Article in English: You don't have to avoid the big fashion house names, but a Tumblr girls' style is all about seeming eclectic and not accessible, not spending the most money.  Try to wear clothes and accessories that aren't in every girl's closet. Thrift-shopping can help you  find some amazing and unique things —and usually pretty cheap. Most Tumblr girls have a unique or retro touch to their look for this reason. Small boutiques can also offer designs that will set you apart from the usual mall styles. Tumblr girls are always on top of every trend in fashion. Keep an eye on what other popular profiles are wearing and try to add in some fresh elements into your own looks—without looking like a copycat. Once in a while, try something weird and daring. Something that other Tumblr girls haven't done. If you have enough followers, it might just catch on. Tumblr girls are each unique and fresh, but there are some that tend to be popular. Start with these to put yourself in the Tumblr girl crowd, and then branch out with your own unique touches. Some items in the Tumblr girl look include: Highwaisted shorts or pants     Oversized tank tops     Plaid shirts     Sleeveless button-downs Shirts with fringe Crop tops     Adidas, Toms, or Converse shoes     Thick rimmed glasses . Every girl is different, but Tumblr girls usually look like they are wearing very little makeup—nude lips, especially. This makes it like like they are normal, casual, relaxed people just having fun, and confident in themselves and how they look.  The exception is the eyes. Tumblr girls tend to have very prominent eyes, which means eyeliner and plenty of mascara—sometimes fake eyelashes, but not noticeably fake. Make sure that your eye makeup is prominent, but not super crazy, because then you will look like you have dead eyes. Don't be afraid to change it up. Once you develop a natural makeup look, you can make a photo pop with bright lipstick. There is no one hair style that all Tumblr girls have. They can be blonde, brunette or redhead. Their hair can be...

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Ne pensez pas aux marques. Ajoutez-y quelques accessoires amusants pour décaler n'importe quel look classique. Faites le tour des friperies. Adoptez les tendances avant tout le monde. Commencez par les grands classiques de la Tumblr girl. Portez le bon maquillage. Trouvez un style capillaire amusant et unique. Cultivez votre environnement.


Article in English: You don't have to be decked out in a blazer, pencil skirt, and heels with a corner office to gain respect and attention from others. Dress to your own style and be consistent with it. Wear clothes that are presentable but that you also feel comfortable in in order to build your own confidence and communicate it to others.  Invest in tailoring. Clothing that is too big or too tight will subconsciously show people that you don't know your own body and how to properly dress yourself. Pick out a few accessories that stand out. You can make people interested in you by choosing striking accessories such as a statement necklace or brightly colored shoes or purses. This is a simple step but an important one. Smiling tells people that you are positive, are liable, and can be trusted. Appearing positive and well-groomed is a way to boost people's loyalty to you as the alpha. As an alpha female, people will look to you for direction in life so being healthy and fit is important. It's one way to set a positive example for the people under your influence as well as protect your body from the stress of life. Be careful not to conforming to popular fads and diet trends that may not work so that you are taking care of yourself and setting a good example for others.

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Impressionnez les gens par votre tenue vestimentaire. Souriez. Prenez grand soin de votre corps.


Article in English: You don't have to be incredibly physically fit to run a 5K, but you do have to make sure that the training won't pose a risk to your health. Though you can work yourself up to a 5K if you've never run before, you need to make sure that your heart and body are physically strong enough to handle the race training.  If you have a history of heart trouble, back pain, or any issues with your feet or the rest of your body, check with a doctor to see if you can run the race. Even if you feel healthy, it's never a bad idea to check in with a doctor about the race just in case. This requires two things: for you to make sure you have enough weeks between your first training day and the race, and to see that you'll actually have enough time in your schedule to train for the race.  If you can run at least one mile without stopping, then you can start training 8 weeks before the 5K. If you can't run to the end of your block without getting tired, it will take longer for you to train for a race. Give yourself at least 12 weeks to build up the stamina to run a 5K. Check your schedule to make sure you have time to train. While training for a 5K can require just 20-30 minutes of your time 5 days a week, it may be harder than you think to factor this time into your busy schedule. Select a time slot for your training, leaving room for two days of rest. It's ideal if you can train for the race around the same time each day so your body gets settled into a routine. It's even more ideal if you can train around the time of the actual race you choose, but that may be challenging if the race is in the morning, as most are. Search for races in your area and pick one that appeals to you that is far enough away for you to have enough time to train. Don't pick a race that is too far off in the future unless you want to hold off on your training for a while.   Register for the race as early as you can. Once you've registered, you have made a commitment to finish the race! The longer you put off actually registering for the race you've...

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Assurez-vous d'être capable de courir un 5 kilomètres. Prenez suffisamment de temps pour vous entraîner. Inscrivez-vous à la course. Procurez-vous le matériel de course approprié. Fixez-vous un objectif.


Article in English: You don't have to buy the best equipment or cameras for your vlogs. Most you should focus on is getting a camera with good HD quality, and one that provides good sound quality for your viewers. These can be found at any store near you. They don't even have to be catchy. It can just be a title that can trigger a particular memory in your audience. The title can be fun. The title can be wild. The title can even be mischievous! Here are some examples of fun titles:  A Trip to Peru! I Went Sky Diving! You Won't Believe What I Found / Trip To Peru pt. 3 Usually, the best time to vlog is around 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Those are the times when sunlight is most present. This is for if you are not vlogging around the house or in public. You can even purchase a green screen. Later, when you've finished your video, you can edit a picture or background onto the green screen.

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Préparez votre équipement. Réfléchissez à des titres accrocheurs. Utilisez le bon éclairage. Préparez un fond simple, mais habituel.


Article in English: You don't have to jump right into romantic mode. Test her reaction to compliments and "I like you" kind of behavior. If she smiles, blushes, gets lightly embarrassed, or responds with similar words, she's probably picking up what you're putting down.  Listen to her: "Hey, tell me about your day today?" Get her gifts and things she likes: "I got you a little gift that reminded me of you." Go out of your way to see her, even for short periods" "I've got to run to your part of town later tonight -- want to grab a quick cup of coffee with me on my way?" When you tell her how you feel, don't do it when there are a bunch of other people around. This can make her feel uncomfortable and trapped, leading to an answer that she doesn't really mean. Take her somewhere nice and quiet and make sure she feels relaxed before telling her how you feel.  "Hey, Maria, I wanted to ask you something in private. You have a moment?" "Maria, let's go for a walk, I have something I wanted to get off my chest." "Hey, Maria,  can I grab you for a second?" Let her know you enjoy her company, and that you've had a lot of fun together. Keep this quick so that you get to the point faster.  "You know you're incredibly amazing to talk to, right?" "I'm really happy we got to know each other this year." "You know I can tell you anything. You've been an incredible friend." This is the hard part, but if you take a deep breath, count to three, and let it out, you'll feel much better. As long as it comes from the heart, you should be proud of your courage.  "I like you." "I just wanted you to know that I like you." "Maria, I can't keep pretending that I don't have feelings for you. You're too amazing not to have feelings for." "I love having you as my friend. But I'd like to make us more than friends." She may be completely taken aback by your feelings, and need time to process her own. Give her that time.  "You don't have to feel the same way as I do, but I really need to tell you that I like you a lot." "I don't want you to feel weird or...

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Observez sa réaction en lui faisant des compliments. Parlez-lui lorsque vous voulez lui dire vos sentiments. Dites-lui brièvement que vous appréciez votre amitié. Prenez une grande inspiration et dites-lui ce que vous ressentez. Ne la mettez pas au pied du mur si elle a besoin de temps. Invitez-la à sortir . Évitez les drames et les grands élans romantiques.


Article in English: You don't have to peel these potatoes to make potato salad -- the skins will add a rich flavor to the salad. Once they're done boiling, remove the potatoes from the hot water, drain them, and wait for them to cool. Mix 4 tablespoon (59.1 ml). mayonnaise, 2 tbsp. sour cream, 2 tsp. wholegrain mustard, and 2 tsp. honey together in a small bowl. Stir these ingredients together until you've combined them evenly and have made a thick mixture. Place 4 finely diced green onions, 10 diced medium-sized button mushrooms, 100 g. (3 oz.) of drained semi-dried tomatoes in oil, 3 diced slices of smoked ham, 1 small tin of corn kernels, 1/2 a red pepper, and half of a green pepper in a large serving bowl. Toss these ingredients to combine them.  Toss to combine the ingredients. Mix the ingredients together until they're evenly coated in the right dressing. Keep mixing until the salad is nice and creamy. This will allow the ingredients to blend. You can serve this delicious salad with some barbecued chicken, crusty bread, or a large glass of your favorite iced tea or white wine. If there's any salad left over, refrigerate it to store it as soon as you can.

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Lavez 12 à 15 pommes de terre rouges de taille moyenne. Faites bouillir les pommes de terre. Préparez la sauce. Ajoutez les légumes et le jambon. Coupez les pommes de terre en morceaux de taille moyenne. Ajoutez les pommes de terre au mélange de légumes et de jambon. Ajoutez la sauce au mélange. Couvrez et placez au réfrigérateur pendant quelques heures. Servez.


Article in English: You don't have to use money or material goods--that may spoil their love of learning.  Of course, snacks, drinks and offering things they like to do are always good ideas. Save the big rewards for school tests. Once they can perform under pressure, you know you've been successful. Don't forget to pause and have fun between serious repetitions of the facts. If you're happy with their success, they'll be more likely to want to be successful. Show them how awesome they're doing with verbal recognition. If they're going slower than you think they should, relax. Negativity may make them shut down. A bad mood can kill any learning ability. Encourage them to press on. No child can learn for hours on end. When you sense that they're wearing down, take a break. You probably need one, too. After a break, quickly review what they've already learned before moving onto new facts.

