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A hectic schedule is not an excuse to lead a humdrum life. Intentionally carve out time to have adventures and experience the joys of life. Start out small: set aside fifteen minutes to read a short story, try a new restaurant once a week, visit a museum on your lunch break, call your loved ones more frequently, or briefly turn off your phone when you spend time with family or friends. Gradually, you will build these short moments into your daily routine and create a more interesting life for yourself. Remember, you can ALWAYS make time in your schedule to have a good time. While grand parties and once-in-a-lifetime experiences make life more interesting, it is unrealistic to assume that you can only have fun during these unforgettable moments. Life is lived and experienced at tamer gatherings and daily events. Begin appreciating the little moments and elevate the mundane to the extraordinary. Planning an ideal event or figuring out how to lead an interesting life is extremely stressful. Instead of controlling every minute detail of your party or life, step back and allow things to unfold naturally. When you are present in the moment, you can enjoy yourself and appreciate the little things that make life so interesting. Stressing over what people think of you is a waste of time and energy. Fully embrace what makes you happy and unique. When you are comfortable with your identity, you will be able to lead an unapologetically happy and fascinating life. In order to have a memorable and enjoyable time, you do not need to spend a small fortune. If you surround yourself with people you enjoy or spend your time doing activities that make you happy, you can have fun almost anywhere.  Instead of dining at a 5-star restaurant, cook a gourmet meal at home with friends and family members. Rather than attending a broadway play, support your local theater group. Spend an afternoon outdoors instead of at the cinema.

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Comece a reservar tempo para curtir a vida e se divertir. Encare todas as ocasiões como eventos incríveis. Esteja presente. Pare de se importar com a opinião alheia. Pare de pensar que as experiências divertidas precisam ser caras.


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A high pH level is ideal for growing truffles. The soil should have a pH level between 7.5 and 8.3 for truffles to grow. Check with local agricultural organizations. They may off free or low-cost soil testing. If the soil is not within the pH range for growing truffles, then you may want to select a different area to grow them. It may be difficult to change and control the pH of such a large area. Your trees will require lots of water to grow and this will help the truffles to thrive as well. Consider installing an irrigation system to provide the trees with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week. For a smaller operation, you may be able to provide your trees with plenty of water using a long hose. However, for a larger operation, a good irrigation system is a must. You will need to fill an area with lots of trees to ensure that the fungus spores spread and thrive. If you are just experimenting with truffles, try planting 10 inoculated tree seedlings within a few feet of each other. To get a larger crop of truffles, plant between 100 and 1,000 trees on the plot of land you will be using to grow truffles. Avoid planting an inoculated tree near one that might host other types of fungi, such as a poplar, oak, conifer, or nut tree. Weeds and other types of plants will pull valuable nutrients away from the truffles, so it is important to remove them when you spot them. However, mowing in the first 2 years is not recommended. Instead, use a hoe to dig up any weeds or other plants that spring up near the base of the trees. Do not use weed killer or other toxic chemicals on the trees or surrounding areas as they may seep into the ground and poison your truffles.

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Verifique se o pH do solo está entre 7,5 e 8,3. Desenvolva um sistema de irrigação eficiente para regar as árvores. Plante 10 a 1.000 árvores. Tire as ervas daninhas com uma enxada nos primeiros anos.


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A hookah may give the best results, followed by a cigar or tobacco pipe. Don't use something too harsh or too hot. You'll need to be able to hold the smoke for at least five seconds without coughing or exhaling.  Skip ahead to the next section if you already know how to blow a smoke ring. Inhale for several seconds from the hookah or other smoking device. Open your mouth wide by lowering your jaw, so you gather more smoke in your mouth instead of just your lungs. Let go of the smoking device and move your mouth into an O shape. Your lips should make a round opening, but lower your jaw as well to make your mouth larger. If you're making a "kiss face" or "fish face," open your mouth wider to make a larger O.  You do not need to puff out your cheeks. Don't exhale or inhale during this step. The smoke should remain still as a dense cloud in your mouth. Close the back of your throat and open it again, making a tiny, inaudible cough or a "reverse hiccup." The small, controlled release of air can push a little smoke through the opening in your mouth. This moves through the narrow opening of your lips and flows into a ring shape. This is the easiest method for most people, but it often takes fifteen minutes of practice or more before you make your first ring, and a lot more practice before you can blow rings consistently. This method is usually more difficult, but might give you the ability to make larger, longer-lasting rings. Curl the tip of your tongue to the far back of your mouth. Flick your tongue forward in short bursts, scraping the top of your mouth or just beneath it, to push smoke quickly through the O opening of your lips. Place your hand on your throat as you do this. If you're using the right technique, your Adam's apple will move up as you flick your tongue. This method works best if you have a cheek dimple, or if you already know how to make a water drop sound by flicking your cheek. Form the O shape with your mouth as usual, but lower your jaw enough that your cheeks are stretched. Flick your cheek...

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Escolha uma fonte de fumaça densa. Puxe bastante fumaça para dentro da sua boca. Faça um “O” com sua boca. Faça um pequeno movimento de tosse. Alternativamente, tente empurrar com a língua. Alternativamente, movimente sua bochecha.


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A horse is a heavy animal and that is coupled with the physical forces associated with galloping and jumping. The legs on a horse, especially tendons and ligaments, are particularly vulnerable to injury. Because of a horses' powerful legs, and thus the risk of re-injury, horses need a gentle reintroduction to activity after an injury.  Veterinarians are now taking a look at how people are rehabilitated from injuries. This involves a gentle return to exercise as soon as feasible, in order to keep the joints supple and joints toned. If you own a  performance horse that is stabled in a state of the art facility, then hydrotherapy may be an option, but in a regular stable environment, then hand walking is the next best option. In previous decades turning an animal out was considered an option. Turning out simply entails letting the horse into a space on its own. This is not ideal because the horse is free to exercise at will and an energetic horse may gallop around a field, or kick out at other horses, and therefore do itself further harm. In past decades horses with injuries were assigned box rest. The principle of this is for the horse to use the legs as little as possible, so as not to aggravate the injury. However, this lead to other problems such as muscles wastage, stiff joints, and boredom. These types of problems could in turn lead to behavioural changes such a crib-biting, weaving, or even aggression. All horses are different, and their injuries are individual. There is no one size fits all schedule for rehabilitation. Success depends on working with your veterinarian to assess the injury and monitor progress. This allows adjustments to be made along the way should progress be slower or faster than anticipated. However, purely as a guide, the following is typical of a protocol for recovery that involves hand walking. For example, after a ligament or tendon injury a horse will need box rest for around three weeks. This allows the original swelling to subside, and decreases the risk of further weight...

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Entenda como um cavalo deve ser reabilitado após se ferir. Não deixe que o cavalo volte a se machucar. Trate cada cavalo e ferimento individualmente.


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A horse that is very young, and thus small, may be mistaken as pony. However, a pony is not simply a young horse. Instead, it is a different type of equine.  A horse is usually fully grown once it is five to seven years old. However, it will grow very rapidly in its first year, reaching about 90% of its fully grown height in that year.  The age of a horse is usually determined by inspecting its teeth. To definitively determine the age of a horse, take it to a veterinarian. Your veterinarian will inspect the horse's teeth and determine its age. The biggest difference between a horse and a pony is the size. Equine animals are measured from their withers down to the ground. Horses and ponies are measured in hands. Each hand is the equivalent to 4 inches (10.2 cm), which is the approximate size of a grown man's hand. The abbreviation for a hand is "hh." It stands for "hands high." Technically, a horse has to be 14.2hh or higher when it's full grown to be considered a horse. Anything below that is a pony.  To measure an equine, place the end of a tape measure on the ground next to your horse or pony. Extend the tape measure up to the level of the withers. Once you get a measurement from the tape measure, you should divide it by 4. This will give you the number of "hands high" your horse or pony is. The withers is the point on a horse or a pony where the neck and the back join. Some small horse breeds are exceptions to the rule about horse size versus pony size. A good example are miniature horses. Miniature horses were originally bred as pets and, while very small, they are still categorized as horses. A miniature horse is no taller than 34 inches from the ground to the base of the last hairs of the mane. They come in either an Arabian build or a stockier quarter horse build. In addition, they come in a wide variety of colors, such as appaloosas and pintos, just as non-miniature horses do.

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Determine a idade do animal. Determine o tamanho do animal. Determine se um equino pequeno é um cavalo miniatura.


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A hot shower with frequent face scrubbing will cleanse your pores more thoroughly than splashing water on your face a few times, but sometimes the snooze button wins that morning time struggle.  Use soap and warm water if you're washing your face. This will soften the hair and remove any grime or bacteria that clogs pores and leads to bumps. This also opens the pores and cleanses the skin (it has to be warm, though). Not only will you be working to eliminate the bumps, but you'll also get a closer, cleaner shave, too. A pre-shave oil is optional, but using some will add another layer of protection by moisturizing the skin and getting the hair to stand straighter off the skin. The straighter it is, the less likely it is to curl, grow in your skin, and form bumps. (This is why those with curly, coiled hair get razor bumps more commonly.) Oddly enough, you can find pre-shave oils at health food stores. But don't eat it. It's made of silicone and is just used to cut down on friction and soften your hairs. The thicker, the better. Never shave dry! Some men find lathering up easier to do with a shaving brush. Reapply for every additional pass of the razor. Choosing shaving cream is usually a matter of personal taste. However, the better creams on the market are glycerin-based and contain these ingredients: aqua, stearic acid, myristic acid, coconut acid, sodium and potassium hydroxides, and triethanolamine. It's best to avoid benzocaine and menthol, as those are both rather pore-clogging. A dull or dirty blade will cut your skin more often than a sharp one will. Replace your blade frequently, especially if you shave often. Cleaning the blade and removing any hair will extend the life of the blade. A blade with rust should be discarded immediately. You can extend the life of your razor by taking good care of it. Wash out any hair trapped in the blades, but don't leave it wet -- the water will wear down the blades. That is, in the direction your hair grows. You may think shaving up or against the grain gives you a...

