Article in English: For a tutu that you sew, you will need to get plenty of fabric. For a small child’s tutu, get between 2–4 yards (1.8–3.7 m). A medium sized tutu can be made using 5–7 yards (4.6–6.4 m), and a large one with 8–10 yards (7.3–9.1 m). You will also need elastic for the waistband, matching thread, and a sewing machine.  You can hand stitch your tutu, but it will take a very long time and a lot of effort. For a short skirt, your tulle needs to be at least 54” thick. Find tulle that is wider than this for a longer tutu. Fold your the entire piece of your tulle in half width-wise (making your 54” into 27”). Then, fold your skirt in half again in the same direction, thus creating four layers of tulle. Wrap the elastic band around your waist where you want the tutu to sit. Pull the elastic taut so that there is no space between it and your skin. Cut the elastic to this length, with no overlap of the ends. Sew directly across the length of the tulle using a straight stitch, about 2” (or slightly wider than your elastic) down from the top of the fold. You should be sewing along the edge of the tulle that you have folded twice, through all four layers of tulle. Use a crochet hook or similarly long, sturdy device to scrunch up the tulle along the top by the casing. When it has been pushed together, slide the elastic through the casing. Make sure to keep both ends outside of the casing; a safety pin can be used to keep the elastic in place as you pull it through. Pull the two ends of the elastic together, and sew them together about ¼ an inch from the edge with a straight stitch. Then fold the loose ends back onto the elastic waistband and sew them flat with a zig-zag stitch. Your tutu is nearly finished, but needs to be sewn together along the back side where the two ends of the tulle meet. Pin the edges of the tulle together, and sew down about ¼ of an inch from the edge with a straight stitch. Make sure to sew through all four layers of fabric, and not just the top layer. Separate all the layers of the tutu with your...

Summary in Portuguese:

Selecione os suprimentos. Dobre o tule. Corte o elástico. Costure o revestimento do elástico. Coloque o elástico. Costure a faixa de elástico. Costure as extremidades do tule. Faça o acabamento.


Article in English: For a wooden block ornament, you have the freedom to use up to 6 different pictures. Sort through your photos and set aside your favorites. Trim each photo so that it will fit squarely on the face of the block with a small portion of the block visible around the edges.  These can all be recent images, or you could select one photo from throughout the years for each side of the block to show how the subject has grown and matured. Making a wooden block ornament is like a unique form of scrapbooking that you can show off during the holidays. Paint the faces of the block with an array of colors and patterns, or glue a square of patterned paper onto each side for a stylish collage effect. Or, if you prefer, you can leave the wooden surface plain or finished with a thin coat of stain to preserve the more rustic, down-home look. The block base is a blank canvas for this project, which means you’re free to be as imaginative as you want.  Shop around for dazzling glitter and metallic paints, instead of ordinary solid colors. These will stand out more beneath the photos. Get creative decorating the block. Use found materials like newspaper or eye-catching bits of fabric in place of ordinary paint, or to create stylish borders for each photo. Apply a thin layer of craft glue (a glue stick could also work well for this purpose) to the back of each photo and line them up with the faces of the block. Press down firmly on the picture to stick it in place. Run the pad of your finger over the surface of the photo to make sure it holds. Work with a craft glue that isn’t too thick or runny and only use a small amount to keep from ruining the photo. Dab a little acrylic sealant onto each face of the block and use a thin paintbrush or sponge to spread a thin coat over the photo and wooden edges. Not only will this guarantee that the photo will stay right where you want it, it will also provide a permanent glossy finish. Let the acrylic sealant dry completely before hanging or handling the ornament.  Applying a sealant will...

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Escolha várias fotos. Decore o cubo. Cole as fotos nas faces do cubo. Finalize com uma camada de verniz. Parafuse o gancho e pendure.


Article in English: For all parts of the design, you want the tomahawk to have some heft, especially if you plan to throw it at targets. For this reason, construction paper or even a fairly flexible cardstock will work best, but you can use plain 8.5”x11” printer paper if you use two or even three sheets of paper. Line the sheets up perfectly even and roll them into a tube. You want to roll along the 8.5” axis so that the tube is still 11” long. The diameter of the tube should be fairly small, so roll it tight. The diameter shouldn’t be more than about 1/2” to 3/4”. Place three small pieces of tape along the edge of the tube to hold it together. One piece in the middle and one along each end will work fine for now. You don’t have to get fancy with the tape either. Scotch tape will do. Since the paper design doesn’t have the weight and heft to rotate end over end very well when you throw it, you can flatten the handle to help make the shape a bit more aerodynamic. Simply set the tube down flat on your work surface, squish it down, and crease the flattened shape. With a pair of scissors, take one end of the flattened handle and cut a 1” slit down the crease where you flattened it. The two slits should be exactly across from one another in a straight line that is parallel to the flat side of the handle.

Summary in Portuguese:

Pegue duas folhas de papel. Enrole as folhas de papel dentro de um tubo. Feche o tubo. Achate o tubo. Corte 2 cm da fenda em uma extremidade.


Article in English: For best quality, you should obtain a pigment printer that is used primarily for producing high-quality prints. A pigment printer will place the ink on top of the paper, whereas a dye printer sinks the ink into the paper. The difference can be quite significant in terms of how long the photo will last. Pigment-printed photos are rated for 200 years, whereas dye-printed photos can fade within a few months or years, depending on sunlight exposure. The 4" x 6" and 5" x 7" photographs are ideal for albums and scrapbooks. The 8.5" x 11" or 8" x 10" photo paper works well for printing 8" x 10" photographs that you plan on framing or displaying, including family portraits and wedding photos. When printing the photos, purchase the photo paper of the size that you would like, then select the size from the print menu or on the printer itself, if it has an interactive screen.  Load the photo paper into the tray of the printer. There should be an instruction manual to point out where the paper tray is. If you don't have the manual, these can often be found online with a quick Google search. You may have to purchase a special printer that can accommodate larger prints if that is what you desire. You can choose a glossy or matte finish, or a finish somewhere in between the two. The “finish” refers to how shiny the photograph will be once it is printed onto the photo paper. Glossy paper will give you deep, vibrant colors. A matte paper offers you a rich texture and resists fingerprints. A luster finish will be between matte and glossy.  Glossy is great for showing the details and colors of the photo but is susceptible to glare when a light is reflecting off the surface of the photo. It is also prone to retaining fingerprints if someone handles the photo with greasy or sticky fingers. Luster is popular with professional portrait photographers, particularly for wedding and family portraits. The balance between glossy and matte makes for a nice, professional finish. Matte finishes are great for reducing the glare on a...

Summary in Portuguese:

Compre uma impressora de pigmentação. Escolha o tamanho da fotografia. Escolha o acabamento do papel de foto. Escolha seus cartuchos de tinta.


Article in English: For best results, choose a pair that is roughly the same shade as the pillowcase used for the tunic. The pants should be fairly tight rather than baggy. Semi-baggy pants will work as long as they fit, but pants that are just wide enough to slip on and off are ideal.  If desired, you can slim the pants by having the intended wearer try them on and pinning along the sides to desired tightness. Turn the pants inside out and sew along the pin-line. Finally, cut off the excess material and turn the pants right-side-out again. Cut two long strips of canvas, felt, or another strong fabric in a shade that matches the pants as closely as possible. The strips should be long enough to extend from the waist to the hem of the pants along the sides. To create the fringe, cut 1-inch (2.5-cm) slits along one side of the strip. Space the slits approximately a 1/2-inch (1.25-cm) apart.  The strips should be about 1.5 inches (3.8-cm) wide. If you’re short on time, you can also use store-bought fringe. Use fabric glue or a needle and thread to attach the strips of fringe to the sides of both pant legs. If you want to make sure that the pants can be worn multiple times, it’s best to sew on the fringe.   Glue or sew along the 1/2-inch (1.25-cm) wide section of the band that does not have fringe on it, and apply it over the side seam on each pants leg. If you prefer to wear a skirt with your costume, add the fringe all along the hem of a brown or tan skirt instead.

Summary in Portuguese:

Encontre uma calça cáqui antiga. Faça franjas nas laterais. Prenda as franjas à calça.


Article in English: For best results, find an old, smelly, beat up leather jacket or vest. Vintage and resale shops are often your best bet to find a good leather jacket or vest. If you can't find old leather biker gear you can buy a new leather jacket and beat it up until it looks like it has been on the road for years. Guys and ladies should both own a pair of leather boots. Boots should be black or brown and have a buckle around the outside ankle and up around the top of the boot and a heel to help grip the pegs of the bike.  Boots for men should go up to the mid-calf. A biker girl can wear boots that go up higher to around the knees. The bigger the better. Worn denim jeans in black or grey will do. Guys should avoid skinny jeans or baggy jeans. Slim-fit or boot-cut jeans will be pretty convincing. Distressed denim jeans will work well for ladies as long as they are tight.  Holes in the jeans are optional. Consider adding some tears or rips to the jeans to create the right impression. A denim biker jacket can be a nice change of pace from your leather jacket. A denim biker jacket should have large flaps across the chest and at least three zipper pockets on the front. Wearing a black leather belt with your denim jeans is always a classy touch. Avoid wearing too much denim at once. Ladies should consider a short, tight black skirt with a denim jacket. Guys might want to go with some grey or black work pants when wearing a denim jacket to maintain a nice balance. Whenever possible select black clothing. Black boots, black jacket, black shirt and jeans should make up most of your closet. It is possible to mix in a white shirt, or blue jeans, but try to avoid wearing that much color at the same time. Bright, cheerful colors can give off the wrong impression. Ladies can wear jeans or skirts, and boots. Plus lots of biker jewelry, handbags and accessories. Fringes are fun and leather is necessary. Think black. Fold the bandana into a long strip and tie it around your head to create a do-rag. The doo-rag works great for keeping long...

Summary in Portuguese:

Use um colete ou jaqueta de couro. Providencie botas de couro. Use jeans. Use preto. Use uma bandana. Providencie uma carteira com corrente.


