Article in English: There are a variety of rice cookers on the market, and they don’t all operate in the same way or have the same features. For instance, some will have both white and brown rice settings. Others won’t have either. Use a wooden spoon or rice paddle spoon to mix 2 cups (470 ml) brown basmati rice and 3 cups (710 ml) of water into the inner pot of the rice cooker.  Many rice cookers come with a dry measuring cup. However, they’re often only equivalent to 3/4 of a standard cup. Don’t use metal utensils when mixing or scooping because they can damage the non-stick coating of the inner pots. Generally rice cookers have two settings – cook and warm – so make sure you select cook. This will bring the water to a boil very quickly.  Once the rice has absorbed all the water, the temperature will rise past the boiling point of water (100˚C/212˚F). At this point, most rice cookers will then automatically switch to the warm setting. This will typically take about 30 minutes. The warm setting will hold the rice at a safe serving temperature until you turn off the cooker. As with the boiling method, don’t lift the lid while the rice is cooking or the water vapor needed to cook it will disperse. After it switches to warm, keep the lid closed and let the rice sit for 5-10 minutes to finish cooking. Carefully open the lid away from your face to avoid being burned by any excess steam. Use a wooden or rice paddle spoon to gently fluff the rice. You can serve it now or save it for later in the refrigerator or freezer.  If refrigerating, put the rice into a bowl and cover with a lid or saran wrap. It should keep for 3-4 days. Don't leave it out for more than two hours before refrigerating. If freezing, rinse it in cool water, place portions in zip lock bags and place them in the freezer. Thaw the rice in the baggies overnight in the refrigerator.

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Lisez bien les instructions. Mélangez l'eau et le riz. Placez le couvercle et mettez l'appareil en marche. Ne retirez pas le couvercle pendant la cuisson. Laissez le riz reposer dans le cuiseur. Ouvrez le cuiseur et séparez les grains de riz. Versez le riz dans un plat.


Article in English: There are a variety of ways to wear tank tops with your boyfriend jeans and all of them will make you look great. Here are some options to try:  Wear the jeans with a bright colored tight-fitting tank top. Wear the jeans with a simple black tank top that exposes just an inch of your belly. Wear the jeans with a flouncy tank top. Wear the jeans with a simple white tank top and a black cardigan. Wear the jeans with a knitted white belly shirt. Wear the jeans with a spaghetti strap tank top or a halter top. Your boyfriend jeans may give you a bit of a casual look, but you can dress up your outfit with a feminine dressy top that makes the pants look fancier. Here are some fantastic ideas:  A polka-dotted sleeveless button down shirt will look great with a light pair of boyfriend jeans. Wear a long-sleeved almost-sheer button down shirt with a pair of light jeans. Wear a pair of dark jeans with a tight-fitting black turtleneck sweater. There are plenty of ways to pair your boyfriend jeans with a casual top for a cute but everyday look. Here are a few tops to try with your new pair of boyfriend jeans:  Wear a loose-fiting v-neck white t-shirt and tuck the front into your jeans. Let the sides of the shirt hang down. Wear the jeans with an everyday graphic tee. Wear the jeans with a striped v-neck t-shirt. Wear the jeans with a tight long-sleeved boat neck shirt. Boyfriend jeans also look great with a variety of sweaters. Here are a few sweaters to try:  Wear a purple knitted fitted sweater that hangs just below your waist with a pair of light jeans. Wear a pair of dark jeans with a tight-fitting black turtleneck sweater. For a warm and fun look, pair the jeans with a poncho. There are a variety of ways to pair your boyfriend jeans with a cute jacket and a shirt underneath it. Here are a few styles to try:  Pair your jeans with a simple gray t-shirt under a fitted black blazer. Pair your jeans with a tight-fitting gray t-shirt and a short and snug leather jacket. Pair your jeans with a long white t-shirt and a...

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Mettez le jean avec un débardeur. Portez votre jean avec un haut qui fait habillé. Portez le jean avec un haut décontracté. Portez votre jean avec un pull. Portez votre jean avec une veste et un t-shirt.


Article in English: There are apps that pay you for doing marketing tasks, such as scanning products at a grocery store or completing a survey. Download one of these apps and use it to find small paid tasks you can do. You may not be able to make much money per task this way. However, you can start right away and make some money. There are many websites devoted that connect users to free online surveys. These usually only pay at most a few dollars each, but they take very little effort and may provide fast payment. Amazon’s Mechanical Turk program is another way to make money online by answering questions or completing simple tasks. However, the pay is usually very low, often only a few cents per task. Post an ad online or on a bulletin board offering to do odd jobs or sign up with an employment agency that specializes in temporary work. You can also go where other day laborers meet and wait for employers, such as building contractors, landscapers, homeowners and small business owners. Common odd jobs people need day laborers for include:  Construction Basic office tasks Yardwork (raking leaves, mowing lawns, shoveling snow, cleaning gutters, etc.) Picking up groceries or running other errands for the elderly Doing chores (cleaning houses, clearing out an attic or shed, etc.) Washing cars Moving and/or packing Find friends who are going out of town and offer to take care of their pets while they’re gone. Professional boarding places tend to be expensive, so your cozy little house or apartment is a nice alternative.  Check to see what other pet sitters in your area charge to help you set your rates. Around the holidays, pet-boarders fill up, meaning you can probably charge more. Ask your friends and family if they know anyone who needs a pet sitter. Word-of-mouth is often a great way to find jobs. You can walk dogs for people who own dogs but who are too busy to walk them. However, this can be a demanding job, especially if you end up walking a few dogs at once or if you are walking dogs throughout the day, so ensure that you...

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Trouvez des tâches à faible revenu sur des applications. Remplissez des sondages en ligne. Utilisez vos talents pour du travail en intérim. Essayez la garde d'animaux si vous aimez leur compagnie. Allez promener des chiens s'il existe une demande. Faites du babysitting si vous aimez les enfants. Enregistrez-vous sur une application de service de taxi. Gagnez de l'argent en devenant artiste de rue Posez pour des étudiants en art.


Article in English: There are certain chemicals and man-made devices that are advertised for their abilities to keep predators away. They can help you ward off fisher cats.  One option is to purchase predator urine. For example, coyotes, wolves, eagles, owls, bobcats, and mountain lions secrete smells that might scare a fisher cat off.   You can purchase the urine of stronger predators than the fisher cat online or in many hunting or outdoors stores. You can usually buy a bottle of it for under $20. Sometimes it comes in scent tags. Apply the predator urine near your chicken coop to help keep the fisher cat and other nuisances away. They will smell the urine, fear there is a stronger predator in the area, and leave. Create a perimeter with the scent tags or bottled scent. A similar device you can buy online and in some stores is a night guard black box with a solar panel at the top. It flashes a single blinking red light which is designed to simulate a red predator eye and you should hang it above the coop door. What exactly is a fisher cat, and how does it differ from, say, a house cat or a raccoon? They are relatives of the marten. They aren’t really cats at all.  Fisher cats are also called pecan cats or black cats. They are large, dark colored, and furry. Technically, they belong to the weasel family.  The adult males weigh 7 to 12 pounds. They can grow to 40 inches long. Their tails are very long and distinctive, stretching out 13 to 15 inches. Fisher cats have short legs. Their ears are small, and their tails are furry. Some are dark brown, but others are black. One way to recognize them is through their long fur. Fisher cats have large feet with five sharp toes. They use these toes to climb tries, kill prey, or navigate across snow. They make frightening screaming sounds that people sometimes mistake for human beings being harmed. These actions may be outlawed in some states, and you don't want to do anything that's not allowed. Laws will vary from state-to-state.  Consider contacting a pest management professional. Such...

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Achetez des appareils pour dissuader les prédateurs. Identifiez le coupable. Vérifiez les lois locales avant piéger ou de tirer sur une martre pêcheuse. Attrapez un pékan. Choisissez le bon appât.


Article in English: There are certain foods that can help you relieve or prevent bloating. These are typically foods that contain nutrients that reduce swelling and help digestion. If you have issues with bloating, add these foods into your diet more every day in any way you can, such as in recipes or as a snack. These foods include:  Cucumber, which removes accumulated pockets of old waste materials and chemical toxins, and also prevents constipation  Potassium rich foods, such as bananas, avocadoes, oranges, pistachios, and kiwis, which help reduce bloating caused by salt-related water retention  Papaya, which contains papain, a substance that helps break down proteins in your intestinal tract to aid in digestion  Pineapple, which contains bromelain, a substance that help reduce inflammation and treat indigestion Probiotics, found in Greek and other yogurts as well as over the counter supplements, which help with digestion and gas reduction Raw fruits and vegetables, especially cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and kale, often cause gas and bloating. However, raw vegetables and fruits typically provide the best nutrients, whereas cooking them can destroy some nutrients. To find a happy medium, try sautéing, steaming, or baking your vegetables and fruits instead of boiling them.  Just make sure you don't cook them too long, so you can avoid cooking too many nutrients out of them. Some nutrients are actually increased when certain foods are cooked. For example, tomatoes have more carotenoids when they're cooked. There are some herbs that can help reduce gas and indigestion, which can lead to bloating. These herbs include ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel seeds, dill, basil, oregano, sage, tarragon, peppermint, and rosemary.  You can use these herbs normally in any meal, or you can try finding new recipes that incorporate them. You can also make an herbal tea from them by steeping one teaspoon of dried herb or three tablespoons of fresh herbs in one cup of boiled water for five minutes.   Avoid overly hot or spicy herbs,...

