Anabolic (meaning protein and muscle building) steroids are powerful medicines with various health benefits, but all are considered controlled substances that require a prescription due to their potential for abuse and serious side effects. Your family doctor is not likely to prescribe anabolic steroids for you unless you suffer from angioedema, aplastic anemia (both blood disorders) or some muscle wasting condition. Wanting bigger muscles or greater strength is not a valid reason for an ethical doctor to write you a prescription for anabolic steroids.  For hereditary angioedema, adult dosage recommendations usually start at 2 mg, three times day. If successful at reducing swelling, dosages are reduced after one to three months to 2 mg daily. For aplastic anemia, adult and childhood dosages typically start at 1 mg/kg per day and can be slowly increased from there. Winstrol comes in round pink tablets (meant to be taken orally) and in a serum meant to be injected directly into muscle tissue. Usage ranges from a few weeks to about six months at a time. If you are taking Winstrol orally (via tablets), remember to always drink a full glass of water with it. Drinking water helps the tablet dissolve quicker and also prevents stomach irritation. The pills contain a compound called c17 methyl, which helps the stanozolol from being destroyed in the stomach and liver so it can work on muscle growth; however, the downside to c17 methyl is that it irritates the stomach and is toxic to the liver. Drinking lots of water with the pills will help lessen the impact of c17 methyl on your body.  Start with at least an 8-ounce glass of water with each pill you take. Avoid acidic juices as they may contribute to stomach irritation. Taken orally, stanozolol doesn't lose its potency (compared to injecting it) as much as some other anabolic steroids do. All types of steroids, particularly anabolic steroids, are damaging to the liver because they are toxic (difficult or impossible to break down into harmless by-products) and...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Consulta con tu doctor antes de tomar cualquier esteroide. Toma Winstrol con abundante agua. No bebas alcohol mientras tomas esteroides. No tomes Winstrol a la par de medicamentos anticoagulantes.


Anchor your feeder or trough firmly to the floor or the lower part of the fence so that it doesn’t budge. Hungry pigs can easily overturn a container that’s not strapped down, resulting in wasted feed.  Some farmers even resort to using sturdy makeshift feeders like converted bathtubs and sinks that are too heavy to topple!  Feeding pigs is expensive enough on its own, so it’s important to ensure that as little food as possible goes to waste. This should give anything they’ve eaten recently plenty of time to make its way out. Cleaning a pig is much harder (and less sanitary) work when there’s partially digested food remaining inside its digestive tract.If you use an automatic feeder, pay close attention to your pigs’ feeding habits so you’ll have an idea of when they last ate.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Asegura el alimentador para evitar que se caiga. Suspende la alimentación 12 a 18 horas antes de llevar a los cerdos al carnicero.


Angels generally favor long, bombshell curls for their walks down the runway, and you can easily achieve the same look by investing in a curling iron and some hairspray.  Before blow-drying your hair, use your fingers to comb a body-building mousse through your hair. If your hair is short, clip in extensions. If your hair is long, skip this step. Curl your hair using one-inch sections. Curl the portions by your hairline away from your face. Gently tease your hair using a boar bristle brush. Spray your hair with a flexible hold hairspray to hold the do in place. Angel hair usually skews more towards beach waves than ringlets, and the secret to achieving the former look is time. The longer your hair is curled, the more time it has to fall and look natural.  Curl your hair several hours before you plan to go out. This will give curled hair time to relax into beachy waves. Add a pinch of salt water spray to the roots of  your hair to increase volume. Conditioner is great for making hair soft, but it also tends to weigh hair down. To combat this, apply conditioner before washing your hair.  If you have fine hair, use a basic shampoo and conditioner. If you have dry hair, forgo conditioner in favor of a pre-shampoo oil treatment.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Aplica grandes ondas a tu cabello. Riza tu cabello con anticipación. Acondiciona tu cabello antes de echarle champú.


Angels spend most of their time at work rocking lingerie, so they know a thing or two about picking out underwear. Avoid lingerie that is on trend and instead pick undergarments that flatter your body-type.  If you have an apple shaped body, look for bodysuits with deep V-necks. If you have an athletic body, try a halter neck bra with matching thong. If you're busty, look for fashionable underwire options and pair them with high waisted briefs. If you're short waisted, look for low-rise bikinis. If your body is wider on top, try a baby-doll chemise. If you have a small chest, try a racerback bralette. Angels are used to working it on the runway, so it stands to reason that off the runway, they look for clothing that is comfortable, while still being stylish.  Look for skinny jeans and boyfriend jeans that make your legs look long and lean. Look for fun basics, like leggings and tunics, that you can easily mix and match. Sunglasses are functional – they protect your skin from the sun and keep fans from recognizing you on the street – but they’re also very stylish and add some sophistication to even the most casual of outfits.  Look for classic styles, like aviators and half-frame sunglasses. If you're wearing a show-stopping pair of sunglasses, choose a subdued outfit to balance them out. The average Victoria's Secret Angel is 5'9", so adding heels to your outfit is a guaranteed way to get one step closer to the runway. In addition to classing up your outfit, heels help improve your posture and are a great workout for your calves and butt.  Spring for a stiletto. The higher the heel, the better. If you're breaking in a new set of heels, walk around in them at home to get comfortable before trying them out in public.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escoge la ropa interior adecuada para tu cuerpo. Escoge prendas de vestir cómodas. Nunca salgas de casa sin usar gafas de sol. Nunca te olvides de los tacones.


Anger can manifest as avoidance, snippiness, negative body language, aggressiveness, or uneven emotional temperaments. This means that anger doesn’t always transfer itself as a disagreement. If he is a quiet person, avoidance may not mean he is mad. If he is constantly outspoken, snippiness could just be his sarcasm. Only take note of these body language traits if they are different than his normal behavior. If he is avoiding direct engagements, showing deference, paying more attention to others than normal, or making offhanded slights, he may be suppressing anger. Overanalyzing these factors will cause problems, so discuss these interactions with friends that were in the group. Make sure to ask a friend that has consistently been around both of you in group settings to get a proper opinion. This doesn’t mean that if he hasn’t proposed, he’s mad at you. Simply taken, if he can’t commit to a date night or party in the future, he could be angry. If he’s angry at the moment, he won’t want to commit to something in the future with you. Anger won’t always manifest itself as aggression and violence. Although these are clear signs of anger, his body language won’t always be this straight forward. Crossing his arms is a sign that he has put up his defensive shield and is blocking you out. The extent of arm crossing indicates how firmly closed he is. An extreme version which may indicate additional hostility is a tight close with hands formed as fists. If legs are crossed, it adds to this signal. Note that not all crossed arms are defensive. Often, crossed arms are used when the person is cold in temperature. So don’t take only this body language change to deduce that your guy is mad at you. Using positive behavior should result in a positive reaction. Doing something nice and receiving a cold response is an indicator of an issue. Do something nice for him, like making him a snack or giving him a gift, and make a note of how he responds.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Presta atención a la manera en que te trata. Obsérvalo en una situación grupal. Observa la falta de compromiso. Estudia su lenguaje corporal. Provoca respuestas.


Angry feelings can be very overwhelming. It can also be difficult to know what to do with them. Talking with a trusted adult will be helpful in figuring out your feelings. This adult might be a parent, another family member, a teacher or counselor, or another adult friend. You can also ask your doctor about your feelings. This person can share his own experiences in dealing with angry feelings. He can also give you some perspective on your own feelings. Therapy is a great way to find new ways of dealing and expressing anger. Plenty of people see therapists when they want to learn some skills that will improve their lives. Other people see a therapist because they have been through a difficult time and need to talk about it.  Your therapist will most likely use relaxation techniques to help you calm down in the middle of an anger episode. Your therapist will also help you deal with the thoughts that can trigger anger and find new ways to view your situations. You can see a therapist on your own or with your family. Think about what you would feel most comfortable with. Talk with your parents or a trusted adult about your interest in trying therapy.  Therapists will also help you with emotional coping skills and assertiveness communication training. Some psychotherapists specialize in helping clients work through their personal history, such as overcoming an abusive or neglectful childhood, or overcoming a tragic event. These therapists can be helpful in dealing with anger from past events. Anger management programs have been shown to have a high rate of success. The most successful programs help you understand your anger, give you short-term strategies to deal with your anger, and help you build skills. There are anger management programs specifically geared towards children, teens and families. Search online to find one in your area. Anger is often a part of different disorders, such as bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. Drug therapy for anger will depend on the condition the anger is occurring with....

TL;DR in Spanish:

Habla con un adulto de confianza. Ve a un terapeuta. Toma una clase de manejo de ira. Pregúntale al médico acerca de los medicamentos.


Animals pick up on body language much more sharply than humans do. If a dog is shy or fearful, especially a dog you do not know, managing your own body language may be the most important thing you can do to calm and reassure a frightened dog.  Never approach a frightened dog head-on or stare at it. Approach from the side, looking at him with your peripheral vision, so that the dog does not think you are approaching him with malicious intentions.  Walk slowly around a frightened dog. If you rush towards him, or even appear to be rushing towards him, he may view you as a threat.  It's best to crouch down while still a safe distance away, making yourself appear smaller and less intimidating. Keep your side to the dog, even while crouching, and take caution not to appear as though you are "looming" over him.  Do not reach out to the dog. Hold out your open hand from a safe distance, and allow the dog to choose whether or not he wants to approach you.  If the dog has an owner nearby, always ask the owner's permission before approaching the dog, and wait for the owner's response. Move slowly around the dog, and verbally praise him if he appears to be willing to approach you. This will let the dog know that you respect his boundaries, but are willing to offer him praise and kindness if he is willing to get closer. Speak softly. Never raise your voice around a frightened animal. Every dog has a "safety zone," an area around him which he will not allow strangers to enter if they could pose a threat. Remain a safe distance away, and do not approach the dog or enter his safety zone if he is showing signs of frightened aggression. There is no absolute when it comes to a dog's safety zone. Every dog is different. Cautious trial and error is the only way to determine a dog's boundaries. If you or someone you know owns the dog, consider offering treats to the dog as a reward for behaving calmly around you. Praise him every time he comes up to you without hesitation, and offer him a treat, if it's okay with his owner. This...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Sé consciente de tu lenguaje corporal. Muéstrale tu respeto y felicita su conducta calmada. Dale su espacio. Ofrécele premios si es seguro. Llama a las autoridades de control de animales.


