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As you would with a shingle roof, check for damage on the exterior that corresponds with the water stains you’ve seen on the ceiling. Look closely for small cracks around joints, vents, chimneys, or other objects that come through the roof. More obvious signs of leaks include open splits in the roofing material and blisters or bubbles where water and air have collected.  You can mend a small gap at a joint, vent, or chimney with roofing sealant. Any gaps wider than 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm), open splits, or blistered areas will need to be patched. Like shingle repairs, mending minor damage to asphalt or rubber roll roofing is relatively easy. However, if you notice widespread wear, water stains, mold, or rot on the roof or ceiling, call a professional. Sweep away any gravel from the damaged area, then carefully slice through the middle of the blister with a utility knife. Cut only through the blister at the top layer of roofing; do not cut the roof substrate, or the fiberboard beneath the rubber or asphalt.  If the blister contained water, soak it up with a dry rag. After thoroughly mopping up water, allow it to dry for 12 to 24 hours. If you’re in a rush, dry it out with a blow dryer; just be sure it’s completely dry before you attempt repairs. Blisters often occur with leaks in roll roofing. If there's no blister associated with your leak, skip this step and proceed to mending the tear. Inspect the fiberboard substrate beneath the tear in the rubber or asphalt. If the substrate is sound, use a small trowel to apply a heavy layer of cement under the edges of the tear. Push the cement as far under the edges as you can without further tearing the roofing material.  After cementing the edges of the tear, press it down flat, then drive galvanized roofing nails along each side of mend in 3 in (7.6 cm) intervals. If the fiberboard substrate is unsound, you’ll need to replace the damaged section. If you’re dealing with a large, open seam, check the roof substrate beneath the rubber or asphalt for rot or holes. If it’s...

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Procure por rachaduras ou bolhas no material do telhado. Corte as bolhas para liberar o ar e a água. Espalhe uma boa quantidade de cimento para telhado embaixo da rachadura. Troque o substrato do telhado, se necessário. Cubra a parte reparada com um pedaço de manta asfáltica. Passe uma última camada de cimento para telhado para deixar o remendo impermeável.


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As you write, instead of organizing your presentation by topics and subtopics, organize it along a story arc. Start by setting the stage, then pull your audience into a tale with an exciting climax. It may help to start your presentation with a question or a dilemma so they feel involved from the start.  Have a clear through line that runs through all parts of your presentation, leading to your main point. Include stories that put your listeners into a situation. Get their energy with tactile details (sound, sight, smell, taste, touch) and descriptions of an emotional state. Include moments of reflection in which you share how you felt or feel. Avoid bullet points that explain everything you are going to say. Instead, present charts, graphs, photos, or illustrations that only you can explain. This way, your audience remains focused on  you. Before you deliver something you want the audience to pay attention to, alert them of this. If you can, make your audience feel as if they have a stake in whether or not they get your point. Say something like, "now this is where we lose a lot of people" or, "this is one of the parts that's the most difficult to explain." Make jokes and tell funny anecdotes. Try leading your audience up to a point that sounds as if it will be serious, technical, or even dangerous, and then surprise them with a joke. If your presentation has a lot of data, you might transition between topics with funny visuals.  As always with humor in a work setting, remember that humor varies widely between cultures. Avoid making any jokes that make fun of anybody's sex, gender, race, class, or ability. Remember to "punch up"—if your jokes take someone on, take on someone with more power than you, rather than less. If you get nervous, try starting your presentation with a simple joke or a funny story. It will put you and your audience at ease. If you are working with a small crowd, you can talk directly to members of the audience. Ask someone to tell a joke to get you warmed up, or quiz audience members...

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Encare a apresentação como uma história. Use muitos elementos visuais nos slides. Chame a atenção para os elementos mais importantes. Inclua humor na apresentação. Pense em formas de tornar a apresentação mais interativa. Pense sempre na plateia.


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As you're flirting with the girl you like, pay attention to how she reacts. If she seems receptive to your attention, like blushing or smiling at you when you compliment her, she might be interested. If she rolls her eyes or doesn't seem like she enjoys being around you, you should probably find someone else to spend time around.  Touch her arm, hand, or shoulder, and see how she reacts. If she pulls away, she might feel uncomfortable. However, if she leaves your hand where it is, she may be interested. If she does pull away from you, respect her physical space and don't try to touch her again unless you're sure she wants you to. The best time to ask a girl out is when the two of you are alone in a quiet place with few distractions. This way, she'll be able to really focus on what you're saying. If she's feeling stressed out or distracted, or if there are a lot of other people around, wait for a better time. to be your girlfriend. Exactly how and when you do this is up to you, but it's best to be straightforward. Try looking into her eyes and thinking about what really makes her special to you. Then, tell her that, and ask her if she'd like to be your girlfriend.  Don't assume she'll know what you mean. Be clear about what you're asking. You may want to ask her on a date before you ask her to be your girlfriend, or you may even want to go on several dates first. On the other hand, you might choose to ask her to be your girlfriend first, and then take her on a date. Do what feels most natural to you. You may want to have a few ideas for a date planned ahead of time, so if she says yes, you'll be ready with a suggestion. Think about what she likes to do, and plan your date around that.  Even if you don't have a lot of money, you can still plan a memorable date that she'll love. For example, if she really likes romantic gestures, ask her if she'd like to go on a picnic in the park. Other options might be to cook dinner for her, go to a football game together, or attend a dance she's been looking forward to....

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Procure as pistas de que ela quer ficar com você. Escolha o momento certo para marcar um encontro. Pergunte Planeje um encontro especial para o caso de ela dizer "sim". Respeite a recusa.


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As your baby grows, your doctor can do an ultrasound to measure your baby’s size. This will provide the doctor with a better view of the baby’s development, which will allow the doctor to estimate a due date. This due date will be more accurate in early pregnancy than those based on your period because it’s connected to the baby’s development in the womb. Ultrasounds can be done as early as five to six weeks after the mother’s last period. This is the best time to estimate your due date using an ultrasound. Before eight weeks, the baby's growth is hard to measure. After eighteen weeks, it's normal for babies to develop differently on the baby's own unique timeline. Your doctor will need to be able to apply the ultrasound wand to your stomach in order to view the baby. You may have to remove your clothing, though your doctor could allow you to just adjust your clothing if you wear an outfit with two pieces. For example, you could lift up your shirt to expose just your stomach. You will need to remove any clothing and jewelry that may interfere with the transvaginal ultrasound, and the doctor will provide you with a gown. A wand will be lubricated and inserted into your vaginal canal to get a closer look at your uterus and baby.  Your doctor may order a transvaginal ultrasound to get a more complete view of the uterus if it's early in the pregnancy. They may also order one if you have a high risk pregnancy or if there may be problems with your baby.  Your doctor will have you empty your bladder just before the transvaginal ultrasound is performed. Ultrasounds usually work best if you’ve have a full bladder, so drink plenty of water before your visit to the doctor. Up to six glasses of water may be recommended. Ask your doctor if it’s okay to eat before your ultrasound, as sometimes it’s best to stop eating a few hours before the exam. Your doctor can best estimate your due date if they are able to use both the date of your last period and your ultrasound. Using these two pieces of information, your doctor can...

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Marque uma consulta com o médico. Peça para fazer um ultrassom entre a oitava e a décima oitava semana. Use roupas soltas e fáceis de tirar. Para fazer um ultrassom transvaginal, é preciso tirar toda a roupa. Beba bastante água para encher a bexiga. Diga ao médico quando foi sua última menstruação.


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As your cat ages, its eyes may turn from being bright and clear to cloudy and dull. By examining the degree of cloudiness or clearness in your cat's eyes, you can get a better understanding of how old your cat is.  Clear and bright eyes will indicate that your cat is likely young. Older cats may have cloudy eyes due to age itself or the development of cataracts. The iris is the colorful part of the eye that surrounds the pupil.  By examining the iris, you can learn the approximate age of your cat.  Look for any signs of jaggedness or roughness in the iris as you investigate.  Younger cats will have clean and smooth irises. As cats age, their irises will become thinner and strands will start to appear in the iris, along with pigment patches. A sign of both age and health, the tear ducts in your cat's eyes can be a great place to check up on your cat.  At times, due to either aging, illness, or injury, its eyes may become overly runny.  Runny eyes, as well as injury and illness, are more likely to be found in older cats, which can help you indicate your cat's age.  Younger cats should not have noticeable tears or discharge. Older cats may have apparent tearing or discharge from their eyes. Runny eyes can also be a sign of illness or injury, so check with your veterinarian.

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Observe se os olhos parecem estar "sem vida". Examine a íris. Observe se o bichano apresenta secreções ou lágrimas constantemente.


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As your cutting program continues, be sure to chart your progress. Weigh yourself regularly and check your body fat percentage. Make sure that you are making reasonable progress towards your goal. Checking your weight loss will help you assess whether your program is working or if you need to switch it up. While you are cutting, you can still build muscle mass. However, it is more important to focus on maintaining the muscle mass you already have. Continue the weight-lifting routine you use for muscle maintenance. Gaining muscle mass can make it difficult to determine if you are losing fat while cutting. It may appear as if you are losing less fat than you actually are, as you are losing fat but gaining muscle. You will need to reassess your BMI and determine how much fat you have lost in comparison to your lean muscle mass.