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Mangez les aliments qui réduisent les ballonnements. Faites cuire vos fruits et vos légumes. Incorporez des plantes à votre alimentation. Évitez les aliments à risque. Buvez beaucoup d'eau. Évitez certaines boissons.


Article in English: There are different makeup tricks you can use to create the illusion of a slimmer face.  Apply a bronzing powder in the hollows of your cheeks or on the sides of your nose. Adding blush to the tops of your cheeks also can make the face look less full. With the powder, draw a line along your cheekbones, blending the powder in from your ear to the corner of your mouth. Just above it, apply blush.   Choose a bronzer that is two shades darker than your skin tone. This way you can use it to add more shape to your face, making it appear slimmer. If you use makeup to put more emphasis on your eyes, your face is likely going to look slimmer.   When your lips are full, it can make your face look rounder. So if you're worried about that, play up your eyes. Put mascara, eyeliner, and eye shadow on them, and leave your lips plain or only put a plain gloss on them. The shape of the eyebrows is really important to making your face look slim. If your eyebrows are higher and more shaped, this can make your overall face look thinner. Many beauty salons will wax and shape your eyebrows for you if you're not sure how to do it right. Many Hollywood stars use contouring to alter the shape of their faces, such as creating stronger cheekbones or slimmer noses.   To slim the nose, take a darker powder than your skin tone, and apply a thin line of it on each side of your nose. Then, use a brush to blend it along each edge. Use a highlighter to apply it above the eyebrows, and draw a line with it down the center of your nose.  Blend it into your skin with a brush. To contour the face, take a contouring powder, also darker than your skin tone, and draw it on your cheeks, angling down your cheeks. Smudge it in so it doesn't look like a harsh line. Use powder that is two shades darker than your skin. Contouring allows you to alter the shape and lines of your face. Another trick that you can use with makeup to slenderize the face is to add an element of illumination to it.  Take sheer highlighting powder. Using a makeup brush, put it...

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Utilisez du maquillage pour rendre votre visage plus fin. Concentrez-vous sur vos yeux. Maitrisez l'art du contouring. Illuminez votre visage. Choisissez une coupe de cheveux qui rend votre visage plus fin. Résistez à l'envie de faire appel à la chirurgie esthétique.


Article in English: There are editors-in-chief for all kinds of publications, from magazines to newspapers to blogs to book publishers. Determine which of these is most appealing. The sets of skills needed by editors-in-chief are typically transferable among various writing industries, from print and online newspapers to magazines and academic publishers. Once you get to the executive level, however, you are an expert in one particular industry and you will probably need to stay in that industry to become editor-in-chief. Do research about the industry and identify some key organizations that are most appealing to you as potential employers. Focus on trends in the industry, as well as successful and unsuccessful models. Most publications will require a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in journalism, mass communication, business or similar for executive level positions. For some publications, however, journalism degrees are not the most appropriate. For example, if you want to be editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine, attend fashion school instead. You should also consider location when determining the best program. Access to internships is easier in urban locations, and certain types of publications may be centered in some cities over others. For example, fashion magazines are probably more prevalent in New York City, whereas entertainment magazines may be more prevalent in Los Angeles.  A prestigious program may expose you to more opportunities or connections with higher-profile individuals or organizations. But smaller schools do not eliminate you from higher positions. In fact, smaller programs may give you more opportunities to take leadership roles because there might be less competition. If you have a bachelor’s degree in another field, you are not immediately discounted from becoming an editor-in-chief. You might build on your bachelor’s degree with a master’s degree, or you might have years of professional industry experience that will substitute for a certain educational background.

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Concentrez premièrement vos efforts sur un seul type de publication. Apprenez tout ce que vous pouvez au sujet du secteur que vous avez choisi. Suivez une formation dans l'enseignement supérieur.


Article in English: There are essentially two different ways that you can share a file that you've uploaded to your Drive: you can share it with specific Drive users, or you can generate a link that anyone can use to access the file. This will open the file sharing menu. You can type in names from your Google contacts or add email addresses. Email invitations are sent to each person that you add. If the recipient is not a Google Drive user, they will be invited to create a free account. Change the permissions by clicking the "Can edit" button. You can change this to "Can comment" or "Can view". In order to be able to download the file, the user will need to have "Edit" or "View" permission. If you're sharing with people who don't use Google Drive, or want to share the file with strangers, you'll need to generate a shareable link. Anyone with this link will be able to see and download the file from your Google Drive account. Copy and paste the link into an email or chat and send it to your desired recipients.  Like the other method of sharing, you can adjust the permissions for people that access your file through the shared link. Creating a link is the preferable method if you aren't sure if the recipient will use Google Drive. It allows anyone to download the file without having to create an account. You may need to tell the recipient how to download the file, as clicking the link to open it won't download it automatically. To download a file opened in Google Drive, click or tap the "Download" button at the top of the window. If the file opens in Google Docs or Google Sheets, it will need to be downloaded through the File menu.

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Comprenez le fonctionnement du partage de fichiers sur Google Drive. Faites un clic droit sur le fichier et sélectionnez Partager. Partager votre fichier avec des utilisateurs spécifiques. Cliquez sur le bouton Obtenir un lien de partage. Téléchargez le fichier.


Article in English: There are five different types of skin: dry, oily, combination, normal, and sensitive, and it's important to know which one is yours before you begin treating your skin. Every skin type is treated differently, so learning how to treat yours will give you the most radiant glow. In order to test your skin to determine what type of skin you have, it's important to cleanse it with a mild cleanser to remove any excess dirt, makeup, and oils. Then, pat dry with a towel, but do not rub as you don't want to irritate your skin. After you have cleansed and dried your skin, wait about 30 minutes, and then test the skin on your T zone. Taking tissue paper or a napkin, gently press down on your T zone, making sure the entire area makes contact with the paper. The T zone includes your forehead and your nose. Picture making a T, with the top of the T above your eyebrows and the length of the T along your nose. Remove the paper from your face and look at the dirt and oil left on it from your skin to determine your skin type. Here are some different things you might see:  Dry: Skin feels stretchy and taut, there are signs of flaky and dead skin after you've cleansed your face, and pores are small. With this skin type you'll need to take extra care in moisturizing it. Oily: Shiny face and oil on the tissue, with large open pores. In order to achieve a glow with this face you'll need to keep the oil production down by using lighter products. You don't want your face to have a glow just from the oil! Combination: The tissue will be oily because of the T zone, but your cheeks and other parts of your face may be normal or dry. This is a very common skin type and can be treated easily. Normal: The tissue will have little oil and there will be no flakes of skin. This really just means that your face is healthy and produces an adequate amount of oil -- not too much, not too little. You'll still want to treat your face daily, though, to maintain its normalcy. Sensitive: This won't necessarily show on your tissue, but it may show on...

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Apprenez quels sont les principaux types de peau. Nettoyez votre peau. Appliquez une serviette en papier ou un mouchoir sur votre zone T. Observez votre mouchoir.


Article in English: There are four main parts of your body that you'll need to coordinate to properly scream-sing and save your voice from damage. Your mouth, your throat/pharynx, your chest, and your diaphragm. While screaming, each of these parts have "jobs". The diaphragm is a band of muscle that stretches across the bottom of your rib cage. It acts like a bellows, drawing down to pull air into your lungs or pulling up to press air out. Your mouth will releases the sound and form your scream into words. Your mouth should be opened as wide as possible. Avoid distorting the sound with your mouth, as this will add strain to your vocal tract and can result in you hurting your throat. The throat has one purpose and one purpose only: to create the tone. It must be as open as possible. Refrain from adding distortion to your tone from the throat by constricting the muscles there.  Get a feel for the open throat you'll need for your scream-singing by yawning. The upward shift of the back, upper regions of your throat is your soft palate raising. Your tongue should also be flat and somewhat retracted to improve the openness of your throat. Try breathing in on a 'k' sound. This will cause a greater space between the back regions of your tongue and your soft palate, helping you to feel the ideal shape for your throat. Relax the muscles in the top of your chest, open your mouth wide, and breathe. That is the feeling you want in your throat while screaming. If you feel a "trapped" sensation, or feel a kind of blockage or lack of airflow, immediately stop. The chest will be where the distortion of your scream comes from. This is the location where the windpipe is strongest. Therefore, this is where you want to constrict the sound. A trick you might use to constrict the sound in your chest is to place your hands on your chest and push inwards while keeping your posture straight. . When you are talking normally the air comes from your chest. To scream, you want the air to come from your diaphragm. All the force of your scream should originate...

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Informez-vous sur le processus du screaming. Adoptez une forme de bouche dégagée. Ouvrez la gorge pour faire du screaming. Respirez ouvertement en ayant la poitrine relâchée. Ajoutez une distorsion à partir de votre poitrine. Contrôlez le flux d'air grâce au diaphragme Ressentez la progression de votre voix le long du tube vocal. Entrainez-vous à faible volume. Utilisez la laryngalisation à votre avantage. Enregistrez votre voix et appliquez-vous.