Animations, which are so much part of Windows 8, can cause a sort of time lag, while moving from screen to screen. To disable animations, do the following:  Click the Windows key. Type “System Performance Properties”. Click “Enter”. Uncheck the “Animate windows” box. Disable some other animations, if you so wish. You can use Task Manager to find out which programs use the most resources.  Right-click the desktop taskbar. Select “Task Manager”. Click “More details” in case wish to see the full interface. Apps using up a lot of resources will be highlighted. Windows offers you a Power Plan and Settings Tool, which you can use to optimize the amount of power consumed by your PC. These plans help your computer save energy, to offer maximum performance.  Click on the battery icon. This is visible on the taskbar of your PC. Choose “More power options”. Select from three plans, namely, Balanced (this offers full performance and saves power while inactive), Power Saver (saves power by reducing system performance) and High Performance (maximizes performance and responsiveness). You can change your plan by clicking the Change Plan Settings link. To configure an Existing Plan, you can select/change the SLEEP and DISPLAY power plan settings. To create a Custom Plan, you have to go to the “Create a Power Plan” window. Give it a name and click “Next”. Then go about configuring your settings. Windows 8 maintains and constantly updates files and folders to return quicker search results. While this is convenient, keeping information that you do not need often, could eventually end up slowing down your PC. Here is how you can disable indexing:  Click on Start. Type Indexing. Next, you will see the currently indexed locations. Click the Modify button. Uncheck the locations that you do not want indexed. To turn off indexing on a drive, open Computer and right-click on your local drive. On the General tab, uncheck the box that says, “Allow files on this drive to have contents indexed”. Choose all the folders and subfolders which...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Deshabilita las animaciones. Determina qué aplicaciones usan la mayoría de los recursos. Cambia las configuraciones de energía. Modifica las opciones de indización de Windows. Optimiza las unidades de disco duro de tu computadora.


Anime sold on DVD will have an age rating on the box, and if you watch anime on a streaming service, it will have a rating in the description. If you are interested in an anime that doesn’t have a rating displayed on it, search online stores for a rating. Pay careful attention to the ratings and be sure you know what they mean! Ratings systems vary by country and streaming provider, but G, Y7, and TV-Y are all great for kids. MA, R, and NC-17 are for adults only. Different parents have different opinions on what’s appropriate, and the ratings may not align with your values. Be sure to search online for reviews of any anime you think you might let your children watch. If you have friends who know a lot about anime, ask them for recommendations or opinions. This is especially helpful if they know your child too--if your son is afraid of spiders, an anime with a spider attack scene won’t be appropriate for him even if he’s older than the rating. If you don’t know anyone who’s into anime, ask the staff of your local anime store or an anime forum for recommendations. Some anime genres are only for adults! If you see the words horror, hentai, or seinen in the description, don't buy it. Seinen is anime marketed towards adult men and often has very violent themes, while hentai is pornography and should be avoided even for older teens. Be careful about individual titles within other genres too. Fruits Basket and Beelzebub are both marketed as comedies, but only the former would be appropriate for kids. Always watch something yourself if you aren’t sure if it’s okay for your kids, especially if your kids are young or if you don’t know anything about anime. Be on the lookout for violence, sexual content, unhealthy relationship portrayals, and anything else you don’t want your children to see. Buying from an unknown website or trusting an illegal download can result in you getting something completely inappropriate for children. Use only stores you’ve been to or have a strong online ratings record. If you have to...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Verifica las clasificaciones. Lee reseñas en línea. Pide a tus amigos sus opiniones. Ten cuidado con los géneros adultos como hentai. Mira el anime tú mismo. Compra de un vendedor de buena reputación.


Annotating is a way to keep your mind active as you read. Highlighting or underlining important words and phrases can help you to retain more of what you read and it will also make it easier to go back to find important passages later on. Make sure that you always read with a highlighter and pencil on hand. Underline or highlight things that are confusing, interesting, important, or that you want to ask questions about in class. Writing in the margins can help you to draw connections between concepts and register your reactions to the text. Keep a pen handy at all times and jot down your ideas and questions in the spaces next to the text.  You can write whatever you want in the margins. For example, you can sum up your reactions to passages by using words like, “interesting” or “confusing.” You can also use sticky notes to expand on your annotations. This is a good option if you have a lot to say about what you have just read or if you cannot write in the text, such as because it is a library book or rental. After you finish annotating a text, go back over your annotations and read through them. As you do so, write any questions that you have about your annotations or anything that you’d like to bring up in class. For example, if you underlined something because it does not make sense, then you might turn it into a question, such as “How does annotating help you to retain more of what you read?” For simple questions, you can search for an answer to this question on your own. For more complex questions, you can ask your instructor to clarify for you.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Subraya las palabras y las frases más importantes. Escribe en los márgenes. Relee tus anotaciones.


Annoying people tend to bring out the worst in us. When you feel yourself getting frustrated and overwhelmed by the actions of those around you, take a moment to compose yourself. This is important to ensure that your mind is clear and to avoid any irrational responses.  Take a long, deep breath in, followed by a slow exhale. Continue to take deep breaths until you feel in control of your words and actions. As you breathe, you may find it helpful to repeat a simple mantra to yourself, such as “serenity,” “tolerance,” or “love.” Focus on your one word mantra instead of your annoying classmate. When an annoying classmate intentionally, or perhaps unintentionally, pesters, teases, or provokes you, the only thing you have control over is how you respond. Don’t fuel their negative behavior with poor behavior of your own. Choose to remain silent. Silence is not equivalent to weakness or cowardliness. Rather, it can be the mark of a strong individual who has control over their emotions. While some situations benefit from inaction, others do require our attention. If a classmate is bullying you or others, stand up for what is right. In addition to expressing our annoyance with witty remarks and spiteful comments, our bodies also convey our annoyance with eye rolls, mutters, and disgruntled faces. If you are truly going to ignore your annoying classmate, you need to limit or minimize your physical response to their behavior too. Don’t groan, sigh, or roll your eyes when they do or say something that gets on your nerves. In the moment, it is easy to fixate on the annoying behaviors of others. Their quirks can consume our thoughts and drive us mad! To prevent yourself from overreacting, you must ask yourself this: does their annoying behavior negatively affect my life beyond this moment? Most of the time, the answer will be “no.”

TL;DR in Spanish:

Cálmate y concéntrate. Opta por permanecer en silencio. Pon atención a tus respuestas no verbales. Pon el incidente en perspectiva.


Annuals typically thrive in well-drained soil with a pH between 6.3 and 6.7. Add 3 to 6 inches (7.6 to 15.2 cm) of peat moss, compost or manure to the garden soil to build up organic matter and create a healthy environment for the seeds to grow. Consider adding a seed-starting mix to the soil. Seed-starting mixes can be found at most garden centers. These nutrient-rich mixes can encourage seed growth. Consult the seed packet to determine how much light the annual plant will need. Many annuals need full sun, which is considered 6 or more hours of sunlight each day. Others, such as begonias or impatiens, thrive in the shade. Choose a location best suited for the sunlight requirements of your annual seeds. Consult the seed packet to determine the recommended depth and spacing for planting your annual seeds. In general, plant an annual seed at a depth that is 2 or 3 times the seed's diameter.  Plant small seeds near the top of the soil. To plant very small seeds, pour the seeds into the palm of your hand, take a pinch of the seeds with the thumb and forefinger of your opposite hand, and sprinkle the seeds over the soil. Using your hand, tap the seeds lightly into the soil so they are lightly covered with soil. Plant larger seeds further into the soil. Use a screwdriver or pencil to poke a hole into the soil at the depth recommended on the seed packet. Place the seed into the hole and fill the hole with soil. Tap the soil lightly with your hand. Keep the water around the seed moist, but don't over-water or create puddles of standing water around the seeds. Fertilize the seeds immediately after planting. In most cases, annuals planted in the ground will not need additional fertilizer after the initial application. As seedlings begin to emerge, thin the plants so they are not growing right on top of each other. Consult the seed packet to determine the ideal spacing between mature plants.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Prepara el suelo. Determina los requerimientos de iluminación de tus plantas anuales. Planta las semillas. Riega según las instrucciones del paquete de semillas. Fertiliza los plantones con un fertilizante orgánico y granulado de liberación lenta. Entresaca los plantones.


Anoles are natives of warm regions of the south-east US, and places like Cuba, and the Caribbean. If you have anoles as pets you need to make sure the habitat you construct recreates the kind of temperatures that the lizards would enjoy in the wild. You should try to maintain a temperature of around 75-86ºF / 24–30ºC during the day. At night the temperature should drop to around 65-75 Fahrenheit.  You can use heating lamps and thermometers to control and monitor the temperature inside the vivarium. At night, you can use specialist nocturnal incandescent light bulbs which produce heat, but not much light. These can be expensive. An alternative is a heating pad which you can place underneath the tank. Your lizard needs exposure to UVB light so he can synthesize vitamin D3 and metabolize calcium. Your lizard needs free access to 8-12 hours of UVB light a day. Insufficient exposure to UVB will lead to mineral deficiencies and physical problems for your green anole. Your lizard will decide when to bask in the light and when to sit in the shade, but you need to make the light available for him.  The sun is the best source of ultraviolet light. If this is not practical arrange a combination of visible light from fluorescent or incandescent lights and UVB light from a reptile black light. UV light will not penetrate glass, so if you are using overhead UVB light sources, the top of the tank will need to be mesh so the light can get through. Anoles will like a habitat that is humid, but not the kind of humidity you would expect from a wet rainforest environment. Aim for a humidity of around 60-70%. You can do this quite simply by ensuring that water is going into the air in the container. You can purchase a water dripper or a mister system which will do this automatically. Be sure to monitor it regularly to check it is working effectively.  An alternative to this is to spray the leaves of the plants in the container with purified water a few times a day. Lizards are used to drinking water from leaves, so this is also a...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Establece la temperatura adecuada. Coloca una luz UVB. Controla la humedad con agua.


