Combine the ingredients in a bowl and rapidly whisk them together until evenly combined. Since this is such a simple salad dressing, you do not need to use a blender or food processor. In fact, the heat from the machine could melt the sour cream as you blend it, causing the dressing to turn soupy and gloppy. Stir the sour cream into the existing ingredients until it is thoroughly blended. You will know the sour cream has been blended in based on the color of the dressing. Once there are no longer any red or white streaks, the color is even, and solid, the ingredients have been blended sufficiently. You can use the dressing immediately, but if you made it ahead of time, place the poppy seed salad dressing in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Store the dressing inside the refrigerator when not in use. It should stay fresh for a few days to a week.

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Mezcla la salsa picante, chile en polvo y comino. Agrega la crema agria. Mantener refrigerado hasta el momento de uso.


Combine the milk and water in a pint-sized (500-ml) microwave-safe mason jar. Microwave the jar uncovered for 2 minutes on full power.  Watch the milk carefully as it heats in your microwave. It should begin bubbling, but should not be allowed to reach a full boil. Whole-fat dairy milk will produce the most foam, but you can use nearly any type of milk, including non-dairy varieties like soy and nut milks. Just keep in mind that the amount of foam will decrease as the fat content decreases. For this amount of latte, the jar should be pint-sized (500-ml) at minimum, but it can be larger than that if necessary. Sprinkle the matcha into the hot milk mixture. If you wish to add sugar or honey, do so now.  Since matcha can develop clumps as it sits, it's a good idea to sift the powder into the hot milk instead of adding it directly. Doing so should break up any lumps and make the powder easier to mix. Green tea can be bitter on its own, so while sweeteners are not necessary, they are recommended. For this method, dry sweeteners like sugar and stevia generally work better than liquid sweeteners like milk or agave syrup. Seal the jar tightly with its lid, then shake the jar for a full 60 seconds or until the drink inside looks evenly combined and foamy.  Note that you may need to hold the jar using oven mitts or a tightly wrapped kitchen towel to protect your hands from the heat. If you aren't using a jar with a lid, pour all of the ingredients into a small blender or submerge a handheld immersion blender into the cup. Process the ingredients for 10 to 20 seconds, or until evenly combined. The surface of the latte should also develop a thin layer of foam. Pour the green tea latte into a mug that holds at least 8 oz (250 ml). It should now be finished and ready to drink. If desired, you can dust the surface with additional matcha powder or drizzle it with a dash of honey.

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Calienta la leche y el agua en el microondas. Incorpora el té verde en polvo y el endulzante que desees. Agita el frasco. Disfrútalo.


Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, chives, and basil in a 9-inch by 13-inch (23-cm by 33-cm) baking pan. Stir with a spoon or fork to thoroughly combine.     Allow the corn to marinate in the mixture. Add the corn to the baking pan and toss, using a fork or spatula, until evenly coated. Cover the pan with plastic cling wrap and keep in the refrigerator for approximately three hours.    You can you a gas grill or charcoal grill, but a charcoal grill generally works better for use with wood chips. Pre-soak wood chips, if desired. The right kind of wood chips can enhance the flavor of the corn as it grills. Soak the chips in clean water for one or two hours before you plan to start the grill. To add a sweet flavor to the corn, try applewood, alder wood, cherry wood, or maple wood. Maple wood has a mild sweetness, while applewood is moderately sweet and also contributes a fruity smell. For a bold, smoky flavor, try hickory wood or pecan wood. Hickory wood is considerably stronger. Drain the chips before starting the grill. You do not want them completely dry, but if they are dripping wet, they will hinder the fire. Place the chips in a colander to drain or pat off excess water with a dry dish towel. Sprinkle the still-damp wood chips over the grill. Only use a handful of chips unless you already know what sort of flavor to anticipate with that type of wood. Allow the wood chips to begin steadily smoking. Stir the corn to redistribute the coating. You might be able to keep the corn in the baking pan you marinated it in, but more of the smoky grill flavor will be transferred to the kernels if you remove them to a fine-mesh grilling basket or grilling griddle with small perforations. Distribute the kernels evenly between six sheets of aluminum foil, laying the kernels in a pile at the center of each sheet. Make sure that there are no loose or open gaps in the seal. Doing so creates small perforations that the corn cannot escape through, but it also allows the smoky flavor to seep in. Cover the...

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Prepara tu maíz haciendo una marinada. Precalentar la parrilla. Destapar el maíz. Mover el maíz a un recipiente seguro. Alternativamente, puedes colocar los granos dentro de un paquete de aluminio. Juntar los lados y sellar doblándolos. Realizar agujeros en la cubierta con un tenedor. Colocar el recipiente o los paquetes sobre la parrilla. Permitir que el maíz se cocine por 3 minutos. Cocinar el maíz por 3 minutos más. Servir caliente.


Combine the soy sauce and black pepper in a large glass dish. Place the chicken pieces in the marinade and cover with plastic wrap. Let soak in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.  Use a glass or plastic dish. Do not use a metal dish to marinate the chicken. If you do not have a large glass or plastic dish, you could also combine the marinade and chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Try to use a freezer bag or a marinade bag, since either option will be durable enough to hold the heavy chicken without developing leaks. While chicken thighs and drumsticks are preferable for this recipe, you could also use a whole chicken cut into pieces. Keep the skin on and the bones in. Just be aware that white meat can cook faster than dark meat. Pour the olive oil into a large Dutch oven and add the bacon pieces. Cook the bacon on medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until it becomes brown and crispy.  Remove the bacon pieces and transfer them to a plate. Set aside and keep warm. You need to let the bacon render its fat. This will give the dish more flavor. If you do not have bacon or would prefer not to use it, you could double the amount of oil you use, instead, and leave the bacon out entirely. If you do not have a Dutch oven, you could also use a large, heavy stockpot with deep sides. Remove the chicken pieces from the soy sauce marinade. Add them to the hot oil and fry for 4 to 8 minutes, or until well-browned on all sides.  Let the excess marinade drain from the chicken before you add it to the hot oil. Dispose of the marinade after removing the chicken. Do not attempt to reuse it, since marinades holding raw meat can become tainted with hazardous bacteria. Turn the chicken pieces periodically using tongs to ensure that all sides are evenly browned. Once browned, transfer the chicken to another plate. Set it aside and keep warm. Add the chopped garlic and onions to the oil in the Dutch oven. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft and both ingredients become more fragrant.  Stir the onion and garlic...

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Marina el pollo. Pon a calentar el tocino y el aceite de oliva. Fríe los trozos de pollo. Cocina el ajo y las cebollas. Añade los tomates. Añade la salsa de pescado, el agua y las hojas de laurel. Cocina a fuego lento. Añade las papas y zanahorias. Agrega los pimentones. Añade los guisantes y trozos de tocino. Sírvela caliente.


Combine the three ingredients in a large saucepan and bring them to a boil over high heat.  You could also add other seasonings, like pepper, parsley, or rosemary. Note that these seasonings will not be packed with the squid, however, so it is best to wait until the pickling stage before adding most of your herbs and spices.     Even though other seasonings are optional, the addition of salt is crucial.    Place the calamari rings and tentacles in the boiling water. Reduce the heat to medium and let the contents continue at a steady simmer for 5 minutes.  After adding the squid, the boil will likely calm down. Allow the water to return to a rolling boil before reducing the heat and starting the timer.     You should wait until the squid looks cooked. The flesh of the calamari should look pink and feel tender when pierced with a fork.    Pour the contents of the saucepan through a colander. Allow the squid to drain for a few minutes before continuing.  Let the excess water drip off. The squid should feel somewhat dry when you pack it in your pickling jar, but it does not need to be bone dry, so you do not need to dry it off with paper towels.     Do not rinse the calamari. Rinsing could wash off some of the salt and flavor embedded in the squid during the cooking process.

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Pon a hervir agua, sal y una hoja de laurel. Agrega el calamar y deja que la preparación hierva a fuego lento. Escurre bien la preparación.


Combine the water and salt in a small saucepan and bring the solution to a boil over medium-high heat. Allow the mixture to boil for a full five minutes, then remove it from the heat and let cool. The water and salt are necessary components of the brine, but you can alter the flavor if desired by adding 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar or 1/4 cup (60 ml) sili (small chili peppers). The flesh of each green mango needs to be cut into fat, long slivers.  After rinsing and drying each mango, peel off the skin using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler. Cut each mango into three flat pieces. Two of the pieces should hold nothing but the flesh, while the third middle piece will contain the pit or seed. Use a knife the shave away the flesh of this middle piece away from the seed. You should be able to get two long slivers from this section alone. Cut the flesh from the remaining sections into fat slivers. Arrange the mango pieces in a large glass jar. The pieces should be packed closely enough to keep them upright, but there should also be gaps between them.  If you have a large enough jar, you can keep the slices in one jar. Otherwise, you may need to use several smaller jars. Make sure that each jar is clean and dry before using it. Pour the cooled salt brine over the mango slices. Make sure that the slices are completely covered, but leave at least 1/2 inch (1 cm) of empty headspace at the top of the jar. It is essential that the brine cools to room temperature before you pour it over the mango slices. If the brine is still hot or warm, it could partially cook the mango, causing a distortion in the taste and texture of the finished buro. Loosely cover the jar with its cap, then keep the jar in a cool to room temperature location for three days.  A basement or cellar would work well. Refrigerators are too cold, but a humid kitchen might be too warm. You do not need to keep the jar covered tightly during the initial fermentation. In fact, for this type of buro, it is best if you leave the lid a little loose. After three days...

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Hierve la salmuera. Pela y corta los mangos en rodajas. Envasa las tajadas de mango en un frasco grande. Echa la salmuera sobre las tajadas de mango. Deja que la mezcla se fermente. Guarda el frasco en el refrigerador. Disfrútalo.


