If your puppy has hip dysplasia, you may begin to see signs of the condition as early as 5 to 10 months of age. In particular, you may notice that your puppy has a harder time moving around than other puppies. It may:  Take shorter steps or have less of a stride Hold its back legs together and use its front legs more so that it can hop with its back legs, much like a bunny While playing might be fine for your puppy, you should still keep an eye on it to see how it handles resting after play. A pup that has hip dysplasia will be more inclined to lie down for longer, and may act like it doesn’t want to get up after it has rested. This is because its hips become stiff when resting after activity. If your pup has hip dysplasia, it will most likely avoid jumping up on couches, your lap, etc. This is because its back legs are not as strong as its front legs, and it could hurt to exert enough force on its back legs to jump up onto things. Pat the couch next to you. If your puppy looks like it wants to jump up but doesn’t, or tries to and then whines in pain, it may have hip dysplasia. As mentioned above, puppies and young dogs who have hip dysplasia have a harder time moving around than other dogs. This might lead to your dog developing an unsteady walk that could be described as:  Wobbling Weaving Tipping over a lot Puppies and young dogs with hip dysplasia tend to stand with their rear legs slightly forward, so that their front legs can support more of their weight. This can lead to their forearms being much more developed than their hind legs. When your puppy is standing:  Check to see if its hind legs are pressed slightly forward. Feel its forearms, which may be muscular, compared to its hind legs, which might feel bony.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Observa si tu cachorro tiene dificultades para caminar. Observa si tu cachorro tiene dificultad para levantarse después de jugar. Observa si tu cachorro o perro joven duda al momento de saltar encima de cosas. Observa si tu cachorro tiene un andar tambaleante e inestable. Observa la forma en la que tu perro se pone de pie y nota si coloca más peso en sus patas delanteras.


If your rabbit has a mat in its fur, you’ll first want to try and work the mat out using  a mat splitter or mat rake.  Use these tools to carefully separate the mat, combing it out a tiny section at a time.  Press your hand on top of the skin at the top of the mat to keep from tearing your rabbit’s skin. It may take you several sessions to get the mat out.  Be patient and gentle to keep from hurting your bunny. If you’re dealing with an especially difficult mat, you may have to shave your rabbit in order to remove it.  The most difficult mats to remove are sheet mats, or those that form a solid block in your rabbit’s coat.  If you encounter a mat like this, shaving may be your only option.  To shave your rabbit, purchase a good pair of clippers that will allow you to have enough control to get into tight spaces. Ask your veterinarian or groomer for recommendations on a good pair of clippers. Because of the delicate nature of your rabbit’s skin, it might be a good idea to take your bunny to a professional groomer in order to remove any stubborn mats.  They will have the right tools and knowledge to get the mats out without cutting or irritating your rabbit’s skin.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Separa las matas. Afeita las matas difíciles. Acude a un peluquero de mascotas profesional.


If your radiator has already been moved out of the way, these should be clearly visible as copper pipes protruding from the floor or wall. Your new hydronic towel rail will connect to these pipes. Find a location for your towel rail that will bring its supply and return lines as close to the existing ones as possible. This will make installation easier. Make sure you place it far from curtains or anything that could become a fire hazard. Once you have determined the location of your rail, have someone hold it in place while you measure the distance between the existing pipes and the rail’s supply and return lines. This will let you know how much copper pipe you will need to buy to connect them. Keep your measurements vertical and horizontal, not diagonal. In other words, instead of measuring a straight diagonal line between the rail and the old pipes, measure the distance as a right angle, since the new copper pipes you use to connect them will have to be positioned in right angles. Most towel rails connect to the wall at 2 points, 1 on each end, and these points are called support anchors. Have someone hold the towel rail against the wall where you plan to install it and use a carpenter’s pencil to draw around the support anchors where they meet the wall. Then draw an X in the shapes you traced to find their centers. This is where you will drill into the wall. It’s a good idea to use a level to ensure that the rail is even before you make your marks. Some support anchors are connected to the rails, so the whole rail can be attached in one piece, or you may need to attach the support anchors to the wall first and then snap or slide the towel rail into place. Make sure the anchors are aligned with the marks you traced on the wall. Using the measurements you took of the distance between the existing supply and return lines and the rail’s lines, fit copper pipe between the two sets of lines. You may need to solder the pipes in place, in which case you should use a soldering shield cloth to protect the surfaces...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Encuentra las líneas de alimentación y de retorno del radiador. Coloca el calentador de toallas lo más cerca posible de los tubos. Mide la distancia entre los tubos originales y los tubos del calentador. Marca la posición de los soportes del calentador en la pared. Cuelga el calentador de toallas sobre los soportes de anclaje. Conecta las líneas de alimentación y de retorno del calentador de toallas a los tubos de cobre.


If your recipe calls for a tablespoon of fresh oregano or any other herb, you can substitute it with a teaspoon of the dried herb.  Dried herbs have a more concentrated flavor, so remember to use less of them than the recipe calls for fresh herbs.  Fresh herbs are often used to give the dish a lively and fresh flavor, so be aware that using an herb substitution will make the dish taste different. The flavors will be more concentrated but you won’t get the liveliness offered by fresh herbs. If you run out of fresh sage for the Thanksgiving turkey or another meat dish, you can always use the dried variety. Remember that dried sage has a more concentrated flavor, so you should use a third of the fresh sage that the recipe asks for. Rosemary is often used in baking, sauces, and on meats in Mediterranean dishes. If you run out of fresh rosemary, you can always use the dried variety. Remember to only use a third of the amount of fresh rosemary called for in the recipe. Mint is a wonderful addition to savory dishes and is used in many desserts as well as drinks like tea or a mojito. If your recipe calls for a tablespoon of chopped fresh mint, add a teaspoon of the dried variety in its place. Dried cilantro does not work well if the dish is calling for a cilantro garnish but should work fine if the cilantro is integrated into the main dish. If the recipe calls for a large amount of fresh cilantro, you might want to make a different recipe.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Usa 1 parte de hierba seca por 3 de hierba fresca. Sustituye la salvia fresca por salvia seca o en polvo. Reemplaza el romero fresco por su versión seca. Reemplaza la menta fresca por menta seca. Sustituye el cilantro fresco por su versión seca.


If your relationship has you feeling stuck, then improving your autonomy can help. One simple way to do this is to spend more time with your friends away from your significant other. This will allow you to feel like you have more independence and that may improve things at home. Try setting aside one nigh per week to have a girl’s or guy’s night. Go out with your friends and focus on having fun with them. Another way to feel more autonomous is to spend time on you hobbies or other interests. Make sure that you set aside at least a few hours every week to do something that you want to do. For example, if you like to go biking, but your partner does not, then go for a bike ride on your own. Don’t let your interests fall off the radar just because your partner does not share them. ” You can also increase your autonomy by becoming more assertive. Learn to tell your partner “no” if you do not want to do something. This will also help to prevent resentment from building in your relationship, which can cause an unpleasant dynamic between you and your partner. You don’t have to provide an elaborate excuse for why you don’t want to do something either. Just be direct and keep it simple. For example, if your partner wants you to come out with him and you are not feeling up to it, then just say something like, “Not tonight. I am tired.” If you feel stuck in a relationship and you feel that the relationship is worth saving, then you might consider working with a therapist. A therapist can help you and your partner to develop better communication skills and improve the overall quality of your relationship. If your partner is unwilling to see a therapist with you, then you could also go on your own. Working with a therapist can help you to determine what actions you can take to improve your relationship situation, as well as any other areas of your life that are causing you to feel stuck.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Pasa tiempo con tus amigos. Saca tiempo para tus intereses. Aprende a decir "No". Considera la posibilidad de trabajar con un terapeuta.


If your relative is going on and on about something offensive or inappropriate, move their attention to something else. You may want to change the subject or have them look at something.  Come to them with some photos or change the subject to a topic that interests them. Say something funny or introduce a joke.  Say, “That’s enough, let’s look at photos of the grandchildren.” You can also say, “Oh, I heard a funny joke yesterday. Would you like to hear it?” One way to redirect attention can be through touch. Especially if your relative is shouting, yelling, or screaming, they may be having difficulty expressing how they feel. They may be in pain or feel uncomfortable. Use a light touch to help calm them and help them feel safe.  You may want to offer a small treat to help them feel safe and to enjoy something. This can include toffee or some small candy that your loved one enjoys.  You can even incorporate their sense of smell, such as by placing some essential oils in an oil infuser. Try using a calming scent like lavender or rose oil. Colors and lighting can also be calming as well. Try using soft colors and dim lighting to create a calm atmosphere in the person’s room. Guide them to something they can do unassisted or that they feel independent doing, such as coloring or playing with the dog. The activity should be familiar and recognized by your relative, not a new or complicated activity.  Say, “We’re going on a walk now, would you like to join?” You can also say, “Let’s put the dishes away.” If in private, place a soft object in their hand that they can throw without hurting someone. Often, people will divert their focus onto the object and away from their words. Consider using a small stuffed animal or a soft ball. If in public, talk about something your relative enjoys discussing. Say, “I’d like to bake a dessert when we get home. What should we bake?”

TL;DR in Spanish:

Redirige la atención. Usa el contacto físico u otras sensaciones. Distráela con una actividad que conozca.


If your school hasn’t blocked it, you can bypass their filters by using the Tor network.  iOS users can use the Tor network by installing Onion Browser from the app store. You can do this from any network. Start Onion Browser and try to visit any website. If you are able to pull up regular sites like Google or Apple, you’ll be able to use this method. As long the Tor network isn’t blocked, you can access any website—even those sites blocked by your school.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Instala un navegador Tor. Averigua si tu escuela ha bloqueado la red Tor. Disfruta de acceso a Internet sin restricciones.


