Firebug is a web inspector add-on for Firefox.  Click the Firefox Menu button (☰) and select "Add-ons." Click "Get Add-ons" and then click the "Get more add-ons!" button. Search for "Firebug" and then click the "Add to Firefox" button next to it. Confirm that you want to install Firebug and then restart Firefox when prompted. You can use Firebug to inspect any element on a website to find the XPath. You'll find this in the upper-right corner of the window. This will open the Firebug panel at the bottom of the Firefox window. You'll find this in the top row of buttons in the Firebug panel at the bottom of the window, directly to the right of the Firebug Options button. It looks like a box with a mouse cursor pointing at it. As you move your cursor over the web page, you'll see different elements get highlighted. Click the one that you want to find the XPath for. When you click an element in a web page, it's related code will be highlighted in the Firebug panel at the bottom of the window. Right-click this highlighted code. This will copy the element's XPath information to your clipboard. If you select "Copy Minimal XPath," just the basic XPath information will be copied. Once the code is copied, you can simply paste it anywhere else you need by right-clicking and selecting "Paste."

TL;DR in Spanish:

Instala Firebug para Firefox. Abre el sitio web que quieras inspeccionar. Haz clic en el botón Firebug. Haz clic en el botón del inspector de elementos. Haz clic en el elemento de la página web que quieras inspeccionar. Haz clic derecho en el código seleccionado en el panel de Firebug. Selecciona "Copy XPath" (copiar XPath) en el menú. Pega la información copiada de XPath en otro sitio.


Firefox can be set to its default state while keeping your profile information such as your features, bookmarks, browsing history, open tabs, windows, passwords, cookies and web form auto-fill information and remove other configurations set on your profile. To restore to your default settings, you must first open the Troubleshooting Information page. You can do this from two ways.  Click on the ☰ icon located in the top right of the browser window then click on the �>Troubleshooting Information. Activate the menu bar by right clicking an empty space in the window tabs at the top of the browser. Click on “Menu Bar” to reveal Firefox’s menu bar. Click on Help>Troubleshooting Information. In the new Troubleshooting Information tab on Firefox, click on the button labeled Refresh Firefox.... You will be prompted that Firefox will remove your add-ons and customizations as well as restore your browser’s settings to their defaults. Click on Refresh Firefox to begin the backup process. You will receive a prompt reporting that your profile was imported successfully. Click on Finish and Firefox will import your preserved profile configurations and reopen with all default browser configurations.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre la página “Información para solucionar problemas”. Actualiza la configuración de Firefox. Reinicia el navegador de Firefox.


Firefox is the most popular browser for adding extensions, and it can be downloaded for free from the Mozilla website. One of the highest-rated download extensions is the free DownloadHelper.  DownloadHelper will give you the option to download media files on any website you visit. This includes Flash movies and games. You can also use this extension for YouTube videos. You can download standalone download managers that function similarly if you prefer to not use Firefox. Once the animation begins playing, the DownloadHelper icon will start rotating in the top-right corner of the window. A small arrow will appear next to it. Click the arrow to open a choice of download options. When you click the arrow, you will see a list of all of the media files on the page. If the animation had an advertisement, both will be listed. The animation may have a filename that doesn't match the title. Once you have selected the file, the download will begin. You can check the progress in the Downloads window in Firefox. This window can be accessed by clicking the Firefox menu and clicking Downloads.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Instala un administrador de descargas como extensión. Visita el sitio web donde está la animación que quieres. Selecciona el archivo. Espera a que termine la descarga.


Firs are popular Christmas trees, as they have a fragrant scent, rich coloring and retain their needles well. Firs grow best on northern or eastern slopes in areas that have cooler climates or higher elevation. There are several types of firs, all with their applicable zone growth areas.  Fraser Fir: Found in the Appalachians Mountains at high elevations (zones 4-7) Douglas Fir: The most popular Christmas tree species in the U.S. (zones 4-6) Concolor Fir: Also known as the White Fir (zones 4-7) Balsam Fir: This is the best fir for colder climates (zones 3-6) Noble Fir: This is the largest native fir in North America (zones 4-5) Pines tend to grow quickly and can reach a height of 6 to 7 feet within six years as long as they have good growing conditions. They grow best on southern or western slopes. There are several types of pines, including:  White Pine: This is the tallest native pine species in North America (zones 3-8) Virginia Pine: This pine does well in poor soil and has sharp cones (zones 4-8) Scotch Pine: This pine has a high reseeding ability and can thrive in poor soil (zone 3-7) Sand Pine: This pine is ideal for hot climates (zones 7-10) Spruce trees are bright and colorful, but they have prickly needles and tend to lose their needles after a week or two once they are harvested. Spruces grow well on northern or eastern slopes in areas with cooler climates. There are two main types of spruce:  Norway Spruce: This spruce can be found throughout North America but is native to Europe (zones 2-7) Colorado Blue Spruce: This spruce type is known for its blue-green needles (zone 4 to 7a) A non-traditional tree species like the Leyland cypress can create a unique Christmas tree for your home. Leyland cypresses also require very little shaping and can reach 6 to 7 feet tall in four years. g in a pot first. To grow a Christmas tree successfully in the ground, you will need to plant the seedling in a pot in a greenhouse. You can also buy a young seedling at a tree nursery. You will then transplant the tree to...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Averigua si es mejor trasplantar un abeto. Busca un vástago de pino. Considera la posibilidad de trasplantar una pícea. Busca un ciprés de Leyland. Planta el vástago Cuida el vástago hasta que esté listo para su trasplante definitivo.


First and foremost, if you want your hermit crab to change to a new shell, you must provide some options for him to choose from! Make a variety of shells available to your hermit crab. Hermit crab shells can be purchased at pet stores, craft stores, or a variety of online retailers. It is important to remember that hermit crabs grow very slowly. When selecting new shells, you will want to select a few shells that are roughly the same size as the one he is wearing, and a few that are just slightly larger. Different types of hermit crabs tend to prefer specific types of shells. You can select the best shells for your crab by choosing varieties suited to your crab’s type. If you are not familiar with different shell types, someone at a pet store can help you.  For example, Coenobita clypeatus (or Purple Pincher) crabs generally prefer turbo shells. Coenobita compressus (or Ecuadorian) crabs tend to prefer short shells (such as Thais biserialis, T. orbita, or T. haemastom shells). They also prefer shells that been previously worn, as the inner spiral has often been removed. You will also want to select shells for your hermit crab by considering the shape of their opening, as well the thickness of given shells. In both instances, look to the shell your crab is currently wearing for clues.  Most shells will have either a “D” or “O” shaped opening. Look at the shape of the opening for the shell your crab is currently using, and select new shells that mirror this opening shape.  All crabs have preferences for the thickness of their shells. Investigate the thickness of the shell your crab is currently using. Then aim to provide alternative shells that share a similar thickness.  Avoid painted shells. Many pet stores (or craft stores) sell painted shells for hermit crabs to use. These painted shells must be avoided! Although they are cute, the paint can chip and be ingested by your crab, causing him to be very sick. In some cases, the paint used may even be poisonous to crabs.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Provee conchas nuevas. Toma en cuenta el tamaño. Escoge el mejor tipo de conchas para el cangrejo. Toma en cuenta otros factores.


First and foremost, make sure that reconciliation is the best option for you, your spouse, and your family. Just as there are costs associated with initiating a divorce, there are costs (such as court fees and attorney's fees) associated with stopping the process, particularly if your spouse has already filed an answer or counterclaim. Don't waste you or your spouse's time and money. Talk to your spouse honestly and openly and make sure the both of you are committed to keeping your marriage intact. Since both spouses already said they wanted to divorce, the court must verify that both spouses want to reconcile. Therefore, when the motion is completed, the petitioner and respondent both need to sign it. In most jurisdictions, the motion is filed with the clerk of court, and the judge will either grant the motion (if both parties have signed) or schedule a hearing to evaluate its merits (if only the petitioner has signed).  File an order for dismissal. In other jurisdictions, you will need to file an order for dismissal as well as a motion for dismissal. The process for filing the order and it's content are substantially the same as filing the motion. The order simply indicates that the motion has been granted or the date for the hearing has been set.   If a hearing has been scheduled, the petitioner will usually need to be present. If the respondent is present but does not object to the dismissal, or the respondent doesn't attend the hearing, then the judge will usually grant the dismissal. The court will then serve your spouse with the notice that your divorce papers have been withdrawn, or will provide you a copy of the withdrawal notice in order for you to do it yourself. If the defendant has filed a counterclaim, that constitutes a separate claim for divorce. A counterclaim would be most common if a divorce proceeding was initiated for cause, like adultery or abandonment, as opposed to a divorce initiated without regard to fault (such as irreconcilable differences or incompatibility). If there is a...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Asegúrate de que tanto tú como tu cónyuge deseen retirar la petición de divorcio. Presenta una solicitud para desestimar la demanda. Desestima la contrademanda. Cierra el caso.


First and foremost, tennis instructors must know how to play the game. If you want to be a tennis instructor but don’t have much experience playing, start taking lessons as soon as possible. Once you have the basics down, you’ll be able to get experience playing competitively. If you’re a kid, start taking lessons now to build your skillset. It’s best to play competitively for several years at a tennis club. If you’re in high school, consider joining your school team. Playing tennis in college or professionally provides a major credibility boost, opening the door to many more coaching opportunities. Employers seeking full-time tennis instructors generally look for two to five years of experience playing competitively. As a tennis instructor, you are responsible for teaching your students the rules of the game, so make sure you know them through and through. Stay updated on the International Tennis Federation (ITF) rules and review them regularly. You can find these online.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Toma clases de tenis. Juega al tenis de manera competitiva. Respeta las reglas y los reglamentos.


