Most dark poetry focuses on emotions that may be morbid or disturbing. This could be feelings of loss, loneliness, death, depression, or anxiety. Dark poetry can act as a way to release these feelings and process these emotions. Many poets find dark poetry cathartic, almost like a form of therapy. There is also a sense of longing in dark poetry, as many dark poems romanticize death or dying. Often, poets see death existing right next to life. Death may be given sexual undertones or be portrayed as a figure of romance, but in a dark way. There are many examples of dark poetry, as this genre of poetry is popular among many different poets throughout literature. You may read several examples to get a better sense of the style and tone found in dark poems, including:  “Song” by Christina Rossetti. “Minstrel Man” by Langston Hughes. "The Pond Museum" by Brandon Shimoda.  "The morning after/my death" by Etel Adnan.  "Romance Sonambulo" by Federico Garcia Lorca. Once you have read over the examples, you should think about how each poet discusses darkness or dark themes in their work. Some poets may view darkness in terms of love and loss or darkness as more of a concept, where the speaker sees darkness in everyday moments or events.  Ask yourself several questions about the poems, such as: How does the poet explore darkness in the poem? Does the poet focus on a specific moment of darkness? How does the poet use sensory detail and descriptive language to describe darkness? For example, in Rossetti’s “Song”, Rossetti asks her lover not to mourn her death, but instead to move on with their life. Rossetti romanticizes death by arguing it has no domain over her once she is gone. She also uses rhyme and rhythm to give the poem a light quality, even when it is addressing heavy themes. In comparison, Hughes’ “Minstrel Man” looks at how minstrel shows in America hide a lot of darkness in plain sight. His speaker is a minstrel man who performs racist shows for American audiences. Hughes contrasts the apparent joy and...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Aprende cuáles son los temas más comunes en los poemas obscuros. Lee muestras de poemas obscuros. Analiza los ejemplos que leas.


Most dental schools use the American Dental Education Association's website for the application process, though individual programs will link to their specific application site. Apply to dental schools during the summer after your Junior year, when you have your final DAT scores. Admissions committees take the following into consideration when evaluating dental school applicants:  DAT scores GPA Letters of recommendation Personal statement  Interview — find out if your university's career center offers mock interviews to prepare for the interview process.  Experience shadowing at a dental office If you're offered enrollment in one of the programs you applied to, you may be asked to put down a deposit to reserve your spot. Most dental schools send out their offers in December. As soon as you know where you're going, contact the program's financial aid office to begin the application process for financial aid. In many cases, financial aid works on a first-come-first-serve basis. You will earn either a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM), both of which qualify you to be a dentist. During the first two years of these 4-year programs, you receive classroom instruction on foundational science. During the last two years, you get hands-on experience through clinical rotations. Curricula vary from program to program, but most programs require some study of orthodontia for graduation. You'll earn your specialized orthodontic training during your residency, after dental school. The DAT isn't the only test you need to pass to become an orthodontist! After you graduate from dental school, you must take the NBDE to either get your license to practice or, in many cases, to apply for postdoctoral residencies. The NBDE is a two-part exam that takes three days to complete.  NBDE I: You will answer 400 questions on Anatomic Sciences; Biochemistry-Physiology; Microbiology-Pathology; and Dental Anatomy and Occlusion.  NBDE II, Day 1: You will answer 400 questions on . Endodontics; Operative...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Aplica a escuelas de odontología. Paga un depósito por un lugar en la escuela de odontología. Estudia bastante en la escuela de odontología. Estudia y toma el Examen Dental de la Junta Nacional (NBDE, por sus siglas en inglés). Completa una residencia en ortodoncia.


Most dishes will require you to cut up the tomatoes anyway. You can choose how large or small you want the chunks to be depending on what you are making. Note that smaller pieces will heat through more quickly. If you are going to add the tomatoes into another hot dish, you may not need to cook them for as long. If you cut bigger chunks, you may need to cook them a little longer. Be sure to watch the tomatoes carefully so that you can remove them from heat if they start to burn or become too crispy. This amount works well for six medium tomatoes, so for more or less tomatoes you can adjust the amount of baking soda. Stir the baking soda so that all the pieces of tomato get a slight coating. The baking soda will fizz as it reacts with the acid of the tomatoes. Once the fizzing has stopped, which may take a minute or so, finish cooking the dish. The baking soda will reduce the overall acid content of the dish and does not usually alter the taste of the dish.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Corta los tomates en trozos. Deja hervir los trozos a fuego medio durante unos 10 minutos. Retira la sartén de la hornilla y vierte 1/4 de cucharadita de bicarbonato. Agrega el resto de los ingredientes y termina de cocinar el platillo.


Most dizi makers will carve their initials into the body of the dizi, and others will also include a Chinese poem or other saying along the body. The key of the dizi is typically carved into the flute next to the third finger hole. Some dizis are lacquered or painted, while others are natural and bare. One option is to use linseed oil to coat and finish the dizi. Pour a little bit of linseed oil on an old rag and gently rub it into the body of the flute. Allow it to dry before adding accessories, attaching the dimo membrane, or playing the flute. These can be purchased at Asian markets or online. Attach a silk tassel to the bottom hole of the dizi. Red is typically a color associated with good fortune in China and can be an appropriate color choice for a tassel.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige el tallado que quieres tener en el dizi. Elige un acabado para el dizi. Elige los accesorios para el dizi.


Most doctors advise "watchful waiting" when small fibroids don't cause significant problems such as abnormal bleeding, infertility, or painful periods. Over time, many fibroids start shrinking on their own, without any medical intervention.  Fibroids tend to form at reproductive age, grow larger with pregnancy, and shrink after menopause. Waiting a few years might be better than taking unnecessary medications or getting unneeded medical procedures. Fibroids aren't cancerous, so you don't need to worry about them if they aren't causing symptoms. Only try the "watch and wait" method if you know what you have is a fibroid. If it's an unknown growth, it's best to see a doctor. Green tea and green tea extract (epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG) may reduce the severity of fibroid symptoms. It may shrink fibroids or prevent new ones from growing. Sip on a cup of green tea daily, or add a green tea supplement to your diet. This might help you find relief.  Talk to your doctor before taking any supplements. Green tea typically doesn't cause any severe side effects. However, if you are sensitive to caffeine, you might prefer to limit your green tea consumption. Green tea contains caffeine, which can cause irritability, nervousness, and nausea. Chinese herbal medicine may shrink fibroids and relieve fibroid symptoms. However, some herbs may interact with medication or other medical conditions, so it's best to consult your doctor before taking any herbal remedies.  Keep in mind that the FDA doesn't oversee Chinese herbal medicine. Additionally, dosing can be tricky and may vary. For instance, the herbal remedy Kuei-chih-fu-ling-wan may reduce fibroid size.  Similarly, tripterygium wilfordii extract, or léi gōng téng 雷公藤, may shrink fibroids as well as or better than the drug mifepristone.  Guizhi Fuling formula 桂枝茯苓丸 (Ramulus Cinnamomi, Poria, Semen Persicae, Radix Paeoniae Rubra or Radix Paeoniae Alba, and Cortex Moutan) and mifepristone together are also effective at reducing fibroid size. Guizhi Fulin and mifepristone...

TL;DR in Spanish:

El método de "vigilar y esperar". Bebe té verde o consume su extracto. Pregúntale a tu médico sobre la medicina china. Trabaja con un fisioterapeuta. Considera la acupuntura.


Most dorm rooms are equipped with extra-long twin beds, so when you buy comforters and sheets, you should make sure that the size of the bedding you buy will match the size of the bed you will have.  You will need pillows and pillowcases, bed sheets, a blanket, and a quilt or comforter. Also consider buying a mattress pad to make your bed more comfortable. Many dorm rooms are equipped with some form of lighting and mirrors, but it usually will not hurt to buy a few of these yourself.  If your dorm does not come with one, buy a full-length mirror. Consider buying a desk lamp and floor lamp to supplement the overhead lighting installed in the room. An alarm clock is an absolute must, unless you have an alarm on your cell phone that you rely on. Even if you do use your cell phone alarm, having a backup alarm clock can still be a good idea. You should also buy supplies that can help you fall asleep faster so that you can wake up well-rested. These may include earplugs and an eye mask. Odds are, you can just bring the same clothes you wore throughout your high school years. There might be a few instances in which you will want or need to buy new clothes.  Prepare for bad weather. Have a raincoat, rain boots, umbrella, and snow boots, as needed. If the climate you are moving to differs from the climate back home, buy clothes that are more suited toward the climate you'll be heading to. Some items you need to bring with you will not stay out once you get to campus, so you should buy a few storage bins to help you store any excess materials until you need them. Also consider buying temporary racks and shelving to store shoes, books, and other belongings that you need to access easily. While this is not a necessity, you should consider buying things to decorate your walls and door. This is the room you will be living in for the majority of the year, after all, so you'll want it to be comfortable for you. Options worth considering include:  Bulletin board Posters Dry-erase message board and pens for your door If you...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Averigua el tamaño de tu cama antes de comprar. Consigue espejos. Levántate a tiempo. Aprende qué ropa llevar. Haz espacio para guardar cosas. Decora tu espacio. Compra más maletas, si es necesario.


