Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find information about when the book was written. Consider the purpose of the book. Write a summary or analysis of the book.

Answer: Understanding why the book was written may help you with comprehension as you read. Go online to look up major events that were occurring in the world when your book was written. Write them down to create a reference sheet for later. It may also be important for you to think about who wrote the book. Maybe you're reading a novel written by someone who was put in prison because they had opinions their government thought were dangerous. Think about what could be dangerous about the book you're reading. This goes for textbooks, too! A history textbook written in 1950 might be really concerned with the Cold War, for example. You can also read articles about the time period or situation the book focuses on to help improve your understanding. For instance, consider reading about the hardships women in the early 20th century faced if you're reading a realistic fiction novel about a female character in the U.S. during the 1920s. Pay attention to key lessons, depending on the overall point of the book. A romantic novel teaches readers about love and relationships, and that's what you should be looking out for when reading. A science textbook, on the other hand, is meant to teach you about a particular subject, usually using key terms, examples, and the occasional anecdote. Even if you're not reading the book for a class assignment, consider writing something down about the book once you've finished it. Briefly summarize the book, or use a longer piece to make your own argument about the significance and quality of the book.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Scrub with kitchen cleaners. Try a metal polish. Clean stainless steel or copper with household ammonia.

Answer: Most of these can be applied directly, left to sit a few minutes, then scrubbed off. Just in case, check the instructions on your product before you use it. These are two of the most popular options: Barkeeper's Friend can be used on stainless steel, anodized aluminum, copper, ceramic, and glass. Bon Ami cleansing powder should work on most pans, including enamel. As a mild abrasive, it's possible it could damage non-stick surfaces. Some food industry professionals use this to remove food stains. Make sure to select a metal polish intended for the right type of metal. Check the label before buying to make sure it is safe to use on surfaces that will contact food. Once the stain is removed, wash the polish off thoroughly with hot, soapy water. Wear rubber gloves and work outside or in a well-ventilated room, to avoid overexposure to ammonia fumes. Add a small amount of ammonia and attempt to scrub the stain. If this doesn't work, try leaving the pan in a trash bag for 24 hours to give the ammonia fumes time to break down the stain. Ammonia will ruin aluminum pans.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Learn about goiter. Check for symptoms of goiter. Consider possible causes of goiter.

Answer: A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. It is more common in women than in men. Under normal circumstances, an individual or physician cannot feel the thyroid gland, but if you have a goiter, then you will be able to feel it. Goiter may be due to a swelling of the thyroid or multiple growths on the gland. It can also indicate hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). The main symptom of goiter is the goiter, the enlarged thyroid gland that you can feel. Most individuals with goiter have no other symptoms. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front portion of the neck, just below the Adam's apple and just above the collarbone. If you can feel this gland, then you may have a goiter. If the goiter grows large enough, it may also cause the following symptoms: Swelling or tightness in the neck Breathing difficulties Swallowing difficulties Coughing Wheezing Hoarseness of voice To help your doctor develop the best course of treatment, you should consider any preexisting conditions that you have that may have caused the goiter. Causes of goiter include: Iodine deficiency. Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of goiter worldwide. However, it is rare in the United States due to the fact that table salt is supplemented with iodine. Graves' disease. Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism (overproduction of thyroid hormones). The disease causes the body to produce a protein, thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI), that attacks the thyroid gland. The protein attacks cause swelling of the thyroid and overproduction of thyroid hormones as TSI mimics the actions of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Other symptoms of Graves' disease include bulging eyes, anxiety, heat sensitivity, weight loss, and frequent bowel movements. Treatment for Graves' disease includes radioactive therapy that reduces thyroid activity, so you will probably need to take thyroid replacement hormones after treatment. Hashimoto's disease. Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hypothyroidism (underproduction of thyroid hormones). The disease occurs when the body's immune system attacks the thyroid, which leads to swelling of the gland. It progresses slowly over the years and produces chronic thyroid damage leading to low levels of thyroid hormones. The disease is also known as chronic lymphatic thyroiditis. Other symptoms of Hashimoto's disease may include fatigue, depression, joint pain, weight gain, and constipation. Thyroid nodules. Thyroid nodules are lumps or abnormal masses within the thyroid gland. They may be solid or filled with fluid or blood. Individuals may have one thyroid nodule (solitary) or many. They are common and almost half of the population may have them at some point in their lives. Most thyroid nodules do not cause symptoms and 90% are benign (not cancerous). Some thyroid nodules may cause overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism) and an even smaller fraction masquerade as thyroid cancer.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Identify any perks and rewards you have. Know the cheapest times to fly. Start by looking on travel search sites. Look at package deals. Avoid certain nonstop flights and most round-trip tickets. Look at neighboring cities. Watch the fares.