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Monitore o seu progresso. Continue a sua rotina de musculação.


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As your hair grows out, it's a good idea to have a certain final look in mind. That way, when you get maintenance trims you can have the stylist shape your hair so that it grows a certain way.   If you're going for long layers, you can start early by having your stylist trim certain parts of your hair shorter than others. Bring in a picture of someone who has the look you want when you go in to get your hair cut. This way you can be sure you and your stylist are on the same page. If your hair is currently above shoulder length, it's a good idea to get maintenance trims every month or so to keep it looking neat. Short hair needs more attention than hair that is past the shoulders.  Be sure to inform your stylist that you're in the process of growing out your hair. If she doesn't know, she might cut off too much and set you back. Stop getting frequent trims when your hair has grown past your shoulders. At this point your hair should have enough weight to fall nicely around your shoulders without needing to be shaped. Trims every 3 to 4 months will keep your ends healthy, but other than that you can only to wait for it to grow. Whether you're still at the pixie cut stage or you just have a few more inches to go before reaching your target hair length, make the most of your waiting game by styling and accessorizing your hair in flattering ways.  Play it up. Is your hair in an awkward in-between stage of growing out? Pretend like this is the way you've always wanted it to look. Blow it out, curl it, or wear it natural - own the hair on your head, no matter how it looks. If you wear it with confidence, people will think it's intentional. Experiment with headbands, bobby pins, and other fun hair accessories to hold back the shorter pieces of hair you're trying to grow out while looking chic at the same time. Wear a hat. For the days when you wake up and your hair feels all wrong, put on a cute hat to cover it up. Choose a seasonal hat - a cute toboggan during the winter, or a straw hat for the summer.

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Decida qual é o look final desejado. Faça cortes de manutenção enquanto o cabelo ainda estiver curto. Aproveite ao máximo o seu corte atual.


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As your relationship gets more and more stable again, you can make sure that your girlfriend knows how much you care about her. If you’re already saying “I love you,” then you shouldn’t forget to say it at least once a day; if you’re not, make sure you compliment her and make her feel good about herself when you’re together. Let her know and see how happy you are to be with her and how much you love dating her.  You don’t have to smother her with affection, but you should never take her for granted. Don’t assume that she knows how much you care for her just because you’re hanging out together; let her see how much you care through your words and your affection. Write her sweet love notes or even hand her a full letter saying how much you care for her. Be thoughtful. If she’s mentioned a new book she wants to read, let her know that you listen to her by giving it to her. Though returning to your old routine can make your relationship feel more stable, you can also work to discover new things together to keep your relationship fresh and to do things that don’t remind her of the time you hurt her. You can discover a new sport, take a class together, or even take a mini vacation to a campsite or beach over the weekend. Don’t just do whatever she wants to do to please her; try to find something new and exciting that you both will love.  It doesn’t have to be too elaborate. You can just learn to make pasta together, join a bowling league together, or discover a new director together. The most important thing is that you both keep your relationship feeling fresh. You don’t have to do too many new things at once. Making an effort to do at least one new thing every week or two while continuing to do some of the old things you love together will keep your relationship going strong. In order to maintain a healthy relationship, you have to be committed to communicating openly and listening to her as often as possible. Don’t keep your feelings bottled up inside or become passive aggressive when you’re mad; instead, make...

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Faça-a se sentir amada. Encontre algo novo para vocês fazerem. Comuniquem-se abertamente. Trabalhem para superar o incidente. Saiba quando você machucou de verdade.


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As your skin gets older, it is more and more prone to developing skin tags in areas that experience a lot of friction. This is a natural occurrence and will have no impact on your overall skin health. However, once women reach age 50 their chance of developing skin tags begins to fall. Pregnancy can change the shape of your body and will create more areas of skin rubbing against skin. This combined with changes to your hormone levels can lead to skin tags. Once your pregnancy is over, your skin tags will not disappear. They can only be removed by cutting them off. There is some evidence that getting skin tags can be inherited from your parents. If you want to know if you are likely to get skin tags in the future, ask your parents or other relatives if they have skin tags. If they do, you will know that you are likely to get them. Just because your relatives have skin tags is doesn't mean that you will get them. It just means that you are more likely to get them than if your family members do not have them. If you are concerned about skin tags, you should talk to a dermatologist about them. A dermatologist can tell you all about the most up to date treatments and prevention ideas.

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É possível que o papiloma apareça à medida que você envelhece. Tome cuidado com o papiloma se estiver grávida. Procure saber se outras pessoas da sua família tiveram essa condição. Converse sobre o problema com um dermatologista.


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Ashtrays and other smoking materials are the main sources of the smoke smell, apart from the smoker him/herself. If you want to get rid of the smoke smell, you'll have to get rid of the source. This won't be enough to get rid of strong or old smells, but it may help get rid of less obvious odors. If you can, place a fan inside the window, with the fan turned inwards. This will help bring a breeze into the room. There are many sprays that make your room smell nice. These sprays can be effective, as long as they are the right type. Not all of these sprays have odor busting abilities. When buying a room spray, look for something that says "eliminates odors," or "odor eliminating." These sprays will your room smell nice and get rid of the smoke smell. The musky, spicy smell of burning incense can mask the smell of smoke. You can get incense in stick, powder, or pellet form. Make sure to burn your incense in a non-flammable holder, and supervise it as long as it is burning. When you are done, extinguish the incense by running water over it. Vinegar may not smell great, but it absorbs odors, including smoke smells. You should notice a difference by the end of the day. After a couple of hours, pour the vinegar out. Unlike smoke smells, vinegar smells do not linger. You can also use baking soda, cat litter, or pieces of activated charcoal. All of these absorb smells. Keep in mind that you will need to replace them every few days. If the smells lingers after you have aired out the room, the smell might have sunk into your furniture. Move your furniture outside for a day or two. The UV rays from the sun will kill the odor causing bacteria, and neutralize the smoke smell. Leave it on there for up to 72 hours, then vacuum it up. Baking soda is great at absorbing smells.  You can also spray white vinegar onto furniture, and then wipe it off. This may not be effective on very strong smells.

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Tire todos os cinzeiros e objetos usados pelo fumante do ambiente. Abra as janelas. Use um aromatizador de ambientes em spray. Queime um incenso. Coloque uma tigela com vinagre branco. Areje os móveis. Espalhe bicarbonato de sódio nos tapetes e estofados.


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Ashwagandha can be used a dietary supplement and to treat issues like chronic pain, arthritis, ulcers, and mood swings. It can also be used as a sleep aid. Make sure you ask your doctor about the medical uses of ashwagandha, and its benefits for your health based on your medical history, before you take it.  Ashwagandha should not be taken with medication to treat diabetes, hypertension, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. If you are currently being treated for any of these issues, speak to your doctor first before taking ashwagandha. Do not use ashwagandha if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it can cause health issues for you or your baby. Your doctor can suggest a daily amount based on your medical needs. Always follow your doctor’s instructions, rather than the recommended dosage on the label. For general health and well-being, you can take 1 to 2 teaspoons (4.9 to 9.9 ml) of powdered ashwagandha, or one capsule once a day. For some, the taste of powdered ashwagandha can be unpleasant. Try mixing 1 to 2 teaspoons (4.9 to 9.9 ml) of powdered ashwagandha in one to two cups of hot milk or boiling water to mask the taste. You can then sip it as a warm drink or tea. You can also add 1⁄4 teaspoon (1.2 ml) sugar or ghee to the ashwagandha to make it taste better. If you experience nausea, upset stomach, or diarrhea when you take ashwagandha, see your doctor right away. Your doctor may suggest a lower dosage or a different course of treatment that will not cause these issues.

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Converse com o médico sobre o consumo da planta. Siga a dose recomendada pelo médico. Tome o pó com leite ou água quente. Vá ao médico se tiver algum efeito colateral adverso.


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Aside from offering hope and salvation to humanity, Jesus also gave the human race a perfect example of the sort of life one should lead in order to please God. If you want to know what a life that pleases God looks like, you don't need to look any further than the example Jesus gives.  Study the teachings of Jesus and use them to guide your own actions. Even though you will fall short of the perfection evident in Christ's actions and words, merely seeking to follow His example is pleasing to God. It's true that God wants you to support and give to others, but you need to cultivate an attitude of love and true charity if those gifts will have any pleasing, spiritual significance. The next time you give a donation or tithe, meditate on the specific needs your gift will help fulfill. When you feel as though you are part of a solution, you may find it easier to give out of love and joy. Even when you don't feel love for those around you, you should act in love towards them. You need to love people who are both easy and difficult to handle. Acting in love can be as simple as respecting someone you don't get along with or as complex as meeting a need someone has regardless of whether you like that person or not. God takes pleasure in a generous heart, but that doesn't mean you should accept every responsibility presented to you.  Consider the potential responsibility carefully. Ask yourself if it could cause stress, failure, or guilt. Most importantly, ask if accepting it will lead you closer to or further away from God. Even if you want to do good by accepting the responsibility, the wrong responsibility accepted during the wrong season of your life can ultimately produce negative consequences, including a weakened relationship with God. Don't live in constant regret of the past or fear of the future. Treat each day as the gift from God that it truly is. Each day is another opportunity to grow in faith and understanding. You'll please God simply in seeking Him day by day.

