After the selection committee has reviewed all of the applicants, they will often narrow down the candidate pool. If you are chosen to move forward in the process, you will be placed on a shortlist. The committee will notify you directly and provide you with details on the next stage. The Head Boy and Head Girl are expected to speak at a variety of events. As a shortlisted candidate, you may be asked to showcase your public speaking ability to the selection committee and or the student body. The committee should provide you with a prompt or theme for the speech, as well as a time limit for the presentation.  After writing your speech, practice giving the talk in front of a mirror, family member, or friend. Many students create a powerpoint presentation to accompany their speeches. Following your presentation, the selection committee and or a small number of students may interview you. Be prepared to:  Clarify details or elaborate upon ideas you presented in your speech Speak to your ability as a candidate Provide examples of your commitment to the school, leadership abilities, and work ethic If you are friends with a student that went through the interview process last year, you may wish to ask them what you can expect during the interview.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Recibe una notificación de la lista de candidatos. Brinda una presentación ante el comité de selección o el cuerpo estudiantil. Asiste a una entrevista ante el comité de selección o los estudiantes.


After the transportation happens, talk to the director again to plan the funeral. You may do this over the phone, but it helps to visit them in person to go over all your options. There are a lot of choices to make in what may be a difficult time, so you may want a friend or family to come along for support.  Funerals are expensive. Ask the director for a written printout of the costs so you can set up a budget and make changes to the arrangements as necessary. If you don’t feel capable of leaving home, ask the funeral director if they’ll visit you. Some directors  may not be willing to do this, so you’ll need to talk to them over the phone. Discuss the payment options before signing the contract. Most funeral directors and facilities will allow you to pay in installments over time. They may ask for a deposit up front before proceeding to discuss the arrangements.  Most people who pass away don’t have enough money in their bank account to pay for a funeral. Be aware that you’ll get stuck with the charges, so you may need to simplify the funeral or ask for help. If you plan on using the deceased’s bank account to pay, remember that the funds will be frozen once the bank is notified of the death. You’ll need to wait for the probate court to release the assets. Once you’ve agreed to accept the funeral director's help, they will draw up a contract. Read it carefully and ask any questions you have. Signing the contract means you agree and will be liable for any services the director provides. The funeral director will also ask you to choose between a burial or cremation. Have the director explain the benefits in each option. No matter what, you will need to arrange for a burial or cremation spot.  You’ll have an opportunity to consider when the funeral should take place. For an immediate service, a direct burial with a graveside service may be the best option. For religious services, notify the funeral director and the deceased’s place of worship. Both will help make the arrangements according to the tenets of the...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Habla de los planes y de los costos funerarios con el director. Ponte de acuerdo con respecto a un plan de pago para los servicios del director fúnebre. Firma el contrato de servicio del director fúnebre. Escoge el tipo de servicio funerario que deseas. Reserva un lugar de entierro o un servicio de cremación. Si trabajas con un director, registra el certificado de defunción.


After they have cooled, dry the eggs with a paper towel and refrigerate immediately. This will help to prevent bacteria and other contagions from growing on the eggs. If possible, place the eggs in the refrigerator as soon as they have cooled.  If the eggs are not refrigerated immediately, they can become dangerous to eat. Warmer temperatures make the egg more vulnerable to bacteria such as salmonella. Discard any eggs that have sat out for two or more hours. Keep the eggs refrigerated until you are ready to serve them. If the eggs remain out of the refrigerator for over 2 hours, you should discard them. Keeping eggs in their shells will help to prevent the egg from deteriorating; place hard-boiled eggs that still have their shells back in the egg carton, or in a sealed container. Store the hard-boiled eggs on a refrigerator shelf.  Don’t store hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator door. The repeated opening and closing of the door can cause temperature changes, causing the eggs to rot more quickly. Keep hard-boiled eggs away from foods with strong odors. Eggs will absorb the flavors and aromas of nearby items. Keep foods such as garlic or cheese away from the hard-boiled eggs to prevent a change in flavor. Peeled hard-boiled eggs may dry out. Placing them in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator will help to keep them moisturized, and also help to ensure they stay at a constant, cool temperature.  Change the water daily. Replacing the water every day will keep the eggs fresh as well as help to keep contaminants out of the water and the eggs. Alternately, place peeled eggs in a sealed container. Do not add water to this container, but place damp paper towels over the eggs. This will help them to stay fresh and not dry out. Change the damp paper towels daily. Whether they have been peeled or not, hard-boiled eggs will stay fresh for a maximum of 5-7 days. If they are kept longer, they may begin to rot and be dangerous to eat.  Boiled eggs go bad much quicker than raw eggs; the most obvious sign that a...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Coloca los huevos en agua fría inmediatamente después de cocerlos. Refrigera todos los huevos 2 horas después de cocerlos. Refrigera los huevos duros sin pelar. Refrigera los huevos duros pelados en un tazón de agua fría. Usa los huevos duros en una semana.


After transplanting, ideal temperatures range between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 27 degrees Celsius). Bell peppers also need plenty of light to grow. A sunny window may accomplish both requirements, but even the sunniest window may not be enough. Fluorescent grow lights generally work much better. Keep the lights no less than 3 inches (7.6 cm) from the top of the plant for 14 to 16 hours each day. Thoroughly soak the soil every few days, allowing the top of the soil to become just barely dry in between each watering. Bell peppers grow best in soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Add ground agricultural lime to the soil if you need to increase the pH. Add compost or fertilizer to the soil if you need to decrease the pH. Using a cotton swab, gently rub pollen from the anthers on a male flower. Swab the pollen into a female flower, applying it onto the large pollen-collecting center stalk, called a "stigma." Pollinating the pepper plant will increase your yield. Once they reach a usable size and an appropriate color, the peppers should be ready to harvest. Use sharp, clean shears to make a clean cut, leaving a stem that is about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) in length.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mantén las plantas de pimiento en un lugar cálido y bien iluminado. Riega con regularidad. Analiza el pH. Poliniza las plantas de pimiento cuando florezcan. Cosecha los pimientos a medida que maduren.


After using dish soap and water to remove dirt or sediment, if the water stain remains, you can try using vinegar and water as the mixture instead.  Make sure that you use white vinegar. You could use 1⁄4 teaspoon (1.2 ml) of white vinegar for every 4 cups (950 ml) of water. You don’t need much vinegar.  Take a clean cloth, dab it into the mixture, and then apply the solution on the water-stained area of the carpet. You could also use a hand-held sprayer to apply the mixture to the carpet. Again, you should press lightly onto the carpet. It’s the pH in the vinegar that helps remove the water stain from the carpet. You won’t see the full effects of your efforts until the carpet is fully dry. You’ll want to back off, and let it do so naturally.  As the carpet dries, you should see the water stain gradually disappear. You may want to repeat the process if it’s vanished somewhat but not completely. You shouldn’t apply heat to the carpet. Just make sure no one walks on it in that area until it dries naturally. If the stain is a tough one or more deeply ingrained, you may need to leave the vinegar and water mixture on the stain for a few minutes before rubbing it away. Place 1 teaspoon (4 g) of baking soda on the stain when it’s close to dry. The baking soda will help dry out and deodorize the fabric. After you're done with using the water-and-vinegar mixture, try using a steam iron to remove the stain faster.  Put a towel over the carpet on top of the water stain. Don't apply the iron directly to the carpet or you could burn the carpet. Now, put the steam iron on low on the steaming function. This will direct hot steam toward the stain. Put the iron on the towel for a few minutes, and press gently onto the towel. Then, remove the iron.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Usa vinagre y agua para quitar la mancha. Déjala secar. Usa una plancha con vapor.


After using your microphone for a while, you may want to increase or decrease the volume it picks up your voice with. This can be done within individual programs that use your mic, but if you find yourself consistently loud or quiet, you can adjust your microphone levels from the Sound control panel. On the Start screen, click the Search button and enter manage audio devices.  Click on “Manage audio devices” in the results to open the Sound control panel. On the Sound control panel, click on the Recording tab, select your microphone and click Properties. In Microphone Properties, click on the Levels tab and move the slider to adjust your levels. Move it to the right to make your mic louder and move it to the left to make your mic quieter.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abre el panel de control de "Sonido". Abre las propiedades del micrófono. Ajusta los niveles.


After using your rice cooker, take off the lid and allow the whole cooker to cool down completely. Then clean the cooker and wipe off any excess moisture before putting it away. If bits of food stay on the hot plate until the next use, they will become baked on and may damage the cooker. This will help prevent food from cooking unevenly and potentially burning, which can cause it to stick to the bottom of your inner pot. For example, use your rice cooker on a counter or sturdy tabletop. Ensure that the cord doesn’t drape over the edge or touch any hot surfaces. Never immerse your cooker in water. Keep the cooker unplugged when it’s not in use or not yet ready to cook. Avoid using your rice cooker outdoors, and avoid using metal utensils in your cooker. Keep your rice cooker plugged in, on warm mode, if there is cooked rice in it, since the cooker should maintain a proper environment for moist, cooked food.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Limpia la olla arrocera después de cada uso. Usa la olla arrocera en una superficie plana y estable. Manipula la olla arrocera con cuidado.


After vacuuming your rug thoroughly, sprinkle some talcum powder on the surface and allow it to sit on the rug overnight. The powder will absorb unwanted odors left by pets or smoke. The next day, use your vacuum to lift the powder from your carpet. You can purchase talcum powder at many different department stores. Mix 1/4 cup (59.1 mL) white vinegar and 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) liquid dishwashing detergent with 2 cups (473.17 mL) of room temperature water in a bucket and use it to remove harder stains. The vinegar's acidity prevents the colors in your carpet from running and can eliminate unwanted odors. If your rug is expensive, made of material like silk, or has sentimental value, it may be a good idea to take it to a professional rug cleaner rather than trying to do it yourself. Carpet cleaners have years of experience working with different types of rugs and will know the best course of action for your problem. While it will cost money, it may be worth it so you can avoid repairs in the future.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Usa talco en polvo para eliminar los malos olores. Usa vinagre, agua y detergente para quitar las manchas de café o de las mascotas. Considera la posibilidad de contratar a un limpiador de alfombras profesional.


