If you're trying to lose weight, don't do any crash dieting. Aim to eat healthy, well-balanced meals that include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, complex carbohydrates (like whole wheat bread, pasta, and rice), and protein. Your weight loss goal should be to lose one to two pounds per week and not any more than that. Losing weight slowly but steadily can lower the risk of gallstones. Butter, meat and cheese may contribute to a diet that increases cholesterol and causes gallstones. Elevated fat and cholesterol contribute to cholesterol gallstones, yellow gallstones that are the most common type seen clinically.  Instead, choose monosaturated fats. These fats increase your level of “good cholesterol,” which can  reduce your risk of developing gallstones. Choose olive and canola oils over saturated animal fats like butter and lard. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in canola, flaxseed, and fish oil, may also help lower the risk of gallstones.  Nuts are also healthy fats, and some research suggests that you may be able to reduce your risk of developing gallstones by eating peanuts and tree nuts, like walnuts and almonds. Fiber intake can lower risk of gallstones. High fiber foods include legumes, nuts and seeds, fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. You should not have a difficult time getting enough fiber through diet alone.    However, you can also consider taking fiber supplements, like flaxmeal. For a quick fix, combine one heaping teaspoon of flaxmeal in a glass of apple juice (eight ounces). Sugar, pasta and bread may contribute to gallstones. Eat whole grains, fruits and vegetables to lower your risk of gallstones and gallbladder removal. Some research has suggested an association between high carbohydrate intake and increased incidence of gallstones. This is because carbohydrates are converted to sugar in the body. Some research suggests that drinking coffee daily and drinking alcohol in moderation (one to two drinks a day) can result in a reduced risk for gallstones.  The caffeine found in coffee...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Pierde peso de manera gradual. Limita el consumo de grasas animales. Consume de 20 a 35 g de fibra por día. Escoge los carbohidratos cuidadosamente. Bebe café y alcohol con moderación.


If you're trying to put a PDF on the Kindle app on your tablet, use the email method instead. Since Mac computers can't access Android file systems on their own, you'll need to install Android File Transfer to bridge the gap:  Go to https://www.android.com/filetransfer/ in your Mac's web browser. Click DOWNLOAD NOW. Double-click the downloaded DMG file. Click and drag the Android File Transfer icon onto the "Applications" folder icon. Go to the location of the PDF you want to add to your Kindle, then click the PDF and press either Ctrl+C (Windows) or ⌘ Command+C (Mac). Plug the USB end of your Kindle's charger cable into one of your computer's USB ports, then plug the other end of the cable into your Kindle's charging port. This step will vary depending on your computer's operating system:   Windows — Open File Explorer (or press ⊞ Win+E), then click your Kindle's name in the left-hand sidebar. You may first have to scroll down on the sidebar to see the Kindle here.  Mac — Android File Transfer should open immediately. If it doesn't, open it by typing android file transfer into Spotlight and then double-clicking Android File Transfer. If the Kindle doesn't open to a list of folders immediately, double-click the "Internal" or "Internal Storage" folder to open it. Skip this step on a Mac. This is the folder in which your Kindle's files, such as PDFs and Word documents, can be stored. Double-click it to open it. If you're uploading the PDF to a classic Kindle, this folder may be entitled "Documents" instead. Once the "Docs" folder opens, press Ctrl+V (Windows) or ⌘ Command+V (Mac) to paste the copied PDF into the folder. This will place the PDF on your Kindle. and remove your Kindle from the computer. After safely ejecting your Kindle, you can detach it from its cable. Unlock your Kindle, then open the "Library" section of the Kindle to view the PDF. Once the PDF appears here, you can select it to open it.

TL;DR in Spanish:

No uses este método para la aplicación de Kindle. Descarga e instala el programa Android File Transfer si estás en una Mac. Copia el archivo PDF. Conecta tu Kindle a tu computadora. Abre la carpeta del Kindle. Abre el almacenamiento interno del Kindle. Encuentra y abre la carpeta de "Docs". Pega tu PDF. Extrae Abre el PDF en tu Kindle.


If you're trying to remove wrinkles from an article of clothing that has tulle attached, read the clothing's fabric label. If the clothing is made with another delicate fabric, you shouldn't put it in the dryer. For example, don't use the dryer if you want to remove the wrinkles from a wool dress with tulle embellishments since wool will shrink in the dryer.  Avoid using the dryer to remove wrinkles from large items of clothing such as wedding dresses. Don't use the dryer if your tulle has rhinestone, pearl, or lace glued onto it. Plain fabrics with tulle such as plain tutus or veils with no embellishments are safe to put in the dryer. Turn the dryer to its lowest heat setting and turn it on without putting the tulle into it. Run the dryer for 3 to 5 minutes so it warms up. Some dryers have a delicate setting, which is the lowest heat setting. Take a spray bottle full of water and spray the tulle with several spritzes of water. The tulle or clothing item should feel slightly damp. This moisture will create steam in the dryer, which will release the wrinkles. Put the tulle or clothing into the warm dryer and turn it back on to its lowest setting. Dry the tulle until it becomes smooth. Don't dry the tulle for more than 5 minutes or it can dry out and become stiff. You can put the tulle into the dryer by itself as long as you've spritzed it with water first. Turn off the dryer and immediately remove the warm tulle. Hang it up on a hanger or clip and let it dry completely. The wrinkles should fade once the tulle is cool.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Revisa la etiqueta de la tela. Haz funcionar la secadora a temperatura baja entre 3 a 5 minutos. Rocía el tul con agua. Seca el tul por 5 minutos. Saca el tul y cuélgalo.


If you're trying to repair a malfunctioning external hard drive or flash drive, plug it into one of your computer's USB ports. Skip this step if you're attempting to fix a built-in hard drive. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. You can also press the ⊞ Win key to open Start. Click the folder-shaped icon on the left side of the Start window. This will open the File Explorer window. It's a folder on the left side of the File Explorer window. Doing so opens the This PC window. Beneath the "Devices and drives" heading, click the hard drive that you want to repair. Generally, the computer's built-in hard drive is labeled OS (C:). It's in the top-left corner of the window. A toolbar will appear. This red checkmark icon is in the far-left side of the toolbar. Doing so opens the Properties window. It's at the top of the window. This option is on the far-right side of the "Error checking" section near the top of the Properties window. Your computer will begin scanning for bad sectors. Once the scan completes, a pop-up with the results will appear. It's at the bottom of the pop-up. This will prompt Windows to attempt to fix the disk errors, which can mean anything from reformatting the bad sectors to moving the bad sectors' files onto new, uncorrupted sectors. You may have to click Scan and repair drive several times to resolve all errors.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Conecta la unidad a tu computadora si es necesario. Abre "Inicio". Abre el Explorador de archivos. Haz clic en Este equipo. Selecciona un disco duro. Haz clic en la pestaña Equipo. Haz clic en Propiedades. Haz clic en la pestaña Herramientas. Haz clic en Comprobar. Haz clic en Examinar unidad cuando se indique. Espera a que el escaneo se complete. Haz clic en Examinar y reparar unidad cuando se indique.


If you're typing in a word processing app like Microsoft Word or similar, you can press a combination of keys to type French-accented characters. This is helpful for when you don't need to type in French very often. Here's the list of shortcuts:   é:  Press and hold Control+', and then type an e.  è à ù:  Press and hold Control+`, then press the key for the desired vowel.  ç:  Press Control+, and then type a c.  â ê î ô û:  Press Control+^, then press the key for the desired vowel.  ë ï ö:  Press Control+:, then press the key for the desired vowel. If you need to type in French a little more often, you can use the International Keyboard. This keyboard lets you use fast keyboard shortcuts in any app to create accented characters without having to change your whole keyboard layout. It's in the third row of settings. It's in the left panel. It's near the bottom of the right panel below the "Add a Language" option. Some buttons will expand below your language.  It's under the "Keyboards" header in the right panel. A list of keyboards will appear. This adds the keyboard to the list under the "Keyboards" header. You can now close the Settings window by clicking the X at its top-right corner. The language appears to the left of the clock in the taskbar, which usually runs along the bottom of the screen. A menu will expand. For example, if you're using US English, click ENG US beside the clock. You are now using the international keyboard. This can be a word processing app, a web browser, or any other app that allows typing. Any of these accents will work with upper and lower-case letters.   é:  Type an apostrophe ' and then an e.  è à ù:  Type a backquote ` (at the top-left corner of the keyboard, left of the "1" key) and then type the vowel.  ç:  Type an apostrophe ' and then a c.  â ê î ô û:  Press ⇧ Shift+6 to type a caret ^ and then type the vowel.  ë ï ö:  Type a double-quote " and then the vowel. When the international keyboard is enabled, your apostrophe and quote keys will work a little different than...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Intenta usar un un atajo de combinación de teclas. Abre el menú de inicio y haz clic en Configuraciones. Haz clic en Región e Idioma. Haz clic en Idioma. Deslízate hacia abajo y selecciona tu idioma. Haz clic en Opcionesdebajo de tu idioma. Deslízate hacia abajo y haz clic en + Añadir un teclado. Haz clic en Español (EE.UU)-Internacional o  Español (México) Teclado Internacional en el menú. Haz clic en el teclado de tu idioma en la barra de herramientas. Selecciona ESP INTL. Abre la aplicación en la que necesitas escribir letras acentuadas en francés. Escribe la letra acentuada. Vuelve a tu teclado habitual.


