If you want your applied Plasti Dip to go on evenly, last longer, and peel away more easily when it’s time to remove it, you must make sure the surface is properly prepared.  Taking your time now will provide immediate and lasting benefits.  Wash and rinse the surface thoroughly; make sure any soap residue is gone. Use microfiber cloths to prevent lint accumulation on the surface. Dry the surface, and also allow it to air dry.  Make sure it is absolutely, completely dry before applying Plasti Dip. You can dip, brush, or spray on Plasti Dip, although spraying is utilized for most automotive applications.  Follow the provided instructions for spray coverage, distance, technique, and safety.  Make sure you are in a well-ventilated area, and wear protective eyewear and breathing protection.  You may also want to wear gloves and cover exposed skin. Especially if your car is brand new or has had after-market painting or repairs done to it, you may want to test a small area first.  Plasti Dip adheres to (and peels away from) most automotive surfaces with ease, but it is better to be safe than sorry. When it comes to applying Plasti Dip coats, the more the better.  Four to five thin, even coats should be considered your minimum for the best appearance and protection.  However, adding six or more coats will enhance these qualities and make it even easier to remove the product later on. Plasti Dip dries to the touch fairly quickly, and a basic cure will usually occur within four to eight hours.  After this point, it is safe to touch the surface and use the vehicle.  However, the full curing process will take a few weeks, so it is best to wait perhaps a month before using aggressive cleaning methods. Properly applied Plasti Dip will often last for at least three years.  When it does wear out or you simply are ready for a change, just peel it off of the surface with your hands.  If you applied enough layers of Plasti Dip earlier, it should peel off in large pieces.  If, however, not enough layers were applied, meaning...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Asegúrate de que la superficie esté completamente limpia y seca. Aplica el Plasti Dip de acuerdo a las instrucciones del empaque. Agrégale más capas para una mayor protección y para que quitarlo sea más fácil. Deja que la superficie se seque y se fije adecuadamente. Pela el Plasti Dip para quitarlo.


If you want your bath to help wash away the stress of your day, lavender and peppermint are the way to go. Look for bath salts with peppermint or lavender scents. Check bath salts that are labelled for “stress relief” – if they have peppermint or lavender in them, they’re a good bet! This is an especially good idea if you want to take your bath in the morning, or before heading out for the night. Any type of citrus will do – orange, lemon, grapefruit, and lime are all good choices. Just pick your favorite. It can be used no matter the source of your congestion, too. A cold, stuffy sinuses, and allergies can all be eased by taking a bath with eucalyptus-scented salts. Add a few drops of lemongrass essential oil to your favorite bath salts and shake the container to mix them up. The lemongrass scent can help relieve headaches and can also relieve the symptoms of jet lag.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Utiliza lavanda o menta para aliviar el estrés. Utiliza cítricos para energizarte. Utiliza eucalipto para desaparecer congestiones. Utiliza la hierba de limón para aliviar dolores de cabeza.


If you want your employees to do as well as they can, then your main goal should be to make your expectations very clear. If you value numbers and production over customer service or time spent on other tasks, make this very clear so your employees don’t go above and beyond on the wrong tasks and then are confused when you’re disappointed. If there’s something you want or expect, then be very clear about it instead of sugar-coating your real expectations, even if they’re lofty.  If you want your employees to produce five reports per week, for example, make it clear that this is what you expect instead of just telling them to keep up the hard work and that they’re doing a great job, and then later giving them poor performance reviews. One important thing is to actually know what you want before you address your employees so that you don’t end up changing your thoughts in the middle of a conversation. Sometimes, your expectations do change, based on where the company is headed and other internal changes. If this does happen, be open about it instead of letting your employees figure it out on their own. If a change has happened at the company, employees really appreciate knowing why. If an important person in the company was fired, employees may want to know the reason (even if they don’t get the nitty gritty) just so they don’t feel threatened about their own jobs. If you’ve decided one employee isn’t a great fit for a certain project, be honest about your rationale instead of leaving him in the dark. Your employees like to be a part of things and would really appreciate being in the know instead of being left in the dark. You don’t want your employees to see everything you do or say as a mandate handed down from the Gods; add a human touch to your decisions and show your employees why doing something a certain way is the best for the company instead of just telling them what to do. It’s important to keep your employees up-to-date with the progress that the company is making, whether it’s good or bad. Don’t...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Debes tener expectativas claras. Explica el razonamiento que está detrás de tus decisiones. Conversa con tus empleados acerca del progreso de la empresa. Pide comentarios acerca de cómo puedes hacer mejor tu trabajo. Delega responsabilidades. Dirige a las personas en lugar de los números.


If you want your guests to take off their shoes, it might be a nice gesture to provide them with an alternative that is acceptable to both parties. Having some nice slippers or comfy socks available for your guests can help eliminate your guests' feelings of discomfort or desire to push back against your request.  However, you will probably find that most guests will prefer to be in socks or bare feet than wear borrowed slippers. You can also try buying some disposable shoe covers (like the kind doctors wear over their shoes) for your guest to wear over his bare feet. This way, she won't feel strange borrowing someone else's socks or slippers and you can throw away the used covers after she leaves. It may be helpful for you to provide some scented foot spray near the area where you want your guests to remove their shoes. This will give your guests an alternative option if they are embarrassed about the possibility of having foot odor. In Japan, it is unheard of to walk into someone's house in your shoes, which are always left outside, and pretty slippers are always available. These can be bought quite cheaply in many local stores. This cultural difference is why it's a good idea to provide socks or slippers for your guests.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ofréceles calcetines o pantuflas. Dales un aerosol perfumado para los pies. Ten en cuenta otras costumbres.


If you want your hair to have very loose, flowing waves, you'll need to apply some heat. After taking a shower and patting your hair dry, move to the bedroom (where it's less humid, since humid air leads to frizz) and gather all the equipment you need before you get started:  Heat protectant product. Medium sized hot rollers. Get rollers that are at least 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide for loose, glossy waves, rather than curls. A hair dryer. Plug in your kit and let the rollers heat up while you get your hair ready. Heat protectant is a product available in the hair section of drugstores and beauty supply stores. It protects your hair from getting damaged by heat styling tools. Since you're going to use both hot rollers and a hair dryer, it's important to protect your hair. Skipping this can lead to hair damage, especially to curly hair. If you don't have heat protectant, apply some hair serum or even leave-in conditioner. You need two side sections, a top section, and a back section, so use your hands to divide your hair. You'll be starting with the side sections, so pull back the top and back sections into hair clips. Lift up the top layer of the right section of your hair so you have a small handful of hair. Comb it out straight, then place the tips of the hair over the top of a hot roller. Use your hands to roll the hair over the roller, and keep going until the roller is against your head. Pin it in place using a roller pin.  Keep the hair you're rolling up as smooth as possible as you roll by rolling the hair very tightly. Make sure you don't overcrowd the roller. The section of hair should fit neatly on the roller. Lift up the bottom layer of the right section of your hair so you have a small handful of hair. Comb it out straight, then place the tips of the hair over the top of a hot roller. Use your hands to roll the hair over the roller, and keep going until the roller is against your head. Pin it in place using a roller pin.  Keep the hair you're rolling up as smooth as possible as you roll by rolling the...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Alista tu equipo. Calienta los rulos. Aplica protector de calor a tu cabello mientras esté mojado. Divide tu cabello en cuatro secciones. Enrolla la capa superior de la sección derecha. Enrolla la capa inferior de la sección derecha. Enrolla la capa superior de la sección izquierda. Enrolla la capa inferior de la sección izquierda. Enrolla la parte delantera de tu cabello. Termina de enrollar el cabello en la coronilla. Enrolla la parte trasera. Sécate el cabello con el secador. Saca tu cabello de los rulos.


If you want your scheduled shutdown to occur more than once, you'll want to use Task Scheduler. Task Scheduler is available on all versions of Windows. Here's how to find it:   Windows 10: Press ⊞ Win+S to open the search bar, type task scheduler, and then click Task Scheduler in the search results.  Windows 8: Press the ⊞ Win key, type schedule tasks, and then click Schedule tasks in the results.  Windows 7: Click the Start menu, select Control Panel, and then choose System and Security. Click Administrative Tools and then click Task Scheduler. It's at the top of the panel on the right side of the window. This opens the "Create a Basic Task" wizard.  For example, if you want the computer to turn off every night at 11:30 PM, select Daily. If this is just a one-time scheduled thing, select One time. For example, let's say that beginning on July 19, 2019, you want your PC to shut down nightly at 11:30 PM. You'd enter 7/19/2019 into the date field, and 11:30:00 PM into the time field. Leave the "Recur ever: X days" setting to "1" if you want the action to occur every day.  The location should be C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe unless you've changed the letter for your Windows drive.  The summary screen gives you a chance to review the scheduled date(s) and time(s) for the shutdown. Once you save your task, the computer will shut down at the scheduled time. If you need to edit or delete your task, open Task Scheduler and click the Task Scheduler Library folder in the left panel. When you find your task in the center panel, right-click it to find the option to edit Properties or Delete the task.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre la aplicación del Programador de tareas. Haz clic en Crear tarea básica en el panel “Acción”. Escribe temporizador de apagado como nombre y haz clic en Siguiente. Selecciona cuándo quieres que la tarea se active y haz clic en Siguiente. Ingresa la hora y fecha, y haz clic en Siguiente. Selecciona “Iniciar un programa” y haz clic en Siguiente. Escribe la dirección para la aplicación shutdown.exe en la casilla “Programa o script”. Escribe /s en el campo “Agregar argumentos” y haz clic en Siguiente. Revisa la tarea de apagado automático y haz clic en Finalizar.


