INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you do not already have it, you can download it for free via the Internet. " This will open a secondary menu; select "Import Video Clip."  " Choose the minimum video resolution possible in order to compress your AVI video file. Choose a low frames per second value; the smaller the frames per second value is, the smaller the size of the AVI file will be compressed to. " " " Zwei-Stein will then compress your AVI video file down to the specified size.

SUMMARY: Open the Zwei-Stein program on your Mac. Select the "File" tab and scroll down to "Import. Open the AVI file you wish to compress within the Zwei-Stein AVI file window prompting you to do so. Click "Destination" the select "Video Format. Click "Destination" again and select the "Frames per second" option. Click "Destination" again and go down to "Export" then select "Video for Windows. Type in a file name for the compressed AVI video file into the designated field, then click "OK. Select the "Average Quality" option within the Sound Quality to shrink the video file down even more so; click "OK.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: One math skill that is important is independent thinking. You may be tempted to swoop in to show your kid how to solve a problem when they're struggling. However, encouraging your kid to work it out for themselves will help them learn to think independently. That doesn't mean they can't look up help for similar problems online. Having them look up how to do a problem themselves still teaches independence. Some tweens and teens may not find math all that exciting by itself. However, you can incorporate it into other disciplines to make it more interesting.  For instance, you can do science experiments where kids need to measure out ingredients. You could also incorporate math into history, such as figuring out what percentage of the population was wiped out by a plague. Most of the time, there's more than one way to solve a problem. Teaching your kid to try different approaches will help them solve more complex problems. If they come at it from one direction and find it doesn't work, they can switch to another approach to find a solution, which helps them work independently. Different kids learn in different ways, so it may take a while before you find an approach that works for your kid. Once you find an approach, stick with it! Kids may have heard that they're either a "math" person or they're not. If they've come to the conclusion they're not a math person, it makes math that much harder. Tell them anyone can get math down, but they might just have to work a little harder at it.  For instance, you could say, "I know you find math hard, but that means you just have to work a little harder at it. Anyone can be a 'math' person. Plus, you'll feel so good when you work hard and finally figure it out!" Look up example of real people who struggled with math but turned out famous or successful. Family members count too!
Summary: Let them work through the problem on their own. Combine math with other disciplines. Teach them to use different approaches. Encourage them when they're struggling.

Each workplace may have a different way of operating.  Some environments may be more supportive than others of their employees.  Instead of getting angry or depressed, evaluate if this workplace is a good fit for you.  If you feel like things aren't getting any better at your job, consider looking for work elsewhere.  Consider how your current job fits in with your life goals and whether or not the stress you are experiencing is serving a purpose. Do your job search only after work, and outside of work time. If you feel like you need to keep this job, but are frustrated at the same time, identify people or things in your workplace that can make your daily grind less nerve-racking.  For example, allocate time each day to spend time with co-workers that make you feel better.  Or, consider using your lunch break to walk around the office. Also, make sure that you resist the urge to multitask. It is important to avoid letting too many responsibilities pile on. While you may not want to be seen as emotionally volatile, avoid making a complete reversal by acting like an emotionless robot.   Suppressing your emotions and bottling them up will likely lead to negative feelings about your life and work in the long run.  Focus on tackling your emotions in the moment, rather than suppressing them. Make an effort to show that you are working towards happiness and betterment, rather than just "getting by" each day. See your negative emotions as transitory.  If you fixate on them, or suppress them, then they stick with you.  If you try to better yourself in a positive way, then they seem less persistent.
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One-sentence summary -- Assess your workplace culture. Value emotions in moderation.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: People lie for different reasons and it's usually not clear-cut. Though your friend's lying may have hurt you, that may not have been their intention. Think about the underlying goal behind your friend's lie.  What purpose did the lie serve?  Did it get them out of trouble, make them look good in front of others, or prevent someone's feelings from getting hurt? For example, your friend may have told you they weren't seeing anyone, but you later find out they were secretly in a relationship. They may have lied because they weren't ready to introduce their date or weren't sure if the relationship was serious. Your friend may have lied due to extreme pressure or influence from you or someone else. To see if this is the case, look back over your behavior before the lie.  Did you do or say something that influenced the lie? For instance, your best friend lies about seeing your girlfriend with someone else because you just said “Everyone is trying to tear us apart.” They may have lied so they aren't accused of sabotaging your relationship. Before you make up your mind about things, get a second opinion. Talk to a parent, sibling, or another close friend about what happened. Laying out the events to someone else could help you get a different perspective. Say something like, “Hey, Rita, I'm worried that Jen is lying about something. How has she seemed to you lately?” A straightforward confrontation may be the best way to address your best friend’s lying. Stay calm, call out the lie, and ask them to explain themselves. Use “I” statements to cut down on defensiveness.  You might say, “I know you lied to me about having plans this weekend. I heard you on the phone with Sarah. Can you help me understand why you lied?” If you and your friend are in a group, you might pull them aside to confront them privately. Don't let your pal know you’ve caught their scent. Continue the conversation by querying them for more info. Ask clarifying questions that help uncover the truth.  Let's say your friend lies and says, “Yeah, I didn't do anything this weekend, but study.” Don't say, “You're lying!” Go for a more subtle approach, like “Hmph, that’s weird. Josh said he saw you down at the creek on Saturday. He must have been mistaken, huh?” Act as though the lie were funny. Playfully deflect to get your friend to admit the truth.  You might say, “Oh my goodness, I actually think  your nose got bigger just now!” Letting on that you know they’re lying without direct confrontation may ease tension and help you get to the truth. As hard as it may be, sometimes lies aren't worth the effort. If your friend’s lie is minor and not hurting anyone, just overlook it. There's no use creating negative energy between you and your bestie over a little white lie.

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Figure out their motive. Reflect on your own actions. Get someone else's input. Be direct. Play dumb and ask for more info. Laugh it off. Ignore it.