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Tome um banho quente ou enxágue o rosto com água quente. Use um óleo de pré-barbear. Use um creme de barbear para formar uma camada de espuma sobre os pelos. Use sempre uma lâmina limpa e afiada. Barbeie-se no sentido em que os pelos crescem. Cuide bem do pincel de barbear. Enxágue o creme de barbear com água fria. Esfregue a área com um bloco de alume. Aplique um pós-barba.


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A hot water bottle is very popular when it comes to alleviating cramps caused by your menstrual cycle. Heat can help block pain messages sent to the brain, by turning on the heat receptors in the affected area. These receptors prevent chemical messengers that cause pain to be detected in the body. So, if you are experiencing painful cramps, fill up a water bottle and place it on your lower abdominal area for thirty minutes or so. If you are experiencing back pain, or other aches in your joints or muscles, a hot water bottle can often help ease those tensions. Similarly to easing your cramps, heat on your affected areas inhibits pain messages from reaching the brain. It also helps stimulate blood flow, which brings healing nutrients to your achy areas. Often times a combination of cold and hot treatment can ease pain in your muscles as well. The contrast of the cold treatment and hot treatment causes stimulation and strong sensations without much movement, which is beneficial in easing pain. You can use just a hot water bottle, or you can alternate between placing an ice pack on your pain for a few minutes and then a hot water bottle. Heat can help relieve pain and muscle tension that may be causing your headache. Place a hot water bottle on your forehead, temples, or neck. Try out a few places to see which relieves the most tension and leave the heat source there for 20 to 30 minutes or until pain begins to subside. On those cold winter nights a hot water bottle can be just the trick to keep your feet or body warm. Place the hot water bottle at the end of your bed near your feet, or under your blankets near where you will lie so that your bedding warms up. Hot water bottles are also great if you are sick and experiencing frequent temperature changes in your body.

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Use a bolsa para aliviar cólicas menstruais. Use a bolsa para aliviar dores nas costas e em outras partes do corpo. Experimente usar a bolsa para tratar dores de cabeça. Aqueça-se na cama.


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A huge part of what keeps people stuck in the victim mentality is the secondary gains they receive from having this outlook. Complaining, self-loathing, and comparing can all grant the person with affection, attention, or offers of help from others. This person may not even be consciously aware of their desire for sympathy, but it’s feeding and reinforcing the behavior.  To cope with a victim in your life, you must learn to starve them. Simply stop rewarding this person with the benefits of this miserable attitude. Perhaps you used to dedicate hours showing concern to a relentlessly complaining friend. Rather you should be clear and succinct that you will not play into the behavior. You could say “I’m sorry to hear that…” and promptly change the subject. Or, you could challenge the person to take action by asking “So, what are you going to do about it?” Just because a friend or family member isn't taking responsibility for his or her own actions, that does not give you reason to shoulder that responsibility. You cannot “fix” this person or resolve their issues for them. Chances are, you may be attracted to several victims in your life, especially if you like giving advice or resolving other people’s problems. Know that this savior complex is unhealthy for both you and the other person. Seek professional counseling to get to the bottom of your unhealthy need to enable others. . When it comes to befriending a victim, your entire life may end up revolving around this other person. In order to help your loved one as best you can, you need to set boundaries to what behavior is acceptable and unacceptable.  Learn how to say “no” when the other person’s requests or interruptions are too disruptive to your life. Be clear about when they can and cannot reach out to you (e.g. refrain from contacting you at work, at school, or late at night).

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Esforce-se para não dar atenção ou compaixão para a vítima. Saiba que a responsabilidade não é sua! Defina limites claros


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A humidifier adds moisture back into the air, and this may help to reduce dryness in your skin. Keeping a humidifier running while you’re home may help to lock more moisture in your skin and reduce dryness. Try running a humidifier in your bedroom at night to promote a moister environment. You can also run your humidifier during the daytime if you’ll be home for a few hours. Place it in whatever room you are in and switch it on. Long showers and baths may be relaxing, but they can make dry skin worse. Time yourself and try to keep your showers and baths between 5 and 10 minutes to reduce their drying effects. If you’re cold, put on warm clothing and wrap yourself in a blanket to keep warm. Don’t sit directly in front of a fireplace, space heater, or heating duct as this may dry out your skin even more. On extra cold nights, try using an electric blanket to stay warm. If you don’t have one, toss a blanket into the dryer for 5 to 10 minutes to warm it up and then wrap yourself up in it.

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Ligue o umidificador sempre que estiver em casa. Evite banhos de mais de dez minutos. Evite se sentar bem em frente a uma fonte de calor para se aquecer.


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A jab is the fastest punch that you can throw. Slightly hunch your back with your knees bent. Keep your elbows facing inwards toward your body with your fists up and close to your face. Tuck your chin in to protect your jaw and stand on the balls of your feet. The side of your body with your dominant hand should be tilted behind the shoulder of your non-dominant side.  For example, if you want to throw a left-handed jab, the right side of your body will be ahead of your left. Your dominant side should be coiled and ready to throw the punch. Prepare your hand for throwing your punch by closing your fingers. Your thumb should be kept outside of your fist because if you tuck it in it may lead to broken fingers. Only using your arm muscles doesn’t produce your maximum speed or power. Use the weight and force of your body as you move forward with your punch. Throw your jab by stepping forward and twisting your body. This utilizes the strongest legs muscles to propel your punch forward.  Once you throw your jab, snap back into your stance to throw another punch or defend a counter- attack.  When you throw your job, fully extend your arm to utilize all your arm muscles. Take a breath and relax after you throw a punch. Take a break and don’t throw multiple punches because you will get slower with each successive punch. Once your fatigue fades, continue practicing. Taking a break in between punches lets you focus on each punch and to generate as much speed as you can. You do not want to waste energy on weak or slow movements. Throw proper punches before focusing on speed. Speed will be useless if your punch is weak or breaks your fingers.

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Fique na posição de jab. Use a força do corpo no soco. Descanse seus músculos.


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A jockstrap is recommended for any sport that requires running, such as track and field or basketball.For contact sports or sports involving fast-moving balls, a cup is also recommended. You will want to consider waist size and pouch comfort. The jockstrap should be tight enough to lift and hold the penis and testicles close to the body, out of the way during movement. but not too tight, as chafing can contribute to jock itch. A cup is a hard molded piece of plastic or metal that fits inside of a pouch in the jock strap. They are recommended for any sport involving contact or speeding projectiles, such as hockey, soccer, baseball, football, or mixed martial arts. Some men wear a cup-jockstrap in daily wear, not just when playing sports, to augment their masculine appearance. Many athletes are reluctant to wear cups, particularly in football, but consider that more than half of all testicular injuries occur during sports and  testicular torsion and testicular rupture can lead to losing a testicle. Many cups are sport specific, so you’ll need to know the sport you are going to use it for. You will want to consider both comfort and the degree of protection the cup offers.  For a cup to work, it must fit tightly against the body. You will want to make sure your jockstrap is tight enough to prevent the cup from rolling or twisting. Look for cups with cushioned edges. A hard edge will just transfer the force of the blow to the pelvic area. A soft edge provides better cushioning during impact.  For really fast moving sports like lacrosse or baseball, consider a titanium cup. Compression shorts offer similar support as a jockstrap, and some compression shorts come with a pouch designed to hold a protective cup, but many compression shorts that have a pouch do not hold the cup tight against the body. It is better to wear a cup in a cup-jockstrap and then wear tight fitting compression shorts over the cup-jockstrap to hold the cup firmly in place and tight against the body. In many sports such as football, compression...

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Use um jockstrap para mais sustentação e conforto durante a atividade física. Verifique se o jockstrap serve bem. Avalie a necessidade de usar uma coquilha. Escolha uma coquilha. Avalie a necessidade de usar uma bermuda de compressão em conjunto com o jockstrap caso este seja muito folgado e não sustente a coquilha contra o corpo adequadamente.


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A jump serve is the most advanced of all the serves, and should only be done when you are sure of your ability to successfully perform the other three. If you are playing on a court, a jump serve must be performed from outside the line, although you can land inside after having jumped. Place your feet shoulder width apart with the leg on your non-hitting side placed forward slightly.  You will be taking a few steps forward, so be sure that your stance is comfortable for doing so. Hold the ball in your shelf hand, and prepare to draw your hitting arm back for the swing. Take two steps forward, beginning with your left foot.  Don’t take steps that are too wide, as they will throw you off balance when you go to hit. To practice you can take these steps slowly, but in a game you will want to take these steps in quick succession. At the beginning of your third step forward, throw the ball into the air 12–18 inches (30.5–45.7 cm) high with your shelf hand.  Throw the ball straight in front of you, not off to the side, to improve your chances of hitting the center and getting a better serve. Be sure to toss the ball slightly forward, not directly above you. This is because you will be moving forward with your jump, and don’t want to have to reach back to make the hit. You want the jump to be as powerful as possible, to add momentum to your hit.  Bring your arm up and back, with your elbow just above your ear. Use your momentum to push your body forward in time with your hit; you want the ball to be around eye-level before you make your swing. You can choose either a float serve or a topspin serve to hit, using the same techniques for both except for in the air.  For the floating serve, bring your arm back and push forward with an open palm, like a punch. You may have a little follow-through with this because of your jump. To do a jumping topspin serve, hit the ball downwards flicking your wrist in the process. You will have a lot of follow-through with this because of the jump.

