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Your sense of humor is particular to the way your mind works, and has a lot to do with how you were socialized.  The next time you find something funny, think it over. What is funny about it? Was it surprising? Familiar? Exaggerated? Write down all the elements if you can. What elements could be altered or removed for the humor to be lost?  For example, you might laugh at a video of someone falling while trying to impress someone. You would probably still laugh if they fell and weren't trying to impress someone, but you would laugh less. If they fell and were badly hurt, you probably wouldn't laugh at all. Determine whether or not you share a sense of humor with anyone you know. Does only your sister know how to make you laugh? Ask her what makes her laugh. Your sense of humor is likely to skew toward your other abilities. Are you a mathematical thinker? You might find wordplay funny. Are you a big-picture thinker? You might have a strong sense of irony. Think about your strengths and how they connect to the things that amuse you. The next time you don't get a joke, don't despair. Think it through. Did you not understand that it was meant to be a joke? Did you think it was a serious statement, or did you think it was a mistake? Most jokes depend on social context to be understood. Study your friends and colleagues when they find something funny. What do they react to?  If you understand that something is a joke, but you are offended, ask yourself what bad feelings the joke brought up. It is often harder to take humor that is about our weaknesses and wounds. Check to see if you are missing social context. Ask a friend to explain their joke if you don't understand it. You might find the joke funny once you understand why your friend does. Watch different comedies and videos of stand-up comedians to learn the kinds of humor that appeal to you. If videos do not ever make you laugh, try listening to recording of a comedian, and reading humorous novels and comics. You might find you respond more to written words than to voices, or to illustrations than to facial expressions.  Most comedy isn't funny to most people, so don't give up if it takes you a while to find something you like. If you don't like Adam Sandler, try Maria Bamford. If you are having trouble finding a comedian or comedy you enjoy, look for work that is produced by people with a background similar to your own.

summary: Figure out what you find funny. Figure out what you don't find funny. Explore comedy.


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The following are symptoms of potential bacterial infections that may require treatment by a physician.  Fever, especially with a severe head or neck ache or chest pain Trouble breathing or pain in the chest A cough that lasts longer than a week Rash or swelling that won’t go down Increasing pain in the urinary tract (which may be pain with urination, in the lower back, or in the lower abdomen) Pain, swelling, warmth, pus drainage or red streaks extending from a wound. The only sure way to determine what types of bacterial infection you have is to visit a doctor. If you think you have an infection, call your doctor and schedule an appointment right away. Your doctor may perform a blood test, urine culture, or swab of the infected area to determine what type of infection you have. Remember that bacterial infections can only be diagnosed by a doctor. If you think that you have an infection, note the symptoms and go to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible. Asking your doctor about the different types of antibiotics that are available will make it easier for you to understand what your doctor is prescribing.   Broad-spectrum antibiotics fight a wide variety of bacteria. Broad-spectrum antibiotics treat gram positive and negative bacteria, so your doctor may prescribe one of these types of antibiotics if he or she is unsure about what bacteria you have. Amoxicillin, Augmentin,Cephalosporins(4th and 5th Generation),Tetracycline Aminoglycosides and Fluoroquinolones (Ciprofloxacin) are examples of broad-spectrum antibiotics.   Medium-spectrum antibiotics target a group of bacteria. Penicillin and bacitracin are popular medium-spectrum antibiotics.  Narrow-spectrum antibiotics are made to treat one specific kind of bacteria. Polymyxins fall into this small category of antibiotics. Treatment is much easier and more effective when your doctor knows what kind of bacterial infection you have. Your doctor will select the type of antibiotic that works best against the specific bacteria that has caused your infection. Keep in mind that there are many different kinds of antibiotics and only a doctor can prescribe an antibiotic to you. Make sure that you know exactly how much of the antibiotic you are supposed to take, and when you are supposed to take it. Some antibiotics need to be taken with food, some need to be taken at night, etc. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don’t understand the dosage instructions. If you do not take the full course, your infection may get worse. You may also become antibiotic resistant, which can make it hard to treat other infections. Even if you feel better, you need to take all of the antibiotics to kill the disease causing bacteria that is left in your body. If you stop treatment too soon, you may never fully get rid of the infection.

summary: Note your symptoms. Schedule an appointment with your doctor. Ask your doctor about different types of antibiotics. Follow your doctor’s instructions for how to treat your infection. Take the full course of antibiotics that your doctor prescribes.


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This method will work best on shoes that lace up or have a rubber toe cap, such as Converse, but it can work on all-fabric canvas sneakers as well, such as Toms and Vans. Here's a list of what you will need:  Canvas Bleach Water (optional) Bowl Old rag Rubber gloves If you don't take them off, then the spaces under the laces will still be the original color. You might also end up bleaching the laces. This will protect your hands from the bleach if your rag gets soaked through. You can use the bleach full-strength or you can dilute it with water. Pure bleach will give you faster results, but it may also eat away at the fabric. Using diluted bleach will take more time, but it will be less harsh on your fabric. If you are diluting bleach, use one part bleach to one part water. You might also want to bring out some Q-tips or an old toothbrush to reach small areas. If you rub the bleach into the shoe it will lighten the cloth more. Don't be worried if the canvas turns weird colors — for example, navy may turn brown. This will go away. Keep in mind, however, that some shoes will never turn fully white. For example, most shades of black tend to turn brown or orange. If it's a dark color, you may have to use a lot of bleach and go through this step several times. They will get lighter and lighter as you go. It may take some time and patience. Use a Q-tip to get into small areas, such as corners and between grommets. This will stop the bleach from acting and prevent it from eating away at the fabric. After that you may want to wash them so they stop smelling like bleach.
summary: Gather your supplies. Take any laces out of your sneakers and set them aside. Put on a pair of rubber gloves. Pour some bleach into a bowl. Get out an old rag. Use the rag to apply the bleach to the surface of the shoes. Repeat as many times necessary. Wash the shoes in a bucket of soap and water. Allow the shoes to dry. Lace up your Converse when you are done.