Another common and accurate throwing style pioneered by powerful card thrower Ricky Jay and others is the frisbee-style toss, which can be super-accurate and super-powerful when gripped and tossed correctly. While you can also frisbee-toss a card using the Ferguson or the Thurston grip, it's more common to use Ricky Jay's style of holding the card:  To learn the Ricky Jay grip, place your index finger on one corner of the card and place your thumb on top. Fold your three other fingers along the bottom of the long edge of the card. This grip is a bit like a hybrid of the other two styles. Your thumb on top should be on the other side of the card as your middle finger, pinching the card, much like the Hermann grip. Curl the card back into your wrist, much as before, but hold your wrist parallel with the ground, your pinkie facing down as when you hold a frisbee. You can also wrap your arm around your body so the card is closer to your armpit on the opposite side of your body from the hand holding the card. Ricky Jay actually lifts his throwing hand up over his head, almost as if he's going to do an overhand throw, but the mechanics are more like a frisbee toss than an overhand throw, or some combination of the two. It looks as if the card is going to touch the ear on the opposite side of his head. There should be almost no arm movement whatsoever when you first start out, to get the mechanics of the spin right. To practice, grab a hold of your arm and practice launching the cards with wrist movement alone. After practicing and being able to throw cards without missing, you could try moving your arms for extra speed. Unwind, keeping your arm as straight and level as possible relative to the ground to keep the card from wobbling side to side, and snap your wrist forward to throw the card. In general, you can practice just using your wrist to toss the cards accurately, much as in the overhand throw. The mechanics are much the same, just oriented in a different direction. It's still all in the wrist, but the power...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Agarra la carta correctamente. Enrolla la carta en tu muñeca. Mantenla en la muñeca. Mueve tu muñeca hacia adelante. Suelta la carta.


Another good way of making a bomb bag is to wrap baking soda inside paper towel and place it in a sandwich bag of vinegar. The baking soda gradually mixes with the vinegar,  working in a similar way as using two bags, though easier to activate. To begin, place ¼ cup (59.14 ml) of vinegar and ¼ cup (59.14 ml) of warm water inside a snack sized bag. To make the small pack of baking soda, place one tablespoon (14.78 ml) of baking soda in the middle of a 6 by 6 inch (15.24 by 15.24 cm) square of paper towel. Then fold the sides of the paper towel in to make a sort of parcel that holds the baking soda. The satchel of baking soda doesn't have to be completely foolproof, but it should be able to sit without the sides folding down and the baking soda pouring out. Once you make the parcel of baking soda, place it carefully inside the sandwich bag, making sure that no baking soda falls out of the satchel before you have time to seal the bag. After you place the satchel inside the sandwich bag, immediately seal the zip on the sandwich bag. Then give the bag a shake until you see the satchel coming undone and the baking soda pouring out. Once you see that the satchel has unfolded and the baking soda is mixing with the vinegar, toss the bag down somewhere outside or on an easily cleanable surface. Watch the bag expand and then explode like a bomb.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Coloca agua tibia y vinagre dentro de una bolsa sellable. Haz un paquete de bicarbonato de sodio. Coloca el paquete de bicarbonato de sodio dentro de una bolsa para sándwich. Sella la bolsa y agítala. Arroja la bolsa y mira la explosión.


Another important part of making sure your eyeshadow lasts is to provide the shadow with a base to stick to. While eyeshadow may initially stick to your skin, over time it will smear, smudge, and fade. But if you use a base, the eyeshadow will have something else to stick to, meaning it will last longer, and will look more vibrant. Popular eyeshadow bases include:  Primers Concealers and foundations Eyeliner Just like you can prime a wall before painting it, so too can you prime your skin before applying makeup. Be sure to use an oil-free primer that’s specifically designed for the eyes.  Use a pea sized amount for each eye and use your finger or a brush to gently rub a thin layer of primer all over your eyelids and underneath your eyes.  Let it dry for a few seconds before moving on and applying your eyeshadow. Oil-free liquid concealer or foundation can be used as a substitute for primer. Apply a light coat of concealer or foundation to your eyelid like you would a primer, and then allow it to set for a few seconds. Then apply a thin layer of face powder over top of the concealer.  Using concealer will help cover up redness and veins, which is especially important if you're going to be using a light eyeshadow. Be sure to use a concealer or foundation that’s a shade lighter than your skin tone to even out your complexion. Choose a white eyeliner or an eyeliner that’s a similar shade to the eyeshadow that you'll be applying (this will make the color even more intense). Starting at your lash line, apply the eyeliner to your eyelid all the way up to the crease of your eye.  Blend the eyeliner by gently rubbing it into your eyelid with your finger.  When you do apply your eyeshadow, be sure to gently press it into the base you’ve created with the eyeliner.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige una base. Utiliza un preparador. Aplícate base de maquillaje o corrector. Aplícate una capa de perfilador de ojos.


Another large portion of basic Spanish language teaching is the pronouns. Students may want to know only the informal, or only the formal pronouns. Use discretion in how the pronouns are approached, but make sure students know how to use them in any case.  Spanish, unlike English, has both an informal “you” (tu) used when speaking to peers, and a form “you” (usted), used when speaking to elders. Clarify to students when they should use each form, but encourage use of “tu” in the classroom. You will also need to teach students gender, as nouns in Spanish have either masculine or feminine gender. It’s important to bulk up your students’ vocabulary memorization through their classroom years. Rather than teach them esoteric vocabulary, focus on easily-applicable words that are relevant to their lives. Think about the specific needs of a student group.  Spanish has many cognates (words that have similar sound and meaning) with English. For example, you students can easily tell what “hamburgesa” means.  This is where many experienced Spanish language teachers talk about Spanish for tourism, Spanish for work, or discipline-specific vocabulary.  Since you are teaching students, it can be useful to teach vocabulary related to school supplies and academic studies. Also teach vocabulary related to common interests for teens: food, technology, music popular media (TV and film), etc. While students to need to be able to read written Spanish and write in Spanish, the learning will feel more engaging for them if they regularly speak in the classroom. Encourage your students to make mistakes and try for more complex phrases and ideas. Correct your students if they make serious or frequent errors, but in general, your role should be to encourage students and push them forwards, not to criticize them. Teachers should aim at teaching full sentences, as students will be unable to communicate (at any level) if they are only familiar with unconnected vocabulary words and verb-conjugation charts. Give your students common...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Enséñales los pronombres informales y formales en la medida de lo necesario. Bríndales vocabulario para las situaciones comunes. Haz que los alumnos se concentren en hablar español. Enséñales oraciones completas y expresiones comunes.


Another option is to allow someone you know and trust to use the car and make payments to you which you then use to make your lease payments. If you are considering this option, you should approach trusted friends and family who might be interested in taking over the lease. Before you consider this you should check your leasing contract to see if such an arrangement is expressly forbidden. Simply allowing someone to take over your lease contract without the involvement and approval of the leasing company is likely to violate your contract. If you have a trusted family member lined up to take on the lease, the company may look on the proposal more favourably.  Speaking to the leasing company can help you decide whether to transfer the ownership completely by putting the lease in someone else's name. If you do this the new lease holder will have to be checked and approved by the lease company. The alternative is to keep the lease under your name and have the other person pay you directly, but this may breach your contract, so be sure that you are clear. This more informal arrangement comes with inherent risks that you should understand. If someone is using your car and making payments to you, you essentially become a creditor so if the person stops making payments to you, you will have to repossess the car. This can be difficult and complicated. You will still need to make the payments on the lease regardless, so you are exposing yourself to risk.  Any damage to the vehicle will see its value depreciate and push you into negative equity. If you own the car, you will need to add the new driver onto your insurance, which will likely raise the premium. If you do not, the driver will not be covered, which is often illegal. Due to these risks you should carefully consider the risks before embarking on this kind of arrangement. Think about the trustworthiness of the person, as well as his ability to make the required payments to you.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Pregúntales a tus amigos y familiares. Ponte en contacto con la compañía de alquiler. Ten en cuenta los riesgos.


Another solution is to give your friend enough confidence ask their crush directly so you don't have to do the leg work.  Discreetly feed your friend affirmations such as, "Everyone knows how confident you are, why not put it to use and ask Nicki how she feels?" Congratulate them on little steps, such as starting small talk with their crush or asking them for help with some schoolwork. Give them support even when they falter. If they lose their nerve to talk to their crush at a party, let them know it's okay to be afraid sometimes and that there will be other opportunities to develop a relationship. . If they feel uncomfortable with their body or lifestyle, start supporting healthy habits. Go to the gym with your friend, sign up for yoga classes, or start up a diet together. Sometimes people can gain confidence just by airing out their insecurities. Ask them why they feel uncomfortable confronting their crush, and let them know it's normal to feel anxiety about such an important question.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Bríndale afirmaciones. Ayúdalo a mejorar Escucha sus preocupaciones.


