Article in English: One sure-fire way to avoid attention is to simply avoid interaction with others.  There is a fine line, however, between keeping to yourself and being “Comstockian,” which is when people gain attention while trying to avoid it. Think about who will be where you are going, what they will be wearing, how they will be acting, etc.  This will help you decide how to best blend in with the people populating the area.  If going into a business environment, find out if it’s a business-casual or business dress, and then dress appropriately. Dress in team colors if you’re going to be at a sporting event, but make sure you aren’t in the front row.  You don’t want to end up on the jumbotron where extra attention could blow up in your face.  You can even plan ahead for some sporting events and get tickets with less camera visibility.  Learn the appropriate actions at an unfamiliar event.  If going somewhere for the first time, know the customs beforehand.  For instance, applause during movements is frowned upon during classical music. Learn team cheers, order the right drinks, speak the current lingo.  Try to imagine what you look or sound like from other people's view, and work with that knowledge.

Summary in Portuguese:

Resguarde-se. Adapte-se ao ambiente. Integre-se.


Article in English: One surefire way to make your cold drag on and on - for days or even weeks - is to continue with your normal routine and not give your body time to recuperate. The best way to get over a cold quickly is just to take a few days off, hold up somewhere warm and cozy, and give your body a break.  Even if you're reluctant to take time off work, just think of your co-workers - they don't want you spreading your germs around the office! You're doing them a favor by staying home. Aside from that, the common cold is a virus which attacks and weakens the immune system, making you more susceptible to contracting other illnesses or your cold becoming worse. Therefore, staying in your home environment is the safest option, at least until you start to feel well again. Try to remember that your body is doing its best to fight off the cold virus and it needs all the energy it can get in order to win. Over-exerting yourself with housework, exercise, traveling, or other physical activities will just prolong the cold and make you feel worse. Ensure that you are getting at least eight hours of sleep a night and take frequent naps during the day.  Even if you can't sleep, try curling up on the couch with a warm blanket and a hot drink, Use this time as an excuse to binge on multiple re-runs of Friends or read the entire Harry Potter series. When sleeping, try to prop your head up on an extra pillow. It may feel a little strange if you're not used to it, but the raised angle will aid in the draining of your nasal passages. If it really feels uncomfortable, try placing the extra pillow beneath the bottom sheet or under the mattress on your bed, for a less severe angle. What's the opposite of cold? Warmth! (Well, sort of). Even though cold weather or "catching a chill" doesn't actually cause a cold (the cold virus does), staying warm during the recovery process will help. So turn up the thermostat, light a roaring fire and pile on the blankets -- you'll feel much better soon.  Despite the benefits of heat, dry heat can actually...

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Tire uns dias de folga. Descanse bastante. Mantenha-se aquecido. Hidrate-se.


Article in English: One thing you can do for someone with anxiety is let the person know that they can come to you. Reassuring your loved one that you won’t judge them no matter what they say or despite the anxiety can help give your friend some peace of mind. It will also help calm them.  Tell your friend that you won’t like them any less no matter what their anxiety is. Even if your friend tells you every time you are together that they fear something, you will still be there for them and still feel the same way. Let your friend know that they can call you whenever they need you. This can help provide some calm for your friend. You may even say, “Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.” Another way you can calm your friend with anxiety is to spend time with them. Don’t avoid your friend, ignore calls, or cancel plans without a good reason. Avoiding your friend may cause more anxiety since they may believe it is their fault that you are not spending time with them. Being around other people can help your friend a lot. When someone with anxiety spends quality time with other people, it helps to distract from the anxiety. This can help your friend feel calmer and less anxious. You should be patient with your friend if they have anxiety. Getting frustrated will increase your friend’s anxiety. Staying patient during an anxiety attack or when your friend expresses any fears can help calm any anxiety.  Remember that your friend suffers from a chemical imbalance and may rationally understand that any fears are unfounded. However, they are unable to control the anxiety, so getting frustrated because your friend can’t “get a grip” or think logically like you about something may worsen the anxiety. Forgive your friend if they say anything out of frustration or irritation. Because anxiety can cause a neurological change and sudden intense feelings, your friend may say something they do not mean. Let your friend know you understand and forgive them. You should never try to calm your friend with anxiety by giving them alcohol,...

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Mostre que ele pode falar com você. Passe o tempo ao lado dela. Seja paciente. Fique longe do álcool e das substâncias controladas. Sugira que ele procure ajuda.


Article in English: One thing you can do to help with your kidney stones is drink large amounts of water. This treatment method has not been proven effective, but increasing your fluid intake has other positive benefits as well. Try to drink way more water than you usually do a day, even if you drink the recommended amount. The recommended amount while you have kidney stones is two to three quarts (1.9 to 2.8 liters) a water a day. Have water on you at all times and continuously drink it. The more water you drink, the more diluted your urine will become.  This may help dissolve the salts in the kidney stone, which may help you pass the stone. This may also help prevent a urinary tract infection, which is common with kidney stones. Don't make yourself sick by drinking too much water at one time. The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain. To help with this, you can take over the counter pain relievers, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen (Tylenol), in small doses. NSAIDs include naproxen (Aleve), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), and aspirin. NSAIDs seem to cause fewer adverse reactions than opioid pain relievers, so you might consider trying these before asking your doctor for a prescription pain reliever.  Always follow the dosing and instructions on the label. The standard dosage for ibuprofen is 400 to 800 mg every six hours. Standard dosage for acetaminophen is 1000 mg every six hours. Standard dosage for Aleve is 220 to 440 mg every 12 hours. Use one of these medications as needed for moderate to severe pain. Be aware that two NSAIDS should never be taken together because this can reduce your kidney function. Your doctor may also prescribe you strong pain medication, such as opioids, or prescription antispasmodic medications, such as tamsulosin (Flomax), alfuzosin, nifedipine, doxazosin, and terazosin. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe you a water pill (diuretic). These will help break down deposits in your urine, which will help you pass your kidney stone even faster. This is most...

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Beba bastante água. Utilize medicamentos para aliviar a dor. Tome medicamentos prescritos. Consulte um urologista em caso de pedras grandes. Descubra a causa do cálculo renal.