Article in English: For both men and women, part your hair in a different way to give yourself an easy, new style. There is the middle part, a side part, and even the zig-zag part to try, where sections of hair slightly cross over each other toward the front of the head. If you have a square face, the side part is most attractive, while the center part is better left for those with round faces. If you want to give the look of more volume, gather sections of your hair and use a comb to lightly brush about an inch away from your scalp back toward your roots. This can be helpful if you want a messy bun or ponytail look without your hair hugging tight to your head. Men, this will work for you as well. If you have long enough hair you can try teasing sections to give yourself texture. Avoid doing this all over, especially not close to the face on the sides of the head and over the ears. Instead, try limiting it to the section above your temples and further back. Men can pull off looking classic by cutting the hair on the sides of their head and keeping the top section longer. This is called a fade haircut. You can use gel and brush the section back, or finger comb gel in if you choose to style it in the morning. Overall this hairstyle is easy to maintain and there are many variations in length and tapering which you and/or your barber can try out. It doesn't actually get much simpler than this unless you get a buzzcut. There is little maintenance here and it keeps your hair from taking over your style. Good grooming and clean cut lines will take this look to the next level. If your hair is long enough, one of the most basic and simple hair styles is a ponytail. Tie your hair up around the higher 3rd of the back of your head. If you have a bob that fits into a smaller ponytail, that works as well. Another simple hairstyle is the bun. Twist your ponytail around and secure a knot with another hair tie, or use bobby pins if your hair slips out.  For a stylish hairdo, men can pull their hair back into a man-bun and add an under-shave cut...

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Escolha um lado. Ouse no penteado. Peça ao seu cabeleireiro para cortar o cabelo mais curto nas laterais. Faça o clássico reco. Faça um rabo de cavalo. Faça um coque bagunçado. Prenda a metade do cabelo. Faça uma trança.


Article in English: For cases of cirrhosis, most mild to moderate cases are handled on an outpatient basis, with some exceptions.  If the patient has major gastrointestinal bleeding, severe infection or sepsis, kidney failure, or altered mental status, treatment in the hospital is required.  The doctor will likely ask you to abstain from alcohol, drugs, and medications if you have liver toxicity. The doctor will evaluate this on an individual basis.  Additionally, certain herbs like kava and mistletoe can cause further damage to your liver.  Discuss all herbal/alternative treatments you are currently taking with your doctor. Your doctor will immunize you against pneumococcal disease, influenza, and hepatitis A and hepatitis B. Your doctor will also establish the NASH protocol for you, in which you will be put on a plan for weight reduction, exercise, and optimal control of lipids and glucose (fats and sugars/carbohydrates). As discussed in previous sections, many underlying causes lead to cirrhosis.  The medication your doctor prescribes will be very customized and specific to your precise case.  These drugs will treat underlying causes (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, biliary cirrhosis, etc.) as well as the symptoms that result from cirrhosis and subsequent liver failure. Doctors don't always suggest surgery, but may recommend it if certain conditions arise from the cirrhosis. These conditions include:  Varices, or dilated blood vessels and can be treated with ligation (surgically tying off the vessel). Ascites, an abdominal fluid buildup that's treated with paracentesis, a draining procedure. Fulminant hepatic failure, a rapid onset of encephalopathy (alteration of brain structure/function within 8 weeks of diagnosed liver cirrhosis). This condition calls for a liver transplant.  Hepatocellular carcinoma is the development of liver cancer. Attempts at treatment include radiofrequency ablation, resection (surgical removal of the carcinoma), and liver transplant. After a diagnosis of cirrhosis, people can usually expect 5-20 years of...

Summary in Portuguese:

Permita que os profissionais de saúde direcionem o tratamento. Tome os medicamentos como instruído. Esteja preparado para as opções cirúrgicas. Entenda o prognóstico.


Article in English: For dip dying fresh flowers, you’ll need to use specialty florist dip dye. This is available online and from some wholesale florists. Your florist can order this for you. Typically, these dyes come in ten colors, but you can easily mix dyes to get the right color. Because you’ll be coating the outside of the flower petals with dye instead of having them absorb it, you can use nearly any color and species of flower. Dip dye isn’t totally opaque though, so keep in mind that white/pale flowers will have a bright, bold hue while darker colored flowers will end up a rich, dark hue. Choose flowers that are fully in bloom, so that each of the petals will have easy access to the dye. You can create very dark flowers by using dark blooms to start; red flowers dipped in purple dye will end up a dark plum color, for example.

Summary in Portuguese:

Compre corantes específicos para tingir flores. Selecione suas flores.


Article in English: For down jackets that recommend handwashing, or if you don’t feel comfortable washing yours in the machine, you can also wash them by hand. Fill a sink with cold water and the recommended portion of down-safe soap. You can use a large sink, laundry tub, or bath tub to wash your down jacket. Press the jacket down into the water to get it saturated with soapy water. Using your hands, gently agitate the jacket back and forth in the water to release dirt. Then, let it soak for 15 minutes. When your jacket is wet and heavy, avoid picking it up to prevent damage. After 15 minutes, push the jacket away from the drain and drain the soapy water from the tub. Without picking the jacket up, rinse the jacket and tub with clean water. Refill the tub with clean water and soak the jacket for five to 10 minutes. Then, push the jacket away from the drain again and let the water out. Pour some additional water over the jacket to remove the last of the soap. Use your hands to squeeze the jacket and remove excess water before picking it up to dry it.

Summary in Portuguese:

Encha um tanque grande com água e sabão. Coloque-o na água. Enxágue-a. Deixe-a de molho de novo. Esprema a jaqueta para retirar o excesso de água.


Article in English: For each cup (240 mL) of caramel sauce that you need to thicken, run 1 tbsp (14.7 mL) of cold water into a measuring cup, and slowly stir in 1 tbsp of cornstarch. Pour the cornstarch mixture into your pot caramel sauce, and stir constantly. Keep the sauce on low heat until it begins to thicken. Then remove the sauce from the stove and let it cool. If you want to thicken your caramel sauce with flour, start by filling a measuring cup with ¼ cup (60 mL) of cold water for each cup (240 mL) of caramel sauce that you want to thicken. Mix 2 tbsp (30 mL) into the cold water. Then add the flour mixture into the thin caramel sauce. Stir the sauce regularly until it takes on a thicker consistency. If you want a thickener that will not alter the glossy color of the caramel, try tapioca flour (not pearls). Simply add small amount to your sauce to thicken it. Start with about 1 tsp (5 mL) and whisk it into the sauce until fully dissolved. If the sauce still isn’t thick enough, add another tsp of tapioca flour. Keep in mind that adding ingredients to your caramel sauce other than sugar and milk (and a little salt) may slightly alter the taste of the sauce.

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Engrosse com amido de milho. Ponha farinha no molho. Ponha tapioca no caramelo.


Article in English: For each item on your menu, figure out how much it costs you to make the dish. For example, the breakdown for a cheeseburger might be as follows: $0.21 for the bun; $0.06 for 1 oz. mayonnaise; $0.06 for 1 onion slice; $0.14 for 2 tomato slices; $0.80 for 8 oz. burger meat; $0.02 for ¼ oz. ketchup and mustard; $0.04 for 4 pickle slices; $0.06 for 1 oz. lettuce; $0.18 for 2 slices American cheese; and $0.23 for a side of French fries. Your food cost for the cheeseburger on the menu is $1.83.  Multiply the food cost for each item by how many portions of that item is sold every week. Add all of those sums together to find your total cost. For our example, let's say you have a total cost of $3,000. That's how much money you spent to make the food that went out of your kitchen this week. Make sure that all of your items are carefully portion controlled. This will help to ensure that every chef serves the same meal at the same cost. Now that you've calculated how much money you spent to feed your customers, you need to figure out how much money you made off of each item in the process. For each menu item, multiply the sales price by how many portions of that items were sold in a week. Add the sale amounts for every item on your menu together to calculate your total sales. In our example, let's say you took in $8,000 in total sales for the week. To calculate your potential food cost, multiply the total cost by 100, then divide that number by your total sales. In our example, we would complete the following equation: ($3,000 X 100) ÷ $8,000 = 37.5. Our potential food cost is 37.5% of our budget. You now know how much money you can make off your menu items in a given week. Compare that against your maximum allowable food cost to figure out if your menu's prices need adjustment. In our case, the maximum allowable food cost from Part 1 is 25%, and our potential food cost is 37.5% We have a big problem! We need to bring up our total sales so that the potential food cost percentage comes down, reaching the 25% figure we're...

Summary in Portuguese:

Calcule o custo total. Descubra o total das vendas. Descubra o custo potencial de comida. Analise o custo potencial com comida.


Article in English: For electronically fuel-injected motorcycles, the engine management system will automatically look after fueling needs whether the engine is hot or cold. There is no choke lever on these motorcycles. Use a small amount of throttle when starting either hot or cold.

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Article in English: For every 1⁄4 pound (0.11 kg) hamburger that is produced in fast food restaurants, approximately 55 square feet (5.1 square meters) of rainforest land is destroyed. That's about the size of a small kitchen! Deforested rainforest land is being turned into grazing pasture for cows. You can help to save the rainforest by choosing to eat less meat.  Start by having one meat-free day each week, then expand to two days. You can make a dent by simply cutting the amount of meat you consume in half. You can make a huge contribution by choosing to live a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. Oil companies, with the intention of extracting oil from this land, have purchased much of the land in the Peruvian Amazon. When you purchase oil and other petroleum products, you support these companies and further the demand for such oil. You can help save the rainforest by reducing your use of oil.  Purchase a hybrid or electric car. Ride your bike instead of driving. Turn down the temperature in your house by 1 °F (−17 °C). Avoid Styrofoam, ballpoint pens, and bubble gum. When you use pesticides, you support multinational pesticide manufacturers, who contribute to rainforest degradation. Furthermore, any use of pesticides contributes to the loss of non-GMO crops worldwide. The use of pesticides and GMOs in the rainforest have led to significant damage to the delicate ecosystems. When you consume only certified organic fruit, vegetables, and other products, you help save the rainforest by supporting sustainable farming practices.

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Coma menos carne. Diminua a quantidade de petróleo utilizada no dia a dia. Não use pesticidas no jardim. Consuma apenas alimentos orgânicos.