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Tenha certeza de que você está preparado. Posicione-se a uma boa distância da linha. Fique na posição inicial. Dê seus passos à frente. Lance a bola. Pule para o alto e para frente, trazendo o braço para trás ao mesmo tempo. Acerte a bola.


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A ketone meter will measure a small sample of your blood, calculate your blood sugar, and will inform you if your body is in ketosis.  Certain ketone meters test urine rather than blood; however, testing your blood is more accurate than testing your urine. Ketone meters are commonly for sale at drug stores, and also online. If you are in ketosis, your body will burn its fat reserves, and you will begin to notice weight loss. Within three to seven days of starting the diet, you may notice symptoms like: strong-smelling breath or urine; slight nausea; high energy and mental clarity; fatigue; or diminished appetite with no cravings.  If these symptoms last longer than a week, or increase in severity, you should visit your doctor. Severe nausea can lead to vomiting and dehydration, which are unhealthy when continued for multiple days. Many of these symptoms will vanish once you become keto-adapted. This symptom analysis can be performed in place of testing, if you are limited financially or do not want to test your blood or urine. This should also be accompanied by weight loss, and any bloating or inflammation which you had previously experienced will have improved greatly.  Ketogenic recipes are readily available online. Search online for various keto-friendly sites. Search in Pinterest (or similar apps) for good ketogenic recipes. Common recipes include rich “fat bomb” desserts, low-carb sandwiches, and light meals with avocado and salmon.

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Use um medidor de cetose para testar os níveis de corpos cetônicos no seu sangue. Fique atento aos sintomas da cetose (também conhecida como “keto flu”). Acompanhe a melhora da sua saúde (depois de algumas semanas).


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A key part of making a connection is showing that you're interested in the other person. Keep things light at first, asking questions about her everyday life such as: What music does she listen to? Who is her favorite athlete? What does she like to do for fun? Remember that it should be a conversation, not an interrogation, so answer any questions she asks you or build on the things she says. Ask your crush about her hobbies or pastimes and take an interest in them. Many tomboys love showing off their skills, so ask to participate in things where she can take the lead. If she's interested in skateboarding, ask her to teach you some tricks. If she plays sports, see if you can shoot some hoops or throw a ball around together.  If you haven't tried one of her hobbies, give it a shot. If she loves golf, grab some clubs and hit a few balls. If she loves old movies, ask her for some recommendations. If your crush is an athlete or gamer, try making a bet about whether or not she can do something, like score 3 goals in a row or kill 10 enemies without taking damage. Making someone laugh is a great way to connect with them, and tomboys are typically more open to weird, crude, or off-color jokes than other girls. Try to discover what she finds funny and adjust your humor to match. If she laughs at a pun or loves a rude joke, try using more in the future. Many tomboys hate drama, so try to avoid making fun of specific people such as classmates or coworkers. Focus more on entertaining than insulting. Don't check your phone or constantly look around toward other people. Instead, keep your attention focused on her. This is the best way to convey that you're interested in what she's saying, and will help you build a stronger connection. Eye contact is important, but prolonged staring is intense and off-putting, so glance away every once in awhile. A genuine smile is one of the easiest ways to show interest in someone and make them feel comfortable. Try to keep the smile as genuine as possible. A forced smile is not...

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Faça perguntas. Encontre interesses em comum. Mostre seu senso de humor. Faça contato visual durante o papo. Sorria.


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A kissing scene is more pleasant for everyone involved when both actors are courteous enough to practice proper hygiene. Make show that you’ve showered the day of the performance, and use deodorant before going on stage. Most importantly, though, no one wants to kiss someone who has bad breath, so brush your teeth before the scene too.  If your kiss is at the end of the play and you’re worried about your breath not being very fresh by then, it’s a good idea to bring some breath mints, gum, breath spray, or mouthwash with you. During the intermission or a scene that you’re not in, you can quickly freshen your breath for the kiss. If you’re planning to kiss for real, you may also want to apply some lip balm to ensure that your lips are smooth. It may seem obvious, but you want to be certain that you know all of your lines leading up to and following the kiss. If you focus exclusively on the kiss itself and how nervous you are about getting it right, you run the risk of forgetting your lines during the performance and ruining the scene. Go over the lines in the kissing scene a little more carefully than the other scenes in the play to ensure that you have them down cold. One trick to help you learn the lines in your kissing scene is to practice them while you’re doing something else, such as knitting or tossing a ball. That can help simulate the distraction that you may feel while you’re on stage and thinking about the upcoming kiss. If you want to get the kiss right when you’re on the stage, you should perform it exactly as you and your co-star have practiced. Changing the way you play it at the last minute because you’re uncomfortable or feeling awkward usually only makes things worse because your co-star doesn't know what's coming. Perform the kiss exactly as you two rehearsed, so you both know what to do and how to react.  If you’re feeling uncomfortable with anything regarding the kiss, speak up during rehearsals. You want to be confident about the way that you’re playing it by the time of the performance....

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Cuide muito bem de sua higiene. Decore suas falas. Encene o beijo como combinado.


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A kitchen sink is an ideal spot to wash your cat because it is a good height to work at without straining your back. It also has surfaces to either side on which to put your supplies. Place a dry towel over the drain.  Fill the sink with 6 to 10 inches (15.2 to 25.4 cm) of warm water. The temperature should feel pleasantly warm when you dip your elbow in. Make sure the room is also warm so your cat doesn’t get cold when it gets out of the bath. Getting all your supplies together will make giving your cat a bath much easier, particularly if you have a fussy cat who doesn't enjoy bath time. The supplies you will need include:  A plastic jug to pour water. A hose attachment for the faucets. Cat shampoo. Nail clippers. Several dry towels. Hairdryer (optional). Brush. Cotton balls. It is a good idea to cut your cat’s claws before your commence bath time. Not only might you forget to do this later, but if she does panic during the bath you are less likely to get scratched. Use cat claw nail clippers, which can be purchased at your local pet store. To extend your cat’s nails: Place your cat on your knee, or on a work surface at a comfortable working height. Lift a paw. To extend a retracted claw, simply press gently on the last joint of the toe – this has the effect of extending the nail. It is easiest to trim clear nails because you can see the living part of the quick (nail) through the translucent keratin. Clip away the sharp hook only; doing this will leave the chunky, triangular part of the nail still attached to the toe. Do not attempt to trim back as far as the toe or you will cut into the sensitive tissue of the quick that contains nerves and blood vessels. Trim each nail in turn. Most cats have five toes on each front paw and four toes on each back foot.

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Prepare a área da pia. Reúna todos os suprimentos de que precisará. Estenda as garras do gato para facilitar que sejam aparadas. Não corte a unha muito próxima à base.


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A knife is effective at close distances. Specifically, at punching range, clinching distance, and to a lesser degree, in a grappling situation. The non dominant foot should be firmly planted forward with the dominant foot resting on it's ball slightly behind and slightly outward. The torso should be rotated to face the opponent. Hands should be up in front of the face with elbows tucked in. Keep your fingers curled, but not in fists. This will allow you to either grasp, palm strike, elbow strike, or punch. The best way to avoid a knife attack is to create distance. Thus, a low kick to the knee, groin, or stomach is a very effective way to counterattack while minimizing risk.  To counter a stomach to chest-level thrust, deflect the arm towards the opponent's line of symmetry; This will help expose his back. You can then reach over the arm and pull back while simultaneously reaching around the neck with the other arm. You must then step backwards at once to prevent your opponent from throwing you. Kick the back of the knees, step on his ankles and kick his heels to help bring him down. Alternatively, you may apply a choke hold.    A more advanced technique for the above scenario is the following; After deflecting the arm, let your hand slide down his forearm and smoothly grab his wrist. By placing a thumb on his inner writs and your four fingers on the back of his hand, bend his wrist inward while applying pressure to his triceps right above the elbow. You are now positioned behind your opponent. These actions will stiffen his arm and hyper-flex his wrist. Place his wrist right below your hip, step forward such that your foot is placed before his, and then push on his triceps while pinning his arm against your wrist. He will fall and you now have two choices. You can take his knife by holding his arm up and pushing the blade with a flat palm towards the point at which his fingers touch his palm. The safer alternative is to get on the ground and position yourself sideways with both legs over his torso such that...

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Fique em uma postura própria para reagir. Distancie-se.


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A kunik is an affectionate greeting between people who know each other intimately, such as family members or romantic partners. It's not done instead of kissing, and in fact is not meant to be romantic at all. In some cultures, it is only done between mothers and children. You will need to stand very close to your partner. If you are a mother sharing a kunik with your child, you may want to pick him or her up or squat down to his or her level. The nose, cheeks, and forehead are all common spots to nuzzle. Imagine you partner is wrapped up tight against the cold, probably wearing a hood and a scarf. You would rub your nose over the skin that is still exposed and not bundled up. Rediscovering your loved one's smell is an intimate, loving way to reconnect and strengthen your bond. It is possible this type of greeting dates back to when language was not very evolved, and we relied more on our senses--like smell--to identify, communicate, and connect with others.