If you want your snowflake to hold its form, then you will need to use water or water and glue to get this effect. Start by soaking your snowflake in water or in a 50/50 mixture of white glue and water for an even stiffer snowflake. Allow the snowflake to become fully saturated, then remove it from the water or water/glue solution. Gently squeeze out the excess moisture. Fabric stiffener (available from crafts stores) is a perfect alternative to water for this purpose. After soaking the snowflake, place it on the piece of cardboard and start stretching it out. To do this, pull on the outer edges and pin each of the snowflake's outer points to the cardboard. You will probably need to place the pins at an angle to ensure a tight hold. You can add glitter if you want your snowflake to be sparkly, or leave it glitter-free for a more vintage look. If you want to apply glitter, apply it while the snowflake is still wet. You can simply sprinkle some glitter over the top of your snowflake. Allow your snowflake to dry overnight, or at least for a couple of hours before you hang it up. Once the snowflake is completely dry, hang it on your tree, on the wall, from the ceiling, or wherever you want to display it.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Moja el copo de nieve con agua. Estira y sujeta las puntas del copo de nieve a un cartón con algunos alfileres. Añade un poco de purpurina como decoración. Permite que el copo de nieve se seque.


If you want your spouse, parent, or child to have a stake in the house (when it comes to inheriting, for instance) but don’t want to go through the hassle of refinancing, consider adding this person to the deed of the house. He won’t be legally liable for the mortgage the same way you are, but he will be one of the owners of the house (once the bank is paid off). Keep in mind that this process can be expensive. There are many reasons, both practical and emotional, why you would want to add someone to your mortgage. But sometimes it’s not necessary. You may find it easier just to have the person who is moving in pay you each month, as a tenant would a landlord, or set up a joint bank account to which each person contributes and is only used for mortgage payments. This unofficial set-up works best if you are a married couple. If you were to die, your lender would be legally obligated to let your spouse take over the mortgage. It is important to plan for contingencies with someone on your mortgage, but it is even more important without. Nobody wants to think about it, but death, divorce, and other unforeseen events happen. Consider a legally-binding document that answers the following questions:  How will costs be divided? You both contribute to the mortgage, but you probably do not make the same amount of money. How much should each person contribute? How will this change if one of you loses your job or goes bankrupt? What will happen to the house if you break up? Will you sell it, or will one of you stay there? If the former, how will proceeds from the sale be divided? If the latter, who will be responsible for costs? What will happen if one of you dies? If you are unmarried and/or do not have your spouse or partner’s name on the mortgage or deed, the house may not automatically go to him. If this is what you want, talk to a lawyer to make sure the necessary documents are in place.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Considera la posibilidad de agregar a esta persona a la escritura de la casa. Considera hacer un acuerdo privado. Consulta con un abogado.


If you want your team to be motivated, then you have to explain the positive outcomes of achieving the objective. By incorporating this team motivating step, you are putting the control over their future compensation or other rewards into their own hands. Your team should see how their success would benefit not only the company, but also each individual team member. If you really want to motivate them, then you have to make your goals as concrete as possible so they can feel a tangible reward. For example, saying "We have to work harder so the company looks better" won't motivate employees as much as saying, "If we improve our sales by 10%, then we'll make enough revenue to give out Christmas bonuses this year." Build a sense of curiosity within your team members' mindsets so that that they are interested enough to want to achieve the goals you expect. By doing this, your team members will want to learn more. This can be achieved if you understand what excites or interests your team members. Get to know what matters most to the members as a team and as individuals. If you keep things interesting and exciting by mentioning concrete goals, changes, and improvements, they will want to keep working. Don't just tell your team members what to do. Keep them interested and up-to-date on as much of the company process as you can so that they care about what's happening and have questions about the process. Know what your team is capable of and set a goal that they can actually reach. It's good to be ambitious when setting goals, but if you make them so challenging that your team is destined to fail, then everyone will only feel discouraged. Establish a realistic goal and provide a tool that shows their progress as they get closer to attaining that goal. Setting micro-goals along the way is also a great way to ensure success, so your team doesn't feel like it's all or nothing. For example, if you have a project that needs completing, create a chart that breaks that project into smaller goals so that, as they achieve...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Discute los beneficios del éxito. Mantén a tu equipo interesado. Establece metas realistas. Crea una competencia amistosa. Pon a los miembros de tu equipo en el control de su propio destino cuando introduzcas la motivación del equipo. Diseña una herramienta de reconocimiento para motivar a tu equipo.


If you wear eyeglasses, use lenses that help protect your eyes against UV radiation. While most lenses do so to some degree, some require an added treatment for 100% protection. Next time you get new glasses, ask your optometrist about the best option for UV protection. Note that UV resistant contacts can help, but cannot fully protect your eyes from UV radiation. Whenever you are exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time, even while indoors, it's worth wearing sunglasses. The quality of the sunglasses matters substantially. They should meet ANSI UV requirements, meaning that they block at least 99% of UV rays.  They may also be labeled “UV absorption up to 400 nm.”  If there is not a label regarding UV protection, or if the label says “cosmetic,” the UV protection the sunglasses offer will be partial at best. Note that the darkness of the lenses does not correspond with the sunglasses ability to deflect UV rays. Industry and commercial use of machinery that produces UV radiation can quickly and significantly damage your eyesight.  For this reason, businesses and unions have strong, specific regulations about the required protection to use in these environments. Follow these regulations at all times.  In particular, goggles (usually built into a face shield) should be used whenever you’re welding. Whatever the eye wear used at your place of work, it should fit snugly to your face, with no gaps through which UV radiation might reach your eyes. Protective equipment for these types of uses should be designed specifically for this use. Do not use anything else for this purpose.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Equipa tus anteojos con lentes resistentes a la radiación UV. Usa anteojos de sol con más frecuencia. Usa protección ocular apropiada en donde se usen fuentes ocupacionales de radiación UV.


If you went through with the interview without coming clean, you may be suffering from feelings of guilt and worry over what the employer will do if they find out. In this situation, you may want to consider withdrawing your candidacy for the position and put an end to things before they go any further. At this point, coming clean may have lost you the job anyway, so this method will allow you to maintain some dignity. You can keep it simple by calling or emailing the employer to request a withdrawal of your candidacy. Briefly state, “I would like to withdraw my candidacy at this time”. You are not required to provide an explanation for the withdrawal of your candidacy. However, if you are asked why you are withdrawing your candidacy you can simply say, “For personal reasons”. The employer will not probe any further and will never know you lied on your resume. Thank the employer for their time thus far and apologize for any inconvenience. You can also wish them luck in finding the right person for the job. Ending on a good note may allow you to be a good candidate for another job in the future.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Solicita el retiro de tu candidatura. No te sientas obligado a dar una explicación. Termina en buenos términos.


If you were able to get the license plate number of the car, you can submit the information to a national database, such as http://reportdangerousdrivers.com/. You can also use an app like Bad Driver. Many local police departments and city transportation departments have online forms where you can report reckless drivers. If they do, fill out their online form.  To find out if this is available in your area, you can search online for the name of your city or county with the words "report reckless driver." For example, you might type the words "Charlotte report reckless driver" or "Orange County report traffic violation." You may need to send an email. In this email, you might write, "I noticed a red Mustang speeding down I-95 this morning around 9:00AM. They were weaving in and out of traffic and nearly collided with a truck. I have attached a photo of their license plate. Thanks." If you know the identity of an unsafe driver, you can request for your local department of motor vehicles to give them a new driving exam. Some departments have online forms for this. You may need to email others. In most cases, this information can be given anonymously. On this form, you should:  Identify who needs to be reexamined. If possible, provide their driver’s license number or their license plate number. Provide a reason why they should be reexamined (medical issue, alcohol problem, declining eyesight, etc.) State your relationship to the driver (family member, friend, court appointed sponsor, etc.) In your email, include as much information as you can about the car. Include its make, model, color, and description. Attach any photos or videos you have of the reckless driving. This will help the government investigate the driver.  In the US, any license plate number beginning with G is owned by the government.  You can email howsmydriving@gsa.gov to report the reckless driver. In Australia, contact your state government. If a police car is the problem, you may want to contact the police department directly to complain. ...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Registra un reporte en una base de datos nacional. Revisa el sitio web de tu municipio o policía local. Informa al departamento de vehículos motorizados local si alguien que conoces es un conductor temerario. Envía un correo electrónico al gobierno para reportar un vehículo estatal.


If you were dating or if she was your friend, decide if you still want her in your life. Either way, you might still be able to make her feel guilty, but it's best to figure out whether you still want her or not. Decide what she did wrong. Admit to any part you may have had in the conflict and focus on the specifics of what she did to offend you. Is she mean to everyone or is she only mean to you? Give yourself time to recover from the way she treated you. Stop talking to her. Avoid her at school, work, or wherever you normally see her. If you happen to run into her, walk past her and pretend she isn't even there. Focus on healing yourself without relying on time to do it for you. Surround yourself with friends that support you. Talk to your friends about how she hurt you. Give yourself a support group so you don't have to face her alone before you are ready. Before you confront her, make sure you have a clear idea of what you are going to say. If your thoughts toward her are very chaotic, take time to write down the specific things that are hurting you.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Determina si sientes algún interés en ella. Aléjate de ella. Reflexiona y determina el aspecto en dónde estás herido. Elabora un plan.