If you're uncomfortable handling a snake, even if you don't believe it to be venomous, there's no reason you should deal with it yourself. Call animal control to trap it and take it away. Snakes with venomous bites should always be handled by professionals, such as animal control employees or a wildlife trapper.  Try to enclose the snake in one room. If you see it in the laundry room, for example, shut the door and wedge a towel underneath it to prevent the snake from escaping. Keep children and pets away from the area until animal control has captured the snake. Most snakes will leave your house on their own if given time and opportunity. If you find a snake in your garage or in a room leading to the outside, shut the inside doors and open the door leading outside so the snake can slither out. The snake should leave fairly quickly. This is a simpler and more reliable method than a more aggressive hands-on approach, which may frighten the snake and cause it to hide in a hard-to-reach location in your home. If you feel comfortable taking care of the snake on your own, try this common removal method: first, set a large trash can on its side in the same room as the snake. Then use a push-broom to shoo the snake into the trash can. Once the snake is in the trash can, tip the can upright and place a lid firmly on top.  Once the snake is securely inside of the trashcan, take the snake to the woods or another area away from your house. Set the can on its side, gently remove the lid, and give the snake time to slither out. Ask a friend, family member, or neighbour to help if you can. An extra pair of hands will make the process go faster and more smoothly. If you suspect there may be a snake in your attic, garage, basement or elsewhere in your house, lay out traps along the walls in these areas. Snakes will slither over or into the traps and get stuck. You—or animal control—can then safely remove the trapped snake and place it outside.  If you catch a non-venomous snake, place the trap in a bucket and take it outside...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Llama al centro de control de animales si temas que la serpiente pueda ser venenosa. Deja la serpiente a solas para que busque una salida. Empuja a una serpiente no venenosa hacia un tacho de basura grande. Atrapa a la serpiente con una trampa dentro de casa. Levanta la serpiente y retírala si estás seguro de que no es venenosa.


If you're under 18, many states require your parent or legal guardian to give permission before you're pierced. This usually means that your parent or legal guardian will have to accompany you and sign a consent form in person. Your parent or guardian might need to give state-issued photo identification or court documentation to prove your relationship. You can easily search your state's tattoo and piercing laws using an online database. The skin around your lip piercing will be noticeably irritated for a few days after you get the piercing done. Your skin may appear bruised or swollen and the piercing may discharge a white fluid. Because of these hard to conceal signs, plan to get the piercing when you can avoid your parents or boss for several days. If you can't completely avoid contact, try to keep your distance until the piercing heals. While the initial healing process takes several days, it will take 2 to 3 months for a lip piercing to completely heal. Ask the piercer to use this material because it's less noticeable than a metal loop or stud. Some piercers can safely use bioplast for your initial piercing. But, if your piercer isn't willing to work with this material, choose a plain stud. You've probably heard that you can hide a piercing by wearing a retainer. Although this is true, you can't use a retainer to get the piercing.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Revisa las leyes de tu estado. Piensa bien cuándo te harás la perforación. Elige una especie de broche transparente de la marca Bioplast o un piercing recto para la perforación.


If you're unhappy because you feel stuck in a rut, try doing something different. Sometimes just getting out of your current activity can alter your mood. For instance, if you've been in back-to-back meetings throughout your day with no free time, treat yourself to a funny movie at the end of your day. Changing what you're doing can work wonders on your mood. For example, if you’ve been in a desk chair or on the couch all day, your mood might be low because your body needs some physical activity. Get up, go for a walk, and enjoy the change of pace. If you think your poor mood is stress related, get outside to reduce stress and lift your mood. Try going for a walk in the park, or you can visit a garden or arboretum if you live in a city. Being outside can greatly improve your mood. Studies have found that having the opportunity to go outside or visit a garden reduces levels of cortisol, a hormone your body releases when you're stressed. Don't wait for the perfect day or weather before going outside. Grab an umbrella and take a walk in the rain. Just being outdoors can cheer you up. Get in a workout, play one of your favorite sports or activities, or just be more active in your daily routine. Studies have shown that exercising improves mood by signaling your body to release “feel-good” neurotransmitters into your brain. Even just 5 minutes of aerobic exercise has been shown to reduce anxiety. Working in some physical activity can cheer you up by getting those neurotransmitters pumping. For example, if you take your dog for a walk, extend the walk and let yourself enjoy being outside. Or, you can call up some of your friends and get a game of pickup basketball going. Studies have shown that smiling can improve your mood, even if you're in a bad mood to begin with. Even if you don't feel like smiling, remind yourself that just the act of smiling can cheer you up. Find activities that will cause you to smile, such as watching a funny TV show or movie. Or you can talk with a friend who you know always makes you...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Cambia lo que haces. Sal al exterior. Ejercítate. Haz algo que te haga sonreír.


If you're unsure which hair loss scale to use to measure your baldness, you can try using an online tool. Many websites have hair loss calculators that help you diagnose your level of baldness.  Usually, the tools will allow you to put in basic information such as your age and whether or not baldness runs in your family.  The tool will also allow you to select your level of baldness, based on visual aids provided as well as multiple choice questions.  The tool will give you a level of baldness and suggest treatment options. However, you should never undergo any hair loss treatment without first consulting your regular physician. A doctor can advise you on the best ways to measure your hair loss if standard scales do not work for you. Your doctor will probably go over non-invasive measures first.  Your doctor might have you take a daily questionnaire, where you choose answers from a series of multiple choice questions regarding your level of hair loss. While questionnaires are easy and non-invasive, they are highly subjective and may not provide you with an accurate measure of hair loss.  Daily hair counts involve collecting strands of hair in a bag and counting them at the end of the day. Most people lose about 100 strands of hair a day and if you're losing more you may be at risk for baldness.  In a standardized wash test, you refrain from shampooing your hair for five days and then shampoo and rinse your hair in a basin with the hole covered by gauze. You will collect the hairs and send them to your doctor for evaluation.  Global photography involves photographing hair with special equipment at a doctor's office, equipped with lighting and magnification to assess hair loss. This is a more precise level of evaluating hair loss than other non-invasive measures. If your doctor think you're at a high risk for hair loss, she might recommend trying invasive or semi-invasive procedures to evaluate hair loss.  A hair pluck test, known medically as a trichogram, involves taking hairs from specific parts of the scalp...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Emplea una herramienta de Internet. Prueba las opciones no invasivas. Recurre a procedimientos semiinvasivos e invasivos. Solicita tratamiento. Identifica la caída normal del cabello.


If you're using HDMI, you'll have the easiest time connecting your console. Plug the HDMI cable into your console and the other end into your monitor. Skip down to the next section after connecting to get your audio working. For most older consoles you'll be connecting to the monitor through a converter box. Match the colors of the plugs into the converter box. Make sure the console's plugs are all in the same INPUT group on the converter box. Many converter boxes have a pass-through to connect to your computer. This allows you to switch your monitor's display between your computer and your console. If your box supports this, make sure to connect the box to your computer's monitor port. Use the HDMI, DVI, or VGA cable (depending on the box) to connect the monitor to the converter box's OUTPUT or MONITOR port. Make sure that the monitor is turned off if you're plugging in a VGA cable. Select the correct input to see your console's display. If you only have one input, you should see your console as long as the monitor and the console are turned on.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Conecta el cable HDMI a la consola y al monitor. Conecta el cable de la consola de video a tu convertidor. Conecta el convertidor a tu monitor. Selecciona la entrada correcta.


If you're using a gas grill, turn the burners to medium-high so the temperature in the grill reaches between 400 and 450 °F (204 and 232 °C). If you're using a charcoal grill, fill a chimney with briquettes and light them. Dump the briquettes once they're hot and lightly covered with ash. the squash for 8 to 10 minutes. Arrange the squash on the grill so there's at least 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of space between each piece. Put the lid on the grill and cook the squash until they're tender. Use tongs to flip them over halfway through the cooking time. You'll see distinct grill marks on each side of the squash once they've finished cooking.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Calienta una parrilla a gas o de carbón a fuego medio. Asa


If you're using a multi-blade razor, which seems to be the most popular kind, hold the razor with your index finger extended near the top of the shaft, resting the head flat of the razor against the skin. The handle should be raised at an angle of 30 degrees or so.  If the cartridge is assisted by a spring to hold flat against skin curves, start shaving with the handle raised enough to compress this spring just a little into its range. Drag the razor handle-first across the skin to shave.  Applying pressure is not necessary; pressure or sideways movement can cause cuts. Try to bring the razor as lightly as possible across the surface of your skin. As you practice, you'll be able to set down the razor, pull it across the skin, and raise it up at the end of a stroke in a smooth motion. A rolling razor like a "Headblade" can maintain the proper angle in hard-to-reach areas. You want your blades as clean and uncluttered as possible. Whenever you think there's possible buildup between or underneath your blades, dip and swirl your blades underwater. It's usually a good idea to soften the water by adding soap (this will make the water go scummy, but will help protect the blade from the scratchy minerals that tend to dry on after use). You don't have to actually stretch the skin, but if your skin is loose in any way, it helps to create a flat, firm surface for the razor to cut across.  If you're shaving your underarms, for example, lift your arm as high as you can so that the skin under your arm is pulled tight.  A multi-blade razor with a ridged or, better, rubbery leading edge will help pull skin tight for you right before shaving it. Right beneath the jawline is a problematic area for many men because it is contoured. When you shave this area, lift the skin on your cheek up so that the skin that was right below your jawline is now right above it. Shave with the grain.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Sostén la rasuradora correctamente. Periódicamente, moja tu rasuradora en agua tibia para limpiar todos los pelos que se hayan quedado atorados entre las hojas. Estira tu piel para tensarla cuando sea posible.


If you're using a tablet running Android 4.4 or earlier, you can use a built-in bypass mechanism to unlock your tablet. This was removed in Android 5.0 (Lollipop). This method requires that your tablet currently be connected to a wireless network. If this button doesn't appear after 5 incorrect attempts, your device does not support this method. Make sure this is the same Google account that you are signed in with on your tablet.  You'll be receiving an email to reset your passcode information. It may be in the Updates tab. This will take you to a form to create a new unlock code. This will be your new temporary unlock sequence. It may take a few minutes for the tablet to update with the new unlock method. Once you've unlocked the device, set a new code or pattern from the Lock Screen menu in the Settings app.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ingresa un pin o patrón incorrecto 5 veces. Toca el botón ¿Olvidaste el PIN? (o el patrón o la contraseña). Ingresa tu dirección de correo y contraseña de Google. Toca Iniciar sesión. Abre Gmail en una computadora o en otro dispositivo. Abre el mensaje que has recibido de Google. Haz clic en el enlace del mensaje. Crea un nuevo pin, contraseña o patrón. Utiliza el nuevo patrón para desbloquear el dispositivo. Crea un nuevo código.


