Article in English: If you have a dry skin type, choose toners that are hydrating and moisturizing. Look for products that have peptides, glycolipids, rose hips seed oil or jojoba oil, dimethicone, and glycolic acid. Avoid products that contain alcohol (SD 40, denatured, ethanol, and isopropyl), sodium or ammonium lauryl sulfate, mineral oil, and pertrolatum. If you have an oily skin type, choose toners that are refreshing and gentle for the skin. Do not punish your oily skin by buying toners saturated with alcohol. These toners will dry out your skin causing your skin to produce even more oil. Use products that contain oil-free ingredients, sodium hyaluronate, sodium PCA, and AHA. Avoid products that contain alcohol (SD 40, denatured, ethanol, and isopropyl), sodium or ammonium lauryl sulfate, mineral oil, and pertrolatum. If you have a combination skin type, you will need to purchase two different kinds of toners: one for the summer months and one for the winter months. For the summer months, use a refreshing toner with oil-free ingredients. For the winter months, use a hydrating toner with ingredients that will moisturize your skin, like rose hips or jojoba oil. If you have a sensitive skin type, pick mild toners that are completely free of alcohol and acids, like salicylic acid or paraben. Use products that contain beta glucans, sea whip, white tea extract, and glycerin, i.e., ingredients that are anti-inflammatory and that have antioxidants. Avoid products that contain synthetic dyes and fragrances, alcohol (SD 40, denatured, ethanol, and isopropyl), and sodium or ammonium lauryl sulfate.

Summary in Portuguese:

Opte por um tônico hidratante. Aposte num tônico refrescante. Use dois tônicos diferentes. Opte por um tônico suave.


Article in English: If you have a friend or family member who lives in or around San Francisco, you can ask if you can stay with them. Ask them well in advance, and try offering to help with chores or errands while you stay. If they say yes and let you stay at their place, make sure to respect their space and their belongings when you stay there.  You can ask by saying something like, “Hey, I planned on coming to San Francisco from December 11th to the 15th. Do you think I could stay at your place? I’ll help with chores while I’m there.” If you have the money to spare, you should offer to help pay the utility bills for the time that you spent there. If your friend or family member says no, accept their decision and find other accommodations. Hospitality exchanges can connect travelers with San Francisco residents that are willing to let someone stay at their place for free. Websites like Couchsurfing, Global Freeloaders, and Hospitality Club offer listings from places all around the world.  Before committing to a place, read customer reviews to make sure that the person is a good host. The listing that you select should be verified by the website and their profile should be completely filled out. Sites like Homestay, Love Home Swap, and Home Exchange, allow you to swap homes with another family for a period of time. Search these sites for listings in San Francisco. Then, contact the homeowner and sort out the details for the exchange.  Some home exchange programs have a monthly fee associated with the service. The monthly fee can range anywhere from $2 USD to $25 USD per month. The Bicentennial Campground is free during certain times of the year. When you camp, you'll have to bring your own tent, sleeping bag, and camping equipment.  To reserve your spot, visit https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/camping.htm.   Other campsites like Angel Island, Kirby Cove, and Anthony Chabot only cost $20-$25 USD for a night of camping and can accommodate larger groups of people.

Summary in Portuguese:

Hospede-se com amigos ou familiares que vivam na região. Encontre uma acomodação gratuita em um site de trocas de hospedagem. Se você possui uma casa, use um site de troca de acomodações. Acampe através de um site de acampamentos gratuitos.


Article in English: If you have a good singing voice, sing to illustrate tone and pitch. If you're teaching children, you can sing songs you're teaching first. If you're a parent, make singing a daily part of your routine. Sing throughout the day and sing your child lullabies each night.  If you're not a singer yourself, you can always play the child songs by talented vocalists. If you're a teacher, encourage parents to sing to their kids at home. You can look up age-appropriate songs online and even purchase song books for various age groups at a local bookstore. Children can benefit from learning simple classics, like "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" and "Mary Had A Little Lamb." These songs have simple words and melodies that teach the basics. If you're a parent, download recordings of such songs online. Play them in the background while the kids are playing or doing chores to bring music into their lives. Sing a note like "la" and have the children repeat the note to you. Keep singing back and forth until they begin hitting the note. Sing a variety of notes across basic scales. This kind of imitation game helps children learn how to recognize tone and maneuver their voices to match it.  It can help to use a pitch gauge to make sure everyone is in tune. To keep children invested, offer small rewards during the game. You can hand out stickers when the kids match the pitch, for instance. Call and echo songs are songs that involve children responding to prompts from a song's leader. The speaker may repeat the words back exactly or add an embellishment like "La-dee-da." These can be great songs to teach children to sing in tune. Many songbooks for young children contain these types of songs. Examples include things like "Camp Town Races," "I Met a Bear," and "The Green Grass Grew All Around." Get a little silly and fun by telling your singing pupils to make up songs themselves. Kids can sing songs about magic worlds, tiresome chores, fantastic eating, and more. You can have them use familiar tunes from classic childhood favorites or make...

Summary in Portuguese:

Ilustre o tom e o canto com a voz. Comece com músicas simples. Faça brincadeiras com as notas. Use músicas com chamada e resposta. Peça para as crianças inventarem as músicas.


Article in English: If you have a large worksheet that spans multiple pages that you need to print, you can set a row or rows to print at the top of every page. You'll find this in the Page Setup section. Click the button next to the Print Area field and then drag the selection over the data you want to print. Don't include the column headers or row labels in this selection. This will allow you to select the row(s) that you want to treat as the constant header. The rows that you select will appear at the top of every printed page. This is great for keeping large spreadsheets readable across multiple pages. This will allow you to select columns that you want to keep constant on each page. These columns will act like the rows you selected in the previous step, and will appear on every printed page. Click the "Header/Footer" tab and insert a header and/or footer for your print job. You can include the company title or document title at the top, and insert page numbers at the bottom. This will help the reader get the pages organized. . You can send the spreadsheet to print now, and Excel will print the data that you set with the constant header and columns you chose in the Print Titles window.

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Abra a guia Layout da Página. Clique no botão “Imprimir Títulos”. Defina a “Área de Impressão” ao redor das células que deseja imprimir. Clique na setinha referente ao campo “Linhas a repetir na parte superior”. Selecione a linha ou as linhas onde estão os cabeçalhos das colunas. Clique na setinha perto do campo “Colunas a repetir à esquerda”. Acrescente um cabeçalho ou um rodapé (opcional). Imprima a planilha.


Article in English: If you have a list of chores that you're expected to complete on a regular basis, make sure you do them. Don't start an argument with your parents over your chores every single week. If you really want to be helpful, do them without being asked. If you think you have a ton of chores, try reminding yourself of all the chores your parents have! You'll probably realize that your share is relatively small. Along with your regular chores, you should make a conscious effort to reduce the amount of household work your parents have to do. This means not making a mess whenever you can avoid it, and cleaning up your mess whenever you do make one.  Wash your dirty dishes or put them in the dishwasher. Take off your shoes so you don't track mud in the house. Put your dirty laundry in the hamper instead of throwing it on the floor. Clean up spills right away. Parents have a ton of responsibilities, and that can cause a lot of stress. If you notice that they seem especially overwhelmed, ask them what you can do to take a little bit of work off their shoulders.  Pitching in may mean offering to do some extra chores, like doing the laundry or mowing the lawn. You can also help your parents relax by offering to give them a massage. In some cases, the best thing you can do is just give your parents some space when they are stressed. Every once in a while, it's nice to show your parents you care by doing a chore around the house that they never expected you to do.   Consider cleaning up the house for them while they're out. Another great surprise would be to have dinner waiting for them one night (as long as you clean up the mess as well). If your parents are stressed about money, it will be a real help to them if you learn to be fiscally responsible. If you have a job, consider offering to contribute money towards household expenses. If you don't have a job, try to be cautious about spending money unnecessarily.

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Faça as tarefas pelas quais é responsável. Limpe o que sujar. Dê uma mãozinha quando eles estiverem sobrecarregados. Faça algo inesperado. Seja responsável com o dinheiro.


Article in English: If you have a particularly vicious rabbit, you may need to take precautions at first. You might need to wear clothing or gloves to protect yourself from biting when you interact with the rabbit. You should be able to tell if you need to take this precaution. For instance, if every time you go near the rabbit, it tries to bite you, that's a good indication you need to protect yourself. Start by spending time with it near or in its cage, if it's big enough. Open the door, and sit near the opening if it's not big enough for you to get in. Let the bunny come up and sniff you. Letting it take its time will give it a chance to get to know you.  You may even consider laying down, if the bunny is merely shy. If you loom above the bunny, it will likely see you as a predator.  However, you may not want to lay down if the bunny keeps lunging at you and trying to bite. Sometimes, you need to follow the lead of the rabbit. Rabbits are like cats in that it's best to wait until the animal asks for attention. One way a rabbit may ask for attention is to lean against the side of the cage. If you notice this behavior, you can try to stroke the rabbit's head through the bars with your fingers, talking softly and sweetly to it as you approach. In a rabbit-proof room, let the rabbit out. Sit on the floor at the rabbit's level. Give it a chance to get curious about you. As the rabbit approaches you and sniffs, give the rabbit a treat. Every time the rabbit comes back to you, give it another treat. That way, the rabbit comes to associate you with good food.  You only want to use treats the first couple of times. After that, switch to pellets you take out of its daily quantities. You can also use veggies the rabbit likes. The rabbit should be eating leafy greens, so that's a good place to start, such as parsley, green or red leaf lettuce, beet greens (red Swiss chard), bok choy, mustard greens, or collard greens. You can also use small amounts of fruit, such as strawberries, pears, or oranges (no peels on the oranges).  To...