Most dream experts recommend to  keep a dream journal. A dream journal is a notebook kept beside your bed with a pen or pencil nearby. As soon as you wake up, immediately reach for pen and paper to write down everything you remember about your most recent dream.  Try to write down any dream you have, no matter how difficult it may be to remember clearly. Include as many details as you can, no matter how strange or random. List colors, location, characters, sounds, emotions and objects. Each element has a possible meaning. Don't worry about grammar or spelling. No one else is likely to read this - it's just for you. If using an app on your phone or tablet is easier for you, consider keeping your dream journal here. The main thing is to have it very close to your bed, so that it's there as you wake up. The feelings that you experience in your dreams are not symbolic, but real feelings. Most people suppress negative emotions during the day, but these emotions will appear in dreams. Learn to notice your feelings about every element within your dream in order to better interpret its meaning.  Feelings expressed in dreams can help you better deal with depression, guilt, and other difficult emotions in your waking life. The most common emotions found in dreams are fear and anxiety, followed by anger and sadness. Over time you may start to notice similar themes and patterns emerging from otherwise dissimilar dreams. For example, if you keep finding yourself dreaming about stressful situations, even though the elements might be very different, it's important to look at the ways this stressful situation might be manifesting itself in your life.  There are apps, such as Dream Professor, that provide instant analysis of your dream elements. These apps focus on the pattern of images and words in a dream, rather than trying to read the plot or recognize individual symbols. When you've written down your dream, go back to sleep. Later, when you're fully awake, revisit your dream journal and read through your notes for...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Anota los sueños. Anota tus sentimientos con respecto a cada sueño. Aprende a reconocer las imágenes recurrentes de los sueños. Piensa en todos los elementos del sueño. Aprende más acerca de la interpretación de los sueños.


Most electronics have the same anti-glare technology as polarized glasses. You’ll be able to test the polarization by looking at the screen. Open a white screen, because the brightness will make the effect of the test more prominent. Once you’re in front of the computer, just put the sunglasses on like you’d normally wear them. Make sure you’re sitting directly in front of the screen. It might be helpful to elevate your computer screen to eye level if it isn’t already positioned there. While you’re in front of the screen, tilt the top of your head to the left or right side of your body. If the sunglasses are polarized, the screen will appear to turn black due to the anti-glare properties cancelling each other out. If one side doesn’t work, try tilting your head to the other side. If that doesn’t work, the sunglasses are not polarized.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ajusta el brillo de la pantalla de tu computadora al máximo. Ponte tus gafas de sol. Inclina tu cabeza 60 grados a la izquierda o a la derecha.


Most email providers have some sort of spam filter or spam section of the inbox. Any scams or phishing schemes that do not automatically get forwarded to this section can be filed there manually by clicking on the "Spam" or "Report as Spam" button at the top of the email or inbox. When you take this action, oftentimes, the email provider is automatically alerted. If the provider is not contacted, you can go to the provider's help section and find out which customer support email address to forward to scam email. If you receive one of the infamous "Nigerian prince" emails that offer you a large sum of money in exchange for assistance in a financial transaction, forward or fax a copy of the email to the U.S. Secret Service at 419.fcd@usss.treas.gov or 202-406-5031, respectively. The Secret Service keeps all such messages for future investigations. If you receive an email from a company that asks for personal information, such as your Social Security Number, there is a good chance that the email you received is fake and that the company sending it is not the company it claims to be. In cases like these, you should email or call the customer support section of the company being impersonated to inform them of the fact that someone is attempting to phish information from their customers. Online auction websites and other websites through which users buy and sell their own belongings usually have special sections of their websites dedicated to reporting scams. If you see a posting that is clearly a scam, flag it as such and contact the scam section of the website's customer support department. If a company calls with a suspicious offer, such as a free cruise, credit card, or loan offer, alert the FTC by going to their website and filing a complaint via the tools and links on the FTC's website. The FTC can and should also be contacted about email and Internet scams you find, especially if they are scams meant to obtain personal financial information from you.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Denuncia cualquier correo electrónico sospechoso a tu proveedor de servicios de correo electrónico. Escribe un correo electrónico o carta a tu oficina local del Servicio Secreto para denunciar estafas en las que es necesario transferir una gran cantidad de dinero. Si ves que los estafadores se hacen pasar por una compañía o empresa conocida, envía un mensaje a la empresa original. Asegúrate de utilizar los servicios para denunciar estafas en las páginas de compra y venta en línea. Escribe un correo o llama a la Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC) si fuiste víctima de un fraude de ventas por teléfono.


Most employees are “at will.” Under this arrangement, an employer may fire the employee for any reason or no reason at all. Similarly, an employee can quit at any time and for any reason. Forty nine states are “at will” states (all but Montana).  There are limits to “at will” employment. First, if you have an employment contract, then the contract supersedes the “at will” doctrine. Furthermore, statutory anti-discrimination laws also prohibit terminations motivated by bias against certain characteristics. Also, some states will limit the ability to terminate for “public policy” reasons, e.g., you can’t be fired for failing to perform an illegal act or for reporting an employer’s illegal activity. Federal statutes prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, and disability. It is illegal to fire someone for these reasons.  Federal law also prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (whether the person is male or female). Keep in mind that “sex” encompasses pregnancy; accordingly, it is against the law to fire a woman because she is pregnant.  Age discrimination. Under federal law, it is illegal to fire someone who is over the age of 40 because of their age.  Discrimination based on sexual orientation is currently only prohibited for federal employees. However, “sexual orientation” discrimination may also fall under “sex.” For example, it is illegal to fire a gay male because he is too “effeminate” or otherwise fails to conform to sex stereotyping. It is also illegal to fire someone in retaliation for the employee’s reporting of illegal discrimination. This prohibition applies even if the EEOC later finds that no discrimination occurred. Many states provide greater protection than the federal anti-discrimination laws. For example, about half of the states prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Wrongful termination cases can be based on “breach of contract” as well. Where you have an employment contract, your employer must abide by the terms of the...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Determina si eres un empleado "a voluntad". Aprende los conceptos básicos de la legislación federal contra la discriminación. Lee acerca de las leyes locales y estatales contra la discriminación. Verifica si tienes un contrato de trabajo. Identifica cuál es la causa del despido. Entiende qué es el "despido indirecto". Documenta el patrón de sesgo o de represalia.


Most employers will ask that you have a high school diploma or GED. While in school try to make the best grades that you can and enroll in classes that emphasize interpersonal communication, such as speech or management. Courses that focus on the domestic arts, like home economics, may be helpful as well. Getting a degree in communications or management from a university can be a good stepping stone into the job market. Your university career center will likely be able to assist you in your job search. You should also work with them to get an internship at a hotel or somewhere else in the hospitality industry while completing your coursework. There are a number of schools around the world that specialize in training butlers and hospitality staff. You’ll need to submit a full application along with a tuition fee that may vary depending on the length of the course. While enrolled you can expect to take classes on table service, household cleaning, and other professional management skills.  For example, a few of the schools offering training programs include the School for Butlers and Hospitality (Brussels, Belgium), The Professional Domestic Institute (Powell, Ohio, USA), and The Estate Management Studies program at the French Culinary Institute (New York City, New York, USA), among others. These programs can cost upwards of $3,500 for a ten-day all-inclusive experience. Create a list of all of the skills that you’ll need, such as caring for a wardrobe or keeping a family schedule, and then research them online. Watch instructional videos and make notes of all important details. Practice as often as you can until you feel comfortable. Buy publications that focus on domestic service and luxury lifestyles. Read any articles that discuss butlers or staffing in general. Go online to butler websites and forums, such as The Butler Bureau or Lifestyle Resources, and browse through the content.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Gradúate de la escuela secundaria. Obtén un título universitario. Asiste a una academia de capacitación formal. Aprende las habilidades correctas.


Most engine cylinders fall in the middle of that range, usually around 125 PSI. However, the exact rating could vary due to a lot of factors, like the vehicle you have, the type of engine you’re testing, and its overall condition. If you see a result that looks out of the ordinary, figure out what engine cylinder it corresponds to.  For diesel engines, the optimal PSI is between 275 and 400. Low individual readings indicate cylinder-specific problems like worn-out piston rings. The difference between the highest and lowest cylinder rating should be no more than 15 to 20 PSI. Big pressure differences are a sure sign of engine problems. Note which cylinder has the low reading to uncover the source of the problem. You may also see multiple cylinders with low readings, which could alert you to more serious issues. For example, a series of low readings could indicate that the valves between cylinders have worn out. It could also be a sign of overall engine failure. Pour about 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of fresh engine oil directly into the open cylinder. Then, hook the pressure gauge and hose adapter to it again. Repeat the test by turning over the ignition a few times. When you’re done, check the readout again to see how it has changed. The PSI typically rises when you do a wet test instead of a dry one. The change can help you determine what is wrong with the cylinder. If the test worked, a large change could mean the piston rings have worn out. The engine is vital to your vehicle, so don’t ignore poor readouts from the compression test. Identifying and fixing engine problems can be very tough to do on your own. If you need help, get the car to a qualified mechanic as soon as possible.  If the low reading is from a single cylinder, check it for worn-out piston rings. If the test results were both the same, the cylinder could have a bad valve. If you notice 2 nearby pistons with low PSI readings, you most likely have a blown head gasket to replace. The gasket is between the 2 cylinders. Low compression in all cylinders...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ten en cuenta las lecturas de presión entre 125 y 175 psi en un motor estándar. Asegúrate de que los resultados de la prueba no presenten más del 10 % de diferencia. Vuelve a probar los cilindros por debajo de 100 psi después de agregarles aceite de motor. Repara el motor si no parece funcionar correctamente.