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Récompensez-le. Faites-lui des compliments chaque fois qu’il réussit. Faites des pauses.


Article in English: You don't have to wear black, but this also isn't the time to wear the wildest, brightest thing you own. Blacks, greys, browns, tans, and muted blues are all acceptable. In terms of types of outfits, think of what you might wear to a wedding, but with an even more muted color palette. Everything should be clean, pressed, and simple. Shoes should not be athletic shoes, sandals, or very high heels. These rules apply to children, too.  As with weddings, you don’t want seem like you’re upstaging the “star” of the proceedings with a bright or outrageous outfit. Avoid neon colors or bright reds, yellows, and oranges. Likewise avoid clothing with cheery prints like flowers or bold patterns. Likewise, it would be rude to go causal and wear jeans. Wakes often last several hours, so that everyone gets a chance to stop in. Only close loved ones tend to stay the whole time, so you don’t need to plan to be there for hours. At the same time, though, it's disrespectful to be in a rush to leave. If you are going there to support a bereaved friend or colleague, think about — or just ask — when they might need you there the most. You might even offer to help set up beforehand or close up at the end. Wakes usually aren’t as somber as funerals, but that doesn’t mean you should strut in with a smile and a hearty “How ya doin’?” Enter quietly, with a respectful and compassionate countenance. Turn off your cell phone or set it to silent before you enter so as not to cause any distractions. Then, politely thank any greeters or anyone who opens the door for you. The goal is to be inconspicuous. You want the bereaved to notice your presence on their time, instead of announcing your own arrival through your words, actions, or attitude. Some wakes will have guestbooks, and some won’t. If there is one, it will usually be located right by the entrance. Take a quick moment to sign it, and especially if you don't know many people there, add a small note of how you knew the deceased or know the bereaved. After you have finished spending time...

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Habillez-vous sobrement dans des couleurs discrètes. Arrivez quand vous le souhaitez, en considérant les proches en deuil. Entrez dans la pièce en silence et en toute sobriété. Signez le livre d'or, s'il y en a un. Partez tranquillement quand vous pensez que c'est propice.


Article in English: You don't necessarily have to be her best friend, but show her why she deserves to trust you. Be there when she needs you. If she asks you to keep a secret, keep it. If you say you'll do something, follow through. Trust is crucial to developing intimate, long-lasting relationships, and it can be broken in a heartbeat.  Don't get into it just for sex. This will make you an untrustworthy guy in her book. Don't pressure her into doing things that she's not comfortable doing — it'll drive her further away. If you have to back out on something, give her an honest explanation. She’s less likely to feel let down if you tell her what happened and communicate that you’re really disappointed about having to miss out. And don’t make a habit of flaking. People don’t all express or interpret love in the same way. Some people love getting gifts. Others would be just as happy if you did the dishes every night. Psychologist Gary Chapman argues that people have “love languages” that they use to show love and understand demonstrations of love from other people. Knowing her love language will help you show you care in a way she can really connect with.  The five love languages are “Words of Affirmation,” “Acts of Service,” “Receiving Gifts,” “Quality Time,” and “Physical Touch.”  “Words of Affirmation” include compliments, encouragement, or expressions of your feelings. “Acts of Service” include things like doing chores or running errands for the other person to show you care. “Receiving Gifts” is pretty obvious: gifts, cards, and tangible expression of affection. “Quality Time” is uninterrupted time with your partner without distractions. “Physical Touch” includes any demonstration of physical affection, including hugging, kissing, or sex.   Chapman’s website has a quiz you can take. You can also ask her friends and observe her reactions to determine what her primary love language could be. (Alternatively, you could just ask her to take the quiz too, but you might not feel ready to spring the word “love.”)  Look at how she...

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Gagnez sa confiance. Déterminez son langage amoureux. Gagnez l'amitié de sa famille et de ses amis. Corrigez vos erreurs. Entretenez votre relation romantique. Soyez la personne que vous voulez être.


Article in English: You don't necessarily have to break the rules to be a rebel. All you have to do is act in a way that stands out from what's common.  For example, if you play sports and have a letterman jacket, stand out from your athletic peers by removing the sleeves of your letterman and wearing it like a vest. If you are required to call teachers proper names like "Mr. Moser" or "Mrs. LaGuerta," put a playful spin on it by calling them "Mr. Most-definitely" or "Mrs. L." If your school requires you to wear a uniform, like a pair of trousers and a smart collared shirt, throw some personality into your wardrobe by leaving your shirt untucked.  Or, you could tuck your shirt into trousers with holes at the knees. If your peers tend to walk slowly while looking down at their phones, grab some attention by skipping through the hallways on campus. Strut proudly, sing a song while skipping, swing your arms like a gorilla.  People tend to remember things that are unusual or difficult to understand. Speaking your mind doesn't mean just blurting out whatever you are thinking at a given moment. It means advocating for your opinions and beliefs, especially on issues you feel strongly about.  You may feel that your cafeteria is severely lacking in yummy foods like burgers and tacos. Tell the school administration that they should include more foods that teenagers enjoy. If you can't rally up people to present your case, do it by yourself. Having numbers may be a powerful way of showing people that you mean business, but it isn't the only way. As long as you provide solid evidence for your beliefs, you should be fine (for example, good tasting foods help learning because they increase serotonin levels, and high serotonin is essential for memory). If your school is hosting a poetry slam, write some spoken word about how the cafeteria food sucks. Paint a picture of foods that you want to eat at school, and hang it on people's lockers. Sing a song during lunch break about people's choice of what to put in their bodies. Art is a great way of...

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Adaptez les règles ou les comportements populaires afin qu'ils vous correspondent. Dites ce que vous pensez, en particulier lorsque les gens ont peur de le faire. Faites ce que vous voulez et non ce que les gens attendent de vous. Habillez-vous de façon extravagante. Ne tenez pas compte des opinions négatives des autres à votre propos. Défendez vos opinions et les gens qui les partagent.


Article in English: You don't need to file your nails, but the process may help you shape your nails exactly as you want them. Cutting your nails can leave jagged edges – but it is easy to file them uniform. Use a nail file, a pumice stone, or any other hard, textured surface. Jagged nails can catch on clothes, socks, and pantyhose. If your nails catch on something, they may tear or break. Wait for a while until your nails are dry and are no longer soft. Filing wet nails will leave you with jagged, rough nails when they dry, and may also cause your nails to split and crack. As you cut or file, periodically check your nails to ensure that they're all the same length and shape. Make sure that they're smooth – jagged or pointy nails may prove painful and inconvenient in everyday life. Keep clipping and filing until your nails are even.

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Envisagez de limer vos ongles après les avoir coupés. Attendez que l'ongle sèche. Examinez votre travail.


Article in English: You don't need to flip through fashion magazines to become inspired. You can find styles everywhere you look. Re-watch your favorite movie and notice what types of clothes they're wearing. There must be someone in your life whose style inspires you. Reach out to that person for advice. Set some parameters to help guide your style. Don't be afraid to aim for a blend a few styles, for example punk and valley girl. After setting some guidelines for yourself, think of some clothes you could use to help this idea. Start small and consider easy items to find like a jean jacket or a pair of Uggs. Go window shopping. This will give you an idea of what's in style right now, and will give you a chance to see what items you like and dislike. Style doesn't have a rule book. You know yourself and your body. Style comes from within; it comes from your personality and aspirations. It's okay to like a clothing trend, just be sure to think twice before you hop on. Take aspects from trends, but ultimately hold your own personality. In a plain notebook, paste pictures of styles that you like and jot down notes about outfits you see. When you have a fashion dilemma or need to go shopping, flip through the book and find the outfits you like. Go through your clothes and make three different piles: keep, maybe, and give-away.  Have a creative eye and think how you could adapt your current clothes into the style you're imagining. Offer your old clothes to friends, or try to sell them at a secondhand clothing store. You don't need to exclusively shop by brand. The most important rule of having style is to not be defined by labels. You don't need to wear Gucci or American Eagle to be a stylish person. It's not what you wear, but how you wear it. Use the current trends to guide your fashion not dictate it. Wear what you want. Think about what it is you want people to gain from your style. What does your outfit say to a stranger on the corner? Keep these in mind as you map out some ideas about your style.

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Faites vos recherches. Organisez-vous. Habillez-vous pour vous exprimer. Faites un « scrapbook » des tendances actuelles. Débarrassez-vous d'une partie de votre garde-robe. Ne vous fiez pas toujours aux marques. Imaginez votre propre style.


Article in English: You don't need to stick to traditional hair colors. Instead, pick a fun bright color in an eye-popping shade. For example, pop icon Pink frequently sports bright colored hair, and Rhianna favors bright reds and oranges. Wearing a wig can keep your hair from the damaging effects of hair dye, and is especially useful if you want to frequently change the color of your hair, as pop stars often do. Wigs have the added benefit of protecting you from the potentially cancerous effects of some hair dyes. Look for wigs with different styles, such as short sleek bobs or shoulder-length curls. Lady Gaga frequently uses wigs and extensions in order to put her hair up into bows. This is an extremely popular option for male pop stars. Keep the sides of your hair cut short and leave a lot of hair on the top of your head for styling interesting hairdos. Comb over the top, revealing a part on one side of your head. Pink, Justin Bieber, and others frequently use this style. Use a pomade, wax, or gel to keep the top of your hair in place. Don't try for the usual sophisticated updo. Create a unique, somewhat messy hairdo. For example, wear your hair in one giant braid (this works well with extensions), put your hair in two small buns on the top of your head, or shave one side of your head and keep your hair long on the other. Miley Cyrus has frequently sported edgy looks.

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Choisissez une couleur de cheveux vive. Songez à porter une perruque. Portez vos cheveux lisses. Essayez une coiffure théâtrale.