Article in English: For every ounce of gold that you want to refine, you will need 300 milliliters in container capacity. Use containers large heavy-gauge plastic buckets or Pyrex Vision Ware pots. Put on a pair of rubber gloves to protect your hands from the acid. Wear the gloves as you handle any of the chemicals mentioned in this article. Wear a rubber apron to protect your clothing. Wear goggles to protect your eyes. Consider wearing a face mask to prevent the inhalation of noxious fumes. The acid reactions in the aqua regia process produce strong and noxious fumes that are extremely dangerous. Allow the acid to react with the gold for 30 minutes. Allow the solution to sit overnight until all of the acid fumes have been dispelled. Make sure that none of the particles are poured out with the acid as they will contaminate the gold. The acid should have a clear emerald green color. If the color is murky, then you should probably pour it through a Buchner filter funnel.

Summary in Portuguese:

Escolha o recipiente apropriado. Use equipamentos de proteção. Coloque o recipiente em um lugar externo e bem ventilado. Despeje 30 ml de ácido nítrico para cada 28 g de ouro no recipiente. Adicione 120 ml de ácido clorídrico, também conhecido como ácido muriático, para cada 28 g de ouro no recipiente. Despeje o ácido em outro recipiente grande.


Article in English: For every teaspoon of baking powder needed, add ½ teaspoon of cream of tartar. Add a ¼ teaspoon of baking soda. Whisk until they are evenly mixed. You can also add a ¼ teaspoon of cornstarch if desired. If you are making this to bake with later, or if you have any left over afterward, use an airtight container for storage. Keep moisture out to avoid the mixture from clumping up unevenly. Keep the container in a refrigerator. If your mixture has been in the pantry or cabinet for a while, make sure that the ingredients needed for leavening your waffle are still active. Heat some water in a pot until it starts to steam. Sprinkle some of the mixture into the water. If the water starts to fizz upon contact, the chemicals are still active. If not, a new batch is required.

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Misture o bitartarato de potássio ao bicarbonato de sódio. Armazene a mistura em um recipiente hermético. Teste a mistura armazenada antes de usá-la em novas receitas.


Article in English: For example, the word Caesar is pronounced KAI-sar. This holds true for all two-syllable words. Latin poets relied on this classification to build their meter. Most Latin students learn to recite poetry eventually, and learning it early helps you with pronunciation as well:  If a syllable has a long vowel or a diphthong, it is heavy. If a syllable is followed by a double consonant, it is heavy. The letter x counts as a double consonant (ks). If neither of those is true, the syllable is light. (Some teachers refer to this as "long" and "short" syllables, but it's important not to confuse them with long and short vowels.) The second-to-last syllable of a word is called the penult. If this syllable is heavy, stress it.   Abutor (I squander) is pronounced ah-BOO-tor because the penult has a long vowel.  Occaeco (I make blind) is pronounced ok-KAI-ko because the penult has a diphthong (ae).  Recusandus (that which must be rejected) is pronounced reh-koo-SAN-dus because the penult is followed by a double consonant (nd). If the penult is a light syllable (meaning it has a short vowel and is not followed by a double consonant), it is unstressed. Stress the third-to-last syllable instead, called the antepenult.  Praesidium (guard) is pronounced prai-SI-di-um. The penult is light, so the accent falls on the syllable before it. These are rare or low priority corner cases that many Latin students never learn. If you plan to time travel back to ancient Rome, you can impress Caesar with these signs of an excellent accent:  Double consonants are pronounced twice: reddit (she gives back) is "red-dit," not "re-dit". "bt" and "bs" are pronounced "pt" and "ps."  "gn" was pronounced "ngn" as in "wing nut."  Some scholars think the letter "m" at the end of a word nasalized the final vowel, as in modern French, and that the combinations "ns" and "nf" had a similar effect.  "br", "pl", and similar double consonants that "flow" into an l or r do not count as double consonants for syllable stress.

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Se a palavra é dissílaba, a primeira é tônica. Entenda o conceito de sílaba leve e pesada. Se a sílaba pesada é a penúltima, então será sempre tônica. Se a penúltima sílaba é leve, a antepenúltima é a tônica. Aprenda regras de pronúncia mais avançadas.


Article in English: For example, write down what he is doing that makes you frustrated. Some of his behaviors could hurt your feelings. For example, does he call you names? Other behaviors might be pesky but are not hurting you. For instance, does he constantly ask you to do things with him? For either type of behavior, there are ways to help. Harassment is when someone behaves in a way that makes you feel distressed, humiliated, and/or threatened. Examples of harassment include unwanted phone calls, text messages, letters, emails or visits. Stalking, verbal abuse and threats, and using animals to frighten you are also forms of harassment.  If the boy is harassing you, physically hurting you in any way (e.g. pulling your hair, throwing things at you), or making you feel badly about yourself, tell a trusted adult immediately. If no adult is available and you feel in danger, call the police. Peer-on-peer harassment that is related to your race or disability is illegal. Sexual harassment is also against the law. You should discuss these forms of harassment with a teacher immediately. Has he only annoyed you once? Is he teasing you constantly? If the behavior is ongoing and causing you distress, seek help from an adult. Repeated harassment can lead to depression and anxiety, losing sleep, and lower grades at school. The boy could be trying to hurt your feelings. He could be jealous of you. He also might want to be your friend. Although it seems odd that he would annoy you for that reason, perhaps he does not know how to approach you. If he is your brother, he might miss spending time with you. Some boys also think making fun of you is funny. They expect that you will find their behavior to be a good joke. Ask yourself these questions:  Do I want to be his friend? If so, think about ways to interact with him more positively. Is he mean to other people around me? If he is mean to others or annoys them intentionally, he might be a bully. In this case, talking to your teacher is a good idea. Has your relationship changed? This is often...

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Escreva o que a incomoda. Identifique se as atitudes dele se enquadram em assédio. Reflita sobre o tempo que isso vem acontecendo. Pense sobre os motivos. Fale com o garoto.


Article in English: For extra flavor, add a little bit of salt. For a sharper flavor, add a few minced garlic cloves to the water. Depending on how many beans you are steaming, you will only need one to three cloves. If you do not own a steamer basket, reduce the amount of water to ½ to one inch (1.27 to 2.54 centimeters). The bottom of the steamer basket should not be touching the water. If it touches the water, you have added too much; pour out a little bit of the water. If you do not have a steamer basket, omit this step. If you are using a steamer basket, simply lift the basket out of the pot and shake it over a sink to dislodge any excess water. If you are not using a steamer basket, pour the beans into a strainer over the sink. The strainer will catch the beans and drain the excess water. Return the beans to the saucepan. Add your desired seasonings, and stir to evenly distribute. If you are adding butter, wait for the butter to melt; you may have to turn the heat up again. Once the seasoning is evenly distributed, transfer the beans to a serving dish. Here are some combinations to get you started:  Try salt and butter. You can also use garlic salt instead of regular salt for a more intense flavor. Try sea salt, dill, and some butter for something more herby. Try salt, freshly-ground black pepper, and some butter for something spicier.

Summary in Portuguese:

Coloque de 3 a 6 cm de água em uma panela média. Coloque a cesta dentro da panela. Retire as vagens da panela. Adicione mais sabor antes de servir.


Article in English: For extra tough greasy stains, it can be beneficial to heat your silicone bakeware up in the oven before cleaning. Preheat your oven to 350 °F (177 °C). Once the oven is fully preheated, put the silicone bakeware into the oven for ten minutes. This will help heat up the food stains that are stuck on the bakeware and make them easier to clean.  After you’ve heated up the bakeware, try washing it with grease-cutting dish soap and baking soda. Be careful not to burn yourself while handling the bakeware when you remove it from the oven. Wet down your silicone bakeware in the sink and shake all the water off. You want the item to be damp, but not dripping wet. Identify the places where there are still greasy food stains and sprinkle some baking soda on each spot. Be sure to give a generous sprinkling of the baking soda, not just a light dusting. Gently massage the baking soda with a damp cloth so that the water helps the baking soda powder form into a thick paste. You want the baking soda paste to be applied heavily to each stain on your silicone bakeware. Let the baking soda dry completely, which could take several hours. Once the baking soda is fully dried, rinse it off in the sink with hot water. If the stains have not dissipated at this point, you can try washing it with grease-cutting dish soap again or apply the baking soda again. You may have to repeat this process quite a few times to get your silicone bakeware perfectly cleaned. Once you have finished removing the baking soda paste, use some dish soap to wash the silicone. Then rinse all of the soap off in the kitchen sink. You should place the silicone bakeware on a towel or a drying rack and let it fully dry before using the item again. Be sure not to store your silicone bakeware in the cabinet while it is still wet, as this could lead to mold and bacteria forming on your kitchenware.

Summary in Portuguese:

Esquente os utensílios de silicone antes de limpá-los. Aplique bicarbonato de sódio. Faça uma pasta de bicarbonato de sódio. Lave e repita. Enxágue e seque o material.


Article in English: For fabrics with an S or SW code, use a water-free solvent to clean your upholstery. With a clean cloth or towel, blot the solvent onto the upholstery in areas that are dirty or soiled. You can also use a soft brush to gently work in the solvent and remove dirt.  Popular products include solvents and dry cleaning solutions from Chemspec and KleenRite. Only spot clean areas that are soiled. Always use solvent-based cleaners in a well-ventilated area, never smoke nearby, and stay away from open flames. If areas on cushions require spot cleaning, it’s best to clean the entire surface to ensure a uniform appearance. Apply the solvent with a clean towel and blot or brush the surface of the cushion. Set up an oscillating fan so that it continuously blows fresh air over the upholstered surface. To remove additional solvent and dirt, vacuum the furniture and cushions once the areas have dried fully.

Summary in Portuguese:

Dê atenção às manchas. Limpe bem as almofadas. Seque a área. Passe aspirador de pó no estofado.