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Prepare-se. Apresente-se para ele ainda na gaiola. Fique atento aos indícios visuais. Deixe-o ficar à sua volta. Afague-o por cima. Conviva com ele todos os dias. Tente pegá-lo. Retire a toca por uma ou duas horas. Castre-o ou esterilize-o.


Article in English: If you have a physical condition that may put added strain on your body during pregnancy, or create a risk for your baby, speak with a doctor about ways you can get it under control.  Uncontrolled Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes put women at greater risk of miscarriage, and can cause several different birth defects in a newborn’s brain, spine, heart, kidneys, and other areas of the body. Gestational diabetes can affect all women, but women who are over the age of 25, obese, have a family history of diabetes, or are of a non-caucasian background have a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes. This can cause excessive birth weight, preterm birth, low blood sugar and potentially type 2 diabetes in your baby.  Pay particular attention to epilepsy, obesity, and high blood pressure when you are planning a pregnancy, and speak to your physician about the risks these conditions pose to a pregnancy. Particular infections can cause birth defects, and thus you should carefully avoid situations that may cause infections, and make sure your vaccinations are up to date.  Rubella (German measles) is a particularly dangerous cause of birth defects in children. Make sure to speak with your doctor before you become pregnant in order to have your blood tested for immunity against this infection. Toxoplasmosis can cause hearing and vision problems, as well as intellectual disabilities. The parasite spreads through the eating of unwashed vegetables and raw or undercooked meat, as well as through contact with animal (particularly cat) feces. Make sure to wash and cook vegetables and meat, use gloves when gardening, and (if you can) avoid emptying litter boxes. Cytomegalovirus can cause hearing and vision problems, as well as intellectual disabilities, and spreads through children's urine and other bodily fluids. If you are around children on a regular basis, it is recommended that you use gloves when changing diapers and wash your hands regularly. Consulting your physician before and during your pregnancy is crucial to preventing...

Summary in Portuguese:

Controle as doenças crônicas. Tome as devidas precauções contra infecções. Vá ao médico com regularidade.


Article in English: If you have a recipe you love but think it’s a bit too thin, simply cut back on the amount of liquid you’re using. Try reducing it by one quarter and see if you’re happy with the smoothie’s texture. If not, add a thickener such as xanthan gum, and use less liquid the next time. Using Greek yogurt in place of your liquid ingredient, like milk or coconut milk, adds texture and thickness to a smoothie. Greek yogurt tastes great combined with berries and bananas. You can use regular yogurt instead of Greek, if you prefer. Rather than adding a liquid to your smoothie, freeze some of your favorite liquid in ice cube trays. You could do this with milk, juice, cream, almond milk, or coconut milk. Then, simply toss the frozen cubes into your smoothie and blend it to thicken it up!

Summary in Portuguese:

Não use tanto líquido. Use iogurte grego em vez de leite de vaca ou de coco. Congele o líquido.


Article in English: If you have a room that has long walls paired with shorter walls, creating a narrow space, it's best to create your focal point for the room on the long wall. If you try to place it on the narrower wall, the room will look even bigger than it already does. A focal point can be an entertainment center or it can be a large piece like a painting. Basically, it's what the attention is focused on in your space. This tactic works particularly well if the wall is oddly shaped or if it has objects dividing it. Designate 2 or 3 "areas" on the wall, and treat each one like its own wall. You can use groupings of pictures or different textiles to create different sections. It helps if the areas you create coordinate with other things in the room or hallway, such as creating one area for the dining room and one for the living room on a common wall. A long hallway or room that's also narrow doesn't leave much room for decoration, so sometimes, your best bet is to add some paint. One tactic is to create horizontal lines along the walls, either with well-divided stripes or something more free-form, such as organic, wave-like lines. These stripes go along the whole length of the wall, and this method can create the illusion of more space. If you don't want to hang anything on your walls, paint something instead. For instance, you could paint a mural or even create a funky cross-stitch pattern on your wall, based on a pattern you buy at a sewing store. You could also create a fun color-blocking pattern that you've marked off in a square or rectangle. For instance, try a starburst in varying colors, and then outline the whole thing in a white or black rectangle. Chalkboard paint is an easy way to create a surface you can decorate again and again. Chalkboard paint comes in a variety of colors at most home improvement stores. Once you paint the wall, you can draw on it with chalk or chalk pens. Alternatively, let your kids go to town on the wall. You could add inspirational quotes or create a fun, changing landscape. A simple way...

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Coloque um ponto focal na parede mais comprida. Divida a parede em várias áreas. Faça linhas horizontais. Pinte você mesmo o seu ponto focal. Pinte o corredor com uma tinta lousa. Para uma opção simples e bem colorida, aposte no papel de parede.


Article in English: If you have a sick goldfish, it’s important to separate him from any other goldfish so that he doesn’t transmit any potential diseases. If you only have one goldfish, leave him in his tank.  If you move a sick goldfish to a “hospital” tank, transport him in plastic bag that is inside of a paper bag so that your goldfish doesn’t get stressed. You may want to fill the water in the new tank with water from the old tank, though if the water is causing your fish to die, this may exacerbate the problem. If you place the fish in new water, simply put the plastic bag into the water for 15-20 minutes to help the temperature adjust and not shock your fish. Most dying fish can be easily revived with changes to the water. Maintaining water quality is essential to keeping your fish happy and healthy—and alive.  You can buy a fish tank water testing kit at most pet stores.  These tests can help you identify any problems with the water, such as high ammonia. Test the temperature to make sure it is between 50 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit.  Test the water for acidity. Most fish thrive at a neutral pH level of approximately 7.  If the water is too acidic, you can buy a chemical neutralizer at most pet stores.  Test for oxygenation to help ensure that the saturation exceeds 70%. Goldfish produce a lot of waste and the tank water can quickly become dirty and filled with ammonia or bacteria and algae. Simply cleaning the tank and changing the water may help immediately save your fish.  Put your goldfish in a separate tank while cleaning and replacing the water. You should clean the tank once a week to keep it from forming bacteria. Remove 15% of the water, all of the gravel, and any algae you find. Don’t use any chemicals in the water. Simply cleaning off gravel and any chemicals that have evaporated on the sides of the tank is sufficient. Small amounts of chemicals or soap can kill fish. Fill the tank with fresh, clean, and cold tap water. Add a dechlorinator to the new water to remove excess chlorine. After you’ve cleaned the tank...

Summary in Portuguese:

Separe o peixe doente. Teste a qualidade da água. Limpe o tanque e troque a água. Observe o peixinho dourado.


Article in English: If you have a sleep disorder such as sleep deprivation, you may experience certain symptoms. If you experience any of these signs for three or more nights per week, you should talk with your doctor:  You have trouble falling asleep at night (it may take you 30 minutes or more). You wake up during the night frequently and can’t get back to sleep. You wake up too early in the morning. You don’t feel well rested in the morning, no matter how much sleep you get. You feel sleepy during the day. You fall asleep unexpectedly during the day. You snore or snort in your sleep, your breathing stops for short periods of time, or your body jerks when you’re sleeping. You have tingly or creeping feelings in your legs in the evenings before bed that go away if you massage them. Your muscles feel suddenly weak when you are angry, fearful or laughing. You feel like you can’t move when you wake up. You always need caffeine to wake up and to stay awake during the day. Write down when you go to sleep and when you get up. Make note in the morning if you were awake during the night. Keep track for at a couple of weeks so that you can see your sleep patterns. Also track how you feel in the morning when you wake up (Do you feel rested? Sleepy? Groggy?). Track how you feel throughout the day. Take note of other things that happen in your sleep, such as snoring, snorting, gasping, or making involuntary movements. If you don’t have a sleep partner, you might consider videotaping yourself sleep for a couple of nights so that you can see if there is anything else going on. You can also go to a sleep lab, which will monitor your sleep cycle overnight. You will have electrodes or other monitors attached to your scalp, face, chest, limbs and fingers. Your breathing, oxygen levels and heart rate will be tracked during the sleep test. Many cases of sleep deprivation are caused by certain issues. These can include aging, pregnancy, menopause, psychiatric disorders (for example, schizophrenia and depression), or chronic illnesses (for example,...

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Fique de olho nos seus sintomas de sono. Monitore seus padrões de sono. Pergunte para sua parceira se você ronca à noite. Consulte um médico do sono. Discuta possíveis causas com um clínico geral. Tente identificar hábitos e fatores externos.


Article in English: If you have a spoon and a fork you no longer use, you can make a cute set of cupboard handles for your kitchen. At a craft or hardware store, get 4 aluminum screw posts. You should also get bonding glue. You might need to bend the utensils to get them to work for this project.  On one end of the fork, use the bonding glue to attach a screw post to the flattest area. Do the same with the spoon. Then, add another screw post to the other end of both utensils, making sure the screws are level with each other. Set the spoon and fork aside in a safe place to dry for 20 minutes. If you want, you can spray paint the new handles for a pop of color. Remove the existing handles from a cabinet in your kitchen. Screw your new spoon and fork handles into the cabinet. You may have to drill new holes in the cabinets to correspond with the new handles. Mason jars that once contained jams can be repurposed as soap dispensers for your bathroom. You will need to purchase a speed steel drill bit, which goes for about $10 at a hardware store, to do this craft. You'll also need a soap pump. You can use the pump from an old lotion bottle or buy a pump at a craft store.  Mark the center of the mason jar's lid. From there, drill a hole in the lid big enough to feed the soap dispenser pump through. Fill the jar with soap. Screw the lid back on. You should now be able to pump soap through the mason jar. If you have any old glasses, particularly stemless wine glasses, you can create cute display domes. Tumblers and canning jars also work well. Using an adhesive glue, glue a small decoration on the bottom of each glass. The decoration is up to you. You can purchase small figurines at a craft store, or use old knick-knacks from around your house. You can place these domes over a variety of objects. You can use old figurines, photographs, or any other tiny item you'd like to display. Leave the domes in areas on the house, like a buffet table, for display. If you're making crafts around the holidays or a loved one's birthday, you can make a...

