Unlike most plants, gardenias are delicate and picky about their environment.  Gardenias thrive in partial shade, high humidity, and an even supply of moisture and nutrients.  Though they can be grown indoors, the hot, dry air and gloomy winter days can send the gardenia into a downward spiral. Ideal seasons to plant gardenias are during spring or fall, when there is the perfect amount of sun without too high a heat.  Flower buds will fail to form if day temperatures are higher than 70 °F (21 °C), if night temperatures exceed 65 °F (18 °C), or if they fall below 60 °F (16 °C) at night.  Keep in mind that gardenias cannot stand to winter outdoors. You must bring them inside for the winter. to determine if the Gardenia will actually thrive when planted.  pH is a measurement of how acidic the soil is, and too high an acidity will not sustain a gardenia root.  Acidity is measured on a scale from 0-14, with 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most basic.  Gardenias prefer acidic soil, so a pH level of 4.5 to 5.5 would be optimal since it is only moderately acidic.  If necessary, add sulfur — a white powder that can be bought at most garden or home improvement stores — to help lower pH levels that are higher than 6. The soil itself should also be rich and well-drained.  Gardenias require plenty of nutrients but their roots may die if over-watered. Make sure the hole is 2-3 times wider, as you will pack it with dirt once the root ball is planted.  A root ball is a mass formed by the roots of a plant and the soil surrounding them. If your soil is in poor condition, add a small amount of compost to the hole before laying the root ball down.  Compost is organic fertilizer and will add nutrients that your soil may be deficient in. Carefully choose where to plant the shrubs. By planting close to your house, you can enjoy the scent of the blooms from a deck or through an open window. But too close may mean that the soil pH may become too high for the plants to thrive. Also keep in mind that gardenias need a lot of...

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Busca un área con plena luz solar o sombra ligera para plantar tus gardenias. Prueba los niveles de pH del suelo Cava un agujero en el suelo del tamaño del cepellón de las gardenias. Coloca el cepellón de la gardenia en el agujero. Llena el resto del agujero con tierra una vez que el agua se haya drenado.


Unlike other flying insects, yellow jackets will sometimes nest underground. To prevent his, scan your yard for any holes in the ground dug by rodents or pets. Fill the burrows in with soil and pack them firmly to ensure that they are properly sealed off. Underground yellow jacket nests can be dangerous as simple tasks like using your lawnmower could trigger an attack. Inspect the outside of your home for any signs of wear and tear, as wasps and other insects can use small openings to gain access and build a nest inside. Use a caulking gun to fill gaps, holes, or cracks around the perimeter. Position the gun at a 45-degree angle and squeeze the trigger to distribute a thick stream of caulking into the spots you are filling.  Acrylic caulking is suitable for holes smaller than 0.25 inches (0.64 cm), while holes larger than 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) should be filled with polyurethane caulking.  Infestations of yellow jackets into your home will most likely require the expertise of a professional exterminator. Wasps are territorial and will not make a nest within a few hundred feet of where one is already situated. Purchase a fake nest online or in a local hardware store. Hang the nest in a visible spot near your home to keep yellow jackets and other wasps at bay. Purchase a fake nest that is weatherproof and durable.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Rellena las madrigueras de roedores en el jardín para evitar que las avispas aniden ahí. Sella los agujeros que conducen a tu casa con masilla para evitar que las avispas entren. Cuelga un nido de avispas falso para evitar avispas.


Unlike other jobs in the customer service industry, you can get a lot of say in how many hours you work and when you work them. If one of your co-workers doesn’t want to take a certain flight, you can easily fill in for them. Additionally, you might have a schedule that alternates between set flight times and on-call duty. Because of the flexibility that comes with being a flight attendant, it helps to live especially close to an airport. Don’t plan on any extensive trips over the holidays, as you’ll probably be assigned to a variety of flights. Since the holiday season involves lots of traveling, there’s a very good chance that you’ll be needed aboard a variety of flights. Keep in mind that you might spend major holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving on a plane. While your salary may differ depending on your experience level, take note of the average hourly rate for flight attendants, which is $32 per hour. Don’t be surprised if you make a bonus along the way, as the average supplemental pay for most flight attendants is $1,733. When you’re employed with Southwest, you’ll also have access to profit-sharing, as well as some stock bonuses.  Starting out, your average base salary will be closer to $22 for the first 6 months. After 1 year, it will increase to around $25 per hour. Additionally, you can expect to get a per diem, or small allowance, that lets you pay for food and other necessities while you’re traveling. Head to Dallas for 4 weeks to complete the flight attendant training program. In this class, you’ll prepare for different scenarios on the plane, and become well-rounded in different duties you’ll have to perform on a flight. Remember to ask your trainers for help whenever you have a question!  A big part of this training involves serving on practice flights. During these trips, you can shadow a more experienced crew member and learn exactly what to do. You can’t serve in a flight crew until you attend and pass this training.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Reconoce que los turnos de los auxiliares de vuelo pueden ser flexibles y poco constantes. Espera trabajar en días festivos y en otras ocasiones especiales. Anticipa tener una sólida tarifa por hora como auxiliar de vuelo de Southwest. Toma una clase de capacitación de auxiliares de vuelo a fin de prepararte para el trabajo.


Unlike pines, both firs and spruces grow needles all along the lengths of their outer branches. Like pines, though, these evergreens are best left unpruned under most circumstances.  You can prune them annually to control width if bunching with other trees is a problem, or if they’re too close to a structure. Attempting to prune for height is not recommended for the average homeowner. To slow the expansion (especially widthwise) of a spruce or fir, you can trim back the new unbranched tips (new growth emerging from an existing lateral branch) by about two-thirds. To keep outward growth under even firmer control, you can cut off this new growth all the way back to the lateral branches. It’s best to do this pruning in early or mid-spring, when the unbranched tips are just emerging. If you really want to control the overall shape of a fir or spruce you can shear it—that is, cut off the ends of many branches to achieve a desired shape. It’s best to shear in late spring, once the new growth has emerged more fully and is less fragile.  Only try to make minor shape adjustments through shearing, though, as opposed to major reshaping of a fir or spruce. Otherwise, you’ll likely end up with bare or dead spots. You can use handheld hedge clippers for shearing, but make sure to sanitize them with rubbing alcohol before and after using them.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Poda abetos y píceas principalmente para controlar la anchura. Recorta la mayoría o todas las ramas en la primavera. Usa las cizallas para dar forma a finales de primavera.


Unlike some types of footwear that can be stored easily in plastic containers, suede requires exposure to air. When storing the boots in a closet, slip them into cotton pillowcases. The cotton will promote air circulation while also protecting the boots from the accumulation of dust. Don't leave suede boots exposed to direct sunlight when they are not in use. Excessive exposure to the light will cause fading, while long periods of exposure to humidity will trigger dampness that could eventually become mildew. Store them in a clothes or linen closet, where they will remain cool and dry. Avoid storing your boots somewhere that could become warm and/or humid, such as a bathroom, garage or basement. Even if you've taking excellent care of the suede boots and they appear to be clean, have them cleaned anyway. Doing so will remove any minute traces of dirt that you may have overlooked and prevent the development of mold or mildew while they are in storage. Go to or call a dry cleaning service in your area to find out if they will clean your boots.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Deja que la gamuza respire. Guarda las botas en un lugar seco y fresco. Lleva las botas con un profesional para que las limpie antes de guardarlas durante una temporada.


Unlike spincasting reels, spinning reels are designed to be cast with one hand and reeled with the other. Take a firm grip on the reel seat, placing your index and middle finger above the projection and anchoring your ring and little fingers beneath it.  Since more people are right-handed, the majority of spinning reels are designed with the handle on the left and the reel on the right. If you’re left-handed, simply change the orientation of the rod so that the handle and reel are in a more natural position. Crank the reel clockwise to bring the lure to the right height. Avoid winding it in any closer than 6 inches (15 cm), or leaving excess slack in the line. You want the lure to dangle just enough to provide a little weight. Make sure you’re holding the handle of the rod in a comfortable position at about waist-level. Rotate the reel bail until the coiled line is aligned with the rod and sitting as close to your casting hand as possible. Then, crook your index finger and use it to gather up the nearest section of line and pull it directly up into the rod. This will create just enough slack to allow for an effective cast.  Once you’ve snagged the line with your finger, don’t let go until you initiate the cast. The reel bail is the cylindrical piece that rotates freely behind the spool where the line is wound. It is responsible for gathering the line and depositing it back on the spool when you reel in. If you’re a right-handed angler, flip the swinging metal loop over to the opposite side of the bail using your left hand. If you’re left-handed, use your right hand to open the bail. Opening the bail moves it out of the way of the line so you can freely cast your lure. Make sure you maintain your grip on the handle of the rod with your dominant hand while flipping the reel bail open. Casting a spinning reel is a 2-handed process. Move both hands in unison up and out, similar to the way you would hold a baseball bat or golf club. Pause when the tip of the rod is at roughly a 30-degree angle to the ground. A...

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Sujeta la caña con tu mano de lance alrededor del asiento del carrete. Enrolla el carrete hasta que tu carnada esté de 15 a 30 centímetros (6 a 12 pulgadas) de la punta de la caña. Encorva tu dedo índice para coger la línea por delante del carrete y presiónala contra la caña. Abre el pick-up del carrete. Lanza la caña hacia atrás hasta más allá de tus hombros. Traza un arco con la caña hacia adelante, soltando la línea al extender el brazo.