Article in English: For help strengthening the upper trapezius muscle and maintaining its optimal function, you may be referred to a physical therapist. Specific exercises aids in preventing upper trapezius pain. The following exercises may be performed with 15 to 20 reps every hour during the day. Scapular Pinches. You will be instructed to move your shoulders back in a circular motion, and then pinch shoulder blades together.     Shoulder Shrugs. It is done by raising the shoulders up until it reaches the ears and then lower it back.     Neck Rotation. Rotate the head to the right first, and then repeat on the opposite side.    Once your trapezius feels like it has returned to normal, you should begin some gentle exercises to make sure that it does not get injured again. There are several exercises you can do to strengthen your trap. You may want to consult a physical therapist or muscle specialist again before doing this exercises if you are not sure that your muscle is fully healed. Try shoulder touches. Stand straight with your shoulders relaxed. Slowly look forward and then move your head so that your ear moves toward your shoulder. Your ear should be as close to your shoulder as possible without it hurting or feeling like you are straining it too hard. Hold this position for 10 seconds and then do the same thing on the other side of your body.     Try chest touches. Stand straight with your shoulders relaxed. Slowly tilt your head so that your chin goes towards your chest. Make sure that your shoulders stay down and rested while you do this. Hold this position for 10 seconds. Do this exercise two or three times a day.    If your have very severely pulled or torn your trap, you may need to get surgery, particularly if it doesn't seem to grow stronger, even when you try to strengthen it with exercises. However, this is only considered when all of the other methods have failed. The surgery repairs and reconnects the damaged trapezius muscle tissue to help it regain its function.

Summary in Portuguese:

Contrate o auxílio de um fisioterapeuta. Fortaleça o trapézio com exercícios em casa, depois que ele estiver recuperado. Converse com o seu médico ou fisioterapeuta a respeito de procedimentos cirúrgicos, se a lesão persistir.


Article in English: For iPhone users, iMessage comes already installed. For Android users, Hangouts (previously known as Talk) comes already installed. These programs allow for messages to be sent to clients on multiple platforms. There are also other programs that offer similar functionality, such as Skype. To use Hangout on a PC, visit the Hangout website and download the extensions. To use iMessage from your computer, you must be running a Mac with OS X 10.8 or later. You will find the Messages icon in your Dock. You will need to sign in with your respective account (Google, Apple ID, or Microsoft account). Select the contact from the list or type in a name to search. You can enter your own name to send a message to yourself.

Summary in Portuguese:

Baixe o aplicativo adequado para seu smartphone. Execute o programa correspondente no computador. Envie o SMS.


Article in English: For infectious cervicitis, your doctor will probably prescribe antibiotics to treat infections like chlamydia or gonorrhea. Antiviral medications may be prescribed to treat conditions like genital herpes. They may also recommend taking hormones like progesterone and estrogen or, in rare cases, glucocorticosteroids, to help with inflammation. Side effects of these medications include nausea, upset stomach, and fatigue. Your doctor should outline the side effects of these medications before prescribing them to you. For non-infectious cervicitis, antibiotic and antiviral medications will not eliminate the problem. Therefore, your doctor may suggest one of three surgical treatment options. The first, electrocauterization, is a surgical procedure in which a doctor removes unwanted tissue with electricity. Your doctor may also recommend cryosurgery for cases of non-infectious cervicitis. Cryosurgery (a word that comes from the Greek for “icy hand work”) involves the use of extreme cold to “freeze off” or eliminate abnormal tissue. Your doctor may also recommend laser therapy for cases of non-infectious cervicitis. Laser therapy is the use of intense beams of light to burn, destroy, or precisely cut unwanted tissue. While pursuing treatment options with your doctor, you can also take steps to minimize your discomfort. Avoid anything that might irritate your vagina or cervix: douches, vaginal rinses, harsh soaps, and sexual intercourse should all be eliminated. Depending on what kind of treatment you receive for your cervicitis, you may need to abstain from sex for up to a week after your therapy is done. Ask your doctor how long you should wait before having sexual intercourse again. If your cervicitis is infectious, make sure your sexual partners also seek treatment. Be aware that even if they have no symptoms, they can be infected, and they can re-infect you, even after you’ve followed the treatment regimen recommended by your doctor. For these reasons, it is important for both your health and that or your...

Summary in Portuguese:

Tome a medicação receitada. Faça uma cauterização. Discuta a opção de criocirurgia com o médico. Avalie a terapia a laser. Evite irritar a vagina. Não tenha relações sexuais até que o tratamento esteja completo. Informe o seu parceiro sexual.


Article in English: For instance, after seeing a dull film, you might say, “Well that was fun.”  Place special emphasis on “that” to give your voice a sarcastic tone.  After watching a video of a motorcyclist launch themselves and their motorcycle through a ring of fire, you might say, “That looks safe.” Avoid directing sarcasm toward a person unless they are a friend or not present.  For instance, referring sarcastically to poor decisions by politicians, celebrities, or business leaders can get you easy laughs. When someone says something really obvious, you can draw attention to their unnecessary analysis by saying, “Really?” or “Fascinating, I had no idea!”  For instance, if it’s raining heavily and someone says, “It’s raining,” you might say, “Oh, is it?  Hadn’t noticed.” If you’ve lost the note cards you wrote for your speech and your friend says, “This is bad,” you might reply sarcastically, “No, you think?” For example, suppose your friend shares details about how an incompetent politician bungled the rollout of an important policy or program.  You might reply, “Gee, what a surprise.” Imagine your friend is telling you about an acquaintance who wrecked their car.  If you know that they are a notoriously bad driver, you might respond, “He wrecked his car?  What a shock.” For example, imagine you and your friend are at the batting cage and they wind up for a big swing.  When they miss the ball, you might say, “Wow, nice one!” Similarly, if your friend is walking around looking down at their phone and bumps into a post without injuring themselves, you could make a sarcastic comment like, “Great job.” When something unfortunate happens, you could respond sarcastically.  For instance, if you get a flat tire, you might say, “Oh, terrific.  I really needed this.”  If you get your test back with a bad grade, you might say, “Wonderful.  I really needed this.” If you need to get money from the bank and arrive there only to find they’ve already closed for the day, you could exclaim sarcastically, “This is just perfect.” If you’re...

Summary in Portuguese:

Use o sarcasmo quando estiver falando sobre ideias ou eventos. Critique os comentários muito óbvios. Chame a atenção para eventos previsíveis. Use o sarcasmo para repreender alguém. Finja satisfação ou gratidão. Use expressões antigas.


Article in English: For instance, brown rice undergoes less processing than white rice, so it retains much of its nutritional value. Read the labels of breads to ensure that the first listed ingredient is “whole grain” or “whole wheat flour.” Avoid foods containing primarily “enriched” flour. Avoid packaged cereals that contain processed flour and added sugar.

Summary in Portuguese:

Escolha as opções de grãos poucos processados. Escolha pães com dois ou mais gramas de fibra por porção. Atenha-se aos cereais embalados que contenham 5 ou mais gramas de fibra por porção.


Article in English: For instance, do not introduce a new bird to your bird during the time that your bird would normally be taking a bath or having a meal.  If you need to move your bird’s cage in order to make room for the new bird, do so well in advance of the new bird’s arrival. For instance, do not give your old bird’s cage to the new bird without repainting it or altering its appearance significantly.  If you do not, the bird that used to live in it will be jealous and could cause conflict.  Similarly, do not place a new bird’s cage right next to your original bird’s cage if it makes your original bird uncomfortable. For instance, if you decide to purchase a new cage for your original bird at the same time that you purchase a new bird (and cage), keep the new bird out of view until your original bird has acclimated to the new cage.  Depending on the bird, it may take a few days to a full week.

Summary in Portuguese:

Minimize as perturbações na rotina do pássaro sempre que possível. Respeite os limites da ave. Não canse o seu pássaro com muitas experiências novas.


Article in English: For large-scale do-overs, this list could be very long. If your idea of starting a new life is more limited, such as finding a new career or developing a new worldview, your list of changes might not be as long. In general, you’ll probably need to consider changes in several aspects of your life: physical, emotional, geographical, social, financial, and career. For some people, changing their health condition or fitness level can feel like getting a fresh start on life. Perhaps you’ve been overweight for some time and want to feel healthier. Perhaps you’ve always been pretty sedentary but have decided you’d like to learn to run marathons. Fortunately, physical changes are some of the easiest to make. You can develop healthy habits and talk with your doctor about what plans are right for you.  Weight loss is the number one New Year’s Resolution, and also one of those that tends to be broken almost immediately. If your weight is something you’d like to change about yourself, or if it is causing you significant health issues, talk with a doctor about how to lose weight effectively and safely.  Your doctor will probably recommend a combination of exercise and healthy eating habits. If your weight problems are very serious, your doctor may recommend a weight-loss surgery or medication. You should always consult with your doctor before starting a weight-loss plan.  Eating better is pretty easy once you know where to start. Rather than thinking of modifying your eating habits as “going on a diet,” think of them as starting a new life-long commitment to healthy eating. Incorporate plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains, and skip processed and junk foods.  Staying fit is the fifth most-popular New Year’s Resolution. Unfortunately, about 80% of American adults don’t get enough aerobic and muscle-building exercise. Aim for at least 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic exercise, and do muscle-strengthening exercises at least 2 times per week.  Dress to express yourself. How you dress...

Summary in Portuguese:

Entenda as mudanças a fazer. Faça os planos para se transformar fisicamente. Transforme-se emocionalmente. Pense nas mudanças geográficas necessárias. Examine os seus relacionamentos. Purifique a vida social. Transforme a sua vida financeira. Planeje uma mudança de carreira. Converse com outras pessoas. Procure apoio.


Article in English: For many of us, caffeine is a way to combat too little sleep and a lack of energy during the day. Make sure as you are quitting caffeine that you have made it possible to sleep as much as you need each night -- this will help your body reset and get used to your new caffeine-free system. This, along with drinking plenty of water, is especially important during the first few days as your body is adjusting. Alcohol will dehydrate you and since it's also a depressant, it will increase your cravings for the upside in caffeine the next day. Depending on how much caffeine you drank, your body might be at risk of getting a shock with the change from daily caffeine to no caffeine. The following caffeine withdrawal symptoms are possible and can last for a few days after you have stopped caffeine:  Fatigue and Sleepiness Depression Headaches Irritability Work Difficulty and Impairment Muscle Pain/Stiffness Flu-Like Symptoms Insomnia Constipation Anxiety and Nervousness As your body is withdrawing from caffeine, come up with ways to keep your mind off it. Think in advance when your weakest moments are likely to be (i.e. in the morning, when you're driving by your favorite cafe, etc.) and turn to your "security blanket" to get you through these times. A security blanket is anything that comforts you and helps you take your mind off of caffeine. It could be a stuffed toy, a pocket video game, calling your best friend, doing a crossword puzzle. You can have as many security blankets as you need, just make sure you always have one close at hand.

