It may not seem like a big deal to throw a partially full can of hairspray or cleaning product in the garbage, but it can actually be very dangerous. Because aerosol cans are pressurized, they explode if they are exposed to high heat or flattened. This could even happen in the garbage truck, which could cause injuries. The easiest way to get rid of the aerosol can is simply to use the product until the can is empty, and then dispose of the can in the recycling or trash. If you can't use it yourself, consider donating it to someone who will use it. For example, cans of spray paint may be used by local artists or students. Your friends or family members may also be able to use your products. When you bring a partially full aerosol can to a hazardous waste collection site, they may puncture it to remove the contents and allow the can to be recycled. While this can be done by trained professionals with specialized equipment, it should never be done at home! Puncturing an aerosol can can cause an explosion, so please leave it to the experts. You can locate a collection facility near you by searching on your city's or county's website. You may need to pay a small fee to safely dispose of your aerosol cans, but it should not be significant.  Many towns have events where people can bring in their hazardous waste and get rid of it for free or a reduced cost. You may find a local business that needs the product inside. They may be willing to take them for you.

TL;DR in Spanish:

No botes a la basura una lata de aerosol que no esté totalmente vacía. Trata de usar el producto hasta que la lata quede vacía. No trates de vaciar la lata de otra forma que no sea usando el producto. Lleva las latas de aerosol parcialmente llenas a un sitio de recolección de desechos peligrosos.


It may seem counterintuitive, but participating in class discussions is one of the only ways to engage in class without getting in trouble.   Fear of being wrong is often a reason that people do not join in on class discussions.  Don’t be afraid to be wrong.  You are in school to learn-- your teachers won’t get upset with you for being confused or remembering things wrong. If you have an interest in sports or music, physics are heavily involved in those things.  If you have an interest in art or drawing, geometry and chemistry are quite visually engaging. Do you like video games?  That’s 100% math and science. You don’t have to do extra work-- you can relate your studies to your interests without it if you ask a few questions, or just look at things a little bit differently.  With a few google searches, however (for example, “Math in music”), you can find entirely new ways to relate your interests to what your teachers want you to know. If you are bored in class because you already understand the material, you should let your teacher know.  Your teacher can advise you on how to switch to advanced classes, or help you gain access to more interesting material.  If you are interested in the subject of your class, but bored by the class itself, you can request additional, more interesting readings.  You can ask for extra projects, or think of unorthodox ways to fulfill assignments. Take notes, and keep them in order.  Record your homework in a planner, and record any extra events that will cut into homework time.   When taking notes, challenge yourself.  Try to write everything on the board or screen, or try to write everything in your own words.   Make an illustration for each bullet point, or try to say everything in as few words as possible. Challenges will make your notes more memorable, and your note-taking more interesting. When you already know the facts, class discussion won’t seem like a waste of time. If you have had more time to absorb the material, you can bring up questions that you have about it, or...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ponte a prueba y únete a un debate en clase. Conecta las materias de la escuela con tus intereses. Habla con tus profesores. Haz el estudio sencillo para ti. Lee con anticipación la noche anterior a la clase. Apaga tu teléfono.


It may seem obvious, but observing the speed limit is a vital part of safe driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, "speeding was a contributing factor in 30% of all fatal crashes" in the year 2011.  Remember that the higher the speed, the less time you have to react to the traffic around you, and collisions are far more likely to be serious if they occur at a high speed. For shorter journeys, speeding is only going to save you a couple of minutes of time, but it greatly increases the risk of a serious accident. If you need to be somewhere on time, just leave earlier. It's very important to avoid following another car too closely, as this gives you less time to react if the driver in front of you decides to brake or turn suddenly. For safety, drivers are advised to maintain a distance of three seconds between their car and the car in front of them.  The distance is measured in time rather than feet (or other units of measurement) as it can be difficult to judge distances while driving, and what counts as a safe distance varies depending on speed. To judge the minimum safe distance according to the three second rule, pick a stationary object on the side of the road like a lamppost or mailbox. When the car in front of you passes this object, begin to count the seconds -- at least three seconds should pass before you pass the same object. Being a good driver involves tailoring your driving to the surrounding conditions -- whether you're faced with bad weather, poor visibility, or simply driving at night.  Driving in poor conditions requires you to be even more cautious than you normally would -- you should drive slower than the speed limit, maintain additional space between your car and the car in front of you and be very careful around twists and bends. If it's dark, foggy or raining, you should also remember to turn on your lights -- you need to be seen if you want to avoid getting hit! Remember to stop and clean off fogged or iced windows to improve visibility. A surface...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Observa el límite de velocidad. Sigue la regla de los tres segundos. Sé muy cuidadoso si las condiciones no son óptimas para conducir. Ten cuidado con los demás conductores. Utiliza tus espejos y ve tus puntos ciegos.


It may seem overwhelming to think about going, but it is often healing to participate in the rituals tied to paying your respect and will help you connect with others who are also dealing with the death.   Many people become almost obsessed with the “perfect” funeral, and feel like they can only pay their respects by putting on a lavish ceremony. Honor the person in the best way you can and know that small things that go wrong really won’t be remembered. If the service is uncomfortable due to differing religious beliefs, try to at least participate in parts of the services whether it is a graveside service outside of the church or a private viewing. Many memorials offer flexible options to participate either in a bigger service or attend a private viewing of the body without the religious service. Look at pictures. Share and tell funny stories. It’s OK to laugh even after someone has passed away. Take the funny memories forward along with all the other memories. You will find many family members will enjoy just laughing and sharing the history. Give yourself the opportunity during this alone time to cry as much as you need to, talk to your loved one if you want to and just do whatever feels right in the moment. Unlike the funeral setting, no one is watching so this is your time to say goodbye or reminisce with your loved one. Visit as often as you feel you want to. Some people feel comfort in regular trips just to chat with the loved one while others may not feel connected to the gravesite. There is no right or wrong way to handle visits. If the passing was not expected, you may feel like there were things left unsaid—so say them. Don’t get hung up on what to do with the letter after you write it. You will find a solution that seems to fit. Focus on putting your thoughts on paper and getting closure. Afterwards, you may choose to share it with another loved one or even read it aloud at the grave site. Sometimes, you may find closure by making a difference after the death. Take action in some way to help other...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Asiste al funeral. Recuerda la vida de la persona. Planifica un viaje a solas al lugar del entierro. Escribe una carta para despedirte. Usa el duelo para lograr un cambio.


It may seem strange that drinking more water would cause you to retain less water, but this is really the best method to reduce PMS bloating.  Drinking additional water encourages your body to release the water that it is storing. educe your salt intake. Limiting amount of salt in your diet during the week before your period can help prevent water retention. Remember that processed and prepared foods typically have high sodium content.  Avoid processed foods or opt for reduced sodium options. When you are suffering from PMS, these foods can make it more difficult for your body to process estrogen. They also raise blood sugar levels, which encourages sodium retention and leads to bloating. . Adding additional fiber to your diet through lots of fresh vegetables and fruits may help to balance your hormones. Try to include a couple of servings of fruit or vegetables with every meal. Eating smaller amounts more frequently helps to avoid that over-full feeling that frequently accompanies water bloating.  This will also help regulate your blood sugar, which will help reduce bloating as well. Some women find that eliminating dairy from their diet helps their hormones remain more balanced, which makes them feel healthier and lessens the effects of PMS bloating. This is especially true with individuals who may have undiagnosed lactose intolerance.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Bebe más agua. Reduce tu consumo de sal Evita los almidones, los azúcares y los carbohidratos refinados. Come alimentos saludables Come 6 comidas pequeñas durante el día en lugar de solo 3 grandes. Elimina los productos lácteos.


It may sound gross, but washing you hair every 2 to 3 days (instead of every day) actually leads to healthier hair. If you wash your hair every day, you will strip it of its healthy oils. This results in hair that looks dry, brittle, and ratty. If your hair tends to look oily, consider wearing it in a braid, ponytail, or bun on the second or third day. If you exercise a lot, have fine hair, or have oily hair, then you may need to wash your hair every day or every other day with a gentle shampoo and conditioner. Focus the shampoo on your scalp and the top to middle of your hair. Gently massage it into your scalp using your fingertips—never "scratch" your scalp with your nails. After rinsing the shampoo out, apply the conditioner, focusing it on the ends of your hair. This will keep your hair from turning dry and your scalp from becoming oily. Use the right type of shampoo and conditioner for your hair. Again, not everything that works for your friend may work for you. Don't brush your hair straight down from the roots to the ends at first. This can make your hair snap and break. Instead, work in small sections, starting from the ends of your hair. Once the rest of your hair is smooth, only then can you run the brush from roots to ends.  If you have curly or natural hair, use a wide-toothed comb instead. This will have further prevent frizz. You can still use a hairbrush if your hair is curly or naturally frizzy, but only just before you wash it. Not only can daily straightening or curling look boring after a while, but it can do a lot of damage to your hair. When you do heat style your hair (ie: straightening or curling), apply a heat protectant spray or serum to your hair. This protects your hair from getting burnt and prevents it from looking dry.  Having a bad hair day with unmanageable frizz? Try braids. They are much gentler on your hair than straightening, and take much less time to do. Consider no-heat methods when curling your hair. They may take longer, but they will be better for your hair. Silicones...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Lávate el cabello, pero no todos los días. Lávate el cabello apropiadamente. Peina tu cabello apropiadamente para prevenir los rizos y los enredos. Saltéate el peinado con calor diario y usa un buen protector del calor cuando lo hagas. Cuando compres champús y acondicionadores escoge las opciones naturales. Prueba un enjuague de vinagre. Si tienes el cabello dañado, prueba una mascarilla para el cabello. Aprovecha la textura natural de tu cabello.