Unlike the "normal" popping sound that can come from stretching, which is painless, knee crepitus from arthritis is often quite painful. Luckily, there are several ways to detect osteoarthritis:  Look for signs of pain, redness, swelling, and stiffness while walking. The most common location of crepitus from arthritis is in the inner part of the knee. Feel for the presence of crepitus by placing one hand on top of the knee while flexing and extending the joint. Usually, crepitus results in a soft yet crunchy sensation. If the crepitus is accompanied by pain and signs of inflammation, apply ice packs (wrapped in a towel) to the area. Ice packs help decrease the swelling of the inflamed area and ease the associated pain.  You may also take small amounts of over-the-counter NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)  such as Advil (Ibuprofen) or Naproxen (Aleve) for quick pain relief. However, don't rely on these drugs for long-term pain relief, as they can affect the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract. The benefit of NSAIDs (which are anti-inflammatory medications) is that they not only diminish pain but also reduce inflammation. You may combine an NSAID with an over-the-counter painkiller such as Tylenol (Acetaminophen). This does not diminish inflammation, but it can help to diminish the pain, and the two medications in concert (an NSAID and Tylenol) can be extremely effective and helpful at getting you through your day-to-day activities pain-free. Prescription NSAIDs include Indocin, Daypro, Relafen, and a variety of other drugs. Prescription-strength anti-inflammatory drugs are stronger-acting than over-the-counter varieties and may prove more effective at fighting the pain and inflammation associated with knee crepitus. However, these stronger drugs require permission from a doctor, which usually means your knee crepitus will need to be clinically examined by one. Prescription NSAIDs can have side effects - most commonly, stomach irritation, but in severe cases (and in cases of overdose), stomach...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Conoce los síntomas de la osteoartritis. Disminuye la hinchazón local. Haz que te receten medicamentos antiinflamatorios. Recibe una inyección de cortisona. Sométete a un tratamiento llamado “viscosuplementación”. Usa una rodillera. Consulta con el doctor sobre la cirugía.


Unlike the potatoes you purchase at the grocery store, seed potatoes, also known as "tubers," are grown for the purpose of replanting and are not meant for consumption. Some “table stock” potatoes can also be used for planting purposes, but they do not usually produce a strong crop.  You can buy seed potatoes at your local gardening store. Purchase them 2-4 weeks in advance of when you'd like to plant them. This is the standard amount of time that it'll take for the potatoes to sprout. Avoid using the potatoes you buy at the grocery store as seed potatoes. These potatoes are often treated to prevent producing shoots so that they last longer on shelves. Take your seed potatoes out of their bag as soon as possible after you've purchased them. Leaving them in the bag can prompt fungal growth. Position your tubers with any “eyes” facing upwards in an egg carton or other similar container. Then, set the container in a spot with cooler temperatures, such as a kitchen cupboard. Check back each day to see how the “eyes” have grown.  A potato “eye” is essentially a sprout. You'll see a tiny green or whitish growth coming out of the potato's skin. Once your potatoes begin to sprout, don't rotate them. You want the majority of the sprouts to develop on the upward facing side. The ideal temperature for sprouting seed potatoes is around 50 °F (10 °C). The more eyes you have, the more spuds you can grow. However, the more potatoes you grow off a single tuber, the smaller the potatoes will be. When you are ready to plant, identify the 3 strongest eyes and rub the rest off with your finger or dig them out with a sharp knife.  If you choose to remove the sprouts with a knife, try to keep the cut as shallow as possible. Just cut away the sprout itself and a thin layer of the potato's skin. The eyes should be between .25 to .5 in (0.64 to 1.27 cm) when you begin the trimming and planting process.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Compra papas semilla. Coloca las papas semilla en un recipiente abierto en un lugar oscuro y frío. Corta todos los ojos excepto los 3 más grandes de cada papa.


Unlike the previous boxes discussed, you will need to do some cutting and gluing. Don't let this intimidate you; pillow boxes are actually the easiest type of paper box to make. It's best to use cardstock or another type of thicker paper for these boxes. In addition to paper, you'll need scissors, a ruler, and glue. You will also need a scoring tool if you use cardstock. Find a template you like online. You can pick a minimalist pattern or an elaborate one.  You can even print out a blank template that you can decorate yourself. If you choose to decorate the paper, do so before you start folding. Decorating an already-folded box is both difficult and runs the risk of collapsing it. You can also print a blank template directly onto decorative paper. Fold the box in half again, decorative sides facing out. Tuck the flap under the far edge of the box. Line up the flap so that its crease is now flush with the far edge. Place your box in a heavy book while the glue dries to seal the edges.

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Reúne los materiales. Imprime una plantilla de caja en forma de almohada. Arma la parte principal de la caja.


Unlike the tablet-based Kindle Fire HD, a regular Kindle lacks advanced utility beyond displaying ebooks. You can still print materials from it, but it requires you first hook it up to a computer as you normally would. Connect the Kindle to your computer via a USB cable. Within a few seconds, your computer should register the Kindle has linked up. As a way to prevent excess distribution, Kindle-bought books carry copyright protection that limits file copying and physical printing. This is annoying, but it can be bypassed with the help of third-party software. Luckily, DRM-removal software is easy to download. Download a DRM-removal program specific to Kindles and install it to your computer. Make sure you're downloading from a reputable source. If there's an excess amount of marketing or 'special offers' attached to the download, it may be risky and worth taking time to seek out an alternative. DRM-removal programs will make a duplicate of the chosen ebook file without copyright protection, leaving the original intact. The file should otherwise be identical to the original. Once your removal software is installed, access the program and select the file(s) you'd like to have printed. The program will copy the files, stripping them of their DRM. Using a PC program like Kindle for PC, you can convert the cracked files (Kindle uses a unique .azw format) to a universal format, like .epub or .pdf. Though you won't be able to print a .azw file via Kindle for PC alone, converting it will allow you to access the file from a program that does offer printing utility, like Adobe Reader. The Mac OS has similar programs available for it as well. Before you download a program, check the OS compatibility. Converting files via Kindle for PC should be a quick and easy process, as ereader files tend to be quite small by design. From there, you should access a third-party reader program like Adobe Reader or Calibre. Once a universal reader program is up, access the file you're looking to print off. A print button should be...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Conecta tu Kindle a una computadora. Instala un software en tu computadora para eliminar la protección DRM. Desencripta y copia tus archivos de Kindle. Convierte el formato. Selecciona los archivos que quieras de un programa que ofrezca la opción de impresión. Imprime y revisa tus archivos.


Unlike when dealing with sprains (which require relatively little treatment), dislocations can be difficult to put back into place. Never try to force the joint back together, or you'll risk causing further damage to the finger. Instead, see your doctor as soon as you can. If the dislocation isn't too bad, they may manipulate the joint back into place then and there. If it's nighttime or a weekend, go to an Urgent Care facility. You shouldn't need to visit an Emergency Room for a dislocated finger unless it's the only available option. If the doctor agrees that your finger is dislocated, they may recommend an X-ray so they can assess the extent of the damage. In most cases, they'll provide the X-ray in the office and you won't need to visit a specialist. Without an X-ray, the doctor won't know if the bones in your finger have been broken or if there are bone fragments in the joint. Don't worry—if your doctor suggests an X-ray, it doesn't mean that your dislocation is particularly bad. Most likely, the doctor wants to see the position of the dislocation before they attempt to fix it. If your finger has been severely dislocated, it may need to be surgically repaired. Your doctor may also perform a surgery if the bone and cartilage surrounding the dislocated joint have been damaged. The surgery is usually minimally invasive and you may be able to return home shortly after it's finished. Since both the surgery and putting the joint back into place can be painful, the doctor may give you a local anesthetic to numb the sensation in your finger.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Visita al médico de inmediato después de dislocarte el dedo. Recibe una radiografía para determinar el alcance de la dislocación. Solicita una cirugía si otros métodos no reubican la articulación.


Unlike with bleeding a separate or new master cylinder, you can do this without gathering new parts or equipment. You will need:  A brake bleed screwdriver or wrench. You will have to loosen the screws that hold the hoses in place in order to bleed the master cylinder. Pliers. You will need these to pinch the hose attached to your master cylinder in between pumps WD-40 or other water-displacing solvent. Your brake bleed screw may be caked with oil or other contaminants and be difficult to unscrew. You'll use the WD-40 to remove this material and allow yourself to loosen the screw. A helper. He or she will pump your brakes while you fiddle with the hoses and screws underneath your car. This will allow you to get underneath it to work with the master cylinder. Immobilize the car by blocking the wheels, and make sure it won't roll by parking it on a flat surface. This container will be used for catching the excess brake fluid, so make sure you don't mind that it gets dirty.  Consider attaching the hoses to the container in some way. Once you begin pumping, they will begin flailing about and spray blake fluid everywhere if they are not anchored down in some way. An old coffee can works especially well for this, as does any cylindrical container with a wide, flared opening. Have him or her indicate to you what he or she is doing by calling out "down" when pressing the brake pedal and "up" when letting it go. Now you will begin doing some work on the master cylinder. This isolates your master cylinder and keeps you from bleeding your brakes as well.  You're trying to bleed your master cylinder, and not your brakes, so you don't want to affect the latter by messing with the former. Likely, brake fluid will instantly fly out. This is why you want to have a container attached. Before your helper releases the pedal, make sure you have the hoses back on. If there is air in the fluid, you will see air bubbles in what was discharged. This is also why it is important to have a container or jar, because without collecting...

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Reúne los suministros necesarios. Eleva el auto. Coloca un recipiente o un tarro debajo de la boquilla de purgado del cilindro o en el lugar para la conexión de la manguera. Pídele a tu ayudante que bombee lentamente el pedal de freno varias veces. Haz que tu ayudante pise y mantenga presionado el pedal del freno. Desabrocha las mangueras conectadas a los frenos y al cilindro maestro. Examina el líquido de frenos. Vuelve a abrochar las mangueras al cilindro maestro. Haz que tu ayudante suelte el pedal. Repite este procedimiento hasta que el aire salga del cilindro.


Unlock the height adjustment and raise the adjustment so the light source sits high above your model. You can use a softbox or octa light. Once you raise your light above your model’s head, angle the light downward so it points towards their face. The contrasting lighting adds shadows to the bodybuilder’s muscles, and this effect is also known as “bathroom lighting.”  To help you angle the light, you can use a ladder or step stool. Downward light will cast shadows on the different muscles, showing depth and detail of the bodybuilder’s hard work. Set the strip boxes about 5–7 feet (1.5–2.1 m) away from your model on either side, position them so they are directly on the sides of your model. This provides more light to illuminate the sides of your model. These lights also help create separation between the bodybuilder and the background. For extra contrast and definition, use a reflector to bounce back the light from overhead. You can have a friend hold a reflector close to the bodybuilder’s face, or you can set 1 on the floor, propped with a chair. Just make sure you can crop the reflector out of the photograph if it is visible.  Use the gold side of the reflector if you want to add warmth to your pictures, or use the white side to add some brightness to dark areas. You can use a reflector 24 inches (0.61 m) or larger for best results. You want the bodybuilder’s form and muscles to be the subject of the image, so avoid going with colorful or distracting backgrounds. A solid dark color or black shade works best. You can use a dark colored or black backdrop, or make your own by using a large black sheet or cloth. During your shoot, you can play around with the light sources for different levels of highlight and lowlights in your images. Try taking some photos using only one light from above to create a dramatic effect. Turn off or move the lights on the side so they are out of the shot. You can move your lights on the side closer to your model or try using a larger reflector to increase the brightness in your...