Article in English: You don't want to be rushed while you're trying to find your alpha state of mind, particularly if it's your first time. Choose a time where you don't have a million things you should be doing instead. If to-do tasks keep intruding on your meditation time, try making a quick list of what you need to do so you can focus on your mediation. To go into the alpha state of mind, you need to be relaxed, which means you need to be relatively comfortable. One good position is lying down, so find a comfy couch or bed to relax in. You can also sit up in a position you find comfortable. Sitting up can be beneficial if you keep falling asleep while you are lying down. To find the alpha state of mind, you need to be focused on your meditations. Shut the door so you're not disturbed. Also, try to turn off or block any repetitive noises.  Turn on some relaxing music if you prefer. It can help to close your eyes. When you're opening your mind up to meditation, don't try to shut down every thought running in your mind. That's futile, as your brain will just fight against that inclination. Instead, try to take a step back and observe the thoughts going through your mind. That way, you're not swept up in those thoughts, but simply observing. Focus on the silence that's also a part of your thinking, and try to push your thoughts to the side.

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Choisissez un bon moment. Mettez-vous à l’aise. Éliminez les distractions. Libérez votre esprit.


Article in English: You don't want to be too controlling, but at the same time, you still want to keep your daughter safe. Invest some money in buying her a cellphone for her, or ask her to help you out in saving. If she has one, she can have it on her at all times for when you need to get a hold of her. Talk to her about emergency scenarios. For example, say something like, "If you can't get a sober driver to take you home from a party, I'll pick you up. I don't care if it's four in the morning -- I'd rather drive you than have you get in the car with a drunk driver."  Sure, your daughter will groan a little if you're obsessed with her being safe, but it's much better than not caring and having her get into a dangerous situation. With teenagers spending more time online than ever, it's important to encourage cyber safety. Talk to your daughter about not talking to anyone online whom she doesn't know, and about definitely not meeting up with anyone she meets online unless she has good reason to trust this person. She's going to come to the age where she has a boyfriend. You have to be accepting, no matter what you think. The strictness and fairness rules apply here, too. You need to be there for her during the relationship. Though you don't want to pry or ask too many questions, you should be involved and know what she's doing and where she's going.  Though it may kill you to see your daughter dating someone who may potentially mistreat or take advantage of her, you have to help her be a good judge of character herself instead of telling her if you think her boyfriend is a no good loser. If you try to discourage your daughter from dating a certain person, she'll only want to be with him even more. Face it: it's just not realistic to keep your daughter from dating someone she likes. This isn't the Stone Ages, and the fact of the matter is, there's only so much you can do to stop your daughter from dating. You can't keep her locked in her room like a princess trapped in a tower. One day, she'll go off to college or will just move...

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Mettez la sécurité en avant. Laissez-la partir à des rendez-vous amoureux. Parlez de sexe. Préparez-la à l'arrivée des règles. Apprenez à jongler avec les changements d'humeur. Parlez du tabac, de la drogue et de l'alcool.


Article in English: You don't want to roast someone who will be seriously offended by what you have to say. Think back: have you ever poked fun at the person? If they reacted badly, they may not be a good candidate. You could even ask the person if they'd be comfortable with being roasted, as long as it's not supposed to be surprise. While people who can’t take a joke are often the ones you feel are most deserving of a roast, they’re also usually the worst ones to actually roast.  Stick with people who can laugh at themselves. Whenever you roast someone, you'll find there's a line you don't want to cross. If you cross that line, you could seriously offend the person. The problem is, that line is in a different place for every person, so it can be hard to gauge.  Use your own experience with the person to decide which categories are fair game, and which are off limits. For instance, bringing up the eating habits of someone you know has struggled with an eating disorder or body image issues is not a good idea. On the other hand, bringing up eating habits for another person may be perfectly fine, but they may have an issue if you talk about the way they dress. If you have jokes that you think may go too far, try running them by someone in the social group first. For instance, if you're roasting a co-worker, ask another co-worker what they think. If it's a family member, ask someone else in the family. Usually, someone can tell you if you've gone too far. Pick someone who will be discreet about the material you're testing. If it does go too far, you don't want it to get back around to the person. You should be able to tell if you're going too far by the person's body language. If they're laughing along with everyone else, you're probably doing okay. However, if the person looks uncomfortable, you may want to move on to another topic.  For instance, the person may have a fake smile plastered on. They may even look upset. They may have their arms or legs crossed, leaning away from you, which is an unhappy position. They may also get...

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Assurez-vous que la cible n'est pas susceptible. Identifiez la limite. Testez la réaction de l'auditoire aux sujets sensibles. Observez son langage corporel. Sautez les blagues sur les relations passées. Évitez les blagues sur des sujets tabous. Ne soyez pas cruel.


Article in English: You don't want to wash your hair every single day though because that will make it lose its natural oils. If your hair is short, you can look at inspirations such as Rihanna and Victoria Beckham for hairstyles whereas if your hair is on the longer side (shoulder-length and longer), you could look at Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé for your inspiration. In order to work your hair, you could keep it straight, wavy, curly or afro centric but it should always have some kind of shine. You definitely don't want dull, frizzy hair. In order to do that, find some products that produce shine such as Garnier Fructis and TRESemmé. It is best to air dry your hair instead of blow drying it to relieve it from all of the heat. It creates split ends and causes a lot of heat damage and the consequences are not worth it. Some appliances that may come in handy are: flat irons (for days where you want pin straight hair), curling wands (where you want lose waves and no creases in your hair from the clamps of curling irons), curling irons (for days where you want big, glamorous curls) and blow dryers (when time is running out and you don't have time to air dry).

Summary in French:

Lavez-vous les cheveux. Travaillez vos cheveux. Protégez vos cheveux. Ne lissez pas vos cheveux tous les jours.


Article in English: You don't want your fabric to rub against your skin uncomfortably or trap sweat close to your body. Synthetic fabrics and baggy clothing work best. Heat rash is commonly caused by exercise, when you have a higher body temperature and create lots of sweat. If you feel a rash developing, take a break and cool off. Cooling off, changing out of damp, sweaty clothes, or jumping into a cool pool from time to time can help your body effectively regulate temperature, preventing heat rash before it occurs. Most heat rashes occur in infants, when well-meaning parents over-dress their child during hot weather. Babies should wear loose, breathable clothing in the heat as well. Just because a baby's feet or hands feel cool to the touch does not mean they are cold. Heat rashes can appear overnight when you are trapped in damp, hot sheets for extended periods of time. Use fans, open windows, or turn on the AC if you wake up sweaty and uncomfortable.

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Dans les climats chauds, portez des vêtements amples et faits avec du tissu respirant. Évitez de vous adonner à des activités physiques ardues dans des environnements chauds et humides. Prenez des pauses régulières de 20 minutes à l'abri de la chaleur. Habillez votre bébé comme vous habilleriez un adulte. Dormez dans un endroit frais et bien aéré.


Article in English: You don't want your mousepad to slide around on your desk while you are trying to use it.  You can use shelf and drawer non-slip liner for the bottom of your mousepad. Just cut it to the size of the base of your mousepad. You can find this type of liner in stores like Target, Walmart, Lowes, or Home Depot. If you don't buy the adhesive kind of liner, use glue to attach it. Alternatively, you can use a piece of a rug liner in the same way. If you want a simple, household nonstick alternative, you can use a piece of double-sided tape on each corner of your pad. Add your tape when you are completely finished constructing your pad. Simply use it to stick the pad to your desk. You can also use adhesive pads or putty meant for hanging posters.     This should be the same size as your cardboard and will give your mouse a good surface to move on.  You want to place your foam directly on top of your cardboard surface so that all the sides line up. After you cut the foam, remove the paper protecting the adhesive and apply it to the top of your cardboard. If the foam you find doesn't have adhesive, you'll want to glue the foam in place. You should be able to find this type of foam at any hobby or craft store. If you don't want to use foam, you can just leave the cardboard plain, as it will still function as a mousepad. Alternatively, you can use something like a piece of cork as this layer of your mousepad. If you have an old bulletin board, simply cut out a piece the size of your pad.

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Fabriquez une base qui ne glisse pas. Découpez une feuille de mousse autocollante.


Article in English: You don’t have to become a copycat, but notice the visual cues the people provide as to how they feel. Read their body language to determine if they feel nervous, scared, stressed, or calm. You’ll most likely find that many feel people feel uncomfortable around strangers, much like yourself. Once you start paying attention to other people’s body language, you can start responding in an appropriate way that matches their feeling state. While it’s important to read other people’s visual cues, be aware of your own, too. If you stand in a corner looking down with your arms crossed, it’s unlikely anyone will approach you in conversation. However, if you smile, keep your head up, and have approachable body language, people may feel more at ease with you and welcome a conversation.  Keep your hands loosely in your lap (if sitting) or comfortably by your sides while standing. Fidgeting with your hands may make you appear nervous or bored. If you feel uncomfortable with your hands or arms, hold a drink or food if it is offered. If you’re sitting, don’t tightly cross your legs, yet don’t keep them overly splayed. You want to find the “happy medium” of appearing approachable yet not sloppy or disinterested. If your legs start to shake, gently cross your legs at the ankles. Practice monitoring socially acceptable boundaries. Avoid standing overly close to people and making people feel physically uncomfortable. Also, monitor the give and take of conversations. Don’t overshare personal details or monopolize the conversation. Take turns talking and listening.  If you notice yourself doing more talking than listening, start to ask open-ended questions to allow the other person an opportunity to speak. Don’t share overly personal details about your life. While this may be fine (and funny) around friends, keep the personal things about wart removal, your “crazy” sister, and all of your life’s hardships for a more appropriate conversation. Sometimes admitting that you feel nervous can break the ice and demonstrate your...