It may sound like a good idea to stay up all night cramming, but without sleep, your brain just won’t function. Almost all students pull all-nighters at some point, but they can have damaging effects on your brain for up to four days.  Stick to your regular sleep cycle as much as possible. Disrupting your sleep schedule by staying up too late or waking up before your body has fully rested messes with your REM (rapid-eye movement) sleep, which will leave you feeling sluggish and can hinder your memory.  Set aside a specific time to study for an exam and use that time wisely. Then, go to bed!  Take off at least one full day a week to give your brain and body a chance to rest and recover from studying. If you’re not eating properly, your brain won’t be able to function at its best. Getting enough nutrients will allow your body and brain to function optimally on exam day and while you study. Make sure that you eat at regular intervals and don’t mindlessly snack on junk.  Try starting your day off with complex carbohydrates, such as oatmeal and whole grains. Complex carbohydrates help your body produce energy that your brain needs to perform. Because they digest slowly over a longer period of time, you’re less likely to get nasty blood sugar spikes and crashes, too. You might also want to incorporate some eggs into your diet. Eggs contain choline, which is linked to memory and cognitive performance.  Oily fish that contain omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, are also tied to brain function. A salmon croquette isn’t going to ace your test for you, but the protein and nutrients will definitely help boost your brainpower.  Avoid simple carbohydrates and processed sugar. These may give you a temporary energy bump, but they cause crashes and fatigue later. If you crave something sweet, go for fruits -- especially those that contain vitamin C, which may help improve your mental functioning. Salty snackers may prefer pumpkin seeds or nuts, which have vitamin E and zinc. It’s tempting to load up on caffeinated beverages...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Duerme lo suficiente. Come bien. Mantente hidratado. Usa la visualización. Reduce tu ansiedad. Haz algo de ejercicio. Toma descansos regulares.


It may sound obvious, but making sure you have a clear forecast for your outdoor adventure is crucial to avoid getting caught in an electrical storm. Even if you're just gone for an afternoon, weather can change quickly and the best prevention is preparedness. Know the chance of a thunderstorm in the outdoor area you plan to visit, and plan to head in long before the lightning is due to start. Pay attention to changes in temperature, increases in wind, or darkening of the sky. Listen for thunder. If it looks like a storm is rolling in, stop what you are doing and take shelter immediately. If you are outside and a storm approaches, quickly heading indoors is the only real way to be protected from lightning. Look for a completely enclosed shelter with its own electricity and plumbing, like a house or business. If that option is not available, hiding out in a car with the doors closed and windows up is also a safe bet. Covered picnic areas, stand-alone restroom facilities, tents, and other small structures will not keep you safe. No reliable shelter in sight? Reduce your risk with these preventive guidelines:  Stay low Avoid open areas Avoid metal and water Whether indoors or out, do not leave your chosen safety area for at least half an hour after the last clap of thunder is heard. If you have any doubts about whether or not the storm has passed, stay inside.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Revisa el informe del tiempo. Presta atención a las señales que indican una tormenta. Busca un refugio. Espera.


It may sound silly to make sure you get 7-8 hours of sleep a day, but this is one of the most important things you can do to take care of yourself during this difficult time. Chances are, you're staying up all night worrying, or you may be spending over 14 hours a day in bed because you can't make yourself get up to face the day. Try to find a balance, getting enough sleep but not too much, even if it's a struggle to get up.  If you're having trouble sleeping, take it easy on the caffeine.     If you really can't sleep, you can get some medication if that's what your doctor thinks you need, but don't depend on it too much.    People who are coping with grief tend to stop looking after their health. Maybe you can barely eat one meal a day because you're too sad, or maybe all you can do is order pizza twice a day because you can't bring yourself to go food shopping or to cook a normal meal. Force yourself to eat three balanced meals a day as often as you can and to make sure you're eating foods that make you feel good and energetic, not even more sluggish and tired.  If you really can't bring yourself to cook, lean on a friend who can make some comforting meals for you.     Try to exercise at least once a week -- ideally, every other day, if you can. Even taking a walk for 30 minutes a day will make you feel stronger and can improve your mood.     This means staying away from alcohol until you're feeling more stable.    Everyone reacts to grief differently, and it's great if you're already seeing a counsellor, but you need to check in with yourself to make sure you're not feeling overwhelmingly depressed, anxious, or angry. Talk to your doctor or mental health care professional if you feel unable to do almost anything, can barely leave the house, or feel anxiety or anger about your every move. Looking after your mind is just as important as looking after your body, especially during this difficult time. Sitting there and constantly thinking about the grief would only bring more grief. Instead doing some...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Descansa. Conserva tu salud física. Cuida tu salud mental. Sal de casa ocasionalmente. Escribe un diario. Prepárate para enfrentar aquellos recuerdos. Aún no tomes grandes decisiones de la vida. Busca una nueva rutina. Se paciente.


It may sound strange, but recognizing your flaws can actually make you come off as more confident. No one is perfect. An attempt to mask imperfections can be read as insecurity. Instead of trying to hide your flaws, embrace and accept them as part of who you are.  You don't have to define yourself by an imperfection. Learn to love and accept the fact you sometimes talk too much or that you dislike something about your physical appearance. This is only one small part of who you are. If you're aware of and accepting of your imperfections, you will feel less of a need to hide or cover them up. This can be read as confident to others. Insecure people tend to make excuses or cover up mistakes. If you're confident, you know that a mistake or error is not the defining factor of your life. Work on taking responsibility for your decisions, both good and bad. This will make you read as more confident to those around you.  Remember, you are the only person who can make things happen for yourself. You have the power to direct your life, for better or for worse. If you make a mistake, don't minimize it. Instead, think to yourself, "That was a mistake. It was poor judgment on my part. I should try to do better next time." Whenever you feel yourself holding back, ask yourself "So what?" Take actions with outward confidence, even if you feel uncertain. Remind yourself that the worst that can happen is your won't succeed exactly as you envisioned. For example:  “I want to stand up for myself and say something, but they are going to disagree with me”. So what? "I want to go to that event, but I'm scared that I won't know very many people." So what? "I might forget what to say next during a presentation." So what? Be aware of how you talk. Certain words and phrases undermine your confidence, and can make you look like you have an insecure attitude. Learn to watch out for vocabulary or tone that diminishes confidence.  Never open up a sentence with something that undermines yourself. Avoid starting off saying something, "I'm no...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Acepta tus imperfecciones. Asume responsabilidad por tus acciones. Adopta una mentalidad de superación. Evita ciertos hábitos al hablar.


It may sound strange, but setting goals can help you make new friends. This is especially true if you're on the shy side. Setting small goals for yourself, that allow you to gradually break out of your shell, can help boost your popularity.  Set small goals for yourself at first. For example, you can promise to make small talk with a new person before class every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. As you begin to feel more comfortable socializing with others, try to set bigger goals. You can promise you'll go to the birthday party you were invited to and try to talk to at least 3 new people. If you're persistent with following up on your goals, you'll eventually feel much more comfortable socializing. This can allow you to meet new people and make a great number of new friends. If you want to make more friends, you have to focus on socializing outside the classroom. Once you get comfortable hanging out at school, try inviting someone out. Ask an acquaintance if he or she wants to go see a movie or get coffee. Try getting a group together to do something fun, like go to the mall. Do not be afraid to ask a popular girl to do something with you, especially if you have already established a firm connection with her in school. If you get along with someone inside the classroom, there's a good chance that person would be open to spending time with you outside the classroom. Fear of rejection is a big reason people refrain from putting themselves out there. However, rejection happens to everyone. Just because someone doesn't want to see a movie with you on a particular Friday does not mean that person is not interested in your friendship.  People do have other obligations. If a popular girl declines your invitation to get coffee, she may genuinely be busy. Don't use this setback as a reason to retreat back into your shell. Remember, there is a lot you do not know about other people. Anyone you talk to has a litany of obligations and issues you do not know about. If someone says "No," that person may be shy or busy. Take...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Fíjate metas. Invita a las personas a hacer cosas contigo. No tomes el rechazo de manera personal. Utiliza las redes sociales. Trata a los demás como quieres que te traten a ti.


It may take a while for your dog to stop urinating inside after going outside. If you continue to see urine puddles in your home, do not punish your dog by rubbing its face in the urine. Not only is that form of discipline ineffective, but it will make your dog fearful of you. Your dog may think the problem is urinating in front of you, not urinating inside. Therefore, it may find secret places to urinate. Do not discipline your dog for urinating inside if you didn’t catch it in the act. If you try to discipline after the fact, your dog will not know what it’s being punished for. If you’re lucky enough to catch your dog in the act, firmly say ‘No!’ to your dog and immediately take it back outside. Praise your dog when it finishes urinating outside. Do not yell or shout at your dog. If your dog smells its urine in the house, it will go back to that spot and urinate. To completely remove the urine scent, use a pet-specific enzymatic cleaner that will break down the ammonia in the urine. Standard household cleaners will not get rid of the urine scent.  Ammonia gives urine a very strong scent. Keep your dog out of the area until after you clean the urine spot and the spot is fully dry.

TL;DR in Spanish:

No empujes el rostro del perro hacia la orina. Imparte disciplina en ese mismo momento. Elimina el olor de la orina.


