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Try to shed your nervousness and inhibitions. Rather than worrying about what others think of you, remember that you are amazing exactly the way you are. Stay positive and tell yourself something like “I’m going to have a blast tonight,” or “Maybe I’ll make a new friend or two at the party.” Use a firm handshake when meeting people, and lean in or point your legs and feet toward the person you are talking to. Use relaxed posture and widen your stance to show confidence. Avoid crossing your arms, fidgeting, fiddling with your phone, or looking bored. Look around the room and make eye contact with other guests. You’re more likely to be noticed and approached when you make eye contact than when you are looking down or away from others. For example, catch someone’s eye at the bar or buffet table. Smile and say something like, “This cheese dip is amazing. Have you tried it?” brightly. A smile is an essential accessory to bring to every event. Smiling gives out positive vibes and shows you are a happy, confident person. It also makes you look more approachable and helps others feel more comfortable around you. . If you get nervous, take several deep breaths. Breathing deeply reduces your stress levels. Imagine filling yourself up with oxygen from your toes to your nose while inhaling. Exhale and imagine releasing that oxygen from your nose to your toes.

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Faça afirmações positivas para turbinar sua autoconfiança. Tente causar uma boa impressão através da linguagem corporal. Faça contato visual. Sorria Respire profundamente


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Try to stay hydrated, as dehydration can make your throat worse. Drink lots of water, at least eight to 10 8-oz glasses a day, as well as hot beverages, like herbal teas. You may also get fluids by drinking hot soup or other hot liquids as part of your meals. Doing this can help you stay hydrated. You can also do a good brushing and cleaning of your mouth to remove any bacteria that may be causing your itchy throat. If your itchy throat is the result of an allergic reaction, such as a seasonal allergy, brushing your tongue can help to remove pollen that may be causing your itchy throat.  You may also gargle with saltwater after each brushing to really clean out your mouth. Make sure you also stick to a consistent flossing routine to remove any bacteria or food debris in your mouth. If your work causes you to be exposed to irritants — such as cement dust while working construction, or particles in pulp mills — wear a dust mask to prevent inhalation of the particles. Environmental factors like smoking, pollutants, and dry, cold air can cause inflammation that may irritate your throat. If you smoke, quitting can reduce throat irritation. If you have to go out in cold, dry air, wrap a scarf around your mouth. If the air in your home is dry, try investing in a humidifier.  You may actually experience a temporary increase in itching after you quit smoking. This may be because nicotine can have a desensitizing effect. Ride this period out by gargling with saltwater and the itching will soon subside. You can also soothe your itchy throat with the help of added moisture and humidity. You may use a face steamer to help relieve your itchy throat or put a pot of water on the stove to boil and place your face into the steam. Another easy option is to take a long steam shower with the bathroom door closed and breathing deeply in the shower to soak up the humidity in the air. You may also set up a humidifier in your room. It may be easier to sleep at night with an itchy throat if the air is moist and humid in your bedroom.

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Beba muito líquido. A boca e a língua deverão estar sempre limpas. Evite tudo que possa irritar as vias aéreas, como ar seco e frio e fumaça de cigarro. Deixe vapor entrar em contato com o rosto.


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Try to take a ten minute walk every day after school. Add a minute every day until you’re walking for an hour every day. If you don’t have a safe place to take a walk, try climbing stairs instead.  Walk up and down the stairs five times on the first day, and then add one more flight of stairs every day until you can go up and down twenty times without stopping. Doctors recommend that teens exercise at least one hour every day.  If you aren’t used to exercising, start with 15 minutes, then work your way up to 30 minutes, 45 minutes, etc. If you can’t stand to miss your favorite show, do jumping jacks during the commercials. Or make a game for yourself where you have to do five burpees every time a character does x, y, or z. oin a sport. Even if track or cross country running isn’t your thing, there are lots of ways to get in cardio exercise as a teenager.  Check out your school or rec league’s basketball, swimming, soccer, lacrosse, or hockey teams.  Rec leagues often practice less frequently than school teams, so this may be a good way for you to fit in some exercise if you can’t commit all of the required time to a school sport. If you struggle with endurance, try a sport where you tend to run in short bursts, such as tennis, softball, or baseball. If you’re not into team sports, you can skateboard, rollerblade, ride a bike, swim laps, or shoot hoops in your driveway. Anything that gets you moving and elevates your heart rate will help you get in shape. Another alternative is a non-team-based sport, such as martial arts, yoga, or gymnastics. You'll be training with other people in a non-competitive environment. If you can have an afterschool or summer job, look for one that lets you move around. Camp counselors and daycare workers chase kids and play games with them all day long.  Waiting tables at a busy restaurant can keep you on the move. Some moving companies will hire teens part time in their busy season, or you could stock groceries at your local supermarket.  Think about starting your own lawn care...

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Comece aos poucos e vá aumentando os exercícios. Faça exercícios cardiovasculares na frente da TV. Pratique um esporte. Experimente uma atividade solo. Arrume um emprego ativo.


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Try to think of a personal moment that the two of you shared and make your gift be related to that. Think of what your talents are, and try to create something that uses your strengths. Don’t worry if you’re not the greatest artist. The quality of the art matters less than the significance that the gift holds for him.  If you are not artistic, a photo collage is personal and easy to create. If you're younger, you can use an extra white shirt and create designs on it with marker, or dye it. Think of creative things you can do with extra clothes to make an awesome gift for them. You could make him a painting, compose a song for him, or create an installation art piece. Read Make Handmade Gifts for more handmade gift ideas. If you go to the store and buy supplies, you don’t want to waste time going back because you forgot something. Creating a complete list of all the materials you need for your gift will prevent you from giving the guy the gift late, or worse yet, scrapping the project halfway through.  Remember, if you need photos developed, they may take a day, so be sure to plan out your gift according to your time restraints. It’s better to have leftover art supplies than to run out in the middle of creating it. Once you have your idea, you need the supplies required to create it. Go to your local arts and crafts store, or an online marketplace to buy what you need.  Going to the art store and then comparing prices on your phone is a great way to save money. If you buy supplies online, make sure to factor in the time it takes for it to ship. Take your time and create the gift that you had in mind for him. Remember, the more time and effort you spend will pay off with the final product, so don’t skip any corners or try to rush it to completion. Once you are done, store it away in a place where he won’t find it.  Don’t be scared of the gift not being perfect. What matters is the time and meaning you put behind the gift, not its artistic merit. If you mess up, don’t be afraid to go back and start over.

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Pense em algo que poderia ter um significado especial. Faça uma lista do que é necessário para completar o projeto. Compre os materiais necessários pela internet ou em uma loja de materiais artísticos. Crie o presente.


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Try to understand the underlying communication issues between you and your parents. Perhaps you don't want to tell your parents that you're dating someone of the same gender, or someone from a different ethnic or religious background, or someone significantly older than you. Maybe your parents have forbidden you from having a boyfriend, period. Give yourself a clear picture of the situation so that you can decide how to move forward.  The longer you date this guy, the more likely your parents will be to find out. Your life will be much easier if you don't have to sneak around. Consider whether your parents would be okay with it. Perhaps you're projecting your own worries onto them. If you aren't sure, ask a trustworthy sibling or relative for advice. Your parents might be suspicious of any new guy who comes into your life, but this may just be because they care. Don't tell your parents the moment that you start dating this guy. Give it at least a few weeks (or months) before you break the news, and try to If your parents learn to trust him, they may be less hesitant to say "no". Consider that your parents may have forbidden you from dating based on the abstract idea of a boyfriend a new and potentially-threatening male presence in your life, but that they might be a bit more lenient if the male presence is a friendly face. This can be a great way to "hide" your boyfriend in plain sight. You will need to be especially careful, however, not to let your parents interacting with him in a romantic way. Try to bring him around in groups, and don't be too affectionate. Weigh the consequences of such a conversation. If your parents wouldn't react well (would disown you, forbid you from seeing your boyfriend, etc.), then it may be safer to wait. If you don't feel comfortable telling your parents, consider asking a teacher, a relative, or a community member to sit in as a moderator.

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Pense nos motivos que a levaram a esconder o namoro. Prove a estabilidade do namoro. Apresente seu namorado como amigo no começo. Pense bem no possível desenrolar da conversa.


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Try to understand why your cat keeps jumping in the crib. If the crib seems like a cozy spot, try to make a more comfortable area for your cat. For example, you could set up a small cat bed in an area of your home that's out of the way. This will be a quiet, comfortable spot that your cat might begin to prefer. Avoid putting blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals in the crib if your baby is under one year old. These are choking hazards and they might seem like comfortable things for your cat to curl up with. Train your cat to listen to your commands with a clicker device. When you click the device, give your cat a reward so it associates the clicking sound with the reward. The reward could be a cuddle or food treat. Do this several times or until your cat associates the click with the reward. Once your cat is clicker trained, you can encourage positive behaviors. For example, reward her when she jumps onto areas where she is allowed, instead of in the crib. Your cat may be jumping in the crib if its bored with its surroundings. Offer new toys to distract and entertain your cat. Scatter a variety of toys along the floor. This might also redirect her interest back to the floor and away from the crib. Try offering your cat:  Round plastic shower curtain rings Ping-pong balls Empty paper bags with the handles removed Plastic balls with bells inside Sisal-wrapped tubes If you don't want to leave your baby's door closed, consider putting the cat in another room while your baby sleeps. You could keep the cat in an unused room of the house during nap times and bedtimes so it doesn't have access to the crib while your baby is in it. If your cat is an indoor and outdoor cat, you could give it a chance to play outside while your baby sleeps.