Combine the water, sugar, and lemon juice. It may be necessary to bring the water to a boil first, to get all the sugar to dissolve.

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Combine them with an egg to increase satiety. Add chickpeas to a salad or water-packed tuna to a sandwich. Also, try vegetable proteins, like tofu and legumes.  For beef and pork, trim off the visible fat and choose lean round and loin cuts. Also, choose “choice” or “select” for less fat. Eat fish and seafood twice weekly, but avoid seafood that is breaded or stuffed. Choose skinless boneless chicken and turkey. If you cook the poultry with the skin on, then remove the skin before you serve the poultry. Beans and peas are easy to add to salads, soups and stews. One-quarter cup of legumes equals 1 ounce of meat. Soybeans, edamame, tofu, tempeh and other soy products provide delicious sources of protein. Also, legumes deliver fiber and beneficial plant compounds in addition to protein. An egg equals 1 ounce of protein, and 2 egg whites have the same amount of protein as 1 egg with half the CD. Carefully manage portions because nuts and seeds have a high CD. Milk, yogurt and cheese supply both Vitamin D and calcium.

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Añade productos lácteos bajos en grasa o sin grasa para el desayuno. Varía las proteínas en el almuerzo y la cena. Come bocadillos de yogur bajo en grasa, queso bajo en grasa o verduras con salsa de frijoles. Haz elecciones saludables de carne. Disfruta las legumbres. Come productos de soya. Come hasta 1 huevo por día. Usa frutos secos y semillas para dar sabor y textura a tus platos. Disfruta los productos lácteos bajos en grasa o sin grasa.


Combine ½ cup (120 milliliters) of water with 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) of washable tempera paint. Stir the water with a spoon until the color is even. There should be no streaks. For stronger colors, use more paint. Use less for lighter or pastel colors. Stir well until all of the powder has dissolved. Make sure that there are no clumps or streaks. The mixture should still be a liquid at this point, but it should be much thicker than standard paint. Gently sift the trays back and forth with your hands to bring any air bubbles to the surface.  If you want to get creative, use ice cube molds or freezable candy molds with fun-shaped compartments, such as stars or fish. Alternatively, you can pour the liquid chalk into popsicle molds. Don't fill the molds all the way; the liquid will expand as it freezes. Insert the tops of the molds into the liquid chalk, snapping them in place. Carefully place the ice cube trays in your freezer. Make sure that they are sitting flat, or the tops will freeze crooked. Leave the trays in the freezer undisturbed until the chalk freezes. This will take several hours. Pour them into a bowl. If you made several different colors, you might want to separate the cubes by color. If you used popsicle molds, simply pull the popsicles out. You can draw with the ice chalk as you would with normal chalk. You can also leave the chalk on the sidewalk and let it melt into colorful puddles.  Note that ice chalk will melt as you play with it, so it can get pretty messy. The colors may seem dull or translucent at first. Once the water dries, however, the colors become more vibrant.

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Crea un color de base en una taza. Agrega ½ taza (65 gramos) de almidón de maíz a la mezcla. Vierte la mezcla en cubiteras. Congela la tiza. Retira la tiza de las cubiteras como si fueran cubitos de hielo. Juega con la tiza congelada.


Combining harsh fumes from smoke with cleaning products can irritate your lungs, so make sure you have the windows open (if possible) and fans running to bring fresh air to the area in which you are working. Especially when cleaning your ceiling, safety goggles will prevent you getting soot in your eyes, while rubber gloves will protect your hands from cleaning chemicals. In addition, try to wear old clothes that you doing mind getting stained and ruined. A hat will protect your hair from dust and soot. This will help to avoid transferring soot stains to the carpet or flooring. The first step to cleaning smoke damage is to remove any loose soot clinging to the walls. This can be done with a vacuum cleaner or with a dry chemical sponge.  Fix the plain attachment onto the vacuum cleaner hose, and hold the nozzle slightly above the surface of the wall. Move it back and forth until all loose soot is removed. You may also want to try using the brush attachment to brush off any additional soot. Anything that is not sucked into your vacuum cleaner should fall on to your drop cloth. Try a dry chemical sponge as an alternative to vacuuming. This chemical sponge is highly recommended because it is impregnated with a chemical that removes soot and smoke from your wall. Using a dry sponge, wipe the soot stain on the wall repeatedly. When the sponge becomes saturated with soot, wash it out in a sink and allow to air dry. If there is severe soot damage on walls or ceilings, they may need to be replaced. A popular cleaner for smoke-damaged walls is Trisodium Phosphate (TSP). While this is a more powerful cleaning solution, it still requires a great deal of time and effort to clean the damage to your walls and/or ceiling.  Put on a pair of heavy duty gloves to protect your hands and forearms and a pair of goggles to protect your eyes. Wear old clothes that you don’t mind having ruined. Fill a standard bucket with 1 gallon warm water and add 1 tablespoon of TSP. Wet a sponge with the TSP solution and wipe your wall or ceiling...

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Asegúrate de que el área esté adecuadamente ventilada. Usa gafas de seguridad y guantes para trabajos pesados. Cubre el piso con una tela. Elimina el hollín suelto presente en la superficie de las paredes. Elimina el hollín con una solución de fosfato trisódico (TSP, por sus siglas en inglés). Busca un producto de limpieza comercial. Intenta quitar el olor a humo de las paredes. Si tu casa ha sufrido un daño grave por el humo, consulta con un profesional experimentado en el tema.


Comcast currently offers a variety of services; including cable television, internet, home telephone service, a home security system, and technical support for computers.  Often, it is cheaper to have services packaged in "bundles." If you want more than one of the services listed above, there are a number of packages available. Keep in mind, though, that nearly all of the available packages include internet and cable together; there may not be special offers advertised for just home telephone and cable.  Examine these deals closely. Some have noted that those that offer some of the best monthly rates also require the longest contracts. If you do not want to be tied down that long, or want to be able to pit competitors against each other again in the near future, a 24 month contract may not be the best plan. This will allow you to determine the best deals being offered for these services, which you will mention to Comcast when you consult them regarding the discount. New Comcast customers are often eligible for rates and discounts that may not be available to existing customers.  If the sales representative does not offer you any noteworthy discount, mention the discount offered to you by competitors. In most cases, Comcast will match the discount to acquire you as a customer. Beware of the fine print. Comcast will often provide offers that match or exceed those of their competitors for only a brief window at the beginning of the contract. If you are paying a "promotional rate" for the first six months, but must sign a two year contract at a higher rate, you may still be paying more to sign with Comcast. They also unilaterally change some rates without warning, so short contracts may always be the best option.

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Determina los tipos de servicios de Comcast que planeas usar. Estudia las tarifas de los servicios ofrecidos por la competencia de Comcast. Si quieres saber de las promociones y de las ofertas especiales consulta a un representante de ventas.


Come to God in prayer until something happens! Pray constantly. Ask God for guidance and  healing around the clock, not just when it is convenient for you to do so. Pray on your commute, for five minutes at your desk, and at recess or lunch. Asking persistently for a miracle demonstrates your commitment. When you pray, be persistent about listening to God too. Listen for God’s guidance. Actively seek His advice. Devote an entire morning, day, or week to persistent prayer. Free yourself from distractions. Go to a park, sit by a lake, sit in a sanctuary, or retire to your bedroom. Make sure to listen to God’s will and directions too! Don’t be afraid to state what you want in clear and simple language. Ask God for the miracle. It is acceptable to be direct and to the point. Precise prayer requires focus and dedication. To avoid a wandering mind, avoid filling your prayers with irrelevant statements or flowery language—this won’t earn you any extra points!  Repeat simple and direct phrases as part of your prayer. To help you focus, repeat the Catholic “Miracle Prayer.” The prayer goes as follows: “Lord Jesus, I come before Thee, just as I am, I am sorry for my sins, I repent of my sins, please forgive me. In Thy Name, I forgive all others for what they have done against me. I renounce Satan, the evil spirits and all their works. I give Thee my entire self, Lord Jesus, I accept Thee as my Lord God and Savior. Heal me, change me, strengthen me in body, soul, and spirit. Come Lord Jesus, cover me with Thy Precious Blood, and fill me with Thy Holy Spirit , I love Thee Lord Jesus, I praise Thee Lord Jesus, I thank Thee Jesus, I shall follow Thee every day of my life. Amen. Mary, My Mother, Queen of Peace, all the Angels and Saints, please help me. Amen.” Waiting for a miracle to happen is frustrating. You may feel helpless, hopeless, and lost. You may want to wrangle control of your life from God. Take a deep, calming breath. Don’t lose faith in God. Your prayers are not being ignored. God works on His own timeline...

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Reza con persistencia. Reza con exactitud. Reza con paciencia.


Come up with a rough idea for how you will structure the book. You can ask yourself some of the following questions to help you:  How many chapters will you include? How will you divide specific topics between the chapters? Will the chapters be independent from each other, or will students need to read one before they can move on to the next? Will you arrange the chapters in ascending order of difficulty? By the time the student finishes the textbook, will they be prepared to move onto the next grade level in the subject? It is likely you won't be able to include every single piece of information relating to your subject in the book; rather, you will need to prioritize the most important content.  What are the goals of the course in which this textbook would be used? What skills should students leave the course having practiced? What should they know to prepare for the material in the next grade or class level? How will your textbook correspond to standardized tests that students need to take during the school year? Consider finding examples of these tests to help guide your answer to this question. You might be tempted to work on each individual chapter until it's perfect before you move on the next. Avoid this, as it will slow you down.  Instead, write a complete draft of each chapter in the book. Once you have a full draft of each chapter, you will be able to better understand how they all work together and where you need to add more material or cut down on the length. Create a set writing schedule and then stick to it. If you make a regular habit of writing your textbook (say, from 3:00-5:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays), you will be able to consistently get significant work done. Avoid writing erratically in large chunks of time.  If you are working under a publisher's deadline, do not procrastinate. Give yourself plenty of time to complete the task at hand. Set weekly goals in the months leading up to your deadline. You don't want to put your students to sleep. Huge blocks of text might be difficult for...

