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This phrase is pronounced "tayzay-voo, seel voo play." Use a long a sound (as in "ray") for "taise" and "plaît," a long L 'u' sound (as in "stool") for "vous," and a long 'e' sound (as in "bee") for "s'il." The approximate meaning is "be quiet, please."  Here, notice that we're using the semi-formal "vous" pronoun again. This word is used when you're addressing someone formally (speaking to someone important or older than you). It's also used for speaking to groups of people.  If you wanted to say this to someone you're close to, like a friend or family member, you might say "tais-toi, s'il te plaît," ("tay-twah, seel-tuh-play") which is derived from the informal tu pronoun. "Silence" is spelled the same way as the English word and means the same thing, but its pronunciation is different. This phrase is pronounced "Seelahnce, seel voo play." Use a long 'e' sound (as in "bee") and a short o sound (as in "rock") for "silence." The 'n' in "silence" should be very delicate — just barely articulate it. "S'il vous plaît" is pronounced the same way as above. This phrase is useful for the sorts of situations that you'd use "silence" for in English. For instance, if you're a teacher trying to get the attention of a group of students so that you can begin a demonstration, you might try using this phrase. Another way to ask someone to be quiet semi-politely is to use this phrase. This is pronounced "see voo play, swa-yah trhahnkeeluh." "S'il vous plaît" is pronounced the same way as above. Use short e sounds (as in "bed") for both syllables of être. Use a short 'o' sound (as in "rock") and a long 'e' sound (as in "bee") for "tranquille." The approximate meaning is "please make yourself quiet." The French 'r' sound you'll use in this phrase is a little tricky for English-speakers to master. You want to make a very light, "airy" 'r' sound by raising the back of your tongue to the top of your mouth without stopping the flow of air completely. This can take a little practice. See this guide for more information. This phrase is pronounced "calmay-voo, seel voo play." Use a short a sound (as in "apple") for the first syllable of "calmez," then a long a sound (as in "ray") for the second. "Vous" and "s'il vous plaît" are pronounced the same way as above. The approximate meaning is "calm down, please." This phrase is useful when you're trying to get someone to be less loud but you want to avoid directly asking them to be quiet. For instance, if you're at a restaurant and you're worried that you're about to get kicked out because your friend is causing a scene, you might try this.

summary: Use "Taisez-vous, s'il vous plaît" to ask someone to please be quiet. Use "Silence, s'il vous plaît" to call for quiet. Use "s'il vous plaît SOYEZ tranquille" to ask someone to quiet down. Use "calmez vous, s'il vous plaît" for someone who is too agitated.


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Amebiasis is a common health problem in Africa, Mexico, India, and parts of South America.  Up to 90% of cases do not show active symptoms.  This means you may not even be aware you have it. So it is always best to seek a professional opinion when in doubt. If you suspect you may have amebiasis, your doctor can perform blood tests or stool tests to determine whether or not you have the disease. These include:  fever and/or chills bloody or mucoid diarrhea abdominal discomfort alternating diarrhea with constipation. Amebiasis often resolves on its own; however, treatment can speed recovery and also prevent complications.  Complications can include severe and debilitating bowel troubles, as well as extra-intestinal disease, which means that the parasite invaded the lining of your colon and infected other areas of your body. The most common location for extra-intestinal disease is in the liver, which always requires medical treatment, and sometimes surgery as well. If you suspect you have amebiasis, or have been diagnosed with it, it is always best to seek the professional advice of your doctor on how best to proceed with treatment.

summary: Consult your doctor if you have travelled to an endemic area and suspect you may have it. Know the symptoms of amebiasis, when they are present. Obtain treatment promptly if you have been diagnosed with amebiasis.


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Bottled or tap water will work. The exact amount of water you should pour in will vary depending on the size of the bong you’re using. Fill up the bong so the water comes no more than 1 inch (2.54 cm) above the tip of the downstem (the long tube of glass that sticks into the bong). Any more water than that and you could get splashed while you’re smoking. When you’re filling the bong with water, pour the water directly into the mouthpiece (the open part at the top of the bong). Use your fingers, a pair of scissors, or a grinder. Make sure it’s ground up finely. Break off a couple of larger pieces, about 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) long and wide, to pack at the bottom of the bong bowl. If you're using a grinder, take the lid off and place 2 or 3 buds of cannabis in between the grinder's teeth. Close the lid and twist the lid back and forth to grind up the cannabis inside. The bowl is the funnel-shaped piece that sits in the outside portion of the downstem. Take the large pieces of cannabis you set aside and pack them in the bowl first; these pieces will prevent the finely ground cannabis from getting sucked through the bowl as you're smoking. Then, pinch some of the ground cannabis between your fingers and drop it into the bowl.  Don’t pack the cannabis too tightly or air won’t be able to pass through it. If the cannabis looks pressed down or compacted in the bowl, use something small and thin like a paper clip to stir it up and loosen it. If you're smoking alone, don't pack the bowl more than half full. You can always pack more later. If you're smoking with friends, pack the bowl so the cannabis comes up to the rim of the bowl. Don't pack it any higher or some could fall out as you're smoking.
summary: Fill the bong with water. Grind up your cannabis. Pack the cannabis in the bong bowl.