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Crie um ambiente confortável para o bichano ficar. Treine o gato com um clicker. Distraia o gato com novos brinquedos. Mantenha o gato em outro cômodo.


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Try to use a glass or ceramic baking dish, if you can. Also, make sure that the rack is in the center of the oven. Cut the leaves off, then throw them away. Trim the bottom of the stalks, and wash them well. Pat the stalks dry, then cut them into ¼ to ½-inch (0.64 to 1.27 centimeters) long pieces. Be sure to cut the leaves off completely and dispose of them promptly. They are toxic and can make you sick. Place the chopped rhubarb into a mixing bowl, then add 1 cup (200 grams) of brown sugar, ¼ cup (30 grams) of cornstarch, and ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Stir everything together with a rubber spatula. Use your rubber spatula to spread the mixture evenly across the bottom, making sure to fill out the corners. Set the dish aside when you are done. In a clean mixing bowl, stir together 1 cup (100 grams) of all-purpose flour, 1 cup (200 grams) of light brown sugar, ½ cup (40 grams) of quick-cooking oats, ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. You can also do this in a food processor. The food processor will also chop the oats up, and give you a finer crumble. You can do this in a food processor, but you can also do it by hand using a pastry blender or two knives. Keep blending the butter until you get a coarse, crumbly texture, about the size of small peas. The baking dish will be very full at this point. Don't worry; everything will settle as it bakes. It is ready when it starts to bubble around the edges, and the top is lightly browned. This will take about 30 to 60 minutes. Afterwards, you can serve the crumble with some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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Preaqueça o forno a 180 °C e unte uma assadeira de 20 cm x 20 cm. Prepare o ruibarbo. Misture o ruibarbo, o açúcar, a maisena e a canela em pó. Espalhe a mistura no fundo da assadeira, usando a espátula para cobrir bem todos os cantinhos. Misture o restante da farinha com o açúcar, a aveia, a canela e o sal. Corte a manteiga e acrescente-a à mistura de farinha e aveia. Vire a cobertura sobre a mistura de ruibarbo. Leve o farelo de ruibarbo ao forno por 45 a 60 minutos. Deixe o farelo esfriar antes de servi-lo.


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Try wearing skirts instead of pants or jeans — skirts are comfy and feminine. A skirt looks cute paired with a blouse, belt and flats. Wear skirts as short or long as you like, but make sure it looks nice. Many think pink and purple are more feminine colors. Nothing really beats a classic pencil skirt, while a pleated skirt can be both cute and comfortable. If you've been wearing jeans for years, wearing a skirt will be a revelation; it will make you feel classy and feminine, especially when you're out with friends who are all wearing jeans or if you're the only girl at work wearing a skirt.  Dresses (fit & flare dresses with a belt) are sweet too. Always wear hosiery rather than bare legs. Go for the classic sheer look and avoid  patterns. Tan or nearly black are also great colours to choose. Your skirt will help you enjoy the feeling of having your legs on display while keeping you comfortable. Wear flat shoes if you don't like heels. The key is to choose something simple and classy If you can pull off the "just rolled out of bed" look, use it. If you can't, don't do it! Don't wear anything that hides your shape. Whatever you wear, people should be able to tell you've put some time and effort into putting your look together. This step is not necessary, but it will help make you look a little more feminine. Red and pink lipstick and neutral eyeshadows will help to create a feminine look. But remember, you do not need makeup. Wear it only if you want to. If you're not comfortable with makeup, then so be it. If you're really opposed to makeup, make sure your lips are moist by wearing lip balm whenever you can. In addition to your clothes and makeup, you should spend some time finding the perfect accessories to go with your wardrobe. You don't need a box full of accessories -- just a few key items can help tie your look together and can make you look more feminine. Here are some items to consider as you work on your more feminine look, while bringing out your personality:  A pretty silk scarf Pearl earrings or...

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Use as roupas certas para o formato do seu corpo. Experimente usar um pouco de maquiagem. Aposte nos acessórios. Saiba curtir cada centímetro de seu corpo. Dedique um tempo para se arrumar. Use perfume ou uma colônia para o corpo.


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Trying something new requires courage and may show you a new side of yourself and your partner. You might find that you enjoy something you never knew you could enjoy, or discover something about your partner you’ve never noticed. Adding a new experience can help you feel closer and help you bond over the new experience.  For example, try a boxing class, race go karts, or try a dance class. Use your knowledge from your intimate talks to come up with activities you would both enjoy. Alternatively, you could try something that is special to one of you. A little adrenaline can help you feel more attracted to your partner and increase feelings of intimacy. Try doing something fun and maybe even a little risky together. For example, try skydiving, rock climbing, or zip lining. While you don’t want to be scared for too long, it can be fun to do something with a small fear factor to encourage you and your partner to turn toward each other. Knowing you can rely on your partner for emotional support can help you feel close to them and trust them to be there for you. For example, go to a haunted house or take a walk in the dark together. Take a trip down memory lane and open yourself up to exposing a younger version of yourself to your partner. Looking at pictures of your childhood and the people that were important to you is a very intimate act. When you discuss the things that mattered to you and the events and people that led you to become who you are, you reveal a lot of vulnerabilities to your partner.  Show your partner around your hometown and talk about memories from growing up. Then, ask them to do the same for you. Family stuff can be difficult to discuss, but try to answer all of their questions.

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Façam algo diferente juntos. Vão a um encontro com uma pitada de adrenalina. Façam algo assustador. Vejam fotografias antigas juntos.


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Tucking can lead to a variety of issues, including pain, skin irritation, damage to the genitals, urinary trauma, and infection. Handle your body gently when you tuck, stop what you’re doing if you experience pain, and talk to a healthcare provider if you’re concerned about the medical risks of tucking. If you don’t have immediate access to a gender-affirming healthcare provider, look online to find a local transgender resource center. your pubic hair if you plan on using tape. Use a good razor and shaving cream or gel to shave the scrotum and surrounding area. Carefully hold your skin so it’s tight and flat, shave slowly and gently with the grain, and rinse the razor every 1 to 2 strokes. When you’re finished, lightly apply baby oil, Aloe, or a gentle, unscented moisturizer.  It’ll be easier to remove the tape if you’ve shaved your pubic hair. Shave at least 1 or 2 days prior to tucking and taping. Do not tape freshly shaved skin. If necessary, carefully pre-trim pubic hair with an electric trimmer. Carefully pull the testes and scrotum between your legs toward your buttocks. If possible, place them between or under your buttocks to obscure them. Later, you can hold them in place by tugging the penis between your legs and securing the area with tape or tight underwear. Pulling the external genitals between your legs is the simplest method, but it may not yield the flattest appearance. To obscure them more thoroughly, some people prefer to tuck the testes up into the pelvic floor. There’s a socket in the pelvic floor above each testicle called the inguinal canal. For the flattest appearance, lie on your back and, using 2 or 3 fingers, gently shift the testes upward and into each socket. Guide them slowly, do not use hard pressure, and stop tucking if you experience pain.  Taking a cold bath or shower before tucking may make the process easier. In biological males, the testes naturally ascend toward the inguinal canals when they're exposed to cold temperatures. Note that tucking the testes into the inguinal...

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Tome bastante cuidado para não se machucar. Raspe Passe os testículos por entre as pernas para prender o pênis do jeito mais fácil. Levante os testículos até os canais inguinais para escondê-los completamente. Cubra a pontinha do pênis com gaze ou papel higiênico antes de escondê-lo. Puxe delicadamente o escroto e o pênis por entre as pernas. Prenda o órgão genital com duas a três camadas de fita adesiva hospitalar. Passe a fita ao redor do quadril ou leve-a até o cóccix. Lave a região com água morna e solte delicadamente a fita.


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Turkey legs aren’t always readily available outside of holidays. Ask the butcher at your local grocery store to order some separate turkey legs for you if possible. If you want jumbo-size turkey legs like the ones served at fairs, request legs from a large male turkey instead of a female, since they’re smaller. It’s not absolutely necessary to brine the turkey, but it will make it tastier. Wet brine in a saltwater solution or dry brine by sprinkling salt directly on the legs.  To wet brine, dissolve 3⁄4 cup (180 mL) of kosher salt in 16 cups (3,800 mL) of hot water. For additional flavor, you can also add sweet or acidic ingredients, such as lemon, onion, garlic cloves, rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, and white or brown sugar. Immerse the turkey legs in the brine once it's totally cool. Refrigerate the turkey legs in the brine for a minimum of 8 hours, but no longer than 24 hours. To dry brine, sprinkle 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of kosher salt for every 5 pounds (2.3 kg) of turkey over the meat. Cover the turkey legs loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, and no more than 3 days. Uncover the turkey legs in the last 8 hours of dry brining to make the skin crispier. Quickly rinse the brine off under cool running water. Any excess seasoning stuck to the skin could burn while smoking, so be thorough. Pat the legs completely dry with an absorbent paper towel. Use an oil with a high smoke point, like sunflower, safflower, canola, or peanut. Avoid olive oil, since it can burn easily. If you want, rub the turkey legs with a seasoning rub or a combination of your favorite spices as well. Try mixing 3 tablespoons (44 mL) of onion powder, 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of paprika, 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon (15 mL) each of ground pepper and cumin, and 3 tablespoons (44 mL) of vegetable oil to make a flavorful seasoning rub for the turkey legs.

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Compre bandejas de coxas de peru. Deixe as coxas de molho em salmoura para dar mais umidade e sabor. Lave e seque as coxas de peru se tiver deixado de molho na salmoura. Passe óleo e tempero nas coxas.


