Article in English: Some teens will resist any effort and will do so with a lot of eye rolling, back talk and even outright disrespect.  The most important thing is to remind them that although they are almost adults, they are still living in your home and they need to follow the rules established there and contribute to the household. Set up a meeting with your teen and establish an agenda. Take a firm but loving approach and tell them that there will be no more of their behavior and that they will be following through on a job plan For example: "I will look for 5 jobs to apply to by the end of this week. I will follow up on 2 jobs by the end of next week." Do not critique their plan unless it is obvious that they are not even trying. At this point, some of the words of the experts are going to have to give way to what works. If you cannot motivate your child out of a sense of pride or responsibility, hit him where it will hurt.  For example, you could tell your teen "if you fail to meet your goals, then your cell phone bill will not be paid for the month." Some family plans will let you turn numbers off for brief periods- so if you need to do that you can do so without penalty. When the teen has to use your phone for social or school related things, then he might pay attention to what you are trying to say. If you are just letting your teen slouch on the couch while he is home and not earning his keep, then you are sending mixed signals.  Give him chores beyond what he normally does and tell him that if he is going to live there without a job then he will have to pitch in more. Sometimes one week of doing some of the more menial house tasks is more than enough to get even the most resistant teen up and out the door.

Summary in French:

Fixez quelques règles de base pour les adolescents difficiles. Donnez-lui un laps de temps pour rédiger son plan de recherche travail. Faites savoir à votre adolescent les conséquences de son comportement récalcitrant. Occupez votre adolescent à la maison.


Article in English: Some training methods advocate out-and-out dominance of the dog, and whilst it's good to be a leader to your dog, it should be based on encouragement rather than harsh correction. Think of your dog as a junior family member who needs to live by the house rules for everyone's benefit. Reward based training works on the principle of rewarding good behaviors so that the dog wants to repeat them in order to get a treat, whilst bad behavior is ignored, so the dog gets not benefit from it and the behavior eventually stops as a result. This is covered in depth at How to Clicker Train your Dog . The principle is to teach the dog to associate the click-clack of the clicker with a reward or treat. Then you give a cue word and use the clicker to mark the exact moment a desired behavior takes place,, and then reward. The advantage of using the clicker is that it's a down-payment on a treat, and so can exactly mark the desired behavior in a way that's difficult to do otherwise. They're cruel and not only will your dog probably not like you very much, the choke chain could do irreparable damage to your dog's neck. In fact, dogs have died as a result of wearing choke chains. A choke chain, prong collar, or electric collar represent lazy or shoddy training. They rely on fear of pain to subdue a dog and make it fearful, rather than encourage it to chose the correct behavior upon request. Borrow and buy books on dog training from your local library and your local bookshop. Read books and articles about dog training, behavior, and psychology so that you understand how dogs think, which gives you a vital edge when training them. Be aware that scolding a dog rarely has a place in dog training. Dogs live in the present and if you scold a dog it just links the negativity to you, and becomes wary of you, rather than learning a lesson, which can damage your relationship. On occasions when you are present and wish to correct behavior, such as the dog on the sofa, use a disapproving facial expression and a disapproving noise, to show...

Summary in French:

Utilisez des méthodes basées sur les récompenses. Dressez-le au « clicker ». N'utilisez jamais de chaine autour de son cou. Faites des recherches sur le dressage. Ne criez pas et ne le frappez pas.


Article in English: Some types of letters make a point of requesting a response from the recipient. In situations like these, a small, usually pre-addressed reply envelope is often included inside the outer envelope. If you're mailing a letter like this, it's worth noting that the outer and inner envelopes are usually addressed slightly differently when the recipient is an entire family. To start, address the outer envelope (the one in which the contents of the letter and the second envelope are contained) with only the names of the parents or heads of the household. For the outer envelope, write the parents' names as described in the section above. For example, if you're inviting the entire Jones family to your wedding, for the outer envelope, you would only write the names of the parents: Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Jones, or Tim and Janet Jones. For the inner return envelope, the rules differ somewhat. If you're requesting a response for every member of the family (for instance, if you're inviting the entire family to your wedding), write the parents' names on the first line of the address and the children's names underneath on the second line. If, however, you're only requesting a response from the parents, you would only write their names on the first line of the address, then proceed to the street address and so on.  Note that the directions for the inner envelope refer to its return address. Obviously, the main address that tells where the envelope is being sent will be your own (or that of a relevant agency, business, PO box, etc.) so that their reply will be sent to the correct place. In our wedding invitation example, if we're inviting the entire family, the return address of the inner envelope would have the parents' names on the first line followed by the names of the children on the second. The first two lines of the inner envelope's return address would look something like this:  Mr. and Mrs. Jones Emma and Peter Regardless of who specifically you're requesting a response from, it's always a sign of...

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Adressez l'enveloppe externe aux parents uniquement. Adressez l'enveloppe interne à tous les destinataires. Mettez un timbre sur l'enveloppe de retour.


Article in English: Some victims do not like to admit that they were in an abusive relationship. They might feel that they’ll be judged or stigmatized. Many victims of emotional abuse are hesitant to recognize their relationships as abusive. When there is not clear-cut physical or sexual abuse happening in the relationship, some victims are more likely to minimize how much they were emotionally abused. Even when your relationship was abusive, you most likely still loved your abuser. You may now be experiencing a range of emotions, including fear, guilt, sadness or numbness. These emotional responses to your relationship are normal. Allow yourself to work through these emotions.  You might also feel physical symptoms, including insomnia, nightmares, and fatigue. It may help to keep a journal to write about these emotions. Grieve for the relationship and for the possibilities that never came to be. As you move further from the relationship, you might remember many of the good things about your partner and the times you spent together. This is a key time to remind yourself about the negative things and why you left. Writing in a journal about these reasons can help you remember them when you have second thoughts about leaving. When you were in an abusive relationship, you were trained to feel and behave in certain ways. You likely have a level of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It’s important to understand if your behavior and emotions are reactions to the present or to the past. When you have PTSD, you may have underlying fear that crops up unexpectedly.  Keep track of your emotions in a journal. Write down your feelings, especially if you experience intense ones. Track what happened immediately before you felt that way, as well as how you reacted. Triggers can be anything from something said by a friend to a location you visit. When you are aware of your triggers, then you can address them.

Summary in French:

Admettez le fait que vous avez fait l'expérience d'une relation abusive. Ressentez les émotions concernant votre traitement. Souvenez-vous des raisons de votre rupture. Identifiez les causes qui déclenchent en vous cet état.


Article in English: Some websites are intended solely for the the purpose of imitating complex computer functions. Some of these are used for effect in movies or videos, or by users like yourself! This website creates hacker-like text at an rate that is sure to shock those watching. One issue you may have with using this site to trick your friends is that it produces hacker-esque code too quickly, which may ruin the effect. Leave your window open to the site, which should display stereotypical hacker images: lines of numbers, rapidly changing measurements, a high noise sine wave. With this running in the background, you could claim:  "I'm just compiling some data that I got from a friend's server to see if there are any errors in the code. It has to run for a few hours." "I'm running some analytic programs in the background so I can see, real-time, how my processor is handling the increased temperature from overclocking." This site utilizes perhaps the most realistic hack-mimicking simulator. After arriving at the site homepage, choose a theme than proceed to type to prompt hacker-like text. You can even click on folders to run elaborate, albeit fake, processes. Move between keystroke generated fake-hacker text and the fake processes that you can activate by clicking folders that will appear in your browser window after you choose a theme. Each of these sites has a slightly different feel and generates different styles of fake code/hacker text. You can alternate between open windows quickly by holding the Alt key and using Tab ↹ to cycle through your options. Type a few keystrokes into each window before Alt+Tab ↹-ing to a new fake-hacking browser window for improved effect. If the tabs are open on the same window, press Ctrl+Tab ↹. Try different arrangements of open windows, or you can leave a few open in the background to make it look like you're a king hacker.

Summary in French:

Ouvrez votre navigateur. Rendez-vous sur hackertyper.net. Ouvrez une fenêtre séparée et rendez-vous sur guihacker.com. Utilisez geektyper.com. Lancez ces sites dans des fenêtres séparées.


Article in English: Some wedding directors plan the entire wedding, from start to finish, while others come in on the day of the wedding and run the show. Let the couple take on whatever responsibilities they'd like to be a part of, and take responsibility for the rest of the planning yourself. It's important to offer your guidance and to freely share your opinions, but remember that the decisions are ultimately up to the couple. If you think it's a terrible idea to try to combine a hog roast with a winter wedding, you may explain what you think will be challenging about it, but accept the couple's decision. If you're going to be planning a wedding from start to finish with a couple, it's important to learn as much as you can about the couple getting married. You'll need to spend a bit of time with the couple to make sure that your decisions and plans for the service and the reception will please the couple.  At the very least, you'll meet privately three times with the couple, and stay in touch throughout the process. You should meet once to get to know the couple, another to update them and present them with options, and a few weeks before the reception to go over the schedule and plans. Meet informally at first, going out for coffee or dinner to learn as much about the couple as possible. Find out how they met, what ambitions they have for their marriage, and other personal details. This can help you make decisions. A good wedding planner should be knowledgeable about good reception halls, churches, caterers, and other services associated with getting a wedding together. If the couple asks if you have a good vegan caterer in mind, you should be able to come up with a list of five options very quickly. This is part of your job.  This should be the bulk of your job: doing the research. It's very important to get your name out there as a wedding planner and make contacts in the catering and the wedding business. As you try out different places, take lots of pictures and secure samples if possible, so the couple will be able to...

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Définissez votre rôle avec le couple. Prévoyez des rencontres fréquentes avec le couple. Faites des suggestions. Établissez un premier jet du programme. Organisez les autres évènements demandés par le couple. Restez en contact avec les futurs mariés.