If you're using seeds and experiencing a long winter, you should start growing inside. This will keep the seedlings warm and protected until you’re ready to plant them outdoors. Your specific seed variety will probably have instructions, but in general, moss roses grow in similar ways.  Place seeds uncovered on shallow dry soil (a few inches deep is fine) and keep at room temperature. You can sprinkle them with a little water every few days, but they don’t need much. The seeds should germinate within two weeks, but wait an additional month before you move them. Moss roses are used to balmy summer climates. As hardy as they are with little water, a cold snap can easily kill them. Keep seedlings inside until you’re certain the ground won’t freeze. Treat them as you would if they were outside--make sure they get full sun and a sprinkle of water every now and then. Once the frost is gone for good, it’s time to plant your seeds or seedlings outside. Make sure to space them out (12 inches, or .3 meters, is great) and cover them with minimal soil. They should be thriving in no time.  If you live in a warm area, you can plant seeds directly--just scatter them on the ground and cover with a little seeding soil.  If you’re transplanting home-grown or commercial seedlings into the warmed ground, dig a small hole twice to three times as wide and equally as deep as the container the seedlings are in, then lift up the plant by its base and place it into the hole. Plan to baby your moss roses for their first few days outside. For about a week, water them on a daily basis, since the roots have not yet expanded to fill the full area needed to get water to the whole plant. After this first week, you can water them less frequently.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Siembra las semillas en interiores. Espera hasta después de la última helada para plantar las verdolagas al aire libre. Plántalas al aire libre. Asegúrate de que las plantas estén bien arraigadas.


If you're using small eggplants (such as Japanese eggplants, which are about the size of a small apple), you can simply peel some of the skin off (about half of it in stripes), or poke holes in it with a fork. For larger eggplants (such as the typical American ones that weigh in at a pound), cut it into cubes or slices, whatever you need for the final dish. Get a bowl big enough for the eggplant to soak in. Add room-temperature tap water to it, leaving room for the eggplant. Pour in salt. You'll need about a tablespoon per cup or two of water. Mix it up to dissolve the salt. Place the eggplants in the bowl. Mix the water and eggplant around to get the process started. Leave the eggplants to soak in the water. You'll want them to soak for about 30 minutes or so. Drain the water off at the end, but you don't need to rinse the eggplant off with this method. Before cooking, you should pat the eggplant dry between paper towels. It can help to press down slightly on it to release a bit of the water. Use the eggplant immediately. This method works especially well before frying.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Corta la berenjena. Haz el agua salada. Remoja la berenjena. Sécala dándole toques.


If you're using synthetic casings, submerge them in cold water for 10 minutes before you begin filling them. If you're using salted natural casings, rinse and soak them in room temperature water for 15 minutes to 1 hour. For natural casings, you'll also need to blow air into the casings which will help when you slide them onto the horn. Once you've soaked the casings, remove them from the water and slide 1 onto the horn attached to your grinder. Use twine to tie a very tight knot 1 in (2.5 cm) from the loose end of the casing. . Use 1 hand to hold the casing and the other hand to feed the nduja through the grinder. Keep filling the casing so the nduja is evenly distributed and the casing moves away from the grinder. Tie off the other end of the casing and fill the remaining 3 casings. It's useful to have someone hold the casing as you add the nduja and move it through the grinder. Hold a needle over an open flame for a few seconds to sterilize it or use a sterilized sausage pricker. Poke tiny holes over the entire surface of each casing. Pricking the casings will release any trapped air and help the nduja dry out.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Pon en remojo las tripas de 10 minutos a 1 hora de acuerdo al tipo que vas a utilizar. Desliza una tripa sobre el tubo de relleno y amarra un nudo al extremo que queda libre. Llena la tripa con la nduja Utiliza una aguja esterilizada para pinchar las tripas.


If you're using tampons for the first time, they may cause mild discomfort. While tampons are usually not painful, they do take getting used to. Start out with slender tampons until you're used to the way tampons feel. It's a good idea to wear a pad in addition to a tampon at first, just to double up on protection. Lather your hands with soap for about 20 seconds, making sure to wash under your fingernails and between your fingers. When you're done, rinse your hands thoroughly and dry them with a clean towel. With one hand, pull back the labia (the skin around the vaginal opening). Place the tip of the tampon in the vaginal opening.  Aiming the tampon backwards, gently push the tampon into your vagina. When you feel your fingers touch your body, the tampon is fully inserted. If you're using an applicator, use your fingers to push the inner tube through the applicator and remove the applicator with your thumb and index finger. Remove your tampon by pulling on the string at the end of the tampon. To prevent complications like Toxic Shock Syndrome, tampons should be changed every 4 to 6 hours.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Empieza a usar tampones delgados. Lávate las manos antes de insertar el tampón. Inserta el tampón con cuidado. Cámbiate de tampón con frecuencia.


If you're venturing into the world of gambling, it's important to know that betting odds don't usually reflect the true mathematical "odds" of a certain event happening. Instead, gambling odds, especially in games like horse racing and sports betting,  reflect the payout that a bookmaker will give on a successful bet.  For instance, if you wager $100 on a horse with 20:1 odds against him, this doesn't mean that there are 20 outcomes where your horse loses and 1 where he wins. Rather, it means that you'll be paid 20 times  your original wager - in this case, $2,000! To add to the confusion, the format for expressing these odds sometimes varies regionally. Here are a few non-standard ways that gambling odds are expressed:    Decimal (or "European format") odds.  These are fairly easy to understand. Decimal odds are simply expressed as a decimal number, like  2.50.  This number is the ratio of the payout to the original stake. For instance, with odds of 2.50, if you bet $100 and win, you'll receive $250 dollars - 2.5 times your original stake. In this case, you'll make a tidy profit of $150.   Fractional (or "UK format") odds.  These are expressed as a fraction, like  1/4. This represents the ratio of the profit (not total payout) from a successful bet to the stake. For instance, if you bet $100 on something with 1/4 fractional odds and win, you'll profit by 1/4 of your original stake - in this case, your payout will be $125 for a profit of $25.   Moneyline (or "US format") odds.  These can be difficult to understand. Moneyline odds are expressed as a number preceded by a minus sign or a plus sign, like  -200  or +50. A minus sign means the number represents how much you need to wager to make $100. A positive sign means the number represents how much you'll win if you bet $100. Remember this subtle distinction! For example, if we wager $50 with moneyline odds of -200, when we win, we'll get a payout of $75 for a total profit of $25. If we wager $50 with moneyline odds of +200, we'll get a payout of $150 for a...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Conoce los formatos más utilizados en los que se expresan las cuotas en las apuestas. Comprende cómo se establecen las cuotas en las apuestas. No caiga presa de las falacias comunes al apostar.


If you're very shy, you may feel better confessing your feelings in writing. Many shy people feel like they're better at expressing themselves in writing. Think about writing your crush a note letting them know how you feel about them and leaving it somewhere like their locker or desk. You can also try composing an e-mail for your crush.  For example, write something like, "Hey, I'm too shy to say it in words, but I wanted you to know I have feelings for you." Say somewhere in the letter that you're shy, however, and this is why you're confessing in writing. People sometimes get offended that people do not talk over romantic feelings face to face. Do not send an anonymous e-mail or letter. This could easily backfire if your crush assumes the letter is from someone else or is put off by you being so indirect. When chatting with your crush, try to drop hints that you like them. Use things like social media and text to send them messages like, "Hi!" and use emojis like smiley faces and hearts. Exclamation marks work to make your message more expressive. This can work if you're very shy and the friend you choose is someone you greatly trust. Make sure they'll convey the message you want in the fashion you want. You do not want to pick a friend who's likely to skew your words or intentions. Keep in mind, this is usually not the best method to confess indirectly as it puts your friend in a difficult position. Only use this method if you're really struggling to overcome your shyness and have been crushing on the person for a long time.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escríbele una nota. Dale pistas por medio de acciones y conversaciones casuales. Dile a un amigo cercano cómo te sientes.


If you're walking in the dim or dark, wear clothing with reflective tape on it. If you don't have any reflective clothing, you can purchase reflective tape to sew or glue onto the backs of your walking shoes, around the cuffs of your jacket and pants, or in stripes down your arms and legs. It won't help your workout anyway. Then stick with the plan. This makes you look like an easier target, and makes it hard to stay properly aware of your surroundings. If you can't give up on listening to music as part of your workout, at least ditch the ear buds in isolated areas where you need to be the most aware of your surroundings and personal safety.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Usa ropa de alta visibilidad, tanto si caminas durante las horas de la mañana, por la tarde o por la noche, o con visibilidad reducida. Evita usar joyas caras que podrían convertirte en el blanco fácil de un robo. Camina con un compañero o compañera siempre que sea posible, o por lo menos dile a alguien de confianza la ruta que vas a hacer y cuándo vas a estar de vuelta. No escuches un reproductor de música portátil mientras caminas.


If you're watching calories, or just want a milkshake that's a little lighter, consider using frozen yogurt. There are a lot of flavor options available and you can even find frozen Greek yogurt. While vanilla ice cream and Oreo cookies are a classic combination, try using chocolate, strawberry, or even peanut butter ice cream. You'll be surprised how well Oreo cookies taste with a new flavor! While there used to be a single kind of Oreo cookie, there are now a variety of Oreo cookie products. From golden to mint to peanut butter, you can easily find a new flavor to mix up. Milkshakes can be made with any type of milk. Use skim for a lower-fat milkshake or whole for a creamier one. You can even use non-dairy nut milks or swap out plain milk for a flavored one. Chocolate milk will add an even stronger flavor to your Oreo milkshake.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Remplaza el helado con yogur congelado. Usa un helado de sabor distinto. Prueba con un sabor de Oreo distinto. Cambia la leche.