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Turkish Angoras are known for their beautiful, shimmery, silky coats. Their coat is long, though it will be shorter during the summer. During the winter, the hair grows much longer, especially around the mane and legs. The tail is plumed. The breed is single-coated and has no undercoat. The most common color for a Turkish Angora is white. However, breeders have started trying for other colors. They can also come in blue, black, red, and cream, along with tortoiseshell, blue-cream, mackerel tabby, spotted tabby, or bi-colors. This breed can pretty much come in any shade or pattern. However, colors that point to any hybridization, like lavender, chocolate, or pointed patterns, are not accepted for this breed. In addition to having delicate features, Turkish Angoras tend to be on the small side. They may be small to medium-sized, ranging in weight from 5 to 9 pounds (2-4 kg). Turkish Angoras have wedge-shaped heads that taper near the chin. They have tall, pointed ears, and long, slender necks and torsos. Their eyes are large and almond-shaped. The eyes come in multiple colors, including blue, green, and amber. Some Turkish Angoras have two different colored eyes, one of which is usually blue.

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Veja se a pelagem é longa e sedosa. Procure por uma variedade de cores. Note se o gato é de porte pequeno. Note a forma das características físicas.


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Turmeric can be found in the stem of the curcuma longa plant. A close relative of ginger, you can eat it in its raw root form, although this might have a bitter flavor to it. You should aim for 1.5 to 3 g of the root each day. Turmeric is commonly available in powder form. You should aim to incorporate 400 – 600 mg, three times a day.You can add it to sauces, soups or to drinks like milk and tea.  To make turmeric tea, boil 1 cup of water and dissolve 2 grams of turmeric powder into the water. You can also add lemon, honey and ginger to improve the flavor of the tea. If tea is not your preferred drink, you can also add one teaspoon of turmeric powder into a glass of milk in order to add antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties to it. In its tincture form, all of the benefits of the turmeric root have been extracted into a liquid. You can easily add two to three drops of turmeric tincture to water, tea, soup, or any other liquid that you consume on a daily basis. You can buy turmeric tincture at most health food stores or in the vitamin section of your local grocery store. If you suffer from cuts or burns, a turmeric paste might be the best method for reaping its benefits because you can place it directly on the affected area.  Mix water, turmeric powder and ginger powder together. Use a clean, sterilized spatula or brush to apply to the injured area. If you use your hands, make sure they are clean before you apply the paste. Keep on the afflicted area for a few hours.  To heal minor burns, you can apply turmeric and aloe vera paste. Mix equal amounts of turmeric powder and aloe vera together to create a paste. Turmeric is also available in capsule form. The dosage may vary between different packages, but pills are generally 350 mg. You should take one to three pills a day. If you are experiencing an upset stomach, you might take a higher dosage (three pills). You can find it in the vitamin section of your local grocery store.

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Utilize a raiz. Adicione a cúrcuma em pó a alimentos e bebidas. Use tintura de cúrcuma. Faça uma pasta de cúrcuma. Tome comprimidos de açafrão-da-terra.


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Turmeric contains a substance called curcumin which prevents the release of histamine in the body (which causes allergy symptoms). It also acts as an anti-inflammatory, soothing the inflamed airways of the throat following an allergic reaction.  You can increase your turmeric intake by adding a pinch of turmeric to any vegetable, fish, or meat dishes you make. It doesn't have a strong flavor, but gives the food a pleasant yellow/orange color. The recommended daily intake of turmeric is 300mg per day. Bee pollen in raw honey helps to boost your immunity and prevent allergies and infections. By consuming a small amount of pollen each day, you are essentially vaccinating yourself against pollen allergies.  It's best to eat local honey, as the pollen it contains will be specific to your local area, making it much more effective as an antihistamine substitute. Try to eat 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of raw, local honey daily for best results. Basil contains antihistamine properties that help to prevent inflammation caused by allergies. It can also be used to remove bee or insect venom from a sting.   To increase your basil intake, you can chop fresh basil leaves and add them to your salads, soups, and dressings. Alternatively, you can make basil tea by chopping fresh basil leaves and adding them to a cup of boiling water. Allow the leaves to steep for 5 minutes, then filter the tea and add honey to taste before drinking. Onions contain a chemical compound called quercetin, which helps to check your body's production of histamine and reduce the symptoms of pollen allergies.  Try to include more onions in your cooking. Eat raw onions where possible, as they contain a higher quantity of quercetin. Quercetin also helps to open up your airways, making breathing easier. Ginger possesses anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties, both of which help to prevent allergic reactions.  To make a ginger tea, cut 1 inch (2.5 cm) of ginger root, mash it or grate it, and add it to a cup of water of boiled water. Allow it to steep...

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Use a cúrcuma para aliviar a inflamação das vias aéreas. Coma mel para aumentar a imunidade ao pólen. Combata a inflamação com manjericão. Reduza a produção de histamina no organismo comendo mais cebolas. Reduza reações alérgicas com gengibre. Aumente a resistência do organismo com alho. Combata todas as alergias com chá verde. Controle a liberação de histamina comendo mais maçãs. Aumente o consumo de vitamina C para controlar a histamina. Coma alimentos ricos em ácidos graxos ômega-3 para reduzir a inflamação dos seios nasais. Beba chá de hortelã-pimenta para promover a liberação das vias aéreas.


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Turmeric is an Indian spice that has been used to lighten skin for many centuries. Mix turmeric powder with just enough olive oil to make a thick paste. Spread the turmeric paste in a thin layer over your skin. After about15- 20 minutes, rinse it away with warm water.  Turmeric contains curcumin, which acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and may help brighten your complexion.  It’s a good idea to wear old clothes when you make this paste, because the turmeric may stain your clothing. It may also temporarily stain your skin yellow, but this should wash away quickly. You can repeat this treatment once a day as often as you like. Cut a potato into slices, then sprinkle a little water over each slice. Rub the potato over your skin if you want all-over lightening, or place it on your skin and leave it there if you want to lighten a specific area, like an age spot. Either way, rinse your skin with warm water after about 10 minutes.  The starch and sugar in the potato will help exfoliate your skin, and the vitamin C, potassium, zinc, and other nutrients will help rejuvenate your skin, which can help it look lighter. Potatoes are mild enough that you can use them to lighten your skin every day. If you don’t have a potato on hand, try other fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C, like tomato, cucumber, or blended papaya. Squeeze about 1 US tbsp (15 mL) into a bowl, then stir in 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of water. Dip a cotton ball into the mixture and dab it onto the skin you want to lighten. After about 20 minutes, gently rinse it away with warm water, then pat your skin dry with a soft towel and apply a facial moisturizer.  Repeat three times a week for the best results. Lemon juice acts as a natural exfoliant, taking off the surface layer of the skin to expose the lighter skin underneath. The citric acid in lemon juice also creates a light bleaching effect (just like it does when you put it in your hair). Lemon juice can dry out or irritate some people’s skin, and it can sometimes cause sensitivity to sunlight....

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Faça uma pasta de cúrcuma para experimentar um tratamento clareador do arco da velha. Esfregue batata crua na pele para clarear as manchas de idade. Aplique suco de limão à noite para esfoliar e clarear a pele. Use gel puro de Aloe vera para acalmar e iluminar a pele. Lave o rosto com água de coco para dar mais viço à pele. Faça uma máscara de limão, mel e aveia para uma esfoliação natural. Use iogurte ou leite para hidratar e iluminar a pele.


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Turn into your opponent's body so your airway is no longer constricted. This will allow you to breathe so you can escape the headlock. Use your hand closest to the front of your attacker's body to strike his testicles (if your attacker is male). Also try to strike your opponent in the gut or ribs with your elbow. Striking your attacker in the gut and ribs works for both male and female attackers.  Keep your outside hand free to attack his testicles, or to protect your face if your attacker tries to hit you.  If it is a life-or-death situation, biting is totally on the table and it is an excellent way to injure an attacker if he is not set up properly. However, do be aware that if he has you in a proper chokehold (elbow joint is aligned vertically with your esophagus, and his choking-arm hand is on his opposite bicep, with his opposite hand on the base of your skull), attempting to bite will give him an easy chance to pull your neck towards him, rendering you unconsciousness. Use your outer arm to reach around and up to your attacker's face. If this is a life-or-death situation, use your fingers to try and gouge her eyes, reach underneath her nose with your hand or fingers to pull her head back, or reach underneath her chin with your hand to pull her head back. Keep your other hand on the arm or hand that was head-locking you. The body has to follow the head. That is why pulling her head back will render her unbalanced. As you pull back your attacker's head, stand straight up to disarm him even more (his back will be curved). Use the hand that was holding onto his head-locking hand and arm to attack him again in the ribs or groin and push him away from you. This would be your time to run and escape.

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Vire a cabeça na direção do atacante. Desoriente o oponente. Ataque a cabeça do oponente. Levante-se e ataque.


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Turn it so that it is horizontal in front of you. Use a ruler if you like neat, precise lines. Make each square large enough to record your assignments. If you are using a smaller notebook, you may only be able to comfortably fit one row. That’s perfectly fine. It’s better to have only one week on the page than to make the boxes so small that you can’t fit all the information you need. Start with “Monday” above the first column, “Tuesday” above the second, and so on through Friday. The sixth and final column is for the weekend, so you can write either “Weekend” or “Saturday/Sunday.” For example, Monday, February 3rd to Sunday, February 16th. Rotate it so that it is vertical again. ” If you have enough space on your calendar, you could also just write your extracurricular activities there. However, you may find that your assignments fill the available space.

