Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Obtain a residency visa. Live in France for five consecutive years. Sign the Reception and Integration Contract (CAI). Submit your application. Complete any requested interviews and additional paperwork.

Answer: Before you can apply for citizenship through naturalization, you’ll have to get the appropriate visa or entry permit. The general rule is that you’ll need to apply to the French consulate where you live, to begin the process. The process takes about two weeks for a U.S. citizen, and approximately two months for other nationalities. To apply for a residency visa you’ll need:  A valid passport Application form and long-term application annex Eight passport-size photos per individual Financial guarantees, such as a letter from your bank manager stating that you have sufficient income or means to live in France, or proof of a retirement pension Proof of medical insurance that covers you for any necessary treatment you might need in France Proof of lodging in France, such as a lease, title to a property, or a letter from a legal resident stating that he or she will provide for your accommodation. This is a prerequisite to obtaining French citizenship through naturalization. However, if you’ve successfully completed two years of higher education in France, the five-year residency period can be reduced to two years. This is a document used by the French immigration agency (OFII) to make sure that foreign nationals arriving in France “assimilate into French society”. You’ll sign the CAI at your residence, and it’s valid for one year. After that, the French government will evaluate you to make sure you’ve met the CAI requirements, some of which are:  Take the oral and written French test. If you don’t meet the expected level of proficiency, you’ll have to take classes (for free) to improve your skills. Complete civics training. The purpose of this is to raise your awareness of such things as the equality between men and women, and basic liberties. You receive the training at no cost to you. Attend an information session. This is geared to presenting you with details about access to public services, such as housing, healthcare and childcare. Attendance is required, and is free. Assuming you’ve met the naturalization requirements, you’ll have to bring your application and accompanying documentation to the local prefecture where you live. You’ll need:  national ID or passport birth certificate proof of address marriage certificate (if applicable) You may also need proof that you're employed, and that you don’t have a criminal record. Your application materials will be assessed by the police, the mayor’s office, and possibly other government departments. They’ll advise you if they want to speak with you and/or if they need any additional information. This whole process can take around two years to complete. Be aware that French immigration policies have become more restrictive since 2006.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Serve in a medical capacity. Volunteer to work as a translator. Host Syrian refugees in your home.

Answer: If you’re a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional, your skills could be invaluable on the ground in Aleppo. Many civilians and refuges are in need of urgent medical care, and organizations like Doctors without Borders or the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) can put new volunteers to work quickly.  Contact SAMS through their website to find out how you can volunteer and get involved.  If you don’t have the time or resources to go to Syria or Aleppo, doctors and nurses can also help on-the-ground medical professionals by giving them guidance over Skype. Many medical organizations and humanitarian relief groups would have use for a translator who can speak and read both Arabic and English. Helping to cross the language barrier could save lives or help wounded civilians receive the food and medical treatment they need If you’re interested in translating, contact any aid organization currently helping the civilians of Syria and Aleppo. Get in touch with aid organizers on the websites for Syria Relief, the Syrian American Medical Society, Hand for Hand in Syria, and the Syrian American Medical Society. If you live in Canada, Australia, or most of Europe, organizations like Refugees Welcome work to place refugees from much of Syria (including Aleppo) in safe, welcoming homes outside of Syria. Based on where you live, you can sign up to take in refugees as guests for an agreed-upon period of time.   See if your country participates, and then sign up to host refugees on the Refugees Welcome web page.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Purchase a bag of cotton balls and a jar of Petroleum Jelly (like Vaseline). Take a cotton ball and slightly separate the cotton. Open the jar of Petroleum Jelly. Work the Petroleum Jelly into the cotton ball until evenly spread out. Store the Petroleum Jelly soaked cotton balls in a resealable bag or other suitable sealed container. Use.

Answer: With your finger, scoop out a small amount a little larger than the size of a pea. (Wearing latex gloves keeps the mess contained.)  (You can compact them for maximum storage space savings.) When using the cotton ball to start a fire, first spread out the fibers of the cotton to maximize surface area.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Add whisky or brandy to your glass. Try adding rum or spiced rum. Consider adding additional liqueurs or flavored spirits.

Answer:
Traditionally, a hot toddy is made with whiskey or brandy, or a combination of the two. Add a small (or generous) amount and gently stir to mix ingredients.  What type of whisky or brandy you use is up to you. Add the amount of whisky or brandy you like. If you like a weak drink, add less than an ounce. If you like a strong drink, add an ounce and a half. If you don't like the flavor of whisky or brandy, try a little rum. Use the same amount of liquor as you would if using the other spirits. The spices in spiced rum in particular go very well in a hot toddy. Bartenders are known to add a wide variety of spirits to the traditional hot toddy mixture. This can vary greatly, from replacing the main liquor, with gin for example, to adding a splash of Campari or some other liqueur to add complexity to the flavor.