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Haz un resumen. Determina los materiales más importantes a incluir. Haz un borrador de cada capítulo. Incorpora elementos visuales para hacer más atractivo el diseño.


Comedonal acne consists of small whiteheads and blackheads that are the result of oil and dead skin cells that clog pores. Inflammatory acne is a step beyond comedonal acne, where the blackheads and whiteheads gain an inflamed, red halo and also lead to red bumps and pimples. Comedonal acne is most commonly found on the chin, nose, and forehead. Oral antibiotics work by reducing inflammation caused by bacteria that lives on your skin. Some antibiotics may not work if build up a resistance to them; in that case, your doctor will change your prescription. Common side effects of oral antibiotics include upset stomach and dizziness. A particularly concerning side effect of antibiotics for those with fair skin is increased sensitivity to sunlight. Benzoyl peroxide comes in the form of topical lotions, creams, and gels. It is effective at treating mild to moderate acne because it causes the outer layer of the epidermis to shed.  When applied on the skin, benzoyl peroxide breaks down into benzoic acid and oxygen that are toxic to the bacteria that cause acne.  Apply the benzoyl peroxide to the affected areas with acne after washing your face with a gentle cleanser and warm water. It should typically be applied twice a day or as described by your dermatologist.  Side effects include mild skin irritation, tingling, and dryness. The side effects are usually more severe if your skin is already dry. Products containing salicylic acid are especially helpful for comedonal acne and are available over-the-counter. It can unclog pores and help slow the shedding of cells. Salicylic acid is most effective when used regularly, but make sure you read the directions so you don't over-use it and cause irritation. Retinoids, derived from vitamin A, are and effective acne therapy that have been used for over 30 years. Retinoid creams reduce blackheads and whiteheads by preventing hair follicles to become clogged with dead skin cells and sebum.  Retinoids are available as topical acne treatments (ointments, lotions, creams) and may be...

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Reconoce el acné comedoniano o inflamatorio. Usa antibióticos orales. Usa peróxido de benzoilo. Utiliza un limpiador con ácido salicílico. Usa pomadas retinoides tópicas. Pide un tratamiento combinado. Evita maquillarte y usar geles de cabello que puedan empeorar tu problema en la piel.


Commercial dyes will take well to these natural fibers, especially if your dress is a light color. You can purchase these dyes at most major retailers. Your bucket will need to be large enough to hold several gallons of water as well as your dress. You can use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature if you heat it on the stove, or you can use hot water from your tap.  Use 3 gallons (11 l) of water for every 1 pound (0.45 kg) of water. If you prefer, you can use your washing machine. Adjust the settings to the smallest load and the hottest water. The weight of your dress should determine how much dye you need. If you are using liquid dye, shake the container very well before adding the bottle to your tub of hot water.  If you’re using powdered dye, try dissolving it in a cup or bottle of very hot water, then pour the mixture into the larger bucket. To test the color of your dye, dip a piece of paper towel into the dye mixture. Keep in mind that this test will probably be a little darker than the finished product. If the color seems too dark, add more water. If it seems too light, add more dye. Both salt and vinegar will help the dye to set in the fabric. If you use salt, mix it into a small amount of very hot water until it’s dissolved, then add it to the dye mixture. Salt may slightly dull the shine of your satin fabric, so if you want your dress to remain shiny, opt for vinegar. Use a long-handled spoon to agitate the water frequently to ensure the color mixes evenly through the fabric. If you’re using a washing machine, you can either set it to agitate or you can stir the fabric manually with a spoon. Lift the dress out of the dye, taking care not to drip the color anywhere except your tarp. If it seems too light, return it to the dye and check it in 5-minute increments until it turns the desired color.

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Escoge tinte para tela común si el vestido es de algodón, rayón o seda. Llena un cubo con agua que haya sido calentada a 80 °C (180 °F). Revuelve el tinte en agua con una cuchara de mango largo. Agrégale una taza (240 ml) de sal o vinagre al agua caliente. Sumerge el vestido en el tinte y deja que se remoje durante 30 minutos revolviendo con frecuencia. Retira el vestido y verifica el color después de 30 minutos.


Commercial piercing kits are available with everything you'll need to pierce your tongue. A 14 gauge barbell is recommended for the tongue. To do the job properly, you'll need:  1 sterilized 14-gauge piercing needle or cannula (a hollow needle using in piercing) 1 new 7/8-inch,14-gauge steel tongue barbell-style piercing surgical forceps sterile latex surgical gloves You should never attempt to pierce your tongue with anything other than a sterile piercing needle or cannula, and should never stud the piercing with anything but a new barbell-style piercing. Good quality piercing kits are sometimes cheaper than having your tongue pierced at the shop, but not necessarily. Usually it's not worth it in terms of value and effort. If you've got a shop you trust, you can have your tongue pierced by a professional, in and out in probably less than 20 minutes. Make sure that you clean everything that you are going to be using with rubbing alcohol. The stud, the forceps, and especially the needle need to be cleaning thoroughly and then sterilized. It should go without saying, though it bears repeating: Never reuse piercing needles and only use needles specifically used for piercing if you're going to try to pierce your own tongue. Before you try to pierce anything, it's important to brush your teeth thoroughly and rinse your mouth out with a gentle anti-bacterial non-alcoholic mouthwash. Wash your hands with soap and water, then sterilize them with hand sanitizer and put on some clean, disposable latex gloves. While some people with their tongue pierced say that the tongue piercing is one of the least painful piercings you can get, and that it hurts even less than biting your tongue, it still involved jabbing a needle all the way through part of your body. It's no walk in the park. Anticipate the pain of the needle so you don't get halfway through and stop.

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Consigue las herramientas y el equipo necesarios para perforar. Abre el equipo y esterilízalo con alcohol. Limpia profundamente tu boca. Limpia tus manos. Prepárate para el dolor.


Commercial stain fighting products come with built in enzymes that help eliminate urine stains and odors. Apply the stain remover to the urine stain and follow the directions on the label.  Look for products that are specifically designed for use on dog urine stains. If you’re worried about the ingredients in a commercial stain remover affecting your dog or your family, look for a stain remover that’s labeled “green” or “all natural.” Search online for “carpet-cleaning machine rentals near me.” If you don’t want to use the chemical cleaner that comes with the machine, replace it with an all natural cleaner or a homemade cleaning solution. Follow the instructions given by the rental company to remove the stain. Contact a local carpet cleaner and pay to have them come treat the stain. A carpet cleaner should have the machinery and solutions necessary to fully eliminate the stain and odor from your carpet.

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Compra un removedor comercial de orina de perro en la tienda. Renta una máquina limpia alfombras para eliminar las manchas difíciles. Contrata a un profesional para eliminar la mancha.


Commercially available aloe vera gel is sold in bottles and they come in varying degrees of purity. Many of these commercial products contain additives and chemicals. Since you’ll be using this shampoo directly on your hair and scalp, it’s best to get the purest aloe vera gel you can find. Check the label and ingredients before you buy a product. Make sure it’s certified organic and labelled as “pure.”  If it lists any chemical names or alcohol as ingredients, look for a different brand. You can buy aloe vera gel at most grocery stores, but these tend to be the less pure versions. A health or natural medicine shop is the best place to obtain pure aloe vera gel that is certified organic. Harvesting the fresh gel from an aloe plant will provide the most beneficial results. If you don’t grow aloe vera in your home, consider buying a few plants. To harvest the gel, start by cutting off one full leaf from the plant. Slice the leaf open length-wise and pull apart the two halves. Scoop out the thick, translucent gel with a spoon.  Spoon the fresh gel into a clean bowl nearby. You only need 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of fresh gel, which you can harvest quickly and easily. It will only take a few aloe vera leaves to provide that amount. Aloe vera gel is a great moisturizer and can naturally promote hair growth. It’s a great carrier if you want to include natural herbs for added benefits. You can use any combination of the following dried herbs, as needed, as long as you don’t use more than 2 ounces (56 grams) total.  For dry hair use nettle, burdock, rosemary or calendula. For oily hair use yarrow, lavender, lemon balm or mint. If you have blonde hair try calendula or chamomile. If you have dark hair try sage or comfrey. To combat dandruff try rosemary, thyme or any of the herbs for dry hair. Essential oils are concentrated extracts from natural plants. Many of them smell nice and others may have medicinal properties. There are quite a few essential oils that can benefit the health of your hair and scalp. You can...

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Consigue gel de aloe vera orgánico en una tienda naturista o de medicina natural. Extrae el gel directamente de la planta de aloe vera. Usa hierbas secas para lograr beneficios adicionales (opcional). Usa aceites esenciales para darle aroma y beneficios adicionales (opcional).


Commercials are short, usually between 15-30 seconds, so you need one point you can sell well instead of 18 points at once. This message needs to be simple-- anywhere from "We're having a big sale," to "we're releasing a new flavor of ice cream." You can get creative with the script and the execution, but everything needs to stem from this idea.  Ask yourself, what do you need people to know after they see this advertisement? What are you hoping to gain from the commercial? For professional advertisers, this is called "the brief." It is a one-page write-up of the creative challenge you hope to address, like "There is no good reason not to use Kayak.com" or "Drink more Ovaltine." All advertisements, in some way, tell a story. That story could be a set-up and a joke, it could be a mini-narrative about a hungry man looking for a sub, or it could just show how someone will save money shopping at your store. You want the story to be memorable. The best commercials are funny, catchy, unique, or have an interesting character. When deciding your story, you have only a few limitations:  Know how much ad time you want to buy beforehand. Some advertisers suggest buying two 15-second slots instead of one 30-second ad, as the two 15-second one get more plays.  What is your budget? Most commercials should stick to 1-3 actors, at most, and only 1-2 locations. This keeps costs down. Does the story fit your message? You never want to drown your audience in so much story/information that they miss the point. Commercials, like any movie, need to be well thought out, planned, and designed to be successful. Once you have your idea you should map out everything needed to tell your story -- video, dialog, sound, and text. This shooting script will be your road map for filming and will help your cast and crew know what to do, so take the time to make it perfect.  A shooting in school script does not have to be a screenplay. For some commercials, a series of images with notes, like a comic book, is the best way to communicate your...