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Faça cabos para armários com colheres e garfos velhos. Use um pote de conserva como dispenser de sabão líquido. Transforme copos e outros itens de vidro velhos em objetos decorativos. Use rolhas de vinho para estampar papel embrulho.


Article in English: If you have a tendency to lose important objects, make them bigger, more obvious, or more eye-catching. This will make them harder to lose, and easier to find if you do misplace them. For example, you could put a big, colorful, or noisy keychain on your keyring, use a large, bright phone case and keep your phone ringer on, or put bright neon sticky notes on important papers. If you want a higher-tech solution to keep track of important things, consider getting a Bluetooth tracking device. You’ll hook a small tracker onto the item and connect it to a smartphone app that can tell you where it is at all times.  Tracking devices with apps include Tile and TrackR. If you tend to lose track of your smartphone, try an app like Find My iPhone. If you use an Android, go to android.com/find in any web browser. Every time you set down an important object, take an extra second to memorize where it is. Tell yourself out loud or in your head, “This is where I’m putting this object,” and take in exactly how it looks. Creating this mental note will solidify the location of the object, making it much easier to remember where it is.  This might seem annoying or effortful at first, but getting into the habit of doing it on a daily basis will make it easier and save a lot of time in the long run. If you tend to forget to make mental notes, try to start right after you lose the object and find it again. This is when you’ll be most motivated to keep better track of it! This comes back to being more mindful on a daily basis. Being more present in the moment, and more aware of what you’re doing, will make it easier to remember where you put things. Get into the habit of looking behind you when you get out of a car, especially if it’s not your own. Give your desk or office a quick check before you head out to make sure you don’t leave anything behind. This a great way to find things that may have slipped out of your hand or pocket on accident. Cluttered and crowded areas provide ample opportunities to lose objects—they can get stuck...

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Dê alguma forma de destaque aos objetos para não perdê-los tanto. Prenda um rastreador aos itens importantes e use um aplicativo para encontrá-los. Faça uma nota mental toda vez que guardar um objeto importante. Veja se há objetos importantes no cômodo ou no carro antes de sair. Limpe e organize os espaços em que convive para reduzir as chances de perder as coisas.


Article in English: If you have a threaded valve, all you need to do is twist it off the supply pipe. Affix a pipe wrench to the flat sides where the valve body connects to the pipe. Rotate it counter-clockwise to loosen and remove it. Remember to shut the water off before attempting to replace the valve. With the old valve removed, check inside the pipe for rust or corrosion. Ensure the threads are intact and will be able to receive the new valve. Call a plumber if your pipe is rusted or if the threads are rotted. You'll likely find Teflon thread tape at the end of the pipe. Peel it off and discard it, and double check that the threads are intact. Then place a new strip of tape over the threads. You can find Teflon thread tape online or at a hardware store. After taping the threads, screw the new valve onto the pipe. Start turning it clockwise by hand, then tighten it with a pipe wrench. It needs to be tight, but not so tight that it's impossible to remove. After screwing the valve onto the main pipe, use the pipe wrench to reattach any supply lines that lead to fixtures, such as a faucet or toilet. Tighten them until you encounter resistance, but don't tighten them to the point that it's impossible to remove them. When you turned off the water supply at the start of the project, you turned on faucets to drain the system. Make sure the faucets are turned off, then turn on the water supply. Check the valve you replaced for leaks and turn on (or flush) any fixtures it feeds. Tighten the valve with the pipe wrench if it leaks.

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Remova a válvula girando-a no sentido anti-horário. Verifique o cano de abastecimento rosqueado que está exposto. Troque a fita veda rosca antiga. Parafuse a válvula nova no cano rosqueado. Reconecte os canos de abastecimento na válvula nova. Religue a água e veja se há vazamentos.


Article in English: If you have a towel warmer, it’s a good idea to use it for your cat’s towel, but check to make sure it’s not too hot when you pull the towel out. Be sure that your cat is completely dry before letting it go.   Never share a towel with your cat without washing it in between uses. You could pick up bacteria and transfer it to yourself. It’s okay to dry vigorously. By this time, your cat will probably be sick of you and ready to leave, so dry quickly. Use a cloth to wipe around the inside of the ear. If your vet has recommended that you use ear drops, this is a good time to put them in. Drop them into the base of the ear. Then use a Q-tip to remove the dirt from the surface of the ear. Don’t go too far in, or you could damage your cat’s hearing.  It’s also okay to wash your cat’s ears while she is still in the bath, but since that just prolongs the experience, there’s no reason you can’t do this part once your cat is out of the water. Especially if your cat isn’t a fan of bathtime, you will want to reward her a little after bathtime. Give her some extra petting and affection or offer her a treat if you want.

Summary in Portuguese:

Seque o gato com uma toalha. Limpe as orelhas enquanto o gato ainda estiver enrolado na tolha. Lembre o seu gato de que você o ama.


Article in English: If you have a very small 12” by 12” area to refinish, then you may want to use a chemical stripper instead of sanding down the floor. If you choose to use a chemical stripper, always follow the instructions on the label and use proper safety precautions. Use gloves, goggles, and be sure to ventilate the area you're working in. Chemical strippers are designed to peel off the finish from wood; you don't want it interacting with your skin, and you don't want to inhale too much of it. Don't be timid about applying too much of it. You also don't want to cover too much of an area at once as you will want to be able to clean the area in plenty of time. Once you've applied the stripper to the finish, let wait the suggested time without interfering. You will notice the old stain bubbling and lifting from the wood. Don't wait so long that the stripper dries on you. When you remove the stripper, you want it to still be wet. You can do this in two steps:  Hit the area with a putty knife to scrape off the stripper along with the finish. Use denatured alcohol in a disposable aluminum pan to clean off the remaining stripper with the help of steel wool.  Do not put too much denatured alcohol in the pan, as it does tend to quickly evaporate. Different chemical strippers will need to be cleaned using different methods. Some strippers need to be cleaned with turpentine or paint remover, while others can simply be rinsed with water. Water or moisture and your new finish don't work well together; be sure to allow the area to dry completely before moving on to the next step. You may need to sand any problem areas before you apply the new finish to your wood floors.

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Use um decapante químico em vez de lixa. Aplique o decapante em uma área de cerca de 1m². Deixe o produto agir por cerca de cinco minutos. Remova o decapante da madeira. Siga as instruções do fabricante para remover o produto da madeira. Deixe a área secar completamente. Lixe separadamente qualquer arranhado ou áreas desgastadas.


Article in English: If you have a volt/amp gauge, it will read the alternator output for you. Run engine at 2,000 rpms for tests and turn on the blower fan for the AC or Heater, the headlamps, and any other accessories that put a strain on the alternator, and watch the gauge to see if it decreases voltage or amperage. As a rule, if the voltmeter is higher when the engine is running than when the engine is not, you can confidently assume that the alternator is charging. If there is a problem with the bearings you may hear a squealing sound coming from the front of the car, which becomes louder with more electrical accessories using power at the same time. Tune your radio to a low number on the AM band with no music. If the radio whines or goes fuzzy whenever you hit the gas, the alternator is quite likely the culprit. Since every store would love for you to buy your new alternator from them, many will try to get the edge-up on their competitors by offering free testing. Dismount your alternator and bring it in to be sure.

Summary in Portuguese:

Verifique o medidor do alternador se o seu carro é equipado com ele. Escute o alternador enquanto o motor estiver funcionando. Ligue o rádio e acelere o motor. Ache uma loja de autopeças que teste o alternador de graça.


Article in English: If you have access to a clothesline or drying rack, stretch the damp blanket over the top and allow it to air dry naturally. You can also lay out a just-washed blanket on your bed or an ironing board and leave it overnight. This is arguably the best way to dry fabrics like fleece, as it restores them to their original softness with no risk of heat-related mishaps.  It may take up to 24 hours for a wet blanket to dry completely. Turn on your overhead fan or situate your blanket in front of a portable fan or air conditioning vent to get some extra air circulating around it. If your dryer features adjustable heat settings, choose the lowest one. A little heat will help fluff up a lifeless blanket, but too much may cause it to shrink. It’s also possible for higher temperatures to scorch synthetic fabrics like polyester and acrylic, if you’re not careful.  It will take longer for your blanket to dry completely on a lower heat setting, but it’s the best way to keep it looking and feeling new. If you want, you can toss a dryer sheet in with your blanket to infuse it with a fresh, clean scent. While liquid fabric softeners should be avoided, dryer sheets won't cause harm to delicate fabrics like fleece.

Summary in Portuguese:

Pendure o cobertor para secar para preservar a maciez dele. Não esqueça de ajustar o nível de calor para o mais baixo.


Article in English: If you have access to a stylus, you can use it for much more precise drawings. You can find basic capacitive styluses online for just a few dollars that will works on any smartphone or tablet. By using a stylus on a tablet, you can have a large area to work with, and a detailed tool to draw with. This can lead to some truly amazing drawings. You can use the drawing tools to trace and color your photo Snaps and turn them into a cartoon version of reality. Make use of all of the different colors available, and use a dark color for your outlines. You can fill areas with color by rubbing your finger back and forth over the open area. You can draw circles around or underline something that you want to draw the viewer's attention to. Combine this with a caption and you can create some eye-catching text. If you have a steady hand, drawn text can be much more versatile than the built-in caption feature. Instead of being limited to a few characters, you can write as much as you want, with stylized letters and other accents. Want to give yourself a mustache? Just draw one on! You can add all kinds of accessories to your face, or your friends' faces, by using the drawing tools. If you're on an Android, you can use the transparent colors to give yourself sunglasses or an astronaut helmet.