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Abra o caderno na segunda página e vire-o de modo a deixá-lo na horizontal. Desenhe uma tabela com duas linhas e seis colunas. Intitule cada coluna com o dia da semana. Anote os dias do intervalo acima do calendário. Abra o caderno de modo que possa ver as duas páginas e gire-o de modo a deixá-lo de novo na vertical. Escreva "Próximos Eventos" na página da esquerda.


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Turn off all of the lights in both rooms surrounding the door. Ask a friend to stand on the other side of the door as you close it. Have them shine a flashlight around the edges of the door and over its surface. Make note of where you notice lots of light coming through, as this is also where the sound can travel. Don’t expect that you’ll be able to block out all of the light or fill every gap on the door. Instead, target a few spots and see how that improves the soundproofing. Get a caulking gun and fill it with a fresh tube of wood caulk. Go around the doorframe looking for any small cracks or holes. When you see one, place the tip of the caulk tube against it and squeeze out a bead into it. Wipe off any excess with a putty knife. The caulk will help to absorb the sound and keep it from passing through the door. Use clear silicone around any glass on your door. This will help reduce noise and prevent cold air from coming in. Check to see if the sweep between your door and the floor is sturdy and covers the entire space. You want a sweep that isn’t cracked. It should just lightly brush against the floor as the door opens and shuts. To replace a sweep, remove the old one. Then, install a new rubber one by simply screwing it into the bottom of the door frame. Another option is an automatic door bottom. This device drops down as the door closes and lifts up as it opens. It uses a spring for these movements, so many people hire a professional for installation. If the door opens onto a tile or wood floor, then the sound is likely bouncing off this space and travelling into the room. Limit this by putting a rug down over the entryway area. The fabric will help to dampen and absorb the sound coming from under the door. Glass is notorious for transmitting noises from one space into another. If your door has large glass inserts, they are likely not rated for sound protection. To minimize the noise, contact a glass professional and have them replaced with thick, triple-pane glass. Be aware that triple-pane glass may...

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Procure por frestas usando uma lanterna. Vede rachaduras e buracos. Instale um veda porta. Coloque um tapete na porta de entrada. Substitua janelinhas de vidro por isolamento acústico de vidro triplo. Use apenas portas maciças.


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Turn off the breast pump and unplug it from the power source. Disconnect the tubing from the breast shields. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions if you are unsure how to remove the tubing. Place the tubing in a sink or basin. Run water through the tubing to help remove residue. Keep rinsing until all the milk is gone. Fill the basin or sink with warm water and a few squirts of dish soap. Choose a mild dish soap without added moisturizers, or pick one formulated specifically for cleaning baby bottles, cups, and toys. Let the tubing soak for 2-3 minutes. Hold the tubing under warm running water to remove the soap. Rinse it out several times, letting the water run through the tubing for 10-15 seconds. Make sure there is no more soap left in the tubing before you set it aside to dry.

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Remova o tubo da bomba de leite. Lave com água corrente. Deixe de molho em água morna com detergente. Lave bem com água corrente morna.


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Turn off the burner and remove the lid from the pot. To use the hot sauerkraut, spread it over hot dogs or serve it along with sausages. If you prefer, chill the sauerkraut until it's cold and spread it on deli sandwiches. You can also serve it with a cheese board. Refrigerate the leftover sauerkraut in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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Turn off the heat and let the tea sit for at least 30 minutes so it steeps and cools. If you prefer a stronger tea, you can steep it for an hour. Place the pitcher of Thai tea in the refrigerate so it becomes becomes completely cold. The flavors will also intensify as it chills. You can make the Thai tea mixture up to 1 day ahead of serving it.

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Deixe o chá em infusão por pelo menos 30 minutos. Deixe o chá esfriar por algumas horas.


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Turn off your air conditioner, get a garden hose, and spray the coil using an up-and-down pattern. Be particularly attentive if your condenser is close to a dryer vent, or if your neighborhood is full of cottonwood trees. These two items are "air conditioner killers". This simple step alone can increase the efficiency of your air conditioner. It will also run less, increasing the life span of your equipment.  A good sign that your filter needs changing is the fact of ice forming inside your inside cooling unit (evaporator section). This may be difficult to see as the unit is sealed, but touch the outside metal and feel for a noticeable temperature difference. You may also see ice on the large line going to the outside unit (suction line). If ice is forming, it is possible that your air filter is severely dirty and restricting your normal air flow. This allows ice to form due to the fact that not enough heat is being introduced to your cooling section.

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Lave a bobina do condensador toda estação, ou quando necessário. Limpe ou troque o filtro regularmente.


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Turn off your solder iron and let it cool down for 15-20 minutes before cleaning the tip. This will allow you to clean the device as thoroughly as possible without risking burns. Clean the tip immediately after the solder iron to limit buildup over time. Place a sticky note near your workspace if you find yourself forgetting often to make cleaning the iron a priority.

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Antes de limpar o ferro, espere ele esfriar.


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Turn on one of your burners on either side of your grill and close the lid. Use the built-in thermometer on the grill or use a laser thermometer to check the temperature. Leave one side of your grill off so your sausages will cook from indirect heat. Wet the wood chips so they don’t catch fire when they’re in the grill. Line a cooking tray with a handful of the chips and place them in your grill over the burner. Alternatively, wrap a handful of wood chips in aluminum foil and poke 5-6 holes in the top so smoke can escape. You can also buy a smoke tube for your grill. Fill the tube with wood chips or pellets and light the end on fire so it burns through so it produces smoke. Keep the sausages about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart from one another so they can cook evenly. Set them on the side opposite of the burner that’s turned on so they don’t overcook. Close the lid as quickly as you can once your sausages are on the grill. Keep the damper on top of your grill one-quarter of the way open so some of the smoke can escape. Keep the lid closed on your grill until you check on your sausages. Use a meat thermometer to check if they are 165 °F (74 °C) on the inside. When your sausages are fully cooked, take them off of the grill and serve them hot. Store any leftover sausages in the fridge for 4 days or in your freezer for up to 3 months.

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Acenda o queimador de uma das laterais da churrasqueira, feche a tampa e deixe a temperatura chegar a 120 °C. Deposite as lascas ou pastilhas de madeira numa bandeja ou numa folha de papel-alumínio. Disponha as linguiças no lado apagado da grelha e com aproximadamente 2,5 cm de espaço entre elas para que assem homogeneamente. Asse as linguiças com a churrasqueira fechada por 45 a 60 minutos.


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Turn on the Wii and select the Wii Shop Channel. Click Start, then Start Shopping, to open the Shop.  Click on Add Wii Points and then select “Buy Wii Points With a Credit Card”. Select the number of points that you wish to buy. Prices vary depending on how many points you choose. Games typically cost 1000 points or less. Enter your credit card information. The Wii Shop accepts Visa and Mastercard. The Wii points will be added immediately to your account and you can start shopping. Wii Points Cards are available from retailers in varying denominations. Enter the code on the card to add the points to your account.  To enter the code, open the Wii Shop Channel. Open the shop and click Add Wii Points. Select “Redeem a Wii Points Card.” Remove the silver covering the code on the card. This is the Points Card Activation Number. Enter this into the Activation Number tab and then click okay. Your points will be added to your account immediately. It is almost always cheaper to buy points directly from the store as opposed to buying prepaid cards from a retailer.

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Compre Wii Points do Wii Shop. Adicione Wii Points usando um cartão pré-pago.


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Turn on the hot and cold faucets until the water is lukewarm. Then hold your brush under the stream of water for five to ten seconds to rinse it, and scrub gently, rotating it around so that the water hits all sides of the brush. The pressure of the water helps to dislodge paint that you may not have been able to clean just from wiping the brush. After five to ten seconds of letting the water stream over the brush, use your fingers to gently pinch the bristles of the brush.  At this point, the brush may appear clean, but it's still necessary to keep cleaning with soap. You may want to try using a brush comb at this point to help get all the paint off. Turn off the water, then put about a teaspoon of gentle soap or artist's soap onto the bristles of the brush. Use your fingers to massage the soap into the bristles of the brush.  You can also use shampoo in the place of soap. If you are washing a big brush, make sure that you are massaging the soap into the inner bristles as well as the outer bristles. It's important to work the soap into the place on the brush where the bristles meet the ring around the stem of the brush, which is called the ferrule. Neglecting to clean the area of bristles around the ferrule will eventually spread out the bristles, harden, and alter the shape of the brush. Turn the water back on until it is lukewarm again. Then place the brush under the water. After the bubbly, soapy water stops streaming off the brush, use your fingers to massage the bristles and remove the last of the soap. After rinsing out the soap, squirt a dime-sized amount of soap in the palm of your hand. Hold the brush in your other hand and swirl the bristles of the brush around in the soap.  Swirling the paint brush in soap helps to target paint in the hard-to-reach area of the brush around the ferrule. The swirling motion mimics how you used your brush when painting, with the result that the soap reaches the areas of the brush where there might still be paint. After you swirl the brush around the soap in your...

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Segure o pincel debaixo de água morna. Aperte as cerdas para remover a tinta residual. Coloque um sabão neutro sobre o pincel e esfregue-o nas cerdas. Enxágue o sabão. Mexa o pincel no sabão. Enxágue o pincel. Seque o pincel.


