As their ex, you have intimate knowledge about them, such as their favorite things to do and what they want in life. Use your history together to find a gift that only someone who really knows them will get. This will show your ex that you really care about them and see them for who they really are.  For example, let’s say your ex wants to be a writer. You might buy them a nice notebook, a fancy pen, a book of writing prompts, and a sticker that says, “I write.” This shows them that you were listening to their dreams and are supportive. As another example, you might buy them memorabilia from their favorite band or a movie still from their favorite movie. This is a great way to give them a meaningful gift without breaking your budget. Think about your best times together or a special memory you made with them. Then, look for a gift that will remind your ex of that time in your relationship. The memory may make them feel nostalgic about their time with you, which could lead to a second chance. For example, you might give them a seashell from the beach where you met or postcard from the amusement park where you first said “I love you.” Think about the things they talked about having or doing while you were together. Were they saving up to buy something? Have they always dreamed of going to a certain place or event? Do they have a favorite band? Giving them what they’ve always wanted will show them you will go out of your way to make them happy. For example, you might buy them concert tickets to see their favorite band or a record player so they can start collecting records. Unfortunately, your gift may backfire if it triggers painful memories. Think about the hard times in your relationship, such as fights you had or times you broke up. Where were you located at the time? What were you doing? Being aware of these things will help you avoid making things worse with your gift. For instance, let’s say you and your ex broke up because you got both them and your friend red roses on Valentine’s Day. In this case,...

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Elige un regalo que coincida con sus intereses o pasatiempos para mostrarle que te importa. Elige algo pequeño que represente algo especial para su relación. Sorpréndela con algo que siempre haya querido. Asegúrate de que tu regalo no le recuerde los desacuerdos del pasado. Elige el momento adecuado para darle el regalo.


As there are many different kinds of hair dye, there are many different methods of preparation you may have to follow for it. For the brightest green, a straight green dye will likely be your best bet. Follow the directions on the packaging for best results. Generally, you'll want to use the mixing bowl that came with your dye to prepare it.  If your dye did not come with a mixing bowl, a plastic bowl or small tupperware container may work. However, the dye may permanently stain your mixing container, so only use those you're comfortable staining/tinting green.  You may want to blend two separate dyes, one blue and one green, together to modify the hue of your green dye. The more blue you add, the more the intensity of your green will be diminished.  Be thorough in your dye mixing, whether mixing a single color or two separate ones. If you fail to mix the dye thoroughly throughout, your hair may end up being dyed inconsistently. . Different dyes will have different instructions for application, and you should follow these to get the best color from your product. In most cases, your hair should be sectioned into parts to ensure a thorough dyeing, and an applicator or a dye applicator brush should be used to spread the dye onto your hair.  Have whoever is applying the dye massage the product into your hair to ensure the dye saturates your hair and dyes it consistently throughout. Be sure whoever is applying the dye to your hair is wearing latex, rubber, or vinyl gloves when dyeing. Hair dye can sometimes take many days to fade from your skin. To prevent dye from staining the skin along your hairline or around your ears, you may want to spread Vaseline or lip balm along these parts. This will make the dye easier to remove. Depending on the dye you have used, you may need to wait 30 minutes for the dye to work its magic, or you may need to wait several hours. Most kinds of dye show up more intensely if you allow more time for the dye to set, but you should be careful not to wait too long. The chemicals in the dye...

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Mezcla el tinte. Aplícate el tinte Espera hasta que el tinte se asiente en el cabello. Enjuaga el tinte según sus instrucciones. Evalúa el nuevo color.


As this is a woodworking project, you'll need more than just a hand-held power drill. You'll need a table saw, a band saw, a drill press, sandpaper, spray adhesive, a brush, and wood finish. You'll also need a framing square, a clamp, some paper, a printer, and some scissors. Go to your local hardware store and purchase a block of wood. The length and width of the wood block don't matter, as you'll be cutting it down. Just make sure it's roughly 3/4" thick, and definitely no thinner than 1/2". The type of wood isn't important, but generally lighter wood will work better.

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Asegúrate de tener las herramientas necesarias. Consigue un bloque de madera para el tablero.


As time goes on it can be harder to maintain strong relationships with a girl, so you might have to put in a more concerted effort to text or call her. If you still live close to one another, make sure you keep her in mind for social events and gatherings. Remembering a friend's birthday is also another great reason to reach out to her or give her a visit.   If your friend moves to another state, try staying active with her on social media. If your friend is busy, go to her. Make it convenient for her if you have the extra time. She will appreciate it down the road. The more you accept social invitations, the more likely girls will invite you to future events. This is especially important if the girl is attending an event she doesn't want to go to, and needs a friend to support her.   If you are busy or have something else to do and can't attend, make sure to tell your friend far enough in advance so she can find someone else to go with. If you don't want to go to something, don't go. Your negative energy will probably make interactions between you and her worse than she would normally be. Many people go through different ups and downs, and most people need friends to act as emotional support during the rough times.  Being a good friend also means knowing when to back off and allow someone to grieve. Make sure not to be overbearing. Emotional support is also necessary for stressful but happy times, like before a performance or sporting event. One of the easiest ways to destroy a friendship with the opposite sex is to be overtly sexual or romantic when it is not wanted. Not only does it make the girl feel uncomfortable, it might actually also make her sad because she cares about you as a friend, but not in a romantic way. A friendship can eventually blossom into a romantic relationship, but it only occurs when both people want it.   If you develop romantic feelings for your friend, you should tell her. Be wary however, it may hurt your friendship in the long run. If your friend wants to be romantic with you,...

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Mantente en contacto con ella. Si te invita a algún lado, sal con ella. Sé el soporte emocional que ella necesita. Abstente de adoptar una actitud sexual o romántica a menos que eso sea lo que ella quiera.


As training begins, your opponent will not be able to remain standing if you perform a standing chokehold, so it's good to start practicing from the ground. This will prevent injury caused from falling to the ground and will also give you better control. Stabilizing your position will also increase your ability to use your entire body. This will give you the best leverage and will leave your opponent in a position that is more unstable and thus more difficult to escape. Leading your opponent into a position in which it is hard for them to put up resistance will give you the best control and freedom of action so you will be able to achieve the best choke. With your dominant arm, reach around your opponent's corresponding shoulder and hook your arm around their neck. The bend of your arm should rest in the middle of their neck, and your fist should rest near your opponent's opposite shoulder. Then, clasp both of your hands together or put your other arm on the back of your opponent's head.  Sometimes it's better to wrap your arm around your opponent's weaker side, because it will be harder for them to escape your hold. Use your judgement to determine which side will allow you a better grip. Practice getting an accurate hold with your hands the moment you begin the choke. If you continually release to adjust your position your opponent will have more opportunity to escape. Using your biceps and forearms, exert pressure on your opponent's neck around the carotid arteries, which are located on the right and left side of the neck.  Using excessive force is not necessary, because the choke should depend more on technique and less on strength. If you find yourself having to rely on your strength, then your technique needs improvement. Look for signs like lack of resistance from your opponent, flushed face, or non-movement in the eyes. Once unconscious, release your opponent. They should regain consciousness within 10 to 20 seconds.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Empieza en el suelo. Ponte de pie o de rodillas detrás de tu oponente. Envuelve tu brazo alrededor del cuello de tu oponente. Aplica presión. Sostén la posición hasta que tu oponente pierda el conocimiento.


As urban development stretches into rural areas, the noise level increases. Construction sites, airports, train stations, and highways are all sources of loud noises that grate on the ears. If you know the sources of noise pollution in your area, you can do your best to avoid them or find ways to mitigate their negative effect. When you're choosing a place to live, see if the residence is in a flight path or near a busy highway. During the day the sounds might not bother you, but at night they might prevent you from sleeping. Most urban communities have rules to prevent noise pollution from getting out of control. For example, there are laws dictating during which hours a construction site may actively use machinery, and when they need to stay quiet. As a community member, you can help enforce the laws if you know what they are.  Check with your state's department of energy and environmental affairs to find out which regulations are in effect in your area. You'll find information about how loud noise is allowed to get, and when machines are supposed to remain silent. If you feel the regulations are being violated, don't hesitate to file a complaint. If it's affecting other members of your community, organize a group complaint, which will be even more effective. Another source of noise comes from community spaces like stadiums, concert venues and other outdoor areas with speaker systems. Even a neighborhood bar that holds concerts can produce enough noise to drive you crazy. If you live near a community space that seems to be making noise all night long, or is producing noise that seems louder than necessary, see if they're in violation of local laws and file a complaint if necessary. For example, if a new concert space opens up on your block and creates noise late into the night, you're entitled to finding out whether the place is operating according to local law. The people in charge of the space might not be aware of the laws, so don't just assume they know what they're doing. Find out more and see if you...

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Conoce lo que causa la contaminación acústica. Averigua las leyes de contaminación acústica en tu zona. Asegúrate de que los locales de tu comunidad sigan las reglas. Habla acerca de prohibir los motores ruidosos cerca de tu casa. Participa en un proyecto de plantado de árboles de la comunidad.