Most every party has some kind of beverage available to guests. Exactly what kind of beverages you offer will depend on your guest's preferences. Think about what your friends and family would like to drink and put them out during the party. Keep some of these tips in mind when considering which beverages might be a good idea:  You should always provide water for your guests. Most adults will enjoy an alcoholic beverage. Try to provide some beer or wine for guests. It can be a good idea to have soft drinks available at your party. Your guests might enjoy coffee and tea. If there are children coming, you may want to have something like juice or milk ready. You can ask your friends and family to bring some drinks to the party. Nearly all parties will offer some kind of food to guests. Exactly what kind of food will depend on how many people are attending, how much you can budget for the food, and how long the party goes on for. You can make a meal or just offer snacks, depending on what you think will be best for your guests. Consider some of these tips when providing food for your guests:   A simple snack tray is usually provided at parties. This snack tray may have things like crackers, cheese slices, and fruit or vegetables. You might try making a group meal for everyone. This might be a big pot of soup or stew, something that can feed a lot of people at once. You could try asking your guests to bring something for everyone to eat. Although food and drink are big parts of a party, you'll need to give your guests a way to enjoy them. Providing things like plates, cups, napkins, and silverware are just as important as providing the food and drink itself. Make sure you have enough supplies to help keep your party running smoothly.  You should have enough plates and cups for everyone at the party. You might want to buy paper or plastic tableware. However, these can make the party more costly.  Make sure you have napkins or paper towels handy. It can be helpful to have a trashcan out for everyone to use. To help...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Saca las bebidas. Ofrece la comida adecuada. Bríndales artículos de mesa. Decora.


Most experts recommend choosing a paint with a smooth, creamy consistency, rather than one with a lot of luster or texture. This will make your cabinets easier to clean. It can also help diffuse the lighting in your bathroom and create a soft, warm atmosphere. Silky finishes also tend to last longer, as they don’t lose as much shine as time goes on.  Smooth paints are easy to clean and resistant to mildew buildup, which will be a plus for humid bathrooms where bathing is done. A single gallon of paint should be more than enough to redesign your bathroom and still have some left over for future projects. When picking out paint for your bathroom, listen to your gut and get as creative as you please. Now is your chance to reimagine the room with a beachy aesthetic complete with a seafoam green vanity, or lend it a peaceful springtime glow using lavender or other pastels. Feel free to explore new, daring ideas.  To make your home more cohesive, consider matching the color of the bathroom cabinets to the cabinets in other bathrooms or to your kitchen cabinets. Compare samples until you find a paint that really stands out to you.  Don’t be afraid to experiment with different colors in order to find the right one. If it doesn’t come out the way you want, all you have to do is repaint. If you’ve traditionally had light or dark cabinets in your bathroom, switch things up and reverse the appearance of the room. Redo dark shades or wood stains in a light cream finish, or paint over plain white surfaces with sleek, attractive colors like gunmetal or hunter green. Taking your bathroom’s color scheme in the opposite direction will make it look and feel like a whole new room.  Lighter shades will be good for country-style homes and bathrooms with large windows, and for making small half baths look roomier.  Dark colors can be used to establish a relaxing spa-like atmosphere, especially when paired with natural hues and materials. Choose a paint that suits the rest of the decor in the bathroom. For instance, you could bring...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Usa pintura satinada o semibrillante. Escoge la pintura según tus preferencias. Cambia el ambiente de la habitación. Complementa los nuevos elementos fijos y las decoraciones.


Most extra-short haircuts are achieved with an electric razor and a pair of scissors.  Make sure you have the guard you want for the razor (which will determine how much of your hair it cuts off) and sharp scissors. You can wash it, or simply dampen it with a spray bottle before you start.  Wet hair is easier to cut, and makes cleanup a breeze. For a traditional men's cut, the hair on the top of your head should be slightly longer than it is on the sides and back.  Start an inch or two (2.5-5 cm) above your ear, and follow that line around the back of your head the other ear, moving the razor in a straight-up motion as you cut. Then, starting at your forehead, trim the top of your hair by moving the razor back over the natural curve of your head. Catch any spots you missed between these two areas. Put the shorter guard on your razor. Start with your sideburns, moving the razor in an upwards motion. Cut just as far as the point where you started using the longer guard.  On the back of your head, start the razor at your neck and move upward, again stopping where you cut with the longer guard. Don't worry about the difference in length for now - that's where the scissors come in. Using the index and middle fingers of your non-dominant hand, grab a section of longer hair that's just above where you switched guards.  With the scissors, carefully trim the hair until the two different lengths blend into each other. Do this all the way around your head until the two sections look well-blended and the there is no obvious difference between the two lengths. Have a friend double-check the back of your head, or use a hand mirror in front of a larger mirror to check it yourself. If the "long" part of your hair on top is shorter than finger-width, then skip using your index and middle fingers to pull out sections.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Reúne los materiales. Empieza con el pelo mojado. Empieza con la parte superior de la cabeza. Corta la parte de atrás y los lados. Usa unas tijeras para difuminar los dos largos de pelo.


Most first-time fishermen start out fishing with live bait, either worms or minnows, and many experienced fishermen also use live or prepared baits at least some of the time, depending on the type of fish they are fishing for. A good selection of hooks is helpful in fishing with live or prepared baits of various sizes and for fish of various species and sizes. Hooks come in 3 types �- single, double, and treble -� and a number of sizes. Some hooks are equipped with wire weed guards, while others bend the points at an angle.  Single hooks have only a single point. Most types have straight shafts, although some, such as those used to fish plastic worms with the hook point buried in the worm body (self-weedless rigs), feature bent shafts. Other single hooks feature points that are bent at an angle to the shaft. Double hooks feature 2 points, bent at a 30-degree angle from the shaft. They are more commonly found on lures such as the Hofschneider Red Eye spoon than used with live bait. Treble hooks feature 3 points set 120 degrees apart. They are often used with prepared baits such as dough balls or marshmallows or with large live baits such as minnows when fishing for species that might turn the bait in their mouths such that a single hook would miss the roof of the fish's mouth when an angler attempts to set the hook. Hook sizes are numeric. For hook sizes given as straight numbers (2, 4, 6, 8, etc.), the larger the number, the smaller the hook. Hook sizes that include the designation "/0" (read as "aught" or "oh" after the number before the slash) are larger than hooks without this designation; the larger the number before the slash, the larger the hook. You'll want to use smaller hooks when fishing for smaller species such as bluegill, crappie, and other panfish with tiny baits such as grubs and worm pieces and larger hooks when fishing for larger species such as bass, walleye, trout, and pike with larger baits such as whole earthworms, minnows, or shad. Sinkers are pieces of lead or steel that provide casting...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Lleva una selección de anzuelos. Lleva contigo una selección de plomadas. Incluye un par de flotadores. Toma en cuenta algunos señuelos artificiales. Ten a la mano unos pivotes para evitar que el sedal se tuerza. Lleva plomada en caso la especie que pescas requiera de su uso. Lleva una cuerda. Ten un carrete de sedal en tu caja de aparejos.


Most flea markets will require a state license from a firearms' dealer,  but you should check that they have their license posted. If not, you run the chance of buying a stolen gun. While that is not a crime in itself, if you decide to have the serial number checked at a later date and the gun was stolen, the police will confiscate it and you will not be reimbursed for the purchase price.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Visita mercaditos para buscar armas de fuego.


Most flowers air-dry best when they are just beginning to open. They will continue to open slightly as they dry, and a fully open flower may lose its petals. This method works best for small, sturdy blossoms, such as lavender or larkspur. Wilting and pest damage becomes more obvious after drying. Choose only the best flowers, and pick extra in case of problems. The flower is ready when the petals are crisp to the touch. Occasionally a bunch will take longer than four weeks, usually because the room isn't ideal or the flower petals are unusually thick. The stems usually dry completely straight. If you want a more natural, curved look, submerge the stems in warm water until soft. Bend them however you like, and hold them in position with weights until they dry again.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige las flores. Espera de 2 a 4 semanas.


Most fraternities have a code of conduct or beliefs that informs their existence. What do you believe in? Why are you creating this organization? What are your core beliefs? These are important questions to answer if you want to be able to you're your fraternity to fellow students and the administration. Loyalty, leadership, service, and rigorous academic standards are all ways to appeal to your school’s administration. Sports often work as a big draw too. There are many national fraternities that may not already exist at your school. If you want to start a chapter for a certain fraternity you can visit the national fraternity's website and follow the process that they list there. There are many different fraternities but the processes are relatively similar. They will help you raise funds and find appropriate members for the fraternity. You can also stay independent. There are not many independent fraternities because they lack funding that national fraternities have. Alumni networks are key to maintaining a fraternity. However, there are benefits to staying independent. First, you get to decide all your rules, symbols, rituals, etc for yourself. Second, you don't have to deal with all the paperwork of filing for colonization with the national organization. If you just want to have a group of close friends who do things together while you are in college, and are not so worried about "building" something that you will graduate before you can enjoy it, this is the better option. If you are starting an entirely new fraternity you’ll have to figure out what exactly is appealing about your fraternity. An independent fraternity might make its mark by being more spontaneous and avoiding many of the tropes that national fraternities fall into. Try to add your own flair to your fraternity.  You might want a fraternity that is associated with athletics, or theater, or a different activity. Try to pick something that you are interested in and will also interest a lot of other people. For example, you could try to start...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige el tipo de objetivo que tu fraternidad defenderá. Determina si deseas crear tu propia fraternidad o tan solo implementar una filial. Determina el tipo de personas que podrían sentir interés por tu fraternidad. Empieza a hacer que las personas se interesen.