If your school makes you wear a uniform, then obviously wear that. If not, wear appropriate gym wear (t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatsuits) that fits well. Avoid excessively tight clothing (which can restrict your movements or chafe your skin) as well really baggy clothes (which can get in the way of your hands and legs and, even worse, fall down). Also make sure your sneakers’ laces are tied right. Loose sneakers can cause you to trip or even injure yourself. Gym class will make you work up a sweat, which can lead to body odor. Wearing the same outfit day-after-day can make you smell worse if you don’t wash them, since they’ve already absorbed your sweat. Bring a fresh change of gym clothes to school each day.  If the school makes you wear a uniform, see if you can get two. This way you’ll still have a clean change of clothes even if you didn’t have a chance to wash yesterday’s dirty outfit.  Handwashing them in the sink with a drop of detergent is better than nothing at all if using a washing machine every day isn’t practical. Some schools may require you to shower after class, while others only recommend it. If you have a choice, it’s obviously up to you. Either way, bring a bar of soap to either wash in the shower or give your armpits a quick cleaning over the sink, as well as a towel to dry yourself.  Alternately, you could use baby wipes to give yourself a quick wash down. Applying deodorant or antiperspirant before and after gym is also a good idea. If you are required to take a shower, just remember that everyone is just as embarrassed as you probably are. Ask your teacher what games or activities they have lined up ahead in the coming days and weeks. Lesson plans may change day-to-day due to the weather or other factors, but since teachers have to split space and equipment when more than one gym class is held each period, they can give you a general idea of what to expect. This way you can:  Practice on your own, outside of school, if you’d like to improve your performance during class. Bring...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Usa la ropa apropiada. Lava la ropa con frecuencia. Lleva jabón, toallas u otros productos de higiene personal. Averigua información sobre las clases futuras.


If your screen is off or you're viewing the lock screen, your phone is locked. You can also press the "lock" button on the right side of your iPhone's casing. If you have "Raise to Wake" enabled, simply pick up your phone to wake up the lock screen. If you have scanned your fingerprint before, this will unlock your phone! If you want to activate your passcode instead of using your fingerprint, use a non-registered finger on the Touch ID sensor. This will bring up the passcode interface. You have successfully used the "rest to unlock" feature!

TL;DR in Spanish:

Asegúrate de que el iPhone esté bloqueado. Toca el botón "Inicio" para activar la pantalla del iPhone. Coloca tu dedo en el sensor Touch ID. Toca el botón "Inicio" para acceder a la pantalla de "Inicio".


If your shoes have a built up odor, you should target this after washing them. Do any routine cleaning, such as brushing off dirt or washing the shoes with water, before attempting to remove odor from your shoes. Make sure your shoes are completely dry before adding baking soda to remove odor. Sprinkle some baking soda on the inside of your shoes. You can also fill a sock with baking soda and set it in the shoes. The sock method is recommended as it reduces the risk of leaving baking soda residue in your shoes. Place the shoes in a cool and dry place in your home. Let the baking soda sit on overnight. This will give it time to remove any unwanted odor. If you put baking soda in your shoes loose, turn them upside down and shake out the baking soda. Make sure to get it all out to avoid damaging the shoes. If you used socks, simply remove the socks from your shoes. Your shoes should smell noticeably fresher.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Límpialo normalmente primero. Espolvorea el calzado con bicarbonato. Deja al bicarbonato asentarse durante la noche. Quita el bicarbonato.


If your sink has a faucet with a hose that you can remove from the base, pull it out so you can access the bottom of the handle. Grip the nut at the bottom of your handle with channel lock pliers and rotate it counterclockwise to loosen it. When it’s loose, the handle should easily come apart. The filter is located at the base of the handle and looks like a cylinder with metal mesh layers. Pull the filter out from the handle by hand. Run the filter underneath warm water to rinse out any of the debris or buildup inside it. Use a stiff-bristled toothbrush if sediment is stuck on the mesh. You can also remove the aerator from the handle to clean it as well. Before you reattach the handle, run warm water through your faucet. This can help get rid of any sediment that's loose inside the faucet so it doesn’t catch in your filter. Set the filter back inside the base of the handle the same direction it was facing before. Hold the handle up to the end of the hose so you can easily screw it back together. Tighten the nut by hand as far as you can before using your channel lock pliers to seal it. If your faucet still has low water pressure, then you may have a problem with your supply line or pipes.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Desenrosca la manija del grifo con un alicate de bloqueo de canal. Saca el filtro y enjuágalo. Pasa el grifo durante 10 segundos para limpiar cualquier suciedad. Vuelve a colocar el filtro y enrosca la manija en la manguera de suministro.


If your sink isn’t available, use a bucket or even a bathtub instead. Add at least 1⁄4 US gal (950 mL) of lukewarm water, enough to submerge the garment. Make sure the water is at room temperature or a little warmer than that so it effectively relaxes the fibers in the fabric.  Cold water won’t help you stretch out clothing. On the other hand, hot water shrinks and damages clothing, so avoid using it here. Note that knitted clothes, including cotton, wool, and cashmere garments, respond to this tactic better than other types of fabric. Fabrics with tight weaves, such as silk, rayon, or polyester, will be more difficult to reshape. Unroll the towel, then move the garment to a second dry towel spread out over a flat surface. Use your hands to tug on the edges of the damp clothing. Be gentle to avoid damaging the fabric’s fibers. It may not be exactly the same as it was before it shrunk, but try to get the clothing as close as possible to its original shape.  For a more accurate way to gauge the size and shape your garment needs to be, create a cutout. Find a similarly-sized garment and use it to trace an outline on parchment paper. Then, place the garment over the outline while you’re stretching it. If you’re having a hard time stretching the clothing, use the steam setting on an iron. The steam softens stiff fabric. Keep the garment on the towel. Work on parts of the garment one at a time so you’re able to pin them in place as you reshape them. If you don’t have heavy books, try using paperweights, coffee mugs, or anything else you have available. Eventually, your garment will be covered in these weights so the fabric can’t move at all.  If you do not have any heavy objects nearby, hold the garment in place with clothespins. You can leave the clothing this way until it dries. If your garment is in bad shape, consider checking back every 30 minutes and stretching it out again. If you need the clothing to dry faster, hang it up to air dry. Drape it over a curtain rod, put it on a clothes hanger, or put it in...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Llena el lavabo con agua tibia. Estira la ropa con la mano para devolverle su forma. Fija la prenda en su sitio con libros y otros objetos pesados. Lava y seca de nuevo la prenda si es necesario.


If your skillet is looking low on cooking oil, add a little more and let it heat up. Make sure the bottom of the skillet is fully coated with oil before proceeding. Drop the sliced onion rings into the hot oil. Stir the onions continuously as they fry. Be sure to stand back from the stove and add the oil gently to prevent accidents. After about 3 minutes, the onions should look translucent. Put them on a separate plate and set the plate aside for now. Add a little more oil to your skillet, if needed. Make sure you have a nice coating of oil on the skillet. Put all of the chopped cabbage into the hot oil. Stir continuously for about 3 minutes as the cabbage fries. The cabbage will soften and look slightly translucent. Dump the plate of fried beef into the skillet with the cabbage. Do the same thing with the onions. Stir all 3 ingredients continuously as they fry together for about 1 minute. Turn off the burner and remove the skillet from heat. You can place a spoon into the large serving dish and let your guests serve themselves, or you can plate the pigar pigar for your guests. Serve the pigar pigar while it’s hot.  Include the vinegar and fish sauce on the side to be used as dipping sauces. Give each guest a small bowl with about 1/3 cup (40 ml) of each dipping sauce in it. That way, guests don't have to dip from a community bowl. If you have leftovers, refrigerate them in an airtight container and consume within 3 days.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Agrega las rodajas de cebolla a la sartén caliente y fríelas durante 3 minutos. Retira las cebollas del aceite con una espátula ranurada. Agrega los trozos de col a la sartén caliente y fríelos durante unos 3 minutos. Agrega la carne de res y las cebollas que hayas freído a la sartén y fríelas durante 1 minuto. Pon la comida en un plato y sirve el pigar pigar de inmediato.


If your skillet is still hot, this is the best time to clean it. If your skillet has a distinct "lip" so that it holds water, you can pour water directly onto the hot pan--something you should not do with other kinds of cookware. It will hiss and steam dramatically, but this is fine. Take care not to get too close to the hot steam lest you risk a burn. Rinse it out once to remove many of the large pieces of food. Then fill it again so that the water fills the cooked on area.The exact amount is not important. If your skillet still needs cleaning, or is cold, you can heat the pan up again. Carefully place the cast iron skillet back on the burner and heat the water up until it reaches a boiling point. Boil the water for several minutes to help dissolve food scraps. Do this while the water is still boiling, but only briefly. Too much contact with metal objects risks stripping the pan's seasoning. Return the cast iron skillet to the burner and turn the burner off. Use caution when transporting the skillet back and forth between the range and the sink. Because cast iron is an excellent conductor of heat, the handle, as well as all other portions of the skillet, will be extremely hot. Use a cloth or oven mitts to transport the skillet. If done correctly, the bottom of your paper towel should contain a dark layer of residue. Vegetable sprays work especially well for this purpose. Apply or spray a dab of fat into the bottom of the pan; with a paper towel, wipe the fat into the bottom and the sides of the pan. This process should turn the pan's surface into a smooth, glossy finish. Cover with a paper towel instead of a lid to prevent moisture from building up inside the pan.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Enjuaga la sartén con agua caliente luego de cocinar. Hierve el agua. Usa una espátula ancha para desprender suavemente los restos de comida del fondo y los lados de la sartén. Deshazte del agua sucia en el fregadero. Humedece un par de toallas de papel y limpia rápidamente la superficie de la sartén. Aplica una capa fina de grasa (tal como el aceite vegetal o la grasa alimentaria) a la superficie de la sartén. Guarda la sartén en un lugar fresco y seco, cubriéndola con una toalla de papel en vez de una tapa para evitar que la humedad se acumule adentro.