As with any APA citation, you will need basic information about the movie you want to cite. Much of this information will be available in the credits of the movie itself.  You will need the names of the producers and directors, the year the movie was released, the production company, the studio that released the movie, and the country where the movie was produced. Keep in mind that the studio may change if the film rights are purchased by another company. However, either the original or new studio name would be acceptable to include in the citation. To get this information, you can take notes during the credits of the film, or look the film up on the Internet Movie Database (IMDb). You typically start any APA citation with the last name of the author, since your reference list will be alphabetized by author. For a movie, the producer and director are considered the authors.  Put the person's role in parentheses after their name. List producers first, then the director. If there are multiple names, separate them with commas, using an ampersand before the last name. For example: "Magness, G., Siegel-Magness, S. (Producers), & Daniels, L. (Director)." If one person is both producer and director, include both roles in parentheses after their name. For example: "Hitchcock, A. (Producer/Director)." The copyright year, or year the movie was produced, is the next piece of information in your citation. If you watched the movie on DVD, the DVD itself may have a different year of production, but you want the original year for your citation. For example: "Hitchcock, A. (Producer/Director). (1941). The title of the movie should be in italics, using sentence-style capitalization. Typically only the first word of the title and any proper names will be capitalized. Include the format in which you viewed the movie in brackets after the title.  Use the format "Motion Picture" if you watched the movie in the theater. For example: "Hitchcock, A. (Producer/Director). (1941). Suspicion [Motion Picture]." If you watched the movie...

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Reúne información sobre la fuente. Proporciona el apellido y la inicial del nombre de cada productor y director. Coloca el año de estreno entre paréntesis. Añade el título y formato de la película. Coloca el nombre del país de estreno y de la compañía productora.


As with any indoor plant, remove any leaves and branches from your rubber plant that appear to be dead or dying. This will improve the overall appearance of the rubber plant, and keep the plant in good health. You can remove dead leaves in any season using your fingers.  You may need to use a pair of pruning shears to snip off dead branches. Dying leaves will be yellow in color, and may appear saggy or wilted. Dead leaves will be brown, and often shrunken and black. Rubber plants are generally hearty and will probably not suffer ill effects if you prune them in a different season. However, for the sake of the plant’s health, do most of the pruning around early summer. Major pruning includes any pruning that goes beyond removing already-dead leaves and branches. If you need to prune a rubber plant in winter or fall, restrict yourself to making minor pruning cuts. The sap of the rubber plant is sticky, and will start to flow from the cuts you make when pruning the branches. To prevent the sticky sap from getting onto your fingers, wear a pair of gloves while pruning. Canvas work gloves would suffice, as would rubber dishwashing gloves. Nodes are the locations where a smaller stem branches out from the side of a larger main stem. So, if you’re pruning a main stem, make the cut just above where a smaller stem branches out. This way, you can avoid damaging the small leaf-bearing stems. These will easily snip through the rubber plant’s branches, and prevent the stems from ripping or tearing. If you have a young rubber plant with thin stems, you could also trim it using a pair of sharp household scissors. In a pinch, you can use a sharp kitchen knife to prune the plant. Unlike other types of plants (like roses) whose branches need to be pruned at an angle, you can cut rubber plant branches straight across. If you prune away too many of the rubber plant’s leaves and branches, it won’t be able to photosynthesize and may die. So, make sure that you always leave at least 2-3 leaves behind. Also keep in mind that it’s...

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Recortar las hojas y las ramas muertas durante todo el año. Haz las podas importantes a finales de la primavera o a principios del verano. Utiliza guantes al podar. Recorta las ramas del árbol de caucho justo por encima del nodo. Poda el árbol de caucho con un par de tijeras de podar bien afiladas. No podes demás al árbol de caucho. Trasplanta tu árbol de caucho a otra maceta para permitir que aumente su tamaño. Reproduce el árbol de caucho con esquejes.


As with any martial art, it's not just how quickly and forcefully you can strike a board or knock a guy out. A huge part of it is having a firm grip on your mind. To clear yours, focus your chi, and tap into your potential, you'll need to start with proper breathing (which will, in turn, centre you).  Put your feet up to shoulder width apart, no further. Place your hand on your lower abdomen, about 2 inches (5 cm) below your navel. Push in lightly. Breathe in and out through your nose slowly (lips loosely together) from this area of your abdomen. If you can't feel this area moving, push in with your hand a bit more. Once breathing like this feels normal, start relaxing every part of your body one at a time. Start with your feet and work your way up to your scalp. Get as tiny as you'd like -- down to your fingernails even. You'll find you were holding tension without even realizing it. One of the concepts of tai chi is "rooting." It's fairly self-explanatory: imagine roots growing out from underneath your feet. You are a part of the ground, never losing balance, focus, or your centering. Your limbs sway like branches in the wind, never hesitating for fear or apprehension. You are rooted. In Tai Chi, there are a few forms your positions can take. Generally, each style favors a specific form. Here's a rundown of the basics:   Small frame style. In this style (usually Wu or Hao versions) aren't very expansive. The movements are smaller (big surprise, huh?) and there's less extension in general. The focus is on correct internal energy to form correct movements and transitions.  Large frame style. The large frame style (Chen and Yang) involves low and high stances, more dramatic postures, and swinging arms. It emphasizes correct positioning of the body and alignment to channel energy. There is a medium frame style, but it's really just in between the two. If you have questions, ask your teacher! Because all Tai Chi is good, it's more important that you do any rather than worry about which style is right for you....

TL;DR in Spanish:

Calienta con la respiración y el enfoque adecuado. Concéntrate en todas las partes de tu cuerpo de una en una. Enraízate. Piensa en tu estructura. Experimenta con diferentes estilos.


As with any sunburn, it is vital that you stay hydrated. Drink water and/or sports drinks to replenish lost electrolytes.  Signs of dehydration include dry mouth, feeling sleepy or dizzy, not having to urinate as frequently, and headache. Children can become dehydrated even easier than adults, so if your child is displaying these symptoms, make sure you talk to a doctor. Drink at least 8 eight ounces of water every day, and drink even more when you are out in the sun.  Also, watch out for heat exhaustion. The white spots that show up after sunburn are sometimes guttate hypomelanosis, which is completely harmless and simply a discoloration in the skin believed to be caused by sun damage. This usually occurs in middle aged and older individuals.  Although treatment is not usually necessary, some treatments are as follows: topical calcineurin inhibitors, fractional carbon dioxide laser, phenol, and cryotherapy. A doctor can prescribe topical steroids or other medications that may eventually make the spots look better. You might be surprised to learn how many common household items can be used to soothe a pesky sunburn. Cooked and cooled oatmeal, yogurt, and tea bags soaked in cold water can all be applied to the sunburned skin to create soothing effects. Coconut oil applied directly to the burned skin can help soothe and heal the burn.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mantente hidratado. Acude a tu doctor. Usa remedios caseros.


As with any work your teacher assigns you, you want to know what is expected of you with regard to the project before you sit down to decide on a topic. Understanding the project is key for picking a topic that will meet the teacher’s requirements and keep you from getting frustrated as you work.  If the teacher has provided an assignment sheet, read it over with a pen or highlighter in hand and mark important details pertaining to the types of topic you may choose, the length of the presentation (if any), materials, sources required, etc. Pay attention to the due date as well—you don’t want to spend days working on a project only to run out of time before you finish! Write down any questions or concerns with the project assignment and ask your teacher (or, if you’re on a tight deadline and the teacher is unavailable, ask a reliable classmate). Be as specific as possible with your questions. For example, instead of saying, “I don’t understand the presentation,” you can say, “I don’t understand how the presentation is supposed to be formatted.” The latter example is much more likely to get you a clear explanation of what you are supposed to do. If you do a project “just to get it done” or “because you have to,” you’re less likely to enjoy it and less likely do your best work. Instead, try looking at the project as an opportunity to increase your skills, knowledge, and ability. Think about areas where you skills could use improvement and whether there things you’d like to or need to learn. How about areas where you’ve shown some weakness? It’s very common to shy away from working in areas that we don’t consider our strongest, but that can often be a mistake, as it keeps us from building ourselves up in those areas and widening our range of talents. Get out a piece of paper and a pen/pencil or open a blank document on your computer and set a timer for 5 minutes (don’t worry if 5 minutes isn’t long enough—you can always go longer if you need to). Then start the timer and write down every idea that comes into your...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Entiende la tarea. Determina lo que esperas aprender. Haz una lluvia de ideas.


As with cleaning carpets, upholstery should be pre-cleaned before steaming. This is so loose dirt, hair, and debris won't be ground into the fabric when you steam clean it. Use a vacuum with an upholstery attachment to do this.  If you don't have a vacuum or yours has no attachments that can be safely used on furniture, use a sticky lint roller to remove as much visible debris from the fabric as possible. This may require several passes to get it all. Be sure to get into the crevices of the furniture, as these areas tend to trap the most dirt. If your furniture has a stain or a particularly dirty spot you wish to get clean, pre-treat this area by spraying it with an upholstery cleaner designed for this purpose. You might need to let the spray set for three to five minutes before continuing (or as recommended).  Don't over-saturate the upholstery with the spray cleaner. Follow the recommendations on the bottle to avoid this. Once you have let the cleaner set in, blot the area with a clean, color-safe towel. You should be able to soak up excess wetness this way, but the spot will still be damp. You may wish to wait for the spot to dry and assess it before moving on. By doing this, you can determine whether the spray cleaner was enough to remove the stain and whether steam cleaning is still necessary. After spot-treating stains, pre-clean your upholstery with a fabric conditioner such as a soil emulsifier or fabric shampoo. Use a soft-bristled hand brush (one that will not damage the upholstery) to gently scrub the conditioner into the fabric. This is only necessary for furniture that is very dirty. You can purchase these items at any home store that sells or rents steam cleaners.  Before doing this, check the tag or label on your furniture to make sure the fabric will not be ruined if it gets wet. If there are special cleaning instructions printed on the tag, follow these. If the upholstery can't get wet, you won't be able to steam clean it. On microfiber upholstery, use a sponge instead of a brush; brushes...