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Elige un simple mensaje para comunicar. Idea una historia simple. Desarrolla un guion de rodaje. Busca ubicaciones en donde filmar. Redacta un presupuesto. Reúne al elenco y el equipo. Contrata a una agencia de publicidad si tienes una experiencia limitada o no tienes ninguna experiencia en la producción de video.


Commit to at least 150 minutes of bicycle exercise each week in order to obtain fitness benefits, particularly for weight loss. Split your exercise over at least 3 days each week and stay in motion the entire time you are on the bike. Consider setting a distance, miles per hour, or physical route goal to work toward; this will help give direction to your routines and will help you know when you have realized your initial fitness goals. Bicycling can help with multiple fitness goals.  If you are trying to achieve weight loss by bicycling, your regimen will primarily include cardio workouts. Your plan will include significant periods of breathless exercise, as well as interval training to burn more calories.     If you are trying to build muscle strength and balance by bicycling, your regimen will primarily include resistance workouts. Your plan will include routes and settings that are difficult to pedal, requiring you to build leg strength and balance, since you will be moving more slowly. The extra force required of your muscles to push the bicycle against greater levels of resistance will gradually increase your strength.    Achieving your weekly total for bicycling time can be easy if you use a bike to commute to work, run errands, or spend leisure time with family and friends. Consider working bicycling into vacation sightseeing, weekend activities with the kids, volunteer activities through races for charity, and “green” initiative challenges at work or school.

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Haz un compromiso y programa un horario. Establece metas relacionadas con la bicicleta. Personaliza tu plan de entrenamiento para perder peso o ganar fuerza muscular. Toma ventaja de las oportunidades únicas que se presenten en el ciclismo.


Common allergy triggers include certain foods, dust, insect bites, pet dander, drugs, latex, mold, and cockroaches. Take note of the things that trigger your allergies so you can do your best to avoid them.  When you eat out, tell your server about any food allergies you have. Restaurants usually have strict policies in place to help avoid allergic reactions. Wear a face mask and eye protection if you do yardwork. Shower immediately afterward to remove any dust or pollen. Apply insect repellant when you go outside to avoid insect bites. Dust and vacuum your home regularly to keep pollen, dirt, and other allergens from affecting you. Whenever you arrive back home, change your clothes and take a shower to keep from tracking in allergens. Change your sheets and pillowcases regularly as well.  Use antibacterial cleaners for your kitchen and bathroom. Ventilate your kitchen and bathroom by running vent hoods and fans to avoid mold growth. Bathe your furry pets once a week to reduce dander. If you have bad pet allergies, don’t sleep with your pet. Wash bedding in hot water every week or two to help kill dust mites. If you aren’t able to relieve your symptoms or your allergies are too severe, search online for an allergist near you or ask your doctor for a referral. An allergist will be able to test you to see exactly what you’re allergic to so you can get shots to help manage your symptoms and make them less severe. Allergy tests can be done as either skin tests or blood tests. Skin tests are fast and allow many allergens to be tested at the same time. Blood tests are often used if you have a severe skin condition or are likely to have a severe allergic reaction to a skin test. Some herbal remedies have been proven to help treat the symptoms of your allergies. However, before you try any herbal remedies, talk to your doctor to make sure they’re safe for you. Some herbal remedies can negatively interact with certain medications and could result in dangerous complications.  Vitamin C supplements (2,000 mg daily) may...

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Evita los alérgenos. Controla los alérgenos en tu casa. Acude a un alergólogo para que te realice un examen de alergias. Prueba los remedios naturales. Considera recurrir a la acupuntura.


Common choices include peanut, canola, and vegetable, as they have a light flavor and a high smoke point. If you have a deep fryer, set it to 400F/205C. A candy thermometer is a great way to gauge temperature if you don't have a deep fryer. Crispy chips are fried not one but twice. In between, you must cool the potatoes and drain excess oil -- thus the paper towels. Without a thermometer, you can test the oil by placing a scrap of bread in the oil to see how quickly it browns. It should bubble gently and brown within 45 seconds. Once the potatoes hit, they will naturally lower the temperature of the oil to about 360F/180C. Keep it this way by lowering the heat to medium.  If using a deep fryer, reset the temperature to 360F/180C once the potatoes hit. Make sure that the potatoes are completely covered in hot oil, stirring once but mostly leaving alone until done. They should just be turning soft, with no more than a little golden coloring. Use a slotted or mesh spoon to pull the fries out, leaving the hot oil. Pat dry with paper towels.  You can cut the heat to the oil on the stove or deep fryer. Try more than 1 minute if you like your chips/wedges fluffy in the middle not rock solid. During this first fry, water molecules in the potato heat up and flee from the center of the chip, making it to the edges of the fry. As the potato cools, this water mixes with the starch and oil to form an invisible, gummy coating. This coating, which is cooked during the second fry, is the crispy, delicious exterior that makes the best chips. This means using your medium-high setting once more. Remember, a piece of bread dropped in the oil should be bubbling and browned in 20-30 seconds. If using a thermometer, note how the oil temperature once again drops to about 400F/205C. Try and keep it here. Once they look good to you, they are good to come out of the oven. Note that the fries tend to darken up just a little as they cool, so take them out 15-20 seconds before they are perfectly golden brown to get the best results. Make...

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Calienta 7 a 10 cm (3 a 4 pulgadas) de aceite para freír en una cazuela de fondo grueso a fuego medio o alto. Prepara una bandeja para hornear con capas de papel toalla mientras se calienta el aceite. Calienta el aceite a 205 °C (400 °F) y agrega las papas cortadas, luego baja el fuego de alto a medio. Cocina las papas por un minuto e inmediatamente después sácalas y ponlas sobre las toallas de papel. Deja que las papas se enfríen hasta alcanzar la temperatura ambiente, aproximadamente unos 30 minutos. Vuelve a calentar el aceite a 240 °C (425 °F). Cocina las papas que dejaste enfriar por otros tres a cuatro minutos, hasta que estén doradas. De inmediato, enfría las papas y escurre el exceso de aceite en una nueva bandeja con toallas de papel.


Common dietary supplements such as fish oil, Coenzyme Q10, and vitamin E thin your blood and make it harder for it to coagulate. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking blood thinning medications.  Additionally, foods can have the same effect, including raisins, prunes, cherries, cranberries, blueberries, grapes, strawberries, tangerines, oranges, onions, olive oil, garlic, ginger, green tea, papaya, and pumpkin seeds. Common herbs that can thin your blood include cinnamon, curry, cayenne pepper, paprika, thyme, turmeric, oregano, and peppermint.  Alternatively, some foods can decrease bleeding, such as green leafy vegetables, broccoli, celery, and carrots.  Eating pineapple a few days before surgery can reduce bleeding and bruising post-operation. For some people, the risk of blood clots is more dangerous than potential blood loss caused by slow coagulation. In fact, the clots that save your body from losing blood when you are injured can be deadly when they form within an artery or vein. In part for this reason, you should never take steps to help your blood coagulate and clot without professional medical guidance. If you are experiencing dangerous blood loss, there are some medications that are used exclusively for emergency treatment. For instance, antifibrinolytic drugs prevent blood clots from breaking down and can help prevent blood loss during surgery or following a serious injury. If you have an emergency situation, don’t hesitate to get medical attention because there are medicines available that can help your blood clot better. These drugs are administered by medical professionals, so seek treatment immediately.

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Evita los suplementos y los alimentos que puedan diluir tu sangre. Habla con un doctor acerca del riesgo de coágulos sanguíneos. Consulta con un doctor en una emergencia.


Common examples of appliques include fabric patches, rhinestones, embroidery letters, or any other small decoration that can be ironed or sewed onto fabric. Fabric patches are a great way to use your schoolbag to express your personality. Consider adding patches from your favorite bands, or from places you have traveled to. If you don't sew, most patches can be applied by ironing them on or using fabric glue. Many fabric patches can be attached using an iron or with fabric craft glue. While these methods are not as secure as sewing, they are much easier and less time-consuming. Simply place the patch in the desired location on the bag and cover with a thin cloth.  Make sure the iron is turned on and set to "dry" (not steam) at low to mid heat. Slowly press down on the patch with the iron in an up and down motion (do not move back and forth) for 30 to 40 seconds. Make sure pressure is applied firmly and evenly. Finally, turn the school bag inside out and iron the opposite side for 20 to 30 seconds to reinforce the patch. Once the patch has cooled, slide your finger around the edges to make sure it is secure. Repeat ironing if needed. Sewn on patches are usually more secure and less likely to fall off in the wash than ones that are ironed or glued on.  Place the patch in desired location. Use a safety pin or straight pin to hold in place. Alternatively, you can secure the patch before sewing by using a brush to apply a thin, even coat of fabric craft glue to the back. Place patch in desired location and smooth out edges. Allow to dry for at least 1 hour before sewing. Once the patch is secured, set machine to make a tight stitch and sew around the periphery. If possible, use a multi-stitch zig zag setting to create a strong, tight stitch. If you do not have access to, or do not know how to use a sewing machine, you can sew on patches by hand. All you need is a needle, some thread, and a straight pin or fabric glue. This may be more time consuming and your stitches will not be as even, but it is just as...