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Reproduisez les expressions faciales d'autres personnes. Utilisez votre propre langage corporel. Apprenez à respecter des limites appropriées. Avouez vos sentiments. Concentrez-vous sur tout sauf vous. Essayez de ne pas refuser de conversation.


Article in English: You don’t have to prepare an entire script but it at least gives you a few jumping off points. It will also allow you to organize your thoughts so you can get a sense of how the conversation might go. You can start with saying things similar to, “Dad, I need to tell you something that I’ve been stressed about.” “Mom, do you mind if I talk to you about something?” “Mom, dad, I’ve made a huge mistake and need your help.” IF you don’t already have a relationship with your parents where you talk everyday, begin one by talking about little things. If you make it a habit to talk to your parents about anything, it will be easier for them to hear you out. It also builds your relationship stronger. It’s never too late to talk to your parents. Even if you haven’t talked to them in over a year, start with a simple hello. Say something similar to, “I just wanted to let you know what I’ve been up to and chat for a little bit. We haven’t spoken in a while and I’d like to let you know what’s going on in my life.” Your parents will appreciate the gesture and may find it easier to keep the dialogue open. If you think a topic is too sensitive or you know that your parents will react harshly, ease into the conversation over a period of time. Ask probing questions to get a sense of their response or to hint at what you want to talk about. For example, if you need to talk to your parents about being sexually active, say something like, “Mom, Lisa has been dating her boyfriend for a year now, it seems really serious. Do you think things can be serious in the 11th grade?” By using your friend to give context to a situation, you can gain a lot of insight into how your parents may react to you. You can pick their brain but be careful not to be too obvious as they may be able to figure out your line of questioning and ask you about your situation. It’s impossible to plot out the course of a conversation if you don’t know the destination. Ask yourself what you want the dialogue to accomplish so you know what tools you can use.

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Écris ce que tu voudrais leur dire. Essaie de parler tous les jours à tes parents des choses insignifiantes. Essaie de tâter le terrain. Détermine ce que tu aimerais avoir à la fin de la discussion.


Article in English: You don’t need hair extensions for a high pony, especially if you have thick hair. However, Ariana Grande’s hair always features a really big style that is sleek and flowing, which is achieved with extensions.  Create an anchor (a small section of hair) where the center of the ponytail will be at the top of your head.  Clip your extensions in a circle around that anchor.   If your hair is significantly shorter than the length you want, pull it all into a ponytail first. Then wrap your extensions around the outside of the ponytail.

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Article in English: You don’t need to deep condition more often than this; in fact, deep conditioning too much can actually damage your hair and cause it to break more easily. Once every week and a half or two weeks should be sufficient. You know it’s time to deep condition when your hair feels a bit dry, or the ends seem ready to split. There are hundreds of store-bought deep conditioners to choose from, and salons offer deep conditioning treatments as well. However, if you don’t want to spend money on a deep conditioner, you can use household ingredients that are just as effective. Here are a few deep conditioners you probably have on hand:  Coconut oil (unrefined) Olive oil Mayonnaise Almond oil An hour will be enough time for the deep conditioner to penetrate your hair and work its magic. If you have time to spare, you may keep it in your hair for several hours or even overnight. In some cases you may need to shampoo two or three times to rinse it all away. This is especially true with coconut oil and olive oil, which are both very rich oils that aren’t easy to wash out. Wash your hair until it no longer feels as though it’s covered in oil. When you dry your hair, it will silky and bouncy.

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Hydratez vos cheveux en profondeur une ou deux fois par mois. Choisissez un soin capillaire. Laissez le masque poser pendant au moins une heure. Lavez vos cheveux.


Article in English: You don’t want to just plain out accuse your friend of being a copycat. The first thing you need to do is think about her actions, your relationship, and the situation in order to properly identify if your friend is really a copycat. Consider the following:  Does your friend dress the same way as you? Has your friend incorporated mannerisms like your own? Does your friend talk like you? Has your friend ever stolen your ideas and tried to pass them off as their own? Does your friend like to date the same people as you, or has she tried to steal crushes or romantic interests? Perhaps your friend is not simply copying you, but you are also copying your friend. Often times friends sort of feed off of and influence each other. It might be that you have a reciprocal influence where you are both copying each other to an extent. If this is the case, you might be able to stop mimicking your friend and embrace your own style. She might do the same. Find someone you can confide in, maybe a relative, or a very close friend of your own. Avoid involving a friend you both share—this will just put that person in an undesirable situation.  Ask the person to evaluate the situation to see if she agrees that your friend is a copycat. Your confidant might agree with you, or she might disagree with you. This will give you more perspective before you take any further steps to deal with the copycat. It might be that while you think you’re very cutting edge and hip, that you are following current trends (you might not be trendy, just avant-garde). Your friend could also be taking the same cues from TV, radio, and other forms of media, and trying to stay cool. It could also be that your friend is taking cues about “coolness” and popular culture from you – you are her barometer for what is currently cool. You could choose to approach your copycat’s actions as a compliment. After all, you are the best judge of how harmful her actions are.  If you think she is just complimenting you, then it might be ok. Consider if her imitation is...

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Identifiez si votre ami est un imitateur. Prenez cela comme une partie normale d’une amitié. Prenez un avis extérieur. Considérez les tendances actuelles et la culture populaire pour expliquer les actes de votre ami. Souvenez-vous que l’imitation est la forme de flatterie la plus avancée.


Article in English: You eliminate the naturally produced oils when you rub shampoo through your hair. These oils protect your hair shafts and moisturize your scalp.  When you send processed chemicals through your hair, you break it down and prevent it from growing out in a healthy fashion. Think of it like obsessively washing your hands. The more you wash, the drier and more cracked they become. You don't need to stop washing your hair entirely. Start by washing every other day. Once you get used to this, you can wash every three days. This schedule is recommended in solidifying good hair health. When you wash your hair, make sure that you aren't damaging it. Overuse of shampoo can crack your hair and make your split ends worse.  Shampoo your scalp only, being careful not to scrub the ends of your hair. The soap will slide down your ends when you rinse, cleaning them without excessive force. Harshly scrubbing the ends themselves will deteriorate your hair. Some people think that you have to change your shampoo often. According to experts, it's better to stick with a product that works for you. If you have oily hair or use product, you might want to break up your routine with a clarifying shampoo. Stronger shampoos wash away extra residue left behind from oil or overuse of products. While shampooing too often will damage your hair, most conditioners replenish lost lipids and proteins. Whenever your hair is wet, you'll want to condition it.  Any dye or heat application strips your hair of these essential lipids and proteins. The strands toward the base of your hair grow weaker over time. You want to bolster them again. You'll also seal the cuticle at the end of hair. This prevents future damage from occurring. If you can fight these issues, your hair will stay healthy and strong for a longer period of time. Studies show that any irritation or inflammation to the scalp can greatly damage the health of your hair. Some people don't notice their hair damage until it begins to fall out. You want to avoid this fate by taking care of...

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Lavez-vous les cheveux moins souvent. Shampouinez-vous correctement. Après le shampoing, faites un après-shampoing. Peignez-vous avec délicatesse. Laissez vos cheveux sécher à l'air libre.


Article in English: You have just removed a lot of dirty water, and you will need to replace it. Fish are very sensitive to water changes, so the new water will have to be the same temperature as the old. Most tanks should have a thermometer, but if yours doesn't, you'll need to stick a clean, glass thermometer into the water. Make sure that the bucket never came to contact with any chemicals or cleaners. Any residue left behind can be extremely deadly for your fish. Fill the bucket with water that is the same Most tap water is not aquarium safe. Use any necessary water conditioners to remove chlorine and other harmful chemicals. You can buy these from an aquarium store or in the aquatics department of a pet store. You will be reverse siphoning the water back into the tank. The bucket must be above the water level, or the water will not siphon back properly. Simply pouring the water back in might seem easier, but this can cause debris to rise up and cloud the water. If you are using a gravel vacuum with a plastic siphon, see if you can pop the flexible tube off. Slowly let go of the tube. The water should start flowing back into the tank. This space is important. Fish need oxygen, and if you don't leave that space, the water won't get enough oxygen for your fish. Once your aquarium is all set up again, plug the heater back in, and restart the filter and pump. Take note of when you cleaned your tank, and make a note on your calendar for the next cleaning date.

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Prenez la température de l’eau. Remplissez un seau propre avec de l’eau à la même température que celle dans l’aquarium. Si cela est nécessaire, traitez l’eau. Posez le seau au-dessus du niveau de l’eau de l’aquarium. Installez le tuyau. Laissez la partie ouverte dans le seau et installez la partie fermée dans l’aquarium. Retirez le tube lorsque le niveau de l’eau se situe à environ 3 cm sous le rebord. Rebranchez le chauffage, le filtre et la pompe.


Article in English: You have nearly unlimited options for how to decorate it. Use spray paint to paint the whole house one color. Use a small paintbrush to paint the walls one color and the roof another color. Attach fabric or gift wrap to give the walls of the house a pattern. You could glue moss, flowers, or sticks to the house to give it a woodsy look.

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Article in English: You have the ability to request a partial refund from a host for up to 60 days after your checkout date. If you're not signed into your Airbnb account, follow the on-screen instructions to sign in when prompted.  If you've booked more than one stay with a particular host, you'll have to select the host and then the dates of the reservation. You'll be able to explain your request on the next screen. Include the amount you're requesting and your reason for making the request. Your host will be notified of your refund request. If they are resistant to giving you a refund, they may respond to the request saying so, or they may ask for more details. Continue trying to work things out with the host until the issue is resolved. If the issue isn't resolved within 72 hours of your refund request, Airbnb will provide both you and the host with mediation tools that will help resolve the issue.