Another way of putting this would be, “understand the audience of the publication you're working for.” A serious newspaper or media outlet rarely uses satire, so if you want to deliver your work to a publisher that will use it and an audience that will appreciate it, choose a publication that frequently uses satire. Context is also an important part of understanding. It is much easier to accept and understand satire when you expect to read it, but less so if it jumps out at you when you were expecting something straightforward. A headline or title will be responsible for grabbing a reader's attention. You might think that it's unimportant, but without a good title, you might not convince anyone to read your satire in the first place. Your title can also play into the satire itself. Refer back to Swift's A Modest Proposal, which was anything but modest. If you are writing satire for a newspaper or magazine, you need a good picture or photo to go with it. Like a title, a good picture will grab readers and convince them to read your article.  In some cases, the picture is the publisher's responsibility, so you may not need to worry about it. Note, also, that this is less significant if you are writing a book. As with any other form of writing, you need to make sure that your satire piece is as perfect as you can make it before you try sending it off to publishers. Sloppy spelling and grammar mistakes can be enough for some publishers to turn you away immediately. Also note that, oftentimes, your work will be edited even after being accepted. These edits might be big or small, but they are always done with the intention of improving your work. Understand that "editing" is not the same thing as "censoring."

TL;DR in Spanish:

Conoce a tu audiencia. Escoge un título apropiado. Encuentra una buena imagen, si corresponde. Relee tu trabajo.


Another way to accept rejection a little more easily is to talk to a trusted friend about how you're feeling. If you're feeling low about being rejected, whether it's in a professional or a personal setting, sometimes nothing can make you feel better than talking to a trusted friend about it. Don't keep all of your angry or hurt feelings inside and stop dwelling on what might have been. Instead, call up an old friend or set up a coffee date and talk about your feelings. You'll instantly feel better and you'll be able to move on faster because you'll have someone to talk to about your problems.   You may feel that the rejection was a catastrophe. However, a friend can give you a more rational, down-to-earth take on the situation. However, don't let this turn into you ranting about what happened to the five closest people within earshot. Having a friend's unbiased and helpful opinion can help cheer you on, but complaining and rehashing the same problems over and over again can actually just make you feel worse. Make sure you're talking to someone who understands how much the rejection means to you. Having a friend say, "It's not the end of the world!" when you feel like it is may be the last thing you want to hear. Chances are that you're not the only person in the world who has ever dealt with rejection. If you're feeling completely low, talk to a friend, family member, or coworker about the rejection and see what these people have gone through and suffered. Sure, your friend may have an ideal marriage now, but you never heard about the ex-boyfriend who broke her heart. Your writer friend may be at the height of his career, but you forgot about the four novels he had to write before having his work accepted for publication.  Talking to other people about their own experiences with rejection will make you feel like you're less alone, and that everyone else has felt what you're feeling, in one sense or another. The stories of how some of the most successful people in our culture faced one rejection after another...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Habla con tus amigos sobre él. Habla con otras personas sobre sus experiencias con el rechazo. Observa cuántas personas exitosas han lidiado con el rechazo. Haz del rechazo un hábito cuando no sean situaciones importantes. No te obsesiones. No pongas todos los huevos en una sola cesta.


Another way to build your confidence and to get more pumped to talk to other people is to learn something new. This can be anything from figure skating to creative writing to Italian cooking. You don't have to be the best in the world at it; what’s important is that you work at it and acknowledge your successes. Mastering things will not only boost your confidence, it will also give you more to talk about with others and may help you make some friends along the way, too.  If you're already good at something, awesome. Add it to your list of things that make you unique. And don't be afraid to try something else anyway. Learning new skills also helps keep your brain sharp. When your brain is constantly challenged with new information and tasks, it has to become more flexible and adaptable -- and that’s excellent for helping you break out of your shell.  Try a class! Whether it’s yoga for beginners or Italian Cooking 101, classes can be a great way to connect with others who are also learning something new to them. You’ll be able to see that everyone makes mistakes along the way to mastery, and you may even bond with people over your newfound passion. Staying in your shell can be comfortable. You know what you’re good at, and you never have to do anything that frightens you or makes you uncomfortable. The thing is, staying in your comfort zone kills creativity and exploration. Doing things you’ve never done before will help you come out of your shell.  Pushing yourself past your comfort zone means acknowledging that fear and uncertainty exist, and that it’s okay to feel those things. You just can’t let those feelings keep you from exploring the world. If you practice taking risks even when you’re a little afraid, you’ll find it’s a lot easier to continue taking them.  Psychologists have discovered that you actually need a little anxiety to make you more creative. People work harder when they feel slightly unsure of the situation, which leads to better performance, too.  On the other hand, you don’t want to try...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Perfecciona una habilidad. Sal de tu zona de confort. Establece objetivos “sencillos”. Acepta que puedes cometer errores.


Another way to establish paternity is to sign a Declaration of Paternity (sometimes also called an Acknowledgement of Paternity Affidavit). These forms can be filled out and filed at different times depending on where you are in the process of having the child and establishing paternity. These declarations or affidavits are useful when you feel comfortable with who you believe or know the father to be, as the signing of these forms will legally establish parentage. You can either sign this form at the hospital when the child is born, which will result in the declarant's name being placed on the official birth certificate, or you can sign it after the initial birth certificate has already been issued, which will result in the declarant's name being added to the birth certificate. Whether you are going to sign the form at the hospital or afterwards, you will need to access the form online or in person and fill it out. Each state will have their form in a different place, so be sure you do some research to find out where you can access the form.  In California, a sample form can be accessed here. The actual form can be mailed to you if you email askpop@dcss.ca.gov. The form can also be obtained by going to your county's child support agency, registrar of births, family law facilitator, or welfare office.  In Ohio, the document will be generated at the hospital at the time of the child's birth or at a local health department or Child Support Enforcement Agency. Once you have filled out your state's designated form, you will need to file it with the correct agency or department.  In California, the completed form must be filed with the California Department of Child Support Services Paternity Opportunity Program.  In Ohio, the completed form must be filed with the Office of Vital Statistics.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Decide cuándo quieres firmar la declaración de paternidad. Completa el formulario correspondiente. Presenta el formulario en el departamento o la agencia correspondientes.


Another way to grow prickly pear is to use a cutting from an established plant. Ask friends and neighbors if you can take a cutting from one of their plants if you don’t have any established prickly pears of your own.  To propagate prickly pear from existing plants, you use cuttings from the pads of the plants, which are actually modified stems or branches.  The pads are the flat, green, fleshy parts that make up the majority of the plant. Select a healthy pad that’s medium or large in size, and between one and three years old. Ideally, look for a pad that’s free of damage, specks, or any deformities.  To take a cutting, hold the top of the pad with a gloved hand and slice the pad above the joint where it attaches to the rest of the plant.  Don’t cut the pad below the joint, because this can cause infection and the plant will rot. To prevent infection and rotting, you must let the cactus pad cutting form a callous where it was cut before you can plant it. Lay the pad on a bed of soil or sandy soil for one to two weeks, until the cut has healed. Leave the pad in a shaded area while you're waiting for the callous to form. Fill the bottom of a medium planting pot with stones to allow for drainage. Fill the rest of the pot with sandy or loamy soil, which will also allow for good drainage. The ideal soil will be a half-and-half mixture of soil and sand or pumice. Make a one- to two-inch hole in the soil with your finger. Place the pad upright in the garden pot, with the cut end in the soil. Bury the end. Do not bury the end more than one or two inches deep, otherwise it could rot. If the pad is having trouble standing, surround it with a few rocks to prop it up. Water the plant only when the soil looks dry, about once or twice per week. Unlike prickly pear seeds, pads need plenty of direct sunlight. However, the pads can sunburn in hot sun, so it’s important to protect the pad from direct sunlight between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., when the sun is strongest.  To avoid having to move the prickly pear...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Busca un nopal establecido para propagarlo. Corta una penca. Deja que la penca forme un callo. Prepara una maceta de jardín. Planta la penca cuando el corte haya sanado. Coloca la penca en el sol. Riega la penca después de un mes.


Another way to make paper bunny ears which will be a bit sturdier than the version with a paper headband is just to use a normal headband or hairband that you wear. Find one you don't mind using to make your bunny ears. Get two pieces of A4 paper, one for each ear, and fold the paper in half horizontally. Now, starting at the fold in the paper, draw a bunny ear shape. Repeat this on the other sheet of paper in the same way, ensuring that the fold in the paper is where the base of the ear is.  You can decorate or colour in your ears now. If you use any glitter or glue make sure you leave it to dry before moving on to the next steps. For bigger bunny ears use A3 paper. Now you can cut out the ears. Keeping the paper folded in half, carefully cut along the outside of the ears, making sure you don't cut along the fold at the bottom of the paper. This is what keeps the front and back of your ears together.  When you have cut out both ears you should have two pieces of paper. Each one will have a normal bunny ear shape and an upside ear shape, which join at where the paper was folded. Wrap each ear around the headband so that the base of the ear, where the paper was folded, goes underneath the headband. You should now see how the folded paper has become the front and back of the ears. Glue the two sides of the bunny ears together to fix them to your headband. You can also glue the base of the ears to the headband to make them more secure.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Consigue una diadema. Dibuja las orejas de conejito. Corta las orejas de conejito. Adjunta las orejas de conejito a la diadema.