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Siga o exemplo de Cristo. Faça caridade por amor, não por obrigação. Ame as pessoas na sua vida. Considere as novas responsabilidades cuidadosamente. Aprecie o momento.


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Aside from providing clean, easy-to-breathe air, salt lamps can also help you feel energized throughout the day. In order to receive these benefits, however, you’ll likely need multiple salt lamps.  Have you ever felt refreshed during a visit to the beach, standing next to a waterfall, or simply in the shower? Each of these expose you to negative ions that are effectively the same as those generated by Himalayan salt lamps. The shift won’t be immediate, but you’ll likely feel more energized about a week after installing lamps in the rooms where you spend a lot of your day. Especially if you store electronics in your living room, it’s worth featuring salt lamps as well. Since large electronics in particular emit plenty of positive ions, it can be beneficial to place salt lamps right next to computers or televisions. If you work in an environment that will allow it, place a salt lamp near your work computer as well. One of the most advantageous locations to place a salt lamp is your bedroom. This is in part because concentrations of positive ions can diminish your quality of sleep. The negative ions dispersed by your salt lamp, however, can help remove these positive ions and encourage oxygen supply to your brain. If the light emitted by the candle keeps you up, consider placing the lamp outside of your line of sight. You can also leave the candle on during the day to filter the air, and turn it off during the night. The air in your home is probably especially dirty and positively charged during the winter months. This is largely because closed windows means air is circulating much less than it does when it’s warm out. Not only can salt lamps be especially useful in cleaning indoor winter air, they can also help prevent you from getting sick from the cold and flu viruses that are also more common during the chillier months.

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Mantenha as luminárias de sal nos locais onde você passa a maior parte do dia. Coloque uma luminária na sala, principalmente se você tiver aparelhos eletrônicos nesse local. Mantenha uma luminária no quarto, pois esse é um dos melhores lugares para esse produto. Receba as vantagens da luminária no inverno.


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Aside from spam, newsletters are one of the major factors that contribute to a large influx of email. When you create accounts on different sites (like Amazon, eBay, etc.) where you are required to put in an e-mail address, these sites automatically lists you as a subscriber to their newsletters.  To stop receiving newsletters, all you need to do is to open it and scroll down to the very bottom of the message. Newsletters, by US law, have “Unsubscribe” buttons or links on them that you can use to stop receiving them. Just click the “Unsubscribe” button/link to remove your address from the mailing list, and you won’t receive newsletters from that website anymore. Your spam filter won’t filter these messages, because these messages come from legitimate websites. Social media accounts, like Facebook and Twitter, are often set up to send you emails every time you get a message, mention, like, fav, or comment. If you're tired wasting time looking at your phone as it buzzes for each like, try changing your social media settings to only notify you about important interactions or change it to not notify you at all. Instead of getting these constant notifications, set aside a few minutes at the end of each day to check your account for activity manually. This is better than having to wade through a sea of emails. Another option, if you frequently use sites that ask you to sign up or you still want to receive the standard bulk messages, is to get a new email account and use it just for receiving spam. Give this email address to websites and businesses and save your personal or work email for personal and work use. You can also reverse this and set up a new personal or work email address, if it's time to upgrade from "wolfmoon92@unprofessional.com".

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Cancele suas inscrições em boletins informativos. Mude as configurações de suas redes sociais. Ajuste e-mails diferentes para diferentes finalidades.


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Aside from studying trigonometry just for the love of trigonometry, mathematicians and scientists do apply these concepts. Trigonometry can be used to find the values for angles or line segments. You can also describe the any cyclical behaviors by graphing them as trigonometric functions. For example, the motion of a spring bouncing back and forth could be described by graphing it as a sine wave. Sometimes, people struggle to grasp abstract concepts in mathematics or science. If you realize that those concepts are present in the world around you, they often take on a new light. Look for things in your life that occur in cycles and try to relate them to trigonometry. The moon has a predictable cycle that is roughly 29.5 days long. Once you realize that nature is full of cycles, start thinking about exactly how you might study those cycles. Think of what a graph of such cycles would look like. From the graph, you could formulate an equation to describe the phenomenon you observed. This will give trigonometric functions meaning to help you understand their uses. Think about measuring the tide on a given beach. During high tide it would be at some height, and then recede until it reaches low tide. From low tide, the water would move up the beach until it again reached high tide. This cycle would continue endlessly, and could be graphed as a trigonometric function, such as a cosine wave.

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Conheça os usos fundamentais da trigonometria no meio acadêmico. Pense em ciclos naturais. Tente visualizar a forma como ciclos naturais devem ser estudados.


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Ask children to focus on just one event in their day and retell it. To facilitate this retelling, tell the kids to focus on six basic concepts. These concepts will help the children take the most important parts of their story and summarize them.  Focus on the six basic questions of who, what, where, when, how, and why.     For example, have the children talk about a test they took, including who the teacher was, what subject it was on, where they were sitting in the room, when they took the test, how long it took them to finish, and why they think that they did well or didn’t do well on the test.     Of course, there are some events that occur in our lives where it is difficult to answer all six questions, especially "why". However, this is actually a good thing, because passages in literature do not always have enough information for children to answer all six questions.

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Diga para as crianças focarem em um acontecimento em particular.


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Ask her if she uses social media like Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Then, follow or friend her on whatever option she prefers. You can keep up to date with her posts and photos, and you can send her a direct message to keep the conversation going. For example, add your crush on Facebook, then DM her asking how her big test went. In addition to adding her on social media, ask for her phone number. Do this after you’ve spent some time together and know her fairly well, so this doesn’t seem awkward or unexpected. Then, shoot her a text when you want to say hello.  You can say something like, “Hey Lindsay, I hope you’re having a great day.” or “What did you think of the ending of The Hobbit?” In addition, you can call her to hang out again. Be mindful not to send too many texts. Keep the conversation going, but refrain from texting her again if she doesn’t text back. Wait a few days and then try again. When you are ready to take your friendship to the next level, ask your crush if she wants to go to a movie or play a game together. Spending time together may make her like you more, and she may grow interested in you over time. Simply say something like, “Hey, Lisa, do you want to see the new Marvel movie this weekend?”  You can also play video games, read books together in the park, or take a walk and talk about your favorite series. If she is busy, request another time that may work. Your crush may shy and selective when it comes to dating, and that’s okay. If she doesn’t want to hang out immediately or is quiet and shy at first, that doesn’t mean she is not interested in you. It may take her a bit longer to open up. Continue to be nice and kind until she comes around.

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Siga a garota nas redes sociais para ficar em contato. Mande mensagens no celular para se aproximar mais. Chame-a para sair quando se sentir confortável. Tenha paciência e respeite se ela não tiver interesse.


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Ask him or her to explain what treatment options are available to you. Decide on one for a treatment.  You can ask for an exfoliant, such as Retin-A Micro. Exfoliants clear away dead skin cells that clog pores. Use this treatment especially if your skin looks ashy, as you could have a build of dry skin.  You can also have an acid peel to exfoliate skin, such as glycolic or salicylic acid. You'll need more than one of these treatments for noticeable results. As with the acid peel, use this treatment if you have a buildup of dry skin. Another option is using lights or lasers, whether IPL (Intense Pulse Light therapy) or LED. This treatment increases collagen and can make pores seem less noticeable. You can use this treatment in conjunction with an acid peel. Keep in mind that these treatments can be expensive, as much as $100-$500.

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Consulte um dermatologista. Reflita sobre as suas opções. Escolha a melhor opção de acordo com as suas possibilidades financeiras.


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Ask him questions about his family, hobbies, school, movies, books, or sports and you will very likely find some things that you have in common with him. Start talking about one of these things to strike up another conversation, and even ask to hang out in order to watch a TV show, play a sport, or just talk about something you’re both into. If you both like basketball, for example, you could say, “Hey, I have a basketball hoop in my driveway, we should play sometime!” Let him know that you’re smart by telling him fun facts, helping him while you do homework together, or just sharing something else you know a lot about. Never downplay your intelligence or “play dumb” to get his attention. Tell him true things about yourself and answer his questions honestly as you’re getting to know him. Avoid the temptation to tell small white lies or say you like something just because he likes it. The truth will only come out later and it could make him less interested when he finds out you were making something up. If he says “I really like country music,” you don’t have to say you like it too if you don’t, but you can still keep the conversation going. You could say “That’s cool. I’m more of a rock music person, but I can get into anything! What country artists do you like?” Pay close attention when he talks to you and remember things he says that you can bring up in later conversations. Listen well and give him your full attention to show him you really care what he has to say. If you’ve already spent some time with him, go ahead and tell him that you like him! You can say, “Hey, I think you’re really cute and funny. Do you want to go out sometime?” or “I like you more than just a friend. I’d love to go on a date with you!” Make jokes, lightly tease him about something (without being mean!), or even offer to arm wrestle as a way to hold his hand and either impress him by winning or make him feel good if he wins.

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Descubra o que vocês têm em comum. Mostre que é uma pessoa inteligente. Seja sincera. Preste atenção ao que ele diz. Seja direta. Brinque e provoque o garoto.


