INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Reviewing your notes after class, or later the same day will help you to retain the information much more effectively. You don't need to study them intensely -- just spend 15 to 20 minutes going back over them each night. Fill in any blanks. Use your review time to fill in any additional information that you remember from the class or lecture. Write a summary. Another effective tool for committing your notes to memory is to summarize the information contained in your notes at the bottom of the page. Test yourself on your understanding of the material by covering up your notes and trying to explain the topic to yourself -- out loud or in your head. See how many of the important details you can remember, then read the notes again to recap on any information you might have missed. Explain the material to a friend. Teaching or explaining the material to a friend is a good way to test whether you've fully understood the topic and whether your notes deal with the topic comprehensively. You'll really see the benefit of having good notes when it comes to exam time and you have to memorize all of the material. If you have been consistently reviewing your notes for 20 to 30 minutes each night, you'll find the memorization process much easier. Here are some popular memorization techniques you can try: Line-by-line method: If you have to memorize a chunk of text, one good technique is to read the first line a couple of times, then try to repeat it out loud without looking at the page. Read the second line a couple of times, then try to repeat the first and second line out loud, without looking at the page. Keep going in this fashion until you can repeat the entire chunk of text without looking at the page. Story method: This method involves turning the information you have to memorize into a simple story that's easy to remember. For example, if you wanted to remember the first three elements in Group one of the periodic table (hydrogen, helium, and lithium) you could use the following story "(H)arriet and (He)nry went to the (Li)brary". The story doesn't need to make sense -- in fact, the sillier it is, the better. Mnemonic devices: Using mnemonic devices is a good way to remember lists of words in a particular order. To make a mnemonic, simply take the first letter of each word you wish to remember and come up with a short sentence where each word starts with those letters. For example, to remember the lines on a musical staff EGBDF you could use the mnemonic "Every Good Boy Does Fine". For more detailed instructions on popular and effective memorization techniques, see this article.

SUMMARY: Review your notes later in the day. Test yourself. Memorize your notes.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: . A proper behavior toward somebody shows courtesy actions and confers distinction upon others. The full name calls spectators attention. Make use of abbreviations, titles, and professions before the surname. Use period after these abbreviations: Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr. etc. or Express an abbreviation in a full word or a phrase, such as Doctor. Use Sir, Madam, Miss, Ms without the surname.

SUMMARY: Direct your interest to titles with the intention of denoting a professional relationship.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The next day, put the beans in a colander. Let the water drain off, and then rinse them under cold, running water for a few seconds.

SUMMARY: Drain off the water from the beans when you're ready to cook them.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you want to tone your back and reduce back fat, you'll need to reduce your overall body fat. Cutting back on the calories you eat each day will help you lose that excess fat. Take a few days to track your calories. Use an online food journal or smart phone app to help you. This will give you a starting point. Subtract about 500 calories from your typical or average daily calorie intake. Cutting out this many calories is a good way to lose weight and excess body fat. Restricting calories by about 500 calories each day generally results in a weight loss of one to two pounds per week. Even you're losing weight or even just trying to tone up your body, eating a balanced diet is an important part of your plan. This will help ensure you're consuming most of the recommended nutrients each day. A balanced diet is one that includes each food group most days. In addition, you should eat a wide variety of foods from each food group. When you restrict certain food groups or completely avoid them, you're at risk for getting nutrient deficiencies. Protein is essential for weight loss. It helps keep you satisfied, supports your metabolism and can help support your lean muscle mass. Including three to four ounces (or 80 to 120 grams) or a card deck sized portion of protein at each meal will help you reach your daily recommendations. Lean protein sources are lower in fat and calories making them a great component of a weight loss or fat reduction plan. Choose items like: poultry, eggs, low-fat dairy, lean beef, seafood, legumes and tofu. Vegetables are low-calorie, filling, and full of vitamins and minerals. Aim to make 1/2 of your meals and snacks a fruit or a vegetable. It's typically suggested to eat about five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Eating one to two servings at every meal and snack can help you meet this goal. Both fruits and vegetables are great foods to include in your weight loss plan because they can help fill you up for very few calories. If you're going to eat a grain, try to choose 100% whole grains. Whole grains are known to be higher in fiber, protein and other beneficial nutrients. Health professionals recommend making at least 1/2 of your grain choices whole. Choose items like: quinoa, brown rice, whole grain oats, 100% whole wheat pasta and bread. Limit foods that are made with refined or processed white flours or processed grains.

SUMMARY:
Cut back on calories. Eat well balanced meals. Focus on lean protein. Eat your fruits and veggies! Go for whole grains.