Article in English: Go to your nursery, check out a seed catalog or look for seeds online to pick out your pumpkin seeds. You can try to plant seeds that came from a pumpkin you bought at the store and carved or ate, but there's no telling whether they'll grow well in your area. Your best bet is to pick out a fresh packet of seeds to start your pumpkin patch.   Pie pumpkins are used for making pies or roasting. Good varieties to start with include Baby Pam, Winter Luxury or New England Pie.  Jack-O'Lantern pumpkins are larger and less flavorful than pies. If you want to grow pumpkins large enough to carve, try Howden, Rock Star or Connecticut Field.  Miniature pumpkins are grown for decorative purposes. Jack-Be-Littles are a good choice if you want some tiny orange pumpkins in time for fall holidays. Pumpkins take 75-100 days to grow from a seed before you can harvest them. Count backwards from the date you'd like to harvest, and plant at that time. Most pumpkin gardeners aim to have their pumpkins ready for harvest in time for fall. In order to do this, you'll need to figure out the right time to plant your seeds according to what climate you live in. Pumpkins grow more quickly in hotter weather, so if you plant them too early in the year, they'll be here and gone long before Halloween.  If you live in a place with cold winters and mild summers, planting in late May after the last chance for frost has passed is your best bet. This way your pumpkins will be ready in time for fall. If you live in a place with long, hot summers, you can put your pumpkins in the ground in July and have them ready for Halloween. If your primary reason for growing pumpkins is to have them as a food crop, and you don't mind having them ready to eat before the fall, you can start the seeds indoors 3 weeks before the last frost date in your area, so they'll be ready to put in the ground as soon as it warms up. To start seeds indoors, simply sow single seeds in four-inch peat seed pots filled with seed starting mixture (not soil). Keep the pots well...

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Escolha sementes de alta qualidade. Decida quando plantar suas sementes. Prepare a plantação de abóboras.


Article in English: Go to your profile page and click on the "Lists" section to create a list. Choose the people you want in your list, and decide if you want other people to see it, by making it public or private. This will allow you to view and respond to people in an easy, user-friendly way. Also, download a Twitter application to your smart phone, so that you can catch up on your tweets during your commute or waiting times, rather than at work. If you want to know the most helpful app, how to do something on your blog or recommendations of who to follow, just ask. Advice can help you manage your account, have fun and get useful information from experienced professionals.

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Faça listas das pessoas que seguir para encontrar e responder aos tuítes. Faça o download de um aplicativo de desktop como o TweetDeck. Peça conselhos no Twitter.


Article in English: Go to your web browser and type in your router’s configuration IP address. Log in using your admin user name and password. Navigate through your router’s configuration settings until you find the MTU field. This may vary depending on a router’s brand and type. Once you find the appropriate field, key in the MTU value you’ve computed from step 12 of part 1. Remember to include the extra 28 bytes. Click on "Save" to save your changes. Your network is now set to its optimum MTU.

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Inicie a configuração do roteador. Localize o local de configuração do MTU. Entre com o valor ótimo do MTU. Salve as configurações.


Article in English: Go with in-person meetings even if you feel like you could address the topic in an email or newsletter. That way, you will give people an opportunity to ask questions, and the have chance to clarify when necessary.  For instance, you might think that you can explain new rules for employee breaks properly through an email or by posting the rules in the breakroom. If you hold a face-to-face meeting with your employees, however, you can be sure that everyone understands the rules and can be held accountable. Read over an email or text before you hit “send.” Ff you have got to talk to someone over the phone, jot down a couple of notes about what you want to say, before you make the call. Communication that does not take place face-to-face can be difficult to interpret, because you do not have context clues like tone and facial expressions. Make sure you are being completely clear:  If you are writing in the workplace, put the main point of your email in the subject line or if in a text, put it right at the top. The recipient will appreciate you saving their time by being direct. Use the email subject line carefully. Avoid vague or obvious subjects, such as “Message about work.” Instead, use specific titles like “Meeting with Bill Wyman on November 16th!” If you’re talking on the phone, use clear verbal cues like “So, Natasha, the reason I’m calling is to talk about the declining sales figures” and “Andre, I want to make sure I understand. Could you go over the pitch again?" Go out of your way to use small talk, so that people feel familiar and comfortable talking with you in any context. Even if you are an introvert and small talk does not come naturally to you, it is not difficult to find ways to have neutral chats with people.  Stick to neutral, non-controversial topics. For example, you could talk about popular television shows, food, or that old standby, the weather. For instance, try something like "hey, what did you think of that last episode of Game of Thrones?"  If you are in a superior or management...

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Marque reuniões presenciais para tratar temas complicados e novos. Releia o texto se for enviar a mensagem pela internet. Separe um tempinho para bater papel se você é introvertido.


Article in English: Going on a road trip means you’ll be spending a lot of time in your vehicle, and you’ll need space to store things ranging from luggage to snacks. Cleaning out your car will not only make the ride more comfortable, it will help you stay organized when you need to find things. To legally drive in the United States, you’ll need to have at least a valid driver’s license and an up to date vehicle registration. Most states also require proof of insurance. Find out what the requirements are where you’ll be traveling, and make sure you meet them.  Driving without the appropriate documentation can lead to fines or even having your car impounded. Keep those important documents somewhere you can easily access in case you get pulled over. At the very least, you should have the tools you need to change a flat tire (emergency jack, tire iron, and spare tire) but you may want to prepare for other potential emergencies as well. Other things you may want are jumper cables, road flares, extra blankets, water, food, rain gear, or a flashlight.  It’s also a good idea to carry a first aid kit. You may want to tailor some emergency supplies to your family or time of year. For instance, you may want to carry cat litter to help on slippery roads during the winter.

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Tire todo o lixo do carro. Veja se todos os documentos estão atualizados. Monte um kit de emergência.


Article in English: Gold is a very dense metal, so it will be heavier than it looks. Use a jeweler’s scale to determine the exact weight of the gold.  Gold bars typically have their weight inscribed on them. Make sure the actual weight matches this inscription. Many gold coins and pieces will also have their weight stamped on them. Check that the weight is accurate. Gold should be small compared to its weight. Fake gold pieces may have a heavier weight but also be too large for the weight to match the weight of real gold.  Check the diameter and thickness of any gold coins you’re considering buying. The specifications for collectible coins can be found in numismatic guides or online. Gold bars are sold in many different sizes, but the size of a standard gold bar is 7”x 3 ⅝” x 1 ¾” and weighs 400 ounces or 27.5 pounds. Determine the actual volume of irregular objects, such as rings, by placing them in a graduated cylinder accurate to .1 milliliters(mLs). Place 20mLs of water in the cylinder and add the object you wish to test. Record the difference in water level. 1 cubic centimeter is equal to 1 mL. Density is a measurement of mass per volume. Once you know the weight of the gold and its volume, you can easily calculate density by dividing the mass by the volume.  24 karat gold has a density of 19.3 grams per cubic centimeter. 18 karat gold has a density of 15.6 grams per cubic centimeter. 14 karat gold has a density of 13.1 grams per cubic centimeter. Gold will be stamped with the karat weight or purity of the gold as well as the manufacturer’s name. The stamp will typically be on the clasps of jewelry.  Typical karat markings are 10K, 14K, and 24K Some counterfeit gold will have a karat stamp on it, but rarely have a manufacturer’s name. As a precious metal, gold does not tarnish or rust. If you see any discoloration on the metal, it is a sure sign that it is not pure gold. If your skin becomes discolored or greenish when wearing golden jewelry it is likely a bronze mixed with copper. Pure gold does not cause a reaction when...

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Pese o ouro. Meça o tamanho. Calcule a densidade do ouro. Procure por um selo. Procure por descoloração.


Article in English: Good clay is soft enough to be worked with by hand straight out of the box or bag. However, by kneading the clay you will make it more pliable and remove any air bubbles and debris. This process of kneading and preparing clay is known as wedging.  Place a lump of clay on a porous surface, such as concrete or canvas. Using your palms, press and roll the lump toward you. Pick up the clay, set it back down, and again press and roll it toward you. Repeat this process until the lump of clay is uniform in consistency (perhaps 50 times). Probably the most ancient and easy way to mold clay is by pinching it with your fingers. Once your clay has been wedged, press and pull at it with your fingers to form it into a desired shape. For instance, to shape a simple bowl using the pinch method:  Take a lump of your clay and roll into a ball. Set the ball down on your work surface, pushing it down slightly to hold it in place. Make a small impression in the center of your ball. This will make the opening of the bowl. Pull the clay horizontally away from the center hole to widen the bowl. Pinch the sides of the clay and pull them upwards to form the sides of the bowl. Continue to pinch and pull until the bowl is the desired size and shape. Forming objects from coils of clay allows more versatility, but also requires nothing more than your hands. Start with a lump of clay that has been wedged properly.  Separate the clay into several smaller lumps of about the same size. Take each lump and roll it into a ball. Using your palms, push down on each ball and roll it back and forth. This process will start to form a long thin coil. Move your palms horizontally and continue rolling each coil to make it longer. Stop when your coils are the desired thickness. They can be thicker or thinner depending on the form you want to make (use smaller coils to make a thinner-walled bowl, for instance). Shape a coil into a desired shape. For instance, to make a round bowl, shape the coil into a circle, and pinch the ends together to close it....

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Prepare o barro. Use o método clássico. Experimente a técnica das bobinas. Produza lajotinhas. Use uma extrusora.