Article in English: Some women with heavy menstrual flow experience anemia. This can result in lower hemoglobin levels. There is no guarantee that oral contraceptives will work for everyone, but many women have found that oral contraceptives do help reduce menstrual flow. Oral contraceptives will not provide immediate relief of your low hemoglobin levels, but they may help reduce iron deficiency anemia caused by heavy menstruation. Peptic ulcers are frequently associated with low hemoglobin levels because they can cause slow GI bleeding. Most peptic ulcers are treatable with a "triple therapy" regimen of two antibiotics and a proton pump inhibitor, which your doctor can prescribe to you.  Peptic ulcers are almost always caused by the H. pylori bacteria.  Treating H. pylori bacterial infections with antibiotics can help reduce the anemia that was brought on by that infection. Iron deficiency is a lesser known symptom of celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disorder that is triggered by gluten and causes damage to the lining of the small intestine. If you are unable to determine the cause of your anemia, there is a good chance you may have celiac disease — even if you don't have any other symptoms. Ask your doctor to test you for celiac.  The damage to the lining of the small intestine means it can't absorb nutrients properly, including iron. If you are found to have celiac disease, you will need to switch to a gluten-free diet. After some time, your small intestines will heal and will be able to absorb iron. Certain medications can cause iron deficiency — talk to your doctor about any medications you may be taking. If these are affecting your ability to absorb iron, then discuss the possibility of switching to a different medication. Some drugs that may impair iron absorption include some antibiotics, some antiseizure medications (phenytoin), immunosuppressive drugs (methotrexate, azathioprine), antiarrhythmic drugs (procainamide, quinidine), and anti-clotting drugs (aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel, heparin). Low hemoglobin...

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Prenez un contraceptif oral pour réduire les saignements menstruels. Prenez des antibiotiques pour le traitement de l'ulcère gastroduodénal. Découvrez si vous souffrez de la maladie céliaque. Faites attention aux médicaments que vous prenez. Envisagez une intervention chirurgicale en cas de saignement occulte.


Article in English: Some, once popular with panhandlers, have outlawed begging in certain areas. Portland, OR, for example, no longer permits panhandling in traffic medians. Some cities have likewise restricted panhandling to particular areas or at particular times, outlawing panhandling during public events like parades, street fairs, etc. You need to learn the rules governing panhandling, so you're not arrested or ticketed. Your relations with nearby businesses and other panhandlers can make or break your efforts. Be courteous and cooperative to business owners and their customers.  Show your appreciation for their tolerance by patronizing their shop if you can, and if you’re asked to leave or asked to stand a little further away, do so without argument.  Always be friendly to other beggars, as well, and avoid territorial disputes. At the very least you’ll avoid dangerous and unsightly squabbles and you may even get some good money-making tips and make some friends. Watch for "No soliciting" or "No loitering" signs. Be cautious to avoid areas even informally labeled with these tags. You don't want to draw the ire of anyone who'll call the cops, confront you, or make for an uncomfortable scene. Keep moving and be courteous. If someone tells you to move, just move. Especially if you're alone and vulnerable, avoid possibly-dangerous confrontations at all costs. Staying on the move is a good idea in general, so if someone becomes annoyed by your presence, it's time to go elsewhere. Panhandlers are frequently the target of robbers. If you've been working all day, you might end up with a fair amount of spare change and cash on hand. It's not a great idea to carry it around with you all the time and attract the attention of unsavory characters.  Find a spot to stash your cash, or at least a hidden lock-box or instrument case in which you might keep your money. At the very least, keep your money in different places on your person. Some in your shoes, some in your pockets, etc. Local churches, non-profit organizations, soup kitchens,...

Summary in French:

Apprenez les lois de la région où vous avez l'intention de faire la manche. Soyez un bon voisin. Cachez votre argent régulièrement. Essayez d'autres options avant d'opter pour la manche pour vivre.


Article in English: Someone who is really in a fit of rage may not be willing to have a reasonable conversation with you.  Sometimes, the best option is to give the person some space until he calms down and is capable of sustaining a conversation with you. This can be difficult if it is someone you live with, but you can go outside, run an errand or two, or go to do a chore or activity in another room. Many people respond well to a change of environment if they are feeling angry. .  Moving from an indoor space to an outdoor space can be particularly effective, as being outdoors can elevate one's mood.  You can either be direct and say, “You're upset.  Let's go for a walk and talk about what's bothering you,” or indirect, saying, “I need to go down the street to get something.  Do you want to join me for some fresh air for a few minutes?” A good way to deal with anger or other overwhelming emotions is to sit quietly and focus on taking very deep breaths.   Combining the deep breathing with some meditation exercises, such as visualizing a happy place or picturing negative emotions exiting the body, can make the breathing even more effective.  If the person is willing, you can guide them through a meditation exercise.  Instruct them to do the following (you can do it too!):  Sit comfortably with both feet on the floor and your hands resting comfortably in your lap. Close your eyes. Take a deep breath in, allowing your belly to expand with the fullness of your breath.  Picture a white light entering every corner of your mind and body as you breathe in. Breathe out slowly and deliberately, allowing yourself to fully exhale.  As you exhale, picture negativity leaving your body as dark, muddy colors, leaving only the light behind. Repeat for 10-20 breaths or until the person feels relaxed and comfortable. If the person who is having a temper tantrum is too overcome with emotions to think rationally or is unwilling to brainstorm a reasonable solution with you, try suggesting a few solutions to the problem.   Your cooler head is likely...

Summary in French:

Donnez à la personne suffisamment de temps et de latitude. Encouragez un changement d'environnement. Encouragez une respiration profonde ou de la méditation. Suggérez une solution au problème. Demandez à la personne ce qu'elle doit faire pour se sentir plus calme. Revoyez plus tard des sujets trop sensibles.


Article in English: Someone with AvPD may be unintentionally hurtful, emotionally tiring, or otherwise difficult to deal with at times. If you don't feel like you can help them as much as they would like, tell them so. Don’t feel guilty for being up-front about what you can deal with and what you can’t.  Set boundaries to limit time as needed. For example, "I need to start homework soon but I can talk for 30 minutes," or "I can't talk after 9 pm because I need to rest." This way, you can support them, without giving up too much time for other important parts of your life. Honesty is important for a healthy relationship. It’s okay to say something like, “I want to support you, but I’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed lately and I need some space.” Tell your boyfriend you need to take a break for awhile. Mention to your friend that you need some time to think. Reach out to the person's loved ones, and encourage them to spend more time with this person. Remind the person that their loved ones would enjoy spending time together.   You should not be the only support person for the person with AvPD, as this isn't fair to either one of you. If you are too busy or overwhelmed to help them when they need help, you can suggest that they go to another close loved one. Even young children can help. For example, you could say "Your big sister is having a bad day. She might feel better if she could spend some time reading or playing video games with you today." Being put on the spot or forced to talk to other people can be difficult and upsetting for someone with AvPD. If you put them into a social situation against their will, it almost certainly won’t help. They may start feeling angry with you, or ashamed at their perceived deficiencies. It won't help their social skills.   Let your loved one decide for themselves if and when they want to engage in interactions with other people.  This can be especially hard if the person is your significant other or best friend. These relationships are naturally social ones; however, if your girlfriend...

Summary in French:

Définissez et respectez vos bornes. Encouragez-le à développer son réseau de soutien. Ne le forcez pas à participer à des activités sociales. Ne prenez pas à cœur son attitude. Faites-vous soutenir également.


Article in English: Something cold applied to the top of the uterus and/or something warm to the bottom of the uterus may encourage your baby to move away from the cold sensation and towards the warm one, flipping into the correct position.  To do this, place an ice pack or a packet of frozen veggies on top of your belly, near the baby's head. Hopefully, the baby will shy away from the coldness and turn in order to find a warmer, more comfortable position. Using the ice pack in a bathtub, with the lower half of your belly submerged in hot water, is a good way to use this technique, as the baby will gravitate towards the warmth. Alternatively, you can place a warm pack or hot water bottle on the lower half of you belly. This hot and cold technique is completely safe, so it can be done for as long and as often as you like. Many women choose to use hot and cold packs on their bellies while performing the breech tilt. There are a couple of different methods of sound use, both relying on the baby turning towards the sound and thus into the proper position.  One popular option is to play music for the baby by positioning headphones on the lower part of your belly. You can download music made especially for unborn and newborn babies online -- whether it's soft classical music or lullaby versions of your favorite lullaby tunes. Alternatively, you could have your partner place their mouth on your lower abdomen and talk to the baby, encouraging him or her to move towards the sound of his voice. This is also a good way for your partner to bond with the baby. Webster In-Utero Constraint technique -- or simply Webster's technique -- was developed to restore proper pelvic balance and function, and is thought to help encourage the baby to roll into the proper position on his or her own.  Webster's technique involves two things -- firstly, it ensures that the sacrum and pelvic bones are balanced and in proper alignment. If these bones remained misaligned, it would impede the baby's movement into the vertex position. Secondly, this technique...

Summary in French:

Utilisez des poches chaudes et froides. Utilisez des sons pour encourager bébé à se tourner. Prenez rendez-vous avec un chiropraticien qui maitrise la technique Webster. Tournez-vous vers la moxibustion. Essayez l'hypnose.