If your snake is still displaying aggressive behavior after you’ve introduced yourself and deprogrammed it, it could be that something in its environment is making it sick or upset.  If a snake is upset because it is too hot or cold, or feels vulnerable or threatened in its environment, it is more likely to lash out.  Therefore, creating and maintaining a proper environment for your snake is imperative to taming it.  The first step to creating the right environment for your snake is to get it a proper cage.  Most snakes fit into one of three groups when it comes to cage size:  Garter snakes and grass snakes need a 10 to 20 gallon (37.9 to 75.7 L) aquarium. King snakes, rat snakes, milk snakes, gopher snakes and other colubrids need a 30 to 55 gallon tank. Boa constrictors and pythons may need a custom-built cage, as they can vary greatly in length and size. Most diurnal snakes, or those that are active during the day, need a bright white light during the day and very dim lighting at night.  If the room you are keeping your snake in has only dim lighting during the day, you’ll need to place an incandescent white light above your snake’s cage to give them enough light.  At night, they need very little light.  Nocturnal reptile lights or decorative incandescent lights in dark colors (like red, blue, and green) will provide the right amount of light during the night.  The amount of light a snake needs varies by species so find out exactly what your species of snake requires.  For example, unlike diurnal snakes, ball pythons are nocturnal and don’t require a supplementary source of lighting.  Continuous overhead lighting is especially stressful to a nocturnal species.  Lighting and heating your snake’s cage go hand in hand so you’ll want to pay attention to how one affects the other. Snakes require the optimal temperature to live comfortably.  This requires both a primary heat source and a secondary one.  The purpose of the primary heat source is to keep the temperature of the entire cage in the correct range. ...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Consigue la jaula del tamaño adecuado. Bríndale una iluminación adecuada. Bríndale una fuente primaria de calor. Instala una fuente secundaria de calor. Bríndale escondites a tu serpiente. Bríndale agua.


If your spotlight did not come with an electrical relay, you will need to install one.  Most stoplights should not be wired directly to a power source without being run through a relay.  If your kit did not come with one, purchase a SPST (Single Pole Single Throw) Relay from your local auto parts store.  Mount it inside your engine bay somewhere along the body of the vehicle.  Try to avoid mounting the relay too close to the exhaust manifold, as the heat may damage the relay. You can use heavy duty double sided tape, an adhesive, or drill holes through the metal to mount the relay. Run a short length of black wire from the relay to a bolt on the body or frame of the vehicle.  Expose a length of wire at the end and make a loop with it, then loosen the bolt and loop the exposed wire around it below the head.  Twist the wire around itself to secure it to the bolt, then tighten the bolt again.  This wire will provide the ground for the relay circuit. Whenever possible, use black wiring for grounds to make them easy to identify. Purchase an in-line fuse holder and connect it to the positive post on the relay.  You may need to run wire from the positive post to the in-line fuse holder if it can’t connect to it directly.  Make sure there is a fuse in the fuse holder rated to withstand the amperage required to power the spotlight.  This fuse will protect the spotlight and the relay from surges if there is an issue with your electrical system. The fuse will blow out if too much power flows through it, cutting the power and preventing a fire. Run a length of wire from the fuse holder to the positive terminal on the battery.  You may choose to wrap a length of exposed wire around a bolt on the battery cable, or you may choose to purchase a new Positive cable end.  If you do so, insert the end of the positive cable as well as the wire from the relay’s fuse into the end, then use pliers to compress the cable end until the wires are held securely in place.  This wire will provide the power to the relay, and then the...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Monta el relé en el vano motor. Conecta el relé a tierra. Pasa un cable desde el relé hasta un fusible en línea. Conecta el fusible a la terminal positiva de la batería. Conecta el relé al poste positivo sobre el faro. Pasa un cable desde el relé hasta el interruptor.


If your spouse acts violently towards you or anyone else in the home, the first thing you need to do is get yourself (and any other innocents) to a safe place. This may be a locked room somewhere else in home, a neighbor's house, or to the police station. If she comes at  you, try to shield yourself from harm as much as possible without retaliating as this can cause you to be considered a perpetrator, too.  If you have children in the home, alert them to head to your "safety zone" whenever shouting or other signs of violent behavior takes place. If you believe you are in danger, call the emergency services immediately. The first step in getting out is often just letting others know you are in an abusive relationship and you need support and help.  Beyond telling someone you trust, it can be helpful to ask them to assist in helping you find a way to leave. You generally need to gather resources, copies of documents and other items as you prepare to leave. A trusted friend can store these items for you. Gather any items you may need to leave like your own cell phone, a separate bank account and legal ID so you are not forced to stay in the home. Research your options as far as filing for separation, custody and other legal matters so you can coordinate as needed. If there are children in the home, make a plan for all of you to leave safely, if possible. This plan needs to take into account local laws about custody and what needs to occur so you can take the kids with you if that is what you want. Because abuse often follows the same cycle, you may be able to time leaving during a time where your partner thinks everything is “normal” and perhaps less likely to think something is going to happen. If you have to leave during the active abuse, beware this is the time you are most likely to be faced with possible false charges of you being the abuser, or even of getting hurt. You need to protect yourself from retaliation in the form of false charges of abuse from your partner; keeping records of everything will help...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ocúpate de la seguridad en primer lugar. Habla con una persona de confianza. Termina la relación o abandona tu casa, en caso de ser posible. Documenta todas las ofensas. Intenta contener tus deseos de venganza. Busca ayuda en un grupo de apoyo a las víctimas de la violencia doméstica. Considera la idea de elaborar un plan de seguridad cuando decidas irte.


If your spouse has complained to you about your family, you want to work to solve the problem as quickly as you can. Ignoring or delaying addressing the issue can result in a resentful spouse.  Ignoring the problem will make your spouse dislike being around your family even more, and it will also start to impact your relationship. Let your partner know how and when you plan to address the issue. For example, you could say, “I’m going to bring this up when my mom and I have lunch next week.” Having a concrete plan of action will ease your spouse’s mind and will hold you accountable to follow through. Bring your concerns to a family member (perhaps one who could share the information with other family members as necessary) on behalf of your spouse. Your family has more experience in relating to you than your spouse. You also understand your family’s dynamics better than your spouse, and you have a better idea how to interact with them.  Have a conversation with your family member over the phone or in person. Let them know how your spouse feels. Listen to your family member’s perspective. Keep in mind, your family member may have no idea that their behavior has hurt your spouse. Ask for suggestions on how your family member thinks the situation could improve. For example, “What do you think we could do to help Carlos feel more included?” Explain how your spouse views the situation. Share your spouse’s feelings and give any background information you think is important.  Present a united front and indicate that this is causing you pain as well. For example, “Lena feels that you don’t like her after you said she wasn’t a good mother for not taking more maternity leave. She called you out on it, and both of us think you have been cold to her ever since. Did you know she only got two months of paid leave? It hurts both of us that you said that about her. It is not true, and we feel it was mean-spirited.” Find out if there is an issue you might need to address with your partner. Your spouse may not be an innocent...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Aborda el problema tan pronto como puedas. Habla con tu familia sin que tu cónyuge esté presente. Defiende a tu cónyuge. Comprende la perspectiva de tu familia. Utiliza afirmaciones en primera persona. Evita ser quisquilloso con el comportamiento de tu familia.


If your symptoms match many of the ones above, you should definitely seek medical attention. If you are experiencing symptoms, if your symptoms are worsening, or if you develop new symptoms, see your doctor as soon as possible. Some gallbladder problems, such as smaller gallstones, will not require invasive medical treatment. These can sometimes resolve on their own.  However, a doctor’s visit is needed to determine this. To determine how effectively your gallbladder is functioning or whether there are large obstructions to the organ, an ultrasound will be needed. The ultrasound technician will check for gallstones, bile flow, and signs of tumors (which are rare).  Most polyps found in the gallbladder during the ultrasound are very small and do not need removal. Your doctor may want to monitor smaller polyps through additional ultrasound examinations to ensure they do not grow. Larger polyps generally indicate a greater risk of gallbladder cancer. Removal of gallbladder polyps is at the discretion of your doctor. Many gallbladder problems are resolved with the removal of large gallstones or the gallbladder itself (cholecystectomy). The body can function normally without the gallbladder, so do not be alarmed if your doctor recommends its removal.  Gallstones are almost never treated with medicine. It takes years to dissolve the stone with medicine, and the stones that can be treated effectively are so small that it almost never worth the bother. Removal of the gallbladder sometimes have side effects, (such as loose stools) but often none at all.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Visita a tu médico si experimentas cualquiera de los síntomas asociados con la enfermedad de la vesícula biliar. Programa un ultrasonido abdominal. Si fuese necesario, programa una cirugía de vesícula biliar.