If you win this lottery you will be issued a U.S. Green Card and will be able to work and live in the States. There is no guarantee to win, though. It is just a lottery after all, and your chances of winning may be slim. But it's worth a try.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ingresa a la Lotería de visas por diversidad:


If you winterized the house, you may have left all of the faucets open. Go through the building and turn all of these faucets off for any showers, sinks, or baths you have. If you would like, you can remove the aerators from your sinks to prevent mineral build-up when the water starts. These are the valves underneath your fixtures and water devices, including your sinks, toilets, and water heater. Turn them counterclockwise until they stop. Check every pipe in the building to make sure that no breaks or cracks developed. If you notice any damage, call a plumber to have them repaired. Don’t forget to check your:  Water heater Sinks Toilets Showers and baths Refrigerator Washing machine Hoses Once you have checked everywhere for leaks, locate the shut-off valve, either outside or in your home. Turn it a quarter of the way and wait 20 seconds. Then turn it another quarter.  Water valves are usually located near the street beneath a grate. If there are 2 valves, use the one closest to your house. If you can't turn the valve by hand, you may need a wrench or a water key. Do not turn the valve on all at once. This could flood your pipes and cause a leak. Quickly go back to check all of your fixtures. Look for any water leaking from the pipes from small cracks that you may not have noticed before. If there are any leaks, call a plumber. Let the faucet run for about 20 seconds before turning it off. Check for leaks around the pipes again. If there are no leaks, move on to the next faucet. If you notice a leak, call a plumber for repairs.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Cierra todos los grifos. Enciende las válvulas de suministro. Revisa las tuberías por daños visibles. Abre el agua en la válvula de cierre principal. Comprueba si hay fugas de nuevo. Abre los grifos uno por uno.


If you witness a person committing a crime, you can make a citizen's arrest. You should always proceed with a high level of caution. You can perform a citizen's arrest if a misdemeanor public offense is committed or attempted in your presence. You can also perform a citizen's arrest if you know, directly or indirectly, that a person committed a felony. This can either be in your presence or not, as long as you have reasonable cause for believing the person arrested has committed it. If you can wait until police arrive and avoid making a citizen's arrest, absolutely do so.  Misdemeanors include actions that are in breach of peace, such as prostitution, public intoxication that disrupts order, or fist fighting in public. You cannot arrest someone for a misdemeanor if you did not witness the crime yourself. A reasonable cause for believing a felony can be anything from you witnessing the crime yourself or seeing the offender fleeing the crime scene. Felonies include murder, rape, and armed robbery as well as certain kinds of theft, battery, and arson. There are certain steps you must follow when placing a person under citizen's arrest. If you make a citizen's arrest, you must tell the offender plainly that you are making a citizen's arrest. You must also let him know that you are holding him until police arrive and that you have already given a detailed description of him and his crime to the police. Ask explicitly for his cooperation until police arrive. For example, if you see a man who has just gotten in a terrible bar fight and you want to arrest him for the crime, tell him "Sir, I am placing you under citizen's arrest. Please wait here until the police arrive and you can be taken into custody." There are certain things you need to consider before moving ahead with your citizen's arrest. If you believe that it would cause you or the person you are attempting to arrest to use force, do not continue with the arrest. If he does not resist the arrest, keep the offender safe and as comfortable as possible while...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Actúa. Manifiesta tu intención. Evita recurrir a la fuerza. Recurre a la fuerza razonable cuando sea necesario. Llama al servicio de emergencias.


If you work in a building that has a mold problem, the first step is to contact your supervisor and report the problem to them. They should contact maintenance personnel to fix the problem promptly. If you have a compromised immune system and need to stay away from mold at all times, inform your supervisor of your health issue. Your supervisor should do their best to accommodate you to have working conditions that are safe for you. Ask to work from home or in a different location temporarily until the mold problem is solved. You do not need to worry about bringing mold to another location; it will stay where the moisture problem is. If you report the problem to your supervisor or maintenance and nothing happens to fix the problem, contact your local Occupational Safety and Health Administration.  Visit https://www.osha.gov/html/RAmap.html to find your local OSHA contact information. Explain that your workplace has mold problem and that you have reported it to the company on certain dates but the problem has not been fixed.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Repórtale el moho a tu supervisor. Trabaja lejos del moho si es necesario. Contacta a la administración de seguridad y salud de tu comunidad si reportas el problema y no sucede nada.


If you work in an office, you might be looking for a way to show a little personality while still looking professional. Accessorizing is the perfect way to show off your style in a way that's tasteful and office appropriate. Accessorize any basic office neutrals with the following:  Stud earrings. As long as they don't hang too low, most earrings are office appropriate. If you have a big meeting, you might want to go with classic silver, gold or diamond studs, but for everyday wear, mix things up with a little pop of color. Chic glasses. Black or tortoise shell wayfarer-style glasses will make you look smart and stylish at the office. Colorful flats or kitten heels. With the right accessories, you can turn a standard sweater set and slacks ensemble into something with rockstar edge. In fact, the juxtaposition of the two looks is all the more interesting and fun. To amp up your basic sweaters, shifts or blouses, wear these:  Mixed metal jewelry. Try a stack of gold and silver bangles. Studded jewelry. Wearing jewelry with thick metal studs or little spikes shows the world you mean business. Bold eye makeup. Break out the black eyeliner and create a smoky eye to go with your goth jewelry. Motorcycle boots. They look good paired with a dress or jeans. The place where you live might be completely land-locked, but that doesn't mean you can't look like you just spent your afternoon at the beach. Try these accessories to build a look that's free and breezy:  Colorful beaded necklaces or earrings. A sheer, light-colored scarf you can use to block the sun or wind. The perfect pair of sunglasses. Rings made with natural stones. If you're going to an award ceremony, a formal wedding or another event at which you want to look your best, keep your accessories elegant and understated. These accessories pair well with formal gowns or cocktail dresses:  A string of pearls, diamonds, or other precious gems. Small drop earrings or studs that match your necklace. A slender matching tennis bracelet or simple chain.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Utiliza accesorios para crear un atuendo divertido pero que puedas usar en el trabajo. Dale un toque adicional a tu ropa normal. Crea un look de playa bohemio. Vístete para un evento elegante.


If you work on phrases that are difficult to pronounce, you may find it easier to speak clearly in everyday conversation. Start slowly, and gradually work your way up to a normal pace. Identify problem syllables: if you notice that you have trouble enunciating your "B" sounds, try saying tongue twisters that play on the "B" syllable.  For "B" words, try: Bill had a billboard. Bill also had a board bill. The board bill bored Bill, so Bill sold his billboard and paid his board bill. Then the board bill no longer bored Bill, but though he had no board bill, neither did he have his billboard!  For "D" words, try: Did Doug dig David's garden or did David dig Doug's garden? or Do drop in at the Dewdrop Inn.  For "F" sounds, try: Four furious friends fought for the phone or Five flippant Frenchmen fly from France for fashions.  For "J" sounds, try: James just jostled Jean gently or Jack the jailbird jacked a jeep. Start very slowly and clearly, enunciating each syllable: "Five flipp-ant French-men fly from France for fash-ions." Get faster and faster while maintaining clarity. If you trip over words, stop and start again. With determined practice, you may learn to conquer difficult syllables. Don't be afraid to speak loudly and clearly. Reciting anything that someone else has written—poems, books, tongue twisters—is great for practicing confidence. Follow through with your words: finish as strong as you start! Be sure of what you intend to say, and the meaning will shine through. If you tend to mumble or slur your words, it can be difficult to break from the pattern and speak clearly. When you recite words, try to forget about the fact that you are speaking. Focus only on the words, their meaning, their beauty. Try not to overthink it.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Practica trabalenguas. Repite las frases una y otra vez. Confía en tu forma de hablar.


If you worry about being without your phone in case of an emergency, then putting down your phone for even a little while can be distressing. However, having a cell phone on you at all times is not going to make a big difference in an emergency situation. Most people carry cell phones, and even if no one did, then you could go to a nearby business to call for help if there was an emergency. The next time you try to leave your house without your cell phone, try telling yourself something like, “I can be without my phone for a while and I will be fine. If there is an emergency, then someone will help me.” Some people have a hard time putting their phones down because they worry that they will miss out on important news or updates on social media. However, having the news or updates an hour sooner will not make a difference. Try to remind yourself of this if it is preventing you from putting down your phone for a while. If you are feeling anxious about being without news or updates, try telling yourself, “The news/updates will be there when I pick up my phone again. It won’t make a difference if I find out an hour or two later.” If getting “likes” on your posts has become a big part of your sense of happiness and pride, then it may be time to branch out and try to find some alternative ways to feel happy and proud. Some things that might help you to become less dependent on social media include:  Trying a new hobby, such as painting, knitting, or cooking. Looking for opportunities to shine at school or at work, such as by joining a club or taking on a special project.  Building your confidence.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Recuerda que todo va a estar bien. Calma tus miedos sobre no saber qué está pasando. Busca satisfacción y orgullo en otras cosas.


If you would like to advance your education and learn valuable skills, the VA offers programs for both veteran service members and their families. These benefits can help pay for tuition, books and living expenses while you are advancing your education. The level of compensation and requirements for how it may be used differs depending on your situation. The following assistance programs are available:  The Post 9/11 GI Bill offers provides up to 36 months of educational benefits to people who served after September 10. 2001.  The Montgomery GI Bill offers benefits to active duty and Reservists. To be eligible, you must have at least two years of active service, enroll in the program, and contribute a portion of your income during service.  The Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) provides education benefits to reservists who are called to duty during a time of war or national emergency.  The Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) allows you to make contributions from your military pay to put toward educational expenses. The government will match these contributions 2 to 1. The Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program offers assistance to children and spouses of veterans who died during service after September 10, 2001. Benefits are also available for dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to active duty service.  The National Testing Program provides reimbursement for mandatory fees required to take education-related tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, TOEFL, and LSAT.  The National Call to Service Program provides benefits who serve an additional period of active duty, participate in a reserve program after a period of active duty, or work for a national program of service (such as AmeriCorps) after a period of active duty. Once you've determined which program is best for you, you will choose a school that falls within the requirements for that program. Resources are available to help you determine what career path is right for you, and which...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Comprende los beneficios de educación. Elige una escuela. Completa el proceso de solicitud.