First and foremost, you need a steady camera to take a shot. To achieve this, attach the camera to a steady tripod base. Lock the base into place and take care not to hit or bump the base as you move around the site. Though you can use film, digital cameras lend themselves better to photographing star trails. With a digital camera you can choose to do one long exposure or overlay several quick pictures, and you can see the photo(s) before leaving the site of the shot. Decide what elements will be in the shot (e.g. stars, cabin, and truck). Arrange the elements so that they are balanced in relation to one another. You can look through the camera periodically as you compose the shot. This will help you see what the shot looks like within the frame of the picture. If you are using a camera with auto-focus, allow the camera to focus one time. Once the camera is focused, switch the settings to manual focus. This will prevent the camera from attempting to auto-focus repeatedly as you go. If your camera doesn't auto-focus, you will have to bring the camera into focus manually by adjusting the focal length of the lens. ’ Warm colors include reds, yellows, and oranges. Cool colors include blues, greens, greys, and purples.. Adjusting the heat of a photo will give the picture a tint of warmer or cooler colors. Adjust the warmth at your discretion. A remote trigger on a cable makes it easier to do both long exposure shots and a series of shots in short succession. Most cables can be locked so that the trigger stays in place until you release it. This saves you from having to keep your finger on the camera the for the duration of the exposure. Alternatively, you could tape down the shutter button. If you have interesting foreground elements, they may be hard for the camera to pick up in the dark. If this is the case, shine a light on the foreground elements. Use as little light as possible to make them look great. If you don’t have photography lights, use a flashlight. You can add filters to your light to cast different...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Coloca la cámara en una base sólida. Compone la toma. Enfoca la cámara. Maneja la "temperatura". Instala un cable. Añade iluminación en el plano principal si es necesario.


First class flying has plenty of perks and one of them would be the opportunity to enjoy gourmet food over 35,000 feet (10,668.0 m) in the air. Aim to order what you know when it comes to dining though. There would be nothing worse than realizing that you are allergic to a certain ingredient while you want to experience first class flying in the best state you can.  Because the flight only has a trained nurse on-board, if something does unfortunately go wrong in relation to food, you may not have all the medical assistance you will require. It's fine to save the opportunity to enjoy a delectable seafood dish at your hotel or restaurant on land. You could aim to eat things like salads, sandwiches, soups or a banquet of finger food to share with the Lady or Gentleman next to you if you feel so inclined. If there is something an airline knows what to do extensively, that would be food variety. Even economy has a few options in their section, but because you are in first class, take the opportunity to suit the food to your pallet or requirement(s). Remember to ask your concierge or flight host to check with recipes that they meet your dietary needs. If you have allergies like an allergy to nut products, be sure to ask a host to see the in-flight chef if they can cook a dish that usually requires a nut ingredient, to be substituted. The chefs on-board are professionally picked, and it's their job to meet the demands of first class passengers. After you have treated your taste buds to some of the globes most gourmet dishes, it's a great idea to go and compliment the Chef face-to-face. This meek gesture will be well-revered by others around you, and you may even get a complimentary dessert or get to taste one of their new decadent creations. Chefs in First Class are usually very friendly and laid back individuals who like a good gastronomic chat. If you know a thing or two about the culinary arena, or perhaps want to learn more, it's encouraged after the dining service, to meet and converse with the chef(s).

TL;DR in Spanish:

Pide la comida de la forma apropiada. Informa sobre tus requisitos especiales. Elogia personalmente al cocinero.


First floor windows will be easiest and safest, but these are also the most likely to be locked. You’ll have better chances of finding a second floor window left open, but exercise caution - you don't want to fall!  If a ladder isn’t available, you may have to get creative to reach a second story window. Is there a fire escape you could climb? A trellis? A tree? Whatever you use, make sure it’s stable before climbing.  Casement windows (side-hinged windows) may be easy to pry open with your fingers or a thin tool if they aren't locked. You don’t have to feel shy or embarrassed. Most everyone has an “I locked myself out” story, so they’ll likely understand your predicament.  A flathead screwdriver will work best, but if you’re handed a Phillips head (cross slot) screwdriver, give it a shot anyway. This technique can be effective for removing or partially prying open door windows. Even a small gap may allow you to reach inside and open the lock. The beading is the plastic or metal strip around the window frame. Insert your screwdriver into the beading channel at one corner and pry it out a little bit at a time. Work your way to the opposite corner. When the beading has been completely loosened, pull it free with your hands.  Check the corner of the window to see whether the vertical (up and down) beading overlaps the horizontal (left and right). Remove the overlapping beading first. Removing the beading may deform it. In some cases, beading can be quite expensive. Keep this in mind before attempting entry in this way. Depending on your situation, you may be able to leave the beading in place and still lever the window free. Some windows may not even have beading. Insert your screwdriver between the glass and frame. When prying, use light force while working your tool in between the mounting and glass to lever the glass out of its mounting. The window should come out relatively easily. Support the glass with your free hand so it doesn’t fall and shatter when it comes free. Slide the glass free of its mounting,...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Entra por una ventana abierta. Pídele a un vecino que te preste un destornillador. Retira la moldura de la ventana. Palanquea el panel de la ventana desde la parte inferior. Retira el panel de la ventana.


First impressions make a difference. Good hygiene shows that you take care of yourself. Take a shower every morning. Wash your hair, put on deodorant, and possibly use a small amount of cologne or perfume. Bad odors, among other problems, are distracting and cause people to not want to be around you. When you use cologne or perfume, add only a small amount to your neck, chest, and shoulders. She should be able to smell it up close without it overwhelming her senses. Clothes and hairstyle are also factors in how people judge you. If your hair is long and greasy and you wear stained sweatpants, chances are the girl will think of you in a negative way, making her feel uncomfortable. Buy yourself clothes that flatter your figure. A style that looks unique on you without being too flashy will help her appreciate you. If you don’t feel comfortable, chances are she won’t feel comfortable either. Anytime you seek her out, display your best self. This means going up to her, maintaining eye contact, and speaking loudly and clearly. To do this, practice being natural. Look into a mirror as you speak, maintaining eye contact with yourself.  Even if you feel nervous around her, slow down. Breathe deeply, speak slowly, relax, and focus on her. Be your natural self.  If you’re going to be at the same place a girl is, such as school or a party, try getting to the place early. This gives you time to get accustomed to the environment before it becomes more crowded and busy. Avoid any bad habits that would make her uncomfortable, such as swearing, telling inappropriate jokes, or fidgeting. Start with small questions, such as “That’s a nice tattoo, what does it mean?” Avoid asking deep questions, as these are too personal too soon. Instead, let her answer and then add to the conversation, such as by talking about something a little personal such as your own tattoos. Everyone has boundaries about how physically close someone cannot be. Moving into this space too fast and being unwelcome is a sure way to make a girl feel...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Sé limpio. Vístete bien. Acércate con confianza. Inicia la conversación. Respeta su espacio personal.


First plug-in your USB stick to your USB port and copy all the content to a safe location in your hard drive. To open a command prompt, go to the Start menu and search for CMD. Right-click on it and select Run as Administrator to use it with admin rights. To do so, type in the following command in the command prompt: DISKPART  Running DISKPART will display the version of DISKPART you are running and the name of your PC. Type “list disk” to see a display of all your connected disk drives. Make a note of the number assigned to your Flash drive. Execute the following list of commands one-by-one. Make sure you replace Disk 1 with the proper Disk number from DISKPART.select disk 1cleancreate partition primaryselect partition 1activeformat fs=NTFS QUICKassignexit Use the bootsect utility that is shipped with Windows 7/Vista. To do so:  Insert the Windows 7/Vista DVD and note down the drive letter of the DVD drive. For this guide, the DVD drive is D: and the USB drive is G:. Navigate to the directory where bootsect is found.D:cd d:\boot  Use the bootsect to make the USB Drive bootable. This updates the drive with BOOTMGR compatible code and prepares it to boot Windows 7/Vista. BOOTSECT.EXE /NT60 G:  Close the Command Prompt windows. The safest and the fastest way would be to use the Windows Explorer. Open the disk, select everything, and drag it into your flash drive. This could take a few minutes to copy.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Conecta tu unidad USB. Ejecuta el Símbolo del Sistema como administrador. Usa el comando "Diskpart" para encontrar el número de unidad de tu dispositivo USB. Formatea la unidad. Haz que la unidad USB sea booteable. Copia todos los archivos del DVD de Windows 7/Vista a la unidad USB formateada.


First thing’s first—if the surface you’re attempting to clean is wood, tile, laminate, stone, concrete, marble, metal, or another solid material, go ahead and sweep your heart out. Carpet, rugs, and upholstery will need to be vacuumed instead.  You can also run a vacuum cleaner with a "hard floors" setting over most solid types of flooring to tidy up in less time.  For less common flooring materials, such as bamboo, cork, or thatch, you have the option of either sweeping or vacuuming. Go with whichever method you think will offer the best results. Before you get started, take a moment to remove or relocate any objects from your path that might slow you down or make it harder to work. This includes things like furniture, decorations, throw rugs, and the kind of miscellaneous clutter that often ends up on the floor.  Take rugs and other floor coverings outside and shake them out thoroughly to prevent them from shedding dust onto your freshly-swept floor once you’re ready to replace them. When sweeping around tables, push the chairs back to make it easier to get underneath the table with your broom. If you’ve got a spill on your hands, break out the mop or grab a roll of paper towels. Brooms are best suited for gathering up small pieces of dry debris, such as dust, dirt, hair, crumbs, and bits of broken items. They won’t be much help on puddles, splatters, and the like. Trying to sweep up liquids or soft, runny foods will only spread the mess to other parts of the floor, and could even ruin your broom’s bristles. A standard straight-knit fiber broom will work just fine for sweeping most floors. However, you might be better off using a push broom with a broad head if you’ve got a lot of ground to cover. Likewise, soft dust mops are handy for attracting dust in large, open indoor areas like hallways, offices, and gymnasiums.  Not all brooms are made alike. Different brooms have different head shapes, handle lengths, and bristle materials, all of which have an impact on the way they clean. Unless you’re sweeping an...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Limítate a los suelos compactos. Despeja el área de cualquier posible obstrucción. Limpia los desechos húmedos antes de barrer. Escoge una escoba apropiada para el área que vas a barrer.