Article in English: There are four stages of sleep, with the fourth and final stage being REM sleep. In order to get more REM sleep, you need to gradually allow your mind and body to go through the first three stages of sleep. Maintaining a regular sleep schedule and healthy sleep habits will help you do this.  Stage N1: This is when you are transitioning into sleep and lasts about five minutes. Your eyes will move slower under your eyelids, and your muscle activity will slow down but you can be easily awakened by a noise or a sound. Stage N2: This is the first stage of true sleep and lasts 10–25 minutes. Your eye movement will stop completely, your heart rate will slow and your body temperature will decrease. Stage N3: This is the beginning of deep sleep, during which you are hard to wake up and if you are woken up, you will often feel groggy or disoriented for a few minutes. In this stage, your brain waves are very slow and blood flow is directed away from your brain to your muscles, which restores physical energy in your body. Stage N4: The final stage of sleep is REM sleep, or dream sleeping. This occurs about 70 to 90 minutes after falling asleep. You will likely experience rapid eye movement, shallow breathing, and your heart rate and blood pressure may increase. During this stage, your arms and legs are also paralyzed. Keep in mind that during the night, your sleep follows a pattern, moving back and forth between deep sleep and REM sleep. Each cycle lasts about 90 minutes and repeats four to six times during the night. As the night progresses, the amount of time you spend in each stage changes. Most deep sleep occurs in the first half of the night. Later in the night your REM sleep stages become longer. Create a sleep schedule where you wake up and go to sleep at the same time everyday, even on weekends or days off. Sleep requirements vary from person to person, but on average, you should be getting between seven and nine hours of sleep. Having a regular sleep schedule will allow you to experience REM sleep more often, as...

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Comprenez les phases du sommeil. Maintenez des heures de sommeil régulières. Éteignez les distractions avant de vous coucher. Gardez la chambre à coucher dans le noir. Évitez la caféine et l'alcool. Couchez-vous une demi-heure plus tôt.


Article in English: There are generally three things you'll be using: a cue stick, table, and pool balls. You can probably guess which is what.  Pick a cue stick appropriate for your size. Most are 58 inches (147 cm) in length, but shorter and longer ones are available. The tip is the most important part of a cue (it's on the narrow end you'll be hitting with). Tips vary from soft to hard, though inexperienced pool players are best served with a medium to medium-soft tip. There are three standard sizes to a pool table: 7, 8, and 9 feet (2.7 m). The Billiard Congress of America defines a "regulation" pool table as any table that is twice as long as it is wide. For example, a 7-foot table is 7 feet (2.1 m) long and 3.5 feet (1.1 m) wide. If you are playing on a smaller table, you may want a shorter cue. As for the pool balls, there are evens and odds, solids and stripes, and, most importantly, the 8 ball and the cue ball. The cue ball is solid white, a bit heavier, and should be the only ball directly hit during the game. In order to play the game, you have to be able to understand the terminology and rules. Familiarizing yourself with the vocabulary of the game will make it easier and quicker to learn.  The "break" happens at the beginning of the game when a player breaks up the fifteen pool balls. It is the first shot. Some players break straight on while others break at an angle. A scratch occurs when the cue ball jumps off the table or rolls into a pocket. Determine the scratch rules before you start any game. It is common for the player who did not receive the scratch to be allowed to place the cue ball anywhere in the "kitchen" upon their subsequent turn. This is the area between the head rail and the head string; or, more simply put, the area between the edge and the second set of diamonds. For now, let's stick to standard 8-ball. Quite clearly, knowing the rules is the only way to win.  Use the triangle to "rack up" the 15 pool balls. Different people have different preferences for the set up, but make sure the 8-ball is...

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Familiarisez-vous avec les équipements. Apprenez la terminologie. Intégrez les règles.


Article in English: There are laws in the U.S. that protect you from being required to disclose your disability status, sexual orientation, and other identifiers at places like school, work and so on. If you have a stigma because of a hidden disability or another reason, you should not feel forced to disclose anything at all if you choose not to. For example, when you are applying for a job, you do not need to disclose any disability or stigma. If you choose to do so, your information is required to be treated confidentially and respectfully. If you feel comfortable doing so, you can talk with people in your life about your visible stigmas. Visible stigmas are those that are immediately noticeable to other people such as being in a wheelchair or being blind. Often visible stigmas require strategies that relate to managing the conversation about the stigma. In this way, you can facilitate a safe yet open discussion.  Start with people closest to you in order to become more comfortable talking about such issues in your preferred manner. Then, if you feel like you want to talk with acquaintances or strangers about the stigma, you have some experience with the types of questions that people may ask. Don’t feel pressured to talk about your stigma. It is a personal decision that should be made by you and you alone. Talking about visible stigma can sometimes be pretty complex. This is due to the immediate social awkwardness that can accompany another person’s prejudices. When you experience stigma around something invisible, such as sexual orientation or having a non-visible health condition, think about how you want to talk with other people about it. Managing invisible stigma is an ongoing process. But it’s best for any stigmatized person to persistently experiment with different ways of talking about or ignoring their unique conditions in order to find a comfortable zone of personal disclosure with others. When figuring out how much you want to share with someone else, consider what you hope to achieve with talking about it. Do you...

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Révélez uniquement ce que vous voulez révéler. Parlez à vos proches des différences les plus visibles. Décidez de ce que vous voulez révéler au sujet de votre différence invisible. Pensez à vos objectifs quand vous parlez avec quelqu’un de votre différence invisible. Décidez de la façon de divulguer des informations personnelles. Expliquez votre différence aux autres.


Article in English: There are lots of different behaviors that comprise the symptoms of a sex addiction. While some of these things may have a level of social or societal norm, you may practice them outside of that norm or to such an extreme that is interferes with your life. Some examples include:  Compulsive masturbation Having multiple affairs Compulsively use pornography Having unsafe or risky sex Sadistic or masochistic practices Practicing voyeurism or exhibitionism Addictions have traits in common, regardless of what the addiction actually is. For example, some common addiction behaviors include engaging in the behavior even though you know it causes harm, finding it difficult to stop even when you want to, experiencing some sort of withdrawal symptoms when you don’t engage (irritability, restlessness, cravings, depression), and hiding your behaviors from family and friends or minimizing them.  Do you engage in any of these behaviors regarding your sexual activity? How do they affect you? How does it interfere with your daily life? To get more information and educate yourself, you may also want to look into resources on sex addiction, such as online or at your local library. Some medical conditions can cause changes to sexuality and arousal. You may want to have a medical check-up to rule out possible factors that can affect sexuality. Some considerations include having a brain lesion, endocrine abnormalities, or side-effects from certain medications. Check with your physician whether you are at risk for any of these problems.

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Renseignez-vous sur les différents types d’addiction sexuelle. Voyez si vous développez les comportements courants de dépendance. Évaluez si votre dépendance découle d’un problème de santé.


Article in English: There are lots of different kinds of celebrities from singers and actors to bloggers, fiction writers, humanitarians, models, or, even, chefs. To become a celebrity, you have to pick an area to become a celebrity in. Simply 'being a celebrity' isn't going to get you very far, as it is too vague a goal to work towards. It's also good to decide whether you're looking for that 15 minutes of fame or whether you want your celebrity to be a lifelong endeavor. The former is easier to accomplish, but won't give you much lasting power. The latter takes time and effort to accomplish, but will last much longer. If you're wanting to be a celebrity at something, you're going to have to work at it until you're at a level that makes people want to invest in you. While it's true that celebrities aren't always the best at what they do, they still tend to be good at it, whether it's acting, singing, writing, or cooking. Put in 1 hour every day at your chosen field. This will help get you focused on your creative endeavor and keep you focused towards your goal, which is having people know you and your work. There is a lot of the same old same old out there, and it is true that copy cats can become well known (think the many copy cats of books like Twilight or Harry Potter), but it's the original product that is remembered the best. You also need to put a lot of effort into this.  This means, you can use the work of others as a jumping off place. You'll need to add your own flare, or individuality to what you're presenting. For example: if you want to write a vampire novel, that's great! But instead of copying the Anne Rice or Twilight formula of pretty immortal vampires, come up with something unusual about your vampires, something that readers will be intrigued by and remember. Being creative basically means having something that people will remember, because it stands out. Of course, this can backfire if you're too focused on complete originality (there is no such thing), but you should tease out what specific and original...

Summary in French:

Choisissez votre type de célébrité. Entrainez-vous. Soyez créatif. Étudiez les célébrités dans le domaine que vous avez choisi. Trouvez des personnes qui peuvent vous aider.


Article in English: There are lots of ways to flirt, but it’s important to use subtle tactics so you don’t make your best friend uncomfortable. Try holding their gaze for a few seconds longer than usual or gently teasing your friend to see how they react. Be aware that your best friend may view your flirting as you just being nice, so don’t base your judgment of whether or not they like you on just this. If your best friend often tells you about who they currently like or want to date, this is a sign that they’re not thinking about you romantically. See if your best friend brings up crushes around you, or ask them who they’re currently crushing on to be more direct. You might ask them, "Do you have a crush on anyone?" when you two are talking about your friends' crushes or relationships. These could be things like a hand on your arm when you two are talking or even an extra long hug. Similarly, use playful touches to see if your best friend might be interested in you by giving them a casual back rub or throwing your arm around their waist as you’re walking. Pay attention to how your best friend responds if you give a playful touch. If they seem uncomfortable or pull back, this likely means they’re not interested. your best friend to hint that you like them. Tell your best friend things you like about them that you wouldn’t normally share. For example, you might tell your best friend how great they look in an outfit or how impressed you are with their academic abilities. You might compliment your friend by saying, “I love watching you play soccer, you just have so much talent!” or “That shirt really brings out the color in your eyes.” If you and your best friend have another friend that you’re both close to, this friend may know how your best friend feels about you. Consider talking to your mutual friend about how you’re feeling and see what they think about you telling your best friend that you really like them. Know that the mutual friend might tell your best friend what you talked about, so be clear when you’re talking to your...

Summary in French:

Flirtez Voyez s'il vous parle des personnes qui lui plaisent. Voyez si votre ami est très tactile avec vous. Faites-lui des compliments Demandez son avis à un ami commun.


