Don’t lie about your interests or pretend to be someone else. Women will be able to tell if you try to be someone you’re not, so just be honest. Being irresistible isn’t about putting on a show; truly irresistible people are authentic.  For example, if you don’t like sports, don’t tell a girl you like that you’re great at football just to impress her. Instead, look for interests that you actually share. There's a better chance that she'll be attracted to you if you truly have things in common. Additionally, authentic people are trustworthy. If people know they can trust you, they’re more likely to gravitate toward you. Be yourself, but don’t feel like you have to lay out all of your baggage when you’re just getting to know someone. Being honest doesn’t mean you need to confess your deepest secrets on the first date. Try to keep your body language open and expansive to show others that you’re at ease with yourself. For example, maintain good posture instead of slouching. When you sit down, get in a comfortable, natural position instead of sitting rigidly.  Instead of keeping your hands in your pockets or crossing your arms, make hand gestures when you speak to emphasize your points. Don’t strike poses or make gestures that make you uncomfortable. If you’re naturally shy, for instance, standing straight and tall can project a quiet confidence. Don’t feel like you have to make grand gestures as if you were performing onstage. You don’t have to do full a stand up routine, but a sense of humor almost always goes a long way. Jokes are especially helpful if you’re nervous and aren’t sure what to say. If you’re not good at making witty comments off the top of your head, try memorizing a couple of quick witticisms. Look online for jokes or check out comedy routines. It’s wise to keep your material tame, especially if you’re just getting to know someone. Additionally, unless you have an established relationship and tease each other, don't tell a joke at her expense. Make eye contact during conversations, but keep in...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Sé tú mismo Proyecta confianza a través del lenguaje corporal. Cuenta un buen chiste para romper el hielo. Escucha con atención y haz preguntas durante las conversaciones. Haz elogios sinceros y respetuosos. Dale espacio, en vez de ser demasiado sofocante.


Don’t make gym class worse than it is by dreading it all day. This is probably the only class where teachers aren’t telling you to sit still and be quiet, so make the most of it. Even if exercise isn’t your thing, focus on the parts that you do enjoy about it. These could be:  Seeing particular friends who share the same class or gym period. The chance to go outside and get some fresh air. The physical benefits of exercise. Not having to sit behind a desk for the next 40 minutes. Maybe you’re not athletic at all, or maybe you’re not particularly great at one sport or activity. Whatever it may be that turns you off about phys ed, don’t let this stop you from taking part. Instead, get in there and just go for it!  Refusing to take part will set you apart and will get negative attention from your teacher. You also miss out on bonding with other students. Remember that you’re being graded for this. Your teacher doesn’t expect everyone to be a star player, but they do expect you to put yourself out there. Pay attention and listen to your teacher, and show them that you're trying your best. Remember: gym class isn’t a tryout for the school team. Don’t beat yourself up just because you can’t run a mile in five minutes or throw a 50-yard pass. Regardless of what game or activity the teacher has you do, just concentrate on improving.  Keep your goals realistic. For some people, this might be, say, shaving a minute off their mile time. For others, it might simply be running a mile without having to stop, regardless of how long it takes. Having fun is its own goal. If nothing else, just look forward to the opportunity to move around and shake yourself out. As long as you do that, then you’ve met a goal! Maybe you hate basketball, or feel tired, or would just rather be some place else. Put it out of your mind or, failing that, just keep it to yourself. Unless you have a valid complaint (like a real injury or illness), don’t whine about having to take part.  Complaining out loud or to yourself won't make you feel any...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Espera con ansias la clase de educación física. Participa. Enfócate en récords personales. No te quejes.


Don’t make your writing overly complicated.  Keep it simple, because your reader does not want to look up every other word. Use big words like a potent spice; spread them sparingly throughout your writing. They will make your writing better, while still keeping the writing enjoyable for the reader. Cut out most adverbs. Most of the time, they aren’t needed, so use them sparingly throughout your writing. Look for other unnecessary words, such as “like,” “so,” and “then.” Cut out what’s not needed. Cut out repetition and don’t use the same word over and over. Your reader will get tired of reading words such as “like” over and over again, so change up your word choice to keep your diction natural. Don’t just think about diction while you’re writing, consider it while you’re revising.  Look at each word and consider how it fits into the whole. Is it really the best word for the sentence? For the story? If you have a wide, general audience, consider keeping words that will appeal to a variety of people.  For instance, avoid slang, since slang tends to be generation-specific. For a wide audience, keep it simpler, but don’t be afraid to add in a few bigger words in places. However, if you are writing for a particular age group, feel free to add in some slang terms, as long as you are sure you know how to use them right. During revisions, make your word choice more precise by finding the words that most specifically express your meaning.  For instance, don’t just say the streetlight was “strange.” Say it was “eerie.” “Eerie” has a much spookier effect than “strange.” Similarly, if you are writing a sentence about rainbows, choosing words related to color makes sense, because it plays on the theme: “The rainbow stretched across the watery blue sky like a handful of violets and roses arched over a vase of water.” By choosing flowers that have color names instead of just saying “wildflowers,” you’re reinforcing the subject of the sentence. In another example, if you are writing about a fight, you want to choose visceral...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Simplifica tu escritura en la medida de lo posible. Mantén el estilo en mente cuando revises el texto. Piensa en tus lectores cuando revises el texto. Elige las palabras más específicas que puedas encontrar.


Don’t mislead people. Especially when you are dating someone, be upfront about your feelings. Avoid excuses like “Now is not a good time for me”. While you might think your hint is obvious, some people will take you literally. They’ll call at a later time. Make it clear that you aren’t interested without any equivocation. This doesn’t mean that you need to lose all tact and say something offensive, but you can say, “I’m just not interested. I like you as a person, but not in that way.” People won’t always catch on to your masterly crafted subtle hints. Sometimes, you’ll need to say something. No one welcomes confrontation, but when it is time to ask someone to leave you alone, you should do it politely. Start off by gaining their attention and then, in a soft voice, ask them if they wouldn’t mind leaving. No one wants to be shunned for no reason — to be cast aside without cause. Tell the person why they should go. Do you need to talk to someone else? Do you have work that needs to be done? No matter what the reason is, be tactful and give them some indication why you need them to leave. They’ll be more likely to acquiesce to your request. Set up your email account to automatically reply to email addresses you don’t want to talk to. Go on your social media accounts and do the same. You might even just consider “unfollowing” and “de-friending” people you don’t want to talk to anymore. The traditional “out of office” email automated response is now a commonly used tool in most business settings. If you know that you are going to be away from your email for a period of time and don’t want to receive dozens of emails about the same issues, simply set up an automated response with text like: “I am currently either out of office or unavailable for [insert period of time]. I will respond to messages in the order that it is received when I return to the office on [insert date of return].” This way you don’t have to return dozens of emails and everyone will know exactly what to expect.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Dile a la persona que quieres estar a solas. Sé cortés. Brinda unas razones o excusas. Acondiciona unas respuestas automáticas en línea.


Don’t overcrowd the cage with lots of toys, accessories, or perches. Though it is important for your canary’s well-being that they move and fly around, keep the cage items to a minimum to allow your canary to move freely.  Change up the accessories to allow for variety, but keep only one or two items in the cage at a time. Note how your canary interacts with the toys, especially how she flies from perch to perch. You can also place a shallow water dish in the cage, along with her normal water dish, so she can take the occasional bath. Fill the plastic shallow dish with lukewarm water and place it on the floor of the cage. Be sure to clean it every day, along with your bird’s other dishes. After several days of observing your canary, talking to your canary, and letting her play with toys in her cage, you can try placing your hand in her cage while holding a treat. Though she may not take it right away, she will start to get used to your presence in her cage and see training as a good thing that comes with a treat.  Slice up vegetables like broccoli, kale, asparagus, carrots, tomatoes, and zucchini to offer as a treat. Fruits like apples, blueberries, bananas, grapes, peaches, and melons also work as great treats. Hold the treat lightly between your fingers so it is easy for your canary to pick it up. As you offer her a treat, look for any signs of stress, like panting from the mouth, jerking movements away from you, and if her feathers are lying flat against her body. If you note any of these signs, leave the treat in her cage, and remove your hand. You can try to give her a treat again the next day, but don’t be discouraged if she shows signs of stress. With enough patience and persistence, she will become more comfortable over time and start to respond to your treats. Once your canary starts to feel safe around you, she may tilt her head and squint at you. Some canaries will place one foot on your finger to show they are responsive to your presence in their cage. If your canary seems comfortable placing one...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Coloca un solo juguete, un espejo y una o dos perchas en la jaula. Introduce tu mano en la jaula con un bocadillo. Comienza de nuevo si tu canario te muerde. Intenta sujetarlo fuera de la jaula.


Don’t put shoes in their storage containers, even just a cubbyhole, until they’re completely dry. Wet shoes can get moldy in storage, plus storing them wet will make them more likely to smell bad. Place shoes in a dry, ventilated area to let them dry out completely before you store them. Leather and suede shoes need to be able to breathe while they’re in storage. Wrapping them in plastic could cause them to end up moldy or discolored. Always wrap leather shoes in acid-free tissue instead of plastic. Mothballs are made with toxic chemicals that repel moths, but are also dangerous for use around kids and pets. Mothballs also have a distinctive stuffy, chemical smell that infuses anything they’re stored with and is very difficult to remove. Instead of using mothballs, store your shoes with cedar balls or cedar shoe trees. Cedar naturally repels moths, is nontoxic and leaves shoes smelling fresh. Many people store shoes one on top of the other to make more room, but storing your shoes this way can cause them to lose their shape over time. It’s fine to stack flip flops this way, but for any shoe that has more structure, store them side by side instead. Even if you stack them so that one shoe is upside-down, storing them this way for several months will cause them to start getting misshapen.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Evita guardar zapatos que estén mojados. No envuelvas los zapatos de cuero en plástico. Guarda los zapatos con cedro, no con bolas de naftalina. No amontones unos zapatos encima de otros.