It might be easier to memorize your lines if you first spend some time reading the script closely and thinking about your character. Tapping into your character's motivations and emotions can help you to see your character's lines as reactions to other characters and situations rather than just memorizing words on a page. Read through the script and ask yourself some questions about your character, such as:  What is he/she like? What emotions is he/she experiencing at different points in the script? What does your character want? Unless you're in a solo show, you won't need to memorize the entire script from cover to cover. Before you begin memorizing the lines you will need to know, it's a good idea to visually identify your lines so you can quickly scan the script and find your parts.  Use a highlighter to highlight your lines throughout the script. Select a different colored highlighter to mark the lines right before yours, called the cue lines. Consider having a different color for each character's cue lines, if you'll be speaking after more than one other actor. When you study your lines from the script, you'll now be able to quickly glance at the page and recognize the line that leads into yours (which you may need to respond to), and your own line. Depending on the length of the script and the number of lines you have, this may not be as feasible as with a poem or verse. However, writing continues to be recognized as one of the best ways to commit something to memory.  Write your lines out by hand. It's more effective for memorization than typing. Try writing all of your lines in one huge paragraph. Then rehearse the scene from your notes, and practice breaking the paragraph into your individual lines by memory.  Use chunking. Don't write out all the lines from the entire play; break it into acts or scenes to make it more manageable. Just as poetry is easier if you focus on the rhythm, memorizing script lines can be easier if you pair your lines with a physical action. Bringing muscle memory into your...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Métete en la mente de tu personaje. Identifica tus líneas. Escribe tus líneas. Practica recitar tus líneas de memoria. Ensaya tus líneas con alguien.


It might be fun for a while to be unbeatable at tic tac toe, but even without this article your friends might figure out how to stop you from winning. Once that happens, every single game of tic tac toe you play with them will be a draw — ugh. But you can still use basic tic tac toe rules to play games that aren't as easily solved. Try them out below. The rules are exactly the same as tic tac toe, but there's no board! Instead, each player says their moves aloud, and pictures the board in their head. You can still use all the strategy advice in this article, but it can be difficult to concentrate on that when you're trying to remember where the X's and O's are. Agree on a system for describing moves. For instance the first word is the row (top, middle, or bottom) and the second word is the column (left, middle, or right).    Draw three tic tac toe boards on separate pieces of paper. Label one board "top," another "middle," and the third board "bottom." You can play anywhere on these boards, and they work as though they were stacked on top of each other to make a cube. For instance, taking the center on all three boards wins you the game, since it makes a line standing vertical through the cube. Getting three in a row on any single board also wins. See if you can figure out how to win with a diagonal line across all three boards. For a real challenge, combine this with the last variation and try mental 3D tic tac toe. The first word is the board (top, middle, or bottom), the second word is the row (top, middle, or bottom), and the third word is the column (left, middle, or right).    Play this game, sometimes called Gomoku, on a piece of graph paper, without even having to draw a board. Instead of marking X's and O's inside the squares, write them at the intersections where the graph paper lines meet. You can make each move anywhere on the graph paper. The first player to get exactly five in a row (not six or more) wins the game. This game is surprisingly complicated, despite its similarity to tic tac toe, and...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Intenta alguna de estas variaciones si tus juegos siempre terminan en empato. Juega el tres en raya mental. Juega el tres en raya en 3D. Juega cinco en raya.


It might be hurtful to your friend if you suggest that you could be their wingwoman, because they might feel criticized for their social skills. They also might not be in the right mood or mindset to meet new potential romantic partners. Therefore, you should wait for your friend to ask you to be their wingwoman. Ask your friend about what kind of person they’re interested in romantically. You can only tell so much about a person by looking at them and talking to them for a few minutes, so take their preferences with a grain of salt. Here are some traits you can ask about:  Height Hair color Eye color Profession Sense of humor Depth of conversation Sense of style While you and your friend are getting drinks or putting your coats away, subtly look around to see people you might want to talk to. Look for people who are friendly, engaged, and open to conversation. If it’s just the two of you, look for a smaller group of people (2 or 3) talking in a group.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Espera a que te lo pida. Hablen sobre lo que quiere. Observa con tu amigo si hay alguien que le interese de entre la multitud.


It might be obvious but you need to know where you want to study when you apply. There is a strong rivalry between the two universities and you probably already have a preference. The most rational way to pick the right institution for you is by picking the strongest in your field. Oxford performs far worse in engineering and technology than Cambridge but is better for life sciences, medicine and humanities.  It is slightly easier to reach Cambridge from London. Think about the financial implication. The tuition fees are currently £9,000 per year and you should allow an additional £8,300 per year to live in Cambridge.. Oxford is slightly more expensive in terms of living costs. You will need to pick a college when you apply and write the application. Read up about as many colleges as you can. You can view the statistics of each college online to see how many people applied and got in for each course. Study the history of the college and try to remember the name of a few of its prominent members. It’s important to show that you care.  Make sure to choose a college that offers your subject. You can find information on this on the University websites. Only take an open application if you are unsure what college you want to go to. This will not affect your chances but you will be asked why you didn't apply for a college at the interview. Make sure to underline that it has nothing to do with you not caring or not having read on them. Oxbridge will only look at your personal statement for a few minutes. It has to be perfect. Ask several teachers to look over it and even get your friends to double-check. Make sure to take the advice of experienced teachers. There are many ways to approach a personal statement but make sure to mention the following in your letter:  Introduction about the subject, why you want to do it, etc. (show some knowledge of the course) Academic achievement Non academic achievement Extra curricular activities and hobbies Conclusion (include what you want to do after university). There are extra...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige entre Cambridge y Oxford. Elige la facultad. Escribe una excelente declaración personal y solicitud de UCAS. Toma el examen (solo para Oxford). Presenta tu trabajo escrito (solo para Oxford). Brilla en la entrevista. Asegura tu lugar.


It might just be that the game tray got stuck that one time. Before you go prying it open, turn the console off. Wait for about ten seconds for the console to cool down. When you're happy that it's completely turned off, start it up again. Wait for it to fully load before clicking the open button. When it has loaded, open the tray again. If it opens, great! If it's still stuck, move on to the steps below. If the game tray is stuck on one side and cannot open, gently pull it to the opposite side with your finger. You may have to use two fingers or your thumb if the tray is stiff. Hopefully, this will get it open so that you can get your game out.  If you can't move it with your finger, try to pry it open using some sort of tool. This will, however, void the warranty. When you do get the game tray open, remove your game but don't use it again. You might not get it open next time. If you can hear something blocking it from the inside, open up the PS2 and remove your game that way. If there's no game in there but you're good with the console, feel free to try to repair it yourself. This may include removing and replacing certain parts, like the game tray itself. Keep in mind that even opening the console will void the warranty.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Reinicia el sistema. Muévela cuidadosamente con el dedo. Abre la consola. Terminado.


It might not feel good to acknowledge all the ways in which your addiction is harming you, but seeing the list on paper will help you resolve to stop as soon as possible. Take out a pen and a piece of paper and brainstorm a list that includes all the negative effects you've experienced since your addiction started.   Address why you became addicted in the first place. Ask yourself what it’s preventing you from doing or what the addiction is doing for you. Think about how your addiction has affected your physical health. Are you at greater risk for getting cancer, heart disease, or another illness as a result of your addiction? Maybe the addiction has already taken a noticeable physical toll. List the ways in which it has hurt you mentally. Are you embarrassed about your addiction? In many cases addictions lead to shame and embarrassment, as well as depression, anxiety, and other mental and emotional issues. How has your addiction affected your relationships with other people? Does it prevent you from spending time with people you love or having enough time to pursue new relationships? Some addictions take a big financial toll. List the amount of money you have to spend feeding your addiction every day, week and month. Determine whether your addiction has affected your job. What daily annoyances are caused by your addiction? For example, if you're a smoker, maybe you're tired of having to leave your office every time you need to light up. Now that you've detailed all the negative effects of your addiction, think about how much your life will improve once you've kicked the habit. Create a picture of your life post-addiction. How do you want it to look?   Maybe you'll feel a sense of freedom you haven't had in years. You'll have more time to spend on people, hobbies, and other pleasures. You'll be able to save money again. You know you're doing everything you can to stay healthy. You'll feel immediate physical improvements. You'll feel proud and confident again. Having a list of solid reasons to quit will help...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escribe los efectos dañinos de tu adicción. Haz una lista con los cambios positivos que quieres en tu vida. Escribe un comentario final antes de dejar tu adicción.


It might not feel like it, but a demotion is better than being fired outright. Let yourself appreciate the fact that you still have a paycheck that will buy you the time to decide how you want to move forward. Don't burn bridges by becoming difficult or overly emotional at work. The more pleasant and professional you stay, the more likely it will be that you will have others willing to help you, speak up for you, or give you references should you move on to other job prospects. Discreetly looking for other job openings while staying professional in your new position will open up possibilities while keeping you financially supported. Being discreet is important, as announcing the fact that you are looking at other jobs will give the impression that you don't respect your current company and aren't likely to be working to the best of your abilities. A contact list of co-workers you trust who are likely to write letters of recommendations will come in handy if you find a new position you would like to apply for. Internal job boards or company newsletters may regularly list jobs that you could apply to that would allow you to move laterally. A lateral move, rather than a vertical one, can present new possibilities you weren't previously aware of. Your title has staying power; it shows up on your resume while your pay does not. Although a cut in pay can be problematic at the time, the title on your resume has value that can translate into a much better paying job elsewhere in the future. We often learn better from our mistakes and failures than from our successes. Once you understand what brought about the demotion, if it is anything that is within your power to change, then you can take that knowledge, grow from it, and use it to be more successful in the future. Whatever you decide to do, maintaining balance between your private life and your work life will go a long way to keeping you happier and healthier, which will ultimately lead to a successful life.  Don't bring your work worries home with you. Keep...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Valora lo que tienes. Conserva tus contactos. Explora otras posibilidades laborales. Haz una lista de las personas de confianza que podrían ayudarte. Procura estar atento a otras posibles vacantes dentro de la empresa. Ofrece un recorte de sueldo para conservar tu puesto. Aprende de la situación. Disfruta la vida.


