Article in English: Websites like Proz and Translators cafe have job postings for freelance work that could be just what you need to jumpstart your career. Some are free and some require a fee – for the record, generally the ones that cost money are a bit more lucrative in the end. There are also websites like Verbalizeit and Gengo where you take a test, they assess your skills, and you’re put into a pool of translators that clients come to for work. Once you’re fluent enough and have your resume set, try these sites to supplement your income. Paid or unpaid internships are very common ways that most interpreters and translators get their experience (no different than many other careers, really). At the end of the internship, you may be taken on as a full-time employee. Escort interpreting is an opportunity for inexperienced soon-to-be interpreters to work alongside a more experienced interpreter. Ask any potential employer if they have a shadowing program if you're interested in speaking, not just writing. Most translators are contractors, not employees usually. You'll work on a project here, a project there, taking work as it comes and goes. Because of that, you need to market yourself everywhere and everywhere. Who knows where the next job could be, even if it's just a few hours? Law firms, police stations, hospitals, government agencies, and language agencies are great places to start. Especially if you're just beginning, charge decent rates, or if you have some recommendations under your belt will this be easy. Concentrate on one niche (maybe two) where you know the language and the topic matter. For example, if you know all the hospital terminology you need to know already, you'll be that much more up to the challenge. You'll also be able to spot content mistakes when they appear, checking for accuracy. Translators often have an easier time finding work in industries with a particularly high demand for language services, such as court or medical interpreting. It's wise to have your niche be in one of these areas....

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Inscrivez-vous sur des forums. Trouvez un stage. Mettez-vous sur le marché. Choisissez une niche. Contactez les agences.


Article in English: Weight management is important for women with PCOS. You do not need to lose weight if your body mass index is already considered "normal" or "healthy," but if you are overweight, even a small decrease in your weight can help balance your hormones.  Losing as little as 5 to 7 percent of your weight over a period of six months can dramatically reduce the abnormally high androgen levels caused by PCOS. For more than 75 percent of women, the effect is great enough to restore ovulation and fertility. Insulin resistance is another major component of PCOS, and obesity can make insulin resistance worse. You don't need to try any fad diets or intense exercise routines if you want to lose weight. Oftentimes, watching your total calorie count is enough to produce results. Consuming no more than a daily average of 1200 to 1600 calories will usually be enough to help you lose weight. Eat a more balanced diet filled with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products. You should also consider making alterations to your diet that can help keep your blood sugar levels in check. Since PCOS is linked to insulin resistance, maintaining stable blood sugar and insulin levels can be important. Follow a low-carbohydrate diet, eating only complex carbohydrates high in dietary fiber.  Eat moderate amounts of high-quality carbohydrates—vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains—and avoid low-quality carbohydrates—sugary foods, white/refined grains, fruit juice, and baked goods. Enjoy foods high in carbohydrates alongside lean proteins—poultry, seafood, lean beef or lean pork, eggs, low-fat dairy, nuts, and whole soy foods—to help curb the rise in blood sugar that occurs after the consumption of carbohydrates. Regular exercise can help you maintain your weight, but in addition to that, physical activity itself can help your body lower blood sugar levels and improve your symptoms.  Even a small amount of exercise can help a great deal. If you have difficulty fitting exercise into your schedule, start by walking...

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Perdre du poids. Améliorer vos habitudes alimentaires. Restez active. Arrêtez de fumer.


Article in English: Weight training has been shown to improve bone density and to prevent weight gain.   Lifting heavy weights less often (high weight/low repetition) will improve your strength, while lifting lighter weights more frequently (low weight/high repetition) will improve your endurance. Choose between free weights or weight machines, or consider a mix of both! Although there are many gyms that emphasize weight training, strength exercise can be done without any equipment, such as push-ups, squats, and lunges.  Because you don’t need equipment, bodyweight training is great for those who travel, who don’t have time to go to the gym, or who don’t have room for a free weights or a machine. The muscles in your abdomen, back, and pelvis are involved in all physical activities, from sitting to tennis. Strengthening your core can also help prevent back pain, one of the most common reasons Americans visit the doctor.  Do Pilates. A popular form of exercise created by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s, Pilates focuses on strengthening core (torso) muscles such as abdominals, lower back, hips and thighs.   Explore isometric exercise. This type of exercise focusing on holding certain poses for few seconds or minutes. Poses like plank, bird dog, and bridge are particularly useful for strengthening core muscles. Yoga has been practiced for both physical and mental well-being since originating in India thousands of years ago. In addition to generating strength, yoga provides other physical benefits such as flexibility and balance.  Like many other activities, yoga can be done at home or in a studio. However, it is important to make sure you are doing the poses correctly to avoid injury, and a yoga instructor can provide feedback. Because it focuses on the mind as well as the body, yoga is designed to be more than a physical exercise. It is a philosophy as much as it is an exercise program.

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Essayez le soulevé de poids. Envisagez de faire des exercices qui font appel au poids de votre corps. Concentrez-vous sur votre tronc. Faites du yoga.


Article in English: Weight training increases your running economy, which means that you use oxygen more efficiently during your run. Try doing free weights, machines or other strength training exercises three times per week. Pedaling on a high-tension exercise bike setting works your leg muscles even more than running uphill, without the impact on your joints.  While you pedal on an exercise bike, gradually increase the tension until you can barely move the wheel. Stand up and do intervals of pedaling as fast as you can. Rest and lower the tension between intervals. For example:  Stand and pedal at high tension for 30 seconds. Then sit, lower the tension and pedal more slowly for 1 minute. Keep alternating between standing and pedaling at high intensity and sitting and pedaling at low intensity for 1 minute. You can also perform pyramid intervals of 30, then 45, then 60, then 90 seconds. Then, bring it down by doing 60, 45 and then 30 second intervals. Be sure to do the lower-intensity seated pedaling between the high-intensity intervals.   Sign up for a spinning class—the instructor will guide the class through a prepared set of pedaling exercises that will dramatically increase your stamina. . You can either swim as a break after a hard workout or simply include some swimming to change up your routine. Swimming has the added advantage of working your upper body muscles, which are typically underdeveloped in runners.

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Ajoutez du lever de poids à votre entraînement. Faites des fractionnés à haute puissance à vélo. Nagez quelques longueurs.


Article in English: Weight-gain around menopause is usually related to the natural process of aging. Still, you should make sure that it’s not due to an underlying and perhaps serious medical condition. Visit your doctor to rule out conditions that could be responsible for weight gain.  Your doctor may need to determine if you have an underactive thyroid, for instance, which is most common in older women. Thyroids play a key role in regulating the body’s metabolism – an underactive one means that your metabolism slows and it can lead to weight gain. Weight gain can also be related to conditions like diabetes (as a side effect of insulin), fluid retention, use of corticosteroids, Cushing’s Syndrome, or low blood levels of vitamin D. It’s best to have your doctor rule these out. Muscle-mass decreases as we age, which can make it more challenging to maintain a healthy weight. Strength training can help rebuild muscle-mass and lower your risk for osteoporosis. Do strength-training exercises that work all major muscle groups at least two days per week. To start, do cardio and strength training on alternating days. As you advance, try combining exercises.  To build muscle-mass, you need to do exercises that are weight-bearing and challenge muscles with resistance. This includes weight-lifting, using resistance bands, exercises that use your own body weight (e.g. push-ups), or others. If you garden, digging and shoveling also count as strength training. Menopausal women should avoid sit-ups, as they put stress on the spine. Try plank exercises, instead, and lower-body exercises like lunges and squats. Strength-training can have an added benefit – protecting you from bone loss. The 5 years after menopause are often a time of rapid bone loss for women. Weight-bearing exercise can help you maintain bone density. Aerobic activity (often called “cardio”) is another important part of staying active. Aerobic exercise burns fat and revs your metabolism. It can also help lower your blood pressure, improve your lipid profile, reduce insulin...

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Écartez tout problème de santé préexistant. Essayez de faire de la musculation. Effectuez également des exercices cardiovasculaires. Recherchez un soutien.


Article in English: Weird Al Yankovic, Lonely Island, Tenacious D and Deathlock all parody songs and styles of music. They’ll give you an idea of what a good parody does and how the genre works. Listen to as many parody songs as you can to get a good idea of where to start. If you can, listen to parodies of the same genre of music that you are thinking of writing a parody for. For example, if you want to write a pop parody, listen to pop parodies. The kind of parody you write will depend a lot on the people that will be listening to it. If you're just going to show it to friends, it will make sense to choose a song that you all like. For larger audiences reached with a Youtube post, you'll want to pick a more widely popular song.  Knowing your audience will help you narrow down what sort of song to write a parody for. These types of parodies involve a little more work, because you may have to write your own original song instead of use an existing pop song. You’ll use an original song to make fun of stereotypes about certain types of music, like metal or overly-sexual pop songs. To find examples of genre parodies, look up "Deathklok" or "The Lonely Island."

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Écoutez d'autres parodies. Pensez à votre public cible. Composez une parodie de genre.


