Problem: Article: With most projects, the budget and schedule are the most important part of a status report. Your manager wants to know that the project will be completed on time, and ideally under budget. The overall information for the project will likely be broad. Find out what smaller things must be done to achieve the ultimate goal. For example, if your goal is to produce 1,000 T-shirts and your budget is $500, you need to know what materials are needed to produce the shirts and whether they are already on hand or must be ordered. If there are overall goals for the project, splitting them up into smaller goals allows you to better evaluate progress towards meeting those goals. Start with specific deadlines that have already been set, then try to build in time where you can to accommodate challenges. For example, if your goal is to produce 1,000 T-shirts in 4 months, you can break that goal down into smaller goals of 250 T-shirts each month. If the team produced 300 T-shirts in the first month, you could report that you were ahead of schedule. The purpose of a status report is to let your manager know quickly what is working and what isn't. Put accomplishments at the top, focusing on milestones. Include as many specific details as possible. If you're working on a team, talk to other team members about what's going well with the project. Include as many names in your report as possible. Use specific numbers where you can, as opposed to generalities. If you recognize issues with the project, don't try to hide them. Instead, be up front with your manager about the issues and suggest solutions. Try to come up with several options so they can choose the one they like best. For example, if your project is ahead of schedule but behind on budget, you might suggest speeding up production, adding another employee to the project, or boosting the budget. Through the lifetime of the project, smaller goals represent milestones that must be achieved by a certain point to keep the project on track. Using the current status of the project, predict when the next milestone will be reached. For example, suppose you produced 250 shirts in 28 days. You might predict that the next 250 shirts will be completed in 28 days from the date of the status report. Include a human element to your status report with information about team members whose work has been outstanding, or changes made that affected performance. For example, you might write "The project is ahead of schedule, in large part, thanks to the diligent efforts of Sally Sunshine. Sally worked overtime 3 days last week."
Summary: Gather budget and scheduling information. Break down large goals into smaller ones. List major accomplishments. Brainstorm fixes for problems. Identify key milestones and projections. Add any notes that are important to the project.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A large number of clinical studies have shown that vitamin C is one of the best supplements to take for asthma. Vitamin C has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. You can take 500mg of vitamin C every day as long as you have no kidney disease. You can also get vitamin C from: Citrus fruits Strawberries Broccoli Leafy greens Bell peppers Papaya Vitamin B6 can reduce general inflammation and improve your immune system so it's better able to fight off asthma triggers. Foods highest in the most absorbable form of Vitamin B6 are salmon, potatoes, turkey, chicken, avocados, spinach and bananas. You could also take a supplement. For: Children between 1 and 8 years old: take 0.8 mg/day. Children between 9 and 13 years old: take 1.0 mg/day. Adolescents and adults: take 1/3 to 1/7 mg/day. Pregnant or nursing women: take 1.9 to 2.0 mg/day. You can get vitamin B12 from meats, seafood, fish, cheese and eggs. Vitamin B12 can block the effects of sulfites and some studies have shown that it's most effective in helping pediatric asthma. The vitamin can reduce the severity and frequency of asthma symptoms. If you'd rather take a supplement, take 2.4 mg/day (if an adolescent or adult), 2.6 to 2.8 mg/day (if pregnant or nursing), 0.9 to 1.2 mg/day (if between 1 and 8 years old), or 1.8 mg/day (if between 9 and 13 years old). More research is needed, but some studies have shown that taking selenium can reduce inflammation that causes asthma. You can get selenium from your diet if you eat organ meats, meat, and seafood. Or, you can take a supplement that uses selenomethionine. Studies have indicated that this form of selenium is best absorbed. Don't take more than 200 mcg of selenium a day. It can be toxic in higher doses. Molybdenum is a trace mineral that helps your body detoxify the sulfites that can trigger an asthma attack. You can get molybdenum from beans, lentils, and peas. Or, you can take a multivitamin or individual supplement. Always follow the manufacturer's dosing instructions. In general, the Recommended Daily Allowance for: Children up to 13 years: 22 to 43 mcg/day People over 14 years: 45 mcg/day Pregnant and nursing women: 50 mcg/day

SUMMARY: Take vitamin C to help support your respiratory health. Include vitamin B6 to fight inflammation and support your immune system. Get vitamin B12 to help manage your asthma symptoms. Supplement with selenium to control inflammation. Take molybdenum to help your body remove asthma triggers.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Consuming more fiber, especially in the morning, will add bulk to your diet and make you feel full for longer. Fiber stays in your stomach longer than other foods, so you will have a sense of being full and less hungry during the day. Protein can also help keep you feeling satisfied, and it suppresses the hormone ghrelin, which signals your brain it is time to eat. Try oatmeal with peanut butter or wheat toast and an egg. You can also add flaxseed to your breakfast cereal, your yogurt, or your morning smoothie. Flaxseeds are high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids and can be ground in a coffee grinder or a food processor to then add to foods. Omega-3 fatty acids can also suppress your appetite by triggering the production of leptin, which can lead to feelings of satiety. . Being sleep-deprived can lead to anxious snacking and overeating. A good night's sleep can reduce your cortisol levels, the hormone that rises when you are anxious or stressed. Avoid stress eating by committing to eight hours of sleep a night. Most alcohol can make you hungry and lead to overeating. If you are of age, enjoy a glass of wine or beer at the end of your meal, instead of before or during the meal. This way you will be drinking on a full stomach and be less likely to be hungry later or end up wanting to snack late at night. Look at your daily activities and try to schedule your meals for the same time each day, with about three to four hours between them. Eating at the same time each day can help prevent swings in the hormones that control appetite. Try to keep healthy, portioned snacks in your purse or backpack in case your meal is delayed and you need a snack.
Summary: Have a breakfast high in fiber and protein. Get eight hours of sleep a night Cut down on your alcohol consumption. Schedule your meals.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It's rare to be allergic to fire ant stings, but if you are, you'll need to get medical treatment immediately. Swelling and pain are normal, but if you have these symptoms, get to an emergency care center or hospital immediately: Hives, itching and swelling in areas other than the place where you were bitten. Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Tightness in the chest and difficulty breathing. Swelling of the throat, tongue and lips, or difficulty swallowing. Anaphylactic shock, which occurs in the most severe cases, can lead to dizziness, blackout, and cardiac arrest if not treated right away. Your allergic reaction will be treated with epinephrine, antihistamines or steroids at the hospital to stabilize your symptoms. If you know yourself to be allergic to fire ant stings, you might already be carrying an epinephrine shot, commonly called an epi-pen (epinephrine). Inject yourself or have a friend help you, then proceed to the hospital.
Summary:
Consider your symptoms. Seek treatment.