It might seem counter-intuitive, but guidelines and restrictions often help creativity flourish. A lack of such constraints can make effective work more difficult to produce.  "Blank page syndrome" is a phrase often used in writing, but it applies to graphic design, as well. When you start with a blank page and limitless possibilities, your mind can easily become overwhelmed and unable to find a starting point. Some constraints, like lack of time or tools, will make a good design harder to complete. Creating an effective piece in spite of these constraints will ultimately build your talent as a designer, though. Put yourself in the shoes of your audience or client. Ask yourself what they would want to see instead of designing solely based on what you like.  Graphic design is meant to be viewed by other people, and for the most part, it's about those other people and not about you. There is room for you let your own skills and trademarks shine through, but ultimately, the work needs to have an effect on those it is meant for. Even if convention works 99% of the time, there is still that 1% in which something out of the ordinary would make a better choice.  During the early stages of a design, don't be afraid to take any risk that falls within the strict constraints you have to deal with. Be open minded as you plan the design. The final piece may or may not break with convention, but there is still a wealth of knowledge and experience to gain from experimentation either way. A classic novice mistake is to continually add more and more to a design, but oftentimes, less is more.  While each new addition might be good on its own, crowding too much "good stuff" into one space can weaken the work overall. Knowing what to cut out demonstrates more refined talent. Good graphic design should do more than present a pretty picture. It should communicate an idea to the audience. The aesthetics of design are certainly important and necessary, but they alone do not determine good design. Treat each project as though it were...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Acepta las limitaciones. Demuestra empatía. Toma riesgos. Refrénate, según sea necesario. Comunícate a través del trabajo. Déjate enredar en la experiencia.


It might seem counterproductive since a lot of emphasis is placed on warming up your vocals as much as possible before performances, but resting your voice is actually very important. Save conversation and excessive singing for after a performance to prepare your voice properly.  Although vocal rest can be done before performances to rest the voice and remedy vocals that have been over-practiced, vocal rest is also useful after performances as well.  Put yourself on vocal rest at least one full day per week, especially if you perform regularly and/or sing aggressively. Warming up your voice not only acts as vocal prep, but also acts as a vocal preserver as well. Do a couple scales so your voice will be able to handle the singing to come.  Warm ups should gradually build in intensity. Start gently and build slowly to volumes, efforts, and ranges of higher intensity.  When the voice is warmed up, start with less vocally challenging songs to sing. That way you give your voice time to continue to warm up and stretch before moving on to more vocally demanding material. Just like warm ups are crucial to preserve the vocal cords before singing and performing, cooling down your voice afterwards is equally important. Cool down by doing gentle voice sounds and sighs to relax and de-stress your voice post-performance.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Colócate en descanso vocal. Calienta tu voz. Enfría tu voz.


It might sound counter-intuitive, but going over what went wrong is an important step in healing, and yet it can also also prolong hurt feelings and confusion if you overdo it. How much time you need depends entirely on you, but aim to find the right balance. Go over your relationship to find the answers you need, and then put it behind you. For example, if he's grown distant because he's started hanging out with a much different crowd, acknowledging this is necessary for you to come to terms with what happened, but dwelling on it won't really accomplish anything. Identify what went wrong, but avoid the temptation of using your answers as a means to correcting mistakes and winning him back. Instead, aim to learn from your experience so you can apply those lessons to future relationships. Keep the future in mind, not the past. For instance, let's say that he broke things off because you betrayed a secret that he told you in confidence. Whether he can trust you again is up to him. All you can do is learn from this so you can avoid repeating the same mistake with someone else. Whether your relationship was romantic or platonic, perhaps the easiest explanation of why things went wrong is that the two of you weren’t well suited for each other. Evaluate your own wants, needs, hopes, and interests. Compare them with his. If they’re wildly different, also look back on other guys in your life. Ask yourself if they fall into a pattern so you know what to avoid in the future. Emotions are a fact of life, so don’t feel guilty about feeling whatever feelings come to you. However, keep in mind that a successful, mature relationship often requires you to have some (if not total) control over those feelings. Evaluate how often you allowed yourself to be swept away by them, especially the negative ones, like anger. Things may have been great between you two as long as everything else was fine, but his feelings may have changed after the two of you found yourself at odds. Think back about how you handled yourself in those...

TL;DR in Spanish:

No pases más tiempo del necesario al pensar en este tema. Analiza la relación para seguir adelante. Pregúntate si ha sido la persona correcta para ti. Controla tus emociones. Examina cómo lidias con las peleas y los desacuerdos.


It might sound silly, but the first part of this exercise is to stand in place and pay attention to how you feel. Notice the shifting of your weight, what you feel in your legs and feet, what your clothes feel like. This step makes you more aware of all the thing your body has to do in order to stand and move. You might be used to speed walking from your car to the office or sprinting to the bus stop with your kids, but you’ll need to adopt a slower, more comfortable pace.  You don’t have to move in slow motion, but think about how you would walk without a specific destination in mind. This is a good exercise for people who have trouble sitting still or may feel restless when using other meditation techniques. Now that you’ve started walking, think about what your feet are feeling. Pay attention to your heel touching the ground, the ball of your foot as you lift off. You’ll also start to notice how your socks and shoes feel against your feet. Direct the focus to different parts of your body—such as your legs, calves, ankles, hips, and spine—and think about how these parts feel when you’re walking.  As you think about each body part, try overemphasizing its movement to highlight what it does. For example, try swinging your hips more. Think about how your different body parts connect, and what feels like in these places. After you’ve paid attention to your body parts, you can turn to your feelings and thoughts. Without fixating on a specific thought, just make an observation about what you are thinking or feeling. The goal here is to be simultaneously aware of how your body and mind are feeling. Try to achieve a state of balance so that you aren’t focusing more on one aspect than the other. Just like you started this exercise with standing, you will finish it the same way. You don’t have to jerk to a stop, but just slow your pace and stand still. Again, focus on what it feels like to be standing instead of moving. You can personalize the exercise to maximize the benefits. Here a few suggestions to get you...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Comienza de pie. Comienza a caminar. Piensa en tus pies. Concentra tu atención en diferentes partes de tu cuerpo. Enfócate en tu interior. Compara tus sensaciones mentales y físicas. Detente. Personaliza el ejercicio.


It might surprise you, but stress is associated with larger waist size. This is because it increases the hormone cortisol, which is associated with weight gain around the belly.  The other problem with stress is that it causes many people to overeat or reach for the snacks. Meditation and yoga are techniques that can help you reduce stress. People sometimes wonder why waist size is so much harder to shrink than it is to lose weight in general. This is because waist size is linked to the hormones of cortisol and insulin, not just diet. If you understand this, you will realize that reducing stress can be a key factor in shrinking your waist size. Experts suggest that insomnia is associated with weight gain, especially around the stomach. There are hormonal reasons for this.  You should aim to get about 7-8 hours of sleep a night. This will reduce hormone production and make your appetite decrease. Sleep is associated with increasing the human growth hormone that burns fat and builds muscles. Insomnia is associated with high stress levels, which also leads to production of cortisol, the hormone associated with larger waist size. Smoking isn’t just bad for your lungs, but it’s also a bad thing for your belly. So if you want to reduce your waist size, you need to put down the cigarettes.  Studies have found that smoking increases waist size. It's never a good idea to smoke in order to lose weight (as the cliche goes), but it's definitely not going to make you lose weight around the waist.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Reduce tus niveles de estrés. Duerme bien. No fumes.


It might take a short period of time to get him back, or it may be a long process. Either way, you will need to give him some space. You may want to cut off contact for a week, month, or even a few months. The amount of time without any contact depends on the circumstances of the relationship and your breakup.  Try cutting off contact for a week if you think a short period of time without contact is best for you. If the breakup was especially hard, avoid contact for at least a month. During this period, do your best not to return his messages or calls if he contacts you. You may decide to make contact after a while, but cutting off contact completely will help renew his interest. You need to stop making contact if you have been calling or texting your ex-boyfriend over and over again. By stopping contact, you are giving your boyfriend breathing space to cool down. This will also give him a chance to consider if he made a mistake. You might want to consider unfriending him on social media, but that is not necessary. It is, however, important to avoid commenting on or liking anything he posts. Do not message him either.  Unfriend him only if you find it too difficult to avoid contacting him or looking at what he posts. Otherwise, it is best to leave that form of communication open for the future. Don’t look at what he posts on social media. It will only hurt more to see him having a good time without you. Avoid going to his favorite hangouts, or going to outings with mutual friends for a while. Don’t alter your own life too much, but try to avoid interacting with him in person. Stay friendly and professional if you work or go to school with your ex-boyfriend, but don’t talk to him unless it’s necessary. Don’t put too much effort into avoiding your ex-boyfriend. Try your best to focus on other things you enjoy. He may realize your value if you do not react to the breakup in a desperate or needy manner.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ten paciencia. Escoge el tiempo durante el cual no te comunicarás con él. Deja de llamarlo y enviarle mensajes. No te comuniques con él por las redes sociales. Evita verlo en persona. Siéntate y relájate.