Article in English: Good housekeeping is a must when it comes to being neat and tidy, and the kitchen is one of the places that should be kept clean to keep out bugs and maintain a clean food prep area. Bacteria grows on counters when they are not kept clean, which can make you sick if you prepare meals on them.  Put things back where they belong. If you have bags of chips by the microwave, put the bag of chips in the pantry. If you have spices laying around your counters, put them up in the shelf along with the sugars and starches. Wipe off the counters and sweep the floors to clean up any crumbs. You don't want bugs crawling around.  Wash the dishes. Dishes piled in the sink instantly makes the room look messy and it's also unsanitary.  Take out the trash and recycling. Again, you don't want stinky smells or unsightly creatures crawling around your kitchen area. Wipe down the stove and refrigerator. Organize your fridge by putting the butter, bread, and eggs on a  shelf. Place the yogurts and leftovers on the top shelf, and put the milk and juice on the middle shelf. That way, you can find things easily because it's in the proper place. If you wear shoes and socks in the house, you're tracking dirt through your home. Even if you're just wearing socks, you can still track dirt attached to your socks through the house.Vacuuming and sweeping also give you a chance to move any obstructions in the halls and make you notice how many misplaced items are on the floor.  Vacuum or sweep room by room. Pick up any items on the floor and place them in a basket or container. Once you're done, walk around each room of the house with the basket and put the items back where they belong. For instance, any cups or plates in the basket should go back to the kitchen. Any shoes in the basket, should be put back in the closet. Dirt, grime, mold and even bacteria can build on bathroom tile and around the toilet bowl, so it's important to clean the bathroom regularly. Spray your bathroom toilets, tile and bathtub with your favorite bathroom cleaner....

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Limpe a cozinha. Passe o aspirador ou a vassoura no piso de toda a casa. Limpe os banheiros. Organize os móveis e objetos de cada cômodo. Tire o lixo de todas as latas.


Article in English: Good nutrition decreases the risk of significant health problems for both you and your baby. The oft quoted phrase ‘eating for two’ conjures up images of vast platters of food and multiple meals throughout the day. In truth, you only need to consume about 300 calories more per fetus, per day.  Therefore, if you’re pregnant with a single baby you should eat 300 extra calories, for twins you should eat 600 extra calories, and for triplets you should eat 900 extra calories per day. These numbers will vary slightly depending on your starting weight before pregnancy, but will remain close to 300 calories. The calories you consume should be healthy calories—not those from junk food or fast food. One of the primary goals of eating more is to supplement your body and the child with the vitamins and minerals necessary for development. The recommended amount of vitamin C for pregnant women is 70 mg per day. However, it is best to get this from natural foods rather than pills and supplements. Aim to eat 3-4 servings of these foods per day. You can get lots of vitamin C from citrus fruits, papaya, strawberries, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, and red peppers (among other foods). Eating protein is always important, but when you’re pregnant you should aim to eat 2-3 servings of protein a day. Protein is primarily responsible for blood production and cell growth, both your own and your baby’s. Great sources of healthy proteins include eggs, Greek yogurt, legumes (beans), tofu, peanut butter, and lean meats. Calcium is vital to pregnant women, and many don’t get nearly as much as they need. Although there is normally some calcium in prenatal supplements, you should try to consume an additional 1000 milligrams of calcium per day. By consuming more calcium, you’ll be aiding in your child’s bone and nerve development.  Great sources of calcium include yogurt, hard cheeses, milk, and spinach. Vitamin D is important to consume as well, as it is required for your body to absorb calcium. It is found in most of...

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Consuma alimentos saudáveis. Coma frutas e vegetais ricos em vitamina C. Ingira mais proteínas. Ingira bastante cálcio. Consuma alimentos com zinco. Tome um suplemento de óleo de peixe.


Article in English: Good parakeet food mostly consists of seeds and fresh fruits and vegetables. Trying to introduce pellets in the diet, as well as a seed-only diet, can lead to obesity.  Vary the presentation to make it more exciting for the bird.  Rotate certain food items to keep them interested in the food you offer. Never feed your bird avocado, chocolate, caffeine, or alcohol. These are toxic to the bird. Make sure the bird has enough water to drink in its dispenser. Add more water if the bowl or dish is low.  Change the water daily to prevent bacterial build-up.  Add a cuttle-bone. This is a good source of natural calcium for birds. Mineral blocks can also be offered for calcium. Don't feed your bird too many watery fruits or veggies, as this could cause your bird to get diarrhea.  Diarrhea can cause dehydration and if left untreated, may cause it to die. Perches are a great way for your bird to be comfortable in the cage.  Parakeets are a very active bird and will love to have a variety of perches in its home.   Try to vary the perches to keep them interesting to your bird.  Look for different thicknesses, shapes and textures. Rearrange and rotate perches weekly.  This allows you to clean the ones not in use and keep things interesting for your bird. Make sure that the perch is stable to avoid any injury. Check that the wood is safe for the bird, such as eucalyptus. Natural wood perches are a great choice as the irregular shape helps your birds feet to keep strong and stay healthy. Dowel perches or plastic perches can cause foot problems due to the lack of foot exercise. Some types of wood should be avoided. Do not use perches and toys made out of Prunus  or Oak trees as they might contain cyanogenic glycosides and tannins.  These chemicals may harm your bird.  Try to avoid concrete perches, as they are hard on the bird's feet. Don’t crowd the cage with too many toys or perches. Your parakeet must be able to spread its wings and move around. Adding a mirror in the cage can keep the bird entertained for hours. Be aware...

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Ofereça alimentos instigantes. Coloque alguns poleiros na gaiola. Use um espelho. Analise o tamanho da gaiola.


Article in English: Google Scholar can keep track of any particular search terms you are interested in. When new sources using those terms are added to its database, it will send you an email with citation information for those services. To sign up for these alerts, just click the small envelope icon at the bottom of the left-hand menu on a page of Google Scholar search results, then enter the email address you want to use. For instance, creating an alert for ‘Vietnamese cultural traditions’ will send you an email anytime Google Scholar finds new sources using those key terms. If you are logged into your Google account, you can save citation information for interesting sources you find to make it easier to retrieve them later. Just click “Save” at the bottom of a source’s citation information, and Google Scholar will add it to the feature called “My library.” You can access the “My library” feature from the top center of the Google Scholar main page, or from the left-hand menu from a page of search results. Google Scholar is free to use and intuitive to operate. It can be useful for running initial searches and for general research. However, you may need to account for some of its limitations when doing research. For example:  Many of its search results are restricted. You cannot limit by the type of source you want to find (e.g., books only, or articles only). You cannot know which databases Google Scholar uses to find its search results. There are sometimes errors in the way Google Scholar records data (e.g., journal names may mistakenly be listed as authors) Some results that Google Scholar retrieves (such as personal web pages, non-peer-reviewed articles, etc.) may not be traditionally-defined scholarship.

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Obtenha alertas por e-mail. Salve fontes à biblioteca de seu Google Acadêmico. Saiba quais os pontos fortes e fracos do Google Acadêmico.


Article in English: Gourds come in dozens of species, each with its own unique shape, color, and size. Gourds come in three general types: ornamental gourds (cucurbita), utilitarian gourds (lagenaria), and vegetable sponge gourds (luffa). Also consider including a few different kinds of edible gourds.  Ornamental gourds are brightly colored and oddly shaped, typically used as decoration. The have orange and yellow flowers. Utilitarian gourds are green while growing, and then dry a brown shade. These gourds are most often used for tools and utensils because of their tough shell. Vegetable sponge gourds have a shell that can be peeled off, revealing a center that can be used as a sponge. These have yellow flowers while growing. While not all gourds are edible, many are. You can eat Butternut Squash, Cushaw, Festival Squash, Golden Acorn, and more. Some other edible gourds include: balsam apple, chinese okra, Hercules war club, and young luffa. Gourds will grow in most climate zones, but they grow the best in hot weather. If you’re in a location that receives freezing temperatures throughout most of the winter, you will have to start your gourds as seeds indoors prior to sowing them outside. Gourds take about 180 days total from planting till they produce ripe fruit, as a result of their extra long germination process. Keep in mind that if you’re in a cold area, you’ll need to start your seeds 6-8 weeks before the last frost of the season.  Gourds grow best in temperatures between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Starting gourds indoors simply involves planting the seeds in individual containers, setting up a few grow lights, and watering on a daily basis. Trellises are wood or wire constructs built to hold plants off the ground, and in the case of gourds, are used primarily to encourage unique shapes. You do not need a trellis to grow your gourds, as they will grow fine on the ground. However, gourds that grow on the ground will have a flat side where they lay, while gourds that grow on trellises will maintain their rounded shapes....

Summary in Portuguese:

Escolha uma variedade de cabaça. Determine quando plantar. Decida se vai ou não usar uma treliça. Selecione um local para plantar. Prepare o solo.


Article in English: Grab 2 pieces of paper and a pen and write down anything that comes to your mind until both of the pages are filled. Don’t try to edit whatever you write, just let it all pour out of your brain.  When you’ve filled 2 pages, you will find yourself thinking clearer. You may even have written something that you could use in one of your songs! Practice the “brain drain” exercise before you start writing a song to clear your mind. If you’re struggling to find the words for a song, turn to a writing prompt to jump-start your writing. There are tons of different prompts you can use. Some may focus on a feeling or a mood and some may prompt you to write about a specific event or a moment that happened to you.  For example, try writing a love song that never uses the word “love.” Write a song from the point of view of the last human alive on the planet. You could try writing a song where each line starts with a different letter of the alphabet, going in alphabetical order from A to Z. Try to make a song about your favorite food without ever using the name of the food. Look online for creative writing prompts that you can use. Choose a prompt that is relevant to what you want to write. Write a few words or a sentence on a sheet of paper and then let someone else write the next line. Fold the paper so that each person can only see the line that the person before them wrote. Pass the paper around until you have an entire poem written.  An exquisite corpse is a great way to come up with interesting lyrics. Use friends or even strangers near you to help create the exquisite corpse. Look through the exquisite corpse to see if there are any interesting phrases or lines that you may want to use in your songwriting. Take pages of text from books, magazines, mail, or anything else and cut them up to form strips of random words, sentences, and phrases. Place the cut papers next to each other and see what interesting combinations you make. You can use them as lyrics in a song or give you an idea for something new.  Cut up lyrics...

