Problem: Article: Pour the lentils into a heat-safe bowl and add enough boiling water to cover them by an inch (2.5 cm). Set the bowl aside and let the lentils soak in the boiling water for about 15 minutes. This will par-cook the lentils so they'll be tender when the soup is done. Pour the oil into a large stockpot and heat it over medium heat for two minutes. Add the onion, garlic, leek, salt and pepper (to taste), thyme, and cumin. Cook the vegetables and spices for about 20 minutes, stirring regularly. When the onions and leeks are tender, add the celery and carrots. Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring regularly. Strain the lentils and add them to the pot with the vegetables and spices. Add the stock and the tomato paste, and stir to combine all the ingredients. Put on the lid and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. When the soup boils, reduce the heat to medium and remove the lid. Let the soup simmer on medium heat for an hour, until the lentils are tender. Stir the soup every 15 minutes to prevent burning. When the lentils are tender, add the final ingredient. Taste the soup, and add more salt and pepper, to taste. You can also use an immersion blender to puree a quarter of the soup and give it a thicker consistency. To use a blender, transfer about 2 cups of the soup to a blender. Puree the soup and stir it back in with the rest of the pot. Serve the soup as soon as you've seasoned it to your liking. You can drizzle each serving with a bit of olive oil if you like, and garnish the top of each bowl with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Summary: Soak the lentils. Cook the vegetables and spices. Cook together with the stock, paste, and lentils. Add the red wine vinegar and seasoning. Garnish with Parmesan and serve hot.

Problem: Article: This is the 2-part muscle at the top of your upper arm connecting your shoulder to your elbow joint. Your biceps help you curl your foreman towards your body and upwards.Toning this muscle gives a toned look on the front of your arm. Try the following exercises: Bicep curls. Stand straight with a dumbbell in each hand. Keep elbows close to your body and keep your palms facing forward. Keeping the upper arms stationary, lift the weights towards your body while contracting your biceps. Continue to raise the weights until the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Slowly release your arms back down until hands are by your sides. Hammer curls. Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand. Your palms should be facing your body. Lift the weight forward until the the weight is at shoulder level. Slowly release your arms back down to your sides. This 3-part muscle at the back of your upper arm connects the back of the shoulder to your elbow joint. The tricep helps your arm extend overhead or in backwards motion. Toning the triceps helps prevent the look of "flabby arms". Try the following exercises: Tricep push ups. This exercise is similar to a regular push up except for the position of the elbows. Start by getting down into a plank position, with arms straightened underneath your shoulders. Lower your body until your chest is a few inches from the floor. Your elbows and arms should be flush with the side of your body. Push your body back up towards the starting position in a quick motion. Keep your abs and back muscles tight throughout this exercise. Push-ups. Get down into a plank position, with arms straightened underneath your shoulders. Lower your body until your chest is a few inches from the floor. Your elbows should be pointing outward away from your body. Push your body back up towards the starting position in a quick motion. Keep your abs and back muscles tight throughout this exercise. Tricep dips. With your back facing a bench or stable chair, place your hands on the edge of the chair/bench with fingers facing away from the chair/bench. Arms should be straight and locked in place. Slowly lower yourself downward until your upper arm is parallel to the floor. Your elbows should stay close to your body. Push your body back up using your triceps to straighten your arms as they were in the starting position. Tricep extensions. Lie on a bench or floor while holding two dumbbells directly in front of you. Your arms should be fully extended and perpendicular to the floor. Your palms should be facing your shoulders and the elbows should be tucked in close to your body. Slowly lower the weight until the dumbbells are near your ears. Bring the weight back up until your arms are fully extended. This muscle attaches to the top of your shoulder and to the middle of your upper arm bone (the humerus). It helps you raise your arm out to the side, forward and back. Toning this muscle helps provide a very defined looked to the upper part of your arm. Try the following exercises: Lateral raises. Hold a dumbbell in each had with your palms facing your body. Lift the dumbbells to your side making sure there is a slight bend at your elbows. Lift the weights up, making sure your arms are aligned, until your arms are parallel to the floor. Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to your sides. Front rows. Grab a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing your body. Lifting the dumbbells up to your chin - elbows should end up pointing away from your body. Keep the dumbbells close to your body as you move. Slowly release and return to starting position. Push-ups. Doing plenty of push ups and planks can do wonders for the area near your underarms next to your chest. Toning all the muscles around your arms will give you a more thorough workout and the most defined look. Try exercises like these: Chest-press. Lay flat on your back holding a dumbbell in each hand. Raise arms up at shoulder length and keep arms straight and locked. Slowly lower the weights down to your chest, with your palms turned to face your feet and your elbows pointing away from your body. Then lift weights back up until arms are completely straight. Chest flys. Lay flat on your back holding a dumbbell in each hand. Keep arms flat out to the sides with your palms facing the ceiling. While keeping your arms mostly straight (with a slight bend in the elbow), bring your arms together until your hands meet in front of you with arms full extended. Slowly lower your arms back down to your sides. Do push ups
Summary: Work your biceps. Strengthen your triceps. Tone your deltoids. Include chest exercises.

Problem: Article: Ask your child's school for information on any community programs that are distributing free school supplies. Typically this is requires a family to already be identified as low-income. However, even if you do not qualify for some reason, school staff may be able to point you to resources for the community in general. Teachers are usually aware that for some families, school supplies are a real financial hardship. He or she can often help you out--but only if you speak up. For example, faculty in schools often have "lost and found" items put aside from last year for those in need. Or even donations from different organizations. Teachers will often have an extra supply of items for students. A savvy middle school math teacher will have multiple calculators squirreled away for kids who do not have access to one. Many teachers in the United States pay for school supplies from their own pockets, often because they know some families simply cannot afford to. These organizations collect overstocked donations from businesses and redistribute them to nonprofit organizations, like schools.
Summary:
Inquire about help with school supplies if you're low income. Try talking to the teacher. Talk to your school principal about the school joining the National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources (USA) or a similar organization in your country.