Summary in Portuguese:

Use uma caneta para fazer desenhos mais detalhados. Transforme a vida real em um desenho animado. Use cores para destacar algo em seu snap. Escreva um texto utilizando a ferramenta de desenho em vez de usar uma legenda. Desenhe em seu rosto.


Article in English: If you have air conditioning, keeping your cat indoors will ensure that he stays cool too. Many of the things you do to keep the house cool for yourself will also benefit your cat, such as keeping the blinds, drapes, and doors closed.  Make sure that your cat can go into a warmer room if she feels too cold. (Sometimes air-conditioning and fans can make things too cold and this may be irritating for a cat, after a while.) Even if your cat likes to spend time outside, it is recommended to keep your cat inside during the hottest part of summer days, which is between 11am and 6pm. If you do not have air condition, fans and open windows are another good option to cool off your home and your cat. Place fans in front of open windows to move air through your home and cool it down. Make sure the fans you use are safe for your pet to be around by checking to see if the cover for the rotating blades is secure. Place one fan or more at floor level in a corner of the room facing towards the center of the room. This way the cat can lay at a distance that is comfortable for her to get some air movement over her fur. This air movement helps to cool down your cat in a way that is similar to sweating. Cats need access to water in order to stay hydrated. In addition, when your cat’s blood temperature rises, sensors in the brain tell her to drink water in order to cool down and dilute the blood. Therefore, it is essential to make sure that your cat always has access to clean, fresh water.  Provide multiple drinking bowls with a large surface area (such as dinner plates or dog bowls). Wider bowls encourage the cat to drink because cat do not like their whiskers to touch the sides of the bowl. Make sure that you replace the water at least once a day and keep it topped up at all times. Never let your cat drink from water than contains algae as the latter is toxic and may cause diarrhea, vomiting, seizures, and sudden death.  Consider getting a cat drinking fountain. Many cats prefer to drink running water and a cat drinking...

Summary in Portuguese:

Ligue o ar-condicionado. Use ventiladores para aumentar a circulação de ar na casa. Sempre forneça água fresca para ele beber. Deixe que o gato escolha um local fresco.


Article in English: If you have already invited guests to your wedding, you need to notify them in writing that the wedding is cancelled as soon as possible.  It's up to you whether or not you want to offer an explanation as to why the wedding is cancelled. You also need to return any gifts you have received. It's not fair to keep them if you're not going through with the wedding. If you cancel right before the wedding, it's best to call each guest personally to let them know. Make sure to apologize to your guests for the inconvenience if they have already booked travel plans to come to your wedding. Depending on how far along you are with wedding plans, you may have already spent a lot of money. As soon as you decide to call off the engagement, contact all of your vendors right away to let them know. Be prepared to lose at least some money in deposits and on nonrefundable items, like a dress that has been altered for you.  The earlier you cancel, the more likely you are to get your deposit back from your venue because they may still have time to book another wedding on the day you had reserved. You vendors will probably be more sympathetic to your situation if you are nice about it, so don't argue with them over a refund. If you have a wedding insurance policy, check to see if it covers weddings that are cancelled due to a change of heart. If you and your partner own property together, whether it's a house or personal belongings like a television and furniture, you will need to decide who keeps them. You can work out an agreement together, or you can take the issue to court if you can't agree.  If you and your fiancé(e) have a pet together, you will also have to decide who will take it. If a couple cannot agree, the case sometimes goes to court, in which case the judge will examine factors such as who adopted the pet, who cares for the pet, and who is best capable of caring for the pet in the future.  If you and your partner live together, whether you own or lease, you will need to decide who will stay and who will go. It's a...

Summary in Portuguese:

Avise os convidados. Recupere tanto dinheiro quanto possível. Divida o patrimônio em comum. Decida o que vai ser feito com as alianças. Prepare-se para a possibilidade de um processo judicial.


Article in English: If you have an aggressive dog, it is crucial to have adequate strong fencing around your property so that the dog cannot gain access to passers-by. Check your fence on a regular basis to make sure that there are no weak spots or holes in the ground through which your dog might escape and harm someone. On walks you must keep your dog on a strong leash so that you can control him with ease. You may want to consider a training harness as well to help you control your dog. It is crucial to have a strong leash and to be able to control your dog in case he should threaten other dogs or people. In addition to a leash and harness, your dog should wear a muzzle in public or whenever you have visitors. Look for a muzzle with a basket design so that your dog will be able to pant and drink. A basket design will also allow you to feed your dog treats through the muzzle, while still providing excellent protection from bites.  To teach your dog to wear a muzzle put his favorite treat into the muzzle and hold it very still. Allow the dog to investigate and eat the treat. Do not attempt to fasten the muzzle at this stage. Give your dog a treat and pop the muzzle over his nose while he's eating. Then remove the muzzle as soon as he finishes the treat. After your dog has accepted this practice, put a treat in the muzzle again. Then, after he has eaten the treat, put the muzzle on him and feed him treats through the muzzle. Wait a little bit between each treat so that your dog will begin to associate the muzzle with treats.

Summary in Portuguese:

Veja se não há como ele escapar do cercado. Segure-o na coleira pesada. Tenha uma focinheira.


Article in English: If you have an antique that's pricey or a collector's item, do not attempt to restore it on your own. Talk to a local antiques dealer and ask for advice or tips. If you're not familiar with restoring furniture, you may want to hire a professional instead of attempting to restore an antique on your own. You want to make sure your chosen cleaner will not harm your antiques. Test a small amount on a tiny area of the furniture that is not easy to see, such as underneath the seat of a chair. Wait a few hours and check. If you do not notice any damage or discoloration to the furniture, this cleaner is probably safe to use. Murphy's Oil, when diluted, is usually safe to use on antiques. However, with very old wood furniture, opt for wax over oil-based products. Wax-based cleaners are a better option, as wax will serve to protect wood as well as clean it. It's common to notice old or chipping paint on antiques. Your first impulse may be to remove such discolorations. However, this is a bad idea and may negatively affect the value of your furniture. Collectors usually want antiques as close to original as possible, including any chipped or stained paint. If you're intending to one day  sell your antique furniture, you should especially avoid altering the paint.

Summary in Portuguese:

Consulte um especialista antes de tentar restaurar ou alterar móveis antigos. Teste o produto de limpeza em uma pequena parte do móvel primeiro. Evite usar óleos em móveis muito antigos. Deixe a tinta dos móveis intacta.


Article in English: If you have an issue of smelly jeans, sometimes a good airing out can solve the problem. Hang your dry jeans up outside or in a well-ventilated area inside. After waiting for a day, come back to the jeans to see whether the smell has gone away. If you want to keep your jeans smelling fresh for a longer time, you should hang them up every night instead of folding them. This will let the denim breathe and can eliminate bad odors. Fold your jeans up and put them in a freezer safe bag. Freezing jeans could remove odors from the jeans.

Summary in Portuguese:

Areje o jeans. Guarde o jeans esticado, em vez de dobrá-lo. Coloque a peça no congelador até o dia seguinte.


Article in English: If you have an online version of a recipe, or if you created the recipe yourself in the kitchen, write out the ingredients list. Next to each ingredient include how much is required. If you have a printed copy of the recipe, then this step is already done for you! For ingredients that you are using the full amount that you purchased for the recipe, then you don’t need to calculate anything just yet. Put the amount that it cost next to it on the ingredients list that you wrote.  For example, if you are using a full tin of diced tomatoes, or one whole avocado, then you can put the purchase price directly next to the item on the ingredients list. Use your receipts or grocery store websites to find the price for each item. If the recipe uses a different unit of measurement than that stated on the packaging, then use a search engine to convert the packing unit to that stated on the ingredients list. For example, if an ingredient states 4 oz (113 g) of diced tomatoes, and the can was measured in grams, then use a search engine to convert the weight of the tomatoes in the can to ounces first.  Common conversions include 3 tsp = 1 Tbsp. 4 Tbsp = ¼ cup. 2 Tbsp = ounce (volume). 16 Tbsp = 1 cup. Most of your ingredients on your list will only be one part of the full unit that you purchased. To calculate the cost, divide the amount that the recipe requires by the full amount that is in the unit that you purchased. This gives you the proportion of the full unit that you will use for the recipe.  Some recipes will call for specific amounts, such as 500 g (1.1 lb) of mince. This makes calculating how much you use easy, because if you bought a 1000 g (2.2 lb) pack it would be 500 / 1000, which works out to be 0.5. For recipes that don’t specify a numerical quantity, and instead say a handful, a pinch, or a sprinkle, weigh out the amount that you plan to use. Then you can do the calculation. For example, if you needed two handfuls of spinach, place two handfuls on a set of kitchen scales, and record the weight. If the...

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça uma lista de ingredientes com as quantidades necessárias. Escreve o preço de todos ingredientes usados na totalidade. Converta as unidades de medição para as usadas pela receita. Divida a quantidade exigida pela receita pelo volume total no caso de ingredientes usados em parte. Multiplique o volume proporcional dos ingredientes parcialmente usados pelo preço total. Some todos os valores calculados. Divida o custo total da receita pelo número de porções.


Article in English: If you have any chest hair already, shaving regularly might help it getting very slightly thicker, overtime, for some people, but not significantly so, neither is helps hair grow where it isn't. (This one of the reasons some girls prefer waxing instead of shaving.) Shaving cuts the hair close to its root, where it's thickest; when it grows out, the hair will be thicker for its whole length, though this is a temporary visual effect and is stimulated to grow continuously to reach its full length. See How to Shave Chest Hair.  Shave your chest every 2-4 weeks. In the mornings, after a shower, massage the chest area with Daktarin. This method has been reputed to stimulate the growth of new hair, although not medically verified.  Note: Miconazol Nitrate is a fungus-busting crème used to treat foot and vaginal infections. Use in moderation, and with caution. Rub the onion onto your chest using a circular motion. Once the surface of the onion is dry, cut about 5mm of the onion and continue; this can stimulate hair growth because onions contain sulfur, a mineral known to help with hair growth. This method should probably not be used during the day, because of the smell. So let it do it's work during the night, and shower the next morning. It may be embarrassing, but ask someone you trust about their own experience growing chest hair. If the male relative wants to know why, you have two options:  Tell the truth, mention your intention of growing chest hair and maybe they can let you in on their secrets. You may have nothing to worry about. Just say that you were wondering and wanted to talk about something random. The growth will probably only start after about two weeks and will be only dramatically noticeable after some time. Be patient and stick with your treatment. It may not necessarily seem this way, but there are many more important things in life than chest hair, so chin up! There are some well-intentioned myths out there about how to grow hair and what it takes to have a manly mane. Many of them have been...