If your tank does not already have chlorine water in it, mix 8 fluid ounces (240 mL) of chlorine bleach with 4 gallons (15 L) gallons of water. Pump it into the tank, then add more fresh water until the tank is full. As a rule of thumb, add approximately 6 fluid ounces (180 mL) of bleach per every 15 gallons (57 L) of water your tank can hold. Turn the water pump back on to begin circulating the chlorine water. Leave it on for now so the water cleans out all parts of the system. Go inside the RV and use each faucet 1 at a time. After the water runs for 1 or 2 minutes, you will probably smell that harsh odor chlorine has. When this happens, turn off the faucet, then repeat this with any other faucets you have.  Let both hot and cold water run, since they are supplied by separate lines. Forgetting a faucet is easy, but try to get all of them. This includes the shower as well as any sinks. If you have the time, let the water circulate through the RV’s system. This will clear out the lines, tanks, and water heater. If you can’t wait that long, at least let the system soak for about 4 hours. If you clean the system once a year or more, 4 hours is usually enough soaking time. Ideally, leave the water in the system for at least 12 hours. You will need to go under the RV to open up the lines. First, pull the plug out of the fresh water tank’s line, turning the spigot as needed to start the water flow. Also, open the hot and cold water pipes hanging down from the RV.  You can turn off the pump and water heater. However, since you will refill the tank immediately, these elements won’t have a chance to overheat if you leave them on. The water is diluted, so you can let it go into a storm drain. You can also drain it at a dumping facility or onto nearby grass. Plug up the water lines again before you add new water. Then, fill the fresh water tank by hooking it up to a city water connection or by pumping water through a hose. Wait until the entire tank is filled. If your RV has a water gauge, use that to monitor the...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Llena el tanque con agua clorada. Activa la bomba de agua de la casa rodante. Abre los grifos de la casa rodante hasta que percibas el olor a cloro. Deja que la bomba haga circular el agua por el sistema durante toda la noche. Abre las líneas de agua para drenarlas. Vuelve a llenar el tanque con agua fresca. Haz correr el agua a través de los grifos hasta que dejes de percibir el olor a cloro. Vuelve a drenar y rellenar el tanque si aún detectas el olor a cloro. Enjuaga las líneas de agua con bicarbonato de sodio si el olor a cloro es fuerte.


If your tea comes in bags, you're all set. For loose tea, you'll need approximately 1 teaspoon per 6 ounce serving of water. Use a teaspoon to measure out the correct amount into your tea bag, tea ball or basket filter. Place it inside the cup, mug or teapot you're using.   Note that a 6-ounce serving is standard teacup size. If you're making enough tea for a large mug, you might want to use a little more. If you're making a heavier, denser tea, such as many types of black tea, you can use a little less than a teaspoon per serving. For lighter, bulkier teas, like green teas and herbal teas, use a little more than a teaspoon. After the first few cups you make, you can start measuring out your tea to taste. Measure out a bit more than you need for the tea based on your preferred serving size and boil it. No matter what kind of tea you're brewing, you'll need to bring the water to a full, rolling boil as a first step. You can do this quickly using a tea kettle, but it works just as well to fill a small saucepan with water and heat it up on the stove over high heat. You can also use a microwave to heat your water in a microwave-safe dish. Pour some of the boiling water into the empty teapot and swish it around. Let the entire pot get warm to touch. Discard this water and immediately place the correct amount of tea in pot. Immediately placing the tea into the pot can cause the pot to crack, and preheating it prevents this. If you're making black tea, go ahead and pour the boiling water directly over the tea to begin the steeping process. For green, white or herbal tea, take it off the heat and wait 30 seconds until the boil stops, then pour it over the tea. This prevents the delicate leaves from overcooking, which would result in a bitter taste. If you want to make it an exact science, use a thermometer to take the water's temperature so you can control the flavor of the tea.   Black tea is best steeped at a temperature of 203 degrees Fahrenheit (95 degrees Celsius).  Green tea is best steeped at a temperature of...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mide tu té. Calienta tu agua hasta que hierva. Precalienta la tetera. Vierte el agua sobre el té. Remoja el té. Saca las hojas de té y disfruta tu té.


If your teacher offers office hours outside of class (i.e. for a college course), attend them regularly. This is a good chance to get some extra help and one-on-one attention from your teacher.  When you go to office hours, come with specific questions or topics you want to discuss or review. This will help you get focused attention where you most need it. Furthermore, most teachers don't appreciate it when students come to office hours with no idea what they want to cover. Do not just bring your homework or study guide to office hours and ask the instructor to fill it out for you. Teachers find this very frustrating. Find out if other students in your class are studying together. If so, ask if you can join one of these groups.  Study groups allow students to pool their knowledge and understanding of the course, sharing information with each other and creating a regular study schedule.  Ask people you know in the course if they are studying with other people. If you can't find a study group, you might try to start one yourself by asking other students if they'd be interested in participating in one. If you are really struggling, you may need to seek additional help with a course in the form of tutoring. A tutor can help you by clarifying concepts and reviewing information with you in a structured way.  Many schools offer free tutoring services to students in the form of writing or tutoring centers. There is usually no additional cost for using these services. Find out if your school has such a program, and when it's open. You may need to make an appointment, so find out about that, too. If you have the money, you can also hire a private tutor to work with you. You can either hire an individual tutor or enlist the services of a tutoring business. Look online and on bulletin boards around your school to find out what services may be offered near you. Your school's website may even have listings for tutors available to help in different subject areas.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Acude en horario de oficina. Únete a un grupo de estudio. Acude a un tutor.


If your thymoma is in its early stages and has not yet spread to the rest of your body, you are an excellent candidate for surgical removal of the tumor, the thymus gland, and some surrounding tissue. This procedure is referred to as a thymectomy. Surgery is the most likely course of treatment in Stages I and II of the disease and may be somewhat effective in Stage III. In the vast majority of cases, surgery by itself is sufficient to cure a thymoma entirely in its early stages. However, surgery can only cure about 25 – 40% of Stage III thymomas. If the thymoma has spread significantly, it might not be possible to remove the thymoma entirely. Surgery can be used, however, to drastically shrink the tumor, thereby relieving symptoms. This is referred to as debulking. This surgery may involve removing a part of the lung or the lining of the lung in cases where the tumor has spread to these areas. Some patients may require radiation therapy after getting debulking surgery to kill any cancerous cells that may have been left behind after the surgery. This is called adjuvant therapy. In most cases a thymectomy is done by a thoracic surgeon, or a surgeon who works primarily on the chest. Your thoracic surgeon should be board-certified, and you should be able to confirm her certification online. If you have some choice in the matter, try to locate a surgeon who has performed many successful thymectomies in the past. Feel free to ask your surgeon questions about his or her experience, including:  The number of successful surgeries performed  Hospital infection rates  Board certifications  Quality of the hospital This is the most common surgery that is performed to remove a Stage I or II thymoma. This involves splitting the breastbone and removing the thymoma and the surrounding tissues, such as the lining of the lung and heart.  This is an open surgery, which means that you are more at risk of blood loss and lengthy recovery time. However, this type of surgery does an excellent job of removing a tumor in its entirety....

TL;DR in Spanish:

Debes saber que la extirpación quirúrgica solo es posible en los primeros estadios. Debes saber que se podría encoger quirúrgicamente un timoma en los últimos estadios pero no siempre se puede extirpar. Busca un cirujano torácico. Revisa las calificaciones del cirujano. Sométete a una esternotomía mediana. Averigua si calificas para una timectomía robótica. Pregúntale a tu cirujano sobre la posibilidad de someterte a una cirugía laparoscópica torácica. Sométete a una cirugía citorreductora. El periodo de recuperación después de la timectomía es de 3 a 6 semanas.


If your tile is brand new, you can just wipe off the surface. Older tile, especially flooring or bathroom tile, will need to be cleaned thoroughly. Start by using a degreaser, then wash the tile with tile cleaner or soap and water. It’s very important that your tile is perfectly clean, so don’t skip this step!  Use bleach or hydrogen peroxide to remove any mold. Vinegar works well for removing soap scum and shower residue. You won’t need to sand unglazed tile, but any ceramic that has already been glazed will need to be sanded to provide a rough surface for the paint to adhere to. Use 1800-grit sandpaper to smooth the tile and remove uneven gloss. Sanding creates a lot of dust, and it will affect the look of your paint. Make sure all of the dust from sanding is gone by wiping the entire surface with a damp cloth. You can also vacuum away any accumulated dust. Oil primers are efficient at preventing stains and holding on to ceramic and/or oil-based paint, but you won’t need to use them for decorative art tiles that won’t be walked on or used. If you’re planning to paint in a high-traffic area, like the shower or the hallway floor, use two coats. Check the primer's label for a precise drying time. If you're working in an area with a lot of moisture, like the bathroom, you may want to wait 48 hours.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Limpia el azulejo con un desengrasante y un limpiador de azulejos. Lija el azulejo con un papel de lija de grano 1800 hasta que no esté liso. Limpia el polvo con un trapo húmedo. Aplica una imprimación de gran adhesión a base de aceite. Espera al menos 24 horas para que la imprimación se seque.


If your toddler is over one year old, honey is a great remedy for cough and sore throat. A spoonful before bed or throughout the day will be a treat and will ease coughing and throat pain. You can also dissolve 1-2 teaspoons of honey in hot water or tea (but be sure to let it cool down before giving it to your child).  Honey should not be given to children under one year of age. If your child shows any signs of allergic reaction, such as swelling, hives, or lethargy, you’re your pediatrician. If more serious symptoms occur, such as difficulty breathing, call 911. Children can get dehydrated quickly when they’re sick, which is dangerous. Plus staying well hydrated helps to loosen up mucus and make breathing easier. Give your child lots of cool water and juice and warm decaffeinated tea with honey and lemon. Choose warm soup like chicken noodle for mealtime – the warm liquid soothes the throat and helps to keep your child hydrated. with cool air and humidity. You don’t have to be a doctor to be able to recognize the common cough of croup. It sounds like a barking or seal-like cough; other symptoms might be a high-pitched sound when your child breathes in, fever, hoarse voice, and difficulty swallowing. Croup is caused by a virus, so does not require antibiotics. A cool-mist humidifier or steamed up bathroom, cool soothing drinks, or short exposure to cool air outside can help reduce throat swelling and improve cough. Children usually recover from croup with no problems. As always, seek medical care if your child has difficulty breathing or a fever over 104°F (40°C). Homeopathy is the practice of using natural substances in small doses to treat illness. It has not been scientifically proven to be effective. However, when practiced properly and correctly, many people find it beneficial and some medical professionals support its use. There is a risk of adverse effects when using homeopathy, especially with children, and careful dosing is important. If you are interested in homeopathic remedies, consult a...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Dale miel a tu hijo. Ten cuidado de que tu hijo consuma suficientes líquidos. Trata el crup con aire fresco y humedad. Prueba con los remedios homeopáticos con cuidado.