Article in English: There are many advantages to publishing your book as an e-book, but there are some disadvantages as well. Before you choose this method of self-publication, be aware of the advantages and disadvantages. They include:   Advantages:  Expenses. Publishing an e-book won't cost much more than it will to write it. Potential for serious revenue. If your book becomes an e-book bestseller, you have the potential to make a lot of money. Some direct publishing vendors allow authors to keep up to 60 or even 70 percent of the revenue, so that could add up to a lot of money. However, this rarely happens, in spite of what you may have read about e-book incomes.    Disadvantages: No advertising. You'll have to do all the marketing yourself. If you have a good Twitter, Google+ and Facebook following though, this can be something you can get started fairly easily. Competitive pricing. Some e-books are sold for less than a dollar, so you will have to sell a lot of copies to make revenue. No physical copy. You won't have the satisfaction of holding your published book in your hands, or of having a few copies around to show to people. That said, there is nothing stopping you from getting a few copies printed for posterity. Before you reach out to a vendor, work out a few of the details of the book. Here are a few things you'll want to have figured out before you moved to the next stage of the publication process:   Create a cover. You can create the cover of your book of poetry yourself, or you can hire someone to do it for you or ask for the help of a design-savvy friend. Set a price. A good price range for one copy for your book is $2.99-$9.99. If your book is cheaper, more people will be encouraged to buy it, but if it's more expensive, you may have less buyers but will make more revenue.  Decide whether or not to enable Digital Rights Management (DRM). When you upload your book to different online retailers, you'll have to decide whether or not to enable DRM. Enabling DRM makes piracy less likely, but it also makes it harder...

Summary in French:

Comprendre les avantages et les inconvénients de l’impression numérique. Travaillez sur les détails. Formatez votre livre. Choisissez votre distributeur en ligne. Mettez en ligne votre livre. Publiez votre livre.


Article in English: There are many circumstances that can cause a dog to become dehydrated, but the most obvious and easy to control is your dog's access to water.  If the dog drinks all of its water, or its water bowl gets knocked over and it is left without a refill for a long period of time, this can result in dehydration. Make sure your dog has ample water, especially on hot days.  Dehydration can occur quickly, sometimes within an hour or so depending on the temperature. Even if your dog has access to water, it will become dehydrated if it doesn't drink it often enough. Keep an eye on your dog to make sure it visits the water bowl frequently.  For example, an older dog that suffers from arthritis and is too sore to get up and drink when it is thirsty is at risk of becoming dehydrated.  The problem is made worse if the dog has other health problems such as diabetes or renal disease because its body will tend to produce a lot of urine. A dog with these problems will lose fluid at a faster rate than a healthy animal. This form of dehydration is chronic, which means it develops slowly over several days and is likely to reoccur.  Likewise, if a dog is ill and stops eating and drinking  due to a lack of appetite, it is at risk of dehydration. Watery feces contains a lot of fluid, which means more rapid loss of water, and thus an increased risk of dehydration. If the dog is drinking enough, the risk of dehydration is reduced. A dog without access to water or with no desire to drink, however, can become dehydrated very quickly if suffering from diarrhea. Vomiting can be a serious problem because the dog is unable to retain any water it drinks. Closely watch a dog that is vomiting and contact the veterinarian if you suspect he is dehydrated or if the condition occurs often.

Summary in French:

Gardez un œil sur ses réserves d'eau. Assurez-vous que votre chien boit régulièrement. Surveillez ses diarrhées. Surveillez les vomissements.


Article in English: There are many commercially available eye washes that are ideal for removing objects from your eye. But if you don't have one on hand, you can make your own. The base of the mixture is salt and clean water.  Boil some water. Let it reach a full rolling boil and hold it at that temperature for one minute. Then, add one teaspoon of ordinary table salt for each cup of water. If possible, it's better to use sterile, purified water rather than ordinary tap water. Tap water can contain more bacteria and additives than sterile water. The goal of an improvised eye wash is to mimic the chemical composition of tears. The closer your solution is to the natural salt concentration (salinity) of your tears, the lesser the shock to your eyes. Tears are usually less than 1% salt by weight. Stir your mixture with a clean spoon to ensure the salt that you've added is well-dissolved. Stir until you no longer see solid salt grains at the bottom of the pot. Since the water is boiling and you've added a relatively small amount of salt, it shouldn't take much stirring to dissolve it completely. Place your solution in a covered container and allow it to cool. When the solution reaches room temperature (or lower) it's ready for use.  Never, ever use an eyewash that's still hot. You can seriously injure or even blind yourself by burning your eyes with hot water. Cover the solution while it's cooling to ensure no new contaminants can get in. Keeping the solution cool can give it a refreshing effect when you use it. But, don't use an ice-cold eye wash or one less than 60°F (15.6 °C). It can be painful and even slightly damaging to your eyes. Even if you take extra care to keep your solution clean, be sure to throw it out after a day or two. Bacteria can be re-introduced to a solution after boiling.

Summary in French:

Mélangez de l'eau bouillante et du sel. Mélangez bien. Laissez refroidir.


Article in English: There are many different industries in Hawaii that one can find gainful employment in, but you need to have an understanding of what type of work you’re willing to do and any legal restrictions you may encounter.  Medical, legal and government positions are among the highest paying jobs in Hawaii. Food service and transportation are among the lowest paying positions. If you are moving to Hawaii from another country, you will need to obtain a work Visa. If you already have an established career, it makes sense to pursue working within the same field once you reach the Hawaiian Islands.  However, if your current career field isn’t an option, you may need to choose a different line of work.  Tourism is the largest industry in Hawaii and offers many great opportunities for people relocating to the islands. Agriculture also offers many opportunities for employment on most islands. Other career fields common in Hawaii are nursing, education and hospitality. Before you make the move to warmer climates, you should begin your job search by reaching out to any contacts you may have in Hawaii.  If you don’t have any, use professional social media platforms to establish some.  Let friends or old coworkers in Hawaii know that you are looking to relocate and would like to know about any job openings they may be aware of. Use LinkedIn to find employees of companies you’d like to work for in Hawaii and reach out to them.  They may be willing to help. Use LinkedIn and other social media platforms to identify companies that you may be interested in pursuing employment with. Staffing firms and recruiting agencies connect candidates to jobs for a living and can be a great asset for anyone seeking employment.  There are some agencies that even specialize in finding work for people in Hawaii.  Some companies, like Altres.com, offer only positions available in Hawaii and even list some jobs not available in other job boards. Recruiters will look for jobs that match your existing skill sets and abilities. Taking a contract or...

Summary in French:

Évaluez vos différentes options. Choisissez un domaine professionnel. Commencez votre recherche largement à l'avance. Contactez une agence de recrutement. Jetez un œil aux sites d'offres d'emploi. Contactez directement les employeurs.


Article in English: There are many different kinds of bratwurst on the market. Traditional German bratwurst is typically named for the region from which it comes. These vary depending on thickness, length, coloring and flavor. Some of the more well-known bratwurst include:  Coburger Bratwurst Fränkische Bratwurst Kulmbacher Bratwurst Nürnberger Rostbratwurst Nordhessische Bratwurst Rote Wurst Thüringer Rostbratwurst Würzburger Bratwurst Butcher shops are great places to buy raw meat. Ask the butcher where the bratwurst came from and the ingredients used to make it. Visit a reputable, clean butcher shop. Make sure the butcher wraps up your bratwurst in butcher paper. Some butchers may be able to special-order certain types of meats. If there is a certain kind of bratwurst you are looking for, you may be able to request it. Most groceries stores sell raw bratwurst. Some are specialty brands that are fairly expensive, while others are more common brands. They may have special flavors, seasonings or stuffings. Pre-cooked bratwurst is readily available at grocery stores and is usually available in packages of 6-8 sausages. This kind may be smoked or otherwise seasoned with spices. Making your own bratwurst can be a great way to customize the ingredients and flavors in your bratwurst. This is a time-consuming process, however, that requires equipment such as a meat grinder and sausage stuffer. In addition, you need sausage casings and room to dry and store the sausages. See the wikiHow article, “Make Sausage.” Plan on at least one brat per person. Many people will likely want second helpings, so buying extra is usually a good idea.

Summary in French:

Choisissez le genre de bratwurst que vous voulez. Achetez des bratwursts crues chez votre boucher. Achetez de la bratwurst crue au supermarché. Achetez de la bratwurst précuite en magasin. Fabriquez votre propre bratwurst. Achetez suffisamment de bratwursts.


Article in English: There are many different reasons you may want to contact your child’s teacher. They can be as simple as an introduction to addressing more serious concerns. The following are some time you may want to write the teacher:  Introduce yourself after you’ve moved or your child is starting in a new school Discuss a problem Ask questions about assignments or your child’s performance Request a meeting Inform the teacher about special circumstances such as disabilities or family issues Excuse your child because of illness or an appointment. Gather any information you need to compose the a thorough and professional type to write to the teacher. Having all of the necessary information can prevent extensive correspondence and also shows that you respect the teacher and take the issue seriously.  Ask your child what she calls her teacher or search the school’s website for her name. Have copies of any supplemental documents ready. For example, if your child has a disability, you may want to include a copy of the doctor’s diagnosis and any educational placements documents. Use the information you collected to write a draft email to your child’s teacher. This gives you time to completely state your concerns, consider what you’ve written and make changes.  Avoid writing the email address in the “to” field so that you don’t accidentally send the first draft. Keep the draft as concise and brief as possible.   Keep the tone of the email personal, polite, and professional.  Include a brief introduction with your and your child’s names and why you’re writing. For example, write “Dear Mrs. Maier, My name is Teresa Lutz and I am Sophia Lutz’s mother. I am writing because she is having difficulty in math class.” Aim to keep the body of the email between 1-3 paragraphs. Address any issues or concerns you like. You may also want to consider asking the teacher how you can help support her and your child in a constructive manner. Close the email by thanking the teacher for her consideration and offering your contact information for...