Summary in Portuguese:

Raspe seu peito. Aplique Nitrato de MIconazol. Corte uma cebola pela metade e a esfregue em seu peito. Peça conselhos de um parente do sexo masculino sobre os pelos no peito. Seja paciente. Conheça os mitos do crescimento de pelos.


Article in English: If you have any family members who enable your gambling addiction in any way, you need to have a conversation with them about what they need to stop doing. For example, if you have a tradition of going on vacation to Las Vegas with your sister every year, you may have to tell her that you can no longer do that with her. Keep in mind that enablers often do not know they are enabling. You may need to spell out the exact behaviors that cause you to feel tempted to gamble in order to help them understand. Your family might really be able to help you overcome your gambling addiction, especially if you live together. Think about what kind of support you could use, and then ask them to help you.  For example, you might want to ask a family member to manage your money for you while you are working to stop gambling. Your family might also be able to help by keeping you busy with activities so you will not be tempted to gamble. You may want to call your family members for support when you feel the need to gamble, which could help you fight the urge. You should talk to your family before you start doing this so that they understand the responsibility. If your gambling has caused financial harm to your family, you will need to address this issue with them in order to begin repairing your relationship with them. Be honest with them about the effects your gambling has had on the family's finances and explain how you plan to make things right.  Let your family know that you plan to help rebuild the family finances after you have gotten help to stop gambling. You may want to ask for their help in developing a plan to meet your shared financial goals. Consider making a list of all of the gambling debts you have and sharing this with your family, especially if you are financially dependent on each other. This will help your family understand the true extent of your addiction and how it will continue to impact the family. If you borrowed or stole money from your family to support your gambling addiction, do your best to...

Summary in Portuguese:

Seja franco com os facilitadores. Busque ajuda. Fale sobre os reparos financeiros. Reconquiste a confiança. Faça terapia familiar.


Article in English: If you have been seated at a window seat and are at risk of blood clots, you should tell the flight attendants. Ask one of the flight attendants if they would be able to move you to an aisle seat. If you have carry on baggage, you should place it in the overhead container. Avoid putting anything at your feet, since it will reduce the amount of room that you have for stretching your legs. You should avoid alcohol both prior to your flight and during the actual flight, since it could put you to sleep and cause you to be immobile for a long period of time. A blood clot could form while you are sleeping in an uncomfortable position. If you take a sleeping pill, you could fall asleep and get a blood clot. As such, avoid the temptation of taking a sleeping pill. Instead, you could try taking very short, ten-minute naps. Bring a water bottle with you. When you finish it, ask the flight attendant to refill it for you. If you rely on the small cups of water they give you during the flight, you will not get adequate hydration. To improve circulation, it can help to take off your shoes. It will be easier to stretch your feet and toes without shoes. If you have a habit of crossing your legs, you should avoid it during a long flight. Crossing your legs will reduce circulation to parts of your legs, which will increase the risk of a blood clot.

Summary in Portuguese:

Peça para mudar de assento se você ficar na janela. Guarde a sua mala no bagageiro sobre o assento. Evite consumir álcool. Evite tomar remédios para dormir em voos longos. Beba bastante água para se manter hidratado. Tire os sapatos durante o voo. Não cruze as pernas durante o voo.


Article in English: If you have been together for a while, you probably had a few really great or memorable dates early on in your relationship. Your first date, for example, probably holds an important spot in your memories. Recreate those moments—go to the same restaurant, watch the same movie, or take a walk down the same street that you did on that memorable night. Reliving those moments with one another will remind you both of what brought and kept you together. You could also bring back things you used to do early on in the relationship. For example, if you used to call each other a certain pet name, or had an inside joke, bring those things back to keep that spark alive and feel closer to each other. As great as those old memories are, it’s still important to make new ones. Try new things together. Pick things that are new to both of you, so you will both be experiencing it for the first time together. For example, you might try a pottery class if neither of you has ever tried one before. It could be a fun, lighthearted way to enjoy time together and learn something new side-by-side. If classes aren’t really your thing, you could simply try a new cuisine at a new restaurant, or watch a movie neither of you has seen. Read a book together and discuss it every few chapters. Go to a concert for an artist neither of you has heard of before. It’s easy to get busy and feel too caught up in your own day-to-day activities to spend time with your partner. Make time each day, or at least every few days, to spend focusing on one another. This could be the time when you have important conversations, go on a date, or simply spend quiet time alone together. During this special time together, consider putting aside things like smartphones, tablets, and other electronics. Focus entirely on your partner rather than the distractions that come with the digital world. Having coffee in the morning, cooking a meal together, waking up with each other, or working on assignments for work or school with each other are all ways to be closer to each...

Summary in Portuguese:

Recrie datas memoráveis. Experimentem uma atividade nova juntos. Encontrem tempo para ficarem juntos. Faça atividades do dia a dia com seu parceiro. Encontre atividades interessantes que vocês possam compartilhar. Faça surpresas de vez em quando.


Article in English: If you have chronic acid reflux, you may need to adjust your diet so you are not having any foods or beverages that could trigger acid reflux. Start a food diary (either on paper or on your smartphone), recording foods that you ate within one to two hours that then lead to symptoms of acid reflux. You can then remove those foods from your diet so your body is not triggered by them. For example, maybe you eat breaded chicken, broccoli, and pasta in tomato sauce for dinner. Within an hour, you develop acid reflux. The trigger could be the chicken, the breading on the chicken, the broccoli, the pasta, or the tomato sauce. Start by eliminating tomato sauce from you next meal. If you do not develop acid reflux after eating the tomato sauce, the tomato sauce is likely the trigger. But if you still have acid reflux, the issue may be the other foods you ate. Eliminate each food until you no longer have acid reflux. Eating smaller meals puts less stress pressure on your stomach, allowing your digestive system to function properly and reducing the amount of stomach acid disruption in your stomach.  You should also eat slowly by chewing your food several times before swallowing. This will help you digest more easily and quickly, leaving less food in your stomach and putting less pressure on your digestive system. Try to have your meals two to three hours before bedtime. Eating earlier in the night will allow your stomach to digest the food properly before you lie down in bed. Smoking can increase the acid in your stomach and increase your risk of acid reflux. If you are not able to quit smoking, try not to smoke at least two hours before your bedtime. Chewing sugar-free gum after meals can help to stimulate your salivary glands. This can then release bicarbonate into your saliva and help to neutralize the acid in your esophagus. This will allow gravity to help keep the acid in your stomach and prevent it from rising into your esophagus. You will need to actually raise your bed frame or the top section of your bed....

Summary in Portuguese:

Identifique quais alimentos desencadeiam o refluxo ácido e evite-os. As refeições devem ser menores, e você deve mastigar a comida lentamente. Não fume duas horas antes de dormir ou pare de fumar. Masque chiclete depois de uma refeição pesada, principalmente à noite. Erga a cabeceira da cama. Faça um exercício 15 a 30 minutos antes de dormir.


Article in English: If you have chronic gum boils, or gum boils that are cosmetically embarrassing, you may want to consider getting them surgically removed. This can greatly increase the chance of the boil not returning again. You’ll need to speak with a gum specialist, such as a periodontist, about this option to see what they recommend. Your dentist or gum specialist may recommend simply draining the boil instead of surgically removing it, depending on the location of the boil and how complicated it would be to remove it. In this case they will give you antibiotics to take for at least five days after draining. Many gum boils are caused by active gum disease or some other kind of periodontal disease that leads to periodontal abscesses. If this is the case for you, it may be important to get a deep cleaning from your dentist in order to remove any active bacteria from the inside of your mouth that could be contributing to the gum boil.  If this seems to help, you’ll want to be sure to continue with regular visits for cleanings to help keep your oral bacteria levels down and to maintain your overall oral health. Consider gum surgery if your periodontist decides it is the best way to prevent future infections or gum boils Some gum boils are caused by dental abscesses. In these cases, root canal therapy would be required to remove the bacteria and decayed enamel from the area. Once the root canal is performed, a crown or filling is inserted and sealed to protect the tooth and the mouth from further infection. Root canals can be quite expensive and require multiple visits to perform, so make sure you look into the cost before you agree to the surgery.

Summary in Portuguese:

Submeta-se a uma cirurgia para retirada do abcesso gengival. Analise a possibilidade de ser submetido a uma terapia periodontal. Outra possível alternativa é o tratamento do canal.


Article in English: If you have concerns that your children may try to eat crayons, try making them from food grade ingredients. These crayons use a blend of carnauba wax and tallow for the base.  Use powdered herbs and veggies, and spices to make your colors. Use turmeric for yellow, beetroot powder for pink, and chlorella for green. Once you get the hang of making the crayons, experiment with different combinations to make new colors.  You can buy tallow online or in the grocery store, or you can make your own. If you can't find tallow, you can substitute cacao butter, just make sure it is food grade. Add 1 oz of carnauba wax and 1.5 oz of tallow to a double boiler and melt. If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the waxes together in a stainless steel bowl over a pot of boiling water. When the wax and tallow are melted completely, add in your pigments. Keep the mixture on a low heat as you whisk in your colors.  To make pink, use 5 teaspoons of beetroot powder.  To make yellow, use 1.25 teaspoons of turmeric.  To make orange, use 1.25 teaspoons of ground annatto.  Use 1.25 teaspoons of chlorella powder to make a deep green. Use a silicone ice stick mold to form your crayons. You can also use a mold with fun shapes, such as stars or gingerbread men.  You may find that some of the mixtures leave a small amount of sludge at the bottom of the pan. This is the result of the powders settling. Discard this part of the mixture. Adding it to your crayon will make the crayons gritty and uneven.  Let the crayons set completely before using them. Carnauba wax hardens quickly, so the crayons should only take a few hours to set.