Article in English: One way to become aware of the cause of your fear is to be more aware of yourself in general. Being present in the moment and aware of your emotions and thoughts can help you identify what exactly you’re afraid of. It can also help you recognize what strategies help you overcome your fear. Meditation and yoga classes can train your mindfulness for everyday life.  Be fully present in the moment by focusing your senses and your mind on what you are doing. For example, if you’re eating, pay attention to how the food smells, looks, tastes, and feels in your mouth. Pay attention to how certain situations and the thought of certain situations make you feel. For instance, you might think, “When I thought about speaking at the meeting, I got nauseous.” Keep a journal to track these thoughts and discoveries. Fear of the unknown often has an underlying cause you may not be aware of. Figuring out what exactly you’re afraid of about unknown situations and why you’re afraid can help you overcome the fear. It is often easier to get insight into other people than about ourselves, so consider talking to a trusted friend or a therapist who can help you identify patterns or connections. In the meantime, you can start with some self-reflection:  Think about the last time you feared the unknown or about something you’re afraid of now. For example, you may fear living on your own after a divorce. Write down what this situation meant or will mean for you. For example, living alone will mean being independent, spending more time alone, and being responsible for everything. Highlight those things that make you anxious about the situation. For instance, you may be okay with being independent and responsible for everything, but being alone may scare you. Ask yourself why those specific things scare you. Did something happen in your past to make you uneasy about similar situations? How did you (or the affected person) handle the situation? This game is one way to figure out what you’re afraid of. It can be useful when you’re having...

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Tente ser consciente. Examine seu passado. Faça um jogo de preencher os espaços vazios.


Article in English: One way to ensure you'll be memorable is to pick a date that you know will set you apart. Instead of going to dinner and a movie, pick something that will make you stand out compared to other dates you've been on.  Ask your date to an art show, or invite them to a painting class. Ask them to go to an arcade. If you're into music, invite your date to a record store to talk about music and your favorite bands. Make a picnic and spend time feeding ducks in the park. To be memorable, your date needs to get to know you, so make sure you are able to talk during your date. Choosing an activity instead of a sit down discussion will help ease awkward silences and give you something to talk about in a pinch since you can talk about what you're doing.  Try mini golf or bowling. Play pool. Go to a carnival or theme park. While you don’t want to plan out everything you’ll say, you’ll feel less nervous and will be able to converse easily if you have a go-to list of fun topics to discuss. You’ll also avoid spending too much time talking about topics like work or school.  Make a list of stories about you that people usually find interesting. Write down a list of interesting facts you know. List the five most interesting things that have happened to you. In addition to choosing clothes that make you look good, dress in a way that says something about you. The clothes you pick give you another chance to stand out and be memorable.  If you're a music buff, wear a T-shirt with your favorite band’s logo. Accessorize with your handmade jewelry. Choose a great pin-up dress if you're into vintage.

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Escolha algo diferente. Escolha uma atividade que dê margem para uma boa conversa. Pense em alguns assuntos divertidos para conversar com a crush. Escolha uma roupa que transmita sua personalidade.


Article in English: One way to get a guy hooked on you is to demonstrate that other guys find you attractive too. This does not mean that you should flirt with other guys in front of him or try to make him jealous, but keep seeing other guys if he has not committed to you yet. If he complains about you dating other guys, just let him know that you would be happy to just see him if he wants to be in an exclusive relationship with you. But don't stop seeing other guys until it is clear that he is also going to stop seeing other girls. If you want him to stay in love with you, then you can't just let him worship you. You have to show that you care about who he is as a person too. After all, you want to be in love too, right? Here's how to show that you really care about him as a person:  As you get to know each other, ask him questions about his personal life. Talk to him about his childhood, his family, and his background. Take an interest in his work or studies. If he's really into science or history, talk to him about those subjects instead of brushing him off. Ask his opinion. Ask what he thinks about different subjects, from your newest outfit to world affairs. Show that his perspective really matters to you. Understand his moods. Learn to be extra supportive if he's having a bad day. You don't have to smother him with praise to let him know that he's truly special, but you should give him a sincere compliment now and then. You can compliment him in person, through texting, or by leaving a note at his desk or his locker. This will let him know that you're thinking about how great he is.  Try complimenting him for something he excels at. For example, you might say something like, "Dinner was delicious! You are such a good cook!" Or, "I really enjoyed your show last night. You are such a talented musician!"  Only compliment him when you really mean it. Don't give him false praise just because you think it'll make him like you more. If you want to keep the guy hooked, then you should not only let him know how unique he is to you,...

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Saia com outros garotos, caso vocês não sejam exclusivos. Demonstre interesse pelas coisas dele. Elogie-o. Seja fascinante.


Article in English: One way to get relief from swollen veins is to put on compression stockings. These are tight-fitting stockings that put pressure on your legs to help push blood through your veins, reducing vessel diameter and improving blood flow. There are two types of compression stockings you can get without a doctor’s prescription, or you can get the strongest kind by talking to your doctor.  Follow manufacturer recommendations regarding when and how long to wear compression stockings. Make sure to check your skin condition underneath the stockings multiple times each day. Advanced age, diabetes, nerve damage, and other conditions can place an individual at greater risk for skin damage associated with prolonged pressure and skin infections. The stockings should be the appropriate size for the person using them and not too tight. Support pantyhose. These are merely tight stockings, which offer the least amount of pressure. They will provide pressure to your entire leg, not a particular part, but can be helpful if the swelling isn’t serious. Over-the-counter (OTC) gradient compression hose. These are sold in medical supply and drugstores, and will provide more targeted pressure. Look for products labelled “gradient” or “graduated.” By talking to a doctor, you can get prescription stockings. These are the stockings that give the most pressure to your legs. They can be targeted to different parts of your legs to make sure you get pressure where you need it most. Make sure you wear them as often as directed. If you do get a prescription, don’t stop wearing them without consulting your doctor. To get blood flowing out of your legs and back towards your heart, lie down and raise them above your heart. Elevate your legs at least 15 minutes, three to four times a day.:  Some good ways to elevate your legs include putting pillows under your legs while you lie in bed, lying on a couch with your legs elevated on pillows on a chair in front of you, or leaning back in a reclining chair that will elevate your legs above your heart. Do...

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Coloque meias de compressão. Erga as pernas. Consuma AINEs (anti-inflamatórios não esteroides) para diminuir o inchaço. Verifique se outros remédios podem ser consumidos. Use remédios naturais para combater o inchaço.


