A Grade III strain is a complete rupture of the muscle body or tendon. It involves significant pain (burning and/or sharp in nature), immediately severe inflammation and bruising, muscle spasms and sometimes an audible "pop" as the muscle is severed. There is also a palpable bulging defect in the calf as the larger severed portion strongly contracts. An inability to walk is characteristic of a Grade III calf strain, so assistance is usually needed to get to a hospital or clinic. The muscle fibers cannot reattach on their own, even with the help of scar tissue, so emergency intervention is required. A sudden tendon rupture (such as the Achilles tendon) is often excruciating and feels like someone has shot you from behind or struck you with something sharp. A severely strained calf will likely cause bruising, which will settle into your foot and turn it black and blue. Grade III (and some Grade II) strains may require surgery to repair and reattach the damaged calf muscle and/or tendon. Time is of the essence because the longer a muscle is ruptured and severely contracted, the more difficult it is to stretch out and achieve normal muscle tone. Furthermore, internal bleeding can cause local necrosis (surrounding tissue death) and possibly (though very rarely) even lead to anemia from blood loss. Ruptures within the belly of a muscle heal quicker because of the better blood supply, whereas tendon ruptures don't receive as much blood and take longer to heal. Revert to the R.I.C.E. protocol following surgery. In the case of complete ruptures, the calf muscles take about 3 months or so to heal following surgery and rehabilitation. Post surgery, you'll likely wear a supportive compression boot and have to use crutches over the short term before progressing to physical therapy exercises. Much like a Grade II strain, physical therapy is needed to heal a Grade III sprain, especially if surgery is needed. Under the guidance of a physiotherapist or physiatrist, tailored isometric, isotonic, and then dynamic training exercises can be added in a consecutive manner as each type of exercise is completed without pain. These exercises will strengthen the calf muscles and return them to form. Return to athletic activity can resume slowly within 3-4 months, although there will always be a greater risk of re-injury in the future. Poor biomechanics or foot posture contribute to calf injuries, so you may be fit with custom foot orthotics after your rehabilitation to prevent further problems.
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One-sentence summary -- Seek medical attention immediately. Get surgical repairs. Spend time rehabilitating.

Q: If you want an ultra-smooth gradient, create the ombre effect as you paint. When you add a new stripe, drag your brush back and forth between the new stripe and the previous stripe until they blend together. This will create a seamless transition between each shade. If you paint your stripes quickly or add retarder, you can wait until you've filled up the canvas to blend. Dip the brush in water before running it over the stripes of paint. Brush up and down in the same direction as your painted brush strokes, blending each stripe into the next. Be careful not to add too much water, since it alters the opacity of the paint. If you like the look of each defined stripe, you can skip the blending step. For a more abstract-art effect, drag the brush down the canvas until the brush naturally runs out of paint and creates rough edge. Depending on how thick your paint is, your painting may feel dry to the touch within 20-30 minutes. However, there may still be moisture trapped beneath the outer dried layer, which will need more time to dry. Let the painting sit overnight to dry more fully. Once your paint is dry, spray on 2 or 3 coats of varnish finishing spray. Let the varnish coat dry overnight before hanging or displaying your new piece artwork. You can find varnish spray at craft or art supply stores.
A: Work the stripes into each other as you paint for a smooth effect. Add a bit of water to your brush for blending if the paint starts to dry out. Leave the stripes unblended for a blocky, modern piece of wall art. Let the paint dry overnight. Add 2-3 coats of varnish spray to give the paint a quick, polished finish.

Article: You should never feel like you have to lie or pretend about what you believe (or don't). If you're asked about your religious beliefs, be honest. However, you also don't need to be a walking advertisement for atheism at all times either. If you're in a room full of believers, think carefully before steering the conversation towards your lack of belief. There's nothing wrong with sitting quietly sometimes, and it never hurts to listen to others talk about what they believe. We all have to sometimes listen to people talk about subjects we don't care for or don't understand hockey, poetry, auto repair, or whatever it may be. Just "sit it out" and wait for the subject to change. Instead of sitting back and hoping the conversation doesn't turn toward religion, or waiting for it to pass on to another subject if it does, you can work to steer the conversation towards topics that may be more comfortable for everyone involved. Consider the audience, and bring up topics that are likely to be of general interest. It may seem trite to discuss sports or the weather at Thanksgiving dinner, but it's probably preferable to a knock-down, drag-out fight over deeply-held religious beliefs. Even politics may be a less contentious topic to bring up. For example, if your religious friends start to discuss their church activities try saying, "That's great you're so involved in your church. What other activities do you enjoy doing outside of church? I've been trying to find some new activities to do." This is likely to shift the conversation to jet-skiing, stamp collecting, volunteering at an animal shelter, etc. As an atheist, there will be times when you will feel you need to stand up for what you believe be it the teaching of creationism in public schools or prayers before city council meetings. It's okay to decide that every little thing isn't worth fighting for, though like choosing to simply sit quietly during a prayer before a group meal. You have to decide for yourself when to "let things go." If someone happens to complain that you aren't bowing your head during the prayer or showing the proper reverence in some other setting, calmly offer to discuss the topic privately later. If, for instance, you are at Thanksgiving dinner and are asked to give some sort of blessing or say what you are thankful for, you can do so without invoking any god or religion. Say something like "I am thankful for the people who grew this food, those who provided it, and those who prepared it. I am thankful that we can all be together now to enjoy it, and each other's company." While it's healthy, instructive, and usually necessary to spend a good bit of time around religious people, it's also alright to seek out the comfort of being around others whose perspectives align more with your own. With a little searching, you'll probably find a welcoming community of fellow atheists. Atheists make up about 3% of the U.S. population; however, within your community, it may seem as if you're alone, particularly if you live in a small town. Try finding support online. Check out the websites for American Atheists, American Humanist Association, or similar groups in your area or nation. They may have local get-togethers or events.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Don't bring up the subject unnecessarily. Keep the focus on other topics. Refrain respectfully or partially engage in prayers or religious rituals. Spend time with other atheists.