Summary in French:

Sachez quand écrire. Regroupez les informations nécessaires. Écrivez une première version de votre courrier. Utilisez un ton positif. Soyez honnête. Finalisez votre courrier. Soignez les formules de salutation. Attachez les documents pertinents. Inscrivez l'adresse. Relisez votre courrier. Donnez-lui le temps de répondre.


Article in English: There are many different specialized types of therapy, from cognitive behavioral therapy to group therapy, family therapy to journal therapy. Find a therapist best suited to the type of therapy you think will be most useful to you.   Life coaches can also provide consistent long term strategies for self improvement, although some are not trained to deal with more severe types of behavioral or physical abuse. Try cognitive behavioral therapy if you would like help processing traumatic experiences, such as previous abuse, loss of a loved one, or feeling disconnected from others, that might be causing abuse. Try family or group therapy if your abuse is occurring within your relationships with your spouse, children, or siblings. You can also look into support groups. Try looking to Emotions Anonymous to learn how to cope with difficult emotions. Seeking advice from your friends and family can help you gain perspective and support during your time when you are addressing your abusive behaviors. Friends and family can provide essential support toward self-betterment and self-help.  Schedule weekly calls with a friend or family member to check in on your progress in therapy, conversations with those you have abused, or your general well-being. Be sure to seek out those who you feel comfortable being honest with about your abuse. If the abuse you are enacting on others is physical, reach out to domestic abuse help agencies, like the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, to find out your next best course of action. The NCADV also offers access to support groups and informational resources regarding intervention. Domestic abuse needs immediate attention and may require lawful intervention. Seek out the NCADV or local law enforcement to quickly address physical abuse.

Summary in French:

Consultez un thérapeute, conseiller ou coach de vie. Parlez à vos amis et aux membres de votre famille. Contactez les organismes d'aide aux victimes de violence.


Article in English: There are many different varieties of concrete blocks used for modern construction. You'll typically use standard 8" units, which will create the bulk of the foundation. Other types you might consider are single and double corner units, which provide a smooth square or rounded corner.  Then you also have jamb blocks used for creating a doorway.  Other special blocks are available for nearly every requirement you can think of. Sash blocks can be used when you want to create casement windows with an opening. Put header blocks at the top of a wall if you need to create space for roof supports or other construction supports. You can buy specialty blocks or even customize your building blocks to add a personal touch to your project. Footing is the concrete base that is used as the base’s structure. You can either use dry footing that requires you to mix it with water to activate, or purchase prepared footing. This type of project requires a lot of supplies that can be found at your nearest hardware store. Be sure you can afford the time it'll take you to construct, and weigh the price difference of hiring professionals. Collect these supplies if you decide to continue:  Trowel Garden Hose 3/8" and 5/8" Plywood Work Gloves Level Wheelbarrow 100' of Cord Mortar Masonry Chisel 2x4 for Framing Tie-in-Bars Mortar Boards If you're unsure about the specifics of what you should use for your project, consult a specialist at the hardware store. Typically the employees at the hardware store are knowledgeable about the needs of your project. It never hurts to ask if you're unsure.

Summary in French:

Comprenez les différents types de parpaings. Achetez les fondations. Procurez-vous les instruments de base. Demandez à un spécialiste.


Article in English: There are many indicators that can let you know if someone is being bullied or bullying others. Looking out for these signs will help you identify bullying and intervene early on.  Signs that someone might be a victim of bullying: Injuries or bruises that a person can’t, or is unwilling, to explain Lost, stolen or damaged personal property, such as torn clothing, broken glasses, stolen cell phone, etc. Sudden changes in interests or a sudden urge to avoid certain people or places Sudden changes in diet, self-esteem, sleeping, or other dramatic emotional or physical shifts Depression, self-destructive actions, or talk about harming one’s self or others. If you or someone you know is in danger or is suicidal, don’t wait. Get help now. Resources can be found here    Signs that someone might be bullying others:  The person has become increasingly aggressive, either physically or verbally Starts getting into frequent physical or verbal fights Associates with people who bully others Gets into trouble with authority figures frequently Can’t take responsibility for his or her own actions and blames others for his or her problems   If you notice any of these warning signs have a conversation with the person. Letting others know that bullying isn't acceptable and that you are there to help can give a victim of bullying the courage to speak up. Certain groups may be at higher risk of being bullied than others. It's especially important to pay attention to these groups and watch for signs of bullying.  Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) youth Youth with disabilities Youth with special needs, either educational or physical Bullies may also target victims based on race, ethnicity or religion Dealing with bullying targeted at LGBT youth, youth with disabilities or special needs, or bullying based on race, ethnicity or religion necessitates extra considerations specific to the victim. Information on dealing with these specific situations can be found here. Bullying often happens in places where supervision or...

Summary in French:

Soyez attentif aux signes d'intimidation. Soyez capable de reconnaitre les personnes qui risquent le plus d'être victimes d'intimidation. Repérez les lieux où ont lieu les problèmes d'intimidation. Parlez du phénomène de l'intimidation. Donnez le bon exemple. Mettez en place une stratégie communautaire.


Article in English: There are many methods you can use to liquefy and loosen the secretions blocking up your nose. By setting aside a little time for these techniques, you can improve the efficiency of each nose blowing. Over time, you'll have to blow your nose less frequently, decreasing the chafing on your nose. Try these decongestant techniques throughout the day, and always blow your nose immediately afterward. If you belong to a gym with a sauna, that's the perfect place to both loosen nasal congestion and relax after a long day. But if you don't have access to a sauna, you can improvise in your bathroom. Turn on the hot water in the shower, and close the door to keep all the steam in. Stay in the bathroom for three to five minutes or until you feel the secretions are loose and moist. Gently blow your nose before leaving the steamed room. To save water, you can just blow your nose when you get out of the shower. Take a moist washcloth and place it in the microwave until it's warm, but not burning hot. Microwaving time will vary depending on your machine, so start with 30 seconds and add 15 seconds at a time. The washcloth should be hot, but tolerable. Place the cloth across your nose and allow to sit until the heat is gone. The heat should loosen secretions, even when applied from outside the nasal cavity. Repeat the process if necessary before blowing your nose. This just means you'll flush your nasal passage with a saline spray. You can buy a nasal saline spray at any grocery store or pharmacy. Spray the bottle twice into each nostril, adding liquid to the secretions and liquefying them. If you don't want to buy a saline spray, you can make a simple one at home:  Mix eight ounces of warm water with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Buy a suction bulb from the grocery store or pharmacy. Use it to irrigate your nostrils with your homemade saline rinse. A neti pot looks like a miniature teapot. It clears out blocked sinus passages in the nose by flooding warm water through one nostril and out the other. Heat the water to at least 120 °F...

Summary in French:

Ramollissez vos sécrétions nasales. Passez du temps dans une pièce remplie de vapeur . Appliquez une compresse chaude sur l'arête de votre nez . Irriguez votre nez avec une solution saline . Essayez d'utiliser un pot neti. Buvez du thé chaud pendant toute la journée. Faites de l'exercice, si votre santé vous le permet . Mangez quelque chose d'épicé. Investissez dans un humidificateur. Massez la zone de vos sinus .


Article in English: There are many products today that are specially created to achieve this look. Sea salt sprays are popular, as are other similar products. If you do not currently own a product, then be sure to go to your local drugstore and buy one. There are mixed reviews about which works best: adding beachy waves to completely dry hair or to hair that is still a little damp. You will have to determine what works best for your hair. It would be helpful to read the instructions on the texturizing product you own, as well.

Summary in French:

Prenez un produit texturisant. Laissez vos cheveux sécher naturellement et coiffez-les lorsqu'ils sont encore légèrement humides.


Article in English: There are many reasons for being suicidal, from being in an unbearable home situation to having a mental illness. If you have a mental condition, like depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia, then it's important to see a doctor and to get treatment right away. The medication can help you feel more balanced and in control of your mind and body; though it may not "fix" everything, it can put you on the path to a happier life.  If you have an unbearable home situation, find a way to get out as soon as you can; though you should avoid rash decisions that you might regret, if there's something that you know will put you in a better place, you should not put it off. Consider reaching out to friends, family members, a therapist, or your primary care doctor if you are not sure how to get started. Clinical psychologists, counselors, and social workers are all trained to help you get through difficult life situations and may have helped others get through situations that may be similar to yours. These professionals are also helpful for long-term care to help you stay well once you are feeling better. Knowing the factors that may put you at risk for suicidal thoughts can help you identify your risk and pinpoint the causes of your behavior. The most well-documented risk factors for suicide include experiencing or having any of the following:  Stressful life events Social isolation Psychiatric disorders, including problems with substance use Family history of psychiatric disorders, suicide, or abuse Chronic disease or an illness associated with suicide, such as a terminal illness An un-supportive family environment (e.g., due to sexual identity, highly dysfunctional family, mental illness in other family members, etc.) Previous suicide attempts Bullying History of conflict with a spouse, partner, or family member. People who live with chronic pain often have suicidal thoughts. Sometimes the physical pain can actually be disguised as other things, such as emotional stress. Physical pain is a stress to the body, and...

Summary in French:

Examinez les causes de vos pensées suicidaires. Sachez reconnaitre les facteurs de risque les plus fréquents. Traitez toute douleur physique que vous pourriez ressentir. Évitez la consommation de drogues et d'alcool. Dormez suffisamment. Donnez-vous du temps.