Most games that you download will be compressed using advanced archive processes that aren't built-in to Windows. In order to extract the files for these games after downloading them, you'll need a special extraction program. Two of the most popular include 7-Zip (7-zip.org) and WinRAR (rarlab.com).  7-Zip is a free program that can open most compressed files, including RAR and 7z formats. It is the most recommended program for this process. The trial version of WinRAR will allow you to open most formats forever, but you'll be bugged about registering after the trial period is up. Most games are distributed using BitTorrent, which is a popular method of sharing large files between computers. In order to use BitTorrent, you'll need a client that can load torrent files and connect you to other users. One of the most popular free clients is qBittorrent (qbittorrent.org. If you choose qBittorrent, you won't need to worry about any additional adware. If you choose a different client such as uTorrent, read each installation screen carefully so that you don't install any unwanted software. Downloading games using torrents is one of the easiest ways to get infected by a virus. To help prevent against this, make sure that your have an antivirus program installed, and that it is up to date. You can use Windows Defender, which comes installed with Windows, or a third-party solution such as BitDefender or Kaspersky.  See How to Turn on Windows Defender for instructions on enabling it. For instructions on installing a different antivirus program, see How to Install an Antivirus. You should only have one antivirus program installed at a time. Right-click on your antivirus's icon in the system tray and select "Update" to check for and download any available updates. Many games come in ISO format, which is a copy of a disc. To use the ISO file, you'll need to either burn it to a disk, or mount it in a virtual drive. If you plan on installing a lot of different games, using a virtual drive can save you a lot of money on blank...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Descarga e instala un extractor de archivos. Descarga e instala un cliente de torrent. Asegúrate de que tu antivirus esté actualizado. Instala una unidad virtual (opcional).


Most girls who date bad boys are convinced that they can change them. Though there are some exceptions to this rule, most of these girls end up disappointed when their favorite bad boy won't change his ways. If you want to really enjoy your relationship with your bad boy, then you shouldn't try to domesticate him and make him do things he doesn't want to do; instead, you should appreciate him for who he is instead of making him take yoga or spend an afternoon with your Aunt Mildred if that's not what he's into. If you're dating a bad boy, then chances are that you're not looking for marriage with him. Though some bad boys can change, if you want to enjoy your relationship with him, then you should work on being present in the moment and enjoying every moment you spend together in the now instead of worrying about what lies ahead. Have a great time hanging out with him, dining with him, drinking with him, riding his motorcycle, and letting your hair blow in the wind. If you want the relationship to last, then the best thing you can do is to focus on fun.  When you find yourself constantly worrying about where the relationship is going, you can have a talk with the bad boy about it, but you should know that this could discourage him. Think of your relationship growing from week to week, instead of thinking about what you'll be doing in a year. If you want a guy with a clear future plan, then you should try going for some of those nice guys who are always asking you out at work. There's a difference between being a bad boy and being abusive. If the guy you're with is either abusive to you verbally or physically, then it's time to remove yourself from the situation ASAP. No guy is worth the pain and suffering you'll have to face from abuse, even if he keeps promising that every time is the last and that he'll change his ways. Bad boys can be fun to date as long as they don't pose any harm to your well-being. If you're being abused, talk to a close friend or family member and create a plan for leaving the...

TL;DR in Spanish:

No trates de cambiarlo. Diviértete mientras dure. Asegúrate de que no sea abusivo. No dejes que te mangonee. No lo presiones. No seas celosa ni posesiva. Si la relación no funciona, no subestimes a los chicos buenos.


Most growing girls need a lot of energy to get through the day. Sometimes it’s fun to set everything aside and take a good long nap. Without proper rest, you can’t expect yourself to be your best. The average person functions well on 7-8 hours of sleep a night.  If you enjoy napping in your cozy bed, do it. Invite all your stuffed animal friends to join you. Sleep is healing for your body, so get as much as you need. It can be a small improvement or complete make-over. Even moving your furniture around might be fun to create a new look. A change in your living area can be fun, healthy and energizing.  If you’ve got the paint and drop cloths and approval from your parents, paint your room. This takes planning so make sure to make a plan before you start. Exchange old posters for new ones. This will give you something new to look at, which will make you feel like it’s a new room. A new bedspread, or pillows can spruce up the room. Open up your window coverings and let the natural light in, which is healthy and helps you to see your room in a different light. Most people don’t enjoy cleaning their room, but they enjoy having a clean room. Cleaning your room will result in a more organized, peaceful feeling. If you have a lot of disruptions and difficulties in your life, cleaning your room will soothe some of the struggles.  Focus on the fun feeling you will have once the room is clean. Listen to music while you clean. It will distract you and make time pass quickly. Your room will be clean before you realize it. If you clean your room without being asked, it will win you points with your parents. You’ve probably got shoes, clothing or toys in your closet that you haven’t worn or played with in a while. The fun comes when you get to donate them to a charity of your choice. Consider charities that help children. Your generosity will help someone have fun too.  If you haven’t worn something in a year, consider donating it. Hang lavender-filled sachets in your closet to freshen it. If you hate taking time in the...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Recupera tu sueño. Redecora tu habitación. Limpia tu habitación. Organiza tu clóset. Escoge tus atuendos para la próxima semana.


Most guides require that you estimate the condition of your car—excellent, good, fair, or poor. Very few cars are in good condition and almost none are in excellent. Be honest with yourself and examine your car critically. Consider the following:   Excellent. The car should be brand new and not have had any paint jobs or bodywork. Both the interior and the engine should be clean.  Good. The car should be rust-free or have minimal rust. The paint job should be shiny, and the interior and exterior should have few apparent defects, such as scratches or dings.  Fair. Your car probably has rust and other defects, though the defects should be repairable. The tires probably also need to be replaced.  Poor. The car has mechanical issues which can’t be repaired, and it probably also has severe rust. You need to know the car’s value before going into negotiations. There are many websites you can search for the car’s value. Popular websites include Edmunds.com, Autotrader.com, and Kelley Blue Book. Remember to find the car’s “trade” value. This is what you are likely to get from a dealer. You might be able to get a better deal if you have a complete set of maintenance records. Go through your paperwork and see if you can find everything. To really get a good deal, you need to separate the trade-in from the purchase of your new car. For example, you might want $10,000 for your car, but the dealer offers only $8,000. To make you happy, they can give you $10,000 but then increase the interest rate on your loan. Prevent this from happening by shopping for a car loan before you go to the dealership.  Visit your bank or credit union and ask whether you qualify for a car loan. They will need to pull your credit score and credit history. Take your approval with you when you go to the dealership. Unscrupulous salespeople like to play games. They’ll hold onto your registration and license to try to get you to buy a car. Before heading out, make a copy of your license and registration to give the salesperson, but don’t part with...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Calcula el estado del automóvil. Averigua el valor de tu automóvil. Busca los registros de mantenimiento. Consigue financiación antes de tiempo. Saca una copia de tu registro. Coloca algunos artículos personales en el automóvil.


Most hair products contain chemicals that are effective at cleaning your hair but may cause much damage. Some people aren't affected by these chemicals, but if you're worried about thinning hair, it's best to avoid them.  Sodium laurel and laureth sulfates are cleaning agents found in most shampoos. They strip the hair of natural oils, which can cause further damage to hair that has already been dyed or chemically treated. That said, there's not enough research to prove that sulfate-free shampoos are gentler or safer.  While results may vary by hair type and quality, as a general rule, choose organic products or products made with natural oils and soap agents for the lowest risk to your hair. Our scalps produce natural oils that coat the hair and protect it from outside damage. When these oils are washed away every day, the hair becomes weaker over time.   Everyone's body is different, but most people should be able to comfortably wash their hair two to three times a week without it getting too oily. If your hair is naturally quite oily, you might want to wash it three to four times a week instead.  Washing too infrequently can also be harmful. People with thinning hair often find themselves more susceptible to dandruff and scalp conditions which can be avoided by regular (though not daily) washing. Use a "dry shampoo" to treat your hair in between washes. It keeps it looking fresh and has the added benefit of making hair look thicker. Dry shampoo is a powder you can comb through your hair, especially around the roots, between washings. Chamomile, lavender, rosemary, thyme, geranium, cedarwood, almond oil, coconut oil, Indian gooseberry oil and many more, help thicken hair follicles.  Apply 10 to 20 drops of your chosen oil to your scalp, and massage the oil in with your fingers. Use you fingers to rub the oil down to the tips of your hair. You could also mix 3 to 5 drops of essential oil into your shampoo or conditioner when washing your hair. Deep condition your hair by adding five to 10 drops of essential...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Evita champús con químicos, acondicionador y productos de estilo. No te laves el cabello todos los días. Usa aceites de esencia para que tu cabello esté más grueso. Trata tu cabello gentilmente para evitar la perdida de éste. Evita las herramientas de calor. Permite que tu cabello crezca a su textura y color natural. Córtate el cabello.


Most hair will turn yellow or orange when it is bleached. If you are dyeing your hair a warm shade of pink, such as salmon, you do not need to tone it--just be aware that the pink will turn out warmer than what's on the bottle. If you want a cool or pastel shade of pink, however, you will need to tone your hair to get it as white/silver as possible.  A cool pink is anything that includes blue or purple tones. How white or silver your hair turns after toning depends on how light you managed to bleach it. Orange hair will turn more silver, while yellow hair will turn more white. A toning shampoo is a special type of shampoo that cancels out the yellow or orange tones in your hair it more silver/neutral. You can also create your own toning shampoo by mixing some blue or purple hair dye into white-colored conditioner; you want a pale purple/pastel blue color.  If your hair turned yellowish, get a purple-tinted toning shampoo. If your hair turned orangish, get a blue-tinted toning shampoo instead. Store-bought toning shampoo comes in different strengths, so you have to experiment. Making it yourself will allow you to adjust the proportions and get the right strength. You can apply the shampoo to your hair as you normally would. Squeeze a small amount into your hands and gently work it through your hair from root to tips. Be sure that you completely saturate your hair. This can be anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. If you made your own toner using hair dye and conditioner, leave it on for 2 to 5 minutes instead. Do not leave it on for too long, however, or your hair will turn out blue or purple. If there is any color residue left in your hair after this, follow up with a color-safe shampoo. Let your hair air dry completely, or speed the process up with a hair dryer. Toner can make your hair pinkish. If you like the color it turned, then you are done!

