Below the oblong, draw a slender rectangle that would serve as the plant’s stem.  Draw a curved loop also at the bottom of the oblong.    Erase unnecessary lines.
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One-sentence summary -- Draw a vertical oblong. Draw two curves at the oval one from the left and the other at the right. Draw lines extending from the lower part of the oblong which spread in four directions. Draw curves which connect the lines to form petals for the flower. Draw curves which extend upward in the oval to resemble budding. Draw another petal using the same principle and lines along the oblong. Refine the drawing and trace with a pen. Color to your liking!


Fighting people in real life has consequences. Think about how the bully’s friends and school authorities will react to you afterwards. They may decide to get revenge on you later by attacking you violently, and in large numbers. By fighting back against your bully, you’re running the risk of creating a cycle of escalating violence.  Fighting may get you into trouble with parents or the authorities. If this happens, your best bet is to explain that you were simply defending yourself from an attacking bully. If you are as big or as strong as your bully, you may get blamed for being in the fight. If you feel that authority figures (like parents and teachers) will punish you for fighting back, no matter how much you try to explain it to them, fighting back may not be the best option. When a fight seems imminent, body language is your best weapon! Crouch down slightly, and put one leg a few inches behind the other for better balance. If you appear serious in defending yourself, the bully will think twice about fighting or physically harassing you. Look the bully in the face. Focus on how the bully moves and adjust your position confidently. You are essentially committing yourself to fighting so be prepared to defend yourself. If you exaggerate how strong, fast, or tough you are, most bullies will take it as an invitation to fight. Stand your ground, face the bully, and let them make the first move. Say something like, “I don’t want to fight you, but if you hit me, I’m going to defend myself.” If you boast about your strength or make overly aggressive advances, the bully may begin to target you more frequently and continue the cycle of violence. Put your hands up by your face, like a boxer. This will protect your face, especially the nose and eyes. Good sight is important in a fight. Always return to this “ready” position. If you are forced into a confrontation and feel that a fight is going to happen, as a last resort there are several things you can do to protect yourself:  Tighten your stomach in case the bully tries to punch you there. Turn a little sideways so your body is not as big a target. If fighting is imminent with a bully, act and fight like you’ve got nothing to lose! Do this only to prevent future bullying, not for revenge. A few fast and hard punches to the stomach or the face should be plenty to stop a bully. Sometimes all you have to do is knock a bully down to the ground.  Be sure to do it in a public place with witnesses. Even if you get embarrassed or beat up, in the end you’ll have proof you need for the bully to eventually get punished. In most cases, it’s best to tell your parents you were attacked. Explain that you were being bullied and that you acted in self-defense.
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One-sentence summary -- Think about consequences before getting into a fight. Get into a fighting stance. Don’t lie about your prowess. Protect yourself from a physical attack. Defend yourself from a physical attack.


them for a fresh and crisp side dish. Place 1 pound (450 g) of stemmed, blanched, and unchopped green beans in a large skillet. Add 3 tablespoons (44.4 ml) (43 g) of butter, and cook the beans on medium-low for about 2 minutes to warm them. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and cook the beans for another 3 to 4 more minutes. them for softer green beans. Fill the steamer basket with 1 cup (125 g) of green beans per person. Fill the reservoir with water to the minimum fill line. Turn on the steamer and cook the beans for about 7 minutes, until they're tender but still have some crispness.  You can season steamed green beans with salt, pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder, or any other herbs or spice you like. You can also use a portable metal steamer basket and cook the beans in a Place 1 cup (125 g) of whole green beans into a microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of water and cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap. Open the lid slightly or peel off a corner of the plastic wrap to let steam escape. Microwave the beans on high for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender. Spread the green beans out on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, parchment paper, or a silicone baking mat. Drizzle the beans with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil and season them, to taste, with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bake the beans for 15 minutes in an oven that’s been preheated to 425 °F (218 °C). Flip the beans once during the cooking process.  To finish the beans, you can sprinkle them with some shredded cheese, such as mozzarella, parmesan, or cheddar.  You can also use canola or grapeseed oil in place of the olive oil. There are many different types of casseroles you can make, and you can add 1 cup (125 g) chopped green beans to just about any of them. Some popular casseroles that pair well with green beans include:  Vegetable casseroles Rice casseroles Lasagna Taco casseroles Many homemade meat soups, stews, and  vegetable soups can be customized with the addition of chopped green beans. Add 1 cup (125 g) of green beans to any soup you like, such as:  Broccoli Cream of chicken Minestrone Beef and barley Cream of asparagus Mushroom stew
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Sauté Steam Microwave beans to cook them faster. Roast them for a crisp and flavorful side dish. Bake them into a casserole. Add them to soup.