Don’t put temptation in your path! Keeping sugary treats like cookies, sodas, or white breads around your kitchen will only give you an opportunity to slip sugar into your diet. A cookie here and a stolen sip of soda there will add up over the course of the day. When you make the decision to reduce sugar in your diet, throw out or donate all foods whose nutrition labels mark them as too sugary for your new lifestyle.  This may not be realistic if you live with roommates or family members who don’t share your aversion to sugar. Talk to the people you live with about whether or not they would be willing to alter their diets for their own health. If they don’t want to cut down on sugar, separate your food from the rest of the food in the house. Stake out one shelf in the pantry for your own food, and tell yourself you can only eat from that shelf. Put your food somewhere else completely, where you won’t even have to see your roommates’ or kids’ sugary foods when you want to grab a snack or prepare a meal. Humans are just hard-wired to love sugar. Carbohydrates, including sugar, release serotonin in the brain, which makes us feel calm, relaxed, and just overall good when we sugary foods. When you cut sugar out of your diet, you may find yourself in sugar withdrawal, but there are things you can do to fight off your cravings.  Wait out your withdrawals. Just like any other addictive substance, you may feel cravings for the first 2 to 3 days after going cold-turkey with sugar. However, if you can stay strong for those first 72 hours, you’ll find your cravings will diminish. Eat something else. You may get sugar cravings when your blood sugar drops too low, likely because you haven’t eaten in some time. Many foods, including vegetables, have sugar in them, though, and you can correct your imbalance without splurging on sugar. Distract yourself by doing something else you enjoy. Listen to your favorite album, take a nice walk, or bury yourself in an interesting task at work. While fruit is a much healthier option, it...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Vacía tu casa de alimentos azucarados. Controla tus antojos de azúcar. No vayas a comprar con hambre. Concéntrate en lo bien que te sentirás pronto. Acuérdate de los riesgos relacionados con el azúcar. Trátate cada cierto tiempo.


Don’t rely on your past size because your feet may grow with age. Also, try on heels in a range of sizes because every shoemaker’s sizing is different. You might also find that you’ll need a different size for different styles of shoe.  Look for shoes that are the size of your larger foot, if your feet are different sizes. Try shopping at midday for the truest fit. Your feet swell throughout the day and this is the midpoint between morning feet that haven’t started swelling and your swollen feet at the end of the day. Look for a shoe with a thumb’s width between your longest toe and the front of the shoe. Your toes shouldn’t be squished against the end of the shoe. Consider going up a size with heels, especially if the toe box is very narrow. Find a shoe where the ball of your foot lies in the widest part of the shoe. Opt for a wider size if the ball of your foot or the sides of your foot are pinched in the shoe. Also make sure that your feet don’t come out of the shoes when you walk because this can put undue pressure on your feet. Consider taking your shoe to a shoemaker for professional stretching if you find a great heel that needs to be a little wider.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mide tus pies cada vez que compres tacones. Dales espacio a tus dedos para moverse. Asegúrate de que los zapatos sean lo suficientemente anchos.


Don’t shut them out while you try to cope with the trauma of the event. They can often help you cope with a traumatic event in a lot of ways. They can listen to you, talk to you, encourage you, and comfort you.   You may not hear from your family or friends as you would expect to, due to them just not knowing what to say or how to react. Don't be afraid to reach out. Just spend time being around them. You don’t have to say or do anything. Try saying, “Could you just be with me right now? I feel really anxious and don’t want to talk or do anything. I just want someone here with me.” Stay with one of them for a few days of you need to (especially if the traumatic event has you afraid, depressed, or anxious). You don’t need to or have to tell all of your family members and friends. Tell those that will be there for you. Talking about it helps them understand what you are going through. It can also help you deal with the emotions related to the event. Although you don’t have to (and shouldn’t) tell everyone you meet, you will cope better if you don’t keep it a secret.   Ask them to help you by staying calm. You might say, “I need you to stay calm when I tell you what happened so that I can stay calm.” Don’t be mad if they ask some questions, they are just trying to understand what happened. You can ask that they not share what you have told them with anyone else. If the traumatic event is something that happened to people other than just you, talk to them. They understand exactly what you went through and are going through. Because they care about you, your friends and family will want to see you smile and try to cheer you up. Let them, even if it’s just to distract yourself from the traumatic event for a few moments. Smiling and laughing will help relieve some of your physical and emotional tension.  Try to laugh at their corny joke or chuckle at the silly meme they send you. Take up their offer for a movie or a walk on the beach. You don’t have to pretend that you are happy when you aren’t. But at the same...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Confía en tu familia y amigos. Habla con personas de confianza. Deja que te levanten el ánimo. Busca ayuda profesional.


Don’t spend time worrying about what makes you metal and others not metal. Why waste time judging others when you can be enjoying the company of friends or discovering new bands? Many metal fans claim to feel like outsiders in the regular world, but to feel welcome and happy in the metal community. If you make people feel unwelcome, chances are you’re the one who’ll end up getting shunned. A lot of metal fans fit the stereotypical image of having long hair, wearing band shirts and baggy pants, and violently dancing to their favorite tunes, but just as many metal fans look like “regular” people. If you’re a metalhead, chances are the music will inspire your personal style, but that doesn’t mean you have to look like a metalhead just to fit in with your community. True metalheads live their lives according to a philosophy taught by the music they love. This could vary depending on their favorite bands, but if you’re a metalhead, the music will be part of your moral fabric. Let metal inspire you to discover who you are as a person. Use the songs to explore your feelings and ideas. Let the music inform your decisions, but don’t let it make them for you.  A lot of the lyrics of metal songs can be violent and self-destructive, but that doesn’t mean you need to be. There’s often a deeper meaning, so seek it out before you make poor life choices. As an example, the song “Suicide Solution” was once cited in a court case as causing a teenager to commit suicide, but the artist (Ozzy Osbourne) argued that the teenager had misinterpreted his lyrics. Many people claim that most metal is fantasy regardless the subgenre. This is because it explores reality through a lens that reaches beyond the things we see every day. This might be more obvious with a band like Rhapsody, but fantasy (albeit horror fantasy) is also explored in Cannibal Corpse lyrics and album art. A lot of metalheads claim to be nerdy. Some regularly play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. Some claim to be obsessed with video games and fantasy...

TL;DR in Spanish:

No seas sentencioso. Sé tú mismo. Vive por la música. Lee entre líneas. Reconoce la fantasía. Vuélvete un nerd. Honra el sonido. Combate la ignorancia.


Don’t start deboning until your chicken is cool enough to be handled. You can be burned by fat or grease if the chicken is too hot.

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Don’t stop at just one calm down jar—create as many as you please! Pick out a few bold complementary colors, or fill each of the jars with a different color and create a rainbow display. Letting your child gaze at their favorite color will only enhance the calming effect of the jar.  Make enough calm down jars for every child in the household to have their own. This will help prevent stressful arguments over what belongs to who. Soft colors like blue, pink, green, and lavender are especially soothing. Purchase a special craft glitter to mix in with the regular glitter and glitter glue. When you shake the jar, you’ll be able to see smiley faces, stars, and dinosaurs floating around inside. This is a great way to add a more personal touch to the jar and encourage your child’s creative interests. Check craft supply stores for unique and interesting types of glitter. In addition to ordinary jars and bottles, look for other items that might make good calm down jar. If it’s made of transparent plastic, an empty sunscreen or condiment bottle can be cleaned out and turned into a perfect travel-sized calm down jar. You could also make an oversized version using a repurposed peanut or pickle jar that all the little ones can gather around at once.  Make sure the container you select is clear, can be gripped easily, and won’t shatter if it’s dropped or thrown.  Fill a keychain-sized hand sanitizer bottle with glitter to give your kids something to play with while you’re grocery shopping.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Crea frascos de diversos colores. Agrega formas de brillantina divertidas para que los frascos sean más interesantes. Prueba diferentes recipientes hasta que encuentres un tamaño y una forma que te gusten.


Don’t stop when your foot hits the ball. Move your foot through the ball as it leaves your foot. This ensures your leg’s momentum is fully expended on the ball. Your foot will raise up at the end of the swing’s arc. Bring your foot down and plant it on the ground first before you try to move. That way the momentum of your swing is maximized and you stabilize yourself as you try to move. If possible, run after your shot. Putting pressure on your opponent may cause them to deflect or drop the ball, giving you a chance to follow your shot and potentially score.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Haz un swing tras la pelota. Aterriza en el pie con el que pateaste. Sigue tu tiro.


Don’t take for granted that your friend already knows that you are there for her. Tell her that you are proud of her accomplishment; after all, it takes a lot of hard work to become sober again. Let her know how much you enjoy being around your newly sober friend.  Be sure to be a good listener. Your friend may find it difficult to live a sober lifestyle, especially during the first year of recovery. Just being a listening ear can be a big support for your friend. Withhold judgment when talking to your friend. The last thing your friend needs is a sermon about how bad her past mistakes were and how it messed up her life. Do an internet search with your friend to look up local support groups. Most people in recovery benefit from being a part of a support group after they finish treatment. A support group can help prevent relapse. Spending time around other people who are in recovery, in a healthy and supportive environment, can help your friend reintegrate back into her normal routine. Some great support groups include:  Alcohol Anonymous Crystal Meth Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Cocaine Anonymous Marijuana Anonymous You can also get referrals from a physician, friend, or social service organization. Your friend will need to create new behaviors and activities that will replace the old habits. You can show your friend your support of her new healthier lifestyle by joining in the activities with her. Some new activities could include:  Volunteering A new exercise regimen Taking classes Starting a new hobby Make sure that the places that you go with your friend are substance free. It’s very important that you model substance free living to your friend. Do not drink in her presence and try to avoid restaurants and other places that have open bars. If your friend is coming over to your house, discard any liquor or lock them in a place where it is not obvious to your friend. Being around substances, especially in the first year of recovery, can cause your friend to relapse.  You should always avoid environments...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Dile a tu amigo que lo apoyas. Ayuda a tu amigo a encontrar un grupo de apoyo. Únete a los nuevos hábitos saludables de tu amigo. Mantén los ambientes libres de sustancias. Ayuda a tu amigo a crear estrategias de afrontamiento más productivas. Debes estar atento a las señales de alarma.