First you need a comfortable and well lit work area. You also should have hobby knives, a small file set, fingernail filing boards, super glue, a clean pot of water, and a paint set. When miniatures are cast a release agent is applied to them. This is an oily or powdery substance that needs to be removed before you start painting. Wash with warm soapy water to clean off any mold release on the model. Let the miniature dry. Now using the hobby knife, trim away any mold flash. That's the extra material around the model that will make a thin line sticking to the miniature horizontally.  When the two halves of the miniature are connected in the casting process, this line is often left behind. You should use your knife to remove any other irregularities on the miniature at this point. Oftentimes the extremities have points or bubbles that shouldn’t be there. Use short strokes of the knife to remove the mold lines. Try not to damage the miniature, just swipe off any excess material or bubbles. The irregularities should be pretty obvious. Some miniatures have extra parts that need to be assembled, such as a sword or shield. This can be the hardest part. Small parts like hands, small weapons, antennas and other pieces can be glued with a simple tube of superglue. Larger metal pieces may need to be pinned. Pinning requires drilling a hole in each end of the hand or wherever you are attaching the metal piece. Then you need to string a small piece of hard wire through the hole and connect the wire to the metal piece. Then glue together everything with a superglue or a two part epoxy for stronger hold.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Reúne tus suministros. Limpia la miniatura. Elimina las líneas de molde. Ensambla la miniatura.


First, arrange two cards into a slightly-off-center "T". Hold the cards, one in each hand, so that their flat faces are perpendicular to the table. Lean them against each other to form another almost-T. Next, place a third card against the middle of one card to form another "T". Close the box with a fourth card and "T", so you have four cards pressed against each other with a square space in the center. This is the basic four-card cell or "lock box". It is one of the most structurally stable foundations that you can lay for your house of cards. Think of this cell as a pattern that you can repeat throughout your design. Overlap two cards flat on top of your four-card cell. Then, lay two more flat cards (rotated at a 90-degree angle) to complete the roof. A "double-ply" flat layer will make your eventual structure much more stable. Carefully construct a second four-card cell on top off the flat layer. You now have a stable two-story card structure. Feel free to keep adding stories until you run out of cards, or until you think the structure is tall enough. The four-card cell is a very strong root, so you should be able to stack many levels atop the foundation.  Try adding "wings" to the house by attaching more T-shapes to the ground floor. Whenever you put down a card shape that is perpendicular to the table surface, make sure to lay a flat card layer on top as a "ceiling". This will make the cards more structurally sound, and it will make the whole building look more like a house. Get creative. The sky's the limit with this method – so see how big of a house you can build!

TL;DR in Spanish:

Forma la celda. Construye un "techo" o "techumbre". Añade un segundo piso.


First, ask her if she wants to choose the setting, in case she already has an idea about what she’d like to do. Plan ahead for where you’ll go. Keep in mind that your preparation shows your interest level. When selecting a location, look for places you’ll have the chance to talk and find out more about each other. You can also arrange multiple places to go on a single date, if desired.  Try asking, “Do you have anyplace specific in mind, or would you rather be surprised?” For instance, you might choose to go to an aquarium followed by a restaurant that isn’t too casual. Other ideas are ice skating, bringing a picnic lunch to a park, or a city walking tour. Avoid places like the cinema, concerts and clubs, where you’ll have to compete with the noise level and energy.  If you’re going out to eat, ask her what type of food she likes first, and don’t wait until the date to pick a restaurant. Choose a place, make reservations, and let your date know whether she should dress formally or casually. Avoid choosing a noisy place like a sports bar, where you won’t be able to hear each other well. If you’re going to drive on the date, take some time beforehand to throw away any trash in your car. You may want to vacuum your car out as well, especially if you have pets or it’s been a while since you vacuumed your car’s interior. Wipe down any dusty interior surfaces. Bonus points if you get a car wash, place a well-concealed air freshener in your car, and keep gum and/or mints in your console! You may not need to use them, but it’s good to have some ideas prepared ahead of time in case you find yourself at a loss for words. Think of questions that are open-ended, so they can start conversation rather than inviting simple “yes” or “no” answers.  Try asking, “Do you like to travel? Where would you most like to go?” Discussing dream travel destinations makes people feel good and even look more attractive to each other. You could also ask her what here favorite trip is that she’s been on.  Some light-hearted topics you can...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escoge el lugar de la cita. Si tienes un auto, límpialo. Ten en mente temas de conversación. Considera preparar un regalo pequeño.


First, ask them to talk about their cultural or financial fears, and allow them to explain what it is about your news that makes them fearful. Then, let them know why you are not afraid by being clear about your motives and plans. You could say, for example, “Do you feel that because she is from a different culture that any children we might eventually have would not understand or appreciate our culture?” Avoid giving ultimatums like “It's my way or nothing,” or “If you really loved me, you'd support me.” You probably would not change after a single conversation, so don't expect your parents to do that, either. Taking a side will only confirm their worst fear: that you are rejecting them, their love, their values, and your place in the family as their child. Instead of taking a side, focus on the love you have for your parents. Don't be defensive. If you act defensive, it will suggest to them that something is wrong with her or something is not right in your relationship. Instead, clarify your own opinions and use “I” statements. Saying things like, “She thinks you don't like her,” will only make your parents dislike her more. Own your own opinions rather than using your girl as the scapegoat. A better comment would be something like, “I think you would really like her just as much as I do, once you get to know her.”

TL;DR in Spanish:

Permite que te cuenten cuáles son sus miedos. No tomes partido. Conserva la calma y muéstrate seguro.


First, brush your eyebrows so they lay flat. Then, dab a small amount of product on the back of your hand. Dab the chiseled brush into the product and draw a line under your eyebrow to define its shape. Lastly, blend the gel upwards into your eyebrow so that it looks natural.  Some eyebrow gel brands come with an applicator, in which case you wouldn't need a chiseled brush. Brush your eyebrows with an eyebrow brush after applying gel so that they look natural. You might apply concealer under your eyebrows to hide any flaws. Brush your eyebrows so they lay flat. Then, spray a bit of hairspray on your finger, or put a dab of gel or pomade on your finger. Run your finger over your eyebrows for a hold that lasts all day. You can also apply hairspray, gel, or pomade to your eyebrows after applying dark-colored eyebrow makeup. Mascara works like eyebrow gel to hold your eyebrows in place. Remove the wand from the mascara and apply the product from the start to the tail of your eyebrows in an upward motion.  Pushing your eyebrow hairs upward with the mascara wand tends to make them look groomed, especially if they’ve been trimmed or tweezed.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Aplícate gel para cejas a prueba de agua usando una brocha cincelada de maquillaje. Usa laca, gel o pomada para mantener tus cejas en su lugar. Cepilla los vellos de las cejas en su lugar usando rímel transparente.


First, choose a design you would like to create. Then, collect bottle caps. Most water bottle caps are white, so you can paint them different colors to have variety. The last step will be to glue the caps to a large sheet of paper. Hang the design where you wish for a colorful decoration. This is a great way to decorate your home, and it also makes for a fantastic DIY gift. To create a flower vase, cut off the top part of the bottle with a utility knife. Glue colorful wrapping paper, white paper, or felt to the bottom half. Decorate the bottom with stickers, markers, or other supplies if you wish. Fill the bottle up with water and place flowers inside. These can illuminate your home or backyard in fun ways and are relatively easy to create. To make these, simply cut off the bottom portions of several (5-10) empty 1 liter water bottles with scissors or a utility knife. Paint the top halves of the bottles with acrylic or transparent glass paint or decorate with washi tape in a design of your choice. Remove the caps and slip the bulbs of string lights into the bottle openings, one bulb per bottle. Using the knife, poke a small hole near the opening and pass craft wire through it. Twist the craft wire with the string light wire to hold the light in place.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Haz un mosaico con tapas de botellas de plástico. Haz un florero Haz cubiertas de plástico para tus bombillas de luz.


First, distribute poker chips to each student. Tell the class that the white poker chips stand for the "ones" place, the blue chips stand for the "tens," and the red poker chips stand for the "hundreds." Then, show the class how to create numbers using place value with your chips. Give them a number (e.g. 7) and place a white chip on the right side of your work table.  Say another number – for instance, 30. Lay down three blue chips to represent the 3 (in the "tens" place) and zero white chips to represent the 0 (in the "ones" place.) You don't strictly need to use poker chips. You can use almost set of objects to represent the three basic value "places," as long as each group (color of chips, etc.) is standard, homogeneous, and easy to recognize. This is a way to illustrate the way that lower place values make up higher place values. Once the students demonstrate a solid understanding of place value: teach your class how to trade the white "ones" chips for blue "tens" chips, and "tens" chips for red "hundreds" chips. Ask the class, "How many blue chips can I get if I trade 16 white chips? If I trade three blue chips, how many white chips can I get?" You should only approach this concept once the students have mastered the trading of poker chips. It may help to first draw the example of  For a basic addition problem, direct your students to put three blue chips (tens) and six white chips (ones) together. Ask the class what number this makes. (It's 36!) Keep riffing off of the same number. Have your students add five white chips to their number 36. Ask your students what number they now have. (It's 41!) Then, take away one blue chip and ask the students what number they have. (It's 31!)

TL;DR in Spanish:

Enseña utilizando fichas de póquer. Haz que los alumnos intercambien las fichas. Demuestra cómo sumar y restar con las fichas.