After washing your hands, use your thumbs and fingers to clean the potatoes’ skins under running water. Do not use soap. Wash your fingerlings even if you peel them before cooking. This way, your peeler won’t move any dirt or chemicals from the skin to the flesh. Skin 1.5 lbs (680 g) of potatoes if desired. Leave them whole or slice or dice them into smaller bits. To serve them halved, you can either slice them now or wait until you have boiled them whole. Once you are finished prepping, transfer the fingerlings to a pot. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the potatoes. Place the pot on a burner and boil the water. Once the water boils, switch the burner off. Allow the potatoes to sit in the boiled water as it loses heat. This may take ten or more minutes. Line the skillet’s bottom with a tablespoon of cooking oil, or more if needed. Wait until the potatoes and water have cooled off almost all the way, then place the skillet on a burner set to high. Drain the cooled-off potatoes and water into a colander over the sink. Then empty the potatoes from the colander into the skillet once it is hot. Stir your potatoes around so all of them touch the skillet without sitting on top of one another. Then leave them alone for a couple of minutes. Choose one piece to remove in order to check its bottom. If it has browned, stir the whole batch up so other sides can touch the skillet. If it hasn’t, put it back and check again in a minute or two. Continue to stir your potatoes up every couple of minutes so the potatoes brown as evenly as possible on all sides. Sprinkle your seasonings over them as you near the end. Stir them up to distribute them evenly over your fingerlings. Turn off the heat and serve.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Restriega las papas. Pela y corta las papas de la forma que prefieras. Déjalas reposar en agua hervida. Coloca las papas en una sartén grande. Dora las papas. Termina la cocción y agrega los condimentos.


After you and a certain girl have spent enough time together, there will come a point where you should figure out what it is you want from the connection. Are you content with a short-term interaction, or do you think there's the potential for something greater? If you're unsure, you might bring this subject up with the girl in question. Finding out what her thoughts are may give you some clarity. Looking up the girl's name on social media will give you a glimpse into her regular life. This is helpful if you want to stay in touch, and particularly important if you think she may be leading you on. Many people will show their relationship statuses online. This way, you can see if a girl is truly as available as she says she is. Likewise, you should expect a girl to look you up online as well. This means you should avoid trying to start romance if you are already in a committed relationship with someone back home. Romances while out on vacation can be a lot of fun, but the truth is that the vast majority of them do not last for very long. This is important to keep in mind going into the romance itself, as you shouldn't set yourself up for heartbreak towards the end. If anything, you should enjoy a romance for the short time it lasts. If the chemistry is really strong enough however, the two of you may want to take it further. If the chemistry between the two of you is potent enough, you should try to keep a connection between the two of you, even if there's a major distance. Some lifelong romances have occurred in spite of originally living continents apart. Ask for her number or email information and take it from there. If the two of you manage to foster a longer-lasting correspondence, you may decide to meet up again later on down the road. Like any romantic encounter, there is absolutely nothing to promise that the other person will feel the same way as you do. This is possibly especially true in a vacation setting, where a more prudent woman will recognize the folly of falling in love on vacation. No matter...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Decide qué quieres. Busca en línea a la chica. Sé realista. Haz planes para que se mantengan en contacto. Acepta la probabilidad de un rechazo. Reflexiona sobre la experiencia.


After you are admitted, you should meet with the academic advisor for your program of study. He or she can help you figure out which courses to take to complete your program, how to declare your major, and make you aware of any other requirements you need to complete at your college or university. Once admitted and enrolled, you should begin taking courses and completing other requirements necessary to get your second bachelor’s degree. Depending on your institution and program, you may or may not be able to apply courses taken for your first bachelor’s degree for credit toward your second one.  Even if you received your first bachelor’s degree from the same institution you are attending to earn your second one, you may not be able to get credit for previous courses taken, since institutional and program requirements can vary.  Institutions that allow you to transfer credits from a previous degree program may still require you to take at least a certain number of credit hours for your second degree program. As a second bachelor’s degree student, you may also be required to maintain a certain GPA. Once you complete all institutional and program requirements for your second bachelor’s degree, you can apply for graduation and officially receive your degree.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Programa un encuentro con un consejero. Completa tu curso de estudio. Gradúate.


After you create the band of your hat, it’s time to start making the puffy top of the hat. To begin, take a rectangular sheet of white tissue paper and make ¼ inch (.63 cm) pleats along one of the shorter edges of the tissue paper. Make around five pleats. Make the pleats by pinching the tissue paper between your fingers, then creasing the paper into a pleat. Make the pleats about 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall. After you’ve created around five pleats, lay the pleated edge of the tissue paper over the paper band you created, overlapping by about ½ inch (1.2 cm). Then tape the tissue paper onto the band by placing a strip of tape so that it covers the pleated section and some of the long paper band. Continue pleating the tissue doing five pleats at a time, taping each section to the band of paper. Continue until the pleats reach the halfway point of the band. You also need to make pleats on the opposite end of the tissue paper. Create ¼ inch (.63 cm) pleats like you did for the other end of the tissue paper, this time taping over the pleats without attaching them to anything. Make sure that the strip of tape is folded lengthwise over the edge of the tissue paper, so that it covers both sides of the pleats. Place the chef’s hat upright so that it stands on its horizontal band. The pleated tissue paper should be standing straight up in the air. Take the tissue paper and fold it downward halfway along its height, making the hat half as tall as before. Take the edge of tissue paper that you just folded over and tuck it inside the band of the hat, overlapping by about ½ inch (1.27 cm). Then tape the tissue paper to the inside of the band.  Tape the unattached tissue paper by placing the hat on its side, reaching in through the open band of the hat and taping the pleats to the band on the inside. It’s ok there are gaps on either side of the tissue paper. You will correct this later. You should see that there are still two open sections of tissue paper that haven’t been tucked inside the hat that form an upside down U...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Comienza a plegar una hoja de papel de seda de color blanco. Coloca cinta adhesiva en los pliegues. Realiza pliegues hasta la mitad de todo el largo de la franja. Haz pliegues en el otro extremo del papel de seda. Dobla el papel de seda por la mitad. Jala el extremo del papel de seda que no esté sujetado dentro de la franja del sombrero. Introduce el extremo abierto dentro del sombrero. Esponja la parte superior del sombrero con la mano.


After you cut your avocados in half and remove the pit, brush both cut-sides with a bit of oil and toss them (face down) onto a very hot grill for about 30 seconds. Then remove the avocados from the grill and let them cool before using a spoon to remove the skins and cutting then into slices. Fold the charred slices into tortillas and top with a tomato or fruit salsa, fresh sprigs of cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco. No grill? You can get a similar char on your avocados using a super hot cast iron pan. Blitz the flesh from 2 ripe avocados in a blender with ½ cup (15 g) of spinach, ½ cup (20 g) of fresh basil, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of lemon juice, 1 tsp (6 g) of salt, and 1 cup (240 mL) of olive oil. Toss the sauce with warm, freshly cooked pasta and top with parmesan cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, or chopped basil.  Opt for pasta with plenty of body—such as spaghetti, soba noodles, fusilli or farfalle—to hold up to the thick, creamy avocado sauce. For a low-carb or gluten-free option, try zucchini noodles. Leftover pasta and avocado sauce can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days, although the color may darken a bit as the avocado oxidizes.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Asa mitades de aguacate a la parrilla para obtener un relleno delicioso para tacos. Prepara una salsa cremosa de aguacate para pastas.


After you decide to consider induction, get out a piece of paper and make a list of any concerns or questions that come to mind. Look it over and identify your ‘top five’ must-ask questions for your next doctor’s visit. For example, you might ask, “What are the possible dangers of trying nipple stimulation prior to my due date?” When you see your healthcare professional talk to them about whether they think nipple stimulation is an option for you. Be sure to listen carefully to their advice. In the majority of situations, your doctor will advise you to wait until you are at least 40 weeks before trying stimulation.  You might say, "At what point would it be a good idea to consider natural induction methods?" Or, you could ask, "Have you read any encouraging research about nipple stimulation?" Remember that you can always make an additional appointment too, if you need extra time. There are a few situations when your doctor or midwife may recommend nipple stimulation (along with other induction methods) for the good of the fetus. For example,nipple stimulation may be recommended if you are beyond 42 weeks and your placenta is being less efficient at providing nutrients, or if you have a complication, such as preeclampsia, which may be putting your baby at risk. Nipple stimulation generally works best on women who are showing the early signs of labor, such as a thinning cervix. You can ask your doctor or midwife to examine you and give you feedback about your odds of success.  Even if your doctor says it’s okay, watch your body for cues as to how to proceed. If at any point you feel uncomfortable with the process, stop and give it a rest. For some high risk patients their bodies may feel ready, but their babies can’t necessarily withstand the stresses of induced labor. For example, nipple stimulation can cause abnormal fetal heart rates in some circumstances. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, proceed very cautiously. To boost the odds of success, question your health professional about attempting multiple...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Anota una lista de preguntas para el doctor. Consulta con tu partera o doctor. Asegúrate de que tu cuerpo esté preparado y listo para el trabajo de parto. Determina si pruebas otros métodos o no. Haz el compromiso de supervisar tu progreso con cuidado.