If you would like to track your period the old-fashioned way, obtain a calendar and mark the days with pencil, pen, marker, or highlighter. You may use different colors, symbols, or stickers to mark the beginning and end of your cycle, the length of your period, or the days you experience physical or emotional symptoms. Create a system that is clear and works for you.  If you do not want to overload your calendar with too much information, you can keep a separate journal for your physical and emotional symptoms and only use the calendar to mark the beginning and end of your cycle and period. If you don't use a calendar often, keep your calendar in a place you will remember it. Hanging the calendar in your bathroom or placing it next to a mirror may be helpful If you are a very private individual and don't like your period info out for the world to see, use a very discrete mark (e.g. an "x," circle, or color) signifying the event to you. Instead of using pen and paper, you can use an app to track your period. These apps can keep all of your information at your fingertips and predict when your period will occur. In addition to having a calendar, many of these apps allow you to record physical and emotional changes that take place throughout your cycle.  Clue is a free app for iPhone and Android phones and is one of the most recommended apps. It allows you to record physical and emotional symptoms, the days you have sex, and create reminders to take your birth control pills. After entering a few months of data, the app will use algorithms to predict when your next period starts and when you are expected to ovulate. Period Tracker Lite is another free recommended period tracking app. This app allows you to use icons to describe your moods instead of typing out your symptoms. It is available for both iPhone and Android phones. If paper and pen or apps do not appeal to you, you can use an online tracker. These websites allow you to enter all of your cycle information and often have tools such as calendars, history...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Marca los días en un calendario. Descarga una aplicación en tu celular. Usa un calendario en línea.


If you would like to use a vanilla bean in baking recipes that contain milk, you can add the vanilla pod to a quart of milk and heat up the milk in a saucepan over medium high heat. You can also use the vanilla pod in puddings, custards, and other milk based recipes. Another option is to throw the vanilla bean seeds and the split vanilla bean pods into the pot of milk for an extra kick of vanilla. You may want to try the milk after a few minutes of boiling to ensure the vanilla flavor is present in the milk but not overpowering. Give your sugar a vanilla flavor by adding split vanilla beans or whole vanilla beans to your sugar bowl or sugar shaker. The vanilla bean will give off a natural flavor and infuse the sugar so you have vanilla flavored sugar. You can then use the sugar in your morning coffee or in baked goods. If you’d like to infuse your coffee with a natural vanilla flavor, you can place dried vanilla in your bag of coffee beans. You can use vanilla seeds or vanilla pods, laying them in your coffee beans overnight or for several weeks. Over time, the coffee beans will become infused with the vanilla.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Agrega una vaina de vainilla a 1 litro (1 cuarto) de leche. Coloca la vaina de vainilla en tu azucarero. Pon vainilla seca en los granos de café.


If you wrote down 3, 42 and 66 at the end of Search for the Combination Numbers, test the combinations (3,42,66);(3,66,42);(42,3,66);(42,66,3);(66,42,3); and (66,3,42). One should open the safe.  Remember to attempt to pull open the safe door after each complete combination! You don't want to be absent-minded and move on to the next combination before checking for success. Remember to reset the dial between each attempt by spinning it several times. If your dial has more than 2 or 3 wheels, you'll probably want to write down each combination in advance and cross them out as you go. Most safes allow for a 1 or 2 number margin of error while dialing, which is why you only needed to test every 3rd number. It's possible your safe is more exact, especially if it is more expensive.  For example, if the digits you wrote down are 3, 42, and 66, you'll need to try every combination of [2, 3, or 4] + [41, 42, or 43] + [65, 66, or 67]. Don't get confused and start testing combinations like (41, 42, 65); each combination should contain exactly one number from each bracketed trio. This is really only practical for a 3 digit combination or less (requiring a maximum of 162 attempts). For a 4-digit combination, the number balloons to a maximum of 1,944 attempts. This is still much faster than trying every possible combination, but will waste a lot of time if it turns out you made an error in your cracking attempt. Cracking a safe takes a lot of patience and effort! Find the Combination Length, Search for the Combination Numbers, and Test Your Results all over again. Keep your old graph and notes handy. If your new attempt gives the same partial results (for instance, 2 of the 3 numbers are the same ones you tested before), it's much more likely those results are accurate.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Prueba todas las secuencias posibles de los números que encontraste. Trata de usar combinaciones de números adyacentes si la caja no se abre. Inténtalo de nuevo desde el principio.


If you'd like a larger cloud, hot glue one or two smaller paper lanterns to a larger one. Pick off a large, cotton candy-sized lump of polyester stuffing. Draw a swirl of hot glue on the clump, then press the stuffing against the lantern. Alternate between large, small, and medium-sized clumps. Be sure to cover the top and bottom of the lanterns as well. This time, apply the hot glue directly onto the lantern, then quickly press the stuffing into the glue. If you glued multiple lanterns together, be sure to fill the seams between the lanterns. Gently pull on the polyester tufts until the cloud is fluffy. Make some of the tufts larger than others. This will make your cloud look more cloud-like. For something quick and easy, tuck a battery-operated LED light into the lantern. Alternatively, you can fill the lantern with white string lights. If you use the icicle kind, you can even pull the strands out through the bottom of the cloud to make it look like rain. Make sure that the lights doesn't generate too much heat and never leave them unattended. Dig through the fluff until you find the top hanging wire of your lantern. Tie some fishing line to it. If you attached multiple lanterns together, be sure to tie some fishing line to each one. Cover the gap at the top of the lantern back up when you are done. Insert some hooks into the ceiling. Tie small loops into the ends of your fishing line. Slip the loops over the hooks. You will need one hook per lantern. This means that if your cloud is made from three lanterns, you will need three hooks.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre un farol de papel blanco. Pega un mechón de relleno de poliéster al farol. Continúa pegando los mechones al farol. Rellena los espacios vacíos con mechones más pequeños de relleno. Ahueca el farol. Agrega algunas luces. Amarra un poco de sedal en la parte superior de la nube. Cuelga la nube.


If you'd like to build upon an existing structure, consider re-purposing a crate, a cabinet, an old pet carrier, or a barrel. Otherwise, feel free to build a comparable box from scratch using wood, metal, or plastic. The box should be sturdy, heat-retentive, and easy to clean, so choose your base materials accordingly. Review the following steps for a few straightforward box ideas.  Try re-purposing storage containers: kitchen cabinets, barrels, milk crates, wash basins, old pet carriers. Make sure to thoroughly wash these things before use, especially if they've held something that can be toxic to chickens.  Construct boxes from found materials, when possible. This can save on costs, and it may give character to your backyard coop. Build a box from wood, metal, or plastic—whichever is available. You will need one box for every 2-4 hens. Each "nest" should be roomy enough to contain a laying hen and small enough to feel secure.Twelve cubic inches (12" x 12" x 12") is an ideal size. The interior should not be higher than two feet, as hens like to roost in cozy spaces.  Make sure to add a comfortable access point for the chickens to enter and exit. Make sure to add a slight lip to the entryway so that the chickens' bedding (sawdust, straw, etc.) cannot easily spill out. If you're building a nesting box from scratch, pitch the top of the box at a 45 degree angle to discourage chickens from roosting and pooping up there. If you're using a cabinet or another found object, consider nailing a plank the roof with one side lifted at a 45 degree angle.  The boxes need not be square or absolutely symmetrical. The important thing is that your chickens are comfortable. Find an old wooden kitchen cabinet. The cabinet should be at least 18 inches deep, and it should have working doors that are at least two feet high. Try asking around at secondhand stores and recycled furniture stores. If you already have any old cabinets, or if you plan to replace your current kitchen cabinets, this is the perfect opportunity to reuse them...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escoge los materiales que vas a utilizar. Diseña el nidal. Construye un nidal a partir de un armario de cocina. Construye un nidal de madera de 195 centímetros cúbicos (12 pulgadas cúbicas). Construye un nidal rápido utilizando la mitad de un barril limpio.


If you'd like to cook directly over your gas burners, decide if you'd like a large griddle that covers two burners or a smaller one that fits over just one. Since you won't be able to adjust the exact temperature, you'll need to closely watch your food as it cooks. You can find traditional griddles made from:  Aluminum Steel Cast iron Stainless steel If you don't have a gas stove or simply want to use the griddle on a counter top, get an electric griddle that you can just plug in. You should also choose an electric griddle if you'd like to set a precise temperature on the griddle. This will give you more control when you're cooking than if you were using gas. If you want to keep the griddle on the counter, ensure that the cord is long enough to reach your outlet. Whether or not you choose an electric griddle or a griddle for a gas stove, decide if you'd like it to be flat or raised with ridged edges. Many electric griddles come with additional ridged plates that you can set on top of the griddle. Ridged griddles are great for cooking foods that you'd like to leave grill marks on and they drain away grease. For example, cook hamburgers or steaks on ridged griddles. Wash the griddle with hot, soapy water after you buy it. Rinse the griddle to remove all the soap residue and dry the griddle completely with a soft towel. If you're cleaning an electric griddle, do not submerge it in the water. Use a wash cloth or sponge to clean the griddle. If you'll be using a griddle over gas burners, dab some cooking or vegetable oil onto a paper towel. Wipe the oiled paper towel over the entire surface of the griddle. Wash the griddle again and rinse it with fresh water. Dry the griddle before you use it. Most electric griddles don't need you to season them before plugging them in and using them.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Selecciona una plancha tradicional para una estufa a gas. Compra una plancha eléctrica. Compra una plancha estriada. Lava la plancha antes de usarla. Cura la plancha antes de utilizarla en una estufa a gas.


