, not HIV, hepatitis, or herpes. Be aware that the Human Papilloma Virus (or HPV) cannot be tested for in men. Communication is key when it comes to protecting yourself against an STD. Be open about your own sexual health and history, and make sure that your sexual partners show you the same respect. Do not have sex with someone who is uncommunicative or angry about sexual health discussions: safe sex requires the...

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Soyez abstinent. N'ayez des rapports qu'avec une seule et même personne. Envisagez le cas où vous avez quelques partenaires sexuels. Ayez des rapports sexuels avec des personnes non infectées. Interrogez vos partenaires sur leur état de santé. Soyez conscient de ce que vous faites lors d'un rapport sexuel. Évitez de consommer des drogues. Établissez clairement avec votre ami(e) les règles du sexe sans risque. N'ayez pas de rapports sexuels avec un partenaire visiblement malade.


Article in English: The most up to date estimate suggests that over 70,000 different species of algae exist, and potentially many more species yet to be classified. We use these different types of algae for a host of reasons. Many species of algae are used to produce biofuels to power electrical components. Other types of algae, such as spirulina, are used as a food source. Sometimes, algae is grown in a classroom setting as a science experiment. Your intended use will decide what kind of algae you should grow.  For example, spirulina would be a good choice if you want to grow algae to supplement your diet. Spirogyra plants are sometimes used in science fair projects. For a basic experiment, you can just use any sample of algae, grow it, and observe it. If you are looking at algal behavior in general, you can just collect an algae sample from any pond, lake, or other natural sources. That said, many different types of algae are found in nature. If you are investigating a particular type, you might want to be more careful about where you get a sample. In this case, you should order your specific algae sample or algae starter from an algaculture supply company, or online.  For example, many people are interested in growing a type of algae called spirulina. Because spirulina is often eaten, you should get your sample from a reputable company. If you are growing algae for a classroom experiment, collecting any sample from a local pond or lake is usually sufficient. Once you have selected an algae to grow, simply put the sample into your growing medium. Make sure that the appropriate amount of light is still available. Allow the algae time to grow.  Often, a few weeks may pass before you can see the algae in the container. This is because many species of algae (referred to as microalgae) cannot be seen by the naked eye individually. They must reproduce and generate a high algal population to be visible to the human eye. If you are growing a macroalgae species, such as kelp, you will be able to see it.

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Choisissez votre type d'algue. Recueillez un échantillon. Ajoutez les algues au milieu de pousse.


Article in English: The most visible signs of EDS are shared among most of the six different subtypes. One is having overly flexible or “hypermobile” joints. This symptom can take a number of different forms, including joint “looseness” and the ability to extend joints past their normal range. It might also include joint pain and susceptibility to injuries.  One giveaway that you have hypermobile joints is that you are able to extend the joints past their normal range of motion. Some people call this being “double-jointed.” Can you bend your little fingers back more than 90 degrees? Can you bend your elbows or knees backward? These are indications that you have “loose” joints. Besides being loose, the joints may be unstable and prone to dislocate. Someone with EDS may also suffer from chronic joint pain or develop early onset osteoarthritis. People with EDS often have distinctive skin, too. The body’s weakened connective tissues let the skin stretch more than it normally would and the skin usually appears very soft and shiny. The skin is also highly elastic and will spring back into place if stretched. Keep in mind that some people with EDS display hypermobile joints but not these skin symptoms.  Is the skin exceptionally soft, thin, elastic, or loose? These are potential signs of a number of medical complications, including EDS. Try the following test: pinch a small area of skin on the back of the hand and gently pull up. For people with typical skin symptoms of EDS, the skin will immediately snap back into place. Another related sign of EDS is that the skin is very fragile and prone to wounding. Skin can bruise or even split easily and will take longer than usual to heal. People who are affected may also develop severe scarring over time.  Do you bruise at the slightest bump? Because the connective tissue is weak, people with EDS may easily bruise, break blood vessels, or experience prolonged bleeding after a trauma. You may also need to be tested for prothrombin blood clotting, another potential cause of easy bruising. For...

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Notez si les articulations sont trop souples. Notez si la peau est trop extensible. Voyez si votre peau est trop fragile et si vous avez tendance à vite vous blesser.


Article in English: The mulch will help keep the soil moist, prevent weeds from growing, and protect the plants from rodents. After planting, add a 3-inch (7.6-cm) layer of mulch to the top of the garden bed around the hostas. Ideal mulch for hostas includes shredded bark, pine needles, or mulched leaves. Soak the soil after you plant the hostas. Keep the soil evenly and consistently moist throughout the life of the plants. Hostas that are exposed to lots of sunlight need even more water to prevent burning. Give the hostas about an inch (2.5 cm) of water per week during active growing phases in spring and summer. Hostas will enter a dormant state in fall and winter, meaning they won’t grow and won’t require as many nutrients. When fall arrives, prune the hostas by trimming off dead or yellow leaves. Dying leaves can still suck nutrients from a plant, so you can help the hostas conserve energy for winter by removing these leaves in fall. Hostas are hardy plants and will survive the winter, but they’ll have a better chance of thriving if you prepare them for the colder months. After the ground freezes, cover the ground around the hostas with fallen leaves, and pack more leaves around the crowns of the plants.   Leave the hostas packed and covered with leaves until after the last frost in spring. Covering the plants with organic matter will also help maintain the soil temperature and moisture level.

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Appliquez du paillis. Apportez une humidité constante. Coupez les feuilles mortes. Préparez les plantes pour l’hiver.


Article in English: The negative energy of an envious person can cause physical symptoms that are not related to a disease, such as weakness, eye infections, upset stomach, fever and nausea. Also, it is likely that the affected person will have personal, family or professional problems without any apparent cause. This method is practiced in Eastern Europe. Simply drop a piece of charcoal into a pan of water. You can also use the head of a match that has burned. Sinking is a good sign, while floating means a person or child has been affected. Usually a parent or healer performs these rituals, if the sufferer is a child. If not, the sufferer can perform them. Another method is to drip hot wax into holy water. Watch how the wax reacts. If it splatters, it means you or the child you are testing for have the evil eye. The same is true if it sticks to the side. People in the Ukraine employ this method. With this method, the person diagnosing the condition drops oil into water. If it forms an eye, the child is thought to have the evil eye. Another way is to pour oil over a lock of the affected person's hair into a glass of water (preferably holy water). If the oil sinks, then the person has the evil eye.  In turn, special prayers are said until the oil doesn't form an eye to cure it. The person dropping the oil is praying for the evil eye to leave the person. Some suggest there are special prayers for this process, which you can learn from a local healer.

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Notez les symptômes. Essayez la méthode du charbon. Essayez la méthode de la cire. Essayez la méthode de l’huile.


Article in English: The next time you're around each guy, make an effort to really engage him and to think about what it is you like about him so much. Though you can't always pin down the complicated feelings that make you like a person, it's important to have as much information as possible when you make such an important decision. Ask yourself the following questions when you talk to each guy:  Does he make me laugh? Does he have a good sense of humor? We're all attracted to people who can make us laugh. Guys with a good sense of humor make us excited and cause us to look at the world in a different way. If he tickles you, is it weird or do you like it? No guy should touch you in the obvious places unless you are ready for that, but like a hug around the waist, holding hands, or even his arm around you is okay, but if you're at the stage where he is going to kiss you and you kiss him back, make sure that you are ready to be at that stage. When he kisses you, be sure you know how to kiss. You don't want it to be awkward. The guy you are going to choose needs to be able to restrain himself. Does he seem curious about other people? Is he interested in things outside himself? Guys who are only interested in themselves can be pretty boring. You'll want a guy who has hobbies, friends, and a good perspective on life. Is he in touch with his emotional side? Is he sensitive about other people? Lots of guys have an emotional side; the problem is they don't want other people to see it. A guy who's okay with other people seeing his emotions is a guy who's both confident and mature. Does he flirt respectfully? Basically, the ask question boils down to this: Does it seem like he likes you for more than just your body or just your looks? Are the compliments he gives you more than just about your body? Does he take things slow? Guys who take things slowly like to savor things. They care about getting every last drop of enjoyment out of being around you. Guys who are moving at the speed of light are often onto the next girl faster than you...