After you ejaculate or finish sex, remove your penis from your partner while it remains firm. Do not wait until your penis is soft. If you do, your condom more likely will fall off and become stuck in your partner. When you have finished sex, hold your penis parallel to the floor or pointing downwards with one hand. Use the other hand to grab the condom's ring, or outer end. Make sure you grasp the condom's base firmly. By holding onto the bottom, the condom is less likely to come off.  Remove the condom carefully by rolling it down. Do not pull on the tip of the condom. Roll the ring down and then slide it off when you have rolled it down enough to easily slide it off your penis. Inspect the used condom for holes. If your condom has broken, your partner will need to use a back-up form of birth control. Pills like Plan B can help in this situation. Additionally, you or your partner might need to seek STI testing.  Do not fill the condom up with water to test it for holes! This used to be recommended, but it is not recommended anymore. Place the condom in the garbage. In no case should you throw the condom in a toilet. It's not environmentally friendly or good for your plumbing system! There are multiple ways you can dispose of a condom:  Tie a knot at the condom's opening. This will prevent fluids from spilling. Wrap it in toilet or tissue paper and then throw it in a waste bin. See Dispose of a Condom for more tips. After removing the condom, wash your hands with warm water. Use liquid soap. If your partner has had contact with your semen, encourage that person to wash their hands as well. They will not be effective. If you don't have another condom to use, buy another one. Otherwise, abstain from sexual intercourse.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ten en cuenta cuándo sacarlo. Sostén el borde del condón. Desecha el condón. Lávate las manos. Nunca reutilices un condón usado.


After you feel warmed up, bounce in a single spot. Keep your back straight. Bounce a few times to build momentum, then bounce as high as possible before beginning your flip. Pick a notable spot ahead of you, such as a spot on the wall or a ball someone left out. Your head should be held straight. Watch this object as long as you can while beginning the flip. It will help you monitor what position your body is in during the flip. Remember this spot so that you can find it again and use it to initiate your landing. Incline yourself slightly forward during your last bounce. Your head and back will be angled slightly ahead of a neutral standing position. Like during a backflip, this ensures that you get enough of a trajectory to complete your flip. At the peak of your bounce, shoot your arms up to generate force. Keep them bent a little like you're throwing a ball over your head. Quickly straighten your arms when the flip begins. Hold your body straight as you begin to tumble forward. Bring your knees up towards your chest. Move your arms downward, trying to reach for your calves instead of your knees. The tighter you can make yourself, the faster you'll rotate. When you see the spot you had chosen before, begin to uncurl your body. Bring your arms straight out to help you balance. Return your head to its usual position, straight and looking forward. Bend your legs before you land to avoid causing damage to your knees. Aim to land on the balls of your feet first. When your feet first hit the ground, bring down your heels to stabilize yourself.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Salta alto. Elige un lugar delante de ti. Inclínate ligeramente hacia adelante. Extiende los brazos. Recoge las rodillas. Endereza tu cuerpo. Aterriza correctamente.


After you fill out the form, click the button to submit it.  Twitter will contact you through email when they make a decision about your account.  You only need to submit an appeal once.

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After you finish cleaning your tank, return the decorations. Add gravel if necessary. Also, add any new decorations at this time. Prior to filling your tank with new water, treat tap water with a water conditioner. Try to find a conditioner that neutralizes chlorine, chloramine, ammonia, and other chemicals. Dechlorinators are essential. Be sure to condition the water in a clean bucket before adding it to the tank. Use a thermometer to verify the temperature of the new water matches the temperature of the old water. Having a consistent temperature for your fish is important for their health. Use your siphon to put the new water into the tank. Place your bucket at a height higher than the tank and slowly introduce the new water. Do not fill the aquarium too high. There needs to be space between the water’s surface and the aquarium cover because your fish rely on oxygen exchange at the water’s surface to breathe. Place them in a cup. Float the cup within the tank before releasing them. This process ensures the fish can adjust to the tank’s water temperature and not go into shock when released. Release your fish into the tank. An alternative is to place the fish into small plastic airtight bags half filled with old tank water upon removing them from the tank. When you are ready to reintroduce the fish, float the bags in the tank for fifteen to twenty minutes. This will ensure that the water temperature is the same in both the bag and the tank. After this time, open the bags.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Vuelve a colocar los elementos decorativos. Trata el agua con un acondicionador. Remplaza el agua que retiraste con agua dulce limpia y tratada. Acostumbra a los peces a su nuevo ambiente.


After you finish each chapter (or sub-chapter), it is a great idea to stop and summarize the chapter in your own words. Don’t compose an essay. Instead, shoot for a few concise sentences. This will make it easy for you to locate specific ideas within the book when you return to it. If you have borrowed this book from a friend or from the library, it is best not to make marks inside. However, you can use sticky notes to follow many of these same strategies. Sticky notes come in many different sizes, so you can use them to mark specific quotations or main ideas. You can also stick them in the margins and use them to jot down themes, questions, symbols, or other notes.  Sticky notes also come in a variety of colors. You can use these colors to your advantage and create a color-coding system for your notes. Similar to sticky notes, colored tabs are placed near the edges of your book’s pages, and stick out when the book is closed. These tabs serve as little page markers, enabling you to flip to a specific page with ease. You can use colored tabs to indicate significant pages to yourself. Once again, you can use a variety of colors to indicate the location of specific themes or questions. If you don't wish to write in the book, instead of circling new vocabulary words, you can keep a separate list.  It may be useful to provide the page number on which you found the word and to look up the definition in a dictionary.  If you're reading a novel, you might want to wait to look up a word after you've finished a chapter so that you don't interrupt the flow of your reading. As you go through and identify key themes, you can save yourself a lot of time in the future by using that data to create your own index. On the inside of the front cover (or on a separate page or index card), you can list significant themes and their corresponding page numbers. This way, when you are looking for information on a specific topic, you’ll know right where to turn. In order to get the most out of your notations, it is important to go back...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Haz un resumen al final de cada capítulo. Usa notas adhesivas. Usa etiquetas de colores para marcar las páginas. Haz una lista del vocabulario nuevo. Crea un índice en la portada del libro. Vuelve a leer las notas.


After you finish massaging his head and neck, give your cat a few firm pets on his body. Apply gentle pressure with your hand while you stroke him from head to tail. This will help his body relax into the rest of the massage. Start rubbing your cat’s shoulders in circles slowly. Place one hand on each of your cat's sides and give your kitty a good rubdown. Gently but firmly use both hands to knead the sides of your cat's body, especially his or her shoulders. Moving down the back from the shoulders, apply gentle pressure along your cat’s back and sides, using circular motions. Keep your attention on your cat’s upper back, as the lower back and hips can be sensitive for many cats. If your cat likes to be touched in this area, then massage it very gently. If your cat is relaxed enough, he may lie on his back and allow you to rub his belly. Gently hold him with one hand and massage his belly with the other, kneading the skin along his belly. If he's really relaxed, you can even use both hands to massage his belly.  Some cats really don't like to have their bellies touched, so do this carefully at first.  You can also mix it up, massaging your cat's belly with one hand while massaging his head or back with the other. Try massaging your cat's chest muscles too, which need a good massage from time to time. Start by massaging your cat's tail at the base, near his rump, and then slowly work your way toward the end of the tail. You can use both hands, but work lightly with the fingers, since the tail is a very sensitive place for the cat. If you just go for your cat's tail first, he's likely to run away from you. You have to get the rest of his body relaxed before he will enjoy a tail massage.  You can even massage his head with one hand and massage the tail with the other. If he starts wildly moving his tail, then he's getting excited and maybe even angry, which is the opposite of what you want.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Acaricia el cuerpo de tu gato desde la cabeza hasta la cola unas cuantas veces. Dale un masaje a los hombros de tu gato. Acaricia el lomo de tu gato. Masajea el vientre de tu gato. Masajea la cola de tu gato.


After you finish sewing the two pieces together, pull the inner fabric to the outside through the gap you left in the seam. Keep pulling until the print sides of the jacket and lining fabric are fully visible. Next, take the lining sleeves and push them through the jacket sleeve openings completely. The cuffs of the lining and jacket should be just about lined up at the ends, but it is okay if one of the cuffs is slightly longer than the other. If the jacket sleeve lining is considerably longer than the jacket sleeve, then trim down the lining so that the  jacket sleeve and lining sleeve are even. Fold about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) of the jacket sleeve into itself so that it covers the end of the jacket sleeve lining cuff. Then, pin around the edges of the sleeve to secure the pieces together. Do this for both sleeves. To complete the jacket lining, sew along the cuffs of the sleeves where you pinned the lining and jacket material together. Stitch about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) to 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the edge of the jacket cuff.  Do this for both sleeves. Remove the pins as you sew. To complete the lining, you will need to sew up the opening that you left in the lining. Tuck the excess 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) of jacket and lining fabric into the jacket so that the raw edges are hidden. Then, pin the area to hold the folds in place. Sew across the edges of the fabric pieces to secure them and close up the hole. You can use your sewing machine for this, or you may sew the gap closed by hand if it seems easier to you.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Invierte las piezas de manera que el forro esté en la parte interna de la chaqueta. Empuja las piezas del forro de la mangas a través de las mangas de la chaqueta. Sujeta el forro y los dobladillos de las mangas de las chaquetas con alfileres. Cose los dobladillos de las mangas. Cose el espacio sobre el interior de la chaqueta cerrada.


After you finish the last X along the back of your hand, pull the loose end under the bottom of your hand, below your thumb. Now wrap it over and under your thumb, covering the joint in the middle of your thumb. Only do so once. After that, flip your hand so that the palm faces up. Once you have flipped your hand over, draw the wrap along the back of your hand to where it meets your wrist on the pinky-side. Now pull it up and over the bottom of your palm to the base of your thumb. With your thumb spread wide, pull the wrap behind your thumb and then straight across your palm to its pinky-side. Pull the wrap around the backs of your knuckles. Then draw it over the base of your fingers along your palm. Repeat this twice, for a total of three wraps around your knuckles. Once you have wrapped your knuckles, draw what is left of your wrap down to your wrist. If you have excess material left, either wrap it around your knuckles as before, create more X’s across the back of your hand, or both. Once done, use the velcro to secure your wrap along your wrist. Clench your hand into a fist to make sure the wrap tightens when you do so. Be sure that any excess wrapping along your knuckles doesn’t prevent your glove from fitting. If your glove doesn’t fit with all that extra padding, use a shorter wrap.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Envuelve o venda el pulgar. Protege el pulgar. Cúbrete los nudillos. Cierra con velcro para terminar.