If you'd like to make your Christmas cards personal, but don't have the time or money to do it by hand, using an online service such as Shutterfly or PSPrint is an excellent option. There are also a variety of different formats you can use from individualized designs to photo cards.  You can get a sense of the different card formats from online services by looking at different websites such as Shutterfly, PSPrint. Once you've had a chance to see the different options of card formats and services available online, decide which one best suits your wishes and needs.   Most online services, including Shutterfly and PSPrint, will allow you to customize your messages and designs from a simple template as you like. Make sure to check the prices for the cards. The more elaborate your card, the more expensive it's going to be. Generally, the more cards you buy, the cheaper your order will be. After looking at the different motif options for the front of your card, choose one and enter it into the online interface.   Write a message on the card if there isn't one. You may also have the option to include an additional message to anything that may already appear as a part of your design. If you are making a photo card on a service like Shutterfly, you'll likely only have one side to your card. If this is the case, add your message to the front. Remember not to put too much on a one-sided card, though. You might want to include additional decorative motifs or a personalized message inside of each card.  If there is a pre-formulated message inside the card, you may have the option to rewrite it as you like. Before you place your order, check each aspect of the card to make sure there aren't any mistakes. If there are, fix them and then check until the card is exactly how you like it.  Also check to make sure your designs and messages match one another. You wouldn't want a blue and silver traditional front design with a green and red modern inside motif. Once you've designed and personalized your Christmas card, place your...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige un formato. Elige un diseño básico o una plantilla, y un servicio en línea. Diseña la parte frontal de la tarjeta. Diseña el interior de la tarjeta. Revisa el producto final. Haz el pedido de las tarjetas.


If you'd like, you can also line two baking sheets with parchment paper. While not completely necessary, this will allow for easier clean up at the end. Put 2 teaspoons of chili powder, ½ teaspoon of ground cumin, and ¼ to ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper or ground red pepper into a small bowl. Add a dash of salt, then mix briskly together with a fork. Set the bowl aside. If these seasonings do not appeal to you, here are two other alternate seasonings you can try:  Fiesta-Lime: 3 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt   Garlic and Onion: 2 teaspoons chili powder ⅓ teaspoon onion powder ⅓ teaspoon garlic powder ⅓ teaspoon salt ⅓ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper If you'd like to make smaller strips, cut the tortillas into quarters now using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter. At this time, you can also stack the remaining tortillas so that they will be all ready for you. These narrow strips will make perfect garnishes for soups, salads, beans, and other dishes. If you'd like to make more chip-like strips that you can scoop up salsa with, cut them into 1-inch (2.54 centimeters) wide strips instead. Pour the oil into a bowl, and dump the strips in. Gently toss the strips until they are all evenly coated with oil. You can do this using your hands or a pair of salad tongs. Keep tossing until the strips are evenly coated with seasoning. Make sure that the strips are spread evenly and that they are not clumped together. If any of the strips are covered, they won't bake evenly. You can bake the sheets in the oven one at a time, or you can bake them at the same time. If you are baking both sheets at the same time, rotate them halfway through the baking process. This will ensure that the strips get baked the same amount. You can toss them over a salad or soup, or serve them alongside some black beans. If you made the wider, chip-like strips, you can serve them with some salsa, guacamole, or your favorite dip.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Precalienta el horno a 190 °C (375 °F). En un tazón pequeño, mezcla rápidamente los condimentos con un tenedor y resérvalos. Apila 2 o 3 tortillas. Corta las tortillas en tiras que tengan un grosor de ½ a 1 cm (¼ a ½ pulgada). Mezcla las tiras con el aceite vegetal. Agrega los condimentos y vuelve a mezclar las tiras. Extiende las tiras sobre dos bandejas para hornear formando una sola capa. Hornéalas de 10 a 15 minutos o hasta que luzcan doradas. Deja que las tiras se enfríen en la bandeja antes de servirlas. Listo.


If you'd rather wear a shirt than a t-shirt, that's fine too, especially if you're trying to be a pirate captain.  A big, billowy white shirt is ideal. Try to locate one which has flowing sleeves rather than tight ones. For women, choose a man's shirt as it will be bigger and more likely to billow. For men, avoid anything that's too tight or too short. Pirates don't wear stiff business collars. Away with it (give it the plank!) by snipping it off and restoring a ruffle or similar soft collar instead. If you hate sewing, you can probably get away with using fabric glue to attach a ruffle but ensure that the area that has been cut won't fray. If possible, just try tucking in your ruffle to your neckline. The volume of the ruffle will cover up any self-improvements you've made to your shirt. Since you're wearing a decent shirt, it's more about upgrading than turning it to tatters. Consider some of the following embellishments:  Fancy buttons for both the middle and cuffs A golden or silver chain toggle for the collar area Ruffles! Ay, matey. Ruffles can be added almost anywhere on the shirt ––around the cuffs, around the collar, down the button line, etc.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Consigue una camisa que te quede bien. Quita el cuello rígido. Decórala un poco.


If you'd the oatmeal water to be sweeter and milky, open a 14-ounce (396 g) can of sweetened condensed milk and stir it into the oatmeal water after you've strained it. Keep stirring until the sweetened condensed milk is dissolved. If you prefer a slightly less sweet drink, use less of the sweetened condensed milk. If you'd like to sweeten the water but don't want to add a milky consistency, add as much granulated sugar, brown sugar, honey, or agave as you'd like. Keep in mind that the granulated or brown sugar may not dissolve completely in the water. If you use either of these sweeteners, always stir the oatmeal water before pouring it since the sugars will settle. To give the oatmeal water a richer flavor, put a stick of cinnamon into the oatmeal water when you blend it. If you're not using a high-powered blender, use ground cinnamon. You could also stir in 1 teaspoon (2 g) of your favorite ground spice, such as:  Nutmeg Cardamom Cinnamon Mixed spice Pumpkin pie spice Stirring in fresh fruit juice is a great way to flavor the strained oatmeal water while sweetening it naturally. You could use orange, apple, cranberry, or pineapple juice, for instance. If you'd like to use a sour citrus juice, such as lime or lemon juice, you may need to add extra sweetener to the oatmeal water.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Añade leche condensada endulzada para conseguir un agua de avena más espesa y cremosa. Agrega tu endulzante favorito si quieres darle sabor al agua. Agrega una rama de canela o tus especias favoritas para personalizar el agua de avena. Añade 1/3 de taza de jugo de fruta para un agua de avena refrescante.


If you'll be cleaning your house, washing dishes, or doing any activity where your hands will exposed to water or chemicals, wear gloves. You can wear any glove, but look for one that's powder-free and contains an aloe coating on the inside. The aloe on the inside of the glove will keep your hands from drying out.

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If you'll be steering your boat into secure military waters, you'll need to apply for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential card before you can apply for your captain's license. Check the Coast Guard website to see if you need one.  If it's not necessary, simply provide a statement with your application that says you don't need it. If a TWIC card is necessary for you, you can apply for it through the TSA. The most common type of license is the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel license, more commonly called the “six-pack” because you can take up to six paying passengers out on the water with you. If you foresee yourself wanting or needing to take more than six people out at once, then get the Master license. The Master license involves far more sea-time hours, but there’s no need to get the six-pack license first. Jump right to the Master if that’s the one you want. You will need to pass a physical exam, drug test, background check, and fingerprinting. Check the Coast Guard's website for a list of approved centers to visit for these tasks. CPR and first aid certification are also required, and you'll need a photocopy of your driver's license. Additional identification will be required, such as a social security card or an I-551 alien registration card. Visit the Coast Guard's website to print and fill out an application for your captain's license. This license is more formally known as a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). Include documentation of your sea-time experience with your application.  You can submit your application and any supporting documents in person at a local Regional Exam Center (REC) or send it to the REC through the mail. If you're outside the U.S., you'll need to apply for the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) through the Royal Yacht Academy. In addition to the application itself, you will need  to submit three letters of recommendation. These references should be written by people working in or familiar with the maritime industry. That way, they can address...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Solicita una Credencial de Identificación para los Trabajadores del Transporte (TWIC, por sus siglas en inglés) de ser necesario y si vives en los EE.UU. Opta entre la licencia "six-pack" o bien la licencia Maestra (si vives en los EE.UU. Cumple con toda la letra pequeña tanto física como legal. Presenta una solicitud. Presenta tres referencias de carácter. Paga las tarifas. Toma el examen. Recibe tus credenciales.


If you're a busy person or just someone who has trouble making initial connections with people face to face, social media can be a great place to maintain and develop relationships that can lead to a richer social life in the real world.  Dating sites like Ok Cupid have settings that allow you to search for people specifically interested in friendships rather than romantic relationships. Try initiating conversations online with a question about the person's profile or one of their pictures. Avoid commenting on appearance. People are much more engaged when you try to connect to them based on their interests. If someone is kayaking in one of their photos, ask them how long they've been doing it, rather than commenting about how good they look in their bathing suit. Using Skype or other video messaging services to catch up with people you haven't seen in awhile is a much more intimate and social way to keep in touch than say, just sending emails back and forth, or the occasional text. One of the best ways to improve your social life is to create new relationships with people. That involves getting to know them, which involves sharing ideas and stories. Ask someone how their day is going or what they plan on doing over the weekend. Compliment their wardrobe or ask them what kinds of movies or TV shows they like.  Cafeterias and office lunchrooms are great places to socialize with fellow students or coworkers. You can also try bars, dog parks, a reading at a bookstore, before or after church, sporting events, a concert, a farmers market, parties, dances, or art exhibits. Be creative. Think about places people gather around things that are easy to talk about. People at a dog beach will be excited to talk about their dogs. People at an art show will be interested in talking about the art. Approaching a new person can be scary. Take a deep breath and put on a friendly face. If the person is alone, ask if it is okay if you sit with them. Show you are interested and friendly by smiling when you initiate a conversation....