First, figure out if you really need one. If you already have a credit card, applying for a new one could further damage your score.  New credit inquiries, which account for approximately 10 percent of your FICO credit score, lower your credit score because it make you look like you are desperate for more credit.  Also, 13 to 15 percent of your credit score is based on the length of your credit history.  New credit accounts bring the average length of your credit history down, which has a negative effect on your credit.  FICO is a company that develops credit scores based on your payment history and other factors. Most lenders use the FICO score to evaluate your creditworthiness.  If you decide to get a new credit card, it is often easiest to get one from a gas station or department store.  Before applying for a new credit card, wait until you are working, have been at your current address for more than a year, and you don’t have a high number of other new credit inquiries on your credit report. Many people with a history of bad credit or bankruptcy are denied for regular credit cards.  However, if you are someone who really needs a credit card because, for example, you travel a lot for work, consider getting a secured credit card.  With a secured credit card, you deposit a sum of money with a bank or credit union, and they give you a credit card with a credit limit for a certain percentage of your deposit.  The percentage can range anywhere from 50 to 120 percent of your deposit.  The amount you are required to deposit differs from bank to bank.  The deposit could be anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Many banks charge expensive application and processing fees, and the interest rates on a secured card can be upwards of 20 percent. Most major banks report secured credit cards to the three credit reporting agencies.  However, smaller banks may not.  Ask if your bank reports to the credit reporting agencies.  If not, having that secured credit card will not improve your credit. If you use...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Solicita una nueva tarjeta de crédito. Obtén una tarjeta de crédito asegurada. Pídele a otra persona que sea tu garante o fiador. Obtén un préstamo bancario mediante una cuenta de ahorros o un certificado de depósito (CD). Compra algo a crédito a un comerciante local.


First, gather the materials to measure your crop circles. You can either use a surveyor’s reel or a 100-ft piece of rope. Next, you need a wooden rod to help you measure accurately. Lastly, buy your “crop flattener,” or a garden roller, at your local garden tools department store. You can also create your own “crop flattener.” First, drill holes in each end of a light plank. The plank should measure 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 2 meters) long and 3 or 4 feet (1 to 1.2 meters) wide. Tie both ends of a long piece of rope through the holes in the plank. You should be able to comfortably drag the plank behind you with the widest side of the plank flat on the ground. Using your pattern as a guide, drag your crop flattener across the crops in the direction of your choosing. Have a partner come behind you and step on the plank as you drag it to help smooth everything out. This will bend the crops into the regular pattern associated with crop circles. If you want to make a small but perfect circle, anchor one end of the plank onto the ground and turn the free end in a circle around it. This can be useful for incorporating smaller circles into your design. Different angles of a flattened stalk will reflect light differently. If you’re a beginner, it might be best to flatten all the stalks in the same direction – clockwise or counterclockwise. However, if you’re more ambitious, consider alternating the direction in which the crops are flattened to create an interesting lighting effect. Flatten the crops with your feet for smaller lines or complicated designs. Step on the stems of the crop in a side-stepping motion, using the wide part of your foot to sweep the stalks in one direction. Similarly, you can create different sized crop flatteners out of different sizes of boards to create thicker or thinner lines in the crops. Just make sure the boards you use are strong enough to withstand being stepped on. Add a hoax-like dimension to your work by making it appear as if aliens authored the crop circles. Create swirled nests in the...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Reúne tus materiales. Aplana los cultivos. Ten en cuenta la dirección en la que los cultivos se aplanarán. Aplana los cultivos de forma creativa. Dale toques “sobrenaturales” a tu círculo en el cultivo.


First, hold your hand up in an open position, palm-down. Keep your hand straight with your forearm, with your fingers straight and slightly spread out. Spread your fingers and thumb apart. Then slip the wrap’s looped end over your thumb so that the wrap itself falls across the back of your hand. Be sure to begin wrapping your hand across the back of your hand rather than your palm. Beginning with the back of your hand will prevent the wrap from loosening later on. Let the wrap fall from the outside (pinky-end) of your hand. Pull the loose end under your wrist, below the ball of your thumb. Then wind it over the top of your wrist, drawing it tight enough to provide support for your wrist, but not so tight that it cuts off circulation. Repeat so that you complete a total of two to three passes under and over your wrists. For extra support, wrap your wrist three times. However, if your wrap is too short, or if you prefer keeping your wrists a little loose for specific punching styles (like uppercuts and angled hooks), only wrap it twice. Once you have finished your wrist, let the loose end hang once again from the outside of your wrist. Pull the loose end under your palm to the area between your thumb and index finger. Draw it over the top of your hand, again making sure that you pull it tight enough for support, but not tight enough to restrict blood-flow. Repeat for a total of three passes under and over your hand. At this point, focus more on wrapping your hand securely rather than your knuckles.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Engancha el lazo en el pulgar. Envuelve la muñeca. Cubre la mano.


First, hook the rubber band onto the open end of the needle so it’s securely in place. Then, hang the circle hook on the rubber band. The hook doesn't need to be secure at this point. Grab some live bait and hold it in one hand. Then, use your other hand to press the needle through one side of the bait’s back and out the other side. Stop pulling once the circle hook is pressed against the side of the bait. You don’t want to pull the circle hook through the bait. The rubber band should now be looped through the bait’s body. Once you loop it on the needle, it will hold the needle in place against the side of the bait. Then, take the pointed end of the hook and pass it through the back of the rubber band to the front. The bait should now be secure on the hook.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Sujeta una cinta elástica y un anzuelo circular en el extremo de una aguja de un ojo abierto. Introduce la aguja a través de la parte posterior del cebo vivo. Tira de la aguja y de la cinta elástica a través de la parte posterior del cebo. Haz una lazada en la cinta elástica alrededor del anzuelo y retira la aguja. Gira el anzuelo un par de veces con los dedos.


First, it must be a smart phone on an AT&T, Sprint, Verizon or T-Mobile network. Check this list http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9221344/Wi_Fi_tethering_Smartphones_with_mobile_hotspot_capabilities to see if it comes with a tethering chip and what the monthly cost will be. Android, iOS, Windows and WebOS phones have models that are capable of being hotspots. However, the phones you can use differ depending upon your wireless carrier. For instance, Verizon allows Wi-Fi hotspot plans with the iPhone 4S but AT&T does not. Depending upon the phone and network, the cost is between $14.99 and $45 per month. AT&T's $45 per month data plan includes tethering on some phones. You must sign up for a monthly subscription to tether; however, you may cancel if you don't like it or don't use it. Click the hotspot app. It is usually called “Mobile Hotspot.” Once your plan is enabled, the installation will be similar to using a Wi-Fi router. You will be asked to create a login to access the hotspot. Search through the Wi-Fi networks list. You should see your hotspot phone listed in your Wi-Fi networks. You can connect between 5 and 8 devices; however, the more devices you connect with the phone, the slower the connection is likely to be. The phone must stay within 100 feet (30.5 m) of the devices. You can receive calls while you are tethering on 4G phones, but not most 3G phones. Tethering plans include a limited amount of data. After you reach the limit, you will need to pay overage fees on AT&T, Verizon and Sprint. T-Mobile will simply slow down your data connection.   Wait to download updates, movies and other large data items until you are directly connected to a free Wi-Fi connection. It will help you avoid extra charges.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Asegúrate de que tu teléfono esté en modo de red inalámbrica móvil. Regístrate para activar la red inalámbrica en tu plan. Enciende tu teléfono. Sigue el proceso de instalación. Espera uno minutos y luego enciende tus otros dispositivos, tales como tablets, laptops o iPods. Conéctate a tu punto Wi-Fi móvil. Ten en cuenta varias cosas importantes sobre el anclaje a red a un celular.


First, lay down. Then put your hands palms down near your shoulders. Lift your body up with your arms. Keep your head in line with your spine. Raise your body up and down. Try to do ten pushups at first. Then, increase your repetitions gradually.  You can modify pushups by pivoting on your bent knees rather than on your feet. Lean forward to find the correct push up position. Raise and lower your body. You can also hold the push up position as a plank. Squeeze your abdominals together. Collect two dumbbells. If you are an inexperienced lifter, try 5 lb. dumbbells. If you have lifted more often, start with 10 lb. weights. Lay down on the floor or on a weight bench. Bring the dumbbells downwards to your chest and rest them there. Then lift them upwards while breathing out. Do not let the weights touch each other.  Do two or three sets of fifteen repetitions. Stop if you experience any pain. Consider working with a personal trainer or taking a lifting class before starting any intense weight regimen. Lie flat on your back, either on the ground or on a bench. Bend your knees if you are on the floor and make sure your back does not lift off the ground at any time during the exercise. Lay your arms out to form a "T" with your body, with a dumbbell in each hand. Lift your arms and bring your hands toward each other above your chest. Do not touch the dumbbells — keep your arms straight and in-line with your shoulders. Find space on a flat wall (e.g. without windows). Face the wall. Stand with your forward foot twelve inches from the wall. Keep your other foot a step behind you. Place your hands (palms up) against the wall. They should be in line with your shoulders and about two feet from one another. Bend your elbows. Press against the wall for ten seconds. Repeat two times.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Realiza flexiones de pecho. Completa el ejercicio de prensa de pecho. Prueba ejercicios de mosca. Realiza la prensa en posición de pie.


