Titration test kits are a thorough measurement system for testing the alkalinity in your pool. They can be purchased in pool specialty stores or online. You can also use alkalinity test strips, though they do not have an accurate reading system. Dip the tube provided in the kit into the water. Pulling water from this depth ensures that the water has not been altered by anything in the air or by sunlight. You only need 25 millilitres (0.85  fl oz) to complete the test. Remove any excess water from the tube. Squeeze the tube gently so you don't use too many drops. An incorrect amount of sodium thiosulfate will alter the results. Make sure the mixture is swirled around so the water and chemical are mixed thoroughly. You'll notice the water change colors from clear to green. Keep swirling the tube until the color is consistent throughout the tube. After each drop, mix the water. Count the number of drops you add to the water. Once the solution turns red, stop adding sulfuric acid. Wear gloves as you handle the sulfuric acid in case you spill. This will give you the parts per million (ppm) of alkalinity in your pool water. A pool should be between 80-100 ppm. Anything lower could affect the pH of the pool while anything higher could cause scaling to develop. If your alkalinity is higher than 100 ppm, do not add baking soda to the water. Instead, add muriatic acid or sodium bisulfate.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Adquiere un kit de evaluación de valoración. Toma una muestra de agua de la piscina al nivel de la profundidad de tu codo. Añade 2 gotas de tiosulfato de sodio. Vierte 5 gotas del indicador de alcalinidad y agita el tubo en forma de espiral. Añade el reactivo de ácido sulfúrico; 1 gota a la vez hasta que el líquido se torne rojo. Multiplica el número de gotas por 10.


To absorb the odor of the car’s interior, place a few scoops of baking soda in an uncovered container like a bowl or Tupperware container. Place the container in a secure location of your car where it won’t get knocked over and let the baking soda absorb the noxious odor of the car for about a day. If the smell still persists after a day, empty out and replace the baking soda. You can also try other absorbent substances that may work better at soaking up the smell. White vinegar is another absorbing agent that is effective at combating strong smells. If using baking soda didn’t work, add two parts of vinegar to one part water in a small container like a jar with a few holes poked in the top of the lid. Place the jar or container in a secure place in your car, then leave it there for about a day so that the vinegar can soak up and mask the odor. Another unlikely but effective absorber of scents is barbecue charcoal. To use, place a couple pieces of charcoal on top of paper towels and put them under the driver’s and passenger’s seats for a couple of days or until the odor is gone.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Usa bicarbonato de sodio para absorber el olor. Absorbe el olor con vinagre. Coloca carbón para barbacoa debajo de los asientos.


To achieve a consistent natural smile, it is important that you commit to having fun during the photo shoot. Jump around between shots to stay loose. Recall funny memories or jokes to make yourself laugh during the session. Fill your mind with happy thoughts that will ease your nerves. Don’t take the photo-opt too seriously, but stay calm and enjoy your time in front of the camera. To relax your face, begin by taking a deep, cleansing inhale. On the exhale, smile. Simultaneously, relax your forehead, release your brow, and unclench your jaw. There will only be slight points of tension at the corners of your eyes and lips. Wrinkles are a byproduct of your natural grin. A natural smile causes lines to appear around your mouth. It also produces small lines around your outer eyes. When you fake a smile, these lines are less likely to appear, causing your grin to look forced. While flashing some of your teeth is acceptable, it can be unbecoming to reveal all of your teeth when you smile. Fortunately, there is a quick and simple trick to avoiding the joker grin. Raise your tongue and place it directly behind your top front teeth. This will lift your chin and relax your mouth.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Relájate frente a la cámara. Libera la tensión del rostro. Acepta las líneas de expresión. Cambia la posición de la lengua para evitar mostrar todos los dientes.


To achieve the greatest resistance, it is essential that concrete is well punned or vibrated to eliminate trapped air. It is to 'plasticise' the mix, reducing the amount of gauging water required, giving the mix additional strength and flexibility to prevent it cracking or crazing during a more controlled drying out period. It provides a compact easily worked mix when wet with a smoother hard wearing, less dusty surface when dry. The improved adhesion of the mix helps considerably when used for mortar rendering purposes. The liquid can be used with all types of Portland Cement, but not with high alumina cements. It is simply mixed with water 1:30 and added to the cement/aggregate mix as the gauging water to the required consistency.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Dale un acabado en capas al concreto. Entiende el efecto del aditivo.


To activate the Rest Finger to Open feature, your device will have to be running iOS 10; it must also have a Touch ID sensor.  To unlock your device, press and hold your finger on the Home button, then tap it again when the Lock screen appears. You can tap your Home button again once your iOS device is unlocked to return to the Home screen. The Settings app resembles a grey gear and can usually be found on the Home screen. This will open the General menu; you'll need to scroll down a ways to find the "Accessibility" tab. The Accessibility menu houses the settings for things like your iPhone/iPad's touch and magnification preferences. You can alter the way your Home button behaves from here. You should see this option at the bottom of the Home Button menu; if the switch turns green when you tap it, you have successfully enabled the Rest Finger to Open feature! You'll want to familiarize yourself with the way Rest Finger to Open works.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Desbloquea tu dispositivo iOS. Pulsa la aplicación de "Configuración" para abrir los ajustes del dispositivo. Pulsa la pestaña de "General". Pulsa en la pestaña de "Accesibilidad". Pulsa en la opción de "Botón de inicio". Pulsa el botón que se encuentra a lado de "Desbloquear con el dedo". Bloquea tu dispositivo iOS 10.


To add another degree of difficulty to the elbow stand once you’ve got it down, try entering the posture from a pike. Rather than kicking up one leg at a time, keep both feet together and bring them as close to the forearms as you can. Then, lean forward to place your center of gravity over your forearm base, engage the core and lift both legs off floor, keeping them together as you extend into the inversion. The piked entry is an intensified technique that requires loads of upper body and core strength to pull off correctly. The pike shifts emphasis to the frontal abdominals, meaning that your core muscles need to be quite well-developed. The simplest positions for entering into an elbow stand demand that you be close to the floor, so doing an elbow stand from a standing position means that your technique, stability and balance must be spot-on. Start in a walking stance, with one foot slightly in front of the other (the leg you intend to kick up with should be in the back). Bend at the hips, reaching down to place the forearms on the ground as you lift with the back leg in one continuous movement. The technical complexity of this variation makes it ideal for beginning to learn handstands. It may be helpful to “catch” your weight with your hands before resting the forearms on the ground in order to compensate for the added distance between your body and the floor. When you feel like your ability to balance in an elbow stand is coming along, you can gradually relax and separate the legs until they’re flared. Bring the toes of one leg horizontally toward the floor with the knee straightened while letting the other fall behind the body so that the sole of the foot is pointed ahead of you. Split leg inversions are typically reserved for high-level yoga practitioners and demonstrate superb understanding and control of the body’s balancing mechanics. Staying upright will be made much more complicated, as the legs now must move independently to offset one another’s weight. One of the most advanced techniques in...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Pasa de la posición en pica a la parada de codos. Pasa a la parada de codos desde una posición de pie. Practica separar las piernas. Realiza una parada de codos de escorpión.


To add more storage to the bathroom, look for deep woven baskets that you can slide under the sink. Put toiletries, spare toilet paper rolls, and other items in the baskets. You can also use large storage baskets to store extra towels. Another option is to install shelves above the toilet for candles, toilet paper, and other items. Make sure the shelves are just as long as the toilet and not too wide so they do not extend too far over the toilet.  Shelves above the sink are a good option for extra storage as well. Try having one long shelf that is not too wide so you can still use the sink. You may want to put a shelf between the sink and mirror to store toothbrushes and soap to keep the countertop clear. Include a mirror over the sink so people can see themselves when they get ready for the day. It will also help to keep the space more open. The mirror should be as wide as the sink. If you don’t have room for a mirror over the sink or vanity, install one on the back of the bathroom door. A full-length mirror would work well here. A chair by the sink or close to the door can provide some seating in the bathroom. A bench is a good option if the bathroom is going to be used by multiple people at once and you have the space for it.  Choose wooden, metal, or plastic seating. If you go for an upholstered piece, make sure it is water- and mold-resistant. Make sure the chair or bench does not crowd the room or make it feel too small.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Utiliza cestas de almacenamiento tejidas para colocar los artículos del baño. Agrega estantes sobre el inodoro o el lavabo para guardar varios artículos. Coloca un espejo para que el espacio parezca más grande. Incluye una silla o un banco si tienes espacio.


To admire or work with your crystals throughout the day, place 1-3 tumbled stones in your pocket or in a secure part of your purse. This way, they are close by and you can use them as you wish. You can also place the crystals on your desk when you get to work or school, for instance. If you work with healing crystals, set up  self-care space in a private spot in your home. This can be a small end table or desk adorned with sacred or spiritual items, such as candles, incense, crystals, and tarot cards. Place 3-10 or so crystals you work with regularly on your altar space so you can easily access them. For example, use a tabletop shrine to store some of your crystals or simply place them side by side. If you use crystals for healing, you want to cleanse and charge them once or twice a month. A great way to do this is to arrange some of your crystals along a windowsill 1-3 days before the next full moon cycle.  Leave the crystals on the windowsill for 1-3 days after the full moon so they can absorb as much energy as possible. This is a great short-term storage method. Some crystal healers believe that keeping stones near you when you sleep can help in the healing process. Place some of your favorites on your bedside table, such as onyx to repel negative energy, rose quartz to promote self-love, and amethyst to increase psychic abilities. Display 1-5 or so crystals on your end table. If you are going on vacation or traveling for work, consider bringing a few of your favorite crystals with you. They may provide a grounding or soothing presence on your trip. To keep your crystals safe, place 5-15 or so in a velvet pouch. Tie the pouch at the top so your crystals don’t fall out. Bring small- or medium-sized tumbled stones or raw specimens with you rather than large stones or tabletop displays. If you have any crystals that can easily scratch, such as fluorite, opal, calcite, hematite, or amethyst, wrap each stone in a piece of tissue paper, bubble wrap, or silk before you place it in the pouch. This way, the stones...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Lleva gemas en el bolsillo o en el bolso para tenerlas contigo. Adorna un altar con cristales para crear un espacio sagrado. Coloca unos cuantos cristales a lo largo del alféizar de la ventana para que puedan cargarse. Guarda las gemas junto a la mesita de noche para tenerlas cerca. Guarda los cristales en una bolsa o un estuche, si vas a viajar. Envuelve los cristales frágiles en un pañuelo de seda, o papel de seda, para mantenerlos a salvo.


