Article in English: When you first meet someone new, begin the conversation by acknowledging them in a friendly, casual way so they know you want to engage with them. You may say "Hello" or "Hi," then introduce yourself. Ask them their name. A friendly, casual greeting might sound like, "Hey, my name's Mark. What's yours?" Try to remember their name so you can use it in your conversation with them. Repeat their name once or twice out loud to help yourself remember, and make sure you are pronouncing it correctly.  You might say, "Frank Nguyen? Nice to meet you, Frank Nguyen." Ask them to repeat their name if you forget it, and apologize for forgetting. Maintain eye contact when you greet the person. Keep your arms relaxed at your sides and turn your body towards them. You can also lean towards them. This will demonstrate that you are interested and engaged in the conversation.  You can also nod and smile to show the person you want to be social and connect with them. Relax the posture of your body. Sit or stand with your head up and your shoulders back to exhibit that you're open, friendly, and confident. Small talk is when you chat with the person about their life in an attempt to learn more about them. You can also share details about your life if they ask. To get the small talk started, you may ask the person about their profession and their schooling. You can also ask them how they know the host if you are talking at a party.  For example, you may say, “So, how do you know the host?” or “What brings you to the party?” You can also say, “What do you do for work?” or “Where did you go to school?” You can then answer any questions the person may have about your profession or schooling. This will keep the conversation going. Follow up on information the person told you earlier in the conversation. Ask questions about something they told you. This will elevate the small talk to a more meaningful discussion. For example, you may ask the person, “What’s it like to going to school in Japan?” or “What is it like to work in the field?”...

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Saluez les gens de manière amicale. Mémorisez le nom des personnes que vous rencontrez. Montrez un langage corporel positif. Parlez de banalités pour connaitre les autres. Posez des questions de suivi. Concentrez-vous sur les choses en commun. Suggérez-lui de faire une activité amusante.


Article in English: When you first meet someone, you should greet them formally as a sign of respect with the formal way to say “Hello” in Afrikaans. You can also offer your hand to the person and shake their hand as a formal way of greeting. Many Afrikaner men will shake hands when they are greeting each other informally and the women will kiss each other on the lips. A man might kiss a woman and visa versa, especially if they are related or close friends. In a business situation, it is custom to greet all attending the meeting or gathering with a friendly handshake. You can use the informal way to say “Hello” in Afrikaans if you know the person or are on familiar terms with the person. Many Afrikaners will greet each other with “Haai” or “Hallo” when they see each other on the street or in their homes. ” if you are greeting a stranger. The formal way to say “How are you?” in Afrikaans is “Hoe gaan dit met u?” It is considered polite to use the formal phrase when you are greeting someone you have just met. ” if you are greeting an acquaintance or a friend. The informal way to say “How are you?” in Afrikaans is “Hoe gaan dit met jou?” Only use this greeting if you are on familiar terms with the person you are speaking to. ” formally or informally. To keep the conversation going, you can respond to the formal “Hoe gaan dit met u?” with “Baie goed dankie, en u?”  You can respond to the informal “Hoe gaan dit met jou?” with “Goed, dankie en met jou?” An example dialogue with someone you just met might be: “Goeie dag!”“Goeie dag!”“Hoe gaan dit met u?” “Baie goed dankie, en u?”"Goed, dankie!"  An example dialogue with someone you know well or are friends with might be: “Haai!”"Hallo!"“Hoe gaan dit met jou?”“Goed, dankie en met jou?”"Goed, dankie!"  A complete pronunciation guide for these greetings can be found at http://www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/afrikaans.php.

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Saluez les inconnus. Dites « Haai » ou « Hallo ». Utilisez « Hoe gaan dit met u ? Utilisez l'expression « Hoe gaan dit met jou ? Répondez formellement ou informellement.


Article in English: When you focus on breathing deeply, you can help your body release stress and anxiety. Your mind will start to clear as you think only about breathing. Breathe in for a count of four. Hold for a count of four. Exhale for a count of four. Place your hand on your stomach to feel it moving in and out with the breath. A mantra is a simple phrase or word that you repeat to yourself. When you find yourself in a situation when you want to distract yourself from thinking certain thoughts or doing certain activities, use a positive mantra. For example, if you want to distract yourself from anxious feelings, you might say, “I am strong,” or “I can cope.”  This will turn your mental energy away from the negative feelings as you focus on yourself repeating these words. If you are feeling negative emotions, you might find it useful to get some exercise. Going for a walk or bike ride will allow you to focus on one activity. When you sleep, your mind will quiet down and you will stop thinking so actively. Curl up in bed for a nap.

Summary in French:

Essayez les techniques de respiration. Utilisez un mantra. Faites de l'exercice. Allez dormir.


Article in English: When you get the exam, look it over carefully first. Listen for any additional comments the teacher gives on questions and write in changes when appropriate. Take note of any special comments written on whiteboards. You don’t want to end up answering something that wasn’t actually asked simply because you didn’t read the question thoroughly. When you are stressed about a test, sometimes the tendency is to read too fast and try to get through the test as quickly as possible. But this is when careless mistakes happen. Slow down, take your time, and read each question thoroughly. If you are required to read a long excerpt (several paragraphs), you should read the questions first before you start trying to answer them. Then, as you do the reading, you will know what to be looking for specifically.

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Lisez tout le contenu de l'épreuve avant de commencer. Lisez attentivement chaque question (surtout celles à développement). Lisez toutes les questions avant de lire n'importe quel extrait.


Article in English: When you get up on the first day of your juice fast, drink 8 ounces (237 ml) of prune juice.  Wait 30 minutes and drink another 8 ounces (237 ml) of prune juice. Until 6pm on day one of your fast, drink as much diluted apple juice as you can.  Diluted apple juice is a 50-50 mixture of juice and distilled water. From 6 to 9pm do not consume anything. At 9pm on the first day of the fast, make and drink the following mixture.  Once you’ve had this mixture, don’t consume anything until 8 the next morning.  Pour the juice of two oranges and one lemon into a blender. Add 5 to 10 tablespoons of olive oil to the blender. Add one to three cloves of finely chopped garlic to the blender.  (Optional) Mix in the blender until smooth. When you get up on day two of your fast, perform a warm water enema on yourself. Once completed, drink 8 ounces (237 ml) of prune juice.  A warm water enema can be performed using the following instructions:  Purchase an enema bag from a pharmacy or drugstore in advance. Fill the enema bag with approximately 2 cups (500 ml) of warm tap water. Lie on your left side with your knees bent in towards your chest. Before lying or sitting down, hang the enema bag approximately 12 – 18 inches (30 – 46 cm) above where your rectum will be. Remove the cap from the end of the enema tube and insert the tip 3 – 4 inches (8 – 10 cm) into your rectum. Open the valve on the enema bag and allow the water to flow slowly into your rectum. Hold the water inside your rectum for at least 15 minutes before releasing it into the toilet. After your morning prune juice, start drinking diluted apple juice until 6pm — the same as day 1.  Then fast between 6 and 9pm.  Then drink the special mixture at 9pm again. The third day of your fast should be exactly the same as your second day. Start with the warm water enema. Drink 8 ounces (237 ml) of prune juice. Drink as much diluted apple juice as you can until 6pm. Fast between 6 and 9pm.  Consume the special mixture at 9pm. On each of the three days of your juice fast, take...

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Buvez 25 cl de jus de prune. Buvez du jus de pomme autant que vous pouvez. Préparez un mélange spécial pour 21 h. Commencez la deuxième journée avec un lavement à l'eau tiède. Pendant le deuxième jour, suivez le même programme que le premier jour. Continuez le même processus pendant le troisième jour. Prenez des gélules pour le gros intestin.


Article in English: When you give to a local or global charity, you’re using your money to help strengthen society and the people who live in it. Charitable giving also sets a good example for others around you, because they’ll see you giving and be more inspired to do likewise. Give to charities like Doctors Without Borders, the NAACP, the Native American Rights Fund, or the Jane Goodall Institute. You don’t have to restrict yourself to financial giving. Many charities, for example, will accept donations of used vehicles or clothing. Giving other people practical knowledge and day-to-day skills is a great way to contribute to your local community and enhance society overall. You can help friends, neighbors, local kids, or complete strangers by showing them practical ways to solve common problems.   For example, if you see someone with a dead car battery, show them how to jump the car. Or, teach kids in your neighborhood useful outdoor skills. Teach them how to pitch a tent, light a fire, or sharpen a knife. If you’re a mechanic—or just good at fixing things—you could show a few neighbors how to change a flat tire, change the tire on a bicycle, or repair simple engines. There’s nothing selfish about working hard to receive a good education, whether at the level of high school, college, trade school, or graduate school. An education allows you to contribute to your society both locally and globally in ways you couldn’t have without the high-level knowledge.  For example, you could study farming or agriculture in college. After graduating, you could return to the community you grew up in and help people there develop better farming practices. Or, you could get a BA and an MA in psychology, then open a private practice to counsel those struggling with negative thoughts or mental illness. Regardless of how much formal education you’ve had, you probably have some knowledge and skills that would be useful to people in your community. You could give a public lecture at your house about, for example, managing finances. Or, contact the...

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Si vous en avez les moyens, soutenez une organisation caritative. Enseignez aux gens des compétences utiles qui amélioreront leur vie. Faites de bonnes études pour aider les membres de votre communauté. Partagez votre expertise pour servir à votre collectivité.