Don’t tell her your life story on your first date. Instead, slowly reveal details about yourself and your past experiences to her. For instance, wait until she asks about your education to reveal that you graduated at the top of your class from MIT. She’ll be impressed by the accomplishment as well as your modesty. Don’t tell your girl you’re an amazing cook. Instead, surprise her with a home-cooked meal that will have her praising your skills in the kitchen. You can even bring the meal to her for lunch if you aren’t able to have the house to yourself. If you are a genuinely interesting person, it’ll be easier for her to stay interested in you. Work on becoming more mature and pursuing new goals, and let your interests change naturally. For example, try taking one of your interests and making it into a serious hobby. If you love comic books, try creating your own. Respecting her is crucial to keeping her interest. Show her that you value her opinion and make sure that she puts in her two cents when it comes to decisions that you make together. Let her talk without interrupting her, listen to her, and never insult her or belittle her. Basically, follow the golden rule: treat her how you would want to be treated. Being kind is an underrated value, and your girl will appreciate that quality in you. It’s not enough to just be nice to her, though, you need to show that you are truly a kind-hearted person. When you're mean to other people, and especially to people that are "weaker" than you, you send the message that she might someday expect the same.  For example, if you talk behind your best friend's back, she may assume you’ll do the same to her when she’s not around. Be polite to strangers. Hold the door open for the people behind you, for instance. When you're in a relationship together, focus on meeting her needs in balanced proportion. She has physical and emotional needs, and meeting just one of them isn’t going to cut it. If you don’t know what her needs are, then ask her. She will appreciate you taking...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Sé misterioso. Crece como persona. Respétala. Sé amable con todo el mundo, no solo con ella. Satisfaz sus necesidades. Esfuérzate. Pasen tiempo separados.


Don’t try to get through a breakup on your own. It’s not easy to do! Lean on people who care about you and who will listen to you when you need to talk. For example, try calling up your best friend, sister, or a parent if you need to talk, or arrange a weekly coffee date with a few of your friends or family members to ensure that you have at least 1 weekly social outing. After a long-term relationship, you might feel like no one understands what you’re going through. If this is the case, finding a support group for people who have recently gone through a divorce or breakup can be a great way to feel validated and get some of your emotions out. Ask a therapist if they know of any support groups, or look into online forums if there are no groups in your area. Breakups can be hard, so make sure to reach out if you are having a hard time with your emotions. Talk to your doctor or therapist for help. They may recommend antidepressants, talk-therapy, or a combination of the 2 to help you get back on track and feeling like yourself again. Meeting with a therapist can be especially helpful for moving on after a breakup. You can evaluate what happened in the relationship and find ways to learn and grow from the experience.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Pasa tiempo con amigos y familiares que te amen y te apoyen. Ten un grupo de apoyo que sepa por lo que estás pasando. Busca la ayuda de un doctor o terapeuta si estás teniendo dificultades.


Don’t try to repress your feelings or beat yourself up for falling head over heels. It’ll only make you more jittery and nervous around your crush. Instead, accept the way you feel, and don’t judge yourself. Tell yourself, “I really like Josh, and that’s fine. He’s a great guy. It doesn’t make me weak or desperate.” They aren’t a god or some superior alien life form. Try to notice the ways in which they aren’t so perfect. Realizing that they’re a person just like you can help you play it cool. Maybe your crush is afraid of heights or needs extra tutoring in math just like you. Don’t judge your crush for their flaws. Instead, use them to help you relate to your crush. When you’re nervous, it’s easy for your words to run away from you. To look cooler--and to make sure your crush can actually understand what you’re saying--take a deep breath and consciously slow your speech. It may sound weirdly slow in your head, but it probably sounds just right to your crush. Maybe you’re at a party and you see your crush across the room. Take a deep breath, throw on a breezy smile, and approach them within three seconds. If you wait any longer, you could start overthinking the situation, get really anxious, and lose your cool girl mojo. Remember, if you don’t put yourself out there, you may never move things forward with your crush. Go for it!

TL;DR in Spanish:

Acepta lo que sientes por esa persona. Recuerda que se trata de una persona real. Habla despacio y respira profundamente cuando hables con el chico que te gusta. No esperes si quieres acercarte a él.


Don’t use a sink or bathtub that’s shared with people, because bearded dragons will often defecate in the bath, and they can carry salmonella. Instead, try a container such as a kiddie pool or plastic bin. For a baby or juvenile bearded dragon, consider using a smaller container. Use lukewarm water that’s between 85 and 100 F (29.4 and 37.7 C). Water that’s too hot could burn your dragon, but because he is cold blooded and relies on his surroundings for warmth, a bath that’s too cold could also cause your dragon’s body to shut down.  Fill the tub with one to three inches of water. Make sure the water is no deeper than his shoulder joints (where the limbs meet the body) to prevent drowning. For babies and juveniles, use only one-half to one inch of water. Bath time for a bearded dragon is more like a swim, and you shouldn’t try to use any soaps or detergents to clean your dragon. It is unnecessary, and soap could damage his skin. Also, bearded dragons will often drink when they are bathing, and you don’t want him drinking soap. Never put your bearded dragon into chlorinated water. Bearded dragons aren’t the strongest of swimmers and can tire easily. It’s a good idea to put a rock (or something else) in the tub in case he gets tired and wants to get out of the water.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige el lugar para el baño. Llena la bañera con agua. Evita los productos de limpieza. Coloca algún objeto en el que pueda trepar.


Don’t use big words or go off on irrelevant tangents. Be sure that the reader can quickly skim the article and get the point. For example, if you are writing a tutorial on how to clean up a stain simply say “apply dishwashing soap to rag.”  Do not give the chemical name for the type of soap and go through a list of alternative soaps and why they don’t work as well. Don't skimp on the details. Describe each step as clearly and precisely as possible. Don’t leave anything to the imagination. Pretend that you are having a conversation with a friend. Try not to sound like you are talking down to the reader or that you believe you are smarter than them. Make your writing seem natural; like something you would say out loud when speaking to someone.  Keep your audience in mind—it is likely someone trying to learn about the topic. Say something like “write useful notes in the margin” instead of “enumerate analytical and thematic observations on adjacent pieces of the text.” Avoid using technical jargon unless you are defining a term. Some of the material in your tutorial may be protected by a copyright. If you use images, information, or other materials from another source, then you will need to credit that source. Otherwise you may be violating copyright laws, not to mention the ethical implications of taking credit for someone else's work, images, and/or ideas. It will be a lot easier to follow your directions if you have pictures or videos that show what you are doing. Screenshots are often good illustrations. Try to have an image for each step.  To take screenshots press Print screen and Ctrl. You can clean them up in a photo editing software program like Photoshop or Gimp. Some programs will allow you to write additional directions on the image. With these you can, for example, point to a particular button the reader should press. You can use programs like Camtasia or an open source program like Camstudio to make a video. If you are filming a video tutorial, show your audience more than just your face. Include...

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Haz que sea corto y simple. Describe bien cada uno de los pasos. Escribe las instrucciones con un tono amistoso. Da crédito a tus fuentes. Incluye imágenes o videos. Brinda más de un método. Brinda ejemplos. Explica las razones por las cuales el tema sea importante. Elige un lugar tranquilo para grabar los tutoriales en video. Habla con claridad y lentitud.


Don’t view this situation as a failure. Being rejected by someone doesn’t mean you have failed in some huge, measurable way. On the contrary, it means that you were brave and put yourself out there and gave yourself an opportunity to learn from your mistakes.  Try to think of the rejection as an opportunity to grow as a person and figure out what works for you. Take some time to think about what you might’ve done differently to turn that rejection into an acceptance. This will help you learn from your mistakes and make changes for the future. Rejection can be a difficult pill to swallow — it can create feelings of hostility, embarrassment, shame, and denial. Allow yourself to take it slow after an instance of rejection and to process all the feelings you have.  The guy will need to process his feelings too. If you want to be friends again after he rejects you, you’ll need to give him a bit of time and space to figure out what he thinks about it too. This will help eliminate any potential awkwardness. Of course, the length of time that you need to wait will vary from situation to situation. But a good rule of thumb is to wait at least two weeks, or until you start feeling more comfortable with the idea of talking to him again. Even if he rejected you, there was a reason you liked him in the first place. And clearly you got close enough to him to know that he likes you too (at least as a friend). Don’t change who you are just because you got rejected. Continue dressing the same, talking the same, and liking the same things that you did before the rejection, but also continue your normal activities online. Keep posting things to friends, pictures of yourself, and whatever you used to do before the rejection. Don’t ever change yourself for anyone. Your uniqueness is what draws people to you. One of the hardest parts of communicating with a guy after he rejects you is letting it go. Don’t obsess over what you said, what you could have said differently, or how you might have handled the situation in another way. It...

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Replantea la situación. No aceleres las cosas. Compórtate como de costumbre. No te obsesiones con el rechazo. Aprovecha esta oportunidad para mejorar la amistad.