It needs this time to adjust to the temperature and humidity in your home. That's because it may expand or shrink based on these conditions, so you want to make sure it's through with that process before you put it down. You can leave it rolled up during this time. If your room is small, you may not have enough floor space to bring the carpet in and cut it. Use the measurements you took earlier for the room to cut the carpet to size. Make sure to leave some extra on either end so you don't end up with a piece that's too short. Start in one corner of the room. Leave 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm) of excess on each side of the carpet up against the wall. Unroll the carpet roll, covering the floor and tack strips as you do. Line up carpet edges as needed to make seams and cover the whole floor. Check the texture of the carpet to make sure it's going the direction you want. When you come to a seam, lay seaming tape down on the floor. The sticky part should be facing up. Place the carpet seam over the tape, making sure both edges are covered. If possible, try to place seams in inconspicuous, low-traffic areas. Set your seaming iron to 2 or 3. Lift up the carpet on both sides so you can slide the seaming iron underneath the carpet and on top of the tape. Leave it in place for 8-10 seconds until the adhesive melts, then move it down. Press down on the part of the seam you just heated so the carpet sticks to the tape.. Run your thumbs over the very center of the seam to make sure it's in place. Then, use a carpet roller to go over it several times, running it back and forth along the seam. Do this as you heat each section, not at the very end.  A carpet roller is a small roller that looks a little like a painting roller. Wait 20 minutes after doing seams before tacking and stretching it. Keep moving down the seam this way until it's stuck in place Place the tooth edge of the knee kicker on the carpet near the wall in a corner. Put it about 3 inches (7.6 cm) out from the wall. Hit the flat, vertical part sticking out...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Deja que la alfombra se asiente durante 24 horas en la casa. Corta la alfombra a la medida si no cuentas con espacio para hacerlo en la habitación. Desenrolla la alfombra. Coloca cinta adhesiva debajo de las uniones. Calienta la cinta adhesiva con una plancha para uniones. Sella la unión con un rodillo para alfombra. Coloca la alfombra en su lugar sobre una pared con una herramienta estiradora de alfombras. Estira la alfombra a lo largo de la habitación y pégala sobre el otro lado. Asegura el resto de la habitación con la herramienta estiradora.


It needs to be big enough for all your vegetables. Make sure it also has a matching lid or a lid that will sufficiently keep in the steam. Preferably, the pot should be big enough that you can fill it up ¾ of the way with your vegetables, which will leave room at the top for steam and condensation to build up under the lid. If you’re cooking larger vegetables, a deep pot or pan will work best. However, for smaller veggies—such as asparagus stalks or broccoli florets—you can do this in a large, lidded frying pan. Once the water starts steaming, turn the burner down to a low heat setting. Let your vegetables cook for the minimum recommended time for their size and type, then check them for doneness by inserting a knife into the thickest part of the vegetable.  Your vegetables should be tender, but still have a little crunch. They should also appear vibrant and colorful. If they need more time, replace the lid and give them another 1-2 minutes before testing again.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escoge una cacerola profunda que pueda contener todos los vegetales que deseas cocinar al vapor. Baja el fuego y programa un cronómetro con el tiempo recomendado.


It only makes sense that before you develop it you have to find it first. Ask yourself, what is that you like to do? Or what have you always dreamed of doing? Do you have a favorite hobby that you could turn into your dream job? If you have varied interests or you’re unsure, consider taking an aptitude test. There are a few terrific ones that can help a person to really pinpoint their strengths in given areas. Once you’ve identified it, spend as much time as possible developing what it is that you really want to explore. If writing screenplays is your passion, work on it. Sign up for a writing group. Ask friends to read and critique your work. If you love photography, get a decent camera and learn how to use it. Then start taking photos – lots of them, far away and close-up. You get the picture. Whatever your passion is, follow it. In order to turn your passion into a reality, it’s important to set specific objectives. Many people make daily “to do” lists but that’s not enough. You may have certain steps for each day, but also think about what you want to achieve by the end of the week, month and a year from now. Then set goals to make it happen. Set specific deadlines for yourself, and you will be more likely to reach them. After 4 to 6 weeks, reflect on the progress you’ve made and where you are. Look at the objectives you’ve set, and compare them to where you are on your path. If you’ve met all of them along the way, then congratulate yourself. If you fell behind, then reevaluate. Ask yourself, have you worked hard enough? Should you change something? Or were your goals too big to start with? Be realistic in the process as you take steps towards your passion, and you’re more likely to achieve it.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Identifica tu pasión. Desarróllala. Establece objetivos medibles. Vuelve a evaluar tu progreso.


It resembles a blue globe with an orange fox encircling it. This icon is in the top-right corner of the browser window. It's a gear-shaped icon in the drop-down menu. This tab is on the left side of the page. It's a link in the middle of the page. Doing so will bring up a list of your Firefox browser's cookies. If you're using custom settings for your Firefox history, you won't have the remove individual cookies option; instead, click the Show Cookies button on the right side of the page. Firefox cookies are organized by site. Double-clicking a site's folder will display its cookies, and clicking a cookie will display its specific attributes.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre Firefox. Haz clic en ☰. Haz clic en Opciones. Haz clic en Privacidad. Haz clic en eliminar cookies individuales. Revisa las cookies del navegador.


It resembles a brown box. If you receive a warning message that says the file can't be opened, verify the download before continuing. To do so:  Click Continue on each of the first three pages. Click Agree  Click Install for all users of this computer, then click Continue  Click Install  Enter your Mac's username and password, then click Install Software This process will likely take around five minutes. Click the blue, face-shaped app in your Mac's Dock. Click the folder in which the source code document that you copied or created earlier is located. You may have to click through several folders to get to the document, depending on where you saved it. Click the document to select it, then click Edit and click Copy. This folder is on the far-left side of the Finder window. It's in the middle of the Applications folder. You'll find this folder in the middle of the MAMP folder. This folder is where your website's resources, including the source code document, go. Click Edit, then click Paste Item. Click the MAMP icon, which resembles a white elephant on a grey background. You may have to type MAMP into Spotlight to find MAMP. This gear-shaped icon is on the far-left side of the MAMP window. If you receive an error window, first click OK to exit the window. It's at the top of the Preferences window. You'll find this in the middle of the Ports tab. Doing so resets the ports that MAMP uses, which will prevent your website from being blocked by your router's default firewall. It's at the bottom of the page. This saves your settings. Click Quit, then click the MAMP icon again to re-open MAMP. It's on the right side of the MAMP window. Doing so will start the MAMP server with your website's source code and port preferences. Your website should now be live; people will be able to access it by entering your public IP address into a search engine.  Unless you pay for a dynamic IP service, your local IP address—and, by extension, your website's address—will change from time to time. You cannot use your local IP address...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Haz doble clic en el archivo de instalación de MAMP. Completa el proceso de instalación de MAMP. Espera a que MAMP se termine de instalar. Abre Finder. Ve al documento del código fuente de tu sitio web. Copia el documento. Haz clic en Aplicaciones. Haz doble clic en la carpeta MAMP. Haz doble clic en la carpeta htdocs. Pega el documento del código fuente en esa carpeta. Abre MAMP. Haz clic en Preferencias…. Haz clic en la pestaña Puertos. Haz clic en el botón Usar los puertos por defecto de MAMP. Haz clic en Aceptar. Cierra MAMP y ábrelo nuevamente. Haz clic en Iniciar servidores.


It resembles a purple app with a white "N" on it. You don't need to keep the OneNote window open, since simply opening OneNote once will place the taskbar shortcut in the notification area until you manually remove it.  This must be OneNote from Office 365 (e.g., OneNote 2016) and not the built-in Windows OneNote app. This won't work if the taskbar shortcut isn't enabled. To enable the taskbar shortcut: click File in the OneNote window, click Options, click the Display tab, and check the "Place OneNote icon in the notification area of the taskbar" box. It should be the only visible thing on your screen before you open OneNote. For example, if you want to screenshot your whole desktop, make sure all other windows are minimized before continuing. It's in the notification area, which is the section of icons on the far-right side of the taskbar. Doing so brings up a pop-up menu.  If you're using a computer with a trackpad instead of a traditional mouse, use two fingers to tap the trackpad instead of right-clicking. You may first have to click to the left of the system tray to view this option. It's in the middle of the pop-up menu. Click and drag your mouse diagonally across the area you want to screenshot. You'll see a box appear as you do so; anything in the box will be saved as a screenshot. Press Esc to cancel the screenshot. Doing so copies the screenshot and opens a window. If you have more than one OneNote notebook, you can select the notebook you'd like to save the screenshot in here. You can also click + on the left side of the notebook's icon to view and select a specific notebook page. This will open your specified page in OneNote and paste the screenshot there. You can also just click Copy to Clipboard to save the screenshot to your clipboard so that you can paste it elsewhere.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre OneNote. Ve a la pantalla que quieras capturar. Haz clic derecho en el ícono púrpura de OneNote. Haz clic en Relizar recorte de pantalla. Selecciona la sección de la pantalla que quieras capturar. Suelta el botón del ratón. Selecciona un bloc de notas. Haz clic en Enviar a ubicación seleccionada.


It seems like a natural solution--you're trying to unwind so you flip on the TV, or your phone is charging on your beside table so you take a last peek to see if there's anything new on social media. The light will stimulate your brain and disrupt the process of quieting down for sleep.  Use an alarm clock instead of your phone to wake you up in the morning, and keep your phone out of reach. Keep the TV and computer in another room, not your bedroom. The effects of caffeine can extend for hours after consumption. So enjoy your morning coffee, but try to leave it at that. Try drinking milk or decaffeinated tea in the afternoon and evening instead of coffee or soda. Not only does nicotine act as a stimulant and keep you awake, you may begin experiencing powerful, disruptive withdrawal symptoms as you sleep.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Evita la luz brillante, sobre todo la de la televisión, la computadora y la pantalla del teléfono. No tomes cafeína después de las 2 p. Deja de fumar.


