" People planning suicide may take measures to settle their affairs before proceeding. This is a major warning sign since someone tying up loose ends probably has a suicide plan in place. Someone who is suicidal may do one or more of these to get ready: Give away their prized possessions. Make financial arrangements, such as suddenly writing a will. Say goodbye to loved ones. A person that is considering suicide may suddenly make a point of saying a heartfelt goodbye at odd times. Since suicidal people feel no reason to live, they may take risks that could lead to death, like driving recklessly or while impaired. Here are few potential signs to look out for: Excessive use of drugs (legal or illegal) and alcohol. Reckless driving, such as driving too fast or under the influence. Unprotected sex, often with multiple partners. It's a good idea to investigate whether the person has recently purchased a gun, or might be stockpiling legal or illegal pills. If someone seems to be collecting medication or purchasing new weapons out of the blue, it's important to act quickly. Once their plan is in place the person could commit suicide at any time. Avoiding friends, family, or coworkers is common among suicidal individuals, who often quietly withdraw from normal social interactions. Take action, rather than just listening to someone who says "I just want to be left alone." If someone suddenly stops going to their weekly pick up basketball games or their favorite game nights this could be a warning sign. Skipping out on going out or taking part in activities they normally enjoy could indicate that someone is feeling unhappy, depressed, or possibly suicidal. Suicidal, depressed individuals often have little energy for basic mental and physical tasks. In particular, be on the lookout for: Unusual difficulty making ordinary decisions. Loss of interest in sex. General lack of energy, behaviors like staying in bed all day. If the person in question is a teenager, watch for additional common warning signs and possible triggers for teens. For example: The teen is in trouble with their family or the law. Life circumstances like a recent breakup with a boyfriend or girlfriend, not getting into their college of choice, or the loss of a close friend. Lack of friends, trouble in social situations, or withdrawal from close friends. Self-care issues, like insufficient eating or overeating, hygiene issues like infrequent showering, or lack of concern about appearance (e.g., a teenager who suddenly stops using makeup or dressing well). Drawing or painting scenes of death. Sudden shifts in their normal behavior like a drastic drop in grades, drastic personality changes, or rebellious actions may also be warning signs. Conditions like an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia can also lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, and possibly suicide. A child or teen being bullied or bullying others may also be at a higher risk for suicide.

Summary: Look for signs of "tying up loose ends. Look out for reckless, dangerous behavior. Look for the means to commit suicide. Be aware of social withdrawal. Note any extreme changes in routine. Be aware of unusually lethargic behavior. Watch for warning signs in teens.

Whether you are using a standard measuring tape or a horse-measuring device, write down your horse's measurement right away. This will help you remember it while you are dealing with handling your horse and putting away the measuring device. If the measurement is already in hands, it can be written with an "hh" at the end. This notation stands for "hands high." One hand equals 4 inches (10.2cm), so divide the measurement by 4. For example, if the horse measures 71 inches (180cm) tall, divide 71 by 4. The result is 17 hands with 3 inches (7.6cm) left over. The final height would be recorded as 17.3 hands. If the horse measuring stick or tape is being used, then the measurement can be recorded in hands immediately. The easiest way to do this is to convert the centimeter measurement into inches first. Simply take your centimeter measurement and multiply it by .39. This will give you the measurement in inches. Once the measurement is in inches, it can be divided by 4 and converted into hands. For example, if your horse is 162 centimeters tall, use the equation: 162 x .39. This equals 63.77 inches. When a horse's height includes a portion of a hand, it is written as a decimal after the whole hand measurement. However, it is not a standard decimal form. For a half hand, indicate the measurement with .2, which says that is 2 inches (5.1cm) in addition to full hands. Use .1 for a quarter hand and .3 for three-quarters of a hand. For example, if the horse is 16 whole hands and 3 inches (7.6cm) it should be written as 16.3. .1, .2, and .3 are the only decimals you will use. If the measurement is any bigger than that it will just be an additional whole hand. The height of a horse is used most often when buying or selling a horse. Having this measurement allows a person to know exactly how big a horse is and whether a horse will be the right size for them to ride or to do the kind of work they want done. For example, if you like having a horse that is not very tall so that you can get on an off of it easily, pick a horse a that is under 16 hands tall, as 16 hands tall is the height of an average horse. If you want a strong, tall horse so that it will have a lot of strength and stamina, consider getting a horse that is over 16 hands tall. A horse measuring under 14.3 hands high is, by definition, a pony, regardless of its breed.

Summary: Record the measurement. Convert a measurement in inches into hands, if necessary. Convert a centimeter measurement into hands, if necessary. Write portions of hands in a specific decimal form. Use height measurements to determine whether a horse is the size you want.

The first sentence of your concluding paragraph should restate your thesis. But you should not just restate your thesis. You should also say what the evidence you have provided has added to your thesis. For example, if your original thesis was, "Dogs used by the United States Marine Corps during WWII played a significant role in the Pacific theater," then your restated thesis might be something like, "Dogs of all breeds and sizes had an important and honored role to play in WWII, especially in the Pacific theater." Note that the second sentence repeats the information provided in your original thesis. It just says it in a new way while also hinting at the information you included in the body of the essay. Take one sentence to summarize each main piece of supporting evidence, as presented in your essay's body. You should not introduce any new information in your conclusion. Revisit your most compelling claims and discuss how they all support your main point. Use your last sentence to make a final statement about your topic. This last part of your final paragraph is your opportunity to say what should happen next. You can offer a solution or ask a new question about your topic. Explain how the topic affects the reader Explain how your narrow topic applies to a broader theme or observation Call the reader to action or further exploration on the topic Present new questions that your essay introduced

Summary: Restate and rephrase your thesis. Summarize and review your main ideas. Offer a final thought or call to action.

Cut slits in the tops of the tomatoes and place them in a pot of boiling water. Cook them for about 3 minutes, or until the skin begins to peel away from the meat of the tomatoes. Remove them from heat and drain the water. You can roast the tomatoes if you don't want to boil them. Cut them into slices and place them in an oven preheated to 350 degrees. Cook until the tomatoes have lost their structure and released their juices. Place the cooked tomatoes in a blender. Chop the raw tomatoes into rough pieces and add them to the blender. Blend the raw and cooked tomatoes until smooth. Be careful blending the hot cooked tomatoes. Putting hot substances in the blender may cause the blender's top to fly off. Don't overfill the blender. You may have to blend the ingredients in more than one batch. Set it aside to add to the ceviche later. Set it aside to add to the ceviche later.
Summary: Cook 1/2 pound of tomatoes. Blend the cooked tomatoes with the remaining raw tomatoes. Dice the cilantro into small pieces. Squeeze the orange into a bowl.