Summary in Portuguese:

Reúna os materiais necessários. Derreta a cera e o sebo. Misture os pigmentos. Despeje a cera colorida em um molde.


Article in English: If you have decided that this relationship is over for good, make sure that he knows it too. Speak to him in person (not over the phone) and be as clear as you can. Don't make him think you are just taking a break, or that he should wait for you.  You may say, "We are not working out. I am moving on." You may say, "This relationship has run its course. I am ready to try something new." If you are trying to get over a guy (even if you still have feelings for him), you simply must ignore him. Begin by deleting him from your phone. If you cannot call or text him with the push of a button, you are less likely to reach out.  If you want to write his number down somewhere, then go ahead. But if you reach for your phone and want to call or text him, you will have to find the number and enter it in manually. This extra step should be enough to stop the cycle and get you to set the phone down. If you want to get over a guy, you need to avoid seeing him, and this includes seeing him through the internet. You will need to completely ignore him on social media. If you do not want to "unfriend" him, then at the very least, you must "hide" or "unfollow" him. This will allow you the space you need to heal. When you are heartbroken, you are likely to imagine all the ways you could have done things differently. Chances are, you’ll be tempted to phone your ex and sort everything out. But if you’ve already decided to ignore this guy, don’t worry about fixing what has been done. Remember that it is not your job to fix things or make him feel better. Your only job is to take care of you.  If you really need to sort things out, do it by writing things down. You may also want to talk things over with a close friend. On his birthday, Christmas, the New Year, or any other holiday, you may be tempted to text him to wish him well. Don’t do this. You will just be opening a door that is better left shut. Text somebody else to wish them a happy holiday and then set the phone down. The best way to ignore your ex is to keep yourself busy....

Summary in Portuguese:

Informe-o de que está tudo acabado. Apague o contato dele do seu celular. Ignore-o nas redes sociais. Não tente consertar o que já passou. Não ligue nas datas festivas. Mantenha-se ocupada. Afaste-se dos amigos em comum temporariamente.


Article in English: If you have decided that you are ready for love, then you will have to put yourself in situations where you can meet someone who shares your interests. If someone shares your interests, you will be more likely to be compatible. To find someone who is compatible with you, do things that you enjoy and consider making a profile on an online dating site.  For example, if you are passionate about animals, volunteer your time at a local animal shelter. If you love running, join a local running club. Find something that allows you to do what you love and interact with people who share your passion. You can also try meeting someone through an online dating site. These sites can help you to determine if the person shares your interests before you meet them, which may make it easier for you to connect with the person. To indicate your interest in someone, you will need to demonstrate your interest through your facial expressions, body language, and comments. Using things like body language, eye contact, and flirtatious comments can help to show the other person that you are interested in them. If you are a novice at flirting, keep it simple to start. Some simple ways that you can flirt include:   Smiling. Smiling is an easy way to flirt and it can also make you seem more attractive.   Making Eye Contact. Keep good eye contact is another simple way to indicate your interest to your date. Research has shown that prolonged eye contact can increase feelings of attraction between two people.   Mirroring Body Position. Stand or sit in a way that mirrors your date. For example, if your date is leaning in towards you with one arm on the table, you could do the same. Research has shown that putting yourself into a thrilling situation can increase feelings of attraction between two people. Make sure that you plan some exciting dates when you are first getting to know someone to increase feelings of attraction. Go to see an action movie together, spend a day at an amusement park, or go bungee jumping. When you are first getting...

Summary in Portuguese:

Encontre alguém. Paquere. Saia para encontros emocionantes. Vá com calma. Seja curioso.


Article in English: If you have diabetes and have high blood sugar, use a test strip to test your urine for ketones. Don't attempt exercise if your test reveals any ketones in your urine. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious condition and can be deadly. If your test reveals ketones in your urine, contact your doctor immediately. Regular exercise is the easiest way to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Walking is an easy way to get started with regular exercise because it's free and you already know how to do it.  You want to exercise at moderate intensity – generally, you should be able to carry on a conversation with someone while you're walking. If you feel out of breath, slow down or stop. If you're concerned about going out by yourself, find a friend or neighbor who's willing to walk with you. Regular exercise doesn't mean you're spending hours a day in the gym. About 10 to 15 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each day is really all you need. Make sure you warm up before exercising and cool down at the end. For example, if you're walking for 15 minutes, you could walk at a slower pace for the first and last two minutes of your walk. Exercise is one of the easiest ways to quickly lower your blood sugar, but it also can raise your blood sugar if you're exercising too intensely. If you have problems with high blood sugar, test it before, during, and after exercise.  You also want to make sure that in attempting to stabilize your blood sugar with exercise, you don't inadvertently cause it to drop too low. If you notice your blood sugar increasing, or dropping too low, stop exercising immediately.

Summary in Portuguese:

Verifique as cetonas na urina. Comece com caminhadas. Tenha como meta se exercitar de 10 a 15 minutos por dia. Meça o nível de açúcar no sangue de vez em quando ao se exercitar.


Article in English: If you have gout, a type of arthritis from high uric acid levels, crystals can form in the fluid around your joints. Although older men are more likely to get it, it can affect anyone. No one knows the true cause of gout, but certain risk factors include a diet high in meat and seafood, obesity, chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, family history of gout or if you are on certain medications. Gout causes inflammation and attacks of joint pain (usually at night and experienced in your big or great toe), along with redness, swelling, warmth, and tenderness of the joint. The discomfort lingers for days to weeks after the attack ends and could actually develop into chronic gout, leading to impaired mobility. If you have chronic gout, frequent or painful gout attacks, talk to your doctor about starting a prescription medication. Your doctor may do different tests to diagnose gout, including a blood test to measure your uric acid levels, a synovial fluid test (where a needle draws fluid from your joint), or an ultrasound or CT scan to detect urate crystals. With the results of the tests, your doctor will be able to decide if and which medication you should start. Your doctor may prescribe medications like xanthine oxidase inhibitors, uricosuric drugs, and other less common drugs such as colchicine, which is for acute gout attacks. These medications decrease the amount of uric acid your body makes which can lower your blood uric acid level. Your doctor will most likely prescribe these medications as a first form of treatment for chronic gout. Xanthine oxidase inhibitors include allopurinol (Aloprim, Zyloprim) and febuxostat (Uloric). While these medications can cause an initial increase in gout attacks, they'll eventually prevent them.   Side effects of allopurinol include diarrhea, drowsiness, rash and low blood counts. Make sure to drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day when taking allopurinol. Side effects of febuxostat include rash, nausea, joint pain and reduced liver function....

Summary in Portuguese:

Conheça os fatores de risco da gota. Consulte um médico para fazer um exame. Tome inibidores da xantina oxidase. Experimente usar medicamentos uricosúricos. Evite certas medicações.


Article in English: If you have long hair, use a hair tie to put your hair in a ponytail or bun (depending on the length of your hair). Be sure that your hair is tied firmly so that it is secure. The swim cap may force your hair to shift and pull your hair down, so you may wish to tie your hair a little higher than you would expect it to be positioned in the cap. Dunk your head into the water in a basin, or run your hair under a shower for a couple of seconds. Wetting your hair makes it easier for the cap material to slide over your hair. Caps tend to stick to and pull dry hair strands. Consider coating your hair with a thin layer of conditioner. This will make putting the cap on a lot easier. Open the swim cap with your hands, and consider wetting the inside of the cap. Wetting the inside of the cap isn't necessary, but some people have found that wetting the inside makes the cap easier to put on. Hold the sides of the swim cap with your two hands. Wetting the cap may also make it harder to put on––it depends on the type of cap used. Tilt your head down and place the front of the swim cap at your forehead in between your hairline and eyebrows. Allow the swim cap to catch at your forehead, and use your hands to pull the swim cap down and back to cover the rest of your head. Once the swim cap is on your head, make any necessary adjustments. Tuck stray hairs into the cap, reposition the front of the cap so that it covers your hairline but isn't over your eyebrows. Then position the cap around your ears. Pull the back of the cap to make sure it is as secure as possible, and put on your goggles. Positioning the cap near your ears is mostly based on personal preference. Some people like to cover their ears completely with the cap, especially if they are racing. Others like to cover half of their ears, while some don't cover their ears at all.

Summary in Portuguese:

Prenda o cabelo. Umedeça o cabelo. Abra a touca com as mãos. Coloque a touca sobre a cabeça. Faça os ajustes necessários.


Article in English: If you have mistakenly entered in the wrong price for an item, or a customer decides they do not want to purchase an item after you entered it in, you may need to void the item or sale. This will remove it from the subtotal.  Type in an amount, press department key, press VOID (sometimes VD) button to remove it from the total. You must void an item before entering in a new item. Otherwise, you will need to subtotal the items, then press VOID, then press the exact amount you'd entered by mistake, and press the department key. This will subtract the incorrect amount from the subtotal. If you need to void the entire sale with multiple items, go through each item and void each one. If a customer wants to return an item, you need to account for that in the day's cash totals before handing back money to the customer. To refund a sale, press the REF key, type in the exact amount of the item, and press the corresponding department key. Hit the subtotal button and then hit the CASH/AMT TND button. The till drawer will open and you can issue a refund to the customer.  Certain buttons and functions such as refunding money can be protected for manager use only. These might require that a manager uses a key to put the register in a different mode to use void or refund. Check with your supervisor regarding the correct policy for handling returns and refunds. Some registers will beep or emit an error sound if keys are pressed in the wrong order or wrong combination. To stop the error sound, press the CLEAR or C key. If you have pressed the wrong numbers and have not hit the department button yet, press the CLEAR or C key to clear the numbers you've entered. If you already hit the department button, you will need to void the transaction.

