Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Simply wish to join the church! Learn the basic beliefs of Pastafarianism. Study the sacred texts of Pastafarianism.

Answer: That's itaccording to the official website for the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM), all that's needed to become a Pastafarian is to want to be one. You do not need to: Participate in any sort of ceremony Pay any sort of fee Make any sort of promise or pledge Give up your current religion Know anything about Pastafarianism Have a literal belief in the FSM So you've just become a Pastafarian by willing yourself to be one? Great! Now's the perfect time to learn what you've just signed on for. The following are some of the fundamental pillars that make up the beliefs of the Pastafarian religionhowever, you don't have to literally believe in them to be a member: The supreme deity is known as the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM). He is an invisible, omnipotent, omniscient eternal being that takes the form of a giant clump of spaghetti with two meatballs and eyes. He created the entire universe in four days, then rested for three. Pirates are considered holy beings. According to the religion, pirates help fight global warming and protect against natural disasters. Every Pastafarian should strive towards pirate-hood. Pastafarian heaven is a land of "beer volcanoes and stripper factories." Many adherents believe that it will accommodate the desires of every person, so the volcano can also produce non-alcoholic drinks, and the stripper factory will accommodate personal preferences, including preferences related to gender or whether to interact with the strippers at all. For a great introduction to your new religion, try browsing any of the Pastafarian scriptures. The most important book to Pastafarians is the Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. The Quill Award-nominated Gospel was published in 2006 following an open letter by author Bobby Henderson to the Kansas State Board of Education that satirically protested its ruling requiring the teaching of intelligent design in public schools. The Gospel discusses the various aspects of Pastafarian belief in depth, making it indispensable for new members. Another major Pastafarian holy book is The Loose Canon (available online), which includes religious stories, guides for everyday life, prayers, and the writings of numerous important figures in the church such as Captain Jeff.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Compare or use in combination with Goljan. Compare and contrast information with first aid. Continue to go to lectures. Stay curious.

Answer: There is another popular pathology text that many med students find useful, Dr. Goljan's Rapid Review. This is a 700-page book that covers basic topics in pathology. It also explores the connections between pathology and other disciplines, such as microbiology. You can also find audio recordings of Goljan's lectures on YouTube and other websites. Some publishers even include free study materials when you purchase Goljan's text from them. After you finish reading a section in your First Aid text, open your Pathoma materials and see where they overlap. This may help you to understand your First Aid lectures or information more thoroughly. After all, both texts can't cover everything, but working with them together will increase your coverage and retention. It's really tempting to focus all of your attention on Pathoma and other study options and completely (or partially) skip your class sessions. This approach can really backfire. Attending the lectures gives you yet another layer of information. Plus, take this opportunity to write down any questions that you have and look these up later. Pathoma should be one of the few resources that you immediately turn to if you have a question even tangentially related to pathology. Force yourself to constantly ask questions about what you hear in lectures or have learned from other study sites. For example, if you aren't familiar with a drug's name, look it up in Pathoma.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Evaluate your payment options. Determine if you have any tax consequences. Receive and distribute the payout. Deal with a rejected life insurance claim.

Answer: Depending on the type of policy and amount of the death benefit, you may have several options for receiving the payout. For substantial payouts consider consulting with an investment adviser to maximize your benefits. You can take a lump-sum payment. For most smaller policies this may be your only option. For larger benefits you may be able to negotiate a structured settlement that gives you a steady income from the principal and interest on the policy. For large-income-earning policies, the payout can be interest only with the body of the death benefit remaining intact. As a rule, proceeds from a life insurance policy are not counted as taxable income to the beneficiary. However, if part of the benefit is interest earned on the value of the policy, you may be required to report it as taxable interest. If the death benefit is from a whole- or universal-life insurance policy, consider consulting with a tax professional to determine the best way to structure the payout to minimize your tax burden. In a lump-sum distribution, you will receive a single check made payable to you. In structured settlements, you may receive a number of checks or electronic funds transfers. Typical claims-processing takes 30 to 60 days after the application is complete. Some states have time limits as short as 30 days. Contact the insurance company if you have not received an update on your claim 30 days after all information was submitted. Payouts are rarely disputed, but in such cases you don't have to take "no" for an answer. There are several common reasons a claim may be denied. If the premiums were not paid as required by the contract, the policy may not have been in effect at the time of death. This is one flaw you may not be able to fix. The policy was either paid up or it wasn't. Ask to see proof that the policy was in default. The insured lied on his/her application. If the policy was issued based on faulty health data or omissions from the insured's medical history, the company may either deny the claim or reduce the payout. The manner of death was not covered by the policy. This could apply in the case of suicide or a death occurring while the deceased was committing a crime. The paperwork was incomplete. In most states the insurance company must inform you within 30 to 60 days if the claim package is missing any required forms, certificates, or other information. If you receive a rejection, file an immediate objection. There is a statute of limitations, usually two years. Ask in writing for details regarding the rejection. If the insurance company does not reply in a reasonable time (usually 30 days), do not hesitate to call the state insurance commission for assistance.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Keep your feelings to yourself. Make up within a few days of the argument if you can. Wait until you're ready before you apologize. Don't apologize just because you want your friend to say they're sorry. Plan a time to talk to your friend.

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Don't gossip about your friend or what caused the argument, and definitely don't post about it on social media. This will add more drama to the situation, and it could make things much worse than the original fight. Even if you share your feelings with a close friend, word could get back to the friend you're fighting with. Leaving an argument hanging in the air could cause resentment to grow. You want to give your friend enough time to cool off, but try to resolve the fight as soon as possible. The amount of time this will take is different for everyone. Some friends will make up 5 minutes after an argument, while other friends may need months to recover from hurtful words. If you rush your apology just because you're tired of fighting, your friend will probably be able to tell that you aren't being sincere. You'll know you're ready to apologize when you don't feel angry anymore, or when you care more about getting your friend back then you do about what they said or did that might have hurt your feelings. Your friend might not be ready to apologize. You should say you're sorry because you actually feel bad for hurting your friend. Instead, try going into the conversation without expecting anything from your friend. Even if your friend isn't ready to apologize in return, you should apologize when you're ready. Just ask them to listen and explain what you're sorry for. A face-to-face meeting will help you and your friend reconnect, and it will be easier for your friend to see that your apology is sincere. Call or text your friend and let them know you want to get together in person to talk. Ask your friend if the time and place you have in mind will work for them. If it doesn't, see if you can find something that fits both of your schedules. Try starting the conversation by saying something like, "I really miss talking to you after class," or "I feel really bad about the things I said and I'd like to apologize in person." If your friend isn't ready to talk, try giving them a little more time. You could also send a hand-written apology note with an invitation to get together and talk more in person.