Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Check the basement for something resembling a metal pole. Keep the pole bare. Put a clock in a bag and nail it to the wall.

Answer: Instead of erecting a tree or displaying a menorah in your home, find a metal pole and place it in a corner of the living room. Festivus is all about low maintenance, so it’s ideal to rummage through your basement, attic, or garage for the metal pole, or for something else such as a tall lamp, that can act as a festivus pole.  If you want to buy a Festivus pole, you can purchase one online. You can also make your own Festivus pole. Head to a local hardware store, buy an aluminum pole and supplies to make a stand, and put it together at home in your workshop space. There’s no need to add any decorations to your metal pole, so leave it bare. After all, tinsel is distracting according to Frank Costanza. You can also go the traditional route and nail a clock to a wall in place of a metal pole. While the metal pole served as the main Festivus decoration in the Seinfeld episode called “The Strike,” the bagged clock represented it in the original real family holiday that Seinfeld writer Dan O’Keefe used as inspiration.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: You may also kosher meat by broiling. Finished.

Answer: Wash the meat or fowl. Salt the meat or fowl. Cook the meat on an open grill over flames until a crust forms and the meat is half done. Allow drippings to collect in a pan. The grill and pan must be used only for kashering meat.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Look at the forks on the table. Pay attention to which course or meal you are eating. Select the appropriate fork.

Answer: You may find that there are many different forks that have been set out before you at a dinner table.  Each fork will have a specific use and time to use it during your meal.  Knowing which fork to use and when to use it can be helpful, allowing you to enjoy your meal and make a good impression.  Take a look at some of the different types of forks you might see:   The largest fork is the dinner fork and it is used with the main course. Salad forks are usually the smallest fork at your table setting. Fish forks are slightly larger than the salad fork and slightly smaller than the dinner fork. Oyster forks are unique, having only two prongs.  This fork will be placed with the spoons. Each fork is provided for specific parts of a meal.  Many of these forks will help you enjoy your meal, making it easier to pick the food up based on the fork's size and shape.  Take a look at what type of food is being served to learn which fork you should be using.  Generally, you will begin by using the fork on the outer left.  Use the next fork to the right for each new course. Each course will likely require you to switch which fork you are using. If salad is being offered, make sure you are using the small salad fork. For the main course, it's safe to use the largest dinner fork. Once you know which fork to use and when to use it, you can confidently make the right choice during a meal.  Using the correct fork may seem like a small detail, but it can help make a good impression and allow you to demonstrate proper table etiquette.  Always try to use the right fork during a meal.    Remember to hold the fork properly. Use your left hand to hold whichever fork is appropriate. Pick the right fork for the right course.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Identify symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Address your anxiety about the future. Notice when lack of hope becomes all-pervading hopelessness. Consider visiting a mental health professional.

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People with PTSD often experience hopelessness, among other symptoms. Consider whether you might be suffering from PTSD and talk to a mental health professional if you suspect that you are. Some of the common types of PTSD and their corresponding symptoms include:  Hyperarousal: irritability, agitation, difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, feelings of panic, always ready to attack or respond Re-experiencing: nightmares, intrusive memories, and flashbacks, experiencing physical symptoms of a traumatic event, extra-sensitive to reminders of trauma Numbing: feeling disconnected or robotic, losing interest in people and activities, feeling hopeless, isolated, and/or depressed, avoiding thinking about people associated with trauma Research has shown that having unrealistic expectations for yourself—in a sense, having “false hope”—can produce anxiety. This anxiety can make it difficult to see the opportunities that are available to you. Unchecked anxiety can hinder your progress and make you feel less hopeful. In order to create realistic hope, as opposed to “false hope,” you need to learn to deal with your anxiety.  Try practicing systematic desensitization. Systematic desensitization eases people into distressing situations so that they can feel more comfortable with them. Start by learning basic relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing exercises or meditation. Then, perform such techniques in situations that make you uncomfortable. For example, if you start to feel anxious when thinking about plans for tomorrow, concentrate on your breath and regulate it as you imagine possibilities for yourself. As you become less anxious about situations that make you a little bit uncomfortable, challenge yourself to practice relaxation techniques in situations that make you feel more anxious. Keep progressing until you have tackled the situation that produces the most anxiety for you. Almost everyone experiences anxiety in certain situations or feels sad during short periods of their life. These can be helpful reactions to certain unhealthy things in life. But when these feelings start to become attached to everything in your surroundings, it could be an indication of something more serious, such as an anxiety disorder or depression.  Try to address the patterns of thinking that have been keeping you down by talking to someone about how you have been feeling. Consider seeing a therapist or mental health counselor, or even a mental health support group. When your anxiety or depression is associated with something or someone in your life, it might be necessary to make an extreme change, such as moving to a new location or simply away from the person who has been bothering you. Get feedback from other people in your community who you trust before making any decisions that might drastically change your life. If you happen to experience a high degree of anxiety, or just can’t seem to break out of an unhealthy habit or thought pattern, seeing a professional therapist could help get you moving in the right direction. They can offer you helpful psychological tools and/or techniques, which might help you to overcome your unique obstacles. This can be especially helpful if you keep feeling frustrated with your life after multiple failed attempts to change it.