To age your paper, you can choose to use coffee for a darker color or tea for a lighter color. You can also affect the color of your paper during the brewing process.  If using coffee, you can darken or lighten the color by using more or less coffee grounds. With tea, the resulting shade of your sheet of paper will be affected by how long you leave the tea in the water. A longer infusion will result in a darker shade, while a short infusion will make for a lighter shade. Let your liquid cool before proceeding to the next step. By preheating your oven at this point, it should reach the desired temperature by the time the paper is ready to be baked. Ideally, you’ll want to put the sheet on a middle oven rack. Keep an eye on the paper as it bakes. You’ll know the process is complete once the edges start to curl up. The time it takes for this to happen depends on your oven.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige un solvente de tu preferencia y prepáralo. Precalienta el horno a 90 °C (200 °F). Coloca la bandeja para hornear en el horno durante cuatro a siete minutos.


To apply argan oil, start with only a few drops. A little goes a long way, and using too much may weigh down your hair. Rub your hands together to spread the oil across both palms and warm it up, which will make the oil easier to distribute and penetrate into your hair. The oil usually keeps your hair shiny for at least 2 to 3 days. This is because the highly-concentrated oil deeply penetrates your hair, which helps keep your hair soft. If your hair is excessively brittle or damaged, your hair may need more oil. In this case, it’s okay to apply the argan oil every day.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Frota de 2 a 5 gotas de aceite en las manos para calentarlas. Aplica el aceite de argán 2 a 3 veces a la semana para mantener el cabello sedoso y suave.


To apply for a TN visa, you must have an offer letter which includes a start date and end date such that the period of employment or contract is for 3 years or less. If you will handle the TN visa application yourself without the US company's assistance, request the US company to include in the offer letter that you will be responsible for the TN visa application. Otherwise, the US company will undertake the TN visa handling. In fact, the employer is called the “Petitioner” and you, the employee, are called the “Beneficiary.” Although a TN visa holder status has a maximum period of 3 years, it may be renewed indefinitely. Caution: TN status is temporary and US Customs will ask you questions to determine your intent to work and live in the US is temporary and not permanent. The job must be one of the professions in Appendix 1603.D.1 of the NAFTA.  A list of acceptable occupations can be found at http://www.nafsa.org/_/file/_/amresource/8cfr2146.htm. You must prove that you qualify for the Minimum Education Requirements or Alternative Credentials of the TN occupation for which you are applying.  For most TN occupations, this means you must have a Baccalaureate or Licenciatura degree in a field related to the occupation, although some only require 5 years of relevant work experience. The US company support letter should explain two main things:  Company description – the letter should explain the employer’s business, including the number of employees, basic financials, and any other pertinent information. Job description – the letter should include the detailed job description. Bring the following documents with you to the port of entry. An example of a port of entry will be major Canadian airports in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary. Like other Canadian travellers to the US, you will go through US Customs. When asked for your purpose of travel or your destination, you will state that you are applying for a TN visa (if your dependents like wife and children are accompanying you to the US, you should...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Busca a un empleador que te patrocine. Determina si el empleo es una ocupación TN aceptable. Asegúrate de cumplir con los requisitos específicos para la ocupación TN. Pídele a tu empleador que escriba una carta de respaldo. Reúne tus documentos.


To apply the Advantage, your cat can be lying down or standing up—just make you can keep them still. Use both hands  to part the fur at the base of their neck until you can see their skin. The base of their neck is the preferred application site because it is unlikely that your cat will be able to reach that area with their tongue.  Make sure your cat’s skin is clean and dry before applying the Advantage.  Hold the parted fur with your non-dominant hand so that you can apply the Advantage with your dominant hand. Have someone else hold your cat if you do not think you are able to hold them and apply the Advantage on your own. With your dominant hand, press the tube directly onto your cat’s skin at the application site. Apply the entire tube of Advantage, without letting it run off their body and onto the floor. If any product lands on another part of their body or on the floor, quickly clean it up with a paper towel or absorbent towel.  You do not need to apply pressure when touching your cat’s skin with the tube. Make sure the Advantage does not get into your cat’s mouth or eyes. If it gets into their mouth, they will probably start to salivate due to Advantage's bitter taste. If it gets into their eyes, do your best to rinse their eyes with cold water.  Call your veterinarian if Advantage gets into their mouth or eyes.  Wearing gloves is not necessary to apply Advantage.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Divide el pelo en la base del cuello del animal. Aplica Advantage.


To apply your homemade ink at home, you'll need a few supplies: a few very fine sewing needles, a #2 pencil, a ballpoint pen, some sewing thread, matches, and alcohol swabs. You'll also need your ink! Before you begin to give yourself a tattoo with your homemade ink, make sure you thoroughly wash your hands. This means washing your hands well, with soap, for at least two minutes. For some extra cleansing, you can also wipe your hands with an alcohol wipe after you've washed them. You'll want to prepare your needle for applying your homemade ink by attaching it to a longer handle. This gives you more control over the movement of the needle and makes tattooing easier. Insert the eye end of your thin needle into the eraser of the #2 pencil. Then wrap the needle and pencil with thread until the needle stays firmly in place. You might want to wrap the thread with some tape to give it extra support and make sure it doesn't move. Once you've got your needle put together, you'll need to heat the tip up. Light a match and hold the needle over it for ten to fifteen seconds. Make sure you turn the needle so it heats evenly. Heating the tip of the needle kills any germs on the needle. This can prevent infection when the needle goes under your skin to apply the ink. Use an alcohol swab to clean the area of your skin where you want to apply your tattoo. Then, using the ballpoint pen, draw on your design.  If you've never done your own tattoo before, you might want to start with a small design. You should practice your design on paper before you draw on your skin. Once you're satisfied with your design placement and style, it's time to ink your needle. Simply dip your needle into your homemade ink. Gently tap the needle on the side of the jar or its lid to remove any excess ink. You don't want the needle to be dripping with ink. Once you've got ink on your needle, poke the needle into your skin at any point in your design. To make sure the ink actually stays in your skin, you'll need to poke through the first two layers of...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Reúne los suministros. Lávate las manos. Haz la aguja. Calienta la aguja. Dibuja el diseño. Sumerge la aguja en la tinta. Aplica la tinta en la piel. Cuida el tatuaje. Retoca el diseño del tatuaje.


To avoid further damage, contact Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax and explain the situation. Ask them to freeze your credit and place a free, 90-day fraud alert on your account. To make sure everything has gone through, look out for a confirmation letter from all 3 credit bureaus.  Contact Experian at 1-888-397-3742 or visit them at https://www.Experian.com/fraudalert. Contact TransUnion at 1-800-680-7289 or visit them at https://www.TransUnion.com/fraud. Contact Equifax at 1-888-766-0008 or visit them at https://www.Equifax.com/CreditReportAssistance. As soon as possible, file an official report with the FTC by going to https://www.identitytheft.gov/Assistant#1 or calling 1-877-438-4338. Once your FTC Identity Theft Report is complete, file a report with your local police department, making sure to include copies of your FTC report, ID, a utility bill, and documented evidence of identity theft. Contact any businesses you know were defrauded and ask them to close your accounts. If your original accounts were hacked or misused, change your usernames, passwords, and PIN numbers. If any of your personal banking information was compromised, ask your financial institution to remove unapproved charges and refund the money. Write down the name of whoever helped you and ask for a letter or e-mail confirming that the account was closed and bogus charges were removed. When you have an official FTC Identity Theft Report, contact Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax again. Give them a copy of the report along with proof of your identity, then ask them to remove credit information caused by identity theft. Make sure you’re specific about what information they need to remove. Each credit bureau will block the bogus report info, meaning it won’t appear on official credit reports and you are not obligated to pay the debts. If you’ve tried everything else and are still dealing with identity theft, it may be time to request a new number. Contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-269-0271 with proof of your age,...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Congela tu crédito y pon una alerta de fraude en tus reportes de crédito. Reporta el robo de identidad ante la FTC y las autoridades locales. Cierra las cuentas fraudulentas y pide que eliminen los cargos falsos. Pide a las tres agencias de crédito que eliminen la información falsa de los reportes de crédito. Solicita un nuevo número de seguro social si es necesario.


To avoid making your belly look bigger, wear a bra and underwear that fit you properly and don’t create unnecessary lumps and dimples. If your undergarments are too tight, your skin and any excess fat will bulge out of the sides. If they are too large, they will create unnecessary folds and wrinkles. Wear a high-waisted thong with a lace hem to eliminate panty lines on your rear and smooth out any bulges or dimples around your belly. Many types of high-waisted underwear come with built-in tummy slimming panels for extra protection from those unwanted bulges. High-waisted underwear that is too small or has weak elastic due to age can roll down as you walk. Be careful when choosing your underwear that it is the right size and strong enough to hold up while you wear it. Shapewear compresses fat and smooths lines, bulges, and wrinkles and can take inches off your waistline. Many women, including famous actresses and models, wear shapewear because it boosts their confidence and makes them feel red-carpet confident. When choosing shapewear for a tight dress, choose a smoothing bodysuit or slip-style option. Shapewear shorts with a high-waist can roll down or shift while you walk, causing the belly fat to push out at the seams and create an unflattering look.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige ropa interior que te quede bien y no haga que tu cuerpo luzca abultado. Pruébate ropa interior de cintura alta que te proporcione mayor control sobre el exceso de grasa abdominal. Comprime tu cuerpo con ropa modeladora antes de ponerte ese vestido.