It should allow you to create HTML and CSS files. If you don't have a special program installed, you can use Notepad or another text editor. Simply save your file both as a text file and a CSS file. You should open this with an HTML editor as well, if you have one installed. HTML editors allow you to edit HTML and CSS at the same time. This will let you write CSS without the need for a separate file. To make your code more legible, always put the second curly brace on its own line. Each line must end with a semicolon (;). To make your code legible, each rule should start on its own line and each line should be indented. It is very important to note that this styling will affect all elements of the selected type on the page. More specific styling will be covered in the next section.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre el programa que desees usar. Abre el archivo HTML para tu sitio web. Crea una etiqueta <style> dentro de la cabecera (head) de HTML. Elige un elemento al que quieras añadirle un estilo y escribe el nombre del elemento seguido de un conjunto de llaves ({ }). Entre las llaves, escribe las reglas CSS como lo harías usando el atributo style.


It should be able to hold 4-6 ounces of baby oil, along with a bit of balled-up cotton. Try using a clean, empty boot polish can. If you don't have access to a pre-made container: use a sharp implement to shear a 12-ounce aluminum can in half, and use the bottom half as your container. You may be able to buy a boot polish can from the prison commissary. If you can't find boot polish, look for another suitable can that you can buy. It's important that you don't arouse suspicion from the guards, so don't buy a can of something that you would never normally use. If you have access to cotton, ball it up inside the can as a "wick" to help ignite the baby oil. Make sure to leave at least a bit of the cotton dry and oil-free so that it will be easier to light. Use cotton balls, if you can, or tear a small strip of cotton from a shirt or pillowcase. If you don't have cotton, you can use paper or tissue paper in a pinch – anything flammable. Try cutting the sleeves off your shirt. This way, you can use the cotton without arousing suspicion or completely ruining the shirt. You should be able to buy this oil from the prison commissary. Use enough baby oil to completely saturate the cotton, and make sure not to spill. You will burn this oil to create a black, sooty powder: the base ingredient of your tattoo ink. In the absence of baby oil, you may be able to use Vaseline or another petroleum-based substance. Do not melt poly fiber plastics, as these chemicals will irritate your skin. Find a flat, clean piece of metal that will fit over the opening of the can without covering it completely. If you can't find anything else, try cutting a sheet from the top half of the aluminum can, then pressing it until it is flat. This piece will collect the sooty powder so that you can mix it into ink.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Busca una lata o un recipiente de metal. Coloca algodón dentro de la lata. Empapa el algodón con aceite para bebés. Construye un "acumulador de hollín".


It should be brittle, fine-grained (no large patterns or striations), uniform in texture, and contain no fractures. Jasper, chalcedony, quartzite, obsidian, and any type of chert or flint are all excellent choices.  Obsidian is the most distinct, a very shiny black glass, but it only occurs in certain areas. Even if you can't identify any of these, however, there are still ways to test whether a rock is useful: Tap the stone with another stone and listen to the ring. Generally speaking, the higher the pitch, the better the core.  Strike it once with a harder stone. If a cone-shaped impression is left and sharp fragments break off, this rock is good for shaping. Glass and porcelain will also work, but unless you have an unusually large piece, you'll probably skip straight to the instructions for shaping it into an arrowhead. If you have no success finding the right rock in your area, you can use a beer bottle base and skip straight to instructions for shaping an arrowhead. This will be your core, and the larger it is, the more chances you'll have at breaking off a good piece. However, it should be small enough to hold steadily between one hand and your leg. If you're using obsidian, glass, or another especially brittle material, you can select a softer rock. A specialized tool called a billet will also work.  The stone should be roughly round, easy to grip, and harder than the material you selected. This is called a hammerstone. A billet is a hard cylindrical object traditionally made from moose antler, bone, or very hard wood. Soft hammerstones and billets are used on softer cores and for more precise flaking, since they "catch" on the core's material and allow you to direct the force more accurately. You only need one tool, but trying out several will let you test which one works best for the size and type of rock you chose. Once you've removed at least a few flakes, decide which one(s) to shape into an arrowhead. An ideal flake for this purpose is long, relatively thin, and convex on both sides.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Busca el tipo correcto de piedra. Elige el tipo correcto de piedra grande. Elige una piedra dura u otra herramienta. Elige una lasca.


It should be cool and dry air at 50 to 56ºF/10 to 18.3ºC. If you cannot provide this, some other options are:  Drying outdoors: Place in the shade or the sun will ruin the fish. Using a smokehouse: Place inside at low heat (80 to 90ºF/26.7 to 32.2ºC, without smoke and leaving the doors open.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Seca el pescado a la temperatura adecuada. Una vez que se haya formado la película, ahúmalo.


It should be high enough up on the barrel to fit a bucket or water jug underneath. Make a 3/4-inch hole to properly fit the spigot you bought. This is the standard size for a spigot; if you're using a different sized-spigot, make sure you drill the right sized hole so that it fits into the side of the barrel. Put caulk on both the inside and the outside of the barrel. Put the spigot and the coupling together. Use Teflon tape to wrap the threaded ends to create a tight seal and prevent leakage. Put a washer on the threaded end of the coupling and insert it through the hole in the barrel from the outside. Slip another washer over the pipe from the inside. Attach the bushing to hold the spigot in place. Follow the directions for attaching the type of spigot you have. You may need to attach it differently than specified here. Drill a second hole a few inches from the top of the barrel. It should be 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm), or the same size as the first hole you drilled.  Squeeze a circle of caulk around the hole, both inside and outside the barrel. Slip a washer on the hose adapter and put it through the hole from the outside. Put another washer on the inside threads, attach some Teflon tape, and attach a nut to tighten the assembly. You can attach a garden hose directly to the valve.  If you have a second barrel to use as an overflow barrel, you'll need to drill a third hold in the first barrel. Drill it at the same level as the spigot several inches to the side. Then drill a 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm)-hole in the second barrel at the same level as the hole you just drilled in the first one. Attach hose adapters to the holes in both barrels as described above. If you're using a third overflow barrel, the second barrel will need a second hole so you can connect it to the third barrel. Make a second valve on the opposite side of the barrel at the same level. Make a valve in the third barrel as well.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Taladra un hueco para la llave en un lado del barril. Vierte sellante en el borde del hueco. Pon la llave. Haz una válvula de desagüe.


It should be located inside the car as a part of, or near, the dash. It is not uncommon that the only thing wrong with electrical components in a vehicle is a blown fuse. If this is the case with your windows you will need to replace the window fuse. Be careful not to twist or otherwise force it. You do not want to damage the cradle or break a piece of the fuse off in the cradle.  There are fuse tongs available at part supply stores that can help with this. It must be the rated for the same amperage as the original fuse that operated the window mechanism. The amp rating should be printed on the fuse, and it should also be listed in your owner’s manual. Do not use a fuse with a higher amp rating, as this may lead damaging the electrical components of your vehicle. The fuse must be “set”.  This means that it does not move or wobble. This provides power to your windows and allows you to test them. You need not start your car. Confirm that they go up and down without restriction.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Localiza y abre la caja de fusibles. Revisa el manual del propietario para localizar la sección de funcionamiento de las ventanas. Extrae el fusible de su soporte. Ubica un fusible de repuesto. Presiona el fusible nuevo hacia abajo dentro del soporte. Gira la llave del automóvil a la posición de “encendido”. Prueba las ventanas.


It should be near the top of the document. Type the following into the space below the "body {" bracket and above the closing bracket:       -webkit-animation: colorchange 60s infinite;      animation: colorchange 60s infinite;   The top line of text is for Chromium-based browsers while the bottom line of text is for other browsers. Now you'll use the @keyframes rule to set the background colors through which you'll cycle, as well as the length of time each color will appear on the page. Again, you'll need separate entries for the different sets of browsers. Enter the following lines of code below the closed "body" bracket:   @-webkit-keyframes colorchange {      0%  {background: #33FFF3;}     25%  {background: #78281F;}     50%  {background: #117A65;}     75%  {background: #DC7633;}     100% {background: #9B59B6;} } @keyframes colorchange {      0%  {background: #33FFF3;}     25%  {background: #78281F;}     50%  {background: #117A65;}     75%  {background: #DC7633;}     100% {background: #9B59B6;} }   Note that the two rules (@-webkit-keyframes and @keyframes have the same background colors and percentages. You'll want these to stay uniform so the experience is the same on all browsers. The percentages (0%, 25%, etc) are of the total animation length (60s). When the page loads, the background will be the color set at 0% (#33FFF3). Once the animation has played for 25% of of 60 seconds, the background will turn to #7821F, and so on. You can modify the times and colors to fit your desired outcome. Your entire code for the changing background color should resemble the following:  <!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <style> body {     -webkit-animation: colorchange 60s infinite;      animation: colorchange 60s infinite; } @-webkit-keyframes colorchange {      0%  {background: #33FFF3;}     25%  {background: #78281F;}     50%  {background: #117A65;}     75%  {background: #DC7633;}     100% {background: #9B59B6;} } @keyframes colorchange {      0%  {background: #33FFF3;}     25%  {background: #78281F;}     50% ...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Busca el encabezado "html" de tu documento. Agrégale la propiedad "animation" (animación) al elemento "body". Agrégale colores a la animación. Revisa tu código.