Another way to think of your life’s purpose is to frame it as a personal mission statement.  You may want to convert your set purpose into a personal mission statement, which tends to take a more active, actionable format. Meditation or mindful yoga can be useful for setting your intention for your day, your week, your year, and your life.  Clearing your mind and allowing yourself to picture your life the way you’d like for it to be can help you make steps towards living that life of your dreams. Even if your purpose has a social element to it, trying to please people around you on a daily basis is likely to hinder, not help, your overall purpose.  Be sure that the actions you’re taking in your life are your choice, not the choices of other people around you. Often, people do not know what is likely to make them truly happy, so even if your goal is to bring happiness to yourself and others, meeting the immediate demands of others won’t help you live your purpose. In your purpose journal, write a list of actions that you can take that will lead you directly towards your life’s purpose.  You may not be able to take each action immediately, but realizing the steps that you should take to reach your purposeful life can help you move in the right direction.  For example, if your current career is not fulfilling and doesn’t mesh with your life’s purpose, you may write “find a new career” on the list.  However, you may not want to immediately quit your current job before finding a new one due to the practicalities of paying bills and keeping your family housed and fed. Divide your list into short-term, medium-term, and long-term changes. Once you have determined the actions you will need to take to fulfill your life’s purpose, take those steps. Begin with the short-term changes and work towards long-term changes.  Sometimes taking action instead of thinking too hard can bring you greater clarity and happiness.. Be sure to go back and read your purpose journal and related lists periodically to make changes, add to...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Anota tu declaración de misión personal. Medita para establecer tus intenciones. Deja de tratar de complacer a los demás. Haz una lista de las acciones que te conducen hacia tu propósito. Enfócate en las cosas que te ayudan a cumplir tu propósito. Repasa tu diario. Evita las actividades que te distraigan de tu propósito.


Antacids, except for those that contain aluminum, are generally safe during pregnancy. You can take antacids containing calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide, but make sure to read the label to ensure they do not contain aluminum.  Liquid antacids may work a bit faster than tablets, and both are effective. Antacids that contain sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) or sodium citrate may cause water retention and they can also be toxic to your baby. You should avoid them. If you are going to take antacids, make sure you take your prenatal vitamins at least 1 hour away from them. H2 blockers appear to be safe during pregnancy. This includes over-the-counter medicines like Tagamet, Pepcid, and Zantac. The pills you can buy in the store are contain lower doses. If you want a higher dose, see your physician so he can prescribe a higher dosage. When using H2 blockers, make sure to follow manufacturer’s instructions. You should discuss taking H2 blockers with your doctor. Side effects of H2 can include constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, hives, nausea or vomiting, and problems with urination. If you experience any of these side effects, stop using the H2 blockers and call your physician right away. This medication can help to increase the speed of your digestion and reduce acid reflux and heartburn. It is also effective for treating nausea. It is safe for pregnant women to take metoclopramide, so talk with your doctor if you are interested in trying this medication.This is a short term medication that you can take for up to 12 weeks.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Toma antiácidos. Toma bloqueadores H2. Pregúntale a tu médico sobre la metoclopramida.


Anti-nausea wristbands are designed to apply pressure to the correct pressure point on your wrist. They usually have a knob or flat button positioned over the acupressure point. Several styles are available and are made from knitted fabric, plastic, or woven nylon. Choose a band based on your own preferences, budget, and sense of style. If you don't want to spend money on a band, you can put together one using a wristwatch or sweatband and a small stone or button. Simply place the stone or button underneath the band and secure. With your opposite hand, place 3 fingers below the crease of your wrist. Place your thumb right below them and center it in between the two large tendons. This is the pressure point. Specifically, you're looking for the P6, or inner gate, pressure point which relieves nausea. The same point on the opposite side of your arm is known as the P5, or outer gate. Make sure the knob, button, bead, or stone is directly covering the pressure point. Then, secure the band so you feel medium to firm pressure on that spot. The wristband should not slide or wiggle around your wrist, but be set firmly in place.  Make sure the wristband is not too tight. You should not feel pain; if you do, loosen the band. You might feel relief as soon as you put it on, but after your body grows accustomed to the pressure, you'll need to press down on the acupressure point for extra relief.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Compra una muñequera. Haz tu propia muñequera. Localiza el punto de presión en tu brazo. Coloca la muñequera de manera correcta.


Antiarrhythmics and anticoagulants are commonly used to treat AF. Antiarrhythmics are used to normalize heart rhythm by changing the amount of electrolytes in your heart. Anticoagulants thin your blood to make the formation of a clot less likely. Talk to your doctor about these medications and their potential side effects.   Examples of antiarrhythmics include beta blockers (metoprolol, atenolol, carvedilol, and propranolol); and calcium channel blockers (Diltiazem and verapamil). Examples of anticoagulants include aspirin and warfarin. Your heartbeat is controlled by electrical currents that travel through your heart. Electrical cardioversion uses an electrical shock, delivered via paddles or electrodes on your chest, to reset your heart rhythm. This is done while you are under sedation so you don't feel the shock. It may take more than one shock to restore a regular heartbeat.  Your cardiologist will likely have you take an anticoagulant two to three weeks before the procedure, as there is potential for the shock to loosen a blood clot in your left atrium. If the clot travels to your brain, it can cause a stroke. Taking a blood-thinner before the procedure will decrease the risk of this happening. The procedure usually takes about 30 minutes. This is a procedure in which radiofrequency energy is used to destroy the tissue that is causing the irregular beating of your heart. This is usually done only after medication has proven ineffective. The doctor (a specialized cardiologist  called an electrophysiologist) will insert a tube through a small incision near your groin and use catheters to view your heart as well as to painlessly send radiofrequency energy to the tissue.  This procedure takes two to four hours and is considered a low-risk procedure. After the procedure, you should not drive or drink alcohol for 24 hours. Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activity for three days, and follow all other post-op instructions from your surgeon. In some cases, it may be necessary to do a more invasive surgery, such...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Toma medicamentos. Sométete a una cardioinversión eléctrica. Conversa con tu cardiólogo en cuanto a la ablación por catéter. Habla con tu cardiólogo sobre otras opciones quirúrgicas.


Antibiotic ointment isn't only useful for preventing infections- it also helps lock moisture into the cut. This is beneficial because dry wounds heal more slowly, so moisture will expedite healing. Apply ointment every time you wrap the wound. Even when you've stopped covering the cut, apply a dab of ointment to lock in moisture and help the healing process. Scabs sometimes form over cuts or scrapes. These help protect the area while it heals. Accordingly, you shouldn't pick at scabs or try to remove them. This will uncover the cut and your body will have to start healing itself all over again, slowing the healing process. Scabs sometimes get rubbed off accidentally and the cut starts bleeding again. If this happens, clean and dress it like any other cut. While we're often told that ripping band-aids off quickly is best, this can actually make your wound heal slower. Pulling a band-aid off too fast can rip scabs and reopen wounds, setting back the healing process. Instead, peel the band-aid off slowly. To help make this easier, you can soak the area in warm water to loosen the band-aid and make removal less painful. Alcohol, peroxide, iodine, and harsh soaps irritate and inflame the wound, which can slow the healing process and even cause scarring. For minor cuts and scrapes, all you need is clean water, mild soap, and antibiotic ointment. The body repairs itself while sleeping. If you don't sleep enough, the wound can take much longer to heal. Sleep is also essential for a healthy immune system to prevent infections while your wound heals. Commit to getting a full night's sleep to help your wound heal quickly and efficiently.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mantén el área húmeda. Evita tocarte o quitarte las costras. Quítate las tiritas lentamente. Evita usar antisépticos abrasivos en heridas menores. Duerme bastante.


Antibiotics have an array of potentially negative side effects, because of which antibacterial treatment cannot be used indefinitely or indiscriminately. Before taking antibiotics, talk to a doctor. She will be able to say whether the condition is severe enough to warrant antibiotic treatment. Your doctor will be able to determine if your eczema is also infected with staph. If so, she will prescribe some sort of antibiotic treatment. Topical solutions, which can be spread over the skin, are used for smaller outbreaks. If prescribed, apply the ointment to the rash three times a day for approximately two weeks. Mupirocin and fusidic acid are the two commonly prescribed creams in these cases. Oral antibiotics, instead of affecting a small area of skin, will affect your whole body. Use of oral antibiotics is only recommended in case of extreme infection. Many oral antibiotics are available. If your infection is recurrent, draining, or very recent, your doctor may need to swab the area to determine what sort of infections you might have and what they are resistant to. This will inform his decision as to which oral medications should be prescribed.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Consulta con un doctor. Aplica una solución tópica. Toma antibióticos orales.


Antidepressants affect the neurotransmitter system of the brain to try to counteract problems in how neurotransmitters are made and/or used by the brain. Antidepressants are categorized based on the neurotransmitters they affect.  The most common types are SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, and tricyclics. Names of some of the most widely used antidepressants can be found by searching for antidepressants online. A psychiatrist will also know the best choices for medications for your particular case. Your psychiatrist may have you try a few different medications until one seems to work. Some antidepressants backfire on some people, so it's very important to stay in close contact with your practitioner and note any negative or unwelcome change in mood immediately. Usually, switching to a different class of drug will fix the problem. If an antidepressant alone isn’t working, your therapist might recommend an antipsychotic. There are 3 antipsychotics (aripiprazole, quetiapine, risperidone). There is also an antidepressant/antipsychotic combination therapy (fluoxetine/olanzapine), which is approved for use along with a standard antidepressant. These can treat depression when an antidepressant alone is not working. To maximize how medication works, continue to visit a mental health professional on a regular basis while taking the medication. Antidepressants take time to work, because they slowly and gently modify the brain's chemical balance. Generally speaking, it will take at least three months to see any lasting effect from an antidepressant.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Consulta con tu psiquiatra sobre los antidepresivos. Pregúntale al psiquiatra acerca de los antipsicóticos. Combina los medicamentos con la psicoterapia. Toma tus medicamentos con regularidad.