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Coloca una fuente de luz medianamente brillante a unos 0,60 a 1,20 metros  (2 a 4 pies) sobre el modelo. Apunta la fuente de luz al rostro del modelo. Coloca una caja de tiras reactivas directamente a cada lado del modelo para iluminar los lados. Apunta un reflector debajo de la barbilla del modelo para reflejar la luz desde arriba. Usa un fondo oscuro para que el fisicoculturista sea el punto focal. Usa menos iluminación para crear tomas intensas con poca luz. Usa iluminación adicional para mostrar más detalles y aumentar el contraste.


Unlock your device with your security code, or press your Android's home button to get to the home screen. This will allow you to move the app shortcut around your home screen. This will create a new folder, and group both apps here. Your new folder's contents will automatically pop up on your screen. Tap the Enter folder name field at the top of the pop-up, and type in a folder name. If you want to move another app into the same folder, tap and hold its icon, and drag it into your new folder.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre la pantalla de inicio de Android. Toca y mantén presionada la aplicación que quieras mover. Arrastra el icono hacia otra aplicación. Edita el nombre de la nueva carpeta. Toca y arrastra más aplicaciones en la carpeta.


Unplug it as well. Repairing a keyboard is not dangerous, but it's always a good idea to take these precautions before you repair a computer. Most loose keys should come away easily, with some gentle wiggling to unhook them from the retaining clip. If necessary, lever out the key cap from the corners with a flat head screwdriver. The base of the key cap should have up to four attachment points, where the key clips onto the keyboard below. Look closely for signs of a broken attachment. Continue on to one of the steps below depending on what you see. If you're not sure, remove a functional key of the same size by gently levering out each corner with a screwdriver. Compare the attachment points on the two keys. If the attachment points are broken, you will need a new key. Purchase one online, making sure it matches your laptop model and the location of the attachment points. To put in the new key, hook one attachment point onto the keyboard, then rub your finger over the key until you hear two loud snaps, one at each end of the key. Alternatively, remove a key of the same size that you rarely use. Place it in the former key's position. The space bar and ⇧ Shift keys are held flat by a metal bar. If this bar is not flat, you may need to re-attach it to the small plastic hooks on the keyboard. The bar should run along the lower end of the key, with the short arms of the bar running up the left and right sides and onto the hooks. Once the bar is reattached, press the key cap over it and test it.  Once the bar is out of place, it often continues to have minor problems or gets a tendency to slip out of place again. Consider buying a replacement keyboard for your laptop, or having it repaired at a computer repair store. If you are installing a replacement for one of these keys, the replacement will come with its own bar. Remove the old bar first by gently levering it upward with a flat screwdriver. Loose keys are almost always caused by damage to the key cap itself, or the metal bar of large keys. If you're certain...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Apaga tu computadora. Quita la tecla. Revisa los puntos de sujeción de la tecla. Reemplaza la tecla rota. Repara la barra metálica en las teclas grandes. Comprueba si hay algún otro problema.


Unplug the cooler and turn off the water. Then remove the panels. Once the panels are removed, take out the used fiber pads. Open the drain plug if the swamp cooler has one. Allow the water to drain out. If there is no plug, siphon the water out with a hose.  If you have a portable swamp cooler, make sure you drain the water outside and not inside your house. For window-mounted swamp coolers, you can leave it mounted in the window and let it drain outside the window. You may also choose to unmount it for maintenance and then put it back in the window. Use a stiff brush or broom to sweep the inside of the swamp cooler. After you brush the debris and dirt loose, use a small vacuum that can be used on wet and dry surfaces to vacuum up the dirt. Debris can get inside the water pan. This can cause blockages that stop up the cooler, and may lead to unclean water cycling through it. To clean the water reservoir, pour distilled white vinegar inside it. Let the vinegar sit in the water reservoir for an hour. You can also rinse the water tank with mild soap and warm water. Rinse the water tank well.  When the time is up, drain the vinegar or soapy water into a bucket. Use a scrub brush or cloth to clean the bottom of the water reservoir. Make sure to remove all stains and buildup, scrubbing harder if necessary. Rinse the water reservoir with clean water after you finish scrubbing.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Retira los paneles y remueve las almohadillas de fibra. Escurre el agua del enfriador evaporativo. Cepilla el interior del enfriador evaporativo. Remoja el depósito con vinagre. Friega el depósito de agua.


Unplug your room air conditioner, or turn off the breaker to that circuit. Remove the rear exhaust panel and with a soft-bristled vacuum, clean the fins and coils. Check the drain channels at the bottom of the air conditioner for clogs. Clean out any clogs with a pipe cleaner or a small bristled brush. Remove the front grille from the air conditioning unit. Take out the filter and clean it either by vacuuming it or rinsing it with warm, sudsy water. Make sure the filter is dry before you put it back into the unit. When your room air conditioner is clean, you can restore the power.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Apaga el suministro eléctrico. Limpia la salida. Controla si el aire acondicionado tiene problemas en el drenaje. Limpia el filtro. Limpia el polvo de la rejilla y los conductos de ventilación.


Unprotected sex can lead to unwanted pregnancy, various sexually-transmitted infections, general health concerns, and psychological repercussions. Sex is great, but it's also a great responsibility: to your body, to your partner, to your family, and to your future. Read up on safe sex online to make sure that you're doing everything you can. DO NOT go without protection for risk of your parents finding out. An unexpected pregnancy or STD is far harder to explain than a box of condoms or pack of pills. It's important that you are mentally as well as physically ready to have sex. Sex is a fundamental part of being human, and it can change the way that you see the world. Be sure that you're doing this for the right reasons. Are you truly ready to have joyful, responsible sex, or are you responding to peer pressure and outside expectations? Do some soul-searching. It is best to combine methods if you want to prevent pregnancy as well as STDs. You can buy condoms at most drugstores, grocery stores, and convenience stores. Visit Planned Parenthood or another clinic, and they will give you a bag of free condoms. Girls: ask your doctor about birth control pills and other long-term solutions if you're planning to be sexually active. It might be embarrassing to talk about this at first, but everybody does it – and it's better to be safe than sorry!  Free condoms are available to the public at clinics and doctors' offices, the Department of Health and Social Services, and some schools – visit the school nurse. Stash them in your locker or any secure hiding place that is safe from prying eyes. Always keep more condoms than you think you will need, but do not use them after the expiration date stamped on the package. "Pulling out" is not a sure way to prevent pregnancy. Even condoms are not 100% effective – but they are much safer than the alternative. An STD (sexually transmitted disease) could pose serious health risks, and it might haunt you throughout your life. Think about who you're having sex with, and think about...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ten en cuenta los riesgos. Asegúrate de estar listo. Utiliza protección. Visita a un ginecólogo. Habla con una persona adulta. Considera decírselo a tus padres.


Unripened noni feels hard to the touch. Set the unripened fruit on a counter. After a few days, you’ll notice the skin turning clear. When the fruit feels soft, it’s ready for use. Noni juice is also sold bottled, as dried fruit, as a powder, or as a capsule. These can all be consumed immediately and may help you avoid noni juice’s nasty smell and taste. Rinse the fruit off and place it in your blender. Your blender may need some water to operate. If this is the case, add a half a cup (120 mL) of cold water and add more as needed. Blend the fruit until you end up with a thick, applesauce-like juice. You can slice the fruit into smaller portions if it doesn’t all fit in your blender. Since a ripened noni is soft, you can also crush it with your hands. Get out a strainer or sieve. Hold it over an empty bowl or funnel placed in a serving glass. Pour your juice into the strainer and use a spatula to stir the juice so it drains. Use your spatula to scrape out any juice left in the blender. The strainer will catch the fruit’s seeds. The blended noni juice is still thick. Add some water to thin it out and make it easier to drink. You can add as much as you need into the bowl or serving glass. You only need about one fourth of a cup (60 mL) of noni juice a day. A single fruit provides enough juice for two people, so don’t hesitate to thin the juice with water. Noni juice has a strong, unappealing taste. You can reduce this by turning the noni juice into a smoothie. For example, try blending five oz (.14 kg) carrots, a peeled orange, two tablespoons of coconut milk, a cup of (240 mL) coconut water, four oz (.11 kg) pineapple, two tablespoons of shredded coconut, and a cup of ice with a teaspoon of your strained noni juice. You may also simply pour a little bit of fruit juice or honey into a glass with the noni juice. It won’t completely hide the noni flavor, but you’ll get used to it over time.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Deja que el noni sin madurar repose durante unos cuantos días. Licúa la fruta en agua. Cuela el jugo para quitarle las semillas. Mezcla el jugo de noni con el agua. Dale sabor al jugo de noni con fruta.


Unscrew the server from the boiler, take out the funnel, and toss out the grounds. Use a fork or butter knife to pry the rubber gasket from the bottom of the server. Remove this as well as the funnel filter. Scrub all pieces thoroughly with mild dish detergent and a sponge. Pay particular attention to the overpressure valve to make sure it remains unobstructed. Do not use anything abrasive, like baking soda or a hard-bristled brush, since abrasive materials can scratch and mar your pot. Rinse each piece repeatedly in clean water to remove all traces of soap.  Any soap that's left behind can cause your coffee to taste like it. So err on the side of caution and continue rinsing for another minute or so after it seems like you rinsed all the soap out. As an alternative to soap, consider a cleaner designed specifically for coffee makers, such as Cafiza or JoeGlo. Expect the holes in these to occasionally become clogged by coffee grounds. Give them a look over to see if any are blocked. Poke any blockage out with the sharp end of a safety pin, then wash and rinse again. Dry each piece as best as you can with a hand towel. Then set them on a fresh towel or drying rack so they can air-dry. Store unassembled to eliminate the risk of moisture building up during non-use.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Desarma la cafetera. Lávalas en agua caliente jabonosa. Revisa y limpia el filtro y el embudo. Sécalas a mano, al aire o guárdalas como están.