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Puedes encontrar algunos apliques divertidos en las tiendas de tela o de manualidades. Busca algunos parches personalizados en línea o en una tienda local de música. Plancha los parches bordados o de tela. Usa una máquina de coser para adherir los parches bordados o de tela. Cose a mano los parches bordados o de tela. Adorna la mochila con algunas cuentas o lentejuelas. Agrégale un poco de brillo y algunos destellos con unos cristales o diamantes falsos. Crea un estilo atrevido con unos broches.


Communicate with the other players in your Human Knot to figure out where to begin untangling. If you are supervising younger children, you may need to encourage them to do this. There may be an easy part of the knot that comes undone quickly, which will free up more slack for others in the knot.  Especially when working with children, but also when playing with your friends, you'll want to be sure that everyone is gentle when untangling. Pulling or yanking too hard might hurt someone! In the beginning, the knot will be tight and thick with many crossed arms. You and your group might want to take a step backwards, if possible. This way you have a better perspective of the Human Knot. You and the other players should be ready to bend, twist, and move in any way that is required for untangling your knot. You may find you or others need to duck under the hands of other players, step over a pair of hands, or do similar moves to untangle your knot. Since this game requires some measure of flexibility, you may want to consider stretching first. While playing, you should always try to be respectful of the boundaries of others. If you find yourself in an uncomfortable position with another player, you might ask if other players can help you out by untangling a different part of the knot. You'll notice, as your knot becomes untangled, that a circle will start to form. Some people may end up facing the inside of the circle, some the outside, but by the time you've finished untangling, you should have an unbroken circle of joined hands. Congratulations! You've untangled the Human Knot! In some cases, you may have done your job of knotting together too well! This means you won't always be able to unravel your knot, in which case, you can break apart and try again.

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Inspecciona el nudo que se ha formado. Muévete alrededor de los demás jugadores. Forma un círculo al desenredar el nudo.


Communicate with your partner about your desires, your turn-offs, and how you are feeling. Revisit this conversation often, as feelings, preferences, and life can change. Remember that couples frequently fight about sex, so it is important to keep communication open and clear to avoid resentment and frustration building up.  You may feel uncomfortable or vulnerable having a conversation with your partner about your sexuality, but try anyway. You could say, “Even though I have sex with you, I still feel kind of weird talking about having sex with you. But I want to talk with you about our sex life as a couple and how we can make it better.” Tell your partner what you like about your sex life and what turns you on. Talk about what you would like to change, or what puts you in the mood. You could say, “I really like it when we have sex in the shower and I would like to do that more often. I like it when we use toys. I wish we could have sex at least twice a week.” Ask your partner what they like or would change about your sex life. You both may find it very sexy to show your partner what you enjoy. Demonstrate how you masturbate to your partner, or place your partner’s hands on your body and show them what to do. If you or your partner don’t really know what you enjoy, experiment on yourselves or on each other. Masturbation is an important component of your sexual knowledge and health. Whether you are discussing sex or actually in the middle of it, create an environment where you are both open to acknowledging when one of you isn’t enjoying something. Sex makes us vulnerable, so it can be hard to handle criticism, but being too sensitive to receive it will create tension with your partner.  If your partner says, “I don’t really like it when you touch me like that,” say, “I’m sorry. Can you show me what you like?” Don’t take it personally. Even after many years, you will still have things to learn about each other. Discuss sexual consent with your partner. For an open, healthy sexual relationship, both of you...

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Hablen de sexo. Muéstrale cuáles son las cosas que te gustan. Acepta las críticas constructivas. Comprende el concepto de consentimiento.


Communicating by text may be the only way if you met this person through online dating, but take special care to compliment them first. Sometimes tone doesn't quite translate well through text. Paying them a compliment first will prevent your message from taking a harsh tone.  You might write, for example: "I enjoyed going out with you last week! You're an amazing hiker. That said, I just didn't feel the spark that would make me interested in a second date." Don't sugarcoat your words. Over-flattering them may give the person false hope. Write one or two compliments, then move on. Having this conversation through text can make the message long and rambling. Your recipient will understand you best if you keep the text simple. Aim for 3-5 sentences, at most. You might say, for example: "Hey, I had a fun time getting to know. Right now, though, I'm not interested in another date. Hope all is well!" Running through your text aloud can limit the disconnect in tone between texting and talking in-person. Consider how the words feel when said aloud and if there is a kinder way of phrasing your feelings, if your response seems cold.  Instead of texting, "Thanks, but you're not my type, buddy," for example, you could text, "You are a sweetheart. I'm glad we went out, but I think it would be best if we didn't schedule a second date." Adding an emoji, like a smiley face, can help make the text feel less brusque. Maturity is important when letting them know over text, as is treating their feelings seriously. If they ask you about a second date over text, respond to them directly. Deleting the text and forgetting about them might seem tempting, but you risk hurting the other person.

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Haz un elogio en primer lugar. Procura que el mensaje sea directo. Lee el mensaje en voz alta para detectar cualquier frase que pueda sonar dura. Evita desaparecer de la nada.


Communication is essential for a healthy sex life. When you want to get that spark back in your life, the easiest first step is to talk to your partner more often. It may help in the beginning to have an open and honest conversation together about your sex life. Try and determine what might have led to the spark fading. Once you understand some of the causes you can begin to find solutions for them. Consider factors like the following.  A preoccupation with other responsibilities or life events. Emotional rifts in your relationship. Health crises A natural decline due to age. It can be easy to get into bad habits or routines such as watching TV during dinner, or looking through your phone before you go to sleep. Change up your routine and instead use this time to talk about your relationship or your sex life. Schedule or set aside time to talk. Focus on connecting with each other and being present in the moment. Also while you're talking make sure you talk about each others sexual preferences so you know how to spice up the bedroom experience. This is vital if you want your sex to get better.   Make evening meals a chance to discuss what you want for your future. Try turning off the TV and lighting some candles instead. Choose one night a week to designate as date night with your partner.  Write love letters to each other and read them before bed. Intimacy means more than just having sex. You can increase intimacy through conversation, sharing experiences, and developing trust. Increasing your intimacy helps show your partner that you love them and want to rekindle your spark. It will also help you be present in your relationship and you sex life as well. Take the time to focus on each other in ways you maybe have not been able to in a while. Try the following.  Face each other and make eye contact when you are talking or while silent. Be silly and share laughter together. Ask each other deeper questions about hopes, dreams, and memories. For example, "What is your most treasured memory?" or "What are your...

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Habla con tu pareja. Aparten tiempo para hablar. Aumenta la intimidad. Hablen acerca del sexo.


Communication is the key to any good relationship, especially with your parents. Ask directly: “Why won't you buy me fast food?” and you’re likely to get a direct response. Chances are high that your parents won't deal with disrespect or confrontational behavior. Calling names, yelling or being visibly frustrated will only make the conversation harder. No matter how frustrated you feel, keep it civil. For each one of the reasons that your parents give you as to why they won’t buy fast food, make a mental note. You’ll be able to refute these points with a little bit of research. Keep their reasons in mind and mentally file them away for later.

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Pregunta a tus padres por qué no compran comida rápida. Sé directo y respetuoso. Ten en cuenta sus razones.


Communication is the most important tool in your relationship. Talk about things that you are bothering by, your likes and dislikes, and discuss solutions to your problems. Be as honest as your possibly can, and dig deep to get at your feelings. As you communicate with your partner, listen and be open minded. Frame your statements in a positive way, using I statements. For example, instead of saying, “you make me sad.”, say something like, “I feel sad when you don't remember our anniversaries”. Your relationship may feel like an endless cycle of negativity; complaining about work and friends or constantly nagging each other. Break from the cycle by focusing on the good, and orientating towards what is positive in your relationship. For example, focus on the great attributes of your partner, such as their humor, or the wonderful things you have accomplished together, such as buying a home or going on great vacations.  Think positively by expressing gratitude. Say thank you to each other to remind yourself of the good qualities of your partner. Making light of certain situations will help you feel and think more positively. Be playful and embrace humor! You chose your partner, flaws and all. Accept every part of your partner, both the good and the bad. If you partner chronically runs late for events, accept it, and don't try to change them. Accept that is their decision to be late, and be on time yourself. To help you accept your partner, focus on their best attributes to outshine the negative ones. Plan an exciting date like kayaking, go on a spontaneous vacation, or go on a treasure hunt! Have fun doing new things together. This will get you back to your roots of when you first met. Everything you did together was new back then, so consciously doing new things will help you remember where the sparks came from. As you are doing new things together, pretend you are on a first date. On your first date, you tried to impress by dressing nicely and being on your best behavior. Some relationship problems are...

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Habla sobre ellos. Piensa positivamente. Acepta a tu pareja por cómo es. Hagan algo nuevo juntos. Visiten a un terapeuta de parejas.


Companies may choose to issue bonds in the private market for a number of reasons. Some do it for the fact that private placements can typically be issued at a lower cost to the issuer, because underwriter fees may be smaller or nonexistent. Others enter the market to keep their finances private or to diversify their creditors. In addition, some small companies are not able to issue bonds publicly because the total value of the bond issue does not meet underwriter thresholds. Private placement can theoretically be any size, from a very small offering under $1 million to very large ones in the billions of dollars. Private placement bonds can carry the same terms as public bonds. That is, you can set the price, interest rate, and maturity of the bonds, along with other conditions, like making them convertible or callable bonds. Note when pricing these bonds that private placement bonds typically pay higher interest rates than publicly issued bonds.  An investment bank, though not required for a private placement issue, can help an issuer set up their bond terms to appeal to certain institutional investors. Bonds can also be issued in tranches, which are simply separate groups of bonds differentiated by different interest rates or maturities. The SEC requires that the purchasers of any private placement bonds be "qualified institutional investors." This is a term meaning that the investor is one who can understand the risks of trading securities and can bear those risks. These investors are typically institutions, like pension funds, who have over $100 million under management. The issuer can work with an underwriter to locate these investors or work to locate their own. The letter of intent, or investment letter, is a letter signed by the institutional investors that promises that the private placement bonds are for investment and not for resale to the public. This is because private placement securities cannot be resold for 2 years. When they are sold, they must be registered with the SEC. The private...