If your toilet doesn't flush properly after one flush, don't flush again. This will cause more water to be pumped into the toilet bowl. Instead, take the lid off of the toilet tank and close the toilet flapper. Closing the flapper will keep more water from entering the bowl.  The flapper looks like a circular drain stopper attached to a chain. The water in the tank isn't dirty, so it's fine to stick your hand inside to close the flapper. In case splashing occurs, place newspapers or paper towels on the floor to soak up liquid. The paper will make for easier cleanup later. You should also turn on the ventilation fan or open a window to rid the area of foul odors.  If the clog is serious, put on a pair of rubber gloves. Toilets are unsanitary, but a good pair of rubber cleaning gloves will protect you from any germs within. Choose gloves that reach up to your elbows. You may also want to put on an old set of clothing, just in case things get messy. If you can see the cause of the clog, reach in and remove it from the toilet if possible. If you can't clear it with your hands, but you know there's an object (such as a child's toy) causing the clog, skip the plunging and go straight to another method. It is important to use a large heavy-duty rubber plunger, either the ball-shaped type or one with a fold-out rubber flange on the bottom which forms a seal. Do not use the small cheap suction-cup type of plunger. These will often not work. Run the plunger under hot water before using it. This will soften it up, which will help with create a seal. Make sure the plunger completely covers the hole. The plunger should be submerged in water to be effective. It is important to be pushing and pulling water through the opening, not air. Add water from the sink to the bowl if necessary. Pump the plunger over the hole. Start slowly at first, since the first plunge will push air into the bowl. Push down, then pull up sharply to disturb the clog and loosen it. Continue vigorously pushing and pulling until the water begins to...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Evita que el agua del inodoro se desborde. Prepara el baño. Determina si puedes eliminar la obstrucción. Usa un destapador de buena calidad. Introduce el destapador en la taza. Jala la cadena del inodoro para revisar el drenaje.


If your tooth is causing you pain, painkillers available from drugstores can help relieve your pain. NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen Sodium good options because they reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Talk to your dentist about which option is right for you and how much medication you should take. Do not eat or drink very hot colds or foods or beverages. This can exacerbate your pain. Also avoid eating food that requires a lot of chewing (e.g. tortilla chips, broccoli). Chewing can be very painful. It can also irritate your teeth and cause bleeding. You can reduce your pain by creating a warm water and salt mixture. Combine one half teaspoon of salt with one cup of warm (not boiled) water. Stir the mixture. Pour ¼ cup of the solution into your mouth. Gently swish it around. Spit out the mixture into the sink when you are done. Purchase an antibacterial mouthwash from the drugstore. Pour ⅛ cup of mouthwash into a small cup. Place the liquid in your mouth. Swish the mixture for thirty seconds. Spit it out into the sink. If your dentist determines that your impacted tooth could later cause problems (e.g. crowding, pain, etc.) or has caused gum disease or tooth decay already, it is best to opt for removal. Oral surgeons generally perform such procedures. The surgeon will cut open your gums and take out any obstructing bone. Then he will stitch the opening together. There likely will be some pain and swelling afterwards. Ice packs and painkillers can help alleviate your pain.  Earlier removal of wisdom teeth is better. If a surgeon removes these teeth before a patient is twenty years old, the teeth will not be as developed. This will make the procedure easier and hopefully less painful. Your dentist can also be reduce swelling by injecting anti-inflammatory medication immediately after extraction.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Toma analgésicos. Ten cuidado con lo que comes. Haz enjuagues con una solución salina tibia. Usa enjuague bucal. Solicita que te extraigan el diente.


If your tooth is chipped, it is already weak; it can no longer support biting or chewing anything hard. Stick to soft foods to keep from exacerbating the damage. If possible, chew on the other side of your mouth. Chipped teeth can be very sensitive because their nerves are more exposed. Cold foods and beverages will make this problem worse. Eating cold foods may cause pain. If you find a food is irritating your tooth, stop eating it, as it may cause further damage. Dental cement and other similar materials are available over the counter, and they typically come with clear instructions. You simply place them over the fractured area. If your chipped tooth is bothering you, this might be worth a try.  Remember that these materials are only temporary; they are not meant to take the place of a visit to the dentist’s office. Make an appointment as soon as possible. Temporary materials wear away rather quickly. When this happens, it leaves your tooth extremely vulnerable to decay. If your chipped tooth has sharp and jagged edges, it can injure your cheeks and tongue. Placing dental wax over these edges will offer some protection from it. It can also help to protect your tooth from temperature sensitivity.  Keep in mind that dental wax is very temporary. It falls off frequently, requiring you to replace it again and again. As with filling materials, it does not take the place of professional dental care. If you have it on hand, you can also try placing a bit of sugarless gum over any sharp edges. If you are in pain, a cold compress can help. Simply wrap some ice in a towel and place it gently on your cheek. This will help to numb the pain.  Never apply cold compresses directly to your chipped tooth; this will intensify your pain rather than relieving it. Try a bag of frozen food if you have nothing else handy. Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen, will temporarily alleviate your discomfort. Follow the instructions on the label. Even though these should not cause any complications with pain...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Evita los alimentos duros. Aléjate de las bebidas y comidas frías. Considera materiales de relleno temporales. Prueba cera dental. Coloca compresas frías. Toma analgésicos. Controla el sangrado. Fija una cita con un dentista lo más pronto posible.


If your unit is outdoors, apply the foaming coil cleaner to the coils while they're still wet from the hose. Indoor units will need to use water-less coil cleaner, which works the same, but tends to be a bit more expensive.  Spray directly into the coils and cover them completely. The cleaner should begin to foam up immediately upon contact with the coils. Once the coils are completely covered in cleaner, you should let the foam continue to expand and pull the grime off of the coils. While 5-10 minutes is generally considered acceptable, the instructions on your specific cleaner may call for a different amount of time. You can apply more foaming cleaner during this soaking time if it begins to drip away from the top of the coils. Because bent fins are such a common issue, air conditioner wholesale retailers sell a specialized tool called a fin comb to help return the fins to their normal working order. Slide the bristles of the comb into the fins where they're open, then run the comb down along the fins to straighten any that are bent.  There are limits to what fin combs can do, but it should straighten most fins back to normal provided the damage isn't too extensive. This will also clean dust and debris out from the fins. After the cleaner has soaked for long enough, spray the hose slowly back and forth across the coils to rinse the foam off. It will likely take a few slow passes with decent water pressure to get all the foam to rinse away.  As the foam comes off of the coils, it will take dirt and grime with it, leaving the coils clean. Water-free foam cleaner will condensate off of the coils when you turn the air conditioner back on. Once you've thoroughly rinsed the cleaner from the coils (in outdoor units) return the fan and covers to where they belong and insert the screws or bolts that hold each in place.  Once everything is reassembled, you can turn power back on for the air conditioning unit. If you used water-free cleaner, turn on the unit to allow the cleaner to condensate away.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Aplica un limpiador de espuma sobre las bobinas. Remoja las bobinas en el limpiador durante 5 o 10 minutos. Utiliza un peine para limpiar y desenrollar las aletas de las bobinas. Utiliza la manguera para enjuagar el limpiador de las unidades exteriores. Vuelve a ensamblar la unidad.


If your using iPhone, tap the App Store icon.  It's a blue icon with a capital "A".  If you are using Android, tap the Google Play Store icon.  It's the app that has an icon of a colorful triangle.  Warning:  Many third-party apps that block text messages collect user data to sell or use for marketing purposes. If you are using iPhone, tap the search tap in the lower-right corner. On Android, the search bar is in the green banner at the top of the screen.  On iPhone, the search bar is in the center of the screen.  This displays a list of apps that match your search. Hiya is one of many apps that are able to block text messages.  Other apps include SMS Blocker, Blacklist, Call Blocker, and Text Blocker. Hiya has a white icon with a blue, purple, and pink image that resembles a phone.  This installs Hiya. You can open Hiya by tapping the Hiya icon on your home screen or apps menu.  You can also tap Open in the Google Play Store or App Store. This indicates that you agree to the terms of service and data policy and then tap Get Started. You may be asked to grant Hiya certain permissions.  If you are asked if you want to allow Hiya to be your default phone caller app, make calls, and access your contacts list, tap Allow. It's the second tab at the bottom of the screen.  It's below an icon that has a circle with a line through it. It's the first option in the list. Alternatively, you can select Recent calls or text, and Choose from contacts to select a number from your recent text messages or contacts. Type the 10 digit number of the phone number you want to block. It's in the lower-right corner of the menu in the center of the screen.  This blocks the number.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre la App Store o la Google Play Store. Pulsa la pestaña Buscar (solo en iPhone). Escribe Hiya en la barra de búsqueda. Pulsa Obtener o Instalar al lado de Hiya. Abre Hiya. Pulsa la casilla de verificación y pulsa Empezar. Pulsa Bloquear lista. Pulsa Ingresar un número. Ingresa el número telefónico que deseas bloquear. Pulsa Bloquear.