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Aspira los muebles. Realiza una limpieza previa de las manchas. Preacondiciona la tapicería. Elige el vaporizador adecuado. Elige un limpiador específico para tapicería. Comienza a limpiar tus muebles con vapor. Deja secar el mueble antes de usarlo.


As with human feet, horse feet come in many different sizes and, thus, different horses will require different-sized shoes. Before proceeding, ensure that the shoes you have available are the correct size for your horse's feet. Note that a horse's front and hind feet are differently-shaped, so you will need different shoes for each.most horses have a size smaller in the back then the front, but not always. If you have to choose between shoes that are slightly too big and shoes that are slightly too small, choose the bigger shoes. These can be bent, shaped, and ground down to a smaller size, while too-small shoes can't be made bigger. Too long a shoe in front will cause the horse to step on the exposed heel of the shoe and pull it off. Often, even if horse shoes are the correct size, they will not fit a horse's foot without adjustments. Like human feet, horse feet can be asymmetrical or uneven. There are several ways to custom-shape horseshoes.  If you're a knowledgeable metalworker, you can heat the shoe until the steel can be bent to the size of the hoof. Or, you can cold shape the shoe on an anvil using a hammer and tongs. Some farriers do neither, opting instead to grind their shoes down until they fit with a rasp or grinding machine. Well-fitting horse shoes should align well with the edge of the hoof. Keep in mind that it may take some time to get a shoe to the perfect size for your horse. Align the shoe so that it sits perfectly against the edge of the hoof, then drive nails through the holes in the shoe to fix it to the horse's foot. When doing this, care must be taken so as not to hurt or hobble the horse.  Drive the nail through the hoof at an outward angle so that the nail tips go through the top of the hoof wall.  Never drive nails into the sensitive inner portion of the hoof. To make this easier, use hoof nails that have a bevel on one side to guide the tip through the hoof wall. With these special nails, the manufacturer's stamp on the side of the nail head should face the center of the foot...

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Adecúa la herradura al tamaño del casco. Si es necesario, haz ajustes menores a la forma de la herradura. Asegura la herradura en su lugar con clavos. Dobla y retira las puntas de los clavos. Asegura el clavo. Lima cualquier área áspera en la pared del casco. Repite el proceso tres veces más hasta herrar los cuatro cascos.


As with many forms of writing, revision is the most important part. Once you have your ideas on paper, go back through it and fix grammatical mistakes, refine the language, add or remove words and phrases, and rewrite sections of the poem as needed.  Make sure to read your poem out loud so that you can hear how it sounds. This will help you to catch minor errors and this is also how poetry is meant to be enjoyed!  If you have to submit the poem for a class, make sure that you give yourself plenty of time to revise your poem until you are happy with it! Remember that even published poets revise their work multiple times. Ask a friend, classmate, or teacher to read over your poem and tell you what they think. This may help you to revise your poem by providing you with additional rhyming words, content for the poem, or ways to improve the structure. If you need to submit the poem for a class, be sure to ask for feedback at least a few days before the poem is due. Although you can revise your poem right away, many people find it easier to revise after they have set their poem aside for a few hours or even a few days. This allows you to return to the poem with fresh eyes and spot issues that you ay not have noticed the last time you looked at it.

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Lee el poema varias veces después de redactarlo. Obtén retroalimentación de alguien en quien confíes. Regresa al poema después de unas horas o días en caso de que estés atascado.


As with most careers, there are certain qualifications you must meet in order to be a wine sales rep. Many of these are not so much prerequisites for being hired, but qualities or traits you should possess in order to succeed. Examples include:  Possession of a valid driver's license and clean driving record. This is often required because wine sales reps must travel frequently (to and from restaurants and wineries, for example) in the course of their normal work. Ideally, you should be able to lift about 50 pounds (or about 23 kg) so you can easily tote around boxes and crates of wine when necessary. Alternatively, you should have some other means of doing this. A wine sales rep should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and outgoing.  If you do not enjoy schmoozing and working with people, you probably will not enjoy a career as a wine sales rep. You will need to build relationships in order to make sales and earn commission. If you have been working in the wine industry already (at a winery, bar, restaurant, or wine shop), you should have a few contacts that can put you in touch with people looking to hire wine reps. Reach out to your contacts to ask about job opportunities instead of waiting to hear of something. For example:  Speak to a current wine rep who serves the restaurant, bar, or shop where you work. Ask the manager of the winery where you work if he can set you up with an interview as soon as a wine rep position comes available. Contact the wine distributor who sells your winery's product to restaurants and stores. Many wine distributors and producers advertise job openings on mainstream job search engines such as Indeed, Monster, Glassdoor, etc. Create a profile on one or more of these sites and use keyword searches and location filters to see if there are any wine sales rep openings in your area.  Use fairly broad search terms so you are sure to see all relevant positions. For example, instead of searching for "wine sales rep," try just searching "wine." Upload a resume to your profile and make...

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Cumple con los requisitos básicos para el empleo. Comunícate con contactos en el sector. Busca en foros laborales en línea. Haz seguimiento a posibles empleos en persona. Practica tus habilidades para entrevistar.


As with most types of  vehicular maintenance, you'll want to begin the test with the vehicle in park and with the engine off. Open the hood to locate the ignition coil. Though its precise location may vary from vehicle to vehicle, generally, it is located near the fender or bolted to a bracket fairly close to the distributor. Note that in vehicles without a distributor, the spark plugs will be connected directly to the coil.  One sure-fire way to find the ignition coil is to locate the distributor and follow the wire that does not connect to any spark plug. Before beginning, it's very wise to ensure you're wearing safety goggles or other eye protection and that you have access to insulated tools (especially pliers) to protect from electric shock. Next, remove one of the spark plugs' wires from the plug itself. Usually, these wires run from the distributor cap to each of the spark plugs individually. To prevent injury, be very careful when working with your vehicle's electrical system - use gloves and insulated tools at all times.  If your vehicle has been running for a while, its internal components are likely to be very hot. A car that has been driven for as little as 15 minutes can heat the engine to around 200 degrees. Allow the car to sit and cool for an hour to prevent significant injury. To save time and avoid potentially damaging your spark plug, consider using a spark plug tester instead. Instead of attaching the spark plug back to the wire, attach the spark plug tester to the wire. Ground the alligator clip. Then skip ahead and have your friend crank the engine, watching for sparks in the tester's gap. Using a spark plug tester also means you won't expose your combustion chamber to debris. Once you've removed the spark plug wire, remove the spark plug itself. This is easiest with a specialized socket wrench called a spark plug socket.  From this point forward, be careful not to let anything drop into the empty hole left where your spark plug was. Leaving debris in this hole can cause damage to the...

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Apaga el vehículo y abre el capó. Quita un cable de la bujía de su tapón. Saca la bujía usando una llave de dados. Vuelve a adherir la bujía al cable de la bujía. Toca la parte roscada de la bujía para buscar cualquier metal expuesto en el motor. Saca el relé de la bomba de combustible o fusible. Haz que otra persona "encienda" el motor. Busca chispas azules. Con mucho cuidado, vuelve a instalar la bujía y reconecta su cable.


As with the decomposition method, this is going to help us identify candidates for the b term. In this example, a is 8 and c is 2.8 * 2 = 16 This step is identical to the decomposition method - we're testing and rejecting candidates for the constants. The product of the a and c terms is 16, and the c term is 10:2 * 8 = 16 8 + 2 = 10 Take our two numbers from the previous step - let's call them h and k - and put them into this expression:((ax + h)(ax + k))/ a Here, we'd get:((8x + 8)(8x + 2)) / 8 In this example, we're seeing if (8x + 8) or (8x + 2) can be divided by 8. (8x + 8) is divisible by 8, so we'll divide this term by a and leave the other one as is.(8x + 8) = 8(x + 1) The term we're saving out of here is what's left after dividing by the a term:(x + 1) In this example, the second term, has a GCF of 2, since 8x + 2 = 2(4x + 1). Combine this answer with the term you identified in the previous step. These are your equation's factors.2(x + 1)(4x + 1)

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Multiplica el término a por el término c. Busca dos números cuyo producto sea igual a este número y cuya suma sea igual al término b. Toma los dos números y reemplázalos en la fórmula de la partida triple. Observa cuál de los dos términos en el numerador es perfectamente divisible entre a. Halla el máximo común divisor (MCD) de uno o ambos términos.


As with vegetarians, it is recommended that vegans using Atkins 20 (the traditional plan) start with Phase 2.  This “balancing” phase permits more carbs, but also requires some additional adjustments for vegans.  Vegans are recommended to start with 50 g. Net Carbs per day, as opposed to the 25 g. for standard Phase 2 or 30 g. for vegetarians who consume eggs and dairy.  Vegans will still follow the guide of adding 5 g. per day in increments made weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly (based on preference), up to 80 g. Net Carbs. Vegans are also advised to make allowances for seeds, nuts, and legumes from the start, instead of introducing them over time. Basically, even Atkins itself is admitting that vegans, due to the limited protein sources available to them to begin with, cannot consume enough calories per day on Atkins without making some changes.  But with adaptation, it is possible to succeed. Since vegans have to make some alterations to important elements of the Atkins 20 plan, it becomes even more imperative for them to adhere closely to the remaining parts of it.  Eat frequently, with no more than 3-4 hours between meals or snacks.  Feeling hungry all the time is more likely to trigger carb cravings. Make sure you are spreading out your Net Carbs during these frequent meals.  Using 40 of your 50 allotted Net Carbs at one meal — for instance, pairing ½ cup of chickpeas (22 Net Carbs) with a cup of soy milk (17 Net Carbs) will leave vegans in particular with very few dining options for the rest of the day.  Also, consuming too many carbs at one time can cause a spike in insulin, which helps convert carbohydrates into fat, and which the Atkins diet is constructed to avoid.  Drink eight glasses of water daily, as is recommended for all Atkins dieters.  Hydration is important for everyone, and water can be surprisingly effective at curbing hunger temporarily. Choose lower-carb whole grains as needed, such as long grain brown rice and whole grain pasta (of which Atkins sells branded versions, if you’re...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Haz los demás ajustes para la fase 2 de Atkins 20. Sé preciso con el resto del plan. Aprende a amar la soya aún más. Dale un vistazo al Atkins 40 también.