Article in English: When you go in for your yearly physical or pelvic exam, ask your physician to do a manual check of your breasts for any suspicious lumps or other changes. Physicians are trained in how to do a breast exam and will know what to look for. This is why you should never try to replace this exam, though sometimes uncomfortable and awkward, with your own self-examination.  Your doctor will begin by checking the appearance of your breasts. You will be asked to raise your arms over your head and then hang them down by your sides while the doctor examines the size and shape of your breasts. You will then undergo a physical examination. While you lie down on the examination table, your doctor will use the pads of their fingers to examine the entire breast area, including the armpits and collarbones. The exam should last for only for a few minutes.  If you feel uncomfortable, you can ask for a nurse or family member to be present in the room for the exam. If you’re a female patient seeing a male doctor, this is standard procedure in most cases. If you feel any anxiety, take a deep breath and remind yourself that this is a necessary part of keeping an eye on your health. A mammogram is a low-radiation X-ray used to examine breast tissue, and it can often detect lumps before you’re able to feel them. The National Breast Cancer Foundation recommends a screening mammogram every one to two years for women 40 and older. Women who are younger than 40 but who have risk factors for breast cancer should consult with their physician about how often to have mammograms. Even if you have no known risk factors or symptoms, regular mammograms every few years as part of your physical is recommended.   In the mammogram, your breast is placed on a platform and compressed with a paddle to even out the breast tissue, hold the tissue still during the x-ray, and allow for the use of a lower-energy x-ray. You’ll feel pressure and may experience some discomfort, but this is just temporary. The will be done on both breasts so the radiologist can...

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Passez un examen clinique pour dépister le cancer du sein. Passez une mammographie. Passez des examens supplémentaires après la découverte de nodules ou de changements suspects. Passez une biopsie. Attendez les résultats.


Article in English: When you go off the grid, you are removing yourself from mainstream society. You will be fending for yourself, gathering food and water and providing your own shelter. You won’t have access to public utilities and other services that you get living in a regular community. Find a place that can offer you enough resources, including food supply, water supply, and shelter.  You may be able to adapt a cabin for your own purposes, or you might want to build yourself a new house or cabin. You might choose a location that is a couple of hours’ drive from the nearest gas station or grocery store. There may be no hospital within many miles. If this is the case, you might not have access to medical services. You no longer have electricity from the local power company, so if you want electricity, you will need to find a way to produce your own. Solar and water power will allow you to use lights, refrigerator, washing machine, music player, and other machines.  Look into purchasing additional solar panels as you can afford them. While you might adjust to life with less electricity, there are certain conveniences that you will probably want. Get rechargeable batteries. Make sure they are never less than 50% charged to ensure that you will always have enough power. If you do not have access to town water, you may need to sink a well in order to meet your water needs. If you choose to build your own well, you might need a permit, depending on your state. Be sure to stay at least 50 feet away from any septic tank, marshy areas and any other areas with potential contamination.  Use a water-testing kit. This kit will help you determine whether your water has safe or unsafe levels of certain chemicals in it. These kits are readily available online or at home improvement stores. Some counties offer free water testing as well. Be sure to filter your water to avoid sickness. For example, if your water is high in lime, you may get a stomach ache if you drink it unfiltered. If your location is so remote that the nearest hospital is...

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Trouvez un endroit ayant les ressources adéquates. Ayez à proximité votre source d'énergie. Veillez à avoir accès à une source d'eau filtrée. Ayez sur vous un kit de santé. Cultivez un jardin. Ayez un petit cheptel. Déterminez si vous avez besoin de générer des revenus.


Article in English: When you go through a traumatic experience, it might feel easier to avoid anything that reminds you of the incident; however, confronting the memories head-on is actually the healthiest way to deal with the trauma. If you have PTSD, you may go out of your way to avoid anything that reminds you of the ordeal that you went through. Symptoms of avoidance include:  Refusing to think about the situation. Staying away from people, places, or objects that remind you of the event. Not wanting to talk about the experience. Throwing yourself into a distraction, becoming obsessed with that activity rather than thinking about the event you experienced. Intrusive memories are memories that you can’t control--they suddenly pop into your head without you actually telling your brain to access those memories. You might feel helpless and unable to stop them. Types of intrusive memories include:  Vivid, out-of-the-blue flashbacks to the event. Nightmares that focus on what happened. A ‘slide show’ of images of the event that you can’t seem to stop from playing in your head. Some people with PTSD react to a traumatizing event by denying that the event ever occurred. They might act completely normally, like their life has not been disturbed in any way. This is a form of shock and self-preservation; the mind shuts down the memory and understanding of what has happened to keep the body from pain. For example, a mother may go into denial after the death of her baby son. She may continue to talk to him like he is sleeping, rather than accepting that he is gone. People can have changes in opinion all the time. However, with PTSD, you will suddenly find yourself thinking about things--including people, places and things--in a way that you have never done before the traumatic incident. These changes in thought can include:  Negative thoughts about other people, places, situations and yourself. Indifference or a feeling of despair when thinking about the future. Inability to feel happiness or pleasure; feeling numb. Inability or severe...

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Reconnaissez tout besoin d’évitement. Faites attention à des souvenirs envahissants. Notez si vous cherchez à nier la réalité de cet évènement. Surveillez chaque changement de pensée. Identifiez tout changement mental ou physique depuis l’incident. Soyez attentif(ve) à toute sensation d’être toujours sur le qui-vive. Consultez un professionnel de la santé mentale expérimenté.


Article in English: When you go to someone else’s house for a sleepover, you’ll need to get ready for bed and get ready in the morning at their house. Bring all of the necessary items to do that with you, though you don’t want to go overboard and pack too much. Some things you might want to pack include:  Toiletry bag to keep all your hygiene stuff organized Towel Toothbrush and toothpaste Deodorant Facial cleanser Hair bands and clips Hairbrush/comb Lip balm Menstrual hygiene products such as pads or tampons. If you're going swimming and you are on your period be sure to bring some tampons (if you need them) You should make sure that you bring all of the clothes you’ll need with you. It can be inconvenient if you show up to a sleepover without the right things to wear. Be sure to bring:  Underwear (Bras and undies) – bring an extra pair just in case Pajamas Socks Clothes for the next day Swimsuit if swimming is a possibility Towel if swimming is a possibility Bring along any medicine you take on a daily basis. Take the prescription bottles with you in case there is an emergency.  If you have asthma or a serious infection that requires medication, tell the parents or guardian of the host. Bring allergy medication with you if you have any allergies, especially if the host has a pet that you might be allergic to. You should also bring your prescription glasses if you need them, if your eyesight isn't great be sure to not forget them!

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Apportez les produits d’hygiène nécessaires. Prenez tous les vêtements dont vous avez besoin. Apportez les médicaments qu’il vous faut.


Article in English: When you have anxiety or depression, exercise may not be high on your priority list, but research shows that it can make a big impact on mood by stimulating and/or balancing numerous chemicals and neurotransmitters in the body. Regular exercise is theorized to help ease depression and anxiety in a number of ways, such as: releasing feel-good brain chemicals (neurotransmitters, endorphins and endocannabinoids); reducing immune system chemicals that are linked to worsening depression; and increasing body temperature, which seems to have general calming effects.  Research published in 2005 found that walking briskly for about 35 minutes daily five times per week or 60 minutes daily three times per week had a significant impact on mild-to-moderate depression.  Other types of cardiovascular exercise that may provide similar benefits include swimming, cycling, jogging and dancing. Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fats, which means your body (particularly your brain) needs them to function normally, but the body can't make them. As such, you must get them from food or supplements. Omega-3 fats are highly concentrated in the brain and appear to be important for cognition (brain memory and performance) and behavior. A variety of studies have shown that supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids (between 1,000 and 2,000 mg daily) can help relieve symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).  Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, tuna, halibut), other seafoods, including shrimp, algae and krill, as well as some nuts and seeds (walnuts, flaxseed). If supplementing, consider taking fish oil, krill oil and/or flaxseed oil. Symptoms of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency include poor memory, mood swings and depression, among others. In one study, it was shown that 10 grams of fish oil daily helped bipolar patients treat their symptoms. Vitamin D is necessary for a variety of body functions including calcium absorption, healthy immune...

Summary in French:

Faites plus souvent de l'exercice. Consommez plus d'oméga-3. Assurez-vous de ne pas souffrir d'une carence en vitamine D. Envisagez de prendre des médicaments à base de plantes. Essayez l'acuponcture.


Article in English: When you have at least $10 or more, you can go to a nearby bargain store and buy bulk packs that contain over 30 candy bars in each pack. That alone will cost you $10 or so and is a great way to invest in for starters. Buy only a little of any new brands of candy you want to try selling. If it is unpopular, you won't waste money and take a loss. Put the candy inside. A box as wide and long as a shoebox is pretty good, but you may want to aim for one that's a little thinner. It doesn't have to go in your backpack; feel inclined to carry it. Take between 15 to 20 bars or bags a day of a good variety will help you maximize sales. This will save you from having to search inside the box to tell the customer the actual kinds of candy you have.

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Économisez de l'argent. Prévoyez une boite que votre sac à dos peut contenir. Faites la liste des marques de confiserie.