Article in English: There are many reasons why a cat may be living in a state of constant stress, and most of them have to do with changes in its environment. If you think your cat is stressed, look around for ways to Reduce Stress in Cats or help them adjust. Stressors can include changes in routine, a new pet or person in the home (or a pet or person leaving the home), new smells, new noises, new furniture, construction in your home's vicinity, moving, even a new cat in the neighborhood. One way to help eliminate stress if you suspect your cat is suffering is to make sure you are keeping a set schedule, at least for the cat. Changes in routine, or not having a daily routine in the first place, can keep your pet in a constant state of stress even if nothing else is going on. And if there are other stressors, making a schedule can only help. If there is only a temporary change going on, such as vacation, get back into the old routine as quickly as possible. The principal is true for both cats and humans—physical activity takes away stress. Playing with your cat just 20 to 30 minutes split into two segments (like morning and afternoon) may relax it.  Keep playtime as part of any routine so that your cat can get out nervous energy and be distracted from fixating on any changes until they are complete. Give the cat some toys, rotating them on a monthly basis to maintain interest. End by offering the cat a treat, or schedule playtime just before a meal. For any of the symptoms listed in these steps, you can contact a vet for advice. Some of these symptoms may indicate a problem other than stress, so getting cleared by the vet first may make it easier to clear out stressors.

Summary in French:

Identifiez les éléments de stress. Mettez en place des habitudes et suivez-les. Jouez avec votre chat. Amenez le chat chez le vétérinaire.


Article in English: There are many reasons why you might consider rebranding your product or company.  Identifying the specific reason why you want to rebrand, though, is important so you can develop the best roadmap to your new brand.  For instance, are you:  Trying to appeal to a new demographic? Trying to recover from a negative image?  If your company has recently emerged from bankruptcy, corporate scandal, or seen its stock value plummet, rebranding can help create a more positive image for the company. Trying to distinguish your company from competitors? Reevaluating your institution’s values? Once you’ve identified the reason for the rebrand, you need to come up with a roadmap outlining how to achieve your goal.  Include projected costs and a timeline indicating important targets.  The rebranding effort can proceed along one or many paths, including the development of new:  Logos.  Changing a logo can excite people to investigate more about what the rebrand entails.  Mottos.  In 2007 Walmart’s motto “Always Low Prices” was replaced with “Save Money.  Live Better.”  The new motto suggested a lifestyle improvement for consumers where the previous motto only suggested low prices (often associated with low quality). Name.  This is a good rebranding strategy when a company is saddled with a negative association, such as Phillip Morris’ longstanding reputation as a tobacco company.  In 2003 the company changed its name to Altria. Image and reputation.  Witness how UPS went from a boring mail carrier to a personal delivery service.  Packaging.  Be careful with this one.  Tropicana famously lost 50 million dollars when they introduced new OJ packaging in 2009.  They returned to the original packaging less than a month later.  Products.  McDonald’s, for instances, transitioned from serving greasy fast food to healthier fare in the early twenty-first century.  Rebranding can take the form of a simple tweak (changing the logo font) or a complete overhaul (developing anew each element listed above). The objects of rebranding are...

Summary in French:

Déterminez pourquoi vous voulez faire un rebranding. Élaborez un plan. Impliquez les parties prenantes de l’entreprise au projet. Faites la promotion de votre projet. Mettez en œuvre les changements.


Article in English: There are many species of aquarium fish, and for most of them the ideal drug dosages and other conditions are unknown. A veterinarian is trained to notice signs of suffering and adjust the process if necessary, giving your fish a less painful death. Only methods reasonable to perform at home are included in this article. Other methods, such as electrocution and lethal injection, are difficult to perform humanely without training, and/or can harm the person performing them. An ice bath or a particular drug may be humane for one fish species, and cause suffering in another. Wherever possible, the instructions below give you the information you need to avoid a mistake. However, an online search for euthanasia information of your specific species can lead to a more concrete recommendation. Most fish species have not been studied, but it's still worth a few minutes in case yours has. Keep the fish in a quiet room. Block light with an opaque aquarium lid, or switch to red lighting, which will barely penetrate the water. These measures will reduce the amount of light stimulation the fish gets, while leaving enough light for you to work. Unless the fish is at death's door, wait until the fish has gone without food for this long. The fish will absorb the lethal drug more quickly on an empty stomach, and be less likely to regurgitate it. Skip this step if you are using a method that does not involve drugs. All the methods listed below are humane ways to euthanize a fish. Read the instructions carefully before you begin. Not all methods are appropriate for all species. A euthanasia bath is not appropriate for fish you intend to eat.

Summary in French:

Demandez conseil à votre vétérinaire. Renseignez-vous sur l'espèce. Évitez-lui trop de stimulus. Ne le nourrissez plus 24 à 48 heures avant. Continuez avec l'une des méthodes suivantes.


Article in English: There are many successful career women out there - in business and in other fields. Researching and learning about their background and career paths will help to motivate and inspire you. Reading their stories will give an idea of what the path to success looks like and what obstacles you might encounter along the way.  The web is a great resource for researching successful business women. There are some interesting and insightful articles on websites such as Forbes and Harvard Business School. You can also read the memoirs or biographies of a number of successful women and gain an insight into their professional experiences - both good and bad.   Sheryl Sandberg. An excellent example of one such memoir is "Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead" by Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook. She discusses issues such as the low level of women in corporate and governmental leadership roles, the pay inequalities faced by women in the workplace and the difficulty of balancing career ambitions with raising a family. She encourages young, female graduates to "believe in themselves, raise their hands, sit at the table, take risks and support each other."   Anne-Marie Slaughter. Anne-Marie Slaughter is a Princeton professor who rose to prominence in 2012 when she wrote an article in The Atlantic titled “Why Women Still Can't Have It All,” a frank assessment of her difficulty balancing her work as director of policy planning at the State Department for Hillary Clinton with her responsibilities as the mother of two sons. In the article, she argued for “changing social policies and bending career tracks to accommodate our choices” rather than expecting women to simply run themselves ragged in order to play by the current rules of the workplace.   Hillary Clinton. Former Secretary of State and potential 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has long been an advocate of women's rights. Clinton has emphasized the need to extend family and medical leave and to encourage women and girls to pursue careers in math and...

Summary in French:

Renseignez-vous sur la vie de femmes d'affaires qui ont réussi. Faites des recherches sur des femmes ayant réussi dans votre domaine. Songez à intégrer un domaine où les femmes sont peu présentes. Déterminez comment équilibrer vie professionnelle et vie de famille. Surmontez les différences de salaire. Soyez sure de vous. Soyez déterminée. Sachez faire face aux critiques.


Article in English: There are many thousands of web pages dedicated to telling you how to make the special woman in your life feel beautiful, appreciated, and loved — including this one, of course. Remember, however, that you are not trying to make a generic “woman” feel loved, but rather that one unique woman in the world, your wife.  Some women want to be showered with gifts, others get more pleasure out of the money you saved on the grocery bill. Some want to be treated like a princess, others like a true equal. Use the tips here as a guide, then, not a guarantee. Please also note that, because this article is most likely to be consulted by husbands seeking to make their wives feel more loved, some generalizations on marriage roles and gender traits may appear within the steps. However, most of the advice should be more broadly applicable to your particular situation. You'll find lots of advice columns that say bring her bouquets of flowers, but you know she really prefers a big slice of good cheesecake. As her spouse, you (hopefully) know her better than anyone else in the world, and one of the best ways to make her feel loved is to prove this point.  Dr. John Gottman, a recognized authority in the field, speaks of "enhancing your love map."  Essentially, what this means is getting to know each other's worlds (history, current concerns, hopes and dreams, etc.) even better and using this mutual knowledge to strengthen your bond. If your map of her world is a bit lacking in detail, work on becoming more open and interested in listening and learning. Other sections of this article should be of use in doing so. Think about activities and experiences that have made your wife happiest.  Take notes on them if necessary.  If she loves a good adventure, make that a priority.  If the simple pleasures of a quiet night together sitting on the couch makes the mark, go that route. In some ways, you may know her better than she knows herself.  So don't always just do what she says she wants from you to make her feel loved.  Listen,...

Summary in French:

Demandez conseil, mais suivez votre instinct. Montrez-lui que vous connaissez le meilleur d'elle. Parlez le même langage qu'elle.


Article in English: There are many varieties of snapper, but red snapper has distinctive bright red metallic skin that fades into pink near the belly. When you're picking out a whole snapper, look for eyes that are clear and red. The flesh should be firm to the touch.  Snapper has become so ubiquitous that it's often used as a catchall term for any kind of white fish. For this reason it's commonly mislabeled as a similar but less desirable fish, like rock cod. When you buy snapper, be sure to do so from a trusted fishmonger so you'll know you're buying the real thing.  Ask for the fish to be gutted and cleaned, unless you want to do so yourself. You’ll need about ¾ of whole snapper per serving. Be sure it's completely preheated before you put the fish in the oven. Choose a metal, glass or ceramic baking pan or dish that's just large enough to hold the fish. Line the pan with aluminum foil to prevent the fish from sticking. Red snapper is delicious with light seasonings that complement its fresh flavor. Sprinkle salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste inside the fish’s cavity. Add pieces of butter inside the fish to keep it moist while it bakes. Season the outside with more salt and pepper.  If you want the dish to have an herbal taste, add sprigs of thyme, rosemary or basil inside the fish's cavity. For a complete meal, place sliced carrots, onions or potatoes around the fish in the baking dish. The vegetables will cook along with the fish. Place the baking dish in the oven and cook the fish for 45 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. It can be a little tricky to tell whether the fish is ready, but you know it's done with the flesh is no longer translucent.  After 40 minutes or so, check the fish to see if it's done. You can gently pull back some flesh with a fork. If it looks white and easily flakes off, it's ready. If it's still a little rubbery, it needs more time. Return it to the oven if it needs more time, then check again in five or ten minutes. Whole red snapper looks impressive on a platter surrounded by fresh...

