In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Bringing up old problems or other similar situations muddies the water and makes it even harder to safely wade out. Make an effort to only discuss the current problem. If one of you brings up something from the past, the other can say something like, “Let's focus on the problem in front of us first, okay?” After reducing tension and getting perspective, the final knockout punch for ending an argument is finding a solution. To be sure that happens quickly and without rehashing the whole issue, set a timer. Set the timer for 20 or 30 minutes and aim to resolve things by then. Anger can cloud your ability to see the real issue at hand. Often, there are other feelings lurking beneath that anger. Try to name and own what you're really feeling with “I” statements.  For example, anger might provoke you to say harsh things, like “You're so insensitive. You don't care about how your actions affect me.” Reframe that with an “I” statement like, “I feel ignored. I would appreciate it if you considered how the things you do affect me.” All arguments can't end with each person getting their way. Both parties have to be willing to make some concessions for the greater good. This requires flexibility.  Ask yourself whether the issue is really all that important to you. Will it matter in 5 years? If not, you might agree to disagree or concede if the issue is actually important to the other person. For example, if you and your coworker are disagreeing over who will lead a presentation, question whether you really care. If not, let them lead or agree that they will do it this time and you will lead next time.
Summary: Stick to the issue at hand. Set a timer. Get real about your feelings using “I” statements. Be flexible.

When you adjust your camera's ISO, you're determining how sensitive the imaging sensor is to light. This, along with aperture and shutter speed, will determine the quality of your images. Although ISO levels vary, a standard range is between 200 and 1600. The lower the setting, such as 200, the more light the camera will need. The higher the setting, the faster shutter speed you can use. Once you're ready to adjust your own ISO, figure out your lighting needs. If you're photographing in low lighting, you need the sensor to be extra sensitive to the light, so choose a higher ISO, such as 800. If you're photographing in bright light, you can start with a lower ISO, such as 100 or 200. Take several test shots with different ISO levels so you can determine the best ISO for your image. If you're taking a picture of a fast-moving subject or a sports event, you're probably using a high shutter speed in order to freeze the action. For high shutter speed or high action shots, the camera sensor should be high so it's extra-sensitive to the brief amount of light it's exposed to.  For example, you might choose an ISO of at least 1600 to photograph a race. If you'll be shooting indoors with artificial light or in a dark room, such as in an art gallery or at a concert, use the camera's flash to add extra light. To take a natural light portrait with minimal depth-of-field, increase the aperture so more light hits the camera sensor. Then adjust the ISO until you get the quality you're looking for. You'll notice that as you go higher with ISO levels, the graininess, also called noise, gets worse. Try to shoot at the lowest ISO you can for your image in order to get the best quality image. Keep in mind that digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras are designed to reduce noise, so it's easier to shoot with a high ISO.  Grainy images aren't usually an issue if you're shooting in bright light with a low ISO, such as photographing in a bright room, using a flash, or taking outdoor daytime shots. If you're using a compact digital camera, try to use a lower ISO since it doesn't have the technology to reduce noise. If you're shooting a still life or using a tripod, you can use a low ISO setting. This will also allow you to get a higher quality image with more detail. for low ISO settings. If you're photographing with low lighting and a low shutter speed, you're more likely to get blurry images. To prevent camera shake and get clearer images, set up a tripod and secure your camera to it. Keep in mind that even though you're getting a higher quality image from a low ISO speed with the tripod, it won't be helpful if you're photographing movement.
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One-sentence summary -- Use the ISO setting to control light sensitivity. Determine the brightness of your shot. Pick a high ISO to photograph action shots. Select a lower ISO to reduce image graininess. Set up a tripod

Problem: Article: "If a shirt that costs $40 is reduced to $32, what percentage of a discount is this?" " The amount that exists after the percentage has been applied can also be called the "new amount". For our question, we do not know the percent. We know that $40 is the original, and that's $32 is the "after." Make sure the "after amount" goes into the calculator first.  For our example, type 32, hit divide, type 40, hit equals. This division gives us: 0.8. (It's not the final answer.) For our sample problem, 0.8 changes to 80%. If your answer is smaller than 100%, you have a decrease or discount; larger than 100% is an increase.  Because the price in the example dropped, and the price that we calculated is also a discount, we're on the right path. If the price in the example dropped from $40 to $32, however, and we got 120% after our calculation, we'd know that something is wrong because we're looking for a discount and we got an increase. Figure out how much above or below 100% you are and this will be your final answer.  In our sample problem, 80% compared to 100% means that we had a discount of 20%. To get the hang of things, read the prompt and see if you understand how to finish the following problems:  Problem #1: "A $50 blouse is now $28.  What was the percentage of discount?"  To solve it, grab a calculator. Enter '28,' hit divide, enter '50,' hit equals; the answer is 0.56. Convert '0.56' to '56%'. Compare this number to 100%, subtracting '56' from '100', leaving us with a discount of 44%.   Problem #2: "A $12 baseball cap is $15 after tax.  What was the sales tax percentage?"  To solve it, grab a calculator. Enter '15', hit divide, enter '12', hit equals; the answer is 1.25. Convert '1.25' to '125%'. Compare this to 100%, subtracting '100' from '125', leaving us with an increase of 25%.
Summary:
Use the perfect percentage method for the following sorts of problems: Decide which number represents the original amount and which represents the "after amount. Divide the "after amount" by the original amount. Move the decimal point two places to the right to change it from a decimal to a percent. Compare that percentage to 100%. Compare your percentage to 100%. Practice on the following examples.