Summary in Portuguese:

Repouse bastante. Limite o consumo de álcool. Prepare-se para os sintomas da abstinência. Encontre distrações positivas.


Article in English: For many people, arguing is a natural response to a spouse's controlling behavior. Unfortunately, a controlling person is unlikely to submit and let you win the argument, so this tactic will likely only escalate the situation. Instead of arguing, stay as calm and collected as possible. You can disagree with your spouse without yelling or being disrespectful.  If you feel that you need to disagree with your spouse, consider saying something like, "I see your perspective, but have you considered this?" instead of "That's wrong. My idea is better!" In some cases, you may find that agreeing with your partner is best, but you can do this without submitting to the controlling behavior. For example, you may take the initiative to make your own decision, while still taking your spouse's opinions into account. In some cases, you may be able to use your controlling spouse's tendency to control as a way of remedying minor issues in your relationship. Explain the issue to your spouse, and appeal to their desire to control by asking them to develop a plan to solve the problem.  Be as specific as possible when describing the problem to your spouse. For example, instead of saying, "You are too controlling," consider saying something like, "I feel that you micromanage my activities and don't trust me to get things done on my own." If your spouse refuses to acknowledge that there is any problem, this strategy may not work. When your spouse makes a demand or tries to control you, it may help to try to see things from his or her perspective. Take a moment to consider why your spouse may be acting this way, and try to be understanding. This may help you avoid becoming angry whenever your spouse acts controlling. This should help you understand your spouse's behavior and perhaps look past minor incidents, but you should never use this technique to excuse disrespectful behavior. If your spouse begins to criticize or interrogate you, you can quickly turn the focus around by responding with the right questions. Ask questions that...

Summary in Portuguese:

Mantenha a calma. Peça ao controlador para desenvolver um plano. Seja compreensivo. Faça perguntas construtivas.


Article in English: For most of us that suck at socializing, it's because it's just plain awkward. The awkwardness can get so bad we'd rather be gnawing through our right arm than deal with it any longer. You'd swear it walked in the door right behind you. But in reality (or whatever exists outside your imagination), that's your nerves. That's all it is. If your nerves were to go away, so would the awkwardness.  Yeah, yeah, yeah, knowing nerves breed awkwardness won't get you anywhere. But it can open up your mind to seeing how it works. We all know that guy who can rock an awkwardly-placed mustard stain, we all know that chick who makes bedhead look like a thing. How is that possible? They roll with it. They don't let it bother them. That's all. How do you stop these things from bothering you? A good rule of thumb is: If you know in advance that something is "off" and will bother or distract you, fix it. For example, if you are going to a job interview or a party and you think your shirt is a bit short, wear a different one if you think you'll be pulling on it all the time. Fidgeting with clothes only draws attention to what is (in your mind) wrong with them, or to the fact that you're uncomfortable and nervous. If something happens spontaneously that you were not prepared for (like the mustard stain mentioned earlier), and you can't fix it completely, pretend it doesn't exist. Seriously. If you don't look at it, touch it, rub it, or constantly try to hide it, chances are your conversation partner will not even notice it. They will be looking at your face and your hands while you talk and listening to you. Actual get-rid-of-nerves material. If you go in with positive expectations, it's a lot harder to get nervous. Say you walk into a group of people that you're pretty confident you'll mesh with. They're awesome, you're awesome and it will be awesome. When you get an awkwardly-placed mustard stain on your pants, it's no biggie. Why? Because you don't let it. Life is more like a self-fulfilling prophecy than we realize....

Summary in Portuguese:

Ficar nervoso causa a sensação de estranhamento. Tenha expectativas positivas. Aprecie sua própria companhia. Por que você está lendo esse artigo? Tenha suas questões em mente quando estiver interagindo.


Article in English: For most people, social cues are read and interpreted naturally, usually without even thinking about it. If you want to make another person feel awkward, you should make a conscious effort to read social cues. For every move you think you are expected to return, you should do the opposite. This simple trick will make just about any social interaction fall to pieces within minutes. For example, if someone tells a joke, you should respond by getting angry or sad. Even if you find the joke funny, withholding the expected reaction will almost certainly put the other person on edge. Inappropriate questions are usually avoided if someone has a solid understanding of social cues and norms. However, if you're aware of them and want to make someone feel awkward, you should go out of your way to bring up things people usually have a hard time talking about. Religion and politics are two things that can get under peoples' skin when they're brought up abruptly. Asking really personal stuff about someone's life can work as well, but it's not always recommended. Some people may be legitimately hurt if you say something that touches on a past traumatic experience. Filler words are usually used by people without thinking as a way to fill in the pauses. Words like "like", "ahh" or "um" are used to give the brain time to catch up with what you're saying. Using these words will make you sound nervous and uneasy. This is a good thing if you're trying to make someone feel awkward. Work in an "um" in between or at the start of every other sentence.  If you're already prone to this sort of filler, be aware of the ways you naturally use that language and make a point of emphasizing it wherever possible. If you regularly suffer from this problem without trying, you can train yourself out of it by slowing down how fast you talk. It's generally considered very rude if you fail to remember someone's name. In most cases, you'll want to do your best to remember the names of the people you meet, but intentionally mispronouncing names of...

Summary in Portuguese:

Interprete os sinais equivocadamente. Faça perguntas inapropriadas. Fale palavras vazias. Pronuncie errado ou troque o nome das pessoas. Faça tempestade em copo d’água com as suas falhas. Chame atenção para as situações constrangedoras.


Article in English: For new and small rose plants, it’s best to use organic fertilizers to avoid burning their delicate roots. Add nutrients to the soil before planting your rose bush, and after you first plant them, with natural fertilizers. Wait until after they bloom the first time before using any chemical fertilizers.  In early spring, before roses come out of dormancy and start to bloom, using natural fertilizers is the best way to get roses accustomed to new nutrients in the soil. Look for fertilizers labeled organic at a local garden supply store, or use the recipes in the homemade fertilizers section. To keep a steady amount of nutrients flowing into your roses’ soil, use natural fertilizers every 4 weeks from early spring until 3-4 weeks before they enter dormancy. Work whatever fertilizer you choose into the upper soil levels.  Spread solid or granular natural fertilizers in a circle around the top of the soil about 6 in (15 cm) from the base of the bush and work it into the top 2 in (5.1 cm) of soil with a small cultivator. Liquid natural fertilizers can be poured in a circle about 6 in (15 cm) from the base of the bush. Applying fertilizers too late in the growing season could cause young, soft growth that’s easily damaged by the first frost. To encourage your roses to begin preparing for winter dormancy, stop fertilizing them 35-40 days, or 6-8 weeks, before the first frost. In many areas, this will be around mid-August. Use the first frost prediction for your exact region to be sure.

Summary in Portuguese:

Use fertilizantes naturais antes do plantio e da primeira florada. Aplique o fertilizante natural a cada quatro semanas no apogeu do crescimento das roseiras. Interrompa a fertilização de 35 a 40 dias antes do início das geadas.


Article in English: For one thing, perfection is an impossibility. It's important to recognize your imperfections and your shortcomings. People who are close to religion believe that God is all-knowing, meaning that God recognizes your shortcomings as well. There's no sense in becoming someone that you're not. There is no lying in prayer.  At the same time, it's important to recognize the things that you're able to change about yourself and try to work on them. Self-improvement doesn't require you to be perfect, but it does require honesty and diligence. Keep a list of things you'd like to work on, spiritually and just in your general life. How do you want to live? What do you struggle with? What would make you a stronger believer? Establish clear goals. It's not enough to be close to God when you're at church and become someone else when you're in public. When you take action, let those actions be influenced by your spirituality. Would one course of action serve your relationship with God better than another? Is your behavior at work in line with the religious text you believe in? Your personal relationships? Keep all things pointing back to God. You don't have to prove this to anyone but yourself and to God. Acting extremely pious by connecting even the most basic actions to your god might just come across as fake. You don't have to dedicate every bowl of cereal to the glory of the creator to be close with God. What choices in your life will give you the biggest opportunity to grow spiritually, to live happily, and to live well? The best way to approach these questions is to hand the reigns over to the god that you believe in. Imagine God were making your decisions for you. Like the secular world, some religions come with lots of trappings. Bringing yourself closer to God doesn't necessarily involve having more statues, crucifixes, or prayer candles than your neighbor. It has to do with the personal spiritual journey that you're on.  Judaism, Christianity, and many other religions practice some form of tithing, or donating a...

Summary in Portuguese:

Não tente ser perfeito, pois isso é impossível. Deixe Deus guiar suas ações. Deixe Deus influenciar suas decisões. Evite a adoração material. Experimente dar o próximo passo.


Article in English: For parents considering unschooling, the problem of reading can seem like a huge one. Reading is so often equated with intelligence. The usual schooling ideas about when children should be reading are, more or less, made up, however. Children learn to read when they want to. Make reading simple, like a serious (not silly) but desirable game and very easy. When children are "coached" (not coaxed, not pressured) for playing reading, they tend to have a more consistently positive attitude towards reading. This makes it easier for them to learn to read when they choose to "play" reading. Show them common words such as "on/off" on light switches (spell them aloud too as "o-n on", and "o-f-f off", etc.). Find "push/pull, go/stop, in/out" on business doors and such, one syllable, and add a few important, two-syllable words like "EXIT" and "ENTER" which are found. At home, show them each individual letter and mainly teach "sounds" of letters, not the names only. A is the name, but "a, eh, ah" are some of its sounds, as if it can make cute sounds. Studies have found that unschooling students tend to go from non-reading to fluent in reading very quickly. So whether your child is four or older, each will learn to read when it's best for them. avoid making your child read anything. The worst thing you can do is pressure your child into hating reading. That "backfires" and make them less inclined towards reading. When a child is under stress one is much less likely to accept learning quickly and easily. In fact, some studies have shown that children who have difficulty (or shame) in reading are more likely to act out behavior-wise in school, instead of learning happily. For example, don't make a young child write out lists of words they need to learn. You'll find that your child will be less likely to want to learn the words, than if they had been left alone to learn on their own. Suggest sounding-out the letters to get new words such as "c-a-t, cuh eh tuh", "ceht"; "c-a-t cat"! Don't force phonics as a study on them as...