Summary in Portuguese:

Anule uma venda. Reembolse uma venda. Pare o som de erro. Limpe os números digitados incorretamente.


Article in English: If you have mold growing on your walls (especially drywall) or flooring, the mold may have spread beyond what’s visible. Press into the spot with a screwdriver or sharp tool. If the wood feels soft, the mold has spread below the surface and into the wood. This will require more than surface cleaning.  If the spot feels slightly soft, the mold can be removed. If the wood feels spongy or crumbles, it may be rotten and not salvageable. Before you begin to physically remove the mold, all of the moisture in the wood needs to be eliminated.  Set a large fan (or two) in the room with the mold, and direct the blowing air towards the moldy floor or wall. Let the fans blow for several hours.  Drying the moldy area will protect the floors and prevent future mold growth. Make sure your floors are totally dry. Ingrained mold needs to be dry before you remove it. Mold particles can be dangerous to inhale, and you should take precautions to avoid this. Wear a mask or handkerchief over your mouth, and open all exterior windows and doors. For an added precaution, set a large box fan in one of the exterior windows to blow the mold-infused air out of the room you’re working in. If you do not have a box fan, you can purchase one at a hardware store or a home-supply store. First use 100 grit sandpaper or a metal hand scraper to remove as much mold as you can. Use finer 220 grit sandpaper to remove more ingrained mold. If the mold has penetrated deeply into the wooden floor, you’ll need to use a more heavy-duty scraping tool. Use a metal utensil, such as a spackle blade, to scrape away the mold.  Sand in a circular motion, and only sand the affected area. Once you’ve removed the mold, polish the affected area with 200 or 250 grit sandpaper until smooth. Mix water and bleach at an 8:1 ratio, and put the solution in a spray bottle. Spray the moldy area with the bleach solution, and let it sit for several minutes. Then use an old rag to wipe up the bleach solution. This will kill any live mold before it spreads.  Even if it looks as...

Summary in Portuguese:

Teste a profundidade do mofo. Seque o piso com aquecedores de ambiente ou ventiladores. Ventile o ambiente. Remova as camadas superiores de mofo. Borrife água sanitária diluída na área com mofo. Remova todo o drywall, piso ou isolante térmico atingido pelo mofo. Aplique um acabamento à madeira que seja correspondente ao acabamento original. Coloque os resíduos em sacos e descarte-os.


Article in English: If you have never felt comfortable naked or have always hated your body, the first step is to decide that you want that to change.  Set a specific goal -- to feel comfortable naked with the lights on in front of your spouse, for example --  to make it more likely that you will achieve a positive outcome.  Create a detailed plan as to how you will achieve your goal. Decide how you will track your progress, when you would like to achieve your goal (make sure this gives you enough time to change), and what you will do to achieve success. Start where you are. If you don’t feel comfortable with your body even with your clothes on, work on that first, then build up to nudity. If you are uncomfortable being naked in front of another person with the lights on, try leaving on the lights for just a few seconds while you’re naked. As you become more comfortable, you can extend the length of time. Don't let the fact that you haven't yet accomplished the goal make you unhappy. Instead, be proud of yourself for working toward your goal. There are many reasons why someone might criticize your appearance -- and many of these reasons have nothing to do with you or your body. What matters is what you think, not what others think.  The practice of mindfulness -- keeping your attention on the present moment and observing your thoughts and feelings without judging them -- can help you achieve self-acceptance and can make it possible for you to examine opinions and values concerning nudity and your own body with a certain level of detachment.  Keep reminding yourself that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Just because some cultures and societies worship a certain body type doesn’t mean it’s the best one. Look at Peter Paul Rubens’ painting “The Three Graces” to see what a beautiful woman’s body looked like during the Renaissance.  Look for inspiration from those who have succeeded in conquering fear. For example, consider the bravery of Jae West, an eating disorder survivor who stood outside in London in a bra and panties to...

Summary in Portuguese:

Estabeleça um objetivo e formule um plano. Comece a se aceitar, em vez de ligar para a opinião alheia. Lide com o problema de um ponto de vista racional.


Article in English: If you have never lifted weights, used resistance bands or used weight machines, hire a personal trainer or physical therapist to teach you the proper form and procedure.  If you are very weak, start with resistance bands. This gentle form of strength-training allows you to use a rubber strap to train weak muscles before lifting actual weights. Do this 2 to 3 times per week for the first 3 to 4 weeks. If you have a joint or back problem, you may want to graduate to stronger bands and stick to this form of strength training. You can increase your testosterone levels by up to 20 percent by lifting weights 3 times per week for 11 weeks. For men, you will want to choose weights that tire your muscles after only 5 repetitions. Do 3 sets. You should feel muscle fatigue after a weight training workout. Allow your muscles 24 to 48 hours to rest.  Women or people with joint problems may choose to do endurance training. For example, they may choose a slightly lower weight and complete 3 sets of 10 to 15. Work half sets in between full sets. This means you should complete half the range of motion, from the bottom up or top down, to work the fast twitch muscle fibers as well as the slow twitch fibers. Lift weights slowly. Breathe slowly and never drop the weight. Control the weight until it is in its original position. Begin doing cardio exercise for at least 30 minutes 5 times per week.  Interval training requires you to warm up, sprint or workout intensely for a short period (such as 90 seconds), and then work out at a more moderate "resting" pace for a slightly longer interval (approximately 2 to 4 minutes). Repeat these sets for approximately 30 minutes, including warm up and cool down. The different intervals can vary based on the specific cardio activity. If you are new to interval training, consider having a personal trainer suggest a regimen for your experience level. Cardiovascular machines, like stair machines, bikes, ellipticals, and treadmills can be programmed to do interval training if you do not want to...

Summary in Portuguese:

Comece uma rotina de treinamento de força. Use aparelhos de musculação ou halteres de 2 a 3 vezes por semana. Faça um treinamento cardiovascular intervalado. É preciso literalmente suar a camisa durante os 30 minutos de exercício. Faça um jejum de vez em quando.


Article in English: If you have never played solitaire before, then you will need to take a few minutes to learn how to play solitaire first. The object of a game of Solitaire is to transfer all of the cards in the deck and in the tableau stacks to your foundation piles. You begin the game with nothing in these piles and arrange cards in these stacks going from lowest to highest and separated by suit. For example, one stack might begin with the ace of spades, so only the two of spades can be placed in this stack next. You cannot place the three of spades until the two of spades is in place. You will need to draw and place cards to play. Draw one card at a time and either play it on one of your stacks or discard it if you cannot use it. You can play a card on one of your tableau stacks if the color and sequence are right. The colors need to alternate between red and black. For example, if one stack has a five of hearts on it and you draw a four of clubs, then you could play the four of clubs on the five of hearts. You can move cards between stacks to expose face-down cards. When a face down card is exposed, then you can flip it over and use it. For example, if one stack has a five of hearts on it and another stack has a six of spades on it, then you could move the five of hearts to the six of spades stack. This will expose a face-down card that you can then flip over and either leave it in place or use it. When you have exhausted the discard pile, then you can flip over the stack and begin using those cards again. Continue to draw one card at a time and to flip the deck each time you go through it. As you expose cards and draw cards, you will be able to transfer them to the foundation piles above your tableau stacks. Remember that each pile needs to begin with an ace card and there should only be one stack per suit. When each stack contains an ace through king set, then you will have won the game!

Summary in Portuguese:

Aprenda qual é o objetivo. Compre e coloque a carta em algum lugar. Movimente e vire as cartas para cima. Reaproveite as cartas presentes na pilha de descarte. Passe as cartas para as pilhas de organização para ficar com a mesa mais livre.


Article in English: If you have never spent much time creating art, it may feel daunting to try to become an artist. The truth is, everyone is an artist; they just need to express their creative ideas in a great way. If there is a specific type of art you would like to learn more about, go for it, but don’t be afraid to branch out and try other mediums as well. Some of the most basic forms of art include:    Drawing: This medium can range from the most basic of sketches to intricate  architectural designs. Drawings are generally created with a pencil, pen, charcoal, or crayon. Drawings can be of objects placed right in front of you, or images out of your imagination.   Painting: This medium uses paint brushes to create both real life and imagined images with paint. Painting often delves into the abstract--a painting made in red and purple hues might be a representation of a feeling--such as love--that the painter was feeling while he or she worked.  Photography: Photography uses a film or digital camera to capture a moment in time. Photographs often tell us about what the world was like at the exact moment that the photo was taken. Photos can reflect great beauty or great horror--just as the world can too.  Sculpting: Sculpting is the process of taking a material (clay, wood, metal, etc.) and shaping the material into a work of art or a functional tool (and sometimes both at the same time.) Once you have tried out all of the mediums, decide which ones you are stronger at. Often someone who is fantastic at creating sculptures out of clay cannot paint to save their life. Of course, there are other people who seem like they were created solely to be fantastic artists and excel at every medium. Another important thing to keep in mind is which medium you enjoy working with most. If you are fantastic drawer but feel yourself pulled toward sculpting, why not give this new medium a try. Pick up some books on the medium(s) you have chosen to focus on (for now). Learn as much as you can about the medium—read books and articles, watch...

Summary in Portuguese:

Passe um tempo experimentando os vários tipos de arte. Reconheça seus pontos fortes (e fracos). Faça uma pesquisa para aprender o básico. Adquira os materiais de que você vai precisar para o tipo de arte que você escolheu. Observe o mundo ao redor com olhos de artista. Reserve um tempo para a arte todos os dias. Procure opiniões de outras pessoas. Desenvolva seu próprio estilo.