First, learn what photojournalism is, what it involves, and what successful photojournalism looks like. Photojournalists get out in the world and take pictures of developing stories, events, and people. To be a photojournalist, you must be knowledgeable about photography and have a good eye for capturing moments. Some famous photojournalists to look into are Philip Jones Griffiths for his portrayal of the Vietnam War, Dorothea Lange for her covering of the Great Depression, and Margaret Bourke-White for her portrayal of WWII. A few modern photojournalists to look into are Lynsey Addario, Tim Hetherington, and Corey Arnold. It is important to learn about and excel at photography. You can learn about photography by studying it on your own, with educational books and articles, online, with YouTube and other free classes, or by signing up for photography classes at your local college. You don’t have to have an expensive, fancy camera at first, though you will need it eventually. Anything that can capture a picture, even a smartphone, is okay to start practicing photography with. Practice everyday. Take walks around your town or attend events where you can practice photographing people and stories. Eventually, you will need all of the necessary equipment to become a photojournalist. You don’t need to purchase the equipment until you have learned a bit about photojournalism and photography and are sure that this is the career that you want to pursue. The type of equipment you will need to invest in are a quality digital camera, a computer, and photo editing software (like Photoshop).  All of this equipment can cost thousands of dollars. Plan ahead of time and save up before purchasing equipment. You can look into renting cameras and laptops if you can’t purchase them right now. If you are in school, see if your school loans out equipment and allows you to download software for free. Learn how to scrutinize and criticize images from your camera. At this point, you should know a little bit about photography. After...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Investiga sobre la reportería gráfica exitosa. Estudia fotografía. Consigue todo el equipo necesario. Aprende a examinar fotos y a copiar imágenes. Construye un portafolio. Edúcate.


First, lift the rollers off the track by sliding a flat head screwdriver or putty knife under the roller and pushing up. Grasp both sides of the frame and lift the door up off of its tracks. Place the screen doors safely off to the side until you are ready to put them back. When handling large and heavy doors, it is always a good idea to have someone help you. The other person can hold the doors steady while you lift the rollers off the track. For most glass doors, there will be a strip of metal in front of the glass door to keep it secure. Some plates may be screwed in; you will need to remove the screws before taking the plate out. Others can simply be lifted up.  If you cannot find this plate, your door may not have one. You can use a drill instead of a screwdriver if you have one. To remove screws, set the drill to reverse. The headstop is a strip of metal next to the top of the door that keeps it standing upright. Screws on either end of the headstop keep it in place. Turn the screws counterclockwise until you can pull them from the headstop. Once all of the screws are removed, the headstop should come down.  Some doors may have brackets instead of a strip at the top of the door. In this case, remove the brackets by undoing the screws and taking the bracket off the wall. Have another person hold onto the door once you remove the headstop. Without the headstop, the door may fall over and break. In most doors, there will be 2 screws on the bottom next to the rollers. The bottom screw is typically the adjustment screw. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to turn the screw counterclockwise as far as it will go. This will raise the rollers up into the door, making it easier to remove the door from the track.  If you only see 1 screw, it will be the adjustment screw. The adjustment screw is usually the same color as the rollers whereas other screws may be a different color. Hold each side of the door before tilting the top part of the door towards you. Once the top is out of the frame, lift the door up and out of...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Retira la puerta con pantalla si tienes una. Retira la barra metálica o el riel delante de una puerta de cristal. Desinstala el cabezal con un destornillador. Eleva las ruedas girando el tornillo de ajuste en el sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj. Eleva la puerta hacia arriba y sácala del riel. Coloca la puerta en una mesa grande.


First, make a crafting table out of four wooden planks. Place the table and use it by right-clicking. Insert these items into the crafting grid, in exactly this order:  First row: iron ingot, (blank), iron ingot Second row: iron ingot, chest, iron ingot Third row: (blank), iron ingot, (blank) If you don't have a chest, make one using eight wooden planks. Place them in the crafting table area, leaving the center square blank. Use planks, not logs. To turn a log into four planks, just place one in the crafting area. . Search in caves and underground to find iron ore, which looks like stone with beige flecks. Mine it using a stone pickaxe. Smelt the ore in a furnace to make iron ingots. Once you have your chest and iron, make the hopper using the recipe above.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Aprende la receta de fabricación. Fabrica un cofre. Encuentra hierro


First, pour ⅓ cup (79 ml) of milk into a small mixing bowl. Add 1 and ⅛ teaspoon of white vinegar and then stir or whisk to combine. Next, pour 1.5 cup (355 ml) of heavy cream in a sealable jar. Give the milk and vinegar mix ten minutes to sit and combine, then pour it into the jar and stir the contents.  After that, let it sit for a full day at room temperature. After 24 hours, place in the fridge to chill before serving. First, measure 1 cup (150 g) of raw cashews into a bowl. Then cover with boiled water and let them soak, ideally overnight. Once they have softened, strain the nuts and dump them in a blender. Add ½ cup (118 ml) of water, 1 teaspoon of nutritional yeast, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (89 ml). Then:  Blend them together on a high setting, pausing to push any build-up along the sides back down with a spoon. Continue to blend for five to seven minutes, until all contents have blended and smoothed into a creamy texture.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mezcla la leche, la crema y el vinagre. Prepara una versión vegana. Listo.


First, purchase some trim from the home improvement store. Most trim comes in 8 or 10 ft (2.4 or 3.0 m) sections. Use your old trim as a sizing guide or hold the new trim against the door frame. Mark the measurements with a pencil so you know how to size the trim.  You can always measure out the space around the door with a tape measure if the other options aren’t possible. Measure out the length and width of the trim space on all sides of the door to find out how much trim you need. Narrower trim can be a good choice for simplicity and appearance, but make sure you leave enough material to cover the gap between the door frame and wall. Wider trim stands out more, but it’ll cover more of the wall. Make sure you have enough space for it. Cover your eyes with a pair of polycarbonate safety glasses. Miter saws are loud, so also put on a pair of earmuffs or foam earplugs. Avoid putting on gloves or any other loose clothing that could get caught in the saw. Set the miter saw to cut at an angle of exactly 45°. Line up the trim and cut from the inside edge diagonally upwards to the outside edge. Cut a large piece of trim into the top piece and one of the sides.  It’s okay to leave the trim a little long at first. You can adjust this as needed later. It’s helpful to practice using the miter saw on scrap wood first. You are usually able to adjust the saw more than you expect to get a better-fitting joint. Line up the side pieces of trim against the door. If the trim is long, measure up from the bottom to mark how much length needs to be removed. Cut the bottoms of the side trim pieces evenly so they match and fit on the door frame. Hold the header against the 2 side pieces. This piece has miter joints on both sides, which should fit snugly against the rest of the trim. If you have to reduce the header, make sure the miter is set at a 45° angle. Redo the cut until the header fits in place.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mide la nueva moldura usando la puerta como referencia. Usa protección para los ojos y oídos para comenzar a cortar. Corta la moldura con la sierra ingleteadora. Corta la moldura a la longitud deseada. Cortar la moldura superior al tamaño apropiado.


First, remove the top of the vacuum’s collection tank. Then, following the instructions for your particular vacuum model, remove the dry dust bag and filter from the collection tank. This will keep both the dust bag and filter from getting wet and growing mildew over time.  After removing the dry dust bag and filter, put the top back on the collection tank. Plug in the vacuum cord and turn on the vacuum. Then, hold onto the hose of the vacuum and direct the end of the hose into the toilet. Push the hose as far down the drain as possible. You may feel or hear the item move as you push the hose down. If so, direct the end of the hose so that the opening points at the item. Turn the vacuum on to start sucking up the toilet water. Keep sucking up the water until you hear the object pass through the hose, or until the collection tank is full. Some wet/dry vacuums have a separate setting when vacuuming water, so make sure that you turn your vacuum on accordingly. If you heard or saw the item go through the vacuum’s hose, or if the collection tank is starting to get full, turn the vacuum off. Then, remove the top of the vacuum’s collection tank and look into the tank to see if the item was sucked up through the hose. If you see the item, you can retrieve it with your hands, a shovel, or any item with a scoop or hook on the end. If you don’t see the item in the collection tank but you suspect that it was sucked up, check the vacuum’s hose as well. The item may have gotten lodged in the hose. If the item is not in the collection tank or hose, it’s likely that it’s still in the toilet. To try again, first empty the water out of the collection tank. Then, put the hose back into the drain and turn the vacuum on again. Keep vacuuming until you hear or see the item get sucked into the hose, or until the collection tank gets full again. You may need to repeat this process a few times before the item gets sucked up into the vacuum. After you’ve retrieved the item, flush the toilet once or twice. The toilet bowl should refill...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Retira la bolsa para el polvo y el filtro si la aspiradora en húmedo presenta la opción en seco. Apunta la manguera de la aspiradora hacia el inodoro. Enciende la aspiradora para comenzar a succionar el agua. Verifica el tanque de recolección de la aspiradora para recuperar el objeto. Vacía el tanque de recolección y aspira nuevamente. Descarga el inodoro para llenar la taza con agua.


First, separate your hair into sections using clips or hair ties. Blow dry each section separately, using a large hairbrush to pull the wet hair away from your head. If you're worried about heat damage, apply a heat-protecting leave-in conditioner to your hair before drying it. If you're in-between washings or if your hair looks slightly oily, dry shampoo can be used to give your hair a fresh lift. First, shake the can of dry shampoo to incorporate the ingredients. Next, hold the can a few inches away from your scalp and spray the shampoo along your hairline. Separate your hair into several large sections and continue spraying your scalp.  After applying the dry shampoo, rub it into your hair using your fingertips and brush your hair again. Dry shampoo can also come in a powder form. However, powdered dry shampoo is more difficult to apply and can leave a powdery residue in your hair. Daytime hairstyles will usually be more relaxed than evening updos. Choose a style for your hair that makes you feel comfortable and cute. For example, if you're feeling lazy and relaxed, use a hair band to style your hair into an adorable top knot bun. Other examples of cute hair styles:   Apply pomade to the ends of short hair to add texture. Tie your hair into a low knot to create a cute, effortless low bun. Style your hair into an elegant side braid.  Pull your hair into a high, sleek pony tail. Whether you're going out with friends or going on a date, your evening hairstyle needs to add drama to your look. If you have long hair, you can style it into a beautiful updo or brush it out. Brush shorter hairstyles away from the face and spray them with hairspray to create a clean, sleek look.   Curl long or medium hair using a curling iron, a brush, and hair spray.  Straighten your hair with a straightening iron and a wide-toothed comb to create a sleek hairstyle. Short hair can be curled with a small curling wand to create ringlets.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Sécate el cabello húmedo Usa un champú seco en aerosol sobre el cabello oleoso. Péinate para ir a la escuela o el trabajo. Crea un estilo para la noche.