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Opta por la colocación privada en lugar de la emisión pública. Determina los términos del bono. Identifica a inversionistas institucionales calificados. Solicita a los inversionistas que redacten declaraciones de intenciones. Redacta y envía un memorándum de colocación privada.


Companies offer a wide range of water types.  However, you may want to purchase water that was bottled from a natural source — like a spring or artesian well water.  Try:   Artesian well water.  This is water that is bottled from a well that contains either sand or rock that acts as an aquifer.  Aquifers are important as they are a natural filter for the ground water.   Mineral water.  This type of water contains no more than 250 parts per million of dissolved solids — it contains both minerals and trace elements.  No minerals or other elements that are not already present can be added to the product at any time.  Common minerals found include:  calcium, magnesium, and potassium.   Spring water.  This must be collected from an underground source that flows naturally to the ground's surface.  This type of water must be collected only from the spring or a tapping system that's directly accessing the spring.   Sparkling water.  This type of water contains carbon dioxide naturally.  After treatment, companies may add carbon dioxide back into the carbon dioxide content. Some companies sell bottled water that is considered "tap water" or comes from a municipal source.  If you're looking for an all natural or artesian water, bottled tap water should not be purchased.  Purified water must meet the standards laid out by the US Pharmacopoeia.  It must go through either distillation, reverse osmosis, or deionization prior to being bottled.  However, this is often collected from municipal sources and is generally the same as the water that comes from your tap. You may see these labeled as "Distilled Water," or, "Purified Drinking Water." Bottled purified water is generally not thought to be inferior to other forms of bottled water, however it should be known that it does not come from a natural spring source and is not considered artesian water. If you look at the bottom of the bottle or on the back of the bottle, you will see a label that refers to the type of plastic used in the particular bottle.  Many bottled waters...

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Compra agua embotellada que provenga de fuentes naturales. Evita comprar agua embotellada de fuentes municipales. Lee las etiquetas del empaque. Calcula tu presupuesto estimado para comprar agua embotellada. Almacena agua embotellada apropiadamente.


Companies, like Google, famously employ a fun, open, relaxed work space. Add a pool table. Build a bar for coffee or drinks. Take out that florescent lighting. Bring in a living wall. I has been found that the quality of the working environment outweighs professional experience as a predictor of the quality of client care and employee morale. Additionally, those in management positions are more likely to rate the environment positively than employees working under them. Reward your employees for a job well done. Pizza lunches, casual Fridays and half days may increase motivation if you offer these perks occasionally. Make some of these things regular, and make some of them a surprise. This way you can avoid the rewards becoming monotonous, too. If part of their job duties includes sales, this can include sales goals. Having something to work toward can increase motivation, up-selling and profit potential. Give out a small prize or publicly recognize the winner for their accomplishment, however small. It's a win-win situation for the employees and the company. Don't make it mandatory, make it desirable. You won't know what your employees find worthwhile if you force them to do everything. Gauge your outing's success, not your employees' success, by the level of interest.  Go camping. Have a bar crawl. Go skydiving.

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Cambia el entorno. Acaba con la monotonía. Crea algunos juegos o concursos para los empleados. Organiza una excursión o unas vacaciones para la empresa.


Compare the eye (the hole at the top) of the needle with the thickness of the thread. The thread should be able to easily fit through the eye. If the thread is too thick, try to find a thinner thread or a needle with a wider eye. If you're new to sewing, and the work isn't terribly intricate, try using a needle with a large eye for easier threading.

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Compare the measurements of your curtains and curtain rods to the window itself. Most curtain rods can adjust size to fit a variety of windows. Measure the length of the curtains to determine how high you want to hang them. Hang the curtains with your hands to the window to see the best location. It will help to have a pal test the location of the curtains for you.  Avoid framing the window too tightly, which can make it seem smaller. To make the window seem larger, hang the curtains high above it.  Some prefer curtains to cover the window's entirety, while others prefer the curtains to cover the top half of the window. Measure 2–4 inches (5.1–10.2 cm) above your window or window molding, depending on how high you want to install your curtains. Use a straightedge to draw a horizontal pencil line at this height. Draw the line slightly higher if you want your window to appear a little taller than it actually is.  Use a step ladder and a yardstick to create an accurate line. Ask a friend to hold the curtain rod above the window, then step back and see what they look like. Make any necessary adjustments before marking the line. Extend the line about 2–4 inches (5.1–10.2 cm) past the window or window molding edges, depending on how far past the window you want your curtains to extend. If you want your curtains to make your window look a wider, draw the line a little further out than 4 inches (10 cm). Make sure your line extensions are equal on each side of the window.  The extended lines will mark, roughly, where the ends of the curtain rods will be. Take into account the finials on the ends of the rod, if you plan to use them. Check the evenness of your line with a level. If the line isn't perfectly even, erase it and redraw. It’s best to plan for to hang the curtains higher, as opposed to installing low-hanging curtains. If you are planning to mount several curtains, you should follow this same process on each window. Your room will benefit from even curtains around the room. Copy the measurements from the...

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Determina a qué altura colgar las cortinas. Marca las medidas en la pared. Traza la ruta donde colgará la barra de la cortina. Marca la posición de las barras de las cortinas en las ventanas adicionales.


Compared to cow's milk, almond milk is low in protein. Most varieties have about 1g of protein per 1 cup (8 oz) serving. Two percent cow's milk, however, has around 8g of protein for the same size serving. Almond milk mixes well with protein powders, making it a good choice for those who want to increase their protein intake without drinking cow's milk. Almond milk has no saturated fat, and has roughly half the fat of 2 percent milk. There is no cholesterol in it and it is naturally high in calcium. Almond milk has 15 percent more of your daily calcium requirements compared to 1 percent milk. Homemade almond milk is an acceptable milk substitute for those who are following raw food diets.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mézclala con proteína en polvo. Consúmela por su valor nutricional o dietético.


Compasses are simple tools used to draw perfect circles. The diameter of the circle of the circle you draw will be the longest diagonal of the octagon - in other words, the distance from one point on the octagon to the point directly across from it. So, a larger circle will produce a larger octagon, and vice versa. Use a compass to draw your circle, and, after doing so, draw two lines that stretch across the diameter of the circle and meet in the center at perpendicular angles. Keeping the point of the compass on the same point, draw a circle with a slightly larger radius setting. For instance, if you originally set the radius to 2 inches (5.08 cm), you might add half an inch (1.27 cm) and draw another circle. For the rest of this process, keep your compass set to this new, slightly larger setting. Place the point of the compass on one of the intersections between the inner circle and its diameter. Use the compass to draw an arc near the center of the circle. You don't need to draw an entire circle - just an arc that stretches from one side of the circle to the other. Place the point of the compass on the intersection between the inner circle and its diameter line opposite the point you just used and draw another arc across the center of the circle. You should be left with an "eye" shape in the middle of the circle. Use a ruler or a straightedge to make these lines. The lines must be long enough to intersect the circle in two points and should be perpendicular to the diameter line they pass through. Next, repeat the previous steps for the other diameter line that forms the central cross. In other words, place the point of the compass at the intersection points between this line and the circle and draw arcs stretching across the center of the circle as before. When this is done, you should have two intersecting "eye" shapes. As before, you'll now want to draw two straight lines through the corners of your new eye shape. The lines should be long enough to intersect the circle and should be perpendicular to the...

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Dibuja un círculo y dos líneas de diámetro perpendiculares. Haz un círculo ligeramente más grande que el primero centrado en el mismo punto que el círculo original. Haz un arco a lo largo del centro del círculo. Repite para el otro lado. Dibuja dos líneas que atraviesen los puntos de cierre del ojo. Dibuja dos arcos desde los puntos restantes de la intersección entre el círculo interno y las líneas de diámetro. Utiliza la regla para dibujar líneas en los puntos de cierre del nuevo ojo. Conecta las esquinas del "cuadrado" con las intersecciones de la cruz central y el círculo interno. Borra el círculo, las líneas y los arcos para dejar solo el octágono.


Competition has its place in life, but your marriage is not one of them.  Beyond playful competition, if you find yourself or your spouse trying to turn everything into a contest, work to stop this behavior.  Discussions and arguments should aim to solve problems, not win them.  Often times, being insecure can cause this overly competitive attitude.  Work on improving self esteem to avoid competitive behavior based in insecurity. The winner in any marriage should be both partners, not one or the other. Support your spouse instead of competing against her. Although it may be difficult at times, keeping a positive outlook can help any relationship.  Find things you love about your partner and focus on those aspects.  Don't be afraid to show or tell partner the things you appreciate.  Keeping your focus on the good can help increase not only your mood and outlook, but the mood of the marriage as well.  Do things for your spouse that you know will make her happy.  Don't expect anything as “payment”, simply enjoy doing something nice for her. Doing something generous can actually make you start to feel more generous and loving. Keeping positive over a period of time will help show your partner that your actions are genuine and stable. Dwelling on negative issues will only increase your own negative feelings and responses.  Although it may seem like you are doing something useful by holding onto negative  aspects of your partner, you are likely making things worse.  Drop any negative thoughts you may have been holding and avoid dwelling on them any further.  Anger, resentment, and blame will only cause more anger, resentment and blame. By letting negative thinking go, you can start to get a clearer picture of what you can improve instead of criticizing.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Evita ser competitivo. Mantente positivo. Evita los pensamientos negativos.