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Turn on the oven to 350 degrees F (180 C). Take one 8-ounce (226 g) block of mozzarella cheese and use a sharp knife to cut it into 1/2-inch (12 mm) cubes. You should get about 20 small cubes of cheese. You could also use pepper jack, cheddar, or monterey jack cheese. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set it aside. Get out a large mixing bowl and place all of the meatball ingredients in it. Use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture well. You'll need:  1 pound (454 g) of ground beef 3/4 cup (70 g) of plain bread crumbs 1/2 cup (50 g) of grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup (120 ml) of water 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder 1 teaspoon of salt 3/4 teaspoon of black pepper Gather a few tablespoons of meatball mixture into a ball and press one cheese cube in the center of it. Spread the meatball mixture around the cheese, so it is encased in meat. Continue to form the stuffed meatballs until you use up the meat mixture. You should have about 20 stuffed meatballs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. You can use spoons or a small cookie scoop to portion out the meatballs. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the stuffed meatballs for 15 to 20 minutes. The meat shouldn't be pink and should be at least 160 degrees F (70 C). Serve the stuffed meatballs right away. Don't worry if some of the cheese cooks out of the meatballs, just try to remove them from the pan immediately, so they don't stick.

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Preaqueça o forno a 180 °C e corte o queijo. Combine os ingredientes da almôndega e prepare uma assadeira. Recheie as almôndegas. Asse as almôndegas.


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Turn on the radio to a station that plays the type of music you like. You should understand the type of music they play before calling in. Listen out for DJs that encourage call-ins.  Research the station and save the station’s phone number into your phone. Most radio shows even have a page on their site that lists the recent or most play songs. This will give you a sense of what music they prefer and if your request is relevant. Some people go through the steps and when it’s time to request a track, they freeze up and waste their call. Have a few songs prepared in case the station doesn’t have your first choice. Make sure your song selections match the genre or theme of the radio station you’ve decided on. Listen to the radio station for a while before requesting your song. This will help you in case the song is played before you have a chance to request it. About a half hour later, you could try to call the station number. You may get a busy signal, so hang up and try again until you reach the station’s operator. Usually you’ll speak to someone who will screen you before talking to the DJ. Speak clearly into the phone. Some radio stations will broadcast your request over the air. They may ask you where you are from, the station you are listening to, and your name. Refrain from using inappropriate language or else your song request will not be honored. Listen and hopefully the song you requested will be played. Not every request will be played on air. Be patient and don’t create a grudge if they don’t play your song.

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Escolha a emissora. Escolha a música. Dê um tempo. Faça o seu pedido pelo telefone. Converse com o locutor. Ouça a rádio.


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Turn on your oven and get it heated to about 450ºF (230ºC). Heat 1 tablespoon of olive, canola, or other vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet or another heavy pan on your burner, over high heat. Place your steak in the hot pan once it begins to smoke. Reduce heat and sear on each side for 4 minutes, until brown, for rare. For medium-rare, sear for 1 minute longer and for medium 2 minutes longer. Remove the skillet from the burner and transfer it to the preheated oven and roast for 6-8 minutes. Remove the steak from the oven if it is charred to your liking. Use a small sharp knife, to make a small cut in the middle of the steak. If it looks done, allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes as this allows the flavors to mix and settle. If not, roast for another 1-2 minutes. Allow it to sit for about 10 minutes as this allows the flavors to mix and settle. Serve whole or sliced.

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Preaqueça o forno a 230 °C. Prepare a frigideira. Sele a bisteca. Asse a bisteca. Deixe a carne descansar por alguns minutos antes de servir.


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Turn on your oven to start preheating it. Preheating the oven will give the pumpkin a more even cook. Use a standard baking dish made of aluminum or glass to bake your pumpkin. Place the pumpkin pieces skin side down. Once your oven is preheated, slide the baking dish with the pumpkin slices into the middle rack. At around 45 minutes, poke the flesh of the pumpkin with a fork to see if it’s tender. Your fork should slide in and out of the pumpkin with ease, and you should be able to scrape the soft flesh from the skin. If you're baking smaller pumpkin slices, check on them around the 30-minute mark. Remove the baking dish from the oven and lay it out on a flat surface to cool. After waiting for 15-30 minutes, touch the flesh of the pumpkin to make sure that it's cool enough to handle with your hands. The pumpkin flesh is the soft inner part of the pumpkin that is used as an ingredient in many pumpkin dishes. Avoid eating the skin, as it tastes bitter. At this point, you can sprinkle some salt, sugar, or cinnamon on your pumpkin flesh or eat it without any seasoning. Most people, however, will use the pumpkin flesh as an ingredient in another dish like pumpkin puree or pumpkin pie.  You can also store the pumpkin for up to a week in the refrigerator or freeze it for up to 6-8 months.  You can also use the baked pumpkin flesh to make pumpkin cookies, muffins, pancakes, pumpkin spice lattes, or a pumpkin bundt cake.

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Preaqueça o forno a 180 ºC. Coloque as metades ou os pedaços em uma assadeira. Asse a abóbora a 180 ºC por 45 minutos ou até que ela fique com uma textura mais mole. Tire a abóbora do forno e deixe esfriar por 15 a 30 minutos. Tire a polpa da casca usando uma colher. Coma a polpa da abóbora sozinha ou use como ingrediente em alguma receita.


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Turn the closed box so the white label on one end is facing you. On real NMD shoes, the oversized word “boost” appears, starting with the B and O on this panel of the box and wrapping around. The word appears in a shiny, slightly darker shade of dusty blue than the surrounding background color. Fake NMD shoes often start the word boost on another panel or in the wrong color. Look for a picture of the shoe on the end of the box with the label. Often fake NMD shoes exaggerate the curve of the sole of the shoe in this photo. The toe of the shoe should lay flat rather than point upward. Real NMD shoes are more wedge-shaped than curved and will appear so in this photo. Look for the shoe’s proper model number (S79168) on the white label at the end of the box. It should be in the top right hand corner. On real NMD shoes, this number is spaced evenly between the black line below it and the top of the label. On fake NMD shoes, it’s often printed on or near the black line below.

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Procure por letras laminadas em azul-escuro que soletram “boost” na caixa. Inspecione a foto do modelo na caixa. Observe o espaçamento ao redor do número do modelo na etiqueta da caixa.


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Turn the faucet(s) to full hot with no cold water being mixed in. You do not need to boil or microwave any water (this would melt the plastic); simply use the hottest setting your sink offers. Plastic begins to warp at temperatures above 140 °F (60 °C), but thankfully most residential water heaters will not keep water this hot.

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Encha uma panela com água quente da pia.


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Turn the glass upside down and hold it at a 45-degree angle. Dip the outer rim only, about a quarter of an inch deep into the dish containing your liquid. Rotate the glass to moisten the whole outer rim. Alternately, use a clean sponge soaked in the liquid to moisten the rim of the glass.  For example, use a shallow dish full of water or diluted syrup. Use a sponge if you’re working with beer, liqueur, or another type of alcohol so that none goes to waste. Use about two tablespoons of liquid per glass. Pour 2 tablespoons of topping (for each glass) into a shallow dish. Hold the glass at a 45-degree angle and dip it into the topping. Rotate the glass to coat the entire outer rim of the glass.  Try twisting the glass to add a thicker layer of topping to the rim. Don’t get any of the toppings inside the glass since they could affect the overall balance of your cocktail. Shake the glass over the topping dish so that any topping which isn’t well adhered will fall off. Wet a napkin or paper towel. Wipe off any topping that strayed outside the line and looks messy. Set the glass down, upright, on a hard surface. Pinch the stem with one hand. With your other hand, press the moistened paper against the glass where the rimmed topping ends. Twist the glass by the stem, 360 degrees, to wipe off the excess topping in one clean line.

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Umedeça a borda da taça. Passe a borda da taça no ingrediente que comporá a crusta. Remova o excesso.


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Turn the hot water in your sink, then let the rubber, suction cup end of the plunger soak in it. This loosens the rubber so it fits better over the toilet’s opening. You will get more suction powder when you use it.  Get a funnel plunger from a general store. This type of plunger has a rubber ring hanging down from the suction cup. Sink plungers have no rubber flange on the bell end. This type of plunger may still work, but it isn’t as effective as funnel plungers. If there isn’t already water in the bowl, you will have to add it yourself. You can do this by accessing the flapper inside the tank. If you don't know what it is, look for a red or black rubber plug on a chain. Pull it up to let water flow from the tank to the toilet.  The water in the tank is clean, so you can touch it without getting your hands dirty. You can also pour water in the bowl if you need to. Consider using hot water. Put the rubber end of the plunger in the toilet bowl. If your plunger has a flange, the flange piece fits directly into the hole. Push the plunger down slightly to stick it in place. You want the plunger’s bell end to create a nice seal over the hole. You can test the seal by lifting the plunger. It will feel stuck in place at first, releasing air once it pops off. The air in the plunger’s bell end can cause an unpleasant amount of water to splash back at you! Avoid this by releasing the air before operating the plunger. Push the plunger down once, then pull it back up. Once the air is released, you can safely use the plunger without the risk of serious splashback. Work at a fairly rapid pace to keep water flowing around the clog. Push the plunger down hard to send water into the pipes, then pull it back with the same force to draw the water back out. Avoid lifting the plunger off of the exit hole after each thrust. Moving the water into and out of the drainage pipe with equal force increases the chances of the clog breaking up. Plunge the toilet at a constant pace for most of the time. Every few strokes, push the plunger...

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Aqueça um desentupidor em água quente por 2 minutos. Encha louça do vaso com água suficiente para cobrir o desentupidor. Coloque o desentupidor no buraco da privada. Empurre o desentupidor gentilmente para liberar o ar na ponta. Empurre e puxe o desentupidor em movimentos rápidos de 15 a 20 vezes. Alterne movimentos estáveis com os mais fortes. Encha o vaso com mais água conforme for necessário. Repita conforme a necessidade até desentupir.