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Aproxime-se da pessoa. Esfregue o nariz no rosto da pessoa. Respire fundo, sentindo a pele da pessoa contra o nariz e o lábio superior.


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A large glass bowl works best, so you can easily toss the zoodles in between increments in the microwave. Avoid placing them in a shallow dish, since this could easily get messy. Go with something roomy that has sides. You can add a splash of water over the zoodles, if you like, but it’s usually not necessary. Zucchini has a relatively high water content naturally. Leave the bowl uncovered. Place the dish directly in the center of your microwave so the zoodles cook evenly. Once the dish is positioned, close the microwave’s door. Punch in a cook time of 1 minute on your microwave’s keypad. Leave it on regular heat – don’t microwave the zoodles with the high heat setting. Hit “Start” or “Cook” and let the microwave cook the zoodles. Crispness is a personal choice – some people prefer zoodles that have a firm consistency, similar to al dente pasta noodles. Others prefer soft zoodles. To test yours, simply grab a zoodle and pop it in your mouth. If the zoodles are too firm for you, toss them in the bowl with 2 forks to redistribute them. Then, place the bowl back in the microwave. Close the microwave’s door and cook them for another 30 seconds. After 30 seconds is up, check the firmness of the zoodles again. If needed, toss them and heat them in 30 second increments until you’ve reached the desired consistency. If you’re microwaving a large pile of zoodles, you may need to repeat this several times. Be careful not to over-cook the zoodles. Divide the noodles between the serving plates. Ladle your favorite pre-heated sauce over the top. Add cheese or nutritional yeast, if desired, and serve immediately.  If you like spicy foods, consider sprinkling red pepper flakes on top before serving.  Choose a sauce that’s nice and thick. Zoodles tend to get watery easily once they’re plated, and a runny sauce will contribute to that.

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Coloque o macarrão de abobrinha em uma louça para micro-ondas. Leve o macarrão ao micro-ondas. Cozinhe a abobrinha por um minuto. Retire a vasilha e teste o macarrão. Mexa o vegetal e esquente por mais 30 segundos, se necessário. Cozinhe a abobrinha em incrementos de 30 segundos até chegar à consistência desejada. Coloque o macarrão em um prato e sirva com seu molho preferido.


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A large part of getting a better butt, and a better body in general, is diet. If you don't combine exercise with healthy eating, you won't get good results. To get the best results, calculate your recommended caloric intake. You need energy to work out. If you want to lose weight, consume fewer calories. If you want to gain weight, consume more. Either way, make sure you are balancing your work out with the amount of calories you consume. You need protein to gain muscle, but you need carbohydrates for energy. Don't focus too heavily on one or the other. To get the most out of your diet, make sure you know how much of each you need.  About 15% of your daily caloric intake should come from protein, and about 55% should come from carbohydrates.  Lean proteins, such as chicken and fish, are better for you than red meat. Incorporate a vegetarian meal two or three times a week to mix things up.  Eat whole grains, sweet potatoes, and whole wheat breads for a good source of energy. You need a certain amount of healthy fats to maintain good health. Good fats are usually liquid at room temperature. Fats such as olive oil, flaxseed oil, and safflower oil are good. If a fat is solid at room temperature, such as butter, avoid it. Water is necessary to keep the body hydrated. Aim for a glass of water for every 20 minutes of exercise.

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Preste mais atenção ao que você come. Faça refeições balanceadas. Consuma o tipo certo de gordura. Beba bastante água.


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A large part of performance magic is in distracting your audience with otherwise useless steps and information. The core mechanic in a lot of these tricks is getting your friend to eventually subtract his given number from the equation. Once the variable is out of the way, you have full control over where the equation goes. The reason why the "Lucky Number 13" trick works so well is because multiples of 9 between 1-10 operate under in a uniquely identifiable way. In the case, each answer (e.g. 9, 18, 27 etc.) will equal to 9 if you add each digit together. Although this property is unique to multiples of 9, it makes a great trick, especially if your friend was quick to catch onto the fact that other tricks are quick to discard the original number. Adding superfluous additions and subtractions can be done as many times as you want, so long as you're ultimately able to nullify your friend's chosen variable. For instance the "End With 3" trick can be rearranged to end with any number. Once you've had some time getting used to mathematical mind tricks, you might be ready to try crafting your own. While they can become as infinitely complex as you want, it's a good thing to start out small, and slowly work your way up. For starters, use the "End With 3" as a template, and change the values of the constants to make a new equation. From there on, you'll be able to create new and inventive ways of ultimately removing the variable.  Don't forget to consistently develop your presentation as well. People want to be entertained, and the way you baffle them with your trick is going to be just as important as the trick itself!

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Saiba que algumas partes dos truques são um pouco nebulosas. Identifique padrões e ocorrências únicas em matemática. Tenha em mente que cada resposta depende do resultado da conta anterior. Tente inventar um truque.


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A level 1 hair color is black, while a level 10 is a very light blonde. Most people don't have hair that's a level 9 or 10, so you'll probably need to bleach it. Check to see how many shades lighter your hair needs to be, if any. You can do a quick online search to find a chart that will show you the different hair color levels. Pour 1 part bleaching powder into a bowl, along with 1 part level 20 peroxide. Bleaching powder and level 20 peroxide can be found easily online, as well as in most big-box stores. A level 20 peroxide used for the appropriate amount of time will lift your hair color 2 shades. You'll want to mix the bleaching powder and peroxide together so that there aren't any lumps. A small whisk works great, or you can use a spoon or other available mixing tool. You should end up with a semi-thick consistency. Bleach and dye can be rough on skin and clothes, so make sure to protect your surfaces. Put a towel around your shoulders to keep your clothes clean, and wear gloves to protect your hands. It's a good idea to wear old clothes that you don't mind getting ruined, just in case. Use the tail end of a rat-tail comb to part your hair down the center from your forehead to the nape of your neck. Then part your hair horizontally from ear to ear. Clip up 3 sections of the hair and leave the last section down. Use an applicator brush to begin applying the bleach and peroxide to your hair. Begin applying it on your ends first, working your way up to doing the roots last. Put your hair up in a cap once you've finished your whole head to help the process go faster.  Be sure to use thin sections so all of your hair is saturated with bleach. If you apply the mixture to your roots first, you'll end up with much lighter roots that don't match the rest of your hair color due to the heat coming from your head. Work through each of the 4 sections until all your hair is bleached. Most people will need to leave the bleach on their hair for about an hour to get the right shade. To make sure everything is going...

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Deixe o seu cabelo com uma tonalidade nove ou dez, que é loiro claro. Misture o pó descolorante com um peróxido de hidrogênio volume 20. Misture bem o pó descolorante com o peróxido de hidrogênio. Proteja sua pele e a sua roupa. Separe o cabelo em quatro partes. Passe o descolorante em mechas de 1,3 cm de cabelo. Fique de olho no cabelo na hora seguinte para ver se ele já clareou o suficiente. Enxágue o descolorante e seque o cabelo.


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A life plan is a formal, written plan you can use to plan out areas of your life including career, where you live, who you associate with, and how you spend your time. Writing out a life plan can help you identify areas of your life that you would like to change or to meet certain goals.  A life plan may help you see your life in a different way. Seeing aspects of it on paper may help you prioritize and readjust your ideas. Putting a life plan down on paper may also help you see similar goals and desires you have, or adjust your plan based on things that don’t fit. Having a life plan doesn’t mean you will change all aspects of your life right away, but it is a starting point to begin the process. Maybe there are areas of your life in which you are satisfied, such as where you live, but other areas in which you’d liked to grow, such as finding a more fulfilling career. There may be several areas of your life you’d like to have a plan for, but to start, try picking the one part that is the most important.  Decide on which area of your life you’ll start with, like career, social group, hobbies, or something else. Some examples of life areas you could change include job, education, or income and financial planning; attitude, life perspective, creative, or leisure goals; family and friends; planning for children, securing social support, or volunteering for a meaningful cause; or physical and health goals.  Ask yourself what good things will come from changing this part of your life to become clear on why you are choosing to change. Ask yourself which part of changing will be most difficult for you. Once you know what will be hardest, you can prepare yourself for when you meet that challenge. For example, for some people the most difficult part of change is starting. If you already know this about yourself, you can get support from others to help you begin. Having a support system, or people who can help when you need it, is important when attempting any life change. Part of planning a change is knowing exactly...

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Registre os seus planos em papel. Determine que partes da vida quer mudar. Angarie apoio e informações. Identifique os recursos e passos necessários para o seu plano. Aprenda a aceitar os imprevistos da vida.


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A limerick has five lines. The first, second, and fifth line should rhyme with each other. This is rhyme "A." To create rhyme "B," rhyme the third and fourth lines with each other. Rhyme "A" and "B" should be different from each other. The rhyme scheme will look like:  Line 1: Rhyme A Line 2: Rhyme A Line 3: Rhyme B Line 4: Rhyme B Line 5: Rhyme A In addition to rhyme, the poem should follow a syllable scheme where the first, second, and fifth lines have eight or nine syllables. The third and fourth lines will have five or six syllables. The syllable scheme will look like:  Line 1: Eight or nine syllables Line 2: Eight or nine syllables Line 3: Five or six syllables Line 4: Five or six syllables Line 5: Eight or nine syllables The meter of the limerick is the number of beats, or stressed syllables, in each line. A limerick will follow a meter that goes 3, 3, 2, 2, 3. You can also use "da" for unstressed syllables and “DUM” for stressed syllables. Say “da” and “DUM” aloud to yourself as you compose each line to make sure you are stressing the right words. The meter will look like:  Line 1: Three stressed syllables (da DUM da da DUM da da DUM) Line 2: Three stressed syllables (da DUM da da DUM da da DUM) Line 3: Two stressed syllables (da DUM da da DUM) Line 4: Two stressed syllables (da DUM da da DUM) Line 5: Three stressed syllables (da DUM da da DUM da da DUM)

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Crie um esquema de rima AABBA. Siga o esquema das sílabas. Siga uma métrica.


