Article in English: The technician will apply special gel to your abdomen and will glide a transducer on top of the gel.  The sound waves reflected off of your bones and other tissues will be converted into black-and-white or gray images on a monitor for measurement by the technician. You may be asked to hold your breath for just a few seconds several times during the exam, which should take about 30 minutes in total. When complete, the technician will assist you with wiping away the conductive gel. You will now be able to urinate if necessary and await the results of the ultrasound. Most technicians will provide you with a printout of some of the more recognizable images, which can be saved as a memento of the pregnancy. Do not attempt to decipher the ultrasound images on your own, as they are nearly impossible to read by the untrained eye. According to the National Library of Medicine, normal results would show that the developing baby, placenta, amniotic fluid, and surrounding structures are normal in appearance and appropriate for the gestational age. You may see this section attached with the ultrasound image written in a separate paper.

Summary in French:

Détendez-vous et restez allongée durant l’examen. Réajustez vos vêtements à l’issue de l’examen. Parlez avec votre gynécologue des résultats de l’échographie.


Article in English: The thicker your snot is, the more difficult it will be to blow it out. Try to up your intake of water, juice, and tea to stay hydrated and keep your mucus runny and easy to get rid of. Try to stay away from dehydrating liquids like coffee, soda, and alcohol. gently and only when necessary. Hold a finger over 1 nostril and then gently blow the other into a tissue. Repeat with the other nostril. Be sure to blow gently, as the pressure from blowing hard can impact your ears, giving you an earache on top of your cold. Wash your hands each time you blow your nose to avoid chances of other infections by bacteria or viruses. Keep the water temperature around 105 to 115 °F (41 to 46 °C), and stay in the shower for 5 to 10 minutes. Try to breathe deeply and inhale the steam to help loosen your mucus.  Lukewarm baths can also benefit children and infants with nasal congestion. Make sure the water is not too hot or cold, especially if you have a fever. Certain foods can slow down the body’s healing process, impair the immune system, increase body weight, and cause inflammation. This contributes to an increase in nasal inflammation, which makes congestion worse. Try to lessen or avoid foods that can cause chronic inflammation, such as white bread, pastries, donuts, fried foods, soda, sugary energy drinks, margarine, shortening, lard, veal, ham, steak, and processed meats. When you lay your head down, your mucus tends to pool in your sinuses, leading to poor or disrupted sleep. Try propping your head up on a few pillows to stay upright as you sleep and avoid congestion. You can also try sleeping in a reclining chair. Cigarette smoke can irritate nasal tissue, often leading to frequent headaches and chronic coughing, also known as smoker’s cough. If you already suffer from congestion, this can increase the duration and severity of your condition. Try to cut back on the amount of cigarettes you smoke per day.  Try to avoid secondhand smoke and other hazardous fumes which can also cause irritation and discomfort. Ask your...

Summary in French:

Buvez beaucoup de liquides pour diluer votre mucus. Mouchez-vous Prenez des douches chaudes pour déboucher vos sinus. Évitez les aliments à risque. Surélevez votre tête durant votre sommeil. Arrêtez de fumer pour ne pas irriter vos voies respiratoires.


Article in English: The thing that will hold you back from thinking outside the box more than anything else is negativity. Consistently telling yourself that you can't think creatively or vetoing every idea as too "out there" is going to severely limit what you come up with.  Consider what it is that you tell yourself about your ideas. When you come up with that amazing book idea do you immediately think "I could never write that?" That is a surefire what to ensure that you never do write that. Whenever you find yourself responding negatively to your ideas, replace the negative thought with a positive or neutral thought. For example: if you found yourself thinking "I'm never going to be able to entice advertisers with these incentives" stop yourself and say "I'm going to test out how these incentives work to get us better advertising faithfulness." Like any skill, creativity needs to be exercised to keep it going. Even when you don't have a particular problem that needs your creative solution, keep working on your creativity. It will help you when you are suddenly confronted with something that needs thinking outside the box.  Alphabetize words. Take a word from a magazine or a billboard and alphabetize its letters. For example: the word NUMBER would be spelled B-E-M-N-R-U. The reason that this exercise boosts your brain functions is that it forces you to use all the information you're given (all the letters) and do something unusual with them. It trains your brain to come up with surprising connections and solutions and look at problems differently. Make a game out of coming up with new or different uses for items in your house. This will teach you to look at items and situations with an eye for the unusual approach. For example: using an old boot as a planter, or building a table out of books. Creativity thrives when you don't stay stuck in the same old routine. Even the littlest changes can have good consequences for getting you out of a rut and encouraging creative thinking.  Get outside your comfort zone. Doing new things,...

Summary in French:

Supprimez toute négativité. Gardez une créativité bien affutée. Changez vos habitudes. Étudiez un autre domaine. Apprenez de nouvelles choses.


Article in English: The three major rock types are igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.   Igneous rocks are made from the rapid or slow cooling of magma/lava. Metamorphic rocks change form based on the influence of heat, pressure, or chemical activity. Sedimentary rocks are essentially formed by pieces of smaller rocks, fossils, and sediments. The presence and distribution of layering can help you identify the main type of rock you have.   If a rock is layered, it will have different sections that are different colors and may or may not contain small crystals or fossils. You will need to look for these under a magnifying glass. In cross section, layers in a rock will look like different colors stripes on top of one another. The presence and distribution of layering can help you identify the main type of rock you have. Igneous rocks are not layered. If your rock has layers it will be either a metamorphic or sedimentary rock. Sedimentary rocks will have layers that are softy and crumbly, and are comprised of mud, sand or gravel. Sedimentary rocks can also have crystals. If the layers in your rock are made up of crystals of varying sizes, then your rock is sedimentary. Metamorphic rocks have layers made up crystals that are the same size. The layers of metamorphic rocks are also folded and deformed. You should use a magnifying glass to do this, as some grains and crystals can be very tiny and you won't be able to see them with the naked eye. If your rock has visible grains, proceed to the next step to classify your rock based on grain type. If there are no visible grains, use the following criteria to classify your rock:  Igneous rocks are very dense and hard. They may have a glassy appearance. Metamorphic rocks may also have a glassy appearance. You can distinguish these from igneous rocks based on the fact that metamorphic rocks tend to be brittle, lightweight, and an opaque black color. Sedimentary rocks with no grains will resemble dry clay or mud. Sedimentary rocks with no grains also tend to be soft, as they can usually be...

Summary in French:

Sachez quelles sont les différences entre les trois principaux types de roches. Observez la roche pour y trouver des couches. Examinez la roche pour y trouver des signes visibles de grains. Classez le type de grain de votre roche. Observez votre roche pour y trouver des caractéristiques additionnelles.


Article in English: The tights are the easiest part of the costume to plan. If you don’t already own a pair, go to a store like Walmart and H&M and buy a pair of dark green or greenish-brown leggings or tights. If you are buying nylon tights, try to purchase ones that are opaque instead of see-through. If you feel uncomfortable wearing leggings or tights, buy a pair of sweatpants or linen pants with a skinny fit. You can also wear green cut-off shorts if you don’t want to wear long pants. If you don’t already own one, buy a large shirt in a yellow-green color. Make sure that the shirt is a little large and fits like a tunic, ending midway down the thigh.  Make sure that you or whoever the costume is for tries on the shirt before you purchase it. The tunic is an iconic part of the Peter Pan costume, so a short or tight shirt won’t look as good. You can buy a regular T-shirt or polo shirt, or a shirt made from linen or another similar material for a more earthy feel. Peter Pan’s tunic is known for having a zig-zag cut along the bottom and the sleeves, giving it a playful look. Try on the shirt and use a pen to draw a large zig-zag pattern near the hem of the shirt and around the sleeves.  If you are happy with the size of the shirt, make the zig-zag pattern close to the edge of the fabric. If you feel the shirt is too big, draw the zig-zag higher up, so that you will be able to cut the shirt to the length that you want. Also draw a V along the neck of the shirt if it’s not already a V-neck. Lay the shirt down flat on a table and use a sharp pair of scissors to cut along the lines you drew on the shirt. Try to cut crisply and cleanly so that the shirt doesn’t look frayed or ragged. Try the shirt on again and look in a mirror. If you notice that the zig zag looks uneven, take the shirt off again and refine the cut.

Summary in French:

Achetez des collants verts. Cherchez un haut vert. Dessinez un zigzag. Découpez le tissu.


Article in English: The tiny grains of table salt clump tumble quickly out of the shaker, easily over-salting the dish. The larger crystals of kosher salt are much easier to control. You will need a larger volume to get the same flavor, since kosher salt is more loosely packed. Stick to table salt for baking. You need small crystals to dissolve in dough. When sprinkling on salt, hold your fingers about 10 inches (25cm) above the food. The salt will spread more evenly across the dish. Your guests will appreciate the lack of salty clumps. Salt a little at the time, every time you add a new (non-salty) ingredient. Taste frequently to keep track of how the flavor is developing. It's much easier to adjust halfway through the process than five minutes before serving time. Remember that the soup you're seasoning will be a lot stronger after the water's boiled away for half an hour. Go light on the salt at first, and add more to taste once the soup is closer to its final volume.

Summary in French:

Utilisez du gros sel. Ayez le bon geste. Ajoutez le sel par petites pincées. Attendez la fin de la cuisson pour les préparations liquides.


Article in English: The top of the cap should be facing you. The bottom of the cap should be facing the wood. This will help protect your table or work surface from getting damaged if you punch the hole too deep. You can also use an old cutting board instead. If you are worried about smashing or hurting your fingers, put on a pair of work gloves. Keep in mind that this will be more effective on plastic caps, and less effective on metal ones. Simply hold the bottle cap between your fingers, and hold the tip of the drill against the top of the cap. Turn the drill on and push down lightly on it until the tip goes into the cap. Stop the drill and pull it out of the hole you made. You may have little to no reside if you used a hammer and nail, but you may have some dust if you used a drill. Simply wipe the top and inside of the cap using a damp cloth. This will help prevent any clogs.