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Ask if they're interested in joining or if they know anyone that would be. Your personal network is a great resource for finding players. Ask them to spread the word and give them your contact information so they can pass it along. Ask around the office. Put up a flyer in the break room that has all the information about your new team on it. Getting your coworkers on board is a good opportunity to get to know them outside of work, and you can carpool to practices together when you get off work. Post it on Craigslist if you're on a budget. If you can afford to spend a little bit of money, take out an ad in the local newspaper. Make sure you include your contact information so interested players can reach you. For example, your ad could say: “Looking for players for a new adult soccer team in Chicago. We'll have practices twice weekly on weeknights. Email or call me if you're interested.” Only eleven players can play at a time, but you'll want extras in case people drop out or can't make a game. If everyone shows up for a game, you can just rotate players so everyone gets time on the field.

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Conte a parentes e amigos que está montando um time de futebol. Descubra se há algum colega de trabalho interessado. Divulgue no jornal. Encontre de 15 a 20 jogadores para a equipe.


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Ask open ended questions to get him engaged in the conversation. Talk about absolutely anything that you’re comfortable with. This will get him talking to you and can show off some of your interests as well. Have a few in mind before you strike up a conversation in case there is any extended silence.  "What did you think about the game last week?" "What are your plans for the weekend?" "What did you think about the end of that new movie?" Pay attention to what they’re saying. Show interest in who they are and what they’re all about. If you bring up something that he likes, it’s likely that he’ll want to talk about it—to you—more. Don’t act as though you like something that you don’t. If you fake it, he’ll likely pick up on it and no guy wants to be faked out. Don’t be afraid to disagree, but stay open-minded to their opinions too. Don’t be a reporter and rattle off question after question. Joke with him and laugh at his jokes. Laughing at his jokes, even if they aren’t hilarious, will get his attention. When you’re happy and laughing, it will be hard for him not to catch on. Don’t swear or speak poorly of people. If he’s talking about something he really likes and cares about, swearing or speaking down on it would be an automatic flag telling him that he shouldn’t be interested in you.

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Faça perguntas. Demonstre interesse. Tente engajá-lo na conversa. Fale com classe.


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Ask the audience’s position on a particular topic to get a sense of where your audience is coming from. This helps the audience get invested in the information you’re sharing and makes it relevant for them.  For a speech about how to winterize your car, you could ask the audience something like, “How many of you have ever felt your car slipping on an icy street? Or who here has had their car stall on the side of the road during freezing temperatures?” By asking the audience a question about your topic, you engage them almost instantly. The audience members will hear the question and begin to ponder their own answers, thereby becoming involved in the topic of your speech. If you are giving a speech about holiday traditions, you could ask, “What was your favorite holiday tradition growing up?” Lead your audience through a very brief visualization exercise to inspire their imagination as it pertains to your topic. They may not remember your words as much as the images that were evoked in their minds during this part of the speech. For example, if you’re giving a speech about booking a dream vacation, you might start with: “Imagine you are on a tropical beach. Feel the sand under your feet and the sun beating down on your shoulders. You can hear the ocean waves and wind swishing through the palm trees.” When people listen to a speech, they often are looking for answers to questions that they have. Giving your audience the opportunity to ask questions up front can help shape your speech and make sure you’re addressing their specific concerns. If you’re giving a speech about teaching online classes versus in-person classes, you might ask, “What’s your biggest concern about teaching an online class?” Call on a few people to hear their concerns. Chances are, you’ll be addressing their concerns in your speech already. Start off your speech by asking your audience to share something with their neighbor. This breaks the ice, making a more friendly and communal learning environment. You might say to the audience, “Turn...

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Faça uma pesquisa. Faça perguntas retóricas. Peça que o público visualize algo. Peça sugestões para o público. Peça que o público converse entre si. Descreva uma situação com a qual as pessoas possam se identificar.


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Ask the breeder or shop owner for reviews from prior clients. Then, check that the birds are kept in a clean, healthy environment. Additionally, make sure that the birds aren't overcrowded and don't appear stressed. Observe all of the birds available for sale to make sure they look healthy and active.  Do an Internet search to look for red flags that might signal the seller isn't reputable, such as complaints or bad reviews. Budgies typically cost about $10-$60 each, depending on where you purchase your bird. Birds that are related to each other will mate with each other if they are male and female. However, their offspring, if they survive, will have deformities or will be susceptible to illness.  When you purchase your budgies, ask if they’re related. Birds hatched by different breeders are unlikely to be related. In some cases, a grandparent can mate with a grandchild with low risk to the baby budgies. However, it’s always best to pair birds that aren’t from the same family line. As long as they aren’t related to each other, birds that are kept in the same cage will mate more quickly than birds that don’t know each other. This is because the birds already get along, so you don’t have to wait until they get accustomed to each other. In some cases, the birds may be comfortable with each other if they’ve been kept in cages near each other. While their bond won’t be as strong, this is a good first step to bonding. between the ages of 1- and 3-years-old. Waiting until the female is at least 1-year-old usually results in healthier baby budgies. However, she’ll be most fertile before she reaches 3 years of age. If you aren’t sure how old a budgie is, you can take them to your avian vet for an evaluation. The vet can determine the approximate age of your budgie. Like female budgies, a male budgie will produce healthier babies if it’s at least 1-year-old. Unlike the female, male budgies will continue to produce healthy offspring until they reach 6 years of age. A vet can help you determine how old your budgie is if...

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Compre os periquitos de um vendedor ou criador responsável. Escolha duas aves que sejam de famílias diferentes para evitar doenças congênitas nos filhotes. Compre dois periquitos que já estejam acostumados um com o outro. Escolha uma fêmea que tenha entre um e três anos de idade. Escolha um macho que tenha entre um e seis anos de idade. Leve os periquitos a um veterinário para alguns exames. Coloque só o par de periquitos na gaiola. Veja se os periquitos trocam carícias e pedaços de alimentos, que são bons sinais.


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Ask the critic to clarify their position.  Once they have clarified, continue to be inquisitive about their position.  Communicating in such a manner shows your curiosity, your desire to understand, and it may help the critic refocus their intent.  Try one of the following approaches for a good start:  "I don't quite understand your point.  Could you demonstrate exactly what you mean?" "That doesn't quite make sense to me.  Could you repeat that in a different way?" "Please give me a few examples to clarify your point." Do not deflect onto the person delivering the criticism.  Attempt to explain the factors that have led to criticism, and how the person criticizing you can help to either remove them or correct them.  "Maybe I didn't make myself clear.  Allow me to explain my point in a different manner." "No offense, but I don't believe you understand my perspective.  Please let me explain further." "I chose my words poorly.  I'd like another chance to demonstrate why I don't deserve criticism." What is more helpful in practicing meaningful dialoguing is to listen the complete viewpoint of the critic, be certain they understand your side of the issue, be patient, remove your ego, and have enough emotional control so that nothing is taken personally.  Ask open-ended questions.  Instead of allowing the critic to be abrupt and harsh, gain a deeper understanding of their perspective without allowing for “yes” or “no” answers. Critique your weak points and ask the critic for pointers on how to improve. At any point the dialogue becomes aggressive or nonproductive, it’s probably not meaningful. Oftentimes criticism and feedback are confused for one another.   It may be feedback.  If someone else is telling you something that focuses on improvement, is about your behavior rather than personality, is encouraging, and is not coercive, it’s likely feedback. Inform the other person of their delivery or tone if unappreciated.  Suggest a more helpful approach next time they plan on criticizing you.

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Conquiste o crítico. Esclareça sua posição. Estabeleça um diálogo com a pessoa. Tome cuidado para não reagir com exagero. Sugira meios produtivos de se criticar.


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Ask the customer questions and learn as much as you can about his or her needs. Your customer should feel as though you care about him or her as a person. The only way to do that is to actually treat your customer like a person instead of a source of profit. Some customers may have a hard time describing what they need, so it will be your job to ask questions that can help them explain what they hope to find. When talking to the customer, your full attention should be focused on that specific person. This is not the time to check your text messages or chitchat with a passing co-worker. It isn't enough simply to look as though you're giving the customer your attention. Prove it by listening actively. As the customer asks questions, address them spontaneously instead of with a scripted line. Rambling off a generic sales pitch won't impress most customers. You need to listen to what your customer has to say before making your own remarks. In some cases, you may actually need to say more than your customer says, but your words should always be chosen in response to theirs.   Talking as much as 70 percent of the time should be your limit, but an even better ratio would be 50 percent talking and 50 percent listening. When you do respond, abandon your talking points and directly address the customer's concerns by providing adequate answers and by asking meaningful questions about his or her circumstances. If your customer knows a little about you, he or she may develop some fondness for you as a person. People are generally more likely to buy from someone they like than someone they dislike or feel indifferent toward.  It's especially impactful when you offer information your customer can relate to. A shared experience or interest can create an instant connection. For instance, if your customer is wearing a sweatshirt with the name of your alma mater on it, that might be a point worth mentioning. Most customers respond well to humor. Be serious about the value of the product and the possible purchase, but introduce...

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Conheça o cliente. Dê atenção total ao cliente. Ouça mais e fale menos. Revele algo relevante a seu respeito. Faça o cliente rir. Seja paciente. Nunca minta para o cliente.