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Connectez-vous à https://www.airbnb.com/resolutions. Cliquez sur le lien Demander de l'argent. Sélectionnez la réservation. Sélectionnez la raison de votre demande de remboursement. Entrez votre demande de remboursement. Suivez les instructions affichées sur l’écran pour valider la requête.


Article in English: You have to be between specific heights for the petite modeling industry. For women, you should typically be no taller than 5’7”, but your height should be above 5’1”. Men should be between 5’4” and 5’9”. The preferred heights may vary depending on the agency and/or agent. Look at your features honestly. Choose at least one feature that stands out and is often complimented, such as your eyes, smile, or legs. Try to draw attention to that feature. This can be done by wearing makeup, or wearing clothing that accentuates that feature.   Wear flattering eye makeup if your eyes are your most complimented feature. Wear form-fitting pants or leggings if your legs are your best feature. If you are having trouble choosing a feature, ask friends what they first noticed about you upon meeting you. good posture. Good posture makes you appear even taller than you are. This can allow you to get noticed even around taller models. Practice sitting with a straight spine, and keep your shoulders back when walking. A stylist and photographer will alter your appearance for photo shoots, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a strong sense of personal style. Decide if you are girly, alternative, earthy, punk, etc. Showing off your personality through your appearance can draw attention to yourself, and lead people to focus on something other than your height.  Wear clothing that sets you apart from the crowd. Don’t be afraid to divert from popular fashion. Try out a hair cut and color that flatters your face and gives you a distinct appearance.

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Assurez-vous de correspondre à la catégorie « petite ». Apprenez à reconnaitre vos atouts. Entrainez-vous à bien vous tenir Travaillez votre style personnel.


Article in English: You may access their number through “Contacts” or “Favorites”. Alternatively, you may use the keypad to enter their phone number. Let your friend know you are setting up a conference call. This will provided you with access to your contacts, favorites, and the keypad. This icon may appear one of two ways: a person with a “+” OR a large “+” with the words “Add call”. Select another friend from your list of contacts or favorites. Alternatively, you may enter the number on the keypad. Once the second call goes through, your first call is placed on hold. Let them know you are setting up a conference call. Your first and second calls will combine into one conference call.  This feature is not available on all Android models. Other callers may leave the conference call at any time. Since they did not originate the conference call, their exit will not disconnect the entire conversation.

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Cliquez sur l’icôneTéléphone . Appelez votre premier correspondant. Discutez avec votre premier correspondant. Cliquez sur Ajouter un appel. Ajoutez le deuxième appel. Discutez avec votre deuxième correspondant. Cliquez sur Fusion ou Fusionner les appels. Ajoutez jusqu’à trois personnes. Cliquez sur Gérer. Cliquez sur l’icône rouge de Fin d’appel pour terminer la conférence.


Article in English: You may also choose to write down other keywords that apply to the position or industry. Large companies use keyword crawlers to sort through hundreds of thousands of resumes, so make sure you include a few buzzwords that directly apply to the job.  However, you should never cut and paste directly from the job description. Always bring up the concepts in your own words. Describe yourself and the job.  For example, “Top-performing Sales Manager seeks General Manager position.”   If you don’t feel comfortable describing yourself, reference the position name. You will lead directly with a salutation. Take the time to research the person in the job positing, company website or on LinkedIn.  Use Mr. or Mrs. only if you are sure of the gender and marital status. When in doubt, just include the full name of the person. If you are unable to find the person’s name, address the department or “Dear Hiring Manager.” Just like with the formal cover letter, if you cannot make a connection, tell a story about why the company has caught your eye. Follow with your accomplishments. Include only your impressive figures that directly apply to the cover letter narrative and the job. Include “Sincerely” and then your full name. Make sure your contact information is included in the signature. To avoid problems with hitting the Send button early, finish, proof and fill out the subject line of your email before typing the hiring manager’s email address in the “To” line. Choose Gmail over Hotmail or Yahoo; however, an email from your personal website or Outlook will be better.

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Soulignez tous les mots-clés dans la description du poste. Utilisez le champ objet du message. Laissez tomber la date et l'adresse de l'entreprise. Écrivez « Cher » et le nom du chargé de recrutement, suivi par une virgule. Commencez l'écriture du premier paragraphe en mentionnant votre contact ou votre référent dans l'entreprise. Utilisez le paragraphe suivant pour résumer votre carrière. Terminez avec une phrase qui explique quand et comment on peut prendre contact avec vous. Attachez votre CV en pièce jointe. Envoyez le message de motivation depuis une adresse professionnelle, plutôt que depuis une adresse personnelle.


Article in English: You may assume that your parents already know you love them. Even if this is true, it’s nice to hear those three little words. Tell your parents you love them whenever you can. You may be amazed at how happy it will make them. Take you time to say it and be sure to make contact. There's a big different between an "I love you, Mom," and a "Love ya!" Although telling someone how much you mean to them in person is great, there’s something about putting a pen to paper. Write your parents a letter thanking them for all that they have done for you. Having it on paper allows them to look at it whenever they want to remember your thoughtful words. It may also be easier for you to express yourself in this way, rather than saying it to them face-to-face.  You could also write a poem or short story to express your gratitude and love. They will likely appreciate the time and effort you put into creating this gift for them.  Another option is to send a nice e-card with a personal message if you are not the creative type. Touch is the most basic form of communication among humans. As a baby, your parents comforted you when you cried. As a growing child, they may have nursed your bo-bos or caressed you after a nightmare. Unfortunately, touch as a form of affection is often lost as children grow older. Offer your parents a hug to show your love. The act of hugging releases a bonding hormone that reduces stress and helps fight off physical illness. Hugging your parents more often could actually benefit their health. No matter what their age or their children’s ages, parents usually love homemade gifts. They understand that it takes more time and consideration into making a present than it does to purchase one. Even if the present is less than perfect, they will still appreciate the gesture. You could paint your parents a picture, make them a card, take a portrait of them and put it in a frame, or even create a sculpture. Or, you can just dedicate an entire day to spend with them one-on-one. Your phone calls don’t have to be...

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Dites-leur fréquemment que vous les aimez. Écrivez une lettre. Faites-leur un câlin. Confectionnez-leur un cadeau. Appelez-les.


Article in English: You may be at higher risk of fibromyalgia if you are a woman, have a family history of fibromyalgia, are middle-aged, or suffer from a rheumatic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Review your medical history and talk to your family to check your personal risk factors. Symptoms may also sometimes begin after a physical trauma such as surgery or infection. The most prominent fibromyalgia symptoms are the pain and fatigue of your entire muscular systems. Keep track of how often you experience pain or irregular sensations in your muscles, such as numbness, tingling, burning, twitching, or itching. Write your symptoms down if need help keeping track of their frequency or severity.  Chronic, widespread muscle pain is often characterized as a constant dull ache that lasts for an extended period of time on both sides of your body, and above and below your waist. Muscle pain may also lead to tingling in the limbs, stiffness, or soreness in muscles that have been at rest. For example, you may feel unable to walk or bend after sitting for a long time. Fibromyalgia is often accompanied by fatigue and decreased energy levels all day long. Take note of how often you feel tired throughout the day, and check to see if you are sleeping completely through the night. Many fibromyalgia patients also struggle with insomnia due to the pain. Even patients who get a full night’s sleep may experience fatigue with fibromyalgia. Feelings of mental fogginess, also known as “brain fog,” may indicate you are struggling with fibromyalgia. This is characterized by being slow to recall basic things such as names or directions in your daily life. Trouble sleeping or fatigue coupled with chronic pain is an indicator of fibromyalgia. If you experience fatigue or trouble sleeping but do not have muscular pain, you are likely dealing with a different condition. Fibromyalgia can cause sensitivity to noise, specific foods, odors, bright lights, cold temperatures, and medications. If you notice yourself having adverse reactions to any of...

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Déterminez votre facteur de risque. Notez tout symptôme musculaire. Surveillez tout signe de fatigue et de trouble de sommeil. Identifiez tout oubli d’un fait quotidien. Vérifiez la sensibilité aux stimulus externes. Notez tout problème digestif que vous pouvez avoir. Consultez votre médecin pour exclure d'autres affections possibles.


Article in English: You may be shy in certain situations and more comfortable speaking in others. Choose an area where you would like to improve. Do you want to be more talkative at work? Would you like to talk to new people? Do you disappear in group conversations? For example, If you were trying to speak more at work, a goal may be to give your opinion in a meeting or make small talk with 2 coworkers every day. There are many thought patterns that can cause you to become shy and uncomfortable in social settings. Although these thoughts are not the truth, they can make you feel insecure and less confident. Common thoughts include:  You are weird and/or unlikeable. People will constantly judge you. People will reject you if you make a mistake. You are defined by what other people think of you. Being rejected is the worst thing that can happen to you. Your opinions are not important. You have to say the right thing every time. As a shy person, you probably spend a lot of time in your own head. You have many thoughts that you do not share with other people, and you are used to being silent. You must train your brain to actually say your thoughts out loud.  Whenever you are completely alone (e.g. in the shower, your room, in the car) say every thought that comes to your mind. Talk to yourself out loud for at least 5 minutes every day. It will feel weird at first, but you will get used to it the more you do it. You may be shy because you are afraid of rejection or looking silly or dumb in certain situations. You cannot overcome your fears overnight. It will take time and practice. Set an overall goal and then take small steps to reach it. Start with the least stressful steps and work your way up. For example, if you are afraid of talking to new people in a group setting, here are the steps you could take:  Smile and make eye contact with a few people. Ask someone a question such as, "How did you hear about this event?" or "Have you been here before?" Find an approachable group of people and then join the group. Listen to the...

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Choisissez un domaine à améliorer. Reconnaissez vos habitudes de pensée négatives. Parlez à haute voix lorsque vous êtes seul. Affrontez progressivement vos peurs. Sortez de votre zone de confort. Soyez patient.