It should be noted that in some instances, the healing process after a surgery is slowed and can even fail. Therefore, you need to eat the right amount and types of food before the surgery to give yourself the best chance at a healthy recovery. Amino-acids are the building block of protein and without protein, the body cannot heal itself. Getting a sufficient amount of protein in your diet will allow your muscles to rebuild properly and swiftly. With this in mind, eat lean meat, legumes, and fish such as tuna, salmon, sardines, and trout. Though kiwis may seem tiny, they are densely packed with nutrients that can help you recover from surgery. Kiwis have an amazing amount of Vitamin C (twice as much as found in oranges). They also contains large amounts of fiber, potassium, phytonutrients, minerals, vitamins and more.  Vitamins, minerals, and potassium are known to help in collagen formation, essential for the healing of the graft. Aim to eat at least two kiwifruits a day. Kiwi has higher antioxidant content when it is very ripe. Cherries are high in anti-inflammatory substances which will decrease the swelling of your current knee injury. In addition, after the surgery, the anti-inflammatory properties of the cherries will decrease pain and swelling you experience. Guavas are rich in antioxidants, lycopene, and vitamin C. These substances aid in healing by supporting collagen formation, decreasing free radicals in the body, and suppressing inflammation. Your body will not function well without proper hydration. Water keeps your cells healthy and therefore contributes to proper healing. This means drinking at least 8 glasses of water.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Comprende que los alimentos ricos en nutrientes ayudan a acelerar el proceso de recuperación. Concéntrate en alimentos ricos en proteínas. Come más kiwi para ayudarte en la recuperación. Come algunas cerezas para reducir la inflamación. Come guayabas para acelerar el proceso de curación. Asegúrate de mantenerte hidratado.


It should be pointed in the direction of the snow's surface. This will help you figure out which way is up since it's easy to get disoriented once you're buried. It may also help rescuers locate you. Spitting out a small amount of your saliva can also help with figuring out which way is up because the fluid will run down. Once the avalanche stops, the snow settles in as heavily as concrete. If you're buried deeper than a foot or so when it sets, it will be impossible to get out on your own. Your only hope then is to ward off asphyxiation long enough for people to dig you out.  Use either your free hand or an avalanche shovel to dig an air pocket near your nose and mouth.  When the avalanche slows down. With a small air pocket to breathe from, you should have enough air to last at least 30 minutes. Take a deep breath before the snow settles.  Right before the snow settles, inhale deeply and hold your breath for a few seconds.  This causes your chest to expand, which will give you some breathing room when the snow hardens around you.  If you don't have this breathing room, you may not even be able to expand your chest to breathe while you're buried. Try to move once the snow settles, but don't jeopardize your air pocket. If you're very near the surface, you may be able to dig your way out, but otherwise, you aren't going anywhere. Don't waste precious breath by struggling against the snow. Remain calm and wait to be rescued. If you hear people nearby, try to call them, but don't keep it up if they don't seem to hear you.  You can probably hear them better than they can hear you, and shouting just wastes your limited air supply. . If you hit the slopes with an avalanche beacon and probe, and your fellow skiers did the same, someone will be able to find you and dig you out. Stay calm and wait.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Endereza un brazo sobre tu cabeza. Excava un agujero alrededor de tu rostro. Conserva el aire y la energía. Espera a que los rescatistas lleguen.


It should be ready to eat within five minutes. Eat it as soon as it doesn't burn your mouth. Place the ravioli into a large bowl, and serve! Consider serving ravioli with cooked vegetables, chicken or fish, fresh bread, and an Italian wine. Have fun with it, and don't be afraid to make the meal a cultural experience! Eat ravioli with a fork. Serve it with a ladle or a large spoon.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Deja que los ravioles se enfríen. Considera las comidas y bebidas que acompañen los ravioles.


It should be relatively big and away from your parents' room (they will most likely prefer to sleep undisturbed). If your room doesn't have enough beds, lay down some airbeds or mattresses for your guests. If your parents ask you to use your own bedroom (assuming it's too small/near their bedroom), explain why it would be better for you to choose another room that is bigger and/or far away from their room. Chances are, they'll appreciate your consideration of them when asking to use a room where your late night chatting won't disturb them. Your friends wouldn't want to be disturbed or have a cranky parent drop in and yell at you to go to sleep.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escoge un cuarto. Habla con tus padres sobre los preparativos para que los invitados duerman.


It should be something that works for you, that you enjoy listening to and that you want to share with others. Any kind of music can be turned into a Christian song, with imagination and will. They may be Christian-based or secular; it doesn't really matter as you'll be using them for inspiration, not copying exactly.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Considera el género que deseas para la música. Considera a los artistas que te inspiran.


It should be turned on and properly connected to a wireless network, either directly over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, through a router, or via a computer that's connected to a wireless network. If your printer is connected to a wireless network via router or a computer, make sure that it is set up to be shared. Even if it's connected, it may not be configured for sharing. Many popular printer models ship with AirPrint enabled. However, you can set up other printers for AirPrint, as well. It's a gray app with an image of gears (⚙) that's typically found on your Home screen. It's near the top of the menu. If it's not already, slide "Wi-Fi" to the "On" (green) position. Select a network to which a printer is connected in the "CHOOSE A NETWORK..." section of the menu. It's in the upper-left corner of the screen. It's near the top of the menu. If it's not already, slide "Bluetooth" to the "On" (green) position. If there's a discoverable Bluetooth printer nearby, it will be listed in the "OTHER DEVICES" section of the menu.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Confirma la capacidad inalámbrica de tu impresora. Activa tu impresora para usar la función AirPrint. Abre la Configuración del iPad. Pulsa Wi-Fi. Pulsa la red wifi. Pulsa en Configuracións. Pulsa en Bluetooth. Pulsa la impresora.


It should begin wiggling. After a moment, you should see a box appear around the bottom app. This will both drop it into a folder with the other app and open the folder for review. To do so, tap the x to the right of the folder's name at the top of the screen, then type in a new name. Doing so minimizes your folder. Any folder with more than nine apps in it will gain additional pages for more apps, meaning you'll swipe right inside of the folder to view subsequent pages. Re-positioning a folder works the same way as moving apps. To delete a folder, drag its apps out and drop them onto the Home Screen or subsequent pages. Once the folder is empty, it will cease to exist.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mantén presionada una aplicación. Arrastra una aplicación hacia otra. Suelta la aplicación. Cambia el título de la carpeta si es necesario. Presiona el botón de inicio. Arrastra y suelta otras aplicaciones a tu carpeta. Minimiza la carpeta y luego arrástrala para moverla a otro lugar.


It should fit in a slot in the front of the Wii. Press your Wii's power button, or use the power button on the remote. The Wii's remote will need to be on and synced as well. This will take you to the main menu. Select the homebrew channel on your Wii's main menu, then select Start when prompted. It's in the middle of the menu. A pop-up menu will appear. You'll find this option in the bottom-middle of the pop-up menu. Doing so selects the Install option. If you're using a GameCube controller, press the Y button instead. It's at the bottom of the page. If you don't see this option, select the text in brackets at the bottom of the screen and press Right until you see it appear. Doing so will install the IOS263 base onto your Wii. This process can take upward of 20 minutes, so be patient. This will exit the setup and return you to the Homebrew menu.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Inserta la tarjeta SD en tu Wii. Enciende tu Wii. Presiona A cuando te lo indiquen. Abre Homebrew Channel. Selecciona IOS263 Installer (instalador de IOS263). Selecciona Load (cargar). Presiona el botón 1. Selecciona <Download IOS from NUS> (descargar IOS desde NUS). Presiona A cuando te lo indiquen. Presiona cualquier botón cuando te lo indiquen.


It should have a peanut butter-like consistency. Like the thinset mortar, it should slake for 10 minutes and then briefly be mixed again before application. Float your grout in several different directions to make sure you're working the grout into the grout lines effectively and evenly. Work quickly here. The grout sets up fast — considerably faster than the mortar does. For this reason work only in small areas before branching out. Again, give yourself a small area to work on so that the grout doesn't set up before you have time to wipe it off the tiles. You can also use a damp cloth after this time to rub away any haze left over on the tile. Let the grout set for at least a few hours. after it has set for 72 hours. Use a grout sealer with an applicator brush and take care not to get any on the tile itself.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mezcla la lechada de acuerdo a las instrucciones del paquete; por lo general la lechada se mezcla con agua en un balde de 18 L (5 gal). Utiliza una aplanadora para esparcir la lechada en los espacios entre las losas y crear una superficie suave. Elimina el exceso de material con una esponja. Sella la lechada


It should have the right amount of free play.  Don’t tighten your clutch too much – an over-tightened clutch may cause it to slip without your noticing. It also leads to increase in fuel consumption. Make sure you have the right clutch adjustments in place. Do periodic maintenance to ensure a long and trouble-free battery life.  Top up the battery with distilled water, whenever required. Examine for any leakages from the battery. Keep the battery fully charged if the motorcycle is not used for long time. Keep both the brakes holding the tire properly spaced. Brakes becoming too tight, or too loose, can be very dangerous. Tighten the brakes as per your personal style and requirement.     Replace the bike’s brake pads in the front if screeching sound persists; this could also be because of a lack of oil. Replace all the front and rear brake oil with recommended (DOT 3 / 4 / 5) specification.    Change your bike’s fork oil, for once in every 12000 kilometers. Check forks and spring for rust or damage. Adjust your fork according to your preferences and comfort.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ajusta el embrague de manera correcta según sea necesario. Dale mantenimiento a la batería de la moto. Dale mantenimiento a los frenos. Revisa la horquilla y el aceite de la horquilla.