Don’t wait until the end of the night when your friend might be tired and belligerent enough not to listen to you. If you can tell that your friend is well on his way to drunkenness and characteristically fails to see that he needs to relinquish his keys, act early on so that you don't make a scene or cause unnecessary conflict. The worst thing that could happen is that you were a bit too cautious and end up returning the keys with a laugh to your now-sober buddy. You may need to be more assertive than you're used to, and even handle accusations that you're spoiling the fun or trying to be controlling. Be prepared to be talked back to, and don't take rude charges personally. Remembering that it's the alcohol talking, stay polite and calm. Tell your friend that you care about him and that this is why you must try to prevent him from creating a situation where he or others are in harm's way.  Always refuse to get in the car with your friend. This can be another gesture to show him that you are serious about not trusting his ability to operate a vehicle.  If the situation allows for it, pepper your talk with some jokes or light comments. While firmly maintaining that he not drive, you can still say things like "Man, we'll be talking about this night for a long time!" or "Good thing I'm just as stubborn about this as you are!" This will make you sound a little less insistent and parental. If there is someone else around who is a closer friend to your buddy than you are, inform them of the possible danger. Your friend might listen better to someone who he is more comfortable with or has known for a longer time. You may not be sure whether or not you are getting through to your friend, but it is important to stick by your warning. Ask your friend to repeat back to you what you said to make sure that they have a minimal grasp on what's going on. For example, "I am asking that you not get in the car right now, and we are willing to help you make other transportation arrangements. Do you understand?" If your friend...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Haz algo pronto. Dile a tu amigo que no conduzca a ningún lado. Sé firme. Recuerda con quién hablas. Pon tus sentimientos sobre la mesa. Pide apoyo a los demás.


Don’t wait until you start to feel sleepy, as this may keep you up longer than you want to stay awake. Additionally, the act of getting ready for bed may make you more alert, causing you to stay up later than your desired bedtime. Set a reasonable bedtime goal that works for your schedule. Doing the same things every night before bed will help signal to your body that it is time to start getting sleepy. Try to create a sleep time ritual that you can perform every night before bed so you get into the habit. This will help you go to bed at the desired time every night. Your bedtime ritual could include things like brushing your teeth, washing your face, setting out your clothes for the next day, packing your lunch for work tomorrow, or taking the dog outside to go to the bathroom. In an effort to reduce your stress at bedtime, it might be beneficial to spend a little time preparing yourself for what you have to do in the morning. Feeling ready for the next day will help you relax and fall asleep more quickly. You can do things like picking out your outfit for the next day, packing your lunch, catching up on correspondence, reviewing notes for a big meeting, creating a to-do list, or organizing your purse/briefcase. Reading in bed is one of the best ways to relax and destress yourself after a long day. Immersing yourself in another world allows you to forget the worries of your own life and start relaxing your body and your mind as your prepare yourself for sleep.  You should start to feel more relaxed and ready for bed after as little as six minutes reading. The genre doesn’t matter. Even reading a suspenseful story will help you relax before bed.

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Prepárate para acostarte siempre a la misma hora. Ten un ritual para antes de acostarte. Prepárate para el siguiente día. Lee en la cama.


Don’t waste a good chocolate bar by scarfing it down so quickly you don’t even really taste it. Take some time out of your day to sit down and mindfully enjoy each bite.  Sit down somewhere where you’re comfortable and won’t be interrupted. Curl up in an armchair with some nice music playing, or sit at your kitchen table looking out at the backyard — whatever makes you feel cozy! Some experts recommend not having any distractions whatsoever, including music, so that you can completely dedicate your senses to tasting the chocolate. To full experience the chocolate’s flavor, start with a clean palate that doesn’t contain any residual flavors from your past meals. If your mouth still tastes like your previous meal, cleanse your palate with some apple, bread, or sparkling water.  If you’re having a few different types of chocolate, have a glass of sparkling water nearby so that you can sip it and cleanse your palate in between chocolates.  It’s helpful to wait a while between tasting different chocolates so that the flavors don’t mix on your palate. While waiting to try the next chocolate you can have a sip of sparkling water and make some tasting notes. When your mind is focused only on eating the chocolate, you’ll notice things you’ve never noticed before, like the textures and variety of tastes in just one piece. Once you’ve quieted your mind, turn your attention to the chocolate’s appearance. Admire its glossy exterior, and any colors or decorations it may have on it. Run your fingers gently over the chocolate, paying attention to its texture. It may be smooth, chunky, or rough, for example. If the chocolate feels cold, wait to eat it until it’s room temperature. The colder the chocolate is, the more difficult it will be to taste all of its flavors. Hold the chocolate up to your nose and take a deep inhale while closing your eyes. Cup your other hand over the chocolate as you do this so that you can really get a sense of how the chocolate smells. If you’re eating a chocolate bar, now is the time to snap a...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Date el tiempo para disfrutarlo. Ten un paladar limpio. Respira profundamente algunas veces y tranquiliza tu mente. Presta atención a la forma en que se ve el chocolate. Siente el chocolate. Huele el chocolate. Muerde el chocolate. Desplaza el chocolate por toda tu boca. Utiliza la nariz. Reflexiona. Lleva un registro de su sabor.


Don’t waste time hunting through your user settings for an option to delete your account online, as it’s not possible to do this yourself. Instead, you’ll have to get in touch with someone directly. Once you’ve got the company’s contact page pulled up, you’ll have a few different choices for how to proceed. Websites like the New York Times deliberately make it hard for users to delete their accounts so they can hang on to their personal info. This info is stored in a database and may be used for internal marketing purposes or sold to advertisers. Drop a line to the address help@nytimes.com and request that your account be deleted. Make it clear that you want it erased entirely, not just deactivated or put on hold. Otherwise, the company may leave the account in existence, which means all the details it contains will remain in their archives.  Be explicit about what it is you want. Use the word “delete” and not something more ambiguous, like “remove” or “deactivate.” It may take up to 48 hours for you to receive a response to your email. Click the “Contact Us” link on the main page of the New York Times website and find the option to “Begin Chat." This will appear as a big blue button on the bottom half of the page. From there, you’ll submit a short form asking for your contact information and the nature of your question or request. You shouldn’t be asked to provide a reason for the cancellation. If the on-call representative attempts to talk you out of it, however, or begins going over alternative options, explain that you want the account shut down for good. If you’d prefer a more personal mode of communication, try dialing 800-NYTIMES (800-698-4637). You’ll be able to speak to a representative one-on-one, which can help clear up any potential confusion about your request. This may be quicker than dealing with a live chat or waiting on a reply via email.  The customer service department accepts calls from 7am to 10pm E.T. Monday-Friday, and from 7am-3pm E.T. on the weekends. Those who live outside of the...

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Visita la página "Contáctanos" en el sitio de internet del New York Times. Envía un correo electrónico a la empresa. Prepara un chat con un representante para una respuesta inmediata. Llama al Servicio al Cliente para hablar de manera directa. Borra la información de inicio de sesión de terceros. Confirma que las promociones de prueba han finalizado.


Don’t worry about it if you’re nervous on the first day. You’re not the only one! Look around for someone else who’s on their own. They might be in need of a friend, too. Try going up and sitting next to someone who’s eating on their own during lunch. This will be easier than going up to a large group of people. Keep your eyes open for someone who is reading a book you like or wearing a t-shirt with a character from your favorite movie or TV show. If someone is interested in the same things you like, you’ll probably have a lot to talk about right away.  If you see someone who seems to share interests with you, go up and start talking to them. Start by complimenting their shirt, backpack, or whatever else caught your eye. Then, ask them questions about their favorite character, episode, or movie. If you see someone with a Harry Potter T-shirt, for example, you could say: “I like your shirt! Are you a Harry Potter fan, too? Which is your favorite book?” If you’re already friends with someone at your school, hang out with them and their friends. It’s easier to meet new friends if there’s someone to introduce you.  Ask your friend to introduce you to at least 1 other person on your first day.  Don’t be upset if others don’t start conversations with you. They’re probably just as nervous as you, and maybe even more so. Clubs and sports teams are great places to meet people who have the same interests as you. If you like soccer, sign up with a soccer team. If you like anime, look for an anime club.  Ask your teachers and other students about any clubs or teams at your school.  Look for bulletin boards at your school for information about clubs. If your school has a website, look at to see if it has any information about any clubs, sports, or other activities you could join.  Don’t worry if you don’t make a friend on your first day. Since clubs meet regularly, you’ll have plenty of chances to meet people after your first day!

TL;DR in Spanish:

Busca a alguien que esté solo. Encuentra a alguien con intereses similares. Pasa tiempo con las personas que ya conoces. Únete a un club o equipo deportivo.


Don’t worry about making sense or putting things in order. Just get your ideas on paper. You might write down all of the exciting scenes first, then add more scenes as they come to you. Don’t try to force yourself to work in order. The more you get out on paper, the easier it will be to fill in the gaps. This scene should introduce your character and setting. Show your character in an everyday situation your reader can relate to. Hint at the story’s conflict by having your character face a related issue. This scene will act as your exposition if you’re following a traditional plot outline. For example, in the story about Kait and Maria presented above, you could open your story with Kait and Maria driving to the party. The car could slide on the pavement, causing Kait to struggle to gain control over the car. This is the scene that kicks off your plot. It should occur early in the story, such as the first scene in a short story or the first few chapters of a novel. Make sure your inciting incident sets up the conflict.  In a very short story, your hook and inciting incident may be the same scene. For example, the inciting incident in Kait and Maria’s story would be when the car crashes into the tree. Your rising action will begin after the inciting incident and carry your reader to the climax. It should slowly build the tension over the course of your story. It may be contained in 1 scene for shorter works, but longer works will include a lot of rising action.  In a longer story, it’s a good idea to build moments of tension relief into your rising action to give the reader a break from the tension. For example, the rising action in Kait and Maria’s story might show Kait in the hospital, Kait talking to the police, Kait getting grounded from driving, Kait contacting friends to search for Maria, Kait searching social media for references of Maria, and Kait searching the car and her stuff for signs of Maria. Your climax is the peak of the story when your main character faces their conflict. This will be the...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Anota cualquier idea para las escenas que se te crucen por la mente. Crea una escena de apertura para captar la atención del lector. Escribe acerca del incidente. Incrementa la acción para intensificar la tensión. Escribe el clímax. Identifica las escenas de la acción descendente. Crea una resolución satisfactoria para terminar la historia. Completa los espacios entre escenas, en caso de ser necesario.