Summary in French:

Posez le bouchon sur une planche de bois. Maintenez le bouchon entre vos doigts. Envisagez d’utiliser une perceuse à la place. Essuyez les résidus présents avec un chiffon humide.


Article in English: The toys that your child plays with can have an influence on your child’s behavior. Some toys, like pretend guns, swords, knives, or slingshots, may cause your child to play violently, as they are violent items. When your child plays violent games, that violence may transfer to their other actions, causing them to become aggressive.[citation needed] Consider giving your child education toys that encourage thinking, creativity, and problem solving. These toys may include Legos, clay, blocks, or a painting kit. The media includes TV shows, video games, the internet, and much more. While there are some restrictions placed on the media, there is still a relatively loose limit on the amount of violence that can be shown. When your child watches a TV show that focuses on violence, they may begin to consider this acceptable behavior. Try to restrict the shows that your child watches, particularly if they are around the age of two. Children tend to look up to and mimic their peers, which means that they will accept the behaviors that their friends display as good behavior. If your child hangs out with another child who tends to make snarky remarks to the teacher, or throws temper tantrums, your child may see these behaviors as things that are fine to do. If you have your child’s friend over and notice that they display a lot of aggressive behavior, consider talking to their parents. If it becomes very bad, you may consider limiting the amount of time your child can spend with that friend. Children can be influenced by the people taking care of them. These people include parents, babysitters, older siblings, and teachers. Make sure that you model the appropriate behavior, and that others who take care of your child are also displaying decent behaviors. A caregiver who builds a child’s self-esteem, confidence, and trust will encourage them to learn how to establish meaningful relationship with other people. If your child has been exposed to trauma, danger, or violence, this exposure can affect their behavior. For...

Summary in French:

Évaluez les jouets de votre enfant. Comprenez que les médias peuvent avoir une influence sur le comportement de votre enfant. Voyez l'environnement social de l'enfant. Voyez votre propre comportement. Comprenez qu'une exposition à la violence peut affecter le comportement de votre enfant.


Article in English: The trimmer blade you select will be a combination of your dog’s skin sensitivity (white poodles tend to have more sensitive skin than black poodles), your level of expertise, and the reason for your trimming. A higher blade number (such as 30 or 40) is often used by professional or expert groomers to prepare a poodle for showing.  However, if you are not planning to show your dog or you are just starting as a groomer, a lower blade number (such as a 10 or 15) should be sufficient. Begin above the pads on the feet and find the ankle.  Trim down from the ankle to the largest footpad.  Cleaning up this area first should enable you to locate the dog’s ankle and set the ankle line. Stretch the dog’s toe pads apart and use the clippers to trim in between each pad.  There should be no long fur protruding from between the footpads. The poodle should have cleanly shaven feet, but the ankles should remain covered in longer fur.  Be sure that you find where the dog’s ankle bends, and keep the shaved area below hocks. Shave from the ankle down the top of the foot.  You may need to reverse the direction and go up from the toes towards the ankle as well. Shave the webbing and sides of each toe.  Try to pull the skin tight over the toe, which should pull the fur out and enable you to get to the hard-to-reach places a bit more easily. Be sure that the ankle lines on each of the dog’s four paws are even.  If one is slightly higher than the others, you may want to go back and trim them all to the same length.  Beware of shaving them too high, however, or the cut will look strange.

Summary in French:

Choisissez la bonne lame. Rasez l’arrière de la patte. Taillez les poils entre les orteils. Tracez la ligne pour vous guider à la cheville. Rasez le dessus du pied. Écartez les orteils. Recommencez sur chaque patte.


Article in English: The trimmer blade you select will be a combination of your dog’s skin sensitivity (white poodles tend to have more sensitive skin than black poodles), your level of expertise, and the reason for your trimming. A higher blade number (such as 30) is often used by professional or expert groomers to prepare a poodle for showing.  However, if you are not planning to show your dog or you are just starting as a groomer, a lower blade number (such as 9 or 10) should be sufficient. Turn the clipper on and place it just underneath the opening in the dog’s ear.  Trim from the ear towards the eye, creating a line from the ear opening to the eye. Place the clippers right next to the inside of one eye and pull down towards the nose for an inch or two.  Then move the trimmer over slowly until the area between the eyes has been shaved. Begin in the space you have just shaved between the dog’s eyes and shave down the poodle’s snout towards the nose.  Finish shaving the poodle’s snout by trimming from the nose along the sides of the lips/face back towards the ears. Be aware that you may have to shave in more than one direction (up or down the snout, for example) to allow for differences in the direction in which the dog’s hair grows. Gently lift the dog’s snout and trim from the tip of the chin down towards the neck. Shave the dog’s neck area, stopping when it reaches the chest.  The shape can be in a V or a U from beneath the ears down to where the chest and neck meet. Almost every poodle clip involves leaving a puffy topknot on top of the dog’s head.  To achieve a topknot, comb the hair on top of the poodle’s head up (away from its body) and then forward so that it comes out over the eyes.  Use scissors to cut a “visor” line just above the poodle’s eyes.   Use scissors to trim a small arch above the dog’s ears. Brush the topknot hair down towards the ear and use scissors to trim a straight line from the corner of the eye to the ear opening. (You may need to flip the dog’s ear back to clearly see the opening). Style and shape...

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Choisissez la bonne taille de lame. Rasez de l’oreille à l’œil. Passez à la zone entre ses yeux. Rasez-lui le museau. Coupez les poils du cou. Ne taillez pas les poils au-dessus des yeux. Terminez avec le haut de la tête.


Article in English: The tune of the “Happy Birthday” is very simple and has six notes.  The easiest way to learn it, especially if you can’t read music, is to listen to a recording of the song online. Hum along as you listen to the song. You don’t even need to know the words yet. If you use a search engine like Google, you can find many examples of the song that will give you an idea of the tune. The version at http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3kao0_happy-birthday-song_news is an excellent example of how the tune goes and shows the most common version of the song. Try snapping along to the beat as you learn the tune of the song. This will help you figure out when you’re supposed to sing what word. Just like the tune, the words to the “Happy Birthday” song are very simple. There are two common versions people use, one that is personalized for the birthday person and another that is just general, for example if there is more than one birthday person. Depending on which version you choose, it is composed of either four or six total words sung over four lines.  The first version’s lyrics are: Happy Birthday to you (slight pause), Happy Birthday to you (slight pause), Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday - Happy Birthday to you.” The second and more personalized version is: Happy Birthday to you (slight pause), Happy Birthday to you (slight pause), Happy Birthday dear (name of the birthday person) - Happy Birthday to you.”

Summary in French:

Apprenez la mélodie de la chanson. Apprenez le rythme de la chanson. Apprenez les paroles de la chanson.


Article in English: The type of connection port on your computer will determine the best way to connect to a TV.  Check for the following connection ports:   HDMI:  HDMI ports are about 3/4 of an inch wide, with the top part of the port being slightly bigger than the bottom.  HDMI cables are supported by most newer flatscreen and HDTVs as well as many newer laptops and desktop computers.  MiniDisplay:  MiniDisplays are mostly used on Mac and MacBooks.  They have a small rectangular port the bottom corners cut.  These ports have an identical shape as the Thunderbolt ports, but they are NOT the same.  Check the labeling on the ports to make sure you are using the right port.  VGA: VGA cables are a rectangular port with 15 pins.  These are most commonly used on older computers.  They are supported by some TVs and computers.  DVI:  A DVI port has a white connection with 24 square holes in it.  These are also used in most older computer models.  USB:  If your computer has no video output ports, you can purchase an adapter that can convert a USB port into an HDMI out port on your computer.  This may require you to install additional software on your computer. After you determine what video out connections your computer supports, you will need to see what type of video input connections your TV supports.  Check the back of your television to see if you can find the same video connection ports that your computer supports. Once you've determined what type of video connection your computer and TV support, use the proper cable to connect to the video out port on your computer and then connect to an identical port on your TV.  If you are using a VGA or DVI cable and you want to hear audio through your TV, you will need to connect an audio cable to your TV.  You can do this by connecting a 3.5mm auxiliary cable to the headphone jack on your computer and to 3.5mm auxiliary in on your TV.  You can also purchase an adapter to convert an HDMI, VGA, or DVI to a different cable type that is supported by your TV. After you have connected your TV...

Summary in French:

Vérifiez les sorties vidéos de votre ordinateur. Voyez si votre télévision possède l’une des connexions supportées. Connectez le câble de votre ordinateur à votre télévision. Allumez votre ordinateur et votre télévision. Sélectionnez la bonne source d'entrée sur votre télévision.


Article in English: The type of flower you wish to fertilize, whether it is an annual or perennial, and whether it is new growth or an established plant will all play a role in determining when you need to fertilize. Determine the best time to fertilize your specific flowering plants.  Fertilize the soil for annuals, as well as any new planting, during bed preparation. Fertilize established perennials and ornamental grasses as soon as their growth resumes in the spring. Bulbs need fertilizing as soon as growth appears. Roses need fertilizing beginning in May but not after July. You do not want to encourage new growth as fall and winter approach. Before fertilizing, you should water your flowers the way you normally do. It is important for your flowers to get a nice drink before they have been fertilized, but there is no need to overdo it. The soil should be a little damp when you apply fertilizer. Dry roots can be susceptible to fertilizer burn. The simplest way to apply natural fertilizers is to spread them on the soil surface of your planting beds. Natural fertilizers take a much longer time to break down and release their nutrients available into the soil, so it is a good idea to apply them at least a few months before planting, if possible. Granular fertilizers are applied by sprinkling directly onto soil, or by using a spreader. You will want to turn over the soil with a rake to create an even distribution of granules. Granular fertilizers are longer lasting. They can remain in your soil for up to 9 months. Water-soluble fertilizers are made of a type of powder that dissolves in water. Either of these fertilizers can be applied to your flowers. They can be sprayed directly onto the plants and soil. Water-soluble fertilizers remain in the soil for 2-3 weeks. Annual flowers (those that complete their life cycle in one growing season) tend to need more fertilizer than perennial flowers (which return again each year.)