It should only take a few seconds to determine if running is a possibility. If the shooter is rapidly approaching your room, or if he is blocking the only escape route, start hiding or barricading yourself in immediately. Hiding is the second option because it traps you in one area. However, most mass shooting events are over within ten or fifteen minutes. If you can avoid the shooter for that long, you have a good chance at surviving. If there are other people in the room, get their attention and assign them to the following tasks (each described in more detail below):  One person should call 9-1-1 (or the emergency number in your region). One group of people should lock and barricade the door. One group of people should grab anything that could be used as a weapon. Immediately turn off the lights in the room where you are. This will make the shooter less likely to enter the room, and slightly increase your chance of survival if he does. Lock the door immediately and do anything you can to make it more difficult for the shooter to enter. Remember that most shooters only have a few minutes before the police show up, and they're not interested in taking the path of most resistance. Lock the door, place a doorstop on it, and place all heavy furniture like desks and chairs in front of the door immediately to deter the shooter.  If the shooter is approaching, get away from the door as soon as you can. Stay away from all doors and windows. If the door opens to the outside, a barricade will only delay the shooter for a moment. Building one may not be worth wasting time and blocking a potential escape route. If you're in a bathroom that doesn't lock, loop a belt or T-shirt around the arms of the door butler (the metal hinge on top of the door that allows it to open). A mass shooting typically continues for five minutes before anyone calls the police. If you have other people in the room to barricade the door, calling immediately can be a big help. Once they've been called, law enforcement typically arrives within...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escoge esta medida si te resulta imposible correr. Divide tareas con las demás personas de la habitación. Apaga las luces. Cierra y bloquea la puerta. Llama a los servicios de emergencia. Utiliza cualquier cosa que logres encontrar como arma. Busca una cobertura. Trata de ocultarte si la cobertura no está disponible. Desconecta cualquier cosa que haga ruido. Trata de mantener la calma. Finge que estás muerto como último recurso.


It shouldn't be a chore! Little changes make a big difference, and will keep the weight from coming back. Starting a healthy exercise plan now will last long into your adult years. Walk, jog or cycle to school instead of driving. Run with your dog. Do crunches during commercial breaks on TV. Cycle with friends and family.  Plan your week. Set three days where you do intense exercise like running or a spin class at the gym. The other three days, do low-intensity exercise like a long walk. The other day is your day off. Don't spend your days sitting on the couch watching TV. Try exercising! Fast weight loss will only be achieved with diet and exercise. One exercise session should last at least 30 minutes to an hour. You should burn around 400 calories in a high-intensity workout session. If you aren't sweating while doing a high-intensity workout, you're not working hard enough. You're working hard enough if you're sweating profusely, out of breath, and thirsty.   Stretch! Be sure to stretch before and after you exercise.  Stretching also helps your growing muscles not to bunch up so you might look like a weightlifter. If you did stretch right, it would have an effect of a ballerina. It's hard to lose weight when you're injured. However, stretching and yoga might help. Do some weight training. Muscles burn calories by just being there. The more muscles you have, the faster you'll lose weight. Sports are great because they tap into our competitive energy, getting us to dig deeper than we normally might have. Don't worry about what people say, or whether you're "skilled" enough to join a team; just find a group of girls doing something that you're interested in, and ask if you can join. Here are some activities that are big-time calorie busters:   Spinning/elliptical trainer: Spinning or using the elliptical burns the most calories for the average U.S. woman, who weighs 163 pounds. The average female burns 841 calories per hour spinning or doing the elliptical.  Downhill skiing: Downhill skiing is another great...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Haz que el ejercicio forme parte de tu estilo de vida. Haz que tus ejercicios duren. Practica deportes o pasatiempos que quemen calorías. Practica yoga o pilates.


It takes a lot of equipment to plant and maintain a garden, but once you buy most of the supplies they should last for years. You'll find the best selection at a home-and-garden store or a nursery. Gather the following supplies:  Seeds or young plants. You can choose either to start your garden from seeds or buy young sprouted plants that already have a head start. Check the list of plants you intend to grow and buy as many seeds or young plants as you need for the different components of your garden. Fertilizer and/or topsoil. Bone meal, blood meal and other fertilizers help your plants grow healthy, and a layer of topsoil is useful to have in case you're planting something that needs extra protection. Compost. You can mix compost into the soil to improve its moisture retention and pH level and provide micro-nutrients. You can buy compost or  make your own. Mulch. Many plants would benefit from a layer of mulch -- leaves, grass clippings or other organic matter -- to protect them from inclement weather or extreme temperatures while they're in the early stages of growth. Mulch should be spread on top of the soil to help retain moisture and reduce weeds. Soil-tilling equipment. If you're planning to create a large garden, you might want to buy or rent a soil tiller, which is wheeled over the ground to break up the soil and turn it into a soft bed. For smaller areas, a stiff rake and hoe should be sufficient. A shovel and spade. These tools make it much easier to dig the proper-sized holes for seeds or young sprouts. A garden hose. Get a hose and a nozzle that allow you to either lightly mist or fully spray plants, depending on their size. If you are planting a large area, a sprinkler (and perhaps an automatic timer) will save you time. Fencing materials. If you're planting a vegetable garden, you may need to construct a fence around it to keep rabbits, squirrels, deer and neighborhood pets from feasting on ripe vegetables. Use the soil tiller or garden rake to break up the soil in the area you mapped out for...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Compra utensilios de jardinería. Prepara el suelo.


It typically has an icon that resembles a speech bubble.  Tap the messages app icon to open your message inbox. It's the icon with three dots in the upper-right corner.  This displays a menu below the icon. This displays a list of contacts you have blocked.  The menu options may very from one phone model and carrier to another. If you are using a Samsung Galaxy, tap Settings after tapping the icon with three dots. This allows you to enter the number you want to block. This blocks the number from being able to text you.  The recipient will not be notified that they have been blocked.  Alternatively, you can block a text by tapping a conversation, and then tapping the icon with three dots (⋮).  Then tap Details followed by Block & Report Spam. To unblock a contact, return to the "Blocked Contacts' option in the menu, and tap x next to the number you want to unblock.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre la bandeja de entrada de mensajes de texto. Pulsa ⋮. Pulsa Contactos bloqueados o algo similar. Pulsa Añadir número. Ingresa el número de 10 dígitos.


It typically has an icon that resembles a speech bubble.  Tap the messages app icon to open your message inbox. It's the last option in the menu that appears when you tap the icon with three dots. The menu options may vary on different mobile carriers and older Samsung Galaxy phones. It's in the Settings menu. It's the first option at the top of the screen. Enter the number you want to block. This adds the number to your list of blocked numbers.  The precise steps for this method will vary based on your version of the Android operating system. Your phone may not have this option - if not, look for an SMS-blocking app (see below). Alternatively, you can open an unwanted message you received, tap the icon with three dots (⋮), tap Block number, and then tap Ok.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre la bandeja de entrada de mensajes de texto. Pulsa Ajustes. Pulsa Bloquear números y mensajes. Pulsa Bloquear números. Ingresa el número de 10 dígitos. Pulsa +.


It usually takes about two months from the time the seeds are planted for chamomile to produce flowers. This should occur by early to mid-summer, or about two weeks after you’re transplanted indoor seedlings. Place the flowers on a plate and put them in a cabinet. This will allow them to dry fully. Wait until the plant crumbles easily to your touch, usually about 1-2 weeks later. Keep the dried flowers safe from moisture and sunlight, which could make them go bad. Mason jars work perfectly, and they’ll store easily in your pantry next to the tea.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Espera entre 60 y 65 días a que las plantas maduren. Seca las flores que hayas cortado lejos del polvo y el sol. Guarda la manzanilla deshidratada en un frasco sellado lejos de la luz solar.


It will also work for hair that is in-between lengths.  It is a messy look with a bit of edge, but works very well with the look that sports naturally give short hair. Sometimes one side will look better than the other, so try one and then the other.  Don't be afraid to create a dramatic part.  A dramatic side part is what makes this style windswept and casual. Use a small amount of mousse or wax and distribute it evenly over your hands. Take chunks of hair of varying lengths into your fingers and pull up on them to distribute the mousse or wax. You can get more mousse or wax as needed, but don't use too much, or else you will need to shampoo your hair. If you have longer hair, you can use a straightener, but it's not necessary, especially if you're going to be running around. The trick with short hairstyles is to add dramatic elements, so don't be afraid to push your hair far up and make it messy.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Usa este peinado si tienes el pelo muy corto. Péinate y escoge un lado para hacerle un apartado al cabello. Utiliza una espuma o cera de estilismo para peinar el cabello desde el apartado hacia el lado opuesto de la cabeza. Utiliza los dedos para distribuir el resto de la cera de las manos al resto del cabello.


It will appear just below the message bubble.  If "Send Read Receipts" is enabled by the recipient, then it will change to "Read" once the message has actually been seen. If you see "Sent as a Text Message," that means your message was sent using your carrier's SMS service rather than Apple's iMessage servers. If you see nothing listed under your last message, your message has not yet been delivered.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre la aplicación Mensajes. Haz clic en una conversación. Escribe un mensaje. Presiona Entrar. Fíjate si aparece el aviso “Entregado” debajo del último mensaje.


It will be difficult to kickstart a life overseas if you have outstanding debt from student loans, a mortgage, or credit cards. Your options may include:  Making payments until the debt is cleared. Looking into deferment options. Some may be available for those participating in non-profit work. Seeing if any relatives or close friends can pay interest on the debt while you’re overseas. While overseas, your diet and daily rituals will change drastically. If you have a history of medical complications, make sure to fully disclose that to the program’s clinician. A few healthy tips to look into leading up to your trip include:  Exercising regularly Breaking unhealthy eating habits, like consuming junk food or having irregular meal times Adjusting your sleep schedule to that of the program’s schedule Taking vitamins and supplements to avoid falling ill prior to your trip The length of the training process can vary from group to group. Expect to spend anywhere from six months to one year in their training programs before entering the field. Some will require you to relocate for this; others can be done remotely online. Start packing early. This will give you plenty of time to include things you may forget at the last minute. Each training program should provide you with a list of recommended items to pack. Be prepared to adhere to their regulations about what can and cannot be brought with you. Oh, and wean yourself off anything that plugs in. Outlets and/or electricity may not be readily available in the field.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Libérate de cualquier deuda antes de partir. Desarrolla hábitos saludables antes de partir. Crea espacio en tu horario para hacer la capacitación. Empaca según las pautas del programa.