Complete homework assignments in a quiet location, rather than a crowded, loud room. For example, do homework alone in your bedroom, without music playing or friends over. This kind of environment will help you understand the mathematical ideas in your homework, and can also help you see the value of math in general!  Refer to your notes and your textbook while doing your homework. If you're struggling with a question, it may also help to recall some of your teacher's points from the class lecture. Make it a habit to do your homework to the best of your ability, as if you were taking a test. In fact, you could think of homework as a “rehearsal” for a test. The more you're able to learn while doing homework, the more your overall math scores will improve. When you're doing homework, aim for 100% completion every time. Skipping even a single problem will automatically lower your grade, which will hurt your overall grade for the math course. For example, if you were to skip 2 of 20 problems on a math assignment, the highest grade you could receive would be a 90%. So, put in as much time as it takes to finish all of the problems.  If you're unsure of how to complete a problem or feel like a concept is over your head, ask your instructor or a classmate for help. If you don't have time to ask for help, go ahead and complete the problem anyway. Even if you get it wrong, you'll impress your teacher by having made an effort. The teacher should take this as a sign of your eagerness to learn. Many students with below-average grades only study material that they already feel comfortable with. However, if you want to boost your grade, you'll need to work on learning the concepts that you don't quite grasp. Look over notes and textbook pages that deal with tough concepts. Make sure you thoroughly understand how to solve tough problem and check your answers.  When you have some extra time, search for math problems online or run through extra problems in the textbook. Again, focus on the areas that you don't understand well...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Haz tu tarea en un lugar tranquilo donde puedas concentrarte. Completa todas las preguntas acerca de tus tareas. Invierte tiempo adicional en estudiar temas de matemáticas que te resultan difíciles. Enseña conceptos matemáticos que te resultan difíciles a otros estudiantes. Únete a grupos de estudio y clubes de matemáticas para aprender con tus compañeros. Estudia con 3 o 4 días de anticipación para prepararte para cada uno de tus exámenes. Trabaja con un tutor para conseguir una instrucción privada y una tutoría cercana.


Complete the last row of knitting for your scarf before you begin binding off. Then, turn your work around to begin a new row. Switch the needle with all of the stitches on it into your left hand and hold the empty needle with your right hand. the first 2 stitches. Knit the first 2 stitches of your new row as you normally would. Do not knit more than 2 stitches. Use your left needle to lift the first stitch on your right needle up and over the second stitch on the right hand needle. Allow the first stitch to slip off of the end of the right hand needle. Only knit 1 new stitch. Take your left hand needle again and use it to lift the first stitch on your needle up and over the second stitch. Then, let the stitch you lifted up and over slide off of the end of the right hand needle. Continue to repeat the process of knitting 1 stitch and lifting a stitch up and over the new stitch all the way to the end of the row. You will notice that your finished scarf edge will continue to get longer as you bind off the stitches. When you have worked all of the stitches on your left hand needle and have only 1 stitch left on your right hand needle, pull the yarn on this stitch to lengthen the loop. Cut the loop in the center so that you have a long strand leftover. Then, tug on this strand to tighten it and finish the bind off. Make sure to leave the strand about 8 inches (20 cm) or longer to ensure that you will be able to weave it into the edges.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Termina de tejer la última hilera. Teje los 2 primeros puntos. Levanta el primer bucle sobre el segundo bucle. Teje 1 punto. Levanta el primer bucle sobre el segundo bucle de nuevo. Repite los pasos para cerrar los puntos hasta el final de la hilera. Amarra el último punto.


Complete your shopping by adding items to your cart. Click on the “Add to Cart” buttons of all the items you’ll be purchasing. The coupons will only be applied on all applicable items on your cart once you checkout. Before proceeding with your purchase, read the promotion details tagged with every coupon. Just hover on the coupon and click on the “Terms and Conditions” link; a window will pop up with the relevant promotion details. All the items you’re about to purchase are placed in your shopping cart. View your cart by accessing its page. Click on the “Cart” button from the upper-right corner of the page. Your Shopping Cart will be displayed with all the items you’ve just added. Items with applicable coupons are properly identified with a small coupon box right underneath the item price. At this point, the coupons you’ve clipped haven’t been applied yet. Finalize your purchase; click on the “Proceed to checkout” button found at the right side of the page. Complete the rest of the checkout process. All applicable discounts carried by the clipped coupons will now be applied. Your final total should reflect the discounted prices.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Añade a la cesta. Lee los “Términos y condiciones”. Mira la cesta. Procede a confirmar la compra.


Completely coat the polyurethane with paint stripper. It needs to look wet with the paint stripper, so be generous with your application. Use an old paintbrush or even a paint roller. Be sure to get into any nooks and crannies. The type of paint brush isn't important, but you may want to get one you'd be willing to throw away afterwards. The paint stripper is going to do the work for you, so you need to let it soak into the polyurethane. Ten minutes is usually enough for a chemical-based paint stripper. You'll know it's ready when the polyurethane starts wrinkling and bubbling. If you're using a water-based stripper, it will take much longer to work, maybe even six to twenty-four hours. Check the back of the can to find out how long it should take. If you need to leave the project for longer than it says on the back of the can, then you should try to cover the project to keep the paint stripper wet. The stripper needs to be wet to soak in properly. Another plastic tarp should be sufficient, and you can place it lightly over the furniture or flooring.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Aplica una capa generosa de decapante de pintura sobre el área. Déjalo remojar. Cubre tu proyecto si necesitas tomar un descanso.


Complex fractions aren't necessarily difficult to solve. In fact, complex fractions in which the numerator and denominator both contain a single fraction are usually fairly easy to solve. So, if the numerator or denominator of your complex fraction (or both) contain multiple fractions or fractions and whole numbers, simplify as needed to obtain a single fraction in both the numerator and denominator. This may require finding the least common denominator (LCM) of two or more fractions. For example, let's say we want to simplify the complex fraction (3/5 + 2/15)/(5/7 - 3/10). First, we would simplify both the numerator and denominator of our complex fraction to single fractions.  To simplify the numerator, we will use a LCM of 15 by multiplying 3/5 by 3/3. Our numerator becomes 9/15 + 2/15, which equals 11/15. To simplify the denominator, we will use a LCM of 70 by multiplying 5/7 by 10/10 and 3/10 by 7/7. Our denominator becomes 50/70 - 21/70, which equals 29/70. Thus, our new complex fraction is (11/15)/(29/70). By definition, dividing one number by another is the same as multiplying the first number by the inverse of the second. Now that we have obtained a complex fraction with a single fraction in both the numerator and the denominator, we can use this property of division to simplify our complex fraction! First, find the inverse of the fraction on the bottom of the complex fraction. Do this by "flipping" the fraction - setting its numerator in the place of the denominator and vice versa. In our example, the fraction in the denominator of the complex fraction (11/15)/(29/70) is 29/70. To find its inverse, we simply "flip" it to get 70/29. Note that, if your complex fraction has a whole number in its denominator, you can treat it as a fraction and find its inverse all the same. For instance, if our complex fraction was (11/15)/(29), we can define the denominator as 29/1, which makes its inverse 1/29. Now that you've obtained the inverse of your complex fraction's denominator, multiply it by the numerator to...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Si es necesario, simplifica el numerador y el denominador para que haya una sola fracción en cada término. Invierte el denominador para hallar su inverso. Multiplica el numerador de la fracción compleja por el inverso del denominador. Simplifica la nueva fracción hallando el máximo factor común.


Compliment celebrities on tv or strangers within your line of sight. Your girlfriend may become jealous because she may automatically compare herself to that person. Celebrities are an especially easy target as the media is obsessed with body image and managing persona. While it is perfectly acceptable to interact with any gender, your girlfriend may become jealous if your interactions play on her insecurities. Only you will know what is appropriate and what will make her jealous. Some women don’t mind if playfully touching and joking with a waitress while your girlfriend may become jealous if you smile at your server the wrong way. Invite a mutual female friend with you to an activity that normally only you and your girlfriend do together. Be cautious not to make this an obvious wedge but rather a harmless afterthought. Say something like, “I invited Julia hiking tomorrow. She said she hasn’t been to Eagle’s Canyon so I told her we’d pick her up if she wanted to join us.” This shows that you have been paying attention to other women without being immature or obvious.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elogia a otras mujeres. Habla con otras mujeres frente a ella. Incluye a una tercera persona.


Compliments let the other person know that you've noticed his or her best qualities. Plus, a compliment will make the person feel good, and he or she will associate those good feelings with you. Don't just limit yourself to compliments about the person's appearance. For instance, maybe you've noticed how smart she is or that he's a sharp dresser. Just make sure your compliment is sincere and tailored to the person you're addressing. For instance, you could say, "You always seem to have the right answer in math class. You are so smart!" You can use an upcoming event as an excuse. Maybe someone's having a party or your school is throwing a big dance. Consider asking your crush if you can go together. You could say, "Hey, did you see that dance the school's having? It may be dumb, but I kind of want to go. Do you want to go with me?" If you're too embarrassed to ask the person outright, try implying that you want to hang out. For instance, you could say that you really want to go see a new movie, which kind of encourages the other person to say he or she would like to see it, too. Then you can suggest you see it together. Tell the person that you like him or her. While it can be difficult to do, it's the best way to gauge the person's feelings. In fact, it's the easiest way to move the relationship forward.  For instance, you could say, "We've been hanging out for a while, and I really enjoy being with you. I think I'm starting to like you as more than a friend. What are your thoughts on that?" Be ready for rejection. That is, your friend may say that she doesn't see you that way. She has a right to her feelings. Oftentimes, you can continue on with your friendship. Other times, it may become too awkward. Still, it's important to ask if you want the person to be your boyfriend or girlfriend. Everyone gets a little embarrassed when it comes to love and crushes. It's okay to feel a bit shy when you're asking someone to hang out with you or be your boyfriend or girlfriend.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Haz un elogio a la persona. Pregunta si pueden hablar o salir fuera de la escuela. Insinúa que te gustaría salir. Expresa tus sentimientos. Debes saber que está bien sentir vergüenza.