Ants come into your home for two main reasons: to find food to bring back to the colony, and to seek shelter from cold weather conditions. Ants could enter your home from many different areas, so be sure to check around window cracks, door entryways, lighting fixtures, and other possible entrances. If you see a trail of ants in your home, follow them to see where they are entering from. If you find specific entry points where ants are coming into your home, focus your repellant and deterrent efforts on these areas. That way, you reduce the chances of the ants reentering you home through these avenues. When you have found areas through which ants are entering your home, barricade and seal these entryways. Consider filling in cracks and crevices with a silicone caulk treatment. You could even put some sort of deterrent (Borax, cinnamon, coffee grounds, bay leaves) in the crack, and then continue to seal the opening with caulk. Latex and siliconized acrylic caulks are not effective when trying to seal ant entryways, because ants can break down these caulking treatments. Consider creating a barrier around your house or garden to prevent ants from entering. Scatter coffee grounds around the foundation of your house, along the perimeter of your garden, and along any sites where you have noticed ant trails or a lot of ant activity.  Consider keeping mint or chili pepper plants around your house or planting them in your garden. These plants are known to keep intrusive ants at bay. You could also lay down a ring of food grade diatomaceous earth around the perimeter of your house or garden. Sprinkle this powder near from your home’s foundation or garden, and try to sprinkle a ring around known anthills and nests. Diatomaceous earth breaks down the ants’ exoskeleton and causes them to dehydrate. DE is non-toxic to humans, but try your best not to directly breathe in powder particles.  Commercial insecticides can be used on the outside of your home, but bear in mind that insecticides are usually dangerous to humans,...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Busca sus áreas de acceso. Sella toda entrada. Crea una barrera. Elimina los rastros de hormigas. Repélelas con hierbas y especias. Repélelas con otros ingredientes naturales.


Anxiety is a trigger for getting airsick. By using cognitive behavioral therapy methods, you can learn to control feelings of anxiety and fear, and overcome getting airsick. This technique teaches you to focus your thoughts and energy on controlling your muscles, and helps you to become more aware of different physical sensations. Progress your way up or down your body, starting with your toes for example. Focus on tensing a muscle group and holding it for about five seconds, relax the muscles for 30 seconds, repeat a few times, then move on to the next muscle group. Even some pilots are susceptible to getting airsick. To overcome this problem, many pilots, as well as people that have jobs that require frequent air travel, will try habituation training. This involves repeated exposure to the thing that makes you sick, like taking short trips in airplanes often, especially just before a long flight. Studies involving pilots who have trouble with motion sickness have shown promising results. By using biofeedback combined with relaxation techniques, they have overcome problems with motion sickness. In one study, pilots learned to overcome their motion sickness by being placed in a tilted, revolving, chair that caused them to get sick. They were monitored for changes in areas such as body temperature, and muscle tension. By using biofeedback instruments and relaxation methods, the group learned to control their motion sickness. If your airsickness gets progressively worse or is severe, you should ask your doctor for a recommendation for a doctor who specializes in diseases of the ear, nose, throat, equilibrium, and neurological systems.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Recibe ayuda de un terapeuta capacitado. Usa la relajación muscular progresiva. Considera el entrenamiento de habituación. Explora las técnicas de biorretroalimentación. Habla con tu doctor.


Anxiety is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to ED. If you can find a way to de-stress, you'll be more likely to maintain erections. Think about the biggest sources of stress in your life right now. What can you do to give yourself a break?  If your schedule is packed from morning until night, think about what you can quit to give yourself more downtime. Turn off your electronics at least an hour before bed. You'll get better sleep, which is essential to de-stressing. Spend more time outside. Getting fresh air and being around nature is a great way to calm anxiety. Do you find yourself getting distracted by worries instead of living in the moment during sex? Mindfulness is the act of being completely in the present, both physically and mentally. Clear your mind and focus on the sensations your body is feeling during sex. If sex has become routine and under-stimulating, mix things up by adding new scents, textures, and sounds to the mix. For example, use massage oil or put on some music that gets you and your partner in the mood. Do you feel comfortable and accepted when it comes to your sexual performance? If you're worried about meeting your partner's too-high expectations or living up to some kind of standard, it will be harder to maintain an erection - it's called performance anxiety. If you think your partner's judgment might be hindering your ability to have satisfying sex, you need to communicate your needs and find ways to make your sexual environment more inviting. If you have deep-rooted anxieties or guilt related to sex, these negative emotions might be causing your ED. Learning more about sex can be a good way to feel more comfortable with your body and better understand your needs in bed. Read up on sex techniques or take a sex-positive workshop as a way to open your mind to new possibilities and increase your comfort level.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elimina de tu vida lo que te ocasione estrés. Practica la consciencia plena. Comunícate con tu pareja. Aprende más sobre el sexo.


Any app with a text field (e.g., Messages, Facebook, Notes, etc.) will be enough to allow you to open your iPhone's keypad. Tap the text field or typing option to do so. Your iPhone's keypad will appear at the bottom of the screen. This smiley-face icon is in the lower-left corner of the keypad. Doing so will bring up your Emoji keyboard. If your iPhone has more than one additional keyboard (three total), tap and hold the globe-shaped icon here, then slide your finger over to the Emoji option. Tap one of the visual tabs at the bottom of the screen to display a category of emoji, or swipe from right to left to scroll through the available emoji. Tap any emoji that you want to type to enter them into the text field. It's in the bottom-left corner of the screen. This will take you back to the regular keyboard. If you're using emoji in a messaging context, you can tap the "Send" button to send your emoji in a text.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre una aplicación donde puedas escribir. Abre el teclado. Pulsa el ícono de emoji. Selecciona una categoría de emoji. Selecciona un emoji. Pulsa ABC.


Any baking pan will work, but this recipe makes a good thickness of fudge in 8x8 or 9x9 pans. Spray the paper with a light cooking spray or rub with butter. The greased paper will make the fudge much easier to remove and slice once it's finished. Using a slow, steady heat and a heavy pan will give the best results here. Try starting the sugar on medium-low heat and only turning the burner up cautiously. Turn down the heat slightly once you notice boiling to keep the mixture at a gentle simmer. Only stir until the sugar dissolves in the water. It can be tempting to give the mixture lots of vigorous stirring, but this can actually mess up the texture by introducing air and causing clumps to form. Let the mixture continue at a gentle simmer without stirring. As the water evaporates and the sugar starts to caramelize, the liquid will gradually turn amber-colored, then orange-ish brown as it thickens. You're looking for a light amber shade — the caramel should still be quite fluid at this point. Add each of these gradually and in order. Cut the butter into thin slices and toss them throughout the mixture so they incorporate well. At this point, you can and should start stirring again. Fold the edges of the caramel (which usually cook faster) in from the sides of the pan to the center. Be careful when you add the cream — the caramel can bubble and sputter when it touches liquid. At this point, it's very hot and sticky, so you do not want to get hit with any splatter. Try wearing gloves and adding the cream at arm's length. Fill a cup or bowl with cold water. Your caramel is ready when a small amount of dropped into the water can be gathered and pressed into a soft, gooey ball. This is, appropriately, called the "soft ball stage." If it only forms soft strands, it's not done yet. If it forms a firm or hard ball, you've gone too far. At this point, the mixture should have a pleasantly tan or brown color turned somewhat orange by the cream. Keep a close eye on your caramel — it can go from "under-done" to "burnt" in a...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Forra una bandeja para horno con papel vegetal o papel de aluminio. Calienta el azúcar y el agua en una cacerola. Calienta la mezcla hasta que adquiera un color ámbar claro. Incorpora la crema, la mantequilla, el jarabe de maíz y la sal. Cocínalo hasta el punto de "bola suave". Bate hasta que espese. Vierte la mezcla en el molde forrado. Deja enfriar el caramelo. Divide el dulce de azúcar.


Any bread will do, but sourdough is considered best for paninis as it keeps its structure with wet fillings and toasts well. The lettuce will prevent the sauce and fillings from making the bread too soggy, and the cranberry sauce will add a sweet touch. Generally you should use just enough to make a single layer, to stop the sandwich from getting too big, but if you don't mind using a knife and fork, go ahead and add as much as your heart desires. You can optionally spread mashed potatoes or stuffing on the turkey for a heartier panini. You can certainly add both, but it will end up being a heavy meal to eat in one sitting. This is not required to make the panini, but some find that the candied yams make the sandwich taste sweeter. If you used a lot of cranberry sauce, candied yams can counteract its tartness but can also make the sandwich overpoweringly sweet, so be careful of how much you add. Don't go overboard on gravy, as you still have to cook the panini and a runny sandwich is hard to grill correctly. Put the sandwich together and spread a light layer of butter on the outside of the bread. A good rule of thumb is to use enough gravy to be able to spread a thin layer on the top slice, so that the bread absorbs some of the liquid and becomes more flavorful while also controlling the gravy's messiness. Cook it until the bread looks crusty, not burnt, and make sure the fillings are hot. You can use a panini maker if you have one, but it is not required. Once it's done, grab a plate, a knife and fork if the sandwich is gigantic, and enjoy!

TL;DR in Spanish:

Toma dos tajadas de tu tipo de pan favorito. Coloca un poco de lechuga y salsa de arándanos sobrante en una tajada. Coloca tajadas de las sobras de pavo sobre la salsa de arándano. Aplasta algunos ñames caramelizados para darle un toque dulce al panini. Vierte salsa de carne sobre el relleno y junta las tajadas de pan. Cocina a fuego medio en una bandeja de parrilla o sartén.


Any browser  either in Computer or Phone should work for this method. The video should begin playing. Click the video's address in the bar at the top of your browser's window, then add the word vd before the youtube part in the address and then press ↵ Enter ,  wait for the web page to change, it will lead you straight forward to  VDY website for the specific video you intended to download. in our example we will select the best possible quality HD 720 video.Click Download. It is the green button beside the quality.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ve a https://www.youtube.com en un navegador. Ve al video que quieres descargar. Ve a la dirección del video. Elige la calidad de video. El video empezará a descargarse en la computadora.