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Experimente fazer um exercício de fluxo de consciência para vencer o branco mental. Escolha uma sugestão inicial que inspire a próxima ideia de letra. Faça um "cadáver surrealista" com algum outro membro da banda. Crie uma colagem com páginas de texto diferentes. Use técnicas estendidas para idealizar sons e ideias novos. Marque um limite de 20 minutos para criar uma nova música.


Article in English: Grab a large baking tray for your cashews, but do not add any grease to the tray. If you’re concerned about the nuts sticking, however, you can line the tray with parchment paper.  If roasting a small amount of cashews, consider using a cake pan instead, which you can shake frequently during cooking to toss the oils.  Cashews can be oil roasted or dry roasted. If you dry roast the cashews and wish to add salt without adding any oil, try coating or spraying your cashews with brine or salt-water solution, then letting them dry, before roasting them. This helps the salt adhere to the nuts. Try to keep the cashews in a single, even layer to promote even roasting. If working with large batches, it would be preferable to use multiple trays rather than piling the cashews into one. Roasting cashews with a little oil is recommended, but not strictly necessary. Drizzle between 1 and 2 tsp (5 and 10 mL) of oil over the cashews. Stir and toss the cashews gently on the baking tray to coat evenly with oil.  Roasting the nuts in oil will enhance the flavor and texture, but it will increase the overall oiliness of the finished product. If you're using them for baking purposes (e.g., adding them to cookies or brownies), omit the oil and skip this step. If you're eating them on their own or using them as a garnish, however, roast the cashews in oil.  Less is more in this step. You can add more oil later, as needed, after your cashews have started roasting. You can use a nut oil, like almond oil or walnut oil, or opt for another healthy oil, like grapeseed oil, olive oil, or coconut oil. After five minutes, remove them from the oven and stir using a spoon or spatula. This helps apply a new layer of oil to the cashews and reduces the risk of burning. Return the cashews to the oven and continue roasting them in three to five minute intervals, stirring well after each interval concludes. Cashews should only need between 8 and 15 minutes of total roasting time before being ready.  When ready, the nuts should release a strong yet...

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Preaqueça o forno a 180 °C. Espalhe bem as castanhas na assadeira. Veja se vai colocar óleo. Torre as castanhas no forno ou na grelha central por cinco minutos. Coloque-as de volta no forno e asse, mexendo com frequência, até terminar. Coloque mais óleo e sal. Deixe esfriar antes de servir.


Article in English: Grab a sheet of paper and lay it in front of you on a flat surface. Make sure the paper you’re using doesn’t already have any folds, creases or wrinkles in it, as this can compromise the completed plane’s ability to fly. It’s recommended that you start with a bigger piece of paper to make learning the folds easier before trying it with other paper types.  It’s easiest to make the folds of your airplane from the top of the paper down. For the purpose of following these instructions, a basic sheet of 8.5”x11” (most comparable to A4 paper outside the US) letter paper will work best.

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Article in English: Grab that pad of Post-Its you have laying around that you rarely ever use and start labeling the things around you. Even if you already know the simple stuff, do it anyway. Just thinking of these things in English before you think of it in your native tongue will get you thinking faster and when it takes less effort, you'll feel the progress you're making. Try to get to the point where you think of these things in English without hesitation. Sit down on your bed and go through all the labels in your house in your head. If there's something you can't remember, get up and go check what it is. And when you've hit this level, label other stuff! Graduate from "window" to "window pane,' from "couch" to "cushion," from "shirt" to "cotton blouse." With English, there's always another level! As you go about your day, there's bound to be some English words that you run into that you don't fully understand. This is when you whip out your handy dandy notebook! Scribble down the word and then when you go home, you can look it up. Instead of thinking, "Gosh, what was that word I saw on the menu at the cafe?" you'll flip right to the page and learn a new word! If that's a little 2003 for you, just whip out your smartphone. Start a note (or whatever app you want to use) that's dedicated to new English words. Then every so often you can refer back to it and make sure you remember them all! If you have a few friends who are great at speaking English, hang out with them! Invite them over to dinner! So, your home becomes an English hub. Find a tutor to do some one-on-one with. Do a language exchange, where you can teach them your language and they can teach you theirs. Immerse yourself in it as much as you can!  What it boils down to is that you must avoid your native language as much as possible. It's tempting to get home from work and sit down, turn on your TV, and revert to your native tongue with those you live with. Don't do it! Set time aside to speak English every night, even if it's just for an hour. Keep the TV to...

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Distribua post-its com os nomes dos objetos da sua casa. Use um caderno ou bloquinho de anotações. Conviva mais com falantes do inglês. Leia livros e revistas infantis. Descubra qual é a forma mais fácil de aprender para você Estude os radicais, prefixos e sufixos das palavras. Leia notícias e reportagens em inglês. Não tenha medo de errar.


Article in English: Grab the drawstring and pull it down and away from the blinds. The blind blades should lift upward and lock into place at the top of the window. The brackets should look like small metal squares resting on the top of the blind. They’ll be sandwiched between the blind and the window frame. If you’re having trouble locating one, look toward the ends of the blinds. Place both hands on the blind, one on each side of the bracket. Push in toward the window using your hands. Then, rotate the top of the blind down toward you so it releases from the bracket. You should hear a clicking noise as it releases. Leave the blind resting on the bracket after you release it so you don’t have to hold it up while you’re releasing the other bracket. Release the other bracket using the same motion you used to release the first one. Then, grab a hold of the blind and pull it away from the bracket and window. Set your drill bit to turn counterclockwise by pressing the reverse switch. Then, insert the drill bit into the screw connecting one of the brackets to the window. Press the on switch to start the drill and unscrew the screw from the bracket. Once the screw and bracket are off the wall, repeat on the other bracket. Put the screws and brackets in a small plastic bag so you don’t lose them.

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Puxe as lâminas da persiana o máximo que puder com a corda. Localize um dos suportes acionados por mola que seguram a persiana. Solte o suporte empurrando a persiana e girando-a na sua direção. Retire o outro suporte e puxe a persiana da janela. Use uma furadeira e uma broca Phillips para retirar os suportes da persiana.


Article in English: Grapes will become appealing to birds as they ripen. To prevent wildlife from eating your grapes, put the netting on after the grape bunches have begun to change color.  Buy netting or tulle online, at a craft store (for tulle), or at a nursery store (for netting). If you purchase netting, make sure you purchase bird netting. You can put the netting on before, but until the grapes start ripening, it's unnecessary. Depending on what you're growing your grapes on, you may staple it to the pergola, stake, or fence. The tulle or netting should hang directly above the grapevine so you can easily wrap it around your plant. If you do not have anything above your grapes, build a trellis or put up stakes surrounding the plant to attach your tulle or netting. Cover the plant with a protective layer of tulle or netting. The wrap should encircle the plant without restricting vine growth. If the wrap compresses the vines inward, try loosening it. If you've loosened the netting or tulle enough, you should be able to water and care for the grapes. Take one end of the wrap and fold it over the other end. Staple the ends together or use clothespins to keep it in place. This will prevent wildlife from disturbing the wrap as your plants grow. Clothespins are ideal because they make accessing the grapevines or adjusting the wrap simpler.

Summary in Portuguese:

Adicione uma rede de pássaros ou um tule quando as uvas mudarem de cor. Prenda o tule ou a rede sobre as uvas. Enrole o material de forma folgada na planta. Dobre o tule ou a rede.


Article in English: Gravel is a light grey block that falls when nothing is under it. You can find it in large quantities underwater, on beaches, on village pathways, and occasionally in caves. If you're not near any of these features, just dig underground until you come across it. However, be cautious when digging straight down. About 1 in 10 gravel blocks drop a piece of flint instead of gravel when destroyed. Using a shovel will let you dig through gravel much faster, and if enchanted with Fortune, it will increase the chances of getting flint. A shovel requires one material of your choice (wood planks, cobblestone, iron ingot, gold ingot, or diamond) and two sticks, plus a crafting table. On the computer edition, place these in a vertical column with the material on top. Iron is fairly common underground and in caves, so you shouldn't have to dig deep to find it. It looks like stone with flecks of beige. You must use a stone pickaxe or better to mine it. . You can't use iron ore until you separate the iron from the stone. Here's how to do it:  Build a furnace out of eight cobblestone using a crafting table. (In the computer edition, fill every square except the center.) Use the furnace to open a smelting interface. Place the iron ore in the top slot. Place coal, wood, or other flammable items in the lower fuel slot. (This will be destroyed.) Wait for the smelting to finish. Get the iron ingot from the results slot on the right.

Summary in Portuguese:

Procure por cascalho. Quebre o cascalho até obter pederneira. Minere ferro. Funda o ferro em uma fornalha


Article in English: Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 425 F (218 C). Sift or whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, ginger, and salt into a large bowl. Add the cubes of butter and work them into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter, two knives, or your hands. The mixture is ready when the ingredients come together with the texture of very course sand. Use a spoon or fork to mix the ingredients gently until they form a slightly sticky ball. Stop mixing when the ingredients are fully incorporated.  Good cheese choices for this recipe include ricotta, camembert, brie, goat cheese, and gouda.  Good berry choices include fresh blueberries, dried cranberries, dried apricots, and currants. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and use your hands to flatten the dough into a one-inch-thick (2.5 cm) circle. Cut the circle in half, then in half again, and then cut those quarters in half for a total of eight scones.  Transfer the triangles to the baking sheet, leaving space between each one. You can also use a cookie cutter to cut rounds from the dough to make biscuit-like scones. In a small bowl, whisk the egg. Then use a pastry brush to apply a light egg wash to each scone to give them a golden brown color. Sprinkle the top of each scone with the course sugar. For an extra caramel flavour, use brown sugar instead. Bake the scones for about 15 minutes, until they're golden brown. You can serve them hot, warm, or at room temperature. To save the scones for later, transfer them to an air-tight container when they're room temperature and store them in the freezer.