Article in English: When you have bad posture, you breasts will sag and hang, which just makes them look bigger. Standing up straight with your shoulders pulled back will lift the breast and cause the tissue to be more taut and stretched, physically reducing it's outward shape. If you have trouble standing straight, there are many back braces and posture correctors available online or from your doctor. There are a number of bras which can help. Minimizers are designed for this purpose and simply work by adding no extra bulk. You can achieve the same effect by using an unlined bra, which is often cheaper. However, most women with large breasts find that they prefer the support of a more structured bra. Because of this, you may find that a maximum support, high quality sports bra works better for you. A sports bra will squish your breasts down and make them appear physically smaller. It's also really important to wear a bra that fits. Shapers are vests or shirts which are made out of tight elastic. A normal shirt is then worn over the top. You can find shapers for the chest from many department stores as well as from online stores. Chest binders are shapers on steroids: they'll significantly reduce your bust by maximizing how much they compact your breasts. Their effect may be to strong and constricting for some people, however, so only use this option if you're looking for serious reduction. A temporary solution for desperate situations is to do traditional chest binding. This is where you use a tighter material to bind down your breasts - preferably a chest binder, but a tighter sports bra will also suffice. This is useful if you just need to temporarily reduce your bust in order to fit into particular clothes for a special event.  Do not use ace bandages or duct tape for chest binding - these materials aren't made for binding, and using these can result in shortness of breath, damaged or collapsed lungs, bruised or cracked ribs, torn skin, back pain, spinal damage, dizziness, and permanent damage to the breast tissue.  Do not...

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Tenez-vous droite. Utilisez un soutien-gorge spécial. Utilisez un corset. Utilisez des compresseurs de poitrine. Bandez votre poitrine dans de la gaze.


Article in English: When you have been betrayed, you may be overcome with anger, grief, and humiliation. Holding in your painful feelings can have negative effects on your health and your relationships. When you have learned of a betrayal, take time to name the emotion without judgment. This will enable you to work through it without turning it on yourself or others.  It may help to write through your feelings. If you keep a diary or journal, try writing down exactly how you feel. If you don't keep a diary, write yourself a letter. You can also write a letter to the person or people who betrayed you, but wait a week before you decide to send it.  Suppressing painful feelings can lead to health problems such as chronic pain, sleep deficiency, and even heart disease. It can be difficult to deal with betrayal when the person or people who have betrayed you are always nearby. If you were betrayed by a partner or a friend, ask them to give you space while you come to terms with what has happened. You might want to go away for a while. If you live with a partner who has betrayed you, you might want to ask them to find somewhere else to stay for a while, or to sleep in a different room.  If the person who betrayed you is far away, take a break from correspondence. Tell them you will get in contact again when you feel ready to talk. If it feels helpful, set a date. Disconnect from social media. Take a break from websites that give you unwanted information about the people who hurt your feelings. Betrayal can turn your world upside down. When you have lost the trust you had for someone, you may be tempted to cut them out of your life entirely. Wait before you make any big decisions, such as filing for divorce, changing your job, or denouncing someone publicly, as your feelings may change. If you feel in danger of physically harming yourself or others, immediately seek professional help. There is no positive revenge. Revenge in the heat of the moment is something that you will come to regret later. Time spent calculating a deliberate...

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Ressentez vos émotions. Prenez du temps pour vous-même. Ne prenez pas à la hâte une décision qui changera votre vie. Évitez de riposter. Trouvez quelqu'un avec qui vous pouvez franchement discuter. Prenez soin de vous-même.


Article in English: When you have diarrhea, your body sheds fluids that contain needed vitamins and minerals. It is important to get those minerals back in fluids, especially water and sports drinks.  Combatting dehydration is your primary medical concern with diarrhea. If you are vomiting in addition to having diarrhea, be sure to take frequent, small sips of liquid instead of drinking lots of liquid at a time. Other liquids that you can consume to combat dehydration include chicken or beef broth, flavored mineral waters, or rehydration solutions such as Pedialyte.  Caffeine-free liquids are best. Caffeine is a mild diuretic, meaning that it can have a dehydrating effect. If suffering from diarrhea, stick to liquids that don't have the possibility of dehydrating you even more. Not so much a remedy as a common sense treatment supplement, sleep is very necessary when it comes to treating diarrhea. Since diarrhea is a symptom, it is a good indicator that your body is trying to fight off a problem such as a virus. Sleep and rest are among the best ways to help your immune system. If you’re no longer vomiting (or your symptoms never included vomiting), then you can start taking advantage of the BRAT diet-bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. These are all low-fiber foods that will help to increase the firmness of your stools. They’re also fairly bland in a way that won’t risk further upsetting your stomach. The bananas in this diet also help replace potassium your body has lost through diarrhea. Though effective as a base to help treat diarrhea, the BRAT diet is not a well-balanced diet. Saltine crackers, boiled potatoes, clear soups, skinless baked chicken, cooked carrots, and other somewhat bland food choices can also help while you’re still experiencing an upset stomach. Some people may also try yogurt. However, the lactose in yogurt can be hard on your stomach while you have diarrhea. If you turn to yogurt, choose a probiotic variety (with live bacterial cultures) to help return helpful bacteria to your stomach and assist with...

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Buvez de l'eau et d'autres liquides. Dormez plus. Passez à un régime alimentaire approprié. Agrémentez ce régime alimentaire avec différentes options. Évitez les aliments qui pourraient aggraver les symptômes. Prenez un complément alimentaire qui contient du zinc. Reprenez votre régime alimentaire normal.


Article in English: When you have many classes or things to study for, it can seem hard to get through everything. Give yourself a schedule where you set specific times to study particular subjects. This makes studying seem less overwhelming, helping you to stay on task.  For example, you might decide to study biology for an hour on Monday night, followed by an hour of English. Then, on Tuesday afternoons, you study Math for two hours. Keep your schedule, but be flexible when needed. For example, if you have a biology exam coming up on Tuesday, you might study Biology for two hours on Monday night, and put English off for Tuesday. If you are studying around other people, post your schedule so they will know when it's not ok to distract you. A little variety keeps you refreshed and focused. If you try to study one thing for too long, your energy level and attention span will go way down. Switch things up to combat this. For instance, after two hours of Math, take a short break then switch to studying English. Distractions can actually be used in a positive way, and an incentive to get you through your studying. Say you need to study Geometry for an hour but keep getting distracted by funny cat videos. Tell yourself that if you get through the hour of studying without being distracted, you'll then let yourself watch all the cat videos you want.

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Crée un calendrier d'études. Change de sujet toutes les 2 heures. Distrais-toi en guise de récompense.


Article in English: When you have the basic idea down and have a plan for how it will be laid out, the next to think about is how you're going to build it. The options seem endless, and people will try to sell you this or that 'fantastic' application, and every other thing that you "absolutely must have" on your site, however the reality is that there are a few great tools for building websites, and one of them will be best-suited to your situation and needs. This is the first option. If you have a website-building application like Adobe Dreamweaver, it is not very difficult to create a website from scratch. You might need to do some coding but don't panic! HTML looks complicated, but it's like listening to Shakespeare—it's hard at first, but once you get the feel of it, it's not that difficult.  Pros: website design software simplifies the process of building sites by letting you drag-and-drop images, text, buttons, movies, and anything else you can think of, usually without ever having to dig into HTML. Many web design applications will even let you create sites specifically for your smart phone or pad. If you are building a basic, personal website, this is really a great way to go. Cons: there is a learning curve, and though you don't have to dig into HTML, it's not totally geek-free. If you are in a hurry, this might not be the best solution. Perhaps the biggest con, though, is that if you are not a graphic designer, you could end up with a page that hurts the eyes. To mollify this somewhat, there are a number of free templates in the applications, and on the internet, but be aware of your limitations—if you have any! This is the second option. WordPress is an example of a great option for building websites. It helps you create web pages and blog posts quickly and easily, set up the menus, allow and manage user comments, and has thousands of themes and plugins that you can choose from and use for free. Drupal and Joomla are other great CMS options. Once the CMS is hosted, you can manage your site from anywhere (in the world)...

Summary in French:

Donnez vie à votre site. Construisez votre site vous-même. Il vous faut un site d'hébergement. Élargissez vos connaissances en programmation. Utilisez les services d'un professionnel.


Article in English: When you have your period, it is best to wear a swimsuit with bottoms that provide a bit more coverage. In other words, string bikinis might not be a good choice! Choose a swimsuit that is also not super tight, as you might be bloated. If you are concerned about leakage, choose a dark-colored bathing suit or wear waterproof shorts over your bottoms. Athletic shorts can work well for this purpose. To avoid bleeding into the water or having leaks when you exit the pool, try using a tampon or menstrual cup. They will help keep your flow contained. If you prefer to not use a tampon, see the article Swim on Your Period Without a Tampon. If you are not feeling well and don't want to go in the water, consider sunbathing. Be sure to wear sunscreen! Relaxing in a chair might be the best thing for any menstrual cramps. For more tips see: Swim when You Are on Your Period

Summary in French:

Portez un maillot de bain confortable. Utilisez un tampon ou une coupe menstruelle. Prenez des bains de soleil.


Article in English: When you lie, there is a tendency to add a lot of extra information and details that you usually would not. The other person may wonder why you are talking so much.  Also, you may start to provide details that do not make sense.  For example, it is better to say, “I woke up late this morning,” than to say, “I drank coffee to stay up and work on this project last night and then I couldn’t fall asleep. I finally went to sleep and then it was so hard to get out of bed this morning.” Only answer a question that a person asks you. If you do not tell the lie like you believe it, the other person will not believe you either. Believe that you can successfully deceive the other person. If you are unsure of yourself, it will show in your delivery. The other person may be able to tell that you are lying.  If you become anxious while you are lying and the person questions you, have an answer ready. For example, if the person asks if you are alright or why are you stuttering, tell them, “I’ve just been really stressed by school/work, sorry.” Telling the truth is natural, but telling a lie requires you to control your natural urge and access your inhibitory control. When you have to use the bathroom, you are activating inhibitory control to not use the bathroom on yourself. Practicing self-control in one area makes it easier for you to control your urge to tell the truth. You will be a more convincing liar if you lie with a full bladder.  Drink a lot of water 45 minutes before you plan to tell your lie. This will only work if you have to pee while you are telling the lie. Practicing self-control earlier in the day will not help you when it is time to tell your lie. When you talk, you typically move your body and make small movements. If you stand completely still, the person will notice that something is wrong.  If you usually talk with your hands, be sure to use your hands when you are telling your lie. Avoid covering your mouth, throat, chest, head, or stomach when you are lying. These are all signs that you are not...

