Discourage workplace gossip by becoming the person that stays away from the gossipy crowd and gossipy situations. This doesn’t mean coming off as a goodie two-shoes or isolating yourself in the workplace. It means avoiding situations where gossip is more common, such as the break room or the ten minutes before a meeting starts.  If you can't avoid a gossipy situation, simply say "I'd rather not discuss him without him being there" and leave it at that. If you do not want to make a direct comment, then you can also say something like, "I really don't know anything about that." As a rule-of-thumb, make it your business to discuss other people at your job in positive, inspiring ways. Be the person who always has something nice to say. When other people see you modeling “good” behavior, perhaps they’ll follow suit. For instance, if you know an unflattering remark is making its rounds about a peer, you might counter by saying something like, "Paul's doing a great job on the new project. I think his creativity is really showing." If you’re discussing personal or professional frustrations with your coworkers, you’re opening yourself up for being the subject of gossip. Resist voicing your discontent with a new policy or sharing what happened in a private meeting. Only share what you feel comfortable being out there. If you do discuss personal or professional matters at work, do so with people you can trust. Anyone can be the subject of the rumor mill. However, you can lower your chances of being gossiped about and increase the likelihood that your coworkers will stand up for you by making allies. If you’re new to a particular job or department, be sure to make friends with coworkers at your level as well as those above or below you. Having a few friends at work can ensure that you hear about rumors. Plus, with allies, you’ll have help squashing any unkind talk before it damages your reputation.
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One-sentence summary -- Refuse to participate. Make positive comments. Avoid venting at work. Build alliances at work.

Q: Examine your wicker furniture to spot any pieces poking out. Do this in a well-lit area, or use a map lamp or flashlight to see things clearly. Use your hands to feel for loose ends in place that you may not be able to examine easily close up. Apply a drop or 2 of wood glue to the bottom of any loose ends that are sticking out. Carefully tuck them back into the wicker pattern by pulling the strands together. Hold down the glued pieces for several seconds to allow them to bond to the chair. Do this for each loose strand you find. Once you have tucked in and glued all the loose ends, allow the glue to dry. Avoid touching the furniture for a full 30 minutes so the adhesive can take hold. For the best results, leave the item of furniture in a cool, dry room during this time.
A: Scan the furniture for loose ends. Use wood glue to fix them. Let the glue dry for 30 minutes.

Article: Graco makes many different models of strollers, but they usually advertise their most easily collapsed strollers by referring to "one-hand-fold" or "FastAction" features. If you know your stroller's model number, look it up online to see if these features are mentioned. If you do not know the model number, you should be able to see whether this method works with no more than a minute or two of effort. Graco SnugRider stroller frames are made for use with car seats, and do not have seats of their own. Unstrap the car seat from the frame and remove it before attempting to fold the stroller frame. The canopy over the seat, if present, should easily collapse back against the upper handles when you tug the front end backward. Graco strollers with the one-hand-fold feature fold so the seat surfaces end up on the outside of the folded stroller. These models typically have a strap beneath where a child would sit, which can be tugged to fold the stroller. Strollers that fold outward may not lock the tray into position while they do so. Remove the tray first to avoid it falling onto the ground and getting scratched or dirty. If the stroller has become rusty or dirty, it may take more force to fold. Attempt to tug it again, with slightly more force, but do not exert yourself too much or brace yourself against another surface for more force. If these methods do not work relatively easily, try the instructions for folding older models.
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Use this method for one-hand-fold or FastAction strollers. Remove the car seat for strollers without a built in seat. Collapse the canopy. Tug a strap at the hinge of the seat. Use slightly more force for old strollers.

Problem: Article: You are what you eat, as the adage goes. In order to give your body proper fuel for running, make sure to eat healthy and nourishing meals in the week prior to your race. As a runner, you will be burning plenty of calories, so it is important that you replenish your system with nutritious foods. Sprinters in particular should focus on eating proteins and healthy fats for short bursts of energy, rather than carbohydrates which are better suited for long-distance running.  Try taking in around 1 gram of protein such as chicken, fish, or lean ground beef per pound of body weight per day. Eat plenty of dark fruits and vegetables such as kale, blueberries, and raspberries. They should make up about 30% of your diet. Satisfy your snacking cravings with healthy fats such as natural peanut butter, almond butter, and avocados. Avoid sweets and heavy meals. Drink plenty of water on the days leading up to your race. On race day itself, make sure to drink 8-16 ounces of water 1-2 hours before your run, but avoid taking in too many fluids in the last 45 minutes prior to running unless it is an unusually hot day. Drinking too much water right before sprinting may cause you to have cramps and an uncomfortably full bladder.  Avoid drinking coffee or alcohol in the days leading up to the race, as too much of either can dehydrate your body. To make sure you are hydrating properly after a run, consider weighing yourself before and after the run to see how much fluid you are losing while sprinting. For each pound lost while running, you should drink as many as 24 ounces of water or a sports drink to replenish your fluids. All the training in the world won’t do you much good if you don’t have the right shoes. In the sprinting world, a fraction of a second could be all that stands between you and the gold, so make sure your feet have all the help they can get. Sprinting shoes, known as track spikes, are built for speed and have built-in spikes that grip the track as you tear toward the finish line. They should be lightweight and fit snugly.
Summary: Make healthy food choices. Stay hydrated. Get the right gear.

Article: You probably wouldn't want to use the same prank on an 18-year-old as you would on a 7-year-old. Try to find a prank that will be appropriate for their age. You can get them into trouble with your parents, or simply prank them. It’s generally best to leave your parents out of it unless it’s a really serious situation. You might as well get your revenge in a fun way through a prank. Make sure it isn't a predictable prank. There are so many great pranks out there, there’s no reason to fall back on one that's boring. Pranks have all sorts of levels of intensity so choose one based on how much revenge you're looking for. If you know good pranks, write them in a notebook and keep it in a place no one would look such as in your desk, under a pillow, or in a box. Keep your ideas secret until you decide to act.
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Decide your revenge depending on the sibling's age. Choose how you want to get revenge. Choose your prank.