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First, if you fly frequently on one airline, look at how many frequent flyer miles you've accumulated. Next, call your credit card companies and see what travel perks your specific cards have or if any are available to you. You may already have free points toward travel. Another consideration, taken with care, is to sign up for a travel-related credit card through either a financial institution or an airline. They often give new members thousands of air points upon signing. Some allow you to add multiple users, avoid currency transaction fees and luggage fees. All U.S. airlines, for example, offer a travel-related credit card that gives you 30,000-50,000 bonus miles upon signing and making one purchase, which is one ticket right there. Knowing when to fly can you save you hundreds of dollars on one ticket, thousands for a family. If you can avoid it, don't travel during the holidays or Spring Break because ticket prices will be very high even when booked in advance. If you are planning a vacation over Thanksgiving or Christmas, fly on Thanksgiving day and in the early morning and late evening on Christmas. In general, tickets are cheaper if you fly midweek, on a Tuesday or Wednesday, or on a Saturday. You also want to fly in the early morning or late evenings. Saturday are less expensive because businessmen, who account for a lot of air travel, want to be home before Saturday to spend time with their families on the weekends. Buying tickets directly from airlines is almost always more expensive than using airline search sites like Priceline.com, Kayak.com and Expedia.com. These sites scour hundreds of sources and airlines to find good rates. Because you've chosen a 2-week window, start plugging in dates. Most sites will allow you to select an option for them to check flights a few days prior to and after the date you enter. Whichbudget.com is a great site to get affordable, international flights because it accesses local, budget airlines you had no clue existed. Here are some additional points. If your international vacation includes at least two countries, and you have to change planes in one of these countries, check with the airline to see if you can stay a few days before changing planes. Sometimes they'll let you do it, and you'll save a heap of money. Don't forget to ask about age, student and other discounts that may be available. Make sure you factor in luggage. Find out how many bags each person can check for free, if any. How much does each bag and/or each additional bag cost? What about oversized luggage? Each airline will have a different policy. Luggage fees can add up fast. While on these sites, also check out the flight and hotel package deals. Sometimes you can even haggle and bid on prices. There are a few downsides, though: a) you may not always know which hotel you might get, b) renting rooms separately by using discounts and special deals found elsewhere might be cheaper and c) a hotel might not be the best option in the first place. Buying the package might be easier, but it might not be cheaper nor the most suitable option for your needs. Nonstop flights are much more expensive in almost every case. While connecting flights can be a hassle, they can save you a lot of money. Also, round-trip tickets are almost always more expensive than buying two low-priced, one-way tickets one to get you there and one to get you back. However, Kayak.com has a feature called "Hacker Fares" that pieces together a round-trip ticket from one-way flights on multiple airlines. They aren't available for all trips, but you should definitely look. Many sites also have an option that allows you to select neighboring airports to fly from or into, which can drastically reduce the cost of your flight. For instance, if you're going to NYC but the fare is awfully high, check out the Newark, N.J., airport next door. In many cases, it won't increase your cost of getting to your lodging by much, if anything, especially if you're already planning to rent a car. Many airports will also have shuttles. You can check the neighboring airports yourself, too. Do an online search similar to "airports in southern California" or "airports near Orlando, Florida/central Florida." Consider starting your flight at a regional airport. Many cheaper airlines (some you've never heard of) service these airports. While getting to them may not be as convenient, you can save a lot of money. Another option is to drive to your first connecting flight and park in long-term parking. If, for instance, the first leg of your trip is a one-hour flight that costs you $200 per ticket and you can drive to that location in two hours, seriously consider driving, especially if this is a family vacation. Continue to look for the best deals through the major search sites. But also look for deals elsewhere. Airfarewatchdog.com sends out alerts when airlines post sales. Sign up for your favorite travel companies' email notifications, "like" them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter to get promotion codes and specials that are only announced through these channels. Also, once you've booked your flight, use Yapta.com to track price changes on 9 of the major carriers. Many will refund you the difference or give you a travel credit if they're undersold.