Summary in French:

Soyez bref lorsque vous mentez. Soyez confiant. Parlez avec la vessie pleine. Bougez naturellement. Faites attention à vos expressions faciales.


Article in English: When you lose blood, you also lose iron. To avoid iron deficiency, increase the amount of iron you get through your daily diet. There are a number of foods that are naturally high in iron. They are:  Lentils and pinto or kidney beans Chicken, liver or beef Broccoli or asparagus Okra, parsley and kelp Mustard greens or beet greens Raisins, plums, dried peaches or prune juice Rice bran Blackstrap molasses For normal or mild postpartum bleeding, there is no need for any drugs to be taken as the bleeding will stop naturally after a maximum of six weeks to two months; however, your doctor may suggest or prescribe some iron supplements for you to treat any signs of anemia as a result of the blood loss.  Most over-the-counter supplements are fine, and are absorbed better with an acidic juice like pineapple or orange juice. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for recommendations if you are unsure about which brand to choose. These supplements are usually taken once a day, but it could be more frequent depending on the severity of your anemia. They should be taken after meals to avoid constipation, which can be a common side effect. Some other gastric disturbances may be felt, such as nausea or vomiting. You may also have green-colored stool. If you are experiencing postpartum hemorrhage, you need to seek immediate medical treatment to prevent shock. Treatments may include:  A blood transfusion may be necessary to support vital organs such as the brain, heart, kidneys and liver and to prevent end organ damage. This blood transfusion will try to compensate for the excessive loss of blood.  Oxytocin will be administered through an IV to stimulate uterine contractions and control the bleeding.  Oxytocin acts mainly by stimulating strong uterine contractions by acting on specific receptors located at the lining of the smooth uterus muscles. It also increases the calcium levels in the intracellular space to induce more vasoconstriction.

Summary in French:

Comprenez la cause du saignement. Soyez au courant des facteurs qui peuvent causer un saignement anormal ou une hémorragie du postpartum. Sachez quelles sont les causes des menstruations.


Article in English: When you move towards your toes and lift your leg towards your opponent, you need to point your dominant knee directly at the target. Think of it like lifting to give off the impression of a false kick. The importance of putting your weight on your toes, not your heels, comes into effect here. By keeping your weight on your toes, you allow the rest of your body to follow through into full turn.

Summary in French:

Pointez le genou dans la direction de votre cible.


Article in English: When you plant honeysuckle in a container, the pot must be large enough to accommodate the plant's growing root system. Select a container that is two to three times larger than the honeysuckle's current pot. If you intend to install a support system within the pot, the container will also have to accommodate for the trellis or stakes. Fill your large pot approximately halfway full of soil and/or compost. Carefully remove the honeysuckle from its plastic container without damaging its root system. Insert the plant into the large pot so that the base of the plant sits flush with the lip of the container. Fill in the empty space with more soil and/or compost.  If you need to elevate the honeysuckle, add more soil or compost to the pot until the plant's  base reaches the lip of the container.  The type of honeysuckle you choose to plant is dependent upon the size of the container you wish to use, the climate of your region, and availability at local nurseries, markets, and stores. Before you purchase a honeysuckle, make sure the variety is not considered invasive. In order to train your honeysuckle to climb, you must provide it with a support structure. You may position the container next to a south-facing wall or fence. If this option is not available to you, you may install a trellis or set of stakes within the pot itself. You can create a makeshift cage out of three bamboo dowels and nursery wire. Insert the three dowels along the inner edge of the container at even intervals. Wrap a piece of nursery wire around the top of the three dowels. Cover the rest of the structure—from its top to its base—with five to seven rings of nursery wire. Once your structure is in place, you can train the plant to climb up the trellis, stakes, wall, or fence. Wrap the plant's vines around the support structure. You can attach the honeysuckle to the structure with old nylon hosiery. If you have not already done so, move the honeysuckle to a sunny location and water the plant.

Summary in French:

Procurez-vous un grand pot. Plantez le chèvrefeuille dans le pot. Installez une structure de soutien. Faites grimper votre chèvrefeuille.


Article in English: When you receive a terminal diagnosis, you are going to be understandably overwhelmed and emotional. This is normal. Take a few days (or as long as you need) to process the information. When you feel able, ask your doctor to discuss the diagnosis with you again. Ask a lot of questions, such as treatment options and specifics about your prognosis. Ask a family member of close friend to go with you to talk to your doctor. A lot of times, people are overwhelmed when discussing their own health. Your friend can be your advocate, making sure to ask questions and take notes. Physician assisted suicide is something that many terminal patients consider. This is an option in several states, but it is not nationwide. If this is an option that interests you, ask your doctor if this is an option available to you. Many states are currently considering passing legislation that is titled Death With Dignity. Discuss this option with your family. Many people are interested in physician assisted suicide as it allows them to be more in control of the process of dying. When faced with dying, hospice care is another option that you can consider. Hospice care is not to cure your illness, but instead, to make you as comfortable as possible during your final days. In many cases, hospice care takes place in your own home. To many people, this is a more comfortable place to rest and helps with the acceptance process. Hospice workers are on call 24/7 to assist in your needs. There are also hospice programs where you are cared for outside of your home. You may be able to find more than one program in your area. Don't be afraid to gather lots of information before deciding which type of care-giving is right for you. Although it is very difficult, you will need to have a conversation about your death plan with a loved one. This is known as making advance directives. If you prefer hospice care in your home, for example, make sure that you have made that preference clear to your family. As your illness progresses, it might become more...

Summary in French:

Comprenez le diagnostic. Renseignez-vous à propos de vos options légales. Envisagez un établissement de soins palliatifs. Parlez de vos souhaits à un proche. Gérez vos limitations physiques. Anticipez la perte de votre indépendance.


Article in English: When you receive the test, skim through every question before you even pick up your pen.  Skimming the test allows you to find important information that might be tucked away in the exam, as well as figure out which questions you want to answer if you’re given a choice (choose one of the following three questions, for example). Skimming the test also shows you the exact format of the exam, which allows you to solidify your game plan. You’ve read through the test and now know how the test is organized.  Give yourself a minute to divide the test into its smaller parts, and decide how much time you’ll allow yourself on each section.   Generally speaking, you want to allow more time for essay questions than anything else.  True/false and multiple choice questions will take the least time to answer.  At the most give yourself one minute per question, although 30 seconds is probably more realistic.  Allow at least half of the allotted test time for any essay questions. Budget a few minutes to review your answers before submitting the test.  You’d hate to turn in the test only to find out that your were one slot off on your Scan-tron sheet. You’ve read every question and come up with a realistic budget on how you’ll spend your time.  Now you need to decide how you’ll tackle the test.  You might want to begin with any essay questions first, as writing answers out by hand tends to take longer than simply circling a correct answer.  On the other hand, you might want to handle the fill-in-the blank portion first because they require the most recall skills.  Because you have been practicing, you should generally have an idea of your strategy before you arrive to take the exam. If you’re taking a standardized test, the study guides that you use will guide you through the exact strategy that you should use to maximize your time management.

Summary in French:

Lisez toutes les questions. Organisez votre temps. Soyez stratégique.


Article in English: When you see chickens wander into your garden, give them a quick spray with a standard garden hose. Keep the water pressure light so that it scares the chickens without hurting them.  The chickens will usually return shortly after you spray them the first time, but if you do this consistently enough, they may eventually associate your yard with the water and start to avoid it. Since spraying them with a garden hose requires you to actually be present when the chickens invade your yard, you may not catch them all the time. For that reason, you may want to consider installing motion-activated water sprinklers to catch the chickens when you're not around. Dust the ground in between plants with cinnamon, paprika, garlic, curry powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, or a spice blend containing one or more of these options. Apply the spice to the perimeter of your garden, as well.  Most chickens don't like the pungent smell of strong spices, so they will tend to avoid areas that reek of them. If a chicken does wander onto spice-covered ground, the spices will coat the bottom of its feet and create a burning or tingling sensation. The chicken will not actually be harmed, but the feeling will usually be so unpleasant that the bird will flee from your yard in response. Gather old lemon peels, lime peels, or orange peels. Scatter them around the perimeter of your garden and in between separate plant beds.  You can also try spraying the ground with lemon juice or lime juice. Use the juice instead of or in conjunction with the citrus peels. For the maximum effect, you can even cut lemons or limes and scatter the fruit halves over the area. Chickens generally don't like the smell of citrus, and that smell might be enough to repel them. If a chicken does take a nibble of the fruit, the sour taste will usually repel them, too. The fruit shouldn't actually hurt the chickens, though. Some plants are naturally unappealing to most chickens. If you plant these species in your garden, positioning them around and in between...

Summary in French:

Arrosez les poules avec de l'eau. Répandez de la poudre d'épices sur l'aire que vous souhaitez préserver. Utilisez des morceaux de peau de citron. Plantez des herbes peu attrayantes pour les poules. N'éliminez pas toutes les mauvaises herbes.