If you're wearing a revealing swimsuit and you're not a fan of body hair showing, you're going to need to spend some time shaving before you go to the beach. Take some time to shave your legs and any other areas that might need it, such your bikini line or armpits, before you go.  If you're not comfortable shaving or waxing these areas yourself, let a professional do it. Set up an appointment to get a bikini wax done. If you're guy, you may want to shave your back or have someone do it for you. Make sure to check yourself out in the sunlight, as you're more likely to spot hairs in the sun. To make your skin shimmer, you may want to spend some time exfoliating. Exfoliating is just a way of removing dead skin so that you skin doesn't look ashy or rough. You have the option of using a chemical exfoliant or a physical exfoliant.  A chemical exfoliant uses chemicals, generally acids, to break down the dead skin. A physical exfoliant uses small beads or crushed pieces of seed or shell in a solution to rub away the dead skin. You'll also find exfoliating gloves that fall in this category. Even a washcloth is a physical exfoliant. To use an exfoliant, hop in the shower first to get your skin damp. Rub the exfoliant in with your hand, a glove, or washcloth in gentle circles. Wash the exfoliant away when your done. If you're using an exfoliating glove or washcloth, simple put your normal soap on it, and use it to rub the soap into your skin in gentle circles. Be sure to focus on problem areas like knees, elbows, and feet. After you exfoliate, apply a good moisturizer to your skin. If you're looking for a flat stomach, try to avoid foods that cause you to bloat for a couple days before the beach. That way, your stomach won't be pooched out because of bloating.  Skip cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower. Also skip processed foods and carbonated beverages. Instead, try other healthy foods such avocados, eggs, nut butters, salmon, bananas, Greek yogurt, and lemons.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Tómate un tiempo para afeitarte. Exfolia tu piel. Omite los alimentos que hinchen.


If you're working with different bases, then you cannot divide the exponents. Here's what you need to know:  If you're working with a problem with variables, such as m6 ÷ x4, then there's nothing more you can do to simplify it. However, if the bases are numbers and not variables, you may be able to manipulate them so you end up with the same base. For example, in the problem, 23 ÷ 41, you first have to make both bases be "2." All you do is rewrite 4 as 22 and do the math: 23 ÷ 22 = 21, or 2. You can only do this, however, if you can turn the larger base into an expression of squared numbers to make it have the same base as the first. If you have an expression with multiple variables, then you just have to divide the exponents from each identical base to get your final answer. Here's how you do it:  x6y3z2 ÷ x4y3z = x6-4y3-3z2-1 = x2z As long as you're working with the same base, it's no problem if each expression has a different coefficient. Just divide the exponents as you normally would and divide the first coefficient by the second. Here's how:  6x4 ÷ 3x2 = 6/3x4-2 = 2x2 To divide expressions with negative exponents, all you have to do is move the base to the other side of the fraction line. So, if you have 3-4 in the numerator of a fraction, you'll have to move it to the denominator. Here are two examples:   Example 1:  x-3/x-7 = x7/x3 = x7-3 = x4     Example 2:  3x-2y/xy = 3y/(x2 * xy) = 3y/x3y = 3/x3

TL;DR in Spanish:

Asegúrate de que cada expresión tenga la misma base. Divide expresiones con variables múltiples. Divide expresiones con coeficientes. Divide las expresiones con exponentes negativos.


If you're worried about your dietary choices, go for leaner, low-fat proteins over less healthy options. Turkey, poultry, and seafood are good protein choices as they're low in fat and tend to have fewer calories. If you're a vegetarian, protein can be found in eggs, nuts, beans, soy products, and cheeses. Stick to low-fat, healthy cheese options. The manner in which you prepare protein can cause it to have more or fewer calories. Avoid frying protein or cooking it in heavy oils or butter. Try using heart-healthy olive oil when cooking protein. Consider boiling or poaching eggs instead of frying them. Do not use too much salt. Excessive salt intake can cause problems like high blood pressure. Processed meats, such as those found in frozen food or deli meats, tend to be higher in fat and calories. They also tend to have a higher overall salt content. Opt for fresh meats when possible.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escoge proteínas magras y bajas en grasa. Prepara la proteína de forma saludable. Evita las carnes procesadas.


If you're worried about your girlfriend talking to a guy because he gives you bad vibes, it's appropriate to tell her so. However, if you're simply being jealous, it's not always a good idea to request your girlfriend stay away from a guy. This can easily backfire.  If you're feeling jealous, look at the situation from a rational perspective. Is your girlfriend really going to be receptive to you asking her to not talk to a guy simply because you're insecure? Probably not. Think about if your jealousy is even related to the guy, or if it’s part of a bigger issue. For example, maybe your jealousy is actually a reaction to your girlfriend being busier than usual. If jealousy is the main culprit, it's better to have a conversation about why you're feeling jealous and how the two of you can cope as a couple. In any difficult conversation, empathy is key to successfully talking things out. Before you talk to your girlfriend, sit down and put yourself in her shoes. Try to imagine where she's coming from.  For example, maybe she talks to an ex-boyfriend and the two often seem flirtatious with each other. While this behavior may feel hurtful to you, perhaps your girlfriend sees it differently. Think about how your girlfriend may see this situation. Is she generally affectionate with other friends, regardless of gender? If so, this may simply be how she acts with everyone. She may not see the relationship as a problem. Take a piece of paper and a pen or pencil. Jot down your thoughts and feelings on the situation. Then, read over the words you wrote down and think about how you could verbally express them. As it's often hard to express yourself during a stressful conversation, having some idea of what to say can help. You should not write down what you want to say word for word. It's important to leave some room for flexibility. However, having a rough idea of how you'll phrase things can help. If you go into a conversation with specific expectations, you may become frustrated or angry if things unfold differently....

TL;DR in Spanish:

Asegúrate de ser justo. Ponte en el lugar de tu novia. Anota tus pensamientos. Deja de lado todas las expectativas que tengas.


If you're writing an academic essay, or any type of essay that requires you to support your claims with evidence and examples, you'll probably need to do some research. Head to your library or go online to find up-to-date sources that provide accurate, verifiable information about your topic.  Academic books and journals tend to be good sources of information. In addition to print sources, you may be able to find reliable information in scholarly databases such as JSTOR and Google Scholar. You can also look for primary source documents, such as letters, eyewitness accounts, and photographs. Always evaluate your sources critically. Even research papers by reputable academics can contain hidden biases, outdated information, and simple errors or faulty logic. As you're researching your topic, keep detailed notes about relevant information, ideas that interest you, and questions that you need to explore further. If you plan to use any of the information that you find in your paper, write down detailed citation information. This will allow you to find the information again and cite it properly.  You might find it helpful to write your notes down on individual note cards or enter them into a text document on your computer so you can easily copy, paste, and rearrange them however you like. Try organizing your notes into different categories so you can identify specific ideas you'd like to focus on. For example, if you're analyzing a short story, you might put all your notes on a particular theme or character together. As you do your research, you will likely find yourself narrowing your focus even further. For example, you might discover that there is a particular question you want to answer, or that there's a popular argument or theory about your topic that you'd like to try to disprove. This question or issue will form the basis for your thesis, or main argument. For example, if your essay is about the factors that led to the end of the Bronze Age in the ancient Middle East, you might focus on the question, “What...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Busca algunas fuentes de buena reputación sobre el tema. Toma notas conforme vayas investigando. Elige una pregunta a la que responderás o un asunto que abordarás. Idea un enunciado de tesis que resuma tu argumento principal. Escribe un bosquejo como una forma de ayudarte a organizar tus puntos principales.


If you've already traveled into the Eurozone, you're in luck — it's not usually hard to get your hands on Euros. For example, most European banks will sell Euros to non-citizens at very reasonable rates. Best of all, most banks in major European cities will have at least some staff members that speak English. If you're not comfortable awkwardly asking for an English speaker, you can always use the ATM (see below for more information).  Exchange rates at European banks tend to be quite good. Many banks will not charge a transaction fee for the service (though some will). Note that the hours of operation for banks in Europe can be different than they are abroad. Banking holidays will also vary from country to country. If possible, check when the bank is open online before making your trip. You can also buy Euros at most major banks in the UK, Canada, Australia, and the US. This is handy if you want to have a small amount of European currency in your wallet when you step off the plane. Some traveler's guides strongly recommend this. Others, however, favor buying Euros in Europe to avoid the risk of traveling with large amounts of currency. Fees at banks in the English-speaking world can vary from place to place and based on whether or not you have an account. Anecdotally, American banks are said to have less-favorable dollar-to-euro exchange rates than their European counterparts. Believe it or not, many European post offices (especially in major cities) will have small "mini-banks" inside that will be able to change your money from your home country's currency to euros. Not all post offices will have these mini-banks, but the ones that do are claimed to have some of the best exchange rates available. Even some post offices in the English-speaking world will have small banks or exchange bureaus available to exchange your currency. This is by no means guaranteed, however, so check online or via phone before visiting if possible. Since busy airports are host to thousands (sometimes millions) of passengers from...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Visita un banco en el país de destino. De forma opcional, visita un banco en tu país de origen. Prueba con un banco postal. Visita un aeropuerto internacional. Visita una casa de cambio de divisas. Prueba un cajero automático europeo.


If you've been spending a lot of time with someone and you think you might be developing romantic feelings for them, but you're not sure if they feel the same way, it may be time to have the "define the relationship" talk (which some people refer to as the DTR). This is that big milestone talk when both people decide if they are just friends or if they are more than friends--and if they're more, what they are exactly.  It's often impossible to understand where you stand in a romantic relationship unless you talk it through. A DTR gets your feelings out in the open and takes you from "just friends" to "dating" or an official "couple." It might be time to have a DTR if you are considering dating other people or if you are considering getting physical (or already have). Having a conversation about the state of your relationship is not something to do in text messages or in a group setting. It's best to have important conversations in person so you can gauge the other person's reactions. Sometimes it is ok to have a conversation in writing, for instance if you are very shy or afraid of putting the other person on the spot. In these situations, write out your feelings in a long-hand letter instead of typing or texting it. It will allow you to really convey your feelings in a personal way while still having the advantage of being able to edit your words before you send or deliver your letter. Tell the person how you feel about them, and ask them how they feel about you. It is not necessary to ask for a commitment. You can simply ask the person how they are feeling about the time you spend together, and find out if they are interested in you as more than friends.  Avoid being overly dramatic or trying to be especially romantic when you tell someone how you feel for the first time. While it might be cute in a movie, it really puts someone on the spot to have you declare undying love when they thought you were just friends. It's better to be honest but a bit reserved if you think you're falling in love with them. Try...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Decide si es momento de conversar. Habla en privado con la persona en cuestión. Abre tu corazón. Dale un tiempo para pensar.