To avoid slipping and falling as you get in the full tub, ask your partner, a family member, or a friend to assist you as you lower into the tub. You should also ask for help getting out of the tub so you don’t accidentally fall or trip. A bath that is too hot can lead to possible health issues and complications, so keep the bathwater warm but not scalding hot.  Check the water with a thermometer to confirm the temperature is no higher than 98°F. If you have to "ease in" to the bath, it's too hot. Let it cool off or add some cold water. Prepare for your bath by laying down a bath mat by the tub and keeping fresh towels close by. This will cut down on slipping or tripping hazards as you get in and out of the tub.  Look for a plastic mat with grips that will stick to the bathroom floor. Use adhesive plastic grips at the bottom of the tub to help you retain traction while bathing.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ten a alguien que esté disponible para ayudarte a entrar y salir de la tina. Asegúrate de que el agua no esté a más de 36 °C (98 °F). Usa una alfombrilla de baño y una toalla para evitar el riesgo de resbalones.


To avoid untimely spills in the middle of your flick, choose bottled drinks. This is especially important if you are watching with spill-prone kids. For an environmentally-friendly alternative to disposable plastic bottles, pour drinks into refillable bottles and sip away. Finger foods are easy to eat while lounging on the couch. Popcorn is classic movie snack. Pretzels, candy, and chips with dip are other movie-friendly options.  Try spicing up regular popcorn. Add seasoning, like cayenne pepper, or drizzle your popcorn with caramel for a sweeter snack. If you’re looking for a healthier finger food option, try fresh fruit! If your movie is especially long or you are watching with antsy kids, scheduling a brief intermission is probably a good idea. Pause the movie at the halfway point so everyone can take a bathroom break and grab extra drinks and snacks.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Opta por las bebidas embotelladas. Escoge comidas para picar. Programa un intermedio para comer.


To be creative, your mind should be at ease and free from distractions. Schedule quiet, uninterrupted time to relax and let your mind wander. Once everyday stress and worries have left your mind, you will be apt to imagine and cultivate new ideas.  Schedule this time on a day off from work, or during a part of the day when you have no commitments. Avoid scheduling this time right before an important deadline or appointment, which may distract you. For example, you might write for 5 minutes using your non-dominant hand. Make this a daily habit. It will help activate other parts of your brain. It's a good idea to do this before you start your brainstorming session. This will encourage you to think differently. Artificial lighting can cause a drop in cortisol levels, leading to sleepiness and reduced productivity. Natural light, on the other hand, can make you more alert. Choose a spot for your creative-thinking time that is outdoors, or that has windows that provide ample natural light during the day.  A balcony, outdoor patio, or quiet garden are excellent options for a creative space. Time your creative sessions in the morning or early afternoon to make the most of daylight hours. One of the most difficult parts of the creative process is finding the discipline to follow through with ideas. Remove hindrances to this goal by eliminating electronic distractions while you brainstorm. Turn off your phone,  WiFi connection, television, and radio to immerse yourself in the project at hand. Choose a specific issue, problem, or theme to brainstorm about. Sit down with a piece of paper and pen and write down as many ideas as you can in a 45-60 minute period. To allow unbridled creativity, do not overthink your ideas or second guess them before writing them down. For instance, you could brainstorm about alternatives to plastic product packaging or ideas for a compelling short story. Part of being creative is evaluating your own work and choosing your best ideas. Interrogate your own ideas by breaking them down into...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Tómate un tiempo para relajarte y pensar en algunas ideas. Utiliza tu mano no dominante durante un breve período de tiempo. Escoge un espacio creativo con luz natural. Elimina todo tipo de distracción digital para promover la concentración. Dedica de 45 a 60 minutos a elaborar ideas relacionadas con un tema específico. Haz una lista de las ventajas y desventajas de cada idea. Dibuja tus ideas para involucrar al cerebro de distintas formas. Crea un collage inspirador que se relacione con un tema en particular.


To be extra safe, send a Snapchat to yourself. Try this method on this Snapchat first, so you're sure it's working before you try it with someone else's photo. This method should work on Stories as well, but test it on your own private Story first. Some people can get this to work on Snapchats but not Stories. Airplane mode will disable your internet connection. This prevents Snapchat from sending a notification to the other person involved.  Apple device: Swipe up from the bottom and press the airplane symbol, or see these instructions.  Android device: On most devices, go to Settings, scroll down to "Wireless and Networks," touch More, and check the box or switch next to "Airplane Mode." If this doesn't work, see these instructions. Once you turn on Airplane mode, Snapchat should display a red bar at the top of your screen: "Could not refresh. Please try again." If you do not see this red bar, you are not offline. Make sure Airplane mode is on, and WiFi is turned off. Open the Snapchat you'd like to screenshot. Remember, trying this with your own Snapchat first is recommended. On most devices, press the Power and Home buttons at the same time to take a screenshot.  If this doesn't work, see these iPhone instructions or these Android instructions. As of July 2, 2015, you no longer need to hold a finger down on the image while you screenshot. Tap the cog icon in the upper right corner to open Snapchat's Settings menu. Scroll down to the bottom, and select Log out. Even after returning to your Home screen, Snapchat will be running in the background. You must close it completely to avoid having a notification sent:  Apple device: Double-tap the Home button, swipe left or right to the Snapchat preview, and swipe up to close it.  Android device: Press the Recent Apps button at the bottom of your screen and swipe Snapchat to the right. If you don't have this button, or if Snapchat still sends a notification, try one of the other methods described here. Wait at least a few seconds before you continue. If you go...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Inténtalo en tu propio Snapchat primero. Activa el modo avión. Confirma que Snapchat esté desconectado. Abre Snapchat. Toma una captura de pantalla. Cierra tu sesión en Snapchat. Cierra la aplicación de Snapchat. Espera a que se cierre. Desactiva el modo avión. Abre Snapchat.


To be less confrontational, try to put yourself in the other person's shoes and understand how he or she feels. This is called empathy and it begins with listening. Hear others out, learn to listen effectively, and learn to listen actively.  Try to focus on what the other person is expressing. Listen – you don't have to say anything at all to start. Just let him speak his mind. Resist the urge to interrupt. You will have a chance to express your side of the story. Meanwhile, try to convey that you're paying attention by giving cues like nodding your head or by saying “Yes” or “I understand.” Try to do this without butting in. Ignore your own opinions and feelings for the time being, until your peer has said his or her piece. This will be challenging, but keep in mind that your goal is not to interpolate your viewpoint but to understand the other person's. Focus on this other experience.  All that you are doing is to suspend your judgement and opinions. It doesn't mean you will have to accept the other person's perspective, just to temporarily let go. For starters, don't disregard the other person's views out of hand. It is rude and confrontational to tell someone that they should just “Get over it” or “Deal with it.” One way that you can listen more intently to another person and take in what they are saying is to engage with them actively. Try paraphrasing. This is when you restate what you've heard in slightly different words to make sure that you understand correctly. You might also ask questions.  For instance, repeat back the main point once your peer has said something, i.e. “So, what you're saying is that you don't think I respect you” or “So, you seem to think that I'm too confrontational. Is that it?” Paraphrasing shows that you're listening respectfully to the other person. It also helps you better grasp his or her perspective. Try asking some questions, too. Aim for open-ended questions to draw out more of a response. Ask something like “Why is it specifically that you think I don't listen? Can you...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escucha a los demás. Suspende tu juicio. Parafrasea. Afirma lo que has escuchado.


To be prepared for a larger emergency or disaster, you’ll need a larger bag than you did for your everyday kit. This is the type of thing you can keep in your locker or ready to go in your closet at home. You can even have two or three of these lying around, such as one at school and one at home. Don’t forget to keep emergency money in your ready-for-anything emergency kit as well as your everyday kit. Even if your emergency kit bag has pockets and compartments, it’s still a good idea to organize the contents of your kit to make everything easier to find. After all, the last thing you need during an emergency is the added stress of not being able to find something you need! Makeup cases will work well for organizing your kit.  Consider color coding your individual cases based on their contents. For instance, you could keep medical supplies in a reddish colored container because of the association with the Red Cross. Opt for cases that have zippers so that you can keep your kit neat, tidy, and separated. You will probably need between four and seven smaller cases, depending on how you want to organize your kit. It’s also a good idea to have a hard-shell case for sewing items. Whether you just need an afternoon pick-me-up or forgot to eat breakfast, having a bottle of water and non-perishable snack in your emergency kit could come in handy at any time. A good snack could be a granola bar, dried fruit bar, crackers, bag of nuts, or anything else that will last for a few months. If you wear glasses, it’s always a good idea to have a spare pair in your emergency kit in case you lose or break your main pair. Similarly, if you wear contact lenses, always keep a spare contact case and extra solution with you. This can be used to treat cuts, scrapes, minor injuries, and unexpected headaches, cramps, and other mild pain problems. These items should all be kept together in a separate case. Your first-aid kit can include:  Tweezers to remove splinters. Adhesive bandages for small cuts and scrapes. Hand sanitizer and...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige un bolso más grande. Incluye estuches más pequeños para organizar el kit. Incluye agua y un aperitivo en el kit. Incluye gafas de repuesto y productos para el cuidado de los ojos. Prepara un pequeño estuche de primeros auxilios. Prepara una muda de ropa. Incluye un estuche de viaje con artículos de higiene. Prepara un estuche pequeño de cosméticos. Incluye un kit de costura para viajes. Incluye un kit de escritura para viajes. Incluye un cargador de repuesto para el celular.