Until you are comfortable with your skills, practice your backstroke in a calm area of the river where there are few obstacles and you can easily control the boat. Sit in the row seat facing the bow of the boat (the bow is the high end of the boat). Place each oar in its oarlock. Face the drift boat downstream so that the bow (and you) are facing downstream. Grab hold of both the oars (the end of each oar in each hand). Push down on the oars until they are level with the boat. They will be out of the water. Push forward so the oars reach out behind you. Place the oars down in the water. Pull the oars back so they run through the water and in front of you. Return to the beginning seated position. Use only one oar and complete the backstroke movement. If you use the right oar, it moves the boat backward and to the left. If you use the left oar, it moves the boat backward and to the right. Try the same movement while holding the other oar steady in the water. This will help to pivot the boat. Push forward with one oar while you pull back with the other. You’re basically completing a forward stroke with one hand and a backstroke with the other. This causes the boat to spin. Hold an oar in each hand with the oars level and pushed out of the water. Push the oars straight down into the water and hold them in place as much as possible. Pull the oars into the boat (all the way up to the blade) and place them in front of you (called shipping). Then exit by the transom (stern) so the boat doesn't act violently as you leave.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Practica usando un movimiento hacia atrás. Intenta girar el bote. Trabaja con el movimiento de tijera, llamado también giro de río. Detén el bote de remo. Sal del bote.


Until your dog's paw is healed, you will need to replace the wound dressing each day, or more often if there is additional bleeding or seepage. Since dogs sweat from their paws, you will need to keep a close eye on the bandage to ensure it stays dry and clean. Dogs may try to lick or remove the gauze and bandage, and this will lengthen the time it takes for the wound to heal. Additionally, it could lead to infection. You can use a taste deterrent, such as bitter apple spray, on the outside of the bandages to dissuade your dog from licking or chewing on it. If the taste deterrent doesn't work, you may have to use an E-collar, the lampshade-shaped collar that restricts movement, for a few days. Even though your dog is injured, he will still need to go out for a walk or potty break occasionally. To further protect your dog's paw and to keep the recovery on track, use a dog boot to cover the wound and bandages when going outside. If, after three days of treatment, the wound continues to bleed or opens up, take your dog to a veterinarian for further treatment. An infected paw can cause long-term problems if not treated quickly. During the healing process, look for swelling or redness in the paw pad, which may indicate an infection. When changing your dog's bandages, a foul odor or moist discharge could also be signs of an infection. Another sign of possible infection is if your dog suddenly seems to be in more pain or even refuses to walk. If any of these occur, consult your veterinarian immediately.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Cambia las compresas y los vendajes a diario. Evita que tu perro lama o muerda el vendaje. Usa una bota o zapato para sacar al perro. Vuelve a evaluar la situación luego de unos días. Trata una infección inmediatamente.


Untreated sexually transmitted diseases can increase the risk of a miscarriage. Be sure to have your doctor check you for STDs such as gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and herpes, as these diseases may increase the risk of miscarriage. Some diseases can increase your risk of miscarriage, though many of these diseases can be prevented through simple vaccinations. If you are unsure of your vaccination history, check your vaccination record.  You may need to undergo blood testing to determine whether or not you received certain vaccinations as a child. It is best to get vaccinated before you plan to conceive, so check your record early. Thyroid disease, epilepsy, and lupus are thought to increase the risk of miscarriage, though it is entirely likely that you can still have a healthy baby if you have one of these diseases. Be sure to disclose your family disease history to your doctor. You should begin this dosage one to two months before you plan to conceive. Folic acid helps to reduce the chance that your baby will be born with birth defects. While trying to get pregnant, do not drink more than two cups of coffee (200mg) per day. Caffeine is a drug that can affect your hormone levels and is not healthy in large quantities.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Realiza una prueba de ETS. Conoce tu historial de vacunación. Debes comprender que algunas condiciones crónicas pueden aumentar el riesgo de sufrir un aborto espontáneo. Ingiere como mínimo 600 mg de ácido fólico por día. Reduce tu ingesta de cafeína.


Unwrap the curtains if they are still packaged. After that, you should wash your curtains on a cold water delicate cycle and then dry them with low heat or no heat on a gentle cycle. Beyond removing residue from your curtains, washing will also make stubborn wrinkles less difficult.  If your curtains are especially dirty, as might be the case if you're swapping in old curtains that have been in storage, you may want to wash them in warm water, but only if the label recommends doing so. Generally, you should wash your curtains in cold water. This will help prevent fading and shrinkage in your curtain fabric. For best results, you should use detergent intended for delicate fabric. With curtains that have dark or prominent colors, you might also want to use detergent formulated to keep colors from fading.  If care instructions are included with your curtains, keep these. Some kinds of fabric or styles of curtain may require special treatment. If yours do, this information will be included in the care instructions. If there aren't care instructions on the packaging or a separate sheet of paper, look for a small tag on your curtain. This should have information like the material your curtains are made of and recommended washing and ironing procedure. Much like you've laid your curtains out close to where you intend to hang them, you'll also want your ironing board set up close to the hanging location. This will create less opportunity for wrinkles to form while transporting your curtains between the ironing and hanging location.  If you're having trouble setting up your ironing board, look for a catch or button underneath the board. Many boards have this feature to prevent the legs from extending while you are moving it. You may find it easiest to set up your ironing board in its tallest position to make transferring your curtains from the board to the curtain rod easier. Depending on the age and brand of iron you're using, the time it take to heat up can vary. In many cases, five minutes should be sufficient for...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Lava las cortinas. Acomoda la tabla de planchar. Configura la plancha. Prepara la botella rociadora.


Unwritten freestyle raps from straight off the dome will probably be somewhat rougher and more unpolished than the tracks you've been listening to, but they can also be more unpredictable and thrilling. Freestyle has its own feel and listening to other rappers freestyle is a good way to learn the tricks of the trade.  Check out live battles or hip-hop freestyle competitions if your town offers them. Go and listen. This can also be a good way to meet other aspiring rhymers and make connections. YouTube is a great resource for videos of freestyle battles from all eras. Everything from Notorious B.I.G. rapping on a street corner at the age of 17 to classic Eminem battles to the smattering of underground rappers free-styling over a new Kanye West track are good research. Get a beat without any words online or loop the instrumental of a song you love on YouTube, and let it play for a while. Get a feel for the beat. If you've got a rhyming verse already written, start there, or try writing new rhymes as you listen to the beat. Repeat it over and over until you've started to get a feel for the cadence of the song and how your flow fits into it. Don't worry if you lose the beat at first.  Begin with the downbeat. The vast majority of rap music is written with a traditional four-four time signature, also known as Common Time. This means that every measure will have a strong downbeat at the beginning: ONE-two-three-four-ONE-two-three-four. Start on that beat. Often, there will be blank space on tracks while the rapper is waiting to come in. If you don't have access to instrumentals or YouTube, you can use those spaces to practice. Once you've gotten a feel for the beat and you've exhausted your rhymes, take tentative steps toward a freestyle. Repeat a line you've already written but make yourself come up with a new rhyme for the second half of the rhyme. Don't worry if what you're saying doesn't make sense at first. You're trying to get a sense of the feel of the beat and making your mind create rhymes on the fly....

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escucha mucho rap de estilo libre. Empieza con un ritmo. Improvisa. Deja de pensar. Sigue adelante.


Updating the operating system, programs, and applications will fix bugs, improve performance, and increase the speed of your laptop. To check for updates manually:  Click “Start”, followed by “All Programs” and “Windows Update”. Click on “Check for updates”. Windows will search for available updates. Select “Install updates”. As you use and move files around, the files stored on your hard drive become fragmented—instead of storing all of a file’s components together, the parts are stored in noncontiguous clusters. This prevents your computer from opening files quickly. Although your hard drive is automatically defragmented on a set schedule, you can also manually defragment your hard drive.  Click the Start button and type “Disk Defragmenter” in the search box. Select “Disk Defragmenter” from the results. Select a drive you want to defragment and click “Analyze disk”. Enter in your administrator password if prompted. Click “Defragment disk”. Enter in your administrator password if prompted. Running Windows’ Disk Cleanup tool allows users to easily find and remove unnecessary files, programs, and apps from their disks. Removing these files will free up more memory, allowing your computer to run faster.  Select the Start button and type “Disk Cleanup” in the search box. Select “Disk Cleanup” from the search results. Click the disk you want to clean and press “Ok”. Select “Delete Files”. Windows 7 comes with several animations that are enabled by default. Disabling these animations can improve the speed of your laptop.  Click the Start button and select “Control Panel”. Select “System and Maintenance” then “Performance Information and Tools”. Select “Adjust visual effects” followed by “Custom”. Uncheck the boxes next to every animation” and click “Apply”.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Revisa para ver si hay actualizaciones. Desfragmenta el disco duro. Libera espacio en el disco. Desactiva los efectos visuales.


Updating the operating system, programs, and apps can significantly improve the speed of your laptop. To check for updates:  Swipe from the right side of the screen towards the center and select “Settings”. Click “Change PC settings” and select “Update and recovery”. Choose “Check now”. Windows will search for available updates. Click “Install Updates”, accept the terms, and click “Finish”. When you start your computer, a few programs and applications launch automatically. If the laptop has to launch too many programs and apps at once, it will be slow to boot up. You can improve your laptop’s startup performance by disabling programs and apps that are set to open automatically.  Click “Start” then select “Task Manager”.  Open the “Startup” tab. Select a program you want to disable. Click “Disable”. When there are too many programs running in the background, your laptop’s ability to execute simple tasks is greatly reduced. Closing these programs with the Task Manager will improve the speed of your laptop.  Right-click on the desktop taskbar and select “Task Manager” from the pop-up menu. Click on the “Processes” tab to view the results. Select tasks that are using a lot of your computer’s resources (these are highlighted) and/or tasks that are running in the background (found under “Background Processes). Only select programs that you are familiar with. Click “End Task”. As you use and move files around, the files stored on your hard drive become fragmented—instead of storing all of a file’s components together, the parts are stored in noncontiguous clusters. As a result, it can take your laptop a while to open a fragmented file. While your hard drive is automatically defragmented on a set schedule, you can also manually defragment your hard drive.  Click the Start button and type “Defragment” in the search box. Select “Disk Defragmenter” from the results. Select a drive and click “Analyze disk”. Click “Defragment disk”. Windows’ Disk Cleaner tool allows users to easily find and remove unnecessary files,...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Revisa para ver si hay actualizaciones. Limita la cantidad de programas que se abran al inicio. Finaliza los procesos innecesarios en segundo plano. Desfragmenta el disco duro. Libera espacio en el disco. Desactiva los efectos visuales.