Article in English: One way to get to know the professor is to seek them out during office hours. Of course, you don't just want to show up. You need to have a reason. You could ask a question you didn't quite get answered in class, for instance. You could also ask for a bit of extra reading on something you find fascinating. Try to engage your professors so that they remember you. If you have never met with a professor outside of class, you probably shouldn’t ask them to write you a letter of recommendation. Professors like to talk about what they're researching, too, so bringing that up can be a good conversation starter. Plus, you might find common interests, or you may even be able to assist the professor with their research, earning you even more brownie points. You could say something such as, "So what do you work on outside of class? I always find a professor's research interests really interesting." Another simple way to get to know the professor better is to take a second or even third class with the professor. The more the professor sees you, the more you'll stick in their mind. Of course, you really only want to take classes with professors you learn well from, as your education should come first. One way to get to know professors is to show up at events they are likely to be at, such as department events. Departments will have lectures, parties, and other events where you can spend time talking to professors in a less formal setting. Just make sure you actually go and talk to your professor while there. When getting recommendations for things like graduate school or an internship, you're going to be entering into the field you studied. That means that recommendations should come from professors in those programs. You don't want a kinesiology professor writing a recommendation letter when you're trying to get into a literature program, for instance. Stick to professors in your major. Skip asking for recommendation letters from teaching assistants. Even though you may get to know them better, their letters don't hold...

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Visite o professor fora da aula. Pergunte ao professor sobre as pesquisas que ele está desenvolvendo. Faça mais de uma disciplina com o mesmo professor. Compareça aos eventos do campus e dos departamentos. Preste atenção nos professores da sua área.


Article in English: One way to identify triggers is to tune into when you feel anxious and what anxiety feels like for you. Begin to notice feelings of anxiety and identify them as soon as you can. You may not notice feelings or thoughts as related to anxiety right away, but your body can alert you through physical symptoms. Pay attention to any changes your body experiences, and begin to say to yourself, “This happens when I feel anxious.” Some common signs of anxiety include:  Pounding heart Sweating Stomach upset or nausea Urge to urinate Shortness of breath Muscle tension Headache Feeling tired suddenly Insomnia Begin tuning into your emotional experience of anxiety. Recognize when your thoughts and mood begin to change and how they change. You may feel irritable, restless, or jumpy. You also may have difficulty concentrating or feel like your mind is blank. Perhaps you feel dread or apprehension. Increasing your emotional awareness will help you identify when you feel anxious and help you uncover what causes your anxiety.  Start to link these feelings to your experience of anxiety and acknowledge when they occur. Say to yourself, “Right now I feel irritable, and this is related to feelings of anxiety.” If you don’t know how your anxiety feels or where it comes from, take a few days to observe yourself in and after anxious situations. You don’t have to do anything to change your anxiety, just observe what happens. You may recognize afterward that you felt anxious, and that’s okay. Start to recognize the feeling of anxiety. Observe when you feel anxious without judging it. Notice what feedback you receive most strongly, whether it be physical or emotional.   What made you realize you were anxious? How did you feel? What changed in your body or your mind that felt different? Observing yourself nonjudgmentally can help you increase your self-awareness. When you notice physical symptoms of anxiety, stop and remember what you were thinking, feeling, or doing right before. The same is true of recognizing emotional symptoms of...

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Ouça seu corpo. Reconheça os sintomas emocionais da ansiedade. Não se critique. Tente lembrar o que precedeu o sintoma.


Article in English: One way to transport your fish is to put them in plastic bags. You can get plastic fish bags from a pet store. Fill the bag a third of the way full with water from the aquarium. Then, place one fish into each plastic bag. Don’t put multiple fish in the same bag.  Place a second bag over the first bag so that it is extra protected. This helps in case the bag leaks. Use a rubber band to secure the bags so the fish and water cannot get out. If you are going to have the fish in bags for longer than an hour, get some pure oxygen from your local pet store to place in the bags with them. A five-gallon bucket can be an easy way to transport multiple fish in the same container. Make sure you buy a new bucket and don’t use one that has had chemicals inside them. The bucket may have residual chemicals, which may kill or harm your fish. Make sure to cover the bucket with a water tight lid. Fill the bucket with water from your tank. Another way you can transport your fish is in a sturdy container that has a lid. Fill the container with water from the tank. Make sure the lid is secure so your fish doesn’t fall out and water doesn’t leak out. This may be good for fish with sharp fins or who may get out of a plastic bag. Small tanks can be moved with the fish and water in it. Large tanks should never be moved as a unit. If you move the aquarium with water and fish, make sure to remove all other objects. Take out all rocks, decorations, and filters. These may come loose and hurt your fish. You should also remove some of the water. This helps reduce the risk of spillage, along with giving your fish less room to be bounced around.  However, even small tanks can be difficult to move. They are very heavy, but also fragile. If you drop the tank and it breaks, you may lose all of your fish. Tanks that are moved with water in them are more likely to get chipped or cracked. If you have placed your fish in a bag or small containers, you should pack them in a secure carrier. Place bubble wrap between the fish bag and the container or...

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Coloque os peixes em sacos plásticos. Transporte os peixes em um balde com tampa. Coloque os peixes em um recipiente com tampa. Transporte-os no próprio aquário se ele for pequeno. Transporte os peixes em um recipiente seguro e térmico. Escolha um recipiente onde todos os peixes caibam. Coloque as plantas em um saco plástico.


Article in English: One way you can “wrap” the vacation trip is to write a description of the vacation in a card. Then, you can give the person the card so they can read about their gift. You may include a hand drawn map of the vacation in the card to give the person an idea of where they will be going and what they will be doing once they’re there. Make sure you include the travel dates in the card as well. For example, you may write in the card, “You will be traveling to sunny California, flying by plane for several hours until you reach your best friend in San Francisco. You’ll be travelling from the 5th to the 15th, just in time for your bf’s birthday!” To make the wrapping of the gift more fun, include a clue so the person has to guess where they are going on the trip. You may wrap the clue in a box and give the box to the person or include a small clue in an envelope with the card. For example, if the destination is England, you may include a small red telephone booth figurine in the card. Or if the destination is Paris, you may include macaroons and a statue of the Eiffel Tower in a gift box. For a more straight-forward option, include the travel tickets in the card so the person sees them when they open the card. Or you may include the travel tickets in a wrapped box so the person can open it and receive their gift. This may be an ideal option if you have bought plane tickets or train tickets for the trip already and want to include them in the gift. You may also include an image of the hotel or home rental the person will be staying at in the gift.

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Coloque uma descrição das férias em um cartão para “embrulhar” o presente. Embrulhe uma dica sobre o destino em uma caixa. Seja mais direto e inclua as passagens no presente.