Summary in French:

Pensez à leurs qualités respectives. Pensez à la façon dont chacun d'eux vous fait vous sentir. Pensez à leurs défauts. Essayez de savoir ce qu'ils pensent de « vous ». Demandez à vos amis de confiance leurs opinions. Comparez leurs similitudes et leurs différences dans une liste. Faites confiance à votre instinct. Ne vous précipitez pas.


Article in English: The number of calories you need will depend on how old you are, how much you weigh, and how active you are. Here are some general guidelines:  Teenage boys ages 11-13 need an average of 1,800 to 2,600 calories per day. Teenage boys ages 14-18 need an average of 2,200 to 3,200 calories per day. Teenage girls ages 11-13 need an average of 1,800 to 2,200 calories per day. Teenage girls ages 14-18 need an average of 1,800 to 2,400 calories per day.  Teens involved in strenuous sports need more calories than the average teen.  Check out the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations at https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/downloads/calreqtips.pdf. Complex carbohydrates give you energy and help with digestion. Whether you want to lose weight, stay in shape, or bulk up, you should be eating plenty of complex carbs (about 50-60% of your diet.) The best sources of complex carbs are:   Fruits (which are especially good for busy, on-the-go teens, because fruits like apples, oranges, pears, and bananas are so portable) starchy vegetables (such as potatoes and corn) Green vegetables Wholegrains Beans Legumes (such as peas, soy, and peanuts). Less than 30% of your diet should be fats, but you have to stick to the good kind. (Don’t be fooled by fast food and sweets. Those kind of fats aren’t good for you.)  Fats help absorb important vitamins, including A, D, E, and K, all of which you need to stay fit and healthy.  The best fats are unsaturated. They are found in foods such as olives, peanuts, cashews, avocado, walnuts, salmon, and anchovies. Busy teens may want to ask their parents to stock up on packets of nuts as a great portable snack full of lots of good fat. Particularly if you’re trying to bulk up, you may want to include some saturated fats (like milk and red meat)  in your diet. Though too many can lead to heart disease, they’re generally okay in moderation.  If you’re trying to lose weight, you may want to stay away from this kind of fat.  Trans fats are the bad ones.  They are...

Summary in French:

Surveillez votre apport calorique. Mangez beaucoup de glucides complexes. Optez pour de bonnes graisses. Consommez des produits laitiers sains. Mangez des protéines maigres. Buvez de l'eau.


Article in English: The number of photographs can usually be determined by the intended purpose, size, and design of your collage.  A small, personal collage meant to serve as a decoration or gift should usually be somewhat small, consisting of 10 pictures or less. A larger collage with a simple design can include anywhere from one to two dozen photographs. A larger collage with a more complex design will usually need many photographs. In general, the more complex the picture or design you intend to create, the more photographs you will need in order to create it. A good photo collage will use high-quality photographs. Weed out any photographs that seem blurry, as well as any that show red-eye or those with major imperfections in the film. Note that some imperfections can be corrected digitally. If you have a photo that you really want to include that has a minor imperfection on it, consider correcting it digitally to determine if it can still be salvaged. Since most photographs can be enlarged or shrunk to size, this usually presents little problem. You should consider what may happen to the quality of the photo after altering it, though.  A large, detailed photograph may lose some of that detail if you shrink it down too much. Conversely, a small photograph may become blurry if enlarged too greatly. Shape and orientation also plays a role in photo selection. Many collages include a mix of vertical and horizontal photos, but you should consider the balance between these orientations when choosing your pictures. Choose more photos than you will need. Among the photographs you choose, separate the ones you intend to use from those that can be used if necessary. As you arrange your photographs, you may notice that a certain photo does not fit the theme or appearance as well as you initially thought it would. This is a good time to rummage through these extra “back-up” photographs for an option that can replace it.

Summary in French:

Estimez le nombre de photos dont vous avez besoin. Les photos choisies doivent être de qualité. Prenez en compte la forme et la taille. Incluez les photos « de réserve ».


Article in English: The number of times you plan on calling France will determine the best method for calling from a landline. That’s because landlines can be significantly more expensive for international calls than other methods.  If you have friends or family members in France, you’ll probably be calling more frequently. In this case, you may want to get a plan through your phone company that offers free or low-cost international calls. If you’re staying at a hotel in the UK and only need to make a short call or two, you may opt to use the hotel’s phone to make your calls. This will likely be very expensive, but saves you the trouble of purchasing a calling card. Calling cards are great ways to make international calls for a reasonable price. They are often available at newsstands, drugstores, and stores that sell mobile phones. They can be purchased for any dollar amount, which will equal a certain number of minutes depending on the card.  Make sure that the calling card you purchase can be used in the UK, and that it can call France. This information should be available on the card or on its packaging. Keep your card safe. If it’s lost or stolen, there’s no way to recover the credit you had on it. Some calling cards are refillable and you can add credit to them when you’ve used it up. Every country in the world has an exit code. This is the number you must dial to signal that you’re trying to call a number outside of the country. The UK exit code is 00. Some other countries share this exit code as well. If using a calling card, you’ll first call the number of the calling card and enter your pin if you have one. Then you’ll dial the exit code. Each country in the world has a country code. After dialing the exit code of the country you’re in, you dial the country code of the country you’re trying to call. France’s country code is 33. Once you’ve dialed the exit code and the country code, you can now dial the phone number. Phone numbers in France have ten digits. The first two digits tell you which region of the country the...

Summary in French:

Déterminez la fréquence à laquelle vous appellerez la France. Si besoin, achetez une carte de téléphone. Tapez le code de sortie du Royaume-Uni. Tapez l'indicateur de la France. Tapez le numéro de téléphone.


Article in English: The objective of the game is to conquer the world by controlling all of the countries on the board. You do this by attacking other players and taking over new territories on the board. All the while, you need to make sure that your own territories are well-defended. Before you start your game, make sure that you have all of the game components. The game of Risk comes with a foldable game board, a set of 72 cards, and various army tokens.  The Risk board has 6 continents — North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Australian Archipelago — and 42 countries. The Risk armies come in six basic colors, along with different kinds of tokens, denoting size of the army. Each set has Infantry (which represents 1 “army”), Cavalry (5 armies), and Artillery (10 armies). A pack of 56 Risk cards should be included. 42 cards are marked with countries as well as an infantry, cavalry, or artillery symbol. There are two "Wild" cards, and 12 "Mission" cards that come with the Secret Mission Risk variant. There should be five dice (three red and two white). Before you get started, figure out how many people will be playing the game. The total amount of armies you start the game with depends on how many players there are:  6 players - 20 armies each 5 players - 25 armies each 4 players - 30 armies each 3 players - 35 armies each 2 players - 40 armies each (this varies between editions) This will determine the starting points for all players. Each territory must have one “army” in it at all times.  There are two ways to determine the initial territories:  Have each player roll a die (Standard Rules).  The player that rolled the highest value will choose an open territory and place one soldier in it. Moving clock-wise, each player will select an open territory until all territories are occupied. Once players have claimed all the 42 territories on the board, players place their remaining armies onto territories they already claim in any order they choose. Deal out the deck of cards (Alternate Rules).  Deal out the...

Summary in French:

Comprenez les objectifs basiques du jeu. Familiarisez-vous avec les pièces du jeu. Déterminez combien de joueurs vont jouer. Investissez vos territoires de départ. Déterminez l'ordre dans lequel vous jouez en lançant un dé.