Article in English: You may choose ribbon of any width; however, you will need to vary the number of ribbons to adjust for ribbons with thinner or thicker width. Glue a button at the center of your flower to create the center. You want to use the button to cover where you have glued all the ends of the ribbons together.On the back of the flower, slide floral wire through the stitches. Secure the flower by bending it in half. Use floral tape to wrap the wire and create the stem. Either stitch to secure the button or use hot glue.

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Article in English: You may develop symptoms of a headache up to 2 days before a change in the weather. For example, you might notice pain around your temples, forehead, or the back of your head. Other signs of a barometric pressure headache include:  Nausea Stomach pain such as vomiting or diarrhea Depression Sensitivity to light Numbness or tingling on your face or one side of your body Throbbing waves of pain You can buy several kinds of medication from your local pharmacy to treat your barometric pressure headache. Try OTC non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen. You can also take OTC pain relievers such as acetaminophen.  Follow the manufacturer's dosing instructions. For barometric pressure migraines, take an OTC combination medication designed specifically for migraines. Migraines usually start with aura and cause severe throbbing pain. Because severe headaches can slow down your digestion, it may take longer than usual for oral medications such as ibuprofen or aspirin to begin working. For faster pain relief, buy analgesic cream or gel. Follow the product instructions to spread the analgesic on your temples, neck, head, or forehead.  You can also try nasal sprays that contain capsaicin as long as you follow the product instructions carefully. Studies have shown that this treatment quickly relieves severe headaches. You can purchase a natural topical pain reliever, such as a product that contains capsaicin. Try applying a few drops of peppermint oil to your temples and wrists, and then breathe deeply. The scent of the peppermint may help to ease your headache. You may notice that the intensity of the headache decreases within 15 minutes of applying the oil. If you've taken over-the-counter pain medication or made lifestyle adjustments and the headache doesn't go away, contact your doctor. This is especially important if the pain is severe or prevents you from functioning. You should also get medical attention if you have:  Severe symptoms or symptoms that start within a few...

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Identifiez les symptômes de ces maux de tête. Prenez des médicaments en vente libre. Appliquez un produit analgésique sur la zone douloureuse. Inhalez l'odeur de la menthe poivrée. Si le problème persiste, consultez votre médecin.


Article in English: You may do this one of three ways:  Press “Contacts”. Tap on the friend’s name. Tap the phone button to the right of their number to make the call. Tap “Favorites”, tap on the friend’s name to make the call. Tap “Keypad” and enter the phone number manually. Let them know you are in the process of setting up a conference call. This icon is a large “+”. It is located in the bottom left corner of two rows of icons. You will have access to your contacts, favorites, and the keypad.) When the second call goes through, the first call is automatically placed on hold. Let them know you are in the process of setting up a conference call. This will combine the two individual phone calls into a conference call. The “merge calls” option is located in the bottom left corner of two rows of icons. It temporarily replaced the “add call” option. You may have a conference call with up to five people.  The number of people allowed on one conference call varies by carrier. You may merge an existing call or conference call with an incoming call. To do this:  Tap “Hold Call + Answer”. This will mute your current conversation and put it on hold. Select “merge call” to add the incoming call to the conference call. During a conference call, you may need to speak to just one friend. To do this:  Tap > near the top of the screen. Tap the green Private to the right of the individual’s name. This will place all other calls on hold. Press “merge calls” to rejoin the conference call. Tap > near the top of the screen. Tap the red phone icon to the left of the individual’s name. Tap End. This will end the connection with that person while maintaining the rest of the calls.

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Appuyez sur l’icône Téléphone en vert . Contactez un correspondant. Parlez à votre correspondant. Appuyez sur Ajouter appel. Passez le deuxième appel. Conversez avec votre correspondant. Cliquez sur Fusionner les appels. Répétez trois fois le procédé. Ajoutez un appel entrant. Discutez avec un correspondant en privé. Mettez fin à un appel. Appuyez sur la touche Fin d'appel.


Article in English: You may experience pain with partially erupted wisdom teeth. Use either an over-the-counter pain reliever or a prescription pain medication from your doctor to help relieve pain and possibly even swelling.  Ibuprofen or acetaminophen may minimize or remove any pain you have. Ibuprofen may also help reduce swelling associated with swollen gums. Your doctor may prescribe a pain medication if over-the-counter pain relief doesn't work for you. You'll may experience some swelling and pain as your wisdom teeth erupt from your gums. Applying an ice pack to your cheeks may help relieve swelling and pain around your wisdom teeth.  Wrap the ice pack in a towel to prevent ice burn. You can place the ice pack on your cheeks for up to 10 minutes at a time. You can apply the ice up to 5 times a day. If the pain of your teeth becomes too much, or if you are experiencing other problems related to your wisdom teeth, including infection, consult either your dentist or an oral surgeon. She can help formulate a treatment plan which may include surgical removal. She can also ensure that you don't have an infection. Your dentist may send you to an oral surgeon for further consultation. In some cases, infections can occur around your wisdom teeth because bacteria collects under the flap covering your teeth. This problem is called pericoronitis. If the infection is bad enough, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics for your to take or even suggest surgery. The most common antibiotic prescribed for pericoronitis is penicillin. xtract wisdom teeth surgically. In some cases, surgery is the most optimal way to keep your mouth clean and alleviate pain. Sometimes, surgery is the best way to deal with partially erupted wisdom teeth. Speak to your dentist or oral surgeon about the best option for you.  Doctors usually perform surgery for a number of reasons including: serious infection or gum disease around your wisdom teeth, tooth decay of the partially erupted teeth, to make room for other teeth to align properly during orthodontic...

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Prenez des médicaments contre la douleur. Appliquez un sac de glace pour soulager la douleur et réduire l’enflure. Consultez un médecin ou un chirurgien-dentiste. Obtenez une ordonnance pour des antibiotiques. Enlevez les dents de sagesse par chirurgie.


Article in English: You may feel overwhelmed when surrounded by large groups of people or lots of children. Sometimes these situations are unavoidable, like at a family function or a business conference. While you may not be able to fully escape the situation, you can take a break to help you recover from overload.  Trying to "tough it out" will only make things worse and make it take even longer to recover. Taking a break can help you recharge and remove you from the situation before it becomes unbearable.  Respond to your needs early on, and they will be easier to handle. If you are in public, consider excusing yourself to the bathroom, or say "I need some air" and go outside for a few minutes. If you are in a home, see if there's a place to lie down and briefly rest. Say "I need some alone time" if people are trying to follow you when you can't handle it. It is important for you to learn your limits and set boundaries, but also not to limit yourself too much so that you become bored. Make sure your basic needs are met, as your threshold for stimulation may be affected things like hunger, exhaustion, loneliness, and physical pain. At the same time, make sure you aren't stretching yourself too thin.  Meeting these essential needs is important for everyone, but it may be especially important for highly sensitive people or those with SPD. When dealing with situations that may cause sensory overload, set some limits. If noise is bothersome, consider going to restaurants or shopping malls at quieter hours of the day and not during rush. You may want to set limits on how much time you spend watching tv or on a computer, or socializing with friends and family. If a big event is coming up, prepare yourself throughout the day to handle the situation to the best of your ability.  You may need to set limits on conversations. If long conversations drain you, politely excuse yourself. If you are a caretaker or parent, monitor the child's activity and find patterns of when too much tv or computer starts to be overloading. It can take...

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Faites une pause sensorielle. Trouvez un équilibre. Posez vos limites. Donnez-vous du temps pour vous remettre. Envisagez d'utiliser des techniques de gestion du stress. Essayez l'ergothérapie.


Article in English: You may feel the urge to cry in specific situations, like when confronting authority. Though that urge might feel like it is beyond your control, there is usually an identifiable cause. Even just identifying the cause can help you gain control or avoid the situation in the future. You may feel a range of emotions, such as:  Sadness Fear Anxiety Joy Frustration Grief Shedding tears will be related to the emotions you are feeling and the thoughts you are having at the time, even when they don't seem immediately related. Consider the kinds of thoughts you are having when you feel like crying, and seek to find the connection.  For instance, if you feel the urge to cry in a happy situation, consider whether you think the situation is “too good to be true,” or is fleeting. If you feel the urge to cry when you are being evaluated (such as during a review at work), determine if your thoughts are causing you to feel judged harshly, singled out personally, inadequate, etc. Even in tense situations, you have some control over your thoughts and feelings. When you are communicating with someone and feel the urge to cry, consider what you are telling yourself as you listen to this person.  For instance, if you are being evaluated at work and your manager suggests there are areas you could improve upon, are you telling yourself this means “I am terrible at my job,” or are you concentrating on forming a specific plan of action to move forward? Similarly, if a friend is upset with you and you feel the urge to cry, ask yourself if you are telling yourself “My friend hates me,” or simply that “I have done something specific to hurt my friend, and I should not do this again.” Sometimes, the way you think could contribute to your crying. For example, you might overgeneralize a situation or think in terms of "all or nothing." These can make a situation seem more dire than it is. Try to use logic to redirect your thoughts. By observing your internal feedback, you can determine if you are being self-critical; this is a common reason...

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Réfléchissez à ce que vous ressentez lorsque vous avez envie de pleurer. Déterminez ce à quoi vous êtes en train de penser. Observez votre voix interne. Arrêtez de vous critiquer vous-même. Attendez-vous à ce que les autres vous comprennent.