Don’t worry about mastering any one motion just yet. For now, see if you can move them at all. Once you’ve warmed your face up and isolated where your ears’ muscles are grouped, flex them any which way you can. Alternate between trying to move them up, backward, and forward. If you have instant control over all three muscles, good for you! But if you find that you have far more control over just one or two, focus on those for now. Continue flexing and relaxing each one to strengthen both that muscle and the ones connected to it. As you gain more and more control over the first muscle that you focused on, move on to whichever one feels the most responsive. Practice that by itself at first, and then start alternating between that and the one from before. Then, when both start feeling more natural, move on to the last muscle and repeat. If you’re not quite sure that anything’s happening, don’t rely on feel alone. Set up a mirror so you can watch them in action. Put on a pair of glasses or shades so you can see and feel them move along with your ears. Remember that wiggling your ears is kind of a pointless skill, so expect those muscles to be pretty weak because you’ve never had any reason to engage them. Keep it up even if it doesn’t seem like much of anything is happening when you flex them. Give them time to strengthen so they can work up to the challenge.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Experimenta con el movimiento de los tres músculos. Concéntrate en un solo músculo primero si es necesario. Pasa a los otros músculos uno por uno. Utiliza ayudas visuales si lo necesitas. Practica, practica, practica.


Don’t worry about watering this much if you’re experiencing a lot of rain. The goal is to keep the lettuce cool and moist; dried out lettuce may develop a bitter taste or rot. If the surface of the soil looks dry, it hasn't been watered enough. Never water the lettuce more often than this or it might develop rot. You may also want to avoid watering in the evening. Use an organic mulch, like chopped leaves or compost, to keep the lettuce cool and protect it from the heat during the spring and summer. Find a fertilizer at your local gardening center, or use an organic fertilizer like cottonseed meal or fish emulsion. Lightly apply a thin layer of the fertilizer to the soil surrounding the lettuce. If you’d prefer to use a chemical fertilizer, a granular or spray fertilizer works well for outdoor vegetable plants. The lettuce is ready to harvest when it's firm and full grown, or about 6 inches (15.24 cm) in diameter. Store the leaves in the refrigerator for 5-10 days.  Don't wait too long to harvest your lettuce or it could develop a bitter taste. Lettuce doesn't thrive in hot temperatures. You should make sure to harvest the lettuce before temperatures rise above 80 °F (27 °C).

TL;DR in Spanish:

Riega las plantas tres o cuatro veces a la semana para mantener el suelo húmedo. Agrega una capa de 5 o 7,5 cm (2 o 3 pulgadas) de mantillo sobre el suelo alrededor de las lechugas. Aplica un fertilizante de 5-10-10 cada tres o cuatro semanas. Corta las lechugas al nivel del suelo para cosecharlas.


Doodling helps you kill time, but is not so distracting that you will be unable to tell what is going on in class. Bring a notebook and a pen wherever you are, so you easily can open the notebook and kill some time. Doodling as you take notes, or making doodles about your notes, will actually help you remember what you learned in class, as well as make the class more interesting. It will make your notes more distinctive, and you will be able to remember more of what happened during the discussion. Some classes are so slow that you can do homework while keeping your notes open. This will decrease the amount of time you spend doing boring school things by doubling up. If you have printouts, these are easy to hide underneath your textbook for the class you are in.  If you understand the material in class before your teacher finishes lecturing about it, you can read ahead and finish your homework for that class. Finding jokes in the lesson can help you settle in with the material and start to enjoy it, and it’s an easy thing to do while you take notes.  Start with puns, as these are the easiest form of jokes.  They are also unapologetically bad, no matter how good they are, so you don’t have to worry about being funny. “Washington?  He’s lucky if he’s a Washingpound!”  It’s bad, but it still took time to think it up. These also have the benefit of being possible captions for your doodling.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Dibuja mientras tomas notas. Haz la tarea para las otras clases. Escribe una broma para cada párrafo (o media página) de notas.


Doors mean a variety of things in dreams. In general, people interpret them as a symbol of transition. Dreaming about a door suggests you are in need of change, or that you are currently in a transition from one stage of life to another. Doors can lead to adventure, secrets, opportunities and new beginnings. The saying “when one door closes, another one opens,” is very relevant here. Your door might be leading you to a new phase. The door's placement, condition, color, and kind are all important to the interpretation. A door in good condition, for example, might mean that your transition is a healthy or sound one. A dilapidated door might conversely mean you are uncertain or afraid of change.  What is the door's color? Some interpreters think a red door signifies that you are keeping anger or frustration bottled up. A black door symbolizes secrets, and opening it means that you are taking a risk. What kind of door is it? Trapdoors can represent hidden opportunities or, sometimes, suppressed feelings in the subconscious. A revolving door can mean going around in circles – that perhaps you feel your life is going nowhere. Are you outside or inside? Being inside might suggest you are in need of introspection and should take stock of your life, while being outside can represent freedom and opportunity. A closed door might mean closed opportunities. However, if your dream takes you through the door, what stands on the other side is also important. Pay attention to where the door leads, as this is closely connected to its possible interpretation.  For example, if you come across a land of plenty the dream might indicate you will transition to a glorious new phase in life. On the other hand, if the door leads somewhere depressing, dull, and sad, it could suggest you are afraid of change and holding back. A door that takes you somewhere familiar and comforting is a sign that you are ready to transition, but that you will remain whole, just more experienced and wiser on the other side. Moving through the door is...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Comprende los significados posibles de las puertas. Evalúa la puerta en sí. Evalúa lo que hay más allá de la puerta. Evalúa tu paso por la puerta.


Dots and boxes is a simple game with a simple goal: whoever "owns" the most boxes at the end of the game wins. You and your opponent take turns drawing horizontal or vertical lines to connect the boxes. When someone draws a line that completes a box, you write your initial inside to win the box. Once all the dots have been connected, you can count up the boxes and find the winner. Using a pen and pencil, make a simple vertical line of dots, each about 1 cm apart. Make three more columns of dots going horizontally, so you have an even square of at least 16 dots.  You can make any size board you want -- from 6x6 to 10x10. Even uneven boards, like a 4x6, will work out fine. While shorter games can be played on 3x3 grids, they must generally be at least 4x4 provide a worthwhile game. It is often fun to play with different color inks, allowing you to look back on the game and see who played or set up what boxes, but it is not essential. In a pinch, you can share a pencil as well. This may seem like a small choice, but for higher-level strategies (which do exist in Dots) there is a slight difference in play for who goes first. The best practice is to play multiple games, switching who is first each time. Note that this difference is slight, especially if you don't care about the precise mathematical strategies. There is no real advantage to going either first or second. Early on this will be mostly random, as there are not enough lines to win any boxes. Each line simply goes from one dot to it's neighboring dot either above, below, left, or right. There are no diagonal lines. Each box is worth one point, so write your initial in the completed box to score it for yourself. If you have two different colored pens, you can also scribble your color in to mark it as well. For strategy purposes, most computer programs use two colors for the teams, usually red and blue. The rest of the article will use Red and Blue as the hypothetical players. Once you've finished a box, drawing the 4th line, you get to keep going. This...

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Conoce el objetivo del juego para seguir las reglas. Crea una cuadrícula de puntos con un mínimo de cuatro puntos de ancho y cuatro puntos de largo. Dale a cada jugador un lápiz o una pluma. Lanza una moneda, juega piedra, papel, o tijeras, o de lo contrario decide quién va primero. Dibuja una línea horizontal o vertical para conectar dos puntos en cada turno. Dibuja la cuarta pared de un cuadrado para ganártelo. Toma un turno adicional si completas un cuadrado. Cuenta el número de cuadrados de cada jugador una vez que el tablero entero esté cubierto. De manera alternativa, puedes jugar el juego usando programas de Internet gratuitos.


Double click on the mod file you downloaded, and extract the file or files to the Desktop Locate, select, and copy all .SCS files that were extracted. In Spotlight, type in "euro truck simulator." The folder should show in the top results. Open the Euro Truck Simulator folder, and inside that, locate and open the "mod" folder. Paste the .SCS files you copied from the Desktop into the Euro Truck Simulator mod folder.

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Localiza y descarga un mod para Euro Truck Simulator. Extrae los archivos mod. Busca tu carpeta Euro Truck Simulator. Agrega tu mod (modificación o mejora). Inicia el juego.


Double-click a Microsoft Word file, or open Microsoft Word and then select the file from the home page. Doing so will open the last-saved version of the file. This will set that location as the point at which your symbol will be inserted. It's in the upper-left side of the blue ribbon that's at the top of the Word window. This option is on the far-right side of the Insert toolbar. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu. It's at the bottom of the drop-down menu. This opens the Symbol pop-up window. If you see the symbol you want in the drop-down menu, click it instead to insert it immediately. Simply click a symbol to select it. You can scroll through the available symbols by clicking the ↑ or ↓ arrows on the right side of the Symbol window. You can also click the Special Characters tab at the top of the Symbol window to browse additional characters. This button is at the bottom of the Symbol window. Doing this will insert the selected symbol at the cursor's point. You can repeat this process with as many symbols as you like. It's at the bottom of the Symbol window. Your symbol(s) will remain in the Microsoft Word document.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre Word. Ubica el cursor donde quieras insertar el símbolo y haz clic. Haz clic en la pestaña Insertar. Haz clic en Símbolo. Haz clic en Más símbolos. Selecciona el símbolo que quieras insertar. Haz clic en Insertar. Haz clic en Cerrar.


Double-click on the Microsoft Outlook icon in your desktop, and assuming your Outlook accounts are set up, it should load your Inbox after starting up. In the File menu at the top of the screen, hover your mouse over to “New” then click “Mail Message.” Once the new message comes up, you will be able to insert the recipients, the subject of the email, and the content in your email. Enter the main recipients’ names or email addresses in the “To” fields. You can also add additional recipients into the “Cc” or “Bcc” fields. In the “Subject” field, type in the subject of the email. On the large text box below the “Subject” field is where you can type in your message. Compose whatever message you need to send to the recipients.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre Outlook. Crea un nuevo mensaje de correo electrónico. Ingresa los destinatarios. Agrega un asunto. Escribe el mensaje.