Article in English: One week before the party is slated to start, go shopping for everything you need. If you aren’t able to drive, ask your dad or one of your mom’s friends to help you with the shopping trip.  Don’t forget to pick up things like cups, plates, napkins and utensils. You can hide these things somewhere in your room so your mom won't see. If you’re buying lots of food, don’t store it in your family refrigerator. Ask a friend or family member if you can store the perishable party supplies at their house so your mom won’t notice. In order to throw a good surprise party, you need to be good at deception. People are often able to tell when something is up, so your mom may start asking questions. In the event this happens, do not panic. Try to smooth over the situation.  Play dumb. If your mom asks if something is going on, say something like, "I don't know what you're talking about." Keep playing dumb and your mom's suspicion may pass. Try to distract your mom as you plan party events. If your mom has something else going on, she is less likely to notice you sneaking around. You can, for example, have your dad take your mom out to the movies when you need to start gathering decorations. Since this is a surprise party, you need a way to get your mom out of the house while you’re setting up and while guests are arriving. Ask one of your mom’s friends to invite her over on the day of the party.  Make sure the person hanging out with your mom knows to bring her to the party at a certain time. You could also try having your dad take your mom on a date. When they return, the party begins. If you’re holding the party at your home, you need the place to look nice. But cleaning the house for a surprise party can be tricky because you don’t want your mom to get suspicious.  Make sure your mom is out of the house before you start cleaning. Prioritize cleaning the bathrooms, living spaces and kitchen. These are the places where people are likely to congregate. While your mom is still out, hang all the decorations and set out the...

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Vá às compras. Não deixe que ela suspeite de nada. Pense na logística. Limpe a casa. Arrume tudo e decore. Pense em como revelar a festa. Relaxe e siga o fluxo.


Article in English: Onions contain chemicals that, when released into the air, become an irritant to the tear-producing glands in our eyes. Every experienced cook seems to have a favorite, can't-miss trick to stop the tears.  They range from scientifically-based to downright strange.  To name but a few ...  Put the onion in the freezer for a few minutes beforehand. Cut the onion near a lit candle or a running gas stove burner. Dip your knife in oil before cutting. Ventilate the area with a fan. Chew gum, or hold water, a bread stump, or a teaspoon in your mouth. Try swimming or skiing or lab goggles.  Make sure you can see clearly out of them.  Guaranteed to work, though not the most fashionable choice if you're trying to impress a date with your cooking skills.

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Entenda o problema. Experimente outros métodos. Use óculos de natação ou de proteção. Pronto!


Article in English: Online storage is a growing field, allowing users to back up their data to remote servers. Incorporating online backups into your backup routine can help make sure your backups are redundant, and will allow you to access your backed up files from anywhere you have an internet connection. There are a variety of services, both free and paid, that offer a wide range of features:  BackBlaze - Offers unlimited storage for a small fee per month. Carbonite - One of the more established online backup services, Carbonite offers unlimited storage for a monthly fee. Carbonite is known for their automated backup solutions. SOS Online Backup - Another older player in the backup game, SOS offers unlimited storage for all accounts. Services like Google Drive, SkyDrive (OneDrive), and DropBox all offer online storage, but they require you to manually keep them updated. Files are synced between all devices running that account, which means that if the file is deleted on the backup server, it is deleted on all your connected devices! These services also do not offer robust file versioning, which means retrieving an older version of a file can be difficult or impossible. You can certainly use these services as a means of free storage, but they are not powerful enough to truly be called "backup services". You will have to maintain your backup manually. Any online backup service worth their salt should encrypt all files that are transmitted to and from their servers. They may have access to metadata, such as folder names and file sizes, but the actual content of your data should be unreadable to anyone but you. Many services use private keys to encrypt your data. This means that it is highly secure, but you will lose access to it if you forget your password. In cases such as this, passwords are irretrievable and the data is lost. Nearly all online backup solutions come with software or a browser interface that allows you to set what is being backed up and how often. Set a schedule that works for you. If you are frequently making...

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Encontre uma boa opção para armazenar arquivos online. Entenda a diferença entre os serviços de armazenamento em nuvem e os de backup online. Verifique o nível de segurança do serviço. Defina uma rotina de backups.


Article in English: Only a trained mental health professional can diagnose and treat people with OCPD. Fortunately, treatment for OCPD is generally more effective than it is for other personality disorders. An appropriate mental health professional would be a psychologist or psychiatrist; most family doctors and general practitioners do not have the training to recognize OCPD. Talk therapy, and particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), is usually considered to be a highly effective treatment for people with OCPD. CBT is done by a trained mental health professional, and involves teaching the person how to recognize and change unhelpful ways of thinking and behaving. In most cases, therapy is sufficient to treat OCPD. In some cases, your physician or psychiatrist may also recommend a medication such as Prozac, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

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Consulte um especialista em saúde mental. Faça terapia. Informe-se sobre o uso de medicações.


Article in English: Only after you've exhausted all other options should blocking collection call numbers be considered. Most phone companies offer "anonymous call rejection". If the calling party is not displaying caller id information for whatever reason, your phone will not ring. Instead the calling party will be confronted by a phone company system that will do one or more of the following:  Prompt the caller to release caller id information, Prompt the caller to leave a very short voice message which is subsequently played to you giving you a chance to accept or dump the call, or instruct the caller to call back revealing caller id information. This will weed out most collection calls. Numbers not on your approved list (WhiteList) will not reach your phone. Collection agencies often employ caller id spoofing, sending fake or alternate caller id information to trick you into answering. However, a WhiteList-Only home phone setup puts a swift end to this, because it won't accept non-recognized numbers. WhiteList-Only can be through your phone company for around $50USD with no monthly fees. Alternatively one can switch phone service from Land Line (conventional phone system) to VoIP (Voice over IP). This requires an internet connection and performs best on a broadband link; dialup internet is generally insufficient. There are a variety of home VoIP providers that allow WhiteList-Only setup for as little as $8 USD monthly. If one is adventurous, one can setup a home PBX using Asterisk, an open source software phone system usually requiring a dedicated computer. PBX in a Flash is one such flavor of Asterisk and is well suited to the above average computer user. Similar to WhiteList-only, sometimes also called GreenList-only, BlackList allows all calls except those explicitly blocked. Land Line phone service typically limits the customer to twenty blocked numbers whereas home VoIP providers or home PBX have no such limit. Additionally, these services often allow one to block all calls from toll free numbers: 800*, 866*, 877*, 888*.

