Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Recognize the signs of dehydration. Monitor the color of your urine. Take over-the-counter products.

Answer: When you contract food poisoning, or develop any other form of gastroenteritis, the symptoms of the condition can cause dehydration to occur very rapidly. You can become dehydrated within 24 hours if you are unable to retain any liquids and the symptoms continue. The signs of dehydration include fatigue, loss of appetite, flushed skin, poor skin turgor, heat intolerance, light-headedness, dark-colored urine, and a dry cough. Clearly some of the signs can be difficult to determine since many overlap with the symptoms of food poisoning. In some cases, food poisoning can be severe or caused by a toxin so dangerous that professional medical attention is essential. An example of this is B Cereus infection, which secretes a toxin that creates gastrointestinal distress. This commonly occurs after you eat infected fried rice. Watch for warning signs to determine whether you need immediate care for your dehydration. Dark yellow or brownish urine can be a sign of serious dehydration. If you do not urinate at all or produce very little urine of a dark color, seek emergency care for your food poisoning. Dehydration also causes significant weakness and fatigue. If you are so weak you can barely move or if you are so tired you can hardly stay awake despite adequate sleep, you may need medical attention. You should consult a medical professional well before you have symptoms such as extreme weakness and problems sleeping. The doctor will be able to give you fluids to resuscitate you. The only helpful product available over-the-counter is loperamide, which is made to help to manage the diarrhea. Dehydration is a result of frequent vomiting and persistent watery diarrhea. The diarrhea is your body's way of getting rid of the unwanted toxins that are causing the stomach problems. If you can endure it, let your body do its job. However, if the watery diarrhea is continuing, then it is also contributing to your poor hydration status. At some point you have to determine if you want to slow the process by using the loperamide which can help to prevent dehydration. Loperamide should be taken as follows: 4 mg, followed by 2 mg after each loose stool. Chronic use of loperamide is not recommended.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Check spelling and grammar. Show your manuscript to others.

Answer: Once you have your story set, read through your manuscript to check specifically for spelling and grammar errors. In addition to misspelled words and common grammar errors, check for overused words, commonly confused words (like there/their/they're), and awkward or long sentences. Spell check is a useful tool, but it won't catch everything. Re-read your manuscript a few times to make sure you've caught all the basic errors. Give yourself a few days in between each read so that you can come at your manuscript with fresh eyes each time. Remember, long or complicated sentence may confuse young readers. One of the challenges in writing for children is communicating complicated stories clearly and concisely. Start by giving your manuscript to family and friends. It isn't always easy to get a straightforward reaction from loved ones who might want to save your feelings, so consider joining a writing workshop or forming a writer's group so you'll be able to get honest feedback on your manuscript. Remember to show your book to your primary audience: children. Read your manuscript to kids and pay attention to whether they seem to "get it," which parts make them bored, and so on. Consider whether your book appeals to parents, teachers and librarians. They are the ones who will be purchasing your book, so it should be interesting to them, too. Once you've got feedback from a variety of sources, edit your manuscript again.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Advise your child to walk away from the bully. Tell your child to ignore the bullying if he can't walk away. Advise your child to stand up to the bully. Use the buddy system. Let your child know when to get help. Keep the lines of communication with your child open.

Answer: Bullies get satisfaction from seeing their victims react to their taunting. If your child starts ignoring the bully and walking away when the taunting starts, the bully can lose interest. Sometimes your child will be in a situation when he can't walk away, like in class or on the field. In this case, you child has to ignore the taunts and teasing to disarm the bully. Acknowledge to your child that this is very difficult to do. It is definitely easier said than done, and your child might resist this idea when you bring it up. It would help if you did some exercises with your child to help control emotions. Tell your child to close his eyes and count to ten when feeling angry or sad. Deep breathing exercises can also help control emotional responses. If a bully refuses to leave your child alone, you can encourage him to stand up to the bully. Bully's like to pick on weak targets, and will often back down when someone stands up against them. Tell your child to say firmly, "Leave me alone!" the next time the bully bothers him. Never advise your child to physically attack the bully. This won't help the situation. Bullies are usually more likely to go after victims when they are alone. Your child can avoid this by sticking with a friend or classmate whenever he goes somewhere the bully might be. If these methods don't work, your child needs to seek help from another adult. A teacher, principal, or coach might not even be aware that there is a problem, so your child has to report it. These people can take steps to prevent the bullying. After your child initially tells you about the bullying, it will probably be easier to talk about it in the future. You must, however, make sure you keep checking in with your child regularly. Ask how these methods are working and if the situation is getting any better. If nothing is working, you might have to step in and take more active measures.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Explore off the beaten path. Consider the gift's durability. Consider the gift's size. Haggle

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It is easy to get dazzled by the flashy, tourist-attuned shops, but moving away from them has plenty of benefits. You'll be able to delve into the true, local markets for goods that are often cheaper and better quality than the overpriced magnet you were considering. You'll also gain a personal adventure to present when you give your gift. Search for information as to where you can find trustworthy shops and the gift you want. Ask your hotel concierge, a visitor's bureau, or search the Internet. Be wary of tour guides. Many tours have predetermined stops, and the shops there may offer the guide a commission and inflate prices. It's easy to fall in love with a local piece of artistry, but it's a lot harder to get it home in one piece. Once you've found something you think makes for a good gift, stop and consider how you're going to get it home. Smaller gifts can be packed into a carry-on bag, but larger gifts are more at risk. Ask yourself if you have room in a suitcase, can risk it getting broken or stolen, or can ship by mail and how this impacts your budget. Travel magnets may seem like a generic gift, but they have an advantage in ease of transportation as well as cost. You'll have to bring the gift home, and if it isn't something that can easily fit inside your luggage, it may not be worth the hassle. Before you take the plunge on a purchase, consult shipping rates for delicate gifts, large objects, or anything you want to send directly to either yourself or someone else. The costs add up and quickly dominate your budget. In addition to cost, consider the person who will receive this gift. A fancy or large gift may seem like a big gesture, but they're going to have to incorporate it into their life and environment. A decoration for someone in an apartment may clash with the furniture, be unable to fit, or otherwise be met with less enthusiasm than expected. . Most North American and European travelers won't be accustomed to this. Getting over the awkwardness, though, will enable you to get better deals and therefore better gifts. Many cultures throughout the world still include haggling in their business transactions, so don't feel bad about challenging the asking price. Appropriate places include markets, bazaars, and small shops. You wouldn't haggle in a department store in Japan or America. Check in guidebooks or online for local haggling customs. Different cultures use different tones, for instance, and doing it the appropriate way helps your chances at success. Once you have an approximate maximum price and amount you're willing to spend, set aside your cash before you begin, as this establishes a budget limit for both you and the clerk. Always maintain a positive and friendly tone. The goal isn't to beat the seller, and getting angry won't help. Take your time, don't show much interest, and don't be afraid to walk out. Chances are that if you do this, a clerk who once resisted your price will suddenly chase you into the street to offer a more agreeable deal.