First, set up a new email account in a different name. Try to use Gmail from Google because it defaults to using SSL encryption.   If you want to encrypt the messages you send using any email, though, you can use tools like Encipher.it, with is an encryptor that you install. It allows you to give the text an encryption key before you send it. You will need to give the person on the other end of the email the key if they want to decipher the message. You can do this by boiling it and then smashing it with a hammer before discarding it.  Buy a new computer (do not buy refurbished), wipe the OS and replace it with SSH, or linux-based OSs like Ubuntu, Mint, Fedora, or Kali. Encrypt the hard disk with a strong password using Truecrypt, and use the hidden drive feature. Never connect it to the Internet. Better yet: Stay offline completely. This is your best chance at not having a footprint. If you must go online, try to hide your IP address.   Do this by using a proxy server like Tor. It routes your webpage requests through many Internet routers. Some of these services get federal money, as it has turned out, so they may not be foolproof, though.  You can also try other Web-based proxy servers like Proxify or the Ghostery extension available on Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. Do Internet searches at public libraries so the searches can’t be traced back to your IP address at all. People find you and find out information about you through the Internet.   You can put misinformation out there on social networks and so forth, making it harder to tracers to find you.  Loyalty cards given out by places like supermarkets for discounts will also put you on the grid. If you’re trying to completely vanish, adopt a different look, including a different hair color.   Drive a car that is the opposite of what would be expected. Change your lifestyle. Work as a janitor if you used to be a CEO, for example. Break all of your normal patterns, including where you eat, where you shop, and the kind of work you do. Live a simple life so...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Encripta tus correos electrónicos. Deshazte del disco duro de tu computadora. Oculta tu dirección IP. Ingresa información incorrecta en internet. Modifica tu apariencia y tus hábitos.


First, take a ping pong ball, and make a small hole. This can be done with anything sharp and small. Unfold the large paper clip and form it to make an appropriate stand. Stick the paper clip into the hole in the ball. Put down some newspaper beneath the ping-pong ball so that the paint doesn't stain your workstation. Use a metallic gold spray paint cover your ball with at least two coats. Let it dry. Take the other ping pong ball, and cut it in half, using either an exacto knife, a kitchen knife, or scissors. Draw a swirl pattern on each half of the ball that mirror each other. With a small pair of scissors, carefully cut out the swirl patterns. Paint the swirl patterns and the ping-pong halves, and let them dry. Use plain white craft glue to stick the cut-out swirls back to the ping-pong halves, somewhere where the cut-outs don't overlap with the holes in the ping-pong halves. Cut out the plain paper into two identical wing shapes. The easiest way to do this is to fold the paper in half and cut both wings out at once. You can do the wings as you like, but an idea is to cut out 2 appropriately-sizes half circles, and then cut "flaps" out of the straight sides, to make feathers. Glue the cut-out half-ping pong balls to the actual ball on the stand. Put some glue on the end of each wing, and tuck it in the swirls. Hold it together for a few seconds so that they stays on. Let the glue dry before you remove your finished snitch from its stand.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Haz un soporte para la snitch con un clip. Pinta tu snitch. Haz el caparazón externo de la snitch. Haz las alas. Únelo todo.


First, wash your hands. Then use your thumbs and fingers to scrub the potatoes under running water. Only use water, never any sort of soap. Wash them even if you intend on peeling the skins, since your peeler may shift dirt and chemicals from the skin to the flesh when you peel unwashed potatoes. First, peel 1.5 lbs (680 g) of potatoes, if desired. Decide whether to serve them whole, halved, sliced, diced, or smashed. If you choose sliced, diced, or smashed, cut your fingerlings now with a clean knife. If you plan on serving them as halves, you can either halve them now or after boiling, when they are softer. Transfer to a pot when finished. For smashed potatoes, dice them up into small bits. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the potatoes. Place the pot on a burner. Set the burner to medium or high. Once the water starts to boil, lower the heat to simmer and let your fingerlings sit for ten minutes. If you enjoy potatoes with a vinegary taste, try substituting the water entirely with either white or malt vinegar. For a milder taste, use an equal mix of vinegar and water. After they have simmered for ten minutes, poke a potato with your knife. If the skin still offers resistance, let your fingerlings simmer for another minute and try again. Repeat until the knife slides smoothly through the skin and flesh without any difficulty. Turn off the burner. Hold a colander over the sink. Empty the pot into the colander slowly to avoid any splashback of scalding water. If you are going to serve them as halves but haven’t cut them in two yet, do so now. Combine 2 tablespoons of melted butter with your seasonings in a bowl, add your potatoes, and toss. If you are smashing your potatoes, either toss them in the bowl with the butter and seasonings in the bowl first or simply use your masher to mix them in. If you need more moisture, add butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and/or cream in a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Lava las papas. Prepara las papas. Déjalas cocerse a fuego lento en agua hervida. Prueba la textura. Retira la olla del fuego y agrega los condimentos.


First, wet your lips with your tongue just enough so that they're soft. Then, gently kiss any part of your partner's neck with a closed mouth, as if you were giving your partner a close-mouthed kiss on the lips. You can start by kissing the area where your partner's neck meets her shoulders or collarbone, resting your lips on the curved groove. Slowly open your mouth in between kisses, and begin to kiss your partner's neck with an open mouth, separating your lips as you gently kiss her skin. You can also move up and down your partner's neck to add some variety.  Breathe some hot air on your partner's neck in between kisses. This will drive your partner crazy with pleasure. If you're really getting into it, lick your partner's neck from the bottom to the top. Use only the tip of your tongue and be very gentle. Make sure your partner is enjoying this sensation. Do not do this if it's your first time kissing this person. Confirm it with them first if you're interested, but only do this if you've kissed their neck before or you have some experience with it. This goes for blowing air or using your tongue, and especially for biting and sucking. If it's your very first time, just stick with open and closed mouth kisses. Do this so that you and your partner can discuss anything else that the two of you would be interested in doing. Give your partner slow wet kisses so she can really feel the sensations. You can focus on kissing one area of the neck or move all around her neck. Try kissing near her ear -- this is another sensitive area. Blowing hot air near the ear will drive your partner wild as well. Gently suck on your partner's neck for just one or two seconds at a time. Just don't do it too quickly or you'll leave a hickey, and your partner may not be into that. You can suck on your partner's neck in between close-mouthed or open-mouthed kisses.  Be very careful of hickeys. Sucking and biting is very likely to result in a hickey, and that may get both of you in some very serious trouble.  You can also blow some...

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Humedece tus labios para un beso con la boca cerrada. Besa el cuello de tu pareja con la boca abierta. Baja la velocidad. Chupa suavemente el cuello de tu pareja. Muerde suavemente el cuello de tu pareja.


First, you must identify a field of study that you would like to research. At the student level, you will either be assigned a topic during a course or choose a lab that performs research that interests you.  Choose a subject that excites you or that you find yourself drawn to. Scientific research isn’t limited to just subjects like biology, chemistry, and physics. As long as you follow the scientific method to perform your study you are doing research. The research question will be the main focus of your study. Once you have a chosen a topic that interests you, investigate some of the unanswered questions within that field. The research question should be based in a field that you have some familiarity with. You can have more than one research question for a scientific study.  Do a brief literature search to familiarize yourself with what information is already out there and what unanswered questions there are.  Make sure you have the necessary resources available to you (funding and laboratory equipment) to work on the question. Talk to professors or other researchers and have them help you identify a question that you could work on. Many articles will state some of the unanswered questions and speculate on future directions or suggest experiments that will be necessary in the future. Use these as a springboard for your own ideas. You may have done a brief literature search to help you develop a research question, but now you must really do your homework. Find and read articles in the field related to the problem you’ve identified. Read the current literature as well as some of the seminal papers that established the field.  It is impossible to read every paper, but when performing research, you want to be an expert on the topic. You also don’t want to repeat experiments that have already been done. The literature search will help you design the experiments and determine the proper experimental conditions to use. Take detailed notes as you read through the literature. You will likely be writing a paper on...

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Elige un tema que te interese. Identifica un problema o pregunta de investigación. Investiga ampliamente la literatura. Formula una hipótesis. Resume tu plan de investigación.


First, you will need to make sure you have all the materials to make a spectrum:  A cardboard box. It needs to be big enough to tape a CD or DVD on the inner edge. Small shipping boxes, cereal boxes, or shoe boxes will work. A DVD or CD. The DVD or CD will get taped down, so pick one that you don’t mind losing. 2 business cards (or a 3x5 cards). Make sure the card is thicker than standard paper. Some people substitute this for two single edged razor blades, but business cards are less dangerous to handle.  A cardboard tube. A toilet paper, paper towel, or gift wrap tube will work. Aluminum tape or aluminum foil and glue. Scissors. Pen or marker Ruler Cellophane tape For now, leave the top of the box open as you make the spectrum. This port needs to be drawn on the outside of the box. First, set the CD or DVD on one side of the box, half of an inch away from the left edge. Use your pen or marker to trace the circle in the middle of the disc. Put the disk aside for now. Then, get your paper tube, and center it over the circle you traced. Trace the inner part of the paper tube.  Now, move the tube over half an inch, and trace the inner part of it again. These circles will tell you where to cut the box to make the viewing port. The two overlapping circles will look like an oval. Cardboard boxes can be hard to cut, so be careful with the scissors. You can also use a knife if the scissors are not working. The oval cutout will allow the paper tube to enter the box at an angle to make the viewing port. Turn the box so the oval you cut is on the right-hand side instead of facing you. Place the disk towards the left edge of this side of the box. Use your pen or marker to trace the circle in the middle of the disc. This circle will be your guide for cutting out the viewing slit, which will be about half inch wide and two inches high.  Cut a small rectangle out of the box at the height marked by the small circle you made with the disk. This slit will not be in a circular shape, but you want to use the height of the...

