Q: Newspapers, magazines, and books are all available on current affairs, general knowledge, and education. Reading allows you to enter a fantasy world and escape prison life. A knowledgeable brain will help you deal with difficult circumstance while in prison. Once you gain freedom, you will be able to put some of that knowledge to use. Most prisons offer GED classes or community college classes for prisoners to gain an education. There is plenty of time to go to class and study, so you might as well get an education. An education will better prepare you for the outside world. As with any employer, they will want to some engagement with learning, so earning a degree or certificate while in prison gives you the evidence you need to get a job in the free world. Prison is certainly not the ideal place for anybody and having to spend any part of your life there is depressing. Moreover, most prisons are overcrowded, full of boredom and disappointment, and sexual predators providing an environment conducive to depression. In prison, you may or may not have access to a doctor, counselor, and drugs. If you do not have access to mental health care, try to find another prisoner willing to listen. Odds are there are many other prisoners like you suffering from a depressed mind. Try to focus on stressing your body through exercise rather than on your mind. Exercise releases hormones that help fight stress and depression. Stay away from drugs and alcohol since they will only make depression worse. Concentrate on eating more fruits and vegetables while limiting caffeine and sugar. Make a few acquaintances so that you do not spend too much time alone. Maybe your prison mates will be able to give you positive encouragement and lift your spirits. Going to prison will make even the best of us angry. Anger is common in prison because there always seems to be more frustration than solutions. Thus, when the anger becomes too much and you explode, that is when major problems occur. Be careful not to assume. Making assumptions in prison can be a dangerous road to go down. Never try to be a mind reader. Instead, make sure you know the reason why somebody bumped into you or passed you in line. A mistake could be fatal. Do not impose your own rules on other inmates without their knowledge. This is usually manifests itself in statements that start like this: "He should have" Many prisoners claim personal rights that must be respected by others. If you violate their imaginary rights, then you must be prepared to defend yourself. The more you "overgeneralize" something the angrier you will become. For example, if you catch yourself constantly complaining that you are "always" singled out or "never" taken seriously, you will likely become angrier. Try not to think about everything as either black or white. In prison, you will survive longer if you understand that there are shades of grey. Not all people are only good or bad.
A: Read to empower your mind. Gain an education. Deal with depression. Manage your anger.

Q: Move the rack in the oven so it's in the center. Place 1 pound (450g) of broccoli florets in a bowl and drizzle 2 tablespoons (30ml) of olive oil over the florets. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) of salt over the florets and use your hands or tongs to toss them until they're evenly coated. Open the the oven door and place the baking sheet in the center of the oven. Close the oven door. Spoon the seasoned broccoli on a rimmed baking sheet. Ensure that the florets are evenly spaced so they cook evenly. Roast the broccoli in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Wear oven mitts to remove the baking sheet from the oven. Use a flat spatula to stir the broccoli and return the sheet to the oven. Cook the broccoli until it's tender and slightly crispy on the edges. This should take another 10 to 15 minutes. You can insert a fork or knife into a floret to see if it's done. If it's tender, the fork or knife should slide right out. Turn off the oven and transfer the roasted broccoli to a serving dish. Add more salt and pepper according to your taste and serve the broccoli immediately. Store leftover roasted broccoli in an airtight container. Refrigerate it for 3 to 5 days.
A: Preheat the oven to 425F (218C). Season the broccoli with olive oil and salt. Spread the broccoli on a sheet. Roast the broccoli for 10 minutes. Remove and stir the broccoli. Roast the broccoli for 10 to 15 more minutes. Serve the basic roasted broccoli.

Q: For the bulk of your photos, go for a background that is attractive, but not distracting. You want the focus to be on the prom attendees. If you want a few photos with something specific in the background, such as mural in your school, you can break the rule to get a picture like this. Otherwise, choose a background that is clean from distracting imagery. For outdoor photos, try a background where there are some trees and other greenery in the background. For an indoor photo, look for an area in your home without a lot of clutter. Standing in front of a crowded bookshelf may not be a great photo, but you can try standing near the entryway of your home with just a wall behind you. When taking photos, a steady camera can cut back on blur. Do not hold the camera in front of you with two hands. Instead, use a flat object to stabilize the camera as you take pictures. If you have one, use a tripod or monopod to take pictures. Outside, use the lowest flash setting possible. This minimizes circles around people's eyes. Inside, do not use flash. Instead, find a room in your home with good lighting. When flash is used indoors, photographs can create distracting shadows. If your camera has a white balance setting, use it. White balance settings let you choose different white balance based on the types of pictures you're taking. For example, if you're taking a picture in the shade, set the white balance setting to "shade." Your camera's instructions manual should give you specific guidelines regarding how white setting works for your camera. Precisely how you change the setting varies from camera to camera. If your camera has a zoom feature, play around with it while you take photos. Take some photos up close, but also take some from far away. Photos taken from a distance can flatter people's faces better and emphasize things like your outfits. In your home, opt for rooms with the best, brightest lighting. Outdoors, however, take advantage of natural sunshine but make sure it does not cause squinting. Taking pictures in the shade provides natural light without affecting your expressions. Never capture one pose from a single angle. Take pictures from a different angle. Take one picture from an upward angle, for example, and another from a lower angle. Take photos of prom goers off to the side as well as taking straight on pictures of people's faces.
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Choose a clean background for pictures. Keep the camera steady. Use flash when necessary. Alter the camera's white balance. Experiment with the zoom feature. Find an area with bright lighting. Take advantage of different camera angles.