Write an article based on this "Find a rock with a hole in it. Set the rock in the hole seam-side up. Pound the nut with a rock. Extract the nut. Finished."
article: This method originated in Hawaii, and is still commonly used there to crack into macadamias. The rock provides a hard surface to stabilize the nut. Look for a small hole that's deep enough to hold the nut in place, but shallow enough so that it sticks out over the hole a bit.  If you live near volcanic rock, you'll likely find some with holes just the right size. If you don't live near volcanic rock, locate some limestone or shale with natural, small holes in it. Some people have found success using a crack in the sidewalk; be careful, though, since you could damage the sidewalk with this method. Carefully place it so that the seam is facing up and you'll have a clear shot when you pound the shell open. Any heavy, flat, hard rock should work. Grasp the rock tightly, lift it over your head, then smash it down on the seam of the macadamia nutshell. The shell should pop right open.  Let the rock bounce back toward you slightly after you pound it down. If you continue driving it into the shell you'll smash the nut inside. If you have trouble breaking open the shell, experiment with different angles and rocks of different shapes and sizes. Take a look at the nut to make sure it doesn't have gravel or other rock particles attached to it. You may want to rinse it off before consuming.

Write an article based on this "Visit the programs to meet students and faculty. Decide the size and location of the film school you want to attend. Research the strengths of each film program. Explore the internship and placement opportunities the school offers."
article: They can give you the best sense of what the program is like and whether or not it is what you want. Even if you cannot visit, the admissions office will be able to set you up to communicate with students and faculty about their experiences. Talk to as many people as you can to get the fullest picture of what it would be like to attend this school. It is a big decision and you want to get it right. Think about whether you want a large number of people in your film program, or a more intimate group. Figure out where you want to be geographically. Los Angeles and New York might be right for some people, but there are film programs all over. Not every school gives you the same background. If your interest is documentary films, you need to be at a place with a strong documentary track. If you believe you will end up in television, you should find a place that allows you to get experience in that area. Looking at the courses offered and the faculty specialties will give you a good sense of the strengths of each particular program. Make sure they are the kinds of experiences you want to have. Ask about what alumni have done and if there is an active alumni network that might help in finding opportunities after graduation.

Write an article based on this "Keep an open mind. Thank people, even when they're making you mad. Say what you mean. Set limits. Recognize people. Think about what your words really say."
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Sometimes you have to give people the benefit of the doubt: you might think that they hate you but they might be honestly trying to be nice to you. For example, when people invite you to parties, really consider going instead of just brushing the invitation aside because you don't think they're serious. Even when someone's making you mad, thank them for their effort to help or their suggestions. They usually mean well and being a jerk or ungrateful isn't going to make you feel any better. Just be nice and wait until they go on their way. Really, sometimes thanking someone is the fastest way to get them to shut up. When you're trying to connect with people, start by being honest. Say what you really mean instead of trying to dance around the subject or be passive aggressive. If you're uncomfortable with people, set limits on your interactions in order to keep yourself protected. For example, if they're always wanting to do things but you're not that social, tell people you're only available at certain times and on certain days (no exceptions). If someone that you have to spend time with is wanting to discuss topics that make you uncomfortable, let them know when you don't want to talk about a subject. When trying to excuse yourself from a topic, use words like "I feel". People will usually be more respectful when you directly say how something makes you feel bad. Sometimes people just need to be seen and feel like you really understand them. If someone keeps bothering you, let them say what they really want to say. Let them talk about what's bothering them. This might give them the release they need in order to go back to business as usual. Sometimes we say things without really thinking about what those words really mean or how they might make someone else feel. Has someone ever said something to you that made you really upset? It can feel pretty bad and stick with you for a long time. It's even worse when they don't feel bad about it! Think about the things you say before you say them, and try to think of how those words affect others. For example, a joke may be funny to you but to someone else they might be extremely hurtful for very good reasons. Saying these jokes may be what gives you problems with so many people to begin with, because you accidentally make so many people hurt and uncomfortable.