Upper back pain is often caused by repetitive motions at work or minor injuries related to playing sports or vigorous exercise. As a first measure, take a break from the activity that may have resulted in the strain and rest for a few days. If your problem is work related, talk to your boss about switching to a different activity or improving the ergonomics of your work station. If the pain is exercise related, you may be working out too aggressively or with bad form. In this case, consult with a professional trainer or sports therapist.  Total bed rest is not a good idea for any type of back pain because some movement (even just leisurely walks) is needed to stimulate blood flow and healing.  Practice better posture at work and at home. Sit up straight and don't slouch or lean to one side excessively. Examine your sleeping conditions. Mattresses that are too soft or pillows that are too thick may contribute to upper back pain. Avoid sleeping on your stomach as it can cause the head and neck to twist in ways that aggravate back pain. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin can be short-term solutions to help you deal with pain or inflammation in your upper back. Keep in mind that these medications can be hard on your stomach, kidneys, and liver, so it's best not to use them for more than two weeks at a stretch.  Dosage for adults is usually 200 – 400 mg, by mouth, every four to six hours.  Alternatively, you can try over-the-counter analgesics such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or muscle relaxants (such as cyclobenzaprine) for your upper back pain, but never take them when you are taking NSAIDs. Be careful not to take any medications on an empty stomach, as they can irritate the lining of your stomach and increase the risk of ulcers. The application of ice is an effective treatment for essentially all minor musculoskeletal injuries, including upper back pain. Cold therapy is most effective for acute injuries (injuries that have occurred in the last 48 hours). Cold...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Cambia o haz una pausa en tu rutina. Toma un AINE sin prescripción médica. Aplica hielo en la zona afectada. Date un baño con sales de Epsom. Intenta estirar con suavidad la parte superior de la espalda. Utiliza un rodillo de espuma.


Use 0.5 cup (45 g) of oats, 1 cup (235 ml) of water or milk, and a dash of salt. Stir the ingredients for about 30 seconds until the oats are no longer floating.  For richer oatmeal, use cream or whole fat milk; for a health-conscious alternative, try skim milk or water. If you're following a low-sodium diet, leave out the salt. It won't affect your oatmeal. Watch your oatmeal in the microwave as it cooks to ensure it doesn't boil over. If you notice the oatmeal bubbling up, pause the microwave. Give the oatmeal a stir, and continue with the remaining cooking time.  Pause and stir your oatmeal as needed only if it threatens to bubble over. Otherwise, you can simply let the full cooking time proceed. Cooking time may vary depending on the age and strength of your microwave. Wearing oven mitts or using a kitchen towel, remove your hot bowl of oatmeal from the microwave. Stir the oatmeal for about 30 seconds to cool the oatmeal and remove lumps. If your oatmeal is cooked to your preference, add any desired toppings. If the oatmeal still tastes a little firm, place it back in the microwave and cook it for another minute. Continue sampling and cooking the oatmeal as necessary until it is done. If the oatmeal is undercooked but has absorbed all the liquid, add a splash of milk or water. Stir it before putting it back in the microwave. Jazz up your cooked oats with dried fruit, granola, sweeteners, milk, or any toppings you like. Dried fruit makes an easy shelf-stable topping you can stash in an office drawer.  Try oatmeal with bananas, walnuts, and maple syrup for banana-bread inspired flavors. Add apple and cinnamon for a warm fall flavor combination.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Combina la avena, el agua o la leche, y una pizca de sal en un tazón seguro para microondas. Cocina el tazón en el microondas con la configuración de calor alta durante 2 minutos y medio a 3 minutos. Retira la avena del microondas. Pruébala. Añádele ingredientes de cobertura para que se mezclen con la avena.


Use 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of neem oil and 2-3 drops of dish soap. Neem oil is a vegetable oil that comes from neem trees that can be used to kill mealybugs. Make sure you spray underneath the leaves, at the base of the branches, and over the top of the soil the plant is in. You want the mealybugs to be completely smothered with the neem oil mixture. Don’t keep the plant in direct sunlight or extreme heat or it could burn. If you’re spraying outdoor plants that are rooted in the ground, wait for a shady day when it’s below 85 °F (29 °C) out. One application of neem oil probably won’t kill all the mealybugs on the plant. Because mealybugs have a rapid lifecycle, you’ll need to routinely kill the newly-hatched bugs every week until all of the mealybugs have been killed off. If the plant looks healthy and you don't see anymore mealybugs on it, they're most likely gone.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mezcla agua, jabón líquido para platos y aceite de nim en un atomizador. Rocía la planta a tratar hasta que quede empapada. Mueve la planta hacia un área sombreada para que se seque. Rocía la planta cada semana hasta haber eliminado las cochinillas.


Use 1/4 teaspoon each of dried marjoram, sage, rosemary, thyme and pepper combined with 1/2 cup coarse sea salt. Add 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh marjoram near the end of the cooking time. Combine 1 teaspoon of diced fresh marjoram with 3 tablespoons of melted butter.  This is also delicious when used to baste steak. Combine 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce and 1 cup of beef broth. Add 1 teaspoon diced fresh marjoram. Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram to any sausage recipe.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Prepara una mezcla para frotar tu pollo asado. Condimenta tus estofados de carne. Agrega sabor a tus vegetales cocidos y salteados. Prepara una marinada para la carne, tiras de cerdo o revueltos. Condimenta las ensaladas de frijoles. Agrega sabor a tus salchichas.


Use 180- or 220-grit sandpaper to smooth the ends so they fit together easily if the rod has a clean break. If your fishing rod has a jagged edge, then use a pair of scissors to cut the sharp edges off of the end of the rod so the pieces are flush. After you make your cut, use sandpaper to smooth out the edges and roughen up the surface. Jagged edges are weaker and are more likely to break again than edges that are flush with one another. Use a flexible tape measure and wrap it around the broken end of your fishing rod. Then measure the circumference on the other piece of your fishing rod to see if it’s skinnier. Write down your measurements so you know what pole size you need for fixing your rod. You can also measure the diameter of the rod on both of the broken ends if you don’t have a flexible measuring tape. Get a fiberglass pole that has a circumference that’s about 1⁄8–1⁄4 inch (0.32–0.64 cm) smaller than your fishing rod. Use a hacksaw to cut out a 12 in (30 cm) section of the pole so it can fit inside your fishing rod and support the rod without breaking.  You can buy fiberglass poles from your local hardware store. It doesn’t matter what color you use since it will fit inside of the rod. If your fishing rod isn’t hollow, then using a fiberglass pole won’t work. You can either try to tape your rod back together or get a new one. Hold your rod horizontally so you can position the fiberglass pole in the rod without it sliding too far. Push one end of the fiberglass pole into the end of the rod with the handle. Keep sliding the pole into the fishing rod until there’s 6 inches (15 cm) sticking out from the end. If the pole doesn’t fit snugly inside the fishing rod, then wrap the pole with duct or masking tape to make it thicker. Open your 2-part epoxy and pour it into a bowl. Use a paintbrush to spread a thin layer of the epoxy on the exposed end of the fiberglass pole. Once the 2-part epoxy is mixed, work quickly so it doesn’t dry or set before you put your rod back together. You can buy 2-part epoxy...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Lija o corta los extremos rotos de la caña de manera que queden al ras. Mide la circunferencia de la caña de pescar. Corta un pedazo de vara de fibra de vidrio de manera que tenga aproximadamente 30 cm (12 pulgadas) de largo. Desliza la vara de fibra de vidrio en un extremo de la caña de pescar. Aplica resina epoxi de 2 partes al lado expuesto de la vara de fibra de vidrio. Desliza la otra parte de la caña en la fibra de vidrio y deja que se seque.


Use 1–2 yards (0.91–1.83 m) of red tulle fabric or regular woven fabric (i.e, cotton, linen) to make a red skirt. If you don’t want to make the skirt yourself, you can purchase one in a department store or online. Ideally, the skirt should reach your knees. Take a pair of wrist-length white gloves and lay them palm side down onto the table. Take a permanent marker or fabric marker and draw 3 straight lines along the back of the glove to imitate Minnie’s cartoon qualities. Minnie Mouse traditionally wears yellow heels with her red polka dot dress, and black leggings work to mimic her dark fur. Look for a short heel that has a closed toe. If you don’t want to wear high heeled shoes, consider looking into a pair of flats.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Haz un tutú o una falda roja que sirva como base del vestido. Dibuja 3 líneas negras en el dorso de unos guantes blancos para imitar a Minnie Mouse. Compra unas mallas negras y unos zapatos amarillos para imitar el aspecto tradicional de Minnie.