If you've been trying to balance a relationship with your partner and a relationship with an outside party at the same time, chances are you need some space to think.  Do something neutral that feels like you. Go running, go to a coffee shop, or go for a drive. Don't go to a regular rendezvous spot you shared with your lover, and don't stay at home if you live there with your partner. Allow your true feelings to rise to the surface. Why are you ending your affair? Why are you sure this is the best way to move forward? Come up with a clear answer that will help bolster your willpower when it's time to take action. Decide how you want to orchestrate the breakup. Depending on the nature of your relationship with the person with whom you are having an affair, this may be a complicated matter. Consider these factors:  How close are you to this person? If you've only hooked up a few times, you may be able to make a final phone call to break it off. If it's someone you've known for years, your feelings may strong enough to merit an in-person breakup. If you decide that's the case, proceed with caution; seeing the person may shake your resolve to end the affair. If you're ending an affair with someone  you work with, you won't have a choice but to see them. Make a plan that will allow you to end things in the least dramatic way possible.  For an in-person breakup, choose a location that's fairly neutral. An out-of-the-way park, for example, is a public place where you're unlikely to run into people you know, but also unlikely to fall back into each other's arms. Decide exactly what day and time you plan to break it off. Make sure the person you're breaking up with is available then, and make firm plans to have a conversation, whether over the phone or in person.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Pasa algo de tiempo a solas. Haz un plan. Prepara una fecha.


If you've been waiting a long time for this particular guy to ask you out, it’s easy to get flustered or overly excited. Instead, remain calm while letting him know that you’re excited about the date. Smile and tell him you’d love to go on a date. It can be tempting to play hard-to-get when a guy asks you on a date, but you should try not to. If he had the courage to ask you out, you should give him a straight answer as soon as possible, instead of playing hard to get.  For example, you should say something like “I’d love to go out with you!” instead of “Well, let me check my calendar and get back to you.” It is okay to agree to the date but tell him you have to check to see when you’re available, particularly since you might be busy. Say something like “I’d love to go out – I think I’m free next Friday but let me check my calendar.” If he doesn’t ask you to go on a date to a specific location, you can respond to his date request by making a suggestion yourself. This has the double benefit of letting him know you’re excited about the date and making sure you go somewhere where you feel comfortable. Examples of good first date places are quiet coffee shops or bars. Try to avoid going to the movies on a first date, or going out to eat. You can’t talk in a movie so you won’t know anymore about him after the date than you did before. Trying to eat a meal and talk at the same time is also difficult. It’s a good idea to confirm the plans you’ve made for your date the night before or the afternoon of the date. It lets him know you’re looking forward to the date. It also prevents you from showing up at the wrong place or at the wrong time.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mantén la calma. Dale una respuesta directa. Sugiere un lugar en el que puedan encontrarse. Confirma tus planes.


If you've caught your teen in a lie, you'll need to address the lie and the underlying behavior (whatever he/she was lying about). However, it's imperative that you do this as carefully as you can. Otherwise your teen will just get upset back at you, and may be less likely to communicate with you about other things.  Don't act triumphant or satisfied by catching your teen in a lie. Your teen's safety should be your number one priority. State things as a matter of fact. Be direct and open without being aggressive. Say something like, "I want to talk to you about something. You told me _____ the other day, but I know for a fact that you were lying. I've talked to _____ and they told me your story isn't true." Ask your teen directly why he or she felt the need to lie to you. It's incredibly important that you don't lose your temper while dealing with your teen's lies. The situation is already difficult, and getting angry or upset will only make the situation worse.  If you remain calm, your teen is more likely to continue carrying on a conversation with you. If you yell, though, your teen may just storm off.  It's okay if you're upset, but don't take your anger out on your teenager. That will only make a bad situation worse. Calm down before talking to your teenager when you've found out he/she has lied to you. Take deep breaths, try counting to 10, go for a walk, or make a cup of tea or coffee before you sit down to talk with your teen. Say something like, "Go wait in your room. I'll be up shortly, and we're going to talk about what happened." Try to remain calm when you do talk. Your teen is likely to get upset, so you'll need to be the steady, rational one in this conversation. Start out by letting your teen know that his/her lies have hurt you and weakened your trust. This doesn't mean trying to guilt your teen, but you should let your teen know that his/her lies affect you and have a negative impact on your parent/child relationship.  Don't call your teen a liar or label your teen as untrustworthy. You...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Hazle saber a tu hijo que lo has atrapado mintiendo. Mantén el control de tus emociones. Transmite tu desaprobación. Estimula una comunicación más abierta en el futuro. Establece e impón consecuencias por mentir. Lidia con las mentiras compulsivas. Aborda las mentiras sobre el comportamiento riesgoso, como el consumo de drogas y alcohol.


If you've decided that you want to install a new operating system, you'll first need to figure out which one you want to use. Operating systems have varying system requirements, so if you have an older computer, make sure that you can handle a newer operating system.  Most Windows installations require at least 1 GB of RAM, and at least 15-20 GB of hard disk space. Also, your CPU needs to be powerful enough to run the OS you want to run. Make sure that your computer can accommodate this. If not, you may need to install an older operating system, such as Windows XP. Linux operating systems typically don't require as much space and computing power as Windows operating systems. The requirements vary depending on the distribution you choose (Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint, etc.). Windows licenses need to be purchased. Each license comes with a key good for one installation. Most Linux distributions are free to download and install as much as you'd like, though some Enterprise versions are closed and require purchase (Red Hat, SUSE, etc.). Make sure that the operating system you want to install supports the programs that you want to use. If you use Microsoft Office for work, you won't be able to install it on a Linux machine. There are substitute programs available, but the functionality may be limited. Many games that work on Windows will not work on Linux. The number of supported titles is growing, but be aware that if you are an avid gamer your library might not transfer over smoothly. If you've purchased a copy of Windows from a store, you should have received an installation disc along with your product code. If you don't have the disc but have a valid code, you can download a copy of the disc online. If you are installing Linux, you can download an ISO of the distribution from the developer's website. An ISO file is a disc image that needs to be burned to a disc or copied to a bootable USB drive When you are installing a new operating system, you are most likely going to be wiping the hard drive in the process. This...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Revisa los requerimientos del sistema. Decide si va a comprar o descargar. Investiga la compatibilidad de tu software. Obtén tu nuevo sistema operativo. Haz una copia de seguridad de tus datos.


If you've developed an earache, that can be a sign that you have otitis media. The pain can be a constant, dull ache, accompanied by throbbing, or it can be sharp, stabbing pains that come and go, either alone or in combination with a duller ache.  The pain results from the fact that you have infected fluid in your middle ear, which presses on the eardrum.  This pain may also spread. You may experience a headache or neck pain, for instance. You may also begin to temporarily lose some of your hearing. When fluid builds up behind the eardrums, it can slow down the signals that go to your brain as they pass through the tiny bones of the inner ear; therefore, you may experience some hearing loss. Some people also hear a ringing or buzzing in their ears that comes and goes. When your ear is infected, you may also have fluid drainage. Pay attention if pus or other fluids drain from your hurting ear. The fluid may be brown, yellow, or white. This fluid means your eardrum has ruptured, and you need to see a doctor. Sometimes, ear infections develop alongside other symptoms, such as a runny nose or sore throat. If you have these symptoms in conjunction with an earache, talk to your doctor about the possibility of having an ear infection.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Presta atención al dolor en el oído. Supervisa cualquier pérdida de la audición leve. Observa un drenaje de líquido. Anota otros síntomas complementarios.


If you've escaped the situation, try to breath deeply. Chances are that you may be experiencing feelings of panic or shock or numbness due to the trauma, so it's best to try to get your bearings by centering your focus on your breathing. When you feel able to talk, you should call your family and loved ones to let them know that you're alright. Law enforcement's first task is to stop the shooter, so as you emerge from the building or public place, always keep your hands up to show that you are not carrying any weapons. Police are trained to initially treat everyone as a suspect since some shooters pretend to impersonate victims. The police have specific guidelines on how to proceed during a public shooting. Let them do their jobs and don't confuse or aggravate the situation by intervening, particularly since your emotions are likely heightened. Let them do their jobs effectively and take down the shooter. The police are trained to locate and stop shooters and this is their primary goal. They will not stop and tend to the injured, but you needn't worry as paramedics have likely already been called to care for those shot or otherwise hurt during the incident. If you have been shot, try to slow your breathing which can help prevent shock and slow the bleeding. Cover the wound with your hands or a cloth and apply pressure to try to stop the bleeding until you can get medical aid.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Conserva la calma. Mantén tus manos visibles en todo momento. Evita señalar o gritar. Comprende que la ayuda para los heridos ya está en camino.