TL;DR in Spanish:

Determina si es necesario tonalizar tu cabello. Compra un champú tonalizador. Aplica el producto en el cabello húmedo durante la ducha. Deja actuar el champú durante el tiempo recomendado en el envase. Enjuaga el champú con agua fría.


Most hats can be hung on pegs, but if you have fragile or antique hats, pegs may not be the best choice. Baseball caps, cowboy hats, and sturdier formal hats are all great choices. There are many pegs that would be a great choice for hanging up hats. You can buy pegs from home repair stores, furniture and decor shops, or online. You can even use regular nails or make your own hangers! You just need to make sure that your pegs are long enough to hold a hat securely. Most hats will be held up with 2 inches (51 mm) pegs. Choose a space that’s secure and out of direct sunlight, which can damage your hats! Some people prefer to use wall space to turn the hats into art, but you may be more comfortable hanging the pegs on a closet door or entryway. Don’t put the pegs too close together, or your hats won’t have room! How much space to give each peg will depend on your average hat size. If you mostly wear baseball caps or fedoras, you’ll need about 1 foot (0.30 m) between each peg, but wide-brimmed hats will require more space. Make sure your pegs are level with each other! Use a leveler if you aren’t sure. Hang up your pegs according to the package instructions. If you don’t have instructions, make sure you nail or screw in the pegs securely, on a section of wall that won’t be damaged. You can also buy stick-on adhesives for walls. Since you’re using the pegs to hang up lightweight hats, you don’t need to worry about the pegs being pulled out of the walls. You can double up hats on one peg if you want, but it’s best for each hat to have its own peg to prevent damage and clutter.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige los sombreros que vayas a colgar. Elige los percheros. Elige un espacio en dónde colocar los percheros. Separa los percheros según el tamaño del sombrero. Clava o cuelga los percheros. Cuelga cada sombrero en su respectivo perchero.


Most healthy, happy dogs are highly sociable creatures. If your dog is not greeting you as excitedly when you come home – less of a tail wag, less energy and movement – or loses interest in activities they once enjoyed, they may be depressed.  Instead of running to the door to greet visitors, a depressed dog  may slink away and find an out-of-the-way corner to curl up and go to sleep. Be particularly concerned if your dog hides from you. Dogs that hide are usually injured, sick, or depressed.  On the other hand, depressed dogs sometimes follow their owners around everywhere they go, yet show no desire to interact. Happy dogs have seemingly endless energy. For every mile you walk, he goes four – out-and-back, and out-and-back again. They nag you to throw the ball repeatedly, and your arm grows tired before their enthusiasm runs out.  However, when depressed, your dog no longer pricks their ears up when you get their lead, and instead of charging off across the park, they trudge head-down at your heel. When you stop to talk to friends, they may sit, or even lie down. This change from active and energetic to inactive and lethargic may indicate depression. If your dog wanders from room to room and can’t find a place to settle down, they may be depressed. All dogs sleep a lot, particularly when their owners are gone. However, you should be concerned if your dog continues sleeping when you get home, or if they stay curled up instead of coming to the window or door for things that once attracted them, like the mailman or a passing dog. Most dogs will eat less and lose weight when depressed. On the other hand, just like humans, some dogs may eat more as a form of comfort. Watch for:  Refusing treats that they once loved. Weight gain or weight loss. Tearing up shoes or chewing on walls, books, furniture, or pillows are often signs of lack of exercise, which may lead to depression. Depressed dogs may also be more prone to have accidents in the house. Try not to be angry. Take them out more to ensure they have plenty of...

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Determina si tu perro ha estado aislado. Busca algún cambio (de activo a inactivo) en tu perro. Observa el caminar de tu perro. Observa algún cambio en los patrones de sueño de tu perro. Pon atención a los cambios en la dieta de tu perro. Considera si la causa de los accidentes o comportamientos destructivos en la casa podría ser la depresión. Ten cuidado con las agresiones.


Most high schools have orientation sessions the week before school starts that introduce new students to the school. Before you attend the orientation, you want to make sure that you know what you have questions about so you can ask them at your orientation if necessary. For instance, you could have questions about how long the break is between classes, or if you need to bring in your summer reading books on the first day. Even if your high school is in the same building as your middle school was in, it's still incredibly valuable to go to the orientation so you have a better idea of what to expect the first day. Make sure that the orientation addresses all the questions you may have.  If you still have questions when the orientation is over, you can talk to the teacher or councilor leading the orientation. If you don't want to ask in front of the group, you can talk to them separately. If your school does not hold an orientation, tell your parents that you have questions about the first day. They will help you to find a phone number or email address of someone in the school you can contact to get these questions answered. If you are in the same school system as your middle school, you will already know a lot of your fellow classmates. Talk with friends, and try to talk to a couple people that you have met but don't know as well. Starting to expand your social circle will make high school a lot easier.  If you are new to your school district, try to talk to at least a couple people. You can also try to figure out who else is new and talk to them! Ask your classmates what they did over the summer, and how they feel to be starting high school. Many of them are probably feeling just as nervous as you! You have probably already received a schedule that has your classes listed, along with the classrooms they're in. Make sure that either during the orientation or sometime in the week before school starts you look around the high school and figure out where your classes take place and where your locker is.   You can...

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Escribe todas las preguntas que tengas respecto a tu escuela. Asiste a la orientación. Habla con otras personas durante la orientación. Asegúrate de saber en qué salones serán tus clases y dónde estará tu casillero. Habla con alguien que ya haya asistido a la preparatoria. Habla con tus amigos respecto a tus preocupaciones sobre el primer día de clases.


Most horse showing competitions forbid the use of certain bits. Even if you do not attend events, obeying one of these lists is not a bad idea. These bits are generally forbidden due to the pain they cause the horse. A simple snaffle bit is a mild, popular option, that only applies the amount of pressure you pull. Always begin with a snaffle, and try the stronger bits only if the horse is difficult to control. You can purchase measuring tools for this purpose, or you can place a wooden dowel in his mouth where the bit should sit. Find a dowel that sticks out about half an inch (1.25 cm) on either side; this dowel is the appropriate width for your bit.  For most horses, start with a 4–5 inch (10–13cm) bit and switch as necessary.  Usually, a smaller horse has a smaller mouth and will need a smaller bit, and the reverse for larger horses. There are exceptions, however, as some breeds have unusually large or small heads. If you have access to a previous bit, allow it to hang straight and measure the mouthpiece. Do not include the rings in the measurement. The outside of the snaffle consists of a ring on either side of the mouth. Common options include D-rings, O-rings, and loose rings which are free to rotate in place.  The best way to choose these is to try out several, to feel the difference in control and see how your horse reacts. Make your decision based on your and your horse's personal preference. If you can't try out the bit before buying, go with the popular D-ring. This tends to be less harsh than other bits. Snaffle bits come with a variety of mouthpieces as well. A basic, jointed mouthpiece is a good option for most riders, but there are other options.  Here are a few factors to keep in mind:  Rubber or plastic-coated mouthpieces are more mild than a bare metal bar. Twisted wire mouthpieces are the most severe, and should only be used by experienced trainers. Thinner mouthpieces are generally more likely to cut the horse's mouth or cause pain. Confirm that the mouthpiece is comfortable with the...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Revisa los requisitos de las exhibiciones de caballos. Empieza con un bridón. Mide la boca de tu caballo. Elige la forma del anillo. Elige una pieza para la boca. Asegúrate de que sea cómoda.


Most hotels have safes so that travelers can store important belongings while the room is being cleaned or they’re out on the town. Before you go out, place your passport, house keys, excess cash, and expensive jewelry in the safe and lock it. If you are pickpocketed, you’ll only lose some of your money and belongings. Always leave some extra cash in your hotel safe. In the event that you are pickpocketed, you’ll still be able to get a ride and feed yourself before you can rectify the situation. Keep your phone in an interior pocket that isn’t easily accessible to pickpockets. Try your best to avoid pulling it out frequently, especially when you’re focused on finding directions. If you do have to take your phone out, hold it firmly with both hands and don’t stare at it for more than 5-10 seconds at a time.  When you take your phone out to take photos, always put it back in your pocket when you’re done. Turn down offers from strangers to take your photo with your phone. Print the maps that you need at the hotel to avoid needing to use your phone to figure out where you are. Even if you don’t want to use it, it’s still a good idea to keep your phone on you. You never know when you’re going to need to make an emergency call. If you wear jewelry, tuck your necklaces into your shirt so that they can’t be ripped off of your neck. Don’t bring your watch with you if it’s worth more than a few dollars. Avoid bringing jewelry with a lot of gemstones on them, regardless of whether they’re real or not.  Unless they’re incredibly loose, your rings are probably fine. They’re pretty hard to lift without you noticing. Be wary of wearing rings with gemstones in them, though. If you’re wearing a lot of jewels, pickpockets are more likely to assume that you’re carrying a lot of cash. If you can, don’t bring any jewelry on your trip. Unless you’re going out to a fancy dinner or show, there’s no need to bring it along.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Toma lo que necesites y deja el resto en la caja fuerte del hotel. Guarda tu teléfono en un bolsillo oculto y evita tomarlo. Mete el collar debajo de la camiseta y deja el reloj en el hotel.