Double-click on the iTunes icon on your Desktop. If you cannot find it, press ⊞ Win to open your Start menu or Start screen, then type itunes into Search. Click on iTunes from the list of Program results. From the iTunes menu bar, click Help, then Check for Updates. iTunes will now start checking online for updates. If there is an update available, iTunes will ask if you want to download the new version. If the menu bar is not visible, press Control+B to show it. Click Download iTunes to update to the latest version of iTunes.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre iTunes. Busca actualizaciones. Descarga la actualización de iTunes.


Double-click the Excel program icon, which resembles a white "X" on a green folder. Excel will open to its home page. If you already have an Excel spreadsheet with data input, instead double-click the spreadsheet and skip the next two steps. It's on the Excel home page. Doing so will open a new spreadsheet for your data. On a Mac, Excel may just open to a blank workbook automatically depending on your settings. If so, skip this step. A line graph requires two axes in order to function. Enter your data into two columns. For ease of use, set your X-axis data (time) in the left column and your recorded observations in the right column. For example, tracking your budget over the year would have the date in the left column and an expense in the right. Click and drag your mouse from the top-left cell in the data group to the bottom-right cell in the data group. This will highlight all of your data. Make sure you include column headers if you have them. It's on the left side of the green ribbon that's at the top of the Excel window. This will open the Insert toolbar below the green ribbon. It's the box with several lines drawn on it in the Charts group of options. A drop-down menu will appear. Hover your mouse cursor over a line graph template in the drop-down menu to see what it will look like with your data. You should see a graph window pop up in the middle of your Excel window. Once you decide on a template, clicking it will create your line graph in the middle of the Excel window.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre Microsoft Excel. Haz clic en Hoja en blanco. Introduce tu información. Selecciona tu información. Haz clic en la pestaña de Insertar. Haz clic en el icono "Gráfico lineal". Selecciona el estilo del gráfico. Haz clic en el estilo del gráfico.


Double-click the Internet Explorer app icon, which resembles a blue "e" with a yellow circle around it. Click the gear-shaped option in the top-right corner of the Internet Explorer window. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu. You'll find it toward the bottom of the drop-down menu. It's toward the bottom of the "Internet Options" window in the "Browsing history" section. This option is near the bottom of the window. Any files in this folder are cached from sites you've visited in Internet Explorer.

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Abre Internet Explorer. Abre Configuración. Haz clic Opciones de Internet. Haz clic en Configuración. Haz clic en Ver archivos. Revisa los archivos temporales.


Double-click the Outlook icon, which resembles a blue and white envelope with a white "O" on it. You'll find Inbox in the upper-left side of the Home tab. Control-clicking this folder prompts a drop-down menu. This option is at the bottom of the drop-down menu. Clicking it opens the Inbox Properties window. It's in the top-left side of the Inbox Properties window. You'll find this button on the right side of the window. Doing so will remove all autocomplete entries from your Outlook cache.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre Outlook. Mantén presionada la tecla Control y haz clic en Bandeja de entrada. Haz clic en Propiedades…. Haz clic en la pestaña General. Haz clic en Vaciar caché. Haz clic en Vaciar caché para confirmar.


Double-click the PDF to open it in your computer's  default PDF viewer. The quickest way to do this in any program is by pressing Ctrl+P (Windows) or ⌘ Command+P (Mac). On a Mac, you can also click File in the upper-left corner of the screen and then click Print in the resulting drop-down menu. If the printer you want to use isn't selected at the top of the menu, click the current printer's name and then click the printer you want to use. . This step will vary depending on your printer, so check your printer's manual or online documentation for directions specific to your printer. With double-sided printing set up, your card will display the cover and the inside of the card on the same piece of paper. It's at the bottom of the menu. Your card will print. Make sure that the cover section is on the outside and the inside of the card is closed when you fold the card.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre el PDF. Abre el menú "Imprimir". Selecciona la impresora si es necesario. Configura la impresora para que imprima a doble cara Haz clic en Imprimir. Pliega la tarjeta.


Double-click the Photoshop app icon, which resembles a blue "Ps" on a square background. Since you'll be creating a new file when you import the photos, you don't need to open an existing file or create a new one here. It's in the top-left corner of the Photoshop window (Windows) or the screen (Mac). A drop-down menu will appear. You'll find this option near the bottom of the drop-down menu.  Selecting it prompts a pop-out menu. It's near the bottom of the pop-out menu. A new window will open. Click the "Use" drop-down box near the top of the window, then click either Files if you want to select individual photos or Folder if you want to use a folder full of images as the location. You'll find this option on the right side of the window. Clicking it opens a window from which you can select your images (or folders). Hold down either Ctrl (Windows) or ⌘ Command (Mac) and click each file or folder that you want to import. If you're selecting a folder, the entire folder's photo contents will be imported into Photoshop. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. You should see the photos' names appear in the middle of the window. If you did open an existing Photoshop file, you can add photos which are in the current file to the list of layers by clicking Add Open Files on the right side of the window. It's in the top-right corner of the window. Photoshop will begin turning the photos into layers, after which point you'll be able to edit your Photoshop project like usual.  This process can take several minutes during which Photoshop will most likely be fairly unresponsive. Photoshop may appear to glitch out during the layer assimilation; this is part of the process, so don't close or restart Photoshop until your layers finish importing.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre Photoshop. Haz clic en Archivo. Selecciona Secuencias de comandos. Haz clic en Cargar archivos en pila…. Selecciona un tipo de ubicación de archivo. Haz clic en Explorar…. Selecciona los archivos. Haz clic en Abrir. Añade cualquier archivo que esté actualmente abierto si fuera necesario. Haz clic en OK.


Double-click the Unibeast folder to unzip and open it. Double-click the Unibeast PKG file to open it. Doing so will open the Unibeast setup window. If your Mac is currently running macOS Sierra or higher, you'll have to verify the Unibeast installation before continuing. It's in the bottom-right corner of the first four pages of the Unibeast setup window. It's at the top of the window. Click the USB drive's name to select it. You should see High Sierra in the middle of the page. Depending on whether your Windows computer has a UEFI- or a BIOS-type motherboard, your choice will vary:   UEFI — Click UEFI Boot Mode, then click Continue.  BIOS — Click Legacy Boot Mode, then click Continue. Check the box next to Inject [card name] for your preferred graphics card settings. If your graphics card supports macOS High Sierra by default, skip this step. It's in the bottom-right corner of the page. Doing so will prompt you to enter your Mac's password. Type in the password you use to log into your Mac. This will prompt Unibeast to begin installing to the USB drive. Once the installation process is complete, your USB drive will be ready to install macOS High Sierra on your PC. While the Unibeast installation finishes up, you should change your Windows computer's boot order.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre la carpeta Unibeast. Abre Unibeast. Haz clic en Open (abrir) para continuar. Haz clic en Continue (continuar) cuatro veces. Haz clic en Agree (acepto) para continuar. Selecciona tu memoria USB y haz clic en Continue (continuar). Selecciona High Sierra y luego Continue (continuar). Selecciona un tipo de placa madre. Selecciona una opción de tarjeta gráfica, si es necesario, y haz clic en Continue (continuar). Haz clic en Continue (continuar). Ingresa la contraseña de Mac. Haz clic en Aceptar.


Double-click the Word document from which you want to remove the protection. It will open in Word. This tab is in the upper-right corner of the Word window. Doing so opens the Review toolbar at the top of the Word window. You'll find this option on the far-right side of the Review toolbar. Clicking it prompts a pop-out menu to appear on the right side of the window. It's at the bottom of the pop-out menu. You should see a pop-up window appear at this point. If you or another user on your computer's account created the protection without a password, clicking Stop Protection will automatically remove the protection. Type the document's password into the "Password" text box, then click OK. This will immediately remove the Word document's read-only lock if the password is correct. If you don't know the password, you'll have to copy and paste the file's contents instead. Press Ctrl+S (Windows) or ⌘ Command+S (Mac) to do so. From now on, the file won't be read-only protected unless you re-enable editing protection.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre el documento de Word. Haz clic en la pestaña Revisar. Haz clic en Restringir edición. Haz clic en Suspender la protección. Escribe la contraseña cuando te lo pidan. Guarda los cambios.


Double-click the Word document into which you want to insert a checkmark. If you want to create a new document, instead double-click the Word app icon, then click Blank document on the main page. Scroll to the point where you want to insert your checkmark, then click it. You should see a blinking cursor appear there. It's in the blue ribbon that's at the top of the Word window. It's the Omega symbol (Ω) in the far-right side of the Insert toolbar. A drop-down menu will appear. You'll usually find it in the Symbols drop-down menu. Doing so will insert the checkmark into your Word document in the space in which your mouse's cursor is located. If you can't find the checkmark icon in the Symbol drop-down menu, do the following:  Click More Symbols...  Click the "Font" text field. Type in wingdings 2 and press ↵ Enter. Scroll down until you find the checkmark, then click it. Click Insert

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre un documento de Microsoft Word. Elige un lugar para poner la marca de verificación. Haz clic en la pestaña Insertar. Haz clic en Símbolo. Haz clic en el ícono de la "marca de verificación" ✓. Busca el ícono de la marca de verificación si no aparece en el menú desplegable.


Double-click the Word document into which you want to insert a checkmark. If you want to create a new document, instead select the Word app icon from your Applications folder, click File, and click the New Document option. Scroll to the point where you want to insert your checkmark, then click it. You should see a blinking cursor appear there. It's at the top of your Mac's screen. A drop-down menu will appear. The Insert menu item is different than the Insert tab that's at the top of the Word window. You'll find this option in the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the Symbols window. It's at the top of the Symbols window. Scroll through the available symbols until you find the checkmark, then click it. If you can't find the checkmark icon, click the "Font" drop-down menu, scroll down and select Wingdings 2, and then search for the checkmark. It's at the bottom of the window. Doing so will insert the checkmark into your Word document in the space in which your cursor is located.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre un documento de Microsoft Word. Elige un lugar para poner la marca de verificación. Haz clic en el elemento de menú Insertar. Haz clic en Símbolo avanzado. Haz clic en la pestaña Símbolos. Haz clic en el ícono de la "marca de verificación" ✓. Haz clic en Insertar.


