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An em dash can connect an independent clause with the related thought in sentences like, “Abby gave me a terrible haircut—and she expected a tip!” or “Evan wants me to apologize—but he didn’t even say he’s sorry!” For example, you could say “I’d better have passed my test—it’s ninety percent of my class grade—or I’ll have to go to summer school. ” This use for the em dash is sometimes called the parenthetical dash, since the dash can take the place of parentheses....

Part of CBT is challenging negative thoughts. During counseling, you will learn how to identify negative and damaging thoughts that you have about exams. Then you will work on modifying those thoughts. For example, you may think, “I am going to fail this test. ” Through counseling, you will learn how to replace that negative thought. You may eventually be able to say, “I feel like I’m going to fail. Feeling is an emotion, not a fact....

2(x−3)=10{\displaystyle 2(x-3)=10} 2(x)−(2)(3)=10{\displaystyle 2(x)-(2)(3)=10} 2x−6=10{\displaystyle 2x-6=10} 2x−6=10{\displaystyle 2x-6=10}…. . (original problem) 2x−6(+6)=10(+6){\displaystyle 2x-6(+6)=10(+6)}…. . (Add 6 to both sides) 2x=16{\displaystyle 2x=16}…. . (Variable on left; constant on right) 2x=16{\displaystyle 2x=16}…. . (original problem) 2x/2=16/2{\displaystyle 2x/2=16/2}…. . (divide both sides by 2) x=8{\displaystyle x=8}…. . (solution) Remember the basic rules of multiplying negatives: Neg. x Neg. = Pos. Neg. x Pos. = Neg. Consider the following example: −4(9−3x)=48{\displaystyle -4(9-3x)=48}…. . (original problem) −4(9)−(−4)(3x)=48{\displaystyle -4(9)-(-4)(3x)=48}…....

Choose a planner that best meets your needs and preferences. You might prefer to use an online daily planner or download a daily planner app. You can also purchase a paper based daily planner that you can physically carry around with you in your purse or pocket. To create your priority list, go back to your to-do list. Next to each item, put an “A” next to things that must be done today, a “B” for things that should be done, and “C” beside things that could be done....

If the book belongs to you, feel free to highlight passages and write in it. If the book doesn’t belong to you, use sticky notes to mark the passages instead. It might be a good idea to keep several different pieces of paper next to you for notes. One can be for general impressions and quick thoughts, another can be for lists of characters and events, and one more for recording the book’s major themes and ideas....

The child’s family had been traveling home to Virginia when they stopped at the Carlie C’s IGA in Erwin, North Carolina, at around 12 p.m. on Sunday, WTVD reported. The child and their grandmother stayed in the RV while the rest of the family went inside the grocery store. According to WTVD, the child located the handgun in the vehicle and when the grandmother tried to get the weapon, it went off and struck the woman in the abdomen....

Friends, family, and neighbors gathered outside the Chesterfield home of Ava Thomas, who has an aggressive form of brain cancer called medulloblastoma, NBC12 reported. “The highlight of this experience was having the magic of Christmas show up at our doorstep just for Ava,” Kassi Thomas, Ava’s mother, told Newsweek. “To make her feel like the most special girl in the world and so loved by everyone, even Santa!” The four-year-old was diagnosed in September and has since undergone surgery and 30 days of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the local news station reported....

At stake: a place in the Geico 500, which will start at 1:02 p.m. ET Sunday. The Cup season’s 10th race is also its second restrictor-plate race, following the season-opener at Daytona. MORE: Starting lineup | Favorites | Fall 2015’s wild finish After weeks of failing to fill its 40-car field, NASCAR goes into a second race with 41 entries. Only the Daytona 500 had more. It has been years since Cup racing had failed to stage a race with field under the maximum....

There was nothing inevitable about how Manning’s new, well-paid teammates would perform coming into this season. John Elway pushed all his chips to the center of the table, betting that all his moves would take the Broncos the one step they couldn’t climb last season. MORE: Peyton Manning break Brett Favre’s record | Week 7 scoreboard | NFL’s all-time record holders That last step, winning the Super Bowl, is far off....

The 49ers don’t have as many assets as they usually do to make big moves in March and April, so they should focus on making the right little ones to address their limited weaknesses. Sporting News takes a deep dive into the 49ers’ to-do list from before NFL free agency through the 2020 NFL Draft. NFL FREE AGENCY 2020: Ranking top 50 players 49ers’ top priority: Think ahead to 2021 San Francisco does need to consider who is unsigned beyond 2020 and start making some decisions there....

The former Rutgers tackle released a statement Friday. MORE: Football helmets creating more problems than they solve “The 49ers organization thanks Anthony for his contributions to our team over the last five seasons and wishes him the best as he moves on from the game,” general manager Trent Baalke said through a team statement. I hope you too have the courage to live your life how you planned it when day dreaming to yourself growing up....

Luckily, several crafting experts and enthusiasts have taken their skills to TikTok, where they’re making tutorials that are perfect for every level, beginners included. Here are some favorites: Try finger-knitting a blanket The idea of knitting a garment or item by hand is appealing to many, but picking out the right materials for any given project can be a challenge. To take the guesswork out of it, start with finger-knitting—a specific type of knitting that doesn’t require any needles and instead uses only your hands....

Jackie Chamoun’s (Nearly-)Nude Photo Scandal Shortly before the 2014 Winter Olympics began, Lebanese skier Jackie Chamoun was censured by a surprising entity: her home country. In 2011, Chamoun was photographed and filmed modeling for a calendar in ski boots and a thong. When the footage resurfaced, it went viral on Lebanese social media, prompting then-Caretaker Minister of Youth and Sports Faisal Karami to denounce Chamoun for allegedly damaging the Middle Eastern country’s “reputation,” according to Time....

In May, Abbott signed the executive order barring school districts from mandating masks but after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines recommending mask-wearing in schools, several districts across the state have announced new mandates. The five school districts in Texas that have decided to require masks for students and staff include the Dallas Independent School District, Austin Independent School District, Forth Worth Independent School District, Northeast Independent School District and Houston Independent School District....

Read more to learn about what sets each group apart and how they are diagnosed and treated. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) may also be called primary pulmonary hypertension. This is WHO group 1. Pulmonary arterial hypertension occurs due to a decrease in the diameter of the pulmonary arteries. This narrowing may be a result of stiffness, hardness, or a thickening of the arterial wall. The result is an increase in the amount of pressure required to pump blood through these narrowed blood vessels....

Use reputable studies, such as The National University of Singapore study, Impact of Cyberloafing on Psychological Engagement, by Don J. Q. Chen and Vivien K. G Lim. Print out the The Wall Street Journal article that discusses the results of this study: “The researchers found that the Web-surfers were significantly more productive and effective at the tasks than those in the other two groups and reported lower levels of mental exhaustion, boredom and higher levels of engagement....

For example, say, “Hello, this is Charlie with Willie Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. I’m calling to let you know that your bill of $100 USD was due May 29th. " Be persistent. If you can’t get ahold of a client, contact them every day. For example, if your client’s office is located near you, stop by and talk to them in person. If you did work for a company, you can leave messages with the senior executives....

Alternatively, you can go to https://youtube. com, click your profile picture, and select YouTube Studio. This will open a new window in the middle of your screen. Alternatively, you can go to https://youtube. com, click your profile picture, and select YouTube Studio. If you want to disable comments on a few previous videos, you can do it in bulk. From https://studio. youtube. com/, click Content, then select all the videos you want to edit (click the boxes next to their thumbnails)....

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