Most ingrown hairs are caused by shaving, because the razor can break the hair and cause it to poke back into the skin. Using a hair removal cream like Nair instead of shaving can prevent ingrown hairs. When combined with laser hair removal, creams with eflornithine can decrease the chance of hair growing back. Ask your doctor about this method before you try it. If you have chronic ingrown hairs, ask your doctor whether laser hair removal is a good option for you. It will permanently eliminate the need for you to shave, which should prevent ingrown hairs from developing.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Utiliza una crema depilatoria. Aplícate una crema para disminuir el crecimiento del vello. Considera la posibilidad de someterte a una depilación láser.


Most internet-connected devices have a symbol that resembles a dot with arching lines on the display to indicate your Wi-Fi connection and strength.  The more arching lines displayed, the stronger your Wi-Fi connection.  If one device is not getting no or a poor Wi-Fi signal, the problem is most likely with the device.  If it is happening on all devices, it is most likely a problem with your internet service.  You can find the Wi-Fi symbol in the following locations on the following devices.   Windows:  In the task bar in the lower-left corner.  Mac.  In the menu bar in the upper-right corner.  Smartphones and Tablets: In the upper-right corner of the screen. Click or tap the Wi-Fi icon on your computer or smart device.  Check to make sure Wi-Fi is turned on in the Wi-Fi menu. If one particular website or app is not working properly, it may be a problem with the app or website.  Check other apps and websites to see if you are able to connect to them.  If you can connect to other websites or services, the problem is with the website, not your internet connection.  If you can't connect to any website or internet service, the problem is most likely with your internet connection. Most routers and modems have a light labeled "Internet", "WAN" or a symbol of a globe.  This light should be solid white or green.  If this light is flashing constantly, off, or red, this indicates that your router is not getting a proper signal. The lights on your router may be different from one router make and model to the next.  If you are confused as to what the lights mean, check your user's manual or manufacturer's web page for more information. .  Check the back of your modem or router.  Make sure your DSL phone line or coaxial cable is firmly connected to the modem or router. If router settings are as they should detach the power cord from the router, wait for 1 minute and plug it in again. Wait a few minutes for it to fully boot back up.  The lights on the modem or router should turn solid when it is connected to the internet....

TL;DR in Spanish:

Revisa la conexión wifi en los dispositivos. Asegúrate de que el wifi esté encendido. Revisa los distintos servicios o sitios web de Internet. Revisa las luces del módem o el rúter. Asegúrate de que el cable de Internet esté firmemente conectado al módem o el rúter Reinicia el módem o el rúter. Reinicia los dispositivos conectados a Internet. Pon los dispositivos inalámbricos más cerca del módem o el rúter. Usa una conexión con cable. Espera un par de horas y trata nuevamente. Llama al proveedor del servicio de Internet.


Most investors, especially those with large portfolios, buy and trade stocks using a broker.  You have the option of going through a broker or brokerage business. Some other stock traders and investors like to do so online through sites such as E-trade or Ameritrade. Both brokers and e-trading companies will take a commission on your stocks when you buy and sell. E-trading companies tend to exact a lesser fee. One of the advantages of going with a brokerage company, such as Charles Schwab or Citigroup, is that they offer brokerage accounts. Through a brokerage account, you can buy and trade stocks yourself or go through a broker. By going with a company backed brokerage account, you have the advantage of being able to meet or call a broker to ask questions. Remember, it is not a broker's job to necessarily to your market research for you. You will need to research and know what type of stocks and investments you would like to buy and trade. If you are working with a broker, you will want to establish a regular routing and speak with them often.  To buy and trade stocks, you need to inform your broker of what stocks you would like to buy and how many shares you would like to purchase. The broker will execute the purchase or trade on your behalf. If you are going through a brokerage, your broker will exact a commission on the sale or trade.  This fee typically several cents per share. Online brokerage accounts through Ameritrade or E-trade charge smaller commission fees, but remember that you do not have the advantage of the advice of a broker in these cases. Many companies allow you to manage your brokerage account online as well with a face-to-face broker. Your broker or online service will help you buy or trade stocks with both of these options. A market order is when you request a stock purchase at market price. A limited order is when you request to purchase a stock at a limited price. For example, if a share of stock is $110 at market price, and you only want to pay $100, your broker will wait until the...

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Evalúa bien tus opciones en cuanto al manejo y la compra de acciones. Abre una cuenta de corretaje para empezar a comprar y vender acciones. Determina si quieres realizar una "orden de mercado" o una "orden limitada". Compra acciones directamente a una empresa.


Most items will be allowed, but there are certain guidelines that must be followed for some types of items. The United States imposes stricter guidelines on agricultural products, for example. Additionally, Chinese laws may prohibit the export of certain items, like animal by-products or fake designer clothes and accessories. Check with the laws and regulations of both countries before making an order. Fortunately, Chinese exporters actively seek out import partners in the US through online forums and trade websites. You can find suppliers using online outsourcing directories or professional sourcing companies. Some good places to start include Alibaba.com, China.cn, and Analema International.  Export agents in China are very commonly hired by Chinese exporters. Some of these export agents are also 3rd-party suppliers, while others just provide export services. You can also visit trade fairs (two trades shows in China are worth mentioning, Canton Fair and East China Fair), search suppliers on Google Map, check customs data, go to local wholesale market, filter sellers on retail sites and use many other ways to find potential suppliers. If you don't have much experience dealing directly with suppliers in China, another option is to seek the help of a commission-based China sourcing agent or sourcing service provider. However, the fee can range from 3 to 15% of the purchase price. Be aware that there might also be hidden commissions between sourcing agents and Chinese manufacturers.  The biggest benefit of working with a good agent is its network and relationship with the qualified and trustworthy manufacturers, whom you might find hard to access on your own.  If you decide to go this route, after working with sourcing agents a few times and familiarizing yourself with the process, you can eventually manage your own deals without their help. Once you have a list of exporters, you can begin asking questions in order to narrow it down to the supplier who is right for you. Some things you will want to ask each...

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Asegúrate de poder importar legalmente el artículo elegido. Haz una lista de exportadores o proveedores chinos que puedan proporcionarte el producto. Contacta a cada proveedor en tu lista. Investiga el producto.


Most jurisdictions that provide for domestic partnerships only require a form for registering it. Contact the clerk of courts in your county or the county recorder to get the blank form. You will need to complete the form. This form will likely include:  A sworn statement that the partners qualify under the law. Documents that prove these statements You will probably be required to sign it in front of a notary. Your form will likely be filed at the same office in which you obtained the form. Most jurisdictions require you pay a registration or filing fee at the time of registering your domestic partnership.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Encuentra el formulario. Rellena el formulario. Presenta el formulario y paga las tasas.


Most kids grow up to be around the same height as their parents, although it is possible to be shorter or taller than your parents. There is absolutely nothing you can do about your height, so it's best to just accept it as something that makes you unique and wonderful.  Keep in mind that just because you are the tall kid now does not mean you will always be tall. If you started growing sooner than your peers, they may very well catch up to you soon. Although it is extremely rare, some children do have disorders that cause them to grow more than normal. If you are concerned about your height, talk to your doctor about it. Although it may make you feel uncomfortable, it's important to keep in mind that a lot of people would probably love to be as tall as you are. It has certain advantages, too. The next time you're feeling down about being tall, remind yourself about all of the things you can do because of your height:  You can reach things on high shelves. You can see over people's heads at the movies and at concerts. You can go on all the rides at the amusement park. You may have an advantage in basketball. You may have a better chance of becoming a model. A lot of kids get bullied or  teased at some point in their lives. Sometimes it's for being too tall, sometimes it's for being too short, and sometimes it's for not discernible reason at all. The important thing is to try to not let it bother you and to maintain your confidence.  If you do encounter a bully who teases you about your height, try your best to act unaffected. Bullies tend to pick on people who lack confidence. If they think you're not phased by their comments, they'll probably leave you alone. It's a lot easier to stand up to a bully when you have a buddy with you, so try to stick with friends whenever you think you might encounter a bully. If you are being bullied, you don't have to handle it alone. Let a parent or teacher know right away. You can respond to a bully by simply walking away and not acknowledging the negative comment at all. If...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Acepta tu genética. Tómalo como una bendición. Defiéndete de los niños bully. Empieza a pensar en positivo.


Most kids want to avoid chores at all costs. Mature kids know that chores are things that have to be done, even if they're not fun. Help out your parents whenever you can by volunteering for chores, to make life a little easier for them. This will make you seem very grown up.  Help with yard work in the spring and summer time, or help rake leaves in the fall when they're on the ground.  You can also shovel the driveway if there is snow during the winter months. Keep your room as clean as possible. Tidy up after yourself when you make a mess. Keep your toys and school supplies clean, and in their proper place. Extra bonus: Help clean up other people's messes as well. If you help pick up after your sibling instead of whining about it to your parents, that will seem very mature. Mature kids respect their parents, which means they will be treated with respect. Immature kids whine and complain, making their parents' job much more difficult. If you want to act more mature, listen to what your parents say. Listen even when you don't like it, and then do what you're told.  Be honest with your parents as much as possible. If you don't think it's right that you should have to clean your room on a Saturday, tell them so. But don't whine and cry about it like a little kid. Write out your reasons. Tell them clearly. Never make your parents ask you to do something more than once. If you're acting up and they tell you to be quiet, be quiet. Immature kids are unable to control themselves, but mature kids are. No whining, shouting, or baby-talking. If you're going to act like a grown up, speak like one. Use a clear, firm voice when you have something to say. If you don't have anything to say, just be quiet.  Slow down when you're speaking, and think about what you say. Kids tend to talk very quickly and stumble over their words. Make sure to pronounce the words correctly, and learn how to say words that you're not sure about. If someone is in another room, stand up and walk into that room to speak to them. Don't shout between...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ofrécete para ayudar con las tareas domésticas. Escucha a tus padres. Habla de forma serena y clara. Mantén la calma cuando algo vaya mal. Sé amable con tus hermanos menores. Usa modales maduros en la mesa. Pide más responsabilidades.