Summary in French:

Déterminez le bon moment. Arrosez les plantes. Posez de l'engrais naturel. Appliquez des granulés. Utilisez de l'engrais liquide. Nourrissez les plantes annuelles.


Article in English: The type of fruit tree can make a difference to the interpretation. Different types of fruit represent different things.  For instance, apple trees can mean joy and entertainment, while fruits that cluster together on the tree can mean togetherness and unity. If you associated good memories with your grandmother's apple tree, it could be a sense of contentment about a decision you recently made to have children, symbolized by the baby. Remember, what you dream is related to your life, so you should always interpret in relation to your thoughts and memories. Grapefruit could mean you've felt in high spirits lately while kiwi could mean you need to be rivets. Often, dreaming of fruit trees can mean good is coming your way. Some people think it is a sign of wealth to come. In fact, if you own your own business, you could see an increase in sales after a dream like this one.  In some cultures, dreams are believed to provide keys to the future. For instance, your apple tree dream could mean you'll have a baby on the way soon. If you're employed by someone, it could mean you'll move up in the company. What time of year it is in your dream can affect the interpretation. For instance, full, blossoming trees may mean joy and happiness while bare winter trees or withering fruit might mean there is sorrow in your life.  Similarly, if the fruit is not ripe enough, it may mean you need to put in more hard work to achieve your dreams.  In your dream with the baby, the fact that it was spring could symbolize new life. Because fruit is associated with spring, it could mean you have new beginnings ahead. Spring represents re-awakenings or new starts, so it could mean now is the time to start something new. The flowers in your dream, along with the fact that it's associated with your family, could mean the blossoming of children in your life. If you saw withered fruit but were overjoyed at the sight, it could mean you are happy to see the end of a project, idea, or relationship. Similarly, if you see ripe fruit but it brings...

Summary in French:

Notez de quel type d'arbre fruitier il s'agissait. Sachez qu'il pourrait vouloir dire de bonnes choses. Comprenez ce que le moment de l'année pourrait signifier. Écrivez les connotations. Réfléchissez à ce que vous avez ressenti. Faites le lien avec d'autres détails dans votre rêve. Comprenez ce que cela pourrait signifier pour votre enfant.


Article in English: The typical car dealership may require millions of dollars to open and operate. Your biggest cost will be your inventory of cars.    Floorplan refers to the cost of the vehicles you have on your car lot. In addition to the cost of your floorplan, you’ll need to buy or lease property. You’ll build or renovate buildings on the property for your showroom and possibly for a repair department. If you operate a franchise, you will pay the car company an initial franchise fee. Once you’re operating, you’ll pay annual fees for your franchise agreement. Car dealers also have to constantly train employees on new car features, so that they can explain those features to customers. You incur large costs for training. Financing your dealership is a huge commitment. You’ll need to think carefully about how you will find the money to open your dealership.  Most car dealerships finance their floorplan through a bank. The cars on the lot serve as collateral for the floorplan loan. A dealership may also incur huge costs to design and build their showroom and repair center. In addition to car inventory, you may need to hire dozens of employees. You’ll need cash to meet payroll each month. If you borrow money, you’ll need to provide sufficient collateral for your loan. You may need to pledge personal assets as collateral to obtain your loan. The bank will also need to see detailed financial projections. These projections will explain how your business will generate a profit and repay the bank loan. Your state, county or city will have requirements to operate your dealership. Many of these rules are set up to protect the consumers who are making a large investment in buying a car.   Your state will require you to obtain a license to sell cars as your primary business. While individuals can sell cars to each other, a car dealer who sell many cars a year will need a license to operate. To build your dealership, you will need to get building permits from your city or county. Your state will require you to have several forms of...

Summary in French:

Additionnez les frais liés au démarrage de l’entreprise. Décidez de la façon dont vous trouverez les fonds. Considérez les exigences règlementaires pour l’ouverture de l’entreprise.


Article in English: The ultrasound exam is used to evaluate the fetus' growth and development, and to determine how the pregnancy is progressing. Two ultrasound exams are performed over the course of your pregnancy - one in the first trimester and one in the second.  The first trimester ultrasound is used by health care providers to confirm and date the pregnancy, so you will get a fairly accurate idea of your due date. This ultrasound can also be used to check for the presence of more than one fetus. The second trimester ultrasound scans for fetal malformations and, in some cases, is able to confirm the sex of the baby. It can also be used to check the position of the baby and the placenta, the baby's expected weight and the amount of amniotic fluid present. Your first ultrasound will usually be scheduled about 20 weeks into your pregnancy. Check with your health insurance provider to ensure the procedure will be covered and to determine where the exam must be performed. Some insurers require testing to be done at a medical lab, while others approve in-office ultrasounds. A full bladder can change the position of the uterus by taking the flexion (bending movement) out of it and pushing it up so it is easier to scan. Also, the fluid in the bladder serves as a good medium for sound conduction. You will be asked to refrain from urinating until the exam is complete. You will not need to disrobe for a standard ultrasound, but will need to lift your shirt to fully expose your belly and lower abdomen.

Summary in French:

Comprendre l’importance d’un examen échographique. Prenez rendez-vous en fonction des instructions de votre gynécologue. Buvez 4 à 6 verres d’eau avant de passer votre échographie. Portez des vêtements amples.


Article in English: The vet will watch your dog's breathing and chest movements. The vet will also look for physical landmarks that would make it hard for your dog to breathe, like narrow nostrils or a large tongue that blocks the back of the throat. Listening to noisy breathing is also important in diagnosing breathing problems, so the veterinarian will listen to your dog's chest, heart, and lungs with a stethoscope. This can help rule out signs of chest infections and heart murmurs which creates fluid buildup in the lungs. Both of these conditions can contribute to breathing problems.  A normal dog's chest moves in and out when he breathes, but his abdomen does not. If the vet notices your dog using his abdominal muscles to breathe (abdominal effort), it means your dog is struggling to take breaths.  The vet will check the heart and lungs because it could impact the safety of an anesthetic during surgery. The veterinarian will want to thoroughly examine the back of your dog's throat. Your dog will need anesthetic and sedation so that the veterinarian can pull his tongue far enough forward to see the area. An endotracheal tube will be inserted to keep his airway open while he's asleep. There is a risk associated with anesthesia because the dog can no longer protect his airway. This is why the intratracheal tube is put into the windpipe. If your veterinarian suspects that some other condition is causing the symptoms, additional testing might be needed. Chest x-rays can help rule out pneumonia, lungworm, or cancer. Advanced imaging techniques like MRI or CT scans can also help the veterinarian visualize your French Bulldog's anatomy (specifically the soft palate, windpipe, and tonsils). It's important for your veterinarian to know the length of your dog's palate, size of his tongue, and the size of his tonsils. This will help when it comes to planning corrective surgery. The veterinarian may recommend corrective surgery to trim back and remodel your dog's nostrils and soft palate. This can improve the shape of the back of the...

Summary in French:

Emmenez votre animal de compagnie chez le vétérinaire. Faites examiner sa gorge. Pensez à faire d'autres tests. Suivez le traitement recommandé.


Article in English: The victim may immediately be transferred from the hospital to a burn center for treatment. Then, remove any clothes or jewelry that are still on the victim if they might constrict the body, which might swell. The burn may cause so much swelling that certain parts of the body become dangerously compressed (compartment syndrome). If this happens, surgery might be needed to relieve the pressure. This would also help blood flow and nerve function. For all major burns, the doctors may give 100% oxygen by intubation, a tube inserted in the windpipe. Vital signs are also immediately monitored. This way, the current state of the patient is assessed and a specific plan for care is made. Stop the loss of fluids and replenish the body of lost fluids with an I.V. solution. Determine the type and amount of fluid based on the individual's burn. Give pain and analgesic medication so the victim can better cope with the pain. Antibiotics are also crucial. Antibiotics are needed because the body's main line of defense against infection (the skin) has been compromised. Medication is needed to keep bacteria from entering and infecting the wound. Recommend a calorie-rich, high-protein diet. This helps to replenish the body with vital energy and protein needed to repair all the damaged cells from the burn.

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Retirez vos vêtements et vos bijoux. Prenez ses signes vitaux et donnez-lui de l'oxygène. Hydratez le patient. Donnez-lui des antibiotiques et des médicaments. Ajustez le régime alimentaire du patient.


Article in English: The virus is contagious. It is present in the fluid of the blisters, but can also be spread when the blisters aren’t present. You can prevent spreading it by:  Not touching or picking the sores. Covering them may help. Not sharing eating utensils, razors, or towels with others, particularly when the blisters are present. Not kissing or engaging in oral sex when the blisters are present. This is when the virus is most easily spread. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap after treating your cold sores. This is particularly important if you are touching people with lowered immune systems such as:  Babies People undergoing cancer treatments People with HIV/AIDS People on anti-rejection drugs after an organ transplant Pregnant women Some people find that exposure to sunlight seems to bring on an outbreak if that is the case for you, you may want to try the following, even when no sores are present:  Put sunscreen on the area where outbreaks occur. The SPF should be at least 15. Use lipstick with sunscreen Use chapstick with sunscreen to prevent dry, sunburned, or chapped lips

Summary in French:

Évitez le contact avec les boutons de fièvre. Lavez-vous les mains. Protégez la zone du soleil et du vent même lorsque les boutons ne sont pas présents.