After you get out of the shower, brush your hair with a wide toothed comb every five minutes. As your hair dries, it should dry straighter than if you just let it air dry. If you want to dry your hair faster, you can sit in front of a fan. While your hair is still wet, comb it back and secure it with bobby pins. Then, wrap your hair with a towel. This will reduce frizz and is especially useful if you want to straighten your hair before you go to sleep. If you have longer hair, you can put your hair in rollers to straighten it. Find the largest rollers available at a salon and roll your hair in them after getting out of the shower. When you pull out the rollers, you should have straighter hair.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Cepilla el cabello hacia abajo mientras se seca. Envuélvete la cabeza con una toalla. Envuelve el cabello en rulos grandes.


After you give your pitch, make sure to follow up with the potential sponsor. Companies receive many potential marketing opportunities every day, and it is easy for your proposal to slip through the cracks. Be persistent enough to stay on their radar, but not so pushy that they want to get rid of you. Ask the sponsors things like “Is anything about our pitch that you found appealing?” and “Are there are any ways that we can sweeten the pot?” Once you secure a partnership, do not leave company representatives alone at an event. Have a plan in place and assign staff to attend to their needs. Sponsors who have a good time and meet their business goals will sponsor your event again. If the sponsors have a booth or physical location at the event, make sure that it is fully serviced by your staff. From the sponsor’s point of view, find out what worked well and what you can improve. This will help you strengthen your relationship with the sponsor and help ensure that they come back next year. Send a note thanking sponsors for their participation, and invite them to attend next year's event.  This can be done through a face-to-face meeting, an email or phone call.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Hazles seguimiento a los patrocinadores potenciales. Asegúrate de ocuparte bien de los patrocinadores durante el evento. Pídeles a los patrocinadores que hagan una crítica del evento después de que termine.


After you have applied the first bandage, you should visit your veterinarian as soon as you can.  You will want to check to see the extent of the damage and how best to treat it.  There may be broken bones in the tail that need advanced treatment. Your vet may prescribe certain ointments or have alternative techniques for you to follow. The dog may need stitches if the bleeding too profuse. The bandage will need changing as it will either become soiled, wet, fall off, or be destroyed by the dog chewing it.  Apply new bandages as you did before to keep the wound healing, protected, and safe from infection or further damage.  Do not leave the bandage in place for more than a day. Wet bandages will trap infections. Most tail problems will heal in two weeks Visit your veterinarian if the wound doesn't seem to be healing. Happy tail results from your dog either wagging his tail so hard that it bleeds or hitting his tail on a hard surface.   If you are able to lower the level of excitement in your dog, you will lower the chances of continued injury to your dog's tail.  If your dog gets overly excited when you return home, ignore them, until you get to a larger room that he can wag his tail in without worry of them striking a hard surface. If your dog gets excited about going on a walk, prepare for the walk in a larger room, giving them more space and avoiding any injury to his tail. Try to act calmly around your dog as this can result in calm behavior from them as well. Try using the “sit” command.  By having your dog sit, it will reduce the amount of force that he can wag his tail with. If the bandage needs to be on for more than a day, you will have to remove and change the bandage.  Leaving a bandage on will increase the chances of infection and won't allow the tail to heal as well as it could.  Remove the old bandage by using the following methods:  For any areas of the bandage where the fur is stuck to the adhesive, try soaking them in vegetable or olive oil for a few minutes.  These oils will help break down...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Visita al veterinario. Cambia el vendaje según sea necesario. Mantén la calma. Quita el vendaje.


After you have chosen the right parcel of land for your purposes, you will need to have the land surveyed to determine its dimensions and property lines. A survey will also reveal any easements for access to the property, which refers to neighbor's rights to travel through the property. Right-of-way issues are often critical to open plots of land because they are important for the purposes of improving or using that land over time and may affect your ability to get a loan. For more information on having land surveyed, see how to get a land survey. In some cases you may be able to simply ask for a recent land survey from the seller. Go to municipal offices and look through zoning records to get a better idea of how a desired plot of land could be legally used. If your intended use for the land is not allowed by zoning laws, you may be able to apply to seek a zoning change from the municipal government. You may also wish to secure any flood or hazard warnings relevant to the land. A potential lender may ask for these documents. Improvements are any existing or planned man-made additions to the plot of land. Adding improvements to the land or detailing planned improvements for the land may help you secure financing.  It may be easier to secure financing if you plan to build structures on the land. These could be residential or commercial structures, depending on your needs and zoning laws. In order to secure financing more easily, have an architect draw up plans for whatever kind of structure you want to build. You may also wish to contact a general contractor for an estimated cost of building the structure. Note that 100% financing packages are rarely available for raw land, even those expected to be developed. Lenders will expect you to have a stake in the financing as well. Whether a piece of land is close to water and sewer utilities may affect its value. Other types of access may also make a huge difference in valuation, and may affect a financing deal. If there are no utilities already installed on the...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Haz que un profesional lleve a cabo un relevamiento topográfico. Revisa las leyes de zonificación pertinentes. Evalúa cualquier mejora en el terreno. Busca varias maneras de dar valor efectivo al terreno. Compila la información.


After you have cleansed and moisturized your skin but before you apply foundation, apply a matte primer to your face. Matte primers help absorb excess oil throughout the day. Look for foundation, powder, blush, and bronzer that are labeled oil-free and non-comedogenic.  These products will not contribute to oily skin and they will not clog your pores. Apply a light layer of mineral based powder to your face using a large powder brush. Mineral based powders will help prevent a caked-on look. Keep powder on hand at all times for touch-ups throughout the day. Use only a small amount of each product that you use to reduce the amount of makeup on your face. Lighter layers of makeup will help your skin breathe and help prevent excess oil production throughout the day.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Usa una prebase mate. Elige productos de maquillaje sin aceite y no comedogénicos. Usa un polvo mineral. Aplica cualquier maquillaje con moderación.


After you have created the core, found a base weapon, and harvested any additional ores and gemstones, you are ready to refine the item. Make sure that you have your materials in your inventory before you start, and then press Refine to start creating the item. Refining also requires a fee.  Check the stats first before refining. You lose the original materials when you refine, so ensure that the refining process will actually benefit you. The difficult part of refining is having enough gold for the fee. The recipe itself already cost 40–60g, depending on the level. A refined item will have an additional descriptive word attached to it that will give it a bonus effect. Each recipe starts out with an Expertise Rating of D or E. As you use the recipe, the Expertise Rating bar will fill up to reach the next level. Ratings go from grade E to D, to C, and up until grade A.  Grade D rewards 100% of the stats for the item, which means the ratings increase the chance to craft better equipment stats for the item up to 130% ATK Bonus. The more you refine the same equipment, the more points you gain until the grade level up. The higher the grade, the more chance of obtaining a perfect weapon for your character.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Refina tu equipo. Mantente en refinación para ganar puntaje de experiencia.


After you have found a licensed clinic or hospital, schedule a consultation to make sure that the procedure is legal and safe. The consultation is confidential and can last about 2 hours. You will have a medical assessment with a healthcare professional during the consultation, which will include an ultrasound to determine the length of your pregnancy, a blood test, and a STI screening. The healthcare professional will also discuss your abortion treatment options based on the length of pregnancy and your medical history.  Let the healthcare professional know the date of your last period if possible.  During your consultation, a healthcare professional will review your contraception choices to determine the best option for you. Some clinics offer telephone consultations. An ultrasound will be booked on the day of treatment.  You are allowed to bring a partner or friend with you to the appointment, but a healthcare professional will speak with you alone at some point to make sure you are safe. The abortion pill, or mifepristone, terminates pregnancy by blocking the hormone progesterone, which breaks down the uterine lining. This pill is given to you at the clinic. A second pill called misoprostol is inserted into the vagina. You can do this at home or return to the clinic to have a healthcare professional insert it for you. This makes the womb contract, which causes cramping and bleeding.  This treatment option can be used up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. If you are less than 9 weeks pregnant, you can take both mifepristone and misoprostol at the same time. If you are over 12 weeks, you may need to stay overnight.  You may experience period-like symptoms, cramps, and nausea. If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the pill, you may need to take the pill again. Contact the clinic right away.  It typically takes 4 to 5 hours to pass a pregnancy after taking the second pill, but it can take several days for some women. This surgical method can be performed up to 15 weeks of pregnancy. You will be given a tablet before...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Recibe una consulta. Decide tomar la pastilla abortiva. Elige el método de aspiración o aspiración por vacío. Selecciona el método por dilatación y evacuación. Aprende sobre los efectos secundarios. Encuentra un grupo de apoyo antes o después del aborto.


After you have marked the fabric, cut along the seam allowance to remove the excess fabric. Make sure to cut right along the line you have marked, and not inside or outside of it. Cut as evenly as possible with the scissors. Next, you will need to secure the hem fabric under the dress using pins. Fold about ½” (1.3 cm) of the fabric under so that the raw edges of the dress are lined up with the first chalk line that you made along the hem. Pin the edges under all the way around the dress. After you have pinned the edges in place, you will need to sew around the edges of the fabric to secure the hem. Sew a straight stitch along the folded edge to secure the hem. Make sure that you sew through both layers of fabric to secure the raw edge of the fabric to the underside of the dress.  Remove the pins as you sew. After you finish sewing the hem, cut the excess threads and try on your new shortened dress!

TL;DR in Spanish:

Corta por la segunda línea con una tijera. Dobla la tela hacia adentro y colócale un alfiler para sostenerla. Cose por los bordes.