Article in English: Wet the stain with a little cool water. This will help the solvent spread and break up the stain. Don’t soak the area, just dampen it. For delicate garments, you may wish to do this with a spray bottle. Squirt the dish detergent directly onto the stain, and let it sit for a few minutes. Be sure to use hand dish-washing soap, and not dishwasher detergent, which is much harsher. Dish soap is designed to bust oil and grease, but it is also mild and gentle. For these reasons, it’s a good choice for fighting oil-based makeup stains. Gently work the detergent into the stain to break up the oils in the makeup. You can also use a soft-bristled toothbrush or—for super delicate garments—the back of a spoon. In order to lift out the stain, take a clean cloth or paper towel and press it onto the treated area. Then lift the towel up off of the spot. Do not rub or wipe the stained area, since this can end up smearing the stain around. Once you’ve lifted out the stain with a towel, gently rinse the area to remove any remaining detergent and makeup. If the area is still stained, blot with a towel and repeat the treatment. You may need to repeat a couple times in order to get the stain out completely. You can also use regular laundry detergent to pre-treat a makeup stain, but check the labels on the detergent and the garment to make sure the detergent is safe to use on the stained item. For delicate garments, use a detergent designed for hand-washing delicate clothes. If you’re concerned that the detergent might damage your garment, test it on an inconspicuous area first. Once you’ve treated the stain with detergent, launder the item to get out any lingering makeup or detergent. Follow the cleaning directions on the garment carefully to prevent damage.

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Humidifiez la zone tachée. Ajoutez du détergent. Frottez la tache. Séchez la zone. Rincez la partie traitée. Prétraitez les taches tenaces. Lavez le vêtement.


Article in English: Wet tongues at body temperature stick to frozen metal surfaces because the metal literally draws the heat out of the tongue.  When heat is drawn out of the tongue, saliva becomes frozen and sticks to the metal surface like superglue.  In addition, textured taste buds on your tongue strongly grip the metal surface.  Due to the intensity with which the tongue sticks to the frozen metal, pulling lightly on the tongue to remove it will not work. Pulling really hard on the tongue will only end up leaving a portion of the tongue stuck to the metal and the person bleeding profusely. If you come across someone who has managed to stick his tongue to a cold metal surface, tell him to try to remain calm and not to pull on his tongue as it will only cause damage. Unless you witnessed the person sticking her tongue to the metal surface, you may not know what happened.  Check her to make sure she's otherwise okay and not injured in other ways. If she has been hurt or injured in other ways, and those injuries are not minor (e.g. bumps or bruises) you should call 911 immediately. If you can warm up the metal, the tongue may naturally become unstuck.  On way to attempt this is to ask the person to breathe on the metal as much as possible, while cupping his hands around his mouth to direct the hot air.  You can even try to shelter the metal surface to help warm it up and contribute to the hot air being blown onto the surface. Be careful that the stuck person doesn’t also stick his lips or hands to the metal surface, as this will just make the situation worse. If you live nearby, or have access to a hot water tap, get a glass or bottle filled with warm (not hot) water.  Pour that warm water onto the person’s tongue where it’s stuck to the metal.  At this point you can tell the person to slowly pull away from the metal surface to detach her tongue.  If you are not able to get warm water, and hot air hasn’t worked, you may have to call 911 for help. The liquid doesn’t necessarily have to be water.  If you, or someone else passing...

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Dites à la personne concernée de rester calme et de ne pas tirer. Assurez-vous que la personne en question n’a pas d’autre problème. Demandez à la personne concernée de respirer profondément. Trouvez de l’eau tiède. Appelez les secours.


Article in English: What are you looking for in a potential partner? Do you want a lifetime commitment, or do you want to live completely in the moment? Overall, it's important to know where you stand so that you can figure out if your date is on the same page. That way, both parties will be less likely to be hurt by miscommunication or misunderstanding.  If you just ended a serious relationship – or don’t have enough time to invest in a full-on romantic commitment – casual dating may be the best choice for you. In these cases, you should be less concerned about whether a potential partner meets all your expectations, and more focused on whether you have chemistry and fun. If you’re looking for a serious relationship, you’ll want to spend more time confirming that you have values in common, such as your spirituality and long-term goals. Many people rely on websites like Match or apps like OkCupid, Tinder, Hinge, or Bumble to meet romantic prospects. If you're having a hard time finding potential dates among people you know or encounter often, apps like these can connect you to people you might not otherwise meet. If you choose to create a profile on a website or an app, it’s important to pick one with a user base that generally aligns with your desires and intentions. It’s possible to meet a great partner on any platform, but many of them serve a certain demographic with specific expectations and desires.  Many people on Tinder are looking for a deeper commitment than casual sex, but significant portions of their user base – specifically, younger males – use it primarily  for excitement, validation, and hookup opportunities. If you’re looking for a serious relationship, it may not be the best option for you. If you’re gay, bisexual, trans, or queer, try Grindr. Her is also a good option for lesbian, bisexual, and queer people. Older, more established websites like Match are a better fit for people who are looking for a committed relationship. Profiles are more extensive and informative than on other websites and apps. if you...

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Décidez du type de relation que vous voulez. Essayez des applications ou des sites de rencontre. Choisissez une plateforme appropriée à vos besoins. Faites des rencontres dans un bar ou une boite de nuit. Demandez à un(e) ami(e) de vous arranger un rendez-vous. Rencontrez des personnes similaires lors de vos activités et sorties.


Article in English: What can you do that someone will pay you to do. Can you do yardwork? Walk dogs? Babysit? Make and sell things? Recycle paper and metal items? Computer stuff? There are many things that you can offer others, if you think hard about it. Make a list, writing down ALL possibilities.  There are some things that will be more profitable than others, and some just won't be possible. Scratch out anything that involves materials that you don't have, or can't happen where you live. Below, you'll find specific sections about babysitting, doing yard work and housework, washing cars, and finding other creative ways to make a buck as a kid. You still need to save enough time for your schoolwork and hanging out with your friends, and doing other fun kid stuff. And if you play sports, or do other activities, it can be really difficult. Kids are actually pretty busy, so it can be hard to devote more time to making money than you've got on the weekends.  Figure out how much time you can afford to spend making money and set a strict time-schedule for yourself. Can you work as many as five hours on Saturday? More? Make sure to clear you plan with your parents, always. They may have other responsibilities for you that you need to keep in mind as well. Do the math, if you're trying to save up for something. If you can get $7.00 per hour, it will take about 40 hours over the next month to get $300.00. That means 10 hours/week. How much will you charge people for your service? Depending on what you're doing and who you're working for, any number of different prices might be appropriate. Negotiate with people, but have a specific number in mind.  You can set a flat rate ("I'll mow your lawn and rake your leaves for $25") or you can set an hourly rate ("I'll mow your lawn and rake your leaves for $6 an hour."). If your job will take a long time to finish, consider an hourly rate. If you can do it fast, but it'll be tough, go for a flat rate. Find the minimum wage in your town, and make it slightly less than that. Some people have old...

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Pensez à ce que vous faites bien. Déterminez pendant combien de temps vous pouvez travailler. Fixez votre tarif. Trouvez des personnes pour vous engager. Établissez un calendrier de réalisation. Persévérez. Essayez de travailler un peu plus pour voir si vous gagnerez plus d’argent.


Article in English: What do both of you classify as an indiscretion? Men and women often have very different visions of what counts as cheating. Men focus on the actual act of sex while women also include things like flirting and emotional closeness as a form of cheating. Agreeing on a definition of cheating for your relationship will serve as a benchmark for behaviors and things that are not OK. Make sure to be as clear as possible as far as things you do not see as being within a friendship with the opposite gender. Are you exclusive? Or, would your boyfriend think it is okay to date another girl? Making sure you are on the same page will help to clarify if there is in fact another relationship happening at the same time with the female friend. If you two decide together you are exclusive this needs to be communicated with the female friend to make sure she is getting the same information you are. Perhaps, you would prefer if they didn't hang out alone. If your boyfriend seems unwilling to negotiate these guidelines, there may be more to the relationship than he is admitting to. If he is truly not interested in this friend he should be open to only doing things you are OK with. Things to consider would include how often they see each other, if they spend time alone and how he deals with phone calls or texts while you are together. See if your boyfriend would be OK if you had male friends. Maybe he just doesn't fully understand your envy. Bring up the topic and see what he says. This is not retaliation, so you shouldn't go out and find someone to make him feel jealous. It's meant to help him consider things from your perspective. A big part of trust is respecting your partner and not hiding things from him or her. It's also largely dependent on believing the best in one another.  Finding out that your boyfriend is hiding details about the friendship with a female can be a sign that there is more going on. Explain to him that it jeopardizes your trust when he hides things. However, it's also important to believe that he will be...

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Parlez de l’infidélité. Déterminez votre place dans la relation. Établissez des règles. Inversez les rôles. Comprenez que la confiance est indispensable à une relation saine. Quittez-le.


Article in English: What do you want from this love you want to have? Do you just want a close companion like a best friend or do you want a romantic relationship? Sometimes when we feel like we want a romantic relationship, the problem would really be solved by a good friendship. Recognize that you don't have to be in a romantic relationship to feel loved and happy and consider if this would be easier than the complications of a romance. Why don't you feel loved right now? This is an incredibly important question. If you're loved and you just can't accept or feel like you're loved, then you need to fix that problem, not get more love. If you aren't being loved in the relationships that you're in, then you need to take a serious look at the people you love and decide if they're worth the effort. Some people are just jerks and you're better off without them. If they treat you poorly and don't love you, then you need to find someone new. You deserve better. Some people think that if they aren't showered in diamond rings and prompt birthday cards, then they aren't loved. But this really isn't true: people don't need to give you things in order to love you. And giving you things isn't a sign of their love, either. Make sure that you know what love looks like so that you can recognize it (or the absence of it) in your life. If you think that your feeling unloved could be related to depression or other mental health problems (or even abuse), please seek help. Find a trusted individual or even a doctor and get some professional assistance. We here at wikiHow want you to be happy and healthy. Never feel like there's anything wrong with asking for or needing help with abuse or your mental health. You wouldn't feel ashamed of having the flu, so don't feel ashamed about this. It is not your fault and you did nothing wrong.