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Reúne los materiales. Delinea la mirilla. Recorta el óvalo de la caja con unas tijeras. Corta un rectángulo para la rendija de la mirilla. Pega dos tarjetas de negocios paralelas entre sí sobre el agujero en forma de rectángulo. Pega el disco con cinta adhesiva en la parte interna de la caja opuesta a la rendija de la mirilla. Sella los lados de la caja usando papel aluminio y pegamento. Inserta el tubo de papel dentro del óvalo. Pega el tubo en su lugar usando cinta adhesiva. Verifica si el espectroscopio funciona. Usa papel aluminio y pegamento para sellar los bordes.


First, you'll want to coat your saucepan with a thin layer of olive oil to prevent your sausage from sticking to the pan. After greasing your pan with oil, turn your stove top to a medium heat and add the sausage. Depending on the kind of sausage you've bought, you may need to cut your sausage into slices first. Cook the sausage until the meat is browned.  The time it takes to cook your sausage will depend on the kind of heat you are using (gas or electric), the heat setting you have the burner turned to, and the thickness of your sausage. Generally, it will take you 5 - 7 minutes before the sausage is cooked. Ground beef can be used in place of sausage. For a healthy helping of meat with your noodles, use 1 lb ( .45 kg) of ground round and prepare it in the same fashion as the sausage.  You may want to add vegetables, like onions or green peppers, to your rigatoni to make a healthier meal. These can generally be added and cooked in the olive oil before the meat is added. Cook on a medium heat for about 5 minutes. When your vegetables are lightly browned, add your meat. While the meat is cooking, you should notice grease form in the bottom of your pan. This is a byproduct of cooking your meat and is completely normal. You should, however, drain your grease from it to prevent your rigatoni from becoming too greasy. Since grease can build up in your pipes and create blockages, you shouldn't pour your grease down your sink drain. You can pour your grease into an old coffee tin and use it for other recipes or dispose of the coffee tin in the garbage when you are finished. If you're using a thicker sauce, you may need to use a spoon to scoop your sauce from its container to join your meat, but you could also pour the sauce straight into your pan. In many cases, you'll be adding a whole can of sauce to your meat, though you should follow sauce label directions for best results. You may want an extra saucy rigatoni, in which case you should add more sauce to the mix. If you prefer a less saucy option, add ½ - ¾ a...

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Dora la salchicha en una cacerola. Escurre la grasa de la carne. Vierte la salsa sobre la salchicha. Agrégale el queso a la mezcla de salsa y carne.


First-degree burns are the most common burns. You have a first-degree burn if only the outermost layer of skin is affected. These are the least severe type of burn and can usually be treated at home. Symptoms involve:  Pain Area is sensitive to the touch and warm to the touch Minor swelling Reddening of the skin Second-degree burns are more serious than first-degree burns. The damage goes beneath the outer layer of skin to affect the layer underneath. You may have a scar after it heals. Symptoms of a second-degree burn include:  Pain Swelling Blistering Red, white, or blotchy skin Reddened areas “blanch,” or turn white, when pressed with finger The burned area may look wet Third-degree burns involve severe damage that includes tissues beneath the skin such as the layer of fat below the skin and possibly even the muscle or bone. Symptoms include:  A waxy or leathery appearance to the skin Reddened areas do not “blanch” or turn white when pressed on, but remain red Swelling Black or white areas on the skin Numbness where the nerves have been damaged Breathing problems Shock — pale, clammy skin, weakness, blue lips and fingernails, and decreased alertness Someone with a third-degree burn requires immediate emergency care and EMS (9-1-1) should be called. If you have less serious burns you may still need to go to the emergency room. Seek professional medical care if:  You have a third -degree burn. You have a second-degree burn that covers more than 3 inches of skin. You have a first or second-degree burn on your hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks, or a joint. The burn is infected. Infected burns may seep liquid from the wound, and have pain, redness and swelling that gets worse over time. The burn has extensive blistering. You have a chemical or electrical burn. You have inhaled smoke or a chemical. You have problems breathing. Your eyes have been exposed to a chemical. You are uncertain of the severity of the burn You have severe scarring or a burn that doesn’t heal after a few weeks.

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Determina si presentas una quemadura de primer grado. Examina si tienes una quemadura de segundo grado. Identifica una quemadura de tercer grado. Si es necesario, busca atención médica.


Fish are very sensitive to the pH in their water and can die if the water becomes too acidic or too basic. Most species of fish thrive in relatively neutral water, close to 7 on the pH scale. If the water has become too basic, add peat moss to lower the pH. If the water is too acidic, add 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of baking soda per every 5 gallons (19 L) of water to raise the pH.  Look online or visit a local pet store to find out the specific water-level pH needs of the breeds of fish you have. For example, if you’re keeping koi fish, they prefer basic water with a pH range between 7.5 and 8.2.  You can purchase clumps of peat at your local pet store. Put 1 clump of peat into a mesh bag, and place this inside of your fish tank’s water filter. The peat will lower the acid level over time. Rapid changes in pH can have a harmful effect on your fish. Remove the fish from your tank before adjusting the pH. Test the pH level in your fish tank both before and after making an adjustment. Also test pH before and after altering pH levels in pools or drinking water, as per the relevant section of this article. Most houseplants thrive when given slightly acidic water, between 5.5 and 6.5. If you’ve measured your tap water and found that it’s basic (or too acidic), you’ll need to adjust the water’s pH level before watering your plants. Lime or wood ash can be added to a 1 gallon (3.8 L) container of water to raise the pH. To lower the pH, add phosphoric acid or a tablet designed to lower water pH.  If you’re unsure about the ideal pH level for the specific type of plant you’re watering, check online or at a local plant nursery. Some plants are very pH sensitive and need water at an exact pH level. For example, onions thrive when given more basic water at a pH of 6.5-7.0.  Consult your local plant nursery to determine the exact amount of pH-altering substances to add. You can also buy lime, wood, ash, and phosphoric acid or other pH-lowering substances at the nursery. If you repeatedly water plants with water outside of the...

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Agrégale turba a un acuario de peces para modificar el pH. Cambia el pH del agua de grifo para tus plantas o jardín. Modifica el pH de tu piscina. Trata el agua potable si es ácida o básica.


Fishing is a lot like chess, a game of quiet movements and subtlety, not herky-jerky nonsense. Most beginners jerk the line around too much. It's important to reel in very slowly, using calm and gentle movements on the line. If you're not catching anything, start with slow movements and then gradually quicken your movements. If you get a bite immediately stop reeling in and very slowly move the lure left and right until the bobber goes under the water. The second it does yank very hard and forcefully. You do this because when the fish bites it and you yank, the fish will get the hook caught in its lip and you can then reel it in. Using the "right" color of lure is generally determined by water clarity. Murky water and dusk or night fishing requires bright-colored lures more easily seen by fishermen and fish alike. White and red lures are common in these conditions, while clear water conditions would call for more muted or naturally occurring colors, like brown, blue, black, and green. When you're lure fishing, it's very important to move around and avoid playing out a particular area. Fish aren't as stupid as you think, and they'll start recognizing the lure eventually, making it less effective. If you get a lure spit back, it's time to move elsewhere. Work the whole body of water and the different depths until you find the fish. Also work the lure at different speeds and change up the action. When you're fishing, as you reel your lure back in, take a few seconds to check the status of the lure and clean it up if necessary. In certain fishing conditions, lures can get gunky with weeds, twigs, and other debris, making them less effective at attracting fish and less effective at looking real. Make sure your lures are clean and ready to go before you recast. It's important to keep the hooks of your lures as dry as possible when not in use to prevent rusting. Rusted hooks need to be replaced as soon as possible, as they become greatly weakened and break when you need them the most. You can buy replacement hooks...

TL;DR in Spanish:

No lo hagas en exceso. Haz que el color coincida con el agua. No sigas lanzando el anzuelo en la misma zona. Mantén tus señuelos limpios. Aprende a cuidar de tus señuelos.


Fit the breeder net in the corner of your tank. As another option, place the mother fish in a separate, small tank until she gives birth. This way your baby guppies are born in a safe environment.  For example, you might keep your pregnant fish in a small 5 US gal (19 L) tank until she gives birth. After they're born, the baby guppies can live in this tank until they're big enough to join your aquarium. You can find a fish breeder net at your local pet store or online. They’re fairly inexpensive, as you can find some for around $10. Don’t put the breeder net near the tank filter’s pump, as the baby guppies might get sucked up into the filter. Unlike other fish, guppies don’t lay eggs. That means your female guppy is going to give birth to live baby fish, which are called fry. You’ll know your mother fish is in labor when you see her hiding or resting near the heater. Her color will look faded, her belly will look square, and she will appear to be swimming in place or shivering, which is really contractions. Guppies are typically pregnant from 22 to 40 days. During labor, the mother guppy may pace or appear to swim backwards. When she's swimming calmly, you'll know the birth is over. The birth can take up to 6 hours but may be shorter.  Newborn guppies are typically 7 to 10 millimetres (0.28 to 0.39 in) long. They're usually transparent, but they may be slightly colored gray or black. Guppies typically have 20 to 50 babies at one time. It’s natural for the mother to eat her babies, so it’s important to remove her as soon as you can. Use a fish net to scoop the mother from the breeder net or tank, then place her back in her regular habitat. If the babies are born inside a large aquarium, you can try removing the babies from the tank. However, this can be difficult since the babies are so small and are easily injured. It’s much easier to remove the adult fish. Place real or artificial plants in multiple places in the aquarium. Group 2 or 3 plants close together to form a safe hiding place for the baby guppies....