Compound interest is calculated on loans using the same formulas. However, instead of earning you a lot of money, compound interest on loans can cost you a lot of money. High interest rate credit cards, for example, often compound interest monthly. This means that if you are carrying a balance, the amount you have to pay back grows exponentially every month. Suppose you had a credit card on which you were carrying a $20,000 balance. The interest rate is 20 percent compounded annually.  Calculate how much interest will accrue on the balance due in two years with the formula [P(1+i)n]−P{\displaystyle [P(1+i)^{n}]-P}.  In this example, P = $20,000, i = .2 and n = 2. You would calculate [$20,000(1+.2)2]−$20,000{\displaystyle [\$20,000(1+.2)^{2}]-\$20,000}  ($20,000∗1.44)−$20,000{\displaystyle (\$20,000*1.44)-\$20,000}  $28,800−$20,000=$8,800{\displaystyle \$28,800-\$20,000=\$8,800}. The total interest that would accrue would be $8,800, or an average of $367 per month. Suppose the interest on this credit card balance were compounded monthly instead of annually.  You would use the formula [P(1+i/n)n∗t]−P{\displaystyle [P(1+i/n)^{n*t}]-P}. In this example, P = $20,000, i = .2, n = 12 and t = 2.  Use the equation [$20,000(1+.2/12)12∗2]−$20,000{\displaystyle [\$20,000(1+.2/12)^{12*2}]-\$20,000}  ($20,000∗1.49)−$20,000{\displaystyle (\$20,000*1.49)-\$20,000}  $29,738−$20,000=$9,738{\displaystyle \$29,738-\$20,000=\$9,738}. The total interest accrued on the credit card debt in two years would be $9,738, or an average of almost $406 per month.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Comprende cómo funciona el interés compuesto sobre los préstamos. Calcula el interés compuesto anual. Calcula el interés capitalizado mensualmente sobre la deuda de la tarjeta de crédito.


Compression faucets have screws in each tap (hot and cold) that are concealed beneath plastic or metal caps. These caps often have the H (hot) and C (cold) indicators marked on them. Wedge the blade of a flathead screwdriver beneath the cap and pop it off.  You’ll usually find a small indentation somewhere beneath the rim of the cap—if you do, wedge your screwdriver into this spot. If you’re only replacing the washer on 1 tap (e.g., cold), don’t bother popping the cap or working on the other tap (e.g., hot). But this might be a good time to replace the washers on both taps. Turn the screw counterclockwise until it comes free, then remove it. After this, you’ll be able to lift the tap handle and remove it from the tap stem.  Depending on the type of screw, you may need to use either your flathead or Phillips screwdriver. Don’t lose track of this screw or any of the other parts you remove—you’ll need them later! Adjust your crescent wrench so it fits snugly around the packing nut, then turn counterclockwise until it releases. At this point, you can lift the tap stem up and out of the sink.  In some cases, you may have a compression-style sink with separate faucets—that is, a hot faucet and cold faucet, each attached to their respective handles. If so, grip the faucet with one hand while you loosen the packing nut with the wrench in your other hand. Then pull the tap stem up and out of the faucet. If the packing nut won’t budge, try spraying it with a lubricant like WD-40, then wait 5-10 minutes and try again. If it still won’t move, call a plumber so you don’t cause damage to your sink trying to get it out.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Palanquea la tapa de la llave del grifo con un destornillador de cabeza plana. Extrae el tornillo ubicado debajo de la tapa y retira la llave. Afloja la tuerca hexagonal para que puedas tirar del vástago.


Concealer comes in a variety of shapes and colors, so analyze your skin first to determine what you need. Are you trying to cover up acne? Under eye circles? Scars or birthmarks? Once you determine what you want to conceal, you can choose the appropriate color and shade. Use the color wheel to help you figure out which color corrector to use.  Match the opposite color on the color wheel to cancel it out.  Green tinted concealer is used to reduce redness. Yellow tinted concealer will brighten your face. Lavender concealer can help even out complexions with yellow tones. Orange or red-tinted concealer is used to cover purple or dark spots. For scars or under eye circles, use a concealer 1-2 shades lighter than your natural skin tone. Determine whether your skin tone is warm or cool before picking a shade. Be careful not to get too light of a shade, or your complexion might look ashy. Test skin tone concealer on your face, not on your hands, in order to get a true color match. Make sure that you test your concealer without any other makeup on first. Concealers come in many different forms. There are sticks, potted creams, and pencils. These all offer different types of coverage, and some may be better for certain skin types than others.  If you have large pores and oily skin, you may want to avoid cream or stick concealers, as they may make your pores look bigger. Look for a liquid concealer instead.  Use a pencil concealer for acne, as the pointed edge makes it easier to apply around the acne spots. Thicker, cream concealers are also effective as they can be molded and blended over the blemish.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escoge tu tono. Decide el tipo de corrector que quieres usar.


Concealer is a base foundation that can offset the color of a dark circle under your eye. Choose a color of concealer that has opposite tones of color from the tones that are in your dark circles. Use a color wheel to determine what colors are the opposite of the ones you want to conceal. For example, if your dark circles have yellow tones, use a concealer with a purple tone. This will help neutralize the dark color under your eyes. Alternately, you can choose a concealer that is one skin tone lighter than your own skin tone. Gently dab the concealer under your eyes and tap at it with your finger, blending it across the skin under your eyes to make sure it is not noticeable. If you aren't able to buy concealer you can make your own by mixing equal parts of lotion and a powder that suits your skin colour then apply it. If your eyelashes are short or you would like an especially dramatic look, attach fake eyelashes. Also known as “falsies,” these are available in various lengths, colors and textures, and can transform your eyes into something spectacular. Try different types to see how they look with your eyes.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Aplícate una pizca de corrector debajo de los ojos. Usa pestañas postizas.


Concentrations vary, so check the dosage instructions on the box to determine the recommended amount. Consult your doctor before giving your infant medication. This step is especially important if you have never given your baby acetaminophen before. While most infants can take acetaminophen safely, you should check with your doctor before starting your baby on any new medications.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Considera darle paracetamol a tu bebé si la fiebre no responde a los tratamientos no medicinales.


Concrete is usually enough to bind together minor wall damage. If the cracks or holes don't take up the majority of the block or extend to more than a few blocks, try using concrete to fill in the damage. Purchase a bag of pre-mixed concrete and empty the bag into a bucket or concrete tray. Pour the instructed amount of water into the mix and stir it with a hoe or shovel. If you prefer, you can make the concrete yourself instead of using a pre-mixed bag. Although the wall should not be wet when applying the concrete, lightly misting the cracks or holes so they are damp can help it adhere better. Fill a handheld bottle with water and spritz any gaps before you add the concrete. Apply concrete to any gaps in the blocks or mortar using a shovel. Fill the holes and cracks as deeply as you can, then scrape the top over with a trowel so the concrete can patch the wall together evenly.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Parcha grietas más pequeñas o agujeros con hormigón. Mezcla el hormigón. Rocía cualquier grieta o agujero con un pulverizador. Rellena las grietas o agujeros con hormigón.


Concrete outcomes are not the only way to measure success. You can also measure success by trying hard to live up to your values, even if you sometimes fall short of the mark. List the sort of characteristics you want to have, in order to be considered successful. These can be things like, ‘I pick myself up when I’m down’, ‘I look for the positives in every situation’, or, ‘I make an effort to speak kindly and politely to everyone, even if I’m in a bad mood.’ These values don’t come with an expiry date: they will help you gauge how you’re doing at any given stage of life. Are you living up to these characteristics most of the time? Think of examples that can show that you are or are not living up to your standards of success. Are you trying your best to be the kind of person you want to be? Think of behavior you can improve to be successful. Ask others for advice on how to do it.  Ask others for their opinion of your current performance. They can give you a perspective that you might not have thought of. Remember that this is a life long process and there often will be no concrete outcome. Decide if how you did things is more important than what you did. For example, if you managed to score goals in all of your football matches but you were arrogant and rude to your friends and lost some of those friends, are you still successful? Or, if you did NOT manage to secure straight A’s in all of your exams but you worked hard throughout the year and you learnt a lot of skills along the way, did you really fail? Keep things in perspective. Sometimes it just makes sense to reduce effort, such as if the goal you are trying to achieve is not really obtainable. Keep in mind that when you get sick or need to direct your attention elsewhere, it doesn't necessarily mean that you are not succeeding, but that your success is on pause while you deal with more pressing concerns.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Define tus valores. Evalúa tu desempeño actual. Considera cómo hiciste las cosas. No debes ser tan duro contigo en los momentos difíciles.


Concrete sealer is applied like a stain on wood, and it soaks into the pores of the concrete and protects it from stains. You can get it at any home-improvement store. For the best results, reapply the sealer every 2-3 years:  Choose a weekend with very little chance of rain to work. Wash the concrete and remove any existing stains. Starting in the corner, roll the sealant onto the concrete. Let the sealant sit for 48 hours before placing any furniture on it. If you do need to, try and remove it during rainstorms. The number one cause of rust stains comes from outdoor metal furniture that gets wet, but this can be easily prevented with some forethought.  You can get felt runners, or outdoor carpets and mats, to protect your concrete as well. You can try coating your metal furniture with a sealant to prevent rust. You can also seal already rusted furniture to prevent the rust from spreading to your concrete. Even interior concrete can get rust stains if the room is moist or humid, so be aware of any metal to concrete interactions. Some stains come from within the concrete, as water gets to the metal support bars and causes rust stains from within the concrete. The best way to prevent this is to be proactive -- making sure you pay for and get non-corroding bars in your foundation. Moisture causes rust, so if you have stains on your interior concrete you should get an inspection to look for leaks. The sooner you close up the leak the better, as moisture can cause more damage then just a few easily cleaned stains.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Sella el concreto para que esté protegido de las manchas de óxido. Evita poner muebles con patas de metal directamente sobre el concreto. Asegúrate de tener barras de soporte no corrosivas cuando instalen el concreto. Haz que inspeccionen tu casa en busca de filtraciones.