To be sexually confident, you must feel confident on the inside. Turn your negative thoughts about body image or self-worth into positive thoughts. Tell yourself things like, “I am hot”, “I can do this”, and “I am beautiful”. When you have a negative thought, immediately try to spin it into a positive thought. For example, if you look in the mirror and think, “I hate my body”, try instead to find something that you do enjoy or take pride in about yourself, such as “I have such beautiful eyes" or "My legs carry me around each day”. You have to look at your body and be happy with it in order to develop sexual confidence. Look at yourself in the mirror naked and show yourself compassion. Accept yourself for who you are and tell yourself that you are beautiful.  Think about what a friend or admirer would say about your body. It's unlikely that this person would be as critical as you. Try to look at yourself through a supportive, self-compassionate lens. Your friends wouldn't judge you, so neither should you! Be hygienic and dress in clothes that make you feel good about yourself to promote a positive self image.  Be naked as often as possible. The more you can do it, the more comfortable you become with your body. Being more at ease with your body is the ultimate form of self-confidence. Exercise has numerous benefits including boosting your body image, fighting disease, reducing stress and increasing your overall happiness. Exercise releases hormones that make you feel happy, which can help boost your self esteem. Exercising will make you feel strong and fit, and help you to feel more sexually confident. You can easily create unique ways to fit exercise into your daily schedule by using your imagination. Walk or bike to school or work, if it's not too far away. Join a sport or group fitness class. Grab a volley ball and ask your friends to meet you at the beach for volleyball on weekends. The possibilities to get your body moving are endless. Lingerie is made to make you look sexy by accentuating the natural...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Cambia el monólogo interior. Crea una autoimagen positiva. Haz ejercicio. Usa lencería alrededor de tu casa.


To be successful, your product must be targeted towards to a particular group of customers, maybe people who enjoy a certain hobby or work in a particular field. Identify who these people are and tailor your campaign to them. The most successful crowdfunding campaigns include a video that shows exactly where the idea for the product came from, how it is being developed, and who is working on it. In other words, backers need a story in addition to a great product. However, you should also be sure to quickly introduce your product and exactly what is does so that you don't lose your potential backers' attention. You can then include an expanded version of the information in the video, complete with diagrams and pictures, further down the fundraising page. Contact relevant blogs, websites, or magazines that may be interested in showing your product to readers and see if you can get an article published with them. Make sure to explain how your product connects with what they specialize in and describe exactly what it is and how it will be used. You should offer backers of different amounts different types of products or rewards in exchange for their donation. This can be used in many different ways. For example, you might choose to do a limited, early backer special that offers the finished product at an earlier date/lower price than the general release. You can also offer high or low backer level rewards, like a sticker or special thanks to backers who don't donate enough to get your product and a trip to your headquarters or a customized product to those donors who give above and beyond the standard amount. Keep your backers informed of any progress or setbacks that you experience during and after funding. It's important to let them know that their money is actually being used for what they paid for. Make regular reports through your crowdfunding platform and also make sure they are posted on the fundraising page.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Comercia tu producto para un nicho específico. Muestra la historia del desarrollo de tu producto. Crea interés en tu producto. Crea un sistema de recompensas de patrocinadores. Informa a los colaboradores sobre tu avance.


To become a Dancer, you have to be an Archer with a job level 40 or higher. When you're ready, head to Comodo and approach the male NPC named Bor Robin by the Kafra employee. Bor Robin will grant you entry into the Dancer Quest area. Once inside the building, you’ll find Aile at the left side of the stage. Talk to her to start your first quest. To be signed up as a Dancer candidate, Aile will ask you to bring one of the following sets of items. Return to her once you have them so you can proceed to the next step. The NPC will not actually take these items after you report to them.   First Set. 1 Sandals (can be bought from Armor Dealer), 10 Black Hair (from Sohee at Payon Cave), 20 Jellopy (from Poring at Prontera Field), 5 Yellow Potion (purchasable at Tool Dealer), 2 Clam Shell (purchasable at Comodo Souvenir Merchant), and 10,000z.  Second Set. 1 Shoes (purchasable at Armor Dealer), 20 Sticky Mucus (from Poporing at Prontera Field), 3 Jellopy (from Poring at Prontera Field), and 5 Red Potion (purchasable at Tool Dealer).  Third Set. 1 Boots (can be bought at Armor Dealer), 5 Earthworm Peeling (from Hode at Sograt Desert), and 10,000z.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ve al Bor Robin en Comodo. Busca a Aile. Reúne los objetos.


To become a paleontologist, you need to first graduate high school before you go to college. In high school, you should try to do well in math and science, because a strong background in these subjects will set you up for better success as a student in college. To get accepted to a college with a decent science program, you need to maintain good grades throughout your years in high school. Many of the major sciences will work, but geology, biology, geography, and environmental studies are what paleontologists mainly work in. It’s important to have a strong background in the sciences, and therefore concentrate in both geology and biology. Ideally, a student should double-major in geology and biology. Another option is to major in one and take a minor in another.  Take a balance of liberal arts, foreign language, chemistry, physics, and math courses. Calculus is required to enter most paleontology graduate programs, and it should be taken as early as possible in your undergraduate years. Courses that are most important to paleontology are mineralogy, stratigraphy/sedimentation, sedimentary petrology, invertebrate paleontology, ecology, invertebrate and vertebrate zoology, evolutionary biology, and genetics. You can find these at 4-year colleges. You can take basic computer courses in college to learn how to use word processors, learn coding, perform research, and use databases. Scientists use computers as tools for research, data collection, and communication. You’ll also need to communicate with colleagues, employers, and paleontological organizations through email.  You need to know how to use satellite-based geographic information systems (GIS). This is used in managing databases for fossils and collections data.  You’ll have to take classes in college to learn digital mapping. Within paleontology, there are sub-disciplines for students to choose from. Review what courses the graduate program offers to decide on a sub-discipline. You should decide what to specialize in prior to entering graduate school. Take...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Gradúate del bachillerato con buenas calificaciones en la mayoría de las materias. Obtén una licenciatura en biología o geología. Toma clases para perfeccionar tus habilidades informáticas. Elige una subdisciplina en paleontología. Obtén un título de posgrado en paleontología.


To become a resident, you need to be physically present in the state, and you must intend to stay in Alaska indefinitely. Mere physical presence is not enough to establish residency. You also need to take an additional action that shows you intend to make Alaska your permanent home. This second step can include:  signing a contract to move household goods to Alaska. (Employer paid moving contracts do not qualify.) being employed in Alaska, as proved by employment records. owning a principal place of residence in Alaska, proved by a home purchase contract or rent receipts. (Employer provided housing does not qualify.) registering to vote in Alaska. registering a motor vehicle in Alaska. If you want to qualify for a PFD, then you must take your second step before January 1 of the year you hope to qualify.  You may register to vote by contacting the Alaska Division of Elections. If registering from within Alaska, you will need to provide a driver’s license, a birth certificate, or some other form of personal identification, such as a passport. If you are registering outside the state, then you will need some document that shows your residency, such as proof of employment in Alaska. To get an identification card, you will need to take the following documents to the DMV: proof of legal name and date of birth (such as a birth certificate); a secondary document that verifies your first (such as an IRS or state tax form); proof of your principal residence, such as a utility bill or rental documents; a Social Security number; and documents related to a name change (if applicable).   Alaska encourages all residents to get an identification card even if they have a driver’s license. ID cards cost $15. Service members must formally claim Alaska as their residency with the military, and the paperwork must be processed by December 31 of the year before your qualifying year.  For example, if you want to qualify as a resident for 2016, your paperwork must go through by December 31, 2015. Service members must also take a...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Múdate a Alaska. Realiza un segundo paso clasificatorio. Realiza el segundo paso con anticipación. Solicita residencia de Alaska si estás en las fuerzas militares. Conserva los documentos que prueban que planeas permanecer en Alaska indefinidamente. Rompe vínculos con un domicilio anterior. Utiliza tu residencia de Alaska como tu dirección permanente.


To become an authorized Nike dealer, you must have a physical store.  Your store might be a shoe store, a sporting goods store, or a large retail outlet.  Whatever type of store you have, you must also have a business license. Online stores are not eligible for business as an authorized Nike dealer. Before applying to become a Nike authorized dealer, you need to register a user profile with Nike by creating a username and password.  You can create a user profile at http://nike.force.com/era/apex/CIG_US_AccountRegistration.  You will need to provide both personal and business information, including:  Your full name Your email address Your home address Your password The address of your business The name of your business Additionally, you will need to agree to Nike’s terms and conditions. The Electronic Retailer Application (ERA) is available online at http://nike.force.com/era.  The first step is to log in to your account.  On the left-hand pane, click “Start a New Retailer Application.”  Then click “Account Survey.” It’s free to apply.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Cumple con los requisitos básicos. Crea una cuenta de usuario. Comienza a trabajar en tu solicitud.


To become aware that you are dreaming, you have to notice your environment and realize, "This is just a dream." Some experts say that practicing awareness of your environment while awake can help you do to the same while sleeping. During the day, look around and notice details like the heat of the sun or the feeling of pain when you stub your toe. With practice and attention, when you are dreaming you should be able to notice the absence or difference in these details, and realize you're dreaming. An additional perk to practicing mindfulness during the day, is it can make your dreams more realistic and easier to remember. Since lucid dreaming typically occurs during the REM sleep cycle, which happens toward the end of sleep or just before waking in the morning, some lucid dreamers recommend setting an alarm for 4 hours after you go to bed at night, and then when you wake up, practicing meditation to enter a lucid dream state. Turn off your alarm but try to stay as asleep as possible. Concentrate on the darkness on the back of your eyelids and on your intent to enter a dream state in which you are in control. Think about what you might want to dream about. Some lucid dreamers use herbal supplements like choline or galantamine to induce a lucid dreaming state. These don't work for everyone, and sometimes can have adverse reactions like sleep paralysis, which is a state in which you are awake, but cannot move. (If this happens, stay calm and relax. If you are frightened, it only gets worse.)   If you want to try choline or galantamine, try a small amount once a week. These herbs are available from health food stores in pill form. Some experienced lucid dreamers recommend setting an alarm for 3 or 4 hours after you go to bed at night and taking the supplement then, to reduce the chances that you will experience sleep paralysis or nightmares.  Although some books and websites will encourage the use of off-label uses of prescription drugs or even illegal drugs to bring on lucid dreams, these are actually...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Practica la concienciación. Trata de hacer meditación en la noche. Prueba con suplementos seguros. Ten cuidado a medida que aprendes.