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A line of action doesn't mean dialogue, it's the imaginary line that traces your character's movement. The line of action should be a dramatic, intense path that dictates how your character's body is moving in a panel.  To practice, you can draw a line of action with an arrow pointing the direction you want your character moving. Draw this line in pencil and the use it as guideline when drawing the rest of your character. The line of action should be fluid so that we can see the intentions of your character's movements. Don't be afraid to exaggerate. If your character is pointing, the line of action starts at the feet and moves up through the body, extending through the arm. The center line should always be the first thing you sketch out when drawing a figure. This line can even double as your line of action. Once you have an exaggerated center line that depicts movement, begin to draw your character around it. Each pose has a rhythm to it, and your center line is what depicts that rhythm. Say your character is running, a center line that is more or less vertical isn't as action filled as a center line that curves. Think about how the body should be leaning forward to depict more motion. When you draw your characters, make each pose dramatic, even if your characters are simply standing. By thrusting the head farther forward or spreading the legs wider, you can create a better sense of motion and action.  Incorporate expressions to indicate an action or event is about to happen. Even if you're drawing a character's face in a panel before the one where the action will happen, draw that character so that there is an acknowledgement of the pending action. For example, if your character is watching the beginning of an explosion, draw the eyes wider, the mouth open. Use your center line, or line of action to depict the character reeling back as if preparing for the explosion.

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Crie uma linha de ação. Comece desenhando com uma linha central. Capriche no drama das poses!


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A linear polynomial is a polynomial of the first degree. This means that no variable will have an exponent greater than one. Because this is a first-degree polynomial, it will have exactly one real root, or solution. For example, 5x+2{\displaystyle 5x+2} is a linear polynomial, because the variable x{\displaystyle x} has no exponent (which is the same as an exponent of 1). This is a necessary step for solving all polynomials. For example, 5x+2=0{\displaystyle 5x+2=0} To do this, add or subtract the constant from both sides of the equation. A constant is a term without a variable. For example, to isolate the x{\displaystyle x} term in 5x+2=0{\displaystyle 5x+2=0}, you would subtract 2{\displaystyle 2} from both sides of the equation:5x+2=0{\displaystyle 5x+2=0}5x+2−2=0−2{\displaystyle 5x+2-2=0-2}5x=−2{\displaystyle 5x=-2} Usually you will need to divide each side of the equation by the coefficient. This will give you the root, or solution, to your polynomial. For example, to solve for x{\displaystyle x} in 5x=−2{\displaystyle 5x=-2}, you would divide each side of the equation by 5{\displaystyle 5}:5x=−2{\displaystyle 5x=-2}5x5=−25{\displaystyle {\frac {5x}{5}}={\frac {-2}{5}}}x=−25{\displaystyle x={\frac {-2}{5}}}So, the solution to 5x+2{\displaystyle 5x+2} is x=−25{\displaystyle x={\frac {-2}{5}}}.

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Determine se a equação é linear. Iguale a equação a zero. Isole a variável. Descubra o valor da variável.


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A lip scrub will help buff away dead skin cells and make your lips appear smoother and plumper. It will make applying the lip stain a lot easier. If you don't have a lip scrub at home, or don't have time to run out and buy one, you can make your own by combining 1 part honey, 1 part sugar (white or brown), and 1 part oil (almond, coconut, jojoba, or olive) in a small dish. You should only use lip scrub occasionally and as needed. It's great for sloughing off dead, peeling skin, but it can also damage the delicate tissue on your lips if you overuse it. Take a soft towel, and gently pat your lips dry with it. You are now ready to start applying your lip stain.

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Encontre um bom esfoliante. Seque os lábios.


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A little bit of talcum powder can help you comb out knots. Sprinkle a tiny bit on top of the knot. After that, use your fingers first to pull the knot apart. Make sure you don't yank on it, as that hurts the cat. Once you've teased it apart, use a comb on it. Another way to get rid of mats is to hold the mat near the root. That prevents it from pulling on the cat's skin. Then use your comb or brush to tease it out a little a time. You should be able to comb through some mats this way. Another option is a mat splitter. You can find these at pet stores. Basically, the mat splitter cuts the mat up. When the mat is in pieces, it's easier to comb the mat out and pull out the tangles without hurting the cat. You can substitute a plastic letter opener in some cases, that kind that has an opening the letter goes into. A seam ripper may also work. If a tangle is particularly bad, you may need to cut it out. However, you need to be very, very careful with this method, as it is easy to nick the skin. Pull the tangle gently away from the skin. Make sure you can see where the skin is before you cut, and then gently cut as far away from the skin as you can get.  You can also use a mat comb/razor comb for this process. It's a comb designed to cut mats as you brush the fur.  If mats are truly bad, you'll need professional help. The cat may need to be shaved.

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Experimente usar talco. Penteie os pelos embolados. Use um objeto pontiagudo para separar os pelos. Corte os nós mais difíceis.


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A little extra push is sometimes needed to convince parents you are ready.  Show them where the facility is.  Take them inside, and introduce the person whom would be piercing you.  Demonstrate to them how clean the place is.  Show them pictures inside of the facility of people's past piercings.  You can even let your parents talk to some of the customers there to get their comments about the facility and it's level of professionalism. Your parents might be okay with you getting a piercing if you can agree to some stipulations.  This might involve boosting your grades in school, doing more chores around the house, or treating your siblings better.  Together, write down on paper exactly the terms of the contract, and when you have to accomplish the goals by.  If you meet the goals, you should be guaranteed a piercing. Sometimes one talk is not enough.  Some parents are stubborn, while others are simply bad at listening to their children.  However, don't let this get you down.  Always remind them throughout the following days and weeks that a piercing is still important to you.  Write them notes, perhaps better explaining your arguments.  You can even schedule more serious talks in the future, and engage in further open dialogue with your parents. Don't: bring up piercings when your parents are in a bad mood.Do: show them new information, such as blogs written by parents in the same situation. Instead of having them wonder about the "dangers" of getting a piercing, bring them along with you.  They will feel more comfortable standing by your side as you are getting a piercing.  They might even want to get a piercing as well, thereby creating a family bonding moment. A sign of maturity is that you are taking responsibility for at least some of your finances.  Many parents live paycheck to paycheck, and don't have the extra money to shell out for a piercing.  Apply for a job, and save up your own money.  Make sure you have enough to cover the piercing and the piece of jewelry you want.  Tell your parents that you...

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Leve seus pais para o estúdio escolhido. Faça acordos. Lembre-os sempre de como isso é importante para você. Convide-os para fazer um piercing com você. Economize para comprar a joia. Vá além com suas tarefas diárias.


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A little heavy make-up or concealer can be pretty effective for covering up a hickey. Just make sure you get a color that matches your skin tone, and to blend it in.  Stage make up is extra thick and heavy, so you may resort to that if you're trying to conceal a real whopper. A scarf is your best friend when attempting to conceal a hickey on your neck, as a scarf is a fashionable item which no one will question you wearing (unless it's 100 degrees outside). Wrap the scarf strategically around your neck, and make sure to check it in a mirror from time to time to make sure the material hasn't moved, leaving your hickey exposed. Other options for covering a neck hickey include wearing a turtleneck (again, when weather conditions allow) or wearing your hair down, if it's long enough. A band aid will effectively cover up a hickey and give it time to heal away from the prying eyes of the world. Arnica cream is said to speed up the healing of bruises, so it may also be effective for clearing up hickeys. There are numerous other home remedies that supposedly help to speed up healing, such as applying an ice pack, rubbing the hickey with a comb, scraping the hickey with a coin and covering the hickey with toothpaste. All of these methods, and more, are outlined in the article How to Remove a Hickey.

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Use corretivo. Use um lenço no pescoço. Cubra o chupão com um curativo. Procure agilizar o processo de recuperação.


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A little knowledge can go a long way. If you have time before embarking on a trip or meeting with someone from another culture, try to take time to learn the basic “do’s and dont’s” of that culture. You can find information on this from internet sources such as those provided by the National Center for Cultural Competence. Different cultures will speak at different volumes, be more or less direct in showing emotion, may or may not expect to engage in “small talk,” and exhibit other dissimilarities in communication. When communicating with people from other cultures, be prepared to encounter such differences, including ones that you were not aware of. When communicating with a different culture, there may be unwritten rules about social hierarchy that you are not used to. For instance, you may come from a culture where men and women are expected to communicate equally with each other but may have to interact with someone from a culture where men may do more talking in mixed company. Similarly, you may be communicating with someone who expects that a younger person should let an older person do most of the talking, while you expect people across age groups to communicate equally. If you could not understand someone or think that he or she did not understand you, say something about it. Avoid being rude or offensive, but patiently explain the problem. It’s usually better to be upfront than to let a problem in communication go undressed, since there may otherwise be bigger problems later.  If you think you did not understand what someone meant, try saying something like: “I’m not sure I understood you. Could we go over that again?” If you think that someone did not understand you, try saying something like: “Let’s review things to make sure we’re all on the same page.” You can also make sure to let the person know to ask questions. Each culture has its own set of dominant values, beliefs, and prejudices. Signs of these may emerge when communicating with people from other cultures. Basic communication, however, it...