Use 2 boxes that are the same size and thickness, such as cereal or packing boxes. Set the boxes on a flat surface, like a table, so they’re about 5–6 in (13–15 cm) apart. Make sure the edges of the boxes are parallel with one another. Thicker boxes will be able to support more weight while thinner boxes are more likely to rip while you use your pulley. Use an old wooden spool or one that you bought from a craft store. Slide a pencil through the center of the spool to create an axle that it can rotate freely around. You can also buy pulley wheels from your local hardware store if you don’t have any spools. Sharpen a different pencil and slowly poke the point through one of the boxes. Make another hole in the second box that lines up with the first hole you made. Make another set of holes 2–3 in (5.1–7.6 cm) from the first set. Feed the eraser end of one of the pencils through the hole in one box and the pointed end in the hole across from it. Then put the pencil with the spool in the other set of holes. Make sure the boxes are spaced about 5–6 inches (13–15 cm) apart and the spool is in the center of the pencil. Make sure the pencils fit tightly in the sides of the boxes. If it doesn’t, use modeling clay inside the boxes to hold it in place. Cut your string so it’s twice as long as the height of your boxes from the floor. Loop the string around your pencil and tie a knot to secure it in place. Drape the loose end of the string over the spool on the other pencil. You can also tie the string around the pencil before you put it in the box. Feed the other end of your string through the center loop of the paperclip. Keep sliding the paper clip down the string until it’s between the 2 pencils. Let the paper clip rest on the table surface for now. If you don’t want the paperclip to move around, you can tie a knot in the string to secure it in place. Bend open the paperclip to form a small hook and slide a few small weights on it, such as washers or metal beads. Make sure the weight rests on the table surface and...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Coloca 2 cajas de cartón una frente a otra en una superficie elevada. Desliza el carrete de hilo en el medio de un lápiz. Pincha 2 series de agujeros en las cajas para que tengan una separación de 5 a 8 cm (2 a 3 pulgadas). Coloca ambos lápices en los agujeros para que queden perpendiculares a los lados de la caja. Ata un extremo de una cuerda al lápiz sin el carrete. Desliza un sujetapapeles sobre la cuerda de manera que quede entre los 2 lápices. Cuelga un peso pequeño en el sujetapapeles. Tira de la cuerda sobre el carrete para levantar el peso.


Use 2 long, vertical, slightly curved lines to draw the trunk of the palm tree. Draw the leaves like big feathers: make a curved line, and then a bunch of short lines coming off of it, all pointing downward.  You can add as many palm trees as you want. Of course, if your beach is somewhere that doesn’t have palm trees, you don’t have to draw them. Draw a little wiggly line under the palm tree to make it clear it’s standing on sand, not just floating. It might be tricky to actually draw people, but you can make the beach look full of life by adding in a beach umbrella. Use a slightly diagonal line to draw the pole coming out of the sand. Draw a curved line facing down for the umbrella, and a bunch of little connected curves for the bottom of the umbrella. You can add a beach towel underneath the towel by drawing a diamond. This will look like a tilted towel. Draw the hull of the boat by drawing a half circle, and then erasing the part that would be underneath the water. Then draw a straight line for the mast, and a triangle for the sail. If you want your boat to be really far away, you can draw it really tiny on the horizon. Take a pen or a marker and go over the lines that you want to keep in your drawing. You probably made a lot of extra wiggly lines when you were sketching with a pencil, and you don’t need to keep those in. Once you go over the pencil lines with pen, you can erase all the pencil lines. Make sure the ink has dried before you erase the pencil or your eraser will smudge the ink. You can use yellow or brown for the sand, brown for the palm tree trunks, and green for leaves. If your scene is in the day, color the sky a light blue and the ocean a slightly darker blue-green. If your scene is at sunrise or sunset, color the sky with stripes of color, and make those colors reflect a bit off the water too.  Your ocean will look more realistic if you color it with multiple colors, like blue, green, and purple, instead of all one color. You can color in your beach umbrella and beach towel bright colors...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Dibuja una palmera si deseas un paisaje tropical. Añade una sombrilla de playa para que parezca que hubo personas ahí. Dibuja un bote en el agua para añadir un detalle divertido. Repasa las líneas de lápiz con una pluma y borra el lápiz. Colorea el dibujo con lápices de colores, crayones, pasteles o marcadores. Listo.


Use Comcast Xfinity Speed Test to find out what your download and upload speeds actually are. This will be used as a diagnostic tool. . If your connection seems to drop off during peak hours or partway through downloads, Comcast may be throttling your bandwidth. Compare the speeds you got from the test to the speed level which you're paying for. You may have to call Comcast to find this out. You can also ask about possible throttling, if you discovered this during the previous step. If you are getting the speed you're paying for but find that this is too slow, you may want to upgrade. Are several people in your house all using the internet at once? Is anyone downloading something big, like a movie or playing an online game? This can significantly slow your internet. Much like the above, if your neighbors are putting pressure on your bandwidth by using your internet, everyone will have slower internet. Some areas will simply have very slow internet. If you live in a major city, or a newer city, this should not be a problem. However, if you live in a rural area or an area which has not seen recent infrastructure updating, Comcast's connection equipment may simply be dated. Call Comcast for more information. Your location within a given room can make a difference too. Try moving next to the router. If your connection improves, you will know that your location was part of the problem.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Revisa la velocidad. Prueba para ver si se ha limitado el ancho de banda Averigua la velocidad por la que estés pagando. Revisa el uso. Asegúrate de tener una conexión inalámbrica segura. Considera en dónde vives.


Use Ethernet cables to connect your modem to the WAN/WLAN/Internet port on your router, and connect your computer to the “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” port on the router. Your router’s configuration page can be accessed by any computer that is connected to the same network. When configuring your router, you will have the best results if you connect with a computer that is wired to the router with an Ethernet cable. Routers are accessed through your web browser by entering the IP address into the address bar. The IP address varies a bit by manufacturer, but most are the same or very close. These are some of the more popular manufacturers and the associated addresses:  Linksys - http://192.168.1.1 3Com - http://192.168.1.1 D-Link - http://192.168.0.1 Belkin - http://192.168.2.1 Netgear - http://192.168.1.1 Most routers have their default address printed in the documentation or on a sticker on the router itself. You can also look it up online on the manufacturer’s website. Before you access the configuration page, you’ll be asked for a username and password. Most routers will come with a default username/password combo, while some allow you to proceed without entering anything.  Your router’s documentation will tell you the default username and password required. They may also be printed on the router itself. ”admin” is one of the most common default usernames. ”admin” or “password” are two of the most common passwords. If you’ve looked up your default address and username/password combo and you still can’t access your router, you can reset it to factory defaults to clear out any changes that may have been made. This is useful for secondhand routers or old changes that you can’t remember.  You can reset your router by pressing the Reset button on it. This button is usually small and recessed, and can only be reached by a paper clip. Some routers have a button that can be pressed more easily. After pressing the reset button, wait 30-60 seconds and then try entering the router’s address and username/password combination...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Conéctate el enrutador a la computadora y al módem. Abre un navegador web. Introduce la dirección del enrutador. Introduce el nombre de usuario y la contraseña. Restablece el enrutador si no puedes acceder a él. Asígnale un nombre de usuario y una contraseña nuevos al router.


Use Google image search or album databases, like Discogs to search for albums and artists. Try and find high quality images (at least 300x300 pixels) to avoid a grainy or distorted appearance. It may be helpful to name the image file something familiar so it is easier to keep track of.  Enter your username and password and click “Sign in”. This button appears in the upper left corner of the page. This will take you to your collection of uploaded and purchased music. You can only add album art to music you have uploaded or purchased. Radio music does not support added album art (and should display album art provided by Google). This will open the options menu for the select album/song. You can select multiple songs by holding Ctrl (⌘ Cmd on Mac) or ⇧ Shift while you click multiple items. This will open a popup window with information and tag data for the selected album or song. This will open the a window to browse for the album art you saved earlier. If Google can detect what artist and album it is, and it has it in its server, you can click the "Suggested Artwork" link to automatically add the album art. The album art will display in the album art thumbnail. The album art will upload and display for the selected song/album.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Busca la portada en Internet. Haz clic derecho (o Ctrl+clic en Mac) y selecciona "Guardar imagen como…" para descargar la portada a tu computadora. Ve al sitio web de Google Play Music. Inicia sesión en tu cuenta de Google. Haz clic en el botón "≡" para abrir el menú. Haz clic en "Mi biblioteca". Haz clic en el botón de las tres elipses verticales (3 puntos) del álbum o de la canción a la cual quieras cambiarle la portada. Selecciona "Editar información". Haz clic en el botón "Cambiar" que aparece al pasar el puntero del ratón por el espacio de la portada del álbum. Selecciona una portada y haz clic en "Abrir". Haz clic en "Guardar".


Use LinkedIn, Facebook, Google, and the company website to find the hiring manager’s contact information. Also try calling the company switchboard. Frequently they will give direct numbers or extensions if you have a specific person you would like to reach. Do your homework and learn whatever you can about the company. Find their mission statement and understand what their overriding goals are. Also look at the descriptions of current employees and of positions so you can learn more about the kinds of people they hire and what their employees’ responsibilities are.  Use LinkedIn, the company website, and other social media for this research. Identify things about the company that appeal to you before you call in case you’re asked why you’re interested in working for them. If you plan to reach out to multiple companies, organize your information about each company in a spreadsheet. Make the contact information most prominent, so you can easily access it. Once you start calling, include the dates of each call, the outcomes, and the person you spoke with in this spreadsheet so you can refer back to it for any follow-up.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Investiga el mejor contacto en la empresa a la que deseas presentar tu postulación. Aprende más sobre la empresa. Organiza tu información sobre cada empresa que investigas.


Use a bag, such as a backpack, messenger bag, or purse to hide outside food and beverages. For example, you could hide small snacks such as candy, chocolate bars, chips, fruits and veggies, popcorn, or bottled beverages inside your bag. This way your snacks won’t spill inside of your bag while you are transporting them into the theatre. A sealed container will also mask the smell of popcorn or other snacks in your bag, making them less noticeable. Place a wallet, day planner, or any other item overtop of the food you are sneaking into the theatre. That way, if someone looks inside your purse, they'll just see your personal belongings, not the food. Make sure to choose a bag that is large enough to fit all the snacks you want to sneak into the theatre. You should not stuff your bag so full that some of the snacks are sticking out of the top. This is a sure way to get caught. Make sure that the snacks fit into your bag and are not visible.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Coloca bocadillos pequeños en un bolso. Coloca los bocadillos en un recipiente sellado. Cubre la comida con otros objetos. No llenes demasiado el bolso.