Summary in Portuguese:

Preaqueça o forno e prepare o tabuleiro. Misture a manteiga com os ingredientes secos. Adicione o queijo, as frutas silvestres e o creme de leite. Abra e corte a massa. Passe uma camada de ovo com açúcar sobre os scones. Asse e sirva.


Article in English: Grease the casserole dish by spraying the inside of it with a cooking oil spray. If you don't have a cooking oil spray, wipe the inside of the dish down with cooking oil or butter using a paper towel. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water before you add the macaroni. While the macaroni is boiling, start preparing the cheese sauce. If you don't have macaroni, use shells or another small pasta instead. Combine 2.5 tablespoons (37 mL) of melted butter, 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of flour, 2.5 cups (590 mL) of milk, and .5 teaspoons (2.5 mL) of both salt and pepper to the sauce pan. Stir the sauce until it's smooth. Stir the cheese into the sauce until it melts. After 15 minutes, remove the pasta and check if it's heated all the way through. If it is, the mac and cheese is finished. If not, pop it back in the oven for a few more minutes, or until it's heated through.

Summary in Portuguese:

Preaqueça o forno a 190 °C e prepare a louça de caçarola. Ferva 450 g de macarrão tubinho por dez minutos no fogão. Prepare o molho de queijo em uma panela em fogo médio. Desligue o fogo e adicione 110 g de gouda na panela do molho. Combine o macarrão e o molho na louça de caçarola e asse por 15 minutos.


Article in English: Greek coffee is different from other coffee in many ways, and it all starts with the beans. For Greek coffee, Arabica beans are lightly roasted and ground to a fine powder. The type of bean, the roast, and the grind all contribute to the unique flavor of Greek coffee.  Two of the most popular brands of Greek coffee are Loumidis and Bravo.  Greek coffee does sometimes use dark-roasted beans, but a light roast is more common. A briki is a special metal coffee pot that’s used specifically to make Greek coffee in the traditional way. It’s usually an hourglass- or cauldron-shaped metal pot with a long handle. Greek coffee is made right in the briki, which is warmed over a gas stove.  You can heat a briki on an electric range as well, though Greek coffee is traditionally made on a gas stove or over an open flame. If you want to make traditional Greek coffee but don’t have a gas stove, you can use a small single-burner camp stove as well. A briki comes in many different sizes, and you should use the correct size for the amount of coffee you're making. A demitasse is a small cup used for serving small amounts of coffee or espresso. Each one holds between 2 and 3 ounces (59 and 89 ml). Greek coffee is traditionally served in a demitasse cup with an accompanying saucer. These small cups can be found in many kitchen stores, but you can also use espresso cups if you don’t have demitasse cups.

Summary in Portuguese:

Use grãos de café grego. Faça o café em um briki. Sirva o café em uma xicrinha de café.


Article in English: Greenscaping is a controversial process. Some growers recommend it to speed the drying process and decrease the chance of dark mold staining. Other growers say greenscaping, or doing anything to the surface of the gourd before it is fully dry, increases the risk of damage and infection. Only dry them for a few weeks (they will only become slightly dried.) Doing this will reveal lighter layer below. Place the gourds in a warm, well-ventilated, and light area. Turn them every 2 to 3 days if you are drying them on a flat surface. Know that if the gourds dry too quickly they will most likely wrinkle.

Summary in Portuguese:

Conheça as vantagens e desvantagens do paisagismo verde. Deixe as cabaças secarem após a colheita. Use o lado cego de uma faca para raspar suavemente a camada exterior da casca. Termine de secar as cabaças raspadas.


Article in English: Ground-digger wasps (GDWs) are very large (slightly larger than a green hornet) passive-aggressive wasps that "build" their nests in dry, unfertilized earth. They are typically large and black-bodied with yellow stripes on their back-end. When fully grown, they measure about one and a half inches (or more) in length with about a one and a quarter-inch wide wingspan. You'll know you've got ground-digger wasp nests when you see small granular mounds of dirt piled up anywhere from two-to-five inches in height. At the base of the mound of granular dirt will be a finger-sized hole with a "path" of dirt leading out from it. The nests will be sporadically built throughout your lawn or garden, but will typically be in the driest areas and/or under longer grass/weeds or under growing flowers. GDWs do not like, but can live in, moist soil. In the Northeast US, the life-cycle of a ground-digger wasp is about one month beginning in mid-July and ending around mid-to-late August (depending on where you live, their life-cycle may start earlier or later). They go from young adults buzzing about play-attacking with each other, to full-size adults in about two-to-three weeks. While very menacing looking, they are passive stingers, meaning only if very threatened will they attack and sting.  You'd practically have to start digging into their nests while they're flying about for one to come at you and sting you (so, don't do that!). Otherwise, they tend to buzz about to check you out and to scare you away and they probably will the first time you encounter them. Know that they'd rather get on with their business of killing cicadas up in the trees than sting you.

Summary in Portuguese:

Saiba mais sobre as vespas escavadoras. Conheça os sinais que identificam se as vespas escavadoras infestaram seu gramado ou jardim. Descubra o ciclo de vida local. É importante entender que elas só picam quando são atacadas.


Article in English: Growth spurts often lead to troubled sleep for a long stretch of time (usually weeks) while your baby quickly gains weight and grows. Growth spurts occur at any time but may also happen specifically during the third, sixth, 12th, 24th and 36th week after birth. While growing, your baby might act as if he is in a fog because he is not getting the sleep he needs. Luckily there are ways you can help your baby sleep better, as described in the following steps. Your toddler’s body grows mostly at night while he sleeps, so it is a good idea to let your child sleep as much and as long as he can. Don’t wake him up to feed him; just let him keep sleeping. If you notice that your child’s nightly sleeping patterns are being disrupted, consider changing his napping schedule during the day. This will be discussed at length in the following step. If you let your child sleep too long in the day, he may be too restless and stimulated at night to stick to his normal sleeping pattern. Playing soothing music may help your child to fall into a short nap more quickly. If your child seems to not need a nap during the day, then let him just keep going through his day without a nap. This may help him to sleep better at night. You can engage in activities that keep him stimulated during the day so that when it comes to sleeping time at night, he will be less stimulated and more likely to sleep. Being active during the day may also help him to sleep through the entire night. However, do not overstimulate your child right before bed, as this could lead him to have a hard time falling asleep. Suggestions for afternoon and evening activities include:  An afternoon walk or bike ride through the park. A calming activity in the early evening such as drawing, story time, or listening to his favorite music.

Summary in Portuguese:

Entenda que os surtos de crescimento podem desencadear um sono agitado. Deixe a criança dormir durante o tempo que ela quiser à noite. Mantenha o horário do sono curto e doce. Reorganize o dia da criança para acomodar os novos hábitos de sono.


Article in English: Guar gum is a powder made from a seed native to the Asian tropics. It's a great alternative to starches or flour, when you need to thicken a sauce that is already cold.  Use 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10 g) of guar gum per quart (1 L) of sauce or liquid that you want to thicken. If possible, combine the guar gum with oil before adding it to your sauce. This helps it to stay smooth and not create a gummy textures in the sauce. You can mix a few spoonfuls of oil with your guar gum by hand or in a food processor. For example, if you're thickening a salad dressing, mix the guar gum with a bit of olive oil, and then stir it into your dressing. Let the sauce sit to thicken. As a rule, guar gum works best for thickening cold sauces. However, if you are thickening a highly acidic cold sauce use xanthan gum instead. Guar gum doesn't thicken as well with acids like citrus.  As with guar gum, use 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10 g) of xanthan gum per quart (1 L) of sauce that you want to thicken. It works best to first mix the xanthan gum with a small amount of oil, but if you don't want to do this, you can whisk the xanthan gum directly into your sauce, and let it sit to thicken. Gelatin can be used to thicken cold sauces, but you must first dissolve it in warm water, and then let it cool. Gelatin can also be an alternative to carbohydrate thickeners like flour.  To create a thick sauce with gelatin, use 4.5 teaspoons (22.5 g) of unflavored gelatin for every 1 cup (236 ml) of sauce that you have. In a bowl, add hot water to your powdered gelatin. Slowly pour in just enough water to dissolve all the gelatin granules. Then, add your hot water and gelatin mixture to your cold sauce. Allow the sauce to come back to room temperature, and then refrigerate.

Summary in Portuguese:

Invista na goma guar. Conte com a goma xantana. Engrosse o molho com gelatina.


Article in English: Gullible people are too polite or nice to simply say no. People are taught to not hurt others' feelings, and saying firmly "no" is somehow rude. People are also taught to generally trust, and that saying "no" may indicate distrust. However, it is perfectly proper and polite to decline something that you do not want, especially from a salesperson or someone you do not know.  People can use the desire to be seen as "nice" by insinuating one is rude or mean for saying "no". This is especially true of predatory men trying to convince women to get involved with them. If something does not feel right to you, it is better to be cautious than to get scammed. Of course, you don’t want to be paranoid, thinking that any time someone talks to you, that there’s a potential they're going to scam you. Still, if you’ve been called gullible before, it’s better to be cautious than sorry. If someone is trying to sell you something, then you should especially be wary of saying yes. Ask yourself if you actually want the product, and if it really sounds like a good deal, or if you’re just afraid to say no because you feel sorry for the person. If you want to not be gullible, then you should stop buying into any rumors or gossip, whether they are about Kim Kardashian or the most popular kid at your school. Unless you get them from a real source, chances are that gossip or rumors are just caused by jealous, bored, or mean people, and there’s usually no truth in them. Get in the habit of thinking of all the reasons a piece of gossip is probably not true instead of immediately buying into it.  Think about it: if someone started a rumor about you, then you wouldn’t want everyone to instantly believe it, would you? Work on being less gullible and assuming that most gossip is just gossip and nothing more. If you have a reputation for believing everything you hear, then people may want to trick you with completely false gossip just to tease you. Whether your older sibling, annoying friend, or goofy neighbor has fooled you before, you need...