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Ask the girl you are dating if her herpes is HSV-1 (which most often manifests as oral herpes) or HSV-2 (which most often manifests as genital herpes). Knowing which type of herpes virus she has will help you determine what behaviors can lower your risk of disease transmission.  HSV-1, more commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters," tend to appear around the lips. They are small and contain fluid, and may ooze and crust. Cold sores are spread by kissing and oral sex, but sharing things like utensils and towels can also put you at risk.  You are most likely to contract HSV-1 around your mouth. If you are infected in this area,the condition is considered chronic. HSV-1 can also spread to the genitals, but tends to be very mild and is unlikely to come back after the first outbreak.  HSV-2, or genital herpes, is almost exclusively spread by genital contact. It's very hard to contract this from towels or shared utensils. HSV-2 appears as red or white bumps that may open, ooze, and form ulcers before scabbing and healing. HSV-2 can be spread to any location in the body, but is most likely to appear on the genitals. Recurrence of HSV-2 is common. If you are with a partner who has herpes, it is important to know if you are a carrier of the virus yourself. Getting tested is critical especially because many people who have herpes do not know they have it. You might have a strain of herpes but no symptoms, meaning that you do not have to worry about getting infected with that strain.  If you and the girl you are dating have the same strain of herpes, you can't "re-infect" one another because you are both carriers. If you have different strains of herpes, you can transmit that infection. For instance, if she has HSV-2 and you have HSV-1, it's possible for either of you to get infected with the other strain. A simple blood test can tell you whether you are a carrier of either herpes virus. You can get this test at a Planned Parenthood center, other health clinics, or private health care providers (such as your...

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Descubra qual o tipo de herpes que a parceira possui. Faça um exame de detecção de herpes. Lembre-se de que o herpes não é fatal. Aceite que o vírus não desaparecerá.


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Ask the person about their dream job and what they would ideally want to do. Even if their dream job is currently out of reach, it can give them a good idea of the kind of jobs they should be applying to.  Talking to a person about their dream job may motivate and excite them about finding a job. You can say something like, "If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?" If the person is unsure of what kind of job they want, talk about their hobbies and interests so that you can brainstorm ideas for employment. Talk to the person about their goals and what they want to accomplish in the short term. Setting goals can help them visualize getting a job and the benefits that come with it, which may motivate them to search harder. You can say something like, "Where do you see yourself at the end of the year ideally? What can we do to get there?" Figure out what motivates the person and emphasize the importance and necessity of having a job in order to accomplish their goals. Once you know what motivates them, you'll have the information you need to convince them to start looking for a job.  You can say something like, “Don't you want the new Mustang? If you find a job, you can probably afford to buy one.” Typically, people need a job to stay motivated and to feel fulfilled. If the person isn’t actively looking for a job, figure out why. If they have become discouraged, you can try to motivate them towards getting a job or help them with applications. If it’s for another reason, you’ll have to resolve the underlying problem first, before you can motivate them to start looking.  You can say something like, "Why aren't you looking for jobs right now? Did something happen?" Never call the person lazy or it will discourage them. Constantly checking in and bothering the person about their job search can actually be a source of stress and anxiety which will interfere with their success. Once you motivate the person to start looking, back off and give them space and time to find a job.  Being positive and...

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Converse sobre o que ele gosta e qual o emprego dos sonhos para ele. Ajude ele a descobrir quais sãos seus objetivos na vida. Descubra as motivações da pessoa. Pergunte por que ele parou de procurar, se esse for o caso. Dê espaço para ele procurar vagas. Reconheça o progresso dele.


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Ask the same or similar questions of all subjects involved to ensure that you get different perspectives on a similar subject or service.  When you ask a question that doesn't let someone answer with a "yes" or a "no" you usually get more information. What you are trying to do is get the person to tell you whatever it is that he or she knows and thinks --even though you don't always know just what that is going to be before you ask the question. Keep your questions open-ended. Request data and materials from subjects as applicable to add credibility to your findings and future presentations of your case study. Clients can provide statistics about usage of a new tool or product and participants can provide photos and quotes that show evidence of findings that may support the case. Organize all of your data in the same place to ensure easy access to information and materials while writing the case study. You can't include it all. So, you need to think about how to sort through it, take out the excess, and arrange it so that the situation at the case site will be understandable to your readers. Before you can do this, you have to put all the information together where you can see it and analyze what is going on. As you go through your data, think about how you can put what you've found into a thesis-like statement. What patterns have your subjects brought to light? This will allow you to concentrate on what material is the most important. You're bound to receive information from participants that should be included, but solely on the periphery. Organize your material to mirror this.

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Conduza entrevistas. Junte e analise todos os dados aplicáveis, incluindo documentos, gravações arquivadas, observações e artefatos. Formule o problema em uma ou duas frases.


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Ask them to clarify any confusing areas. Nobody's worldview is perfectly coherent, but it's hard to debate someone when they're all over the place. Try to gently get them to adhere to one line of arguments that are more or less consistent. If you're not sure about what their argument is, help them out in a non-threatening way: "So, if I understand what you're saying, you mean that the penny should be abolished because it costs more than a penny to produce a penny?" After you've respectfully echoed what they say, introduce your counterargument. Explain the gist of what you believe and how it runs contrary to their argument. Try to think of an idea as solid as theirs is. Don't just say they are wrong: think of a thing you can really argue for that is itself a solid belief.  For example, if they say the government should give tax breaks to hybrid car owners, don't just say, "What I believe is that you're wrong and that's a terrible idea." Instead, counter their idea with another: "I think the government should focus on building citywide transit--it's better for the environment if we dismantle car culture altogether." Offer examples along with your thesis for why you hold a particular belief. After you have stated your counterargument, try to rebut their argument with supporting arguments as well as evidence that supports those arguments.  "Does it really make sense to say that any form of government — municipal, state, or federal — should legislate sexual morality? It's not a question of "could" — they're more than capable of doing it; it's more a question of whether it's right for them to say how we should treat our own bodies in the privacy of our own home. Where does it stop if we let them get a foot in the door?" More than likely, the other person you're debating will take issue with some of the things you are saying. Remember their rebuttals and tackle them when the other person has finished speaking.  Because this is an informal setting, you won't be taking notes as you go. Use more casual methods to...

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Entenda a posição da outra pessoa. Apresente o seu contra-argumento. Refute o argumento da outra pessoa. Rebata as refutações da outra pessoa. Atente-se a falácias lógicas Seja descontraído. Não repita constantemente os mesmos argumentos. Conclua o debate amigavelmente.


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Ask your friend to watch from the sides and help you determine when the claw is directly over the prize you’re going for. This will help you to move your claw into position as quickly as possible and save precious time. If you don't have anyone around to help, judge the claw's position by looking at the mirror inside the claw machine. The mirror can serve as your second person. Begin doing this immediately after you put your money into the machine. Try to move the claw into position over the prize as closely as possible.  This is assuming you only have 15 seconds before the claw drops. If you have 30 seconds, spend about the first 20 seconds moving your claw into position. Be sure to look at the position of the claw from the side of the machine, as well, to be as accurate as possible in your positioning. Make tiny movements to get the claw into just the right position over your prize. Have your partner on the side of the machine help you guide the claw into position. Be very careful making your adjustments in these last 5 seconds. Don’t move the claw so much that it’s completely out of position for picking up the prize. Be sure to press the button that lowers the claw before your time runs out. Otherwise, the machine will move the claw back into starting position and you’ll have to start over. Note that on some machines, the claw will automatically drop when time runs out, no matter where it is. Odds are, you won’t get your prize on the first try. On subsequent tries, try to move the prizes in the pit around to put the prize you want in a better position. For example, if there’s another prize on top of the prize that you want, use the claw to bump the first prize out of the way to put the prize you want in a better position.

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Peça para um amigo ficar ao lado da máquina para auxiliá-lo. Manobre a garra por cima do prêmio nos primeiros 10 segundos. Use os últimos cinco segundos para fazer pequenos ajustes na posição da garra. Solte a garra quando estiver na posição ideal. Jogue de novo se não conseguiu pegar nenhum prêmio.


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Ask your friends and their partners if they know anyone that they could set you up with. They may have never thought about playing matchmaker before, and this could plant an idea in their head.  Don’t think that you are being annoying by asking your friends. You are just looking to build connections from people that you already know and like. Parties, gatherings, and weddings, and especially those hosted by a friend, are great ways to meet new single people. Hobby, sports, support, and special interest groups are all good options. For example, if you are really passionate about a particular activity, such as archery or motorcycles, check online to see if there are any related groups in your area. Support groups such as for a health issue, or for single parents, are also great options. LGBT+ groups, performing arts clubs, and social sports teams are just a few more examples. Find a cause that interests you, and start regularly giving a bit of your time to help out. Animal shelters, soup kitchens, and environmental groups are all good places to start. Not only will you be giving your time to a worthy cause, but you will also get to meet many new people who share the same values as you.  Some volunteering organisations even have events that are geared for singles only. Political or religious groups are also good volunteering options, as you will have the opportunity meet possibly single people that have similar affiliations to you. Whether you want to enrol in full-time study, or wish to take an evening class after work, joining a course will allow you to meet numerous other people and learn a new skill at the same time. Use a search engine to look up courses in your area.  You don't have to choose a strictly academic course. There are also plenty of cooking, art, and dancing classes available. Many community colleges offer tuition-free options for seniors enrolling in classes. For heterosexual men, joining a dance class is a great opportunity. It's likely that the number of women will far outnumber the men,...