Article in English: Something light and simple might settle your stomach. Try eating yogurt, bland crackers, or high fiber foods. Avoid spicy foods, dairy (yogurt being the lone exception -- it's full of probiotics), or anything with a strong scent. If the thought of food just grosses you out, don't force it. You may just make things worse. Your stomachache may be a result of dehydration. If you want, try an herbal tea as an alternative to water. Also try Gatorade; it has many more minerals that help calm your stomach.  If you're puking or have diarrhea, it's especially important that you stay hydrated. Your body is losing fluid at an alarming rate and it should be replaced as soon as possible. If neither of these are an option, try ginger ale or flat soda. Flat! Not the fresh kind. BRAT stands for Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and Toast. You can add other bland foods to the BRAT diet, too. For example, you can try saltine crackers, boiled potatoes, or clear soups. Don't start eating dairy products and sugary or fatty foods right away. These foods may trigger nausea even more. This may not be so good for children, however. Because BRAT diet foods are low in fiber, protein, and fat, the diet lacks enough nutrition to help a child's gastrointestinal tract recover. The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that kids resume eating a normal, well-balanced diet appropriate for their age within 24 hours of getting sick. That diet should include a mix of fruits, vegetables, meat, yogurt, and complex carbohydrates.

Summary in French:

Essayez de manger un peu. Buvez quelque chose. Essayez le régime BRCT.


Article in English: Sometimes Snapchat will recommend other users based on mutual friendships between them and one of your best friends. Since Snapchat can be a very personal experience, stick to adding the people you know you can trust. Repeated attempts at contact from people you've ignored can count as harassment. It's best to simply block them. You also shouldn't feel bad about blocking people in your contacts list who send you unwanted or inappropriate snaps. Even though you trust the friend or friends who you're snapping, you have to assume that anyone can see the snap as soon as it has been opened. While it can be tempting to add a snap with a geofilter of your neighborhood to a public story, it's safer to use filters that don't reveal your location. The same notion goes for snaps of addresses and license plates. If you take a picture of a e.g. a pretty house, try using the "pen" option and censor out the address, cars, et cetera with the colored pen. Color doesn't matter. Again, you clearly trust the friend to whom you're sending the information if it's personal. However, your snaps stop being private and become public as soon as you hit the send button, so anything you wouldn't feel comfortable sharing with people outside of your contact list is best left for in-person conversation. Yet this is fairly personal, it's better to be honest and say you're 14 then to lie and say you're 22. Especially if dating on Snapchat.  Overall, it's best not to share age and other personal information over social media. You can do this if you know the person in real life and you trust them.

Summary in French:

N'ajoutez pas des personnes que vous ne connaissez pas. Bloquez les inconnus qui tentent de vous contacter. N'envoyez pas de snap inapproprié. Gardez votre emplacement privé. Ne donnez pas d'informations personnelles sur Snapchat. Soyez honnête à propos de votre âge.


Article in English: Sometimes a good way to get back on track and feeling better is to take a break. You'll need to identify things to be grateful for, and sometimes the break itself is a good reason to be thankful.  At work, school, etc., go for a walk around your building or step outside for 15 minutes to breathe the fresh air and muse about how thankful you are for the opportunity to take a break, to stretch your legs, to feel the sun, etc. Take a moment to notice the little things you're thankful for, like your morning cup of coffee or your pillow when you lay down to go to sleep at night. So often life gets busy that you forget to tell people how much they matter to you, or that you've noticed what they do and it means a lot to you. Expressing your thanks to others will cultivate an atmosphere of thankfulness that can spread out gradually. For example: If your spouse packs your lunch for you, call or text them something like “Honey, I know packing a lunch doesn’t seem like much to you, but I really appreciate how you always try to make my morning just a bit less hectic.” Set aside a time, like the evening meal, to talk about the things you were grateful for that day. Let each family member have a turn to discuss what made them thankful that day.  Make it a routine to go around the table and mention at least 1 thing you’re thankful for before digging in. Try to be as specific as possible. For example, instead of saying "I'm thankful for all of you being there for me," you could say "I'm thankful that you all help me tend to the garden every weekend." It is really amazing what sending just a small thank you note can do. A thank-you note acknowledges that the person gave you something (time, effort, a gift) that they didn't have to and that you appreciate what they've done. You don't have to write a massive novel thanking them, just a few lines that let them know what they and their gift, time, effort, etc. meant to you.  Thank you texts, emails, voicemails, etc. are great to send (and receive), but there still seems to be...

Summary in French:

Prenez un instant pour éprouver de la gratitude. Dites à quelqu'un à quel point vous l'apprécier. Parlez de gratitude en famille. Envoyez un mot de remerciement. Donnez en retour. Concentrez-vous sur les intentions derrière la gentillesse des autres. Assurez-vous de dire régulièrement merci. Cherchez des raisons d'être reconnaissant même quand c'est difficile.


Article in English: Sometimes chalkboards need tougher cleaning action. This is especially true if your chalkboard is marred with ink, fingerprint, or crayon stains.  Apply a mild cleaner to water, such as a few drops of dish soap, and use it to remove the stains with a cloth. Choose a non-oily cleaner that is not abrasive. You could try to clean the chalkboard with only water and a rag, but when it dries it may have gray residue on it from the lingering chalk.  Applying water to a chalkboard will cause a phenomenon known as ghosting. This means that, even though you’ve wiped away the chalk dust, there’s an outline left. Applying cleaner to the water should reduce the chances this will happen. You could use a squeegee to remove the water solution from the chalkboard after wiping the chalkboard with it. There are special commercial chalkboard cleaner specifically designed for this purpose. It can be found in many teacher and office supply stores, as well as some big box stores.  Some of the commercial cleaners are water-based and premixed. They come in spray bottles with applicators on the bottle’s top. Spray some of the cleaner on a towel, and use it to wipe the chalkboard clean. Other commercial cleaners are foam-based. Some cleaners can damage the chalkboard’s surface if you use them repeatedly. Commercial cleaners come in difference scents, such as mint. Foam cleaners can prevent streaking because the foam is less likely to drip down the board. You will want to let the chalkboard air dry, rather than speeding the process along.  Make sure that you leave enough time for the chalkboard to thoroughly dry before you really need to use it again. If you write with chalk on a wet chalkboard, it can cause stubborn stains that can be very difficult to remove. After you’ve cleaned the chalkboard, you can speed up the drying process by wiping down the whole board with a soft, dry cloth. Some people have chalkboard walls in their homes that can be pretty unsightly if they aren’t properly cleaned.  Try adding a drop of dish soap to a...

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Essayez avec un produit nettoyant ménager. Achetez un nettoyant spécial pour tableau. Laissez sécher votre tableau. Nettoyez un mur passé à la peinture pour tableau.


Article in English: Sometimes hamsters don’t stray further than the area around their cage and can be found easily. But your hamster may also have spots he tends to hide in when he goes missing. Usually these areas are narrow, dark, and easy to get in to. For example:  Inside boxes, such as tissue boxes or empty garbage bins. Under couches, beds, and loveseats. Behind or under bookshelves. Inside cabinets and wardrobes. Inside kitchen and dresser drawers. Keep in mind when searching drawers not to push them back too hard in the event your hamster is hiding behind a drawer. Behind large furniture like tables, vases, and mirrors that are on the ground. Most hamsters will chew through objects to get inside and burrow or hide. Your hamster can also squeeze into a hole as small as an inch in diameter, so she may try to chew or scratch through objects or even a crack in your walls. Turn off any sources of noise and then switch off the lights in the room. Sit still and listen for any scratching, chewing, or rustling noises. This may help you determine where your hamster is hiding. Sometimes, hamster who escape bring a hoard of sunflower seeds with them. Look for piles or trails of half-eaten sunflower seeds, or seed husks in any of your hamster’s usual hiding places. You may want to use a flashlight to check dark and narrow spots. Your hamster may also end up going to the bathroom when he is outside of his cage. Look for any droppings or poop trails, as this may lead you straight to your missing hamster.

Summary in French:

Regardez autour de la cage du hamster et dans ses cachettes habituelles. Repérez des bruits qui indiquent que le hamster gratte ou ronge quelque chose. Vérifiez les bouts de nourriture et les crottes.


Article in English: Sometimes having inner emptiness or loneliness is filled with a busy lifestyle. What you might be missing is love and support. Visiting with friends and family can help fill that void by helping you to relax and give balance to your busy life.  Talking with people you love and trust is a good way to relieve stress, think positive, and take your mind off of work and other pressing issues. Regardless of how busy your weekly schedule is, take one day of the week to dedicate to friends and family. Your body and mind will appreciate it. Family and friends also provide companionship, camaraderie, and happier encounters that reduce feelings of loneliness and stress. Recent research illustrates that participating in meaningful work, like volunteering, is linked to increased well-being, lower rates of depression, and reduced risk of dying.  Instead of laying around the house all day, consider getting out and volunteering. The benefits of good physical activity and helping others are sure to get you in a good frame of mind. Making social connections with human beings and not your computer or cell phone will make you feel good because humans were created to see, touch, and interact with each other. Biologically, this interaction releases the hormone oxytocin, which is associated with bonding, caring, and reducing stress levels. Volunteering is a feel-good activity that should give you a deep sense of worth and happiness. There are times when even the best human being occasionally acts on impure motivations. We tell small lies to avoid larger problems, act improperly to get social approval, or console a friend or acquaintance to get a favor in return. Although these actions are not necessarily illegal, they do build up and come with guilt and other unsavory feelings.  Think about the true motivations for your actions by asking yourself what the real reason is for doing something. In other words, don’t lie to yourself or others. Believe your reason is a good reason. Believing in yourself and telling the truth about why...

Summary in French:

Passez du temps avec vos amis et votre famille. Faites quelque chose de significatif. Croyez en vous. Cherchez conseil auprès d’un professionnel.