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Décidez de ce que vous voulez. Envisagez le pourquoi. Adaptez votre définition de l'amour. Faites-vous aider si vous en avez besoin.


Article in English: What do you want to say to your readers? Whether your magazine is built around humorous anecdotes, arty fiction, news reports, high-brow interviews, or any combination or genres, you'll need textual content. Here are some possibilities to consider:   Write articles about topics you or your collaborators care about. Do they tackle humanitarian issues? Are they related to current events? Do they offer advice or interview interesting people?  Write short stories to give your magazine a more personal touch. These can be fiction or nonfiction depending on how they relate to your topic. Dig up old poems, or ask friends if you can publish their work in your magazine. These would give a magazine an artistic flair. Collaborating with friends to get different perspectives would be a great way to approach this aspect of the magazine. Even if your focus will be written content, magazines are a visual medium. Great images will keep your readers interested and add another dimension to your articles.   Take photographs that relate to your content. Be sure to include photos with empty, neutral spaces; these make great backgrounds over which to place written content. Make a photojournalism project. This means exploring one topic in-depth and guiding the reader along with a series of photos. This is a good option for people with strong photography skills. Search for images licensed with the Creative Commons license online. While all of these photos will be free, be sure to read up on whether or not you need to attribute the photo, have permission to alter the photo, or can only use the photo for noncommercial purposes. Purchase stock images from a stock photography database. While this is a slightly more expensive route, stock photos are taken with exactly this kind of project in mind, making it easy for you to find images that correspond with your content. Draw your own pictures, or join forces with someone who does. This is recommended for an art-house-style magazine. The cover of your magazine should give readers a...

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Écrire des articles, des rubriques et des histoires. Rassemblez des images. Créez une couverture.


Article in English: What is it that stimulates your mind? Do you have an interest in video games or traveling to South America? Write down the top things that interest you. Look at your list and search online for these items. What is available already on these themes? If there is a topic that does not appear to have too many websites focused on it, that might be a good subject to cover. Choose a sustainable topic. While it might be interesting to read about a current fashion fad, will people still be looking at your website a year from now? Try to choose a broad topic that can accommodate several subtopics. For example, instead of focusing solely on the Sochi Olympics, write about the Winter Olympics. Be sure you have a potential audience. Check for online forums on your topic. What questions are people asking? Look on social media to see if there are interest groups attached to that topic. Look at what similar websites offer in terms of content. Do they have many visitors? On many sites you can see a visitor tally. Track how many websites there are on your topic. How many are written in your language? If there are numerous websites, blogs, and articles on your topic, do they share a common viewpoint? Look at their writing and design styles. Think about what you like and dislike on those sites. Are they well written? Pinpoint what you can offer that is better or different in terms of content, writing, and design. If you want advertising revenue, you will need to garner an audience. That means you must offer something unique. Find factual sources that can support your writing. Bookmark pages that can help you. For example, if you want to write about Saint Bernard dogs, look at official entities like the American Kennel Club for information. Do not rely on Wikipedia. If you want to have a well-researched site, read published books, eBooks, or journals. These sources often have better researched content. Be sure to cite any sources you use. Readers trust websites more when references are listed. Write well-researched, grammatically...

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Trouvez votre domaine d'expertise ou votre passion. Identifiez votre public. Renseignez-vous sur la compétition. Faites des recherches dans votre niche. Produisez un bon contenu.


Article in English: What is it that you are afraid of? Before you can overcome your fear and act courageously you need to know what makes you scared. There are a number of things that tend to make people afraid, including these:  Heights Snakes and/or spiders Crowds Public speaking Water Storms Closed spaces Once you have identified your fears, do not try to brush them under the rug; do not avoid them. Do not try to convince yourself that you simply aren't afraid; it will take more work than that to conquer your fear. Instead, accept that you do have fears so you can work productively to overcome them.  You can acknowledge your fear by writing it down or saying it out loud. You can assess the degree to which you are afraid by writing down on a scale from 0 (not at all afraid) to 100 (very afraid), just how scared you are of the thing in question. In this technique, you slowly but increasingly allow yourself to approach or come into contact with whatever you are afraid of.  For example, if you are afraid of leaving the house, you might start by putting on your shoes as if you were going to go outside, but not actually go outside. Next, you might open the door and take two steps outside, and then four steps, and then eight steps, and then walk down the block and back home. This is also called "flooding." Force yourself into the scenario you are afraid of and allow yourself to be fully afraid. Feel the fear pulsing through you; observe it but try your best not to be overcome by it. It can help if you imagine yourself in the 3rd person by saying things like, "he seems really scared right now."   In this method, if you were afraid of going outside, you would go out down the block on your first try. You would then try to think about how it actually isn't that bad to be away from home. You would then repeat this process until you were completely unafraid of going outside. The idea is to show you that there is no need to fear what you do; as such, this method is best used for irrational fears. When you find yourself afraid of something,...

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Sachez identifier vos peurs. Sachez reconnaitre votre peur. Essayez la désensibilisation graduelle. Essayez la confrontation directe. Essayez la visualisation. Parlez avec quelqu'un.


Article in English: What new actors need more than anything is experience. You'll probably have to start off by doing free work, but you'll gain experience and be able to add each role to your resume. For example, if a local car dealership needs a commercial, volunteer to be in it. Go to local colleges and audition for their plays or student films. Doing these free projects will build your resume and get you into the habit of auditioning and performing. There is no better way to learn how to act than to actually act.  Actors typically go on hundreds of auditions and only get called back for a few. When you're new to acting, the auditions can be bigger learning experiences than actually getting cast for the role. Embrace the learning experience of each audition and ask for feedback from the casting directors.  Look online for casting calls. There are a few reputable casting websites for TV, film, commercials, etc – backstage.com and projectcasting.com to name a few. There are also theater auditions on backstage.com. Look on your local theater websites for casting calls as well as Craigslist. As a new actor, it's important that you get experience, take on diverse roles, and build your resume. Even if a certain character is different from the roles you typically play, accepting the role will add range to your resume. This will show casting directors that you are versatile, easy to work with, and excited about being involved in different types of projects.  If you are cast for a role that completely goes against your morals or values, then you don't have to take it. It is perfectly okay to turn down roles that make you feel uncomfortable. As your career progresses and your resume begins to come together, you can start to be more picky with the roles you play and the jobs you accept. Until then, get as much work as possible! If you're an actor with no experience, auditioning against seasoned professionals can be challenging and intimidating. This is where special skills can come in handy. Developing skills such as horseback riding,...

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Allez aux auditions. Dites oui à presque tous les rôles. Apprenez certaines compétences particulières. Passez une audition pour un spot publicitaire. Devenez figurante dans un film.


Article in English: Whatever the content of your letter, there are a few business standards to follow regarding the way it looks. Business letters should be typed and composed in a conservative and common font such as Helvetica, Myriad, or Times New Roman. Employ block paragraphing. This means that you start a new paragraph by hitting "return" twice. Don’t use indenting for block paragraphs.  Use one-inch margins on all sides. An emailed business letter should also be composed in a common font. Don't use script or colors other than black and white in a business email. The letter should be printed on 8.5” by 11” (known as “letter size”). If you are outside the U.S., you might use size A4 paper. Some lengthy contracts may be printed on 8.5” x 14” (“legal size”). If you're printing the letter to send, consider printing the letter on company letterhead. This lends it a more professional air and provides your company's logo and contact information. List your company name and the company address, with each part of the address written on a different line. If you're self-employed or an independent contractor, add your name either in place of the company name or above it.  If your company has a pre-designed letterhead, you can use this instead of typing out your company and address. If you're typing out the address, it should appear either right or left-justified at the top of the page, depending on you and your company's preference. If you’re sending the letter to an international location, type out the country in capital letters. Writing out the full date is the most professional choice. For example, write either "April 1, 2012" or "1 April 2012." This should appear left justified a few lines below the sender's address. If you wrote your letter over several days, use the date that you finished the letter. Write out the recipient's full name, title (if applicable), company name, and address in that order, with each piece of information on a separate line. If necessary, include a reference number. The recipient's information should be...

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Familiarisez-vous avec la mise en page. Choisissez un papier convenable. Indiquez les informations concernant l'entreprise. Indiquez la date. Ajoutez les informations relatives au destinataire. Choisissez une formule d'appel.


Article in English: Whatever the results of your test, give yourself a prize for studying so hard. As long as you do your best, you deserve a treat for working so hard. However, once you receive your test results, check to see which areas you could improve in and whether your study methods could use work. Adjust accordingly and aim to do even better next time.

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Article in English: When a friend who knows you well turns against you, it may affect your personal, social, or career standing. Depending on how much of an impact the rumor or betrayal may have had, you must decide if it’s better to ignore it or address the issue.  If the problem is simply with the one friend involving a minor issue, it's probably pretty safe to just ignore the friend. On the other hand, if your job is at risk or there are allegations that go beyond a small rumor that will blow over, you may need to take other steps to prevent the situation from getting worse. Is everyone talking about the issue? Are there legal ramifications? How many people are aware of what happened? Asking these questions can help you discover the scope of the problem. It may be helpful to talk with an unbiased party about what you can do to resolve this issue. In the end, you must trust your own judgment about how to handle it, but getting some sound advice could be beneficial. If the friend who turned against you spread rumors or bad-mouthed you to others, try to do what you can to counteract those negative perceptions of you.  You can try defending yourself or approaching certain people and trying to explain your side of the story with something like "Those rumors are not true..." Be aware, though, that there is always a chance people won’t want to listen. Actions speak louder than words and may help you to repair your reputation much faster. Instead of wasting time trying to talk your way out of a rumor, use positive actions to show those around you the rumors are simply not true. If people called you a cheater, try to be transparent about your everyday operations to shut down the rumors. There are going to be times when you need to say something and there are going to be times where you can just let whatever happened go. Use your judgment of your friend and the situation to determine if a response is necessary.  Think about the positive and negative consequences of confronting someone who hurt you. If you just drop the person as a...