Article in English: The occasional weight plateau is normal and should be expected when you're trying to lose large amounts of weight.  As you shed more and more weight and you continue to exercise, your body readjusts.  This sometimes results in a few days or weeks where your weight doesn't budge on the scale.  Track your weight stalls.  This is important because if you don't resume losing weight, you'll need to reevaluate your diet, exercise program and other lifestyle behaviors to make sure they're still conducive to weight loss. If you notice a weight stall and you're still on track with diet and exercise, don't stress.  Trust yourself and continue with your plan.  Remember, weight plateaus are normal and are to be expected.  Do not give up or try new fad diets to make yourself lose weight.  Stick to your plan. Keeping a food journal doesn't just help you stay on track and support your weight loss, it's also a good tool to help reevaluate your progress or overcome a weight stall.  Keep an eye out for extra snacks or indulgences.  Even though you might not be doing this everyday, even a few times a week of an extra snack or treat could slow your weight loss or cause a plateau. Watch your recorded portions.  Portion sizes that slowly get a little too big — maybe from guessing — can also cause your weight to plateau. Also make sure you're eating enough.  Skimping too much on calories or portions may also be slowing your weight loss.  A diet that's too low in calories and nutrients is not a good support to weight loss and may be displayed as a stall. If a weight plateau is driving you nuts or making you nervous, try switching up your routine.  Try adding in more or different types of exercise to help jumpstart your weight loss again. Try different cardio programs like HIIT or circuit training which burn a lot of calories.  You can also increase or start strength training to help increase your baseline metabolism.

Summary in French:

Notez les moments où votre poids stagne pendant trop longtemps. Revoyez votre journal alimentaire. Changez vos habitudes.


Article in English: The oil will permeate and loosen the surface of the paint, hopefully making it possible to remove the remainder of the stain. Use a cotton swab or cloth to dab it in. Try to get as little of the oil as possible on the leather. Alternatively, baby and other cooking oils can be used. Blot with a dry towel to remove the paint after treated with oil. Apply oil repeatedly as necessary, taking care to blot between applications to remove any paint that the olive oil has dislodged. Dab the swab treated with oil on a paper towel to remove paint that accumulates on it between treatments. To clean the oil off the leather, you should rub it down with leather cleaner or soapy cloth. Use mild soap, like hand soap, to limit damage to the surface. Don’t leave any water on the leather. Dab the surface with a dry towel to remove any remaining moisture.

Summary in French:

Appliquez de l'huile d'olive. Séchez la tache au buvard. Enlevez les restes d'huile. Séchez la surface.


Article in English: The old rules still apply: no jeans, no revealing clothing, and no running shoes. Men should wear a suit or a collared shirt, nice shoes, and a tie. But women have more freedom with the “suit only” approach for job interviews. Pair a silk blouse with a pencil skirt, a cropped jacket, and heels, or a graphic collared shirt with fitted dress pants and dressy flats. You could also wear a sheath dress with a belt and a cardigan to keep your look professional and unique. It can be tricky to not underdress or overdress for a dinner party. So go straight to the source and casually ask your host what they would suggest wearing for the party. If you aren’t sure about the dress code but don’t want to bother the host, women can stash a pretty scarf and dangly earrings in their bags to dress up an outfit. Men can carry a blazer with them or put a tie in their pocket to spruce up their look if need be. Dressy casual could be a top with interesting details and a skirt or tailored pants for women. Or it could be trousers and a dress shirt for men.  Women can wear heels or fancy flats. Men can wear a leather loafer, oxfords, or a slip-on shoe.  Finish your outfit with a blazer or sports coat for men, and a fitted jacket for women. Think about the culture of your office. Is it conservative? Or more laid back? No matter how relaxed your office environment is or the occasion, avoid wearing anything too provocative.  A too-revealing outfit can prevent you from being taken seriously in the office. Women can go for fitted trousers with a nice top or blouse and a blazer. A wrap dress and simple jewelry is a great way to look evening-appropriate and still professional. Men can wear a patterned or textured tie and a collared shirt in a print or with interesting pocket detailing. Go for fitted pants, instead of jeans. You can wear other hues like black or red, but white is still reserved for the wedding party. Consider the season and setting of the wedding when deciding what to wear.  A backyard summer wedding means you could wear a...

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Soyez créatif, mais professionnel quand vous vous habillez pour un entretien d'embauche. Demandez à l'hôte de la soirée quel est le code vestimentaire. Optez une tenue pas trop habillée si vous comptez vous rendre à une soirée moins formelle. Gardez une allure professionnelle, mais pas trop sévère pour le travail et les fêtes de bureau. Ne portez pas de blanc pour un mariage, sauf si vous êtes la mariée ou l'époux. Voyez pour des pièces simples et de bon gout pour un enterrement ou une commémoration.


Article in English: The older a child gets the better prepared they are to cope with death. Very young children, such as preschoolers, may have a hard time understanding death, instead viewing it as a temporary separation. High schoolers, on the other hand, can understand the finality of death and its causes.  Some younger children may generalize death to understand it. For example, after learning about 9/11, some younger children might associate death with walking into tall buildings. Let your child guide the conversations about death, as they will ask the questions important to them and help your decide what tone and language to use. Especially for young children, death is often a foreign concept. The idea that our loved ones will not be around forever needs to be learned, and parents can provide love and support while kids learn to cope with death. While this conversation is difficult, you should be yourself and be there for your child.  Answer questions with simple and direct questions, not with euphemisms like "lost" or "passed on." Be truthful -- minimizing negative emotions will only confuse your child later on and hurt their trust in you. Don't whisper, make up stories, or wait to tell them "at the right time." If a child overhears about the death of a loved one from someone else it is confusing and hurtful, and they child won't know where to turn for advice. A trusted loved one should tell a child about a death whenever possible so that they feel protected. Just like adults, children can have a hard time expressing themselves or knowing when to speak. Be sure to encourage them to talk about how they feel, but respect their wishes if they are quiet or uncomfortable -- feeling pressured will only confuse them more and make it harder to comprehend their grief. Talk to children about the good memories they have with the deceased, look at pictures from happy moments, make an effort to stay positive. While this is difficult when you are going through grief as well, it can help everyone cope with negative emotions. Letting a...

Summary in French:

Sachez que la réaction des enfants face à un décès varie en fonction de l'âge. Parlez de la mort à vos enfants. Parlez simplement et clairement de la mort d'un proche à votre enfant. Encouragez votre enfant à se confier à vous. Aidez-les à renforcer les beaux souvenirs. Laissez votre enfant participer aux cérémonies funèbres. Restez vous-même, même si vous êtes en deuil. Découvrez quand vos enfants ont besoin d'aide supplémentaire.


Article in English: The oldest tried and true method of softening jeans is simply wearing them and letting the fibers stretch and soften. When you first buy jeans, wear them every day or at least as often as you can. They’ll soften up faster if you wear them for a week straight than if you wear them once a week. While the jeans will soften with normal wear, biking achieves an exaggerated effect. The constant bending and stretching motion that riding a bike requires puts extra stress on the jeans, breaking them in faster. Spend a half hour or more riding in your new jeans to jump start their softening. Put the jeans on and stretch one of your legs out in front of you as far as you can. Then lower your other knee to the ground. Stand back up and do the same thing with the opposite leg. Repeat this process at least a handful of times to break the jeans in quickly. Washing denim tends to tighten up the fibers that you’ve stretched out with wear. For occasions when you don’t get the jeans filthy, washing them every 5-10 times of wearing them is sufficient. You’ll have to judge for yourself if they are actually dirty and ready to be washed.

Summary in French:

Portez le jean. Faites du vélo. Faites des exercices. Lavez rarement le jean.