Any cardboard box with a lid should work for this project. A shoebox would be the most ideal choice, yet if you want your box to be significantly different in size than a shoebox, feel free to use whatever you can find. From a separate sturdy cardboard box, cut out a square or rectangle to act as your false bottom for your secret box.  Measure the length and width of the cardboard you are using for your secret box. Refer to these measurements when cutting out your false bottom. Do not cut the exact measurements, because then the bottom will not be able to fit into the box. Also, don’t cut too much smaller than the original measurements because then the bottom will not snug into place. Make sure to cut two half circles on either side of the bottom, this is how you will lift the false bottom out of place with your fingers. Referring to the measurements of the cardboard you will be using for your box, cut out four thin strips of cardboard to act as the foundation to the false bottom and also the walls to the secret compartment. How much room you have in your compartment will be dependent on how tall or short you make these four pieces. Take the four cardboard strips you have cut out and glue them to the walls and bottom of your cardboard box. After they dry, place the false bottom piece of cardboard on top of the strips.   Check to see if the false bottom passes off as the real bottom of your box. If all looks good, lift up the false bottom and put your secrets in the hidden compartment, then cover it again with the false bottom. Since you used cardboard for this secret box, you can decorate it however you want!  Paint Construction paper Wrapping paper Stickers Markers or crayons

TL;DR in Spanish:

Toma una caja de cartón con una tapa. Corta un pedazo de cartón resistente para crear la base. Corta 4 pedazos delgados de cartón que encajarán en el interior de tu caja. Pega las tiras de cartón en su lugar. Adorna tu caja.


Any chemicals you use in your home end up back in the water supply. Choose natural soaps or create your own cleaning and  disinfecting agents out of vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, and other natural products. These products have far less of a negative impact if they reach a river.  Products marked “Poison” or “Danger” are always bad for rivers. Even cleaners marked “Warning” or “Caution” have a negative impact. You should always use cleaning products near a drain. Avoid adding them directly to the water even if they are natural. New products take way more water to make than recycled products. Reuse what you already own when possible. If you need to buy something, opt for products made out of recycled paper or other reused material.  Check the labels and research products online for more information on how they are made. Recycled paper, for instance, reduces tree, water, and landfill usage. Unless you're an ethical hunter or know someone who is, try going meatless for 1 day a week. Domestic meat production is a huge cause of water use, and it can negatively impact our rivers and other natural landmarks.  Try cutting meat, pork, and chicken out of your diet, even if you only do so for 1 day a week.     1 lb (0.45 kg) of beef takes about 1,799 US gal (6,810 L) to make.  Once you feel comfortable going meatless for 1 day a week, try expanding that to 2 or 3 days per week for an even bigger positive impact. Coffee beans take a ton of water to grow, and then you need more water to make it. Replace it on occasion with tea, which uses less water. Natural fruit juice can be a nice treat sometimes as well. Dairy and almond milk aren't the best replacement, since animals and almonds use a lot of water. Try a natural soy milk instead. Bug spray is a chemical that eventually returns to the water supply in the form of runoff. Around your home, reduce pests by keeping your yard well-drained and maintained. When you think you need a pesticide, spray a small amount directly on your body or plant. Pesticides harm plants and...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Selecciona productos de limpieza biodegradables. Escoge productos reciclados en lugar de nuevos. Disminuye tu consumo de café. Disminuye el uso de pesticidas. Bota los desechos en la basura o el reciclaje (si es posible reciclarlos).


Any color can look good on short nails, but the color you choose will depend on the look you are trying to achieve.  If you have fair skin try painting your nails dark reds and purples, as the contrast will make your nails more striking. Bright pinks and oranges look fantastic with darker skin tones. However, if you want to make your short nails appear longer, you should stick to pale nude tones. Choose a nude that is one shade lighter than your natural skin tone. Before you apply the color, apply a clear base coat. This will help your manicure to look smoother and last longer. It will also stop the colored polish from staining your nails. There are many types of base coats available -- some will even strengthen your nails, while others will fill in any bumps or ridges. Once the base coat is dry, paint your nails your desired color. Keep the first coat nice and thin -- this will help it to dry faster and prevent smudging.  The best technique for painting your nails is to apply a dot of paint to the bottom center of each nail, make one stroke down the center of the nail, all the way to the tip, then two more strokes on either side of the middle one. Another tip to make short nails appear longer is to avoid painting all the way to the edge of the nail on both sides -- leave a slight gap instead. This will make your nails appear thinner and longer. Don't worry too much if you get polish on your fingers, you can clean it up afterwards. Once the first coat of polish is dry, apply a second one using the same technique. This will really help to bring out the color. Use a clear top coat to seal the color. Make sure to swipe the brush along the top of the nails, as this will prevent the polish from chipping. Use a cotton bud dipped in nail polish remover to carefully clean up any excess polish from around the edges of your nails and on your fingertips.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige un color. Aplica una base (base coat). Aplica el color. Espera que el esmalte seque y luego aplica una segunda capa. Termina con un protector (top coat). Limpia. ¡Listo!


Any commercial operation that prepares food over an open flame, such as a stove top or a broiler, is required to have a range-hood and ventilation system installed. The range hood sits over the top of stove-tops and broilers, and uses fans to pull carcinogenic materials and heat through carbon filters up and out of the building. A range hood can be custom built to fit any location. A broiler or an open flame grill is primarily used to cook grilled meats. Commercial broiling units come in many sizes.  Lease or purchase a combination gas range and oven unit. These units, which are standard equipment in the majority of commercial food service operations, are available in multiple sizes and are typically categorized by the number of burners. Consider purchasing or leasing a salamander. A salamander typically sits over the range burners and is primarily used to keep plated foods hot prior to service. Some commercial kitchens will need to purchase or lease additional items, such as a deep fat fryer, a flat grill or a convection oven.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Compra e instala una campana extractora industrial y un sistema de ventilación y climatización. Compra o alquila una parrilla, una cocina a gas con un horno y una salamandra industrial. Compra equipos opcionales, dependiendo del tipo y tamaño de tu establecimiento.


Any decorative items you may have on the door, such as curtains, will only get in the way of your job. Removing them before you start working will save you from hassle later on. Most sliding screen doors have screws located at the bottom corners. These screws hold the wheels your door uses to slide back and forth on its track in place. Unscrewing the bottom screws will effectively loosen the door’s wheels and make the door easier to remove from its frame. Be sure to rotate the screwdriver to the left to unscrew the screws. Don’t stop until you can clearly see the heads of both screws sticking out of their sockets, and the door has become loose enough for you to push it up and away from the bottom track. You don’t have to take the screws out completely unless there’s no other way to get the door off the track. You can test this by lifting the door once the screw heads are poking out of their sockets. If the door lifts up from the track easily, don’t unscrew any further. Keep unscrewing if the door won’t lift. You should be able to see 1 wheel on either side of the door. When you pull the door up, move it as gently as you can. You don’t want to risk breaking the door or any of its parts, especially if you plan on putting the door back later on. Open the door and locate the head stop screw at the top corner of the door frame, right where the door would touch the frame when it closes. This screw may be tightly fixed; if you can’t undo it with a manual screwdriver, try a power screwdriver. Your screen door could fall out of the frame once the door stop is taken out. Be sure to have someone else watching it while you work until you’re ready to take the door out of the frame. They can catch the door just in case it falls.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Quita las cortinas u otras decoraciones. Localiza los tornillos en la parte inferior de la puerta mosquitera. Usa un destornillador Phillips para desatornillar. Tira de la puerta mosquitera hacia arriba hasta que puedas ver las ruedas de la parte inferior. Desatornilla el dintel con un destornillador eléctrico Phillips.


Any dust or dirt that covers your smoke detector or its internal sensor chamber can set it off when there is no fire. By cleaning the unit every couple of weeks, you may minimize the number of false alarms you experience or avoid them altogether.  Make sure to dust or clean not only the outside cover of your unit, but also inside the cover, where dust often accumulates.  You can use a dusting brush or vacuum the alarm with the soft brush attachment.  If you are in a new home or having construction done, make sure that the electricians use a dust cover to keep the alarm from gathering debris. Insects may get caught in your alarm because they are attracted to the sound or even light that the unit may emit. If the alarm is going off with no smoke or visible fire, check for and for insects on the cover or sensor chamber. If you have an interconnected system of fire alarms, a unit in another part of your home may be triggering connected fire alarms. Keep alarms on separate electrical currents to help prevent them from triggering one another.  If your units are connected and there is no way to separate them from a power source, make sure to check for smoke so that you are sure there is no fire. Power interruptions may also trigger the alarm, especially if you live in an area where utility companies switch the grids. If your smoke alarm is on an AC or AC/DC electrical system, make sure to tighten any loose connections. This can help the unit avoid chirping or going off fully.  Loose hot wire connections may occasionally disconnect power and this has the same effect as a power outage.  If you are unsure of the wiring, contact an electrician to help you. Furnaces and ovens not only produce combustion particles that may trigger the alarm, but they also may smoke because of oil and residue. Installing your fire alarms at least 10 feet from a furnace or oven may minimize the number of false alarms you experience.  Furnace blowers can blow debris from ductwork into your smoke alarm, making it go off.  You may notice more...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Limpia con regularidad el detector de humo. Retira los insectos de la alarma. Conecta las alarmas como unidades separadas. Ajusta las conexiones eléctricas. Instala unas alarmas contra incendios lejos del horno y la calefacción. Disminuye la exposición al retorno de aire frío. Coloca la alarma en áreas secas. Sé consciente de las áreas con gases residuales o flamas. Reemplaza las baterías. Prueba apropiadamente los detectores de humo


Any fabric can be used for a dress, although if it is your first time try working with an easy natural or cotton blend. Look for pretty fabrics that meet your color, pattern, and texture needs. Using silky or heavy fabrics are difficult to sew without a bit of practice. Additionally, choose a fabric that is thick enough that it won’t require two layers or a slip. You will need between 2–3 yards (1.8–2.7 m) of fabric total depending on your size and the length of the dress.  Try using a large over sized t-shirt as the base for your dress. These can be found in thrift stores or even in the back of your own closet. Get creative with your fabric choice and try using a sheet or curtain as the fabric for your dress. You can thrift for pretty vintage versions of these fabrics if you don’t have any at home you’re willing to cut up. To remove any wrinkles or stains and to preshrink fabric before sewing it's important to wash your fabric. After washing and drying, use an iron to smooth it out and prepare it for sewing. Dresses are one of the more complicated projects to start with, and are easiest when made using a dress pattern. Patterns are the specific measurements and shapes the different parts of your dress will need to be cut in. These are available for free or for a small price online or in fabric/craft stores. Choose a pattern that is the style and shape you would like, in the correct size for your body type. If you don’t want to use a dress pattern to make your dress, you can create a mock pattern by using a dress you already own. Find a dress you like and that fits you well, and use the outline of this to create your pattern. Your final dress will be in the same style of the dress you used to trace. If you are using a dress pattern, follow the guide to take your measurements with a soft tape measure. To create a dress using another dress as the pattern, fold it in half lengthwise. Place it over your fabric (also folded lengthwise) and trace around the outside. You can change the total length of your dress...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige la tela. Lava la tela. Elige un patrón. Usa un patrón falso. Toma las medidas.