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Turn the key over to make sure that the part of the key that latches onto the keyboard is still in place. You should see a small plastic piece that will attach back onto the keyboard base. Compare the key to the base of the keyboard where you plan to reattach it to make sure that this latch is present. If it isn’t, then you may need a replacement key. Individual replacement keys can be purchased online. In order for your key to reattach and work, the keyboard base must still have its parts. Look to see if the rubber nub in the center is still there, as well as the small metal hooks that will hold the key.  The nub is in the center where the key will sit. The metal hooks will fit into the latch on the underside of the key. Some laptops may not have metal hooks. Instead of metal hooks, you may have a plastic hook. Line up the retainer bracket with the key base on the keyboard. Look at the keyboard base to see how the retainer bracket matches up to the base. Click the retainer bracket back into place. The retainer bracket is a separate piece that is usually clear or opaque white. It could still be attached to either the base or the key. If your keyboard has metal hooks, fit the hooks into the latch. Slide that side of the key in first. If your laptop has plastic hooks, slide your key on however you need to so that the key latches onto the hook first. After you fit the key onto the hook, gently press down on the other side of the key. You should feel it snap back into place, and you may hear a click. Test the key by pressing it several times to see if it is securely in place. The key should have a bounce to it. If the key will not reattach, you may need to take it into a computer repair shop. If it’s a Mac, you can take it to an Apple Store.

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Veja se a tecla está danificada na parte de trás. Verifique seu teclado para garantir que a base está intacta. Coloque de volta o suporte de retenção, se a tecla o tiver. Encaixe primeiro a parte da tecla com o trinco. Pressione a outra parte da tecla no lugar correto. Aperte a tecla repetidamente para ter certeza de que ela está encaixada.


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Turn the oven on to 350 °F (177 °C). Get out a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Set the pan aside while you prepare the fish. Mince 2 cloves of garlic and place them in a small bowl or a mortar. Mash the minced garlic with a fork or the pestle. Mash in 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of olive oil, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Lay two 4-ounce (113 g) fillets of haddock on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon half of the garlic lemon mixture on 1 fillet and spread the rest on the other fillet. Spread the mixture evenly across the fish. Put the sheet of haddock in the preheated oven and bake it until it flakes. The fish should be completely cooked throughout. This should take 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the sheet from the oven and sprinkle the fish with sliced green onion. Serve the haddock while it's still hot. You can store leftover baked haddock in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

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Preaqueça o forno e prepare uma assadeira. Amasse o alho com azeite de oliva, suco de limão, sal e pimenta. Cubra o peixe com a mistura de limão e alho. Asse o hadoque por 20 a 25 minutos. Sirva.


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Turn the oven on to 350 °F (177 °C). Get out a casserole-sized baking dish and grease it with butter, shortening, or oil. You can use a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33-cm) baking dish or a 3-quart (2.8 liter) baking dish. Rinse 2 pounds (907 g) of skinless haddock fillets under cold water. Use paper towels to pat the fish dry. Feel the fillets for any pin bones sticking out and remove them. You can pull the pin bones out with tweezers or long nose pliers. If you have large fillets of haddock or if some of them are unevenly sized, cut the fish into serving sized pieces. Try to cut them to a similar size so they'll bake evenly. Lay the fish in the prepared pan and sprinkle them with a little salt to taste. Open 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers (about 34 crackers). Empty the crackers into a food processor and pulse them until they're coarsely crushed. You should also melt 5 tablespoons (70 g) of unsalted butter in a small prep bowl. If you don't have a food processor, you can put the crackers into a resealable plastic bag. Remove the excess air and seal the bag. Crush the crackers in the bag with a rolling pin. Dump the crushed crackers into the bowl of melted butter. Stir the mixture until it's combined. Divide and spread the topping evenly among the tops of the fish fillets. Put the baking dish of haddock in the preheated oven. Cook the fish until it's completely hot throughout and it flakes when you rub a fork over it. This should take about 20 minutes. If you have thick fillets, they may take longer to cook. Remove the baking dish from the oven and serve the fish immediately with lemon and parsley. While you can store leftover fish in the refrigerator, the topping will become soggy the longer it's refrigerated. Use the fish within 3 to 4 days.

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Preaqueça o forno e prepare uma assadeira. Seque o peixe e remova as espinhas que aparecerem. Corte e coloque sal no peixe, se necessário. Triture os biscoitos de água e sal e derreta a manteiga. Misture a cobertura e espalhe sobre o peixe. Asse por 20 minutos. Sirva o hadoque assado à moda da Nova Inglaterra.


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Turn the oven on to 375 degrees F (190 C). Get out a large baking dish and spray it thoroughly with cooking spray to prevent the potatoes from sticking. Set the pan aside while you prepare the skinny scalloped sweet potatoes. Scrub 3 large sweet potatoes and peel them if they're not organic. Slice the sweet potatoes as thinly as you can, at least 1/4-inch (6 mm) slices. Set these aside and slice one large white onion as thinly as you can. Set the onion aside and chop 3 cloves of garlic. You can use a mandolin, if you'd like to quickly and evenly slice the potatoes and onion. Get out a small prep bowl and measure all of your spices into it. Stir the spices well, so they're combined. You'll need:  1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Lay half of the sliced sweet potatoes across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle about one-third of the spice mixture over the potatoes. Spread all of the thinly sliced onions and chopped garlic across. Sprinkle another third of the spice mixture over the onions and garlic. Spread the rest of the sweet potatoes and sprinkle the last of the spice mixture. Don't worry if some of the spice layers are a little uneven. They'll disperse a little once you pour on the milk. Slowly pour 3/4 cup (180 ml) of skim milk across the casserole, so it soaks into the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of hot sauce evenly across the potatoes and scatter 1/2 cup (50 g) of grated sharp Cheddar cheese on top. For a less spicy casserole, you can leave out the hot sauce. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake the potatoes for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and take the foil off. Return the potatoes to the oven to bake for 10 more minutes.  The sweet potatoes should be completely tender and the Cheddar cheese should be melted and bubbly. Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days. Keep in mind that the potatoes will soften the longer you store them.

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Pré-aqueça o forno e prepare a assadeira. Fatie a batata doce, a cebola e o alho. Misture os temperos. Monte o prato. Adicione o leite, o queijo e o molho picante. Asse as batatas por 30 minutos no total.


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Turn the oven on to 375 °F (190 °C). This will ensure that the oven is ready to use once you've rolled and filled the knishes. Get out a large baking sheet and lay a sheet of parchment paper over it. Set the sheet aside while you roll the dough. Remove the plastic wrap from the bowl with the dough and place the dough on your work surface. Cut the dough in half to get two equal pieces. Set one piece aside. Sprinkle your work surface with some flour and put the other piece of dough on it. Roll the dough into a thin square that's about 12 inches (30 cm) in size. You'll need to roll the other piece of dough into a square too. Sprinkle more flour on your work surface if the dough begins to stick. Take your filling and divide it into two portions (one for each square of dough). Shape one portion of filling into a 2-inch (5 cm) long and place it across the bottom of the dough. Fold the dough over the filling and roll it up to the end. Roll and fill the other portion of dough and filling.  Avoid rolling the dough too tightly or it may split as it bakes. If you'd like to make two different kinds of knishes, make a half batch of each type of filling. Use one filling on each of the squares of dough. Use a knife or bench scraper to trim off the ends of each log of filled dough. These ends are the parts that don't contain any of the fillings. Use your finger to press indentations on the log at 3 inches (7.5 cm) and 6 inches (15 cm) across. Twist the dough at these points. Twisting the dough will seal off individual knishes (kind of like how sausage links are strung together). Cut the dough at the twisted points so you end up with 3 segments for each log. Pinch the ends of one segment together to make a sealed bottom of one knish. Press the knish with the palm of your hand to flatten it a little. If you want, you can pinch the top ends like you did on the bottom or you can loosely fold them over the dough so they're slightly open. If you're using different fillings for half of your knishes, consider sealing the tops...

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Preaqueça o forno e prepare o tabuleiro. Divida a massa e abra-a até ela ficar no formato de um quadrado. Coloque o recheio sobre a massa e enrole-a. Corte as pontinhas da massa e torça-a. Corte e feche os knishes.


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Turn the oven on to 375 °F (191 °C). Get out a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33-cm) baking dish or a 3-quart (2.8 liter) baking dish. Grease the bottom of the pan with cooking spray, butter, or shortening. Set the dish aside. Insert an oyster knife into the side of an oyster and remove the top shell. Remove the oyster meat to a cutting board. Once you've shucked all of the oysters, chop the meat into small pieces. You should end up with 1 pint (450 g) of oysters pieces. Transfer the oyster pieces to a mixing bowl. Crush enough crackers to measure 1/2 cup (40 g) of coarse crumbs. Add the crumbs to the oysters in the bowl along with:  1/2 cup (120 ml) warm milk 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) pepper 2 teaspoons (9 g) melted butter 2 tablespoons (15 g) chopped celery, optional Crack 1 egg into a prep bowl and use a fork to beat it. Lay 2 haddock fillets in the bottom of the greased baking dish. Brush the fillets with the beaten egg. Ensure that the dressing covers the haddock fillets. Put the casserole dish in the preheated oven and cook the fish. Run a fork over the fish to see if it flakes. Once the fish flakes and is cooked throughout, remove the dish. Serve the haddock and dressing while it's hot. You can store the leftover fish and dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

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Preaqueça o forno e unte uma assadeira. Corte as ostras. Misture o molho de ostra. Coloque o hadoque na travessa e cubra os filés com o ovo batido. Espalhe o molho de ostra na travessa. Asse o peixe com o molho por 35 a 40 minutos.