Article in English: The olive oil will absorb best into a clean surface. If your plastic object is dirty, wash it with soap and warm water. Dry it off with a towel before restoring it to prevent the olive oil from slipping off. Olive oil can restore black plastic's natural color, clearing up any faded or discolored areas. Add a small, coin-sized dab of olive oil to a washcloth or paper towel—a little goes a long way, and you can always add more later as needed. Baby oil or linseed oil can also work as an alternative. Rub the washcloth or paper towel back and forth on the targeted area. Continue rubbing the area for several minutes to help the plastic absorb the olive oil. To avoid getting olive oil on nearby objects, cover them with a tarp or towel. After rubbing the olive oil for a few minutes, take a dry washcloth and wipe the plastic in circular motions. Apply heavy pressure as you do so to get rid of the olive oil grease and give the plastic an extra shine. If you can't find another cloth, use the part of the first paper towel or wash cloth that isn't oily. When you've removed the olive oil, check the plastic object's color for any remaining damage. If you notice any patches that the olive oil didn't restore, try the process again with more oil while directly targeting the stubborn area. For severe fading or discoloration, you may need to spray paint the plastic black. Like olive oil, black plastic moisturizers restore car trims and bumpers by adding moisture to their surface. If you would prefer to use a product made specifically for cars, you can apply most black plastic moisturizers in a similar way that you would olive oil.  You can buy car trim moisturizers at most automotive stores. Read its specific instructions carefully before applying the object. If you are trying to restore black plastic that isn't part of your car, you can still try a moisturizer on your object.

Summary in French:

Nettoyez et séchez la surface du plastique. Versez une petite quantité d'huile d'olive sur un chiffon. Frottez l'huile d'olive sur le plastique. Polissez le plastique avec un chiffon sec. Vérifiez le plastique pour voir s'il y a encore une zone décolorée. Utilisez un hydratant pour finition en plastique noir.


Article in English: The only way to move forward without guilt is to stop cheating. Being in two relationships is unfair to both the person you are cheating on and the person you are cheating with. Decide who you want to be with and walk away from the secondary relationship. For example, if you have fallen in love with someone else and no longer like your boyfriend, end that relationship and commit to the new person. If you regret cheating on your spouse and want to strengthen your marriage, stop seeing the new person altogether. If your partner doesn't already know about the cheating, don't assume telling will make you (or them) feel better. Confessions of infidelity introduce immense pain, distrust, and insecurity into the relationship. Weigh the pros and cons before telling your partner about the cheating.  You should definitely confess if your cheating involved unprotected sex that compromises your original partner’s health. You should also tell if there is a likelihood of your partner finding out from another source. Ultimately, telling the truth is the best choice if you want to save the relationship. Keep in mind that not confessing further undermines your partner's ability to trust you. Regardless of whom you decide to be with, make an oath to be faithful and straightforward with your partner(s) in the future. If you prefer not to be in a monogamous relationship, everyone involved should be on board.  If your partner knows about the cheating and chooses to give you another chance, you might perform a symbolic "recommitment" ritual to demonstrate that you plan to be faithful from now on. Don't expect automatic forgiveness—put in extra effort to show that you can be trusted in the future. This might involve being straightforward about your movements when you're away from your partner or even granting them access to your phone or email. Even though you did your partner wrong, you should not accept abuse or mistreatment simply to gain their forgiveness. How can you use this experience as a growth opportunity? Reflect on how...

Summary in French:

Mettez fin au triangle amoureux pour en finir avec la culpabilité. Décidez si vous devez avouer l'infidélité. Engagez-vous à être dorénavant fidèle et honnête. Tirez une leçon de cette situation. Assistez à la thérapie de couple ensemble.


Article in English: The only way to transfer music to your Xbox 360's hard drive is to rip it directly from an audio CD. There are other ways to stream music (see below sections), but this is the only way to actually copy the files.  It must be an audio CD. Data CDs/DVDs or audio DVDs will not work. You can burn your own music to a blank CD to create a custom audio CD, and then use that CD to copy the music to your Xbox 360. See this guide for details on burning your own audio CD. The Music Player should open automatically, but if it doesn't, press the Xbox button to open the Dashboard. Scroll to the Music tab, select "My Music Apps", and then select Music Player. Select "Current Disc" from the menu and then press Down on your controller's D-Pad to highlight the "Rip CD" option. Press Right on the D-Pad to select which songs on the CD you want to rip. By default, all songs on the CD are selected. Press Left on the D-Pad and select Rip CD with the A button. The songs will begin to be copied to your Xbox 360's hard drive. This process may take a few minutes, and CDs with more music will take longer. In the Music Player, select your Xbox's hard drive as the location and then select the tracks you want to listen to. You can use the music on your hard drive to replace the soundtracks of games that support it by opening the Music Player while in a game.

Summary in French:

Insérez un CD audio dans votre Xbox 360. Ouvrez le lecteur de musique. Démarrez le processus d'extraction. Sélectionnez le morceau que vous souhaitez extraire. Procédez à l'extraction du CD. Lancez la reproduction.


Article in English: The only way you can reach self-actualization is to envision what your actualized self will look like. Connecting with your future self is an important step in reaching personal goals. Two ways you can connect with your future self are:  Creating a vision board. Prepare a collage – either online or with photos and paper – that sums up the future self you hope to become. Browse through magazine or online galleries and search for pictures and phrases that represent the person you envision yourself becoming. Paste all these images and words together to create a larger image depicting your future self. Writing a letter. Another powerful way to forge a connection with your future self is with a “Dear Future Me” letter. Write in detail about all the things you are proud of or inspired by about your future self. Go on to tell exactly HOW and WHY your future self reached these successes. Once you have a general idea of where you want to end up you need to go back to the drawing board and figure out how to get there. Pinpointing your personal values can give insight on what drives your decisions, beliefs, and ideas. Think of your values as a road map directing you to your future self. Identify your values by doing the following:  Think of two people you admire. What characteristics describe them? If you could change something about your local community or the world in general, what would it be? If your house was on fire, what three things would you take with you? When was the last time you felt really accomplished? Describe the moment and why you felt this way. Which topics do you stand up for or get really riled up about? Why do these topics get you going? Once you have considered these questions/statements, look for themes in your answers. Any recurring themes may shed light on your values. After you have performed an analysis of your values, compare these to your future self. Do your current values coincide with the life you hope to someday lead? Now, reflect on your everyday behaviors, beliefs, and principles. Do...

Summary in French:

Décidez de qui vous voulez être. Identifiez vos valeurs personnelles. Vérifiez les contradictions.


Article in English: The other way to hide love handles (or any feature you don’t like) is to draw attention away from it by drawing eyes elsewhere. There are a number of ways you can do this, including with jewelry. A bold and unique necklace will draw eyes to your neck and chest, and keep the attention off your middle. Avoid necklaces that are too long, as they will take the focus back to your mid-section. Working on the same theory as the necklace, a brightly color or boldly patterned scarf around your neck will keep the attention on your face and neck, and away from your love handles. You can still wear scarves in spring and summer, but to avoid overheating, look for thinner scarves in lightweight materials such as cotton and linen. Long, dangly, or bold earrings also keep attention around your face and away from your middle, and they can help change up your look if you don’t always feel like wearing necklaces and scarves. If you can't wear long earrings to work, or if you find them annoying, look for studs in bold and bright colors, or shorter earrings with loud patterns. Another way to bring attention to your chest and neck instead of your love handles is with V-neck, scooped, and plunging necklines. This is a great option for people who can't wear jewelry or scarves at work. You can tie the sleeves of a sweater or jacket around your waist to hide love handles as well, because the bulk from the sleeves will cover up any excessive bulging underneath.  Place the body of the sweater against your bottom, then wrap the sleeves around to the front of your body and tie them in a knot or bow. In summer, you can use a lightweight, long-sleeved shirt to achieve the same effect.