Summary in French:

Sélectionnez votre poisson. Faites préchauffer votre four. Munissez-vous d'un plat à four. Assaisonnez votre vivaneau. Faites cuire votre vivaneau. Dégustez votre vivaneau rouge.


Article in English: There are many ways that you can avoid contact with people you don’t want to see. If you know their schedule, you can adjust your own to avoid them. The key is to avoid becoming a hermit. Don't just stay in your home all the time. Weigh the pros and cons. Should I risk seeing other people? Is that risk so great that I should just stay at home all the time? There are even apps that can help you avoid people. An app called Cloak collects geo-positioning data from other social medias like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and then tells you if someone you are trying to avoid is nearby. It is not foolproof, but it can be a good tool especially if you're trying to avoid a person who uses social media a lot. Give them the silent treatment. If you are forced to interact with someone who hasn’t responded to your subtle or direct forms of communication, you might need to resort to more obvious, non-violent measures. The silent treatment isn’t just for children. This is a rather “toxic” maneuver because it is normally perceived as very obvious and rude. It is a quick way to tell people you aren’t interested in talking to them. In many cases, this move can backfire. If you have a person who accepts no blame for their relationship with you, they may try to irritate you into talking. You’ll have to persevere or try something else. Violence is rarely the answer, unless you need to defend yourself. It can be very tempting to strike someone who is bothering you rather than stick to your non-violent methods. You'll want to slap or punch someone who is particularly insulting or annoying, but resist the urge. Use your words not your fists. If your relationship has escalated to harassment and even stalking, you might consider calling the police and filing a restraining order. Restraining orders should not be filed lightly. They can have serious legal repercussions for a person. So don’t file one unless you no longer feel safe around a person. If someone has physically assaulted you or made threatening remarks to you or your loved...

Summary in French:

Fuyez tout contact. Ignorez complètement la ou les personnes. Ne devenez pas violent. Demandez une aide légale.


Article in English: There are many ways to work out your feet so that you have more strength for your next class. You can do relevés, jumps and even just pointing your toes.  It is nearly impossible to force turnout en pointe so you need to have strong turnout ahead of time. A suitable exercise for readying yourself for turnout is the frog stretch.  Ankle strength is the most important thing if you don't want to get hurt. Do some relevés at the bar before class. Soften (bend) your knees slightly when doing pointe work. Concentrate on working your feet and legs and pointing to the maximum. Engage everything. It will be easier to point your feet in pointe shoes if you have that extra strength gotten from practicing on your own. Don't stop taking regular technique classes just because you are on pointe. Pointe work alone will not improve your overall ballet technique. Regular classes will give you much more strength to help with your pointe work! Most of all, listen so that you can become an amazing dancer!

Summary in French:

Travaillez vos jambes et vos pieds. Exercez-vous à la maison en portant des chaussons légers. Continuez à vous entrainer régulièrement. Soyez patiente et forte.


Article in English: There are many ways you can make your stock purchases. Each comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. If you have little or no stock buying experience then you may want to start with a full service firm.  Full service brokerage firms are more expensive, but they come with expert advice.  For instance, your broker’s job is to guide you through the stock-buying process.  He or she is there to answer questions. You may ask things like, “What stocks do you recommend based on my risk tolerance?” and “Do you have research reports on the stocks that I want to buy?” There are many full-service firms to choose from so you can ask around for a recommendation.  For instance, a friend or family may have a broker whom they trust or have used for a long time. If not, then there are some larger, more reputable full service firms that you can explore. Some of these firms include Edward Jones, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James, and UBS. Keep in mind that if you do go with a full service broker, you are usually going to be paying larger commissions. Commissions are fees that you pay any time you buy or sell a stock.  For example, if you buy $5,000 worth of Disney stock, your broker might charge a $150.00 commission for executing the trade. If you don’t want to pay higher commissions for your stock market activity, you can use a discount or online brokerage firm.  The disadvantage of a discount broker is that you won’t get the advice that you would from a full service brokerage firm. The advantage is that you will pay less and be able to buy your stocks online.  Some reputable discount brokerage firms include Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Interactive Brokers, and E*Trade. These plans allow investors to buy stock directly from the company of their choice. They come in two varieties: direct investment plans (DIPs) and dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPs).  These plans allow you to buy stock without a broker. Both are inexpensive and easy ways for investors to buy stock with smaller amounts of money at regular...

Summary in French:

Faites appel à un courtier en bourse. Faites appel à un courtier exécutant. Faites des acquisitions directes. Ouvrez un compte. Passez une commande. Surveillez vos investissements.


Article in English: There are multiple services online that allow you to make international and local calls for free or at low cost. Most of these services can be downloaded as apps. Some work well on computers, while others work best when used on a smartphone.  Popular online calling apps include Skype, Viber, Google Hangouts, and Vonage. Check the rates for each service. Some are completely free, while others are only free when used to call another WiFi user. You may need to purchase credit to use the app of your choice. This can be done online, generally through the app itself. You’ll probably need to buy credit if you plan to call someone who is using a landline or a mobile phone service. The rates per minute for online calling apps tend to be extremely low compared to other methods for international calls. The best (and sometimes only) way to make free international calls is to call someone who is also using the same app as you. This way, instead of dialing someone’s phone number, you simply call them by typing their username on the app.  Usually, the person will have to be logged into the app in order to receive your call. Most apps also have a texting service, so you can send SMS messages as well. These may cost money. If the person you’re calling doesn’t use the same app as you, you’ll need to type their number into the app. Most apps ask you which country you’re calling, so you probably won’t need to enter the country code.

Summary in French:

Choisissez l'application que vous souhaitez utiliser. Si nécessaire, achetez du crédit de communication. Si possible, utilisez le nom d'utilisateur de votre interlocuteur. Si nécessaire, tapez l'indicateur du pays et le numéro.


Article in English: There are several alternate resume formats, including a  functional resume or a  targeted resume.  Only use a chronological resume if:  you have a solid work history that has improved over time on a clear trajectory (example: first barista, then shift supervisor, then store manager). As its name suggests, this format will emphasize the timeline of your work history, with your most recent job listed first and thus emphasized. If your most recent job is not your best or most relevant job, this is not the format for you. you also have ideal experience for the job to which you are applying, and no major gaps between employment.  If you're still uncertain what type to use, consider asking other professionals in the field to which you are applying what type of resume they used (preferably people who have successfully navigated the job market in the past few years, since norms for these types of things change rapidly). You can also ask people who have served on hiring committees, staff at your college's Career Services office, or professors or teachers who have prepared you in your field. Depending on how many positions you are applying to, you can spend more or less time on this task. In general, the more time you spend learning about the company, the better prepared you will be to write a compelling resume.  What are the priorities of the company? What types of people work there? What are their educational and work backgrounds?  Much of this research can be done online: look at the company's website, read reviews of their services, read staff profiles on LinkedIn, or (if it’s a large company) read articles about the company from reputable business websites like Business Week at http://www.bloomberg.com/businessweek or The Wall Street Journal at http://www.wsj.com. The dynamics, organizational leadership, and mission of the company should affect the contents and tone of your resume. For instance, a resume to a small, local charity organization that is family operated and not motivated by profit would look very...

Summary in French:

Décidez du format le mieux adapté à votre histoire. Familiarisez avec l'entreprise dans laquelle vous voulez postuler. Familiarisez-vous avec les détails de la petite annonce. Ébauchez le CV et organisez-y les informations.


Article in English: There are several benefits to interval training that will help you get the most out of your runs, and increase your stamina.  Improve cardiovascular capacity. Endurance running can take wind out of you. By using the interval training, you'll increase your anaerobic capacity (oxygen-depleting). And when you combine this with aerobic capacity (oxygen-building with easy runs and long runs), these will end up making you faster. Burning calories. Bursts of energy (the high-intensity part of interval training) will increase the amount of calories you burn. This is true even for relatively short bursts. It adds interest to your running routine. It may seem a small thing, but boredom with your normal running routine can make it much harder to stay motivated. This is the easiest way to incorporate interval training. You simply alternate equal periods of high and low-intensity running.  Start with a ten to fifteen minute warm-up. Start with a rapid walk followed by a slow jog, picking up speed at the end of the warm-up to break into a full run. This will make sure your body is properly warmed-up before you begin the intense speed work If you are first starting out doing intervals, you need to train your body to get used to the hard intervals. Run at high speed for one minute followed by two minutes of slow running or walking. Repeat these intervals six to eight times. Do this for several weeks until you feel comfortable with the rest. Then lower your recovery/rest time by 30 seconds until you are running 50/50 burst (such as one minute burst followed by one minute rest). Make sure you and your body are ready to increase the intensity of the faster pace intervals and reduce your rest/recovery period before you reduce the rest/recovery time. End with a fifteen to twenty-five minute cool-down. Ease from a run to a light jog, and then gradually slow to a walk towards the end of the cool-down period. Pyramid intervals start with short bursts of high intensity and then build up so that the longest period of high-intensity...

Summary in French:

Faites du fractionné. Faites des intervalles réguliers. Faites des entrainements fractionné pyramidaux. Faites des fractionnés variables. Faites du fractionné sur un tapis de course.