As with water-based stains, do this as quickly as possible. Oil stains generally don't set in the same way that water-based stains do, but they can still spread quickly. Wash your hands before moving to the next step to make sure they are free of oil. Place the towel on a clean, hard surface. Make sure to pick a surface that won't be damaged by the oil just in case it soaks through the paper. The best places for this are the kitchen counter, a glass table, or a metal workbench. Avoid wood furniture. Make sure that the stain is over the paper towel. It is best to center the stain so that there is roughly an inch of paper towel also covering the clean part of the page on all sides. The extra space is there in case the stain spreads a little over time. As with the first paper towel, make sure it is at least two sheets thick. Again, make sure the paper towel is around one inch wider than the stain on all sides. This is especially important to avoid getting oil on the object in the next step. The best books to use are hardcover textbooks and dictionaries. Any flat, heavy object may be used instead of a book. If the stain was inside of a book, close the book with the paper towels inside and place a second book on top. The stain may be completely removed at this point. If the stain is still visible, try replacing the paper towels and put the book back on the paper for another night. If any oil still remains, proceed to the next step. The baking soda should be in a relatively tall pile. If you can still see the paper through the baking soda, add more! Other non-staining absorbent powders will also work for this step. Repeat Steps 7-8 with fresh baking soda until the stain is completely gone. If after a few tries the stain is still visible, you may need to take your paper to a professional restorer. However, keep in mind their services will most likely be expensive.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Absorbe cualquier exceso de aceite con una toalla de papel. Dobla una toalla de papel, de manera que sea al menos dos hojas más gruesa y más ancha que la mancha. Coloca el papel sobre la toalla de papel. Dobla otra toalla de papel y colócala sobre la mancha. Coloca un libro pesado en la parte superior de la otra toalla de papel. Retira el libro después de unos cuantos días. Coloca suficiente bicarbonato de sodio sobre el papel para que cubra completamente la mancha y deja que actúe toda la noche. Retira el bicarbonato de sodio y verifica la mancha.


As with white and brown rice, you should rinse basmati rice before cooking it. Place 2 cups (380 g) basmati rice in a strainer, and rinse it under cold, running water to remove any dust or debris. Next, transfer the rice to a large bowl full of cold water and soak it for 30 minutes to an hour before draining it well. Soaking the rice isn’t entirely necessary, but it helps make the rice softer once it’s cooked. Transfer the rice to a heavy sauce pot that has a lid. Add a pinch of salt, and then pour 3 cups (705 ml) boiling water over the rice.  If you don’t have a lid for your pot, don’t worry. You can set a cookie sheet that’s large enough to cover it on top when the times comes. You can add as much salt as you like to taste. In most cases, ⅛ teaspoon (0.7 g) for each cup of rice is usually sufficient. Set the pot on a burner and turn the heat to medium-high. Allow the rice and water to come to a simmer, and just before it starts boiling and steaming once more, place a sheet of foil over the pot, pressing it all along the edges to keep the steam from escaping. Next, place the lid on top. After you’ve covered the pot, turn the heat to low. Leave the rice to cook for approximately 15 minutes. When the time’s up, remove the pot from the burner, leave the lid in place, and let it sit for another 5 minutes to steam a bit longer. During the 15 minutes when the rice is cooking, don’t remove the lid or foil to check on it. You’ll allow steam to escape, which can affect the cooking process. After you’ve allowed the rice to steam for a few more minutes, remove the lid and foil from the pot. Use a fork to run through the rice and fluff it. Transfer it to a serving bowl and serve warm.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Lava y remoja el arroz. Pon el arroz en una olla y añádele agua hirviendo. Pon la olla a hervir y luego tápala. Cocina el arroz a fuego lento durante 15 minutos y luego déjalo reposar. Desgrana el arroz y sírvelo.


As you approach your turn, slowly twist the throttle away from you to decelerate. Reduce your speed so you’re still able to make your turn, but not so you come to a complete stop.  If you’re going too fast into your turn, you may cross into a different lane or into oncoming traffic. If you’re going slow enough to make your turn and you don’t need to use your brakes, slightly press on the rear brake to flash your brake lights. This lets other traffic know that you’re going to slow down more. Easing off your throttle should be enough to slow you down during a turn, but you might need your brakes if it’s a tight corner. Gently press your right foot on the rear brake control and squeeze the front brake control with your right hand. Make sure the bike doesn’t come to a complete stop unless you need to make one. If you apply either of the brakes too hard, you may lose traction and lose control. Squeeze your knees against your bike’s body to help maintain your balance. Look toward your turn and press the handlebars in that direction. As you make your turn, lean toward that side of the bike to keep your balance. Your bike will start to lean into the turn so you can maintain control.  During a regular turn, lean your body and the motorcycle at the same angle. During slow tight turns, keep your body as straight as you can and only lean the motorcycle to maintain your balance. While you’re in your turn, maintain the same speed by holding onto the throttle. At the end of the turn, twist the throttle toward your body to speed up and keep your bike stable.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Suelta el acelerador antes de comenzar el giro. Presiona los frenos antes de la curva si necesitas reducir aún más la velocidad. Inclínate en la curva. Acelera a medida que sales de la curva para mantener el equilibrio.


As you are completing your training or education, make sure to be thinking about which type of training job you would like to pursue. Are you interested in working with ordinary dog owners who want to have a more obedient pet? Then consider joining a business that focuses on typical obedience methods. If you are interested in a more specialized training career, make sure that you live in the right area. For example, military and police dogs are only trained in certain cities. Are you willing to relocate? These are the types of questions you should ask yourself as you think about your career path. Once you decide which type of trainer you want to be, it is time to start actively searching for a job. You should make sure that your resume is updated to reflect your most current level of education and all of your relevant experience. You should also ask several people if they are willing to serve as professional references. Great people to ask are former employers, co-workers, and instructors/professors. Make sure that you have a professional cover letter ready to send out with your resume. It should indicate why you are applying for that particular job and highlight your strengths as a dog trainer. You can use job search sites to help you locate places that you might want to work. These are particularly useful because a lot of companies with job openings regularly update their information. If you know where you want to work, you can contact that business directly to see if they have any openings that might be right for you.  When you are just starting out, you might consider trying to get a job at a chain pet store. These businesses often have many opportunities for new trainers. There could also be lots of room for advancement. Use your professional network to learn about potential jobs. Ask people you know in the field and former classmates if they are aware of any openings. Networking is one of the best ways to find a new job. Ask local dog trainers if they are looking for a partner. Working as part of a...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Piensa en tus prioridades. Actualiza tus datos. Busca empleadores potenciales. Comienza tu propia compañía. Crea una red de contactos.


As you are doing this, turn your turn signal on so that cars behind you know to drive around.  The open spot should always be on your right.  Never park crossing over to the other side of the street.  Your bumper should cover half of the end of the parking space. Make sure to look out for pedestrians before you begin backing up. Turn your wheel all the way to the right before you begin moving the car.  Press on the gas gently as your car begins to turn.  Because your wheel is all the way to the right, your car will move left when it is in reverse.  Continue to look in your mirrors and check for pedestrians and the edges of the cars surrounding the parking space. Turn your car to the left until your car is parallel with the parking space, equidistant on both sides.  After it is parallel, press on the brakes and hold your car steady.  Turn your wheel so that your tires are now straight. Check your mirrors first to make sure that there is enough room on both sides of the parking space.  Do not back up if there are people behind you.  Let the brakes go, and gently press on the accelerator with your car still in reverse.  Let your car slowly move back into the space. Take it slow.  Continuously check the mirrors, and back out, if you are getting too close to one of the cars on the sides. Switch between forward and reverse, moving a few inches at a time.  Turn your wheel either way.  You want the space on both sides of your car to be even.  Once your car is safely backed into the space, put your car into park and turn off the engine. Open the driver's door slightly to see whether there is enough room to get out.  You may have to hold the door only slightly open as you get out.  Make sure not to sling the door open, otherwise you could damage the car behind you.  Once you are out, lock your car and you are good to go. Turn your car on and put it in forward.  Go forward slightly as you press on the accelerator.  As you begin to creep out of your parking space, tilt your head forward to make sure there are no cars or...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Conduce el auto más allá del espacio donde vas a estacionarte. Coloca el auto en reversa. Empieza a retroceder hacia el espacio. Acomoda el auto. Sal del auto. Sal del estacionamiento.