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Évaluez votre amitié. Contrecarrez les effets négatifs. Décidez d’affronter la personne ou pas. Déterminez si vous voulez rétablir vos relations. Réparez la relation si vous le voulez.


Article in English: When a girl likes you, she will face in your direction. If a girl has her torso turned towards you in an open manner, this means that she is confident talking with you. If she has a closed body position, namely crossed arms or legs, she may be shy or nervous to talk to you or she may simply be creating a barrier to signal that she is uninterested. When she is sitting with her legs crossed, watch her feet. If they are pointed towards you, it might mean that she likes you and wants to get closer to you. If a girl likes you, she will tend to either hold her gaze on you for a few seconds or glance down the moment your eyes make contact with hers. Either of these responses could mean that she likes you. If she pulls away quickly, it often means she is nervous or not ready to reveal her true intentions yet, but she may still like you.  When a girl likes you, her pupils might dilate, though this will be hard to tell. If you happen to glance at the girl and you see her staring back at you, this could mean that she likes you. The way you interpret a girl's body language will vary depending on the context. For example, if you're talking one-on-one with a girl, her touching your arm for a few seconds could be considered flirting. However, if she quickly taps your shoulder to get your attention and tell you that your friend is looking for you, she may really just be trying to help, not flirt. If you are having an intense conversation, a girl may look at you without breaking eye contact. This does not necessarily mean she likes you. It could just be a conversational practice of hers. However, if she makes eye contact with you for an extended period of time without talking, or if she looks at you and breaks away the minute you look back at her, she may be intrigued by you. When a girl likes you, she will often try to touch you, as this is a noticeable yet still subtle way to flirt. It allows a girl to size up how responsive you are. She may touch your arm when you say something funny, “accidentally” brush your shoulder or...

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Regardez comment elle se tient. Voyez si elle cherche votre regard. Tenez compte du contexte. Remarquez les rapprochements physiques. Voyez si elle vous serre dans ses bras. Voyez si elle reproduit vos mouvements. Voyez si elle joue avec ses cheveux. Remarquez les gestes trahissant sa nervosité. Remarquez si elle est très souriante en votre présence.


Article in English: When a person is on the verge of a mental breakdown the number of cells in the region of the brain called hippocampus get fewer and fewer. But when a body is exposed to physical exercise the number of cells in the hippocampus goes up. What’s more, the levels of endorphins (feel good hormones) increases, too.  Exercise produces endorphins and restricts the release of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline which are often responsible for a mental breakdown. When you are involved in physical activity your focus tends to shift away from tasks, events, and situations that are creating stress in you, which provides time for your mind to recover from stress. When you are in a high state of stress, you may experience sleep-related problems, including insomnia. A lack of sleep will make stress even worse and could lead to a mental breakdown. Try to get at least 7 hours of quality sleep every night. Sleep needs vary from person to person, so you may need more or less sleep depending on your activity level, age, and other factors. Sometimes stress may be aggravated by medical conditions, such as vitamin deficiencies. Common vitamin deficiencies include vitamin D, B6, and B12. Being deficient in these nutrients could add to your stress and lead to a mental breakdown. If you have not had an appointment with your doctor in a while, schedule a routine check-up to make sure that you are healthy and that you are getting all of the nutrients you need to stay healthy. Amino acids play a crucial role in controlling the symptoms caused by stress and depression thus preventing the progress towards mental breakdown Amino acids make up most of the neurotransmitters in the brain, so they are essential for mental health. The basic structure of proteins is composed of amino acids.  To enjoy the benefits of amino acids, follow a diet rich in proteins such as milk, dairy products, eggs, poultry, meat, peas, beans, legumes, and grains. Dopamine is a product of an amino acid called tyrosine while serotonin a product of tryptophan....

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Faites de l'exercice pour aider le corps à produire des endorphines. Dormez assez chaque nuit. Faites des tests réguliers pour évaluer toutes carences nutritionnelles. Prenez des acides aminés pour maintenir votre bienêtre mental stable. Surveillez votre consommation de sucres et d'aliments transformés. Optez pour des glucides complexes plutôt que simples. Consommez plus d'acide folique. Essayez de consommer des aliments contenant de la vitamine B. Prenez plus de zinc. Consommez des aliments riches en fer, en iode et en chrome.


Article in English: When a reader looks at the photo they’re usually confronted with some form of emotion and some information (based on what they see in the photo). The caption, in turn, should provide the reader with a piece of information they were unaware of from simply looking at the photo. In short, the caption should teach the reader something about the photo.  Captions should intrigue a reader to investigate the story further and look for more information. Captions should also refrain from repeating aspects of the story itself. The caption and the story should complement each other and not be repetitive. Captions should be informative, not judgemental or critical. Unless you were actually able to speak to the people in the photo, and asked them what they were feeling or thinking, don’t make assumptions based only on their appearance in the photo. For example, avoid “unhappy shoppers waiting in line” unless you actually know they were unhappy. Journalism is intended to be objective and informative for the reader. Journalists are suppose to present the facts in an unbiased way and allow the reader to form an opinion. A photo may say a thousand words, but sometimes a few words are required to put the photo in context. If a lengthy description is required in order to allow the photo to make sense, that’s okay. While you want to try to be as clear and succinct as possible, don’t limit the information in your caption if it will be helpful. Journalism, in general, doesn’t use overly complicated language. But it also doesn’t use cliches or slang. Captions should follow the same basic language requirements. Write your captions in a conversational tone, similar to the way you’d address a family member if you were showing them the photo. Avoid cliches and slang (and acronyms). Don’t use complicated words if they aren’t needed. If the photo is accompanied by a story, try to use the same tone in the caption that was used in the story. Stories that accompany photos tend to be about something specific and, obviously, tell a story. If...

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Utilisez-la pour dire quelque chose au lecteur. Évitez les jugements. Ne vous inquiétez pas de la longueur. Écrivez dans un langage du quotidien. Incluez des éléments moins importants. Déterminez la ponctuation à utiliser. Simplifiez les descriptions dans les autres légendes. Indiquez les photos retouchées. Envisagez d’utiliser une formule de légende.


Article in English: When a relationship goes from unsure to turbulent or scary, it's time to take action. For more advice, call the National Domestic Violence hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE. You can also talk to a trusted friend, family member, or other person for advice. Start planning how to end the relationship safely and as quickly as possible. This will ensure that the violence will stop, at least momentarily. Tell the police about the physical abuse. Describe to them what happened in detail and show where you were hurt. Have them take photos of the marks immediately or the next day when bruising shows up. Then the photos can be used in court. Remember to ask for the responding officers' names and badge numbers. Get the case or report number as well. A safety plan is a worksheet that helps you work through what you would do in case your relationship puts you at risk. Find an example from the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence here. Print it out and complete the worksheet. Make a list of all the places you can go. Think of friends or family who your partner doesn't know. Also include places like safehouses. Safehouses are usually maintained by nonprofit organizations. They have a secret location and are usually accessible 24 hours a day. This way, you can sneak away while your partner is sleeping if you need to. They can help you coordinate with government social services to get benefits to get you started. They can also help you get a court order of protection, and many offer counseling services.

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Si vous sentez que votre relation a changé, parlez-en à quelqu'un. Appelez immédiatement le 112 si votre partenaire devient violent. Établissez un plan de sureté personnalisé. Trouvez-vous un endroit sûr.


Article in English: When a worker voluntarily leaves your firm, it will cost you time and money to replace that individual. During that transition, your company will not be as productive.  Assume that the accountant who generates invoices for customers decides to retire. This job is critical, since you must be able to send an accurate invoice to clients in a timely manner. If you can’t do that, you won’t collect customer payments quickly. You’ll need to find candidates who are qualified for the position. You may place the job posting on industry websites, job sites, or hire a recruiting firm to find good candidates. You’ll incur time and expense to find worthy candidates. Your business may have multiple people interview candidates for the job. This will take your staff away from their normal jobs so they can participate in the interviews. The interview process reduces your staff’s productivity. Once you hire a new employee, you’ll need to train them. Training will require more staff time. During the training process, the new worker won't be as productive as the employee who left. Your staff may need to assist them with certain tasks. The turnover rate formula does not typically include terminations in the number of employees leaving total. However, terminations reduce your average number of workers, which affects the turnover rate formula. Your analysis of employee turnover should include termination costs.  Employees who leave voluntarily and those who are terminated both have access to COBRA, which allows workers who leave a firm to continue receiving health insurance coverage through your firm. This is an added cost to your business. Terminated workers may also access unemployment insurance through their state. The state program is funded by taxes charged to companies. If they request unemployment benefits, the rate of tax you are charged may increase. You may incur legal costs to defend your firm against litigation from a terminated employee. Take a look at the turnover rate of other firms in your industry. If your rate is...