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Configure um filtro de chamadas. Configure seu telefone para receber ligações apenas de números aprovados. Configure seu sistema de telefonia para bloquear uma lista negra.


Article in English: Only consider this if your hamster has come in contact with a toxic substance that can't be spot cleaned, and you can't bring it immediately to the vet. It is not uncommon for hamsters to die from being bathed, either by drowning or because they got sick after the bath. Some situations that might warrant a bath include:  It fell in something that was potentially dangerous or toxic such as neat disinfectant, white spirit, corrosive substances such as an acid, nail polisher remover The coat got covered in something that would be toxic or cause a stomach upset if the animal groomed and swallowed it (non-food substances such as those mentioned, or chocolate, jam, honey) The hamster was covered in something really sticky which could irritate the skin (chewing gum that could not be removed by spot cleaning or cutting fur) or that would cause a bowel obstruction if the hamster chewed it off the skin (blue tac, putty, wax) or a substance that would damage the skin such as urine If you absolutely must bathe your hamster as a last resort, get a bowl and fill it with a couple centimeters of lukewarm water. Moisten your hamster, taking care to keep the water away from her face. You can also use a cloth or an old toothbrush with soft bristles to gently clean the hamster. Again, make sure not to get water on or near the hamster's face. If water alone will not remove the toxic or sticky substance, you can use a very small amount of the mildest unscented pet shampoo you can find. Be very careful to keep the shampoo and water away from your hamster's face. If you used any shampoo, be sure to use plain lukewarm water to rinse the hamster off and completely remove any shampoo residue. Place your hamster on top of a dry towel and use the other end of the towel or a second towel to gently pat your pet dry.  If you rub, be sure to do so very gently in the direction of its fur. Make sure to get most of the water off before putting your hamster back in its cage to sleep off its agitation. Make sure your hamster has plenty of...

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Só opte por isto caso o bichinho tenha entrado em contato com substâncias tóxicas que não possam ser removidas com um pano, e caso não possa levá-lo imediatamente ao veterinário. Encha uma bacia com 2,5 cm de água morna. Dê o banho delicadamente com água limpa. Coloque xampu sem perfume. Enxague-o. Seque-o dando batidinhas com uma toalha macia e limpa. Coloque-o de volta na gaiola.


Article in English: Only metals containing iron will rust, and some iron alloys will rust slowly or not at all. Stainless steel, an alloy of iron and chromium, will be very difficult to rust. Cast iron or wrought iron will rust most easily. Hydrochloric acid is readily available in low concentrations at hardware stores, often labeled as muriatic acid. Handling it carefully, pour about 2 ounces (60 ml) into a sturdy plastic bottle. You should wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when doing this. Dissolving copper into the acid solution creates a wash that will speed the rusting process. The best way to dissolve copper in the acid is to wrap a short length of copper wire into a coil and submerge it in the acid for about a week.  When leaving the copper to soak, do not cap the bottle tightly. The gases produced during the chemical reaction will cause pressure to build inside the bottle. Also, make sure to clearly label the bottle and store it out of reach of children or pets. Copper coins can be used as well. Make sure the coin's content is largely copper; for instance, United States pennies made after 1982 are only 2.5 percent copper. However, pennies made before 1982 are 95 percent copper. After some of the copper has dissolved into the acid, put on protective gloves and carefully remove the copper from the solution. Once you have taken it out of the solution, you can discard it. Dilute the acid with water in a ratio of roughly 1 part acid to 50 parts water. If you used 2 ounces (60 ml) of hydrochloric acid, you should mix it with about a gallon (3.8 L) of water. The acid and copper solution will work best when the metal is very clean. There are commercially available products designed for cleaning scale or corrosion from metal, but a wash and rinse with soap and water will generally be sufficient. Apply a light layer of the solution to the metal and allow it to air dry. The acid can be applied with a spray bottle or paint brush, although the acid will quickly deteriorate any metal components of the spray bottle. Wear protective...

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Tenha certeza de que o metal com o qual trabalhará enferruja. Coloque um pouco de ácido clorídrico em uma garrafa plástica. Dissolva um pouco de cobre no ácido clorídrico. Dilua o cobre e a solução ácida na água. Limpe seu aço ou ferro totalmente. Aplique a solução ácida. Deixe o metal enferrujar. Você terminou.


Article in English: Only numbers that begin with 381 can accept international phone calls in North Korea. Most embassies and international businesses will have this prefix. Most civilian numbers most likely will not, unless they belong to a foreign national.  If the number begins with 382, you cannot call it from an international phone. If you have a loved one living in or visiting North Korea, keep in mind that their normal phone number will not work. Foreigners can bring mobile phones into North Korea, but they must buy a local SIM card. This prefix depends on the country you are calling from. Type this number first before you continue with the rest of the phone number. The international prefix for the US and Canada is 011. For the UK, it is 00, and for Australia, it is 0011. If you don't know your country's international prefix code, look it up online or use the Nations Online Project: http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/international-calling-codes.htm. This will go right after your international prefix code. Some international numbers may include the country code already at the beginning. This is Pyongyang’s area code. All international numbers in North Korea have this area code. The phone number should be 7 digits long. It will start with the numbers 381. A typical international call to North Korea might look like 011-850-2-381-XXXX. It is not uncommon for international calls to be restricted or dropped when calling North Korea. If your call is important, try again. Doublecheck that you have entered the correct number. If you cannot get in touch, try communicating via email.

Summary in Portuguese:

Verifique se o número de telefone que você tem começa com o prefixo 381. Disque o código de prefixo internacional. Disque 850 para ligar para a Coreia do Norte. Acrescente um 2 após o código do país. Prossiga discando o restante do número. Se um telefonista atender, tente novamente.