As you are writing each section of the manual, people using the manual will be trying to take in a lot of information. When you purposefully include blank spaces for writing notes, you encourage the users to jot down what they are learning. This will increase the amount of information that they retain. Notes sections would be good alongside most sections of text, but you could also make a separate notes section at the end of chapters and the end of the whole manual. This helps people avoid having separate notebooks that they might lose track of. Any time you can show the reader something visual, it can have an impact on how much they understand. You don't want to clutter your manual with too much, but use visuals if you can. You can have screenshots of steps in computer work. You can include charts of important data. Pictures of tools or machinery the person will use are good, too. There really is no limit to what types of visual aids you could include, so think about what you are training for and what would be most helpful for the user to see. For many manuals, you'll be detailing the steps of various processes, and checklists are a great way to sum things up. When a user needs to refer back to a section that includes specific steps, the checklist will refresh their memory and can be checked much more quickly than multiple paragraphs of text.  It might even be useful to make these pages easy to tear out so users could keep the checklist handy at later times when they are working on tasks. Checklists could include materials needed, sections for before, during, and after completing a task, or how to evaluate work once it is done. You want to ensure that users of your manual are learning as they go, so write up small tests of their knowledge. Include the answers in a separate spot so they can check how they did. You could have multiple choice questions, fill in the blank and matching, or scenarios for problem solving. These would be separate from any official testing you would have employees take after training...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Incluye una sección para que los usuarios tomen nota. Usa imágenes y gráficos. Incluye listas de verificación de pasos importantes. Incluye actividades y cuestionarios que midan el aprendizaje.


As you become more active, you'll need more food, but not just any food—you need healthy, energy-laden food that will jump-start the next phase of your day, not weigh it down. Learn how to eat healthfully and drink more water.  Switch to whole grains. It's healthy and delicious. It might not be what you're used to, but you'll enjoy the richer, nuttier flavors. If you don't want to switch entirely to whole grain, try to make half of the grains you eat whole grain. Who knows—you may find that you like whole grain more and more each day.  Cut out unhealthy snacks and replace them with fruits and vegetables. The high fiber and water content will make you feel full, and the high vitamin and mineral content will nourish and transform your body naturally. Try to make meals that are half fruits and half veggies. Eat lean protein foods. Try to buy meat that is lean (which means that it has a lower fat percentage). Eat beans, eggs, and seeds to boost your protein intake without the fat that comes with meat. Eat seafood at least once a week. Seafood contains protein as well as omega-3 fatty acids (which is the heart-healthy kind of fat).  Cut back on solid fats. These include items made with butter or shortening such as cookies, cakes, and other desserts. They are also found in processed meat like sausage and bacon, as well as in ice cream and pizza. Solid fat is the kind that results in you hitting the gym a lot more.  Eat foods with a low glycemic index. These are foods that take longer for your body to digest and convert into energy, so you will feel fuller throughout the day with a smaller number of calories. Moreover, you avoid the "sugar rush" that comes as a result of eating foods with a high glycemic index, getting a nice boost of sustained energy throughout the day instead. This will keep you uplifted whether you're doing work or exercising. Purchase the healthy fruits, vegetables, whole grains, soups etc. that you want yourself to eat, and keep the junk out of your cupboards so you won't be tempted. It's not...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Dale a tu cuerpo el combustible que necesita. Mantén tu casa abastecida con la comida correcta. Bebe entre 1,5 y 2 litros de agua cada día. Deja descansar a tu cuerpo. Hazte un chequeo médico.


As you begin folding the newspaper, you will want to make your creases crisp and clean. Making a paper hat on a non-flat surface or in the air will lead to a messier hat. The size will vary based on the print size of the newspaper you are using. Many are around 15x22. This is optional as most newspaper hat designs use folds to hold the hat together. If you are in a rush, or just want to make the hat extra sturdy, use tape when necessary. When you are done with your hat, you can decorate it any way you want. Paint it. Color it with markers. Put stickers on it. Use feathers to give it added flair. Be as creative as you want. If you are making these hats for a birthday party, you could easily set up a fun arts and crafts station for them. Write each child’s name on their hat in big colorful letters. Let them color their names in and personalize their hat however they want.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige una superficie plana. Consigue la mitad de una hoja de periódico. Busca un poco de cinta. Busca los posibles accesorios.


As you begin graduate school, pay attention to what’s going on around you. Are there other parents in your program? Do faculty members seem supportive of graduate students with outside responsibilities? How much time do successful graduate students seem to spend at the office? Are they studying at night and on the weekends? The answers to these questions will help you identify potential problems and adjust to the demands of your program as quickly as possible. Many universities have a family resource center or other services available to graduate students or young faculty.  Tapping into these resources prior to committing to an institution is a good idea.  The resource center can give you a sense of whether the university is family-friendly. Some institutions even offer employment opportunities or collect job postings for spouses of graduate students. Most graduate students are assigned an advisor or mentor when they enter a program. Let this person know that you are a parent. He or she may have specific advice for you about balancing your family commitments with your academic responsibilities.  If your assigned advisor is not sympathetic to your having a family, try to find another personal mentor who is more in-line with your perspective. As with most interactions in graduate school, your tone and attitude matter here. Do not whine or complain to your advisor about how hard it is to balance school and family, and do not demand special treatment because you are a parent. You are learning to be a professional, so act like one. Strive for a confident “I can do this!” attitude, but be receptive to any advice or constructive criticism your advisor offers. The first skill that a graduate student with a family needs to develop isn’t an academic or intellectual one – it’s simple time management. Estimate how many hours a week you’ll need to spend on coursework, reading, and research; if applicable, estimate how many hours a week you’ll need to spend on teaching or laboratory obligations. Note important family...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Tómate un tiempo para observar la cultura de tu departamento. Encuentra qué recursos tienes disponible. Habla con tu asesor. Aprende a administrar tu tiempo de manera efectiva. Consigue ayuda. Habla con tu pareja y tus hijos. Ten una actitud positiva.


As you begin working on combating your social networking addiction, you should first work to understand your social media usage.  Take some time to review your posts from the past week or month.  Write down how many things you posted in order to assess their frequency.  Consider whether all the things you posted were necessary. For instance, if you posted about a meal you had or about going to get a haircut, consider whether or not posting those things brought you or anyone else any joy or contentment. If you are unsure of the extent of your addiction, you can determine how much time you spend by tracking your usage.  Make a tick mark in a notebook each time you check a site.  A more advanced and accurate way to determine usage, however, is to download an app designed to do so.  Apps like QualityTime keep a count of how much time you spend on each social media site. Decide how much social media time seems reasonable; if you are exceeding that, it’s time to cut back. Consider the times when others have constantly made comments to you about always being on social media.  Think also of the times that you find yourself unable to keep up with your responsibilities.  If you notice a pattern, then it is time to admit that you have a problem.   Make a pact to commit to improving your situation.  Remember that overcoming your denial and acknowledging your problem are the first steps. Take a break from your social media for one hour and assess how you feel.  If you feel jittery or nervous, you might have an addiction. Sometimes a social media addiction might arise out of having little to do or out of a need for attention or connection with others.  Take some time to write down your thoughts about this to explore the root of the problem. After assessing the roots, develop a plan to address it.  If your issues stem from boredom, then find fun things to do offline. For some, the desire to use social media constantly might feel beyond their own control.  If you feel that you are unable to escape from the addiction, seek...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Revisa tus publicaciones pasadas. Lleva un registro de tu tiempo en línea. Reconoce tu adicción. Reflexiona acerca de tu necesidad de utilizar las redes sociales. Busca ayuda externa.


As you bring the club down, your weight should slightly shift toward the direction you’re swinging. Your dominant elbow should pass in front of your dominant hip, but you should keep your body centered with your belt buckle pointed toward the ball. Keep your wrists hinged like they were as you start to bring the club down, to avoid throwing the club’s weight from the top. As you make contact with the ball, your hips continue to turn so that your body straightens on the side you’re aiming toward. Your head should remain behind the ball as you make contact, and your dominant wrist should be bent. Your weight is now mostly shifted to your non-dominant side, or the side that your target is on. Don’t stop your swing after you make contact with the ball. Bring your arms and the club up so that they’re almost parallel to the ground toward your target. Because you’re twisting your hips in the swing, your arms should move almost inside and back toward your body.  Your dominant knee should kick inward toward the straight knee during the last part of shifting your weight, closing the gap between your legs. A proper follow-through stops with the clubhead below the level of your hands, showing you’ve maintained control in your arms and wrists, and the toe of the clubhead is pointing up toward the sky.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mueve un poco tu peso hacia el otro lado conforme vayas moviendo el palo hacia abajo. Endereza el costado que esté orientado hacia tu objetivo al establecer contacto con la pelota. Extiende ambos brazos por completo para terminar el movimiento.


As you browse the Internet, your computer collects bits and pieces of information that can eventually build up to the point that they cause performance issues, especially on older and slower machines. The most basic way to do this is by using the tools that come with your Internet browser of choice. Microsoft Internet Explorer users on Windows can clear all temporary data by visiting the Internet Options control panel item and clicking the Delete button on the General tab under the Browsing History subheading.  If you're using IE on a non-Windows computer, simply open the Tools menu, choose Options, and select the data you want to clear.     To erase temporary files, cookies, and cache data from Firefox, open the Firefox menu and open the Options window (this may require selecting Options from the drop down menu and then selecting Options again from the menu that appears). Once there click the tab or button that says Advanced, and then choose the Network tab underneath that. Find the box that has Offline Web Content in its header, and click the Clear button to clear your data.     To clear data from Chrome, simply hold down Control and Shift, and type Delete (as opposed to the Backspace button). A new tab will open up with a simple menu. Select the data you want to erase, set the time frame using the box in the upper right, and click Clear Browsing Data when you're satisfied.     To reach this menu the old-fashioned way, click the button with three horizontal lines on it in the upper right corner of the browser, and choose Settings from the menu that appears. Scroll partway down the screen to find the Privacy heading, then click the “Clear browsing data” button right underneath it.     To clear Safari's browsing cache, go to the Edit menu and select Empty Cache. Confirm your decision when asked.     If you have not sufficient time to perform these tasks you can use some browser cleanup tool. Adware and malware are types of programs that can compromise your computer's performance and create security...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Borra los datos de Internet. Busca adware y malware. Busca virus y otras amenazas inmediatas. Ejecuta el mantenimiento en tu disco duro. Desinstala los programas no deseados. Ten copias de seguridad de tu sistema.


