Q: The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is a relatively quick prayer, which means that some people prefer to sing it. There are even audio guides that you can purchase for your phone or on CD to guide you along. If you chant the chaplet, try to keep a consistent and regular pace.  Don’t worry too much about the quality of your singing voice. The point is to focus on the words and the meanings behind them. You can also sing or chant the chaplet as a group. As you touch the large bead immediately above the cross on your rosary, repeat the following, “You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.” As soon as you are finished, you have the option to complete another prayer by repeating the following 3 times in succession, “O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a Fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!” As you touch the rosary bead, say, “Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.” Move upwards a single bead from the previous step and say, “Hail, Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.” As you touch this bead, say, “I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary; He suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended to Hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.” Continue by stating, “He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.” The next bead in the sequence is a large one. As you touch it, say, “Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.”
A: Choose whether to chant or sing the chaplet. Say the optional opening prayers. Touch the first small bead and say the Lord’s Prayer. Touch the second small bead and say the say the Hail Mary. Move to the next small bead and say the Apostle’s Creed. Touch the next large bead and say the Eternal Father prayer.

Q: This is a common behavioral interview format. "Tell us about a Situation or Task that you encountered in a past position. Describe the Action you took, and explain the Result." An example of this might be, "Tell us about a time where you were confronted by an angry customer. What did you do, and what was the result?" The panel may then ask further, more in-depth questions about the details of the situation that you describe.  Listen carefully to the question the interviewer asks. Be sure that you are giving him or her an example that will demonstrate the skills he/she is looking for. Clarify what is being asked by rephrasing the question back to the interviewer. Demonstrate that you understand the question. This way, the interviewer can put you back on the right track if you didn't fully understand what the question was asking. The interviewers will usually prompt you to think of a specific type of situation: e.g. a time when you had to resolve a conflict between members of your team. Pick a situation that paints you in a positive light. Provide an example of a time when you previously demonstrated a certain competency or behavior, preferably in a work situation: for example, your problem-solving ability.  You don't need to pick a "success," necessarily. If you can explain how you learned from failure, then you may impress employers with your honesty. Try to think of relevant situations ahead of time. Make a short list of challenges that you've overcome in past jobs that might also be applicable to this new job. The situation doesn't need to be something that occurred at a job. If you don't have much relevant work experience, try to draw from situations that occurred while you were at college or school, playing on a sports team, volunteering, or performing any other extracurricular activities. This task might be a project, a repeating role, or a special mission. The task may be something that you encountered on a regular basis at a past job, or it may be the account of a request that took you out of your comfort zone. Think back to a project that challenged you to grow. Tell the interviewers about the steps that you took to resolve the situation. Explain your thought process and how you knew what to do. Make sure to focus on what you as an individual did. If you refer to "we," then it will not be clear what your specific contribution was. Do not inflate your own importance, but be sure to own your actions. If you are describing a customer situation, then explain how you handled that customer. If you are answering a question about a team conflict, then explain what you said to each member of the team in question. Clearly detail the outcome of your actions, including what happened and what you learned from the situation. It is very important to frame the example as a learning experience.
A: Prepare for the STAR model. Describe the situation. Talk about a task. Outline the action that you took. Explain the result.

Q: Washing the scallions before freezing them is especially important if they’re fresh from your garden. Fill a large bowl with the water and vinegar and place the scallions in it. Let them soak for a few minutes before you rinse them off in the sink. That way they’ll be ready to use when you take them out of the freezer. Lay the scallions flat on a cutting board and cut off the roots with a sharp knife. The roots are the white parts at the ends of the stalks. Then, bring the knife from one end of the stalks to the other, making swift cuts through the scallions every .25 inches (0.64 cm) or so. Use a baking sheet that can fit in your freezer. Line it with parchment paper so the scallions don’t stick to the metal. Freezing the scallions on a baking sheet first will prevent them from clumping together in the freezer. After 3 hours, remove the baking sheet. It’s OK if they’re not completely frozen yet. Open the bag and use a spatula to slide the scallion pieces off the baking sheet and into the bag. Once all the scallions are in the bag, use your hands to press excess air out from the bag and then seal it.  Write the date on the plastic bag so you know how long the scallions have been frozen for. If you don’t have a sealable freezer bag, put the scallions in an empty water bottle with the cap on instead. Frozen scallions lose their crunchy texture, so avoid putting them on salads or other recipes without cooking them first. To use your frozen scallions, simply remove them from the freezer bag and add them to the dish you’re cooking. Frozen scallions can last up to a year in the freezer.
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Soak the scallions in 5 parts water and 1 part white vinegar, then rinse. Chop the scallions into small pieces. Spread the chopped scallions on a small, lined baking sheet. Put the baking sheet in the freezer for 3 hours. Transfer the scallions into a sealable freezer bag. Freeze the scallions until you’re ready to cook with them.