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Turn the oven on to 425 °F (218 °C). Get out a baking sheet and lay a piece of parchment paper on it. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside. Set a shallow bowl or plate on your work surface and measure ½ cup (30 g) of panko breadcrumbs into it. Add ½ teaspoon (1 g) of lemon zest, and ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g) of salt. Use your fingers to stir the mixture until the seasonings are combined with the panko. Set the mixture aside. Get out another shallow plate or bowl and crack 1 egg into it. Beat the egg with a fork. Sprinkle 2 fish fillets with salt and pepper according to your taste and dip the fish in the beaten egg. You can use your favorite fish for this recipe. Try salmon, cod, halibut, mahi mahi, or rockfish. Lift the fish fillets out of the egg and let the excess egg drip off. Lay the fish in the seasoned panko and roll the fillets gently. The panko should stick to the sides of the fish. Lay the fish in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Put the fish in the preheated oven and bake the fillets for 14 to 16 minutes. The fish should flake easily when you run a fork across the top. Remove the fish from the oven and sprinkle a little fresh parsley over the top. Consider serving the fish with steamed vegetables and rice. Garnish the fish with slices or wedges of fresh lemon on the side. While you can store the cooked fish in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days, it will become soggy as it's stored.

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Preaqueça o forno e prepare uma assadeira. Combine a mistura de panko temperada. Tempere o peixe e mergulhe-o no ovo batido. Passe o peixe na mistura de panko. Asse o peixe por aproximadamente 15 minutos. Sirva.


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Turn the oven on to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Move a rack of the oven to the center. Rinse one 2 to 3 pound (907 g to 1.36 kg) butternut squash and use a sharp chef's knife trim off the bottom end of the squash. This will give you a sturdy base to set the squash on. Cut the squash in half lengthwise. If you're struggling to cut through the squash, try cutting it in half with a serrated knife. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the rind. Take a sharp spoon and scoop out the seeds and any stringy fibers from the center of the squash. . Lay the squash halves flat on the cutting board. Cut long strips of squash that are about 1-inch (2.5-cm) wide. Turn the strips 90 degrees and cut them into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes. You should end up with about five or six cups (1 to 1.2 kg) of squash cubes. Place the cubes of squash in a large mixing bowl and pour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of vegetable oil over them. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the squash and toss the cubes to coat them. Spread the seasoned squash over a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Tear off a large sheet of aluminum foil and cover the baking sheet tightly. Put the pan in the preheated oven and cook the squash for 27 to 30 minutes. The squash should become tender once it's finished steaming. The foil needs to be tightly sealed or the squash will dry out instead of steam. Carefully unwrap the aluminum foil so the steam is directed away from you. Sprinkle the squash cubes with additional salt and pepper or herbs of your choice and serve it immediately. You can store leftover steamed butternut squash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to five days.

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Prepare o forno. Lave e corte a abóbora-menina. Descasque e tire as sementes da abóbora. Corte a abóbora em cubos Tempere a abóbora-menina. Cubra a assadeira com papel-alumínio e asse por 27 a 30 minutos. Sirva a abóbora-menina cozida.


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Turn the pad base so that the longer axis is vertical, and the side with the slit is facing up. Place the pad liner on top, with the slit facing down. Make sure that it is centered and oriented vertically. Pin everything together when you are done. Sew around the pad liner, using a ⅛ to ¼-inch (0.32 to 0.64-centimeter) seam allowance. Backstitch at the start and end of your sewing, then snip the thread as close to the material as you can. Remove the pins as you sew. You can use a matching or contrasting thread color for this. Make sure that you are sewing ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) away from the topstitch and not the edge of the liner. Use the same thread color as you did before. This will help secure the liner further to the base and prevent buckling. You can use sew-on snaps or the kind that you have to set with a tool. You can also use Velcro instead. Avoid using self-adhesive Velcro, however. While it is convenient to apply, it does not last very long, and it will eventually come off. The wings will close on the outside of your underwear, so plan accordingly. Place the pad base flannel-side-down onto the seat of your underwear; make sure that the liner pad is facing up. Fold the wings under the seat of your underwear, then close the snaps. Depending on your flow, the liner should last 2 to 4 hours. Store the pad in a dry bag until you get home. Rinse it promptly with cold water, then wash it with hot water and detergent. Finish off with a final cold rinse, then dry them in the dryer.

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Prenda o forro do absorvente por cima da base dele usando alfinetes. Faça um pesponto ao longo do forro para prendê-lo na base do absorvente. Costure mais 1,5 cm para dentro do forro. Coloque fechos ou velcro nas abas. Use o absorvente. Lave bem o forro.


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Turn the slow cooker on to the low setting and leave the meatballs to cook completely. Begin checking the meatballs after they've cooked for 4 hours.  If you're short on time, turn the slow cooker to high and cook the meatballs for 3 to 4 hours. The meatballs should reach an internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C) with a meat thermometer. Turn off the slow cooker and spoon the meatballs with sauce over cooked noodles or rice. You could also toast a baguette and make meatball sandwiches. Refrigerate the leftover meatballs in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.

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Cozinhe-as na temperatura baixa por quatro a seis horas. Sirva as almôndegas com arroz ou macarrão.


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Turn the system off before touching the filter. Clean the area around the vent with a broom or vacuum before opening the vent. Open the screw(s) or latch and swing open the vent. Vacuum the encasement area, then take out the air filter.  If the system isn’t turned off first, it will suck in debris during the cleaning process. Use a step ladder if the vent is up on the ceiling or a high wall. Brush dirt off the filter into a trash container outside. Connect a hose attachment to your vacuum cleaner. Vacuum dust and debris from the filter with an upholstery attachment on the filter’s front, back and sides. Vacuum the filter outside, if possible, to avoid stirring up dust in the home. Attach a hose to your water tap. Hold the filter so that the water flows the opposite way from the airflow. Spray the filter completely to wash off dust and dirt. Use a gentle spray, not the full force of your hose, to avoid damaging the filter. If a simple rinse isn’t doing the job, you can soak your filter in a soap solution. Add a drop of mild liquid dish soap to two cups of warm water in a bowl. Stir the solution. Wet a cloth in the solution and wash both sides of your filter. Rinse the filter with water, and let it dry completely.  After the final rinse, shake off any excess water before setting the filter out to dry. You may want to wash your filter with a soap solution if it’s been exposed to grease, smoke or pet hair. Pat the filter dry with paper towels. Leave the filter outside so it can air-dry. Make sure that the filter is completely dry before re-installing it. Neglecting to let the filter dry completely can cause mold growth, which can spread spores throughout your home through the HVAC. Place the filter back in its housing. Ensure that the airflow is facing in the proper direction. Close the vent, and secure any screws or latches. The filter should sit snugly, without appearing too small or warped. Make sure there are no gaps.

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Tire o filtro. Tire o excesso de sujeira. Enxague o filtro com água corrente. Se necessário, remova o excesso de sujeira e ferrugem com uma solução de água e detergente. Segue bem o filtro com folhas de papel toalha. Reinstale o filtro no devido lugar.


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Turn the water supply off at the main water valve to prevent more water from entering the system. After completing this step, all you need to do is drain the water already inside the system.  The shut off valve for your sprinkler system should be located in an area that is unable to freeze over. Usually, it will be located inside the home, in a basement, garage, or utility closet. In some cases, a stop and waste valve will be located underground. It can be as deep as 5 feet (1.5 m) down, so you may need a long key to turn it. Hook up a small compressor to the mainline with a quick coupler, hose bib, or other type of connection, as determined by the connection located after the backflow device.  You will need a compressor with a CFM (cubic foot per minute) rating of 80 to 100 for any mainline with a diameter of 2 inches (5 cm) or less. Rent the equipment at an equipment rental yard. Note that a small shop compressor will not have enough air to do the job right. If you have the original layout for your sprinkler system and it shows the GPM (gallons per minute) running through each sprinkler head, divide the total GPM of each section or zone by 7.5. This calculation will give you the exact CFM you need to blow the system out.  Do not fully charge the holding tank before releasing the pressurized air into the compensator as a way of compensating for less CFM. Only perform this method if you find a compressor with the right amount of CFM. Make sure that the compressor valve is in the closed position as you attach the hose to the fitting. Both valves on the backflow preventer should be closed, as well. Do not blow compressed air through the backflow device. Take extra precaution when using highly compressed air. Compressed air can lead to injury and damage, especially if used improperly. This station should be on the controller that is in the zone furthest away from the compressor, or the sprinklers at the highest elevation away from the compressor. Once the backflow valves are closed, slowly open the valve on the...

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Desligue o fornecimento de água. Anexe um compressor à linha principal. Ative a estação mais distante. Feche as válvulas de isolamento de refluxo e abra a válvula do compressor. Ative as estações restantes. Desligue o compressor. Remova o excesso de água do sistema.


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Turn up some of your favorite music on the stereo and dance along to it for a fun activity that will get you smiling and get your heart pumping for a good workout.  Try learning some new dance moves from videos on the internet. You can even try out a classic popular dance move like the Moonwalk, Running Man, or the Electric Slide.  Try a zumba video or program for a fun activity that combines dance and a physical workout. Sing along to the music, too! Challenge yourself to learn all the words to a song, or all the dance moves in a music video. Find free workout and yoga videos online to follow along with, or make up your own routine. Jump on the treadmill or other home workout equipment if you have it and listen to music or watch TV while you do.  You can also rent workout DVDs from your local library for free. Try exercises like squats, arm circles, or a plank for something that doesn’t take up a lot of space or require a lot of movement in the home.  Even if you have to be stationary for most of the day, challenge yourself to get up every hour or half hour to do a simple stretch or a few jumping jacks. If you can leave the house, go out for a quick walk or run, even if it is only a few laps around your own house to get your heart pumping and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.  Try identifying a flower you don’t know the name of, or making a point to notice five new things around your home or yard that you’ve never noticed before. You can also do simple workouts in your driveway or sidewalk, like skipping rope or playing hopscotch. If you can’t go outside but still want to run, try running up and down a flight of stairs in your home for a good workout. Just make sure you are wearing shoes with good traction and make any other precautions necessary to avoid slipping or falling.