Summary in Portuguese:

Saiba que não existe uma idade "correta" para começar a ler. Aprecie o ato de ensinar. Brinque de busca de palavras: Facilite as coisas para o seu filho: Mostre o quanto você valoriza a leitura. Incentive a interação com pessoas de diferentes idades. Ensine através da escrita. Ouça seu filho.


Article in English: For quicker, easier access, go for smaller squares that you can just grab and eat. If you’re storing a lot of leftover rice crispy treats, cut them into larger slabs that will fit in your largest airtight container. Choose a container that will hold all of the leftovers without leaving too much extra space for air at the top. The less air space, the longer the treats will stay fresh! Stack the treats into the container or baggie in single layers. Press out any extra air from the baggie, then seal up the treats either with a lid or zip-lock. Containers should be able to hold several layers, while baggies will probably only hold 1 or 2. The wax paper will act as a buffer and keep the rice crispy treats from bonding and sticking together. Measure out the size of your container or baggie, then cut the wax paper to fit. Store the container on the counter, in a cupboard, or anywhere that will stay room temperature. Room temperature can fall anywhere between 64 to 73 °F (18 to 23 °C). After 3 days, you should throw away the old rice crispy treats and just whip up a new batch! If you wait too long, the rice crispy treats will lose their soft, gooey consistency. Once they go stale, they’ll turn rock-hard. Make sure to eat these treats right away to enjoy them at their best!

Summary in Portuguese:

Corte os doces de flocos de arroz em quadrados individuais. Coloque o que sobrar em um recipiente fechado ou uma sacola de plástico vedável. Coloque um pedaço de papel-manteiga entre cada camada para o doce não grudar. Armazene os doces em temperatura ambiente por até três dias. Coma os doces o mais rapidamente possível para obter o melhor sabor e textura.


Article in English: For smartphones, there should be an app or icon that has a picture of a phone or says "Phone".  Tap to view your contacts and/or tap the button to add a contact (this is usually indicated by a "+" symbol). Input your contact's information and phone number with the keypad and save. If you're using a classic phone, it's as easy as dialing the number and pressing a button that allows you to create a contact.  Some phones will have different tabs for your favourite numbers, recent calls, contacts, keypad, and voicemail. Read your phone's manual since each OS can vary slightly the way contacts are made. Android phones will differ from iPhones and Windows phones. This button is often indicated by green lettering or symbols. Proceed as with any other phone call.  End the call by pushing "end" which is indicated with red lettering or symbols. Calls will usually end automatically after the person you spoke to hangs up, but it's best to get into the habit of hanging up, especially since some calls are billed by the minute. You can view any missed or recent calls within the phone app on a smartphone or by looking through your menu on a classic phone. Details about who the call came from, when the call was made, and options to redial and save new contacts are available. Most phones will have a button that directly dials your voicemail box for you. If you can't find this button, holding "1" on your keypad will dial your voicemail number. Follow the system prompts to create your password, record your name announcement, and/or record your greeting.  If you don't want to record your own greeting, the system will use its own programmed greeting and personalize it using the name you recorded. You can change your password, name, and greeting anytime by dialling the voicemail number and following its menu prompts. When you receive a voicemail, your smartphone will alert you or display a notification. Tap the voicemail number or hold "1" to access your mailbox. Input your password and listen to your messages. Follow the prompts...

Summary in Portuguese:

Monte uma lista de contatos com os telefones de todos com quem deseja falar. Faça uma ligação escolhendo um contato ou digitando o número desejado. Configure uma caixa postal. Mande mensagens para os seus contatos Bloqueie o teclado do seu aparelho para não fazer ligações sem querer e para proteger suas informações em caso de roubo. Conecte o aparelho à internet. Aprenda a baixar aplicativos. Carregue o celular com frequência.


Article in English: For some kids, a warm bath is relaxing and soothing. If baths have that effect on your child, give them a bath before bedtime. Make bath time fun by providing bath toys, and be sure to always supervise your child in the tub. If your child doesn't like baths, or baths get them overly excited, have their bath time earlier in the day and just wipe down their faces and hands before bedtime. Getting into the habit of brushing your teeth every night starts at an early age, and it's a great thing to include in the necessary bedtime routine. Brush your child's teeth for them at first, and gradually teach them how to brush their teeth on their own.  Help your child look forward to brushing their teeth by providing them with a fun child's toothbrush and a toothpaste they like. Make brushing fun by singing songs while your toddler brushes. Look for fun songs about brushing teeth from children's shows. Whether they take a bath before bed or not, your child should get changed out of their clothes and into pajamas for bed. This will help signal to them that daytime activities are done and it's time for sleep soon. Choose warm pajamas during the colder months or if you keep your home cool with air conditioning. Children this age often kick their blankets off themselves at night and being too cold can cause them to wake up in the night. Reading books to your kids, even before they can talk, helps them develop an interest in learning to read and an enjoyment of reading later in life. Let them choose the books you read at bedtime to help keep them interested in the book and help them relax during that special bonding time. You may have sung lullabies to your child when they were an infant to help them fall asleep. If so, you can continue singing their favorites to them as a toddler. Or you can learn some new songs to sing to them now. Some popular lullabies are “Rock-a-bye Baby,” “You Are My Sunshine,” “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” and “Hush Little Baby,” but you can sing any songs that you like. Keep the room dark so your...

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Dê banho na criança, se ela gostar. Escove os dentes do pequeno toda noite. Coloque pijama no seu filho. Leia uma história para incentivar esse interesse na criança. Cante uma música. Desligue as luzes e deseje boa noite antes de sair do quarto. Faça a mesma coisa todas as noites.


Article in English: For stubborn spots and stains, spray the area with a stronger ratio of cleansing solution (either ammonia or Simple Green) and scrub with a stiff nylon brush. Repeat this action until all stains are gone. When you are done scrubbing, rinse the area with a bit of water and dry with a towel. The best way to remove rust stains or to clear away film from road salt is to clean your floor with a lactic acid-based cleanser (such as CLR). Create a solution that is 1 part lactic acid cleanser to 1 part warm water, and apply it directly to the area you want to clean. Scrub with a regular scrub brush and rinse with cold water. Do not let the cleanser sit for more than 1-2 minutes on your epoxy floor. The best way to remove tire marks from epoxy floors is to saturate the area with a concrete degreasing product and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Then use a stiff bristle nylon brush to vigorously scrub tire marks away. If they are persistent, you may need to apply the degreaser a second time. Once the tire marks have been removed, rinse the area with a bit of water and dry with a towel. Work on tire marks right away when they’re made. They will be more difficult to remove the longer they build up.

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Esfregue as manchas mais persistentes com uma escovinha dura de náilon. Remova manchas de ferrugem e resíduos de sal com um limpador à base de ácido lático. Tire marcas de pneu com um desengordurante para concreto.


Article in English: For stubborn stains, you will have to use water. Load lukewarm water into a spray bottle and spray it onto the cloth. Alternatively, dip the cloth into lukewarm water and squeeze out excess moisture.  Distilled water is better to use than tap water. Tap water, even after filtration, contains minerals and chemicals that can build up on the screen over time.  Never spray liquid directly onto the screen. Pass the cloth over the screen. Most stains will come off without you having to press down on the screen. Continue to wipe the screen using minimal pressure until the stain is completely removed. For the worst stains, you can add a squirt of a gentle detergent, such as Dawn, to your water. Spray the cleaner onto the cloth or dip the cloth into the water. Wring out excess moisture before use. In large quantities, isopropyl alcohol can damage the screen. In a pinch, however, it can remove tough stains. Dilute it into a cleaning mixture by adding one part isopropyl alcohol to four parts water. Dampen a soft cloth with the mixture and use it to wipe off the stain.  Vinegar can be substituted in for isopropyl alcohol. However, it dries slower.  Other strong, abrasive substances such as ammonia and benzene will certainly damage the display. Check the label on any liquids you intend on applying to the screen.  Commercial cleaners for plasma screens are available. Some include isopropyl alcohol in the mixture, so consult the label first. Use water or the gentle detergent mixture for clean the rest of the device. Dip the cloth into the water, making sure to wring out the excess. If the cloth drips, it will leave water that can run into the device or back onto the screen. Wipe the cloth gently over the surfaces of the device. Take another microfiber cloth and wipe it over the screen. Dry off the rest of the device as well with the cloth. Make sure all moisture has evaporated or been picked up by the cloth. Once the screen is completely dry, you may turn the screen back on.

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Borrife água em um pano de microfibra. Passe o pano na tela. Misture um detergente suave, caso necessário. Use álcool e produtos de limpeza comerciais com cautela. Limpe o resto do aparelho com água. Seque a tela com um pano limpo.


Article in English: For stuffing and rolling pancakes, you’ll need a larger, thinner pancake that’s more like a French crepe. Thin out the batter by adding an extra quarter-cup to half-cup of water so the batter runs easily. Pour one-third to one-half cup of batter (per pancake) into the hot frying pan. Cook as before. For a sweeter, dessert-style crepe, add about two tablespoons (30 grams) of sugar to the batter. Stuffed pancakes can be made sweet or savory, and make a great breakfast or dinner food. Sweet pancakes can be stuffed with fruit (popular choices are banana, strawberry, and blueberry), whipped cream, nut butters, chocolate or caramel sauce, or any other toppings you’d put on regular pancakes. For savory pancakes, try stuffing them with:  Cooked meat or tofu Sautéed vegetables, such as mushrooms, onions, and asparagus Cheese Cooked potato filling Lay a single pancake on a plate. Take one-quarter to one-half cup of stuffing and spread it out in a line in the center of the pancake. Use your hands to roll one side of the pancake over to envelop the stuffing. Tuck the stuffing into the pancake pocket you created when you rolled it over, and continue rolling up the rest of the pancake. Alternatively, you could fold the crepe-style pancake instead of rolling it. Place the pancake on the serving plate with the seam underneath (against the plate). Top your pancake with the desired toppings. For sweet pancakes, use butter, syrup, or any other topping you’d put on regular pancakes. For savory pancakes, try toppings like:  Gravy Grated cheese Hollandaise sauce Hot sauce or barbeque sauce Start at one end and cut off a single bite at a time. Use your napkin to clean up any excess food around your mouth as you eat.