Summary in French:

Portez un collier imposant. Portez un foulard à motifs ou de couleur vive. Choisissez des boucles d'oreilles clinquantes. Portez des t-shirts à l'encolure flatteuse. Nouez un pull autour de votre taille.


Article in English: The pastor of a church must be able to lead the church in its growth. This usually means that the pastor will have to grow along with the church. It also means that he will need to shift himself into a leadership mindset.  The pastor needs to be both a minister and a leader. Ministry requires you to respond to others' needs. Leadership requires you to take initiative without consulting others. Study up on topics related to the logistics of growth. Learn how to equip your church for ministry and how to raise money. Research time management and learn to balance your resources. Spend time reading on ministry-related topics like theology, church history, and Scriptures. Commit to a certain reading goal, like a book every one or two months. Pastors can also benefit from attending conferences and meeting with mentors in the field of church leadership. In a small church, the pastor can run the business affairs of the church while still being there for every member of the congregation. As the church grows, however, it will need to have a pastoral care team to help minister when the pastor cannot.  Sometimes, you'll need to hire assistant pastors to formally meet the pastoral needs of your church. A pastoral care team may also consist of thriving lay ministries. Lay people of the congregation won't be able to help preach and teach, but they can assist with worship, visiting the sick, and leading small groups. The governing board of your church needs to be geared toward managing a larger organization. A board packed with members who fixate on the detailed organization of a small church will struggle to adapt to the needs of a large church. When accepting people to the board, keep in mind that they should be comfortable with larger budgets, larger systems, and larger staff numbers.

Summary in French:

Faites du prêtre un chef. Mettez en place une équipe d'aide au prêtre. Arrêtez le micromanagement.


Article in English: The pattern doesn't have to be perfect because you will try the shirt on and make adjustments later.  Draw a line equal to the distance between your shoulder and waist on the paper. Add 2" (5 cm) for seams. Measure the distance from your hips to the widest part of your bust. On the line that you just drew, measure the same length, starting at the bottom of the line. Make a dot on the first line to mark the location of your bust on the pattern. Draw a line through the dot that you just drew. The length of the line should equal one-fourth of your bust measurement plus 2" (5 cm) for seams, and the dot should be at the midpoint of the line. Draw a line at the base of the shoulder-waist line that is perpendicular to the shoulder-waist line. This line should be one-fourth of your waist measurement plus 2" (5 cm) for seams. Rough-sketch the front half of the shirt. Sketch as though you are looking at the shirt from the side. Curve the sides inward slightly to give it a natural shape. Sketch the back of the shirt. The sketch should be approximately equal in size to the front with a section scooped out of the top.  Cut out 2 front pieces and 2 back pieces. Cut 2 front shirt pieces and 2 back shirt pieces out of the lining material by cutting around the bedsheet pieces. Join the 2 front pieces with the pinned seam in the middle. Pin a 12" (30.5 cm) zipper to the back pieces. The shorter side of each back piece should be pinned to the edge of the zipper. Pin the back of the shirt to the front. Doing this will prevent you from poking yourself with the pins.  Adjust the pinned seams as needed so that the shirt fits comfortably. Check the zipper to make sure that it fits snugly against your back and doesn't bulge. Tuck the seam in under your bust if needed. Do the same along your waist. Ignore the section above your bust for now because that will be fitted later. Take the shirt piece off and try it on after you make your initial adjustments. Keep trying it on until you have a good fit. Just keep the zipper pinned into place.

Summary in French:

Dessinez le haut de la robe sur une grande feuille de papier kraft. Découpez les deux parties, le devant gauche et le dos gauche. Déposez les deux parties sur le drap étendu. Il vous faut la même chose dans le tissu de la doublure. Placez les 4 morceaux sur votre table. Essayez le bustier en faisant attention. Procédez aux 3 coutures verticales (le devant et les 2 côtés).


Article in English: The pears with the reddish-orange or purple skin and deep purple interiors are considered to be the sweetest, but the white-skinned varieties are more popular in Mexico. Store-bought prickly pears are usually spine-free and sometimes can be handled with your bare hands. Unprocessed pears still have glochids that will drive you crazy if you get some on your skin. Just to be sure, always use tongs or at least a plastic bag as a glove. If you're foraging for prickly pears, remember that while all pears are edible, only a few will actually be ripe and taste good. Get them when they are bright purple and look like rat food, just before starting to wrinkle. Place the pears in a plastic colander five or six at a time under cold water. Swirl the pears around for about three or four minutes not bruising them. Doing this washes all the fine blond hairs away, now you can handle them prickly free. All the hairs gone slice off the thicker skin at both ends of the prickly pear (the bottom and the top). It takes a little practice to know how much to slice off. Generally, you want to take off the skin without getting at the seed-filled center. Cut lengthwise along the pear's top-bottom centerline just through the skin. Using that slit, use the knife to lever the skin and peel it off of the rest of the pear. The flesh of the prickly pear can be used to make jam, jelly, sorbet, wine, and "cactus candy." The seeds can be consumed with the fruit (but be careful not to bite into them, as they're quite hard) or spit out. Some people eat the seeds in soup or dry them to be ground into flour.

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Achetez la figue de Barbarie ou cueillez-en. Enlevez les épines. Pelez les figues de Barbarie. Découpez la poire en tranches ou plantez-y une fourchette ou une baguette et servez. Faites de la confiture de figues !


Article in English: The people closest to you will often be the most enthusiastic about seeing you achieve your dream. For this reason, they should be the first ones you turn to when it comes time to start raising startup capital. Take the time to sit down with them to describe your vision for your business and explain what their money would be used for. Your friends and family might not be able to match the donations of professional investors, but every dollar you accumulate will bring you one step closer to meeting your goal. Appealing to the generosity of people you know isn't without its risks. On the one hand, you're less likely to be turned down. On the other hand, there's always a chance that you could lose their money if your endeavor is unsuccessful. Make sure you've looked at the situation from all angles before asking for or accepting any considerable sums. Consider drafting up some paperwork to formalize your arrangement. Having a legally-binding document in place confirming a loved one's financial commitment, and your promise to make good on it, could give you both peace of mind. As the internet becomes further integrated into business, more and more entrepreneurs are turning to crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter, AngelList, and Wefunder to raise seed money. With crowdfunding, investors can choose to donate as much or as little as they want. This minimizes their overall risk, which is more likely to attract donors. Include a detailed description of your product or business plan. This will essentially be an early written pitch designed to sell contributors on the potential of your idea. The key to successful crowdfunding is not just to come up with a good pitch, but to offer your donors “perks” as a return on their investment. If someone makes an offering of $100, for instance, they might get early access to a beta version of the product, whereas someone who puts up $1,000 might be given official sponsor status or receive an exclusive invite to the business launch. Be sure to outline an approximate timeframe for...

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Parlez-en à vos amis et à votre famille. Évaluez les avantages et les inconvénients de contacter des proches. Bénéficiez d'un financement collectif. Offrez des récompenses à vos donateurs. Faites une demande de subvention gouvernementale.


Article in English: The perfect avocado will yield slightly to light pressure and should feel similar to the skin between your thumb and forefinger when it’s outstretched. If it feels hard to the touch (like a rock rather than a fruit), it’s definitely not ripe yet and, although it’s still safe to eat, won’t have the same taste or consistency of a ripe avocado. If, on the other hand, it’s super mushy, then the avocado is likely overripe and won’t taste very good.  Another way to determine the ripeness of an avocado is to pull back the stem. If the skin under the stem looks healthy and green, the avocado is ready to eat. If the stem doesn’t come off easily, it’s probably not ripe yet and if the flesh under the stem is brown, the avocado is likely overripe.  Ripe avocados generally have dark green or nearly black skin that will be a bit bumpy.  If your avocado isn't quite ripe yet, try sealing it in a paper bag with a banana, apple, or other fruit in order to ripen it more quickly.