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Crie novas conexões através dos seus amigos. Participe de grupos e clubes. Voluntarie-se para conhecer pessoas com os mesmos ideais que você. Matricule-se em um curso para aprender algo enquanto tem a oportunidade de conhecer novas pessoas. Vá a todo tipo de evento que o interesse. Participe de um encontro para solteiros. Saia para bares e baladas se estiver a fim de relacionamentos rápidos. Tome a iniciativa sempre que possível.


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Ask your mother-in-law out for coffee or lunch and explain that you don’t want any bad blood and that you respect her. Calmly explain that you feel like she argues with you a lot and ask what you can do to help resolve the issue. You may not like her answers, but you’ll get some insight into the underlying problem.  If your mother-in-law completely denies the fact that she argues with you, she may simply have no idea that she’s doing it. This could be an indication that she isn’t actively trying to criticize you. Drop the topic and see if her behavior changes after you’ve brought it to her attention. If your mother-in-law simply says she doesn’t like you, there isn’t much you can do. Show her that you’re a worthy partner for her child by staying out of arguments with her and agreeing to disagree. If she can’t even discuss the problem without starting a fight, enlist your spouse to talk to her. Ask him to calm her down and open up a channel of communication with her. She may simply feel uncomfortable talking to you about her grievances. If she won’t communicate constructively, don’t engage in an argument. Your mother-in-law is likely trying to pick a fight and this will create a vicious cycle where you’re rewarding her by giving her what she wants. If your mother-in-law comes at you when you’re in front of your spouse or children, show her that you won’t let her treat you unfairly by standing up for yourself. Use a firm and respectful tone to point out that she’s behaving irresponsibly and focus on her behavior instead of the content of the argument.  For example, if she says something like, “You’re so bad at keeping track of things. Why are you such a disorganized mess?” Respond by saying, “Ms. Smith, I don’t know why you think it’s reasonable to try shaming your child’s partner, but it’s unacceptable. Please stop.” Point out that there is a time and place for tough conversations. Say, “We can have an adult conversation about this privately, but I’m not going to sit here and argue in front of our guests.” If...

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Pergunte qual é o problema. Converse com seu marido caso a mãe dele não esteja se comunicando de forma eficaz. Imponha-se caso ela esteja chamando sua atenção na frente dos outros. Escolha bem quais batalhas enfrentar para provar que ela é o problema.


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Ask your parents if they are willing to come up with a point system that lets you get ungrounded after you earn a certain number of points. Tell them that you want to earn points for doing chores, behaving well, and getting good grades.  Your parents might like the idea of a points system because you will be helping them out around your home as well. You can say something like, “I was wondering if we could come up with a points system together so that I could earn my way out of being grounded? I could do things like chores and do better at school to earn points.” Talk with your parents to come up with a list of positive actions such as doing chores, getting high scores on assignments or tests, and doing other good things. Decide how many points each action is worth and how many points you have to earn to get ungrounded. For example, let’s say you decide you need 100 points to get ungrounded. Assign a points value to specific actions: 10 points for doing the dishes, 5 points for every completed homework assignment, 20 points for scrubbing the bathroom, etc. Write out the list of actions and points on a piece of paper or make one on the computer and print it out. Make sure there is a space to put a check mark or write down the points you earn as you go.  You can divide up the chart into sections like: things around the home, school, pets, outdoors, and other actions. At the top of the chart put something like: “I must earn 100 points to get grounded!” Work your way through the tasks you agreed on until you have earned enough points to get you ungrounded. Present it to your parents when you have earned that amount and you will be ungrounded! It’s a good idea to make sure your parents know every time you do one of the tasks and fill out the chart together so that you both agree on everything.

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Proponha um sistema de pontuação para reconquistar a liberdade. Decidam juntos as ações que vão valer pontos e de quantos você precisa. Crie um quadro para acompanhar. Não se esqueça de anotar cada meta cumprida.


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Ask yourself if your partner has given you any reason not to trust them. Assess your relationship rationally, and think about how your partner has acted since you’ve been together. How they treat you in the present is more important than what they might have done before they knew you. It’s normal to be afraid to trust someone, especially if you’ve been hurt in the past. Tell yourself to stop when you start feeling suspicious or jealous. Stay objective, and focus on your partner’s words and actions in the present. Never snoop through your partner’s things or try to read their texts or emails. Think about how you would feel if they invaded your privacy. If you have reasons not to trust them, discuss your concerns with them instead of snooping.  If you do find evidence, confronting them with it will let them know that you’ve invaded their privacy. You’ll both be defensive and accusatory, and neither of you will trust the other enough to have a productive conversation. Distrust doesn’t necessarily have to do with cheating. Say, for instance, that your partner drank a lot or used drugs in the past. You might not trust them when they say that’s in the past if you’ve seen them drinking a lot or they’re suddenly prone to mood swings. Choose a calm setting to bring up your concerns. Think about what you want to say beforehand, and come up with specific reasons that you distrust your partner. Try not to come off like your accusing them, but let them know the particular actions that have you on guard.  For example, tell them, “Please don’t feel like I’m attacking you or accusing you of anything. But you told me you’ve had some anger issues in the past, and I’ve noticed you’ve been losing your temper a lot lately. Is there any way I can help? Maybe talking to someone can help you keep your anger in check.” If you think they still have feelings for an ex, say, “It bothers me when you talk about how great your ex is or what you used to do together. I feel like you’re drawing comparisons between us. I’m glad you’re on good...

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Preste atenção em como ele trata você. Respeite a privacidade do outro. Fale com o seu parceiro sobre comportamentos que fazem com que você não confie nele. Dentro do que é razoável, não fique incomodada com as lembranças da ex.


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Ask yourself one question first: "Is what the person is doing negatively affecting my work?" If it isn't, don't get your boss involved. If it is, figure out how it is in a specific way, such as "The noise level is affecting my ability to meet deadlines because I find it distracting." Try to pick a time when your boss doesn't have a huge deadline or is dashing between meetings. Sometimes, that's impossible because your boss is always busy. If that's the case, try shooting her an email to ask when a good time to chat would be. That way, she can set up a good time. Managers here complaints all day long. If you come in with a complaint, it may go in one ear and out the other. Instead, try to focus on finding a solution rather than making a complaint. That is, frame it in a positive way. For instance, say you are complaining that your coworker tends to talk very loudly outside your office, making it difficult to concentrate. You could say, "I hate to bring it up with you because I know you are busy. I'm involved with a conflict with another coworker. I don't want to complain; rather, I'm want to help find a solution. Basically, we're having a conflict over how much noise should be allowed in the main parts of the office. I was hoping maybe you could help us find a solution or maybe mediate between the two of us. We have tried to resolve it, but we haven't found the right solution yet. Thank you for hearing me out." If your company has created a boisterous, noisy environment, your boss might not feel the need to tell someone to quiet down. However, try asking if you can set up quiet areas for people who feel like you do. That way, you can have a quiet place to go collect your thoughts.

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Analise se deve envolver o seu chefe. Escolha o momento ideal. Concentre-se em encontrar uma solução. Pergunte sobre a possibilidade de criar áreas mais reservadas.


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Ask yourself some questions about your character, and try to answer them. It may help you understand your character better. This is a good idea not only for characters in a play, but also for cosplays, Renaissance Faire (and other re-enactment) characters, and original larp characters. Here are some questions you should ask yourself:  What does your character look like? Are there any unique features, such as a limp or hump? How does your character speak? Does he/she have a lisp or an accent? What is your character's station in life? Are they part of the upper class, such as a king? Or are they from the lower class, such as a town drunk? What does your character want? Does he/she get that? How does your character resolve problems? Do they get frustrated? Do they expect others to solve it for them? What do others expect from your character? How does your character feel about those expectations? Do they meet them, surpass them, or fail them? How do other characters feel about your character? Is your character well liked, or disliked? This includes the parts that your character doesn't appear in. If you only read the parts with your character, you might miss important events that he/she might be aware of. These events might affect how he/she behaves. Don't just go for any essays, however. Go for scholarly and peer-reviewed essays. Many of these essays will go in depth on the character, and analyze his/her thoughts, behavior, and role in the play. For example, Shylock from The Merchant of Venice can be a villain or a victim. The essays you read might help you decide how to depict him: villain or victim. This also applies to historical roles for Renaissance Fairs and other historical reenactments. Your director may want you to interpret your character differently from how he/she is depicted in other versions of the play (especially filmed versions). Some plays are based off of books, but they don't always tell you everything about a certain character. The book, however, might give you that information. It might...

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Escreva uma redação sobre o seu personagem. Leia a peça inteira. Leia ensaios sobre o personagem, principalmente se ele for de uma peça. Assista a outras interpretações. Leia o livro, caso a peça seja baseada em uma obra literária. Leia sobre o mundo do personagem.