To begin achieving that perfect hotel-like bed experience, you’ll want to start from scratch.  Starting with a blank slate will get you in the mindset of creating that perfect, clean, and comfortable bedding experience. It will also help you make your bed correctly, going step by step. To get the most out of making your bed, and feel your best when it’s complete, use nice clean bedding. Nothing is quite as relaxing as slipping under crisp clean sheets when it’s time for bed. Clean bedding will not only make your bed look crisp and help you feel refreshed, but it will be easier to lay down and get right. Gather up all your bedding and place it together next to your bed.  Try making stacks of similar items keeping everything organized and increasing your workflow. For example, stack your bedding in order of when you need it. Put all your sheets together first. Keep all your pillow cases together and close to your pillows. You may also want to iron your bedding like your sheets and pillow cases. Ironing will get rid of any wrinkles and creases, allowing you to experience a smooth crisp flat surface to rest on.   When it comes to the type of bedding you need to make a hotel-quality bed, it's largely personal preference. To start, get the right size bedding. If you have a Queen sized bed, get Queen sized bedding. The weight of your duvet and duvet cover are also preference. However, hotels typically use a medium-weight feather down. Thread count will somewhat factor in how comfortable your sheets are. But the type of material and thread length of thread are the real factors. Sheets with a thread count between 500 and 800 are generally considered to be more of a premium quality. When looking for sheets, pure 100 percent Egyptian cotton will be the softest and likely most expensive. 100 percent Pima cotton will also be extremely comfortable, though not quite the same quality as Egyptian cotton. Look for bedding that also has a longer thread. Shorter threads can poke out of the stitching and feel scratchy. Since...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Retira todo de tu cama. Escoge ropa de cama limpia. Reúne todas las frazadas, almohadas y sábanas que vas a emplear. Asegúrate de que tu colchón no tenga tierra, polvo u otros residuos.


To begin cleaning the window screen, you'll want to rinse the screen by spraying it with a garden hose.  Spraying the screen will remove most of the surface dirt and dust.  Make sure you spray the entire screen before scrubbing it down with the cleaning solution.  Start at the top of the screen and work your way down, covering the entire screen with water. Set your hose to the most gentle setting it has to avoid damaging the screen. Flip the screen over to make sure you've sprayed both sides. After the screen has been rinsed, you can start washing it with the cleaning solution.  You'll want to use a soft bristle brush to gently scrub the screen with the cleaning solution, allowing you to break up and remove any troublesome  areas of grime or dirt.  Scrub the entire screen to make sure you've removed as much dirt as possible.  Try to use small, circular scrubbing motions. Scrub the screen gently.  Being too forceful can tear the screen. Rinse the brush off while you are a cleaning to avoid reapplying dirt to the screen. Wash both sides of the window screen. Scrubbing the screen with a brush and cleaning solution will have broken most of the dirt loose. You can remove leftover dirt and grime by wiping the screen down with a sponge.  The sponge will help soak up most of the dirt and excess cleaning solution, leaving the window screen clean and grime free.  Don't forget to wipe down the screen's frame. Now is a good time to check for any areas that you may have missed. Wipe down both sides of the screen.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Rocía agua sobre el mosquitero con una manguera. Lava el mosquitero con el amoníaco y la mezcla de agua. Limpia cualquier suciedad con una esponja.


To begin factoring, all you need is a number - any number will do, but, for our purposes, let's start with a simple integer. Integers are numbers without fractional or decimal components (all positive and negative whole numbers are integers). Let's choose the number 12. Write this number down on a piece of scratch paper. Any integer can be written as the product of two other integers. Even prime numbers can be written as the product of 1 and the number itself. Thinking of a number as the product of two factors can require "backwards" thinking - you essentially must ask yourself, "what multiplication problem equals this number?"  In our example, 12 has multiple factors - 12 × 1, 6 × 2, and 3 × 4 all equal 12. So, we can say that 12's factors are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12. For our purposes, let's work with the factors 6 and 2. Even numbers are especially easy to factor because every even number has 2 as a factor. 4 = 2 × 2, 26 = 13 × 2, etc. Lots of numbers - especially large ones - can be factored multiple times. When you've found two of a number's factors, if one has its own set of factors, you can reduce this number to its factors as well. Depending on the situation, it may or may not be beneficial to do this. For instance, in our example, we have reduced 12 to 2 × 6. Notice that 6 has its own factors - 3 × 2 = 6. Thus, we can say that 12 =  2 × (3 × 2). Prime numbers are numbers greater than 1 that are evenly divisible only by themselves and 1. For instance, 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and 17 are all prime numbers. When you've factored a number so that it's the product of exclusively prime numbers, further factoring is superfluous. It does you no good to reduce each factor to itself times one, so you may stop. In our example, we've reduced 12 to 2 × (2 × 3). 2, 2, and 3 are all prime numbers. If we were to factor further, we'd have to factor to (2 × 1) × ((2 × 1)(3 × 1)), which isn't typically useful, so it's usually avoided. Negative numbers can be factored nearly identically to how positive numbers are factored. The...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escribe tu número. Halla otros dos números que multiplicados den tu primer número. Determina si alguno de tus factores se puede factorizar otra vez. Deja de factorizar cuando llegues a los números primos. Factoriza los números negativos de la misma forma.


To begin implementing the operational plan, you will need to get all relevant employees on board. This is best handled in meetings where management is able to meet directly with employees and present the plan to them, addressing any questions or concerns they may have. The plan itself can be broken down into parts and presented separately in more detail to the teams that will be handling those parts. If necessary, train employees who will using a new system or equipment as part of plan implementation. Schedule regular meetings, perhaps biweekly or monthly, to track plan implementation and success. These only have to be 30 minutes or an hour long, but should allow for departments to report on their progress. Make sure that all progress is reported in terms of your established metrics. This way, you can easily track progress across teams and departments. After a few months of plan implementation, take a step back to review implementation success. What has gone well and what is not going so well? Look at areas where implementation has gone smoothly and those areas where it hasn't. Work to assess why these areas are not performing as strongly and reassess your strategy to work past it. Hold meetings with representatives from those departments so that you can work out solutions.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Comunícales el plan operativo a los empleados. Controla los resultados de manera regular. Corrige las deficiencias del plan.


To begin the game, blindfold the first player. You can use a sleep mask or any piece of thick, dark cloth. Tie the blindfold securely over the players eyes and make sure they can't see through it.  If the player would prefer not to be blindfolded, you can just ask them to close their eyes while they play instead. Alternatively you could place the bowl or bag of rice underneath a coffee table and ask the player to sit in such a way that she can reach the bowl but can't see its contents. Use an egg timer or stopwatch to count down one minute on the clock. One person can be responsible for alerting the player when their time starts and when their time is up. During her one minute, the first player needs to use her hands to find as many safety pins in the rice as possible. Once she finds one, she should remove it from the bowl or bag and set it on the table beside her. Once the minute is up, the player must immediately stop looking for safety pins. You should then count the safety pins to see how many she found and record that number (along with the player's name) on a piece of paper. Before the next person plays, it's important to place all of the safety pins back into the bowl or bag of rice and mix them up.  This ensures that there is the same amount of safety pins in each round, which gives all of the players an equal chance. Once the safety pins are mixed back in, allow the next player to take their turn. Continue around the room until each guest has taken a turn at collecting the safety pins. Then compare all of the players' scores to see who found the most.  If you like, you can award a small prize to the winner of the game. This could be a scented candle, a picture frame, a small box of chocolates, etc. You could also award a prize to the players who came second and third, or even to the player who found the least amount of safety pins. Your game, your rules! As each player removes safety pins from the bowl or bag of rice, it's likely that a number of rice grains will fall onto the floor. As a result, you...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Venda a la primera jugadora. Ajusta un cronómetro a 1 minuto. Pídele a la jugadora que busque todos los imperdibles que pueda con el uso de sus manos únicamente. Cuando termine el tiempo, cuenta y registra los imperdibles que encontró. Coloca los imperdibles de vuelta en el tazón y pídela a la siguiente jugadora que haga lo mismo. Revisa los registros para determinar la jugadora que encontró más imperdibles. Limpia después del juego.


To begin the process of adding music to your iPod, open iTunes. If you haven't already connected your iPod, do so as soon as iTunes opens. Within a few moments, iTunes should recognize your device — you should see a small "iPod" button with a picture of an iPod appear in the upper right. Click this button. Note that for iPads, iPod Shuffles, and other iTunes-compatible devices, the process will be nearly the same, though the label on the button that appears will change. After clicking the "iPod" button, you'll see a screen displaying an array of information about your iPod, including its name, storage capacity, and several other options. We don't need to deal with any of these — simply click "Music" at the top of the window to proceed. When it comes to putting music on your iPod, you have two options: iTunes can automatically transfer your entire library to your iPod, or it can allow you to manually choose which songs you want to add. Check the bubble next to "Entire music library" if you'd like to add your entire library, or check the bubble next to "Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres" if you'd like to pick your songs manually. At this point, you may also want to check the boxes for other miscellaneous options below. For instance, if you'd like to add any music videos you have in your library, check "Include music videos," and so on. If you chose the manual option for adding songs to your iPod, you'll want to use the menus on the bottom half of the iTunes window to choose which songs you want to add. Scroll through the menus for playlists, artists, genres, and albums, checking the boxes next to the choices you'd like to add to your iPod.  For instance, if you want to add all of your Al Green songs to your iPod, you would scroll through the list of artists until you found Al Green, then check the box next to his name. On the other hand, if you only wanted to add the songs from his greatest hits album, you would scroll through the list of albums until you found Greatest Hits by Al Green, then...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Conecta el iPod y abre iTunes. Haz clic en "Música" en la pantalla siguiente. Escoge si deseas sincronizar toda la biblioteca o seleccionar canciones. Si eliges añadir la música manualmente, elige las listas de reproducción o artistas. Haz clic en "Sincronizar" para añadir las canciones. ¡Disfruta de la música! Desmarca las opciones de sincronización para eliminar las canciones.