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Analysez les couts associés au départ des employés. Considérez les couts supplémentaires liés aux licenciements. Essayez de minimiser les pertes dues à la rotation de l'emploi.


Article in English: When an orchid refuses to bloom, the reason is usually because it isn't getting enough light. If you are unable to provide the right amount of natural light for your orchid, look into setting up full-spectrum lights indoors. You can purchase these lighting systems at nurseries or order them online.  There are sizes and shapes available to fit any space in your home. You can adjust the lighting to meet the needs of your particular orchid species. Feeding an orchid the right fertilizers can stimulate it to grow faster and bloom sooner. Look for orchid food that contains nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). It should also include trace elements like iron. Always read and follow the instructions of your orchid food carefully. Orchids should be watered thoroughly before fertilizing them.  Some types of orchid food are granulated or dry. You must dissolve this kind of fertilizer in water before using. Dry orchid food is highly concentrated. Never use it directly on the plant. Once the granulated orchid food has been dissolved in water, pour it directly on the plant. The active growing season for orchids is approximately March through November. Don’t fertilize from mid-December until mid-February. If you fertilize it less than that, its growth may become stunted and blooms won’t appear. If you fertilize it more frequently than that, you risk burning the roots and leaves of the plant. Burning an orchid’s roots with fertilizer will also prevent blooms from appearing.  Read the instructions for your particular orchid food carefully, since they may vary slightly from product to product. Make sure you fertilize just after the flowers fade to stimulate additional blooms. Fertilize again when new leaves or shoots appear and begin growing. Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) are temperature sensitive. In nature, their blooms are triggered when fall arrives and the temperatures drop at night. If an orchid doesn’t experience a period of cooler nights, even an indoor orchid, it may refuse to make buds or bloom. If your...

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Utilisez un éclairage artificiel. Choisissez de l’engrais. Fertilisez l’orchidée. Réduisez la température la nuit. Ventilez l’espace.


Article in English: When apologizing, you are likely being very honest and humble.  When that apology is not accepted, it might make you angry, causing your face to tense up or perhaps even turn red.  Work to remain as calm as possible.  Though it is okay to cry or to express sadness, do not beg, plead, or yell. Be genuine with what you are feeling, but do not let your apology be overcome with negative emotional outbursts.  For instance, perhaps your boss rolls his eyes while you are apologizing for missing a deadline.  Instead of furrowing your brows or rolling your eyes too, avoid over-the-top facial expressions, and continue with your sincere apology. Before delivering the apology, practice some self-soothing techniques so that you can be at peace.  Consider meditating beforehand or saying a quick prayer. When your apology is rejected, take a deep breath in through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth.  Do so until you feel calm and ready to either reopen the discussion or walk away. For instance, if your friend refuses your apology, you can practice deep breathing so that you don't react negatively to them.  No need to breathe loudly as this can be perceived as aggressive.  Make your breaths slow and steady. Though your feelings are likely hurt, avoid being defensive.  Do not insult them just because they did not accept your apology; this will only make matters worse.  If you can think of nothing positive to say, simply say “okay” and walk away. Avoid making comments like “Well, I didn't care if you accepted my apology, anyway” or “You were never a good friend to me.”  Now is not the time for bickering. Try to accept the other person's response, even if it is not the one you want to hear. In the moment,  perhaps an apology is not the best way to mend an issue.  Consider whether or not there are any fixes that you can employ.  You can even try asking them if there is anything that you can do to fix the situation. Show that you're taking responsibility for your actions by thinking about ways in which you can correct...

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Gardez une expression neutre, mais sincère sur votre visage. Respirez profondément. Ne soyez pas sur la défensive. Réfléchissez à des solutions. Mettez-vous à sa place. Reposez-vous.


Article in English: When buying cheese for your quesadilla, go for a softer one; it will melt easier than a harder cheese. You can use any of the following cheeses, or even a combination:  Any of the following non-aged cheeses: Asiago, Gouda Colby or Cheddar Fontina, Gruyère, or Havarti Monterey Jack or Mozzarella Parmesan or Provolone Romano or Queso Oaxaca Fresh cheeses will be more difficult to melt in a quesadilla, but they can be mixed in with any of the melting cheeses. Here are some suggestions:  Goat cheese Feta cheese Fromage blanc Ricotta Quesadillas don't have to include meat. You can add a bit of color and flavor with both fresh and cooked vegetables. Here are some ideas:  Fresh vegetables: baby arugula, baby spinach, chilies, or diced tomatoes. Cooked vegetables: chilies, diced eggplant, roasted bell peppers, and sliced mushrooms. Canned vegetables: Black beans, black olives (sliced), chilies, corn, pinto beans, and sun-dried tomatoes. This will prevent the meat from creating too much bulk and tearing the tortilla. Make sure that the meat is cooked. Here are the following types of meat you can use:  Shredded chicken breast Pulled pork Shrimp Sliced steak Onions and peppers can make your quesadilla taste spicier while herbs will give it a milder, more aromatic flavor. Here are some ideas:  Give your quesadilla a spicy kick with some crushed red pepper flakes or chopped smoked paprika. Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as: basil, chives, cilantro, mint, oregano, parsley, tarragon, or thyme. You can also try adding some green onions. Chop up and sauté some garlic, leeks, onions, scallions, or shallots. Here are some suggestions:  For a classic quesadilla, mix equal parts of cheese and shredded chicken breast. For a south-western twist, add black beans and corn salsa to your cheese. Make a barbecue chicken quesadilla by tossing some shredded chicken breast with some barbeque sauce. For the cheese, try using Monterey Jack. If you love bacon, try adding some chopped up fried bacon and a few jalapeño slices. For the...

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Choisissez le fromage. Ajoutez du fromage frais. Choisissez des légumes. Ajoutez de la viande. Choisissez des assaisonnements. Associez différentes ingrédients. Ajoutez d’autres garnitures.


Article in English: When children are born, their knees and legs are not yet fully formed. As they grow, the cartilage around their knee hardens and turns into bone, allowing them the support they need to walk. However, if a child older than three or an adult still has bow-legs, they may need treatment.  Bow-legs should disappear by age three. Bow legs in children over three or in adults is considered unusual. Diagnosis and treatment for older children and adults is necessary to correct bow-legs. Treating bow-legs sooner rather than later is easier and can have greater results. Only severe cases of bow-legs in adults or older children need treatment. There are a few main causes that can be responsible for the development of bow-legs in an individual. These range from injury to disease and treatments will vary depending on the cause. Review the following list to learn some of the more common causes of bow-legs:  Any injury, fracture, or trauma that has not healed correctly. Any abnormal bone development can cause bow-legs to occur. Lead poisoning can be responsible for bow-legs. Some cases of bow-legs are caused by Rickets disease, which can be caused by a lack of vitamin D. Blount's disease can be responsible for developing bow-legs. Your doctor will be able to properly diagnose bow-legs and discover what may have caused them. By visiting your doctor you can also learn about the best treatments and what you can expect after receiving them.  Your doctor will likely order an x-ray to see how much the bones are bowed. The degree of the bow will also be measured.  In a young person, this may be measured over time to track if the bow is worsening. Blood tests may be used to check for Rickets disease.

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Ne paniquez pas si votre enfant a les jambes arquées. Recherchez les causes les plus communes. Consultez un médecin.


Article in English: When children lose a parent, the sadness runs deep. On holidays like Father’s Day, that loss is even more evident because other children do have their fathers present. Reassure the child that you know they will have a hard time with the day, but that it’s okay to be sad sometimes.  Say things like, “I know today is going to be challenging, but we should try to have a good day and remember your father.” Many people who lose their parents at a young age express having lost their childhood, or bearing a burden too large for a child. It is important to realize that young children do not even realize how much their loss is affecting them. Even if your child does not talk about losing their father, that does not mean they are not still thinking about it.  Your child might still be feeling the pain of the loss, but feel unsure about how to communicate these feelings. Therefore, you might want to raise the topic to let your child know that you are thinking about it too and to open up a conversation about it.  Try saying something like "I was thinking of Daddy earlier today because it's Father's Day. Have you been thinking of him too?" This will give your child a chance to express how they have been feeling. Sometimes, children are sheltered from the details surrounding the death of a parent. This is usually done to protect the child from emotional harm, but can have devastating results. Children will be naturally curious about their lost father, and about how he died. Answer those questions as best you can to help the child work through the grieving process and come to terms with their situation.  The way that you talk to your child about death will depend on their developmental age. For example, if your child is very young, then they might not have a concept of permanence yet, so using brief, simple examples can help. For example, you might explain to a preschool age child that when someone dies, it means they cannot see, breathe, eat, or think. However, an older child may already understand what death means, so you...

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Reconnaissez la perte que l’enfant ressent. Abordez le sujet. Soyez ouvert(e) sur les détails pertinents. Partagez des souvenirs de son père. Encouragez-le à se souvenir des qualités de son père.