If your whooping cough infection is diagnosed by your doctor in time (within two to three weeks) antibiotics such as erythromycin can make your symptoms go away more quickly because they can directly kill the Bordetella pertussis bacterial strain. However, most people are diagnosed too late (beyond three weeks), when antibiotics tend to be relatively ineffective. Ask your doctor if you're a good candidate to take antibiotics for whooping cough or not.  Even if it's too late to make much difference in your symptoms, taking antibiotics can help reduce the risk of you spreading the disease to others. If your whooping cough is particularly severe, your family members may also be given antibiotics by your doctor for prevention. If you are given antibiotics (typically for two weeks), make sure to follow your doctor's directions exactly, even if you start to feel much better before finishing all the medication. In addition to antibiotics, you can also treat whooping cough holistically, but check with your doctor on which home remedies are most effective. Although many people with whooping cough try to use various types of cough syrups to reduce or suppress their symptoms, most are not helpful and can actually prevent getting rid of mucus build up. As such, avoid all cough mixtures, expectorants and suppressants. Instead, focus more on keeping well hydrated (lots of water) and breathing in clean air.  Drinking lots of purified water (at least eight 8-ounce glasses per day) helps wash mucus down so your airways aren't as clogged. Breathing clean air helps to reduce triggering coughing spells. Keep your home free of irritants such as tobacco smoke, cleaning products and fireplace fumes. The best way to prevent whooping cough is to vaccinate your child and get booster shots as an adolescent and adult. The pertussis vaccine is typically given to children in a combination vaccine that gives protection from two other diseases, diphtheria and tetanus. Consequently, the combo vaccine is known as the DTaP vaccine.  Five DTaP...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Consulta con un doctor acerca de la posibilidad de tomar antibióticos. Evita tomar medicamentos para la tos de venta libre. Vacuna a tu hijo por prevención.


If your window has a screen, you will need to take it out before you can access your outside panels from the inside. How you remove the window screen depends on the specific brand but generally, you can pop the screen out by pressing the bottom of the screen frame up and lifting it out of the frame. If you live too high up to clean your window from the outside or don't want to clean it outdoors, you may be able to reach it with specially-designed tools. With a long-handled squeegee (or other size squeegee that suits your windows) or scrubber in hand, push your arm through the window to reach the panels from the inside. If you are not high up, lean slightly through the window to clean at a more comfortable angle.  If your windows are more than several stories up, maneuvering long-handled cleaning equipment can be dangerous. Use lightweight cleaning equipment to prevent dropping anything as you work. Never extend more than your arm outside of the window if you live in a home more than 1 story tall.  If your windows are high up and you don't want to risk dropping your equipment or leaning too far out, you may want to hire a window cleaning company instead. Use a commercial window cleaning solution or make your own using a 1:1 mixture of vinegar and hot water. Scrub every inch of the outside panel until it is coated in the cleaning solution. Try to scrub the panel bottom to top for a cleaner, more even coating of the solution. Starting with the top corner of the glass, press the squeegee against the panel and pull it from one side to the other. When you've reached the end of the row, pull the squeegee blade back in and wipe it with a microfiber cloth to remove excess water and debris. Align the squeegee rows so that the top row overlaps with the next row slightly. This will keep your window as streak-free as possible. Pull the squeegee steadily down the window until you reach the bottom row and have dried the window completely.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Saca la pantalla de la ventana, si fuera el caso. Abre la ventana con un fregador de mango largo en mano. Sumerge el fregador de mango largo en una solución de limpieza de ventanas. Pasa el secador por toda la ventana avanzando en filas. Ve avanzando hacia abajo con el secador.


If your window shows a view of a forested backyard with lots of trees, you might consider hanging drapes that are a similar green shade as the trees. Choose colors that complement the outdoors, helping to blur the line between inside and outside.  If your window overlooks a skyline, you could use drapes that are the same color as the sky, or even a shade of the sunset. With this look, your windows will seem to disappear as the focus point is the outside view. To make your curtains stand out, select a fabric with a creative or abstract design. It could be a fabric with animals on it, symbols, patterns, or another type of loose design.  For example, if you’re trying to choose drapes for your child’s bedroom, pick out a fabric with zoo animals, the ABCs, or their favorite book characters on it. You can use curtains to easily and inexpensively change the style of any room. A ruffled curtain, either of a sheer material or solid fabric, is a great option if you’re trying to give your room a more dainty and soft look. Hang the ruffled curtain on a rod, or install nicely-designed hooks on each side of the window to hang them on. Use a level to measure where the hooks should go if using them, and install them using a drill and screws designed for the hooks. If you have an item in the room that’s already the focal point, create curtains or drapes of the same color. This will give the room a bold and inviting look and will make choosing a color super easy. For example, if there’s a large painting in the room of the ocean, consider getting drapes that are the same color as the waves. A bold color will create a focal point for your room if you don’t already have one. This works especially well for rooms with mostly neutral-colored items in them, but can be a great contrast for other bold-colored items. Go for bold colors such as red, royal blue, pink, green, or bright yellow. Soft colors will make the room appear lighter and more open. Aim for colors such as white, light gray, or tan to create this effect. Blinds made out...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Complementa los colores exteriores eligiendo un color similar para las cortinas. Opta por una estampa extravagante para lograr un aspecto más alegre. Elige una cortina con volados para lograr un aspecto más femenino. Resalta un objeto de color sólido para crear un punto de enfoque. Elige cortinas de colores vibrantes para enmarcar las ventanas. Opta por colores neutros y suaves para lograr una sensación espaciosa e iluminada. Elige una tela entretejida para hacer las persianas y así lograr una sensación de naturalidad. Centra la atención en las ventanas con cortinas rayadas.


If your workplace doesn't already have a protocol in place for dealing with needlestick injuries, create one. This information is freely available on any telephonic helpline or is physically available at pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and other medical care centers. The World Health Organization recommends the following for workplaces dealing with needle sharps:   Hand wash after direct contact with patients. Use protective barriers such as gloves, gowns, aprons, masks, and goggles when in direct contact with blood and other body fluids. Collect and dispose of needles and sharps safely. Use puncture- and liquid- proof boxes in each patient care area. Prevent two-handed recapping of needles. Use the one handed needle capping technique. Cover all cuts and abrasions with a waterproof dressing. Promptly and carefully clean up spills of blood and other body fluids with gloves on. Use a safe system for health care waste management and disposal. Tattoo parlors, piercing shops, and many other types of workplaces also put workers at risk for needlestick injuries. Take the following precautions:  Wear appropriate clothing and protective gear when handling potentially dangerous items such as garbage bags or picking up piles of garbage. Take care when sticking your hands into places you cannot see, such as sinks of water, holes, the backs of beds and sofas, etc. Wear solid footwear when walking through or working in areas known for drug-use, such as parks, beaches, public transportation hubs, etc. Concentrate on your work and on what you are currently doing at all times.  Avoid looking away or working in bad light while dealing with the needle stick. Be careful with restless or panicking patients who can easily move as you insert or withdraw the needle. Reassure them and only insert the needle when you're sure it is safe to do so.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Prepara un plan de acción para la próxima vez. Asegúrate de que se sigan siempre prácticas laborales seguras en los entornos de atención médica. Asegúrate de que en otros ambientes de trabajo se lleven a cabo prácticas laborales seguras. Evita las distracciones innecesarias cuando trabajes con agujas y jeringas.


If your works cited page citation includes an author’s name, use it for your in-text citation. Start with an open parenthesis, then the author’s last name, followed by a comma. For example, if your instructor’s name is Anita Smith, the first part of your citation should look like this: “(Smith,” If you’re not using an instructor/author name on your works cited page, list the institution where you took the course. It should follow the same format as if you were using an instructor’s name. For example, if you don’t have an instructor’s name on your works cited page, but you took the course at The University of Michigan, you would write “(The University of Michigan,” This should match the year you list on your reference page for the course. You don’t need to indicate the semester you took the course, just the year. If you took the course in 2013, you would write “(Smith, 2013” or “(The University of Michigan, 2013” To end your in-text citation, you’ll need to indicate which pages you’re referencing in your text. It might be 1 page or multiple pages, and that’s fine, as long as you list them all. Write a lower-case “p,” followed by a period, and then the page number. Then end the citation with a closed parenthesis.  For example, if the information you’re citing is on page 1 of the syllabus, you would write “(Smith, 2013, p. 1).” or “(The University of Michigan, 2013, p. 1).” If you’re citing more than one page, use “pp.” instead of “p.” So your citation would look like this: “(The University of Michigan, 2013, pp. 4-5).”

TL;DR in Spanish:

Empieza con el apellido del profesor si existe. Incluye la institución primero si no hay un nombre de profesor. Escribe el año en que realizaste el curso. Incluye los números de página a los que vas a hacer referencia.


If your zoning application is denied, you may be able to file an appeal with your local governing body.  You will have to pay additional filing fees.  The appeal process may take up to two months to go through the system.  An appeal must be filed within a specific time period after the public hearing for your zoning application. You have a chance of convincing your governing body to reverse the zoning board’s decision if you can show that the decision deprives you of your right to use the property.  Demonstrate how your intentions for the property do not negatively impact the surrounding area.  Also, point out whether the board’s decision was arbitrary or was not supported by the facts. If the city council or county commission denies your appeal, you can file a lawsuit in circuit court.  The circuit court will perform a certiorari review of the case.  This means that they will request a transcript of the proceedings in order to review the case. The zoning board will submit a transcript and sworn copies of the record to the circuit court. The court will either affirm, reverse or modify the zoning board’s decision.  In most cases, the circuit court defers to the ruling of the zoning board.  Even if the court would have made a different decision, it usually upholds the zoning board’s ruling as long as it is supported by the evidence and is in accordance with the law.  If the court does overturn the zoning board’s decision, the case will be sent back to the zoning board along with the court’s recommendations.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Presenta una apelación en el ayuntamiento o la comisión del condado. Disputa la decisión de la junta de zonificación. Presenta una demanda en el tribunal de circuito para solicitar un auto de revisión de sentencia. Espera una decisión del tribunal.


If you’d prefer to buy a sauce for the steamed eggplant, look for a Chinese garlic or ginger sauce. You can also buy chili oil and sprinkle it on the steamed eggplant to season it. You can then serve the eggplant on its own as a side dish or a light snack. Put the eggplant on a bed of white rice and add tofu to make it a main dish that is vegetarian. You can also serve the eggplant with beef, chicken, or pork as a main dish.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Viértele una salsa ya hecha o aceite. Sirve la berenjena.