Article in English: You may get lucky and only need to write three drafts to get it right. Or you may write twenty drafts before your novel rings true. The key is to keep writing drafts until you’re confident that the work feels ready to be shared with others.  After you've written your first draft, take a break from it for a few weeks, then sit back and read it as if you were one of your readers. Which parts need more explaining? Which parts are too long and boring? If you find yourself skipping over long chunks of your novel, your readers will, too. How can you make the novel more appealing to them by cutting down or revising these cumbersome parts? You may feel like the drafting process will never end, but it will! Stay positive and confident. Don’t start worrying about editing until you’ve written a solid draft of your novel. After that, focus on cutting paragraphs or sentences that aren't working, getting rid of any awkward or repetitive phrasing, and streamlining your prose. Basically, make sure your “feels right” draft is also a “looks right” draft!  If you typed your novel on a laptop, print it out and read it aloud. Cut or revise anything that just doesn't sound right. Don't get too attached to your writing—for example, a well-crafted paragraph that just isn't moving the story forward. Challenge yourself to make the right decision, and remember that you might be able to use the paragraph in a future novel! Begin by showing your draft to someone you completely trust, like a friend or loved one, so you can get used to the feeling of having others read your work. Since it isn't always easy to get honest feedback from people who love you and want to spare your feelings, move on to getting outside opinions from sources such as the following:  Start a writing group. If you know a few other people who are writing novels, arrange to meet with them to share progress and ask for tips. Join a writing workshop at a local college or writing center. You'll review other people's writing and receive notes on yours as well. Apply to an...

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Écrivez autant d’ébauches que nécessaire pour obtenir un texte convenable. Révisez complètement votre dernière mouture. Obtenez des avis sur votre ébauche. Examinez les options de publication, si vous le souhaitez.


Article in English: You may have a great idea, but no realistic way to implement it. Before moving on with, think about if you could really follow through with this plan. For example, if you think you could open a great restaurant, but have never worked in one before and never attended culinary school, this idea is pretty far out of reach. Read Get Rid of Unrealistic Goals for more information on how you can get rid of goals and ideas that are too far out of reach, and how to make them more attainable. If you've thought of an idea, it's very possible that someone else has also thought of it. As soon as you think you have a business idea, investigate if someone has already done it. You definitely don't want to put months of work and financial investment into an idea, only to find out at the last minute that some has already done it. To avoid this, make sure you do thorough research and find out if your idea is truly original.  Use an internet search engine first. Type in the service or product you have in mind. You may not get an exact match, so follow all leads to determine if someone has already started a business like yours. Search the US Trademark and Patent office as well. This is a complicated process that is much more difficult than doing an internet search. You may even need to talk to a lawyer who specializes in patent law to properly navigate this system. If you do find out someone has already come up with your idea, don't panic. Plenty of new businesses have a lot of competition when they start, and they beat it by providing a better service or product. Now you have to investigate your potential competition.  Become a customer of the competition. Buy their product or service so you can see firsthand how they operate. This way, you can examine your competition closely and find ways to improve upon their business. Talk to the competition's customers. Conduct formal or informal surveys of your competition's customers. Ask them specifically what they're satisfied and unsatisfied with so you can adjust your own business to...

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Évaluez vos forces et vos faiblesses selon votre plan. Cherchez à savoir si d'autres personnes ont eu les mêmes idées que vous. Informez-vous sur vos concurrents. Présentez votre idée à votre famille, vos amis et collègues. Discutez avec des clients potentiels. Identifiez les risques et les obstacles. Découvrez si votre plan est viable. Indiquez quelle importance vous attribuez à vos idées.


Article in English: You may have been given an assignment or prompt for your paper, or a description of it may be found in your syllabus. Review any information you’ve been given about the assignment so that you’re clear on the requirements and format.  If you have any questions about your term paper, ask ahead of time. Instructors are usually happy to answer questions provided you’ve read the assignment or prompt first and give them enough time to answer. Do not wait until a day before the paper is due to email your instructor a question about the paper. S/he is likely very busy at that point and will probably not have time to respond. This delay also suggests to your instructor that you have not planned ahead or given the assignment the proper attention. You may have been assigned a topic, or you may be free to choose your own. Even if you have been assigned a general paper topic, it’s likely that you will need to decide on your “angle” in approaching it. For example, “the American Civil War” is too big a topic for a term paper to discuss. You need an angle, such as “Roles of African-Americans in the military during the American Civil War.” You’ll also want to identify your purpose for the paper. Sometimes, this is given to you, such as “Write an analytical paper about ___” or “Discuss the history of ___”. If it isn’t, you may have some freedom to determine your own purpose. Is it to persuade, inform, argue, or analyze? It’s a good idea to check in with your instructor to make sure that your goal aligns with the assignment. Most term papers require research. You should begin to gather research materials before you outline and write your essay. As you write, you will likely discover gaps in your argument that require further research, but you won’t have a good idea about what you want to say until you do some preliminary research.  If you have a library, consult with your librarian. Librarians are excellent resources who can guide you to credible and relevant research sources. Make sure your sources are reliable. It’s a good...

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Relisez les instructions pour le devoir. Définissez le thème à aborder. Faites vos recherches. Développez votre thème. Rédigez une thèse. Commencez tôt.


Article in English: You may have fantasies of being sent around the world on assignments with a big commission, all your expenses paid, and endless days people watching in a European cafe. In fact, very few publications pay a travel writer’s expenses, especially if the travel writer is a freelancer and not a staff member for the publication.   Many travel writers work for themselves as freelancers and work contract by contract, story by story. This means you may not have a steady income from travel writing and it can be difficult to make a high income when you are commissioned to write for a publication.  Currently, rates for a 500-word article can range from $10 to $1,000. Often, seasoned writers with years of experience writing for big print publications will earn the higher end of the spectrum for one article. Many travel writers do not earn more than $25 - $300 an article. If you are able to land a big feature or a cover story, you will be paid more. However, it can be difficult to land the more lucrative stories and you will often have to write many articles on a regular basis to support yourself financially in this career. Landing a full time job as a travel writer for a major travel publication requires years of experience and can be hard to come by even when you do build up a solid reputation in the industry. Many print publications are cutting back on staff as writing moves to online platforms.  Instead, you will need to be willing to freelance as a writer as you build up your portfolio. This means you will have to pitch articles to multiple publications on a consistent basis and write many articles for very little pay, perhaps for several years. As a freelancer, you will also need to arrange your own travel accommodations, your itinerary and spend several days traveling on your own. To make travel writing your full time job, you will need to build up contacts and credentials in the industry. This can take several years of working from contract to contract until you make a name for yourself. Many travel writers work...

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Sachez que les journalistes de voyage ne sont pas bien payés. Comprenez la difficulté de trouver un emploi à temps plein. Souvenez-vous des bénéfices qu'engendre la position de journaliste de voyage.


Article in English: You may need to found a legal entity to legitimize your business. Starting your business as a legal entity, including having a marketing strategy and billing structure, can help show potential clients that you are a serious businessperson.  If you have any questions, consult the Small Business Administration, which was set up to help smaller companies.  Check with local authorities to ensure you have all of the correct licenses, certificates, and any insurance you need to start your business. The Small Business Administration can also help if you have any questions.  In some cases, you may not have to set up a legal entity for a home business. However, it may be advisable to establish a proper business to limit your potential personal liability if problems with your business arise.  Make sure to register your business with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or other tax authorities. You may want to hire a local accountant to help you navigate the financial side of your business, from registering with the IRS to budgeting. Write out short and long term plans to guide your business. This is important to help develop your business and accommodate for any contingency such as an illness or a lawsuit. Be as detailed in your plan as possible. List owner and any employees' responsibilities. Create a working list of services and prices that you can tailor to demand. Finally, make sure to calculate any costs you may have to take on for supplies and payroll. You will need to have a designated space in your home to run your sewing business. Set aside a room or rooms where you can do your work without interruption.   You will need sufficient space to meet with clients, complete your sewing projects, and store your materials. Make the space warm and inviting to your clients. It should be clean and tidy. You will also want to make sure that potential clients have privacy to try on garments. If possible, set up a separate entrance to your sewing studio for your clients. Otherwise, you will have customers walking through your...

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Lancez votre entreprise à domicile. Faites des plans d’affaires à court et à long terme. Réservez un espace pour votre salle de couture. Achetez les fournitures. Trouvez un mentor pour vous et votre entreprise.


Article in English: You may need to make several of these to complete the job. This will warm the glass and the ice will melt.  Sodium acetate hand-warmers also can be used in this manner and can stay ready in the car. A quick click activates the heat reaction, then you can recharge the warmers by boiling in water. The advantage of this method over scraping, is because the glass is warmed as you start to drive it will not re-frost.  Also you stay warm and dry inside the car while prepping for departure. Just like boiling water may crack glass, holding a hot warmer in one place too long may stress the glass.  Only allow it to remain in place long enough to start to show melting, as it will continue to melt while moving on to a new area.  Windshield wipers and rolling down the side windows can be used to clear moisture.

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Placez du riz dans une moufle. Appliquez le paquet de riz contre la vitre. Soyez méticuleux et rapide.


Article in English: You may not be able to find skinless red snapper, but you can remove the skin once you get it home. The fillets will fry more evenly without the skin. Slice the fillets into finger-sized pieces to help them cook more quickly and evenly. Red snapper is so versatile that it tastes great with any type of breading or batter. You can use a classic dry seafood breading, Japanese Panko breading, or a beer batter.  To make a dry breading, mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add black and red pepper to taste. Panko is a popular choice as well. This breading is sold in canisters available in the breading aisle in the grocery store. If you like the taste of beer batter, mix 2 cups flour and one 12-ounce beer. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. Pour enough oil into a stockpot to rise up the sides by two inches. Heat it over medium high heat until it reaches 365 degrees. Check the temperature with a kitchen thermometer before you proceed, since the fish won't fry correctly if the oil isn't hot enough. Use an oil with a high smoke point, such as canola oil or peanut oil. Olive oil and other low smoke point oils will break down when they're heated to a high temperature. Be sure each piece is well coated on all sides. Try placing the fillets and batter together in a bag and shaking it to coat the fillets evenly. Place them in the oil a few at a time. Fry them for one or two minutes, or until the pieces float. Don’t crowd the pan or they won’t cook properly. The fish will fry very quickly, so monitor the pieces carefully to ensure they don't burn. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them from the pot to a towel-lined plate. The fried fish pieces are excellent when served with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

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Procurez-vous des filets de vivaneau. Panez vos filets de poisson. Préparez votre friteuse. Panez vos filets de vivaneau. Faites frire votre poisson. Dégustez vos filets de vivaneau. Terminé.