Article in English: When you sign up for AdSense, you'll want to know what kind of revenue can you expect to see. There is a lot that goes into what kind of return you can expect, and managing those things will help you maximize your earning potential. First and foremost, in order to generate any kind of revenue from AdSense, you must have people clicking on your ads. In order for this to happen, you need to have people on your site, reading your content! Whether you have a business website or a personal blog, the rule is the same: Get the word out!  Heavily trafficked large sites can see over a million hits a day, whereas a blog might feel lucky if they have 100 visitors a day. For every thousand page impressions (views) you receive, you may earn from $.05 to $5. Yes, that's a broad range—over a month, that is between $1.50 and $150.00! Where in that range you can expect to frequent depends entirely on you, your site, and your promotion efforts. This paid every time somebody clicks an ad on your page. No, you can't click your own ad—Google will see this, and shut you down so fast your head will spin. The advertisers set the price for these ads, and they can vary greatly.  An advertiser may spend a lot on a per-click basis, but that ad may generate very little interest on your site. An ad that may generate $.03 per click may get 100 hits, but that doesn't add up to much. This is the percentage of visitors to your site compared to how many of them actually clicked on an ad. If 100 people came to your site, and 1 of them clicked an ad, your CTR is 1%, and that's not an unreasonable number. You can see how getting more traffic to your site will really make a difference. This is an estimate of how much you might receive if you have 1000 impressions (page views). If you made, for example, $1 for 100 impressions, your RPM would be $10. There is no guarantee you'll make that, but it's a good way to check the overall performance of your site. The quality of your content is an important factor in understanding your earning potential. If...

Summary in French:

Définissez vos attentes. Pensez au trafic. Calculez le cout par clic (CPC). Prenez en compte le taux de clics (en anglais clickthrough rate ou CTR). Calculez vos revenus pour 1 000 impressions (RPM). Soignez le contenu. Pensez à faire des pages riches en mots-clés.


Article in English: When you sit down to write your scientific paper, the first section you want to write is the materials and methods section. It is the easiest place to start and doesn’t require much time to complete. The methods should be described clearly and anyone with the proper training should be able to replicate your experiments based on this section.  Materials used for each method should be included, with references to the company and catalog number for purchase. You should include a description of all statistical methods used in the paper. You should also include explanations of any ethical approvals needed for the completion of the studies. The results section is pretty self-explanatory. It is the portion of the paper where you describe the results that were obtained during the course of the study. Results should be reported neutrally and reference any tables and figures included in the paper. You can summarize the findings, but do not discuss the data.  You don’t need to include every experiment you performed or result you observed, just the information needed to convince the audience of your findings.  This is not the section to speculate or draw conclusions. That comes later in the discussion. This is where you interpret your results and discuss them in the context of what is already known about your topic. Draw conclusions about the data and talk about future experiments you would like to do to further the study. The goal is to convince the reader that this data is important and they should care about it. Avoid simply repeating what you have already said in the results section.  Avoid making wild claims that can’t be supported by the data.  Don’t ignore other papers that contradict your findings; discuss them and convince the reader why your data is correct despite the other information out there. Some journals combine the results and discussion into 1 larger section. Check with the journal before you begin writing. The introduction is where you convince readers that the study you have done is important and...

Summary in French:

Commencez par la section Méthodologie. Décrivez les résultats dans la section Résultats. Interprétez vos données dans la section Discussion. Analysez la revue de la littérature dans la section Introduction. Résumez le travail dans la section Résumé. Donnez un titre descriptif au document.


Article in English: When you sit, the fabric of your pants naturally bunches up around your groin, making it harder for others to tell the bulge of an erection from a crease in your jeans. Sitting also allows you to obscure your groin with your legs. Pulling your legs together or crossing your legs makes an erection even harder to see. This tactic should give you time to let your erection shrink naturally. Sitting down also gives you more options for concealing your erection. If you're sitting at a table or a desk, for instance, you can pull your chair closer to cover your crotch. You can fold your hands in your lap. If your erection won't go away, try to buy time by subtly holding something in front of your groin. Try covering your lap with a book, a laptop, or a newspaper. If you're standing, try holding a bag, backpack, briefcase, coat, or newspaper about waist-high. Whatever you choose, be subtle. Hold the cover-up object as if everything is normal.  Otherwise, you may simply draw added attention to the area you're trying to conceal. If your erection won't go away, try to quickly and discreetly adjust it by hand. Tuck the rigid shaft up into the waistband of your pants or underwear. This aligns your penis with the zipper or seam of your pants and makes an erection less noticeable.  Use caution when wearing a tucked-in shirt or a shirt that doesn't reach all the way down to your waist. If your shirt rides up, you might accidentally expose yourself! Be aware that while this technique will help hide your erection, the friction of the fabric may also inadvertently arouse you further. Some people prefer tucking downward against one of the thighs. It is really just a question of personal preference and comfort.

Summary in French:

Asseyez-vous. Recouvrez votre aine. Rentrez votre érection dans votre ceinture.


Article in English: When you smile, your face opens up and stretches. This automatically makes your tone friendlier. Smiling will also make your conversation partner feel comfortable being around you. Practice smiling while you talk by standing in front of your bathroom mirror and saying a few sentences with a big grin on your face. Uncross your arms and straighten your shoulders and back. Don’t slouch in the middle of a conversation. Instead, use your body language to look welcoming and positive. If you feel like your arms are flopping awkwardly next to your sides while you’re chatting, lace your fingers together in front of your body. This is still more inviting than crossing your arms over your chest. When you have a conversation with someone, it’s important to show interest in what the other person has to say. Nod and keep your eyes on their face while they’re speaking to you. By showing you care, you’ll keep up the friendly tone of the conversation even when you’re not the one doing the talking. Ask follow-up questions based on what they’ve said to keep your friendly chat going. For example, if they tell you they have a cat named Chloe, you could say, “I love animals! How old is Chloe?” Maintain a back-and-forth with your conversation partner. Don’t tell a story that takes an hour to get through. Instead, use the conversation to learn about each other or get updates on how both of you are doing. Be friendly in what you say in addition to how you say it. Share a nice thought about the other person. Avoid making things up just to be nice, however, as it’ll sound fake.  Avoid gossiping and don’t complain too much. These habits will quickly turn a friendly, positive conversation into a negative whining session. Be careful with your pitch when you compliment people. If you go high on the wrong words, you’ll end up sounding sarcastic. For example, saying “I love those earrings!” with a really high-pitched “love” might make your listener think you’re making fun of their jewelry.

Summary in French:

Souriez pour paraitre accessible. Tenez-vous droit pour paraitre chaleureux. Écoutez attentivement pour manifester de l’empathie. Ayez une conversation équilibrée. Montrez-vous gentil en faisant des compliments sincères.


Article in English: When you start to feel swelling or pain, run your fingers over your skin until you find the problem nodes. You have lymph nodes located in your neck, armpits, and groin. The swelling in the nodes can range in size from as tiny as a pea to the size of an olive or larger. Remember that it is possible for more than one node to be swollen at the same time. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help to control the swelling surrounding your lymph nodes. They can also minimize the presence of other symptoms, such as fever. Make sure to take any OTC medications according to the directions on the bottle. Hold a clean wash cloth under warm tap water. Once it is hot, position the wash cloth on top of the swollen node. Keep it in position until cloth cools off. Repeat this process 3 times a day until the node goes down in size and the pain decreases. A warm compress helps with swelling because it increases the blood flow to the swollen area. Place a cold wash cloth on the node for 10-15 minute intervals. Repeat this 3 times daily until you see the swelling reducing. Applying gentle pressure and rubbing your lymph nodes can help to reduce swelling by increasing blood flow to the area. You can make an appointment with a massage therapist or you can massage yourself, if you can reach the impacted nodes. Gently rub the node, while pushing your fingers in the direction of your heart. If you apply too much pressure to the nodes, it’s possible that you might burst the surrounding blood vessels and cause additional damage or even an infection. It’s especially important to remind kids of this rule, as they might get frustrated and try to pinch the nodes.

Summary in French:

Localisez les ganglions lymphatiques enflés. Prenez un médicament en vente libre. Appliquez une compresse chaude. Appliquez une compresse froide. Massez la zone affectée. Évitez d’appuyer sur la peau gonflée.


Article in English: When you take your patties out of the oven, add slices of cheese if you’re in the mood for a cheeseburger. They’ll be hot enough to melt the cheese. American, provolone, swiss, and pepperjack are all great choices. Have patience! In addition to cooling them off, letting the patties rest will allow the juices to settle back into the meat. Your bites will be packed with more flavor if you rest the patties. Use a spatula to transfer the patties onto buns. Serve them with garnishes of your choice, like lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, ketchup, and mustard. Your patties will be bursting with flavor, so you won’t need to go overboard on the garnishes! If you have leftovers or want to make your patties ahead, you can keep them in the fridge for 3 days. Cover them tightly with plastic wrap before putting them in the fridge. Reheat leftover patties in the oven instead of the microwave for better quality.

Summary in French:

Garnissez-les avec du fromage si vous voulez. Laissez-les reposer pendant 5 minutes. Mettez-les sur de petits pains. Gardez-les au réfrigérateur pendant 3 jours. Bon appétit !