As you cook, use your tongs to keep the charcoals together, as solitary briquettes will quickly lose heat and do little to keep your fire going. You do not want them so well packed that they can't get air, but you also don't want them separated like many little islands.There are two styles of charcoal placement, depending on how you plan to cook:   Even Grilling: Coat the entire bottom surface of the grill with two layers of charcoal. This allows the whole grill to reach a consistent, even temperature. If you're cooking food quickly and don't need any indirect heat (for large, slow-cooking cuts of meat), this is the way to go.  Two-Zone Grilling: Shuffle all of the charcoals into an even pile on half of the grill, leaving the other half bare. This lets you cook foods quickly, directly over the charcoals, but also allows you to cook slower cuts by indirect heat on the opposite side of the grill. You can also keep already cooked food warm, on the empty side of the grill, or smoke them with grill top on. Don't wait until you're almost out of briquets to add more. Instead, add 5-10 pieces of charcoal when you have roughly half of your charcoals remaining, usually every 30 minutes. Wait 5-10 minutes while the new charcoal ignites and begins to get a white/gray coat on the outside before you resume cooking. If you feel like you need more coals, add them. More coals mean a hotter burning grill. Add slowly, putting on 5-6 at a time, until your grill reaches your desired heat. The more air you get to the fire, the hotter it will cook, so opening the vents is key to a hot, strong burning charcoal fire. The more oxygen you give to the flames. the hotter your grill will be. If you need to control the temperature, close one or both of the vents partially. Closing both of them at once can suffocate your fire and extinguish it. Closing the upper vent is also useful for smoking, as it lowers the temperature of the fire and traps the smoke in the grill around your food. There is a small lever that lets you open and close the...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Empaqueta los carbones juntos para un calor fuerte y directo. Añade carbón regularmente para mantener la parrilla caliente. Mantén las rejillas de ventilación superior e inferior abiertas para conseguir la temperatura más caliente. Vacía la ceniza con frecuencia. Añade carbón vegetal para añadir sabor y mayor calor.


As you do, there will be a cutscene. Watch it and be ready for an epic battle. The Kryll will protect RAAM for a while, until you shoot him with the torque bow. Use the Torque Bow to get all that Kyrill off him. When the arrow explodes, the Kryll will scatter, leaving RAAM vulnerable. Now is the time to pop in a few headshots with the longshot rifle. RAAM will repeatedly get close to you, so when he does, jump over your cover and hightail it to the other side. He may send his Kryll after you but don't worry, if you stay in the light, they can't hurt you. Repeat as necessary. RAAM will try to shoot you but he is likely to miss. If he doesn't, find cover fast.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Sal de la habitación. Espera a que aparezca RAAM, acompañado de los Kryll y blandiendo una torreta troika en una mano. Trata de darle en la cara o la cabeza con el rifle de francotirador para hacerle daño adicional. Cuando se ponga justo delante de ti, salta la barrera y corre hasta el otro extremo del tren. Repite estos pasos hasta que muera.


As you enter into high school, begin to consider whether or not you have the right personality to enter into a medical profession. You will need to thrive under pressure and to enjoy managing crises. You will need the ability to concentrate for long periods of time and to master great amounts of information. If you are curious about becoming a surgeon, you can also look at various texts that discuss a surgeons' personality and profile. For example, the American College of Surgeons sells a variety of guidance texts online. Even at the high school level, try to see if your school offers a mentorship program that could pair you up with a surgeon for a day or longer. Shadowing a surgeon in their work environment may help you to understand the benefits and negatives of their unique position. Some high schools also offer summer camps tailored to specific professional goals. Make sure to sign up for classes that demonstrate your interest in math and science, such as biology, chemistry, and calculus. You may also want to take communication courses so that you'll be able to communicate clearly with your patients, peers, and superiors.  Taking extra classes at the AP or advanced level is always a good idea, as it will leave you with more flexibility in college. Try to do your best in all of your classes as your final scores will help to determine which college program you can enroll in. It may also impact the degree of financial aid that you receive. If you are unable to complete high school on the traditional schedule, you may be able to take the GED (General Education Development) exam instead. Medical schools generally don't require a particular college major in order to apply. However, you will want to cover the basic prerequisites while in college. At minimum, you will need a year of biology, physics, English, and two years of chemistry. This goes for most international programs, too.  Try to space out your difficult math and science courses over a period of four years to avoid getting burned out early on....

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Decide si posees los atributos correctos. Habla con cirujanos con experiencia. Gradúate de la escuela secundaria. Obtén un grado de bachiller. Toma la Prueba de Admisión a la Facultad de Medicina (MCAT, por sus siglas en inglés).


As you enter traffic, it's important to not rely solely on your mirrors if you can. Of course, your blind spots are in slightly different places on a bus. Once you put on your turn signal, wait a few seconds before merging, to give other drivers a chance to honk if you don't see them.  When you're merging left, your blind spot is near the back of the bus on the left side. Make sure you move your whole head and body to see around people to check out the back and sides and to see all you can in mirrors. Before merging, make sure you have 1 1/2 bus lengths between you and the next vehicle. Most states have a law about school buses and train tracks. In other words, you must stop, open the door, and look to see if anything is coming on the tracks. Usually, you must take this precaution even if you have no passengers on the bus.  You'll need to turn on your hazard lights before breaking, as cars might not expect you to stop. Stop close enough to get a clear view, but try not to stop within 15 feet or so. Stay stopped if you see a train coming. Don't try to race the train. If you don't see a train, proceed across the tracks. Avoid backing up whenever possible, as it's always safest to go forward on a vehicle like a bus. However, when you must go backward, it's best to get someone to help you, if someone is around. Have them stand where you can see them, and then they can help guide you into place.  Before backing up, honk your horn. Also, turn on your hazards and the audible signal that indicates you're backing up. Only back up in a straight line. Reverse the bus, and move back slowly until the person tells you to stop. If no one is around, use your mirrors to guide you. Remember that a bus is very heavy. It can weigh as much as 9 tons with no one even on it. With a full bus, it can weigh as much as 15 tons. That means that it's going to take you much longer to stop in a bus than it would in a car.  Downshift to 4th gear when you've slowed below 30. Press the clutch in as you are stopping. Slowly ease down on the...

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Revisa para ver si hay puntos ciegos al cambiar de carril. Detente en las vías del tren en la mayoría de los lugares si conduces un autobús escolar. Retrocede con ayuda. Detén el autobús. Estaciona el autobús.


As you fall asleep, try to think of an image or concept that causes fear or anxiety. If you attempt this every night, you have a good chance of dreaming about the subject of your thoughts. You may be able to make your dreams or nightmares beneficial if you have a problem to solve that is causing you anxiety; your brain may continue to "work on" the problem while you sleep, possibly providing insight during a dream. While inducing a nightmare on a given night may be helped by moderate sleep disruption, repeating that day after day may greatly reduce the number of dreams you have. Stay well-rested, and you will spend more time in the deeper, restful REM period of sleep, in which most lengthy dreams occur. REM is short for Rapid Eye Movement, which describes the behavior of people sleeping during this period of sleep. Instead of getting up immediately, lie awake and try to remember or "replay" your dreams. If nothing comes to mind, try to examine your own emotions. If you wake up anxious or exhilarated, focusing on those feelings may help you remember a nightmare. Every human dreams each time they fall asleep for an extended period of time, but many of these dreams go unremembered. Try to write your dreams in a notebook by your bed as soon as you wake up, before you forget them, to help them stick in your memory. Write down any dreams you remember, not just your nightmares, as the habit may help you remember later dreams. . In a lucid dream, the dreamer is aware that she is dreaming. This often results in a more vivid or memorable dream, and sometimes, but not always, allows the dreamer to shape the course of events to some extent. While there are many ways to encourage lucid dreaming, you can start with two simple steps:  Focus on the concept of dreaming as you fall asleep, or about a particular topic to dream about. Choose the same topic each night for at least two weeks. Look for "reality checks" during the dream and your waking hours. Many people find that clocks or text in dreams can't be read clearly, or...

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Piensa en un tema con el cual soñar. Duerme ocho o más horas todas las noches. Cuando te despiertes, permanece en la cama. Escribe tus sueños a fin de aumentar las posibilidades de recordarlos. Prueba con la inducción de sueños lúcidos


As you gaze at your subject, relax your eyes. Pick a spot to stare at, staring for 30 to 60 seconds. Focusing on the areas in your peripheral vision, let your eyes fall a little out of focus. You may start to see a haze around the edges. It might seem like a transparent or white light. After a short time, this can become the color of the aura.  When you first start, focus on a small area. On a subject, it may help to look for the aura around the subject's head, using their forehead as a focal point. If you are trying to read your own aura, you can focus around your head or gaze at the tips of your fingers against white paper. In this case, use the fingernail as your focal point. If you start to see colors, they may be clear and bright, or cloudy and muddy.  Some people, especially beginners, can only see one dominant color while others may see multiple colors. The longer you work at reading auras, the more colors and variations it is possible to see. It just takes time and practice. Staring at the same spot will produce after-images that are the direct inverse of what you are actually gazing at. After-images are not auras. You'll know the difference because the after-image will appear for a short time in front of your eyes,no matter where you look. After-images are typically color paired: black and white, red and turquoise, orange and blue, yellow and violet, and green and pink. Drawing a body outline and then shading in colors around it can be a fun way of recording what you see for later analysis. It's also something to show your subject so they can relate to what you're seeing. Some colors seen in auras are hard to recreate in an artistic medium. Just get as close as you can, but describe any differences somewhere on the page.