TL;DR in Spanish:

Utiliza las redes sociales para conectarte con amigos y amigos de tus amigos. Inicia conversaciones con las personas. Escucha cuando la gente te hable. Practica tus habilidades sociales diariamente para sentirte más cómodo con ellas. No te desanimes si no mejoras de la noche a la mañana.


If you're a little more passive then you'd like to be, chances are that you often find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no. This can create internal stress and a lot of resentment toward the other person. To avoid this, it's important to first figure out what you want to do and don't.  When someone asks you to do something, ask yourself if it's really something that you want to do. If you find yourself saying that it won't be so bad, stop and ask yourself again if it's something that you really want to do. If you want to do it, then you won't have to convince yourself. It will help you stay emotionally centered. This is important so that you can sound calm as you speak.  Inhale air through your nose and feel the air travel to your belly. Then allow the air to be released through your mouth. This deep breath will remind you to stay calm. If you're having the conversation in person, try not to be too overtly obvious when taking the deep breath. At first, this may seem a little awkward because you're used to always saying yes. However, it's important to set boundaries with others. Being more assertive has many benefits such as the following:  Greater self-confidence More respect from others Better self-esteem Improved decision making Increased job satisfaction Better relationships If others are used to your compliance, they may show some resistance when you start saying no. However, it is important for you to remain firm. Keep shortening your “no” statement by a word or two each time the person tries to insist.  For example, you could say that you are not able to do that. Then you could say that's impossible to do for you. If the person continues to insist, it's time to be very direct by simply saying no. Clearly the other person is not respecting your boundaries and there's no point in continuing to go around in circles. It's time to simply say no. At times it may be difficult to say “no” in such a direct manner. For example, if keeping your job is a priority, you probably shouldn't just tell...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Decide lo que haces y no quieres hacer. Respira profundo. Di “No, hoy no puedo hacerlo". Repite dicha declaración menos una o dos palabras. Di que no. Discute alternativas. Termina la conversación.


If you're a member of the Builder's Club, you earn a certain amount of robux a day. You also earn them in game, and can buy them in bundles from Roblox. This is your currency in the Catalog.  Builder's club members can sell old shirts, hats, etc. and keep 70% of the profits. If you develop games on Roblox, you can use ads to make some in-game cash. " There is a button on the top, blue rail that brings you to the catalog. You'll be able to browse by type of customization. Once you've purchased something, find and equip it by going to the menu (3-green lines), then "Character." From here you can equip your new stuff.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Consigue algunos Tix y Robux. Inicia sesión en Roblox.com y haz clic en "Catálogo"". Compra tu equipamiento y equípalo en el menú de "Personalización de personaje".


If you're a quiet and reserved individual, you may not be comfortable carrying on a personal conversation in the middle of a mall or school cafeteria. Many people with introverted tendencies find it easier and less stressful to carry on conversations in a quiet, more relaxed atmosphere. If at all possible, you may want to seek out a comfortable place to have a conversation before it begins.  Loud, chaotic environments are usually not very conducive to thoughtful and reflective conversations. The noise will most likely force both of you to speak louder and more directly, which may in itself be intimidating for some people.  Some people find that an uncomfortably warm environment is also disruptive to reflective thinking.  Understand where you're most comfortable, and try to arrange conversations in or around similar environments as much as possible. Quiet, reserved people tend to be good listeners. That's because people with these personality traits tend to think and process information before speaking. People often seek introverted personality types when they need someone to help with a problem or give advice.  Listen carefully to everything the other person is saying.  Decide when to respond and what to say. Keep your responses concise and to a minimum.  Think before you give any response at all.  If you need some time to gather your thoughts before you respond, say something like, "Hmm. I have something to say on the matter, but let me have a moment to think this through." Questions are a great way for a quiet/reserved individual to get to know others. Asking questions lets you converse with another person without feeling pressured to talk endlessly about idle things, which many quiet/reserved people find intimidating or uninteresting.  The best questions to ask are open-ended questions. Don't set up simple yes/no questions. Instead, listen closely to the things the other person says, and ask probing questions that show both an interest in the story and an honest desire to get to know the person better. ...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Encuentra un ambiente cómodo. Practica tus habilidades de escucha. Haz muchas preguntas. Sé tú mismo.


If you're a rookie to the workout game, check with your doctor to see if there are any types of workouts or exercises that you need to avoid. This is especially important if you suffer from any chronic illnesses or have a physical disability. If this is the case, it's wise to consult a doctor.  If you're a male over 45 or a woman over 55, do not start an exercise regimen without speaking to your doctor first. Your physician may even be able to suggest some specific exercises that you can safely perform. This can be totally different for each person. Maybe you want to build muscle, maybe you want to lose weight, or maybe you want to keep your body fit and healthy. Having a clear goal will motivate you to continue exercising even when you don't feel like it. Aim for something specific: to run a half-marathon in 6 months, or to perform 30 push-ups per minute in 3 weeks.  Think about what you want to be good at. Maybe you don't have a weight goal or a waistline goal, but you want to be able to run a 5k, no problem. Many people exercise so they can lose a little weight. Do you want to be 4 inches (10 cm) thinner around the waist by summer? 15 pounds (7 kg) lighter in 6 months? Lose 5% of your body fat by next year? Make sure to set healthy goals for yourself. Don’t try to lose an excessive amount of weight in a short amount of time. If you’re uncertain whether an exercise or weight-loss goal is healthy or not, check with your doctor. It’s easy to fill up your free time with activities other than working out. To avoid this situation, prioritize daily (or weekly) exercise over other inessential parts of your day. Making exercise your first priority will ensure that it doesn’t get put off as mundane obligations start to pile up during the day.  For example, set your alarm an hour earlier and get in some time at the gym before work every morning. Or, let your friends know that you can’t make it out for happy hour, since you need to exercise right after work. Conversely, be careful not to obsess over exercising, or to...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Consulta con tu doctor antes de empezar un régimen de ejercicios. Elige un objetivo de ejercicios y un plazo para cumplirlo. Prioriza el ejercicio en tu agenda.


If you're a seasoned mushroom-grower, you can order spores and inoculate your own fruiting cakes, but to get started and ensure a successful fruiting, it's usually best to buy pre-inoculated "spawn," which is usually available in pre-mixed bags. All you need to do to grow mushrooms is to prepare these spawn in a proper growing medium, keep them in a humid, dark location, and wait. If you're going to commit to growing mushrooms, make sure to select a variety that you'll like to eat a lot of.  Consider the humble button mushroom. It goes by many names: crimini, button mushroom, white mushroom, table mushroom, but the agaricus bisporus is one of the most popular, versatile, and delicious mushrooms you can grow. Hearty enough to grill but delicate enough for salads and sautées, you can't go wrong with the button.    Mushrooms sold as cremini and portobellos (both agaricus bisporus) are essentially white button mushrooms that have been discarded because they lacked the salable whiteness. More recently, as tastes have changed, these once-discarded mushrooms have become more popular, even though they are essentially the same variety. The portobello mushroom is simply an agaricus bisporus allowed to mature slightly, until the cap opens up and plumps.  Grow some wine caps. Not as common as the portobello, but similar in texture, flavor, and heartiness, the wine cap stropharia rugosoannulata is a beautiful brownish-red mushroom with a bright white stalk. Just as versatile as the button varieties, the wine cap could be a change of pace in your kitchen. Impress your friends at a dinner party with this seldom-used mushroom plucked straight from your garden.     Grow shiitakes. Cultivated for its nutritional properties (shiitake has proven tumor-reducing effects) this Japanese variety is translated "oak mushroom." Grown on logs, the delicious and rich caps of the shiitake mushroom are perfect for soups and stews, as well as a killer mushroom risotto. The stems are somewhat tough to chew when cooked, but are still very...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Compra micelios de la variedad que desees.


If you're a serious guitar player you'll be changing your strings frequently, and some musicians change weekly. If your strings feel slow and sticky, or you have to re-tune frequently, you're due for new strings. If you haven't restrung in 3-4 months, get new strings. If you're about to play a big gig, change the strings that morning to prevent unexpected breaking. If you're new to tuning, you want to have a good sense of how the guitar should look. Take a picture of the strings, or simply look up a picture of your guitar online. While it isn't complicated, you want a good sense of how the guitar is strung before beginning. Though it is rare, some guitars have special holes or winding patterns near the strings. Don't cut the strings off without taking a quick look at everything. Turn the tuning machine or peg to loosen each string enough that you can unwind the string and pull it out but hand. You'll know you're loosening if, when plucked, the string sounds deeper. While you can also cut your strings off, this method eases tension gradually and, in the worst case scenario, you can reuse an old string if one breaks while restringing.  If you're a beginner, just loosen one string at a time. Then replace it and repeat with the next string. Once loose, you can unwind the string off the tuning peg and free it from the neck of the guitar. Use this time to remove all of the dust, grime, and dirt from the neck of your guitar. This will make the guitar look good, protect the new strings, and actually make your guitar feel a little faster. For deeper cleaning, purchase a bottle of fret-cleaner from your local music shop.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Cambia las cuerdas cuando veas que están oxidadas o pegajosas o si se desafinan rápidamente. Presta atención a cada cuerda antes de quitarla. Gira las clavijas para aflojar las cuerdas. Una vez que hayas quitado las cuerdas, utiliza una tela que no bote pelusas para limpiar tu guitarra.