Article in English: The virus that causes chikungunya fever is from the genus Alphavirus. This virus is transmitted to humans through mosquito bites, most commonly those of the Aedes aegypti mosquito.  Aside from chikungunya, the Aedes aegypti mosquito can transmit other diseases such as dengue and yellow fever. The Aedes aegypti mosquito can easily be identified by the unique white markings on its legs and body. Originally, this mosquito was only found in Africa, but now it is found in subtropical and tropical regions across the globe. The mosquito is attracted to human blood by certain chemical compounds emitted by the body, such as ammonia, lactic acid, carbon dioxide, and octenol. The Aedes aegypti mosquito is known to be more active during the early and late hours of the day.  However, these mosquitoes can bite at any time of the day and in any season. In addition to this, Aedes aegypti is more common in dark, shady areas, and indoors.  The most common breeding area of Aedes aegypti is stagnant water. This includes the water found in flower vases, discarded tires, buckets, uncovered barrels, bottles, and others. The lifespan of Aedes aegypti may last up to one month. However, its eggs are resistant to cold and heat. Thus, these mosquitoes can easily make a comeback after the summer and winter. One of the best ways to protect yourself from chikungunya virus is to go directly to the mosquito's breeding grounds and eliminate as many mosquitoes and eggs as possible.  The most common breeding area for the Aedes aegypti mosquito is standing water. Therefore, the first step is to empty any open containers of water around your home. Next, look for any possible reservoirs of water around your home or backyard that may serve as a place for mosquitoes to reproduce. This may include discarded tires, flower vases, cans, bottles, rain gutters, drums, and more. It should be noted that female Aedes aegypti are attracted to the scent of bacteria found in stagnant water, so when you clean your surroundings, there will be less stagnant water...

Summary in French:

Renseignez-vous sur le mode de contamination du chikungunya. Familiarisez-vous au comportement du moustique. Ciblez les aires de reproduction des moustiques. Faites un nettoyage général dans votre communauté ou dans votre maison. Ajoutez des poissons aux étangs ou à toute autre étendue d’eau. Utilisez des pièges à moustique.


Article in English: The water content will cause your hair to curl back up or frizz immediately. Do use a hairspray if you live in a humid area, however. Your hair will be prone to frizz due to the added moisture in the air. Rain will undo all your hard work and leave you with a frizzy mess. Also, remember to carry a headband with you in the summer to keep the perspiration from your bangs. If you are jogging or walking, consider putting your hair up in a ponytail. Don't worry though, all you have to do is repeat the straightening process again! Just don't straighten your hair too much, as it will cause your hair to become dry and damaged. Try to save the straight look for special occasions!

Summary in French:

Évitez de vaporiser de l’eau ou d’appliquer de la mousse. Gardez un parapluie sous la main. Sachez que dès que vous laverez vos cheveux, ils reprendront leur forme d’origine.


Article in English: The water in the orange will help re-hydrate your body, while the carbs and potassium will help restore energy. Consider pairing the orange with a hard boiled egg. Eggs contain fatty acids that prevent and reduce inflammation damage. Oranges are high in vitamin C, as well as other vitamins. They help improve your immune system, and protect you against viruses and infections, including the common cold. Oranges help build collagen, which helps make your skin more elastic. This, in turn, helps reduce wrinkles and make skin appear younger. It also helps even out skin texture. Oranges are low in fat but high in fiber, making them the perfect diet food, as well as an ideal snack for those struggling with high cholesterol and diabetes. While eating is good for you, eating too many is not. The more you eat does not mean that you will lose weight faster, or get over a cold faster. Limit yourself to one orange a day. Eating too many oranges can lead to digestion problems, including stomach cramps and diarrhea.

Summary in French:

Mangez des oranges après votre entrainement. Mangez des oranges pour renforcer votre système immunitaire. Mangez des oranges pour rajeunir votre peau. Mangez des oranges pour diminuer votre cholestérol et votre glycémie. Sachez que tout abus est vice.


Article in English: The water should be about 3/4 of an inch (1.9 cm) deep or enough to place your cabbage in without overflowing.  Don't worry about having the exact volume of water as you'll be draining any excess water out. Instead of water, you can use vegetable or meat stock to infuse flavour to your cabbage. Use liquid stock or mix powdered stock into your boiling water. A small amount of vinegar, about 10 ml, added to the water can prevent the strong odor that many people find objectionable. Don't worry about overcrowding your pot. The cabbage will absorb the water and decrease dramatically in volume. Shredded cabbage can cook for about 5 minutes and wedges will take 10 to 15 minutes to cook. Keep an eye on the cabbage to ensure it does not overcook. Finished cabbage should become tender. Overcooked cabbage can release unpleasant flavours and aromas. Use a slotted spoon, or pour it into a colander to get rid of the excess water.  If you've used stock to boil your cabbage, the water may be used again for soups or even to drink at its present stage. Since cabbage can be quite bitter, use salt to balance out its taste but don't add so much that the cabbage tastes salty.

Summary in French:

Faites bouillir de l'eau. Ajoutez le chou. Faites cuire le légume. Égouttez le chou. Assaisonnez le légume.


Article in English: The water valves control how much water goes through your pipes and can be found underneath your sink. You should have 2 valves made of plastic or metal attached to your faucet to control hot and cold water separately. If you have low water pressure, make sure the valves are in the open position. Rotate each of the valves counterclockwise until the arrow is pointing in the direction of the pipes. This means the water valve is fully opened and you should get the maximum amount of pressure. Make sure both of the valves are all the way on so you can control the water temperature easier. If you have water pressure that’s too strong, turn the valves clockwise by a quarter rotation to decrease the pressure. If you turn 1 of the valves, make sure to turn the other valve the same amount. Try turning the valves completely off and back on again to see if it fixes the problem on its own.

Summary in French:

Recherchez les vannes sous le lavabo. Tournez les vannes dans le sens antihoraire. Tournez-les dans le sens horaire pour réduire la pression de l'eau.


Article in English: The wax ring sits on top of the toilet flange and seals the connection between the flange and the toilet base. The wax ring will be deformed and discolored, but it should scrape away fairly easily with a sturdy putty knife. Keep some newspaper or an old towel nearby so you can wipe off your putty knife as you work. The wax will likely come off in sticky chunks. The screws run through the lip of the flange and into the floorboards below. You’ll usually find 4 of them. Turn the heads counterclockwise with a screwdriver to remove them. Keep these as an emergency backup for the screws that come with your new flange kit. If you have a gasket-sealed PVC flange, which is the most common type, you’ll be able to lift it straight up from the outflow pipe once the screws have been removed. After this, rinse it under the sink and wipe it clean with a rag so you can take a closer look at it.  If the flange has no cracks, chips, or deformations, you may choose to just reinstall it with a new wax ring. However, if it doesn’t look to be in ideal condition, it’s best to just replace it. Even if you reuse the flange, always install a new wax ring. If the flange isn’t both made of PVC and held in the outflow pipe by a rubber gasket, there are 2 other likely options. It’s probably either made of PVC but glued to a PVC outflow pipe, or it’s made of cast iron and integrated into the cast iron outflow pipe. In either case, it’s best to call a plumber and have them finish the job for you.  If the flange is PVC but is glued to the inside or outside of a PVC outflow pipe, you’ll have to carefully use a chisel and/or a drill with a hole-saw bit to work it free. If you damage the outflow pipe in the process, you’ll be facing costly repairs.  If you have an old flange made of cast iron that’s joined to a cast iron outflow pipe, you’ll have to meticulously chip away at the flange lip with a chisel and rubber mallet. Once again, any damage to the outflow pipe itself will be costly mistake.

Summary in French:

Grattez la cire restée sur la bride. Défaites les vis qui maintiennent la bride au sol. Retirez la bride. Faites appel à un plombier dans certains cas.


Article in English: The way you present yourself on the outside is a big indicator of how you feel about yourself on the inside. You want to show your guy that you are worth it and you want to catch his eye. Looks aren't everything, but they are the first thing a guy notices about you. No matter how awesome your personality is, a guy isn't going to see that from across the room!  Groom yourself. Keep your hair neatly combed and your nails clipped. Practice good personal hygiene by brushing and flossing your teeth and taking daily showers.   Wash and moisturize your face on a regular basis. This helps give you a healthy glow.  Try lotions and perfumes that smell nice. Just don’t overdo it! You want him to notice it when he passes by you, not from across the room. Don't go crazy and dye your hair pink, but doing some little things can help. Experiment with flat irons, curling irons, clips, bobby pins – anything that is different might get his attention. Try out different styles the night before school or before the event where you'll see the guy.  Straightening your hair with a flat iron can give you a more casual look. You can use a curling iron to give your hair some extra bounce. Are you a ponytail person or a hair down kind of girl? Whatever you are, try changing it up! Try a different part in your hair, or consider bangs. Have fun with it! The ways to do this are many, and range from the simple to the complex. Focus on the basics! When you take care of yourself, it shines through without you needing to say a word.  Get enough sleep. Exercise regularly. Make healthy changes to your diet. Some may say that clothes don't make the girl, but we all know they have some impact! Wear clothes that fit well and make you feel good about yourself. If you aren’t comfortable in the clothes you're wearing, your discomfort will show through in the way you carry yourself.  Try incorporating flattering colors to spruce up your wardrobe. Accentuate your assets. This doesn’t mean wear skimpy clothing! If you have toned arms, try wearing a tank...

Summary in French:

Soyez fière de votre allure. Faites de divers styles avec vos cheveux. Prenez soin de vous. Habillez-vous pour l’impressionner.


Article in English: The wide edge will provide enough leverage to rotate the cap. Essentially, you want to place the edge of the table between the top and the bottom part of the cap. The cap should click and release as you move it downward against the edge. Another trick you can try is placing the cap underneath the edge of a table or kitchen counter. Holding the container firmly in one hand, apply pressure and rotate it until the cap clicks and releases.