Article in English: There are several commercial products available that claim to block RFID scanners from obtaining your personal information. These may be individual sleeves for your RFID cards or wallets that are lined with material to block scanners. Some companies have developed a device about the size of a credit card that sends out its own RFID signal that will disrupt scanners trying to get your credit card information. This is the “low-tech” way to go, but it’s cheap and easy. Cut two pieces of paper or cardboard into the size of a credit card, wrap each piece with aluminum foil, and carry them in your wallet around your credit cards. The aluminum will disrupt most electronic signals. The foil shields the card from scanners.

Summary in French:

Achetez un portefeuille RFID. Achetez un brouilleur RFID. Fabriquez un bouclier en aluminium. Enroulez les cartes dans de l’aluminium.


Article in English: There are several common types of notes which are made by changing different things about the parts that make up a note. There are also rests, which indicate that no sound is played for a certain period of time. Here is a list of the most common notes: A Whole Note: A whole note is indicated by an open head with no stem. These are indicated with a 1 in the time signature.     A Half Note: A half note is indicated by an open head with a stem. These are indicated with a 2 in the time signature.     A Quarter Note: A quarter note is indicated by a closed head with a stem. These are indicated with a 4 in the time signature.     An Eighth Note: An eighth note is indicated by a closed head with a stem and one flag.These are indicated with an 8 in the time signature.     A Sixteenth Note: A sixteenth note is indicated by a closed head with a stem and two flags.     Joined Notes: Eighth and sixteenth notes can be joined together by turning the flags into a bar which spans between them. These are indicated with a 16 in the time signature.    There is no elegant way to put it: quarter rests look like a squiggle. Eighth rests look like a diagonal line with one tail, while sixteenth rests have two tails. Whole rests look like a bar in the upper half of the middle space, while half rests are in the lower portion.

Summary in French:

Apprenez les valeurs des notes. Les silences.


Article in English: There are several different ways to apply cream blush. Any of them can be used to apply the blush effectively, so it just depends on your preference. You can apply cream blush in three ways:  Cheek highlighter brush: This brush has soft, flat bristles and you can apply blush by dabbing the brush into your cream blush, and then tapping it onto the apple of your cheeks. Beauty blender sponge: You can apply your blush with this tool by gently swiping it in an upward motion on the apple of your cheeks.  A sponge can also be used to blend your blush into the skin. Your fingers: This may be the easiest way to apply your blush as you will dip your fingers in the blush and then swipe it onto your cheeks. You can choose to apply blush to either of these areas. To locate the apples of your cheeks, first smile. The area of your cheeks that is raised while you are smiling is the apple of your cheek. To find your cheekbones, suck in your cheeks, making somewhat of a fish face. The area on your cheekbones where it experiences the indentation is where you will apply your blush.  Most people tend to apply blush to the apples of their cheeks, but you can apply to your cheekbones instead if you desire a different look. If you have high cheekbones and a hollow in your cheeks, applying to the apple of your cheeks can help soften your features and make your face look less angular.  If you have a rounder face, applying blush to your cheekbones instead of the apples in your cheeks can help your face look slimmer. Make sure you stay on the high part of the indentation, where you can feel the lower part of your cheekbone -- you don't want your blush to rest too low on your face. You can choose between the apple of your cheeks or your cheekbones. If you're applying it to your cheekbones, sweep it back toward your hairline. Avoid applying the blush too close to the center of your face; it shouldn't go past the smile lines on either side of your nose. If you're using blush in a neutral color, you can apply it to both your cheekbones and...

Summary in French:

Choisissez un mode d'application. Repérez vos pommettes. Choisissez bien la zone. Utilisez vos doigts. Servez-vous d'un pinceau. Utilisez une éponge.


Article in English: There are several free online options for calculating your due date. Each site’s calculator has different features that may or may not appeal to you, such as different ways to calculate your due date and optional reports. You may prefer to use one provided by your favorite maternity website. If you aren’t sure about which one to try, the following due date calculators are popular with expectant mothers:  For a simple option, try Web MD: http://www.webmd.com/baby/healthtool-due-date-calculator#/intro  For additional pregnancy tracking tips, try What to Expect: https://www.whattoexpect.com/due-date-calculator/  For pregnancy tracking and pregnancy facts, try Baby Center: https://www.babycenter.com/pregnancy-due-date-calculator  For more calculation options and a detailed report, try Your Due Date: http://www.yourduedate.com/ Most calculators can provide you an estimated due date based on either the date of your last period or the date you conceived your baby. Most women can remember the date of their last period, but determining the exact date of conception is usually impossible.  Use the date your most recent period began. Mothers who have had IVF treatments or who are using an ovulation tracking method may know their actual conception date. The calculator can provide a good estimation of when your bundle of joy will arrive, but you need to visit the doctor to make sure that it’s correct. Even if your doctor agrees with your projected due date, remember that only 5% of babies are born on their official due date.  An online calculator can be a great way to estimate your due date early in your pregnancy so that you know what to expect. Later, your doctor can give you a clearer picture about when your baby should arrive.

Summary in French:

Choisissez votre calculateur. Entrez la date de vos dernières règles. Confirmez la date chez un médecin.


Article in English: There are several medical reasons you could be having ED: high or low blood pressure, poor circulation, high cholesterol, medications you're on, recreational drug use, and a long list of others. To narrow down the list, you'll have to visit your doctor. He can perform a full workup and determine what's causing your problem. There are a number of drugs designed to treat and improve ED. When your doctor examines you, she may determine that these drugs are your best option. Some of the most common drugs include:  Sildenafil (Viagra) Tadalafil (Cialis) Vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn) Avanafil (Stendra) For some men, low testosterone is the cause of their ED. Lack of this hormone can make it difficult to get and stay aroused. Your doctor can confirm if you suffer from low testosterone with a blood test. If this test confirms that you have low testosterone, then you can begin hormone therapy to fix the problem. Don't feel embarrassed; low testosterone is a very common problem for men. If you can't find any other solution to your ED, the doctor may recommend a pump or penile implant. These devices will allow you to inflate the penis and maintain an erection to have sex. They are usually only recommended when all other options have been tried.

Summary in French:

Consultez un médecin. Prenez des médicaments pour traiter votre dysfonction érectile. Suivez une thérapie de substitution de la testostérone. Essayez les implants ou les pompes.


Article in English: There are several other ways to go forward after not receiving any acceptance letters. Use this as an opportunity to research alternatives and to come up with a well-thought-out Plan B. Gather information on other schools and alternative paths. For instance, if you want to pursue a career as an attorney, you may want to consider attending a technical or vocational school to become a paralegal or court reporter, or you may want to attend a police academy to become a police officer. You'll then have hands-on experience that you can add to your application and apply when you do become an attorney. This can be a way to improve your grades and build a proven track record of academic success while saving money. Numerous community colleges have open admissions policies. You can then later transfer courses to a four-year institution. Some colleges accept applications for terms other than the fall term. For example, you might be able to enter during the winter or spring term. Summer terms can offer smaller classes and more individualized attention. You could write a letter asking the school to reconsider, although it is extremely rare for a college to reverse their decision. You should include persuasive reasons why they should change their mind about you. Whether or not your appeal is accepted, you can at least know that you tried everything you could to get into that college. Taking a year off between high school and college can be a great choice for some people. You can work, travel, or simply enjoy this time in your life. It's a great opportunity to learn about yourself. It’s also possible to participate in an organized gap year program. There is always more time later to pursue an education, and pausing for a year can help you reassess your career goals. Many factors go into college admissions decisions. Look at the weakest points of your application. Then incorporate any feedback you received from colleges into your plans to improve your application.  You may need to improve:  Standardized test scores. Personal...

Summary in French:

Si vous n'avez été accepté dans aucune université ni école, réévaluez vos options. Envisagez de suivre vos études dans une petite école ou de faire un BTS. Candidatez pour la rentrée suivante. Faites appel de votre refus. Prenez une année sabbatique. Améliorez votre dossier et représentez votre candidature l'année suivante. Restez positif.


Article in English: There are several things to consider when you're trying to figure out if your parents are abusive. The biggest factors are generally why your parent struck you and how much force they used. Was your parent trying to teach you not to do something dangerous, like running into the street without looking? This type of punishment is sometimes acceptable, as long as it does not get extreme or excessive. Hitting you to take out frustrations is considered abuse, and so is hitting you too hard and with great force.  Were you hit because your parents thought this would stop a behavior they don't like? Do your parents ever hit you after they've been drinking alcohol or after hearing bad news? Have your parents ever used an object to hit you, like a belt, tree branch, coat hanger, electrical cord, or anything other than an open-palmed hand on your behind? Do your parents ever lose control while they hit you? For example, does a simple spanking turn into slapping you in the face or punching you? Do they ever pin you down and hold you there? The laws on child abuse are very different, depending on where you live. In general, though, one of the biggest factors is often whether or not your parents' acts of violence caused any lasting physical damage to your body. Your parents may be abusing you if you have any of the following after your parents "discipline" you:  Cuts or scratches Bruises Bite marks Burns Welts (swollen lumps and bumps on your body) Muscle sprains Broken/fractured bones Neglect is a form of child abuse. It can be very hard to tell whether your parents are neglecting you, especially if you've never lived with any other parents or caretakers. There is also the question of how much money your family has — your parents may be struggling to keep you clothed and fed, not because they are neglecting you, but because they have economic challenges. Ask yourself the following questions to start to figure out if your parents are neglecting you and your siblings:  Are your parents always well-dressed and well-fed, but...

Summary in French:

Réfléchissez à ce qu'il s'est passé. Trouvez les signes de blessures physiques. Demandez-vous s'ils s'occupent de vous.