Problem: Article: Somehow, racism doesn't just go away by avoiding discussions about it. Yes, it may feel uncomfortable, but get some friends and classmates together and have an honest discussion about racism, what it looks and feels like, and how it affects your school. When you talk about racism, it actually helps with more understanding and more tolerance. Put some signs around your school and advertise a group discussion one afternoon after school. Encourage people to talk about their experiences, their fears, their biases or stereotypes. Allow the space to be safe and caring, where no questions are too silly to ask. Maybe you have a friend that's from a different country and hate seeing her treated unfairly. "But I'm from the majority group, what can I do?!" You can be an ally. Use your position as someone in the majority to reach out to people that may not know better or that choose to make hurtful comments. Being an ally means you use your position to help others. If someone says something to your friend, stand up for your friend in that moment and say, "It's not okay to say things like that; that's racist." You can start a club at school that encourages students to have friendships with students from other countries. More and more schools participate in programs like this. Ask your teachers and school leadership to help you connect with students in other countries. It can be exciting to learn from other students your age about their way of life, what they eat, what they do for fun, and where they live. While some things may be really different, lots of things are likely similar. Immerse yourself in all things that celebrate cultural diversity. Often racism is rooted in misunderstanding or not bothering to take the time to learn. So, read books about Kwanzaa, Ramadan, and Chinese New Year. Read books and watch movies about kids living in other countries. Is there a new kid at school from Peru? Go up to her and talk to her. Ask her questions about her own culture and how it's different. Meet as many people from as many places as you can. Even when traditions are different from your own, be respectful. If someone is telling you about a custom, refrain from saying, "Ewww!" or "That's weird." Remind yourself that it's different, and that's okay.
Summary: Discuss race. Be an ally. Have international friendships. Educate yourself.

Problem: Article: Bring the water to a rolling boil. When you want to use them, boil a cup of water and put the tapioca pearls in it for a few minutes to warm them.
Summary: Pre-soak the pearls for a few hours if you want them tender all the way through, rather than soft on the outside and chewy on the inside (which is how most people prefer them). Measure 7 parts water to 1 part tapioca pearls. Use them immediately, or cover them and put them in the fridge for no more than 4 days (or else they will get too mushy).

Problem: Article: This means that you should try to remain alert and not wander off into a daydream, mentally creating a to-do list, or even outlining what you will write your next research paper on. Forget everything except what you are listening to and watching devote all of your senses to the lecture. Being genuinely interested in the lecture subject will help you maintain the focus. If your mind starts to wander off-track, don't give in to the temptation. Focus your energy back on the lecture and start writing notes to help you concentrate. Avoid distracting yourself during the lecture by browsing around on your computer or smart phone. Devote your attention solely to the lecturer. If the lecturer makes points that you disagree with or find are worth further consideration, place an asterisk or exclamation marks next to the point and single-words such as "nonsense," "unverified," "explore further." This creates a connection in your mind with the possible further research avenues for you after the lecture. Questioning the research is a great way to solidify the information in your mind and propel you on to further study of the topic. If you are allowed to record a lecture, use this to your advantage. It is a great way to have a backup in case you can't understand your notes later or forgot just exactly what was said during the lecture. Keep the recording device on the edge of your desk so that the sound won't be muffled, then use it later to refer back to the complete lecture. Remember that you should not record lectures unless you have been given express permission to do so by the person who will be speaking. You should also keep in mind that going back and listening to the entire lecture over again can be quite time consuming. It might be a better idea to focus your efforts on taking more effective notes. If you want to make sure that you understood what the lecture was about, ask some questions at the end of the lecture. Raise your hand and ask for clarification on any specific points you were unclear about. You may also want to consider talking to the speaker after class to further clarify some of the details.
Summary: Stay focused. Decide if you agree with what is being said. Use a recording device. Ask questions.

Problem: Article: Create a new document by clicking on the the Document icon in the Create New window, and specifying the settings for your new document. From the File menu, select Place. Navigate to the file you would like to import and double click the file name. Move your cursor to the location where you want to place your graphic and click your mouse. This will place the image on your page. Adjust the size of your graphic, if necessary, by selecting the picture using the Select tool (V) and dragging a handle while holding the Control + Shift keys (Command + Shift on a Macintosh). This will adjust the graphic's size proportionally. You can access this from a tab group which is located at the right-hand side of your InDesign workspace, or from the toolbar at the top. Click the Fill button and select your desired background color. This will apply your selected color behind the graphic and extend it to the edge of the graphic frame. Pull from a corner of the image while holding the Shift + Alt keys (Shift + Option on a Mac). Don't like the color you chose? Select the eyedropper tool (I) and Alt-click (Option-click) a color in the image to find a background color that matches your image perfectly.
Summary:
Launch InDesign. Place an image. Open the Swatches panel. Expand the graphic frame.