Double-click the Word document you want to add a digital signature to. If you want to start a new document, open Microsoft Word and click File, then click New Document in the drop-down menu. It's in the upper-left corner of the screen, It's in the drop-down menu that appears when you click "File". A small window will open. This allows you to select a file format to save the Word document as. This will allow you to save your document as a PDF file. It's a blue button at the bottom of the window. The finder has an icon that resembles a blue and white smiley face  It's in the dock at the bottom of the This selects the PDF file. It's in the menu bar at the top of the screen. This displays a sub-menu as a pop-out. This opens the PDF file in the Mac Preview app. It's the icon that resembles a marker tip located to the left of the Search bar. It located to the right of the "T" icon and looks like part of a cursive signature on a small line. If you have a laptop with a trackpad or a computer with an external trackpad or drawing tablet, you can click Trackpad. If you don't have a trackpad but you have a webcam, select Camera instead. If a digital signature is already saved, you may have to click Create Signature first. You have a couple of different options to add your signature:   Trackpad:  Click Click Here to Begin  Write your signature on the trackpad with a finger. Press a key on the keyboard. Click Done     Camera:  Write your signature on white paper. Hold it up to the camera. Align the signature over the line. Click Done It's in the signature drop-down menu. This will place your signature into the center of the document. You may first have to click the "Signature" icon again. Click and hold in the center of your signature and drag it to the area you want to place it in. You can resize the signature by clicking on any of the corners and dragging them in or away from the center of the signature. It's in the menu bar at the top of the screen. It's in the drop-down menu. This saves the document with your digital signature.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre el documento en Microsoft Word. Haz clic en Archivo. Haz clic en Guardar como. Haz clic en el menú desplegable que aparece junto a "Formato". Haz clic en PDF en el menú desplegable. Haz clic en Guardar. Abre Finder y ve a la ubicación del archivo PDF que acabas de guardar. Haz clic en el archivo PDF. Haz clic en Archivo. Selecciona Abrir con en el menú desplegable. Haz clic en Vista Previa en el menú emergente. Haz clic en el ícono del marcador. Haz clic en el ícono de la opción "Firma". Haz clic en Trackpad o Cámara. Crea tu propia firma. Haz clic en la firma que acabas de crear. Arrastra la firma para colocarla en otro lugar. Haz clic en Archivo. Haz clic en Guardar.


Double-click the Word icon, which resembles a white "W" on a dark-blue background. If you want to create a template from an existing document, double-click the document itself and skip to the "edit your document" step. It's in the upper-left side of the home page. If there isn't a home page, click the File tab and then click New from Template first. It's a white box. This will create a new Word document. Any formatting changes you make (e.g., spacing, text size, font) will be parts of your template. If you're creating a template from an existing document, you might not need to edit anything. It's a menu item in the top-left side of the page. You'll see this option in the File drop-down menu. Type in the name you want to use for your template. It's near the bottom of the window. A drop-down menu will appear. This option is in the drop-down menu, and has the ".dotx" extension next to it. You can also select Microsoft Word Macro-Enabled template if you put macros in your document. It's the blue button at the bottom of the window. Doing so will save your template. You'll be able to apply the template to other documents if you want to.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre Microsoft Word. Haz clic en la pestaña Nuevo. Haz clic en la plantilla "Documento en blanco". Edita el documento. Haz clic en Archivo. Haz clic en Guardar como plantilla. Ingresa un nombre para la plantilla. Haz clic en la casilla desplegable "Formato de archivo". Haz clic en Plantilla de Microsoft Word. Haz clic en Guardar.


Double-click the blue Preview icon that looks like overlapping snapshots. You'll find Preview in your Mac's Dock. If Preview is your default PDF viewer, you can simply double-click your PDF to open it in Preview. If you do this, skip ahead to the "Click File again" step. It's on the far-left side of your Mac's menu bar. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu. This option is in the drop-down menu. A new window will open. Click the PDF that you want to convert into a JPEG file. It's in the bottom-right side of the window. This will open your selected PDF in Preview. The drop-down menu will appear. It's near the middle of the drop-down menu. A window will open. This box is near the bottom of the window. Clicking it will open a drop-down menu. It's at the top of the menu. Drag the "Quality:" slider that's in the middle of the window to the left to reduce quality, or to the right to increase quality. Click a folder in which you want to save the image. You'll find available folders listed on the left side of the window. This blue button is at the bottom of the window. Doing so saves the converted PDF to your selected folder.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre la aplicación Vista previa. Haz clic en Archivo. Haz clic en Abrir…. Selecciona el archivo PDF que quieres convertir. Haz clic en Abrir. Vuelve a hacer clic en Archivo. Haz clic en Exportar como…. Haz clic en la casilla desplegable “Formato”. Haz clic en JPEG. Establece una resolución para la imagen. Selecciona una ubicación de guardado. Haz clic en Guardar.


Double-click the file you downloaded from Rasterbator to open it in your computer’s default PDF reader. Rasterbator recommends using Adobe X Reader, but any reader is fine. If you’re using Windows, it’s in the menu bar at the top of the PDF reader. If you’re using a Mac, it’s in the menu bar at the top of the screen. This opens your computer’s printing options. If the printer you want to use does not appear in the “Printer” drop-down, click the drop-down to select it now. Click Size or Paper Size, then select the size you selected in Rastorbator. If you’re using a Mac, you may have to click Show Details to see your printer options.  In macOS, select Scale to Fit. If you’re using Adobe Reader for Windows, check “Fit” under “Paper size & handling.” For the poster to print properly, each page must print on its own sheet.  If you’re using Windows, make sure “Print on both sides of the paper” is NOT checked. If you’re using macOS, select Layout from the drop-down menu at the center of the printer screen, then make sure “Two-sided” is set to None. This sends your poster to the printer. It’s best to use a large surface for this. If you printed the image across a lot of sheets, it may be difficult to figure out which sheet goes where. Fortunately there’s a marker at the bottom-right corner of each page that tells you how to connect the sheets. Use the crop marks on the outside of the image as a guide for cutting. It’s best to use a utility knife and a ruler to get a clean line. You can use any method you wish, such as tape, gluing it to a board, or pinning each sheet to your wall. It may be helpful to use a small piece of tape on the edge of each adjoining sheet when the poster is face-up on the ground so you can easily move it.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre el PDF. Haz clic en el menú File. Haz clic en Print. Elige la impresora. Elige el tamaño del papel. Selecciona la opción “Scale to fit”. Asegúrate de que la impresora no esté configurada para imprimir en ambos lados del papel. Haz clic en Print. Coloca las páginas en orden. Recorta los márgenes. Une las páginas y forma una sola imagen grande.


Double-click the icon of your preferred Internet browser on your desktop. Once the browser is open, type in drive.google.com on the address bar at the top of the screen and hit Enter. You’ll be taken to the website’s home page. Enter your Google/Gmail account username and password on the fields provided then click “Sign in” to access your account. Click the red “Create” button located on the upper-left corner of the web page. Select “Presentation” from the drop-down list, and you’ll be directed to the Google Presentation page. ” You’ll find this in the menu toolbar located on the upper-left portion of the web page Now you can select a color for your presentation’s background. This will open the “Insert Background Image” window. Select any image saved locally on your computer and drag it across the screen to the main section of the “Insert Background Image” window to upload a picture. If you prefer a more recent photo, click “Take a snapshot” from the left menu panel to start taking pictures using your device’s camera and use it as background for your presentation. Note that the device you’re using should have a working camera in order for you to use this option. Click “By URL” from the left menu panel and paste or type in the web address of the picture you want to use as your background on the text field provided (e.g., www.google.com/your_picture.jpg). Click “My Drive” from the left menu panel and choose among the pictures saved on your Google Drive you like best to use as your presentation’s background. Once you’re done choosing an image to use as background, click the “Select” button to apply the changes you’ve made on the background settings of your presentation.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre tu navegador de Internet. Ve a Google Drive. Inicia sesión. Crea una nueva presentación. Haz clic en “Diapositiva. Selecciona “Cambiar fondo” de la lista desplegable. Haz clic en el botón “Elegir” para colocar una imagen que te gusta como fondo de tu presentación. Carga una imagen” selecciona una imagen que tengas guardada en tu computadora y arrástrala a través de la pantalla a la sección principal de la ventana de “Insertar imagen de fondo” para cargar la imagen. Utiliza una foto tomada por la cámara de tu computadora. Utiliza una imagen de otro sitio web. Elige imágenes guardadas en tu álbum de fotos de Google Drive. Aplica la imagen.


Double-clicking the file on your computer will open it in Microsoft Excel. For this example, we’ll add two new values to a drop-down list in column A. Type each additional option into its own cell at the bottom of the current list. It’s at the top of the screen. It’s the cell at the top of the list that contains a downward-pointing arrow button. It’s in the “Data Tools” group in the ribbon at the top of Excel. This opens the Data Validation window. It’s next to the “Source” field. This collapses the Data Validation window to a smaller size. Be sure to select the old values as well as the ones you just added. This is the window you collapsed earlier. The full window will reappear. ” Your drop-down menu is now updated.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre el libro que contiene la lista desplegable. Escribe opciones adicionales para la lista desplegable. Haz clic en el menú Datos. Haz clic en la lista desplegable. Haz clic en Validación de datos. Haz clic en la flecha que apunta hacia arriba. Selecciona el intervalo que contenga todos los elementos de la lista. Haz clic en la flecha que apunta hacia abajo en la ventana "Validación de datos". Marca la casilla "Aplicar estos cambios a otras celdas con la misma configuración". Haz clic en Aceptar.