Article in English: Sometimes hibernation is triggered by a lack of food or water in order to conserve energy. To avoid sending your hamster into hibernation, ensure that it always has access to plenty of food and water. The bedding in your hamster’s cage will help insulate it and protect it from the cold. Make sure your hamster has sufficient bedding to stave off hibernation. If your hamster starts hibernating, try adding more bedding to prevent this from happening again. Having more body fat will help prevent your hamster from going into hibernation mode. Try feeding your hamster more fattening food items like sunflower seeds, peanuts, or avocado. However, be sparing with the fatty foods because a little goes a long way with tiny hamsters. During the cold winter months, be more mindful of your hamster’s behavior and if it seems warm enough. Maybe give your hamster some extra bedding in its cage during the winter and provide more fatty foods than normal. Keep an eye on your pet to make sure it stays safe and alert during the cold season.

Summary in French:

Assurez-vous qu'il dispose d'assez d'eau et de nourriture. Veillez à ce que sa literie soit toujours chaude. Nourrissez votre hamster avec des aliments plus gras. Soyez proactif pendant l'hiver.


Article in English: Sometimes manual movement watches can last up to five days with one wind. This doesn’t mean your watch operates on automatic movement. Check the packaging details or research the serial code online to find out more info. You can always wait to see how long your watch lasts from one wind. If it is an automatic movement watch, the watch will operate for a long time. The automatic movement will lose wind if it is not worn regularly. Take the watch off your wrist to properly set the wind. It is important that you be cautious when handling the stem of the watch. The stem is connected to several important mechanisms inside your watch that you don't want to break. Fiddling with the stem of your watch while it's attached to your arm could bend or damage it. Automatic movement is similar to a manual movement watch, except that it is powered by a rotor which maintains the watches energy. The crown should also set the time, date, or other function on your watch. Like a manual movement watch, you’ll need to pull the crown out to expose the stem. A good way to test what each level of the stem does is to test each one. The level that winds the watch shouldn’t appear differently on the outside. Once you’ve determined which level of the stem affects the wind, you’re ready to set your watch. Twist the crown clockwise until you feel resistance. It’s important not to go past the point of resistance on your stem. You can break mechanical bits in your watch if you twist too far. Go to a watch specialist if you’ve twisted the stem too far. Once you’ve wound the watch, you can set the time and other functions. Check the face of your watch to be certain which components you’re affecting.  Use a digital watch to set an accurate time and date.

Summary in French:

Découvrez quel type de mouvement a votre montre. Déposez la montre sur la table. Attrapez le bouton de réglage. Remontez la montre. Repositionnez le bouton à sa place initiale.


Article in English: Sometimes parents prefer their kids to be gone by the age of 18. However, there are times when it might be in your best interest, and theirs, to stay at home longer. Living at home a few extra years is a great way to save money, go to college, and build up work experience.  Start a conversation with your parents. Pick a time when none of you are busy, then ask, “How would you feel if I moved out?” If your parents completely support you now, find out how much help they will give if you move out. This could change your budget. If you parents are sad or upset that you want to move out, that is normal. Reassure them you will visit and keep in touch. If you are nervous about moving out, say so. Honesty about your concerns is important. Your family can offer encouragement and advice that mentally and emotionally prepares your for life outside the nest. Some families have a rich uncle, and other families have vacation homes. Ask your family for financial help if and when you need it. First-time renters may also need an adult with good credit to co-sign a lease with them. Be gracious for any help your family offers. Sometimes, parents cook for, clean up after, and dote on their children. If you enjoy living at home and don’t need to move for school or work, consider staying at home. However, if you dread going home, get into fights with your parents, or will be going to a school far away, moving out is the best option. Reflect on your feelings.

Summary in French:

Discutez de votre éventuel déménagement avec vos parents. Partagez vos sentiments et vos inquiétudes. Demandez de l'aide à votre famille lorsque vous en avez besoin. Déterminez si vous êtes prêt sur le plan émotionnel.


Article in English: Sometimes part of procrastinating is filling our day up with so many side tasks that we have difficulty seeing what we are really doing. Look for useful indicators that you're procrastinating that include:  Sitting down to do something important and then deciding to get coffee or a snack. Filling up your day with low priority tasks. Re-reading memos or e-mails many times before deciding what to do with them. Many people are inclined to make to-do-lists. However, these can make your day seem daunting and without being tangibly incorporated into your day are little more than wishful aspirations. You need to consider how much time you have and how long each task will take in order to effectively get moving and avoid a day of laziness.  Make sure you actually account for how long tasks will take you. This reduces the chance you will procrastinate because you are working along a tangible schedule. Also, realize that things may come up that alter your schedule. This is okay. All you need to do is add this to the schedule and adjust your day. Set boundaries. People who are prone to procrastination should avoid blending life/work boundaries. Assuming you will end each work day at 5:30 P.M. forces you to be productive within a certain timespan. You may procrastinate when you feel like there are too many things to do and you shouldn't bother even starting. Most people believe that they are working harder than they actually are. This is because people feel so overwhelmed and fragmented by endless tasks. We live in a world of constant stimulation and information. Simplify your life and you'll be less likely to be overwhelmed into inactivity. Try media fasting for a week. Not all the information that we consume everyday from all kind of media is useful. Unless it's required for you to consume certain information for your work, stop everything else for a week. No TV, no newspaper, no social websites, no leisure Internet surfing, no watching videos on the Internet. You might want to create your own rule for this tip. For...

Summary in French:

Reconnaissez votre tendance à tout remettre au lendemain. Créez un emploi du temps. Faites-en moins pour le faire mieux. Prenez l’habitude de faire les choses simples le plus tôt possible.


Article in English: Sometimes people avoid telling children about the death of a pet right away because the conversation can be so difficult. When a pet dies, it is best to tell your child soon after it happens rather than avoiding or putting off the conversation. Your child may feel betrayed if you wait to tell him or her about the death of your pet. It is important to be honest with your child and avoid using phrases like “put to sleep” and “passed away” because these expressions may confuse your child. Tell your child in a direct manner that your pet has died and that there was nothing that could be done. Do not share any details with your child that may be traumatic. For example, do not describe the cause of your pet’s death to your child. The concept of euthanasia might be difficult for some children to understand. Other children might have an easier time understanding, but you may have to answer some difficult questions as well. For example, your child may ask if euthanasia is like killing the animal. Do your best to provide honest answers to your child, but do not go into too much detail to avoid upsetting your child. Your child’s reaction may vary depending on his or her age and prior experiences with death. For example, a young child may be very sad and then seem fine a few minutes later, while a teenager may respond with anger and storm off. Keep in mind that people respond to death in a variety of different ways. Even if your child seems fine, he or she may be working through a wide range of confusing emotions.

Summary in French:

Dites-le tout de suite à votre enfant. Soyez honnête tout en évitant les détails qui pourraient traumatiser l'enfant. Expliquez-lui l'euthanasie seulement s'il est suffisamment grand pour comprendre. Préparez-vous à la réaction de votre enfant.


Article in English: Sometimes people become hyper aware of themselves and worry they're coming across the wrong way which can make other people think poorly of them. Everyone feels fearful and nervous from time to time, and this is normal. But, if you are feeling fearful to the point that it affects your daily life and interactions, it may be time to address some of these fears. What is your body telling you? Is your heart racing? Are you sweating? These are all autonomic, or involuntary, bodily responses that are meant to ready us for action (like fight or flight), but sometimes these bodily sensation can create more fear and worry. How is your body feeling? Ask yourself, “What about this situation is making me nervous and fearful?” Maybe you are worried about sitting in the wrong seat at a nice dinner or you will say the wrong thing and you will be embarrassed. Determine if this fear is helping you in some way or if it's keeping you from doing things or living your life. Some other things you can ask are:  What am I afraid of happening? Am I sure it will happen? How sure? Has it happened before? What was the end result of it happening before? What is the worst that could happen? What is the best thing that could happen (that I may miss out on if I don’t try)? Will this moment affect the rest of my life? Am I being realistic with my expectations and beliefs? If my friend were in my shoes, what advice would I give her? Taking a few deep breaths can be powerful and help you keep your anxiety in check. Deep breathing slows your heart rate. If you can, try placing your hand on your belly and taking deep breaths so that only your hand on your belly moves, but not your chest. This is called, “Diaphragmatic Breathing.” Deep breathing can help you relax and reduce your anxiety. Many times we feel nervous and anxious when we feel we are not in control. If you are going into an anxiety producing situation, take a few minutes beforehand to do a few minutes of meditation or journaling before going into the situation. This way, you will be...

Summary in French:

Comprenez de quelle façon la peur ébranle votre assurance. Observez votre corps. Sachez ce qui vous fait peur. Apprenez à gérer vos peurs avec votre respiration. Pratiquez la méditation consciente. Écrivez ce qui vous fait peur.


Article in English: Sometimes people dismiss small talk for being superficial or shallow. However, small talk serves an important social function: it allows relative strangers to become acquainted with one another without causing either party stress or discomfort. Allow yourself to engage in small-talk without feeling bad or shallow. Small-talk is important talk too! Appropriate topics of conversation can depend quite a bit on the specific event you are attending. For example, you cannot talk politics at a work event, but political conversations are appropriate at a candidate's fundraiser. Similarly, you will likely not want to "talk shop" at a friend's party, but you might want to do so at a work event. In general it is a good idea to:  Consider the common thread that brought you both to the event (work, a mutual friend, a mutual interest) Steer clear of controversial topics unrelated to the event Remain polite and casual An open-ended question is one that cannot be answered with a simple "yes" or "no" and instead requires a more in-depth, personalized response. Ask your conversation partner some simple, basic questions about their lives that will allow you to get to know them without violating their boundaries. As a rule of thumb, anything you might be asked while setting up an online profile is game.  What’s your hometown? What was it like? Where do you work? What keeps you busy? What did you think about (such-and-such) movie? What kind of music do you like? What are your top five bands? Do you read? Which three books would you bring with you onto a desert island? There are a number of traditional small-talk questions that have to do with your hobbies, job, and family. Think about a few twists you can incorporate in order to let your small-talk go a bit deeper without violating any personal boundaries. Some good options include:  What’s the best surprise your life has thrown you so far? What’s your oldest friend like? What would be your ideal job? What’s one thing you think you would be really good at if you made the time to...