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De antemão, saiba mais sobre a cultura. Esteja preparado para constatar diferenças. Compreenda as hierarquias. Seja franco sobre as dificuldades de comunicação. Seja respeitoso e tolerante. Tenha paciência.


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A lobe is a separate section of the leaf that radiates off the central point, kind of like the fingers on your hand. Most sycamore leaves will have five large lobes, each with its own distinct vein running along it.  Some sycamore leaves may only have three lobes, but five is more common. From the tip of one lobe to the to the tip of the one across from it, sycamore leaves are often well over 4 inches (10 centimeters) wide. Sycamores have alternate leaves, which means a single leaf attaches to the stem in one spot, and the leaves alternate from side to side as you move along the stem. This is opposed to two leaves attaching at the same location on a stem, which is referred to as having opposite leaves. The leaves will have many rounded “teeth” along the edges and will look slightly serrated. In spring and summer, the leaves will be dark green. Then in the autumn they turn yellow before falling off for the winter.

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Conte cinco lóbulos distintos. Tente achar uma folha única presa em um local. Procure por uma borda serrada. Ache folhas verde-escuras ou amarelas.


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A lot of famous poets, such as Walt Whitman, initially published themselves. This can be a great outlet for you if you're unsure you want to go a traditional publishing route. However, you do not want to waste time and money on self publishing if your work is not ready. Read over your poetry collection and try to be honest with yourself. Is this work ready for publication? Would you be happy putting this work out into the world?  Seek input from others. Have trusted friends, or any colleagues you have from college or an MFA program, read through your collection. Ask them if they think it's polished and professional, and whether they would pay for a book like this. If you get lukewarm feedback, you may want to reconsider self publishing. Try to work on your poetry for a few more months before publishing your book. It may also be worth your time to hire a proofreader. Self-published books do not go through as strict an editorial process, and many writers find it difficult to catch their own errors. Careful proofreading is important, as a work with grammatical errors can reflect poorly on you as a writer. If you think your work is ready, you'll need to find an outlet through which to self publish. There are a variety of publishers that allow writers to self publish their own works for a small fee. Assess what your budget is, and explore a variety of options.  Self-publishing services will print however many copies of your book that you want, for a fee. Print-on-demand services will take a PDF copy of your manuscript, for a fee, and print copies of your book when a potential reader places an order. You are completely responsible for marketing and selling your book with these kinds of companies. In addition to browsing the costs from various companies, consider other costs. Marketing your book may cost money. If you're unable to do graphic design on your own, you will need to pay a graphic designer to design your cover. Once you've selected a route for self-publishing, assemble your materials. The process of...

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Veja se o manuscrito está pronto para ser publicado. Encontre a melhor forma de autopublicação para você. Monte a sua coletânea. Mande o material para a gráfica.


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A lot of makeup glitter is very large and clunky. If you're looking for something theatrical, this can work great. However, if you want something a bit more subtle, go for finer glitter. You may have to experiment with a few different types of glitter until you find one that works for you. It's very easy to get glitter on your teeth when applying it to your lips. To avoid this, do not apply glitter too far inside your lips. Just apply the glitter on the outside of your lips.

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Escolha o tipo certo de glitter para o visual. Não deixe o glitter grudar nos dentes.


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A lot of people who want to be discovered as a singer really mean that they want to be discovered as a super star. But there's a difference, and a timeline, between the two. Think about this:  A professional singer is someone with substantial experience and usually musical education under her or his belt. A professional singer is someone who sings and performs on a very regular basis, from one to five times a week and several hours per night. Her or his success can remain local or go global. A superstar might come out of a great singer, but that person didn't necessarily have to be a professional singer previously. A superstar usually achieves international and sometimes global success. Much like any other career path, passion is key in paving your road to success. But if that passion is based solely on the desire for money and fame, your career (and happiness) might be short lived. Try to think about the following questions:  What do you get out of singing? Where/what venues are your favorite performance sites? In what particular field do you want to earn respect and appreciation? Do you enjoy large or small audiences? Is recognition of your talent more important to you than the actual performing? Maybe your parents want you to be the next Pavarotti and insanely wealthy. Always ask yourself if that is also what you truly want. As in most other professions, lots of practice is absolutely necessary. Not just for the quality of tone, but also for your own comfort level.  Make it a goal to practice at least a few times a week, and ideally every day. Hold yourself accountable by entering your planned practice times in a calendar or planner.

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Entenda o que faz um cantor de verdade. Reflita profundamente e descubra o motivo pelo qual deseja ser um cantor. Não baseie seus objetivos nas ideias de outras pessoas. Seja realista quanto ao tempo que você será capaz de dedicar ao seu objetivo.


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A lot of teenagers struggle with acne, which can definitely give away your age. Help prevent pimples by washing your face twice a day with a gentle cleanser. Use a light moisturizer after you wash your face to keep your skin hydrated. You should also try to avoid touching your face throughout the day. A cut that’s at or above your shoulders will often make you look older than having long hair. However, no matter what hairstyle you choose, you should get regular trims so your style looks fresh. The more polished you look, the more mature you will appear. Take the time to style your hair in the mornings. Comb your hair so it’s free from tangles, and style it into a low side-braid or part it to the side and wear it down. It might seem like the more makeup you wear, the older you will look, but the opposite is actually true. Young girls usually wear heavy makeup, while adults typically choose a more subtle style that draws emphasis to one area of the face.  Wear subtle smoky eye makeup to emphasize your eyes.  Wear a bold shade of lipstick to accentuate your mouth.  Don’t wear a lot of shimmery or glittery makeup. This is a small change that can make a big difference. Groomed eyebrows that suit the shape of your face will make you look more like a woman. Get your eyebrows shaped up in a salon or learn how to pluck them yourself. You can grow your nails out or you can choose to wear them short, but you should always keep your fingernails clean and neat. Use a nail file to remove any rough or uneven edges. Choose a subtle, refined scent instead of a perfume that’s very flowery or sweet-smelling. A bottle of perfume usually lasts a long time, so don’t be afraid to invest in a quality fragrance if you find one you like.

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Cuide da pele. Dê um “upgrade” no seu cabelo. Concentre a maquiagem em uma parte do rosto se você não tem o hábito de usar nada. Faça as sobrancelhas. Cuide bem das unhas. Passe um pouco de perfume antes de sair de casa.


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A lot of the time, there's nothing wrong with you or how you study or learn: your brain just can't hold the information because your body isn't getting something that it needs. Often, that need is more sleep. You'll want to be sure to get plenty of sleep if you want your brain to be alert enough to absorb information. Just drinking an extra cup of coffee isn't going to work. This means you'll want to stop doing those late night study sessions. Instead, go to bed early, get a few hours of sleep, and then get up early so that you can study more on a well-rested brain.  Studies have actually revealed that while we sleep, the brain is flushed with a fluid that cleans it of toxins. When we don't get enough sleep, our brains are so overloaded with junk that it becomes difficult for the brain to function correctly. How much is enough sleep really depends on you and how your body works. Seven to eight hours is what is recommended for most adults, but some people need less and some people need more. You should be able to feel awake and alert through most of the day, without the aid of coffee. If you're tired before four or five in the afternoon, then you're probably not getting enough sleep (or you might be getting too much). When you're hungry, your brain will have a really hard time absorbing any information. It's hard to focus when all your body can tell you is that your stomach is empty. Make sure that you get enough food for all of the major meals. You might even want to choose something healthy to snack on while you study as well as during any classes or tests you might have to take. It's also a good idea to make sure that you're eating healthy foods. Junk food doesn't give your body the nutrients it needs to perform at its best. Snack on some almonds or a couple of carrots in order to feel alert and focused, instead of bloated and tired. Your body is at its best when it's well hydrated. When you don't get enough water, you won't be able to focus. You can easily become distracted, whether you realize it or not,...

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Durma o bastante. Coma bem. Beba muita água. Se exercite. Ensine seu cérebro a aprender.


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A lot of things that are considered too rude to be said are often communicated using eyes. In fact, some of our emotions are written in the size of our pupils, something humans can't control.  If someone is frustrated by having to talk to you, you can often find out by watching their eyes.  Looking up and to the right is a sign of boredom. Pupils dilate (get bigger) when a person is interested, and will often decrease in size when someone becomes bored.  Avoiding eye contact probably means they’re hiding something from you, that they don’t trust you, or are scared of you. Any extreme emotion can be a sign that something is wrong with your relationship. However, you should pay attention to extremes as compared to how this person usually behaves, not what you consider normal for yourself or your friends. Pay attention to:  Tension and stiffness, especially in the shoulders Boredom and disinterest Being over the top or melodramatic The tone of their voice How quickly or slowly they respond People behave differently depending on how they feel about what they are saying or doing, and there are many subtle (and often subconscious) cues that can help differentiate how people feel about something they’re unwilling to discuss or will lie about. The basic idea of a polygraph test, also known as a lie detector, is in finding the tiny differences in how someone responds when they’re telling the truth as compared to when they’re lying.  Even if you can't use a machine to monitor the differences in someone's behavior, some easy cues that can help you tell if they hate you are:  Anything that might suggest that they are lying or trying to mislead you. Look out for any sign of them trying to hide an emotion, as people often get emotional when they lie, and try to hide it.  How this person communicates with you vs. how they communicate with other people. How they act when you’re talking about something they need to pay attention to (for example work, if they are a co-worker) and when you bring up things that they don’t need...