Article in English: Only teachers can create and distribute assignments. This will take you to that class' page. This is in the bottom right corner of Chrome; clicking it will prompt you to add a new assignment. This will open the new assignment form. This title should alert students to both the content of the assignment and the format in which it will be completed ("written", "read", etc.). If you don't want to add a title, you can skip ahead to the due date. This will help students adhere to specific guidelines as they complete the assignment. Make sure you tie in connections to the content to which the assignment relates--the current day's lesson, for example. This is a good place for you to make your grading criteria clear as well. Do this by clicking the arrow next to "No due date", clicking "No due date", and selecting a date from the calendar. Though you will likely cover the assignment's due date in class, your students will benefit from having the assignment's due date in writing beside the assignment itself. You can also add a specific time to this assignment from here. You can do this by clicking the arrow next to "No topic", clicking "Create topic", and entering a topic name. Your topic should reflect whichever unit your class is currently studying. This will help students stay organized. You can also select a pre-existing topic from this menu. This button resembles a paperclip. You have a couple of attachment options at your disposal:  Select a file from your computer, then click "Upload" to attach a physical document. Click the "Drive" icon instead of the "Attach" icon to attach a Google Drive document. This will post the assignment to the class forum; students should receive a notification in their streams regarding the assignment's availability. You can also schedule assignments ahead of time by clicking the arrow next to "Assign" and clicking "Schedule". From this menu, click the date and set a time for the assignment to go live, then click "Schedule" when you're done. Your assignment will post on the selected date.

Summary in Portuguese:

Acesse sua conta de professor. Clique na turma para a qual você deseja enviar uma tarefa. Clique no sinal "+". Clique em "Criar tarefa". Digite o título. Adicione instruções para a realização da tarefa. Selecione um prazo de conclusão. Adicione um tópico, se desejar. Clique no botão "Anexar" para adicionar um anexo. Clique em "Criar tarefa" quando terminar.


Article in English: Only the computer edition of Minecraft has command blocks. They are not yet available for Minecraft Pocket Edition or Minecraft for gaming consoles. Command blocks are in-game items that give access to the Minecraft console. They are powerful tools that let you reshape the whole game — but because of this, they are only available in certain circumstances:  On a multiplayer server, only the server operators can use command blocks. You'll need to ask an operator to promote you, or host your own server. In a single-player world, you'll need to enable cheats if they weren't enabled at world creation. Open the menu and click Open to LAN, check the "Allow Cheats" box, and click Start LAN world. This will only last one play session, but you can repeat it each time you want to add more command blocks. Now that you have console access, you can switch to creative mode. This is the only mode that lets you place and program command blocks. Use the following command to accomplish this:  Hit T to open the console (the chat bar), or press / to open it and automatically enter / to the line you are typing. Type /gamemode c and hit Enter to enter creative mode. Once you're done setting up command blocks, type /gamemode s for survival mode or /gamemode a for adventure mode. Open the console again with T and type this command: /give (yourusername) minecraft:command_block 64 . Instead of (yourusername), type in your full Minecraft username, without parentheses.  Your username is case sensitive. If nothing happens, you may need to update minecraft to at least version 1.4. Update to the latest version to get access to all commands. You can replace the "64" with any number to receive that many blocks. 64 makes a full stack of command blocks.

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra o game Minecraft no PC ou Mac. Entre em um mundo em que haja acesso ao console. Mude para o "Modo Criativo". Crie blocos de comando.


Article in English: Open 1 16-oz (450-g) bag of frozen corn kernels. Spread the corn over one dehydrator tray, keeping it in an even layer. If you’re dehydrating fresh corn, shuck the ear, then use a sharp kitchen knife to slice the kernels off of the cob and into the dehydrator tray. A large ear of corn should be the equivalent of 1 16-oz (450-g) bag. You can dry the corn directly from its frozen state. If some of the kernels are fixed together by ice, though, gently tap the chunks of corn on your counter or table to break them apart. Place the dehydrator tray into the dehydrator and set the temperature to begin drying out the corn. Since the temperature needs to be so low, it’s really best to perform this process using an actual dehydrator rather than an oven. Most ovens will not reach low enough temperatures to dry the corn without cooking it. Check the corn kernels after 8 hours pass. Remove it from the dehydrator if it’s completely dry. Otherwise, continue dehydrating the corn as needed, checking it every 30 to 60 minutes. To check the status of the corn, take a few kernels and try to manipulate them between your fingers. Properly dried kernels should no longer feel pliable. If the corn doesn’t feel pliable anymore, perform a second test by dropping a few kernels on a hard surface, like a counter or table. They should make a distinctive “click” sound when ready. If you plan to make the cornmeal immediately, simply transfer the dehydrated corn to a medium mixing bowl and set it aside. Otherwise, place the corn into an airtight plastic bag or container. Resealable plastic bags work well enough if you plan to make cornmeal within a week or two, but for longer storage, use a canning jar or an airtight plastic container. You can store the dry corn at in dry, dark, room temperature conditions if you plan to use it within a month. For longer storage, consider keeping it in your refrigerator or freezer.

Summary in Portuguese:

Espalhe o milho na bandeja do desidratador. Configure o aparelho em 50 °C depois de posicionar a bandeja no desidratador. Desidrate por algo entre 8 e 12 horas. Armazene até a hora de usar.


Article in English: Open BlackBerry Messenger, click on “Contacts.” Then, select “Add a Contact.” Select someone who you want to message with via Messenger. Click “Use Once.” Press “Enter” and click “Ok.” You will need to do this with each of the contacts you want to add to Messenger. Once you have several, you can start grouping them for group texts. Click the center track wheel when you are on the Contacts screen. ” Name the group and click “Ok.” To add a contact, click on the contact name, select “Move” and choose the group name you desire. BlackBerry Messenger is known for its excellent group texting options.

Summary in Portuguese:

Deixe o aplicativo BlackBerry fazer o trabalho para você. Vá para a sua lista de contatos em seu telefone. Selecione “Request by Email” e digite o endereço de e-mail da pessoa. Espere até que seus amigos instalem e comecem a utilizar o BlackBerry Messenger. Selecione “Add Group.


Article in English: Open Firefox, then press the menu button. On most devices, this looks like three horizontal lines. This is a question mark inside a circle. It is usually in the lower right corner of the screen. Select this from the list that appears when you select Help. This will automatically start a download of the latest Firefox version. To prevent this, put your device in Airplane mode first. The version number is located just below the word Firefox.

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Abra o menu do Firefox. Toque no ícone "Ajuda". Selecione "Sobre o Firefox". Verifique o número da versão.


Article in English: Open a 20-ounce (540 g) can of sliced water chestnuts and discard the liquid. If you're using fresh water chestnuts, use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin. Then slice the chestnuts into 1/4 in (0.6 cm) slices. Put the water chestnuts into a small bowl and pour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil over them. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon (5.5 g) of salt and 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of black pepper over. Stir the water chestnuts until they're seasoned. Transfer the seasoned water chestnuts to a roasting dish and spread them so they're in a single layer. Put the chestnuts in the oven and cook them for 15 minutes. Stir them occasionally so they cook evenly. Once the chestnuts are hot and golden around the edges, take the pan out of the oven. Serve the roasted chestnuts as a side dish for roasted meats or as a garnish for soups. Store the leftover roasted water chestnuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.