Any given child has their own preferences, quirks, behaviors, and reactions. Any child has things they don't like, and things they do. Being autistic doesn't change this. Any discipline techniques you use should approach difficult behavioural situations with understanding. Focus on providing your child the support they need to control themselves and turn "naughty" behaviour into more constructive actions.   All kids misbehave sometimes. They may break rules (accidentally or on purpose), and have trouble controlling themselves when they're upset. It's important to be understanding but firm in teaching them how to behave better. Remember to be fair. It's not right to punish a child for "acting autistic" (like stimming or avoiding eye contact), nor is it fair to punish an autistic child for breaking rules that other kids can get away with breaking. While at times you may become frustrated when trying to understand your child’s behavior, it is important to remember that patience is key. With time, with use of the strategies covered below, your autistic child will learn better ways to behave. This won't happen overnight.   Remember that autistic children experience extra challenges. Sensory issues, communication difficulties, strong emotions, and other issues can be very frustrating to handle. Keep in mind that autistic children's listening body language may look different from the listening body language of non-autistic children. Stimming, looking in other directions, and not appearing to respond doesn't necessarily mean that they aren't listening. Discipline should be focused more on encouragement and praise, not punishment. Your job is to teach them how to behave well, and then praise them as they learn it.  Try talking to a therapist if your techniques don't seem to be working. A lot of what you might think of as "bad behaviour" in autistic children comes in the form of meltdowns. This can be particularly difficult to react to with younger children or others who don't use verbal communication to express when...

TL;DR in Spanish:

No olvides que, sobre todas las cosas, un niño autista es un niño. Ten paciencia. Mantente enfocado de manera positiva. Aprende a lidiar con las crisis con cuidado. Conserva una actitud y un tono de voz calmados.


Any good burp starts with a good meal. For huge burps, you'll need to make your stomach very active. Eat and drink your meal as quickly as possible, taking big bites - you'll swallow more air.  Soda water, Coca-Cola, beer, or any other carbonated beverage with lots of fizz are great choices. The bubbles in these drinks release carbon dioxide gas. The faster you drink, the more rapidly the carbon dioxide will hit your stomach. For even better results, drink through a straw - you won't lose any carbon dioxide to the air. If you're up for it, "shotgun" a beverage - that is, drink the entire thing in one gulp. See How to Shotgun a Beer for good instructions on shotgunning a drink in an aluminum can. The gas from a huge burp will contain gas from the food you've eaten. For truly horrifying odor combinations, experiment with different foods! If you can't, at least sit up. If you're not upright, the contents of your stomach won't be oriented with your gas at the top of your stomach, so it will be less likely to be released through your throat. Jump up and down or do a few jumping jacks. This will agitate the gas in your stomach. If you've had any carbonated beverages, it'll make them fizz and release gas as if you're shaking a can of soda. Be aware that exercising on a full stomach can cause nausea. Don't go too crazy with your jumping - belches are funny, but projectile vomit is not. Get your abdominal muscles ready - in the next step, you'll be using them. Get ready! Keeping your mouth open does two things. First, it makes you look grosser. Second, the cavern-like acoustics of a wide open mouth will make a burp louder (see: How to Burp Loudly). This may take some practice. The goal is to squeeze your stomach like a bellows to force the burp out in one loud push. Use your diaphragm and abdominal muscles to firmly (but not violently) push. If done correctly, you'll get a loud "bark." Practice until you're comfortable with this step. For longer burps, try to release your burp gradually, with less force. It can be...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Recarga tu eructo. Ponte de pie. Mantente activo. Cuando sientas que vas a eructar, abre la boca e inclina la cabeza hacia atrás. Cuando eructes, comprime los músculos del estómago.


Any good statistician knows that the only way to approach a useful average or spot a real trend is to gather data from as broad a set as possible. If you can get information from 100 people, that's good; 10,000 is even better. The more items of information you put into your data set, the more likely it is to end up with accurate averages. By using a set of, say, 3 or 5 data, you can produce results that don't accurately reflect the state of affairs. For instance, if you find two people who have recently been injured by something silly – like a pillow – and use them as your whole data set, you can make an argument that pillows are categorically dangerous to everybody. No matter which averages you choose to show, as long as you don't reveal your sample size of only 2 people, there's no clear way to refute your claim. The most accurate data sets are not only large, they're also broad. A geologist surveying the types of minerals in a desert will have a more accurate list if she collects many samples from every part of the desert, rather than collecting 1,000 samples from the same spot. By limiting the scope of your data set, you can significantly influence the results.  Sometimes, this is useful and done on purpose. People who research using demographic data, for example, might want to find out specifically about the types of jobs that men tend to hold, and therefore will only survey men. As long as this is clearly stated in the data, there's nothing shady about it. Data from small college research projects in particular tends to get misused to equate a controlled data set with a general result. This is because many research projects at the college level don't have the time or resources to use a broad, random sample of average citizens, and rely only on college students instead. Again, this is fine as long as that information is clearly stated, but news organizations looking for sensational headlines have often obscured the details of a small college study to make it seem much more sweeping. This technique is...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Utiliza un conjunto pequeño. Utiliza un conjunto controlado. Utiliza un conjunto desequilibrado.


Any idiot can raise their voice and scream. But if you want to be tough, you have to talk tough, looking someone right in the eye and speaking with the conviction of a super-tough hombre. Think of Michael Corleone from the Godfather, or Eastwood from Dirty Harry. They don't seem intimidating at first glance, but when they speak, there is ice in their veins. Learn to do the same. Try not to yell. Yelling betrays that you're feeling weak. Instead, speak cool and icily, with tough confidence, especially when you're feeling upset. What better way to act tough than actually learning to be tough, in mind, body, and spirit. Consider taking up a martial art, like Kung Fu, Karate, Taekwondo, Jiu-jitsu, Judo, or Muay Thai, or practice self defense styles like Hapkido or Mixed Martial arts. Krav Maga is another highly effective fighting style and is used by military everywhere. This is also a very good way to get into shape. Find out what's available in your area and take intro lessons. Even just starting to learn can help give you a little tough confidence, and might give you some skills necessary to defend yourself. One Direction's not going to do much to get you in a tough state of mind. If you want to start adopting a tough attitude, listen to some heavy music that'll get you in the proper state of mind more quickly. Here are some tough acts that you can check out or work out to, to get you feeling tough:  High on Fire Public Enemy Swans Pharmakon Nails Chief Keef Cheater Slicks Oblivians Flesh of the Stars Napalm Death While it might feel slightly ridiculous at first, you can train yourself to walk more confidently, which will communicate that you're not a meek little thing to be messed with, you're a tough person. It's not hard, with some practice, and mostly just involves walking with good posture.  Take slightly larger steps than usual, and puff out your chest just a tiny bit, rolling your shoulders back. Keep your head up. Do this very slightly because if you exaggerate too much, it may look ridiculous. Walk at...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Habla con rudeza. Aprende a defenderte a ti mismo. Escucha música ruda. Camina con actitud. Pasa tiempo con personas más rudas que tú. No confundas la rudeza con la autodestrucción.


Any kind of plastic container will work, like a bucket or a plastic bin. You can even use another plastic bottle. Just cut the neck of the bottle off with scissors so the bottle is open at the top. Leave 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) at the top of the container so the water doesn’t overflow.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Llena un recipiente de plástico aparte que sea más grande que la botella con agua.


Any kind of potato can be roasted to delicious perfection. However, different kinds of potatoes offer different textures and flavors. For example:  Waxy potatoes such as red skinned and fingerling don’t get as crispy as other varieties. Starchy potatoes such as russet and sweet potatoes are mildly crispy when roasted. All-purpose potatoes such as Yukon Gold and purple potatoes get crispy on the outside but stay creamy on the inside. Hold each potato under cold running water and scrub it with a soft vegetable brush. This will remove any dirt or debris on the skin of the potato.  Don’t use soap when washing vegetables.  If you don’t have a vegetable brush, rub the potato vigorously while you rinse it. If your potato has a thick, fibrous skin, you may consider peeling it to improve the texture of the finished product. However, many people enjoy the texture of roasted potato skins and leave them on.  Alternatively, peel the potatoes and roast the skins separately for a crunchy, salty snack.  Use a vegetable peeler to easily peel potatoes. The larger the pieces of potato, the longer the cooking time will be. If you’re trying to make a quick snack, cut the potatoes into small pieces. If you’re making a hearty side dish, cut the potatoes into larger chunks.  If you’re using small thin-skinned potatoes, you can leave them whole. Larger, thick-skinned potatoes can be halved, quartered, or cubed. Roast diced potatoes for a crunchy, salty hash.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige un tipo de papa. Lava las papas. Decide si vas a pelar las papas. Corta las papas en trozos.