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Coloca a la madre preñada en una trampa o un acuario separado, si es posible. Supervisa el acuario hasta que la madre dé a luz. Presta atención cuando la madre nade con normalidad. Retira a la madre inmediatamente después del parto o se comerá a sus crías. Llena el acuario con plantas si no deseas separar a las crías.


Fitted pants and tops that seem custom made for your body will make you look long and lean. If you’re petite, shop in the petite section of stores to boost your chances of finding clothes that fit properly.  Baggy and ill-fitting clothes will only make you look frumpy, and will do nothing to lengthen your legs. Avoid buying clothes that don’t fit you perfectly. If this is unavoidable, either have your clothes tailored or tailor them yourself so that they fit well. Make sure that your pants are hemmed correctly, so that they just graze the top of your foot. Don’t let them bunch up and wrinkle at the top of your foot or shoe, as this will make your legs look shorter. Aim for skirts and pants that go just above your natural waist. These will make your legs look longer by giving the impression that your legs start where your waist does. Low-rise bottoms will generally lengthen your torso and make your legs look shorter, so avoid these. Wearing long tops will make your torso look longer and your legs look shorter. Tucking a top into high-waisted pants will give the illusion of longer legs. Tops, sweaters, and jackets that end anywhere from your waist to just above your hips will shorten your body and lengthen your legs, especially when paired with high-waisted bottoms. A lot of experts recommend wearing skinny jeans or narrow straight-legged pants, particularly in dark shades, to give your legs a longer appearance. This is particularly effective when the pants are worn with heels in the same shade — for example, black jeans with black pointy-toed ankle boots. Make sure the hemline grazes the floor at the back, and the top of your foot at the front, while you’re wearing heels. If the pants are too long for you, your legs will look shorter, so get them tailored or hem them yourself if need be.  Wide-legged pants have much the same effect as skirts and dresses, as they can help hide exactly where your legs start. Aim for high-waisted, wide-legged pants for maximum leg-lengthening effects! Pair a wide-legged pant with...

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Viste ropa que te quede bien. Usa faldas y pantalones de cintura alta. No uses blusas largas y sin meter. Usa chaquetas y blusas que muestren el abdomen. Usa jeans ajustados. Usa pantalones de pierna ancha con tacones. Ponte vestidos y faldas. Revisa los dobladillos. Procura utilizar una silueta limpia. Busca faldas y pantalones con detalles verticales. Viste un atuendo monocromático.


Fitted, sleeveless tops will highlight and balance harem pants best. Cropped jackets and tops with harem pants look great because they allow the pants to be the obvious feature. Not only do short tops help people to see that your pants are deliberately billowing, but they accentuate the style. Defining the waist is key to successfully wearing harem pants, and shorter tops help accomplish this.  Try a structured blazer in a neutral color such as tan, white, or black that match everything to wear with your pants.  Be sure not to let your waist get lost. To help define your waist, stick with a crop top, or try wearing a belt around the smallest parts of your waist. If you do not want to wear a crop top, or your harem pants are not high waisted enough for one, wear a shirt that cuts off just below the top of the pants. This way, your shirt will give you the coverage that you need without covering so much of the pants that it looks sloppy. The top can be slightly lose or fitted, just not baggy. If you are wearing a longer shirt with your harem pants, it is important to tuck it in to avoid looking sloppy. A proper tuck is one that is slightly lose, but not billowy or coming undone. Watch out for shirts that are shorter in the front than in the back. These shirts do not tuck as well in the front, and you may be better off not tucking this style.

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Usa una prenda superior recortada. Elige una prenda superior que llegue hasta justo debajo de la parte superior de los pantalones. Métete la camiseta dentro de los pantalones.


Fixing or removing rusty plumbing is usually too dangerous for the amateur plumber. Unless you are a professional plumber or have experience working on interior pine lines, avoid DIYing a potential plumbing issue.  Fixing rusty plumbing by yourself can result in serious injuries to yourself or damage to your home. Although fixing rusty plumbing on your own may seem like it will save money, you may end up worsening the problem and costing you more in the long term. A plumber can find the issue with your interior plumbing and assess the best method to fix it. If you have determined that the water discoloration is not caused by a mainline problem, contact a plumber. While searching for local plumbers online, check their company's reviews. Avoid companies with many negative reviews, as a bad plumber can cause even more damage to your home. Contact at least 2 or 3 plumbers for a house inspection before choosing an option. You'll be able to get more perspectives on the cause of your water discoloration and the best, most cost-efficient way to treat the problem. The cheapest option is not necessarily the best choice, when it comes to plumbing. Choose the plumber who has the most experience and can offer references or positive reviews from their previous clients. Depending on the cause and suggested fix, rusty or corroded plumbing may be covered by your warranty. Contact your insurance company after you have pinpointed the cause to determine what the out-of-pocket cost for repair will be. If you don't currently have a copy of your home warranty, contact your insurance or home warranty company. As their client, you should be entitled to a new copy.

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No intentes reemplazar la tubería oxidada a menos que tengas experiencia en ello. Llama a un profesional para encontrar la causa de la coloración del agua. Solicita la opinión de varios plomeros para tener una visión más equilibrada del problema. Revisa la garantía de tu casa para saber si esta cubre los problemas con la plomería.


Flamenco guitar requires tremendous dexterity and coordination in your strumming hand. Even if you've been practicing these techniques for a while, warm-ups are important to prevent cramping or more serious injuries.  Stretch your fingers gently, and do the picking techniques slowly until your fingers feel loose and nimble. Then you'll be ready to play. If you feel your fingers start to cramp up while you're playing, pause and stretch them out before playing again. If you've played any rock guitar, you may be familiar with this technique. Flamenco guitarists call it legato, and it gives you the ability to play alternating notes on one string more quickly.  To play a hammer-on, play a note on one string and then add a finger to the same string so that you're playing a higher note. You'll play both notes while only plucking or strumming with your other hand once. A pull-off is the same as a hammer-on in the opposite direction. Instead of adding a finger, you pull a finger off. This enables you to play a lower note on the same string. If you already have experience with classical guitar, you may already know how to play 4 stroke tremolo. This flamenco technique simply expands on what you already know by adding another stroke at the end.  Play the base or root note on the lowest string with your thumb. On the higher E string, play 4 strokes continuously using your index, ring, and middle fingers. You'll play a total of 5 strokes in this order: thumb, index, ring, middle, index. The goal of tremolo is to play as fast as you can. Play slowly when you're starting out until your fingers get used to the pattern. Then start gradually speeding up. Your fretting hand must have the strength to move quickly between notes and chords, fretting them all cleanly. Practicing chords and moving between chords without strumming is a good way to increase speed in and strength in the fingers of your left hand.  Commit to doing strengthening exercises for 10 to 15 minutes a day every day. You may not notice a huge difference at...

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Haz un calentamiento de tu muñeca y los dedos antes de empezar a practicar. Practica las ligaduras ascendentes y las ligaduras descendentes. Empieza a tocar las cuerdas utilizando el trémolo de 5 golpes. Ejercita la mano con la que tocas los trates para que obtenga resistencia y destreza.


Flash fiction can be in any genre you’d like, but popular genres to choose from include romance, thriller, horror, and science fiction. Each genre has its own tropes to help you shape a unique story. Brainstorm the type of narrative you’d like to write and like to read so you can start thinking of ideas.  If you like to write suspenseful stories, try doing a thriller or horror flash fiction piece. For stories that take place in the future or have advanced technology, write science fiction. If you want to focus on a relationship, consider writing romantic flash fiction. The theme is the main moral argument of your story and the message you want to leave with your readers. Some common themes you can use for your flash fiction include love, family, death, and power. Write down what themes you may want to use for your story so you can use them to influence your character and plot. For example, if you want your theme to be love and sacrifice, you may choose to write a story about someone who works all the time just to earn money for someone they care about. Your main character needs to have a motivation and goals in order to progress through your writing. Make their motivations believable so your readers can relate to them easily. Give your protagonist some flaws so they aren’t perfect and have difficulty achieving their goals. Only focus on 1 character since your flash fiction piece needs to be short.  For example, your protagonist’s goal may be to find sunken treasure, but they’re afraid of the ocean. Only give your character 1 goal for your flash fiction or else your piece could get too long or complicated. The antagonist is the main force fighting against your main character. Your antagonist could be another character, something in nature, or even an internal struggle. Make sure your antagonist directly affects your protagonist and the outcome of your story.  For example, your protagonist could be someone stuck in the forest and your antagonist could be a wolf trying to hunt them. Combine an internal struggle...

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Escoge un género para tu trabajo. Escoge un tema general para tu historia. Crea un protagonista interesante y complejo. Escoge un antagonista que tu personaje deba vencer.


Flash game websites host a large collection of flash games that you can play in your browser. You can download these games so that you can pay without an internet connection. Popular sites include:  Addictinggames.com Newgrounds.com Flashgames.com For easiest downloading, use the free Firefox web browser to open the site. Make sure that you click on the background of the site and not on the actual game itself. This will open a window that contains all of the information about that webpage. A list will appear containing all of the objects that exist on the webpage. Sort the list by Type. Flash games are listed as “Objects” and have an .swf extension. Scroll through the list until you find the flash game. It will typically have a name similar to the title of the game. Highlight the game in the list and click Save As. The game file will be saved to your hard drive in your normal download folder. Right-click on the downloaded file and click Open With. Select Firefox from the list of programs, or if it is not listed browse for it on your computer. The game will open in a new Firefox window. For more detailed information, check out this article.

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Visita tu sitio web favorito de juegos flash. Abre el juego que deseas descargar. Haz clic derecho en el fondo del sitio web. Selecciona “Ver información de la página”. Haz clic en la pestaña “Multimedia” y aparecerá una lista que contiene todos los objetos que existen en la página web. Encuentra el archivo del juego. Haz clic en “Guardar como”. Abre el juego.