After you have met with them, send them an email and include a thank you note. You can also mention a reminder of any next steps that the two of you discussed, how they helped you, and any resources you made mention of. If they have agreed to serve as your mentor, then you will now need to begin formalizing your relationship.  Think about the amount of time and commitment that you and your mentor have.  Perhaps you might ask for a lunch meeting that lasts one hour per month or a thirty minute phone call every few months. Once you begin to meet with your mentor or speak to them regularly, they will likely begin imparting invaluable life and career advice to you.  Honor their time and wisdom by following their advice.  If they feel that you never take the advice that they give you, they won’t feel that their role as a mentor is very effective and may want to stop making the effort. Some mentors may come right out and ask you for things like help with their social media accounts.  However, others might not be comfortable asking but might readily accept help if offered.  When receiving help from your mentor, don’t forget to give them help in return.  Always ask “Is there anything that I can do to help you?” or “Would you like some help with that?” If you agree to do something for them, you should follow through on your promise so that they view you as diligent, dependable, and trustworthy. If you are at a crossroads in your academic, career, or life journey, use them for advice on how to proceed.  Perhaps you are considering taking a gap year to backpack through London or are considering turning down a summer internship.  Get their feedback about any potentially important decisions that you might make and allow them to truly mentor you. The work and time of a mentor can truly benefit you in ways that other relationships cannot.  Thank them for all of the help, advice, and connections they have provided you with and realize that you might not have the level of success that you have without them.  Thank them each...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Haz seguimiento. Planifica tu nivel de compromiso. Haz el trabajo y termina con lo que empieces. Pregunta qué es lo que puedes hacer por él. Úsalo como un recurso. Agradécele. No lo acoses.


After you have placed the central bead, your flower is complete. You can apply it to your nail if you did not create it on the nail already. Dip your brush in acrylic liquid and then into acrylic powder. Place this dot on your nail and then place the flower you created on top of the dot and press down gently. Make sure that the flower has dried before you transfer it. This should only take a few minutes.

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After you have unlocked your iPod by swiping the unlock tab from left to right, you can easily go to the home screen by pressing the "home" button on the front of your device. You may have to swipe left or right on the home screen to find the photos icon, which is set to the default image of a picture of a sunflower. The photos icon is usually located on the leftmost screen, in the upper-left hand corner, with the word "Photos" beneath it. " Opening your photos app should have brought you to the albums section. If not, you should click the "Albums" button on the top left of the screen. This will give you a list of albums, including your videos. You can verify that you have located the right video by clicking its icon to check its content. Deleted content may be difficult for you to recover. In the upper right hand corner you should see a button labeled "Select." This will enable you to select a video or several videos for deletion. After tapping this button, tap the video or videos you would like to delete. Selected videos will be marked with a white check. Some iOS versions may have an "Edit" button in place of "Select" that performs the same function. Now that you've selected your video for deletion, you can tap the trash can icon in the lower right hand corner of the screen. Doing so will prompt a "Delete" or "Cancel" dialogue box. Confirm to delete your video. The video will now be deleted from the iPod, however it will remain in your iTunes library if it has been saved there. If you wish to delete the video completely you must delete it from your iTunes library on a computer.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ve a la pantalla de inicio. Navega hacia tus fotos. Selecciona "Videos". Busca el video que quieras eliminar. Selecciona el video para eliminarlo. Elimina el video.


After you kill an elk, you need to get to work immediately to save the meat, but don't just jump in and start cutting away. For many hunters, the thrill of any big game kill is the trophy you'll get back from the taxidermist, meaning that you'll need to work carefully to keep the hide intact, giving yourself the best possible trophy.  If you’re not interested in saving the horns or the hide for trophy purposes, you don’t need to worry about caping. You can move directly to dressing the elk out if you want to take the whole carcass, or using the gutless method if you’re only interested in the meat. Caping, dressing out, or gutting an elk isn't rocket science–it's an art form. The exact process will vary from hunter to hunter, so develop your own short-cuts and tricks of the trade to do what works best for you, the situation, and the animal you've downed. Never attempt to cut the animal's throat to "bleed it out." This is an unnecessary practice and a common misconception when inexperienced hunters are dressing an elk, and you'll risk spoiling the cape. Work quickly and there's no need to bleed an elk. With the right hunting knife, you can break down a whole elk relatively quickly, but you'll also need a foldable hunting saw to take with you and get through the rib-cage and the other tough bits. While it's possible to take most of the meat from an elk without using a rib-saw, you'll be making it a lot easier on yourself if you do. To be well prepared for all scenarios, when you're out hunting elk, it's a good idea to have:  A very sharp hunting knife, with sharpener. Hunting knives are typically fixed-blade, but are also available in foldable varieties. They need to be kept honed to a razor's edge to carefully separate the hide from the meat in the field, efficiently and smoothly. For this reason, it's good to have a sharpener with you, kept on an easy-to-access lanyard. Gerber, Spyderco, and Kershaw are all popular brands. Foldable bone saws are also important for breaking down a large animal, like an elk. The...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Haz un corte redondo detrás de las patas delanteras del alce si quieres guardar la piel para taxidermia. Usa las herramientas adecuadas para esta tarea. Haz un corte alrededor del punto medio de cada cuarto delantero. Introduce el cuchillo en el cuello entre los omóplatos. Trabaja alrededor de cada cuerno. Trabaja alrededor de la parte superior del ojo. Abre la boca del animal y haz una incisión en las encías. Empaca la piel contra la misma piel. Usa una sierra para separar la placa del cráneo.


After you land, don't move. Make sure your peers know that you believe you are fine, but that you're in pain. You'll have an urge to move around but don't - wait for EMTs to check you out thoroughly and release you.  It would be supremely stupid to survive a fall on your head or neck without having serious spine injury only to start moving around and turn a tiny hairline fracture into a lifetime in a wheelchair.  Be sure a doctor signs off on you before you decide to take your life in your hands. Lay down and put ice on whatever hurts or is turning into a bruise.  Heat later - ice first.

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After you light your brand new poured candle, allow it to burn until the top surface of wax has completely melted. Monitor the progress and don't extinguish the flame until there's about a 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) ring of melted wax spanning the full diameter of the jar. Unlike a poured candle, a pillar doesn't have a container in which the melted wax can pool. But you can follow the same technique to avoid tunneling. Make sure a wide pool of wax forms during the first burn. Once you notice the wax pool stops getting wider and begins to sink lower, snuff out the flame. The initial burn of a pillar and poured candles is crucial to get right, but the work doesn't end there. Follow the same technique each time you burn the candle. The wax should always melt in an even layer, right out to the edges of the jar. It will solidify in a flat, even layer and no tunneling will occur. Poured and pillar candles, especially large ones, need to burn for several hours to achieve an even layer of melted wax. Don't light one if you aren't planning to keep it lit and monitored for a short duration. Once the flame is extinguished, use your hands to smooth over the top edges of the pillar. Fold them in towards the center so that the hard edges become soft curves leaning inward. During the next burn, these edges will melt away and there won't be any excess wax to create a tunneling effect. Preheat your oven to 175 °F (79 °C) and place your candle jar onto a baking sheet. Put the candle in the oven for about 5 minutes to soften the wax and loosen it up from the edges of the jar. Once it's warm, flatten it into an even layer using a butter knife or metal teaspoon.  If the wick gets covered by the wax, remove the excess. You'll need at least 1⁄8 in (0.32 cm) of the wick exposed to get a satisfactory burn. Make sure the candle's jar is oven-safe before following this process. You can also warm up the wax using a hairdryer on a high heat setting. After about 10 minutes the wax will start to soften up. Light the candle first. Then carefully...

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Cuando enciendas una vela en vaso por primera vez, derrite la capa de arriba de cera por completo. Cuando quemes una vela cilíndrica por primera vez, apágala hasta que se forme un charco ancho de cera derretida. Cada vez que la enciendas en el futuro, derrite la capa de arriba de cera. Mientras la cera esté suave, dobla las orillas de arriba de la vela cilíndrica. Calienta la vela en el horno para ablandar el túnel. Envuelve la parte de arriba de un vaso de vela con papel aluminio para derretir el túnel. Quema una vela cilíndrica en un florero huracán. Usa un cuchillo de mesa para cortar el exceso de cera en el túnel.


After you machine wash your clothes, use clothespins to clip them to a line outside, and let the fresh air and sunlight dry your clothes naturally. Sunlight can kill some of the bacteria that create unpleasant odors on your clothes, which is why line-drying leaves clothes smelling so fresh.  This method works better on natural fibers like cotton and wool than it does for synthetic fabrics like spandex or nylon. Over time, exposing your fabrics to sunlight will bleach their color. Exposing odor-causing bacteria to extremely cold temperatures may kill them, helping to reduce the smell of mildew in your clothes. Just place the garment in a resealable plastic bag and put the bag in the freezer overnight. It might seem unusual, but freezing their clothes is a long-time secret weapon of denim lovers who want to extend the life of their jeans. Both white vinegar and vodka can be used to kill the bacteria that causes mildew odors, and since they are odorless after they evaporate, you can spray them directly onto your garment. Just pour the liquid into a spray bottle, saturate the item, and let it air-dry for the freshest result. If you’re in a hurry, place the item in the dryer instead of air drying. Activated charcoal has a powerful filtration effect, which is why it is used in water and air filters, treatments for poisoning, beauty products, and more. Place the item into a sealable plastic bag containing several tablets of activated charcoal, and leave it in there at least overnight. For really tough odors, you may need to leave the item in the bag for up to a week. You can buy activated charcoal at pet supply stores, vitamin and nutrition shops, and some big-box retail centers.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Seca tu ropa al aire libre si tienes esta opción. Coloca tus prendas en la congeladora si no quieres lavarlas. Rocía vinagre blanco o vodka en la prenda y deja que se seque. Sella la prenda en una bolsa con carbón activado.