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Appuyez doucement sur l'avocat pour savoir s'il est mûr.


Article in English: The periodic table is organized into rows and columns called periods and groups, respectively. The first column of the table contains the Group 1A elements. They are the alkali metals and include Li, Na, K, Cs, and Rb. For example: KCl and LiOH are soluble in water. When a nitrate, NO3-, chlorate, ClO3-, or acetate, CH3COO-, form a salt, they are soluble in water. For example: KNO3, NaClO3, and CH3COONa are all soluble. The ammonium ion, NH4+, makes salt compounds that completely dissociate in the presence of water. There are no exceptions to this rule. For example: NH4OH is soluble even though it contains a hydroxide. Some hydroxide salts are slightly soluble: hydroxides formed with Group 2 elements (Ca, Sr, and Ba). The exception to this rule is that hydroxide salts formed with Group 1 elements are soluble because Group 1A elements are always soluble. For example: Fe(OH)3, Al(OH)3, and Co(OH)2 are insoluble, but LiOH and NaOH are soluble. Group 17 nonmetals include chlorine (Cl-), bromine (Br-), and iodine (I-). Exceptions to this rule include silver, lead, and mercury. Compounds consisting of these nonmetals and ions, called halide salts, are not soluble.  For example: AgCl and Hg2Cl2 are both insoluble. Note that PbCl2, PbBr2, and PbI2 are soluble in HOT water. The chemical formulas for each of these are as follows: CO3 (carbonates), CrO4 (chromates), and PO4 (phosphates). Exceptions to this rule include the Group 1A metals and NH4+ compounds which are soluble. For example: Compounds like CaCO3, PbCrO4, and Ag3PO4 are all insoluble while compounds like Na3PO4 and (NH4)2CO3 are soluble. Most of the salt compounds containing SO4 are soluble in water. Exceptions to this rule include the following ions Ca+2, Ba+2, Pb+2, Ag+, Sr+2, and Hg+2. Sulfate salts containing these ions are insoluble. For example: Na2SO4 is completely soluble, but CaSO4 and BaSO4 are not soluble. As with many of the other rules, there are exceptions including barium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and ammonium. Only sulfide...

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Les sels du groupe 1A sont solubles. Les sels de nitrates, de chlorates et d'acétates sont solubles. Tous les sels d'ammonium sont solubles. La plupart des composés hydroxylés sont insolubles. Les sels de non-métaux du groupe 17 sont généralement solubles. La plupart des carbonates, des chromates et des phosphates sont insolubles. La plupart des sels de sulfate sont solubles. La majorité des composés sulfurés est insoluble dans l'eau.


Article in English: The person you have a crush on will likely love a guy that is solemn, and a little nervous.  After all, you want a great person, and they should be able to tell that you really care if they accept, and that you don't feel entitled when asking them out. While cowering in the back of a room is overdoing it, a little redness in the cheeks is always adorable. You want to show off those big blues or browns as much as possible. Try to avoid blinking at a rapid pace, so girls can get a good look at them. Push your hair to the side so it doesn't cover your eyes up.  Never approach someone while still wearing sunglasses. If you have them on, take them off slowly, and reveal your cute eyes. You don't have to buy a large, expensive present. However, little items, like their favorite chocolate bar, or one rose, can go a long way.  Leave them where you know they will find them, with a small, handwritten note attached. You can also buy markers which are safe to write on windshields. Write on her back windshield "Will you go to prom with me?" or "Will you go out with me?" or simply "I love you!" Showing them they are always on your mind ups the cute factor tremendously. If you guys are getting closer, you can rest your hand on their leg, or hold their hand. Little moments like this show intimacy, as well as a commitment to show them you love them in public. If they are having a bad day, rub their back gently.How to Touch a Girl While being shy is extremely cute, so is making a fool of yourself. Tripping and falling down can be funny, and somewhat embarrassing. Doing silly things like dancing on a table while you are intoxicated shows you are willing to be spontaneous and do things you wouldn't normally do. Singing is the way to a person's heart. You can sing a song perfectly, and win them over. Or you can purposely sing bad, which is really cute indeed. If you are in a car with them, and they are singing their song, join in. Sing really loudly, and get into it. You can even dance along a little bit, showing them you are...

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Ne faites pas semblant d’avoir trop confiance en vous. Regardez-la dans les yeux. Achetez-lui des petits cadeaux. Touchez-la doucement. Donnez tout ce que vous avez durant les fêtes. Chantez de vive voix. Invitez-la à danser.


Article in English: The person’s body temperature is one of the most accurate ways to determine the severity of her condition.   A person with mild hypothermia will have a body temperature of 90°F to 95°F or 32°C to 35°C. A person with moderate hypothermia will have a body temperature of 82°F to 90°F or 28°C to 32°C. A person with severe hypothermia will have a body temperature below 82°F or 28°C. Often, a caregiver will notice if a person is suffering from symptoms of hypothermia, as the condition can cause poor judgement, confusion, and changes in behavior in the person. The affected person may not realize they have hypothermia and will need to be checked to confirm their condition. These include:  Constant shivering. Tiredness and low energy. Cold or pale skin. Hyperventilation. This is when the person has difficulty breathing or has shallow or muffled breathing. The person may also have slurred speech and be unable to do basic tasks like pick up objects or move around the room. These include:  Confusion or drowsiness. Tiredness and low energy. Cold or pale skin. Hyperventilation, and slow or shallow breathing. A person with moderate hypothermia will usually stop shivering completely and may have slurred speech or poor judgement. They may try to shed his clothing even though they are cold. These are signs his condition is deteriorating and require immediate medical attention. Even if the person is suffering from mild hypothermia, you should seek medical care for her right away. Mild hypothermia can turn into a more severe condition if it is not treated.  Bring the person to the hospital if they are unconscious and have a weak pulse. These are all signs of severe hypothermia. Someone with severe hypothermia may appear to be dead, but it’s important to call emergency services right away to determine if they are in a state of hypothermia and can still be treated. This is a life-threatening situation. Medical treatment can still be used to resuscitate people with severe hypothermia, though it is not always successful. Babies with...

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Prenez la température du patient. Cherchez des signes d’hypothermie légère. Cherchez des signes d’hypothermie modérée. Rendez-vous immédiatement chez un médecin si vous observez l’un de ces symptômes. Touchez la peau de votre bébé si vous pensez qu’il est atteint d’hypothermie.


Article in English: The physical outcome of the surgery will depend upon how much tissue your surgeon removes. In some cases, muscle is also removed to prevent or remove cancerous tissue. This will have an impact on the amount of pain you experience and the potential risks for post-surgical outcomes. You should discuss the various mastectomy procedures available with your surgeon before the operation. During a simple or total mastectomy, the surgeon will remove all the breast tissue but no muscle tissue and not the lymph nodes located under the arm. Women with large areas of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or women who are getting a mastectomy for prophylactic reasons will get a total mastectomy. During a modified radical mastectomy, the surgeon will remove all the breast tissue and most of the lymph nodes under the arm. No muscle is removed from beneath the breast. Women with invasive cancer who choose surgery will receive a modified radical mastectomy, so the physician can evaluate the lymph nodes to determine the extent of the spread of the disease. During a radical mastectomy, the surgeon removes all of the breast tissue, all of the lymph nodes in the area, and the muscle against the chest wall beneath the breast. This is very rarely performed today, and usually only when the breast cancer has spread to the muscles under the breast. This procedure is used only when the cancer has spread to the chest wall. The modified radical mastectomy has proven to have similar results and is less disfiguring than a radical mastectomy. During a partial mastectomy, the cancerous area and some of the normal surrounding tissue is removed. A lumpectomy is a type of partial mastectomy, but more surrounding tissue is removed during a partial mastectomy than in a lumpectomy. A subcutaneous or “nipple-sparing” mastectomy means that all of the breast tissue is removed, but the nipple is left. This procedure is not commonly performed because it potentially leaves behind some breast tissue that may later develop cancer. If reconstructive surgery is...

