Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Don't get angry. Consider accepting the insult. Play the dozens.

Answer: Anger proves that the person has gotten to you. It means that you take the other person seriously and perhaps that you believe there is truth to the insult. Getting emotional will also make it harder to think clearly and respond. Insults are often a away to establish social hierarchy. Taking offense will give the other person an edge over you in inter-group dynamics. If you laugh and make a self-deprecating joke, you demonstrate that the other person's insult did not affect you. This can disarm your assailant and prove that you don't consider them a credible threat to your social status.  If the person in question is someone you respect and the comment has an element of truth to it, consider whether the "insult" might have been constructive criticism. If so, try to follow the advice. This is generally preferable to returning the insult. Returning the insult means that you consider it a credible threat to your social status. It validates the insult and, unless you can execute a comeback very effectively, you will come out on bottom.  It was often alleged, for example, that Ronald Reagan was too old to serve as President. Instead of going on the counterattack, he diffused the situation with self-deprecating humor:  "Thomas Jefferson once said, 'One should not worry about chronological age compared to the ability to perform the task.' . . . Ever since he told me that I stopped worrying about my age." "The dozens" is a traditional African-American game in which two people trade witty retorts. Familiarize yourself with some effectively lines, so that you can return an insult quickly and naturally. Practice your delivery to get your timing down. This response is best reserved for friends who won't take offense.  To be effective the insult should sound creative. But the standard format of "Your mom is so ____" or "You are so ____"  is a good go to. Examples include: "Your mom is so generous she would give you the hair off her back" or "Your mom is so old she was the waitress at the last supper."


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Fill a tub with cool water and add detergent. Swish the blanket through the water. Press out excess water. Wash again using plain water.

Answer: Find a tub or basin large enough for your blanket to fit in and fill it up with cool water. Mix in mild detergent and let it spread through the water. You'll essentially be doing the same thing as a washing machine on a gentle setting, only manually, which gives you greater control over how the blanket is treated and helps ensure that every part gets clean. Don't fill the tub up too much or it may overflow when you put the blanket in. Using soft, kneading strokes, drag the blanket back and forth in the soapy water. It's best to take hold of one section of the blanket for a few passes, then smooth it out and wash a new section. Do this until the blanket has been cleaned thoroughly. Take the blanket out of the tub and let the saturated water run out. Fold the blanket in half two or three times and then use both hands to apply pressure to the blanket, squeezing out excess water. Pressing the blanket is a safer alternative to wringing it out, which can stretch the fabric out of shape. Give the blanket another quick wash in some plain cool water. This will rinse away any detergent that might have soaked into the blanket. Swish the blanket through the water, touching each section individually. Make sure there are no traces of soap remaining on the blanket.  Drain and refill the tub with fresh water until it remains clear after rinsing. You may need to do this several times. Make sure you hand wash delicate fabrics like wool, silk and linens. These fabrics are woven from natural fibers and may be irreparably damaged if treated with harsh washing methods.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find an appropriate mystery. Make detailed observations. Map out events. Consider different scenarios. Apply logic.

Answer: Now that you have a good eye for detail and have mastered the art of logic, you’re ready to begin your sleuthing career. Grab your hat and let’s go solve some mysteries.  You don’t necessarily need to solve crimes to practice your detective work. Actually, frequenting crimes scenes is a bad idea. It may not be safe and could anger local police. Smaller mysteries are a better place to start. Ask your friends and family if they have any unsolved mysteries. Has anything gone missing lately at home? Did a pan of cookies disappear off from the counter while they were cooling, but everyone at home denies taking them? Get on it. Gather information and make your observations, for starters. You can do this by physically examining the scene of the crime, by talking to witnesses, or both. Pay close attention and try to sort what is important from what is not.   Ask questions. Interview people who may be able to shed light on the mystery. Was your aunt the one who baked the cookies? When did she bake them? What time did she take the pan out of the oven? When did she first notice that the cookies had gone missing? Who else was present? Did she notice anything else out of place? Write down your observations as field notes, both for interviews and for examinations, so that you can review, rehash, and work the pieces until they fit. Take your information and begin to put together the puzzle. Different pieces will include people – who was around and a possible culprit – as well as the time, possible motives, and other considerations.   It may help to write out the events on a piece of paper, draw a timeline, or create a flow chart. “Aunt baked cookies at 4:30 pm. Took them out of oven at quarter to five and then went outside to garden. When she came back inside at 5:30 the cookies were gone. Also present were Uncle, cousin Bob and cousin Gina, Gina’s friend Mosley, and their Shetland sheepdog. Interview them and note their schedules, as well! We know the following additional details: Uncle and cousin Gina both have weaknesses for cookies. Bob does not. Mosley is unknown. The dog was free to roam about the house. A long hair was found at the crime scene. When you begin to piece together a mystery, you’ll often be faced with a number of different possible sequences of events. Using logic, your job is to figure out which scenario is the most likely one and to nab the culprit.  Consider the scenarios: Uncle may have nicked the cookies, as he has a weakness for them. But Gina could have, too. Bob is less likely to have stolen them, as he prefers candy. Mosley and the dog are unknowns, but either of them may have eaten the cookies. Or, it is possible that Aunt is lying. Map the scenarios. Assess and reassess the evidence. Eventually, a picture of the crime should emerge as you eliminate possibilities through logic. You may not get the correct answer, but you should be able to discover the most likely scenario.   A key piece of evidence in this case is the long hair found on top of the baking sheet. It is your only piece of physical evidence. The perpetrator must have had long hair. Uncle is bald, while Bob and Mosley have short hair. Aunt, Gina, and the dog all have long hair. With this in mind, your likely perpetrators are whittled down to three. You’ll need to look closer, and to focus your attention on the physical evidence, the hair, its color, texture, and length, in order to find the true culprit.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Think about whether you are having symptoms in one or both arms. Identify repetitive movements that may have contributed to your tennis elbow. Consider activities that may have contributed to your golfer’s elbow.

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With any kind of forearm tendinitis, it is more common for your dominant hand to be affected, but both arms may be affected. Tendinitis will occur in the tendons against which you consistently exert the most force. Tendinitis may also occur in the tendons that control either extension or flexion (straightening or bending), but it rarely occurs in both at the same time. The repetitive motion that exerts the most stress — either force against flexion or against extension — will cause tendinitis. Tennis elbow may develop if you exert force against an object with your elbow extended. Although tennis elbow is often caused by playing tennis, using a lighter racquet and a two-handed backhand swing may reduce your chances of developing this condition. Some other types of movement that may also cause tennis elbow include:  Repetitive heavy lifting or using heavy tools Jobs that involve the use of squeezing and twisting movements or precision motions New or uncommon movements, such as gardening for the first time in the spring, lifting a new baby, or packing and moving your home Although named after the sport of golf, golfer’s elbow can also be caused by other sports that involve gripping and/or throwing motions, such as baseball, football, archery, or javelin throwing. Some other types of movement that may cause golfer’s elbow include:  Doing jobs that involve repetitive motion of the elbow, including computer use, gardening, chopping or painting Using vibrating tools Using a racquet that is too small or heavy for your ability or putting excessive topspin on the ball  Participating in other repetitive activities for an hour or more on consecutive days, such as weight lifting, cooking, hammering, raking, or chopping wood