Summary in French:

Apprenez à bavarder. Faites attention à votre entourage. Posez des questions simples et non limitatives. Donnez une tournure particulière à des questions anodines. Déterminez les centres d'intérêt de votre interlocuteur. Mettez l'accent sur des sujets constructifs. Concentrez-vous sur la qualité de la conversation et non sur le nombre de sujets traités. Soyez aimable. Posez des questions de suivi. Désamorcez les sujets épineux. Faites des compliments. Cherchez des points communs et acceptez les différences. Partagez à égalité le temps de parole. Soyez attentif à l'actualité. Montrez votre sens de l'humour. Soyez vous-même. N'ayez pas peur des idées conventionnelles ou des réflexions anodines. Souvenez-vous des conversations que vous avez eues avec votre interlocuteur. Pensez à des évènements exceptionnels que vous avez vécus. Terminez poliment votre conversation.


Article in English: Sometimes protecting yourself from humiliation is as simple as figuring out which situations and people are likely to humiliate you. Identify these triggers for humiliation and extinguish them from your life. This could be an overly negative friend who always puts you down, a demoralizing workplace that is never happy with your contributions, or a family that tries to shame you at every turn. Humility is about learning to accept and realistically assess your strengths and limitations. Being realistic about your character is a great way to protect yourself from humiliation, which tries to degrade you. A person with humility won’t fall victim to the illusion of worthlessness that humiliating experiences try to push on us. Make a list of your strengths and challenges. Have a close friend or loved one look over the list and discuss it with you. Ask for the person’s honest opinion and try to be receptive to his feedback. Research shows that self-esteem can be a powerful defense against the humiliation associated with failure. Follow these steps to increase your self-esteem:  Avoid comparing yourself to other people. Your only competition should be with yourself. The reason you should avoid doing this is because you don’t see what goes on behind the scenes in the lives of other people. You may be comparing yourself to the way they are presenting themselves rather than their true identity.  Adjust your self-talk. Replace negative thoughts like “I can’t do it” with hopeful statements such as “this is hard, but I can get through it.” Avoid putting unreasonable demands on yourself with thoughts about what you “should” or “must” do. Certain mental health conditions can make you more vulnerable to humiliation. Social phobia, narcissistic personality disorder, and major depression can leave you open to the experience of humiliation more than people who don’t struggle from these hardships. If you’ve been diagnosed with any of these disorders, seek help in order to vaccinate yourself against humiliation before it happens. ...

Summary in French:

Évitez les situations toxiques. Restez humble. Travaillez sur l'estime que vous avez de vous. Cherchez de l'aide si vous souffrez de problèmes mentaux.


Article in English: Sometimes scratches to the cornea are caused by small objects that get trapped beneath the eyelid, such as dust, dirt, sand or even an eyelash. Before you can start to treat the scratch, you must remove this foreign object. Try blinking several times in a row to remove the object. Closing and opening your eye can stimulate the lacrimal glands to produce more tears and wash the foreign body out of the eye.  With your right hand, pull the upper eyelid over the lower eyelid of the affected eye. The lashes of the lower eyelid may brush the foreign object out of the eye. Do not try to remove any trapped items with your fingers, tweezers, or any other object as this can make the eye injury worse. If blinking didn't get the foreign object out of your eye, try rinsing your eye with water or saline solution. It's best to use a sterile or saline solution. Do not use tap water. Ideal properties for eyewash solution include a neutral pH of 7.0 and a temperature between 60°F and 100°F (15.5 to 37.8°C). Though this is anecdotally often suggested, do NOT administer the solution to your eye using a cup. If there is a foreign object in the eye, using a cup to pour water on it can cause the object to become further lodged in the eye. Follow these guidelines as to how long you should rinse your eye out:  For mildly irritating chemicals, rinse for five minutes. For moderate-to-severe irritants, rinse for at least 20 minutes. For non-penetrating corrosives such as acids, rinse for 20 minutes. For penetrating corrosives such as alkalis, rinse for at least 60 minutes. Be sure to note any additional symptoms that may indicate that a poisonous solution has gotten into the eye, including: nausea or vomiting, headaches or lightheadedness, double vision or impaired vision, dizziness  or loss of consciousness, rashes or fever. If you notice these symptoms, call poison control (800) 222-1222 and seek medical attention immediately. Another method of removing any trapped objects is to place some lubricating eye drops in the injured eye to...

Summary in French:

Essayez de cligner des yeux. Rincez votre œil. Utilisez des gouttes pour les yeux. Consultez un médecin si la cornée ne guérit pas tout seule.


Article in English: Sometimes there’s nothing more therapeutic than giving in to your heightened emotions for a while. Have a nice cry if you feel really tense and think it would help dispel your nervousness. When you are finished crying, wipe your eyes, pull yourself together and get on with what needs to be done. If you’re really stressed or nervous, then getting rid of those nervous or intense feelings can actually help you cleanse your mind and body and to be prepared to face the day. Another thing you can do to help yourself be less nervous regularly is to get into the habit of writing in a journal. You can write about your daily life or just focus on the things that are making you nervous. If you write about the things you’re worried about, then it can help you gain a sense of control or perspective about them, and will lead you to think more rationally instead of purely with your emotions. If you write in your journal at least a few times a week, it may help you feel more calm and centered. Writing about why you're nervous and what you can do to overcome the nervousness and  to get you through the moment can be beneficial. Chat with your therapist, family member, trusted friend, or significant other. Maybe they can come up with some ideas to stop your nervousness. What’s more, just opening up about your worries can make you feel better and relieved of some of those fears. Instead of keeping it all inside, make an effort to talk to people about how you’re feeling and being honest about your feelings.

Summary in French:

Laissez sortir vos émotions. Écrivez-les. Discutez de votre nervosité avec quelqu'un.


Article in English: Sometimes weight loss is caused by underlying illnesses or health issues. If you believe this could be the case for you, then speak to your doctor first.  If you are gaining weight after an illness it helps to eat bland and easy to digest foods such as eggs and smoothies. Eggs are an especially good choice because they are cheap and you can prepare them in lots of different ways. Also, try to eat at least 5 ounces (150 g) of meat every day. Avoid raw fish if your immune system is compromised. Make sure to discuss the plan and take care of any concerns. Consider visiting a dietitian for a personalized meal plan tailored to your needs. It is as hard for some people to gain weight as it is to lose it. Be patient and don’t overdo your efforts. Try to gain about .5-1 lb. (.25-.5 kg) per week by adding 250-500 kcal per day into your diet. Try to eat six meals a day rather than forcing yourself to eat three huge meals a day. Eating small meals helps you maintain healthy eating habits while adding calories to your diet. Small meals also prevent you from feeling overfull and not eating later on. Rather than stuffing yourself at each meal try to eat just a little bit more than what you would normally eat. This prevents you from overfilling your stomach, which can cause stomach ache or cause you to eat less later on. Eating just a little bit more also means that you do not have to spend a lot of extra money on food. You would simply make a little bit extra for every meal you prepare. Every meal should have protein, starch, vegetables and fat. You do not have to rely on unhealthy fast food or junk food to consume extra calories and gain weight. There are healthier options for increasing your weight.  Calories count but so do nutrients. Make sure your diet is balanced and that you are getting all the right vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. It helps to start with nutritious foods and then load them up with calories by adding yogurt, nuts and healthy fats.  Make sure you eat protein with every meal if you are trying...

Summary in French:

Résolvez le problème sous-jacent à votre perte de poids. Consultez votre médecin. Prenez du poids lentement. Prenez des repas plus petits, mais plus souvent. Mangez un tout petit peu plus à chaque repas. Prenez des repas équilibrés. Faites souvent de l’exercice. Essayez de développer votre force. Stimulez votre appétit. Buvez suffisamment d’eau. Réduisez vos apports en graisses animales et en sodium. Vérifiez vos produits avant l’achat.


Article in English: Sometimes you can find a good coach through your cycling club, but you can also look through the classifieds in cycling magazines. A good coach can help you break your own time records, build your endurance and speed, and improve your technique when racing against others. An experienced coach can also give you advice about the best nutrition for endurance sports and advise you on the best equipment. Analyze each race to see what you can improve on in terms of technique, equipment or physical stamina. Look at the track and see what challenges you're going to have to face, and what you need in order to deal with them! You can also look at videos of racers that you know you'll be competing against, if you can find them, to see how they handle similar challenges. Study professional cyclists to learn how they train and eat, and what their techniques and racing strategies are. You'll notice patterns in terms of how they approach a race and work with other cyclists in their teams. Adopt the techniques that work for you. There are several different types of cycling events, and finding your niche can help you to set yourself apart. Find a coach who can help you to develop your skills in your chosen event. For example, you could focus on time trials, criteriums, or stage races if you are a road racer. You could specialize in downhill, enduro, or cross country if you are a mountain bike racer. Or, if prefer to race on a track (aka a velodrome), then you might participate in sprint, pursuit, or scratch races.

Summary in French:

Faites appel aux services d'un entraineur. Familiarisez-vous avec le terrain. Inspirez-vous des professionnels. Choisissez une spécialité.