If you’ll be playing on a natural grass pitch where it doesn’t rain too regularly, you should use a pair of firm ground shoes.  Firm ground shoes usually have ten or more long studs that are distributed evenly throughout the bottom rim of the shoe.  They provide a sufficient amount of traction for normal playing conditions.  The studs can either be conical or blade shaped.  Conical studs are rounded at the bottom.  They allow a player to have flexibility of motion. Blade shaped studs become thinner at the bottom of the shoe.  They’re designed to dig into the pitch and give a player better traction.  However, they don’t offer quite as much flexibility as conical studs because it’s harder to remove them from the ground.  Firm ground shoes are the safest shoes to buy if you don’t know what type of field you’ll be playing on.  They’re considered acceptable for many different playing conditions. If you’ll be playing on a pitch where it rains often you’ll need to wear a pair of soft ground cleats.  The studs on a soft ground cleat are similar to those on a firm ground cleat.  However, there is usually only about six of them and they are strategically placed so the shoe can offer maximum traction.  The studs on a soft ground cleats can also be conical or blade shaped. On soft ground shoes, there will be two blades in the back of the shoe on either side of the heel and four blades positioned on the front of the shoe (two on either side about an inch from each other) to maintain balance. Soft ground shoes should only be used on soft surfaces.  Wearing them in other conditions can lead to injury. Hard ground shoes are designed to give players traction and balance on surfaces where much of the grass has been worn down leaving only the rigid ground beneath it.  The bottom of a hard ground cleats is covered in small, flat studs.  Unlike those of firm ground and soft ground cleats, the studs on a hard ground cleat are spread out over the entire bottom of the shoe.  Hard ground cleats are not designed to dig into the...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Juega en superficies firmes. Prepárate para las superficies suaves. Mantén el pie de apoyo en las superficies duras. Muévete en el césped sintético.


If you’ll be swimming in a pool just for fun, bring toys in your bag that you can use to entertain yourself. Dive toys are fun to use to practice swimming to the bottom of the pool, and they come in lots of different shapes and sizes.  Choose dive sticks that are shaped like thick markers with a weight that pulls them to the bottom of the pool. If you don’t want to buy dive toys, throw pennies into the bottom of the pool to try to retrieve. Make sure you’re allowed to use dive toys at the pool where you’re swimming. Reading is a great activity to do when you need a break from swimming. Pack a book or magazine in your bag to keep you entertained.  While hopefully it won’t happen, it’s possible that your books might get wet being next to the pool, so bring ones that you don’t mind getting splashed on a little. You might bring a journal and pen to write instead of reading. Attach the headphones to your phone or portable music player to listen to the music by yourself, or sync the music with portable speakers so everyone can hear music. Remember that you’ll be near water, so choose electronics that can withstand drops of water.  Bring headphones to listen to music while you lay by a public pool, or bring a small speaker to listen to music at the beach. Be aware of others around you and don’t play music loudly if you’re in a public place. This is a great thing to pack if you’re going to hang out at a friend’s pool. Bring a small float that will be easy to blow up, deflating it once you’re done to pack it back in your bag.  Some public pools don’t allow floats, so be sure to ask before bringing one. Floats can be dangerous to use in the ocean or lake if the water is rough, so use caution. If you’re at a long swim meet, you might want to bring a deck of cards or other small game to play while you’re waiting. If you’re spending time at the pool, you might bring pool toys, noodles, or fins. Find any other small activities you might like to do and pack them in your bag if desired.  Avoid bringing more than one or two...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Empaca juguetes para zambullirte en la piscina. Elige un libro para leer junto a la piscina, la playa o el lago. Lleva auriculares o un parlante para escuchar música. Incluye un flotador para descansar en el agua. Añade cualquier otro juego o juguete que consideres necesario. Coloca encima los artículos que necesitarás primero.


If you’ll be wearing these purely for aesthetic purposes, a cheaper pair will work. However, if you’re looking for more functionality, go for a handmade pair. Although the price will likely be higher, the quality of the materials will last much longer and keep your feet dry and warm. Make sure the upper section of the boot is made of waterproof material such as duck cloth canvas or leather. Since duck boots have a rubber base, you don’t have to worry about cold, wet feet. In harsher climates, however, you’ll still want to choose a good lining to keep your feet warm. Shearling is a great classic option, commonly used in higher-end duck boots. Flannel or faux fur are both warm and more animal-friendly options. Duck boots range from ankle height to mid-shin. For areas with heavier snowfall and harsher conditions, you may want higher boots in order to keep warm. For rain and light snow, lower boots will keep your feet dry.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Busca calidad y destreza artesanal. Elige un material interno caliente y cómodo. Elige la altura que quieres.


If you’re a chronic procrastinator or you just can’t seem to get started, beating yourself up about it will only make things worse. Don’t lay blame on yourself or try to give yourself punishments as a form of motivation. These types of behaviors can be exhausting and distracting. Instead, be gentle with yourself when you’re having a hard time. Acknowledge the problem but remind yourself that it’s okay and that you’re working on improving. Avoid comparing yourself to other classmates who seem to be doing well. Everyone learns and works differently, so focus on your own needs and capabilities and don’t worry about how everyone else is doing. Try freewriting or journaling to explore your anxieties about your studies or the specific factors that are preventing you from getting started. Or let off some steam with a friend or classmate. Once you’ve gotten these stressors out of your system, set your negative feelings aside. Take a deep breath and tell yourself it’s time to shift your frame of mind so you can get to work. If it helps to vent to a friend, just make sure they’re willing to listen and you’re not going to distract them from their own studies. Once you’ve established a study plan, talk it over with a friend, classmate, or family member. Let them know that you just want to quickly walk through your plan and work through any challenges or roadblocks ahead of time. Ask them to be your accountability buddy and check in on your progress once in a while, or just let them know that you’ll be in touch once you’ve completed a few goals.  Even though studying is a personal, solitary task, being accountable to someone else can be a great motivator. Pair up with a classmate or roommate so you can both hold each other accountable for your studies. Or tell a friend that you’ll be able to meet up with them only if you finish your goals by 9 PM. You’d hate to disappoint your friend and miss out on the fun, so use your desire to avoid this consequence to fuel your studies. Unless working with others creates more of a...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Sé amable contigo mismo a pesar de tus hábitos de procrastinación. Deja salir tus preocupaciones y sentimientos de resistencia para sacarlos del camino. Comunícale tu plan de acción a otra persona. Trabaja con un grupo de estudio o un tutor de forma que le rindas cuentas a otra persona.


If you’re a school official and a teacher has been reported for incompetence or misconduct, giving them a warning is generally the first step. Most states will require this, especially if the teacher has tenure. You can do this verbally, but you may want to consider giving them a written warning, depending on the severity of the misconduct report.  If the teacher is still within their probationary period (usually their first three years as employees) and haven’t attained tenure, it’s possible that they can be dismissed outright.  If the teacher has tenure, terminating them becomes a lot more difficult. Unless they’ve done something lewd, immoral or criminal, they have a right to a warning and a chance to improve the bad behavior. Many states will want the teacher to not only receive a warning but also be given resources to help them improve. If you want to make sure you’re understood, provide written documents with suggested resources and actions clearly spelled out.  Keep a copy of these documents in the teacher's file so that you can access them. It’s highly likely you’ll be asked to prove that you provided resources and specific suggestions. The teacher will need to be evaluated, especially in the case of incompetence. Your school district and possibly even the state may have specific evaluation requirements, so familiarize yourself with those rules. For example, in Ohio, school officials must first schedule two 30-minute observations. During those observations, evidence needs to be gathered that supports the grounds for possible dismissal.  In addition, the teacher must also be provided with written copies of very detailed plans for improvement. Investigate your school’s criteria and follow it accordingly. You should have a file already created for the teacher in question. Document everything – complaints, absences, what was found in the evaluations, and anything else that has to do with that teacher. If you’re intent on terminating the teacher, you will be asked to provide all the evidence and...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Dale una advertencia al profesor. Brinda recursos para ayudarle al profesor a mejorar. Observa al profesor en el salón de clase. Documenta cualquier incidente que ocurra.


If you’re a seasoned drinker, your body is more practiced at breaking down and metabolizing alcohol, which means you can drink more with fewer side effects. If you’re a newer drinker, the same will not hold true. Listen to your body and stop drinking as soon as you start to feel buzzed.  It is possible, although not always recommended, to increase your tolerance through practice and repetition. Make sure to always drink responsibly. If you take a break from drinking, your tolerance will not be the same. Be aware of what your tolerance is at the time, and drink based on that. Drinking is a marathon, not a sprint. Try to spread your drinks out throughout the evening, as opposed to lining them up one after another. See how long you can nurse one drink. Take a break to order dinner or a snack.   Pacing yourself is not only good for your brain, it’s also good for your wallet. The fewer drinks you buy, the less money you’ll spend. Try bringing a set amount of money to a bar, so that you can only spend a predetermined amount of cash on drinks. Try only allowing yourself one drink per hour. This will make it easier for you to remember how many drinks you’ve had throughout the evening and will keep you from getting too drunk too quickly. Different people are built differently, so it stands to reason that alcohol will affect different people in different ways. A 5’2” woman will not (generally) be able to hold her liquor as well as a 6’5” man. Don’t try to keep up with other drinkers; listen to your own body and go at your own speed.  Alcohol absorption is dependent on fat levels. The more fat you have, the slower your alcohol will absorb. If your blood alcohol level is at .08 (the legal limit) it will take five hours for you to burn off the alcohol completely.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Sé consciente de tu tolerancia. Mantén un ritmo adecuado. Bebe según tu tamaño y tipo de cuerpo.