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Preste atenção nos olhos do outro. Fique atento a emoções exageradas. Observe as diferenças. Não confunda a raiva com outras emoções. Perceba se ela costuma abrir-se com você.


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A lot of times when we don't know what to wear or how to put together an outfit it means that it is time to organize our closet. Organizing means it will be easier to locate the clothes you want for the outfits you'll be putting together and it will remind you what you own in way of clothing.  Get rid of anything you almost never wear. There is no point in keeping around something you wear only once or twice. Make space for the items you will wear. Make a rule for yourself: every 6 months clean out your wardrobe. The stuff you just can't throw away, put in storage and if in the next 6 months you haven't looked for it, to charity or friends it has to go. When you're organizing you want to make sure that you will have easy access to your clothes. An easy way of organizing them is by item, so all the t-shirts together, all the sweaters together, all the dresses together, and so on. It makes it easier to find them when you know where the items of clothing will be. And if you organize them by color it's a win-win situation for you. You'll need a few basic tops that are the foundation of your wardrobe. These tops should be versatile and trend-proof. It's best for your basic wardrobe components to be in neutral colors like black, navy blue, white, and ivory so that you can mix and match them easily. The best is to stick to more classical designs than to follow every season trend. Get a scarf or some jewelry that represents the season. Accessories can be an easy and cheap way to make the same outfit look different every day of the week.   Casual tops: these are tops like short and long sleeve t-shirts, camisoles and tank tops (which are particularly good for under sweaters). Invest in good quality and simple colors. A few dressy blouses. Blouses can be worn under blazers, or button-down cardigans. They can give a good bit of class to an outfit. Wear them with jeans, with a skirt and boots, or with jewelry. You'll want to add some sweaters, button-down cardigans, or pullovers in neutral colors to wear with your casual...

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Organize seu closet. Certifique-se de ter blusas essenciais no seu vestuário. Certifique-se de ter vestuários de baixo essenciais. Reúna acessórios. Use sapatos versáteis. Encontre as peças chaves.


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A low WBC count can result from a wide variety of medical conditions. You doctor will have to administer tests in order to better understand your situation if the cause isn't obvious, such as a viral infection, autoimmune disease, HIV/AIDS, cancer or cancer treatment, or a prescription medication. Understanding why your WBC count is low will help you and your doctor come up with specific solutions. There are several medications available that stimulate WBC production. All medications have benefits and risks, so be sure to ask your doctor about potential side effects.  Ask your doctor, “Are there prescription medications that would be beneficial for my situation? What are my options with the lowest associated risks? Should I try dietary changes or natural remedies before taking medication?” Risks and side effects of medications that stimulate WBC production can include allergic reactions, low fever, bone pain, discomfort at the injection site, weakness, diarrhea, and flu-like symptoms. A registered dietitian will help you create a meal plan customized for your specific needs. If you're undergoing chemotherapy or other treatment for a chronic medical condition, talk to your treatment center about seeing their dietitian. You can also ask your primary doctor or specialist caregiver for a referral.  Your personalized meal plan might include modifications to your daily recommended nutrients, like adding more protein than normally recommended to your diet. Your dietitian can also help you with recipes, safe food handling, and consult about adding supplements. Tell your dietitian about your eating habits and any difficulty you have maintaining proper nutrition, such as loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. They can recommend foods and supplements that can help you get the nutrients your body needs to produce blood cells. Acupuncture has been shown to increase WBC production and promote bone marrow repair during chemotherapy. Sauna bathing also stimulates the immune system, particularly in athletes. Talk...

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Discuta a causa da contagem baixa com um médico. Informe-se quanto ao uso de medicamentos. Consulte-se com um nutricionista para criar uma dieta própria para suas necessidades específicas. Discuta o uso de remédios naturais.


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A low cut shirt is a great option to wear with a bralette. This is a sexy look that can be worn in a variety of ways—from super casual to dressed up for a night out. You can control how much skin you wan to show with this option. You could only show the top of the bralette or wear a very low cut shirt to reveal all of the bralette.  Wear a low cut T-shirt with a lacy bralette and skinny jeans for a nighttime look. Put on a low cut tank top with a patterned bralette and a skirt. This is a sexy look that may be a little too much for work. Wear a bralette as a shirt underneath an open blazer. You can pair the blazer with a pair of matching pants or nice jeans. You can also pair the bralette with a high waisted skirt if you don’t want to show as much skin. This type of shirt is a way to show off your bralette without wearing it as a shirt. A solid bralette would show through a lace shirt the best, but you can wear a lace bralette. Any type of sheer shirt will work. Wear a mesh black shirt with a solid black bralette and a pair of pants in a pastel color for a night out. As long as you feel comfortable with it, bralettes can be worn alone without a shirt. You might want to wear a solid bralette unless you’re comfortable with showing a lot of skin. Wear the bralette with a skirt, jeans, or high waisted pants.  Wear a solid black bralette with a long, high waisted skirt and sandals for a day out. Put on a lace bralette with loose, boyfriend jeans and nice sneakers for a daytime look that would be great to run errands or go out with friends.

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Use uma blusa decotada com um bralette. Use o bralette por baixo de um terninho. Escolha uma blusa transparente para usar sobre o bralette. Use o sutiã como uma blusa.


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A low glucose-to-water ratio speeds up the process of crystallization. Try adding a tablespoon or two of water to your honey and mixing it in. This may result in faster crystallization. Honey stored in temperatures around 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) will crystalize much faster. Store your honey somewhere like the fridge. Use a thermometer to determine your fridge's heat to make sure it hovers around the 50s. Do not freeze your honey. This will prevent it from crystalizing. Unfortunately, there is no exact formula to know how long honey crystalizes. When kept at the right temperature, most honey will crystalize but this can take anywhere from weeks to years. When your honey crystalizes, you will realize the honey is formed into large crystals with white air bubbles in between. If you already have some crystalized honey, transfer this to a container of runny honey. The presence of honey crystals may speed up the crystallization process.

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Adicione água. Armazene o produto na geladeira. Espere o mel cristalizar. Transfira pequenas quantidades do mel cristalizado para um mais líquido.


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A major part of good grades is the ability to manage your time wisely. Work on maintaining a regular schedule and sticking to it throughout the semester. You should also plan ahead and stay aware of when big papers and tests are coming up. Write down important dates in your calendar and keep a daily planner.  Decide when to study, do homework, socialize, and so on. Have a daily routine you follow that works with your class schedule. Stick to general rules that work for you. For example, maybe you need a couple of weeks to write a solid paper. Make sure to always start papers a week before they're due. Professors have office hours in which you can come in and ask questions. Always take advantage of the time your professors are offering. Office hours are an invaluable way to gain a higher understanding of course material, and build solid rapport with your professors.  Do not just come into office hours when you're struggling. Stop in just for a refresher when necessary. You can also have a professor look over a draft of your paper or go over the reading with you. Your reputation can help sway your grades. If your professor is, say, deciding between a B+ and an A, they're more likely to grant an A to a student who seemed like they were consistently trying. You want to surround yourself with inspiring people. In class, try to identify the most successful students. Try to plan study parties and review sessions with these students. Your grades will improve as good habits rub off on you.  Try to form a regular study session. Meet once a week with the top students in your class. Make sure to keep study sessions directed, however. Study sessions can sometimes dissolve into socializing, which will not help you bring up your grades. Everyone misses class once in awhile. An illness or emergency can occasionally prevent you from making it to a lecture. However, never allow missing class to become a regular thing. Unless it's absolutely impossible, attend all your classes all the time. In college, classes may only meet...

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Adote uma rotina fixa. Marque horários de orientação com os professores. Converse com colegas que tenham um bom desempenho. Compareça a todas as aulas. Aprenda a fazer provas de verdade.


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A man isn't always comfortable being judge, jury, and executioner, but he knows right from wrong and expects others to play by the same rules. Look inside yourself and ask: would I want someone else doing that to me? This should help you develop principles to live by.  A man never steals, even if he is desperate. A desperate man learns to ask others to help him instead of helping himself to something he is not entitled to. A man helps others in need. He knows when others are down on their luck and need a helping hand, even if the utility lies in the gesture itself. A man trusts his friends, significant others, and family. He follows through with what he says he'll do and expects others to do the same. A man never lies — to himself or others. He develops a conscience that gives him good feedback and allows him to be comfortable with the truth, even if it hurts. Men are naturally ambitious. We want to be breadwinners and have the admiration and respect of our peers. Not all men choose the same career paths, however, so ambition doesn't always amount to the same thing. Whatever career or profession you choose (you may have many), set goals for yourself, live up to or exceed them, and reinvent yourself whenever you need to. Define your own idea of success. The main difference between a man and a boy, and adult and a child, is that men are responsible. Men honor their commitments, accept their duties and are accountable for their actions.  Men clean up after themselves (figuratively and literally).  Men know that anyone can father a baby, but only a man who understands and accepts responsibility can be a good father. Men refuse to make anyone do anything they themselves are unwilling to do. As a result, they appreciate the difficulty and risk other people take on their behalf. Making sacrifices is part of growing up, whether you like it or not. The difference between a man and a boy is that a man steps up to the plate, while a boy hesitates or complains. Especially for the people in his life that he loves, a man...