Article in English: When you think of Parkinson's disease, the first thing to come to mind may be tremors. These can occur anywhere on the body: a shaking finger or leg, a twitching eye, a trembling lip or chin, etc. Note that some shaking and twitching can be perfectly normal — for example, after strenuous exercise or after an injury. Some medications can also cause tremors, so ask your doctor about the medications you are currently taking. After tremors, rigidity is the most well-known symptom of Parkinson's disease. Take note if your muscles feel stiff, even if you haven't over-exerted them recently. You might also see a decrease in flexibility or an increase in muscle pain or cramps.  Muscle rigidity in the face sometimes causes people with Parkinson's to develop a “mask”-like, blank expression. The Parkinson's mask is characterized by staring with little blinking, little or no smiling, and the general suggestion that the person is angry, even if he or she feels just fine. You may also notice the development of slouched posture due to rigidity. This might mean the person hunches forward, or they may bend over to one side more than the other. When you think of the loss of muscle control that comes with Parkinson's disease, you may think of the decreased ability to walk, talk, eat, and so on. However, the disease also affects the autonomic nervous system, which controls the movements and function of the internal organs — the muscles we never think about using. If the autonomic nervous system is affected, the intestinal tract may not work properly, causing constipation.  Failure to have a bowel movement every day does not necessarily indicate constipation. For some people, it may be normal to go 3-4 days between movements. Constipation is marked by a significant decrease in movement frequency. They are also drier than usual, and difficult to pass. You may find that you're straining when you use the bathroom. Make allowances for other causes of constipation. These might include dehydration, fiber deficiency, excessive alcohol,...

Summary in French:

Remarquez si vous subissez des tremblements ou des secousses . Notez si vos muscles ont tendance à devenir plus rigides . Surveillez le travail des intestins. Connaissez les symptômes de la micrographie. Notez les changements au niveau de votre voix. Voyez s'il y a des signes d'hyposmie. Prenez note des changements dans vos cycles de sommeil. Ne négligez pas les étourdissements ou les brèves pertes de conscience. Sachez que chacun de ces symptômes isolément ne pointe pas vers la maladie de Parkinson .


Article in English: When you towel dry your wet curly hair, it’s important to absorb water by blotting and not rubbing your curls. Use a cotton or microfiber towel, hold it over your hand, then scrunch and blot water out from the ends up. Don't create frizz and friction by rubbing a towel back and forth on your curls. The more you manipulate your hair, the less weighted down your curls will be. Leave-in conditioner is a great way to detangle curly hair, since you want to avoid combing it excessively. Look for one formulated especially for curly hair and detangling. Most leave-in conditioners are fairly light-weight, so spritz it on liberally. While combing your hair with a wide-tooth comb, pick, or your fingers may seem contradictory when you want to hold curls down, brushing them only makes matters worse. Lightly comb your hair with your fingers if you don’t have any tangles. Use a pick to remove knots and a wide-tooth comb to remove tangles. Finger combing is the most gentle way to comb through curls to keep them weighed down. When you have curly hair, blow-dryers are not always your friend. After you towel dry and comb your hair, continue to let your hair air dry. If you must get your hair dry, use a diffuser on low heat. Remember, the less you style your hair, the more weighed down it can lay.

Summary in French:

Essorez délicatement vos cheveux mouillés. Vaporisez un après-shampoing sans rinçage. Peignez vos cheveux au doigt, à l'aide d'un peigne large ou d'un pic. Laissez vos cheveux sécher à l'air libre ou utilisez un diffuseur.


Article in English: When you try to find the distance a moving object has traveled, two pieces of information are vital for making this calculation: its speed (or velocity magnitude) and the time that it has been moving. With this information, it's possible to find the distance the object has traveled using the formula d = savg × t. To better understand the process of using the distance formula, let's solve an example problem in this section. Let's say that we're barreling down the road at 120 miles per hour (about 193 km per hour) and we want to know how far we will travel in half an hour. Using 120 mph as our value for average speed and 0.5 hours as our value for time, we'll solve this problem in the next step. Once you know the average speed of a moving object and the time it's been traveling, finding the distance it has traveled is relatively straightforward. Simply multiply these two quantities to find your answer.  Note, however, that if the units of time used in your average speed value are different than those used in your time value, you'll need to convert one or the other so that they are compatible. For instance, if we have an average speed value that's measured in km per hour and a time value that's measured in minutes, you would need to divide the time value by 60 to convert it to hours. Let's solve our example problem. 120 miles/hour × 0.5 hours = 60 miles. Note that the units in the time value (hours) cancel with the units in the denominator of the average speed (hours) to leave only distance units (miles). The simplicity of the basic distance equation (d = savg × t) makes it quite easy to use the equation for finding the values of variables besides distance. Simply isolate the variable you want to solve for according to the basic rules of algebra, then insert values for your other two variables to find the value for the third. In other words, to find your object's average speed, use the equation savg = d/t and to find to find the time an object has been traveling, use the equation t = d/savg.  For instance, let's...

Summary in French:

Il vous faut deux valeurs, la vitesse et le temps de parcours. Multipliez la vitesse par le temps. Il est possible de manipuler la formule pour calculer une des autres variables. Cela n'a pas été précisé avant, mais on suppose toujours que la vitesse « v » de l'objet en déplacement est constante.


Article in English: When you walk into the room, make eye contact with the casting director and other auditors. Have good posture, and don't walk in too quickly or come in out of breath. From the moment you walk into the room, you'll be judged for your demeanor and presence, so make sure you take a deep breath and collect yourself instead of rushing into the room. You must appear relaxed and confident. The mark, usually a simple "x" on the floor made with tape, is the spot where you'll begin acting for the audition. It's usually placed several feet in front of where the casting director and auditors are sitting so they can have the best possible view of your audition. You don't have to feel anchored to the mark throughout the course of your audition; it's just a starting place.  You should utilize the space in a way that makes sense for the role you're playing. A slate is your one-sentence introduction that you make just before you begin your monologue. When you reach the mark, turn to the casting director, make eye contact, and give your name and a short description of what you're about to do. For example: "Good evening. I'm Felicia Woods, and this piece is from the second act of Hamlet."  Don't spend too much time talking before you perform. Most auditions are timed, and the clock starts ticking as soon as you walk in. You want to maximize your performance time. Don't ask the casting director and auditors their names, and don't exchange pleasantries beyond saying "good evening" or the like. Again, you don't have time for it.

Summary in French:

Faites une bonne impression en arrivant. Dirigez-vous vers la marque de départ. Maitrisez votre phrase introductive.


Article in English: When you want to fall back in love with your husband, sometimes the best route is to start back at square one: getting to know each other all over again. We change as we get older and go through different experiences in our lives and sometimes we get too focused on who we or our husband used to be. You need to be in love with each other as you are now!  It is very important to remember that it's normal, if you've been together for a long time, for him to have evolved into a different person. People really do change! If you're really right for each other, you'll be willing to love this new person too. Go on a first date again. Introduce yourselves. Talk about the kind of things you would talk about on a first date. Talk about your experiences over the last few years and how you think you've changed. Talk about what you want for the future. And be honest! When we're on dates, we're putting in the effort all over again. We want that person to love us! We're more romantic and more likely to look at each other with a new pair of eyes. Go on dates again and make it a regular thing. Just make sure you don't make the date itself regular. Don't go to the same place, eat the same foods, or do the same activities. Just like you wouldn't like a new boyfriend to think you're boring, you don't want to create this image in your husband's mind either. You eat the same thing for dinner on different nights of the week. Do the same thing every Saturday afternoon. Before you know it, your whole life runs like clockwork: from when you schedule your book club to when you have sex. That's no way to let romance into your life. It's boring. By breaking away from routine and constantly endeavoring to keep your life exciting, you'll find new things to love about each other and new memories that you can share. A new hobby is a great way to get the two of you doing something new and exciting, while also giving you something to bond over and share. When you're excited about something together, it's very effective at creating love and...

Summary in French:

Recommencez à zéro. Sortez à nouveau ensemble. Changez votre quotidien. Trouvez un hobby à partager à deux. Lancez-vous des défis. Faites à nouveau des efforts. Donnez l'exemple.


Article in English: When you wear nice clothes, you feel good. Feeling confident and comfortable will make you appear more physically attractive to other people. Try to dress nicer than those around you. Make sure that your clothes are well fitted and not too baggy or tight. If you have no fashion sense, or you're not sure what to wear, ask a friend or a sales associate for advice. Keep your clothes clean, pressed, and neat. For the most part, this will make you appear more attractive. Red and black are the most attractive colors that men can wear. Wearing these colors has a biological significance that makes you subconsciously more attractive to other people. Black and red demonstrate dominance, attractiveness, and aggressiveness in men, and could enhance your look. Your style of dress still matters regardless of the color. If you look offputting or antisocial, the general public probably won't find you attractive. While following these steps will help you appear more attractive to the general public, being yourself also plays a key role in how other people perceive you. Dressing in an outfit that feels forced or unnatural will hurt your outward confidence. Being yourself will enhance your attractiveness to others.  Just because other people don't like a certain style of dress doesn't mean that you shouldn't. Try to inject your personal style into your clothing. For example, if you're known to be more energetic, try wearing bright colors to represent your light personality.

Summary in French:

Portez des vêtements qui vous mettent à l'aise. Portez des vêtements rouges et noirs. Soyez vous-même.