Article in English: You may not have acetone on hand, but you may have a bottle of nail polish remover. Nail polish remover is formulated to take the enamel layer off fingernails, which is essentially what you're attempting to do with your car's finish. Any brand will work, and the higher the percentage of acetone, the better. Choose a terrycloth or microfiber towel so that you don’t scratch the clear coat or paint on your car. You’ll want to keep the cloth wet at all times, so if it starts to dry out, add more acetone or nail polish remover. Wear gloves to protect your hands from the acetone or nail polish remover and paint transfer. Use small, circular motions to remove the spray paint from your car. Rub very gently, or you risk removing the clear coat or the paint on your car, rather than just the spray paint. The paint will transfer from your car to the cloth, so switch out your cloths often. You’ll want to thoroughly wash and rinse your car after removing the spray paint. Pay special attention to the spray painted area to get rid of all traces of the paint as well as the acetone or nail polish remover.

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Achetez une bouteille d'acétone. Versez l'acétone ou le dissolvant sur un chiffon. Frottez doucement le chiffon contre la tache de peinture. Lavez votre voiture.


Article in English: You may not have given much thought to how things work in your lower region, so it's a good idea to review some basic female anatomy by looking at a diagram or using a hand mirror to look at yourself.   Find the urethra. The urethra is a tube that leads from the bladder to the outside. The urine travels through this inch-and-a-half long tube and is released through a small hole that's located behind your clitoris, just in front of your vagina.  Locate the labia. The labia majora are the two outer rounded folds of tissue that lie on either side of the urethral and vaginal openings. The labia minora are two inner folds of skin enclosed within the labia majora. The opening to the urethra is tiny--just a small slit--so don't be concerned if it takes you a minute or two to locate it in the mirror. It's a good idea to touch these parts of your anatomy and see how they feel. When you're first learning to pee standing up, you'll need to use your fingers to open the labia minora in order to expose the opening of the urethra and obtain a well-controlled stream of urine. If you know you'll be somewhere the bathrooms are disgusting or non-existent, keep a few items on hand to help yourself stay clean.  Hand sanitizer. Before you pee standing up, it's essential that you wash your hands. You're going to be touching your genital area and you don't want germs from your hands to cause a urinary tract infection. Because women have short urethras, it's easy for germs to move up their bladders. If soap and water aren't available, use hand sanitizer to protect yourself. Wet wipes. Have a travel-size pack of sanitary wipes with you to clean your hands when you're done. For some standing-up styles of urinating, your fingers will get wet. You may need to urinate standing up because you're out camping or because the women's room is far too crowded and the men's room was available. Before you begin, make sure you have privacy. If you're interrupted mid-stream, things could get messy, and there may be some degree of embarrassment for...

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Familiarisez-vous avec votre anatomie. Restez hygiénique. Assurez-vous que la voie est libre.


Article in English: You may not need to use every bit of egg. However, since you will only be using the whites, you need more eggs. You might want to chill the eggs to make them easier to separate, but that isn’t necessary. Once you get the hang of it, the easiest and cleanest way to separate an egg is with the cracked pieces of shell. Crack the egg along the equator and open it as cleanly as possible. Taking care not to puncture the yolk, transfer the innards back and forth, letting the egg white drip into a bowl below. After a few transfers, you should have little more than the yolk in one half the egg and the white in a bowl.  You can throw away the eggshell and yolk. You won't need it. Repeat this process with the remaining 2 eggs. Collect the egg white in the same bowl. Another easy way to separate the egg white from the yolk is letting it drip through your fingers. Some may not prefer this method because the texture of egg white is unpleasant. However, it is the most simple. To do this, crack an egg and hold one hand over a bowl. Pour the insides of the egg over your hand. The white will slide through your fingers, but the yolk shouldn’t. Discard the yolk and shell, and repeat with the other 2 eggs. An increasingly popular method is using the suction of a plastic water bottle to suck the yolk out of the egg white. Crack the egg directly into the bowl this time. Make sure the mouth of the water bottle is a little wet to make it easier for the yolk to slide through. Squeeze it slightly. When you place it over the yolk and release your squeeze, suction should pull the yolk into the bottle.  Discard the yolk, rinse the bottle, and repeat with the next 2 eggs. For more details about these methods and more, see Separate an Egg. Since separating eggs has been essential to cooking and baking for a long time, there are countless methods. If you aren’t comfortable with the more common methods for doing this, look around to find one that meets your needs. It is not necessary to do this, as the texture of the egg is less important...

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Prenez trois œufs. Utilisez uniquement les coquilles d’œuf. Utilisez vos mains. Utilisez une bouteille d’eau. Battez le blanc d’œuf (facultatif). Ajoutez-y du jus de citron (facultatif). Ajoutez du miel (facultatif). Ajoutez du bicarbonate de sodium (facultatif).


Article in English: You may now be experiencing more intense itching and also increased discomfort turning to pain. The increased pain is due to the development of fluid and inflammation in your ear from this moderate infection.  You will have a feeling of fullness inside the affected ear and partial blockage due to the build up. The pain and feeling of fullness may take a few days to arise and may be worse on yawning and swallowing. As the infection progresses, the redness in your ear will become more extensive. The drainage coming from your ear may increase in volume and also might now be turning to pus. Pus is a yellowy-thick fluid that exudes from infections and usually smells bad. Use a clean tissue to dry wipe the pus from your outer ear. You may be sensing that your hearing is becoming slightly decreased or muffled.  The change in hearing is related to the blockage in your ear canal. Cover your unaffected ear and see how well you hear out of the affected ear.

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Soyez attentif aux changements de sensation. Examinez la rougeur. Observez l'évolution des écoulements. Vérifiez votre audition.


Article in English: You may recognize certain basic words in Old English, but a written passage may be impossible to comprehend for a Modern English speaker. Just because Old English is an early version of our modern language doesn’t mean you’ll necessary grasp it quickly, and understanding this can help the ways in which you approach learning it. Learn that the some of the biggest differences come in phonology—Old English is very guttural, much more complex grammar based on proto-Germanic languages, and the largely Germanic vocabulary.  Modern English is a much more Latin-based language as a result of the Norman invasion in 1066. Old English will be a foreign language to Modern English speakers. You can adopt many of the strategies commonly used for learning foreign languages to studying Old English.  Be prepared to learn everything from the start, including the writing system, grammar, and vocabulary. Realize that if you speak German, one of the Scandinavian languages, or any of their dialects, that you may be able to recognize more of the Old English vocabulary and grammatical structures. Learning any new language is a difficult task, and one that requires constant practice. Do not be frustrated by these inevitable challenges, and instead stay focused on your goal.  Recognize that mastering another language usually takes 5-7 years depending on a variety of factors including your abilities and how much you practice. Because there are fewer people who understand and speak Old English, this may not give you the chance to practice it very often and may prolong the process of acquiring it. Remember to keep practicing reading texts and speaking whenever you get a chance. This can help you master Old English more quickly. Whether you are studying Old English for a school requirement or simply out of curiosity, find ways to make the learning process fun and enjoyable. Studies have shown that you are more likely to excel at learning if you enjoy it.  Take the process as an opportunity to learn something that other people can’t...

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Sachez reconnaître les difficultés du vieil anglais. Traitez le vieil anglais comme une langue étrangère. Préparez-vous à relever le défi. Trouvez des façons de rendre le vieil anglais amusant.


Article in English: You may spend hours each day obsessing over certain videos or fantasize about sex in a way that takes away from you living your life. How much is your perversion preventing you from living a productive or happy life? Do people get hurt? How are these thoughts and behaviors causing problems?  Reflect on how your thoughts and actions affect your day-to-day life and how your life would change if they were to disappear. Would you free up more time? Would you feel better about yourself? Would other people think differently of you? Keep in mind that sexual thoughts are natural and not evil. If you have heard that thinking about sex makes you an evil person or that you will be punished because if these thoughts, keep in mind that everyone has these thoughts and they are natural. Especially during your teen years, you will have a wide range of sexual thoughts that are a normal part of exploring your sexuality. Healthy sexuality can be difficult to understand. For instance, some people enjoy engaging in casual sex while to others this practice would be horrifying; some people enjoy masturbation while others are embarrassed or refuse to masturbate. Defining healthy sexuality means doing what feels healthy for you in a way that enriches your life. It means feeling sexually fulfilled and happy without having residual feelings of shame or hatred toward yourself. Keep in mind that by nature, humans are sexual beings and it is okay and completely normal to have sexual desires and feelings. While you are trying to lessen your perceived perverted thoughts, it’s important to also decide what you do consider healthy. Don’t focus on removing all sexuality from your life. Instead, focus on creating a healthy sexual atmosphere for yourself, in your body and within your mind. Remember that it is not realistic to hold yourself to a standard of not having any sexual thoughts or desires. You do, however, have control over your behaviors.  Write a list of what you believe healthy sexuality is to you. Focus on defining healthy thoughts...

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Réfléchissez à l’impact de vos pensées sexuelles sur votre vie. Comprenez mieux ce qu’est une sexualité saine. Définissez votre propre sexualité saine. Affrontez la honte. Affrontez votre culpabilité. Ayez une relation saine avec votre corps.