Article in English: If you have never worked with someone from a different culture before, it can be an adjustment. While you might encounter some challenges, you will likely find it a rewarding experience. Your first step is to put yourself in the right frame of mind.  Work on becoming more aware of your words and actions. What seems appropriate to you may not be a cultural norm to another person. Before you give someone at work a high five or a pat on the back, take a moment to consider your actions. Based on what you know about that culture, is touching in the workplace appropriate? A good rule of thumb is to take a moment to consider your words before you speak. Is what you're about to say possibly offensive? If so, figure out a way to rephrase. It may take awhile for you to get used to working with people from different cultures. Don't worry, that's normal. It probably took you awhile to acclimate to your current co-workers, too.  Try not to get irritated if communication takes a little extra effort at first. For example, maybe you are now working with someone whose first language is not English. Instead of getting impatient if they don't understand your point, try to treat it as a learning experience. Try saying, "Ok, I can see I'm not making myself clear. How can I help us get on the same page?" Be patient with yourself, too. It may take you some time to adjust to working with your new co-workers or clients, and that is ok. Remember that working in a new environment might be intimidating for someone from a different culture. Whether you are on a conference call, or traveling to meet someone face to face, the initial meeting can feel stilted or awkward. Don't be afraid to lighten the mood.  Humor is an excellent way to ease tension in the workplace. It can serve as a way to make people feel comfortable and even more connected to each other. Remember that different people have different senses of humor. Before making a joke, try to make sure that it won't be construed as offensive. You can try making a lighthearted joke...

Summary in Portuguese:

Preste atenção a si mesmo. Tenha paciência. Seja mais leve. Encare os problemas com novas perspectivas. Aceite as diferenças.


Article in English: If you have not done so already, you will need to cook the beef before you can shred it. You cannot shred beef while it is still raw. Allow the beef to cool slightly before you shred it. You do not need to handle it directly with your hands when you use this method, so it does not need to be cool to the touch. Nonetheless, allowing the beef to rest for five minutes or so will let the juices settle and disperse throughout the meat more evenly. Stick the tines (prongs) of both forks in the beef so that the two forks stand adjacent to each other and back to back. Drag both forks in exact opposite directions to remove shreds of cooked beef. Ideally, you should shred the beef along the grain instead of trying to work against it. Shredding in the direction of the grain will make the process easier and quicker. Continue pulling off shreds of beef by dragging the forks across the roast in opposite directions. If the beef does not fall off naturally, peel it off the fork from time to time and continue shredding. Repeat this as needed until all the beef has been separated into shreds. You may run across gristle and fat as you shred the beef. Discard it as you see it before continuing on. The shredded beef can be eaten immediately, but if you need to save it, you can store the beef in the refrigerator for up to three days.  For longer storage, freeze the shredded beef up to three months. When preparing the refrigerate or freeze the beef, separate it into 2-cup (500-ml) portions and place those portions inside airtight containers. Pour enough cooking liquid over the beef to prevent it from drying out or from getting freezer burn. The beef can be thawed in your refrigerator or microwave. Alternatively, you can place the contents of the container in a saucepan and heat the beef on medium-low on your stove until warm.

Summary in Portuguese:

Utilize uma peça inteira cozida. Coloque os dois garfos na peça. Puxe-os em direções opostas. Repita o procedimento, se necessário. Utilize a carne imediatamente ou guarde-a para depois.


Article in English: If you have olive skin with a warm or yellow undertone, choose a golden color for your base. For example, choose a honey blonde, auburn, chestnut, or mocha color. If doing highlights, try a warm red color to really bring out the warmth of your skin tone. If you have olive skin with a cool undertone, as most olive skinned people do, pick a hair color that highlights these cool tones. For example, pick an ash, platinum, copper, or violet red. If you have dark olive skin with cool undertones, avoid choosing a light ashy blonde or something similar that will starkly contrast. If you have a warm eye color, such as hazel, brown, or green, consider choosing a color that will highlight your eyes. For example, if your hazel eyes have some flecks of red, choose a hair color that has a reddish hue in order to bring out your eyes.

Summary in Portuguese:

Escolha uma cor de cabelo mais quente. Escolha uma cor de cabelo fria. Acentue seus olhos.


Article in English: If you have possums in your crawlspaces, such as your roof or under your house, you may need to physically remove them. Get a live-holding trap from a big-box home improvement store or from an online retailer. Live-holding traps capture possums without hurting or killing them. They are preferable to quick-kill traps.  Note that in many states and municipalities, using quick-kill traps to dispose of possums may be restricted or prohibited. Live-holding traps are rarely banned, however. Find out from your municipality if there are any restrictions on trapping. Some cities may require you to obtain a permit. Others may have specific demands about where to release the animal and who can do so. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to bait and set the trap. Setting it near the suspected den is ideal, but any area that frequently suffers damage due to a possum is an acceptable location to choose.  Sit the trap on soft ground or place it on plywood if setting it on a hard surface. The trapped possum may attempt to dig its way out, and placing the trap on a protective surface will prevent it from damaging its paws. Set the trap at dusk to increase your odds of catching a possum, which is a nocturnal animal. Close an empty trap at dawn to prevent the accidental trapping of a diurnal animal. Each cage trap is set in a slightly different manner, but most have a trigger rod or knob that must be pulled or twisted out when opening the door of the cage. When the animal steps inside, it triggers this rod and snaps the door closed. Follow the specific manufacturer's instructions that come with your cage trap for more specific directions. Use appropriate bait. Fruit, berries, vegetables, raw egg, peanut butter, and sardines are attractive bait options for possums. Watch the trap continually so that you will know as soon as possible if a possum gets trapped in it. Once the possum is captured, move the trap to a quiet spot and cover it with a tarp until you are ready to release it. Use thick gloves or a long pole to prevent...

Summary in Portuguese:

Compre uma armadilha. Coloque a armadilha no caminho do gambá. Fique de olho na gatoeira. Solte o animal da armadilha.


Article in English: If you have protected iTunes audio files that you can't (or don't want to) convert with iTunes Match, you can burn the files onto a CD and then move the files from the CD back onto your computer in MP3 format. This method won't always work, and it will result in a minor loss in audio quality. The "RW" part stands for "Read/Write", meaning that you can erase and reuse the CD-RW after burning it. This makes it useful for converting large groups of protected music.  You can use a blank CD-R, but you'll only be able to use it once. This will be a hassle if you plan on converting more than one CD's worth of music. The DVD drive should have the word "DVD" written on it or near it; if you don't see the word "DVD" here—or if your computer doesn't have a disc slot at all—you'll first need to buy and plug in a USB DVD player.   Again, the CD-RW must be blank. USB DVD drives connect to your computer via a USB cable. If your computer uses USB-C (oval) ports rather than the traditional USB 3.0 (rectangular) ports, you'll need to buy a USB-C DVD drive (or a USB 3.0 to USB-C adapter). Its app icon resembles a multicolored musical note on a white background. You may be prompted to update iTunes. If so, click Download iTunes in the prompt window, then allow iTunes to update. You will have to restart your computer before proceeding. Click the Kind tab above your music library list to do so. If you don't see the Kind tab, you can enable it by right-clicking the music sorting options bar and then clicking the "Kind" checkbox. Right-click the sorting options bar at the top of your iTunes library. Look for files with "M4P" listed in the Kind column; any M4P file is a protected iTunes file. Hold down Ctrl (or ⌘ Command on a Mac) while clicking each song that you want to convert. You should see each song row that you click change color.  While most CD-RWs can store around 80 minutes of music, this is not an exact figure—some CD-RWs may be able to hold a few more minutes, while others may hold a few fewer minutes. Right-click one of...

Summary in Portuguese:

Entenda como esse método funciona. É preciso ter um CD-RW (regravável) vazio. Insira o CD-RW no drive de DVD do computador (ele deve ter a palavra “DVD” escrita nele). Abra o iTunes procurando pelo ícone de uma nota musical multicolorida em um fundo azul. Organize as músicas por tipo. Encontre os arquivos de áudio protegidos; eles devem ter a extensão “M4P” na coluna “Tipo”. Selecione até 80 minutos de música. Crie uma nova lista de reprodução para os arquivos. Clique em ⋯, o botão azul no canto direito superior da página da lista de reprodução. Clique em Gravar Lista de Reprodução em Disco, no menu suspenso. Crie o disco de MP3. Mova os MP3 do CD para o seu computador Acesse a pasta com as canções convertidas. Formate o CD


Article in English: If you have several options, you need to consider a few things. Price is, of course, sometimes a factor in what you choose. You may also want a location near your house. Finally, you should ask if the cemetery is dedicated. That means that it says in the deed that it will always be a cemetery, even if the land is sold to someone else. In some cemeteries, you'll have the option of an individual grave site or a group site. In a group site, your pet would be buried with other pets.  You might also have the option of a grave, mausoleum, or crypt.  In some areas, you may only have the option of group burial. Just like a regular cemetery, you'll likely have the option of choosing a plot if you pick an individual site. You'll work with the cemetery manager to find the one that you want.  You will need to pay for the plot before your pet is buried. You can also buy one in advance before your pet passes away.  Keep in mind that some cemeteries require you to pay a maintenance fee each year if you have a plot for your pet there. Just like a standard cemetery, you have the option of headstones. Work with the cemetery to choose one that you like for your pet. Many pet cemeteries can work with you to set up a funeral if you wish. However, you don't necessarily need to have one if you don't want one or can't afford it.

Summary in Portuguese:

Escolha um cemitério. Escolha entre um túmulo individual ou um em grupo. Escolha um jazigo. Escolha uma lápide. Decida sobre o funeral.