Article in English: When choosing a gym bag, you want to make sure it has adequate room. Look for bags that have multiple, roomy compartments. You'll want to put your clothes in one compartment, shoes in a separate compartment, and your food in another compartment. If you can find a gym bag with smaller zipped compartments, that's even better. This helps you keep the different items in your bag separated while your bag remains organized. Collect some plastic bags for your various items. This is especially important if you don't have a gym bag with tons of separate compartments. It is important to separate the different items in your gym bag so you don't have things leaking on each other.  Get one larger bag to place your shoes in. You don't want your sweaty sneakers getting all over your clothes. Think about getting a shoe bag specifically designed for gym shoes. Placing your shoes in a bag can keep odors and bacteria at bay, saving your entire gym bag from smelling like dirty, sweaty feet.  Buy smaller Ziploc bags for toiletries and your underwear. You can pack your clean underwear in the plastic bag to keep it fresh, then place your dirty underwear in the bag after you change. You can also use the plastic bags for ice in case you have an injury. Start by packing your shoes either on the bottom of your bag or in your shoe compartment. Then pack all your items in your smaller compartments. Next place your toiletries into the bag, then add your towels and clothes on top so they won't get wet if one of your toiletries has a leak. Place any electronics or reading material on top. Mornings are rushed and crazy. Sometimes you oversleep, spend too long in the shower, your breakfast burns, or you end up hitting the snooze button three times. On mornings like this, the last thing you're thinking about is your gym bag. Remove that stress from your morning by packing the bag the night before. Leave the bag by the door or near your briefcase, shoes, keys, or coat. That way, you won't accidentally walk out of the door and leave the bag in...

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Achetez un sac ayant la bonne taille. Emportez des sachets en plastique. Commencez par le fond du sac. Préparez votre sac la veille. Gardez un sac de secours dans votre voiture.


Article in English: When choosing a pineapple, there are two qualifications that you should keep in mind: ripeness and deterioration.  Ripeness is the measure of whether or not the fruit is ready to eat, while deterioration measures if the fruit has begun to break down.  Ripeness is indicated by the yellow gold color present on the skin of the pineapple. Deterioration is indicated by a wrinkling of the skin. The skin should be vibrant greens and yellows with no white or browned areas. Depending on the variety of the pineapple, the coloring should be more yellow than green.  The yellow-gold color should be present at least around the eyes of the fruit as well as around the base. While a pineapple can feasibly be ripe while fully green, there is very little way to know for sure that it is, so purchasing a fully green pineapple is risky. The higher up the pineapple the yellow-gold reaches, the more evenly flavored the pineapple. If the coloring of the pineapple fits the ideal description, that doesn’t guarantee that it’s ripe.  In order to be certain, you should feel the consistency and yield of the skin.  Gently squeeze the fruit. It should be firm but the skin should give slightly. There should be no indented or squishy spots. A good pineapple that is ripe and juicy will feel heavy. They should all be similar in size and color and be free from mold.  The eyes can be some of the stronger indicators as to whether or not the pineapple is ripe and sweet.  Choose the pineapple with the largest eyes.  The size of the eyes indicates how long the pineapple was left to ripen on the branch. Look for a pineapple with flat eyes.  Flat eyes can indicate the sweetness of the fruit. While the odor and sound of a pineapple are not necessarily strong indicators of its ripeness alone, in the presence of other indicators they can help you choose the best one.  The smell of the pineapple should be sweet, but if it is too sweet and almost has a hint of alcohol, then it is beyond its freshness. A ripe fruit will have a dull, solid sound.  Unripe...

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Sachez ce que vous cherchez. Regardez la couleur de la peau. Palpez l'ananas. Examinez les écailles. Évaluez l'odeur et le son. Regardez s'il est abimé.


Article in English: When choosing the first few fish you plan to introduce to your aquarium, seek out hardier types. Certain types of fish are better able to survive in an environment with high levels of ammonia and nitrites, which your aquarium will likely have at this point.  More resilient fish include danios, gouramis, and livebearers. Don’t add more vulnerable types of fish to this initial tank environment as they likely won’t survive. Ask an employee at the store from which you plan to purchase the fish to help you choose types of fish best suited to a brand-new aquarium. Avoid overcrowding the aquarium. Don’t add more than three fish per week to the tank or you can raise the ammonia in the environment to toxic levels that can kill your fish. As you gradually begin to populate your aquarium, choose your fish very carefully. There are hundreds of kinds of tropical fish, and they don’t all live well together--some are aggressive, some are territorial, some are predatory, and so on. Make sure to choose types of fish that can live together in the tank and won’t fight or kill each other.  Choosing the wrong fish not only subjects the fish to unnecessary suffering, it’s also something that’s easily avoidable with a little research. Do your research and consult with an employee at a fish or aquarium retailer so that you know each of your fish’s needs. In addition to making sure your fish will get along, make sure they have compatible living-environment needs. If they all need different kinds of environments to thrive, your ecosystem won’t be able to accommodate those varied needs. In addition to ensuring that your fish have similar habitat needs, be sure the fish also have similar temperature and pH needs. Don’t dump a new fish directly into the aquarium. Fish need to be able to regulate their temperature, and being put directly into new water can cause them significant distress.  Turn the tank light off so that the bright light won’t disturb the new fish. For freshwater fish, float the plastic bag--still closed--in which you...

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Introduisez des poissons ayant une grande adaptabilité. Choisissez les bons poissons. Laissez le poisson s'accommoder graduellement à son nouvel environnement.


Article in English: When creating a Pivot Table, you are essentially sorting your data by rows and columns. What you add where determines the structure of the table. Drag a field from the Field List on the right onto the Row Fields section of the Pivot Table to insert the information.  For example, your company sells two products: tables and chairs. You have a spreadsheet with the number (Sales) of each product (Product Type) sold in your five stores (Store). You want to see how much of each product is sold in each store. Drag the Store field from the field list into the Row Fields section of the Pivot Table. Your list of stores will appear, each as its own row. Like the rows, the columns allow you to sort and display your data. In the above example, the Store field was added to the Row Fields section. To see how much of each type of product was sold, drag the Product Type field to the Column Fields section. Now that you have the organization laid out, you can add the data to be displayed in the table. Click and drag the Sales field into Value Fields section of the Pivot Table. You will see your table display the sales information for both of your products in each of your stores, with a Total column on the right. For all of the above steps, you can drag the fields into the corresponding boxes below the Fields list on the right side of the window instead of dragging them onto the table. Pivot tables allow you to add multiple fields to each section, allowing for more minute control over how the data is displayed. Using the above example, say you make several types of tables and several types of chairs. Your spreadsheet is records whether the item is a table or chair (Product Type), but also the exact model of the table or chair sold (Model). Drag the Model field onto the Column Fields section. The columns will now display the breakdown of sales per model and overall type. You can change the order that these labels are displayed by clicking the arrow button next to the field in the boxes in the lower-right corner of the window....

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Ajouter les lignes. Ajoutez des colonnes. Renseignez la case des Valeurs. Ajoutez plusieurs champs dans une seule zone. Modifiez la disposition des informations. Apprenez à manier les valeurs. Ajoutez un filtre.


Article in English: When dealing with sociopaths be as boring as possible to not feed the sociopath's need for excitement. Sociopaths are easily bored. This includes not giving them emotional entertainment. Remain calm when talking to them. Don't get excited or argue with them. Feel free to ignore their attempts to engage you! Silence is the best response to a sociopath. Also pretend that you have nothing that the sociopath may want. Pretend that you lost your money, had your things already stolen, etc. Whatever it is that you provide for them, find an excuse - in a non-emotional, non-confrontational way - to not be able to provide it anymore. Once you've confirmed that the person is a full-blown sociopath, then it's best to avoid that person as much as you can. If that person is a co-worker or in your friend group, then you may not be able to completely avoid him or her, but try to steer clear as much as humanly possible. Remember that a sociopath may be able to detect that you're trying to distance yourself and may want to reel you in even more as a result; stay strong and be determined to spend as little time with this person as possible.  This doesn't mean you should be openly mean or hostile; this can actually put you in a dangerous situation. Don't tell the person, "I know you're a sociopath." This can enrage the person or make him or her even more determined to win you over. You don't want the person to know that you're onto him or her; just stay as removed as possible without being rude. The sociopath may want to charm you and to win you over with gifts, compliments, or stories meant to cast him or her in a favorable light. But remember that once you've determined that this person is a full-on sociopath, there's no turning back. No amount of charming behavior or lies can win you back over to the dark side. Don't let the person flatter you into giving him or her a second chance.  However, keep in mind that is it normal to experience self-doubt during this process because the sociopath knows how to make you question...

Summary in French:

Ne lui donnez pas ce qu'il veut. Tenez-vous à distance si vous le pouvez. Soyez insensible à ses charmes. Si vous sortez avec cette personne, quittez-la le plus vite possible. Prévenez votre entourage. Pensez par vous-même. N'ayez pas peur.


Article in English: When deciding what type of book you want to write, first consider what types of books you like to read. When you go to the bookstore or library, which section do you spend the most time in? Do you spend your weekends relaxing with a romance novel, or do you prefer to learn about historical figures through biographies? Do you enjoy the satisfaction of the long novel, or do you find the immediacy of the short story more gratifying?  Writers perform best when they are familiar with the genre in which they are writing. This usually aligns with the genre they enjoy reading best. Choosing the genre you know most about will likely result in the most enjoyable writing experience, too! Once you've chosen your book's genre, you need to figure out what you want to provide the reader. Think about why you've enjoyed your favorite books in this genre. This will help you figure out what the purpose of your own book should be. For example, a biography George Washington might help you understand and connect to the culture of your country. Mystery novels consume you with tension, curiosity, and surprise. Fantasy novels let you escape this world and expand your imagination.  Spend some time writing about what effect you hope to achieve in your reader. By laying out your goals before beginning the project, you have a reminder you can come back to later, when you feel lost or directionless in the writing process. If you are writing to provide information, it may seem obvious that you need to spend a lot of time researching. Don’t assume, though, that romance novels or dramatic short stories don’t require any research. If your novel is set in the past, you must be able to provide a realistic physical and social setting. If one of your characters is a police officer, you must be able to realistically portray her in that profession. To present the reader with a believable story, you must always conduct research.  Look in textbooks to find basic language that will make a character’s professional life believable. You don’t want to use...