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Ask yourself some questions prior to the move. Can you close the new area off to keep the mother from moving the kittens? Will the area be able to hold a litter box for the mother so she can relieve herself? Is there a safe spot (well away from the litter box) to place her water and food bowls?  The chosen area also need to be quiet. This means away from the general hub-bub of the house, out of reasonable earshot of televisions, phones, and radios. It needs to be out of drafts and if the weather is chilly or the air conditioner on it needs to be at a reasonable temperature: between 75-80 degrees is ideal.  Closets in guest or seldom used bedrooms work well, as does a quiet corner of a laundry or mud room. Basements, as long as they are dry and warm, are also a good choice to relocate a kitten nest. A sturdy cardboard box as long and wide as the mother cat makes a great nest. Laundry baskets can also make a good nest provided the openings are less than an inch wide. If they are any bigger the kittens can potential slip through putting them in danger of injury or chilling. Place it in the quiet spot, then set up the cat’s litter box, food and water bowls. You want to make the spot inviting for the mother cat just as much as you want to make the nest safe and warm for the kittens.

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Escolha um novo lugar para a mãe e para os filhotes. Faça um novo ninho depois que escolher o lugar. Forre o contêiner com uma toalha, lençol ou roupas velhas grossas e limpas.


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Ask yourself these questions for each book:  Have I read it before? Will I be interested in it still? (If you haven't read it yet) Will I want to read it again? (If you've read it) These things may include trophies, snow globes, and little glass figurines. They have to be sorted.  Ask yourself these questions for each extra thing you have:  Does it look nice? Do I like it? Will it fit in with my new room? (if redecorating)

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Tire os livros, um por um. Separe os outros objetos que estão nas estantes ou prateleiras.


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Ask yourself what specifically you are afraid of. Balancing on just your hands? Being upside down? Falling? Hurting yourself?  Define the parameters of the fear. When did you first start experiencing this fear? Did you fall? Did you have an injury? Does this fear affect other aspects of your life? This is helpful to figure out whether this is a specific fear just to cartwheels or one that is related to other activities. For example, sometimes people who are fearful of cartwheeling also don't like to flip over monkey bars or do a somersault. Often we fear the unknown. But think logically: how can you be afraid of something you haven't done yet, like a cartwheel? How do you know you'll fall or hurt yourself? You don't! Do some research and discover what a cartwheel is and the motions involved in doing one. Knowing exactly what a cartwheel is and the steps involved can put your mind at ease. Seeing others do cartwheels successfully will give you a sense of the actual motions involved in doing one, which may help assuage your fear. Try this video or this one. It may also help to watch a slowed down video, such as this one.  Watching other people successfully complete cartwheels should help to familiarize you with the motions and also give you confidence in the general safety of cartwheeling; you'll see that very few people injure or hurt themselves while cartwheeling. You'll also see that a lot of cartwheeling has very little to do with you and a lot to do with plain and simple gravity!

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Admita o seu medo de dar estrelas. Entenda a atividade. Veja vídeos de pessoas executando o movimento.


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Ask yourself what the reasons are behind your desire to change. Write down the reasons you come up with. This way you can discover the root of your problem. Once you know where the wish to be someone else is coming from, you can solve the problem's source.  Don't base your need to become someone else off of a few isolated events. Challenges and undesirable circumstances happen to all of us every now and then. We all make mistakes and try to learn from them regularly as well. If there is a clear and repeating pattern to your experiences or relationships that provides clues to where you could improve, then use that information to your advantage. Explore where relationships broke down or what you have been criticized for. You have looked at what is happening around you that makes you want to be someone else; you need to consider your personal feelings as well. If certain things are bothering you, find out what they are and how you can make them better.  If you're not happy with yourself, figure out why. Are you overweight? Have a nervous disposition? Disorganized? If you are merely bored with the way things are and want a change, reflect on what exactly you are not satisfied with. Is it your relationship? Your job? Your house or car? The weather? Focus on the area that you want to change. You know what needs to change so you can be who you want to be. Now you need to brainstorm ways to fix or make the problem better.  If you need to lose weight to feel healthy and happy then concentrate on that. Start going to the gym, lower your fat and carbohydrate intake and get engaged in a social group for support. If you suffer from anxiety, then seek help from a professional, practice meditation and take opportunities to practice being assertive. If you are tired of people calling you boring, do something adventurous like sky diving, mountain climbing, sailing or learning to fly a plane. If you're unhappy with your romantic partner, do something new together, find ways to connect and appreciate each other, go to...

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Pense no porquê do seu desejo de ser outra pessoa. Pergunte-se o que é que você deseja mudar. Concentre-se em maneiras de melhorar. Descubra quem é que deseja imitar. Veja se as características escolhidas são sustentáveis. Faça uma pesquisa completa sobre o personagem do qual gosta.


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Ask yourself what's going on in your life; how you feel; what you're thinking about; and what you want. Identify the issues and emotions that you need to explore. If you've been dwelling on something lately, there's a good chance that it will rise to the surface as the focus of your examination. Close your eyes and take a deep breath – inhale, then exhale. Review the ideas, events, or emotions that are most pressing. Write for 5-20 minutes, or as long as you feel inspired. Write the start time and the end time at the top of the journal page. Set an alarm on your phone, clock, or computer so that you don't need to keep checking the time. This way, you'll be able to fully immerse yourself in the writing process. If set writing times aren't your style, feel free to write for as long as you like. The aim of a timed writing session is to practice the process of sustained writing. If you want to write something cumulative, there's nothing wrong with taking extra time to flesh out a thought – or with refraining from times at all. Set your pen to the page and don't take it away until the time is up. Try to channel the thoughts directly from the top of your brain. Try not to be critical of yourself while you are writing – this might take you out of the moment and impede your flow. Start with a simple topic sentence—something that sets the tone for everything else you'll write—as though you were starting a conversation with a friend. Review these example sentences:  Today was the greatest day that I've had in months. Where do I start? I don't know what to do. I can't do this anymore. I'm beginning to suspect that Dan is cheating on me. When you finish writing, read over your new journal entry. Write a sentence or two of reflection: “As I read this, I notice—” or “I’m aware of—” or “I feel—”. Consider whether there are any actions that you can take based on what you wrote. If so, figure out what you need to do to make them happen.

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Defina o que deseja escrever. Controle o tempo. Escreva. Releia o que escreveu.


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Ask yourself, “Will this matter in 5 years?” The answer should be no, if you're asking yourself whether a little crush will make that much of a difference in your life overall. While it might hurt now, remember that in the scheme of things, it's a very small blip. Even if you're convinced you just lost the love of your life, you have to accept that it's not meant to be. Ask instead, “What will matter in 5 years?” and focus on those things instead, like your education or career. If you think the answer is that yes, your rejected crush will matter in 5 years, ask yourself why you feel that way. Is it because you think there's no one else out there for you? Challenge those thoughts by digging deeper and listing the reasons why your thinking is irrational. It's tough not to feel like your crush wasn't into you because you weren't good enough. Remind yourself of how awesome you really are by writing down uplifting sayings like “I believe in myself” or “I am enough” on sticky notes. Hang them in places you'll see every day like on your bathroom mirror or your closet door.  Change the background of your phone to be a positive quote image, too. Whenever you check the time or get a text message, you'll see it. Find positive affirmations with a quick Google search or browse inspirational boards on Pinterest. Make your own Pinterest board filled with quotes that you can refer to when you're feeling down. It's healthy to take time for yourself and cry, but don't withdraw. Rely on the support of your friends and family to get you through your hurt. Spending time with people who value and appreciate you will not only make you feel better about yourself, it will distract you from the sting of your rejection.  Say yes when your friends ask you to join them for a night out, even if it's the last thing you want to do, or call your mom just to talk when you're feeling lonely. If you're really struggling, ask your friends and family to write down some of their favorite things about you in a list and look at it whenever you need...

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Lembre-se da regra dos cinco anos. Escreva afirmações positivas e coloque-as em algum lugar visível. Busque a companhia de pessoas que a amam por quem você é. Busque ajuda profissional se não sentir nenhuma melhora em até seis semanas.


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Ask yourself: “Why am I reading this?”  An important distinction here is whether your reading out of obligation or for pleasure.  These different situations dictate entirely different types of reading.  In the context of obligation, remind yourself of the reasons why you must read the book.  This alone will increase your focus and willingness to continue reading.  Determine whether you truly want or need to finish it.  If this is obligatory reading, could you read a summary instead, or just read certain parts? If you are reading for pleasure, but are no longer enjoying the book, re-evaluate your desire to continue.  Recognize that people quite frequently don’t finish books. If you don’t want to finish it, don’t! If you’re committed to reading a dry or technical book, conceptualize the broader picture. What is the book about? Is there something at a later stage of the book that is of interest to you?  Make yourself aware of what the book has to offer.  This will compel you to keep reading. Use SparkNotes or CliffsNotes. These websites or publications can provide key information about a book, and can potentially offer the information you’re looking for.  Do not depend on these summaries to offer the same depth or insight offered by the book itself.  Use this step only when you are willing to make do with a partial understanding of the book’s content. Consider the words of author David Foster Wallace, who often write about the mundane and boring aspects of human life: “Bliss—a-second-by-second joy and gratitude at the gift of being alive, conscious—lies on the other side of crushing, crushing boredom.” Wallace’s editor spoke of how the author sought to explore boredom, not only because it is an inevitable aspect of reality, but because it can lead to joy. A moment of increased awareness or discovery may be on the very next page!

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Lembre-se do motivo de estar lendo este livro. Leia o resumo do livro. Aceite e se aprofunde na tarefa em mãos.