Most kids who enjoy sports want to be with their friends, get a nice uniform to wear, and have lots of fun.  A kid who isn’t having fun isn’t likely to enjoy playing a sport, and is more likely to quit or resist.  If you have one of the rare sports prodigies out there, your priorities may be a bit different, but for the most part your primary goal should be to help make sports fun for your child. Let your child know that it is good to want to win, and to try your best to win, but that you should be able to have fun win or lose.  Don’t talk about the results of the game as much as the fun your child had during it. Talk to a reluctant child about why you are encouraging him or her to play sports.  Don’t make it seem like you’re just forcing them to try something without a good explanation.  Let your kid know about your own positive experiences playing sports, but place the primary focus on the good things being active in sports can offer him or her. You probably already know that sports can help teach important qualities like motivation, discipline, commitment, cooperation, perseverance, and resiliency.  Talk to your kid about how developing these skills can help with schoolwork, making friends, dealing with good and bad days, and other day-to-day experiences.  Don’t forget to mention the health benefits as well — things like increased energy, for instance. Some parents seem like they can’t help but try to relive their athletic lives through their children.  Perhaps they see an opportunity to achieve the success they could not quite reach.  This can lead to pushing a kid to start or keep playing a certain sport, shouting negative comments during games, and harsh criticism afterward.  Allow your child to play the sport for him or herself, and be vigilant about remaining a positive, supporting influence. After a bad game, don’t let the first thing out of your mouth be “How could you drop that fly ball?”  Instead, take a positive, instructive track:  “I like how you hustled after the ball when things went wrong...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Asegúrate de que sea divertido. Habla sobre los beneficios de los deportes. Sé una influencia positiva. Enseña, no critiques. Acepta que renuncie con condiciones.


Most kits  contain the script, the rules of the game, ideas for costumes, and recipe ideas. Therefore, you should try to include these elements in your own design.  If you decide to create your own game, make sure the story is somewhat believable, scary, and interesting. Divide your story up into scenes which can be acted out as the evening progresses. Give each character his or her own backstory that's not only unique, but that also fits in with the clues. Make sure that it is possible to discover the villain by taking note of the clues, asking questions of the other protagonists, and piecing it all together. Although there will be several suspects, of course, only the guilty person should fit the bill. Don’t be afraid to experiment with offbeat ideas, such as a mystery within a high fantasy theme or apocalyptic wasteland. Obviously, if you go with a ready-made kit, you’ll be limited by what themes are available, but even so, you can still find one that is adaptable to your needs. For smaller gatherings of no more than eight to 10 people, your home should suffice. However, for larger groups, a dining hall or other public location would be better. Another consideration for the location is the time of year. Unless you live in a temperate climate such as California, you’re not going to want to hold your party outdoors during the winter. Your theme will determine what kinds of objects you’ll need to create the setting for your mystery. You can often make use of items you have around the house, like old shoes for making footprints or knives for the murder weapon. Otherwise, thrift shops and garage sales are good places to find props, and are relatively inexpensive, too. Some people decide to give out one prize to the person who solves the murder, while others decide to give out prizes for other accomplishments, as well. Giving one prize works best to bring out the guests’ competitive instincts, while multiple prizes encourage more wheeling and dealing. Multiple prize ideas include things like best costume, best...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Decide si debes comprar un kit de fiesta de misterio y asesinato o crear el tuyo. Escoge el tema de tu fiesta. Selecciona el lugar en el que llevarás a cabo tu fiesta. Reúne los accesorios y los adornos para tu fiesta. Determina cómo darás los premios. Determina el menú. Elige la fecha de la fiesta. Determina tu lista de invitados. Envía las invitaciones.


Most law schools offer on campus interview (OCI) opportunities for students in their second and third years of study. During OCI, employers will come to campus and interview students for summer internships and permanent positions. These opportunities are incredibly valuable and offer one structured way to help you find a job before you even graduate. In most cases, in order to be a part of OCI, you will need to submit a resume and other application materials for each job you want to interview for. Most of the time these materials will be submitted to the school and then disseminated out to the various employers. Once the application period closes, those chosen for interviews will be contacted. Informational interviews are a great way to not only find a job, but also to build a professional network. An informational interview is an informal conversation between yourself and someone working in an area of the law that interests you. To prepare for and conduct a successful informational interview, you should do at least the following:  Identify people to interview. Use contacts you already have and make new ones in an attempt to locate people to interview. Talk to your friends and family about potential interviewees. If that doesn't work, contact businesses on your own. Research businesses you would like to talk to and ask them if there is someone there you can speak with. Prepare for the interview. Once you know who you are going to contact you will need to prepare for the interview. Put together a short introduction that includes your reasons for contacting the person. Call or email the person and ask for an informational interview. Be sure to stress the fact that you are not looking for a job but that you simply want to talk about their job and career path. Ask if there is a convenient time to sit down in person for about 30 minutes. Be prepared to conduct the interview on the spot if that is the only time the person has available. Conduct the informational interview. When the day comes, go to your...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mientras estés en la facultad de Derecho, asiste a las entrevistas que se lleven a cabo dentro del campus. Ten entrevistas informativas. Postula en línea a varios empleos. Alquila un espacio en una oficina. Ofrece tus servicios gratis.


Most leases include a “payoff” or “buyout” price. Paying this amount will release you from your lease and pass ownership of the car to you. The price of the buyout is normally more than the car is actually worth, and the difference can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Consult the Kelley Blue Book to find out your car’s value before choosing the buyout option. If you can cut a deal with a buyer who has the cash on hand, you can reduce your overall loss by selling the car immediately after you buy out the lease.   Post your car for sale online at sites such as cars.com or autotrader.com. Alternatively, you can sell your car the old-fashioned way. Put a sign in the window and leave it parked in a place with a lot of traffic. Look for an individual buyer rather than a dealership. Car dealers will offer the wholesale price because they need to make money on the car too – that typically won't be enough to get you out of your lease. A private individual wants to drive the car himself and may be willing to pay more. Be honest with potential buyers. Tell them as soon as possible why you are selling the car — especially if you require payment up front. If you need to get the money from the buyer before completing the lease buyout, the buyer may feel more comfortable paying the money directly to your lease company rather than paying you first and having you finish the transaction. Depending on the sales tax laws in your state, you may have to pay taxes when you sell your car. There may be other fees to take into account, such as title transfer fees or registration fees.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Averigua si puedes comprar tu vehículo alquilado. Encuentra un comprador para tu coche alquilado. Considera las tarifas y los impuestos.


Most leveling compounds are sold in powdered form and just need to be combined with a little bit of water in order to be effective. Pour the powder into a 10 US gal (38 L) bucket and begin adding room temperature water little by little until the mixture thickens to slurry. It should be about the same texture as pancake batter.  Stir vigorously to break up lumps, but work quickly. Some compounds begin to set up in a matter of minutes. An electric drill with a mixing paddle attachment will make mixing quicker and more efficient so you can spread the compound before it hardens. Starting in one of the far corners of the room, drizzle the wet compound into each of the sunken sections you identified while checking the level. Pour slowly to minimize splashes and splatters. The liquid will immediately seek out the lowest parts of the subfloor and fill them in. At this point, all there is to do is let it work its magic.  Try not to over-apply the compound. In most cases, you’ll only need a layer between 1⁄4–1⁄2 inch (0.64–1.27 cm) thick to even out the worst imperfections.  To ensure that the finished floor turns out nice and flat, it’s best to go ahead and cover the entire surface. You’ll be able to chip away at what you don’t need later on. Be sure to work your way outward from the interior of the room, ending at the door. You don’t want to accidentally trap yourself in a corner! By the time you’re finished pouring, the compound will have set enough to finish by hand. Spread it over the uneven foundation using long, arcing strokes, like you’re frosting a giant cake. Apply a consistent amount of pressure over the entire surface.  Focus on lumps and contours where the different pools have dried separately and formed noticeable seams.  Pressing down too hard on the compound while it’s still wet could accidentally form depressions.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mezcla el compuesto nivelador hasta que adquiera una consistencia cremosa. Aplica el compuesto sobre el subsuelo. Alisa las irregularidades con una llana.


Most likely, you'll need well over $100,000 dollars to open your bar. This number could be reasonable if you plan to open in a small town in rural Mississippi, but if you plan to open up shop in New York City or Los Angeles, you'll need to be prepared to raise five times that amount or more. Remember that roughly 75% of bars/restaurants that open close within the first year. Don't let your bar go out of business because you didn't anticipate the exorbitant costs of starting a successful bar. If your budget can't survive at least startup plus a few months running without netting a dime before you have to give up, then forget it. The last thing you want is to start the bar and then run out of money before business builds up to a profitable level. If necessary, choose a different location or find some other way to cut expenses.  Remember, this should all be planned out before you take any other steps. If the bar you want has not been constructed yet, add several months and thousands of dollars on top of your other costs to build it. Remember that construction is a timely process and most likely will take longer than projected. There is no formula for a perfectly stocked bar. It all depends on how many people you attract to your bar and how much they consume. Some bars that focus on “beer crowds” will want to have a variety of beers on hand, while a wine bar will want to have a great selection of wines. This being said, there is a standard set of drinks, liquors, liqueurs, and mixers that every bar will want to have. Saying “we don’t sell that drink here” to a customer could cause them to leave, so be ready for anything. Be sure to have gin, vodka, rum, whiskey, tequila, and brandy in addition to beer and wine. These are starter liquors. They can be consumed by themselves or combined with various other ingredients to form thousands of drinks. This isn’t going to be a one-man operation. You’ll need bartenders, waiters/waitresses, a host/hostess, chefs, a janitorial staff, book keepers, managers for while you are...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Determina tu presupuesto. Considera los costos de construcción. Calcula la cantidad de dinero que necesitarás para abastecer tu bar. Considera el salario de tus posibles empleados. Determina cómo conseguirás el dinero.