Summary in Portuguese:

Diga não – não ser "bonzinho" não é um problema. Não dê ouvidos a fofocas ou rumores. Duvide de qualquer um que já o tenha enganado. Evite golpes por e-mail. Aprenda a se livrar de vendedores. Aprenda a ler expressões faciais. Tome cuidado no primeiro de abril.


Article in English: Gunsmiths understand that they are building on gunsmithing knowledge that has evolved over several hundred years. They're familiar with old and new gun models, manufacturers, and accessories.  Gunsmiths are often collectors or hobbyists who have the desire to craft guns on their own.     Many gunsmiths are members of organizations like the National Rifle Association, or attend conferences, trade shows and other events to congregate with other gunsmiths and learn more information about guns. Licensed gunsmiths know the importance of handling guns according to standard gun safety rules and the laws in their region. Gun safety extends to the crafting of the gun itself, since a faulty gun could be unsafe for the user.

Summary in Portuguese:

Esteja interessado na história e na produção de armas. Seja sério em relação à segurança das armas.


Article in English: Guys don’t always make it obvious when they’re in a relationship. But pay attention if he uses pronouns like “we” and “us” when talking about his past weekend or upcoming plans as there may be another girl in the picture. He may also talk a lot about a certain girl without ever explaining that they’re exclusively together.  If a guy refuses to flirt back with you it either means that he’s not interested in you or has a girlfriend, or both. Some guys are notoriously flirty or charming to everyone they meet, even if they have a girlfriend. Don’t get swept up in the fun of flirting until you know a guy is single. A guy can still be nice and courteous to you even if they have a girlfriend. Don’t mistake niceness and politeness for flirting. Some guys are very physical with everyone they like, but guys with girlfriends will often refrain from being touchy with other girls. He may only hug his guy friends or female relatives. If he avoids your attempts to hug him or sit close to him then he might be taken.  Don’t force him to hold your hand, hug you, or do anything physical if you notice that he turns away or back away from you. You don’t want to seem like a home wrecker if he’s in a relationship. He might give hugs or high fives to everyone, regardless of having a girlfriend so don’t use this as your only gauge for determining if he has a girlfriend. If you notice that he deliberately avoids being alone with you, it may be that he’s worried about keeping his reputation as a taken guy. A guy usually reserves his time and romantic efforts for a girlfriend. If the guy you’re interested in treats you like one of the guys and doesn’t seem to set aside time to hang out with you, he might be taken. For example, a guy will deliberately introduce you as his friend to other people or call you “dude,” “bud,” “pal,” or any other non-committal nickname to label you as just a friend.  Girlfriends usually have the privilege of a guy’s time on weekend nights. If you can never schedule time with the guy it could be because he...

Summary in Portuguese:

Ouça como ele fala quando está ao seu lado. Preste atenção à linguagem corporal que ele usa ao interagir com você. Descubra se ele a tem apenas como amiga. Avalie se ele trata você como um segredo.


Article in English: Guys fashion tends toward a more subdued style. Sequins, bead work, and decorative stitching can be a bit too difficult for men to comfortably pull off. Knit patterns can work, but the color palate should relate inversely to the complexity of the pattern. The more intricate the pattern is the more subdued the colors should be. Choose neon colors if you are hunting or otherwise participating in winter activities that require you to be very visible. If your hanging around in a coffee shop, or going on a date leave the neon colored beanie at home. Neon colors are generally appropriate for practical rather than fashionable purposes. Depending on the hairstyle you wear certain approaches to head wear will be preferable. If your hair tends to be done up in the front let it peak out from the beanie.  If you put a lot of time into your hair make sure you have some visible. Remember though the beanie might unsettle your hair if you normally wear it with out product, so it is perfectly acceptable to cover the entire top of your head with the beanie. Wearing the beanie with out rolling the edges is a trendy way to wear a beanie. Generally, when wearing a beanie this way you will pull it down to cover part or all of your forehead. This is a traditional style for wearing a beanie. Roll the brim once, making a cuff of two to three inches. This is a normal presentation for heavier knit beanies, but will also work with lighter beanies that fit loosely. This style reduces the overall size of the beanie, and typically allows some hair to be viable underneath the hat. This style thickens the cuff, and reveals more of your hair. You typically would wear the hat farther back on your head allowing your hair to be prominently displayed. Men tend to have an easier time pulling this style off, and it can be quite dramatic. The bulk of the fabric will simply be standing on end off you head. this is a fun and very young look, so if you are aiming at serious or respectable then this look might be a step too far. If your hair is...

Summary in Portuguese:

Escolha um gorro simples. Combine o gorro com o penteado. Coloque-o na cabeça. Tente uma dobra só. Tente fazer uma dobra dupla. Tente fazer um visual hipster deixando o gorro em pé. Tente usar um gorro maior caso seu cabelo fique esquisito ao ser achatado. Ignore as regras!


Article in English: HRT’s purpose is to make you more comfortable with your body. The hormones will alter your body to align with your gender identity. As a man transitioning into a woman, your endocrinologist or your general practitioner will prescribe you an estrogen hormone regimen. You must receive HRT consistently. Once started, HRT should be continued indefinitely, even after you have undergone a sex reassignment surgery (SRS). HRT can drastically alter your body and for some, HRT is an adequate treatment for their Gender Dysphoria.  However, HRT does not change the size of your hands or the pitch of your voice. It shrinks your testes, but does not remove them. Therefore, others may seek additional forms of treatment to get their desired results.  Familiarize yourself with the risks of HRT. Expect shrinkage of muscle and redistribution of fat.  Always take the lowest effective dosage of hormones. Taking too high of a dosage will actually slow down the transition process. Your general practitioner or endocrinologist should monitor your HRT. Schedule regular check-ups! Laser hair removal is painful and expensive! It is also a very long treatment. Start the process of hair removal as early as possible. It can take between 100 and 400 hours to remove a facial beard permanently! You can also have hair removed from your arms, back, chest, and legs. If you are going to undergo an SRS, you must have the hair removed from your scrotum. HRT will not alter the pitch of your voice, but it is something you can change. Work with a Speech Language Pathologist to find the perfect pitch, resonance, and inclination for your female voice. Your voice coach will work with you on altering the pace of your speech, as well as the tone of your voice. They will also help you add more feminine words and phrases to your vocabulary, such as “Bless your heart,” “like,” “sweetie,” and “dear.”  If you do not have the means to consult a specialist, you can find several helpful online resources! There are CDs and DVDs you can purchase that will guide you...

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça sessões de terapia de reposição hormonal. Remova pelos do corpo. Faça sessões de terapia vocal.


Article in English: Hamster wheels are one of the most popular toys that people get for their hamsters to play with. The best thing about hamster wheels is that it not only provides your hamster with entertainment, but it will also help your hamster exercise and keep fit.  Provide one hamster wheel per hamster. Make sure your hamster wheel is the appropriate size for your hamster. As there are different varieties of hamsters, you will want to make sure your hamster does not have a wheel that is too large or too small. Make sure your hamster wheel is properly maintained. Take it out of the cage from time to time. Clean it and service it. If your wheel is rusty, discard it and purchase a new one. One great way to promote hamster happiness is to setup a hamster tube system in your hamster’s cage. A hamster tube system will provide a lot of opportunity for your hamster to play and explore new areas. This will stimulate your hamster’s brain and keep him or her active.  Provide an appropriate sized tube system for your cage. Don’t take up the majority of the space with a tube system. You need to leave plenty of room for a hamster wheel, other toys, and more. Change the tube system around every so often. Provide your little friend with opportunities to explore new areas by changing the tube system around. Try to make it so there are cozy places to rest and sleep in the tube system. While a hamster wheel and a tube system will provide a lot of fun, entertainment, and exercise for your hamster, you should also consider a number of other hamster toys. A variety of toys will keep your hamster busy and entertained. Consider:  Cardboard boxes. Boxes are a great place for your friend to hide or play in. Consider constructing a two story hamster house out of tissue boxes. Popsicle sticks. You can fashion a number of hamster toys, like ladders for them to climb, and bridges for them to cross, out of popsicle sticks. Empty toilet paper rolls. These are great for your hamster to crawl through or for them to chew.

Summary in Portuguese:

Compre uma roda para ele. Se tiver espaço, instale um sistema de tubos dentro da gaiola. Dê vários brinquedos para o roedor brincar.


Article in English: Hamsters begin to wake up and move around at dusk and dawn (or twilight). Thus, you may be able to wake your hamster by dimming the lights in your room. If you can make it dark enough, your hamster should rouse in response to the change in light. Another idea is to alter the temperature of your hamster’s environment. Hamsters sleep more when it is cold, and wake when it is warm. You can try warming up the whole room (by turning up your heat or using a space heater), or warming only your hamster’s cage (by using a heat lamp or heating pad). You can appeal to you hamster’s sense of hearing and desire for food at the same time by reaching into his cage and jiggling his food bowl. Place a little bit of fresh food into his dish and move it around (making a subtle noise) until he wakes. Often hamsters will sleep inside of a hut (or enclosure) within the cage. One method for rousing your hamster is to simply lift up his hut. You may to choose to lift up the hut and move it to another location in the cage (exposing the hamster), or simply lift it up and put back down (which may rustle him enough to wake him up). You can use soft noises in conjunction with vibration by tapping lightly on your hamster’s cage. Using your finger, gently rap on his cage (near where he is sleeping) until your hamster is awake.

Summary in Portuguese:

Deixe o quarto escuro. Altere a temperatura. Mexa na tigela de comida. Levante a casinha. Dê uma batida de leve na gaiola.


