Problem: Article: You have 12 sets of ribs that function to protect your internal organs and allow numerous muscles to attach to for movement and breathing. The ribs attach to the 12 thoracic vertebrae of the spine in the back and most converge and connect to the breastbone (sternum) in the front. A few "floating" ribs at the bottom protect the kidneys and don't connect to the breastbone. Your uppermost ribs are located at the base of your neck (underneath your collarbones), whereas the bottom one resides a few inches above your hip bones. Ribs are usually easily detected under the skin, particularly in thinner people. The most commonly fractured ribs are the middle ones (ribs four through nine). They typically break at the point of impact or where the curve is the greatest, which is their weakest and most vulnerable area. Rib fractures are much less common in kids because their ribs are more springy (more cartilage and less bone compared to an adult) and require considerable force to break. A significant risk factor for rib fractures is osteoporosis, a condition common in people over 50 and characterized by brittle bones from loss of minerals. With shirt removed, look and feel around the area of the torso where the pain is coming from. With a small hairline rib fracture, you won't see a deformity, but should be able to pinpoint the tenderness and maybe notice some swelling particularly if there was blunt trauma to the area. With more serious rib fractures (multiple breaks in multiple ribs or ribs that have separated from the rest of the wall), a flail chest may occur. Flail chest is a term that describes when the broken chest wall moves in a way that is opposite to the rest of the chest during breathing. Therefore, the chest wall in the area of concern will be sucked in when the person takes a breath and the chest expands, and will be pushed out when the person exhales and the chest contracts. More serious rib fractures tend to be very painful, create more swelling (inflammation) and bruise quickly due to broken blood vessels. A flail chest is sometimes easier to see when the injured person is lying on his back with his shirt off. The condition will be easily spotted while watching a patient breathe, and especially when listening to his lungs. Healthy ribs are usually fairly springy when you put pressure on them. However, broken ribs feel unstable and can be be depressed with pressure, which generates severe pain. Another common sign of broken ribs, even small stress fractures, is increased tenderness or pain with deep breathing. The ribs move with every breath, so inhaling deeply causes pain. With serious rib fractures, even shallow breathing may be very difficult and extremely painful. Consequently, people with significant rib fractures tend to take more rapid and shallow breaths, which can lead to hyperventilation and eventual cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen). Another sign indicative of a rib fracture is reduced range of motion in the torso, especially rotational side-to-side movements. People with broken ribs are either unable or very hesitant to twist, bend or laterally flex their upper body. The broken rib and related muscle spasm may prevent the movements, or the pain may be severe enough to act as a deterrent to any movement. Again, less serious stress (hairline) fractures hamper movement to a lesser extent compared to more injurious fractures. Ribs that break at the cartilage junction where they attach to the breastbone can be particularly painful, especially with rotational movements of the upper body. Even with small stress fractures, the combination of reduced mobility, impaired ability to breathe and relative tenderness significantly limits a person's ability to exercise and be active sports are virtually out of the question until the injury heals.
Summary: Understand the basic anatomy. Look for a swollen deformity. See if pain increases with deep breaths. Check for reduced motion.

Problem: Article: Choose any shade of jeans or khakis to go with your loafers. Long pants or shorts will work. Add a t-shirt or sweater. For instance, you may want to pair light-colored denim pants with a white shirt. For smart casual, try a polo shirt; for example, in a dark, striped blue. Pair suede loafers with crisp tailoring for a smart look. Italian loafers and leather loafers with shine to them go best with a suit. However, you can also combine a tailored cotton suit with tasseled loafers. If you're wearing pants, they should either cut in at the ankle or leave a small gap. Casual, cotton twill pants in light or dark colors go well with loafers. Pants in shades of khaki, green and navy can be dressed up with a blazer or dress shirt, and loafers. Try pairing slim-legged chinos with tasseled loafers in variations of brown, navy, khaki or tan. Basic suede or plain leather loafers add interest with chinos. If you keep your look outfit in the same color family such as green or blue you can even go with a bolder hue of suede loafers. In warm weather when you have on shorts or cropped pants, opt for invisible socks instead of going without socks. The socks can help keep your feet dry and odorless. Also, you may find your shoes feel more comfortable as well.
Summary: Dress casually. Wear a suit. Wear chinos. Wear invisible socks with loafers.

Problem: Article: You may decide to volunteer as the host of the quiz show, especially if you are in charge of running the competition. Make sure you are comfortable speaking in front of a crowd and able to keep the energy up in the room during the competition. You should also be unbiased and show no preference for any of the participants, even if they are your students or your close friends. If you do not want to be the host of the quiz show, you may ask a friend who is outgoing and comfortable in front of people to be the host. Having a live host who is full of energy can help keep the competition fun and upbeat. You may ask a friend who is known for being social, outgoing, and extroverted to host the show for you. Or you may ask a colleague, such as another teacher or professor, to be a guest host. Regardless of who agrees to host the competition, you want to make sure they will be confident, engaging, and upbeat. They should have good public speaking skills and be comfortable with presenting questions to the competitors. They should also be able to keep the pace of the quiz show brisk and quick so the competitors and the audience stay engaged in the show. You may also want a host who is willing to let competitors know when they got a question wrong or failed to come up with a right answer. They should do this with tact and then move on to the next question or allow the other team to answer. This will keep the pace of the show on track and make sure the show does not feel slow or boring.
Summary: Volunteer to be the host. Ask an outgoing friend or colleague to be a host. Make sure the host has good public speaking skills.

Problem: Article: You may have let some relationships fall to the side while you were in love, but those friends have not forgotten you. Go out and have fun with people you like. Learning something new is a great way to take the sting out of a break up. Take cooking classes, learn a new language, start exploring photography or plant a garden. People are ready at different times. Some are ready to jump back into the dating pool and others are hesitant. Let everyone know you are ready to date again. This will inspire introductions, blind dates and other potential set-ups. You can also think about online dating. Make new friends if you are not comfortable dating just yet. Friendships can develop into something more romantic down the road.
Summary:
Seek the company of old friends. Discover new interests. Consider dating again.