After you open the can, use a stir stick to mix the polyurethane’s components evenly, which may have settled and separated over time. Always stir, rather than shake. Expect shaking to create bubbles in the liquid, which may be transferred intact to the wood, creating an uneven coat. Use a clean container to create a mixture of polyurethane and mineral spirits. Combine two parts polyurethane with one part mineral spirits in the new container. Brush or wipe a single coat of this mixture onto the wood. Wait for it to dry before proceeding. Pure polyurethane takes roughly 24 hours to dry, but it should take less than that when diluted with mineral spirits. From this point forward, always sand the wood before applying a new coat. Remove any runs, drips, bubbles, or visible brushstrokes that may have developed. Use extra-fine (220-grit) sandpaper to reduce the chance of scratching the surface. Once done, vacuum and wipe the wood again to remove all particles. After sealing the wood, use pure polyurethane. However, continue to pour small batches into a clean container, rather than dipping your brush or cloth directly into the original can. Avoid tainting your main supply with any dust or other particles that your brush or cloth might pick up.  When brushing, go over the whole surface area with your brush again, without reloading it, once the first coat is complete. Smooth out any drips or runs. After that, give the polyurethane 24 hours to air-dry. Once the first coat has dried, sand the wood again. Then add a second in the same manner. Wait another 24 hours to dry. If you used a brush, two coats is fine. For any areas where a cloth or spray was used, repeat twice for a total of four coats.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Remueve el poliuretano. Sella la madera. Lija otra vez la madera. Aplica la primera capa. Repítelo.


After you plant your irises, give them a thorough watering. If conditions are dry, water every 7 to 10 days or as needed during the morning or evening. Assuming you planted your irises in the late summer or early fall, you may stop watering your plants as soon as the weather cools and it begins raining or snowing. One common mistake to avoid with your irises is over-watering. If the rhizome or roots are held in contact with moisture without being given a chance to drain, root rot can set in. This fungal condition can be potentially fatal for the iris and easily spreads to nearby plants, so prevention is key. Over time, your plant will require less and less watering on your part. Once the weather takes a turn for the cooler in the fall, you can stop watering until the next summer growing season. In general, your iris should require less watering with each subsequent summer — for climates with mild summers, it's possible The exception here is for areas with very hot, dry summers. In these cases, some watering may be necessary every summer to keep the iris from drying out. Though irises are quite durable, they can't survive in extreme conditions without help. As the iris grows, you'll want to periodically check to make sure that the rhizome hasn't become covered with dirt, organic matter, or other debris. If it has, gently brush it off without moving the plant itself or disturbing its roots. In addition, make sure that the soil still has good aeration and drainage — if it doesn't, add humus or organic matter as needed. Unlike high-maintenance garden plants, iris leaves don't require pruning or trimming for good growth. In fact, leaving the leaves undisturbed even after the growing season allows the iris to gain more nutrients from photosynthesis for next year's growth. In general, the only sort of trimming you should need to do for iris leaves is to remove brown, dead leaf tissue that has already died — this provides no benefit to the plant. Note that, before winter, you may also want to cut the flower stalk to...

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Riega los lirios generosamente después de plantarlos. Reduce la frecuencia de riego y la cantidad de agua suministrada conforme la planta se vaya asentando. Mantén los rizomas descubiertos y las raíces bien aireadas. Poda las hojas secas o marchitas y los tallos de las flores.


After you remove the hulls, place the nuts, still in their shells, in a bucket of water. This will help rinse away juices, residue, and loose fibers from the hull. Discard any nuts that float to the surface. The good nuts should sink in water. Once you’ve rinsed the nuts, place them in a loosely woven bag, such as an onion bag, to allow airflow. Hang them up in a well-ventilated outdoor area, out of direct sunlight and sheltered from rain. The nuts should be dry in about 5 weeks.  Alternatively, you can spread the nuts out in a thin layer on the ground to dry. However, you’ll need to keep them someplace where they’ll be protected from animals and the elements, such as a screened-in porch. You can tell when the nuts are dry enough by shaking the shells. You should hear the nutmeat rattling inside. Black walnut shells are very difficult to crack. Once the nuts are dry, you can open them using a heavy-duty pressure cracker, which is a type of nutcracker that works similarly to a vise. You may also be able to crack the nuts with a hammer, a heavy board, or a vise grip. After you crack the nut, pick out the meat with a nutpick.  You probably won’t be able to crack black walnuts with a regular hand-held nutcracker. To crack multiple nuts at once, place up to 100 of them in a burlap bag and hit the bag with a mallet several times to crack the shells. You’ll need to separate the nut fragments from the cracked shells by hand. If you don’t want to crack the nuts right away, put them in a bag and store them at 32–40 °F (0–4 °C). As you crack the nuts, examine the shells and nutmeat carefully. Throw away any nuts with shells that are already cracked or damaged, since they may be infected with mold or microorganisms. Discard any nutmeat that is black, bright yellow, or streaked with blue, since these are signs of infection. Healthy black walnut kernels should range from light to dark brown on the outside, and off-white or cream colored on the inside. After you get the nuts out of the shells, let the meat dry for 1-2 days,...

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Lava las nueces sin las pieles en una cubeta con agua. Sécalas en una bolsa de malla por 5 semanas. Usa un cascanueces para abrir las nueces resistentes. Deshazte de las nueces dañadas o podridas. Almacénalas en el refrigerador o congelador.


After you remove the meat from the grill, it should not touch any cutlery or plates that you used to handle it when it was raw. Either use entirely new serving utensils or wash the old ones thoroughly with soap and water before using them again. This prevents a condition called cross-contamination in which bacteria from the uncooked meat transfer to the cooked meat via unclean kitchenware. These bacteria can cause you to become seriously ill if ingested. Even death is possible, though it is exceedingly rare. In any case, you will definitely want to avoid cross-contaminating your flank steak with unclean utensils or plates, so be sure that you only touch your cooked meat with clean kitchenware. When you remove the meat from the grill to a platter, cutting board, or other serving surface, don't immediately cut into it. Instead, allow the meat to sit for 10-15 minutes. Cutting into the meat immediately causes the meat's internal juices to spill out onto your plate or platter, leading to a less juicy, flavorful cut of meat. On the other hand, allowing the meat to "rest" for a short time gives the moisture a chance to be re-absorbed by the meat's muscle fibers, making the meat ultimately more tender and moist. Since flank steak is somewhat tough by its very nature, it's extra-important to give it time to rest so that the meat is as tender as possible when you eventually bite into it. To keep your meat warm while it rests, take a piece of aluminum foil and fold it over the meat like a tent. The foil helps retain the meat's internal heat, ensuring your first bite is still pleasantly hot even after the meat has rested. After it has rested, place the grilled flank steak on a cutting board. Examine the flank steak to determine the direction of its muscle fibers — there should be long, thin lines running in one direction on the surface of the steak. Use a sharp knife to cut the steak  thin diagonal slices against the grain of the muscle fibers. In other words, cut the meat at a perpendicular angle to the lines on the...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Utiliza platos y cubiertos limpios para servir la carne. Deja "reposar" la carne en papel aluminio. Corta la carne contra el grano. Sazona la carne con sal y pimienta y sírvela.


After you return home from the hospital, you will still need to stay off of your feet as much as possible. One way to make this easier on yourself is to stock up on anything you might need during your recovery. Some things to stock up on include:  food and beverages toiletries books movies over-the counter medicines, such as a gentle laxative and prescription or over-the-counter pain medicine You will need to stay off of your feet as much as possible when you get home from surgery, so it is a good idea to get yourself set up ahead of time. Gather any items that you think you will want and place them near where you expect to spend most of your time as you recover at home, such as your bed or recliner. Think about what items you will want to have nearby when you return home from surgery. For example, you might want to have a stack of books by your side, or the remote control to the TV, or a backscratcher. Fewer obstacles will also make getting around your house much easier, so you might also want to rearrange some of your furniture before you head to the hospital. For example, you might consider moving a coffee table to the side of the room so that you do not have to walk around it. Or, you might consider moving your bed to the ground floor so that you don’t have to go up and down the stairs all of the time. When you are able to drive again, you will still want to stay off your feet as much as you can, so a handicap placard can be helpful. Apply for a handicap placard at your local DMV prior to your surgery. The placard will only be temporary, but it will ensure that you can park closer to entrances whenever you have to go somewhere. Even if you are well set up at home, you will still need to have some support from your friends and family while you recover. For example, you might need someone to pick up your mail, fill a prescription for you, or take you to a doctor’s appointment. Make sure that you let your family members and friends know that you are having surgery and ask if one or more of them would be able...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Abastécete de alimentos y de otros suministros. Coloca todo lo que necesitarás al alcance. Mueve los muebles a locaciones más convenientes. Consigue un letrero de discapacidad para tu coche. Pide ayuda a amigos y a familiares.


After you type a draft, you should try to condense the letter as much as possible. Strip out any unnecessary words and sentences. Simplify complicated sentences or ideas, and reorganize your paragraphs if necessary. Typos, dropped words, and grammatical errors reduce the quality of your letter. Accordingly, you want to go over your letter to make sure you have written it accurately.  Read it backwards. Start with the last sentence, then read the one before it. By reading backwards, you won’t anticipate what you intended to say. Instead, you will focus on the words on the page. Read it out loud. You might hear a mistake that your eyes would gloss over. Don’t rely only on spellcheck or grammar check. A lot of errors slip by. Tone is so key you need another person to read the letter to make sure you aren’t being too rude, angry, or informal. However, you should also have them read it and share their impressions about the content:  Were they convinced by your argument? Did they remain unconvinced? What other information would help convince them? Did you come across as professional and credible?

TL;DR in Spanish:

Revisa la carta. Revisa la carta. Pídele a alguien más que lea la carta en voz alta.