Article in English: Hamsters tend to sleep very deeply. In the wild, they will burrow deep into the ground where they can sleep relatively undisturbed. If you wake him up suddenly to hold him, he will likely interpret this as trouble (e.g., a predator) being nearby. If you would like to wake him up, do so gently. For example, you can speak softly to him. You can also gently ruffle your hand in his bedding. Hamsters are very prone to injuries from falling, so you should keep your hamster fairly close to the ground when you are holding him. Do not lift him more than 12 inches (30 centimeters) off the floor.  If he tries to make a run for it, keeping him close to the floor lessens the likelihood of injuring himself if he jumps. Consider holding him when you are lying back on the floor, which would keep him even closer to the ground. Talking to your hamster in a calm and soothing voice will help him feel more comfortable with being held. However, kissing noises can actually be frightening to him. Scruffing your hamster to pick him up can put immense pressure on his head. This pressure may be enough to cause his eyes to prolapse. You should also never pick up your hamster by one of his appendages. Not only would this likely injure your hamster, but he would also be even more disoriented by being lifted in the air by his legs. Hamsters do not know how to make an association between actions and consequences. Therefore, punishing him by yelling at him or physically punishing him will only lead to your hamster seeing you as the enemy.  A firm 'no' should be the strongest punishment you use. Blowing in his face, particularly when he bites you, should be enough to deter him from doing the action again.

Summary in Portuguese:

Não pegue o hamster quando ele estiver dormindo. Não o levante a uma altura muito grande. Evite fazer sons de beijos ao pegá-lo. Não segure a pele para pegá-lo nem o levante pelo cangote. Não castigue o bichinho.


Article in English: Hamstring injuries are often minor, but they can be very serious. Sometimes the muscle tears away from the bone. Your doctor can make the best determination about your injury and provide you with a treatment plan.  See your doctor immediately if you hear tearing, experience extreme pain and swelling, or see bruising around the area.  Depending on the seriousness of your injury, you may need to see your doctor again for a checkup. Expect to go back to the doctor 1 or 2 weeks after your initial visit. If your injury is severe, you may have to rest longer, depending on your doctor's recommendation. You will likely feel pain when you try to walk or move around. Listen to your body and give it the rest it needs. If you don’t rest, your injury will only get worse.  Stay off your leg. Take a break from your sport, if you have one. Avoid vigorous activities. Apply an ice pack for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours throughout the day for the first 3 days after your injury. The ice will help relieve pain and reduce any swelling in your thigh.  Be sure to place a towel or clothing between the ice pack and your skin to protect you from the cold. Stop using icing if your leg turns white. If you have diabetes, vascular disease, or reduced sensation, talk to your doctor before using ice therapy. Compression helps reduce swelling and inflammation, which will ultimately help your injury heal faster. Start just above your knee and wrap around your leg moving upwards. Each new layer should cover half of the previous layer. As you wrap, gently stretch the bandage to pull it mostly taut, but leave some slack so that it isn’t too tight. When you get to the top of your thigh, reverse and continue wrapping back down to your knee.  If the wrap feels too tight or is cutting off your circulation, unwrap it immediately and try again. You can find compression bandages at drug stores or online. Alternatively, you can also wear compression shorts or a thigh brace. Prop yourself up with your leg elevated above your heart. You can use...

Summary in Portuguese:

Vá ao médico se a lesão for grave. Descanse por alguns dias para deixar a lesão sarar. Coloque gelo no músculo. Use curativos compressão na coxa. Eleve a perna para ajudar com o inchaço. Use muletas ou uma bengala. Tome um analgésico sem receita.


Article in English: Hand held spray applicators are ideal for small jobs. High volume, low-pressure applicators are ideal for medium to large jobs jobs.  Automatic spray applicators are ideal for the largest jobs. They will require larger air compressors. Pressurized cylinders and compressors require care during storage and use. Adhesives can contain strong chemicals. Turn on the adhesive and apply it one coat at a time, until you are comfortable and ready to work on your main project. Both surfaces need to be facing up to apply the adhesive. Spray a uniform layer and then let it dry for 30 minutes. These surfaces require two coats of adhesive to adhere completely. Allow it to dry for 10 to 30 minutes, or the amount indicated on package directions. It must dry slightly to evaporate some of the liquid before it is ready to adhere. Some adhesives require you to wait four to 24 hours before bonding. Bonding is the act of connecting the two adhesive surfaces together and smoothing the air bubbles out.

Summary in Portuguese:

Peça indicações de uso para utilizar o spray, se este for alugado. Use óculos, luvas e máscara de ventilação quando trabalhar com adesivo de contato. Pratique a pulverização do adesivo em itens práticos. Escore as superfícies em mesas ou cavaletes. Aplique uma camada de adesivo nas superfícies brilhantes. Aplique uma segunda demão em superfícies brilhantes e uma camada grossa de adesivo em outras superfícies.


Article in English: Hand, foot, and mouth disease is contagious, so it is important to wash your hands often. Make sure that everyone in your household knows to do the same. Frequent hand washing can help to prevent the spread of hand, foot, and mouth disease. You may need to take some time off from work or school if you have hand, foot, and mouth disease. When you have hand, foot, and mouth, disease you are contagious and being around others puts them at risk of catching the disease as well. Although it may be hard to avoid all physical contact with people for the duration of your illness, it is important to avoid kissing people or touching them with your hands while you are ill. By kissing and touching someone, you will put them at risk of contracting this disease. Do not share utensils, lip products, water bottles, or any other items that have come into contact with your mouth. If you do touch someone's coxsackie rash, then wash your hands right away. Children and infants with the disease should not go to school while they are contagious. This means that if your child or infant has hand, foot, and mouth disease, then you will need to keep him or her home from school and/or daycare until the symptoms clear up, probably for about three to five days. However, it may take up to 10 days for signs of the disease to clear up.

Summary in Portuguese:

Lave as mãos com frequência. Não vá para a escola ou para o trabalho. Evite tocar ou beijar as pessoas. Não leve as crianças para a escola ou para a creche.


Article in English: Handcrafted websites offer a variety of gifts that are unique. You can find something tailored to what your girl loves or even have a gift customized to her. Check out websites such as Etsy, Custom Made, and Shana Logic. Like websites with arts and crafts, you can find one-of-a-kind gifts at local art shows and craft fairs. While sometimes the prices can be high, you're paying for a truly special gift and supporting your local economy at the same time. For instance, if your girlfriend loves drawing, art supplies are definitely an appropriate choice. However, so is a book about art, or a painting by her favorite artist (if you can afford it). Have the gift line up with things she loves. For instance, if she loves books, giving her a book is an obvious choice. However, you can go one step further. Instead of just getting her any book, try to get a copy of her favorite book signed by the author. That will make it truly unique and special.

Summary in Portuguese:

Procure sites de produtos feitos à mão. Procure feiras de arte ou de artigos manuais. Encontre algo que combine com os gostos dela. Aumente o nível.


Article in English: Hands down, the best way to learn a new language is to speak it. Too often, people spend all of their time studying grammar and memorizing lists of words instead of actually going out there and putting what they've learned into practice. Speaking with a real, live person will help you to feel much more motivated about learning the language than staring at a book or computer screen.  Try to find a friend or colleague who speaks the language you wish to learn and who'd be willing to sit down with you and help you practice. Alternatively, you could try putting ads in local online forums or newspapers to find someone to tutor you or participate in a language exchange. If you can't find anyone who speaks your language nearby, try to connect with someone on Skype. People in foreign countries are often willing to exchange half an hour of speaking in their native tongue for half an hour of speaking in English. A Hellotalk account is another option. People often claim to have studied a language "for five years" and still not be fluent. But when they say five years, they probably mean that they studied the language for only a couple of hours a week over that entire time period. Let's get one thing clear -- if you want to learn a new language quickly -- that is, in the space of a few weeks or months -- you're going to have to commit to studying the language for a couple of hours per day.  Language learning is based on repetition -- hammering something into your brain over and over again until you remember it. If you break too long between study sessions, you are much more prone to forget what you learned last time and you will waste valuable study time going back over what you've already learned. You can cut down on this wasted time by studying every day. There are no miraculous short cuts when it comes to language learning -- you just need to commit. Carrying a dictionary with you will save you a lot of time and frustration, so invest in one as soon as possible!  It can be an actual, physical dictionary, or a...

Summary in Portuguese:

Entre em contato com um falante nativo. Estude o idioma todos os dias. Tenha um dicionário sempre por perto. Exercite as quatro habilidades no idioma escolhido. Viaje para um país onde se fale o idioma como língua nativa.


Article in English: Hang 2 short peg hooks on your pegboard. Next, slide your roll of paper onto a 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) wooden dowel, then set the dowel on top of the peg hooks.  Hang the hooks so that they are narrower than the roll of paper. The dowel needs to be a little longer than the roll of paper. Not all tools have hanging loops. Instead of stuffing them into a tool box, clamp a binder clip over them. Next, slide the binder clip's loops over a peg hook on your board. This works best for flat items, such as canvas pouches and clipboards. It's not recommended for thick items, like pliers or screwdrivers. Get some narrow, rectangular baskets from the kitchen or office section of a store. Pop some short hooks onto your board, then hang the basket from them. Fill the basket with non-hangable items, such as screwdrivers, pliers, and wrenches. If you want to store small items, such as screws, line the basket with fabric or paper first. Use a saw to cut a 6 in (15 cm) length of PVC piping, then slide it over a 6 to 8 in (15 to 20 cm) peg hook to create a cubby. Slide brushes or pencils into the PVC pipe cubby. The diameter of the PVC piping it up to you. The wider the piping is, however, the more items you'll be able to store inside. Secure a magnetic sheet to your board with screws or pegboard hooks. Use magnets to attach notes to your board. You can also pop other magnetic items, such as small screws or tools, onto the board as well. For a fancier board, cover the magnetic sheet with printed vinyl, contact paper, or shelf liner.

Summary in Portuguese:

Use cavilhas para segurar rolos de papel. Prenda os itens que não conseguir pendurar utilizando clipes para fichários e, em seguida, passe os clipes pelos ganchos. Pendure cestas de arame com pequenos ganchos para guardar outros itens que não conseguir pendurar. Passe um pequeno pedaço de tubo de PVC sobre um gancho para transformá-lo em um porta-objetos. Adicione uma placa magnética para guardar pequenos parafusos ou anotações.