Use a balance or spring scale for this. If the object is a liquid, first weigh the empty container the liquid will be held in and find its mass. You'll need to subtract this from the mass of the container and liquid together to find the liquid's mass. For this example, we'll assume the object is 500 grams of water. Use grams, not any other unit, or the result will not be in Joules. This information can be found in a chemistry reference, either in book form or online. For water, the specific heat capacity c is 4.19 joules per gram for each degree Celsius it is heated – or 4.1855, if you need to be very precise.  Specific heat capacity actually varies slightly based on temperature and pressure. Different organizations and textbooks use different "standard temperatures," so you may see the specific heat capacity of water listed as 4.179 instead. You can use Kelvin instead of Celsius, since a difference in temperature is the same in both units (heating something by 3ºC is the same as heating by 3 Kelvin). Do not use Fahrenheit, or your result will not be in Joules. If the object is a liquid, you can use a bulb thermometer. For some objects, you may need a probe thermometer. This will let use measure the amount of heat being added to the object during the heat. If you want to measure the total amount of energy stored as heat, you can pretend the initial temperature was absolute zero: 0 Kelvin or -273.15ºC. This is not typically useful. This will produce the degrees of temperature change in the object. Assuming the water was originally at 15 degrees Celsius and heated to 35 degrees Celsius, the temperature change would be 20 degrees Celsius. This formula is written H = mcΔT, where ΔT means "change in temperature." For this example, this would be 500g x 4.19 x 20, or 41,900 joules. Heat is more commonly expressed in the metric system in terms of either calories or kilocalories. A calorie is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius, while a Kilocalorie (or...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Halla la masa del objeto que vas a calentar. Halla la capacidad de calor específica para este objeto. Halla la temperatura actual del objeto. Calienta el objeto y mide nuevamente la temperatura. Resta la temperatura original de la temperatura calentada. Multiplica la masa del objeto por su capacidad de calor específica y por la cantidad del cambio de temperatura.


Use a bandage that is four inches wide for the foot. Start with the wrap rolled up and unwind it as you go. Wrap in a diagonal, criss-cross pattern as follows:  Begin wrapping over the top of the foot near the toes. Wrap under the foot to secure the bandage. When wrapping over the foot, you should be moving out towards the outside of your foot. When continuing to wrap under your foot, you should be moving in towards the inside of your foot.  Pull the bandage so that is diagonal. It should not be at a 90 degree angle to your foot; instead, wrap at a 30 degree angle. Each time you wrap, reverse the direction of the diagonal to make a criss-cross pattern, not a spiral. Instead, it should look more like a herringbone pattern. You want to overlap the bandages a bit on either side of the foot to provide the extra support. The herringbone weave should ideally run right up the midline of the foot as you go — this provides pressure and support in all the right places. Do not wrap the middle of your leg without wrapping your foot. After wrapping over the top of your foot, continue around your heel. Continue wrapping around to the front and over the top of your ankle towards the outside of your foot. The next time around your ankle will make an X on the front of your ankle. Wrap from underneath the inside of your heel, up and across the front to the bottom of your calf on the outside of your leg. Keep working in a criss-cross pattern over the ankle and above, keeping the herringbone running up the midline as best you can.  Wrap less tightly as you go over the calf and even looser at the knee. Take care that the bandage lays flat. If there are wrinkles it will create pressure points and irritate you. When you get to the thigh, you may want to change to using a larger bandage. For adults, you can use a bandage that is six inches wide. For children and small adults, you may simply use another four inch bandage. If you find it too difficult to wrap in a criss-cross pattern over your calf and thigh, you can wrap those areas...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Empieza en el pie. Envuelve el tobillo formando un 8. Sigue envolviendo la pierna. Revisa la rigidez.


Use a body scrub the morning before you want to cover up your stretch marks. Try a body scrub made with caffeine. This may make your skin appear tighter and smoother. Try a leg and body cover up cream. There are a number of cover ups on the market that will cover up stretch marks and other lines that detract from healthy-looking skin. No one has the exact same skin, so you may have to try a few products to see which is best for you.  Choose a color that will match your skin tone. Remember that it may be lighter or darker than your face makeup. Choose a body cover up that includes sunscreen if you are regularly exposed to sunlight. Sunburns reduce the elasticity of your skin and make stretch marks more noticeable. If you don’t have access to leg and body cover up, use a primer moisturizer or a waterproof concealer. Choose a concealer with green undertones to cover up red marks. Dip a flat foundation brush into the cover up product. Dab it gently onto the areas with stretch marks. Aim to use a very light layer of makeup. Assess the coverage that you get with a single layer. Layer the makeup in thin coats until you achieve the desired effect. It will quickly be obvious to you if it is working.  If you are going to wear a swimsuit, put it on before you apply makeup. Use a powder brush to apply setting powder. Leave the powder a few minutes before changing into a short skirt or shorts. A spray-on makeup fixative will also work to set the cover up or concealer.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Exfolia tu piel. Compara unos cuantos productos de maquillaje. Prueba tu corrector corporal o facial.


Use a bronzer along your hairline that’s a shade darker than your foundation to create the impression of a smaller forehead. Don’t forget to blend the bronzer into your foundation well with a makeup blending sponge or brush to make sure that it looks natural. Use bold eyeshadows and eyeliners to accentuate your eyes and make them the focal point. Eye makeup can also influence others’ perception of your face shape. For a dramatic nighttime look, go for a smoky eye look by applying a gray, navy, eggplant, or brown eyeshadow on your top eyelid, working up from the lashline to the crease. Sweep a deeper shade of the same hue into the crease, using a fluffy brush and soft window-wiper motions. Highlight your browbone with a neutral eyeshadow 1-2 shades lighter than your natural skin tone. Then, finish with your favorite dark eyeliner and mascara. Select a bright colored peachy or rosy toned blush and apply it to your cheekbones with a blush brush. Try also applying blush upwards toward the temple to seemingly lift your face and reduce the size of your forehead.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Contornea la frente para crear una ilusión óptica. Acentúa tus ojos. Usa rubor para crear un equilibrio.


Use a broom or vacuum cleaner to regularly clean inside.  Sweeping and vacuuming the floor removes crumbs that may attract insects. Since insects are a food source for wolf spiders, having fewer insects will mean less food for wolf spiders, which will deter the spiders from lingering in the area. Pay close attention to any area where you see spider webs. Removing webs discourages spiders from resettling in the same area. Ditch boxes made from cardboard in favor of airtight containers made from plastic.  It is especially important to rid basements, attics, closets, crawl spaces, and other dark areas of cardboard boxes. Wolf spiders are drawn to dark areas, making them more likely to find their way to a cardboard box if it is placed in the dark. Airtight plastic containers are difficult for wolf spiders to sneak into, but a cardboard box is far easier for a wolf spider to squeeze inside. Apply caulk around tiny cracks and cables that lead to the outside.  Even if you filled in the gaps outside, it is still wise to do so inside, as well. There are some gaps that may not have been visible from the outside that you might be able to spot more easily inside. Start from the bottom of your home and work your way up. Wolf spiders are most likely to hang around basements and crawl spaces, so spider-proofing these areas is most important. Gradually work your way up, finishing with the attic. Wolf spiders are drawn to dark spaces, so cleaning up piles of magazines, dirty clothes, books, and boxes is one of the best methods you can use to prevent yourself from getting surprised by a wolf spider later on.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Aspira tu casa con regularidad. Libérate de las cajas de cartón. Rellena las grietas. Minimiza los amontonamientos.


Use a brush or comb to eliminate tangles and knots. Even if you choose to do a messy fishtail, you won't want any snags. Brush your hair back, away from your forehead and behind your head. For a polished look and to prevent flyaways, try finger-combing a smoothing serum through your hair before you get started. Hair can be dry or wet, though it can be easier to braid wet hair if yours is curly or wavy.  If your hair is fine or layered, use a little styling cream or gel to keep hair from slipping out of the pleat. For a messier look, you can forget the brush and finger-comb your hair, but be certain you still get out any snags. Work a little styling product in for texture. For a side braid, brush your hair to the side, over your shoulder.

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Use a bucket to pour the water into the bowl. The hot water will help dislodge the residue that might be slowing the flow of water out of the bowl. Let the hot water sit in the toilet, don’t flush it. Warning, heating porcelain quickly or unevenly may crack the bowl. Make sure to use a product suitable for a toilet. The product you choose should have instructions detailing the amount you should be using.  Make sure to read the label carefully. Some products aren’t meant for use on ceramics, and may require that you use protective equipment. Always follow the instructions listed on the product. Some drain cleaner may require immediate flushing, whereas others need time to work before being flushed. You can find this upright pipe in the toilet’s tank. It will usually have a small tube running into it. You should put a small amount of dishwashing liquid in, only about a tablespoon. If you have a lime or calcium remover, like CLR, you can use that instead of liquid dish soap. It may be more effective. This will give the dishwashing liquid time to seep down the overflow pipe. Additionally, the calcium and other deposits will slowly dislodge from the toilet’s walls, making for an easy clean. This will send water through the tank’s pipes, and out through the holes below the toilet rim. The dishwashing liquid will dislodge any residue in the tank. The drain cleaner will remove any clogs or mineral deposits in the drain, improving the toilet’s flow.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Vierte 4 litros (1 galón) de agua caliente en el inodoro. Vierte el producto limpiador para desagües en el inodoro. Aplica detergente lavavajillas en el tubo de rebose. Deja que el inodoro se asiente durante 10 minutos. Descarga el inodoro.