Article in English: Sometimes your emotions about another person can be so strong that they become completely overwhelming and you immediately know that something special is happening. When trying to figure out if you are attracted to someone, simply start out by asking yourself how happy you are to see the person. This can be an indicator of attraction.  Laughing at all of the person's jokes can be an indication of attraction. Smiling frequently can also be an indication of attraction. Be honest with yourself and think about whether or not you have any physical preferences. If you prefer someone who is tall, then you may not be attracted to someone who is short.  Make a list of your preferences.  Physical attractiveness is subjective and what one person finds physically appealing is not always universal. You must gaze at the person’s overall appearance to figure out if you like what you see. Physical appearance can include facial features (such as eyes, nose, lips, cheekbones), hygiene, hairstyle, attire, and anything else that affects their overall appearance. You cannot always make a sweeping statement about your preference because you can absolutely be attracted to someone who is the exact opposite of what you usually find attractive. However, sometimes your personal preference will be an overriding factor. For instance, there are some people who do not find people who smoke attractive. While this is not a physical characteristic, it is certainly something that can affect overall attractiveness.

Summary in French:

Analysez vos sentiments. Évaluez vos préférences physiques. Identifiez les facteurs non négociables.


Article in English: Sometimes, Excel documents created on older computers or versions of Excel become unstable on newer versions; similarly, Excel documents can be saved in many different file formats. By changing the Excel file format to "xlsx" (or "xls" for older programs), you can fix this problem. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Click the folder-shaped icon in the lower-left side of the Start window. It's at the top of the File Explorer window. A toolbar will appear below this tab. This option is in the "Show/hide" section of the toolbar. Doing so will allow you to see the file type extensions at the end of files, including your Excel document. Go to the location of the Excel document that you want to recover, then click the document to select it. It's a tab in the upper-left side of the File Explorer window. This will prompt a toolbar to appear. This option is in the "Organize" section of the toolbar. Clicking Rename will cause the Excel file's name to become highlighted. Replace whatever comes after the period at the end of the file name with xlsx and then press ↵ Enter.  For example, if the document was named "Spreadsheet1.docx", you would change it to "Spreadsheet1.xlsx". If the file extension already is "xlsx", try using "xls" or "html". This will confirm your changes and change the file extension. Double-click the file to open it. If the file opens in Excel (or, if you selected "html" as the extension, a web browser), your file has successfully been recovered.  If you chose the "html" extension, you can convert the webpage into an Excel document by dragging the html file onto the Excel icon and then saving the file that opens as a new "xlsx" file. If the file still won't open, proceed to the next Windows method.

Summary in French:

Comprenez bien l'importance du format du fichier. Ouvrez le menu Démarrer (). Ouvrez l'Explorateur de fichiers (). Cliquez sur l'onglet Affichage. Cochez la case Extensions des noms de fichiers. Sélectionnez votre fichier Excel. Cliquez sur Accueil. Cliquez sur Renommer. Modifiez le type du fichier. Cliquez ensuite sur Oui. Tentez d'ouvrir le fichier corrompu.


Article in English: Sometimes, a person nears to hear their comment was inappropriate. If someone makes a comment that hurts your feelings, tell them directly what they did wrong. People who tease others for their weight are often taken aback to be called out on their behavior.  Be very frank. Turn to the person and say something like, "There is nothing funny about what you said. It's extremely rude to comment on my weight and I do not appreciate it." You can also turn it around on them with a piece of solid advice, "Cutting me down to increase your self-esteem is not healthy. Perhaps you should find another way to address those issues." You can also ask the person questions about their behavior. For example, "Why do you feel the need to put down my body? What good does that do for you?" Not everyone who calls you fat is trying to hurt your feelings. While this does not justify the behavior, some people think their comments may be helpful to your health and well-being. Make it clear this is not the case if you believe someone is trying to help you with their comments.  Say something like, "I appreciate your concern, but my health is between me and my doctor. If I ever wanted diet or nutrition advice, that's who I would ask." If the person persists, say something like, "You know, this really is not an appropriate conversation and I don't appreciate it." No two bodies are the same, and you should remind others this is something to celebrate. Show them you are proud of your body and they may be less likely to harass you. Say something like, "I like my body the way  it is, even if you don't. I'm happy with who I am, so your opinion does not matter much to me." If you're dealing with a friend or loved one who is calling you fat, establish firm boundaries for the future. No one should have to put up with someone constantly putting down their weight. If the behavior does not change, you may want to reevaluate your relationship with that person. People in your life should build you up not tear you down or insult you.  Let the person...

Summary in French:

Explique que cette remarque est déplacée. Explique que ta santé ne regarde que toi. Rappelle-leur que chaque personne est unique. Pose des limites pour l'avenir.


Article in English: Sometimes, breeding pairs spawn only days after being transferred to the spawning tank. In other cases, it can take several weeks of waiting and a little bit of prodding for them to feel comfortable enough to produce fry. Here are some things you can do to encourage breeding:  Raise the temperature a few degrees if it's currently under 80 °F (27 °C). Do a 75% water change, being careful to condition the water and make sure the pH and softness of the water is close to what the angels are accustomed to. Feed them a bit more than usual with high-quality freeze dried food. Give them more security by adding additional plants, spawning mops, or other fibrous, decontaminated props. Try a larger aquarium if your tank is at or below the 20 gallon (75.7 L) mark. Place another angelfish or another breeding pair close to, but still separate from, their aquarium. Sometimes, the sight of another angelfish will get them breeding. If you've waited in vain for your breeding pair to do the deed, and you've tried all of the above suggestions, it may be time to play matchmaker again. There's a good chance the breeding pair isn't actually compatible, and you'll want to find a different mate for each fish. Try placing them back into a bigger aquarium and wait for them to pair off with other mates. Angelfish normally care for their own spawn so leave them to it once they have spawned and disturb them as little as possible. Any form of undue stress or unexpected routine can cause the angelfish to start to eat their own fry.  As the breeding pair raises their fry, continue feeding the breeding pair as before, taking note that they may not be as hungry. Remove any unwanted or uneaten food immediately after feeding and take pains to ensure the water quality is high and uncontaminated. Occasionally you get a pair of angels that eat their fry. When this happens, you have no alternative but to remove the cone or slate with the eggs to another tank containing identical water and raise them artificially. Transfer the fry to a clean 1 gallon...

Summary in French:

Attendez que la paire reproductrice ponde. Si rien ne marche, changez les paires ! Laissez les pterophyllums élever leurs poissons. Élevez les petits artificiellement si c'est nécessaire. Attendez que les petits éclosent après environ 60 heures à 26°C.


Article in English: Sometimes, over the course of installation, a wire might be jostled or damaged in such a way as to compromise its ability to transmit electricity to your new light. Additionally, in some cases, contractors may have used different colored wires for your electrical setup. In both of these cases you should use a circuit tester to ensure you don't make a dangerous mistake with your wiring.  A circuit tester can be purchased at most hardware stores. Turn off the electricity, free the wire you are uncertain about from the old fixture, and then turn the electricity back on, being sure that your free wire is not touching anything dangerous. Your circuit tester will have two nodes; connect one to the questionable wire and the other to a grounded, metal surface or your ground wire. If the light on your tester turns on, the wire is hot and is supplied with electricity. Some wiring jobs are done haphazardly, with poorly managed wire in the fixture box or wall or ceiling where you are working. After turning off the circuit, hold up your fixture to your mount to approximate how much wire you will need. Be sure to leave some excess. Wire can become damaged or get brittle over time, in which case, you might want to strip some insulation off the wire to tie a new fixture in to your circuit. If you are working with older wire, or if the stripped part of the wire is difficult to work with, after you have cut power to the circuit you are working on, you can strip more wire for greater ease of handling. It is recommended that you remove about ½" of wire insulation with a wire stripper or a utility knife. Be sure you exercise care when using a utility knife; you don't want to nick or damage the metal part of your wire. If you have a friend of family member available to assist, it can help a great deal to have this person hold the fixture while you're wiring. If you do not have help available, you can bend a piece of unused scrap wire to hang the light securely from the mount. With the fixture secured, you should be able to use...

Summary in French:

Testez la présence de courant dans le circuit. Donnez-vous de l'espace. Dénudez suffisamment vos fils. Faites-vous aider.


Article in English: Sometimes, people may not realize what their words sound like. Someone may have said something offhand, without paying too much attention, and inadvertently made an offensive remark. If your friend hears their words repeated, they may recognize that they screwed up. For example, someone asks an Asian guest at a party, "So, what are you?" You can jump in by saying something like, "Wait, 'What are you?'" It can help to force the speaker to rethink their choices. Ask them, sincerely, what they meant by the statement. If they have to answer that question, they may realize the unfortunate implications of their language. For example, a friend says something like, "That guy doesn't act like other gay people I've met." Respond with, "What do you mean by that? What do gay people tend to act like?" Sometimes, silence is the best response. If someone says something offensive, simply respond by not saying anything for a few seconds and then walk away. This may help the person get the hint. If an offensive comment is not about you personally, you may want to consult with the person potentially offended before stepping in. After an offensive comment, scan the room to see if you notice anyone flinching or frowning. Later, you can ask the person who seemed upset if you should say something. For example, you notice a friend who's Mexican-American flinch after another friend makes a comment about Mexican workers at the cafeteria. When you have a moment to talk to that person alone, say, "Hey, I noticed Jim's comment seemed to bother you. I know him pretty well, so I can talk to him if you want."

Summary in French:

Répétez ses paroles. Interrogez-le sur ses propos. Répondez par le silence. Parlez à la personne qui a été blessée.