Summary in Portuguese:

Preaqueça o forno a 250 ºC e prepare as castanhas. Misture as castanhas d’água com o azeite, o sal e a pimenta. Coloque as castanhas em uma assadeira e asse por 15 minutos. Tire do forno e sirva.


Article in English: Open a new tab on your browser and go to the Google Maps website.  A Google Map page will open up where you will see a full map on your screen. The search bar is at the top left corner of the Google Maps home page. Type the contact you have just added here, and hit Enter on your keyboard. Google Maps will load for a while and return your contact on the map, confirming that your contact has been added to Google Maps. Other results similar to the contact you added will be returned too. Scroll and click the exact contact you added to display its location on the map, indicated by a location icon. Google Maps will zoom in and display the contact address you added on the map. You can zoom in further to view the exact location. If Street View is possible for the location, you can even check it out this way. Just drag the Google pegman from the right side (above the zoom in/out buttons), and drop it into the location. The display will change to Street View. Use the directional buttons and zoom in/out sliders at the right to navigate.

Summary in Portuguese:

Visite o site do Google Maps. Na barra de pesquisa, no canto superior esquerdo da tela, digite o nome do contato salvo e pressione "Enter". Visualize a localização.


Article in English: Open a program such as Microsoft's PowerPoint or Keynote on a Mac to create a slide show. These versatile softwares can create slideshows with text, videos, photos, or any combination of the aforementioned features. You could also use an alternative application like OpenOffice or other third-party softwares. Select digital pictures and add them into your slide show. You might be able to add other content such as text, sound, or videos to your slideshow if you choose.  Most softwares allow you to import multiple photos through "File" "Import." Navigate through your software program's interface to choose a style or theme for your slides. Search your program's Help section or manufacturer's website to find how to get to the styles or themes for the particular version of your software. You may be able to preview how different themes would look on one of your slides by resting your cursor over a provided thumbnail for each theme. Experiment with the settings or options in your software program to modify your slide show. You may be able to add music, time your transitions, and choose from different transition effects. Sometimes animated transitions that are playful can grasp your audience. Use these effects sparingly and based on your audience. Always save when you are finished creating the slideshow. You can always go back and add images or edit items later. Save the presentation to a flash drive if you have access to a computer where you plan to present the slideshow.

Summary in Portuguese:

Escolha o programa. Importe as fotos. Use as opções de edição. Experimente opções e ajustes diferentes. Salve a apresentação.


Article in English: Open all of the windows and doors in the room. You should never use dry ice in a closed room. The buildup of carbon dioxide that results from dry ice can be dangerous, so it's important that the room you're in is well ventilated. This creates a vent for some of the CO2 to escape so that the pressure in the plastic bottle does not build up. You will also need another cap that fits the plastic bottle securely. Do not drill holes into the second cap. Alternatively, you can use a push on/off beverage container lid if you have one. Make sure that there is plenty of space left in the bottle. Don’t replace the cap yet. You can carbonate a variety of different beverages including water, juice, tonic, and homemade soda. Use kitchen tongs to transfer the dry ice into the beverage. Wear oven mitts if you are going to be touching the dry ice so that it doesn’t damage your skin. If the dry ice is in large chunks and cannot fit into the bottle, use a meat hammer to break it into smaller pieces first. Screw the cap with the holes in it onto the plastic bottle. This is so that the pressure can escape while the beverage is carbonating. If the dry ice starts to stick to the plastic bottle, gently mix the beverage to help free the dry ice. Once all of the dry ice has dissolved, you can serve the beverage immediately as it will be both fizzy and cold. Alternatively, place a closed cap on the plastic bottle and store it overnight in the refrigerator. It is essential to make sure that all of the dry ice has dissolved before the beverage is served. This is because the dry ice can cause severe burns due to its low temperature.

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Escolha um local com ventilação adequada. Faça 2-3 furos na tampa de uma garrafa plástica de 3,8 litros. Coloque 1,5 litro da bebida que quiser dentro da garrafa plástica. Adicione 500 g de gelo seco na garrafa plástica. Deixe a bebida descansar por 10 minutos até que todo o gelo seco se dissolva. Sirva a bebida carbonatada ou guarde na geladeira.


Article in English: Open deep muscles in your inner thighs with this pose. Start on all fours, rest on your forearms instead of your hands, and lower your pelvis and hips by slowly spreading your knees apart. Make sure to use control and breathe deeply as you lower yourself. Feel the stretch and don’t go over your capacity. Once you feel a stretch, hold the pose and take 10 - 15 breaths. This pose is great for working toward the straddle splits. Sit with a tall posture and the soles of your feet together with you knees dropping to your side. Inhale and exhale as you gently lower your knees. Don’t force your knees down by feel the stretch. Once comfortable, slowly move your chest toward your feet, keeping your spine straight as your fold your body forward. Hold for 10 breaths. If your knees are high off of the ground, add some support under your seat so that your hips lift up off the floor. You want to release the tension on your hip flexors. Pancake pose is a high intensity pose. Sit up tall and keep your legs spread wide apart. Lengthen your spine by slowly lifting your chest. Flex your toes to create tension in your legs. Bring your chest to the floor as you move your fingertips in front of your pelvis and continue to walk them forward slowly. Keep your spine straight and only move as far as you feel the stretch.  Take 10 - 15 breaths as you move further into the pose. Let gravity help you open your hips and legs in this pose so that your body becomes familiar with the movements of a straddle splits. Sit with your legs as far apart as possible with your toes pointed but legs relaxed. Lean forward to stretch your hips over your hamstrings. Keep your lower back as flat as you can and avoid rounding it. If you have already tried front splits, you may use it to warm up. The front splits is a great way to develop hip and hamstring flexibility in order for you to move on to the straddle splits.

Summary in Portuguese:

Pratique a postura do sapo. Entre na postura da borboleta. Faça a postura da tartaruga. Sente-se e faça o espacate. Aqueça-se com o espacate para frente (opcional).


Article in English: Open each tin can and remove the top (along with any contents). Remove labels and wash with warm soapy water. Dry completely. Discard any cans that are damaged or rusted.