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Identifiez l’opération chirurgicale que vous allez subir. Décidez de subir une mastectomie simple (encore appelée mastectomie totale). Envisagez subir une mastectomie radicale modifiée. Étudiez la possibilité d’une mastectomie radicale. Envisagez une mastectomie partielle. Envisagez une mastectomie sous-cutanée. Prévoyez votre temps de récupération. Apprenez-en davantage sur la reconstruction mammaire.


Article in English: The pipe should also be ¾ inches in diameter. You will need to use a handsaw, hacksaw, or miter saw to cut the piece into two parts. The pipe should be hollow inside so the Nunchaku aren’t too heavy or dangerous. You should make it so that the length of each pipe is as long as the distance from your wrist to your elbow, which should be about one foot long each. If you’re over 6 feet (1.8 m) tall, it may be a little longer. If you have PVC cement, then you can use it to secure the end caps on the ends of each length of pipe (you’ll need two end caps for each piece).  Make sure to screw them in until they’re nice and snug. The screw eyes should be about a ½ inch in diameter. Now, take a 12-inch piece of metal chain and use some needle nose pliers to bend open the link at each end of the chain so it opens up enough to put it around the screw eyes. Place each opened link around the screw eye and use the pliers to close the link again, so you’ve made it so that the screw eye is essentially just another link in the chain. Do this to both ends of the chain. Now, carefully wrap some black electrical tape around each pipe as much as you want. You can cover the entire pipe, or leave the end caps out to create a pipe with two colors. Either way, the black tape will give your Nunchucks a sleeker, more sophisticated look. You’re all done! Now, enjoy training with your home-made weapon!

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Procurez-vous un tuyau en PVC de 2 m de long et de 2 à 3 cm de diamètre. Coupez le tuyau de PVC en deux. Mettez les bouchons sur chaque extrémité des tuyaux. Trouez chaque bouchon à l'aide d'une perceuse électrique. Vissez des boulons à œil dans chaque trou. Rattachez les extrémités de la chaine à chaque boulon à œil. Entourez chaque morceau de tuyau avec de l'adhésif isolant noir. Vous avez terminé !


Article in English: The plugin can be installed in Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. If you use Internet Explorer or another browser, you can either transfer your favorites manually one-by-one, or download one of the supported browsers and then export the bookmarks to your preferred browser. You can open the Favorites page directly at aol.com/favorites/. Click the "Download Now" button to install it from your browser's plugin explorer.    Your favorites will become bookmarks in your browser. After exporting your Favorites, you can uninstall the plugin if you won't be using it anymore. Click here for details on uninstalling extensions.

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Ouvrez la page des Favoris AOL sur votre navigateur web. Téléchargez le module complémentaire « Favoris ». Cliquez sur le bouton « Favoris AOL » une fois que le module a été installé. Cliquez sur « Se connecter » et entrez vos identifiants de connexion AOL. Cliquez sur le bouton de l'engrenage dans le module complémentaire « Favoris ». Cliquez sur le bouton « Exporter » afin d'exporter tous les favoris dans votre navigateur. Désinstallez le module complémentaire (optionnel).


Article in English: The point will not be on the given line, and can be above or below it. Label the line m{\displaystyle m} and the point A{\displaystyle A}. To do this, place the compass tip on point A{\displaystyle A}. Open the compass so that it is wide enough to reach beyond line m{\displaystyle m}, then draw an arc that sweeps across the line at points B{\displaystyle B} and C{\displaystyle C}. To do this, open the compass a little wider. Set the compass tip on point B{\displaystyle B}, and draw an arc that sweeps directly across from point A{\displaystyle A}.  If the given point is above the line, you should draw this arc below the line. If the given point is below the line, you should draw this arc above the line. The arc does not have to be very long, as long as part of it falls directly under the given point. To do this, keep the compass set to the same width. Set the compass tip on point C{\displaystyle C} and draw an arc that intersects the previous small arc. Label this point D{\displaystyle D} Label this line line n{\displaystyle n}. Line n{\displaystyle n} is perpendicular to line m{\displaystyle m} through points A{\displaystyle A} and D{\displaystyle D}. Remember, a perpendicular line is a line that creates a 90 degree angle. To do this, place the compass tip on point A{\displaystyle A}, then draw an arc that sweeps across line n{\displaystyle n} at points E{\displaystyle E} and F{\displaystyle F}. To do this, open the compass a little wider. Set the compass tip on point E{\displaystyle E}, and draw an arc that sweeps directly across from point A{\displaystyle A}. To do this, keep the compass set to the same width. Place the compass tip on point F{\displaystyle F} and draw an arc that intersects the previous small arc. Label this point G{\displaystyle G}. This line is perpendicular to line n{\displaystyle n}.  Thus, it is parallel to line m{\displaystyle m} and passes through the given point, point A{\displaystyle A}.

Summary in French:

Trouvez les données de base. Coupez la ligne. Tracez un petit arc de cercle. Tracez un autre petit arc. Reliez A{\displaystyle A} à D{\displaystyle D}. Coupez n{\displaystyle n} en deux points. Tracez un arc en face de A{\displaystyle A}. Coupez l’arc de cercle. Reliez A{\displaystyle A} et G{\displaystyle G}.


Article in English: The police department nearest you, or nearest to the place where the incident occurred, will likely have jurisdiction over the incident. To identify the correct police department, you can search online, or call 311 (information) if that service is available in your area.  City or metropolitan police departments typically have jurisdiction within the city limits, while the county sheriff's department will have jurisdiction over incidents that take place in the county or outside the city limits. There may be dual jurisdiction in some areas, such as if you live in a metro area where city and county governments have been consolidated. In that case, just find the precinct office the shortest distance from you. If you're in the wrong place, they'll tell you where to go. When you file a police report in person, you'll typically need information or evidence about the incident itself.  If you took photos or video on your phone, take your phone with you to the police station. The police typically won't have to confiscate your phone. They can download your photos or video to their computer system. In cases of property loss or damage, gather any financial statements, insurance claims, or other documents to take with you. When you file your report, you'll need to provide a name and address to the officer who takes your report. A government-issued photo ID serves to prove to the officer that you are who you say you are. If your identification has been lost or stolen, bring whatever documents or information you have that might prove your identity. You also might want to bring a friend or relative along to vouch for you. Check online or call the police non-emergency line to find out when the precinct office is open. While you typically can file a police report at any time, individual precincts may not be open to the public after business hours.  Typically you'll have a shorter wait time if you go earlier in the morning, as opposed to in the afternoon. If you have been the victim of a crime, such as a break-in or assault, you...

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Localisez le poste de police le plus proche. Rassemblez des informations sur les faits à signaler. Prenez votre pièce d’identité pour confirmer votre identité. Allez au département de police durant les heures d’ouverture. Décrivez l’incident à un agent. Procurez-vous une copie du rapport. Suivez l’avancement de la plainte pendant une semaine.