Summary in French:

Trouvez une table avec un bord suffisamment large. Maintenez le récipient de façon à ce que la partie du bas du bouchon soit posée contre le haut du bord de la table. Tirez le flacon vers le bas d'un mouvement rapide contre le bord de la table.


Article in English: The word 'book' is vague and could be taken many different ways. Are you looking to write a novel? A comic book? A picture or story book for children or even adults? A manifesto on nihilism? If you are looking to make a book, chances are you'll already have some vague idea what you want to do. Books are most easily divided into two categories: Fiction and Non-Fiction. However there are many possible mediums you could go about either. Some books are highly visual, while others rely solely on the written word. Digesting the art of other people is an integral (and often underrated) step in creating your own. If you've settled on a medium or genre, you should dive into a few books you think represent the best traits of that style. Place attention not just on the surface content of the writer's work (like plot and character) but the ways in which he brings it about-- through figures-of-speech, metaphor or flashback.  For instance, someone writing an existential tract may look into George Batailles or Albert Camus. A would-be fantasy writer may want to check out Michael Moorcock's Elric series. If you like a trick an author uses in a certain work, make a note of it. Great writers borrow techniques from one another all the time; plagiarism only occurs when specific information is copied without due credit. No work of art was ever truly created in a vacuum. Even if your book is only being written to be read by yourself or another person, considering what the experience of reading your book will be like is a necessary part of planning. If you plan on eventually sending this work to a publisher or professional distribution, consider what they might be looking for in new releases. If you're writing it for your child, for example, try to imagine what it would be like to have your story read to you at bedtime. Doing some research into things like demographics and bestsellers will help you if you're serious about making a break into the bigger world of writing. If you are feeling a case of writer's block, play around with...

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Trouvez d'abord une vague idée de votre projet. Lisez d'autres livres. Déterminez votre public cible. Essayez la technique d'écriture libre. Reconnaissez l'éthique professionnelle associée à la création d'un livre.


Article in English: The worst thing you can do to a woman is look her up and down like she’s a piece of meat. Women are human beings with their own thoughts, hopes, and goals, and you should never ogle them and treat them like they’re only there to serve as a feast for your eyes. When you meet a new woman, ask her name and get to know her for real, instead of just staring at her like you’re undressing her with your mind. Gentlemen understand that women are to be treated with respect. They don’t talk to them with cheesy pick-up lines and prefer some tasteful, lighthearted flirting instead. Open car or building doors, pull out chairs. Each woman is different, and you should see which gentlemanly gestures she’s comfortable with. For example, it may be gentlemanly to give a woman your coat if she’s cold, but if she tells you that she's fine, don't insist. This is an old-fashioned gentlemanly action that is done so that you “protect” the woman from the street as you’re walking. You can take it or leave it, but you should be aware of it. See how the woman reacts when you try it and use that to determine whether she finds the gesture sweet or dated. If you bring up a subject and she doesn't seem interested, move on to something else. It's okay to tease them, but being cruel is not the way to go. Teasing does not mean calling them vulgar words, however. No matter how joking your tone is, it hurts a woman when a so-called "gentleman" calls them a dirty word. Also, don’t ever, ever act like you know more than a woman about something just because you’re a man because you think that you can really “teach” her something.  One sign of a fake gentleman is a man who is nice to a woman who starts talking down to her the second he realizes she doesn’t view him romantically. To be a true gentleman, you should accept the idea that not every woman in the world will fall for you and still treat them with kindness, no matter what they want or don’t want. Never use the flirting technique known as "negging". This involves the use of low-grade insults or...

Summary in French:

Les femmes méritent votre respect. Montrez votre respect au travers de vos actions. Apprenez à marcher auprès d’elle. Évitez de discuter de sujets qui ne l’intéressent pas. Ne les prenez pas de haut. Montrez votre respect en vous disant au revoir. Faites attention aux anciennes traditions.


Article in English: Their intended purpose is to compress your items into a manageable size. They have mesh lining that allow air to escape, thus allowing them to collapse to their smaller sizes. Use these as space savers not as excuses to pack more stuff. Remember that you want to pack lightly. Most people purchase them in the hopes of cramming more stuff into their large suitcase. If this is you, remember that most airlines charge extra if your bag exceeds 50 lbs and the added weight of several packing cubes along with the additional stuff you’ve crammed in them will send your airline fees skyrocketing. Essentially Ziplock bags, these baggies are a cheaper and lighter alternative to packing cubes. You can normally purchase them in packs of 2, 4, or 8. And they come in various sizes. Some come with vacuum spouts that allow you to suck out the air with a vacuum. Others require you to push the air out by hand. Whether you decide to use packing cubes or airless baggies or not, you’ll need to fold your clothes methodically. If you just throw your clothes into your bag, they’ll take up more room and be wrinkled when you arrive. Folding boards allow you to fold your clothes perfectly every time. They’ll be easier to stack on top of one another as well, helping you to save space. Half the packing battle will be unpacking in a timely fashion. Sometimes on the road, you’ll need to get something out of your bag quickly. It might be a passport or it might be a travel first aid kit. Regardless, you’ll want these things to be accessible. If you know you might need something, be sure to pack it towards the opening of your bag. Put all the items you think you’ll need to be more accessible together in the same spot near the zipper of your bag, so you can just pull them out easily.

Summary in French:

Utilisez des housses de voyage sous vide. Mettez vos affaires dans des sacs étanches à l'air . Utilisez des cartons pour plier les vêtements. Rangez suivant vos besoins.


Article in English: Then add another gift and another layer of wrapping paper. Continue until you have 5 gifts wrapped. Turn on some Christmas music and pass the parcel around. The person who has the parcel when the music stops gets to unwrap one of the gifts.

Summary in French:

Emballez un petit cadeau. Asseyez-vous en cercle. Arrêtez la musique de temps à autre. Ouvrez le dernier cadeau.


Article in English: Then dab the area with a little distilled white vinegar. Treat a small part of the affected area with the vinegar.  Take a small dab of distilled white vinegar on a paper towel and apply it to an area around the scratch. The vinegar may cause the area to slightly swell. The faux leather will cover some of the scratches. The vinegar will also remove any stains like salt, cleaning the area. After you clean your shoes and apply the vinegar, wait until the area has dried. Then buff it out with a clear shoe polish.   Apply the polish in a circular motion to spread it evenly over the area. Use medium pressure to evenly distribute the polish without harming the shoe. The clear shoe polish will not affect any of your shoe’s color. The buffing will help blend the affected and unaffected areas together. Take your shoe or boot to a home improvement or craft store and match the color of paint to your shoe color.  You can buy paint in a variety of finishes. Try to match the sheen of your shoe as best you can with flat, eggshell, or glossy paint. Acrylic paint works best for painting your scratches and scrapes. Again, try to match the sheen of your shoe as closely as possible by getting matte, satin, or glossy Modge Podge.  Modge Podge is an all-in-one sort of glue, sealer, and finish. You can use it on a variety of crafting projects. But it also works well for treating faux leather shoes.   Shoe Goo is a similar product that has a variety of shoe-related purposes. Shoe Goo can be used to glue, seal, and finish as well. Shoe Goo is essentially rubber in a tube. Once it is applied and dried, it becomes a strong, flexible rubbery material. It will dry clear as well.   Depending on the damage you are trying to repair, you may find one to be better than the other. Or, you may want to use both. You should dab just a bit of paint once the polish has dried to a more hidden area to test how the paint looks on your shoe. Dabbing a small bit of paint to test-treat the area will allow you to make sure that the paint color blends well...

Summary in French:

Essuyez la zone. Appliquez du cirage incolore. Choisissez une peinture acrylique. Achetez un flacon de vernis en magasin. Appliquez un peu de peinture sur l’éraflure.


Article in English: Then drop a shell into the next house and continue depositing one shell into every house in a clockwise fashion. You should also drop a shell into your storehouse each time you pass it, but do not deposit any shells into your opponent's storehouse. If the last shell that you deposit falls into your own storehouse, then you get to take another turn. In this case, you may scoop up the shells from another of your houses and deposit them into other houses. Empty storehouses on your opponent’s side of the board will create an obstacle for you. During a turn, if you drop your last shell into one of your opponent’s empty houses, then you lose a turn. Try your best to avoid your opponent’s empty houses so that you do not lose any turns. The goal of Congkak is to have the most shells in your storehouse at the end of the game. During a turn, if you manage to drop your last shell into an empty house on your side of the board, then you get to collect the shells that are opposite that house. Take the shells from the corresponding house on your opponent’s side of the board and put them into your storehouse. After you and your opponent have both emptied your houses, the game is over. To determine a winner, count up the shells in your storehouse. Whoever has the most shells is the winner!

Summary in French:

Prenez des jetons. Rejouez. Passez votre tour. Gagnez des jetons. Comptez les points.


Article in English: Then, put it on a baking sheet or other flat surface. Give it 24 hours to harden. It can now be added to a cake or other baked good as decoration.

Summary in French:

Faites durcir le glaçage. Utilisez la rose.