Article in English: Hang a commercially-bought lure trap in an area the wasps frequent. Be sure to place it along your property line as far away from patios and protected areas as possible. Check every few days and replace it as needed once the trap begins to fill or after the time designated on the instructions. Lure traps can be purchased from department stores, big-box stores, and online suppliers. Cut the neck off the plastic bottle. Remove the cap, turn the neck upside-down, and let it rest inside the opening. Place duct tape or packing tape horizontally along the connection point between the 2 bottle pieces. Afterward, fill the bottle with sugar water, soda, or pieces of meat and other protein. Hang it by taping strings to it or screwing a hole into it to affix it into wood.  Wipe a layer of cooking oil around the edges of the trap so that it becomes too slippery for the wasps to stand on. Before emptying the trap, freeze it or pour boiling water into it to kill any remaining living wasps. A bait station is an enclosed trap that lures wandering wasps inside, at which point the wasps are killed with a chemical insecticide. Align button head self-tapping screws into the openings of each bait station. Place them against a tree or post near a wasps nest. Afterward, hammer the screws through the holes to affix them to the selected surface. Bait stations can be purchased form big-box stores or online suppliers. Hang glue traps near wasp nests along clotheslines using clothespins. Glue traps can also be placed on flat surfaces in areas that wasps frequently crawl around.  Use glue traps during the early stages of nest development, when the wasp population is smaller at this point and more easily controlled. Purchase glue traps from big-box stores and online suppliers. Place a plant pot into a tray and fill the tray up with water. Put the pot in a sunny position and the wasps will eventually learn to drink there. Add a powder containing a pyrethroid such as permethrin (a natural product extracted from chrysanthemums). Mix the...

Summary in Portuguese:

Compre uma armadilha e pendure-a dentro da sua propriedade, num raio de, no máximo, 400 m da posição atual das vespas. Faça uma armadilha de água com uma garrafa plástica de 2 L. Instale uma estação de iscagem num poste ou tronco de árvore próximos. Instale armadilhas adesivas perto dos ninhos ou nos pontos de acesso a eles. Faça uma armadilha com água e piretroide em pó.


Article in English: Hang up a line on your back porch or in your yard. Hang your clothes on it to allow them to dry outside. Odor can be better removed by line drying clothing, especially outside where there is wind. The fresh air is a great way to get rid of odor.  Don't hang your clothing outside in freezing cold weather, or wet weather like rain or snow. To avoid fading color, don't hang your vibrant or dark colored clothing in direct sunlight. If your clothing is white or pastel, hanging it in direct sunlight is fine. If you live in cold weather, you can hang your clothing inside instead of outdoors. Vinegar is great at absorbing bad smells, so keep your clothes near vinegar to get rid of bad scents. Pour two cups of vinegar in a bathtub of hot water, and hang your clothes above the tub to dry after washing them. Drying your clothing in the dryer might make your entire house smell of sulfur. It may take a few washes or soaks to get the sulfur smell out of your clothes, so avoid using the dryer until you're positive that the sulfur smell is gone.

Summary in Portuguese:

Pendure a roupa para secar. Pendure a roupa acima de uma bacia com vinagre. Não seque a roupa em uma secadora.


Article in English: Hang your laundry to dry on a clothesline outside once they’ve finished washing. Freshen your clothes with more sunlight and air circulation than a dryer allows. This is an especially good idea if any articles were particularly stinky to begin with. Of course, this is only a good idea if outside is smelling nice and fresh. So if your neighbor is smoking meats for a barbecue or something like that, stick to the dryer instead. Choose a strongly-scented bar of soap to store with your clean laundry to make them smell fresh and clean long after they’ve been washed. Simply place the soap in a cotton muslin bag or stitch together a pouch for it using a similarly light fabric that will allow the scent to escape. Then place one in each drawer to your dresser, as well as your closet. If the smell of soap isn’t something you want to carry with you, try filling cotton muslin bags with your favorite herb(s) instead. Store these in your drawers and closets to scent your clothes. Additionally, fill some bags that are small enough to fit in the pockets of whichever clothes you wear the least to keep smelling nice for longer periods. Keep your clothes smelling sharp with a scented fabric spray. Use a store-bought product like Febreeze if that suits your fancy. Or, make your own by filling a spray bottle with water and adding some drops of your favorite essential oil. Some essential oils may stain white or light fabrics. Before spritzing your whole wardrobe, do a test spray on an article that you don’t care about to make sure it won’t do so. If your closet or dresser has its own distinct smell that you’d like to keep out of your clothes, open a box of baking soda and keep that inside to absorb the closet or dresser’s odor. Alternatively, try filling an open container with coffee grounds and use that instead. Either way, replace it periodically (about once a month) since these can only absorb so much.

Summary in Portuguese:

Seque as roupas ao ar livre se possível. Perfume as gavetas e armários com sabonetes. Coloque ervas em sacolinhas de algodão. Borrife um aromatizante de tecidos nas roupas. Desodorize o armário e as gavetas.


Article in English: Happy people are known to not only be content with their lives, but to love improving the lives of others. You don't have to work in a soup kitchen if that's not your thing, but you should make a goal of helping others regularly, whether you're volunteering at your local library, helping a friend study for her maths test, or helping your little brother find a summer job. Even the little things can make a big difference in someone else's life, and you'll feel more content with your own life because of it.  Helping other people will also make you less focused on yourself and all of the things you don't have. This is an important factor on how you are be able to sustain the contentment in your life. You should love yourself first, before you can love others. The first step on loving yourself is you have to know yourself.  Define who you really are and what makes you happy. This will go a long way in making you love yourself and every little thing about your life.  It's okay to recognize that you have flaws and that you aren't perfect. Working to address as many of these flaws as you can, though, can make you feel even better about yourself. Doing something completely new and out of your comfort zone will make you open up your mind and have a less rigid view of how things should be done. Whether you're learning to cook, taking dancing lessons, or sky diving, mixing things up will make you feel happier because you'll be less set in your ways. Find a new hobby, hang out with a new friend, or just walk around a new area in your neighbourhood, and you'll feel more content because you'll be changing your perspective.  One of the reasons people can feel unhappy with their lives is because they're sick of doing the same old thing. Doing at least one completely new thing a week can help you to keep a fresh perspective. That's right. If you want to be content with your life, then you have to completely fail at something. It can be trying to cook an elaborate pasta dish, throwing an animal-themed party, or making a clay...

Summary in Portuguese:

Ajude os outros. Ame-se. Experimente algo completamente novo. Aprecie o fracasso. Saia com pessoas que estão felizes com as suas vidas. Fofocar e falar mal da vida alheia pode dar uma sensação de alegria temporária, pois você se concentra na parte ruim da vida dos outros. Exercite-se regularmente. Enfrente os seus problemas pessoais. Encontre um propósito para sua vida.


Article in English: Hardwired smoke alarms are all connected, so you’ll need to try resetting them all to figure out which one is causing the alarm to go off. Look for a reset button in the center of the alarms, or somewhere else on the front or sides. Press and hold the button on each smoke alarm, one at a time, until the alarm goes off. Locate the service panel in your house. Service panels usually look like gray boxes on the wall, and they’re sometimes in the garage or basement. Once you find the panel, open the door to the panel and look for the main breaker switch. If it’s not labeled, look for a switch that’s bigger than the rest and that’s at the top of the panel. When you find it, flip the switch to the off position and then flip it back on. The alarm should stop going off. One at a time, pull each alarm away from the wall or ceiling. Reach behind each alarm and unclasp the connector that’s connecting the wiring in the alarm to the wiring in the walls. If you can't reach the alarms, stand on a sturdy chair to take them down. Ask someone to spot you while you are up on the chair. Some hardwired smoke alarms have backup batteries in them. Look for a battery cover with a plastic latch on one side. Use your finger or a screwdriver to push the latch in and lift the battery cover up from the alarm. Pull out the batteries inside.

Summary in Portuguese:

Aperte e segure o botão reset em cada um dos detectores de fumaça da sua casa. Desligue o disjuntor e ligue-o novamente se o alarme não parar de tocar. Retire os detectores de fumaça se o alarme não parar. Remova a bateria de reserva dos seus detectores de fumaça.


Article in English: Harvest bush varieties within 60-70 days of planting, and harvest pole beans after 85-90 days. The plant will flower, the flowers will die, and seed pods will appear. If you're growing bush beans, the harvest will come all at once. If you're growing a pole variety, expect to be pulling beans off of the vine for a month or two. Be patient, but not too patient. If the beans dry out on the plant, they will be tough and practically inedible. To test, gently tug a seed pod that looks ready. If the bean comes easily off the vine, then it is ripe and ready. If it clings to the plant, then it might need a few more days. Try to pick pods as soon as they're ready. This will coax the plant to create new pods. Once you allow a couple of bean pods to over-mature, this usually triggers the entire plant to stop blooming and producing pods. You can prepare lima beans to cook right away, or you can dry them out for long-term storage. Freshly-picked beans will last for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.  Try blanching the beans, then freezing them. This is a safe way to store them for longer periods of time. For very long-term secure storage, shell and dry the beans. Store them in a cool, dry, airtight container, and they will last for 8-10 months.

Summary in Portuguese:

Espere as plantas amadurecerem. Colha as vagens quando elas estiverem bem cheias e verdes. Desidrate e guarde os feijões.


Article in English: Harvest freshly fallen leaves that are bright in color and fairly supple. The leaves can be somewhat dry, but they should not be so dry that they are brittle or turning up at the ends. Avoid leaves with rips or rotten spots. It will turn clear and will no longer be sticky. Turn the leaf and apply the decoupage to the other side. When the second side is dry, the leaves are ready to use. This method preserves the color and form of the leaves for an extended period of time.