Article in English: Sometimes, sports or other activities can help a teen feel involved at school and encourage good grades to stay on the team. Feeling successful in an area beyond schoolwork can deliver a stimulus for your teen to want to do well in school and to recognize how important staying in school is to their future. What’s more, participating in clubs, organizations, and sports will likely expose your teen to other good students who have solid goals for the future. Their motivation just might rub off. Openly talk about what happened during the school day, how classes are going, and how they are performing in sports or organizations. When your teen feels like you are interested in the small things, they are more likely to come to you with the bigger things in the future. Staying in regular contact about school also sets you up to know about problems much sooner. Start a dialogue with your child(ren) about school by making it a daily routine for the whole family. Perhaps at dinnertime everyone can go around and tell their “peaks” and “pits” to the group—that is, something great that happened that day and also something not-so-great. Doing so can help them stay committed to attending school. Teens contemplating dropping out or worse often feel like they have no future. Installing a look towards the future and a focus on goals lets them know that even a failing grade or extra time in school is a short term problem. Taking the time to share a realistic view of the job market without a diploma can go a long way for a teen stuck in a dream world. Including real-world data can help with this case. You can take your child on a field-trip to the unemployment office in your area and talk with the staff about the limited options your teen may have if they do not finish high school. You might also watch a documentary or look up some statistics from a website, such as Center for Public Education. The school environment could be contributing to your teen’s trouble. If other methods fail, you may have to look into enrolling your teen...

Summary in French:

Encouragez votre enfant à s’engager dans des activités extra-scolaires. Posez régulièrement des questions à votre enfant sur sa journée d’école. Aidez votre enfant à se projeter. Rappelez-lui qu’il aura besoin d’un diplôme pour trouver du travail et que le fait de quitter l’école peut l’empêcher de poursuivre la carrière de ses rêves. Considérez des alternatives pédagogique.


Article in English: Sometimes, the cloudy "film" is actually many tiny scratches. This damage is permanent. There is no great way to hide this damage, either, so don't expect to restore it to full shine. Keep reading to give it your best shot, and prevent this happening to your other glasses. Do not continue until you have tried wiping off the haze with vinegar. These solutions can make hard water films worse. If you notice a rainbow sheen to your glass, this is a related problem, called "silica film." Typically, the sheen is interrupted with white or solid-colored lines. Those lines are sites of irreversible damage, but you can scratch away the rainbow film. Add water to a bit of baking soda or toothpaste until it forms a paste. Rub gently onto the glass, then rinse.  You can scrape it away with a knife or pin as well, but take care not to chip or scratch the glass. You can use commercial glass polish instead. Different brands of toothpaste have different levels of abrasiveness. Look up your brand's "radioactive dentin abrasiveness" (RDA) rating online. Ideally, find an RDA between 200 and 250. You can still save your undamaged glasses. Etching is typically caused by very soft water or very hot water. Make one or more of these changes:  Let your sink run until its hottest point, then put a thermometer in a cup of water. If it's hotter than 140ºF (60ºC), lower your water heater settings. Use a no-heat dry cycle, if possible on your model. Do not pre-rinse dishes, unless necessary for your dishwasher. Use very little detergent, especially if pre-rinsing. (As little as ¼ full if your water is below three "grains" of hardness.) Switch to a detergent designed for soft water. Hand-dry valuable glassware. If your glasses already have etching, coat the scratches with clear nail polish and let it sit for 1 hour. Wipe any excess nail polish off with a clean cloth dipped in nail polish remover. If your dish scrubbing brush is so worn that the plastic or metal head butts against the glass, throw it away. This could be causing the...

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Sachez reconnaitre une trace irréversible. Cirez bien les surfaces irisées. Prenez des dispositions pour prévenir les traces de calcaire dans votre lave-vaisselle. Évitez les brosses à récurer abimées.


Article in English: Sometimes, you need your parents to drive you somewhere for a school or club related reason. Your parents might be more willing to drive to these events since the events will better you in some way.  If you need your parents to drive you to school for a meeting, concert, or club meeting, explain to them that it is school-related. Tell them that you have a band concert or a drama club meeting. Most parents will be happy you are involved in extra-curricular activities and want to support you. If you need to go to the library to meet with your classmates for a group project, make sure your parents understand the ride is for a graded assignment. If you need a ride to sports practice, let them know. Explain to them that you have practice and need a ride to practice and games. If your parents are unwilling to take you despite your explanation, emphasize how important it is that you go. Sometimes, letting your parents know how important something is to you can be very persuasive.  If you need to go to a friend's house to study, tell your parents you are afraid you will fail the science test if you don't borrow your friend's notes and have them explain the concepts to you. If you need to go to practice, explain that missing practice can result in you getting kicked off the team, out of the play, or not being able to perform in the concert. If you have many after school activities or sports commitments, provide your parents with a schedule. This schedule should list days you have practice or meetings, the times you will need to be dropped off and picked up, and the locations. Giving your parents a schedule allows them to plan ahead for your rides, so you are not springing requests for rides on them all the time. Sometimes you might just want your parents to drive you to the store for a new game, or to a friend's house to spend the night. You don't have a pressing need to go, and your school work or place on the team isn't a factor. If this is the situation, ask your parents politely. Being mature, respectful, and...

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Expliquez-leur que vous avez une bonne raison de vous rendre à tel ou tel endroit. Soulignez l'importance de votre présence pour l'activité. Remettez un calendrier de vos activités à vos parents. Demandez poliment. Gardez votre calme. Attendez que vos parents soient de bonne humeur. Montrez de la reconnaissance et de la gratitude. Donnez-leur le temps de réfléchir. Adressez-vous à votre père ou votre mère. Ne pensez pas que vos parents ont du temps libre à volonté. N'abandonnez pas. Donnez-leur une raison de vous dire oui.


Article in English: Sometimes, you'll be owed a sum of money by the government, which doesn't try very hard to make you aware of your right to collect. As many as a billion dollars a year go unclaimed as a result of pensions, tax returns, investments, and other reasons. If you think you may be owed some money, you can learn where to look and how to collect it.  Technically, this is money that is already yours. You can't claim money on the behalf of someone else who doesn't collect it, unless you're named as a beneficiary. Each type of money will be different, however, and vary state-to-state. You can search by the state you live in, to find unclaimed money, by clicking here. If you were laid off, or your company went out of business, you might be owed a pension that you're unaware of. Unclaimed pensions can be searched via the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) website, by searching for the name of the employer, or the name of the business. In some cases, you may have had tax money withheld from your paychecks, but were not required to pay taxes because of your particular bracket. In this case, you're owed a tax refund that you may not be aware of. You can check the status of your return from any year, and find all the proper forms and instructions on the Forms and Publications page of the IRS website. You can also call 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676). If at any point you've held a Federal Housing Authority (FHA) insured mortgage, you may be eligible for a refund from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). To find out if you're owed a refund, you can contact the department at (800) 697-6967, or email at sf_premiums@hud.gov. It's also possible to search for your case number and name on their website directly. A common Internet-era scam is to pretend to be some kind of government agency issuing refunds or unclaimed returns, in exchange for a particular "tax" or other fee. If you're ever asked to pay feeds up front to earn your "winnings" for any type of unclaimed return, this is a scam. Federal employees and...

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Comprenez ce qu'est l'argent non réclamé. Vérifiez s'il y a une pension qui vous revient, mais que vous n'avez pas encaissée. Trouvez un mécène. Vendez des objets sur eBay. Méfiez-vous de l'arnaque.


Article in English: Sometimes, your brain will jump to what it thinks is a logical conclusion, often a bad one. However, much of the time, that conclusion isn't correct. This type of thinking can lead to your brain working overtime, so learning how to notice it and change that thinking can help calm your mind.  For instance, you may notice that you automatically think someone is snubbing you because she didn't invite you to lunch. Your mind jumped to that conclusion. However, it may be that she just didn't realize you were in your office.  When you make a snap judgment, ask yourself if there could be another explanation. Your brain may latch on to the one negative part of an interaction or situation. In reality, it may be just a small part of the interaction that no one else pays attention to, but you hyper-focus on it, coloring everything negative. If you do this type of thinking all the time, your brain will be overactive, so trying to turn this filter off can help calm your mind.  For instance, maybe you've made a meal for your family. Everyone seems to love it, except one of your kids, who makes a snide remark. Instead of focusing on the fact that everyone else loves it, you hyper-focus on the negative remark, wondering what you could have done better. Instead of looking for negativity, try to focus on the positive, especially if it far outweighs the negativity. You may also find yourself overgeneralizing from one incident. In other words, you had something bad happen once in a certain situation, so you decide to never put yourself or someone else in that situation again. If you overgeneralize everything, you're constantly thinking about what bad thing is going to happen next; to calm your mind, you need to learn to turn off this kind of thinking.  For instance, say your kid cuts himself on a knife while helping you in the kitchen. You may decide that the best thing is to never let him help again to keep him safe, when really, he likely will learn from the experience and be more careful in the future. Maybe a more logical...

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Faites attention aux conclusions hâtives. Faites attention aux filtres mentaux. Évitez de généraliser. Surveillez les pensées en noir et blanc. Assurez-vous de ne pas céder au catastrophisme. Comprenez que ce ne sont pas les seules distorsions cognitives.


Article in English: Somewhere nobody will interrupt you. Probably somewhere away from your desk, phone, or computer. That way you can rest in peace. You only have a short amount of time for a power nap so you want to make the best of it. If you have a secretary, you may ask them to hold all calls and stop anyone from coming in. Be careful that your quiet place is not too secluded or remote. Make sure someone knows where you are at in case they need you. Some naps last 15 minutes while others last several hours. Decide how long you want to sleep and limit yourself to that. If you have a limited amount of time for your nap, adjust to ensure you have some time to wake up before your next task. You may want to vary your nap times based on your own sleep cycle rhythms. Some naps may also be better for achieving different results. A 20 minute nap is good for improving your motor skills while a 60-90 minute nap improves decision making. When you are napping you may or may not have your usual alarm clock. If you are using your usual alarm clock, set it as you usually do. You may use a wake-up call at a hotel or the alarm on your phone. Travel alarms work well in these situations. If you are at your desk you may try setting up an alarm on your computer. Even if your usual alarm clock is available you may want to use a different alarm clock instead. If you alter your regular alarm clock you may forget to reset it later. This could cause you to be late in the morning. Anything will do here. Hotel wake-up calls. Friends, family, colleagues, and co-workers will often help too. Setting multiple alarms on multiple devices can be helpful too. That way you don't give in and sleep for too long in the middle of the day. Although you may want to turn the alarm off and fall back to sleep, don't. Stand up instead. Get moving to get your mind going. You may even want to set your alarm across the room so you have to get up to turn it off. Turn some lights on or stare out a window if it is sunny.