Article in English: When you're blinded by jealousy, it's impossible to see things objectively and to understand how fortunate you truly are. Remind yourself that you're lucky just to have running water, food to eat whenever you want it, good health, and even access to a computer. Here's how you do it:  Understand how fortunate you are compared to most people in the world. Remind yourself that many people in the world do not have many basic things that you take for granted. It's likely that you've never had to deal with real hunger, that you're healthy and can see a doctor fairly easily, that you have enough clothes to stay warm, and that you don't feel oppressed in the place where you live. This is more than many people can say. Understand that you have many things people would be jealous of. Make a list of at least twenty things you have that people would want. It could be as basic as "running water" or more elaborate, like "the ability to talk to make anyone laugh." Understand that anyone you're jealous of doesn't have a perfect life. Be realistic about the people you are jealous of. Make a list of all the things they have that you are jealous of, and then ask yourself if you have anything they would want. For example, you may be jealous of your friend's amazing relationship, but she could be wishing that she had two loving, doting parents like you have. You may be jealous of your friend's new promotion, while she could be wishing that she was a talented artist like you are. If you spend more time helping others, you will not only feel better about yourself for being more generous, but you will have a better understanding of what you have that others would be grateful for.  Volunteer in your community. To get a concrete sense of how fortunate you are, you can volunteer in your community to help people learn English, read, or get enough food at a soup kitchen. Being around people whose basic needs may not be met will remind you how fortunate your own life is. Help out the people you know. Help a friend who is going through a...

Summary in French:

Souvenez-vous à quel point vous avez de la chance. Soyez une personne plus généreuse.


Article in English: When you're getting ready to ask for something, start out by painting yourself in a positive light. The better you look, the more effective your guilt trip will be.  For instance, if you want a new phone, you might start off by saying, “Hey Dad, check out my report card! I only got one B this whole year!” If you're trying to get someone to donate to your charitable organization, you could list some of the good things the charity has done to help the community. Sadness, pity, anger, injustice, and shame are all powerful motivators. When you're trying to get someone to give you something, making them feel a negative emotion can encourage them to give in, just so that feeling is replaced by something more positive.  For instance, if you want your parents to take you out to eat, you might say, "I was really hoping we could go somewhere and spend time as a family, but I guess that's not important." If you want a new outfit, you might say, “I feel embarrassed because my clothes aren't as nice as the other kids at school.” Use exaggerated language like “always” and “never” to further your point. For instance, you might say, “You always work, and you never spend any time with me.” Once you've appealed to the other person's negative emotions, give them a reason to believe that giving in to you will make them—and you—feel better. Use words like “love,” “happiness,” and “the best” to get your point across. This technique is especially effective with parents, who are usually motivated by showing you their love.  For instance, you might say "Don't you want me to be happy?" or “By helping me, you'd be making yourself feel good, too!” You could also "Don't you love me?" or "If you really loved me, you'd..." Keep in mind that your parents actually do love you, and exploiting that for something small is a mean manipulative trick. It might be effective, but it also might make them mad. Even the best guilt trip won't necessarily work the first time. If the person doesn't give you what you want, take a break and try again later....

Summary in French:

Mettez le doigt sur vos réussites et bonnes actions récentes. Utilisez ses émotions négatives. Associez le bonheur aux choses que vous voulez. Continuez de demander de différentes façons s'il refuse.


Article in English: When you're going out in the sun, especially for a long day, you should wear clothing that will block out harmful UV rays. A good way to test your clothing is to place your hand inside a garment before putting it on.  Shine a light on the clothing. If you can see your hand clearly through the garment, this outfit offers little protection. You should either choose a different outfit or apply sunscreen on the area the item covers. Sunglasses should be worn year-round, and not just in the summer. Make sure to check the label of a pair of sunglasses before you buy it. Any sunglasses you wear should block 99 to 100% of UVA and UVB light. If you have a purse your backpack you carry, try storing your sunglasses in there. This way, you may be more likely to remember to throw them on before leaving your home. This will cover areas like your scalp, where it is difficult to safely apply sunscreen. The tops of your ears, your back, and your neck will be protected by the right hat. As long as the brim is at least 3 inches (7.6 cm), you should be protected from the sun. You should go for long-sleeved shirts and longer pants to protect yourself from the sun. Some clothing actually comes with ultraviolet protection and is marked with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF). A UPF of at least 50 only allows one fiftieth of UVB rays to reach your skin. During warmer months, longer clothing may be uncomfortable. During these months, be extra vigilant about applying sunscreen to any exposed areas of your body.

Summary in French:

Testez l'efficacité de vos vêtements contre le soleil. Portez des lunettes de soleil. Portez un chapeau à larges bords. Portez des vêtements qui couvrent plus de peau.


Article in English: When you're in a dire situation where your relationship is failing, you may have forgotten why you got together in the the first place. Spend some time reflecting on what you liked about him or her in the first place. Maybe she could always make you laugh, or he made sure to call to see if you got home safely. Think about all the little things that you used to love about the other person. One way you can think about the past together is to look at old photos together. If your primary goal is to protect yourself in the relationship from hurt and anger, you aren't open to change. Instead, you'll likely want to control your partner to enforce that protection, making your relationship negative and stagnant. On the other hand, if you're both willing to learn and grow together, your relationship can develop over time into something better. If only one of you is willing to change, it may not work. Think about what you love about your partner. In fact, take some time each day to write down five things you love about your partner or are grateful for in your partner. Try to put those thoughts into words and actions by expressing gratitude towards your partner. Everyone experiences love differently. Gary Chapman breaks this idea down into the five ways people experience love or the five love languages. If you've never taken the time to figure out each other's love languages, now is the time to do it. You can take quizzes online to figure out what your love language is.  The first love language is words of affirmation, which means that you feel loved when you hear words that value you.  The second love language involves service, meaning that you feel loved when someone gives of his or her time to help you out or to do chores around the house.  The third love language is gifts. That means that you feel loved when you receive small (or large) tokens of appreciation from people who are close to you.  The fourth love language is time. With this love language, you feel loved if a person spends time with you.  The final love...

Summary in French:

Souvenez-vous des raisons de votre union. Vérifiez que vous désirez tous les deux changer la situation. Concentrez-vous sur les bons aspects. Découvrez le langage d’amour. Utilisez les langages de l’amour. Prenez le temps de communiquer. Pratiquez ensemble vos passetemps. N’oubliez pas le contact physique. Maintenez la communication.


Article in English: When you're stressing out about a high-pressure social situation you're in, it can be difficult to remember that everyone around you can't tell you're nervous unless you show or tell them you are. This means that if you have the right attitude and you control your behavior in the right ways, they never need to know! Simply acting confident is usually enough to fool people into thinking that you are. Best of all, it's a self-fulfilling prophecy — usually, acting confident can help make you feel confident, which will make it easier to look confident, and so on. For starters, try acting like everything you do is natural. Don't hesitate over any decision and don't agonize over how to perform small, unimportant actions. For instance, if you're at a party and you want to ask someone to dance, don't think about it — just do it! Go right over to the person you've set your eyes on and ask, "Hey, do you want to dance?" That's all you need to do. Always remember — look the part, be the part! If you look like you're confident and self-assured, you may as well be confident, because other people won't be able to tell the difference. If you're naturally shy or introverted and you're trying to be smooth, using confident and dominant (but relaxed) body language can immediately improve your prospects with the ladies. Below are just a few tips for the uninitiated:  Stand up straight with your shoulders pulled gently back. Doing this makes you appear larger, puffs out your chest, and usually makes whatever muscles you've got look as good as possible. Hold your head high. Keeping your head up makes you appear proud, confident, and unafraid of your surroundings. However, don't look down your nose at others — this can appear snobby or condescending. Don't be afraid to take up space. Confident people aren't afraid to have a broad, relaxed stance. If you're sitting down, don't be afraid to sit back and spread your legs a little. If you're standing around other people in a crowded area, don't recoil from others if you accidentally...

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Faites comme si. Servez-vous d’un langage corporel très éloquent. Sachez comment échanger des regards. Détendez-vous ! Sortez et voyez du monde.


Article in English: When you've found someone who interests you and you’re ready to move from the “friend” stage to something deeper, try asking the person you’re interested in out on a date.  Try going with the classic date night: ask someone out to dinner. This will probably flatter your date and facilitate great conversation. Don’t put too much pressure on the format of the date - just focus on having a good time. Joke around and make your date feel good - the goal is to have fun! Think about whether you’d like to keep seeing this person. Does he or she seem to meet your most important needs? Is there a mutual attraction? If so, make plans to do something else together. If things keep going well, your relationship may take a deeper turn from here. Try to be in tune with what the other person wants.  Don’t be too pushy. Remember that everyone is dealing with insecurities and personal issues, and sometimes signals just get mixed. Try not to take things too personally at this early stage. Texting and other forms of messaging may be the simplest ways to communicate, but you’re less likely to give each other the wrong impression in person, or even over the phone. Move things along with face to face interaction. At a certain point in the quest for love, it’s time to take a risk and lay yourself open to the person you care about. Tell her or him what you’re feeling. It may make you a little uncomfortable, but the only way to know whether this relationship is turning into love is to find out if the feeling is mutual.  If the person is interested in continuing the relationship with you, you may be on your way to finding love. Love is built on affection, trust, attraction, mutual regard - and it all starts with people agreeing that they both want to pursue it. You'll know you've attained it when you find you care about your partner on a deep, unselfish level, and that you probably always will. If there’s a lack of interest on the other side, it’s important to know when to drop it and move on. Unrequited love isn’t what you set out to...

Summary in French:

Invitez des gens en rendez-vous. Restez sur la même longueur d'onde. Soyez vulnérable. Essayez encore.