After you wash the potatoes, use a paper towel to cover them in non-fat cooking spray and place them on a baking tray. It should take 45-60 minutes to bake the potatoes. You can test them by poking them with a fork. Wait at least 10 minutes for them to cool down. Use a knife to cut one long slice through each potato to separate it in two.  Leave just a quarter inch of potato flesh on the potato to make the skins a bit more sturdy. Place it in a microwave-safe covered bowl and melt it for 30-45 seconds until it has a liquid consistency. Make sure to cover the bowl or the cheese will splatter. This will make the potatoes more crispy and will keep them from burning. Add salt and pepper to the skins, to taste. Make sure they're evenly spaced and are not touching. Watch them closely so they don't burn. Halfway through the cooking process, you can flip them over so both sides of the skins are evenly crisped.  Scoop the salad into the potato skins with a spoon.  Keep them there until the tuna is warmed and the provolone cheese is melted and bubbling. Keep an eye on the skins to make sure that the cheese doesn't burn. Wait 2-3 minutes for the skins to cool off and enjoy them as a snack or even as a main course.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Precalienta tu horno a 204°C (400°F). Cocina 8 patatas Russet al horno. Saca las patatas del horno. Corta cada patata longitudinalmente. Pon el horno en asar. Ahueca el interior de las patatas. Derrite 2 cucharadas de mantequilla sin sal en el microondas. Pinta el interior y exterior de las cáscaras con la mantequilla derretida. Sazona las cáscaras con sal y pimienta. Coloca las cáscaras en una bandeja para horno. Colócalas en el horno de 3-5 minutos. Saca las patatas del horno. Divide 1½ tazas de ensalada de atún en partes iguales entre las cáscaras. Esparce 1 ½  tazas de queso provolone rallado sobre la ensalada de atún. Coloca las cáscaras en el asador por 4-5 minutos. Están listas para servir.


After you wet your sponge as you would to do a light cleaning, add a mild cleanser. You can try a detergent for delicates, but a baby wash will also work. Don't use regular soaps and detergents because they can damage your bag. You should use a mild cleanser only. Start in one corner and work your way around the first side of your purse. Make gentle circular motions as you move across the fabric. Avoid scrubbing too hard because you may damage the fabric or grind in the dirt. When applying a cleanser, work in smaller sections to avoid having the cleanser dry on the bag. For example, you could clean one side following the entire process, and then repeat the steps for the next side. Use a damp white cloth to blot away the cleanser. You should not leave any soap on the surface of your bag, as it could damage the fabric. Make sure that you don't have any grime or stains left on your bag by thoroughly checking it. If you do have remaining spots, use your cloth to apply more cleanser.  If you have an extra clean cloth, use that to treat the difficult stains. Dampen the cloth and add cleanser. Dab the cleanser directly onto the stain(s). Remove the soap with a damp cloth. You may need to use Coach's official Signature C Fabric Cleaner to remove tough stains. Use a clean, dry cloth to remove most of the moisture from the bag. Your bag should be damp but not wet when you're finished. Choose a well-ventilated area so that your bag does not acquire a musty smell. Hang up your bag while it dries, and wait until it is fully dry before using it.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Aplica un limpiador suave en la esponja húmeda. Dale toques suaves al bolso con una esponja. Quita el exceso de jabón. Revisa el bolso para ver si le quedaron manchas. Seca la humedad con una toalla. Deja que el bolso se seque con el aire.


After you're done, rinse off your face. You can just use water, since you've already cleansed your face, but you need to remove any blood traces. You can also use a gentle cleanser if you prefer. It can help to use a hydration product after you're done. For instance, a sheet mask can help you hydrate and heal. Another option is applying an anti-aging or anti-wrinkle serum after you're done. These serums will penetrate more deeply because of the micro holes. Wash your roller off using dish soap and hot water. Dish soap is better than other soaps at removing the tiny particles of blood and skin on your roller. Put the soap and water in a clean container, and shake the roller around in the water. Shake off excess water. Put the roller in 70% isopropyl alcohol. Let it soak for 10 minutes before shaking off the alcohol. Give it a chance to air dry before putting it away.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Enjuágate el rostro. Hidrátate la piel. Limpia el rodillo con jabón para trastes y agua. Desinfecta el rodillo después de usarlo.


After you've been dating your boyfriend for about six months and see this as a more exclusive relationship, consider introducing him to your kids.  But nonetheless, talking about your children with your boyfriend early will help to set the tone for when he does meet them.  Naturally during this time, your dialogue with your child should vary according to their age (this will be discussed later in the article). Avoid introducing him too soon to your kids.  You want to make sure that your connection with him is strong before he starts to feel like "part of the family."  It's the same way with possibly introducing him to your parents.  Meeting too soon might be uncomfortable. Consider waiting six months to a year of dating before introducing your new boyfriend to your children. Your kids may not be ready before then to see a potential new "father figure." Contact between your boyfriend and your kids should gradually increase over time. Both your boyfriend and your children should be made aware of an upcoming time that they all will meet.  Allow both sides to ask you questions before the day of.  Your boyfriend and your children may both be uneasy about meeting.   Both adults and children can be awkward sometimes when meeting new people, regardless of the circumstances. Provide guidance and reassurance. Avoid making assumptions that your boyfriend will fall in love with your kids immediately, or vice versa.  Keep your expectations in check. Consider saying to your boyfriend, "I know it may be awkward at first, but I was hoping for you to meet my kids next week.  What do you think?" The first introduction shouldn't involve a big event, or a long-weekend trip.  Avoid possible high-stress events or places that could be draining for both your children and your boyfriend.  Consider these types of settings:   A backyard BBQ with the kids and friends At a park with a play area for the afternoon A Wednesday night dinner at home While it may seem nerve-racking to you, try not to make it a big deal to your boyfriend or...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Espera para presentarle a tus hijos. Habla con tu novio y con tus hijos de antemano. Crea un entorno grupal moderado para que se conozcan. Evita darle demasiada importancia a la presentación.


After you've cleaned up the excess grease, you'll want to use a degreaser or soap to prevent the grease from setting. The product you choose will weaken the grease and help separate it from any surface it is on.  Use an appropriate degreaser product for metal materials. Quick Degreaser should work well on grease stains on concrete or similar surfaces. Use dish detergent or laundry soap for fabrics and carpet. For example, Dawn soap works great against grease on a variety of materials. Pick an appropriate product if you have hardwood or wood laminate in your home.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Elige un detergente o un desengrasante adecuado.


After you've completed one year of legal education, you must take and pass the FYLSX, also known as the "Baby Bar."  The FYLSX takes one day. During the morning session you have approximately four hours to answer four essay questions. After a lunch break, the test day concludes with a three-hour afternoon session during which you'll answer 100 multiple-choice questions.  Since the exam covers contracts, criminal law, and torts, these subjects should be the focus of your first year of study.  Study aids and sample essay exam questions with answers are available from the Office of Admissions of the California Bar. The exam is offered in June and October each year, and must be taken either in Los Angeles or San Francisco.  Your application must be accompanied by a fee of $566.  If you file your application after the regular deadline passes, expect to pay additional late filing fees which can be as much as $200.  After you apply, your mentor will be sent a certification form to prove you've completed a year of law study. You have until the final eligibility deadline to submit your certification. A passing score on the exam is a total score of 560 or higher.  Your multiple-choice score consists of the number of questions you answered correctly, converted to a 400-point scale that adjusts for variations in difficulty across the different versions of the test. Your total raw essay score ranges between 160 and 400 points. This score is converted to the same 400-point scale used for the multiple-choice questions. Your converted essay scores and converted multiple-choice scores are added together to produce your total score.  If you don't pass the Baby Bar on the first try, you can try again. The California Bar gives you a total of three chances to pass the exam. If it takes you more than three attempts, you only get credit for a single year of legal education – which means you wouldn't get credit for any time you spent studying while you were retaking the FYLSX.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Estudia para el examen de estudiantes de derecho de primer año (FYLSX, por sus siglas en inglés). Presenta una solicitud para tomar el FYLSX. Toma el FYLSX.


After you've cooled the celery, dump the bowl of cold water into a colander to drain the chopped celery. Shake the colander well to remove all of the excess moisture, and then blot the celery with a clean towel or paper towel to dry it thoroughly. Be sure to dry the celery carefully. If there is excess moisture on the pieces, it can ruin the celery when you freeze it. When the celery is properly drained and dried, divide it into ½ pound (227 g) portions. Transfer it to freezer-proof containers, such as plastic containers or plastic freezer bags, so it's ready to freeze.  If you're using a plastic container, make sure to leave room inside for the celery to expand. If you're using a freezer bag, make sure to press all of the air out before sealing it. Once you have the celery in the freezer containers, add a label with the contents and date so it's easy to find and use by the right time. Place the celery in your freezer for use at a later date. Use your frozen celery within 8 to 12 months.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Escurre y seca el apio. Coloca el apio en un recipiente resistente a temperaturas bajas. Etiqueta el recipiente de apio y colócalo en el congelador.


After you've created your filling system, you'll want to keep using it as you intended.  Getting too far behind, ignoring items that need to be filed or improperly filing items can all undo the hard work you've put in.  Make sure you're keeping up with your filing system to keep it working for you.  Occasionally looking for files that are out of place can help keep your system in order. Don't neglect filing your active documents away in your archival document storage. Some files are necessary to store away for a long period of time.  However, your filing system will be finite in size and will require you to regularly remove files that are no longer needed.  Regular weeding of your file system will help keep that system in order and functioning properly.  Many old financial documents will need to be stored for years. Old budgets, financial statements or annual policies may need to be stored for only one year. Removing old files will create space for incoming documents. Getting rid of files that are not necessary will make it easier to find documents that you do need. The same goes for electronic files. Delete any duplicate, obsolete, or unnecessary documents from previous projects. Old files that are still relevant or may one day be referred back to can be archived. This means storing them away from your standard filing system but keeping them organized and accessible. Consider setting up an additional broad category for archived files. Move unused files to this folder with their subfolder formatting intact. If you want to keep archived files out of the way on your file screen, try placing a "z" in front of the file name so that it goes to the bottom of your alphabetic file order. For example, you could call it "z_archive" or something similar. Getting your files in order and keeping them that way can both be helpful when it comes to your personal organizing.  However, there will always be room for improvement in your filing system.  As you continue working with your filing system, keep an eye out for any...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mantén el sistema actualizado. Elimina archivos antiguos. Archiva los documentos electrónicos antiguos. Moderniza tu sistema de archivo.


