Problem: Article: Having something to read can make time pass during a long car ride. You can pack your favorite books or magazines, or an e-reader if you have one. Try to bring more than one book – you might get bored with just one, and having more than one option can keep you entertained. If you’re traveling with a group of people, having some car-friendly games on hand can entertain you and everyone else. Easily portable games include Trivial Pursuit (you can keep track of who’s winning by tracking how many correct answers each person gets), Apples to Apples or Cards Against Humanity. Having portable technology with you can help keep you entertained, too. Bring a tablet or e-reader, or even a portable DVD player. You can also pack a music player (like an iPod) or portable gaming device, or even your laptop. Bringing your smartphone can also keep you occupied.  If you bring the DVD player, remember to bring DVDs. Don't forget headphones! You might feel hungry when you’re bored, and this is especially true on long car rides. Pack healthy snacks to keep yourself full without feeling heavy.  A small bag of veggies that are easy to eat in the car - like carrots and peppers - are an easy and healthy snack. String cheese is easy to pack and a better option than fast food. You can also pack small bags of nuts like almonds and cashews.
Summary: Pack your favorite reading material. Bring car-friendly games. Pack your favorite technology. Pack healthy snacks.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Emotional predators can really take a toll on you. They are people who often have little regard for your feelings and try to always put their own needs above others. Pay attention if you notice someone acting entitled. They might have a big ego, expect others to do things for them, and be careless with their words. If you know someone like this, try to keep your distance. You don't want to get too involved with someone that might end up really hurting your feelings. You're probably a kind person who tends to help others. That's great, but make sure that you are not being manipulated. Don't let others pressure you into doing things you can't or don't want to do.  For example, if a co-worker says something like, “You're so much better at creating presentations than I am. Can you outline what I should say in the meeting?”, they might be using flattery as a way to manipulate you into doing their work. Your co-workers can be emotional predators. These people tend to expect a lot of praise, and will sometimes talk down to others. Be careful if you're working on a project with one of these people. They tend to “delegate” a lot, leaving you and others to do most of the work. If you find yourself in a situation like this, don't be afraid to go to your boss or HR. Share your concerns, being specific about how it is affecting your work. It's a lot of fun to be in the early stages of a romance. You might let loose and let your guard down. But be careful not to move to fast. Before you bring someone into your home, or share secrets with them, make sure they are truly someone that you can trust.

SUMMARY: Watch out for a sense of entitlement. Avoid manipulation. Keep an eye out for workplace narcissists. Take it slow when dating someone new.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Use the present subjunctive when you need to describe an act of reading that is supposedly presently going on when one doubts or denies that it is actually going on.  Example: "I doubt that they read many books," Dudo que ellos lean muchos libros.  yo: lea tú: leas él/ella/usted: lea nosotros/-as: leamos vosotros/-as: leáis ellos/ellas/ustedes: lean The imperfect subjunctive is used to describe an act of seeing that one doubts or denies has happened in the past.  Note that there are two forms of the imperfect subjunctive for all six tenses of the conjugation. The verb leer is irregular in the imperfect subjunctive. Example: "I doubt that you read that book," Dudo que leyeras ese libro.  yo: leyera or leyese tú: leyeras or leyeses él/ella/usted: leyera or leyese nosotros/-as: leyéramos or leyésemos vosotros/-as: leyerais or leyeseis ellos/ellas/ustedes: leyeran or leyesen The verb leer is irregular in the future subjunctive. The future subjunctive should be used when you need to describe an act of reading that may happen in the future when one doubts that the act will actually happen.  Example: "I doubt that we will read that book," Dudo que leyéremos ese libro.  yo: leyere tú: leyeres él/ella/usted: leyere nosotros/-as: leyéremos vosotros/-as: leyereis ellos/ellas/ustedes: leyeren
Summary: Conjugate leer in the present subjunctive. Learn the imperfect subjunctive. Use the future subjunctive.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Fire up the grill and let it begin warming up as you finish getting the sprouts ready. A moderate temperature (somewhere around 350–425 °F (177–218 °C)) will sear the outside of the sprouts nicely. Be sure to light both burners or sides of the grill so that the heat stays consistent.  Scrub the grill grate thoroughly with a wire brush prior to cooking to remove any leftover bits of charred food that might influence the flavor of the brussels sprouts. If you're cooking on a charcoal grill, go easy on the lighter fluid. The fumes can easily overpower mild ingredients. Lay out the sprouts across the grate with the stem-ends facing down. That way, they'll be taking the most direct heat and you won't have to worry about them falling apart. Spread the skewers out over the grill surface so they'll be easier to turn and remove once they're done cooking.  If you situate the skewers so that they're running parallel to the grate, there's a chance they could slip down through the openings as they cook down. Grilling the sprouts directly on the grate results in a bolder flavor than wrapping them in foil or cooking them on one of the upper racks. Turn the skewers over after the first 5 minutes, when the sprouts have turned a deep green color and begun to lightly brown around the edges. Especially large or tough sprouts may require as long as 10 minutes per side to heat through.  Exact cooking times may vary, depending on the size, texture, and number of the sprouts. Keep an eye on your brussels sprouts as they grill and use your best judgment to determine when they're done. As the sprouts cook, the coating of oil on the outside will cause them to caramelize, making them nice and crispy.
Summary:
Preheat the grill to a medium-high heat. Throw the skewers on the grill. Cover and grill for about 5-10 minutes on each side.