Q: If you want to stay home but avoid a trip to the doctor, you have to choose a sickness that's not too severe. You'll have to feign an illness that can only be cured by staying at home and avoiding any hard work, (like going to school)! A stomach virus is a good choice because it leaves you unable to go to class but isn't necessarily severe enough to call for medical attention. The most awful symptoms of a stomach virus include diarrhea, vomiting and cramps. A fever also works because it makes a good excuse to stay home but usually just requires a little rest and relaxation. Fever signs and symptoms might include sweating, shivering, headache, muscle aches, loss of appetite, dehydration and general weakness. People don't generally get sick all of a sudden, so you'll have to begin feeling bad the day before you want to stay home and let your guardians know about it. Tell your guardians that you're not feeling your best. You can do this by saying some key phrases like: "My head hurts." "I ate something funny at lunch today." "A lot of my classmates have been out sick lately, I hope I didn't catch anything!" If you want to stay home without going to the doctor, you have to convey that you're sick but not sick enough to need medical care. Avoid suddenly showing all of your symptoms at once. Pretending to vomit may make your guardians concerned enough to bring you to the doctor, so it's best to stick to feigning the other two symptoms. Avoid showing only the symptoms that you know your guardians usually treat with medication, like a headache.
A: Pick the right ailment. Complain about the ailment. Don't overly stress your performance!

Article: When a plant is overwatered, the color of the leaves starts to change. Look to see if the green is leaving the leaves, turning them pale green or yellow. You may also notice splotches of yellow on the leaves. When the roots are drowning in water, they can't supply water to the upper parts of the plant. Additionally, the plant can't get nutrients from the soil. That means it will start to wilt and die. Check to see if your plant is struggling to produce new leaves or stems or has foliage that is dying. Since your plant can also die from not being watered enough, you might feel unsure about whether or not it's under or overwatered. If you know you've been watering the plant but it's still dying, overwatering is likely the culprit. When there's too much water in the pot, you may see green algae or fuzzy black or white mold starting to grow on the surface of the soil or on the base of the stem. This is a sign that the plant is being overwatered. You may see tiny spots of mold or algae, or it could be widespread. Any mold or algae is cause for concern. If water sits on the roots for too long, it will start to rot them. When this happens, the roots will give off an odor of decay. Place your nose close to the top layer of the soil and sniff it to see if you detect an odor. It's possible that you won't be able to smell root rot if it's just started or if your soil is very deep. If your pot doesn't have holes at the bottom to allow for drainage, it's likely that your plant is getting overwatered. That's because water gets trapped at the bottom of the pot. It's best to remove the plant from the pot to check it for root rot. Then, create holes in your pot or transfer the plant to a pot that has holes. You can create holes in a plastic pot using a knife or screw driver. Use the knife or screwdriver to carefully puncture the bottom of the pot. If your pot is ceramic or clay, it's best not to try to make holes. You'll likely end up breaking or damaging the pot.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Check if the leaves are light green or yellow. Notice if the plant isn't growing or has brown spots. Look for mold or algae at the base of the stem or the top of the soil. Sniff the plant to see if there's a foul, musty odor. Check for drainage holes at the bottom of the pot.

Problem: Article: An easy way to drop weight and decrease water retention is to limit the amount of carbohydrate-rich foods you consume each day. Studies have shown that carbohydrates hold on to several water molecules in your body which may cause weight gain or bloating. Carbohydrates are found in many different foods including: dairy products, grains, fruits, starchy vegetables, and legumes. It's not advisable to cut out each one of these foods. Limit them in general and focus on cutting out the carbohydrates that are not as nutrient dense. For example, consume carbohydrates from vegetables and dairy rather than fruits and grains. Both vegetables and dairy products contain many essential nutrients to your diet. This is the quickest way to see a reduction in weight, bloating, and overall size of the abdominal area. When you're monitoring both calories and carbohydrates, you'll need to make most of your meals or snacks. Try a lean protein and a non-starchy vegetable. Protein and non-starchy vegetables make up an invaluable part of your diet. It's not healthy or smart to limit either of these foods. Include both in each meal and snack. Low-carb, higher-protein and vegetable meal ideas include: scrambled eggs with cheese and spinach, a kale salad will grilled salmon, chicken stir fry with peppers, onions and snap peas, a fat-free greek yogurt with almonds, or two hard boiled eggs. Cutting out certain types of vegetables that produce gas does not help you lose weight, but can limit bloating. Typical gas-producing vegetables include: beans, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and onions. Stick to less fibrous veggies like: green beans, peppers, eggplants, beets, carrots, artichokes, tomatoes, mushrooms, or cucumbers. Salt can cause you to retain water and increase your weight and make bloating worse. Limit sodium-related water retention by using less salt and stay away from salty foods. Sodium attracts and holds onto water in the body. That's why after you eat a salty meal, you may feel puffy or bloated. Stay away from typical high salt foods like: processed meats, frozen meals, canned foods, take out or restaurant meals, high salt condiments (like ketchup, salad dressings or salsa), and prepared foods. Limit or cut out the salt you add to your meals or adding while you're cooking your meals. Calories will become very important in the few days you're watching your weight. They'll need to be monitored fairly strictly to help you meet your goal. Everyone's calorie goals will be different based upon age, gender, weight, and activity level. You can start by cutting out about 500 calories daily. This is generally considered safe and can produce modest weight loss. Combined with diet and exercise, you can feel trimmer in just a few days. In addition, it's typically recommended to never eat less than about 1200 calories daily. Any less and you could have nutrient deficiencies, fatigue, and muscle mass loss.
Summary: Limit carbohydrates. Focus mostly on protein and vegetables. Cut out gas-producing vegetables. Eat less salt. Monitor calories.

Q: If you cannot access the boot menu, follow the steps below. If you are able to choose what unit to boot from, start the installation process. Make sure your bootable drive (the CD/DVD or USB stick which Linux will boot from) is properly inserted. You should manage to do it with the F10 button, but you can access this option via the main menu. The installation for version 10.10 is quite simple and the configuration is done on a visual interface.
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Start up your computer and enter the boot menu if possible and choose the media to boot the operative system from. Start up the machine and enter the BIOS by hitting the button the instruction manual for your motherboard/computer refers to, which is usually F1, F2, F10 or DEL, but it varies with the brand and model. Change the boot order and set CD/DVD or USB before your primary hard drive. Save and exit the BIOS. Turn off the computer when you are done with the backup your stuff and turn it back on again to boot Ubuntu and start "wubi", the installation program.