Summary in French:

Trouvez un lieu calme. Décidez de la durée de votre sieste. Réglez une alarme . Préparez une option de secours. Levez-vous dès que vous vous réveillez.


Article in English: Sore muscles are often the result of excessive lactic acid buildup in the muscle tissue. When you use a warm compress on a sore muscle, the heat draws more blood to that area. The increased circulation flushes away excessive lactic acid, making your muscles feel less sore. It also brings more oxygen to the area, speeding up the healing process for damaged tissue. The warm sensation can distract the nervous system, decreasing the amount of pain signals sent to the brain. If you experience prolonged muscle spasms, your first step is to rest the affected muscle. Take it easy, and avoid the activity that stressed your muscle to the point of spasm in the first place. Wait 72 hours to apply heat, letting any inflammation in the area diminish. After the three days have passed, apply a moist warm compress to the affected area to speed up the healing process. Both methods can be effective in treating joint issues, though some people prefer one over the other. You might try alternating between the two until you figure out which one works better for you.  Cold ice packs numb the soreness you feel and reduce inflammation and swelling in your joints by constricting your blood vessels. Though extreme cold can uncomfortable at first, it’s very useful for numbing acute pain. Warm compresses dilate the blood vessels, increasing blood flow that speeds up the healing process. The heat also loosens the tissues and ligaments in the stiff area, increasing their range of movement.  You can also apply heat by soaking the affected area in warm water. This might mean swimming in a heated pool or simply soaking in a warm bath. Pregnancy, diabetes, poor circulation, and heart disease (like high blood pressure) can respond poorly to heat therapy. Talk to your doctor before using a warm compress to ease muscle or joint pain. You should always keep a layer of cloth between the heat source and your skin to prevent burns. Heat is best used to treat chronic issues, like ongoing muscle soreness, spasming, or chronic joint pain. Cold, on the...

Summary in French:

Mettez une compresse sur des muscles endoloris. Utilisez de la chaleur humide pour traiter des spasmes musculaires. Traitez une raideur dans les articulations ainsi que les douleurs arthritiques soit avec de la chaleur, soit avec du froid. Évitez tout traitement avec de la chaleur si vous souffrez de certains problèmes de santé. N'utilisez pas la chaleur pour traiter des blessures à vif .


Article in English: Sorrel leaves taste best while they are still young. The flavor becomes bitter as they age. Pick off the young leaves before they grow too large. Not only will the young leaves taste delicious, but removing them helps the plant grow more vigorously. After you pick off a leaf, a new one will grow in its place. You can harvest sorrel all season long in this way. Don't forget to remove the flower spikes before they mature, since the plant will stop growing new leaves if the flower spikes are allowed to remain. Like other leafy vegetables, sorrel is best eaten soon after picking. It will keep in the refrigerator for about a week if you can't eat it right away. Sorrel may also be dried or frozen, but processing it causes it to lose much of its flavor. Prepare sorrel in the following ways:  Toss it in a salad Sauté it in a little butter Add it to leek and potato soup Add it to a quiche Put it on sandwiches

Summary in French:

Cueillez les feuilles lorsqu'elles atteignent une hauteur de 10 à 12 cm. Cueillez l'oseille tout au long de la saison, tant que les feuilles repoussent. Mangez l'oseille fraîche.


Article in English: Sounds obvious, right? It's good to remember that if you love your partner, you need to say so every now and then. It's very important that a burgeoning long-term relationship be built on love and trust, and you need to let both your actions and your words communicate that. Say those 3 words and say them often. Try speaking to your partner in their love language. This is the way your partner expresses and understands the emotions of love. While it might seem easy, it's important for couples in long term relationships to make that relationship a priority, taking time out of your schedule with friends and family to do things with your partner. The longer your relationship gets, the more difficult this can become. Make the effort.  You don't have to do expensive or things or go on exotic dates to keep your relationship fresh. Going out to dinner and movies is nice, but it's also great to go hiking together, or give each other massages, or spend a night gaming together. Time spent being active together is good. While it might seem unromantic, it can sometimes be necessary to schedule time to do things with your partner in a long term relationship to remain intimate with one another, and keep your emotional connection alive. Schedule weekly date nights, or monthly weekends away. Savage Love columnist and author Dan Savage coined the term "GGG" to refer to a quality in partners common to good long-term relationships: the trait of being "good, giving, and game."  Being good means acting in a way that has your partner's best interest at heart. You have to be good to your partner at all times. Being giving means going the extra mile to make your partner happy. Give a part of yourself to your partner, sharing your interests and your life with them. Be selfless when you're with your partner. Being game means being up for things you might normally not be excited about. It's easy to be a stick in the mud about things you're inexperienced or uninterested in, but if it would make your partner happy, try to be up for it....

Summary in French:

Dites à votre partenaire que vous l'aimez. Faites des choses ensemble. Soyez bon, généreux et amusant. Gardez de la spontanéité dans votre relation. Passez du temps à faire vos propres activités.


Article in English: Sources of heme iron (aka organic iron) are generally the easiest for your body to absorb. About 20% of heme iron is absorbed during digestion, and that absorption level is not affected by any other dietary elements. Heme iron sources can also help your body absorb more iron from non-heme foods. Red meat tends to have the highest absorbable iron levels, but other forms of meat and seafood are also highly absorbable. To increase your hemoglobin levels, try consuming the following foods:  Beef Chicken Pork Lamb Tuna Halibut Shrimp Oysters Non-heme (or inorganic) iron is typically found in plants and plant-based foods. These iron sources are absorbed at much lower rates than heme iron sources. Generally speaking, you will only absorb 2% or less of the iron in non-heme foods; however, with proper planning (by pairing non-heme foods with other iron sources), inorganic/non-heme foods can and should be a part of any balanced diet. Common sources of non-heme iron include:  Beans Nuts Potatoes Avocados Apricots Raisins Dates Spinach Asparagus Green beans Whole wheat bread/cereal/pasta Any bread that has been fortified with additional iron Non-heme foods may have lower absorption rates than heme foods, but there are a number of things you can do to increase the amount of iron absorbed from non-heme foods. Non-heme foods are still an important part of a well-balanced diet, and with some very minor modifications, you can significantly increase the amount of iron you get from them.  Combine heme and non-heme foods to increase the absorption of iron. Heme foods help your body extract and absorb more iron from non-heme foods when paired together. Cook non-heme foods in an iron pot/pan/skillet. The food will absorb some additional organic iron from the cookware, which will help increase your absorption of the non-heme food's iron. Pair non-heme foods with vitamin C. Eat oranges, grapefruits, strawberries, tomatoes, and broccoli with your regular non-heme food items. In addition to vitamin C, you can pair any acidic food...

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Mangez plus d'aliments contenant du fer héminique. Ajoutez plus de sources de fer non héminique à votre alimentation. Favorisez l'absorption de fer grâce aux sources végétales. Évitez certains aliments et certaines boissons.


Article in English: Soybeans start to mature in September, and are ready for harvest when the pods are green and the seeds become plump and fully grown. Be sure to harvest the beans before the pods turn yellow. To harvest, simply pick the entire pod off the plant. When the seeds are ready, the pods will be between two and three inches (five to eight cm) long. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Fill another large pot halfway with water and fill the rest with ice. When the water comes to a boil, put the full pods into the water and boil them for five minutes. Then, remove them from the hot water with a slotted spoon and plunge them into the ice bath for five minutes.  Once the pods have cooled, remove them from the cold water and place them on a clean towel. It’s important to blanch and shock the beans because you cannot properly digest raw soybeans.  Blanching also makes it much easier to remove the beans from the pods. Take a cooled pod in your hands and gently pinch both ends. As you squeeze, the seams of the pod will open and the beans will pop out. Place the beans in a bowl and repeat until you’ve removed all the beans.  Be careful when you're squeezing the pod, because the beans will shoot out!  Compost the hulls. Soybean hulls contain a lot of nutrients, and you can reclaim them by composting the hulls and putting the nutrients back into the soil. Once the soybeans have cooled, you can eat them immediately, use them in your favorite recipes, or store them for later use. The soybeans will keep in the fridge for about a week, or for storage up to a year, you can process them through:  Freezing Canning Drying

Summary in French:

Récoltez les gousses. Blanchissez et refroidissez les gousses. Retirez les graines des gousses. Utilisez et conservez les graines.


Article in English: Spaghetti can be eaten with nothing more than a single fork (in fact, this is how the Italians do it). Almost any standard-sized dinner fork will work. Now, carefully move the fork up to your mouth. Put the entire bundle in at once. Chew, swallow, and repeat! If the bundle is too big, start over with fewer strands of spaghetti. Bundles that are too big are a recipe for spills and messy sauce drips.

Summary in French:

Prenez votre fourchette avec votre main principale. Mettez le tout dans votre bouche.


Article in English: Spanish chorizo is sold in firm, sausage link form and it's already smoked so there's no need to cook it. To cook fresh Mexican chorizo, buy it ground up in a tube or in fresh sausage links from the butcher. Although you might boil fresh sausages before grilling them, boiling chorizo will ruin its flavor. As the chorizo boils, fat melts out of it and you'll be left with dry chorizo that isn't as tasty. As long as you turn chorizo links frequently as they grill, the chorizo will be perfectly cooked.

Summary in French:

Achetez du chorizo espagnol ou mexicain. Évitez de faire bouillir le chorizo avant de le faire cuire.