To begin the process of becoming a cardinal in the Catholic Church, you need to meet a few basic requirements. You must be Catholic, male, and unmarried.  Along with being unmarried, you must take a lifelong vow of celibacy. As long as the other qualifications are there, you can be a widower and still become a member of the clergy. You will still need to take a vow of celibacy for the future, however. You cannot be divorced if you want to become a member of the clergy, but you might be eligible if you obtain an annulment. Catholic clergy are expected to be actively involved in the lives of those Catholics whom they serve. Being active in your parish and the broader Catholic community before you even start the process will give you a taste for what it can be like and may look better to the people in charge. It should go without saying, but becoming a cardinal—or a bishop, or a priest—requires you to have a full-time spiritual commitment. A vocation is a calling, so before you embark further in the process, you should make sure that God is calling you to religious life. As part of your discernment process, ask for guidance from your priest. Your parish priest and other leaders in your Catholic community can provide you with additional information, as well as guidance. These people can also pray for and with you, helping you in your personal discernment.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Determina si cumples los requisitos. Sé activo en tu parroquia y en la comunidad católica. Discierne el llamado a la vida religiosa.


To begin your second row and all other rows that you work in the moss stitch, turn your work around and then chain 2. This will serve as your turning chain. You created several chain 1 spaces when you worked the first row and you will need to single crochet into all of them. Locate the first chain 1 space in your row and single crochet into it. Next, make a chain of 1. This will form one of the chain 1 spaces for your next row, which you will continue to work into as you continue the moss stitch. After you chain 1, single crochet into the next chain 1 space, just as you did the first time. To continue working your second row, repeat the sequence of chaining 1 and single crocheting 1 to the end of the row. Your last stitch in the row should be a single crochet stitch into the last chain space in the row, which will be a chain 2 space.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Dale la vuelta al tejido y crea dos puntos cadena. Teje medio punto en el primer espacio de 1 punto. Teje 1 punto cadena. Teje medio punto en el siguiente espacio. Repite el paso de tejer 1 punto cadena y 1 medio punto hasta terminar. Completa la hilera con 1 medio punto en el espacio creado por los 2 puntos cadena.


To begin your test, you will need a sealed test tube filled with collected gas. You can collect carbon dioxide in a gas jar, a boiling tube, or another airtight container. Collection is usually performed over water in a beaker. CO2 gas is denser than air, so you can collect it using "downward delivery" or a gas syringe. The simplest way to collect carbon dioxide is to react calcium carbonate (or limestone chips) with hydrochloric acid. First, pour 20 mL of HCl into a conical flask. Add a spoonful of calcium carbonate (or limestone chips) to the HCL. When the reaction starts, cover the conical flask with a bung and delivery tube: you will collect the gas through the delivery tube and into an upturned test tube (which is immersed in bowl of water). If the water in the test tube is displaced, then gas is being collected.  You can continue to collect the gas for as long as the reaction occurs. For classroom demonstrations, you only need a small amount of hydrochloric acid, which is diluted to 1 M; a 2 M concentration works best, but should be used with extra care because it's a strong acid. The equation is: CaCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) ==> CaCl2(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g). Be very careful when working with hydrochloric acid – wear gloves, a lab coat, and protective goggles, and do not let the acid touch your skin! It's best to only perform this reaction if you have access to a lab environment. Put the tube on a rack to keep it safe until you perform the test. The "bung" is essentially a small cork or cap that allows you to pipe the contents of the test tube elsewhere through a connected delivery tube. It's important to seal the CO2 gas into the container. If you leave it open, the gas will mix with the air, and your test will be much less effective.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Consigue una muestra de CO2. Mezcla carbonato de calcio con ácido clorhídrico (HCl). Tapa el tubo de ensayo.


To begin, prepare your wonton-wrapping work space. You'll need just four things - a bowl of filling, a bowl of warm water, a set of store-bought wonton wrappers, and a clean, flat area (like a cutting board) to work on. Wontons can have a wide variety of fillings - the exact type of filling you use is up to you. One very common type of filling is made from ground pork and minced shrimp held together with flour or cornstarch. Spices and herbs like garlic and green onions are often added to this filling. Ensure your hands are clean, then dip a finger in your warm water and use it to moisten the edges of the wrapper. This helps the wonton hold together and stay shut during the cooking process. Place about a teaspoon of filling (or less) in the very center of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half to make a rectangular shape. Press gently to force out any air that's trapped under the fold - you don't want any air bubbles in your wonton. This is because any air that's trapped within the wonton will naturally expand as it's heated during cooking, potentially rupturing the wonton. Don't over-stuff your wonton - this can keep it from cooking thoroughly. A good rule of thumb is that you've over-stuffed your wonton if you can't fold it in half a second time at this point in the process. Next, you'll want to fold the wonton back over itself in the direction of the filling. In other words, take the two corners of the rectangle formed by the wrapper that are on the same edge as the ball of filling and fold them over each other to make a circular or crescent-shaped dumpling. Then, dip your finger in the warm water, wet one of the edges you just folded over the other, and re-fold it, pinching to seal the edges together. Congratulations - you've just wrapped your first wonton. With practice, this skill will become second-nature. Use the rest of your filling and wrappers to make more wontons in the same way as you formed the first. Cook by boiling, deep-frying, or pan-frying. Alternatively, refrigerate immediately.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Toma el relleno, las envolturas de masa para wantán y un tazón con agua. Extiende la envoltura de masa para wantán plana en el centro de tu área de trabajo. Agrégale relleno y dóblalo por la mitad. Dobla el wantán nuevamente de manera que los lados se superpongan. Repite el proceso según sea necesario.


To better prepare yourself to answer any questions a learner might ask, it's important you understand the material you will be teaching. You can go online, to your local library, or bookstore to find information about sex, sexual health, and sexuality. There are also many organizations that provide courses and materials to help educators teach sex education.  Sex education is more than just teaching about sexual behaviours. This means you should also educate yourself on issues such as abstinence, body image, gender, sexuality, sexual development, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual health, and sexual pleasure. Use established, evaluated sex education sources and curriculums to aid in your research. There are many myths and misconceptions that surround sex education and sex in general. Knowing what the truth is and having accurate information about sex education can help you teach better and prevent you from relaying inaccurate or negative information to your learners. Educating yourself about sex can help increase your comfort level with talking about sex or certain topics related to it to others. Age is an important factor that will shape how you educate sex to your learners. Some parents, guardians, and educators will be uncomfortable with sex being taught to children as young as kindergarten. But using age-appropriate information to teach sex education can help ease worries and discomforts about teaching such a sensitive topic like sex.  Different issues or topics will be taught depending on a learner's age. Established curriculums will have versions that are tailored to the age of the learner. Knowing the stage of sexual development of your learners will aid you in answering questions and help you provide age-appropriate information and resources for your learners. This way, you can avoid situations where you overstep boundaries or teach beyond what is appropriate to your learners. Defining your goals or what you would like your learners to achieve after you teach is a helpful way to organize and teach...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Infórmate sobre el sexo y la salud sexual. Conoce a las personas a las que vas a instruir. Establece tus objetivos cuando enseñes educación sexual. Ofrece un ambiente seguro cuando se habla de sexo. Prepárate para abordar temas complejos como el género y la sexualidad. Habla sobre la salud sexual. Contacta a los padres o tutores de tus alumnos y dales información sobre el contenido que vas a enseñar.


To borrow e-books from libraries, you need access to your own or a parent’s mobile device, like an e-reader or tablet. If you aren't allowed to do this on your own, ask if a parent or guardian will download Overdrive onto the device.  Go to the applications store on your mobile device, such as the App Store, Amazon Appstore, or Google Play, and search for Overdrive. When you find it, select Install. Overdrive is like an online bookshelf that links public library accounts to e-reader and mobile device accounts. Once the app is installed, launch it so you can put in your information and find your local library from the dropdown menu. From a desktop computer or with the browser on your mobile device, log in to your library’s online portal using your account information. Browse through until you find an e-book you want to borrow. To do this, find the title of the book and the link that says Borrow or Download. Once you’ve done this, it will ask you for the delivery method. You may need to select the type of device (such as a Kindle) or the specific app you're using (such as Overdrive). If prompted, select Checkout to initiate the transfer to your Overdrive account. If the device you want to use to read your e-book isn't connected to a network, connect it to Wi-Fi so it can receive the e-book. If you're using an Amazon device, you will need to sign in to your Amazon account to receive the transfer and download the book. If you're using a mobile phone or tablet to read your book, log on to your library account from the device, and then select download to Overdrive. Make sure you already have Overdrive installed on your device to open the book.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Descarga la aplicación correcta. Inicia sesión en tu cuenta de la biblioteca. Saca el libro. Conecta tu dispositivo.


To brainstorm ideas, you'll need something to work on. Take out a piece of paper and a pen or pencil. You can use a computer, but it will probably be easier to see your progress on paper. Start writing down some thoughts and ideas about what your title could be. First and foremost, your title has to be descriptive. That is, it has to clue your audience in to what your project is about. You are going to tell them what your project is with the title, then show them the project with the board.  If you haven't already, take a minute to write a sentence describing your project. Use that information to guide your title. For instance, if your project is about the quality of water in Kansas City, your title should reflect that. A title like, “Kansas City Water Quality,” provides insight about your project without giving away too many details. On the other hand, a title like, “KC H2O,” is too broad and vague. If you're title makes a reference to something too obscure, your teacher probably won't get it. Sometimes, you can find a title buried in your project. You may have already written something that will work as it is for the title or will work if you change it up a little.  Try reading through the text you wrote for your project. Copy down any sentence that may work for a title. Look for sentences that cover the main areas of your project. For instance, the sentence "Water in our city is not filtered properly and contains contaminants," may be a good descriptor of your project. Shorten it to make it more useful as a title: "Kansas City Water is Contaminated." You could also rephrase it to "Determining if Kansas City Water is Contaminated." While you want your title to be informative, it's also good to make it creative. A creative title can draw your audience in, making them want to read more about your project. This element is sometimes called a "hook."  For example, one option is to pick out concrete images to use. A concrete image is something that you can see, smell, taste, hear, or feel. For instance, something...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Lluvia de ideas y frases. Haz coincidir el contenido del proyecto con el título. Usa lo que tienes. Agrega un elemento creativo. Tómate un tiempo para jugar con el título. Divide el título. Asegúrate de incluir el punto principal. No uses abreviaturas poco comunes.