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Desenvolva seus próprios princípios. Seja ambicioso de sua própria maneira. Procure responsabilidade e tome responsabilidade por seus atos. Aprenda a fazer sacrifícios pelas pessoas que você ama e se importa. Seja um bom homem.


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A manual camera is preferable to a digital one as you will have greater control over the exposure, making you more likely to catch a snap of the ghost. The ghost may appear as a blur or streak of light in the developed photograph. In addition, paranormal activity tends to interfere with the operation of electrical equipment, making a digital camera unreliable. A camcorder can also be used to catch a glimpse of any unusual shapes or activity at your chosen ghost-catching location.  Make sure to start recording at the beginning of the session and leave the camcorder running until the end. It will be easier if you set the camcorder on a tripod for the duration of the session. If your camera has a night-vision feature make sure to turn it on, as this will make spotting a ghost that much easier. Sometimes a tape recorder will pick up on sounds that you wouldn't normally be able to hear. These sounds will only reveal themselves when you play the tape back. Keep in mind that you may have to slow down or speed up the playback or use headphones in order to make sense of what you're hearing. An EMF (electromagnetic field) detector measures changes or disruptions to surrounding electrical fields, which may indicate the presence of a ghost.  Good EMF detectors can pick up on disturbances across a wide range of frequencies. EMF detectors can be purchased online, for anywhere between $20 and several hundred dollars. Other specialist equipment that may benefit the serious ghost-hunter includes:  An infrared thermal scanner, which is used to detect hot or cold spots caused by energy-sucking ghosts. An air ion counter, which measures the number of positive and negative ions in the air. Ghosts are believed to emit a high quantity of positive ions. However, these items are expensive and will require a certain amount of specialist knowledge in order to interpret the results. In recent years, many ghost hunting phone apps have become available, which claim to do the work of expensive, specialist ghost-hunting equipment.  The more...

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Use uma câmera manual. Use uma filmadora. Use um gravador. Use um detector de EMF. Use outro equipamento especializado. Baixe um aplicativo de caça a fantasmas. Fique atento a qualquer atividade paranormal.


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A mask further cleanses the pores and removes impurities from the skin. You can also use hydrating masks that add moisturizing properties to your skin. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, you should get a mask with clay or sulfur to draw out impurities, such as Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask. If you have dry skin, use a hydrating mask, such as Nügg Hydrating Face Mask. If you don't want to purchase a mask, you can also make your own. Combine 1/2 teaspoon avocado, 1/2 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon yogurt, 1/8 teaspoon Brewer's Yeast, and 1/2 teaspoon cranberry, apple juice or kombucha in a food processor. Pulse until creamy and mixed together. Here are also some options for different skin types:  For normal or dry skin: Mix together 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup honey, 3 tbsp cream, and 3 tbsp oats. For normal to oily skin: Mix together 1/2 cup pureed raspberries, 1/2 oats, and 1/4 cup honey. Rub the mask into your skin, avoiding the eyes and mouth area. Let the mask sit for 10-15 minutes to let it set. Don't, however, let it get to the crumbly, mummified stage. Remove the mask with warm water and a soft washcloth.  If you feel any burning or warming sensations while the mask is setting, remove it. Your skin may be getting irritated. When removing the mask, don't abrasively scrub it off, but instead let the warm water do its work to flush the mask out and off of your skin.

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Entenda o papel das máscaras. Use a máscara certa. Faça sua própria máscara. Aplique a máscara.


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A match rocket is simple to make: all you need is a few match heads, plus a piece of foil to wrap around them. You'll end up with a tiny rocket that shoots out smoke and hot air when lit, pushing itself up and away. To get started, cut out a foil square about 5 x 7 inches (13 x 18 cm) works well. There are two types of foil: normal and heavy-duty. Heavy duty foil makes a better seal, but it will weigh down your rocket if you use too much. Lay the skewer down along the long side of the foil. Roll the skewer along the foil to wrap a foil tube around it. Try to keep the foil tight against the skewer, and as even as you can. Pull out the skewer, leaving a hollow foil tube behind. You can buy wooden skewers at most grocery stores. If you don't have one, wrap a smaller piece of foil around a matchstick instead. Snip off the match heads with a pair of scissors. You only need one match head for each rocket.  Do this over a cloth or cloth-lined container so the match heads don't bounce away. Paper matches are a good option since they weigh less, but any type of match should work. Use the skewer to push a single match head into the foil tube. Stop once it's about ½ to 1 inch (1.25–2.5 cm) from the end.  If one end of the tube is more uneven or ragged than the other, put the match head near this end. You can put more match heads into the rocket if you want, as long as you leave that space in the end. Because the match heads won't all ignite at the same time, this doesn't increase the rocket power as much as you'd think. Crimp the end next to the match head closed with a pair of pliers. Repeat this from several angles, until the tube is as tightly closed as possible. If there are any holes in this end, smoke will escape and the rocket will not fly nearly as far. For extra insurance, fold this end over itself, as though it were a tube of toothpaste. Fold a tiny piece of foil and wrap it around this to stop it unrolling. Push the paper clip into the end of the tube that still has a hole. Wrap the foil around this object,...

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Corte um quadrado de papel alumínio. Enrole o papel alumínio em volta de um palito de dente. Corte as cabeças dos fósforos. Empurre uma cabeça de fósforo para dentro do tubo de alumínio. Dobre a ponta do tubo de alumínio. Enrole a outra ponta em um clipe de papel. Faça as aletas de seu foguete (opcional).


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A matching color thread will help to ensure that your finished jacket looks neat. For example, if you are making a black jacket with a grey lining, opt for a black thread. For a red jacket with a black lining, opt for a red or black thread. A straight stitch is usually the best choice for attaching a jacket lining. Set your sewing machine to the straight stitch setting, which is usually number 1 on most sewing machines. You can use a different stitch type if desired, but make sure it is an inconspicuous one. For example, the zigzag stitch setting will be more noticeable, so only use this stitch if your pattern calls for it. The pattern for your jacket will indicate how the pattern pieces should go together. Follow the instructions to pin the pieces together correctly. For example, the pattern pieces may have darts or notches on them to indicate where two pieces should line up. When you have pinned all the pieces together, sew along the edges as indicated by your pattern to connect them. Sew about 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) to 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) of fabric from the edges of the fabric pieces. Make sure that the print sides of the lining and jacket are facing each other as you do this. Pin along the raw edges of the jacket neckline the lining neckline. Then, place pins along the edges of the front opening area (along where the jacket’s zipper or buttons will be) of the jacket and lining. Pin along the bottom edges of the jacket and lining as well. The pins should be about 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) to 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) from the raw edges of the fabric pieces. Sew through the lining and jacket material about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) from the raw edges. Do not sew the pieces together completely because you will need to invert them. Sew around the edges except for about 3 inches (7.6 cm) to 5 inches (13 cm) of the pinned area. Remove the pins as you sew.

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Escolha uma linha que combina com o tecido do forro. Selecione a configuração de ponto reto na máquina de costura. Prenda as peças do forro de acordo com as instruções do molde; elas indicarão como as peças devem ser costuradas. Costure as peças do forro. Prenda o forro e jaqueta terminada juntos. Costure ao redor das bordas de alfinetes, deixando uma pequena abertura.


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A mattress that is medium-firm will allow your spine to settle into a neutral position as you sleep. If you have a ruptured disc, you might want to stay away from an extra firm mattress. An extra firm mattress can be too firm, causing additional pressure on your spine. Avoid pillow top mattresses and materials like memory foam, which tend to be too soft for those suffering from a herniated disc. For many people suffering from a ruptured disc, lying down is a painful experience. If you find lying flat to be too painful, consider sleeping in an adjustable bed. An adjustable bed can be adjusted to prop you up, possibly alleviating pressure and pain on your spine. If you have trouble adjusting to an adjustable bed, try sleeping in the adjustable bed for at least a few hours each night. Increase the amount of hours spent in the adjustable bed as you become more comfortable with it. A chair that reclines can be a good place to sleep if you are suffering from a ruptured, or herniated, disc. Since a reclining chair props you up, it can help relieve some of the pressure on your lower spine. If you find other sleeping positions uncomfortable, try a chair that reclines. If you still want to sleep in the same room as your spouse or partner, try moving a reclining chair into the bedroom. A pillow that is designed to support your neck, also known as a pillow with cervical support, allows your neck to rest in a neutral position. This helps mitigate spinal stress in other areas, like your back. If you sleep on your side, consider sleeping with a pillow between your knees. This can add comfort and relieve some pressure from your spine. Try using a small pillow made of memory foam, which will shape itself to the contours of your body.

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Escolha um colchão firme para fornecer maior apoio à coluna. Ter uma cama ajustável pode ser uma boa opção para aliviar a pressão sobre a coluna. Tente repousar em uma cadeira reclinável para diminuir a pressão. Use um travesseiro com suporte cervical para manter o pescoço em uma posição neutra. Coloque um travesseiro entre os joelhos para diminuir a pressão sobre a coluna.


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A mechanic will be able to open your hood to inspect the hood release cables underneath the hood. To fix the issue, the mechanic may just need to clean and re-grease the cables. If one or both of the cables are broken, the mechanic will need to replace the broken cables.

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Vá a um mecânico que entenda de Mini Coopers.