Article: The Cherokee language does not have an alphabet like the English language. Instead, particular characters denote particular syllables. This means that a character can essentially mean more than one sound at a time. Look online for a full listing of the Cherokee syllabary and work on memorizing the pieces. That is why the language is almost entirely centered on verb phrases. This is in contrast to the English language, which uses nouns as building blocks and verbs to prompt action. For example, if you translate “Galegi” in Cherokee, it means “black snake.” But, the literal English translation is actually, “one who is climbing continuously.” The pronominal prefix, such as first person singular, is the starting point of a Cherokee verb. Then, you add in the root of the verb, which describes the action occurring. Close this with a suffix to indicate the tense and time of the action. The combination makes it possible for a very short verb to cover a huge amount of action. For example, to convey that you are “seeing something facing you,” you’ll need to put together various word segments, also called morphemes, into a single verb. Start with da- (an item facing the speaker), then tsi- (first person conjugation), gowhti (to see-which cannot stand alone), -sg- (to denote ongoing action), and v’l (past tense identified). This all comes together to create the verb, “datsigowhtisgv'i.” There are a number of sites online that will list out basic Cherokee phrases for you. Pull up one of these lists and work on starting an imaginary conversation with a native speaker. You might say, “Dtohitsu?” This is pronounced as, “Doe-hee-chew?” It means, “How are you?” For example, to ask a person’s name, you would say, “Gado detsadoa?” This is pronounced as, “Gah-doe day-tsa-doe-ah?” At the end of the conversation, you might say, “Wado.” This is pronounced as, “Wah-doe.” It means, “Thank you.”
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Memorize the Cherokee syllabary. Recognize that the Cherokee language focuses on action. Master the construction of a Cherokee verb. Practice using introductory phrases.
Article: If you're on a basketball team, the major positions have specific rules and roles that govern each job. To improve your skills, it's a good idea to learn the specifics of each position and learn what place you might fill on the court.  Centers are the big players who guard the hoop. The center is usually the tallest and most physical player on the court, whose job revolves around grabbing rebounds, posting up near the hoop for easy tip-in shots, and guarding the hoop on defense. Famous centers include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal, and Yao Ming.  Forwards are the second-biggest players on the court, physical enough to play defense and go down low, but dexterous enough to shoot from the outside. Good forwards make excellent cuts and are powerful physical presences in the arc. Famous forwards include Charles Barkley, Bill Russell, Tim Duncan, and LeBron James.  Guards are the architects of the offense. The guards are the players that carry the ball down court, set up plays, and shoot from the outside. The guards typically score the most points and are valued for quickness, accurate passing, and sniper-like shooting. Great Guards include Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Magic Johnson. . If you want to be a better basketball player, practice your fundamentals. Good dribbling, shooting, and defensive skills are the best way to spend time becoming a good player. Don't practice making behind-the-back passes, or lowering the hoop so you can practice your 360 dunks until you can shoot lay-ups from both hands, 10 times out of 10, and you can make 20 free throws in a row. . Good basketball teams can keep the ball moving at all times, keeping the defense off balance and on their heels. When your team has the ball, keep your passes quick and crisp to move the ball around and find an open lane to the hoop. It's a common misconception that basketball needs to be played by virtuosic ballers who all dunk non-stop and hog the ball. Good players pass, selfish players dribble around constantly and lose the ball. Practice your passes. . One of the most unheralded basketball skills is the rebound. Because lots of shots miss, the ball will end up somewhere unpredictable, bouncing off in one direction or another, sometimes straight up in the air. When the ball goes wild, both teams have a chance for getting control of it, meaning that the ability to out-jump your opponents and grab it is very valuable. When you practice shooting, practice running up on the hoop to grab your own rebound, if possible. If you play down low, as a forward or a center, practice "boxing out" the other players with your backside, muscling them away from the prime real-estate. Get low and stay wide, keep your arms out, and keep your eyes on the ball to give yourself the best chance of grabbing the board. . As you learn to work as a team, you'll eventually want to start working out plays and formations, most of which involve some kind of pick and roll. Setting a pick means using your body as a barrier, for one of your teammates to run a defender up against. Most of the time, forwards will set picks for guards, though any player may set a pick on offense. When your teammate has the ball, you need to move around. Don't just stand there flat-footed waiting for a pass! Make cuts under the hoop, Try to shake your defender, and get open. Give your team supporting options by moving around and staying fluid. Find open space and look for the open shot.
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Learn the role of each position on the court. Practice your fundamentals to improve your skills Pass frequently and keep the ball moving Practice grabbing rebounds Learn to set picks for your teammates Learn to make cuts.
Article: While the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric need more scientific investigation, many people take it regularly in hopes of reducing inflammation in general. If you want to treat inflammation related to your acne with turmeric, one way you can do that is by ingesting it daily in pill form.  Consult with your doctor before taking turmeric supplements to make sure that they will not interact with any medicines that you are taking and that they are safe for you to take. Dried turmeric in pill form is usually available in all-natural food stores, but it is also available online. In order to figure out dosing, follow the directions on the packaging of your specific turmeric pills. Turmeric is probably best known as a food additive and spice. It is used to turn foods yellow, including curries and mustard, and has a subtle, slightly bitter taste. Try adding it to your favorite recipes to incorporate it into your diet.  Add a pinch of black pepper whenever you cook with turmeric. The pepper will boost the beneficial effects of the turmeric. One food that turmeric can easily be added to is rice. If using 1 cup (237 ml) of uncooked rice, add between 1/2 and 1 tablespoon (7-15 ml) of turmeric powder to the rice before cooking, depending on the level of flavor and color you desire. The turmeric will turn the rice a bright yellow and will give it a wonderful flavor. You can make your own turmeric tea with dried or fresh turmeric. Combine a small amount of turmeric, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried or 1 inch (2.5 cm) fresh, with 1 cup (237 ml) of hot water. You can add a variety of ingredients as well, including cinnamon, ginger, honey, and lemon.Turmeric tea is also available from commercial tea companies in tea bags.
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Take turmeric in pill form. Add turmeric to your food. Drink turmeric tea.