Article in English: The precise amount of salt you need varies depending on the size of your pan. Sprinkle salt to the point the surface of the cast iron is covered in a somewhat thick layer. For example, about half a cup of salt would be used for a 12 inch cast iron pan. Cut a potato in half. The potato will be coarse enough to rub away rust as you rub the salt into the cast iron. Place it on the cast iron cut side down and scrub the salt in to remove rust.  Use a great deal of pressure as this will help scrape off the rust. Rub the potato in a circular motion. If you're scrubbing something like a pot or pan, do not forget the sides and bottom. Once you've scraped away the rust, rinse your pan under the faucet. Get out any remaining traces of salt and potato. Immediately pat dry your pan with paper towel. Then, place your pan on the stove over low heat. This will help get rid of any lingering moisture. It's very important to dry your pan off immediately. Water causes rust with cast iron pans, and if you leave your pan wet it will just get rusty again. Unfortunately, removing rust removes the seasoning of a cast iron pan. After treating it with salt, apply a small amount of vegetable or olive to the pan using a paper towel. Then, take a clean paper towel and remove any excess oil. Place your pan over low heat for about 30 minutes. This should re-season the pan. Blot off any excess oil after removing your pan from the heat and storing it.

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Couvrez la fonte de sel. Récurez l’article. Rincez et séchez l’objet. Culottez la fonte.


Article in English: The predominant color is your room's main color, so take some time to think about how you want the room to look. This color will likely end up on your walls. You may also want to find furniture and decorations that contain this color in order to emphasize a consistent color theme.  Since the walls are the biggest color canvas in a room, starting there is easiest but not mandatory. If your predominant color is very bright, for example, you might buy accessories in that color, then paint your walls to complement it. Pick out colors that capture your attention. Any item, such as a favorite coffee mug or blanket, can provide you with colors to use. Find a couple of colors that go well with the predominant color you chose. You can make a cohesive room out of just about any combination of colors, so let your imagination run wild. Complementary colors create harmony, but opposing colors can accentuate your predominant color.  For example, red and yellow pair well together, but you could paint your walls a light blue color to draw attention to a striking red decoration. Try looking up a color wheel to see which colors complement and contrast one another. Paint supply stores will have swatch books you can use for this purpose. If your predominant color is bold, then choose muted accent colors to complement it or balance it out. For example, if your main color is a bold pink, your accent colors could be muted orange and white or shades of light grey and white. A room that is painted a singular shade of blue looks consistent but boring. To break up the monotony, find ways to incorporate different shades. You could paint the wall 1 shade, then paint the doors another shade, for example. If you can’t find a shade you like, remember that you can mix your own paint. Many paint suppliers will do this for you. Add white to a color to lighten it or add gray to a color to darken it. When choosing colors, work with the room’s architecture. Items such as doorways, molding, and built-in bookshelves are difficult and costly to...

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Choisissez une couleur principale. Cherchez des nuances secondaires. Déclinez une même couleur. Faites ressortir les éléments architecturaux. Prenez en compte le mobilier. Testez des peintures.


Article in English: The premise of this strategy is simple: you'll need bait to attract the cockroaches, and adhesive to keep them there. This trap can be difficult to move once you have set it, but it is a simple trick, and you may yield a high reward for relatively little effort. You can also find adhesive-based traps, if you prefer to buy them. Look at home-and-garden stores, or ask your local exterminators for advice. Make sure that the tape is fresh and sticky – otherwise the roaches may be able to easily struggle out and escape. You can use alternatives to duct tape, but make sure that they are powerfully adhesive. Scotch tape will not do, nor masking tape; your trap must be able to hold the cockroaches until you are able to remove them from your home. Anything with a powerfully sweet or oily smell will work. Onion is a common choice, although you can use anything fragrant. Try using small strip of fresh banana peel or sweet, overripe fruit. Consider using a small piece of bread. If you have noticed the cockroaches in your house being particularly attracted to any given food item, try using that as bait.  If you wish to outright kill the cockroaches, you can buy gel baits spiked with active ingredients that poison the insects. Bear in mind, however, that these are not always attractive to roaches, and that they may not be as effective as advertised. Contact a local home-and-garden store or pest-control center. Make sure to only use a small portion of your chosen bait. If the bait spills over the edge of the tape, there will be little motivation for cockroaches to get themselves stuck. Slice the onion, fruit, or other food into a small but substantial chunk. Place the fruit, onion, bread, etc. in the middle of a length of your sticky tape. Make sure that it is stable, and that it will not fall over. Leave the tape in an area where you've been finding a lot of cockroaches: a kitchen, perhaps, or a dark corner, or near a hole in the wall. Bear in mind that you will need to decide what to do with these cockroaches afterward –...

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Essayez de fabriquer un piège au chatterton. Procurez-vous un rouleau de chatterton. Choisissez votre appât. Installez l'appât. Installez le piège. Attendez.


Article in English: The present indicative is the simplest, most common verb form and is used to talk about something one is currently doing.  Example: "I do my homework," Hago mi tarea.  yo: hago  tú: haces él/ella/usted: hace nosotros/-as: hacemos vosotros/-as: hacéis ellos/ellas/ustedes: hacen Use the preterit indicative to describe a concrete action that was done in the past and which has been completed or has otherwise come to a clear end.  Example: "Maria did her homework," Maria hizo su tarea.  yo: hice tú: hiciste él/ella/usted: hizo nosotros/-as: hicimos vosotros/-as: hicisteis ellos/ellas/ustedes: hicieron The imperfect indicative of hacer should be used when you need to describe something a concrete action that was done in the past, but one which had no definite and an may still continue in the present.  Example: "I used to do my homework," Hacía mi tarea.  yo: hacía tú: hacías él/ella/usted: hacía nosotros/-as: hacíamos vosotros/-as: hacíais ellos/ellas/ustedes: hacían Use the future indicative when talking about an action that will definitely be done in the future.  Example: “Maria will do her homework tomorrow,” Maria haría su tarea de mañana.  yo: haré tú: harás él/ella/usted: hará nosotros/-as: haremos vosotros/-as: haréis ellos/ellas/ustedes: harán The conditional indicative tense should be used when you are trying to describe an action that will definitely be done in the future as long as another condition is true.  Example: "I will do my homework tonight if I have time," Haré mi tarea esta noche si tengo tiempo.  yo: haría tú: harías él/ella/usted: haría nosotros/-as: haríamos vosotros/-as: haríais ellos/ellas/ustedes: harían

Summary in French:

Conjuguer « hacer » au présent de l’indicatif. Apprendre à conjuguer « hacer » au passé simple (prétérit) de l’indicatif . Utiliser l’imparfait de l’indicatif. Conjuguer « hacer » au futur de l’indicatif. Apprendre à conjuguer « hacer » correctement au conditionnel de l’indicatif.


Article in English: The present subjective should be used if you are talking about a present or current action that one doubts is being done.  Example: "I doubt that Pedro does his homework," Dudo que Pedro haga su tarea.  yo: haga tú: hagas él/ella/usted: haga nosotros/-as: hagamos vosotros/-as: hagáis ellos/ellas/ustedes: hagan Use the imperfect subjunctive of hacer when describing a past action that you doubt or deny has been done.  Note that for all six tenses, the imperfect subjunctive can be conjugated in two different ways. Example: "I doubt that Pedro did his homework," Dudo que Pedro hiciera su tarea.  yo: hiciera or hiciese tú: hicieras or hicieses él/ella/usted: hiciera or hiciese nosotros/-as: hiciéramos or hiciésemos vosotros/-as: hicierais or hicieseis ellos/ellas/ustedes: hicieran or hicisen Save the future subjunctive tense for occasions when you must describe an action that may or may not be done in the future, or one which you have doubt or denial about.  Example: "I doubt that we will do our homework tomorrow," Dudo que hiciéremos nuestra tarea de mañana.  yo: hiciere tú: hicieres él/ella/usted: hiciere nosotros/-as: hiciéremos vosotros/-as: hiciereis ellos/ellas/ustedes: hicieren

Summary in French:

Utiliser le présent du subjonctif. Conjuguer « hacer » à l’imparfait du subjonctif. Apprendre le futur du subjonctif.