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Mira a tu sujeto. Determina los colores visibles. Ten cuidado con las imágenes posteriores. Registra lo que ves.


As you get more adept at imitating your role model, you can start adding some of your own unique charm to your imitation. Make the imitation your own. For example, you admire that the person uses a lot of references when talking. Branch away from using their specific references. Make references to shows, books, and movies that you enjoy instead of simply leaning on their tastes. You want to add your own natural tendencies to the imitation. If you find yourself uncomfortable imitating some of their behavior, tweak your performance as needed to feel comfortable. For example, the person has a tendency to make big, loud jokes. While you enjoy making jokes, you don't love being the center of attention. Make jokes, but do so more quietly and with a smaller audience. If you're imitating someone you know, pay attention to their body language and overall attitude around you. If the person seems to be avoiding you, or seems impatient when talking to you, they may feel annoyed by your imitation. Not everyone likes being imitated, and it's important to respect people's boundaries. No one is perfect. Even someone you admire may have negative qualities. Do not imitate qualities like a bad temper, a tendency to be rude to others, or anything else unsavory about the person. Stick to imitating their most admirable qualities.

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Agrégale tus excentricidades personales a la imitación. Ajusta la conducta de la persona para que te resulte natural. Asegúrate de no ofender a la persona. Evita imitar las características negativas.


As you get older, age differences will not matter as much, but in high school they matter a great deal as it includes both students who are legally adults and those who are just entering puberty. Knowing that age matters ahead of time can save you from trouble and potential heartbreak in the future. In high school, there’s generally more division of social groups based on grades as well. Understand that the activities seniors engage in may be very different from what you are used to. For example, it’s common for seniors to go out and party more than freshmen. Don’t engage in any dangerous or illegal activities just to spend time around your crush. Sexual acts between a minor and someone who is legally an adult (18+) is called statutory rape. The age of consent varies from state to state but generally charges can be brought against an 18 year old if they are caught in a compromising situation with a minor so be safe and don’t break the law. Understand that this is one major drawback of dating an older person in high school. If they start pressuring you to engage in sexual acts that you are not ready for, stay true to yourself and don’t cave. If they do not respect your boundaries, it’s time to end the relationship. In terms of expectations and daily life, being a senior can be pretty different from being a freshman. After all, seniors are in their last year of high school and therefore have to prepare for the future. Oftentimes, this means that seniors are busier with college applications, job searches, testing, socializing, and more. Be prepared for and accepting of these and any other grade-related differences. Not only are there differences in terms of workload and social groups, but freshmen and seniors also differ in terms of maturity, both physical and psychological. Because of this, it may be inadvisable to get into a relationship with someone who is much older than you unless you are both sure that you’re at a similar level in terms of emotional and psychological maturity, which will lead to the two of...

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Comprende que la edad importa. Conoce y respeta todas las leyes relacionadas con la edad de consentimiento. Acepta las diferencias. Respeta tus límites.


As you help someone with compulsive gambling, you should meet with others who are also help recovering gambling addicts. This can help you find support you need as you deal with the person’s addiction and any negative feelings. Talk to a therapist who specializes in compulsive gambling. You can also join a support group for the family or friends of recovering gamblers. These support groups may help you learn how to process your own feelings while learning how to support and help the person. Depending on your relationship to the compulsive gambler, you may have many negative emotions to work through. You may feel betrayed, angry, frustrated, ashamed, or sad. You may have lost trust in a person you care about, and the relationship may have changed for the worse. These emotions are common when dealing with an addict. Allow yourself to process and work through the emotions. Don’t try to suppress them.  Talk to someone about it, whether it’s a friend, therapist, or family member. You may even want to talk to the person about how they made you feel. For example, you can say, “I feel very hurt by your gambling. I am ashamed that we have debt and I am angry that you stole money from me.” Consider writing your thoughts and emotions down. You can write in a journal, or you may consider writing a letter to the person. Part of moving on and recovering is accepting what has happened. Dwelling on the past will do nothing for you or the compulsive gambler. Instead, acknowledge what happened, accept that it is a fact and happened, but move on. This may mean that you forgive the person, help them get treatment, or distance yourself from the person temporarily. Don’t obsess about gambling losses or the way things could have been. That is unhealthy thought patterns. Instead, focus on the future and what can be done to make things better. Helping someone who is a compulsive gambler can be emotionally taxing. You should take care of yourself first. If you can, get someone to help you with the person. You should also have people...

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Únete a un grupo de apoyo. Asimila tus sentimientos. Acepta lo ocurrido. Desarrolla una red de apoyo.


As you hold the pants upside down, you should be able to feel how the pants fold along its natural crease. Put the pants down on a flat surface along their natural crease. Press down on the pants so that one leg lays flat on top of the other leg. To save space, you can wrap your suit jacket around your pants using this method. Place your folded up suit jacket on top of the pants and continue folding your pants around the rest of the suit. Take the bottom of the pants and fold them over, about one-third of the way to the waist. The bottom of the pant should cover your folded up suit jacket. Fold the pants again and line up the bottom of the pants with the waist. If done correctly, your pants should now be a small, neat square, with the suit jacket wrapped inside.

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Sostén los pantalones de forma invertida y encuentra su caída natural. Dobla los pantalones sobre su pliegue natural. Coloca la chaqueta del traje encima de los pantalones. Dobla un tercio de los pantalones hacia arriba. Dobla los pantalones hasta la cintura.


As you peel the skin up toward the neck, you'll have to remove the head before the skin will come off entirely without tearing. Peel the skin back to expose the point at which the neck meets the body, and use your clippers to cut as close as possible to the body and remove the head. After you remove the skin from around the torso of the duck, the tail feathers will likely be stuck on, attached to a small ring of fat around the base of the carcass. Use your clippers to cut the feathers off, cutting right through and removing that ring of fat from the rest of the bird. There's no meat south of the rib-line of the duck, so the best way to remove the entrails is usually to cut around the base of the breast, underneath the rib, to separate the cavity with the entrails from the good meat. Run your knife up along the bottom of the breast plate, making smooth and shallow cuts. When you get to the other side, grasp the lower portion of the bird and pull firmly to remove the entrails. The intestines should come out in one clean go.  You can remove the heart and liver separately, which might stick up in the body cavity, and remove the gizzard from above. You can eat the liver if you remove the bile duct, which is greenish in color, kind of like an gel-cap pill. The heart is also edible, but somewhat small. Alternatively, some hunters prefer to remove the gizzard from the top of the duck and remove the rest of the entrails from that cavity. It's a smaller space to work with, however, and farther away from the intestines, which need to be removed with care to avoid spoilage. Examine the meat on the bird. There should be a scorched-looking section, where the pellets entered the carcass. This will need to be removed, because it will taste "off." Remove any shot from the meat very carefully, and discard the scorched meat. To finish off the dressing process, clean the meat and remove any remaining feathers and dirt stuck on. You can run the meet under some cool water, or simply clean it off with a clean towel. The loose...

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Retira la cabeza. Retira la rabadilla. Realiza una incisión en el costado del ave, debajo de las costillas. Recorta la carne alrededor del disparo. Almacena la carne adecuadamente.


As you practice inhaling outward and exhaling inward. imagine that your body is going through a transformational process. As you inhale outward, imagine your body filling up with positive power. As you exhale and your push your abdominal muscles inward, imagine that you are releasing all of the negative forces in your life. Practicing this basic technique of accepting (inhaling) positive things and exhaling (repelling) negative feelings will help clear your mind for other calming thoughts. As you are breathing, close your eyes. Imagine your feet are rooted to the core of the earth beneath you.  Pretend that your feet are sprouting roots, as if they were at the base of tree trunk. These roots connect you to all other beings in the Earth -- the soil, the air, the ocean, animals, and the sun.  You can also envision yourself as a vine growing up from the earth or a boulder on the side of the mountain. But it should be an image that anchors you to the world around you. As you breathe out and in, and imagine your feet sprouting roots, follow where the roots take you. They should go down and down, further and further into the soil until you find yourself in the center of the Earth. What does the center of the Earth look like? Is it hot, with flowing lava? You can throw any feelings of pain, frustration, anger or bitterness into the fire at the center of the Earth. After you have grounded yourself, you can then push your energy upward and outward. Imagine your torso as the trunk of a tree that grows and then forms into branches. The branches then burst into leaves in the warmth of the sun.  You can stand up for this part of the meditation if you wish. Raise your arms up above your head as if they are the main branches of the tree splitting off at the trunk.  As you raise your arms, alternate keeping your hands curled up in a ball and then stretching your fingers outward. This will help you feel more connected to the warmth and energy of the sun. In this final phase of the meditation, you should feel a sense of...

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Presta atención a tu respiración. Imagínate conectarte con la Tierra. Destina tu energía hacia abajo. Impulsa tu energía hacia arriba. Siente tu energía extenderse desde las raíces hasta las ramas. Vuelve a la tranquilidad.