Summary in French:

Déterminez le genre du livre . Déterminez quelle est la finalité du livre . Menez vos recherches . Esquissez la structure de votre livre .


Article in English: When drying with a drying agent, it's best to shorten the stem to 1 inch (2.5 centimetres) to 2 inches (5.1 centimetres), as stems can be brittle after drying. If you want a longer stem, create a stem with floral wire while the flower is still fresh. Push the floral wire up through the stem. Bend it back down, and pull it back through the stem. Wrap the wire around itself. Borax and cornmeal will work together to dry out your sunflowers. Mix it together in equal parts. To help keep the color, add a spoonful or so of salt to the mixture. This mixture will also help dry out your flowers. Stir in a spoonful of salt to preserve the color. This mixture is heavier, though, and may smoosh your flowers a bit. Another option is simply using silica gel. Silica gel is what comes in those "Do not eat" packets in shoes, purses, and sometimes, food, but you can also buy it online or at craft stores. It dries things faster than the other mixtures, so you don't need to add salt to preserve the flower's color. Use a container with a tight lid, particularly with silica gel. Place about 1 inch (2.5 centimetres) of the drying agent in the bottom. Place the sunflowers face up in the container. Gently sprinkle the drying agent over the flowers until they are covered, and put the lid on. Just like when you're hanging flowers, you need to set the container somewhere warm and dry to help the sunflowers dry. The sunflowers in the silica gel should be done in less than a week. The flowers in the other drying agents will take a week or two.

Summary in French:

Récupérez les têtes des tournesols. Mélangez du borax et de la fécule de maïs. Mélangez du borax et du sable. Tentez le gel de silice. Fabriquez votre récipient de séchage. Déposez votre récipient dans un endroit chaud et sec.


Article in English: When fresh flowers are available, especially in the spring and summer, most cemeteries would prefer that you bring fresh flowers. However, if you want something else, consider a small flowering shrub, which will continue to bring beauty to the grave site for many years.  If you want a flowering shrub or flowers, pick something small, native, and easy to maintain. Check with a local nursery to ask what would be best for your area. Also, ask about how often you need to prune the bush. For instance, in a very dry, hot area, you may want to consider a succulent or pretty blooming cactus. Some people use flowers such as chrysanthemums and geraniums because they don't take as much effort to maintain as other flowers. For instance, in fall, you may want to place several small pumpkins on the grave site. Near Christmas, you may want to add poinsettias or a small wreath made of evergreens. In other words, you may want to decorate the grave site periodically, updating it by what's available for the current season or upcoming holiday. You can find a number of options for lighting that are solar powered. Many companies build lighting specifically for burial grounds, so consider one of those options first. However, you can also find inexpensive solar-powered lighting even at home improvement stores or garden stores. Even if your cemetery allows any type of decorations, most prefer non-breakable options. For instance, pick metal containers over glass or stone and plastic over ceramic. Broken containers can be unsightly and a hazard. You can use art to decorate your loved one's grave site. For instance, try small saint statues or painted stones. Just remember that anything you use should be weatherproof, including sun-proof; if art isn't made for outdoors, the colors will fade quickly. One way to honor the deceased person is to decorate the grave with items related to his or her religion. For instance, you could use crosses for a person who was Christian. Alternatively, some Jewish people use small stones to decorate their...

Summary in French:

Choisissez les fleurs en fonction de la saison. Prenez en compte la période. Pensez à l'éclairage. Optez pour des objets qui durent. Optez pour des objets d'art. Tenez compte de la religion du défunt. Utilisez des peluches. Rendez hommage à un ancien combattant avec des drapeaux. Songez à ce qui le rendait heureux.


Article in English: When gardening indoors, there are two general styles of gardening: container gardening, and hydroponic gardening. Container gardening is just as it sounds - a series of planters/containers that use traditional gardening soil and methods to grow your plants. A hydroponic garden is a special type of indoor garden that uses fertilized water and a non-soil starter for your plants, arranged vertically. Each is a valuable option for different reasons:  Container gardens are a good option for someone who may want to rearrange their plants or eventually move them outdoors. Container gardens can grow any type of plant, in any size. Hydroponic gardens are a good option for someone who is looking to produce a lot of plants in a small amount of space. Typically, hydroponic gardens are used for growing vegetables. Creating a successful indoor garden relies heavily on selecting a space indoors that will help your plants to grow. Choose an area that has lots of windows and sunlight; typically east and west facing windows are the best. When at all possible, place your garden (container or hydroponic) near a window to allow for more heat and sunlight.  Avoid rooms that have cold temperatures (such as an attic or garage); cold can kill or slow the growth of your plants while heat is typically more universally welcomed by your plants. Avoid choosing an area near an air vent or fan, as these can dry out your plants and cause damage to them. The biggest reason for planting an indoor garden is the ability to completely control the environment. While this requires more work, it also greatly increases the success of your plants when done properly. There are three general things you’ll be in charge of controlling: air temperature, water frequency, and soil condition. These will vary slightly depending on the system of garden that you are using and the plants you decide to grow, but there are a few helpful tools to make controlling the environment easier.  Try soil heat mats. In general, most plants thrive in soil temperatures between...

Summary in French:

Choisissez le style de votre jardin. Choisissez un endroit approprié. Contrôlez soigneusement l'environnement. Choisissez vos plantes.


Article in English: When it comes time to unionize, you can legally form your own independent union with members only from your workplace. This is a valid, reasonable option. However, employees at many workplaces prefer instead to join a larger union, which, owing to the fact that it has more members, will have greater resources at its disposal when it comes to representation and negotiation. You can search a complete list of unions in the U.S. at [unionbase.org]. Additionally, local unions are usually listed in the yellow pages or other business directories under "labor organizations." Don't be intimidated by unions' names - unions that originally represented employees of one profession now represent many different types of professions. It's not unusual, for instance, for office workers to be a members of the United Auto Workers. Below are just a few examples of active unions in the US:  Driving and delivery (Teamsters - IBT) Structural steel erection (Iron Workers - IABSORIW) Electrical / Communications (Electrical Workers - IBEW / Communications Workers - CWA). The Steelworkers Union (USW) is a good example of a multi-trade union. It counts members in the fields of nursing, police, fire, general factory, and more, but, to be clear, not all the workers in these jobs that join unions have chosen the Steelworkers. The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) represents all working people under "One Big Union" and, besides performing typical union functions, encourages individual membership even if your workplace is not unionized or is represented by another union. If you can, call the local union office directly - if you can't, contact the national or international office to be put in contact with the local office. Even if the union isn't interested in representing you, they may be able to recommend you to another union that is or may provide free resources to you. Reasons why a trade union may not want to represent you may include the fact that your workforce is too small or that you're involved with an industry the union isn't...

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Vous pouvez trouver un syndicat dans votre région si vous le désirez. Contactez le syndicat de votre choix. Communiquez votre plan d’action.


Article in English: When it comes to cold compresses, you have several options. Some of these are available in in drug stores and some you can make yourself. While there are unique advantages and drawbacks to each, all work essentially the same way — by keeping an injury cold to prevent swelling and inflammation.  Gel-based ice packs. These are full of gel that stays cold when placed in the freezer. Typically these compresses get much colder than the other options since they stay in the freezer. They are also reusable, which is appealing for cost purposes. However, they generally can only be used at home since they start heating up when taken out of the freezer. Instant cold packs. These are filled with two different chemicals separated by plastic. When squeezed, the plastic breaks, causing the two chemicals to react and get cold. Unlike gel packs, these are portable and can be used anywhere as long as the chemicals haven't touched each other yet. This makes them ideal to have on hand for sporting events. They aren't reusable, however.  Homemade ice bags. Take a large plastic bag and fill it with ice cubes. Then fill it with just enough water to cover the ice cubes. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag. These are good in a pinch if you don't have a store-bought ice pack. As drawbacks, they don't last as long and the condensation on the outside of the bag can get you wet.  Ice towels. This is another homemade method you can use. Wet a towel and then wring it out so that it's just damp. Place it in a plastic bag and then leave it in the freezer for 15 minutes. You can then wrap it around the injured area. This option also won't last very long so you'll have to keep putting it in the freezer to keep it cold. This will help drain blood away from the area and fight swelling. Ideally, the body part should be lifted above the heart. So for example, if your wrist is injured, lie back on a coach and place your arm up on the high part. This is important because if the compress directly touches the skin, it can lead to frostbite. Make sure...

Summary in French:

Choisissez la compresse froide. Relevez la partie de votre corps où se trouve la blessure. Enroulez la compresse dans une serviette. Appliquez la compresse. Retirez la compresse après 15 à 20 minutes. Recommencez toutes les deux heures. Consultez votre médecin si les symptômes ne s'améliorent pas.