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Prepare as panquecas. Prepare os recheios e as coberturas. Recheie as panquecas. Coloque coberturas na panqueca. Coma e aproveite!


Article in English: For such a small amount of aloe, you’ll only need 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) of an aloe leaf if you’re harvesting it yourself. If you don’t have fresh aloe at home, use store-bought aloe vera gel, which can be found at health food stores. For the easiest results, use coconut oil that is at room temperature—it’ll be easier and faster to incorporate with the aloe. Use a spoon to mix up the ingredients until they make a single paste. If your hair needs a little extra conditioning, you could also add in 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of honey. Work the mask down through the ends of your hair, and then go back up and massage it into your scalp, too. Keep working the mask through your hair until it is covering everything. If you have really long hair, you may need to double the recipe.  Starting at mid-shaft helps ensure the mask gets smoothed over all your hair and isn’t mainly at the scalp, which could end up making it look greasy. You may need to massage the coconut oil and aloe gel with your fingers for a few minutes to warm it up and make it easier to spread. Wear an old t-shirt that you don’t mind getting a little messy, just in case any of the mask gets onto your clothes. or a shower cap. This is mainly to protect your clothes and furniture while you let the mask do its work, but the warm, damp towel can help to provide your hair with a little extra moisturizing power, too, and it’ll keep the mask moist. If you leave your hair unwrapped, it’s possible that the mask will start to stiffen on your hair and won’t work as well. Set a timer or turn on the TV and catch up on a few episodes of your favorite show and relax! The mask will do all the work itself. Don’t leave the mask in for longer than two hours or it’ll definitely start to dry out. he time is up. Once your timer goes off, take a shower and wash your hair to get all of the mask rinsed out. You’ll notice that your hair feels smoother than it did before.  No need to add conditioner after washing out the mask! Try applying this mask once per week to keep your...

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Coloque uma ou duas colheres de sopa de gel de aloe em um recipiente. Misture 1 colher de sopa de óleo de coco virgem. Use os dedos para aplicar a máscara nos fios, começando do meio. Enrole o cabelo em uma toalha úmida Deixe agindo por 40-45 minutos. Lave o cabelo


Article in English: For the BLT variations above, we've stuck to the same basic template: bread, spreads, tomato, lettuce, bacon, and bread. As far as the specifics of these ingredients are concerned, we've left the choices up to you — you may have used anything from white bread to rye, supermarket bacon to gourmet butcher's cuts, and so on. However, with this dignified, elegant recipe, there's no settling for standard fare. Start by frying up some high-quality pancetta for a taste that's second-to-none. Pancetta is an Italian variety of bacon that is unsmoked (by contrast, most American bacon is smoked) and often flavored with various aromatics. Pancetta is cooked in the exact same way as bacon — either fried several minutes per side in a pan or baked in the oven. Rather than opting for the standard bread and mustard/mayonnaise combo for this sandwich, this time, we'll use more indulgent ingredients. Cut a gourmet brioche bun in half and spread fresh burrata cheese on the bottom half. Be generous with your burrata — unlike mustard and mayo, you can get away with applying a fairly thick spread here.  Brioche is a rich, tender French pastry bread made with a high egg and butter content. This bread is sweet, light and fluffy, which allows it to contrast with the heavier flavors in the sandwich. Burrata cheese is a soft cheese made from mozzarella and cream that makes a creamy, luxurious spread for BLTs and many other sandwiches. The outer portion of the cheese is often pure mozzarella,  while the inside is the characteristic mixture of cheese and cream. Use the inside portion for spreading. Next, on top of your tomato slices, sprinkle a handful of arugula greens. Since arugula comes in the form of many small leaves rather than one or two large leaves like lettuce, it can be tricky to get them to stay in the sandwich. However, if you put the arugula into your sandwich now, before you add the tomatoes, the leaves will be held in place by the sticky burrata cheese, ensuring a tidy (or at the very least tidier) sandwich. Sometimes...

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Frite a pancetta. Espalhe burrata cremosa em um brioche. Adicione rúcula. Coloque fatias de tomate. Adicione a pancetta cozida. Regue a parte de dentro da metade superior do pão com azeite e vinagre. Coloque a metade superior do pão em cima do sanduíche.


Article in English: For the Charlie Charlie challenge you’ll need a piece of paper and two pencils. If you want to make your own vine or video meme, you’ll also need a camera. You can use the camera in your smartphone or cell phone. Position your paper longways or horizontal. Draw a grid on the paper of a simple cross.  In other words, divide the paper into four sections or quadrants. If you want to make efficient lines, you can use a ruler to make your marks. Label two of the quadrants with "yes" and two with "no.” It is important to place the yes and no’s in opposite corners. When the pencil moves it can only select yes or no. Align two pencils along the grid you created earlier.  One pencil should be on top of the other pencil to form a cross along your drawn lines. You will probably need to realign the pencils right before you ask a question. Gravity has a major effect on the pencils and ultimately determines the answer of the questions.

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Reúna seus materiais. Crie o tabuleiro. Preencha seu tabuleiro. Equilibre dois lápis.


Article in English: For the best results, you should use as sharp a pair of scissors as possible. Very sharp blades minimize damage to the plant's cells, which reduces the amount of energy it must expend healing the wound.  Any sharp, sturdy pair of scissors will do, but the shape and strength of kitchen shears make them a great choice for this job. To minimize the risk of transferring any plant diseases, especially if you’re trimming more than one plant, wipe down the scissors with rubbing alcohol both before and after using them. Leaves with small brown areas along their edges or tips still produce energy for the plant through photosynthesis. However, if a leaf is almost entirely brown and dry, then it’s not producing energy and can be removed entirely by cutting it away.  If more than half of the leaf’s surface area is brown—and especially if it’s at least two-thirds brown—then it’s a good candidate for full removal. The preferred way to remove a whole leaf is to cut the base of its stem with sharp scissors. Alternatively, you can pluck it by pinching the base of the stem between the nails of your thumb and index fingers. Study the tip shape of some healthy leaves, and reproduce that shape as closely as possible with your cuts. For instance, if you’re dealing with long, straight leaves with pointed tips, make two angled cuts at the tip in order to re-create a triangular shape at the end.  Shaping the cuts is only necessary for aesthetic purposes. Cutting straight across the tip of the leaf to remove the dead area isn’t any more damaging to the plant. With some practice, your shaped leaves will be indistinguishable from the fully healthy ones! Some indoor gardeners insist that it’s best to leave a very small sliver of the brown area remaining on the leaf. In doing this, you avoid opening a fresh wound in the healthy part of the leaf, which might stress the plant and cause further browning. If you’re only trimming one or two leaves, leaving some brown behind doesn’t need to be a concern. However, if you’re trimming many leaves...

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Use uma tesoura ou faca de cozinha afiada para aparar as folhas. Retire a folha inteira caso uma área grande esteja marrom. Imite o formato da ponta da folha ao fazer o corte. Deixe uma pequena parte marrom se você preferir. Faça compostagem com as pontas marrons se você não suspeitar de nenhuma doença.


Article in English: For the four string weave, you will need four pieces of embroidery thread (sometimes called embroidery floss) in two different colors. You can find these at your local craft store, or in the craft section of most major retailers, like Walmart or Target. Look for two colors that complement each other, such as blue and green or red and orange. You can also make an ombre bracelet with two shades of a color, like blue or red. Ombre bracelets use a pattern where the color changes little by little from light to dark. Cut two strings of a different color so they are 65” long. Now you can fold them in half and make a ¼ inch loop. This loop will form the base of your friendship bracelet. If you don't have 65" of embroidery thread, you can make your bracelet without a loop. In this case, you will need to use a length of 30" for your thread. Place your strings on a flat surface, like a table or clipboard, and tape the loop firmly to it. This will help you weave your strings more easily, as the tape will hold each in place while you knot your threads. If you have chosen to not loop your threads and instead are using 30" strands, simply tape your strings to your clipboard or flat surface. Move left to right and label each in your head as string 1, 2, 3, and 4. You should be using two colors, making sure that strings 1 and 3 are your first color, and strings 2 and 4 your second color. To tie a forward knot, you should loop one string twice over the string to its immediate right. You should then pull the loops tight into a knot. After you have finished your forward knot on string 2, move string 1 to string 3, repeating the process until you finish this round of forward knots on string 4. Your strings should now be in the order: 2, 3, 4, 1. Tighten each knot so that it is tight and firm. After you have tied your final forward knot for string 2 on string 1, your strings should be in the order: 3, 4, 1, 2. Tighten each knot so that it is tight and firm. Your strings should now be in the order: 4, 1, 2, 3. Tighten each knot so...

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Compre ou pegue seus materiais. Dobre as quatro linhas na metade. Utilize fita adesiva para grudar suas linhas em uma prancheta. Organize suas linhas de 1-4. Passe a linha número 1 por cima das outras linhas e faça um nó na frente. Faça um nó na frente com a linha 2 por cima das linhas 3, 4 e 1. Faça um nó na frente com a linha 3 por cima das linhas 4, 1 e 2. Faça um nó na frente com a linha 4 por cima das linhas 1, 2 e 3. Continue com os nós trançando sua linha da esquerda por cima das outras linhas. Faça um nó na ponta da sua pulseira.