To bring focus to your lips and make them appear larger, it helps to use concealer to outline them. Use a very small concealer brush to carefully apply your favorite concealer around the edge of your lipliner. Make sure to carefully blend the concealer into your skin so it looks natural. This technique can also help clean up any mistakes you may have made when applying your lipliner or lipstick. Don’t just use your highlighter to accent your cheekbones -- dab a small amount of your favorite powder or cream highlighter on the small indentation above the center of your top lip known as the cupid’s bow. That will bring light to the area and help your lips appear fuller.  Blend well so the highlight looks natural. Make sure that you apply the highlighter all the way along the groove that runs from your cupid’s bow to the bottom of your nose. You can give the illusion of a fuller bottom lip by using contour powder. Use a small, fluffy brush to lightly dust contour powder or bronzer just beneath the edge of your lower lip. Make sure to blend well for a natural look.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Delinea fuera del borde de los labios con un corrector. Ilumina el arco de Cupido. Aplica maquillaje de contorno debajo del labio inferior.


To build a makeshift tent, you’ll need rope or a line of some kind to string between two trees, a tarp or poncho to hang on the rope, and something to anchor the tarp to the ground. If you don’t have any rope or string, you can use a strong branch propped between the two trees several feet above the ground.  If you are using a branch in place of a rope, you will need some way to keep it firmly attached to your trees, such as a notch in the tree. A makeshift tent will require two sturdy trees located a few feet apart. The trees should be far enough so you can comfortably lay down between them, but not so far apart that you cannot tie your rope between them without running out. You will be laying down with your head at one tree and your feet at the other--not with your shoulders between the trees. A  clove hitch is a good knot to secure the rope to each tree and prevent slipping. Make sure the rope is taught and low to the ground. You want as little space as possible under the tarp to help keep in warmth.  If you are using a stick or branch, make sure you secure it to the tree as low to the ground as possible to trap heat. If you are in snowy winter weather, you can secure the rope a little higher up the tree to create steeper walls on your tent. The steeper walls will let the snow fall off more easily. Collected snow is heavy, and your tent could collapse if too much accumulates. Your support brace (the rope or branch) should be low enough so that that tarp reaches the ground on both sides. Make sure to stretch it tightly to keep extra air out of your sleeping space. Spread the edges as wide apart as possible to keep the tarp taut. Make sure your tarp is held on to the ground. Heavy objects like large rocks or logs should be enough to hold it in place If you have additional rope and some stakes (or a few sharpened sticks), you can use these items to secure a tarp with grommets. Run some rope through each grommet to pull the tarp taught, and warp around stakes you have driven into the ground. If you don’t have...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ten a la mano los materiales adecuados. Busca un buen lugar. Ata una cuerda entre los dos árboles. Cuelga la lona sobre la cuerda. Asegura los extremos de la lona.


To build a strong relationship with a cat, you must first ensure that it is comfortable with people in general. Socializing young kittens is important for their future relationships with people.  Socialization with people between 2 and 7 weeks of age sets the stage for the rest of the cat’s life.  Socialization includes holding the kitten and encouraging it to interact with people and animals. These interactions need to be pleasant for the cat to want to continue them in the future.  Consider kitten socialization classes. Your veterinarian likely has some resources for you to consider. If you have an older cat, great news for you! You can still work with it. Positive interactions go a long way at all ages to befriend a cat.  Even a cat that has been feral (living wild, without people) for up to four years can be socialized.  Depending on the cat, socializing an older cat could take more time. The steps described in this article still apply. If the cat is used to living with humans it will crave your attention, and usually ease into a routine. A cat won’t want to socialize if it doesn’t feel comfortable and safe. Create a calm and non-threatening environment when introducing a new cat to your home.  Begin by putting it in a quiet room where it can get comfortable in the space. Your bedroom is a good choice. Spending time here will help your cat get used to your scent. Gradually allow the cat to explore more of the environment as it becomes more comfortable. Give the cat comfortable and fun surfaces to lay on (and in). A cat tree can be great for a cat that needs a little security and a place to call their own. The cat should have access to food, water, a litter box, and a scratching post. Don’t hover over or crowd the cat. By staying calm and keeping your distance, you’re showing the cat you aren’t a threat and it shouldn’t fear you.  This is especially important for older cats that are not used to spending time around people. Giving a cat like this too much attention will actually do more harm than good. You...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Socializa a tu gato lo más pronto posible. Ten paciencia con los gatos viejos. Crea un ambiente cómodo para tu gato. Mantén una distancia adecuada. Usa un difusor de feromonas para calmar a un gato asustado. Acaricia a tu gato con gentileza cuando se muestre dispuesto. Levanta a tu gato cuando esté relajado. Busca a un veterinario si nada funciona.


To build the base, you will need the following tools: hammer, electric drill, 1 inch (2.5 cm) drill bit, 10 nails, 12 wood screws, and a saw. Remember, power tools are dangerous; always use caution and have adult supervision when necessary. The supplies for the actual base include:  2 2 in × 4 in (5.1 cm × 10.2 cm) wood pieces, 36 inches (91 cm) long 2 2 in × 4 in (5.1 cm × 10.2 cm)  wood pieces, 12 inches (30 cm) long 2 2 in × 4 in (5.1 cm × 10.2 cm) wood pieces, 23 inches (58 cm) long  1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm)plywood that is between 20–24 inches (51–61 cm) square 1 piece of flat wood (can be plywood) that is 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) wide and 36 inches (91 cm)long to serve as baseboard 1 inch (2.5 cm) diameter dowel rod, 15 inches (38 cm) long 2 eye hooks The plywood needs to be cut into triangles. These triangles will serve as supports to stabilize the trebuchet when it is in use. Using a jigsaw or table saw (whichever is available) cut the square from corner to corner through the center. If you don’t have a table saw or jigsaw, many home improvement stores will cut wood for you before you take it home. Measure 13 inches (33 cm) from the left end of one of the 36 in (91 cm) long pieces of wood and make a mark. Place the center of the 23 in (58 cm) long piece of wood perpendicular to the 36 in (91 cm) long piece of wood at the mark that you made.  Lay one of the triangle-shaped pieces on top of these supports so that the base of the triangle is aligned horizontally with the bottom of the 36 in (91 cm) piece of wood. Attach 1 screw to each corner and 2-3 screws along each side of the triangle. Use the same process detailed above, but make it in a mirror image. This will ensure that when you build the base, both supports will face the same direction and the wooden triangles will face out. When both sides are constructed, line them up and make sure they are identical mirror images of each other. Stand the side supports up, making sure the triangle wood pieces face out. Place a 12 in (30 cm) long piece of wood between...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Reúne los materiales necesarios. Corta la madera contrachapada cuadrada por la mitad en diagonal. Construye el primer soporte lateral. Haz el segundo soporte lateral con el mismo procedimiento. Conecta las piezas de madera de 30 cm (12 pulgadas) entre los soportes. Taladra agujeros de 2 cm (1 pulgada) en la parte superior de los brazos del soporte. Atornilla el rodapié al fundíbulo.


To build the lighthouse, you’ll need some materials you probably already have, including various acrylic paints and paintbrushes, tacky craft glue, a pencil, scissors, 6 brass paper fasteners, a knife, a ruler, old newspapers, a plastic lid from a small margarine container that measures 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) in diameter, and a D battery.  You’ll also need to go to the craft store for some materials, including:  A 9 x 3-7/8 in (22.9 x 9.8 cm) styrofoam cone A thick piece of cardboard measuring 12 by 12 inches (30 by 30 cm) Two 16-inch (40.6 cm) pieces of #18 insulated wire A small socket with a lightbulb Using wire strippers, grip the wire at the point where you want to strip the coating away, then pull the wire strippers toward the end you’re stripping.  If you don’t have wire strippers, use a sharp knife to cut slowly into the wire 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the end.  Cut all the way around the wire without cutting through it, then pull the coating off the end. Lie the cone on its side, then use a sharp knife to cut straight through it.  If you’re worried about making a straight cut, use a pencil to lightly draw the line along which you’ll cut the cone. You can paint the lighthouse a solid color, or give it stripes.  There is no right or wrong way to paint your model lighthouse, so paint it as you like.  Acrylic craft paint is the best type of paint to use on styrofoam. Styrofoam is absorbent, so paint on a few thick layers to ensure the paint is visible. Before you start painting, protect your work surface by placing a few old newspapers on it. The cardboard should be thick enough that it does not bend when you wave it up and down. Place the lid face-down on your work surface. Position the socket in the center of the lid and trace a circle around it with your pencil.  Set the socket aside and slice two small slits through the lid with your knife or the tip of one arm of your scissors. Push one piece of wire through the lid from below, then feed the other piece of wire through the other hole.  If you’re having...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Reúne los materiales que necesitarás. Retira 2 cm (1 pulgada) de recubrimiento de los extremos de cada cable. Corta 5 cm (2 pulgadas) de la parte superior de un cono de espuma de poliestireno de 5,5 cm (3 −7/8 pulgadas). Pinta el faro de la manera que desees. Pega el cono sobre una pieza de cartón de 30 x 30 cm (12 x 12 pulgadas). Corta dos hendiduras en la tapa de plástico. Pasa los cables a través de los agujeros en la tapa. Pega el enchufe a la tapa utilizando el círculo que marcaste anteriormente. Conecta los cables al enchufe. Pega la tapa a la parte superior del cono. Conecta la batería a los extremos del cable. Coloca una tapa sobre la luz.