Use a bucket, tub, or trough deep enough to submerge the entire garment underwater. Suitable soaking spaces may include a clean laundry sink, a clean bucket, or even a baby's bath. Add enough water that you can submerge all of the clothing, but not so much that the addition of the clothing will displace the water and make it spill over. To avoid this problem: try first filling the bucket with the clothes that you want to soak, and then pouring the water over the clothing. You will need to locate a suitable container that can be filled with water and still take the added clothing size. Remember that the weight of the clothing will increase the water level! Use the regular amount that you would use to wash your clothes. Swish and stir the cleaning agent to ensure that it dissolves into the water. Add the clothing and push deep under the water so that all of the garments are completely covered with water. Push down any pieces of fabric that pop up above the waterline.  If you are trying to remove a small, localized stain, then consider only soaking the stained corner of the fabric. This way, you won't need as much room.  If the water spills over, then you've added too many garments. Try soaking in stages, or soaking simultaneously in multiple buckets. The length depends on the fabric: e.g. denim can be soaked for hours, and wool or cotton should not be exposed to stain remover for longer than 20-30 minutes. Do a light soak (20-30 minutes) if you're just having a routine wash. Soak for longer if you're trying to intensively remove a heavy stain. as normal. Rinse the fabric out before washing to remove the detergent. If the soak did not remove the stain, then you may consider soaking again – but be careful not to be too hard on the fabric. A more intensive, localized soak or scrub might be the way to tackle a tough stain.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Llena el recipiente de remojo. Añade el detergente o quitamanchas. Sumerge la ropa. Deja que la ropa remoje. Lava la ropa remojada


Use a candy-making or candle-making thermometer to gauge the temperature as the wax cools. The wax may already have cooled down to this temperature while you prepared the jar. If it didn't, then just wait a few more minutes. This is very important; if you add the oils to the wax too soon, the heat will cause them to burn off resulting in a less-fragrant candle. You can use just 1 type of essential oil, or you can mix-and-match difference oils to create a more unique fragrance. How much you add is up to you, but plan on using about 1/2 ounce (15 mL) of essential oil per 1 pound (454 g) of candle wax flakes. You can use more or less oil. Keep in mind that the scent will weaken a little once the candle hardens. As it hardens, the wax will turn from clear to opaque once again. Depending on the type of wax you used, this will be either white, ivory, or yellow. It will take at least 4 hours on the counter, but it may take as long as 6 or 8. It shouldn't take longer than 1 hour in the fridge, however. If your candle dried with a well in the middle, melt the leftover wax, then pour it into the well to fill it. Let the wax cool before moving on. Let any leftover wax harden and cool, then discard it into the trash. Never pour hot wax down the drain. Unravel the wick first, then cut it with a pair of scissors down to about 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm). This will help prevent the flame from becoming too big and creating too much smoke. You will need to trim the wick down each time before you use the candle.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Deja enfriar la cera hasta que llegue a 60 °C (140 °F) aproximadamente. Incorpora los aceites esenciales que gustes. Deja que la vela se endurezca en la encimera o en el refrigerador. Calienta el exceso de cera y úsalo para llenar cualquier hendidura, si fuera necesario. Recorta la mecha hasta que quede en 6 mm (1/4 de pulgada) aproximadamente.


Use a cardboard box or a piece of paper with circles to aim your crossbow at. Make sure your target is away from other people.     Find a safe place to try out your crossbow. Your crossbow should shoot your bolts around 65 to 100 feet. Have fun!

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Use a chemical test kit to test the chlorine and pH levels and determine the extent of the problem. When chlorine levels drop below 1 ppm, it can cause algae to grow in the pool, turning the pool water green. When this happens it is necessary to "shock" the water with chemicals to kill the algae and return the pool to normal chlorine levels.  Proper pool maintenance, including having working filters and making sure your pool's chlorine and pH levels remain steady, can prevent algae from growing in the first place. Algae is constantly growing, so letting your pool sit without maintenance for even a few extra days might create a green pool water situation. . Before treating the pool, balance the pH by adding either an acid or a base to bring the level to just around 7.8. This is at the high end of the range you would normally want in your pool, but that's necessary when you're treating it for algae. Here's how to balance the pH:  Turn on your pump so the chemicals will circulate throughout the pool. Correct the pH level by either increasing the pH with sodium carbonate or decreasing it with sodium bisulfate. Clean out any leaves, sticks, and other debris that may be clogging the filter.  Backwash the filter if necessary and make sure it is working well before you add chemicals to the pool to kill the algae. Set the filter to run 24 hours per day so it filters out all the algae during the cleaning process. Use your pool brush to scrub the pool well before adding any chemicals to the water. Algae clings to pool surfaces, but scrubbing will remove it. Scrubbing also helps to break the algae up, allowing chemicals to work faster.  Scrub especially well in areas where you can see algae buildup. Try to break it all up so that the pool gets thoroughly clean. If you have a vinyl pool, use a nylon scrub brush. Wire brushes might damage vinyl pools, but may be used on plaster pools safely.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Prueba el agua de la piscina.  Equilibra la química de la piscina Asegúrate de que el filtro funcione apropiadamente. Restriega las paredes y el piso de la piscina.


Use a chopping axe (not a splitting axe) or a large machete/knife. The size of the necessary axe depends on the size of the tree. Tie it as tightly as you can to another tree, or big rock in the direction you want it to fall. (You may throw a cord with a weight on it over a limb and pull a rope up and figure out how to tie it.) Tie the rope to something that is farther away than the height of the tree, unless you don't care where the tree lands. Tie this rope tightly and make sure there are a couple of backup knots on it. Avoid damaging any fence, building or vehicle. Try to get a good "V" shape going on the side of the tree--remember, axes aren't saws; you cannot chop in a straight line.  Do not try to chop the wood straight. Wedge out little pieces on the side you want it to fall. You do not need to make it all the way through the tree on one side, just think about where it is best to chop it. Keep your eyes and ears open, and be prepared to run out of the way  Watch upward, and listen for cracking and groaning sounds. Cracking or groaning will tell you that the tree may be about to give way. As you chop, continue to glance upward into the tree for any swaying or leaning. A tree can fall quickly and quietly, and it can easily catch you by surprise. If you are not paying attention, the tree could fell you!  Expect the tree to swing around as it falls. This is due to limbs or the slant of the tree, and due to your "guide" rope. Limbs of your tree may extend outward far enough to strike you. Stay out of the way. Watch for surrounding trees. The branches of other trees may become entangled or break, and you may find that other limbs and trees begin to fall around you.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Busca una herramienta de corte. Ata una soga a una rama alta y gruesa del árbol. Empieza a cortar poco a poco. Presta atención a su estabilidad. Aléjate con rapidez cuando empiece a moverse.


Use a clean dry washcloth and add a few drops of hydrogen peroxide to the cloth. You want the cloth to be slightly damp, but not dripping wet. Do not rub the leather with the hydrogen peroxide. This may actually spread the stain, making it harder to clean. The hydrogen peroxide will react with the blood and create tiny bubbles. The blood should be lifted from the fabric through the bubbles. Wipe away the bubbles using a dry washcloth. Once you have removed the bubbles from the fabric, use a dry and clean cloth to blot up any excess hydrogen peroxide that may remain on the leather.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Vierte unas gotas de peróxido de hidrógeno en un trapo seco. Limpia la mancha con un trapo. Espera a que se formen burbujas. Seca el área con un trapo.


Use a clear voice, and state the facts about why you want a hamster. Make sure your parents are comfortably seated and can see your presentation clearly and easily. Ask them to raise their hands if they have any questions, but politely ask they don’t interrupt your presentation until you’re finished. If your parents get frustrated or annoyed during the presentation, ask why they’re reacting that way and try to adapt accordingly. For example, if they’re frustrated that the meeting is taking too long, try to speed it up. Hopefully you know all of the answers to their questions. If you don’t, show your parents that you really want a hamster by considering what they asked carefully and coming up with an answer. If you have no idea how to answer their question, ask them if you can do more research and present the information later. If you have another pet, your parents might ask how a hamster can coexist with that other pet. Make sure you’re prepared for this question, and have a good answer ready! Remember that your parents might say no. If they do, try to see if there's a way you can get a hamster later. They might ask you to get good grades, or walk the dog, or demonstrate some other sort of responsibility before letting you get a hamster. If your parents are on the fence about getting a hamster, offer to be more responsible without them asking. If you jump to the chance of showing them how responsible you can be, that will impress them and help your chances! . Patience helps show your parents that you really care about a hamster! Remind them gently that you still want a hamster, but make sure you don’t talk about it all the time - you don’t want to annoy them either. Eventually your dedication will show your parents that you really want a hamster!

TL;DR in Spanish:

Explica tu presentación. Responde sus preguntas. No hagas un berrinche. Ten paciencia


Use a cloth dipped in the wood stain of your choice to apply a stain to the bat. Rub the stain on the bat while the lathe is running to ensure even application.  Apply two coats of stain to the bat. Allow the bat to dry between coats. You can also apply a lacquer finish to help preserve the stain and surface of the bat. Use a wax such as Min-Wax paste to finish the surface of the bat. Buff the wax on the bat while the lathe is running. The bit of wood that connects the bat to the remaining wood on the lathe is called a tenon. Make it as small as possible without breaking.  Place the parting tool perpendicular to the spinning bat. Insert the tip of the parting tool into the spinning bat at the bottom of the knob and top of the barrel. Reduce the diameter of the tenon to 1/4 of an inch in diameter. Once the bat is removed from the lathe you can use a hacksaw to remove the tenons from either end of the bat. Apply the finishing touches to the ends of the bat after removing the tenons.  Sand each end of the bat with increasing grits of sandpaper. Apply varnish and wax to the ends of the bat

TL;DR in Spanish:

Aplícale barniz al bate. Aplica cera a la superficie del bate. Utiliza la herramienta de partición para que las espigas en cada extremo del bate sean más pequeñas. Retira el bate del torno. Termina los extremos del bate.


Use a coarse brush or toothbrush to flake off the dried excess paint. For smaller stains, you may be able to pick off dried chunks with your fingernail. Removing the dried top layer will allow you greater access to the set-in stain underneath. It will also be a more efficient, quicker way of removing the larger part of the stain. Apply a solution of one part detergent, one part water, to a damp cloth and apply it to the stained area of the shoe. Depending on the size and strength of the stain, you may need to apply some nail polish remover to a damp cloth and work that into the stain, as well. Do this until the paint softens into the fabric of the shoe. Once the dry paint has softened, it will be easier to dissolve away from the fabric. Use a dull knife to scrape off the now soft paint. The paint should rub right off the shoe. There will still be a light layer of paint set into the fabric below. However, the large majority of the paint should now be gone. Use a solution of one part detergent, one part water, applied to a damp cloth. Continue to rub the remaining stain with the solution. Rinse with cold water by holding the stained area under a faucet. Continue this process until the stain is completely gone. If the stain still remains, apply some nail polish remover to a damp cloth. Dab it on the stain and continue until it disappears.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Cepilla el exceso de pintura. Aplica una mezcla jabonosa a la mancha. Raspa la pintura suavizada. Frota con una solución de detergente. Aplica quitaesmalte.