After you've squeezed out the excess water, hang your clothing on hangers to fully dry. Hang one article of clothing on each hanger, and leave space between each hanger to allow air to get to each piece of clothing.  The best hangers have notches or hooks to keep shoulder straps from slipping off. Shower curtain rods make for great clothes hanging rods. If you don't have a shower curtain rod, make a temporary hanging rod by propping a broom (or any other long, cylinder shaped item) between 2 even surfaces. Drying racks are typically stand alone wooden racks that have different levels to hang multiple pieces of clothing on. Drying races can be purchased online or at most home goods or big box stores.  Place small items like socks, underwear, or washcloths on the lower racks. Place large / long items like sheets, towels, and pants on the higher racks. This will prevent them from touching the ground. Put the rack near a heat source. This could be a heating duct, a radiator, or sunny window. This will help speed up the drying process. Don't place the rack too close to space heaters or radiators to avoid the risk of fire. If you live in warmer, sunnier weather, take advantage of being able to dry your clothing outside. All you'll need to make your own clothesline is a strong rope that you can tie between two trees or two poles. Your clothes should take a few hours to dry.  Avoid hanging your bright and dark colors in direct sunlight, as the sun could make the colors fade. Hang your line high enough off the ground so that if you hang something heavy, like a blanket or something denim or made from other heavy fabrics, it will not touch the ground and get dirty. Pin your clothes onto the line using clothes pins. These can be purchased online or at most home goods or big box stores. Because of their heavy or stretchy fabric, certain items may get stretched out if you hang them to dry. Flat air drying is preferred for items like sweaters and other knit garments. You should shape the item as you flay it flat to dry so...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Cuelga la ropa mojada en perchas. Usa un tendedero para secar la ropa en el interior de tu casa. Cuelga la ropa en un tendedero a fin de que se seque al aire libre. Extiende algunas cosas sobre una superficie plana para que se sequen.


After you've told him your news, you should avoid being awkward about it. After your conversation, it's likely that you'll still see each other, so don't avoid him, blush, or try to run away if you see him. Just keep hanging out with your group of friends, and be nice when you see him. Don't make things more awkward by telling everyone what happened. If you're in the same group of friends, then everyone around you will be making things awkward too. Though you can eventually resume your friendship, you should take it easy for a little while. Remember that time you liked a guy who didn't like you back? Well, did you love hanging out with him after you found out the truth? Probably not. He may be hurting just by being around you, so try to cool it on the solo-friendship front.  You can still be nice if you see him in groups, but don't invite him out to movies, coffee dates, or whatever it is you used to do all the time every chance you get. Don't ignore him completely. You can invite him somewhere once in a while so he doesn't feel like you're avoiding him. But wait for him to initiate the friendship move. It may take time for you to go back to being friends with the guy after he revealed his feelings. But in many cases, this is completely doable, as long as there isn't too much water under the bridge. Give it a few weeks, or even a few months, and resume hanging out just like you used to. Who knows -- maybe you'll even be able to laugh about the situation one day, or find out that you're developing a crush on the guy two years down the road. Unfortunately, there are some cases where it's just not possible for you to return to your former friendship. The guy may feel too hurt or embarrassed, and being around you may only make him feel worse. If this is the case, then accept it and move on.

TL;DR in Spanish:

No hagas que las cosas se pongan incómodas. Mantén distancia un tiempo. Vuelve a ser su amiga.


After your apple mixture has cooled down, mix it with your tobacco mixture.  You’ll want to use a fork or your hands to toss the ingredients together so that the apple and tobacco are mixed evenly. If the mixture seems dry, add a little more honey, molasses, or glycerine. You want the consistency to be sticky and moist. Once you’ve mixed the ingredients together, ball it up. Then lay out a piece of tin foil large enough to cover and wrap your shisha in. Place the shisha on the foil, and mold it together into a solid, well-packed brick. Then wrap the foil around it. This will keep the juices in while you bake the shisha. Put the package of tin foil in an oven safe tray or pan in case the juices leak. Then place the shisha in your oven.  You will want to bake the shisha at the lowest possible temperature. About 180-degrees is best. If your oven’s lowest temperature is 200-degrees that’s ok, you’ll just have to monitor the shisha more closely. If you can’t go as low as 180-degrees, you may want to open the door intermittently to lower the temperature. Bake the shisha for around 45 minutes to one hour. This will allow the juices to break down and really mix into your shisha. Once you have baked the shisha, the honey or molasses, will have liquefied. However, you may want to add a bit more if the shisha seems a little dry.  Before adding any extra flavoring, make sure you let your shisha cool down while still wrapped in the foil. You can also play around with adding extra flavors like vanilla extract if you wish. Depending on how you prefer your shisha and what consistency you like, you may want to play around with when you add ingredients. If you feel that you lose the apple flavor from baking the apple mixture with the tobacco mix, try adding it in after you bake. Additionally, some people prefer to add glycerin and additional flavoring only after baking. Once the shisha has baked, cooled, and you have mixed in any extra flavors or ingredients, you should store it. Store the shisha in an airtight container in...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mezcla las manzanas junto con la mezcla de tabaco. Hornea el tabaco de narguile. Añade cualquier saborizante adicional. Almacena el tabaco de narguile durante la noche. Revisa el tabaco de narguile y disfruta.


After your doctor performs a patch test, you should know what triggers are causing or intensifying your eczema. Do the best that you can to prevent any exposure to these triggers to prevent eczema in the future. Switch to a different type of household cleaner, ask someone else to handle the food that is causing your eczema, or wear gloves to create a barrier between your hands and the substance. Eczema of the hands may also be caused by dyes and perfumes in soaps and moisturizers. Steer clear of any soaps and moisturizers that include artificial fragrances or colors. Look for products meant for sensitive skin or all natural products. If you know that a certain soap or moisturizer causes your eczema to flare up, do not use it.  Consider using plain petroleum jelly in lieu of a moisturizer; it is less likely to cause a reaction and may even be more effective at moisturizing.  Don’t wash your hands too frequently. While it is important to remove irritants from your hands if you are exposed, frequent hand washing may cause your eczema to get worse. Avoid washing your hands except when they are soiled. Hands that are often wet or damp are at increased risk for hand eczema. If you spend a lot of time washing dishes by hand or doing other things that keep your hands wet, try to cut back on these activities or reduce hand wetness any way that you can. For example, you could use a dishwasher to wash dishes instead of hand washing them or at least wear gloves to keep your hands dry while you are washing dishes.  Dry your hands immediately after washing them or getting them wet. Make sure that they are completely dry. Take shorter showers to reduce the amount of time that your hands are wet. A good moisturizer is essential to preventing eczema flare-ups. Make sure that you use a moisturizer that does not irritate your skin. Ointments are usually the best options for hand eczema, they moisturize better and cause less stinging and burning when applied to irritated skin. Keep a small bottle of moisturizer with you at all...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Disminuye tu exposición a los desencadenantes del eccema. Usa jabones y humectantes que no tengan perfumes y tintes fuertes. Mantén las manos secas. Huméctate las manos con frecuencia. Usa guantes con forro de algodón si tus manos estarán expuestas a los irritantes o alérgenos. Quítate los anillos si tus manos podrían exponerse a los irritantes o alérgenos. Consulta con el doctor sobre la opción de usar un baño de lejía para curar el eccema en tus manos. Controla el estrés.


After your dog’s surgery, they will have to wear a protective cone or collar. In order to make your dog’s postoperative life easier, get them adjusted to wearing a cone by having them wear the cone a bit before surgery. Ask your vet for a protective cone that you can put on your dog for a portion of time each day (you can decide the amount of time). That way, your dog won’t be frightened by the cone when it is placed on them after surgery. Like wearing the cone, confining your dog to a small space where they can heal is a necessary part of the post-op process. After the surgery, they will have to rest so that they do not injure themselves further. Introduce your dog to their crate before the surgery so that they are not confused or scared by it after the surgery has occurred. To get your dog used to the crate, try placing their food bowl in the crate. You can also put a treat in there to increase their desire to go in. When your dog is used to going into the crate for food, try closing the door for a short period of time. Because the surgery will require your dog to be put under anesthesia, you should set up an appointment to have your dog physically checked out. Doing this will help to make sure that your dog is physically fit for the surgery. The check-up should include a blood examination, blood pressure monitoring, and an evaluation of your dog’s clinical history. If your dog is diabetic, it is especially important to have blood work done before the operation. You should also consider having a urinalysis done. Some veterinarians recommend a preoperative treatment that involves anti-inflammatory eye drops. These drops may be given to your dog two weeks before the surgery, and may increase in frequency in the days before your dog’s operation. Your dog will also need to fast for at least 12 hours prior to surgery. If your dog is diabetic, ask your vet about the steps you should take to prepare it for surgery. Only feed the dog if the vet advises it, for example – there is a danger the dog could vomit while...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Ayúdale a tu perro a acostumbrarse a usar un cono o collar de plástico. Practica encerrando a tu perro para ayudarlo a prepararse para el proceso posoperatorio. Programa un examen físico para tu perro por lo menos 4 semanas antes de la cirugía. Habla con el veterinario sobre los preparativos preoperatorios.