Article in English: Then, slide the crimping bead in, and then add another bead about 1 inch (2.5 cm) or so down. Keep in mind that you're not yet transferring your design onto the thread. These are necessary, preliminary steps that will secure your necklace. Then, make a loop with the stringing material. Then add the bead-crimp-bead combo, and use the crimping tool/chain nose pliers to crimp the bead into place.  If using bead thread, you may wish to put a dot of super glue of hypo cement on either end to ensure that the beads and crimp stay on.) These steps will protect the stringing material from rubbing on the ends of the crimp bead, which may cause the necklace to break. Once you're satisfied with your design, carefully remove one bead at a time, and string it onto the thread. Be sure to leave about 3-4  inches (7.5-10 cm) of stringing material at the end.  Thread beads onto the stringing material until there are none left on your bead board. Try to push the remaining stringing material into the bead holes below the crimping bead.  Be careful not to pull the stringing material too tight. Leave a small amount of slack in the necklace (2-4 mm or 1/4 inch).  This leaves room for the beads to move and rotate, so they don't rub on each other or the stringing material too much.  If the stringing material is too tight the necklace will be rigid and this can make the design look angular instead of slightly rounded like a necklace should be. It is not recommended that you cut the wire too close to the crimp bead. 1 inch (2.5 cm) of wire, carefully hidden in the bead holes, is good insurance against breakage.

Summary in French:

Enfilez une perle à travers le fil. Placez l'une des deux extrémités du fermoir (l'anneau de saut) dans le sillage de la perle à écraser. Faites passer l'extrémité du fil à travers. Enfilez les perles en fonction du modèle que vous avez créé. Utilisez l'anneau de saut du fermoir et l'ensemble perles – perles écrasées et essayez de faire passer le fil restant à travers les trous des perles situées sous la perle à écraser. Écrasez la deuxième extrémité et coupez le fil à l'aide d'un cutteur. Vous avez terminé !


Article in English: Therapy is a great way to find new ways of dealing and expressing anger productively. Your therapist will most likely use relaxation techniques that will help you calm down in the middle of an anger episode. Your therapist will also help you deal with the thoughts that can trigger anger and find new ways to view your situations. Therapists will also help you with emotional coping skills and assertiveness communication training. Anger management programs have been shown to have a high rate of success. The most successful programs help you understand your anger, give you short-term strategies to deal with your anger, and help you build skills. There are a wide variety of options for anger management programs as well. For example, there are anger management programs available for teens, executives, police officers, and other populations of people who might be experiencing different types of anger for different reasons. Anger is often a part of different disorders, such as bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. Drug therapy for anger will depend on the condition the anger is occurring with. Taking the medications for the disorder could help the anger as well.  For example, if your anger is accompanied by depression, you can ask your doctor about antidepressants to treat both the depression and the anger. If irritability is occurring as a part of generalized anxiety disorder, benzodiazepines such as klonopin might be used to treat the disorder. In the meantime, it can help with your irritability. Each drug has side effects. For example, lithium, which is used to treat bipolar disorder, has a very high rate of renal complications. Being aware of the possible side effects will help you monitor for complications. It’s very important to discuss these possibilities openly with your doctor. Discuss any addiction problems you have with your doctor. Benzodiazepines, for example, are addictive substances. The last thing you need when you are struggling with alcohol, for instance, is to add another addiction. This...

Summary in French:

Essayez une thérapie. Inscrivez-vous à un cours de gestion de la colère. Demandez à votre médecin quels sont les médicaments à votre disposition.


Article in English: There are 2 types of visas under this category: a Temporary Skilled Work visa and an Employer Nominated Scheme visa. If you have lined up a job in the country, you can get your employer to sponsor you for temporary work visa so you can live and work in Australia. This visa lasts up 4 years and requires you to be employed by the company that sponsored you for the duration of the visa. An employer nominated scheme visa may be a good option if an employer sponsors you for a position that they cannot fill with an Australian applicant. Your employer will have to prove they can only fill the position with a qualified expat. This visa also lasts 4 years. This type of visa allows you to move to Australia and look for a job once you arrive. You do not need a sponsor, but you must show you have skills and qualifications required for positions on the Australian Skilled Occupations List. You can find more information about the Australian Skilled Occupations List here: http://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/work/work/skills-assessment-and-assessing-authorities/skilled-occupations-lists. As part of the visa application, you will need to enter your personal information into the SkillSelect database so you find employment easily and quickly. This visa is a good option if you want to travel around Australia and take on temporary jobs, as you cannot work for the same employer for more than 6 months under this visa. Many young people go for this visa, as it allows you to travel and work in the country for up to 12 months. Keep in mind you cannot sponsor family members or partners to move to Australia if you are on this visa. Student visas require you to be enrolled as a full time student at an Australian based university or college. Many students apply for this visa and then try to stay in Australia with another visa once they graduate. You are also able to work a limited amount of hours for an Australian employer on this visa. If you already have an immediate family member, spouse, or romantic partner who already resides in the...

Summary in French:

Déposez une demande de visa Employer Sponsored Migration. Optez pour un visa Skilled Migration. Déposez une demande de visa vacances-travail. Déposez une demande de visa étudiant. Faites-vous parrainer par un proche vivant en Australie.


Article in English: There are a few circumstances when it's best to postpone a discussion until later to avoid our emotions getting out of control. If you are about to talk to someone when tempers are already flaring or extreme emotions are already involved, consider the acronym H.A.L.T. It represents hunger, anger, loneliness, and tiredness.  These are times when we are already vulnerable and running low on resources. Remember, in the future, to take a brief pause and care for yourself before trying to resolve any issues. Eat something regularly, engage in a relaxing activity, reach out to others for social connection or get some much-needed rest. Then, reevaluate the situation when you have more resources at hand. Individual interpretations to life situations often stimulate emotions that get out of control. For example, an employer does an end-of-the-year evaluation of all employees. One employee may review his evaluation and say "Whew! It wasn't nearly as bad as I expected. At least, I didn't get fired!". Another may say "What is this? I'll never be able to go up for promotion with less than 100%!" Our interpretations to events trigger our emotions. The first employee probably feels relief, while the second is agitated. Our negative interpretations frequently form as a result of cognitive distortions like:  Over-generalization- believing that one event has a major impact on all areas of your life when it doesn't Dichotomous thinking- also known as "all or none thinking", this distortion involves interpreting all events as either black or white without recognizing potential grey areas Emotional reasoning- basing your interpretations of facts on your current feelings (i.e. you feel ugly, so you must be ugly) Filtering- focusing narrowly on the negative events in your life while minimizing the positive ones Our emotional responses are largely influenced by our cultural backgrounds and families. People learn how to regulate their emotions based on the modeling and imitating the emotions of others in their early environments. For...

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Sachez reconnaître les mauvais moments pour avoir une discussion sérieuse. Sachez reconnaître votre interprétation de la situation. Réfléchissez à vos croyances à propos de certaines émotions. Réfléchissez au comportement des autres envers vous.


Article in English: There are a few different products you can use to remove stains from your coffee pot. Whichever one you choose, simply pour the cleaner into the bottom of the pot. Don’t use bleach, as it can corrode the metal. Ideal cleaners to use include:  ½ cup (118 ml) of vinegar and ⅛ cup (38 g) of coarse salt ½ cup (118 ml) of vinegar and ¼ cup (55 g) of baking soda ½ cup (118 ml) of hydrogen peroxide and ¼ cup (55 g) of baking soda ½ cup (110 g) of baking soda Four denture cleaning tablets (these are designed to dissolve food particles and stains) 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of liquid dishwasher detergent or powdered detergent One dishwasher detergent pod Fill a kettle with water from the tap. Turn on the kettle and boil the water. When the water is boiling, add enough water to the pot to fill it. The boiling water will mix with the cleaning solution and help lift the stain from the metal. Coffee stains on the inside of the coffee pot are most common, but it’s also possible to get stains on the outside of the pot. To clean these, place a tablespoon (14 g) of baking soda into a small bowl. Add boiling water a few drops at a time until you have a smooth paste. Use the tip of a butter knife to apply the paste to any stains on the outside of the pot. Set the coffee pot aside somewhere safe where there's no risk of somebody knocking it over or spilling the water inside. In the sink is a good place. Let the cleaning solution inside and the baking soda paste soak for 30 minutes. Letting the cleaning solution and paste soak will give them time to attack the stain, which will make it easier to scrub away. After 30 minutes of soaking, it’s time to scrub away the stains. Put on a pair of kitchen gloves to protect your hands from the hot water. Use a cloth, brush, or non-abrasive scrubber to scrub away coffee stains on the inside and outside of the pot.

Summary in French:

Mettez du nettoyant dans la cafetière. Faites chauffer de l’eau. Nettoyez l’extérieur de la cafetière. Laissez reposer le mélange. Frottez la cafetière.


Article in English: There are a few different ways that your dentist can close a gap or gaps in between your teeth. Before you schedule an appointment with your dentist, think about which option best suits your situation.  If you have a single small gap (less than 5 millimeters), dental bonding might be your best option. Dental bonding is not permanent and the composite material may stain over time (if you smoke or eat or drink colored foods and liquids), but it is the quickest and cheapest method of correcting gaps in between teeth.  If you have discoloration and/or chips in your teeth in addition to gaps, then veneers might be your best option.  Veneers are custom-made covers for your teeth so they are similar to dental bonding, but they can provide more dramatic, attractive results. In addition, veneers can't stain as they are made of ceramic and a cosmetic dentist can give you a perfectly adapted smile according to your eyes and facial anatomy. If you have multiple gaps, gaps wider than 5 millimeters, crooked teeth, and you do not want to cover up your existing teeth, then braces might be your best option. Braces straighten your teeth using wires that are attached to your teeth with composite material, much like the material used in dental bonding. If you have multiple gaps that do not exceed 5 millimeters, then Invisalign might be your best option.  Invisalign closes gaps and straightens teeth using a series of ultra-thin, clear aligners that you switch out every two weeks. Refer frequently to the notes that you made when you evaluated your teeth and make sure that the option you choose is compatible with your situation. This list will come in handy when you go for your consultation with your dentist. You may be able to find the answers to some of your questions by searching the internet, but your dentist will most likely have the best answers.

Summary in French:

Renseignez-vous sur les différentes options qui s'offrent à vous. Envisagez chaque solution en gardant à l'esprit quelles sont vos priorités. Faites une liste des questions que vous vous posez au sujet de la méthode que vous avez choisie.