If you've ever taken a dance class, you're probably familiar with isolations. This is when you're moving a part of your body but nothing else -- hence isolating it. It may sound simple, but it's very difficult to move any part of your body without at least minimally affecting another. With the robotic like sounds of dubstep, it's essential. Stand in front of the mirror. Start with your head and neck and move down your body, attempting to rotate each part of you independently. Go counterclockwise and clockwise with every part -- your shoulders, chest, abs, hips, down to your ankles. Work with the smallest bits -- finger, fingers, wrists, forearms -- once you get the hang of it. Nothing else should be moving. When you get the hang of moving in circles, experiment moving up and down. You'll be moving on different planes while isolated for the majority of the time. For example, when moving your arm up and down, you're not using your wrist or elbow. Hold it strong, but move your arm leading with your shoulder; in fact, only your shoulder should be working. There are many helpful YouTube tutorials that take you through this process. Basically, you are moving your abs outwards and back in at a fast paced rate or to the beat of the music. With dubstep, that's pretty quickly. Think of your body like a clam shell that's opening and closing. Your top and bottom halves should be coming in to meet at the middle.  Practice this until you have it down, as it forms many of the basic moves to dubstep. You'll be doing a lot of work in slow motion. This means that the majority of the time your weight will not be evenly spread on both legs. And because of the smooth flow of the slow-mo parts and the choppiness of the glitchy parts, there is no wavering in dubstep. There will be times when you're on your toes or the sides of your feet. Start practicing now! Yoga will help, too. Unlike something classic like the waltz (a simple 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3), dubstep goes very fast; often you'll be hitting 1/8 notes and the likes thereof. If...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Domina los aislamientos. Aprende a "sacar" el abdomen. Equilíbrate. Oye el ritmo.


If you've got a crush on a shy girl, it can be hard to approach her at first. So just take little steps. Don't ask her out right away. Instead, start by saying "hi" on a regular basis. Whenever you pass each other in the hallway, make eye contact (this might be hard) and smile. Use her name, and greet her in a friendly way. Friend her on Facebook, or other social networking sites, to learn more about your crush. Talk to her friends to find out if she's dating anyone, or what kind of people she likes to date. Try to learn about her hobbies, how she spends her free time. Learn what she likes.  Often, shy people will feel more comfortable talking online, or texting. Becoming online friends first is a great way to get to know a shy girl.  Don't assume girls who act shy around you like you, or don't like you. Shyness isn't a sign of anything except being shy. If you want to date, you need to do more than say "Hi" and scamper off. Once you feel like she's comfortable enough with you saying hi to approach her, just walk up to her some time and have a short conversation. Make sure she knows who you are before you ask her if she wants to date. Keep it simple: "Hey, my name is _____, we have Biology class together." Shy people are often quite good at one-on-one conversations but struggle in big groups. Don't try to engage a shy girl in class, or while you've got four of your friends with you, or it's going to be rough. Bring up something simple to talk about, something that you know you have in common, and have a short one-on-one conversation.  If you're in class together, just talk about class: "I really messed up that last test. It was so hard. How'd you do? Do you like this class?" You could also arrange to talk one-on-one at a later time. For example, you could say something like, “Hey, do you have a minute to talk right after school gets out? I have a question to ask you.” Lots of shy people fear that they're "bad" at having conversations, and don't like to talk because they're afraid of messing it up or being...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Comienza a saludarla con una mayor frecuencia. Conócela un poco más. Preséntate. Conversen a solas. Sé breve. Recurre a una invitación simple.


If you've got a graph and a line, but no equation, you can still find the slope with ease. All you need are two points on the line, which you plug into the equation y2−y1x2−x1{\displaystyle {\frac {y_{2}-y_{1}}{x_{2}-x_{1}}}}. While finding the slope, keep in mind the following information to help you check if you're on the right track:  Positive slopes go higher the further right you go. Negative slopes go lower the further right you go. Bigger slopes are steeper lines. Small slopes are always more gradual. Perfectly horizontal lines have a slope of zero. Perfectly vertical lines do not have a slope at all. Their slope is "undefined." Use the graph (or the test question) to find the x and y coordinates of two points on the graph. They can be any two points that the line crosses through. For an example, assume that the line in this method goes through (2,4) and (6,6).  In each pair, the x coordinate is the first number, the y coordinate comes after the comma. Each x coordinate on a line has an associated y coordinate. Continuing our first example, with the points (2,4) and (6,6), label the x and y coordinates of each point. You should end up with:   x1: 2  y1: 4  x2: 6  y2: 6 The following formula is used to find slope using any two points on a straight line: y2−y1x2−x1{\displaystyle {\frac {y_{2}-y_{1}}{x_{2}-x_{1}}}}. Simply plug in your four points and simplify:   Original Points: (2,4) and (6,6).  Plug into Point Slope: 6−46−2{\displaystyle {\frac {6-4}{6-2}}}   Simplify for Final Answer: 24=12{\displaystyle {\frac {2}{4}}={\frac {1}{2}}} = Slope The slope of a line is “Rise over Run:” how much the line goes up divided by how much the line "runs" to the right. The “rise” of the line is the difference between the y-values (remember, the Y-axis goes up and down), and the “run” of the line is the difference between the x-values (and the X-axis goes left and right). The equation of the slope is y2−y1x2−x1{\displaystyle {\frac {y_{2}-y_{1}}{x_{2}-x_{1}}}}. This may also be shown using the Greek letter “Δ”,...

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Utiliza un gráfico y dos puntos para encontrar la pendiente, si no tienes la ecuación a mano. Encuentra dos puntos colocándolos en la forma (x,y). Etiqueta tus puntos como x1, y1, x2, y2, manteniendo cada punto con su par. Reemplaza los puntos en la "ecuación punto-pendiente" para obtener la pendiente. Comprende cómo funciona la ecuación punto-pendiente. Aprende otros métodos con los cuales pueden pedirte que encuentres la pendiente.


If you've got a three box "15+" cage in a 6x6 grid, you can't use a 1 or 2. Ever. You simply couldn't add any other two numbers up with 1 or 2 to get top 15. If the cage isn't L-shaped, you can't even use a 3, since only 6+6+3 = 15 and you can't use two sixes in a row. This may seem like useless information, but it means that the row or column must have its 1, 2, or 3 further down. By knowing you can't use them in the cage, you also tell yourself that they must be used further down the line. Best shown in an example, imagine a row 6-box row. Since it must contain the numbers 1-6, each row will always add up to 21 (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 = 21). Now imagine a 4 box, 12+ cage in that row. You might not know which four numbers add up to 12, but you do know that the other two boxes must add up to 9, since the whole row must equal 21, and you know that part of it adds up to 12. This means your top box can suddenly contain only 2 pairs -- 3 & 6 or 4 & 5.  4 x 4 puzzle rows must add up to 10. 6 x 6 puzzle rows must add up to 21. 9 x 9 puzzle rows must add up to 45. Talented puzzlers can do the same thing with multiplication, too. For example, each row of a 6x6 must multiply to 720. If you have a big product in one row, find out what you have left to eliminate numbers. The strategy above is great for single row problems, but any non-linear cages and you'll be lost. However, remember that each row of a 6x6 equals 21, meaning that any two rows must equal 42. Similarly, if the product of one row is 720, then the product of two rows must be 7202. If you've got some cages with big sums or products ("20+," "45x"), you can subtract or divide these out to make the rest of the rows easier to solve. For difficult Kenkens, erasing possibilities is just as important as finding the right numbers. The "X-wing" is when you have the same possible number (say, a 2) in two side-by-side boxes in two different places (see example below). You might not know which one goes where, but know that two of those four boxes contain a 2. If a two...

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Lleva un registro de los números que no puedes usar en los juegos de kenken más grandes. Entiende la suma total de cada fila y usa los números que tienes actualmente ahí a fin de enfrentar las áreas complejas. Expande las sumas por fila individual que se mencionaron antes a hacerlo con 2 a 3 filas a la vez. Fíjate en los "pares en los extremos de la X" para eliminar posibles ubicaciones de los números.


If you've got an add-on or toolbar installed that you don't want to use anymore, you can remove it from Internet Explorer. To do so, click Tools → Manage Add-ons. This can be selected in the left frame, and is usually selected by default. A list of installed add-ons will be listed in the main frame of the window. There may be multiple add-ons installed by a single program. Click Disable to turn the extension off. After disabling the add-on, you will need to uninstall the add-on software from your computer. You can do this from the Windows program manager.  Open the Control Panel. You can access the Control Panel from the Start menu. Windows 8 users can press Ctrl+X and select Control Panel from the menu. Select "Add/Remove Programs" or "Programs and Features". Find the add-on in the list of installed programs. The full list of programs may take a few moments to load. Select the add-on and click Uninstall. The Uninstall button is located at the top of the list. If you can't get the toolbar to go away, chances are it's malicious and will require some extra work to delete. See this guide for detailed instructions.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre el administrador de complementos. Selecciona "Barras de herramientas y extensiones". Selecciona el complemento que quieras eliminar. Desinstala el complemento. Usa programas antimalware para eliminar las barras de herramientas resistentes.


If you've got too much stuff already, do a declutter. Simply remove as much as possible from your life, including excess clothing, furniture, electronics, and other possessions that aren't critical to your life. If you're forced to downsize due to a job loss or because you're moving, try to see this as a great opportunity to rid yourself of anything weighs you down. If you don't have any stuff, then you're ready to skip this step and move to the next one.   See what you can sell rather than throwing it away. If you don't have the time or fortitude to sell it online, try an auction house. An easier way to sell online than listing individual items is to bulk sell – while you'll get less than if you took the time to sell items individually, you will at least recoup a decent amount for your unwanted possessions. Take all items you no longer want to your local item collection charity. Consider, for example, cutting some services or changing carriers. You'd be amazed at what you can live without once you don't have it anymore. Contact other available carriers in your area for a cell phone quote and select the cheapest one (if it is less than your current plan).  This may include choosing a cheaper data plan and lowering data usage by turning off automatic app updates and other services. If you need to, consider downgrading your phone if you are finding it difficult to keep up with payments on a top-of-the-line smartphone. In many cases, people are paying for channels or services that they don't use. Save money by switching back to a basic package or cutting cable entirely in favor of online streaming services like Netflix. If you want to make the change but fear you'll miss big programs like sporting events, consider watching these events at friends' houses or restaurants instead. You'll save money and get to enjoy the company of your friends at the same time. If you live in a city, there is plenty of public transportation available to get you to your destination and it's cheaper to take the occasional taxi for...