As you pray, allow yourself to be moved by God’s power and grace. Pray with an open and receptive heart. Don’t subdue your emotions—let them out! When you feel moved to tears, allow yourself to cry. When you feel the need to shout, yell! When the spirit calls you to sing, belt out a psalm! Allow your emotions to wash over you.Express how you feel to God and don’t hold back. Pray for your miracle with blind, passionate faith.  Pray takes many forms. You may feel more connected to God when you’re singing or reading and studying the Bible. Allow your times of worship to become prayers to God.  Find what works for you! Everyone is at a different point in their spiritual journey. There is more than one way to connect to God. Place your faith in God and trust that God will answer your prayers. Remain positive throughout your prayer. Avoid negative phrases including “I know this is a long shot…” and negative thoughts. When you don’t trust in God’s capabilities, you are praying with a doubtful heart. Confess your fears and doubts to God. Allow your passionate faith and blind trust in God remove the burden of doubt from your heart. Remain focused on what God is capable of accomplishing. Be comforted by the knowledge that God is a loving, all-powerful being. When a doubt or fear arises, don’t wallow in it. Let it go! Do not allow yourself to worry over whether or not your desire will come true. Simply trust that you've done everything you can to make it happen. Turn to God in prayer and ask that God alleviate you from the doubt or fear. Find a meaningful way to personally thank God. Praise God in prayer, thought, and deed. Thank God with a prayerful song, a thought of thanksgiving, or with a kind act. Praise God for His guidance and wisdom. Thank God for calming your fears, for alleviating your self-doubt, and for giving you hope. Praise God for his faithfulness and commitment to you. Sing his praises when your life is at its highest of highs and its lowest of lows. Be grateful to God in all that you do. Thank God for...

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Reza con pasión. Reza con positivismo. Reza con alabanzas.


As you prepare the jars for canning, you should get your canner ready. Fill the canner with enough water to completely submerse the jars in. Position a jar rack inside the bottom of the canner to prevent the jars from sliding around. If you do not have a boiling-water canner, you can use a large, heavy stockpot instead. Make sure you still place something at the bottom of the stockpot to prevent the jars from moving around later on, though. Mix the two seasonings together evenly in a small dish. Spread equal amounts of the seed mixture into each pint-size (500 ml) jar until all of the mixture has been used. Use a wide-mouth funnel, if available, to make it easier to pack the peppers into each jar as you work. Distribute equal amounts of the peppers into each jar using a large serving spoon or measuring cup. Leave 1 inch (2.5 cm) of empty headspace in between the peppers and the top of each jar. Combine the three ingredients in a saucepan and heat them over high heat, stirring occasionally. Once the salt is dissolved and the solution has reached a boil, remove it from the heat. Use a ladle to pour the vinegar brine into the jars, covering the peppers completely and filling in any air pockets further down inside the jar. Leave 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) empty headspace. If anything got onto the rims of the jars as you worked, it is important to clean it off with a clean, damp cloth. Excess seasoning or brine could actually interfere with the lids and prevent them from sealing correctly. Two-piece metal canning lids work best. Screw the lids onto the jars, stopping once you feel resistance. Do not tighten the lids too much, since doing so can cause damage to the jars. Carefully lower the jars into the boiling water inside the canner using jar tongs. Do not allow them to bump as you move them, and do not allow them to touch once they are sitting in the canner. The amount of time you need to process them for will vary depending on your altitude.  At 1000 ft (304.8 m) or below, process the jars for 10 minutes. Between...

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Hierve agua en una olla esterilizadora. Combina las semillas de mostaza y las semillas de apio. Distribuye la mezcla de semillas en los tarros. Coloca un embudo en la boquilla de cada taro. Introduce los chiles en cada taro. Hierve el vinagre, sal para conservas y agua purificada. Vierte la salmuera sobre los jalapeños. Limpia los bordes de los tarros. Coloca las tapas a los tarros. Procesa los tarros en una olla esterilizadora. Retira y enfría los tarros. Verifica las tapaderas. Almacena los chiles en un lugar seco.


As you prepare to practice or play a game that may strain your ACL, be sure to warm up fully. This should happen about 10–15 minutes before activity. Warm up with a series of stretching and exercises intended to enhance blood flow and bring oxygen to the knee joint muscles. These will also increase the flow of lubricating synovial fluid, which helps your knee joints function smoothly. Increase coordination via active stretching with exercises such as:  Moving knee pull-ups: While making your way across the gym floor or other area, flex at the hip and knee and pull your knees up towards waist height. Do approximately four sets of 10 with each leg. Moving butt kicks: Jog across the gym floor for about 20 feet while extending at the hip and flexing the knee. This will keep your hamstring engaged.  Move your feet towards your rear in a “cheerleader” style maneuver. Traditional jumping jacks. Physics that play a role in ACL injury are “ground reaction forces” (GRFs). These refer to the pressure that must be absorbed by the body when the front of the foot hits the ground. With normal walking, GRFs are equal to our body weight. When an athlete lands after a jump, the pressure may be between two to eight times his body weight. Know the proper landing technique, especially if you are a basketball player, in which you may be jumping and landing often.  Our bodies will naturally assume the proper landing technique, except at those times in competition where it is not easily accomplished due to opposing team members and high stress. Practice appropriate landing techniques so that these will be second nature to you when the adrenaline is flowing during a game. Landing on the wrong foot or landing flat-footed can increase the GRF you experience, thus increasing your chances of ACL injury. Both can increase the ground reaction force that is transmitted from the ankle to the knee.  Be sure to land on the balls of your feet. Target the muscles located on the front of your thighs in order to support your knee joints. Squats...

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Calienta los músculos antes de hacer ejercicio. Practica técnicas adecuadas de caída. Fortalece los músculos cuádriceps. Incluye ejercicios para los músculos isquiotibiales en tu rutina diaria. Fortalece las pantorrillas con levantamientos de pantorrilla. Considera contratar a un entrenador personal. Intenta envolverte las rodillas o pegártelas con cinta adhesiva para obtener un apoyo adicional.


As you read the book, jot down the parts that stand out to you. Mark important quotations, character developments, or other details. Include page numbers so everyone can find these parts again. Bring in your notes and use them to have a great group discussion. Asking people what they thought of the book is an acceptable starting question. Use your notes to come up with deeper questions or search online for discussion ideas. Write out a list of non-specific book questions in case discussion starts to stall Examples of non-specific questions include: "What was the book’s message?" "Who did you identify with?" "How did the characters change?" "Why did the author choose this title?" As the group leader, it’s your job to keep people engaged. Pay attention to when people seem unenthusiastic or don’t have much to say about a topic. Keeping up the energy level is important to making your group a success. People won’t come back if they feel bored. For example, ask the group about the book’s theme. If discussion is slow, say, “I thought what that character did embodied the theme” or “I really liked how the author expressed the theme by saying this.” Explain what the character did or what the author wrote. Open the floor up to the other members. Is there something about the book they want to ask? Get them involved and have them share their takes on the reading. An interesting discussion can happen because of a question you never thought of. Ask them “What did you think of this part?” or “Did anything confuse you about the reading?”

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Escribe notas en el libro. Plantea preguntas. Mantén las cosas en movimiento cuando la conversación se detenga. Pide a los miembros del grupo que hagan preguntas.


As you should already know, exploring is a good thing to do, and one of the things you can find are special crafting stations for specific items that have special bonuses.

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Explora en busca de estaciones de creación.


As you start gaining strength and building muscle, keep track of how much weight you gain, how much weight you can lift, and what exercises you do from week to week. This will help you figure out what works for your body and what doesn't, and keep you from getting into a workout rut.  If you find that a certain muscle group doesn't seem to be making significant gains, switch up your exercises to see if something else works better. Alter  your diet as necessary to help you lose fat and gain muscle. Experiment with different ratios of protein, fats and carbohydrates to find a balance that helps you achieve your weight and fitness goals. When you're in training mode, it can be hard to remember how important it is to rest between sessions. Your body needs time to repair itself after workouts. Don't push yourself too hard, or you may find yourself sitting on the couch with a pulled muscle instead of at the gym training to failure. Sleeping well is another essential aspect of gaining mass and strength in a healthy way. Try to get seven to nine hours per day.

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As you start your prayer, make a definitive mental declaration to yourself that you are about to perform the Tahajjud. Decide that you are going to complete the Tahajjud in the specific way you have chosen, including how many rakats and which surahs you will recite. Also decide why you are saying the Tahajjud — for instance, to glorify Allah, thank Allah or ask for His forgiveness. You don't have to make this declaration out loud — Allah knows your thoughts, so your intentions will be clear to him as long as they are clear to you. The Tahajjud is typically performed by repeating multiple rakats (cycles) of Salah, the ritual that Muslims use for their required daily prayer. For the Tahajjud, the rakats are usually performed in pairs, so you'll also want to decide exactly how many rakats you intend to perform at this time. See below for more information. To begin your Tahajjud, start by performing two rakats (cycles) of Salah. Salah begins by standing and reciting verses from the Holy Quran. Then, the person praying continues by bowing low with his hands on his knees, then  prostrating on the ground with his forehead, nose, and palms on the floor and his elbows raised, sitting on his knees with his feet folded under him, and finally standing and reciting "Allahu Akbar." This description of Salah is a generalization — if you're not sure how to perform Salah properly, learn this fundamental Muslim skill before attempting the Tahajjud. Emulate the practices of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who used to recite the following surahs after each rakat in Tahajjud: After reciting the Al-Fatihah the first rakat, recite the surah "Al-Kafirun". After reciting the Al-Fatihah for the second rakat, recite the surah "Al-Ikhlas". Generally, two rakats is seen as the minimum necessary for a proper Tahajjud. However, it's possible to repeat as many more as you wish. For instance, according to the Hadiths, the Prophet Muhammad frequently prayed up to thirteen rakats. Tahajjud rakats are performed in pairs and eight rakats is seen as...

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Haz saber tu intención de rezar. Reza dos rakats. Repite los rakats como desees. Agrega tus propias oraciones después de los rakats. Si estás demasiado cansado como para completar la oración Tahajjud, regresa a la cama.