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Dance. Pratique yoga ou algum outro exercício físico. Saia para caminhar ou correr um pouco.


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Turn your Xbox off and wait 5 seconds before turning it back on. When it boots up, reconnect your controller by performing the following steps:  Press and hold the center "X" button to turn the controller on. Press and release the "connect" button on the front of your Xbox console. It is a small button underneath the "Open Disc Tray" button. Within 20 seconds, press the "Connect" button on your controller. It is on the top of the controller next to the battery pack. When the lights on your console stop blinking your controller should be attached. While Xbox controllers typically reach over 30 ft, this range can be compromised by other machines that emit radio waves. Remove wireless devices from between you and the Xbox to establish a better connection. Machines that might interfere with your controller include:  Microwaves Cordless phones Wireless Routers Laptops While the wireless signal may pass easily through some materials, it can have trouble broadcasting through metal, chrome dividers, entertainment console doors, or shelves. Try placing your Xbox on the floor and connecting a controller from close range to make sure it can still connect without any interference. The Xbox 360 can only accept four controllers at a time, so your wireless controller will not connect if there are already 4 controllers attached.  This includes wired controllers, so detach those then try to reconnect. You can quickly disconnect controllers by removing the battery pack or restarting the Xbox. If you know the batteries are good and you've tried removing all possible interferences, you may need to buy a new controller. Call the Xbox Service Center to see if you are eligible for a free replacement. Your console must be registered with Microsoft to be eligible for a replacement.

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Reinicie o console e reconecte o controle. Saiba que dispositivos sem fio podem interferir no funcionamento do controle. Remova barreiras físicas que estiverem entre você e o Xbox. Verifique se já não existem quatro controles conectados. Substitua o controle.


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Turn your hair dryer on “hot” or “warm” and let it blow on the drain basket (where the stopper was) for a few minutes. The basket, also known as a flange, is sealed with plumber’s putty. Warming it up will make it easier to remove. Try the various heads of the drain wrench until you find one that fits well. It should slip into the basket and onto the crossbars that are at the bottom of the basket.  A drain wrench (also called a smart dumbbell) usually has several heads of different shapes/sizes to fit into a variety of drains. In a pinch, you can use a pair of pliers and a strong screwdriver instead of a drain wrench. Place the tips of the pliers between the crossbars and set the screwdriver between the pliers’ handles so you can turn the tool. Grasp your drain wrench and turn it counterclockwise. This may be tough, but keep going. If you need more torque, try placing a strong screwdriver across the drain wrench’s handle so you have a little more to hold on to. Once the basket loosens up, you should be able to remove it by continuing to turn it counterclockwise. There will be old plumber’s putty and grime stuck around the drain hole once you remove the basket. Pick this off and throw it away. If the putty is stuck, use a plastic putty knife to loosen it. Once it’s gone, clean the drain with a cloth and a mild bathroom cleanser or a 50/50 mix of vinegar and baking soda.

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Esquente o filtro com um secador de cabelo. Encaixe a chave para ralos na cesta. Desparafuse a cesta do filtro. Remova a antiga vedação.


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Turn your hand 180 degrees so that it’s upside down. Cross your arm in front of your chest and grab onto the weight-machine bar. So, if you want to stretch the right-hand side of your back first, grip the bar on its left side. Conversely, if you’re stretching the left-hand side of your back, grab the bar on its right side. If no gym equipment is available, choose another stationary, steady object, like the frame of an open door or the edge of a desk. Ideally, the object should also be between waist and chest height. As you did with your dominant hand, invert your non-dominant hand by rotating it 180 degrees. Reach around the object you’re holding onto and place this hand over your other hand. Stand with your knees slightly bent and your feet shoulder-width apart. Because you’ll engage both sides of your back in this stretch, you will not need to switch hands at any point. Gently ease your legs and buttocks backwards and down, pushing them as far as they will go without causing pain. Your upper body will gradually lean back away from the bar. Only push yourself to the end range of your back muscles. You should feel some muscle discomfort, but you should not feel any actual pain.  In this position, you’ll be stretching the tendons in your lats (back), shoulders, and hips. You should feel the muscles in these areas stretch as you move into position. This is a great way to warm up for a weight-lifting session that concentrates on your back. The “end range” refers to the point at which you feel strain in the surrounding muscle without feeling any pain. Never push yourself to the point of feeling pain. Overworking the area by stretching the ligament too far may cause the ligaments to tear. Remaining in this leaning position for a full 30 seconds will ensure that you loosen and lightly stretch as many ligaments as possible. If you’re concerned that you may not be effectively stretching out your muscles and ligaments, try very lightly bouncing your hips up and down. During the first 15 to 20 seconds, only the muscles...

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Inverta a sua mão dominante e segure-se em uma superfície vertical estável. Coloque a sua mão não dominante invertida por cima da dominante. Abaixe os quadris e concentre o peso na área para inclinar o corpo para trás. Fique com os quadris abaixados por 30 segundos para alongar os ligamentos das costas. Volte à posição inicial aos poucos, sem pressa.


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Turn your hand so your palm is facing inward. Then, hold the synthetic hair at the middle section with your thumb and pointer finger and place it over your natural hair right at the roots. Hold the synthetic hair in place with your fingers, lining up the synthetic hair with your natural hair. You should have 3 strands of hair, 2 strands on the outside and 1 strand in the middle. Your natural hair should fall underneath the synthetic hair in the middle section. Hold tight to the middle section and reach underneath to 1 of the outside sections. Pull hair from the outside section to the middle. Then, reach underneath again and pull hair from the other outside section to the middle. This is the start of the braid, with your natural hair tightly integrated into the synthetic hair. Begin your braid tight near the scalp so that it will look new.  Maintain a firm grip on the synthetic hair and your natural hair with your fingertips so the synthetic hair does not slip off. Continue braiding the hair all the way to the ends, reaching underneath the middle section to place the hair sections on top of each other. Do not braid too tightly, as this can lead to hair damage. Keep even, firm pressure as you braid so the braid appears uniform and smooth. If the synthetic hair is thick, you may not need a hair elastic to secure the end of the braid, as it may stay in place on its own. If the hair is thin or fine, use a non-snag elastic to keep the braid in place. Work section by section, parting a small, smooth section of your natural hair. Then, section the synthetic hair and attach it to your natural hair to braid it in. It may take several hours to do your entire head in box braids so take breaks between each section, or as needed. Make sure you create each braid quickly and evenly, as braiding your hair too slowly can cause frizziness. Apply the same amount of pressure so the braids all have the same thickness and shape. Once you have braided your entire head, use scissors to remove any flyaways at the ends. Snip them as...

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Coloque o cabelo sintético sobre o cabelo natural, começando pelas raízes. Deixe que o cabelo natural caia na seção média do cabelo sintético. Faça tranças unindo o cabelo natural com o sintético. Se necessário, prenda a ponta da trança com um elástico. Trance uma seção por vez, fazendo pausas de acordo com a necessidade. Apare os fios dispersos com uma tesoura. Mergulhe as pontas das tranças em água quente para a selagem.


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Turn your oven on to “bake” and set it to 400 degrees. As it is heating up, run through your ingredients to make sure you have everything you need. For an average serving of twice-baked potatoes, you’ll need 4-5 large russet potatoes, olive or canola oil, milk, butter, sour cream, bacon, sharp cheddar cheese and diced green onions.  This recipe will serve approximately 8-10 people. Use more potatoes and increase the amount of other ingredients proportionately to serve more people. Start by washing the potatoes and removing any dark or bruised spots. Coat the outside of the potatoes with a liberal amount of olive or canola oil. Oiling the potatoes will allow them to cook faster, and will also make the skins crispy. Arrange the potatoes on a large baking sheet. The shells of twice-baked potatoes are packed with nutrients and can be eaten along with the rest of the potato, much like potato skins. Put the potatoes in the preheated oven on the center rack. Bake them for one hour or slightly longer until they are cooked through. Since you’ll be scooping out the contents of the potatoes to make the filling, they’ll need to be done and slightly soft. The outside of the potatoes should give a little to the touch when they’re fully cooked.  Larger potatoes will need to cook longer, whereas smaller potatoes will get done faster. For this reason, it’s better to test the potatoes by feel rather than simply timing them. To make the best use of your time, begin cooking the bacon, shredding the cheese, dicing the onion or preparing other dishes as the potatoes are baking. After the potatoes have finished, take them out of the oven. Let them sit for a few minutes to cool until they’re ready to be handled. When the potatoes have cooled sufficiently, use a sharp kitchen knife to cut each of them in half lengthwise and place them back on the baking sheet, skin-side down. Each potato will produce 2 twice-baked potatoes after it’s been halved and stuffed.

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Preaqueça o forno a 200 ºC. Pincele azeite e coloque as batatas em uma assadeira. Asse as batatas por uma hora. Retire as batatas do forno e corte-as ao meio de comprido.


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Turn your wrists at the same time so that your palms face away from your body at the top of the exercise. Remember to do so in a controlled manner; don't just let your arms drop.

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Impulsione os pesos para cima e deixe-os acima da cabeça. Desça os halteres à posição inicial.