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Revisa tus cosas. Reduce tus gastos en telefonía celular. Escoge un paquete de cable más barato o simplemente cancela el servicio. Renuncia a tu automóvil. Mantente bien vestido comprando ropa barata. Busca entretenimientos gratis y de bajo costo.


If you've had your diamonds appraised for resale value, you should have a good ballpark estimate of what they are worth. However, keep in mind that potential buyers of used diamond jewelry are probably looking for a good deal or hoping to make a profit by reselling or repurposing the gems. Understanding the resale value of your diamonds is more important than knowing their original retail value or the value of the raw materials.  Unfortunately, there is no simple formula for figuring out the fair market value (resale value) of diamond jewelry. There are many factors involved, including the quality of the diamonds, the overall condition of the jewelry, and the subjective appeal of the piece – i.e., is the piece fashionable and attractive? In general, you will probably have to settle on a price much lower than the retail value of your diamond jewelry. For example, most dealers who specialize in estate jewelry will pay around 10-20% of the current retail value for your jewelry. Scout around on sites like eBay, Etsy, or I Do…Now I Don't to get an idea of how much sellers are getting for reselling diamonds of similar size and quality and in similar settings to yours.  When searching for similar items, include information about the quality of the diamond (color, clarity, carat and cut), the type of setting (ring vs. necklace, etc.), and the material used for the setting (e.g. 14k yellow gold). Make note of the range of prices for similar pieces that you find, from low to high. Based on your appraisal and research, decide on a realistic price range for your diamonds. Set the absolute minimum price for which you are willing to part with your diamonds.  For example, if you found similar pieces ranging in price from $399-$1000, you could set your minimum price around $400. If you decide to sell your piece on an auction site like eBay, you can set a reserve price (a hidden minimum price requirement) or sell for a fixed price.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Utiliza el valor de tasación como punto de partida. Mira los precios de venta de piezas similares. Decide un precio mínimo.


If you've installed a program such as 7zip or WinRAR on your computer, your ZIP folders may open in them instead of in File Explorer, which is unnecessary since Windows can both open and unzip ZIP folders. You can reset the program used for ZIP folders by doing the following:  Open Start. Type in choose a default app. Click Choose a default app for each type of file. Scroll down to the ".zip" heading near the bottom of the page. Click the program to the right of the ".zip" heading, then click Windows Explorer. Open the location in which the ZIP folder that you want to open is located. Doing so opens the ZIP folder. You should see the contents of the ZIP folder here.  If you just want to view the ZIP folder's compressed contents, you can stop here. The contents of the ZIP folder may appear different when compressed than when you extract them. It's at the top of the window. Doing so prompts a toolbar to appear at the top of the window. This is in the toolbar at the top of the window. Clicking it prompts a pop-up window. By default, your ZIP folder will extract its contents to the same folder in which it is located (e.g., if the ZIP folder is on the Desktop, the extracted folder will also appear on the desktop). If you want to extract the folder to a different location, do the following:  Click Browse... to the right of the text box in the middle of the window. Select a folder. Click Select Folder in the bottom-right corner. This is in the middle of the window. Selecting this option ensures that the ZIP folder's extracted contents will be displayed as soon as you finish extracting them. It's at the bottom of the window. Doing so extracts the ZIP folder's files into a regular folder; once the extraction is complete, the regular folder will open to display the files.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Asegúrate de que Windows esté configurado para abrir las carpetas ZIP con el Explorador de archivos. Busca la carpeta ZIP. Haz doble clic en la carpeta ZIP. Haz clic en la pestaña Extraer. Haz clic en Extraer todo. Selecciona la ubicación de extracción de datos si es necesario. Marca la casilla "Mostrar los archivos extraídos al completar". Haz clic en Extraer.


If you've just bough an impressionist painting in the vein of a painting that was just sold for $12,000 — all other things being equal — that should give you a good benchmark for what your painting may be worth. When looking at comparables, use a price range instead of a single price. Art appraisers generally say, for example, that a sculpture is worth in the $800 - $1,200 range instead of saying it's worth $1,000. An artwork that is truly unique and doesn't have any other analogues against which to compare it is difficult to value. The appraisal arrived at is considered to be especially volatile. Scale is the size of the artwork and the level of detail. Intensity is the level of effort put into the artwork. Medium is the quality of the materials used. Combine these three aspects together and you should have a better idea of what your artwork is worth.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Revisa el precio por el cual se vendieron otras piezas de arte similares. Ten en cuenta que es difícil tasar las obras de arte únicas, y de alguna forma están más sujetas al cambio. Revisa la escala, la intensidad y el medio.


If you've just given birth to a new child, you've likely got your hands full. But if you want to make custom cards, including a nice highlight like a copy of the baby's footprint, or a recent photograph would be a welcome and exciting gift for your friends and loved ones. Think of someone you know, or might not even know well, who's seemed down lately. Sending a card out of the blue can make someone's day more than an expensive gift or another token of affection. Making a card for someone who needs it is always a great idea.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Envía tarjetas por el nacimiento de un bebé. Envíale una tarjeta a alguien que podría necesitarla.


If you've kept your food journal and tracked your total sugar intake and feel that it's too much, you may want to decrease your total sugar intake each day.  Decreasing added sugars is an easy place to start.  These are more obvious foods and when you limit your consumption of them, can cut out a good chunk of your total sugar intake daily. Skip sweetened beverages like coffee drinks, sodas, fruit juices, alcohol, energy drinks and sports drinks. Skip sweetened foods like candy, cookies, cakes, ice cream, pastries, sweetened nut butters, honey, agave syrup and maple syrup. Skip sweet condiments and sauces like ketchup, tomato sauce, barbecue sauce and salsa. Also be wary of diet or low-fat foods.  Many foods will decrease their total fat or calories and replace those items with more sugar (or salt).  Review some of your favorite low-fat or "diet" items to see if there is any added sugar in the ingredient list. Although natural sugars do contain some nutritional benefit, too much can still have negative side effects.  Natural sugars are found in foods including:  dairy products (especially yogurt and milk), fruits and some starchy vegetables (like peas, carrots or sweet potatoes). These foods shouldn't necessarily be restricted, but the amount you eat should follow recommended serving sizes and be adjusted if necessary. For an example, a diabetic who eats 4-5 servings of fruit daily might have more difficulty managing their blood sugar due to the fructose in the fruit. There is conflicting evidence about artificial and no calorie sweeteners.  However, if you really want to cut out your sugar intake but still want to sweetened foods or beverages you may want to consider using a sugar substitute.  Always consult your doctor prior to adding any artificial sugars or other foods to your diet.  They will be able to tell you if they are safe or appropriate for you and your current health conditions. Although these types of sugar are labeled as "no-calorie" you shouldn't use them in excess.  There are no long term...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Limita los azúcares agregados. Monitorea la ingesta de azúcares naturales. Considera la posibilidad de usar sustitutos del azúcar.


If you've made a chocolate bundt cake, a chocolate or rum glaze would be a good choice for frosting. For an apple bundt cake, a sugar or vanilla glaze would compliment the cake well. If you've made a strawberry bundt cake, a strawberry glaze or sauce would be a good fit. Depending on the type of bundt cake you're making, you can prepare a vanilla glaze, a rum glaze, or a simple sugar glaze with powdered sugar and milk.  You can also prepare a chocolate sauce or caramel sauce. If you'd prefer, you can buy glaze or sauce at your local grocery store and use it on the cake. This will make it easier to pour on the cake. If the glaze has been refrigerated, put it in the microwave for 15-30 seconds so it is loose but still thick. The glaze should be warm, but not steaming hot. You can also warm up the glaze on the stove in a small pot. Stir the glaze often with a wooden spoon so it does not get clumpy in the pot. Use a large glass measuring cup or a glass container with a spout. This will make it easier to pour the glaze over the cake. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack, usually about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Then, set the cake stand on a low table so you can stand over it comfortably. If you do not have access to a spinning cake stand, you can use a round stand instead as long as it elevates the cake. Hold the glass container with the glaze in one hand and place your other hand on the edge of the cake stand. Spin the cake stand slowly as you pour the glaze over the top of the cake. Keep the container just above the center hole of the cake and let the glaze drizzle down the sides.  You can spin the cake stand faster to create a thin drizzle pattern or slower to create a thicker drizzle pattern. If you are not using a spinning cake stand, you can slowly move around the cake in a circle as you pour the drizzle over the cake. Keep your arm steady as you circle the cake so the drizzle appears even. Then, stand back and look at the cake. Decide if you'd like to add another layer on top. You can also pour different...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escoge un glaseado o salsa que complemente el sabor del bizcocho. Prepara el glaseado o la salsa. Mantén el glaseado caliente. Pon el glaseado en una taza de vidrio que tenga pico. Pon el bizcocho bundt en una base giratoria para pastel. Derrama el glaseado sobre el bizcocho con un movimiento uniforme. Hazle una capa de glaseado o salsa al bizcocho. Añádele ingredientes de decoración al glaseado, si así lo deseas.


If you've made an accurate form, stuffing your hide should be as easy as dressing a doll. Fix your preserved skin onto the form, being careful to smooth out any unnatural looking lumps or irregularities. You'll want to fix any structural problems now before you sew it up. Keep some twine on hand to stuff into spots that need some adjustment. Cut small bits of string or newspaper to fill out a muscle striation or other body part. it up. Using an appropriate color of thread, stitch together the seam that you originally cut with as tight and invisible a stitch as possible. Adorn your taxidermy with false eyes and original teeth by gluing them in place. Use your imagination. If you're displaying a pet, keep them immortalized in a peaceful position, possibly curled up in a nap. Or, if you're celebrating a successful hunt, bare the animal's fierce-looking teeth. More complicated mounts are available commercially, but make up your own. Arrange a tableau of branches or rocks on your wall to position your taxidermy among. After the work of preserving your animal, make sure you don't let that work go to waste by ignoring it. Keep your mounts away from sunlight, in a climate controlled area of your home. Dampness can result in mildew, while excessive dryness can cause hides to crack or split. If the form settles in an unnatural way, consider splitting it open and resewing. Dust them periodically to keep them clean and realistic looking.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Viste la forma. Cose Exhibe tu trabajo. Cuida tu trabajo.


