Q: You have to set priorities in terms of the tasks you accomplish, but you also have to prioritize your values in order to take control over your life. Decide what kind of person you want to be, and make good, conscious choices that'll keep you in control of your life now and well into the future. Ask yourself questions such as: What are positive personal qualities (like loyalty, generosity, honesty, being funny, kindness, and so on) that are most important to me? What kind of an attitude do I want to have? Do I want to be a positive person who loves life? How can I make that attitude a real thing through my daily choices? If I drink, smoke, or take drugs, what will the consequences be for my health, wellbeing, and personal character? How do I want to express myself through the clothes I wear, the words I say, how I treat people, the activities I do, and the quality of my work? Don't be afraid to say no. You might be faced with pressure to pack your free time with extracurricular activities to good on college applications, but understand that school and homework will give you a full eight-hour day on their own. Know yourself and know what's too much for you to maintain your productivity and sanity. For example, you might really like to sing and love playing soccer. If you try to do choir and play soccer at the same time, you could burn yourself out or perform poorly in both. Play soccer, then when the season's over, see if you can join the choir. Ask yourself if taking the time for any after school activity or job will hurt your performance in the classroom. Your schoolwork should always be your top priority! There will be many times in your teenage years when you feel overwhelmed or need advice. Ask your parents, other trusted adults, and friends to help you. Ask them to remind you of important events and to keep track of your responsibilities. Don't put all your faith into other people, and don't shirk your responsibilities, but never be afraid to ask for help or advice. Keep your parents up to date about what you have due. Say: "Hey, I have this big test coming up in three weeks. Could you help me make sure I study for it? Maybe you could quiz me leading up to the test date?" . Sometimes it's tough for your parents to accept that you're growing up, and they end up taking away your sense of having control over your life. Try to understand that they mainly act out of love and a need to protect you. It's important, however, to communicate to them that you are becoming responsible and independent. The key is to let them get to know you as a young adult. Try spending more time out and about with your parents, like going to the mall or to stores together, out to eat, and other activities you'd normally do with friends. Show to them firsthand how you act in the outside world, that you can take care of yourself in a mature way. Don't tell them that a friend's parents let them do something that you're not allowed to do. You won't get anywhere with that argument, and you'll just end up insulting their parenting style. Instead, tell them in a calm, clear way how their overprotective nature makes you feel and try to compromise with them. Try writing a letter: sometimes we can express ourselves more clearly by writing. Jot your feelings down, let your parents give the note a read, and then have a mature discussion with them. When you do go out with friends, stay in communication with your parents. Keep them in the loop so they worry less when you're out and about, and they'll be more likely to give you more breathing room with time. Being a teenager involves gaining independence and freedom, and it's a strange in-between time for both you and your parents. You have to respect your parents' authority, but you can also remind them that you're growing and developing your own values and opinions. It's important for everyone to be patient and use respectful language. Respect your household's rules and family's traditions. Your parents still lay down the law, and it's important to show them you care about the way they've decided to raise you. Be clear and calm when you're talking to your parents if you want them to respect your point of view. "Mom, lemme go out with my friends!" is less likely to get a positive response than saying, "Mom, can I go to the mall with Stacy and Jill? Jill's mom would drive us there and bring us back home at eight. That will leave me enough time to finish my homework before bed." Negotiation, clarity, and specifics are key.
A: Decide what your priorities and values are. Don't overburden yourself. Ask for help. Become independent Balance being a young adult with being a kid.

Q: If you're using a computer, go to https://www.gmail.com in a web browser. If you're on a phone or tablet, open the Gmail app by tapping the white and red envelope icon on the home screen or in the app drawer. It's near the top-left side on a computer, and in a red circle at the bottom-right corner in the mobile app. This opens a new message. It's at the far-right edge of the "To" field. If you're using the mobile app, tap the down-arrow at that location first, then tap the BCC field. BCC stands for Blind Carbon Copy. Adding addresses or labels to this field instead of To or CC ensures that recipients can't see the recipient list. BCC also ensures that if a recipient replies to the message, it will only be delivered to the sender (not the group). If you'd prefer to make it so recipients see the addresses of everyone on the list, skip this step, and then just enter the addresses into the "To" field. If you type an email address that Gmail recognizes, it will suggest a contact. Click or tap the contact to add their address to the field. Separate all other (non-contact) addresses with a comma. If you created a group label, start typing the label name, then click the label name when it appears in the search results. If the message is mainly directed to one person but you want other people to receive a copy, type the main recipient's email address into the "To" field, then type the other addresses into the "CC" field (if you want the other addresses to be visible) or the "BCC" field (if you want to hide the other addresses). It's at the bottom-left corner of the message on a computer, and near the top-right corner in the mobile app. This sends the message to everyone on the BCC list.
A: Open Gmail. Click or tap the Compose button. Click or tap BCC. Enter the recipients. Type the email subject and message into the provided blanks. Click the Send button.

Q: Both "Iron Chef Gauntlet" and "The Next Iron Chef" throw challenges and obstacles in front of the competitors. Work with different and unusual proteins like urchin or tendon just in case there's a challenge that requires you to use it. A variety of cooking techniques will impress the judges and could give you an edge in the competition. Some basic cooking techniques include flambeing, poaching, and braising. If you cook a protein in a non-traditional way, it will catch the eyes of the judges. The only way to win the competition is to win each individual challenge until all of the other competitors are eliminated. In order to win, you'll have to go above and beyond and cook with passion and energy. The food that you produce will have to be some of the best food you've ever made. Both of the shows "Iron Chef Gauntlet" and "The Next Iron Chef" give contestants the opportunity to claim the title of Iron Chef. These contestants are chosen by the network from a pool of talented and noteworthy chefs who have made previous appearances on the show or own their own restaurants and have a ton of experience. The casting director will reach out to contestants. There is no open application process. If you manage to eliminate all other competitors, you'll have the final challenge of defeating all 3 existing Iron Chefs. If any of them eliminates you in a challenge, you will not earn the title of Iron Chef. If you do beat all 3 Iron Chefs, you'll receive a contract from the network and a position as an Iron Chef.
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Practice cooking a variety of ingredients with different techniques. Make food the judges like to beat your competitors. Win "Iron Chef Gauntlet" or "The Next Iron Chef" competition shows. Defeat all the existing Iron Chefs if you're on Iron Chef Gauntlet.