Article in English: There are a few obvious signs that the victim is breathing. Look for the rise and fall of the chest as he takes oxygen into his lungs. Also look for nose fluctuations as he breathes in through his nose and any opening and closing of his mouth as he breathes in and out.  If there is not a rise of the chest, try to re-position the airway a little in either direction. You may have gone too far or not far enough to open the airway. If the patient is gasping for breath or breathing poorly, treat this as not breathing and check for circulation. You can check for breath through feel and sound if you can't see any obvious signs of breathing. Place your hand near her nose and mouth to see if you feel any breath. If you don't, lean your head down close to the patient’s mouth and feel for breath on your cheek and listen for any inhales or exhales. If you hear normal breathing, there is no need for CPR. You should still call 911 if she does not wake up. Opening the airway may be enough to start the victim breathing again. If this happens, roll the victim onto his side so there is less pressure on his chest. This will help him breathe better.

Summary in French:

Observez des signes évidents de respiration. Vérifiez sa respiration. Retournez la victime si elle commence à respirer.


Article in English: There are a few signs and symptoms of nerve damage. If you are experiencing any of these, please contact your doctor.  Pain or tingling in arms, legs, fingers, or toes Loss of muscle control. This may cause weakness. If you find yourself having trouble with everyday tasks like buttoning a shirt, or twisting a doorknob, these may be signs of nerve damage. Difficulty digesting food. This may be accompanied with bloating or fullness. You may vomit partially digested food, or have trouble using the bathroom.  Peripheral neuropathy affects that brain’s ability to receive pain signals from your nerves . It is a common disorder and the symptoms include pain or numbness in the extremities. You may feel tingling or burning in your arms or legs, which may be an early sign of nerve damage. Some medications, especially those used to treat cancer and HIV, are known for creating nerve damage in some patients. Make an appointment with your doctor if you have a disease that can cause nerve damage.These diseases may include diabetes, cancer, alcoholism, or an autoimmune disease. Nerve damage should be included in the treatment plan for these conditions. Call your doctor to arrange for an emergency appointment if a back condition or disease has progressed to include numbness or tingling. These symptoms are indicative of a pinched or damaged nerve. In some situations emergency surgery is recommended. Talk to your doctor about using tricyclic antidepressants or anti-seizure drugs to control nerve pain. These medications are used for patients with chronic nerve pain in order to interrupt the pain signals in the brain. Make sure to discuss side effects of long-term usage.

Summary in French:

Sachez reconnaître les symptômes et les douleurs associés à une lésion nerveuse. Si vous avez commencé un nouveau traitement médical récemment, appelez votre pharmacien. Consultez votre médecin. Contactez un spécialiste. Abordez la question du traitement médical avec votre médecin.


Article in English: There are a few times when you'll need to throw your shoulders back for a shot, but generally, a little slouch makes your pose look natural and relaxed. That doesn't mean you should hunch over (although this will work with some high fashion shots).  If you're standing, put uneven weight on your feet, and the leg with less weight will naturally bend a little. You'll look more comfortable and your posture will appear more natural. Don't slouch so much, though, that it makes your stomach look bigger. By "slouch," we mean "be natural." Most people aren't aware they're slouching when they are, so don't take your natural slouch and multiply it. Think casually, but with your head high. You want to elongate your neck as much as possible. Imagine a string holding up your forehead. Your entire body needs to have life to it. Think of a dancer -- not a single part of her body isn't engaged while she's dancing, even if she's standing in position. No part of you should be a limp noodle! Start by engaging your core (this will help suck you in, too) and then engage your limbs. "Strong" doesn't mean aggressive or masculine in this context -- it just means with conviction or with energy. You want to convey a feeling through the camera, after all! For a more interesting shot, make sure that you're doing something different with each side of your body. You can be dramatic and do something totally different with each of your limbs and tilt your head to the side, if it matches the feel of the shoot. Being asymmetrical can be as simple as dipping one shoulder or hip, making sure that your arms are at different heights, or bending one leg a little (or a lot) more than the other. Remember: You're part of a picture. This photo isn't about how gosh dang pretty you are -- it's about the aestheticism of the photo. Even with the best make-up and hair in the world, if you don't create pleasing angles, the photo won't be as stellar as it could be. Looking at the camera straight on can work in some dramatic shots, but generally it's better...

Summary in French:

Voutez-vous un peu, mais gardez la tête haute. Soyez forte de la tête aux pieds. Soyez asymétrique. Pointez votre nez loin de l'objectif. Regardez partout. Faites un quart de tour. Pensez à vos mains.


Article in English: There are a lot of misconceptions about natural remedies for strengthening your nails, but the only sure way to do it is to introduce supplements into your diet. The only supplement that has been proven to strengthen nails is biotin, which takes an average of six months to show any effects. Most home remedies like applying garlic, or eating more protein, will not help your nails to grow faster or stronger. If you regularly wear nail polish, you can stain and weaken your nails in the long-term, even if you thoroughly clean them between applications. It's a good idea to let the nails build back up some strength and healthy color about once a year or so, keeping polish off them for a month or two.  Instead of applying polish, use the chance to really pamper your nails, applying coats of homemade cleansers and whiteners to get your nails looking good again. It's also important to always clear-coat your nails before adding colored polish to keep them from staining as easily as they might otherwise.

Summary in French:

Consommez des compléments alimentaires pour fortifier vos ongles. Évitez de vernir vos ongles en permanence.


Article in English: There are a lot of players who either left playing Clash of Clans or have not been playing it for a while. How can you tell which bases are inactive? You need to check the following things:  Check if the trophy icon is grayed or not. Trophy icon is located at the top left beside the player's name. If it is gray, then it means that player is inactive. Deploy one archer in front of any resource collector, either gold or elixir. See how many you get from each hit. If you get anything above 500 in one hit, it means that player is inactive for quite a while. If you get more than 1,000 from 1 single hit, it means that you have hit a jackpot. Don't leave this base. If you see that all the workers in the builders hut are sleeping, then you can see that the player is not playing for a while. If there are many bushes and trees, it's another sign of inactivity. Bases that have resource collectors and storages placed towards outside of the base are the best.  See where the gold storage is placed by pressing the gold storage icon. See where the resource collectors are placed by pressing the collector icon. Snipe the town Halls. This might sound weird, but you can get big loots from the snipes. If a base has 200-300k loot, and you are sure it's mostly in the storages, snipe the town hall; you can get at least 70k loot, which is decent for a town hall snipe.

Summary in French:

Cherchez des bases inactives. Cherchez des bases où les collecteurs et réservoirs sont mal protégés.


Article in English: There are a lot of websites to search for jobs, but many of them list all types of jobs, from babysitting to office management. To make finding a job easier, seek out websites that are specific to technical or writing jobs. To find such websites, type in “technical writing jobs” or “writing jobs” in you search engine. Doing this will take a little time and research, but it will pay off in the long-run when you have a list of sites that are specific to the jobs you want.

Summary in French:

Consultez des sites d'emplois en rédaction technique.


Article in English: There are a number of different ways you can test contestants’ strength in that are more entertaining than simply having them lift weights in a gym. Some examples might include:  Putting them through a classic childhood exercise like a wheelbarrow race; not only do the contestants have to prove their arm strength over a long distance, but the audience can enjoy laughing along with grown contestants engaging in childish games.  Recreate a fun state fair environment by having contestants throw balls at targets for prizes; however, the balls should be heavy medicine balls, and the targets should be far away. Use your imagination — there are any number of ways to have fun while challenging muscle strength. You can have them compete head on in simple racing heats, or you can make it a little more interesting by asking them to complete unrelated tasks during their race. For example, contestants sprint for 50 yards, solve a riddle that’s taped to a card at the 50 yard point, sprint back to the starting point, solve a math problem, sprint up a deck of stadium stairs, recite the alphabet backwards, then sprint back to the starting point. Again, you can jazz up the contest however you want, but you want to showcase your contestants’ speed. This skill set might have the most potential for entertainment value in a game show setting. You might have contestants engage in an old fashioned pie toss, a dunk tank, or an overgrown, amped up game of dodgeball. A bonus round challenge might be to award extra points to whichever contestant can hit a full-court basketball shot first. Obstacle courses raise the stakes by forcing contestants out of their comfort zone. You might set up a military-style outdoor obstacle course, with climbing walls, balance beams, lift-and-carry exercises, and dead sprints. You might aim instead for a funnier tone, booby-trapping contestants with water balloons or flour bombs at points throughout the obstacle course.  The benefit of an obstacle course is that it tests many elements of your contestants’...

Summary in French:

Lancez des défis. Testez la rapidité de vos participants. Testez leur coordination. Organisez une course d’obstacles.


Article in English: There are a number of good freebie sites out there that exist to spread the word about free stuff. Sometimes, the site may have you watch an advertisement, enter your email, or fill out a survey before you can place an order for the free sample, or download a coupon for a free sample.  Try FreeSamples.org, My Free Product Samples, or ScamFreeSamples. Most of these sites collect links from other companies and organizations. Do not assume that all of the deals listed on a site are from trustworthy sources. Unless you want to deal with thousands of spam emails, create a free email account to use only for free sample signups. You may still need to check this account occasionally to confirm free sample shipments, which is why you should enter a real email address, but this step will make the influx of advertisements much easier to deal with. Think about the offer from the company's point of view, and you might quickly figure out that it can't be real. Legitimate companies give out small samples only so you'll buy more later, or recommend them to friends. A "guaranteed" iPad, car, or other expensive item – or even a lottery ticket with a chance of winning one – is likely to be a scam, trying to get your personal information for spam or identity theft purposes. Websites offering for a free sample often ask for a lot of information, as they want to be able to send you advertisements or even attempt identity theft. The only information a company needs to put a sample in your mailbox is your name and address. If it asks for your phone number, consider entering an old one you no longer check. You may use a real one so the company can contact you in case of shipping problems, but be prepared to receive many offers from the company, or even more dangerous spam and phishing attacks. Never enter your credit card information, social security number, bank account information, or other information that compromises your security. The risk of identity theft is not worth the free sample. Many offers, especially those on Facebook...