If you've mounted your DOSGAMES folder, each of your games will usually be contained in their own folders. Type dir to list all of your game directories. If you mounted a disc or disc image, a list of all the files and folders on the disc will be displayed. cd directory to open the directory of the game you want to play. dir to display a list of all the files in the game's directory. Most games start by running an EXE file, though you may need to run a COM or BAT file. This is mainly for older games.  The EXE file will often have a name similar to the game. For example, Prince of Persia may be called POP.EXE. Type the name of the EXE, COM, or BAT file, including the extension, and press ↵ Enter. There are several keyboard shortcuts that can be used to adjust the performance of your game. These commands can be useful since a lot of old games will not perform properly on modern systems.    Ctrl+F8 - This increases the amount of frameskip. Frameskip prevents DOSBox from rendering certain frames, which can improve performance but leads to some visual problems.  Ctrl+F7 - This decreases the amount of frameskip. 0 frameskip means that DOSBox is rendering every frame possible.  Ctrl+F12 - This will speed up the game by allocating more processor power to DOSBox. You can monitor your processor by pressing Ctrl+⇧ Shift+Esc and selecting the "Performance" tab. If you still need performance increases after maxing out your processor, increase the frameskip.  Ctrl+F11 - This will slow the game down by reducing the amount of processing power. Not all games will run smoothly on DOSBox, even after tweaking performance settings. If you want the game to take up your entire screen, press Alt+↵ Enter. You can exit full screen mode by pressing the same keys again.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Muestra el listado de carpetas. Escribe . Escribe . Busca el archivo del juego. Ejecuta el archivo del juego. Ajusta el rendimiento del juego. Cambia al modo de pantalla completa.


If you've never played before, consider your level of dedication and whether you plan on sticking it out for the long run. If you're just curious about the saxophone, then renting one from a reputable music store is cheaper and will ensure that it is in good working condition.  However, long-term rental fees can become incredibly expensive, and the condition of a rented saxophone will be worse than buying a new one.  The price of a new saxophone can range from $300 to over $3,000.  If you are just starting off with the saxophone, buy a beginner sax that's less expensive before investing in a high-quality sax. An alto or tenor sax are the best options for someone who is new to the saxophone. Alto saxophones are usually the starting point for most beginners because they require less air than the tenor, and have a smaller key scale which makes them easier to handle for young adults or children.  Tenor saxophones are the most closely associated with jazz music. The majority of classic music is written for the alto sax. A damaged saxophone won't produce a good sound and may cost you a lot of money in repairs. Make sure that you choose a reputable music store or saxophone shop in your area when you are looking to buy or rent. Avoid off-brand saxophones because you may have a hard time finding someone who can repair it in the future.  Some reputable brands include Keilwerth, Yamaha, Selmer, and Guardala.  If you are still unsure about the brand, reach out to the music store and inquire about brands in your budget. If you are purchasing a sax online, make sure there is a return policy or warranty. Other accessories that you'll need are a hard saxophone case, neck strap, extra reeds, cork grease, and music stand. The neck strap supports your horn and keeps it close to your body as you play. Reeds are necessary and can break easily, so it's a good idea to pick up extras. Cork grease is used to help move your mouthpiece on your sax, which will affect its pitch. Finally, the music stand enables you to sit sheet music...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Decide si quieres comprar o alquilar el saxofón. Determina el tipo de saxofón que quieres. Compra o alquila una marca conocida en una tienda de música de buena reputación. Compra los accesorios que necesitarás para tocar.


If you've never shot clay before, stand inside any one of 7 stations positioned equidistantly around a half-circle on one side of the skeet field, between the high and low houses and take a few practice shots to get used to the flight pattern of the targets. Practice to get a sense of their timing and their basic trajectory. . Facing the target, keep your back straight and spread your feet to a comfortable width. Bend your forward knee slightly and place your weight on your forward foot.  Bring the gun to your shoulder and keep it tight in. Maintain good cheek weld on the stock and get a good sight picture with your gun. As you mount the gun, practice tracking your shots with the safety on and the shotgun unloaded a few times to get a sense of the motion. The targets move pretty fast so it's no wonder that experienced shooters have to develop a fair amount of muscle memory to shoot well. It's got less to do with perfect "aim" and more to do with these mechanics. Once you've gotten your swing loose, it's time to shoot a few targets. Getting a sense of the trajectory and the lead you need to give each target will take some time, but once you've got it dialed in, you'll be winging 'em out of the sky. Adjust your lead time if you are missing the targets too often and move from one target to the next. Use your natural swing as much as possible to quickly track each target and squeeze the trigger. Just as in golf and basketball, accurate target shooting like this involves a certain amount of follow through. Imagine that your swing is like an arc that you push a button on to start and pull the trigger to activation at some point along the way. The arc doesn't stop after you fire. Keep moving the gun through your swing after you pull the trigger, but remove your finger from the trigger when you're finished.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ponte en posición. Colócate en la posición de tiro apropiada. Practica a girar el arma en forma de un arco. Aprende a disparar en los blancos. Sigue con tus giros.


If you've never used a spray gun before, practicing on a scrap piece of metal is a good idea. Hold the spray gun 6 inches (15.2 cm) away from the surface of the metal, and spray the paint back and forth in even motions. To avoid drips or areas with heavy paint, only press down on the paint trigger when your arm is in motion. If you do have drips, you can use 2000-grit wet sandpaper to gently sand down the paint run. Once you're confident in your spraying technique, apply the paint in an even layer over the bumper. Use 3-4 coats, and make sure to check for any drips that will take away from the paint’s appearance. Let each coat dry entirely before adding an additional one. For correct drying times, check your paint's directions to see how long to wait between coats. After you’re satisfied with the bumper’s color and all of the paint coats have dried, apply 2-3 clear coats evenly. While mostly referred to as car clear coats, they're also called top coats or high glosses. The clear coat will help preserve the color, as well as protect the bumper from sun damage, chipping, dirt, chemicals, and many other things that could harm your bumper’s surface. Once your bumper’s final coat is dry, you’re ready to reattach it to your vehicle! Reattach the screws and bolts to the bumper and inspect your newly-finished paint job.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Practica la técnica de pulverización. Rocía la pintura sobre el parachoques a la luz, incluso las capas. Aplica capas de barniz transparente al parachoques pintado. Una vez que esté completamente seco, vuelve a colocar el parachoques en el vehículo.


If you've never used your Roku before, you'll need to set it up before you can start watching Netflix. If you are using a Roku TV, select Roku from the list of apps on your TV. You'll need a Roku account in order to start the Netflix channel on your Roku device. You can create a free Roku account at owner.roku.com/Account/Create/ in your browser.  Netflix should come preinstalled on most Roku devices. If Netflix is not in the list of available channels, return to the main menu, select Streaming Channels, then select Movies & TV. Select Netflix then click Add Channel.     If you have multiple profiles on your account, you'll be prompted to select the one you want to sign in with. Press Up and Down on your Roku remote to move between rows. Each row is a recommended category of content. Here you'll see a list of categories as well as your menu options. You can search by title, actor, or genre. This will show the full list of categories for Netflix movies and shows. This will open up details for the selected title, including a description and a list of episodes if you selected a TV show. This will begin streaming the movie or show to your TV.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Conecta tu Roku y configúralo. Crea una cuenta de Roku si no tienes una. Selecciona Inicio del menú principal de Roku. Selecciona Netflix. Selecciona Iniciar sesión. Ingresa tu correo electrónico de inicio de sesión de Netflix y haz clic en Siguiente. Ingresa tu contraseña de Netflix y haz clic en Iniciar sesión. Haz clic en Comenzar. Selecciona el perfil que quieras usar. Deslízate hacia arriba y hacia abajo para ver las categorías recomendadas. Desplázate hacia el final del menú para buscar más opciones. Selecciona la lupa para buscar. Selecciona el botón Categorías para ver la lista de categorías. Selecciona un título para ver los detalles. Selecciona Reproducir para comenzar a reproducir el título.


If you've not yet had sex with the other person, don't make any assumptions. Even if she is interested in having sex tonight, she'll be more comfortable and likely to do so if she can set the pace her clothes are removed. If pausing to ask a question every few minutes feels too awkward, try holding a button, zipper, or bra strap, then looking at your partner with a raised eyebrow and questioning look instead. Nothing kills the mood like your partner punching you in the face because he yanked your shirt too hard. When you're stripping the clothes from another person, do it slowly and sensuously. Take some time between each item of clothing to kiss your partner's newly exposed skin, or run your hands along his or her body. Grab both ends of the belt, then unbuckle and tug them off in one motion. It's fine if you take a couple tugs to get this right. Try this while reaching from behind, if you're feeling extra skilled. Pull up the lower hem of the T-shirt until the shirt is pulled partly over your partner's arms, but the collar is still around the neck. Hold your partner playfully in this position while you kiss or nibble his skin, before tugging it off the rest of the way. Distract your partner by making out, while you unbutton or unzip his pants and pull them down. Use your foot to pull them the rest of the way. If you're distracting enough, he may not notice what you're doing until the trousers fall at his feet. This probably won't work on women's trousers, since they tend to be more difficult to remove. This often takes a few attempts, so it's best attempted when you're feeling confident, or when you and your partner are in a silly mood. With enough effort, even buttoned shirts can come off, but avoid hurting your teeth on metal zippers. Bras are infamously difficult for men to remove, although it's not difficult if you learn how. If you haven't figured it out after a few seconds, just stop and let her do it.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Si tienes una pareja sexual nueva, pídele permiso para hacerlo. Quítale lentamente la ropa a tu pareja. Quítale el cinturón. Atrapa los brazos de tu pareja con una camiseta. Quita los pantalones de hombre de manera furtiva. Quita cualquier prenda con los dientes. No luches con un sostén por más de unos segundos.