Double-clicking the file on your computer will open it in Microsoft Excel. Use this method if your drop-down list is not based on a range of cells, but instead a comma-separated list entered directly into the Data Validation window. This is the cell with the downward-pointing arrow. It’s at the top of the screen. It’s in the “Data Tools” section of the ribbon bar at the top of Excel. Be sure to separate each item with a comma (,). Example: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow. ” Your drop-down menu is now updated.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre el libro que contiene la lista desplegable. Haz clic en la primera celda de la lista. Haz clic en el menú Datos. Haz clic en Validación de datos. Agrega o quita elementos del campo "Origen". Marca la casilla "Aplicar estos cambios a otras celdas con la misma configuración". Haz clic en Aceptar.


Double-sided tape will work to affix lightweight pictures to walls, though it’s not necessarily designed for that job and may strip paint when it comes off. Reusable adhesive, also known as sticky tack or poster tack, is designed to affix lightweight pictures to walls, but it can get gummy over time and be difficult to remove.  Reusable adhesives and tapes are strong enough to hold loose pictures or posters (not in a frame), but are not designed to hold much more than one pound (0.45 kg). Single-sided tape can be converted into makeshift double-sided tape by taking a strip of tape, making it into a loop with the adhesive side out, and fastening the ends of the tape together to close the loop.

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Douching is not generally recommended, because the vagina naturally cleans itself.  But, it can be used sparingly when you have BV.  You should know, however, that there is a risk of pushing the bacteria into your cervix and uterus and risk PID and other serious infections. Douching is actually believed by many physicians to increase the risk of BV. Douching is the procedure of washing or cleaning out the inside of the vagina with water or other mixtures of fluids. You can buy prepackaged mixes for douching at most pharmacies and drug stores. These usually come in a bottle with a curved neck or a bag.  Start by getting into the shower or bath. Most women find it easier to prop one leg on a surface like the edge of the tub. Be careful not to slip. Then, with one hand, spread the labia (the “lips” that are on either side of the vagina) and find the vaginal opening. Hold the bottle or bag in the other hand. Gently squirt the douche upward through the tube or nozzle into your vagina. The mixture will come back out through your vagina. Apple cider vinegar is believed to restore the acidic pH of the vagina. It can be used with relative effectiveness to get rid of BV.  Get a douche kit from a drugstore. You will use the equipment that is included with the kit. Or, you can use an enema kit, which has the same equipment as a douche kit. Mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with one cup of warm filtered water. Don’t use white vinegar, as this is too acidic. Use the douche twice a day for four days and then daily until all symptoms disappear. Hydrogen peroxide has disinfectant properties, and it can also get rid of irritants that can cause BV.  Mix 3% hydrogen peroxide with an equal amount of warm distilled water and douche with this mixture.  Use distilled water because the water should be sterile and bacteria-free. Use as a douche twice a day for four days and then daily until all symptoms disappear. Use two to three drops of essential oregano oil in eight ounces of distilled water.  Repeat twice a day for one...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Infórmate sobre los riesgos que suponen las duchas vaginales. Utiliza una ducha comercial. Puedes preparar una ducha mezclando vinagre de sidra de manzana con agua. Prueba una ducha vaginal preparada con peróxido de hidrógeno. Utiliza aceite esencial de orégano y agua a modo de ducha vaginal.


Dowels are the sticks you sometimes see at the end of scrolls that make them easier to roll and unroll. You can purchase craft sticks from your local craft store to make your dowels. Cut them to the width of your paper. You will need two dowels, one for each end. Alternatively, you can use chopsticks. Decorate the ends of your dowels using ribbon or dowel caps, which can be purchased at your local craft store. Secure your decorations with hot glue.

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Download the application for the grant. Depending on your project, you will need to choose either the multi-project application PDF or the single-project application pdf. Each option includes instructions specific to the government agency administering the grant, along with application forms designed to be filled in offline. Mandatory fields to fill in are highlighted in yellow and include an asterisk.  Make sure that your version of Adobe Reader is compatible with the grants.gov web site. If you wish to print out the forms in an application package, you must open each form individually and print it out. There is currently no provision for batch printing the entire package. This may require you to register for an account. You will need to include the Funding Opportunity Number (or FON) of the grant you want to apply for. You can copy the FON number from the description of the grant, which is the upper right hand of the grant synopsis. Highlight the number and then right click on it. Select the "copy" option from the drop down men. Then go to the registration page. Right click again and select the "paste" option. This will put the FON number into the box and hit the "Submit" button. Fill out the registration page according to its instructions. You will then be prompted to create a username and password. Be sure to write these down in a place where you can access them again.  Getting an approved, registered account can take 1-3 weeks, so be sure to budget in this time when you are applying for a grant. The different components of the application will vary with each grant, but you will need to be prepared to write a proposal for your project or research idea. You will need to clearly explain how the funding will help you put your ideas into practice for the particular agency.  Complete the SF-424 form first. This form will automatically populate information on other areas of the application, so be sure to finish this first as it will save you time. This a Federal requirement, so it may not be a mandatory...

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Obtén la solicitud. Completa la solicitud. Presenta la solicitud. Haz un seguimiento de tu solicitud. Evalúa los motivos del rechazo.


Download the free software here: http://decibel.ni.com/content/blogs/Simon/2010/06/16/world-cup-2010--filtering-the-annoying-vuvuzela-noise. There is a Windows and a Mac version available, choose whichever one suits your needs. If you don't have the Lab View Run-Time engine, you'll need to install this also (it's free). If the TV has an audio output, connect the sound card line in to this outlet. Connect the sound card's output to your usual listening devices (such as speakers or headphones). If still needed, adjust the frequency on your computer. How much and whether you need to adjust will depend on the speed of your computer.

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Ve al sitio de Instrumentos Nacionales (National Instruments). Instala el software. Coloca la computadora en el flujo de la señal de audio de tu televisor. Escucha y comprueba si suena mejor.


Downspouts are the parts of the gutter that run vertically from the roof gutter to the ground. They should direct water at least 6 feet (1.8 m) away from the foundation of your house. If yours currently don’t do this, you can add extensions to make them more effective. These extensions are inexpensive and relatively easy to install.  Elbows and extensions can be obtained at any hardware store. Typical cost is just under $20 per extension. This is done by attaching an elbow to the end of the downspout and then connecting the extension piece. The extension piece will be several feet of straight pipe. In most cases, these extensions are installed by simply screwing them on.  Make sure to direct the water at least 6 feet (1.8 m) away from your home’s foundation. If necessary, you can connect the downspouts to PVC pipe and bury the pipe underground to direct the water further from your home. In winter, water deposited onto your driveway can freeze, causing a number of dangerous situations. The ideal spot for water to come out of the extension is on a sloped part of the ground, so that the water continues to drain further away from the house. Make sure the water doesn’t end up on an incline that slopes back down to your home. This will result in the water draining straight back to the foundation of your home. Overflowing gutters and inefficient downspouts can erode the ground around the foundation of your home. This erosion will create a trench in the soil that traps the water there. If you see any gaps like this around your home, fill them in with soil. Firmly pack the soil in place for best results.  Avoid soils with high clay content, since these drain poorly. Purchase granular soil with a high sand content.  You can buy bagged soil at any home improvement store. Buy 1 bag to start the job. Once you know how much area 1 bag covers, you'll have a good idea of how many more you'll need to finish the job based on the size of your home and how steep you want to make the downslope. Instead of just filling the gaps in...

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Inspecciona los bajantes. Instala extensiones de bajantes pluviales. Evita dirigir las extensiones del bajante hacia la calzada de entrada para el auto. Inspecciona la pendiente del suelo junto a los cimientos de la casa. Agrega suficiente tierra para crear una pendiente ligera.


Dozens of Native American tribes and other cultures have their own smudging ceremonies, and each one has its own traditions concerning which plants to use. Sage is probably the most common choice, and is especially important for the Cheyenne and other Great Plains cultures. While many cultures consider white sage to be excellent at driving away bad spirits or energies, other varieties are commonly used as well. Cedar is another plant often burned in cleansing ceremonies, especially in the Pacific Northwest or Canada. Note that some trees referred to as "cedars" are actually juniper trees, which some tribes use in smudging and some do not.  While many people now mix multiple herbs together, the practice is not supported by some Native American elders.  Again, there are many different smudging ceremonies, and some of them may call for sweetgrass or a different plant instead of sage or cedar. Follow this advice to perform an effective and respectful ceremony if you have not been taught a specific culture's tradition. Sweetgrass, or holy grass, is a sacred plant across North America, and is often considered to represent kindness and please spirits. It is sometimes burned after the sage or cedar have cleared away negative energy. If you have been taught a specific tribe's tradition that uses sweetgrass in the main ceremony, feel free to use it, or any other plant that tribe allows. While tobacco can be added to the smudging ceremony, stick to one herb if this is your first time smudging. Instead, use tobacco as an offering before you harvest a different herb. See below for more information. If you can, harvest these plants yourself as described in the sub-steps, preferably in as natural an environment as possible. Otherwise, obtain them from a Native American shop in person or online, to ensure the plants were treated appropriately.  Before picking the plant, many tribes thank the Creator or nature, then place or burn natural, raw tobacco as an offering. Harvest the correct part of the cedar tree. Pick branches at...

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Utiliza salvia si no vas a seguir una tradición específica. Piensa en usar cedro en vez de salvia si está disponible en tu localidad. Quema hierba del bisonte (hierba dulce) únicamente después que la ceremonia de limpia haya terminado. Compra tabaco crudo natural si deseas cosechar las plantas tú mismo. Consigue estas plantas de fuentes respetables. Escoge un recipiente natural para colocar las hierbas o agrúpalas formando un ramo. Si deseas utilizar una pluma, escoge una que sea de águila, halcón o pavo. Almacena los materiales ya mencionados en un lugar que esté a la altura de la cintura y déjalos secar. Conoce el momento adecuado para hacer la limpia.