If you're a social media fan, you'll want to upload the video to Vine, post your outcome on Twitter or Facebook, or even share it on YouTube. Use the hashtag #CharlieCharlieChallenge to mark your post as part of the trending challenge. The video shouldn’t be longer than 15 seconds. If your video is longer, you may want to trim the content or recreate it. The easiest way to upload your results is by using a smartphone. Smartphones have apps that allow you to quickly upload your results. Select your prefered social media platform, and use their app to upload the video. Plug your phone into your computer and wait for the computer to detect your device. Your computer should detect the device and show a popup message of options for you to do. The easiest way to isolate the video is by manually going through your phone’s files and selecting the video. Once the video is uploaded to your computer, you can post the video onto the internet. Sign into the social media site of your preference and go to the upload section.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Comparte tus resultados. Publica desde tu teléfono. Publica desde tu computadora.


If you're aiming for a date, you can start by putting out feelers. If you don't feel like you can ask him outright for a date, you can go about it in a roundabout way. For instance, you can say what you're up to this weekend and see if he takes the bait.  You could text, "What are your plans for the weekend? I'm going to the movies. U?" If you tell him what you're doing, you're opening the door for him to invite himself along. If you want to go a more direct route, you can go ahead and ask him out over text. Just keep it casual. That way, you give him a chance to back out if he isn't actually interested in you like you hoped.  Try something like "It's been a long week. I could use some fun this weekend. How about it?" You could also be more straightforward: "I'd love to go out sometime. Do you want to have coffee this weekend?" Texting can help build anticipation for a date, so try texting him the day before or the day of the date. Just let him know you're excited about it, or that you're looking forward to seeing him.  For instance, you could write a simple, "I can't wait to see you tonight!" You could also make it a bit flirtatious by adding in a compliment: "I'm looking forward to seeing you tonight, especially in those tight jeans you always wear." If your date was amazing, a text is a good way to tell him that. Of course, a call says even more, but if you don't have the time to call him the next day, sending a text can help reassure him that you had a good time, too.  A simple "Last night was amazing!" is all you need. However, getting more specific doesn't hurt, either. "I loved that you took me to a sushi place last night. It was delicious! And I loved sharing the night with you."

TL;DR in Spanish:

Tantéalo. Invítalo a salir. Haz que la cita empiece antes. Envía un mensaje de texto después de la cita.


If you're already logged into Instagram, doing so will open your Instagram Home page. If you aren't logged into Instagram, type in your username (or phone number) and password and tap Login. It's at the bottom of the screen and to the left of the + icon. You can also just scroll through the Home tab until you find a post from the person. It's at the top of the screen. As you type, you should see suggestions pop up under the search bar. Doing so will take you to their profile. It's in the top right corner of the screen. You'll see this option toward the bottom of the menu that pops up. It's at the bottom of the screen. If you want to send a photo instead, you can tap the icon to the left of the text field and tap a photo to select it. This is to the right of your message field. Doing so will send your message to your selected recipient.  If you're using an Android, the "Send" button is a checkmark. If you're sending a picture, tap the arrow at the bottom of the screen.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre la aplicación de Instagram. Toca el icono de la lupa. Toca la barra de búsqueda Está en la parte superior de la pantalla. Escribe el nombre de la persona. Toca el nombre de la persona. Toca el botón "..." (iPhone) o ⋮ (Android). Selecciona la opción Enviar mensaje. Toca en el campo “Escribir un mensaje…”. Escribe un mensaje. Toca la opción Enviar.


If you're already logged into Instagram, doing so will open your Instagram Home page. If you aren't logged into Instagram, type in your username (or phone number) and password and tap Login. It's in the top right corner of your screen. Doing so will open Instagram Direct, which is Instagram's messaging service. If you aren't on the Home page, tap the house-shaped icon in the bottom left corner of the screen first. It's at the bottom of the screen. If you have a conversation going, you can tap it on this page instead. You can tap as many people as you like. You can also type in a username in the search bar at the top of the screen. It's at the bottom of the screen. If you want to send a photo instead, you can tap the icon to the left of the text field and tap a photo to select it. It's to the right of the message field. Doing so will send your message directly to your recipient.  If you're using an Android, the Send button is replaced by a checkmark. If you're sending a picture, tap the arrow at the bottom of the screen.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre la aplicación de Instagram. Toca el icono del avión de papel. Toca la opción Nuevo mensaje. Toca en el nombre de una persona a quien deseas enviarle un mensaje. Toca en el campo “Escribe un mensaje…”. Escribe un mensaje. Toca la opción Enviar.


If you're already logged into your Xbox LIVE account, doing so will bring you to a code entry field. If you aren't logged into Xbox LIVE, type in your email address, phone number, or Skype name, click Next, enter your password, and click Sign in. This field is the blue bar in the middle of the page. Make sure you don't leave out any characters or make any mistakes while typing your code, or it won't work. This button is below and right of the text field. If your code is valid, it will be applied to your Xbox LIVE account for further use.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Entra al sitio web de Xbox Live para canjear códigos. Escribe el código en el campo de texto. Haz clic en Canjear.


If you're already signed in to your Yahoo Mail account, you'll see your inbox. If you haven't signed in yet, follow the on-screen instructions to sign in now. It's the blue button at the top-left corner of the page. This opens a new message. If you'd like to attach the photo in your response to an existing message, click the message to open it, scroll down to the bottom, and then click the typing area. The sender's email address will already be added to the "To" field. It's at the top of the message right below your own email address. It's below the "To" field near the top of the message. This usually a brief description of what you're about to send. If you're responding to an existing message, the "Subject" field will already be filled in with the subject entered by the sender. Just keep that subject intact. If you want to include some text along with your photo, type it into the large typing area below the "Subject" field. It's at the bottom of the message to the right of the blue "Send" button. This opens your computer's file browser. If you transferred the photo from your phone or camera to a computer, you'll usually find your photos in a folder called Pictures or Photos. This adds the photo to the message and displays a small preview at the bottom.  The message you send must not exceed 25 MB. If your photo is larger than 25 MB, you'll need to reduce its size. See How to Change the Size of an Image in KB to learn how. To select multiple photos at once, press and hold Control (PC) or ⌘ Command (Mac) as you click each photo. If the combined photos exceed 25 MB, you'll need to break them up into multiple messages. It's the blue button at the bottom of the message. This sends your message and attached photo(s) to the recipient. When the recipient receives the message, they'll be able to click or tap the photo to view it as a larger size.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ve a https://mail.yahoo.com en un navegador web. Haz clic en Escribir. Escribe la dirección de correo del destinatario en el campo "Para". Escribe un asunto en el campo "Asunto". Escribe tu mensaje. Haz clic en el icono del clip de papel. Abre la carpeta que contiene la foto(s). Selecciona una foto y haz clic en Abrir. Haz clic en Enviar.


If you're already using the iCloud Photo Library, skip to the next step. Otherwise, here's how to enable the Photo Library on your Mac:  Open the Photos app (it's in the Applications folder). Click the Photos menu. Click Preferences…  Click the iCloud tab. Check the box beside “iCloud Photo Library.” Close the window. Select either Download Originals to this Mac or Optimize Mac Storage. It's in the Applications folder. You'll be able to drag any photos from your computer to this app to automatically add them to iCloud. You can do this by clicking the two-toned Mac logo in the Dock. If the folder is inside of another folder (e.g. Downloads, Desktop), select that folder from the left column, then double-click the folder that contains the photos. To select multiple files at once, hold ⌘ Command as you click each photo. The photos will now upload to your iCloud account.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Habilita la "Biblioteca de imágenes de iCloud". Abre la aplicación "Fotos". Abre una ventana de Finder. Haz doble clic en la carpeta que contenga las imágenes que quieras subir. Selecciona las imágenes que quieras subir. Arrastra las imágenes que hayas seleccionado a la aplicación "Fotos".


If you're an independent contractor, this is all you'll need to receive remote payment online. This option is especially useful for freelance workers operating online. Many businesses that use freelance employees prefer this method of payment for its ease in one-time payments.  Your employer will also need a PayPal account for this method. Check with your employer if you're not sure whether they accept this form of paying. If the person making a payment does not have a PayPal account you can still request money from them. After you log in to your My PayPal page, click Send and Request. On the next page click Request Money and enter the person's email address and the amount requested. On the next page add a note if desired. Then click Request and PayPal will send the request and notify you when the payment arrives. This is all you have to do when you want to be paid. An employer who uses this method of payment will provide their own payment information. From your "My Account" homepage, select "Withdraw." On the next page, you'll have several options for getting your money. You can:  Transfer money from your PayPal account to a bank account (for free). Request a check be mailed to you (for $1.50.) Request a PayPal debit card (for free). Withdraw cash from an ATM (for $1.00). Note: You should also receive an email at your PayPal-associated email address when you're paid. This email should contain instructions for retrieving your money. Depending on the method of payment you selected, you may be asked for your bank account number, address, or other contact information. If you transfer your money to a bank account, allow 3-4 days for processing. If you request a check or a debit card, allow 5-10 days for it to arrive.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Obtén una dirección de correo electrónico válida y una cuenta PayPal asociada con esa dirección. Dile a tu empleador la dirección de correo electrónico que usaste para tu cuenta PayPal. Una vez que tu empleador te haya pagado, inicia sesión en tu cuenta personal de PayPal. Proporciona tu información de pago en la página siguiente.