If you’re a woman, keeping residue from the anus away from the urethra is vital to UTI prevention. When cleaning yourself, wipe away from the urethra, or where urine comes out. Fold the paper or cloth to a clean section before wiping again. Baths can allow water to enter the vagina and urethra, which encourages germs to spread. If you’re physically able, take showers instead of baths. A shower seat and handheld shower head can make it easier to shower if you have mobility issues. Wear loose, breathable undergarments, and change them at least once daily or whenever they’re soiled. If you wear adult diapers or incontinence pads, change them whenever they’re soiled. Estrogen levels decrease after menopause, which leads to changes that make the vagina more hospitable for harmful bacteria. An estrogen cream might help, but you should ask your doctor if it’s the right solution for you. A typical regimen involves applying a topical cream nightly for 2 weeks, then twice weekly for 8 months. Vaginal suppositories of Lactobacillus crispatus can help repopulate the vagina with "good" bacteria that don't cause UTIs. This can discourage the growth of harmful germs. Probiotic supplements are available at pharmacies and online, but you should consult your doctor before trying one. A typical regimen involves taking a suppository once weekly. Young and elderly women alike should urinate after sexual contact. This helps flush bacteria from the urethra and reduces the risk of infection.  You should also drink more fluids before having sex. Drink 1 to 2 more glasses of water on days you plan on having sex to promote urination and flush your urinary tract. If you can, take a shower immediately after sex, as well.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Límpiate de adelante hacia atrás después de ir al baño. Dúchate en lugar de tomar un baño en la bañera si es posible. Cámbiate de ropa interior, los paños o los calzones para incontinencia con frecuencia. Pregúntale a tu doctor sobre la terapia de reemplazo de estrógenos. Procura usar supositorios vaginales probióticos. Procura orinar después de tener relaciones sexuales si eres sexualmente activa.


If you’re able to, substitute a laptop for a pen and paper. Typing can be much faster and easier than writing, and you’ll be able to give your callus a break. If you’re in school and laptops aren’t allowed, try only to write in class when you really need you, then type all of your homework. Writing on a hard surface can make your marks darker with less effort. In turn, that means you can loosen your grip. You can also use a clipboard or other hard, flat surface to go under pages in a notebook. If endless note-taking is causing your writer’s callus, take less notes. Use a laptop, smart-phone or digital recorder to capture the audio from a lecture, then replay it later instead of having to reread notes. Calluses go away on their own after a few weeks of rest, so you should see a huge change after a semester of recording lectures. You can also use a dictation software that automatically types out what a speaker is saying. This gives you the added benefit of having both typed and recorded notes in a single step without having to write anything. Just like typing and recording, developing your mental recall will prevent you from having to write as much. Improve your memory by playing brain-exercise games, creating mnemonic devices (where words stand for the first letters of information you want to remember), getting more sleep, or just practice paying more attention. With a little practice and effort, you’ll be able to save your fingers some stress.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escribe en una computadora en vez de escribir a mano. Escribe en una superficie dura. Graba las clases. Escribe menos y recuerda más.


If you’re afraid of water, you don’t want to start by facing an ocean with high surf. Instead, go to a pool where the water temperature, depth, and flow is controlled.  You want to limit any other discomforts you might feel, like freezing water or lots of spectators, so find a body of water that is comfortable in every other way besides your fear of the deeps. It’s also probably best to opt for clear water so that you can see the bottom. Dark or opaque waters can add to your anxiety about the deeps. A calm bay or lake might also work if you prefer to be outside. However, ideally, you’ll choose a body of water that has a gradual descent so that you can enter it slowly. If your fear embarrasses you, you might find that it’s easier to have a trained professional like a swimming instructor or lifeguard there who knows water safety and how to deal with water-shy people. At the very least, you should have a responsible person who is willing to support your efforts without pressuring or making fun of you. For the sake of calming your fears, it’s best if you choose someone who is an experienced swimmer and comfortable in the water. Go in as far as you can, noting the point where you first get nervous. If you do feel a jab of fear, stop where you are and breathe deeply for a few counts before turning back towards the shallows. Now, walk in slow circles through the water, starting in the shallows and gradually increasing the circumference of your path so that you’re pushing yourself to go slightly deeper each time.  Take this process as slowly as you need to. Some people may be able to work their way up to depths that are over their head within a few hours. Others might need to spread this process out over a longer period of time, going from knee-deep one day to waist-deep the next and so on. Keep reminding yourself that you are in control of this process. While it’s good to keep pushing yourself further if you can, you should stop immediately if you feel like you’re losing control. If you can, reorient your engagement...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escoge un cuerpo de agua cómodo y seguro. Haz que una persona de confianza esté presente. Métete al agua y detente si sientes miedo. Anímate a ir un poco más profundo, pero hazlo un paso a la vez. Préstale atención a tu respiración.


If you’re afraid that your outfit isn’t dressy enough for the office, try throwing on a beautiful piece of jewelry to take it up a notch. For example, leggings paired with an oversized sweater may look too casual alone. Throw on a chunky statement necklace, and you’ve taken it from relaxed to trendy.  When looking for work-appropriate jewelry, consider things like statement necklaces and chunky bracelets. Avoid things like noisy bangles that might be distracting, as well as overly large earrings that may be a bit too flashy for the workplace. Bangles, watches, flashy earrings, and layered necklaces are all great options to dress up a legging outfit. Your leggings should just be part of your outfit, and certainly not the focus point. Accessorizing can add some sophistication and style to an outfit that may be a bit plain on its own. Try adding a fun belt over a dress or oversized cardigan. In the colder months, pop a chic scarf around your neck. When you're selecting accessories for this look, think dressy. For example, choose a silk scarf over a chunky knit scarf. Casual accessories will make your entire outfit look casual, while dressier accessories will elevate your look, and hide the fact that you're wearing leggings! Your favorite black leggings will look much different paired with patent leather heels than they do with your running shoes. Knee-high boots and ballet flats can also transform your look, making your leggings look polished and professional. By pairing the typically sporty leggings with fancier, more feminine footwear, you can easily take your leggings from the gym to the office. Consider grounding your leggings with some tall boots for a preppy and professional look. It's not always possible to do a gorgeous full face of makeup with perfectly-styled hair every single day, but it's important that you put a bit more effort into your hair and makeup when you wear leggings to work. Remember, it's all about balance. By taking a bit of time to enhance your features with makeup and make your hair...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Dale vida a tu atuendo con joyería llamativa. Adopta los accesorios. Haz elegantes los leggins con tu calzado. Termina tu estilo con un peinado y maquillaje refinado.


If you’re already driving and hail starts to come down, look for the closest cover for your car. Freeway overpasses and gas stations with canopies are great options for last-minute coverage if you're caught in your car when hail starts. Your windshield tends to be made of stronger glass than the windows on the side of your car. If you're driving and it begins to hail, drive into the hail, so it hits your windshield instead of your side windows. If a storm is blowing in from the east, parking your car on the west side of a large building can protect it from hail. Strong winds might blow the hail right past your car.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Estaciónate bajo un puente, si puedes, para refugiarte. Maneja hacia el granizo si ya ha comenzado para proteger las ventanas laterales. Estaciónate junto a un edificio del lado opuesto al que sople el viento.


If you’re already signed into GroupMe, go to Step 2. It’s located towards the top-left of your screen and has a plus symbol on it.    You can scroll through the list or type their name into the text field at the top of the “Add Members” pop up. Type in the individual’s phone number or email address if they don’t have a GroupMe account. It’s below the contacts and lists the number of people you will be adding to the group. It’s at the bottom of your screen.  This will send your message and create a group forum where all members can communicate in real time.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Entra a https://web.groupme.com e inicia sesión. Haz clic en la burbuja de chat azul. Haz clic en Iniciar grupo. Escribe el nombre del grupo. Haz clic en Crear grupo. Haz clic en un contacto para agregarlo. Haz clic en el botón Añadir miembros. Haz clic en el campo de texto. Escribe un mensaje. Haz clic en +.


If you’re already worried about feeling awkward or standing out at the gym, there’s nothing worse than aimlessly walking through the gym. To avoid this, make a specific workout plan before you get to the gym. Decide in advance which machine you’ll start with, which free weights you’ll use, and how many sets and reps you plan to complete with different weights. Making plans of your workout can reduce your anxiety by preparing you for exactly what you will be doing. It can be intimidating and mentally exhausting to spend a few hours at a gym if you’re not used to working out around large groups. Help cut back on your social anxiety by keeping your workouts brief at first. You can begin by going to the gym twice a week, for only 30 minutes each time. As you start feeling more comfortable at the gym and your social anxiety decreases, you can start staying for longer workouts and visiting the gym more often during the week. If you’re concerned about working out next to strangers in a crowded gym, ease yourself into the experience by visiting the gym when it’s slow. Visit the gym early in the morning during the mid-afternoon when most people are still at work, or late at night. Be sure to check a new gym’s operating hours online before you show up for an early morning or late-night workout. Music will give you something to focus on, and can pump you up and excite you for your workout. It can also help you relax or reduce your anxiety as you exercise. With earbuds in, you’ll feel less concerned with what other people around you are doing, and be able to focus better on the machine or weights that you’re using.  Make a playlist of upbeat, energetic songs that will give you energy and help motivate your workout. Remember to have polite gym etiquette when listening to music. Don’t turn it up so loud that others can hear, and pause the music if you remove your headphones or earbuds. When you feel anxious, you may notice your body’s physical responses, which may include blushing, sweating, or shaking. You may fear that...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elabora un plan de ejercicios antes de ir al gimnasio. Empieza realizando un ejercicio breve. Ve al gimnasio a las horas menos concurridas. Reduce la ansiedad escuchando música con audífonos. Concéntrate en el momento presente. Ten en cuenta que nadie va a juzgarte.