Article in English: When it comes to dealing with the fallout of a breakup, follow the motto, "Out of sight, out of mind." The less you run into your ex, the better. There may be times when you're forced to see him or you run into him by accident. Outside of these times, do your best to avoid contact.  In today's world, "staying away" also means cutting off contact via social media.  Unfriend him, stop following his posts, delete his number in your phone.  Break the chain that connects you, at least temporarily.  You can possibly reconsider making some new connections later on.  Avoiding him isn't a way of showing that you hate your old partner. Instead, you're showing that being around this person makes you feel confusing, uncomfortable emotions (which is most likely true). Breaking up can be especially hard if you were used to spending lots of time with his friends. However, if you can, limit your exposure to these people. Being around your ex's friends will only remind you of the memories you shared with your ex and you will have trouble getting over him.  Cutting off contact with these friends will probably only exacerbate your sense of loss, but it is a pain you need to go through in order to get past your ex and move forward.  You may be able to reconnect with some of these friends later on. If you don't have many friends who aren't close to your ex, hang out with a few of your most trusted friends that you can count on to be sympathetic. You may also want to try to focus your efforts on making new friends (though this can be tough if you're feeling blue). It may be hard to (at least temporarily) give up your favorite restaurant, or listening to your favorite band, or doing the crossword in the Sunday paper, but if these are things you shared with your boyfriend, they could become temptation traps.  You might associate such things so strongly with him that you can't help but pine for him.  Remember, you're trying to break a type of addiction, and if you were trying to quit drinking, you wouldn't hang out at your favorite...

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Tenez-vous éloignée de lui. Évitez ses amis si vous le pouvez. Évitez les lieux et les activités qui peuvent vous tenter. Restez courtoise si vous vous voyez. Ne voyez pas votre ancienne relation comme si tout était rose. Ne planifiez pas votre vengeance.


Article in English: When it comes to faking a stomach ache the best thing to do is go to the bathroom. You're not likely to get a lot of questions if you spend a significant amount of time in the restroom. Aside from some general questions, people probably don't want to know what you're doing. Don't groan or make any gross noises. Remember, keep it simple. Splash cold water on your face to make your skin feel cold. Wet your hair a little, but try to avoid soaking yourself. You just want to give the impression that your skin is cold. When asked, say you feel hot. This will make your parents think you have the cold sweats. You could also try doing some physical activity, such as push-ups or sit-ups. Do just enough to get a small band of sweat going on your forehead. A lot of times nausea is accompanied by a general feeling of dizziness. Don't make any sudden movements. Try to stay seated as much as possible. If you have to walk, take your time. When faking nausea, don't make yourself vomit. Say you aren't hungry and that your stomach hurts. Try to eat as little as possible, but whatever you do, do not make yourself throw up. It isn't healthy.

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Passez beaucoup de temps aux toilettes. Rendez votre peau plus moite. Faites semblant d'avoir des vertiges. Évitez de vomir.


Article in English: When it comes to losing weight, there is no way to spot-treat, or only lose weight from 1 part of the body at a time. If you want to lose belly fat, you will need to lose overall weight by reducing your caloric intake.  Cut out about 500 to 750 calories daily from your diet. This small decrease in calories can help you lose about 1 to 1.5 pounds per week.  Aiming to lose more weight than this per week is generally not advised by health professionals. Use a food journal or online tracker to get an idea of how many calories you currently eat daily. Subtract 500 to 750 from that total to get an idea of how many calories you should consume daily to result in moderate weight loss. Studies have shown that following a lower carbohydrate diet can not only help you lose weight quickly, but specifically decrease the amount of stomach fat you have.  Fill up on 3 – 4 oz of lean protein at each meal (about the size of a deck of cards). Choose mostly non-starchy vegetables (like peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, cauliflower or lettuce) and aim for a serving or 2 at each meal. Have 1 to 2 cups of leafy greens. Eat 1 to 2 servings of fruit daily. Fruit contains natural sugars and should be eaten in correct portion sizes — 1/2 cup for most fruits or 1 medium piece. Examples of lower carb meals include: mixed green salad with raw vegetables, 5 oz of grilled chicken and an oil-based dressing, 1 cup greek yogurt with nuts and 1/2 cup of fruit, or grilled salmon with a small salad and steamed broccoli. Foods like bread, rice and pasta can be a part of a healthy diet; however, these foods are significantly higher in carbohydrates than other foods. Limit these to help you stick to your lower calorie diet.  Foods to limit include bread, rice, pasta, crackers, chips, tortillas, English muffins, etc. Limit portion sizes to 1 oz or 1/2 cup. Do not avoid grains altogether. Choose grains with lots of nutrition and that will keep you full, like quinoa or oatmeal. In addition, aim to choose 100% whole grain options. These foods are...

Summary in French:

Mangez moins de calories. Privilégiez les protéines, les fruits et les légumes. Limitez votre consommation de céréales. Évitez les sucres ajoutés. Buvez beaucoup d'eau.


Article in English: When it comes to making a beekeeping suit, the shirt is the trickiest part. It's helpful to have a shirt that opens in the front so you can fasten it securely around your veil, but you will need to alter it so bees can't crawl into the holes between the buttons. Look for a shirt with the following qualities:  The fabric is thick; look for a heavy cotton or denim. The color is white or another very light color. Bees feel threatened by darker colors, which remind them of bears. The fit is loose. Choose a size or two larger than what you normally wear, rather than getting a shirt that's skin tight. That way if a bee inserts its stinger into the fabric, it won't be right against your skin. You'll need to make a few alterations along the collar, sleeves and opening in order to create a tight seal that will keep bees from crawling in. It helps to have a sewing machine, but if you don't have one, you can certainly make the alterations by hand. Here's what you need:  A roll of one-inch wide white velcro. Stick-on velcro works fine, or you can get the type that doesn't have adhesive backing. You need enough to line the shirt opening, the collar and the sleeve openings, so you may want to take measurements before purchasing velcro. A needle and white thread (or a sewing machine, if you have one). A measuring tape and scissors. Use a small pair of scissors to snip off all the buttons. Take care to snip the threads just underneath the buttons without cutting a hole in the shirt. Snip the buttons from the opening of the shirt, the collar and the sleeve openings. Thread your needle and tie a knot at the end of the thread. Insert the needle from inside the shirt near the edge of a buttonhole. Stitch the buttonhole tightly closed, then finish it off by tying another tight knot. Repeat until you've sewn every buttonhole closed, including those around the collar and sleeve openings.  You might want to double-thread the needle if you're working with thin or weak thread. Neat, invisible stitching is not the goal: just make sure...

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Choisissez une chemise blanche à boutons. Rassemblez tout le reste des matériaux et les outils pour pouvoir fabriquer le haut de la combinaison. Enlevez les boutons de la chemise. Refermez tous les trous pour bouton. Coupez deux longueurs de bande velcro à coudre sur la longueur de la patte de boutonnage de la chemise. Attachez chaque bande velcro à une bordure de l'ouverture frontale de la chemise. Coupez et attachez une bande velcro autour du col et de chaque manche.


Article in English: When it comes to smiling for pictures, the worst offense is flashing a jack-o-lantern: all teeth, no eyes. In order for your smile to look authentic, you've got to bring your eyes into it and give what is called a Duchenne smile. A true Duchenne smile is naturally authentic, since it's very difficult to engage the muscles around the eyes unless you truly have something to smile about.  Check out the difference in the mirror. Do you see how much less happy you look when your eyes aren't engaged? When you're smiling for a picture, pretend like you're smiling at someone you love. Your eyes will crinkle convincingly and your smile will look authentically beautiful. It's not necessary to give a big, toothy grin, but showing some teeth in your smile will brighten your face. Try showing just your upper teeth, rather than smiling so big that all of your teeth are exposed. If you prefer a close-mouthed smile, that's fine - just know that you'll probably look more serious than everyone else in the picture. Facing the camera head-on isn't the most flattering pose for most people. It flattens your features and can cause you to look a bit distorted in the photograph. Instead, show off your pretty bone structure by turning your head slightly to one side. If you have what you would consider a "good" side - a side that makes your features look finer - bare that side to the camera.  While angling your face can make your picture look more flattering, it can also look contrived if you overdo it. Make sure your face is tilted at what looks like a natural angle. If possible, stand a bit below the camera, so that it's pointing slightly down at you instead of pointing up. If you tuck in your chin, the shape of your face will look distorted. If you tilt your head up and stick your chin out, it'll look like you're trying to hide a double chin. The most natural position for your face is to hold it level with the camera, as though you were going to have a conversation with it. " Photographers love to tell their subjects to say...

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Souriez avec vos yeux. Montrez quelques dents. Trouvez votre meilleur profil. Tenez-vous bien face à l'objectif. Dites un mot qui se termine par « ah ».


Article in English: When it comes to string art, you essentially need three things: string, nails, and some type of surface. Here are the details on all three:   String. The type you use depends on the look you want to create. Embroidery floss works well for more delicate pieces. Yarn and thicker strings work well for pieces that pack a punch.  Nails. Veneer pins work very well – they have small heads that let paper slide easily off (if you're using paper). You could also use small, regular nails from the hardware store. Colored nails can be a nice touch, too, especially if you use more than one for the juxtaposition.  A surface. Canvas or wood are the basic options. However, do know that if you're using canvas, the nails will likely be wobbly and harder to work with. You can use plain wood, or you can use wood covered in felt or cloth. Here you have two basic options: a paper transfer or a stencil. Let's weigh the pros and cons:  For a paper transfer, you simply find an image or word you like on your computer, and print it to size. You'd place it on the board and put nails into the paper. When you're done, you need to take off the paper up and over the head of the nail. If the nails allow this, it's a good, simple, cheap option. A stencil transfer is easier to work with. You simply put the nails in the holes of the stencil and remove the stencil when you're done (it comes right off). That being said, it is more expensive and you are limited to what stencils you can find at your local craft stores.

Summary in French:

Choisissez votre matériel. Réfléchissez à la façon dont vous allez transférer votre dessin.