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Ask, “Do you have some time to talk? Can we go somewhere private?” This may be a scary step that many people don’t want to take, but the best way to know how someone else feels is to get a straight answer from their mouth. You can find them and talk to them in-person, then and there, but it is probably best to negotiate a future time and place to meet.  If you are nervous, use a non-invasive form of communication like a phone call, chat, or text to communicate your feelings. Choose to talk in an easy going public place, like a cafe or a park.  Your ex may be nervous about sharing their feelings with you and worried that they are unrequited.  Make them as comfortable as possible by talking in a quiet and neutral location. Give yourself and your ex plenty of time to have a long talk.  Avoid having the talk when you have a major assignment due or if you have a meeting soon. If you want to get your ex back, look your best during this talk.  Wear your favorite outfit and style your hair nicely.  You can use this time to both attract your ex and make yourself feel good, confident, and worthwhile. The more honest you are about your feelings, the more inclined they are to be honest about theirs.  Tell them your feelings.  Be calm and clear.  Maybe say “I still have romantic feelings for you,” or “I still care about you, as more than a friend.” Tell them if you're regretting the breakup and want to get back together again. Provide specific reasons like “I miss you because we had so much fun together” or “I really enjoyed being together. You made me feel such peace.” You may have a lot of pent up emotions that you want to let out, but remember that they might, too.  Allow them to tell you how they feel.  This will allow you to know definitively whether or not they still care or want to get back together. If they expressly say they want to leave the situation, let them go.  Don’t try to control them or force them to talk about things they don’t want to discuss. If your ex still cares for you and you both decide to get...

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Fale de maneira calma, clara e casual. Escolha um local confortável e neutro. Esteja fabulosa. Diga como se sente. Escute o que o outro tem a dizer. Aceite o resultado.


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Asking her in person will establish a real, physical connection between the two of you, and will give you a better shot of getting a "yes" from her. That's because, for better or for worse, it's a lot harder to reject someone in person. If you can summon up the courage to ask her in person, you'll increase your chances of getting the answer you'd hoped for.  If you can't ask her in person, think about writing a letter and slipping it to her. Make it romantic without being gushy. You want to let her know that you like her, but you don't want her to think that you're creepy and have been obsessing over her for months. Give it to her in person, or slip it in her locker. As a last resort, ask her over IM or text. Neither option is really ideal, but sometimes life throws you a curveball. Try asking her point blank if she has a prom date. If she doesn't, go in and ask her. Beware, however: your chances of success over IM or text are a lot lower than asking in person or even a letter. ook presentable. She may not want to go to prom with you if you have bad breath, unkempt hair and/or oily skin. Don't change yourself too much to please her, but remember to be hygienic:  Brush your teeth every morning, before school, but especially before you ask her out. You want fresh breath when you talk to her. Shower if you're dirty. If you have rowing or soccer practice before school, for goodness sake, don't skip out on the morning shower. Cleanliness is next to godliness, remember? Don't lay it on thick with the cologne. Contrary to popular belief, spraying yourself with massive amounts of cologne is not a winning proposition in her eyes. One spray at most, or better yet — let your natural cleanliness shine. Dress to impress. You don't have to wear a suit and tie when you ask her, but you do want to put your best foot forward. Look really nice without looking like you walked straight out of the '50s. at her when you make eye contact. You smile when you're happy; but did you know that smiling can also cause you to be happy?...

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Tente convidá-la pessoalmente. Esteja apresentável. Sorria para ela quando fizer contato visual. Seja você mesmo, respire fundo e relaxe. Convide ela. Aceite a rejeição.


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Asking parents for money is a downright hassle. At least that's how half of teens (49%) feel. Take it upon yourself to look for babysitting jobs or rake your neighbor’s leaves.  There are plenty of ways to make money as a teenager. Having financial independence will help you to feel better about yourself. There's nothing a parent loves more than seeing their child happy. What's more, you'll feel a sense of pride in your accomplishments.  Keep it within the confines of the law and the house rules. For example, if you love to travel don't take it upon yourself to go on a road trip without permission. Try planning a weekend excursion with your family instead. If you're in college, you could sign up for the study abroad program. For high school aged kids, if you enjoy theatre, try signing up for school plays. Perhaps you enjoy drawing, so talk with your parents about adding an extra art class to your schedule. Though it's not the norm, there are parents who have unreasonable expectations or who are emotionally abusive. Learning to be proud of who you are and what you've accomplished is important for developing a sense of self, apart from your parents.

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Encontre formas de ganhar dinheiro. Faça o que o faz feliz. Orgulhe-se de quem você é.


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Aspirin contains salicylates, which is an active ingredient in anti-dandruff shampoos that contain salicylic acid. Aspirin is a quick and easy way to treat dandruff at home.  Take 2 tablets of aspirin and crush them into a fine powder. Then, add them to your shampoo. Apply the shampoo with the aspirin to your hair, lathering and massaging it into your scalp. Let it sit on your hair for 1 to 2 minutes and then rinse it out. Wash your hair again with just shampoo to remove any lingering powder. Natural oils like coconut oil, almond oil, and olive oil can help to keep your scalp moist and prevent the development of dandruff.  Warm up one cup of your chosen natural oil in a bowl so it is warm to the touch but not boiling hot. Then, apply it to your entire scalp, massaging it in well. Use a towel to wrap your hair and scalp and leave the oil in overnight. In the morning, rinse your hair out, removing the oil. Apple cider vinegar is a natural astringent and can prevent your scalp from becoming flaky and full of dandruff causing fungi. You can rinse your hair and scalp with apple cider vinegar after you have shampooed your hair.  Mix two cups of apple cider vinegar with two cups of cool water. Bend over a sink or tub and rinse your hair with the mixture. You can also apply white vinegar to your scalp and wrap your head in towel. Leave the vinegar in overnight and then rinse your hair with regular shampoo the following day. Baking soda is a great home treatment for dandruff.  Instead of using shampoo, use baking soda to wash your hair. Simply take a handful of baking soda and rub it into your hair and scalp. Rinse well with warm water. You can continue to use baking soda instead of regular shampoo to wash your hair and treat your dandruff.

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Aplique aspirina no couro cabeludo. Use óleos naturais para hidratar o couro cabeludo. Enxágue o cabelo com vinagre de maçã, um adstringente natural que pode evitar que o couro cabeludo descame e fique cheio de fungos que causam caspa. Use bicarbonato de sódio, um ótimo tratamento caseiro para a caspa.


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Assemble a 3’ x 7’ shelf to use as a window seat during the day and as a bed at night.  Choose a roll-up cushion, sleeping bag and pillow for bedding, and store your laptop, clothing, bedding, linen and kitchen items beneath the shelf.  Cut a slotted handle in the side of a cardboard box for easy pull-out storage. Select seven versatile outfits, a hooded coat and gloves.  Select three types of footwear to include boots, shoes and sneakers. Take care of yourself without some commonly used items.  You can brush your teeth without a toothbrush, make your own shampoo, soap, deodorant, and toothpaste, and even use your fingers to brush your hair. Include a couple bath towels.  Besides those towels keep a few multipurpose towels for hand, face, and kitchen usage. Use one large knife to chop and to cut meat, a deep frying pan to steam, fry, or sauté veggies, a spatula to stir and serve, a single bowl and plate.   Use a pot to boil and serve as a mixing bowl. Try using a mug as not just a drinking cup, but also a ladle and measuring cup. A fork can double as a whisk, and a spoon can double as a measuring device. Use a towel as a potholder or trivet. Reuse a jar for food storage or as a vase to hold utensils. Switching to an old flip-phone and using a laptop for media will easily save money because it eliminates your data plan (and potential overage charges).  Aside from printing coupons and important documents, adjust to being paperless and doing all other required business on only the laptop.

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Escolha móveis pequenos. Aproveite todo o espaço de um armário pequeno. Escolha uma pequena quantidade de produtos cosméticos e crie o resto por conta própria. Use pouca roupa de cama e banho. Escolha poucos itens de cozinha e empregue-os para diversos propósitos. Use um notebook para acessar a internet e utilizar as mídias sociais, comprando um celular mais “modesto”.


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Assemble your materials. You will need paint stripper. If you are working in a well-ventilated area (outside or in an open, separate garage), you can use a stripper with methylene chloride. This will make the process much faster. You will need a respirator if working with this kind of paint stripper.  You will also need absorbent material. Finely ground clay is most effective. If you don’t have access, you can crush up cat litter into a powder. To finish the cleanup job, you will need a stiff brush and scouring powder. Create a paste with your clay or cat litter. Depending on how thick the stripper is, you may not need to add much material.  The absorbent material will help draw the paint off of the concrete, making it easier to scrape off. Apply a layer of the absorbent paint stripper mixture to the paint spot on the concrete. Allow time for the stripper to work. Depending on the chemicals that you are using, this could take anywhere from 20 minutes to several hours. Add more paint thinner to the applied mixture during the process to keep the ingredients active. The paint thinner should have done most of the work for you, allowing you to remove most of the paint by simply scraping the mixture off with a hard plastic scraper. Add a second layer of mixture if there is remaining paint, and repeat the process. Use the stiff brush, scouring powder, and water to scrub at the stripped surface, removing any excess paint particles. Rinse away the scouring mixture and keep scrubbing with the brush to finish the job.

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Faça um removedor de tinta absorvente. Misture o removedor com o material absorvente. Espalhe a mistura. Remova a mistura. Esfregue o local.