Summary in Portuguese:

Escolha folhas bem vibrantes. Deixe secar completamente. Repita no outro lado.


Article in English: Haunted houses are often very dark with poor lighting, so choosing clothing that’s equally dark will help you blend in. Look for pieces that are black, navy, dark gray, or a deep purple.  Avoid neon colors or bright white clothes that stand out, especially if the haunted house has a black light. Pay attention to your footwear, too. Dark boots or black tennis shoes are both good options. You get goosebumps when you’re scared, so those tiny dots all over your arms and legs are a dead giveaway to actors. Wear a long-sleeved T-shirt or a hoodie and pants that cover your ankles. If you get cold easily, add layers like an additional sweatshirt or jacket, too, to prevent goosebumps from the chilly air. While an oversized coat might not make you blend in, it will make you appear larger. Actors may mistake your size for muscle and they won’t want to mess with you.  Look for down parkas or ski jackets with extra padding. Wearing a heavy sweatshirt underneath your coat will make you even bigger. Most haunted houses don't allow masks to be worn, except on special occasions. If you're allowed to wear a mask on that day, remove it before approaching the ticket booth or a police officer or security guard on duty.  Wearing a mask in the haunted house might make others mistake you for an actor. If masks are allowed, make sure yours isn’t offensive or overly gruesome. There may be kids at the haunted house.

Summary in Portuguese:

Use roupas de tons escuros. Use uma camiseta de manga longa e calça comprida. Escolha um casaco pesado para ficar com uma aparência mais intimidadora. Deixe a máscara em casa.


Article in English: Have a conversation with your partner to let them know exactly what you are and are not comfortable with. Doing so will help maintain the balance of the relationship and prevent resentment from building up. For example, if you do not want to be exposed to smoke, let them know! If they respect your wishes (as any good partner should), they can smoke before or after spending time with you or find other methods of ingesting marijuana (such as consuming edibles). Since you have made the decision to continue dating a stoner, you must also respect your partner’s choice to smoke. However, if you find that their weed habit is negatively impacting your relationship, find ways of compromising.  Compromise takes effort from both sides but you can initiate by asking to have a conversation about what changes you would like to see in the relationship. Don't start an argument or harshly criticize your partner. Instead, come up with constructive suggestions for what you and your partner could do better and be prepared to listen to their perspective with an open mind. For example, if you feel like you don’t get to see your partner in their sober state often enough, suggest going on sober dates every so often. Unless your partner must be high (due to a medical condition), spending time together that is free of substance use is a great way to strengthen a bond and also allow two people to get to know each other more fully. Never allow your partner to do anything that goes against your values, especially regarding their drug use. For example, if they are pressuring you to ingest marijuana with them or asking you if they can store drugs at your home, it may be time to seriously rethink whether this stoner is someone you really want to be with. An upside of dating a stoner is that many of them tend to be relaxed and enjoy having a good time. For example, indulge their munchies by checking out a new bakery together or surprising them with some home baked goods!

Summary in Portuguese:

Estabeleça limites. Faça sua parte. Ceder de vez em quando não significa se omitir. Divirta-se com seu parceiro.


Article in English: Have a look around and see what else washed up with you. You might be able to find some supplies that could be used to help you.  If you have a life raft, you can use the plastic from this to help you with water. If there is a first aid kit in the raft, you might need it if you get cut or sick. Any plastic containers, tubing, flashlights, mirrors, sharp objects etc. could come in handy. If there is a flare gun, save this and put it in a safe place. You might be able to use it if you see a passing ship or aircraft. Finding a reliable source of fresh, drinkable water should be your first priority after you get your bearings and collect anything that washed up with you. Dehydration is your biggest danger when stranded.   Venture inland to find a stream or pond. If you are stranded on a relatively large island, your likelihood of finding a freshwater stream or waterfall is more likely. If you can't find fresh water inland, you can collect rainwater. Collect rainwater in any containers you have or find from debris or washing up on the shore. You can also collect rainwater in large leaves and funnel it into a container. If you can't find any suitable fresh water, collect enough rainwater, or you just want another backup source of water, you can build one of these to collect more fresh water.   You can build one of these if you have a container and plastic sheet. Dig a pit about 3 or 4 feet in diameter at a depth of 3 feet. At the center of the hole, dig a depression in the size and shape of a container you will collect water in. Place your container in the hole in the center. Place vegetation or leaves in the hole around the container. As the air heats in the  hole, leaves or plants will help more moisture to collect. Drape a plastic sheet over the hole and anchor it down on the edges with rocks. Place a rock on the plastic in the center just above the container. Over the next few hours, moisture will build up in the pit from the heat and leaves. This will condense on the plastic and drip into the container. The...

Summary in Portuguese:

Recolha suprimentos que tenham chegado à beira da praia. Procure água fresca. Construa um sistema de destilação solar. Procure comida.


Article in English: Have a pen and paper ready on your nightstand. That way, you have it available to write down details when you have a vivid dream. If you wait to write your dream down, even to go to the bathroom, you'll forget most of what you dreamed. Take the time to start writing as soon as you are coming out of the dream. As your writing about your dream, make note of the big details. What happened? Why were you looking at trees? Where were the trees? Who was with you? Make sure you capture the major points of the dream. For instance, maybe you dreamed of an apple tree that used to be in your Grandmother's backyard. Maybe you also saw a baby asleep in its branches. Dreams make you feel things just like real-life events. As you wake up, note what you're feeling. Are you scared? Happy? Excited? Sad? Jot down what you're feeling. For instance, maybe you had a feeling of contentment when you woke up from your dream. Now that you've got the main gist of the dream, include any extra details you can think of. What season was it? Was it night or day? What did the light look like? These little details can help you further interpret your dreams. Maybe your dream was at sunrise in the spring, and the sun was coming up behind the tree. Sometimes it's easier to make a drawing of what you saw, rather than write it. It doesn't have to be a perfect drawing. You're trying to get the feeling of the dream, not just render it in perfect detail.

Summary in Portuguese:

Deixe um diário de sonhos perto da cama. Escreva imediatamente ao acordar. Comece com os detalhes mais importantes. Registre suas emoções. Escreva outros detalhes. Faça um desenho.


Article in English: Have a planner or expert help you iron out a budget for how you plan to support yourself after a divorce. Work with an expert to help you figure out how much temporary support or, eventually, alimony and/or child support you will need to keep your household afloat. Plan ahead to prepare yourself in the event that you may have to put your current home on the market. Hopefully the sale of your home won't be a long process. Realize that listing your home may be one of the first things you need to do once you have officially filed, especially if neither of you can afford to keep and maintain the home by yourself. See a counselor or therapist to help you stay in a functional emotional state to get through the process. Use therapy sessions to help keep you focused on your self-worth and sanity as you ramp up to file for divorce. This person will be an excellent sounding board for your thoughts and ideas and will help keep your stress levels lower and functionality higher through the whole process. Gradually prepare your close family as the time nears to file so that they will not be shocked, and so they can act as your support system for strength and assistance.

Summary in Portuguese:

Planeje uma nova rotina. Decida onde você irá viver. Procure ajuda para lidar com suas emoções. Prepare a sua família.


Article in English: Have a skilled hairdresser do this. Thinning tools should only be used on the ends of your hair to prevent excess weight at the bottom. Your hair dresser should only use thinning shears on dry hair or a razor on wet hair. If they deviate from this rule, they'll damage your hair and actually cause more frizz than you originally had. Poofy hair should be at least shoulder-length to weigh down the frizz. Layers prevent your hair from belling out at the bottom. Make sure your layers start between your chin and your lip. From there, they should angle to the back of your head. Do this about every eight weeks. Regular trimmings will remove any split ends, which make your hair look even frizzier. If your hair tends to dry in the winter months (or in the summer if you live in an arid climate), get your hair trimmed more often, about every six weeks.

Summary in Portuguese:

Corte o cabelo com uma tesoura dentada ou com navalha. Peça um corte em camadas longas. Apare as pontas com frequência.


Article in English: Have a sleepover so everyone can spend the night and you can play the game when it’s dark. Make snacks and decorate with scary decorations to set the mood.   Make cookies that look like mirrors. You and your friends can draw what you think Bloody Mary looks like on the cookies using frosting. Hang up a black plastic table cloth on the wall and write "Bloody Mary" on it with red paint. Search online for “history of Bloody Mary game” or check out a book about the game from your local library. Read the history out loud to your friends before you play the game. No one knows for sure, but some people think that Bloody Mary is the ghost of the infamous Queen Mary I. Look online for documentaries about Bloody Mary or rent movies that are inspired by the legend. Watch the movies with the lights out to help get everyone scared before you play the game.  Watch "The Twisted Tale of Bloody Mary" to learn about Queen Mary I. Watch the scary movie "Candy Man." It was inspired by the Bloody Mary game. Pick out a silly board game you can play or choose a comedy movie you can all watch. You and your friends might be scared after playing, and a light-hearted activity will help calm everyone down.

Summary in Portuguese:

Convide os amigos para dormirem em sua casa. Pesquise a história. Assista filmes relacionados ao tema. Planeje uma atividade mais leve após a brincadeira.


Article in English: Have someone else take your measurements. It is more accurate for someone else to do it rather than yourself. After sketching the shape that you want, be sure to label it with your measurements. Measure at the fullest part of your chest. Be sure to wear the bra that you’ll wear on your wedding day when taking measurements. You should be wearing nothing on top of the bra. Stand naturally with your heels together in a relaxed position. Measure the fullest part of your hip, being sure to go full circle. This measurement should be at the natural curve of your waist. The smallest waist area is approximately 1” above your belly button. Don’t pull in your stomach unnaturally or pull the tape too tight. This is taken from right above the collarbone to where you want the bottom hem. Make sure to account for the shoes you’ll be wearing on your wedding day.

Summary in Portuguese:

Peça ajuda a uma amiga. Meça seu busto. Meça os quadris. Meça a cintura. Meça do decote à barra.