If you're at a stage where you are wanting to get out more, you may not feel like talking to your parents much. You want to get away from them, not spend more time with them. But if your parents are going to trust you, they need to know who you are as a person. Spend time talking to them each day about what's going on in your life and what interests you.  You don't have to talk about the big, serious stuff every day. Talk about the little things. Tell your parents what cool thing you saw today or what made you think. If you learn to talk about the little stuff, talking about the bigger stuff won't seem like such a big deal. If you want your parents to trust you more, you have to show them that you respect what they say. Obey the rules they set out for you and the household. If you constantly break the rules, your parents are not going to trust you to be out on your own. Being able to go out on your own means you have a certain maturity. Part of being mature is showing respect for the people around you, even when they make you mad. Treat your parents and siblings in a kind manner, and resolve issues without throwing a temper tantrum. For example, say your sister borrows something without asking and breaks it. An immature response would be to yell at her, tell her she's awful, and that she needs to fix it. A mature response would be to confront her calmly. You could say, "I'd appreciate it if you'd ask to borrow things in the future. That item was really important to me. Would you please help me repair it?" One way to build trust is to follow through on your word. If you say you're going to do the dishes, do the dishes. If you say you're going to the library to study, actually go to the library and study. Your parents will notice when you don't follow through, and they'll be less likely to trust you. To get your parents to give you more independence, you need to show that you already have independence. Take responsibility for the things you need to do in your life. For instance, you should do your chores before...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Habla con tus padres más seguido. Sigue las reglas. Trata a tus familiares de manera respetuosa. Cumple con lo que dices. Muestra responsabilidad.


If you're being bullied about your weight, it’s essential not to keep it to yourself. Feeling alone and unsupported makes the experience even worse.  If you're still in school, find a trusted adult to talk to. Most adults have faced teasing at some point in their lives and can help you cope with negative feelings. An adult can also help you formulate an appropriate response for a bully.  You should also seek out the support of trusted friends. Friends can help you cope with unwanted comments about your weight by letting you vent your feelings. If you experience the endless teasing at school, you should report this to teachers and others in charge. By reporting the bully, you not only prevent them from hurting other people in the future, but you help your school create a safe environment where bullying is not accepted. It's very important that school officials address bullying as it can lead to serious emotional and psychiatric issues down the road. If comments about your weight are affecting you emotionally, consider seeing a therapist. Continual unwanted attention can lead to stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues. You can find a therapist by asking your regular physician for a referral or going through your insurance provider. If you are a college student, you may be entitled to free counseling through your school.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Busca la ayuda de amigos y familiares. Infórmales a tu profesor y a las autoridades de tu escuela sobre este bravucón. Debes ver a un terapeuta en caso de que sea necesario.


If you're bored during detention, sometimes socializing can be fun. However, talking is often not allowed when you're being punished. Therefore, passing notes can be a great way to socialize without getting in more trouble.  There are many stealthy ways to pass notes in class. You can write notes on small pieces of paper. Slide them to a classmate. You can also fold up a piece of paper until it's very small and then "accidentally" drop it near a classmate while going to, say, sharpen your pencil. Watch what you write. In the event your note is found, you do not want to write anything that could get you into more trouble. Avoid writing down the names of teachers or classmates. Do not include your own name anywhere on the note. Most schools will allow you to have a small notebook on your desk during detention. You can use the notebook to pass the time. Draw or write when you get bored.  Just start writing. Let your thoughts pour onto the page. Try starting with, "I'm bored" and go from there. You may find a lot of new and interesting ideas spilling out when you release your thoughts without filter.  If you're a creative type, try to write a story. Look around the room and find three things and try to incorporate all of them into a short story. For example, write a story that includes an eraser, a lunchbox, and a boy named Jason. If you like drawing, try drawing or doodling in your notebook. Draw a rough sketch of the teacher overseeing detention. Draw a picture of a scene outside. Doodle a fun comic to pass the time. Oftentimes, boredom stems from a lack of challenges. If you're being forced to sit and do nothing, this can grow boring. If you want to combat boredom, try to think of a challenge for yourself to pass the time.  Think of your favorite song. See if you can write down the lyrics from memory. Write the alphabet down the side of a piece of paper. Then, pick a category, like "Girl's names." Try to think of three girl's name for every letter of the alphabet. For example, "A. Ava, Ada, Annie, B. Bonnie,...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Pásense notas. Dibuja o escribe en un cuaderno. Ponte un reto. Lee. Escucha música o podcasts con audífonos. Sal a caminar por los pasillos. Sueña despierto. Juega con tu celular.


If you're both on the couch, don't sit miles apart from your man unless you want him to feel lonely. If the Mississippi river could run right between you two without incident, then you have a problem. So, if you're sitting on the couch, move over so your bodies are almost touching. If his arm is around the back of the couch, then that's a big sign that he wants you to move into the crook of his arm. If you're watching TV, then this makes it a bit easier. Your sneaky moves closer to your man won't be so obvious. Once you're in the crook of his arm, make him see that you like feeling his touch and move closer to him, so your head is on his chest or even resting right below his neck. You can even look up at him and smile to let him know how much you like cuddling with him. Then he'll know that he can put his arm around you. You can also reach down and hold his hand. Gently stroking his palm or fingers can send him the right message. If you're bored with just sitting and cuddling with your boyfriend while you're both facing forward, you can try the reclining cuddle. You can put your arms around your boyfriend's shoulders, moving away from his body until he gets the message and knows he should lie down. Then, you can move into the crook of his arm, still facing away from him while his arms around you.  Alternately, you can just lie on his stomach, facing him -- though this will lead to kissing ASAP. When you're that close to each other, a stolen kiss will be hard to resist. Your bodies shouldn't be stacked on each other completely. Even if you're lying on top of your boyfriend, move your legs off to the side. In this classic cuddling move, you and your boyfriend should both be sitting up with your arms around each other, but your legs should be folded and turned toward your boyfriend, fitting right on his lap while his legs are positioned below you, on the ground. This is another classic cuddling spoon. To do this one, you should be curled up behind your man with your arms around him. You should both be lying...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Acércate lentamente hacia él. Deja que ponga su brazo alrededor de ti. Haz el abrazo reclinable. Siéntense en forma de cuchara. Acaríciense haciendo la “mamá osa”. Acaríciense haciendo el “papá oso”. Evita los movimientos de caricias terribles.


If you're completely new to the poker scene, you have to know the ranking of the hands before anything else. If you don't, you could have a winning hand and not even realize it! So before we tackle anything specific to 5-card, let's establish the hierarchy of hands, starting with the lowest:  High card (aka a big fat nothing) One pair Two pair Three of a kind Straight Flush Full house Four of a Kind Straight Flush Royal Flush Five of a kind (if playing with a wild card) So now that you know the hands, how do you play the actual game? Well, for starters, you're trying to make the highest-ranked hand. Here are the basics, and we'll get to specifics in the next section (Setting Up the Game):  The dealer deals everyone 5 cards Initial bets are placed Players request new cards, throwing away a portion of their old cards, forming the best hand possible Another round of bets takes place Players still standing show their cards The player with the best hand takes the pot 5-card has two possible variants when it comes to beginning any round: blind or ante. It's all a matter of personal preference -- or how your friends feel!  In blind games, the person to the left of the dealer is the "small blind." They put up a bet (usually incredibly small and always half of the big blind) before any hands are dealt. The person to left of the small blind is the "big blind" -- they, too, put in a bet before any hands are dealt, though their bet is twice the small blind. Anyone who wants to play the round (after the hands are dealt) has to match the big blind to play. In ante games, everyone has to put a predetermined amount into the pot in order to be dealt any cards. It discourages folding, at least initially. After the dealer has dealt you your five cards and the betting rolls around to you, you have three options: to call, raise, or fold. Everyone has their own strategy as to how to go about this, but here's what they are:   Checking is basically betting 0. If no bets have been placed, you can check. But the second someone places...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Memoriza la escala de las manos. Conoce lo esencial. Aprende la diferencia entre partidas con ciegas y partidas con ante. Aprende cómo pasar, ver, subir y retirarte. Toma en cuenta los comodines. Juega con límites. Conversa acerca de jugar “lowball” (cuando gana la mano más baja).


If you're composting already, a small amount of leftover pasta water can be added to your compost bin. You can simply drain your pasta over the compost bin, recycling the water and not creating excess waste. Remove pasta water and allow it to cool. Then, use it to water your plants. This prevents the water from going to waste.  Wait until the water has cooled. Boiling water can kill plants.  Some people notice pasta water has an adverse effect on their plans, so stop using pasta water if you notice your plants wilting. If you've also boiled vegetables with leftover pasta water, there may be trace amount of vitamins and minerals in the water. There may also be vitamins and minerals if you used something like enriched noodles. You can cool off pasta water and then drink it later on.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Agrega el agua a un recipiente de compost. Riega tus plantas con agua de pasta. Prueba beberla.


If you're concerned after doing a body check, you should take your cat to see a veterinarian. You can weigh your cat yourself at home but it's better to take him to the vet. The scales at a vet's office are specifically designed for use on animals. A vet will also be able to determine if your cat is medically obese considering his body type. While a body check can give you insight as to whether you should be concerned, professional veterinary evaluation is important when diagnosing your cat as overweight or obese. When you're at the vet's office, your vet will ask you a variety of questions regarding your cat. This helps determine whether your cat's weight is due to environmental or medical factors.  Obesity in cats can be the result of environmental factors. Your vet will want to know how often you feed your cat as overfeeding can lead to weight gain. If your cat hides a lot due to fear of children or other pets, he may not be getting enough exercise. Your cat also may be bored and not have enough toys or entertainment. You might have to adjust your home environment to help your cat lose weight.  However, environment is not always the cause. Some medications, diseases, and medical conditions can cause your cat to gain weight. If your cat has any other troublesome symptoms, like vomiting or diarrhea, let your vet know. He or she may want to conduct certain tests or lab work on your cat to rule out an underlying medical problem. If your cat's weight gain is environmental, talk to your vet about how you feed your cat. He or she can suggest changes you can make to get your cat to a healthier weight. It's important you talk over major changes to your cat's diet with your vet beforehand.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Haz una cita con el veterinario. Determina la causa del aumento de peso del gato. Comenta la dieta de tu gato con el veterinario.