Summary in French:

Cherchez les sites web dédiés à la publicité d'échantillons gratuits. Créez un compte mail pour vous inscrire à des offres ou concours. Apprenez à reconnaitre les offres factices. Faites attention quand vous donnez vos informations personnelles. Prenez note des offres à durée limitée.


Article in English: There are a number of small things that you can do to help relieve car sickness. Try to stay still in your seat. Lean your head back against the seat to stop it moving around. You can use a pillow or a head rest if you have one. The more still you can keep your head the better.  If you can sit in the front of the car, do it. Avoid a seat that faces backwards. To try to cope with motion sickness it's good to fix your gaze on a stable object. Try just staring out of your window at the horizon, or even just closing your eyes for a while. Don't read or play games, as this will most likely make your symptoms worse. Having a good flow of ventilation in the car may help to relieve the symptoms of car sickness. Keeping a window open will also help you to ensure the air remains free of particularly strong odours  A supply of fresh air will also stop you getting too hot in the car. Air on your face can be refreshing. Plan enough time to stop and let everyone have a few minutes outside to walk around and get plenty of fresh air. Breaking up the journey for a few minutes to drink some cold water and take a brief walk can relieve the symptoms of car sickness When in the car it's important to try not to get too anxious. Stay calm and try not to think about being carsick. You are more likely to get carsick if you are thinking about it all the time.  Distract yourself by listening to music. If you can drift off to sleep, this is one sure-fire way to avoid car sickness.

Summary in French:

Restez tranquille. Fixez votre regard. Ouvrez une fenêtre. Faites des arrêts fréquents. Essayez de vous détendre.


Article in English: There are a number of tools which you can use to remove the grout. Those you choose will depend on how much money you wish to spend, how much and which type of grout you need to remove, and how often you intend to remove grout.  You can use power tools. There are a variety of tools, called grout removal tools or re-grout tools, which will help you remove grout quickly and with much less effort. These are helpful if you have a large amount of grout to remove or remove grout often. You can use manual tools as well. If you for some reason cannot use power tools but find that you have a reasonable amount of grout to remove, use a manual grout removal tool. This will look like a small trowel. If you only have a small amount of grout to remove or it is something soft like rubber grout, you can use a standard razor blade, like an exacto knife or a utility knife. This should include safety glasses, dust mask and cut resistant gloves.  For the purpose of comfort, consider wearing knee pads, as it can take a while to remove grout. Make sure to wear pants and boots as well.

Summary in French:

Procurez-vous les outils nécessaires. Enfilez des vêtements de protection avant de commencer à retirer l'enduit.


Article in English: There are a number of ways you can communicate across long distances these days. Cell phones, computers, and other technology mean you don’t need to be in the same place to have a conversation. Make sure you work out a schedule to communicate regularly.  It doesn’t need to be everyday, or even necessarily at a set time. As long as you both make an effort to communicate, things will work out. Just don’t let finding a time to talk prevent either of you from doing things on your own.  Make sure the technology works for both of you. Cell phone and texting conversations won’t work as well if she lives in an area that doesn’t have a strong signal. Likewise, if he has an old computer without a webcam, you probably can’t Skype. Think about the time difference. If you live in different time zones, remember how that affects your conversations. Nobody wants to be woken up at 5:00 AM just to chat. Think about how your connections work. Are you always calling him? Is she the only one who initiates conversation? If only one of you is doing the work of staying in touch, that’s not a good sign. Make sure you are both making an effort to keep in touch. This sounds hard given you are in different places, but it is important to building your relationship. This way, you’ll always have something in common, and have something to talk online or over the phone. When you do things together, you’ll feel closer to each other, no matter how far apart you are. Some good ideas for fun things to do together include:  Watch the same TV show while talking on the phone so you can talk about it as it’s happening. Learning a new skill together, like a new language or playing a sport. Keep one another updated on your progress, and share tips to get better. If you are both gamers, playing together online can be a fun activity. Make sure you both understand each other’s competitive nature, as you don’t want any hurt feelings by playing the wrong way. These shouldn’t be big gifts, just little reminders that you remember and care. You probably don’t...

Summary in French:

Discutez fréquemment. Menez des activités ensemble. Envoyez-vous des cadeaux. Planifiez votre prochaine rencontre.


Article in English: There are a number of websites that you can use to do freelance data entry work from home for money.  These websites offer jobs by project and are not always great sources for steady income, but can provide you with experience that would be valuable when applying for full time positions.   Fiverr.com offers small projects that pay five dollars each. Flexjobs.com and Freelancer.com both offer data entry projects that you can do from home that pay a varying rate. There are many scams online that try to take advantage of people that are looking for work that they can do from home.  Make sure that you confirm that the company you do work for is legitimate, as you will probably need to provide them with personal information in order to receive payments.  It's important that you research companies to make sure that they are not part of a scam.  Look up the company on the Better Business Bureau's website to see if it is legitimate at www.bbb.org. Websites like ConsumerFraudReporting.org can also help you identify potential scams. While websites that offer projects to freelancers can be a great way to supplement your income, it can be difficult to earn a living through them, and even more difficult to secure benefits.  You may want to seek a full time position with a company that permits you to do the data entry from home.  Use websites like Monster.com and Indeed.com to look for data entry positions that allow the employee to telecommute. Websites like Craigslist.org can be a great resource, but be aware of how to avoid scams on Craigslist. Social media platforms like LinkedIn can be a great way to look for open positions as well as to network with people already working the field you want to find a position in.  Make sure to include the terms “telecommute” or “work from home” in your search.  Start by creating a LinkedIn Account. Search for open positions and reach out to others in the field you are interested in to help you identify open data entry positions that you may be able to apply for. A phone screening is...

Summary in French:

Visitez des sites de projets freelances pour commencer. Veillez à trouver des sites de bonne réputation. Visitez des sites d’annonces d’emploi. Servez-vous des réseaux sociaux pour étendre vos recherches. Passez une entrevue par téléphone. Passez un entretien d’embauche.


Article in English: There are a plethora of scrapbooks for you to choose from. Think about what kinds of elements you want to include in your scrapbook and then pick the right one for your needs. You may need to shop around a little bit before you officially choose a book. There are so many different kinds, which means you have many options to choose from.  If you plan on writing a lot of stories or letters to your significant other, you might think about one with lined paper. If you want to add a lot of pictures and decorative elements, you might want one with made in frames and blank paper.  Go to a specialty store, craft store, or hobby store for the best selection of scrapbooks. You may be able to find one at an office supply store, but a store devoted to hobbies and crafts will have a wider array of books for you to choose from. Think about what best represents your relationship. If you have any interests that you bond over or a particular color scheme that truly represents your relationship, make that what your scrapbook centers around. This can be as simple as making the entire scrapbook blue because it's his favorite color. You can also have a nautical theme because you both love boats or a baseball theme because you bond over your love of a hometown team. Just make sure that it represents something special about your relationship. You want the scrapbook to feel as personal as possible. Think about all the best times in your relationship. It can be anything from your wonderful first date, your first kiss, the first time he made you dinner, or that time he surprised you with concert tickets for your favorite band. As long as it was significant to you, it should be represented in the scrapbook. Write down a list of the memories that you want to include. This will ensure that you won't forget anything and it will help you organize your thoughts later on. Go through all of the things you've kept over the course of your relationship. This can be a note he sent you, a candy wrapper from your first Valentine's day together, or...

Summary in French:

Choisissez le bon cahier. Déterminez un thème. Remémorez-vous vos meilleurs souvenirs communs. Compilez les bons souvenirs de votre relation. Achetez des garnitures et des éléments décoratifs.


Article in English: There are a variety of different medical options for treating keloids including topical ointments, laser treatment, steroid injections, surgery, etc. Your doctor can help determine which option is best for your. For example, some treatment options only work on newly formed scars and keloids. Other treatments are costly and invasive and may not fully remove the keloid. Drugstores sell ointments, creams, and gels that are formulated to reduce the appearance of scars over time. Retinoids work to help regulate collagen production, which can reduce the appearance of keloids. These creams can also reduce itching associated with scars. Ask your pharmacist for a recommendation.  It may take several months for the treatment to work. Apply the ointment, cream, or gel as directed on the bottle for the recommended period of time. These injections may help reduce scars that are raised above the surface of the skin. They are usually given every two to six weeks, until the scars begin to improve. In some instances this can take several months. This treatment will help to shrink the keloids and reduce any swelling. While steroid injections may help flatten these scars, they cannot permanently remove keloids. Laser treatment is a popular form of scar removal and has been successful for reducing keloids as well. Pulsed dye lasers and the long pulsed ND:YAG laser are considered the most effective in treating keloid scars. However, these lasers are not as effective on dark skin. Laser treatment can be quite costly because a specialist is required and it will take several treatments before noticeable results are achieved. The side effects associated with laser treatment include redness and mild irritation. Silicone sheets work best if applied to the infected area before a scar has developed. They work by keeping the area hydrated and preventing the development of scar tissue. A silicone sheet is tightly wrapped around the scar tissue and is worn for days or even months following the injury. Silicone sheets are one of the only...

Summary in French:

Discutez avec votre médecin des options médicales. Utilisez des pommades aux rétinoïdes. Essayez les injections de stéroïdes. Passez un traitement au laser. Discutez des feuilles de silicone avec votre médecin. Passez une intervention chirurgicale pour les éliminer. Essayez la cryothérapie sur les chéloïdes récentes.