Article in English: For this flagpole, four to about seven feet high is best. Within that range, you are free to choose the exact height. Buy the PVC and either have the store cut it to length or measure and cut it yourself. Use a hacksaw to cut the PVC. You'll be attaching a cleat, which is what holds the rope in place on the flagpole. Use a tape measure to find the halfway point on the pole and mark it with a marker. Buy a rope cleat kit at your local hardware store, a flag store, or online. The kit will provide screws. To make it easier to screw the cleat onto the pole, make holes with a power drill. Use a bit that is slightly smaller in diameter than the cleat screws.   If the cleat kit includes a parts list, check the size of the screws. For example, they might be ⅛ inch (3.18mm). Choose a drill bit that is one size smaller than the screws so the screws will still catch the sides of the drilled holes. You'll drill holes for two screws. Use the cleat as a guide for how far apart the holes need to be. Open the kit and lay the pieces out on the ground. Lay the PVC flat on the ground and fit the cleat into place. Use a screwdriver to screw the rope cleat to the PVC. Buy a flagpole truck pulley when you buy the cleat kit. If you don't know exactly what to buy, ask someone at the store or search on the website where you bought the cleat kit. Use the provided screws to attach the pulley to the flagpole. Get some plastic sheeting, and cut out a piece that is roughly a 3ftx3ft (.9 m) square. Place the non-pulley end of the PVC in the center of the square. Bunch the plastic up around the pole. Secure it with duct tape.  You'll stick the flagpole into a bucket, which you'll fill with cement. The plastic wrap helps make it so the PVC can be removed from the concrete. The directed size is an estimate. The height of your bucket will determine how high up the PVC needs to be covered with plastic. The important part is that you put the hole of the PVC in the center so the hole does not get cement inside it. In addition to the plastic wrap,...

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O cano de PVC será a peça principal do mastro. Marque um ponto no meio do cano de PVC. Faça furos no PVC para instalar o cunho de amarração para a corda da bandeira. Siga as instruções que acompanham o kit para instalar o cunho no PVC. Instale uma roldana para mastro de bandeira em uma das extremidades do cano. Envolva a extremidade sem roldana do mastro com plástico. Além do plástico, a vaselina também pode ajudar a remover o mastro quando o cimento secar.


Article in English: For this method you’ll be dealing heavily with the coefficients of the terms in your equation. Record your a{\displaystyle a}, b{\displaystyle b}, c{\displaystyle c}, and d{\displaystyle d} terms before you begin so you don't forget what each one is. For the sample equation x3−3x2+3x−1{\displaystyle x^{3}-3x^{2}+3x-1}, write a=1{\displaystyle a=1}, b=−3{\displaystyle b=-3}, c=3{\displaystyle c=3}, and d=−1{\displaystyle d=-1}. Don't forget that when an x{\displaystyle x} variable doesn't have a coefficient, it's implicitly assumed that its coefficient is 1{\displaystyle 1}. The discriminant approach to finding a cubic equation's solution requires some complicated math, but if you follow the process carefully, you'll find that it's an invaluable tool for figuring out those cubic equations that are hard to crack any other way. To start, find Δ0{\displaystyle \Delta _{0}} (the discriminant of zero), the first of several important quantities we'll need, by plugging the appropriate values into the formula Δ0=b2−3ac{\displaystyle \Delta _{0}=b^{2}-3ac}.  A discriminant is simply a number that gives us information about the roots of a polynomial (you may already know the quadratic discriminant: b2−4ac{\displaystyle b^{2}-4ac}). In your sample problem, solve as follows:  b2−3ac{\displaystyle b^{2}-3ac} (−3)2−3(1)(3){\displaystyle (-3)^{2}-3(1)(3)} 9−3(1)(3){\displaystyle 9-3(1)(3)} 9−9=0=Δ0{\displaystyle 9-9=0=\Delta _{0}} The next important quantity you’ll need, Δ1{\displaystyle \Delta _{1}} (the discriminant of 1{\displaystyle 1}), requires a little more work, but is found in essentially the same way as Δ0{\displaystyle \Delta _{0}}. Plug the appropriate values into the formula 2b3−9abc+27a2d{\displaystyle 2b^{3}-9abc+27a^{2}d} to get your value for Δ1{\displaystyle \Delta _{1}}. In the example, solve as follows:  2(−3)3−9(1)(−3)(3)+27(1)2(−1){\displaystyle 2(-3)^{3}-9(1)(-3)(3)+27(1)^{2}(-1)} 2(−27)−9(−9)+27(−1){\displaystyle 2(-27)-9(-9)+27(-1)} −54+81−27{\displaystyle -54+81-27} 81−81=0=Δ1{\displaystyle...

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Escreva os valores de a{\displaystyle a}, b{\displaystyle b}, c{\displaystyle c} e d{\displaystyle d}. Calcule o discriminante de zero usando a fórmula adequada. Prossiga calculando Δ1=2b3−9abc+27a2d{\displaystyle \Delta _{1}=2b^{3}-9abc+27a^{2}d}. Calcule: Calcule: Calcule as três raízes com as variáveis encontradas.


Article in English: For this method, you need a bit of a mild, non-scented oil. Coconut, jojoba, and baby oil are all good choices, as they are lightweight and do not have a harsh scent that could irritate the eyes. If you choose coconut oil, microwave a teaspoon or so for about 10 seconds. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature, so you will need to heat it just enough so that it melts, but not so much that it is hot to touch. Add a few drops of your chosen oil to the palm of your hand. Then, swirl your brush around in the oil. You want your brush bristles to be completely saturated with your oil. Mix your oil-loaded brush into your liner by working the brush over the gel in small circles. If you are having trouble getting the oil into the liner, use a safety pin to crack the gel, and mix your oil in the crack. Once the oil is evenly distributed over the liner, seal the pot up tightly. Then, let it stand for five to ten minutes. The oil will permeate down into the gel, making it soft and usable all the way through. Once your gel is soft, it’s ready to apply. Clean your brush to get the oil off, and paint on your line in any style you like.

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Escolha um óleo. Passe o óleo no pincel do delineador. Misture o óleo no delineador. Feche a embalagem do delineador e deixe descansar por cinco a dez minutos. Abra o delineador e aplique-o.


Article in English: For this method, you need to get vitamin C in the form of a pill, capsule, or powder. You also need to get a bottle of your favorite shampoo, a comb, a towel, and a shower cap. If you have capsule pills, you should pop them open to get the vitamin C powder out of them. If you have the pill, you need to grind them into a powder. You can do this by hand or with a grinder or blender. You need to mix the vitamin C with your shampoo. Measure 1 tablespoon of the vitamin C in a non metal bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of your shampoo. Mix them together, forming a paste. If the paste is too thin, add in more vitamin C until you get a thicker paste. If you have long or thick hair, you may need to double or triple the recipe. You will need enough to completely saturate your hair with the mixture. Sit in the bathroom with a towel around your neck. Wet your hair thoroughly with warm water and wring out the excess. Take the paste and start lathering your hair from root to tip. Use the comb to help the paste get to all the parts of your hair. Once you are sure that you have covered all of your hair, put your hair into a shower cap. Let it sit for an hour. If your hair is long, clip it up before you put on the shower cap so your hair will stay up. After the hour has past, rinse your hair completely to remove all the lather from your hair. Let it dry. Once it is completely dry, condition your hair with a deep conditioning treatment to help put back some of the moisture that was removed during the process. If you still have some black left, redo this process a few days later. Once you get all the black removed, you can dye it the brown shade of your choosing. Make sure you give your hair some time to recuperate before you try it again. The acid in the vitamin C makes your hair susceptible to damage, so waiting will allow your hair time to regain its natural oils before you start again.

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Obtendo os ingredientes. Misture a pasta. Ensaboe seu cabelo. Enxágue, condicione e repita.


Article in English: For this method, you’ll need a few ping-pong balls. These balls are made of nitrocellulose, which is a highly flammable compound used in celluloid. One ball will make up the actual smoke bomb, while the others will be cut up and placed inside of the first ping-pong ball to add more smoke when you set it off. Choose balls that are the same color, because the color you choose will end up being the color of the smoke. It’s important that you use celluloid ping-pong balls instead of plastic ones. You can tell the difference between the two because the plastic balls are shiny and bend easily. The celluloid ping-pong balls are typically more durable and matte. Take one of your ping-pong balls and poke a hole in it. To do this, firmly hold the ball between your thumb and index finger on a flat surface. Take a small screwdriver or knife and apply pressure until it pokes through. The hole will be used to fit the other ping-pong balls. Use a pair of sharp scissors to cut the remaining ping-pong balls into small pieces. You may need to pierce the balls with a knife or screwdriver first in order to make a starting point for cutting. The pieces should be small enough to fit into the hole of the first ping-pong ball. Fill the ball with the pieces until it is completely full. Get your pencil and stick the sharpened side inside the hole of the ping-pong ball you just created. It may not fit all the way in because you just filled the hole, so just make sure the tip of the pencil is touching the outside of the ball. Then, get a piece of foil that is at least 6 by 6 inches (15 by 15 cm). Put the ping-pong ball in the center of the foil square, and wrap the foil tightly around the ball and pencil until it takes its shape. The only purpose of the pencil in this step is to create a mold for the foil, so do not completely cover it. Make sure there is a hole in the foil at the end of the pencil so you can take it out when you’re finished. Grab the pencil by the eraser and carefully pull it out of the foil. When you take it out, make...

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Junte três ou quatro bolas de pingue-pongue de celuloide. Abra um furo em uma das bolas com uma faca ou uma furadeira. Corte as outras bolas em pedacinhos e enfie-as no buraquinho da primeira bola. Enfie a ponta afiada de um lápis no buraco e enrole com papel-alumínio. Tire o lápis de dentro do embrulho. Leve a bomba para um local a céu aberto. Acenda uma chama debaixo da bolinha embrulhada com papel-alumínio. Jogue a bomba e observe a fumaça saindo.


Article in English: For this to be helpful, you'll need to decide what your pay period is. You can figure out your hourly rate based on an annual income, for a more accurate figure, or you find your hourly rate for a specific job or time period. For example, if you get paid by the job or project, you may just want to keep track of the hours for that project to determine your hourly rate for that job. Or you can determine your hourly rate for a shorter period of time, such as a month or a few weeks. Keep track of your paychecks. Be sure to use the same pay period that you selected to figure up hours. Again, this could be for a single project or several paychecks. You can choose whether or not to include taxes in your calculations. Note that if you don't include taxes, your hourly rate will appear higher. This will give you your hourly rate, based on the project or time period you selected.  Income  /  Hours = Hourly Rate Example: $15,000 / 2114  = $7.10 per hour You can check your results against this salary converter, which also allows you to correct for several different variables.

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Mantenha o registro de quantas horas você trabalhou. Calcule a sua renda. Divida a sua renda pela quantidade de horas.