To calculate the growth rate, you're going to need the starting value. The starting value is the population, revenue, or whatever metric you're considering at the beginning of the year. For example, if a village started the year with a population of 150, then the starting value is 150. To calculate the growth, you'll not only need the starting value, you'll also need the final value. That value is the population, revenue, or whatever metric you're considering at the end of the year. For example, if a village ended the year with a population of 275, then the final value is 275. The growth is calculated with the following formula: Growth Percentage Over One Year = FinalValue−StartValueStartValue∗100{\displaystyle {\frac {FinalValue-StartValue}{StartValue}}*100}  Example Problem. A village grows from 150 people at the start of the year to 275 people at the end of the year. Calculate its growth percentage this year as follows: Growth Percentage =275−150150∗100{\displaystyle ={\frac {275-150}{150}}*100}  =125150∗100{\displaystyle ={\frac {125}{150}}*100} ≈ 0.8333∗100{\displaystyle 0.8333*100}  = 83.33%{\displaystyle 83.33\%}

TL;DR in Spanish:

Determina el valor inicial. Determina el valor final. Calcula la tasa de crecimiento a lo largo de un año.


To calculate the normal force of an object at rest when an outside force acts downward on that object, use the equation: N = m * g + F * sin(x)'   N refers to the normal force, m refers to the object's mass, g refers to the acceleration of gravity, F refers to the outside force, and x refers to the angle between the object and the direction of the outside force.  Example: Find the normal force of a block with a mass of 4.2 kg, when a person is pressing down on the block at a 30 degree angle with a force of 20.9 N. The weight of an object equals the mass of the object multiplied by the acceleration of gravity.  Note that the gravitational acceleration at the Earth's surface is a constant: g = 9.8 m/s2   Example: weight = m * g = 4.2 * 9.8 = 41.16 The sine of an angle is calculated by dividing the side of the triangle opposite the angle by the hypotenuse of the angle.  Example: sin(30) = 0.5 The outside force, in this instance, refers to the force acting downward on the object.  Example: 0.5 * 20.9 = 10.45 Doing so will give you the normal force at work.  Example: 10.45 + 41.16 = 51.61 Note that for an object at rest being influenced by an external, downward force, the normal force will be greater than the weight of the object.  Example: The normal force is 51.61 N.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Utiliza la ecuación correcta. Encuentra el peso del objeto. Halla el seno del ángulo. Multiplica el seno por la fuerza externa. Suma este valor al peso. Escribe tu respuesta.


To calculate the normal force of an object at rest when an outside force acts upward on that object, use the equation: N = m * g - F * sin(x)'   N refers to the normal force, m refers to the object's mass, g refers to the acceleration of gravity, F refers to the outside force, and x refers to the angle between the object and the direction of the outside force.  Example: Find the normal force of a block with a mass of 4.2 kg, when a person is pulling up at the block at a 50 degree angle with a force of 20.9 N. The weight of an object equals the mass of the object multiplied by the acceleration of gravity.  Note that the gravitational acceleration at the Earth's surface is a constant: g = 9.8 m/s2   Example: weight = m * g = 4.2 * 9.8 = 41.16 The sine of an angle is calculated by dividing the side of the triangle opposite the angle by the hypotenuse of the angle.  Example: sin(50) = 0.77 The outside force refers to the force acting upward on the object, in this instance.  Example: 0.77 * 20.9 = 16.01 Doing so will give you the normal force at work.  Example: 41.16 – 16.01 = 25.15 Note that for an object at rest being influenced by an external, upward force, the normal force will be less then the weight of the object.  Example: The normal force is 25.15 N.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Utiliza la ecuación correcta. Halla el peso del objeto. Encuentra el seno del ángulo. Multiplica el seno por la fuerza externa. Resta este valor al peso. Escribe tu respuesta.


To calculate the right number of litter boxes for your home, add one to the number of cats you have.  For instance, if you have two cats at home, you should have three litter boxes. Place the litter boxes in open, clean, quiet, well-lit spaces where the cats can see all around them.  A quiet corner of your living room or near the fireplace might be appropriate, depending on your home’s layout.  Do not place litter boxes in places where your cat might feel trapped or could be ambushed.  A closet or the end of a long hall with no exit are poor choices for a litter box location. Don’t place a litter box in a place which is only accessible by going up and down stairs like a basement.  If you have a cat that goes up and down stairs, place a litter box on each floor. If your cat is peeing in an unusual spot outside its litter box, for instance, take it to the vet.  It may be ill and in need of treatment.  Similarly, if your cat stops going to the bathroom, or starts going less frequently, contact your vet immediately.  Urinary tract infections, constipation, or other illness could be the cause for strange behavior. If your cat’s litter box isn’t clean, it might start going to the bathroom somewhere else, and you definitely don’t want that.  Each week, take the entire litter box and dump its contents into the trash.  Wipe the box out with an unscented, nontoxic disinfectant wipe and refill it with new litter. Make sure that you spot clean the box daily as well and remove any solids, such as feces and clumps of urine soaked litter.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Proporciónale a tu gato muchas cajas de arena. Elige el lugar adecuado para colocar las cajas de arena. Mantente atento a las deposiciones inusuales. Vacía las cajas de arena semanalmente.


To can tomato juice, you'll need quart-size (approximately 1 liter) mason jars with rings and new lids as well as a canner so you can create a sterile seal. It may also be helpful to get a jar lifter to make it easier to remove the hot jars from the canner when you're finished heating them.  Note that it is not recommended to can tomato juice without using a canner. The tomato juice must be heated to a high temperature in order to kill bacteria and ensure the juice will be safe to drink when you open the jars.  Either a boiling water canner, a dial-gauge pressure canner, or a weighted-gauge pressure canner will work. Follow the operating instructions for your particular type of canner. The standard heating time is between 25 and 35 minutes. When the process is complete, remove the jars and allow them to cool, undisturbed, for 24 hours.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Prepara tus herramientas. Coloca los tarros en el envasador y caliéntalos. Almacena los tarros de jugo de tomate y almacénalos en un lugar fresco y seco.


To challenge a bill, you will need proof that the hospital’s prices are out of line compared to those charged by other hospitals. You can find the prices that other hospitals charge by looking online. Visit the websites for Healthcare Blue Book and FAIR Health to find prices. Medical costs will vary greatly among hospitals even though they are in the same town or region. In addition, the cost of procedures are not typically transparent or rational. You may have to do some digging to uncover competitor pricing.  You also might want to use the Medicaid rates as a guide. They can be found at https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Statistics-Trends-and-Reports/Medicare-Provider-Charge-Data/index.html. If you find that your hospital is charging more than other hospitals in your area, offer your hospital what other hospitals in your area are charging. This is a great way to cut your costs and having other hospitals' pricing is great evidence of what your cost should be. If you do not have insurance or if insurance is not covering all of your costs, you can usually get a sizable discount if you offer to pay in cash. Healthcare providers will often cut their prices by 66% or more if you are willing to pay everything up front in cash. In some cases, hospitals and doctors have taken 1/10 of the original bill.  Wen you negotiate an all cash deal, start with a lower offer, maybe around 1/4 the original bill. You and the other party will negotiate from there. If you cannot pay everything up front and you have to create a payment plan, be prepared to pay a little bit more. However, never be afraid to negotiate. You can begin the dispute by calling the hospital. Share with them that you are unhappy with the charges and explain why. Keep careful notes of who you talk to. Note the person’s name, the day and time, as well as the substance of the conversation. You need to keep careful notes because you are likely to talk to a new person each time you call the hospital. After calling, you should follow up with...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Investiga el precio justo de cada procedimiento. Piensa en pagar con dinero en efectivo. Llama al hospital. Escribe una carta para rebatir información. Piensa en contratar a un defensor. Negocia con el hospital. Negocia directamente con el médico. Pregunta sobre ayuda financiera. Utiliza la amenaza de la bancarrota.


To check for leaks you’ll need to look out for discoloration on the inside roof and walls of the shed. You’ll need to check for any discoloration to the structure, particularly stains and darker patches. Check the sides of the shed for dark patches or streaks as this may indicate dripping or running water. You should also look for discoloration on fabric, as it could mean there is mold growing. There may also be signs of mold, especially on any fabric stored in the shed. Check fabric for any dark spots of mildew. However, keep in mind that mold can also be caused by condensation. You should also look for discoloration, like patches of rust, on your tools and any other metal items. The items affected may not be directly under the source of the leak as water may be running down the walls and collecting elsewhere. If you are having trouble spotting discoloration, you could examine your shed after it rains. If there are puddles anywhere in the shed, it means you have a leak. The puddles will most likely form under or near where the crack in the shed is. Condensation occurs when the moisture in the air forms water droplets on a cold surface. Don’t confuse condensation with a leak. A properly-ventilated shed is unlikely to have major problems with condensation but you can expect colder parts of the shed to attract condensation. Avoid problems caused by condensation by keeping your shed well-ventilated and ensuring the contents aren’t too close together as this prevents slows down air circulation. Try not to stack things against the external walls, as these may transfer condensation to whatever touches them. Guttering is a means of moving water away from the shed by directing it to drains in the ground. Check that any guttering you have on your shed is clear and moving water as it should do. If it is leaking it can cause water damage. Gutters can get clogged up with dirt, moss, leaves and dropped fruit from trees. Clear this if it is causing a problem. You should also take the opportunity to clear vegetation or any...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Busca decoloraciones. Examina todos los componentes del cobertizo para determinar el lugar donde existe el goteo. Espera a que llueva y luego examina el cobertizo. Aprende a diferenciar una gotera de la condensación. Evita los problemas de canaletas. Corta la vegetación que nace a los costados del cobertizo.