Most lisps in children are frontal lisps, in which the tongue is pushed too far forward when the child tries to make the "s" sound. Many children have this lisp, but most of them grow out of it naturally. If a child does not, professional opinion is divided on whether the child should start speech therapy for a frontal lisp at the age of four and a half, or wait until he turns seven. Consult with a doctor or speech therapist for advice specific to the child, but know that there is no need for concern if a child under four and a half years old has a lisp. If the lisp has a different form, with the tongue positioned further back, consulting a speech therapist is recommended. Drawing attention to the lisp can cause embarrassment and shame, which does not help the child get rid of the lisp. If the child frequently has a stuffy nose, sneezing fits, or other sinus complaints, this may be affecting her speech. This is especially likely to be a cause if the child makes many sounds with her tongue pushed forward, not just "S." Seek the advice of a doctor for child-safe treatments for allergies and sinus infections. . While thumb sucking is usually harmless in toddlers, it can contribute to a lisp by pushing the teeth out of position. If the child continues sucking his thumb after the age of four, stop the habit by substituting a favorite activity of the child's, one that uses both hands. Telling the child to stop or pulling the thumb out of his mouth is less likely to be effective than positive reinforcement, or rewarding the child when he stops on his own. Oral motor exercises are sometimes recommended for toddlers to help develop speech, but for ordinary circumstances research shows that they are not effective. However, it is possible that a lisping child may benefit from better mouth musculature, and the relevant exercises are simple and harmless: give the child a straw for her drinks, and encourage her to play with toys that involve blowing, like toy horns or bubbles. " People with "tongue tie," or ankyloglossia,...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Conoce más sobre el ceceo infantil. No señales el ceceo todo el tiempo. Trata cualquier posible alergia o problema con la nariz. Detén su costumbre de chuparse el dedo Considera la posibilidad de hacer ejercicios motores orales. Consulta con un médico sobre la “lengua anclada”. Prosigue con los ejercicios linguales después de la cirugía.


Most mailing services approve street designator (like ST for street), secondary street indicators (like APT for apartment), directional indicators (like N for North), or state and countries (like CA for California or UK for the United Kingdom). Do not abbreviate city names. Spell it out completely to prevent confusion (e.g. Los Angeles, not LA). Including the wrong zip code can delay your package even worse than writing no zip code. In some cases, your package may even end up lost. Look up the zip code before you write it to make sure you add the right one. Write your address slowly, as writing quickly can increase the probability of mistakes. Compare your written addresses to the correct delivery and return address. If you notice any mistakes, place a white label over the addresses and write them again. Even if you write the right address, choosing the wrong box can affect your packaging and shipping costs. If you're not sure which package is right for your items, ask a postal service employee.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Evita usar abreviaturas de direcciones que no estén aprobadas por el servicio de correo del país. Usa el código postal correcto para el área designada. Vuelve a leer las direcciones para asegurarte de haberlas escrito correctamente. Escribe la dirección en una caja de tamaño adecuado para el paquete.


Most maritime students are required to get practical experience before graduation, and Maritime Academies have working relationships with the government and local mariners in order to help you find an ideal internship for your interests. If possible, try to get an internship on a cruise ship. This will help you gain experience and determine that this is the right career choice for you. If you have the opportunity to do more than one internship while in college, try to get one on a cruise line and one on a commercial or government ship. This will help you to see the difference in these career paths. Most maritime academies offer placement services to help you find your first job and develop qualifications along your career path. You can also apply for an officer position the U.S. Merchant Marine Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve or Naval Reserve.  Although your career goal is captain, you have to start on the deck to gain needed experience. If you did not get a Bachelor's degree, you will have to spend thousands of hours -- and many years-- gaining experience as a deckhand before you can move up the ship hierarchy and become a deck officer or third mate, which qualifies you to take exams to become a captain. If you did get the Bachelor's degree, you can skip the deckhand stage altogether.  The exams test your knowledge and readiness and also entail a thorough background check, including a review of your criminal record and citizenship as well a physical exam and vision and hearing evaluations. There are fees associated with these credentials, ranging from $50 to $100 USD. Before applying for a program, make sure the school offers courses specifically about captaining a cruise ship. Achieve top grades during your studies, because many cruise ships only hire captains who are in the top 5 or 10 percent of their graduating class. A Master's degree is not always necessary to get a position, but because cruise ship positions are highly sought after, it might make a difference in your job search. Many cruise ship captains...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Busca una pasantía en un navío en tanto estés estudiando. Postula a un empleo como tercer oficial de cubierta en un navío marítimo. Obtén un título de maestría en Ciencias en Ingeniería Marítima, Ciencias Marítimas o un rubro relacionado. Obtén tus certificaciones. Toma los exámenes para la licencia de capitán marítimo.


Most medicated lice treatments are not safe for use on newborn babies or infants under two months of age. You will need to remove the lice by hand. Use a baby-safe shampoo and conditioner and wash your child’s hair. After applying baby-safe shampoo and conditioner, rinse the child’s hair out thoroughly. Be sure to use warm or room temperature water. Many of the adult lice will die and fall out of your child’s hair during the washing and rinsing process. To navigate through your child’s hair identifying lice more effectively, leave your child’s hair wet. Do not use a towel or blow dryer to dry the child’s hair. Take a small, fine-tooth comb or a nit-comb available at most pharmacies and go through the individual strands of your child’s hair, removing the lice and nits in the comb’s bristles. Be sure to rinse the comb out after each pass through the hair to avoid redepositing lice back on to your child’s head. Do not share nit-combs. If multiple children are infected, they should each have their own comb to be thrown away after treatment. It will likely take multiple washing and combing sessions to remove all the lice and nits. Repeat the above process every three to four days to ensure you are eliminating lice that have recently hatched from their eggs.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ten en cuenta las limitaciones de los medicamentos. Lava y acondiciona el cabello de tu hijo. Enjuaga su cabello. No seques su cabello. Peina su cabello. Repite el procedimiento.


Most medium to large-sized towns have several bridal fairs each fall and winter. Pay for a booth where you will serve samples to potential brides, grooms and their families. Make sure to call up to 1 year in advance of the event. If it is too early, schedule a time to meet with them when they are planning on choosing their caterer. This will require some telesales. If you have not done cold calling before, practice selling your product with employees and friends. You will need an elevator pitch about your company, a description of services and a friendly, conversational tone. Give referral bonuses to people who recommend you to others. Give discounts to returning customers that help the companies and events choose you each year. Many companies hire caterers for training events, corporate mixers, conferences and large meetings. Develop a versatile product to offer them and give incentives to help them try you out. Incentives do not have to be discounts. You can also go with "value added" benefits, such as adding a free appetizer or some wine. These incentives help to increase value by providing more rather than less. These salespeople often hire catering companies to provide food for breakfast or luncheon meetings. You can earn regular work with a mutually beneficial partnership. Get out and meet with people in the community. Volunteer your time to handle event organization for a charity, and you may find your relationships with other business people will lead to more high-profile catering opportunities. Refine what you do to repeat things that work well and to cut out campaigns that do not seem to be working. Online marketing can take at least a year to become lucrative, so try to do this yourself or recruit an employee to help you.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Reserva cabinas en ferias de novias. Llama a los organizadores de eventos locales para enviarles algunas muestras y una cotización. Crea un programa de lealtad. Contacta las corporaciones en el área. Contacta a los representantes locales de las empresas de medicines. Vuélvete parte de una organización local o voluntaria de empresas. Revisa tus esfuerzos de marketing cada cuatrimestre.


Most men are visual creatures so one surefire way to get him into a romantic mood is dressing the part. They are wired to be turned on by visual cues, so start the night off right by wearing something that supports the mood you’re going for that night.  Even if you’re dressing up for him, try to be as true to yourself as possible. If you’re not comfortable in sky-high heels or feel like going too formal feels contrived, go for something simple. Dressing up for your man doesn’t necessarily mean you have to dress sexily. Dressing up just means wearing something you don’t wear on a daily basis. Wear a simple dress, skirt, or high waisted pleated trousers. Own your look by being confident. He’ll appreciate the effort and the change of pace visually will be exciting for him. This way, it'll set the mood, and your boyfriend will most likely feel more comfortable. Refrain from attempting to kiss him in public, for he'll feel more vulnerable and might be too shy to respond to you the way he'd like to.  The movies are a very public place, but can be private because of how dark it is in there. It can be very intimate if you take advantage of its potential for seclusion. Take him on a walk around the park and find a quiet bench hidden by trees to find your romance in. A great way to ignite the spark for an intimate moment is by setting the mood with a romantic night out or even one that’s in. Great food can be a great prelude to kissing because both things involve the mouth.  The most important components of your romantic night is to have good food to eat somewhere secluded with low lights. Don’t feel pressured to make plans at a decadent restaurant. If a romantic night out is not in your budget, have a romantic night in. Use the dining room, make him a meal, turn down the lights, and light some candles to create the tone for the night. Use your romantic dinner as a way to implement some sexual tension to illicit his desire to kiss you. Have him close his eyes, get close enough to him that he can smell you, and feed him...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Arréglate para tu novio. Ve a un lugar privado en el que sepas que no habrá muchas personas. Planea una salida nocturna romántica. Juega un juego de tensión sexual.