Article in English: When your RPM reaches about 2500 to 3000 while the car is in motion, it is time to shift to the next gear — for example, second gear if you are currently in first. The actual RPMs at which shifting is required will vary by the car you are driving, however. Your engine will begin to race and speed up, and you must learn to recognize this noise.  Depress the clutch pedal until it disengages and guide the gearstick straight down from first gear into the bottom-left position (which is second gear in most configurations). Some cars have a "Shift Light" or indications on the tachometer that will tell you when you need to shift, so you don't rev the engine too fast. Shifting gears in motion is the same as shifting into first from a stationary position. It’s all about listening, looking, and feeling for the engine’s cues and getting the up-and-down timing of your feet on the pedals correct. Keep practicing and you’ll get the hang of it. Once in gear and on the accelerator, you should completely remove your foot from the clutch pedal. Resting your foot on the clutch pedal is a bad habit, as it applies pressure to the clutch mechanism — and the increased pressure will cause the clutch to wear out prematurely. If you are going too slow for the current gear you’re in, your car will shudder as if it’s about to stall. To shift down gears while in motion, follow the same process of depressing the clutch and releasing the accelerator, shifting gears (say, from third to second), and letting off the clutch while depressing the accelerator. To come to a stop in a fully controlled manner, shift down gradually until you reach first gear. When it’s time to come to a complete stop, move your right foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal and press down as much as is required. As you slow to about 10 mph (16 km/h), the car will be on the verge of shaking and vibrating. Press the clutch pedal fully down and move the gearstick into neutral to prevent stalling the car. Use the brake pedal to stop completely. You can also stop while...

Summary in French:

Déterminez le moment de passer à la vitesse supérieure. Accélérez légèrement en embrayant lentement. Rétrogradez pendant que vous ralentissez. Stoppez complètement le véhicule.


Article in English: When your body retains extra water, it puts unnecessary pressure on your veins, which can cause them to enlarge and become visible. Decrease your intake of the following foods that cause water retention:  Foods with a lot of salt. Fried foods, canned soups and salty snacks can cause you to retain water. Try reducing or eliminating the amount of salt you use in everyday cooking and baking. Alcoholic drinks. A few beers or glasses of wine a week shouldn't cause a problem, but more alcohol than that can cause your body to retain water and strain your veins. Constipation is another form of pressure that can lead to over-strained veins. Eating foods high in fiber helps your digestive system work properly and prevents this type of pressure from accumulating.  Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Avoid juice, and eat whole fruit instead, since it contains a lot of fiber. Try making whole-food smoothies with spinach, blueberries and bananas. Eat whole grains. Quinoa, steel-cut oatmeal, oat bran, and other whole grains help relieve the pressure of constipation. Take fiber supplements if your system still seems to need more fiber. Regular exercise keeps you moving and improves your circulation, and it also helps the body maintain a healthy weight, decreasing pressure on the veins in your legs.  Focus on exercises that work out your legs, like running, swimming or biking. Daily walks are another great form of exercise. Fit them in on your lunch break or before and after work.

Summary in French:

Éliminez la nourriture qui favorise la rétention d’eau. Consommez des fibres. Pratiquez quotidiennement une activité physique.


Article in English: When your boyfriend is talking, stop doing other things and give him your full attention. The world is full of distraction, from our own inner preoccupations to the vibration of our mobile phones, but try to put these aside and really listen. Chances are your boyfriend will feel much closer to you if he knows he can confide in you. Expressing your feelings every so often might just take his breath away. Leave a note on the fridge ("Bon appetit! I love you!"), slip a hand-written card into his backpack or briefcase, or, if you're digitally inclined, post an e-card on his Facebook wall. Remember restraint is a key element in flirtation: rather than gushing on and on, try to express your feelings in just a few words or sentences. Being present at times when he's doing something else can be a fun surprise and also give you a slightly new view of your other half. He might get a kick out of the interest you show, and if no one else knows you're together, he gets the benefit of having a beautiful girl batting eyes at him in front of his pals. Use your judgement, however: sometimes it's not appropriate for there to be onlookers, in which case you might be an unwelcome distraction. Discreetly find out if it's okay before suddenly showing up.

Summary in French:

Soyez à l'écoute. Rédigez une lettre pour votre chéri. Assistez à son entraînement de football (ou à la répétition de son groupe).


Article in English: When your cat is nearing the end of her life, it is extremely important for her to be comfortable in her own space. She will need a calm, quiet environment that is free of noisy activity and chaos. For example, if you have other pets, you may need to restrict their access to her.  Consider moving your cat’s rest area to a part of your house that does not get much activity or noise.  If moving your cat’s rest area to a different room would be too much of a change for her, then you should adjust your habits, as well as those of your family, to decrease the amount of activity and noise around your cat. Allow your cat choose where to sleep. She may naturally choose an area that will give her the peace and quiet she desires. Playing soft, low music for your cat could make her feel more comfortable. Examples of soothing music are singing birds and running water. The hustle and bustle of daily life may be too much for your cat to handle in her final days, and could actually make her illness or general state of health even worse. When your cat is dying, it may be difficult for her to rest as comfortably as she used to. Extra blankets and bedding will give her some extra padding on which to lay and get comfortable. The extra padding can also prevent pressure sores that could develop if she lies in one position for too long.  Your cat may soil her bedding due to bladder control issues or physical inability to walk to her litterbox. Choose extra bedding that is easy to clean, such as blankets and towels. Foam bedding, though comfortable, can be difficult to clean. Check the bedding regularly for evidence of soiling (dampness, fecal material) and clean it as often as is necessary. The extra bedding can also serve to keep your cat warm. Older, dying cats can have difficulty maintaining their body temperature and can become cold more easily. Changing the lighting for your cat can make her environment seem more comfortable to her. During the day, open the window shades or blinds just to enough to let in diffuse, natural...

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Réduisez le bruit et les activités autour de lui à un minimum. Arrangez son espace de sommeil. Ajustez l'éclairage de son environnement. Rapprochez de lui tout ce dont il a besoin.


Article in English: When your dog has relieved himself, either indoors or outdoors, give him lots of attention and pats. Say, “Good dog!” and other praise. Have a little celebration with your dog.  This lets your dog know that its behavior is remarkable and deserves praise. When your dog has finished relieving himself, give him praise right away. You want to be sure that he associates the praise with the action that he just did. Otherwise, he might get confused about what he’s being praised for. Don’t use a harsh tone with your dog while you’re house training him. You don’t want him to feel scared or anxious about going outside or relieving himself. Don’t yell at your dog if he has an accident. Your dog is learning how to follow your instructions. Be patient with him. Don’t rub his face in his waste. Don’t yell or shout at your dog. Don’t hit your dog. If you’re not patient and friendly, your dog may associate fear and punishment with toileting. If you catch your dog in the middle of an accident, make a loud noise or clap to startle him. Then he will stop urinating or defecating, and you can take him to his designated toileting area to finish up.

Summary in French:

Félicitez suffisamment l’animal. Faites les éloges de façon judicieuse. Adoptez toujours un ton chaleureux. Ne punissez pas l’animal s’il défèque par inadvertance.


Article in English: When your shirt comes out of dryer, shake it out, smooth it with your hands and hang it on a shirt hanger. Button the top button. Fill the iron with filtered tap water, or tap water mixed with distilled water at a 50/50 ratio. Tap water contains small amounts of minerals which build up in your iron over time. This leads to clogging. If you notice that your iron occasionally spits too much water out, it is because it is clogged.   Distilled water, on the other hand, can cause your iron to corrode more quickly due to the way water molecules combine with carbon dioxide in the surrounding environment.  Check your manufacturer's suggestion. Some irons are safe to use with unfiltered tap water, while others are safe to use with distilled water. When in doubt, a 50/50 blend or filtered tap water would be your safest bets. A shirt that is wrinkle-free takes a cooler setting than the hot setting for cotton. Be careful not to burn the shirt.  See manufacturer's settings. If you are ironing more than one item, you will want to either fold those items as you complete them or hang them. This will prevent them from wrinkling again while you finish the other items. Lightly spray the hanging shirt with sizing or spray starch (optional) then remove the shirt from hanger. Unbutton the top button.

Summary in French:

Travaillez sur un vêtement fraichement lavé et sec. Remplissez le fer. Laissez le fer à repasser atteindre la température idéale. Repérez l'endroit où vous allez accrocher les vêtements repassés. Vaporisez un peu d'amidon.


Article in English: When your teacher assigns reading from a textbook or website, take time to read it before you come to class. If you don’t have time to read it well, it’s a good idea to scan it so that you have an idea what it’s about.  Even if you don’t know exactly what the professor will talk about during the class, you can at least know the general discussion that’s likely to take place. Many teachers will go over the same material you were assigned as the discussion in class. This means if you’ve read the assignment, you’ll be prepared to answer questions and engage in discussion. It’s likely that your grade will be based partially on your ability to participate in class. This means that even if you are a quiet introvert, it will be important to find ways to participate in the overall class activity.  Rephrase what other people are saying to make sure that you’ve understood their meaning. Ask questions when you don’t understand what’s being said. When someone asks a question to which you know the answer, raise your hand to reply. If you’re working within a small group, be an active listener. Pay attention to other students, and share your thoughts with them without dominating or demanding that they always do what you want. If your instructor makes materials available online, or recommends certain videos or websites, take advantage of these resources when you prepare for your labs. Many teachers provide online notes, review sheets, or other information for their students’ review.  Always read these notes prior to class. Bring them to class with you when you come, and refer to them during class discussions. If your teacher uses a particular image multiple times, try to get a copy of that image and label it so that you can better understand it. Science classes often have demonstrations done by the teacher or other students which you’re expected to be able to replicate. If you’re going to do well in science, it’s a good idea to pay close attention to any demonstration that’s done in class. Make sure your view of the...

Summary in French:

Lisez vos cours. Faites votre maximum. Lisez les documents recommandés. Soyez attentif aux démonstrations. Entrainez-vous pour vos tests.