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Article in English: Open regional bodybuilding contests are the way to crack into the world of competing. Everyone starts at the local level and gradually builds their way up to the national level. If you're in good shape and want to get experience, try competing and see if you've got what it takes to move on to the next level of competition, and maybe even go pro. For a list of amateur competitions in the United States, click here. The International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) governs all national and international bodybuilding competitions, including the Arnold Classic, Mr. Olympia, and a variety of regional championships. If you want to become a pro and compete at the national level, you need to register with the IFBB and compete. The world of competitive bodybuilding can get hectic, star-studded, and strange, but there's one constant at the center of it: you at the gym, clanging and banging. You must continue to find the time and make the effort to keep building that body and maintaining the sculpture that you're creating. The more competitions you win and the more your physique starts to speak for itself, you'll need to start attracting sponsors, essentially going pro. This means that you'll be able to make money to train full time, without having to worry (at least as much) about doing other things to fund your bodybuilding. This is the dream that every bodybuilder works toward, and it'll only be available to a select few, with the genetics and the effort to make their bodies into Olympia-level physiques. Keep working toward this. The bodybuilders who really take it to the net level–we're talking your Arnolds, Lou Ferrignos, Jay Cutlers, Ronnie Colemans–are not only super-cut, but super-talented in other arenas. Having the charisma and diverse talents to do other things will help you to stand out, as well as make you more marketable for sponsors. Consider taking acting classes, competing in strong-man competitions, or even something like pro wrestling or sports entertainment, all fields that will value...

Summary in Portuguese:

Entre em uma competição regional. Filie-se à federação para competir em níveis nacionais. Continue treinando. Atraia patrocinadores para se profissionalizar. Diversifique suas competências.


Article in English: Open the App Store (iOS) or the Play Store (Android), search for Marco Polo, and hit "Get" or "Download" to install the app on your phone. Find the app on your phone and tap it to open it. " You'll be taken to the first step of the account sign-up process This'll be used to send you a verification code that'll allow you to get started on the app. Hit "Next" once you've entered your phone number into the field provided. Marco Polo will send you an SMS with a four-number verification code. Navigate to your messages and enter the code into the boxes provided to verify your phone number. These will be used to identify your use of the app. If you wish to add an avatar, tap on the blank avatar shown in the upper-left region of the screen and add a photo either from scratch or from your photo gallery. If you'd like to invite to use Marco Polo with you, tap "Find Friends." Allow Marco Polo to access your contacts and a list of people in your contacts folder will appear. Tap on the friends you'd like to invite to join the app, and then hit "Done" when you're finished. A prompt asking you to allow Marco Polo to access the camera and microphone will appear; allow access to both, as this will allow you to use the full range of features in the app. Marco Polo will only use your microphone and camera when you are recording a Polo.

Summary in Portuguese:

Baixe o aplicativo Marco Polo para o seu iPhone ou Android. Abra o aplicativo. Clique em "Get Started". Digite o número do seu telefone. Digite o código enviado para o seu telefone. Digite o seu nome e o seu endereço de e-mail. Encontre amigos. Permita que o Marco Polo acesse a câmera e o microfone.


Article in English: Open the App Store on your iPhone. You can do this by directly selecting the App Store icon on your phone.  This icon is blue and contains an image of a ruler, paintbrush, and pencil forming the shape of the letter “A” within a white circle. Another way of finding this app is to swipe downward on any screen to reveal a drop-down search query. Using this query, you can search for any app on your iPad. Once you have opened the App Store, you can search for the app that you’d like to gift to a friend. This can be done by typing in the name of the app in the search box in the top righthand corner of the screen. Once you choose an app to gift, click on the title of the app. This will bring up a pop-up screen. On this screen, in the top righthand corner, is an icon of a square with an arrow pointing upward; this is the share icon. Selecting the icon in the top righthand corner will give you a number of choices for sharing the app. One of the options is “Gift.” ” This is the option that looks like a wrapped present with a bow on top. At this point, you may or may not be prompted to sign into your iTunes account. This depends on if you have already logged in during your current session. If not, you will be asked to log in the same way as when you’re purchasing an app. After logging into your iTunes account, you will now have to fill out some information for sending your gift. Here you’ll be required to provide the email address of the recipient, and you may choose to write a note to accompany the gift. Caution: The recipient’s email address should be the same as their iTunes login address. As such, you should inquire as to their appropriate email address before beginning this process. When you click “Next” at the bottom of the screen, you will be asked to confirm your gift. After confirming, your gift, message, and a link will be sent to the recipient’s email along with instructions on downloading their gifted app.

Summary in Portuguese:

Vá à loja do iTunes no seu celular. Procure um aplicativo para dar de presente. Abra o aplicativo. Selecione o ícone de compartilhamento. Clique em "Presentear". Entre na sua conta do iTunes. Preencha as informações necessárias para dar o presente. Clique em "Avançar" na parte inferior da tela para continuar.


Article in English: Open the Finder program and click on the "Time Capsule" network drive listed in the left panel. In the right panel, click the button that reads "Connect As." In the dialog box that appears, choose "Connect with Password" and enter the password you set up for your Time Capsule device. Click the "OK" button to connect. Click the Apple logo in the upper task bar to display the main menu. Scroll down to "System Preferences" and click on it to open the menu. In the System Preferences menu, click the "Print and Fax" icon. In the menu that appears, click the "Add" button. Select your printer from the list that appears, and then click the "Add" button. The printer will now appear as an option in any software on your computer.

Summary in Portuguese:

Certifique-se de que o computador esteja conectado a unidade do Time Capsule. Abra o menu "Preferências de Sistema". Adicione a impressora ao computador.


Article in English: Open the Register app. Plug the Square Reader into the device's headset jack. Select the item being sold. Swipe the card through the reader. Open the Register app. Select the item being sold or enter a custom amount using the keypad. Touch Charge. Touch Credit Card or Card, and then enter the card number, expiration date, security code, and the billing ZIP code. Touch Charge. Have the customer sign or write "Phone or Internet Order," and then have them touch Done Signing.

Summary in Portuguese:

Aceite pagamentos físicos usando o Square Reader. Aceite pagamentos sem o Square Reader.


Article in English: Open the Settings app. In the Settings app, touch Privacy, then touch Photos. Touch the Twitter toggle to make it green. If it's already green, you don't need to do anything. This allows Twitter to save images to your photo roll. If you don't allow Twitter access, images will not save. Log into the Twitter app with your login information. If you're using a third party app to access Twitter, you should still be able to save Twitter images, but the steps may be a little different. You will need to give that third party app access to your photos. Scroll through your Twitter feed until you find the image that you want to download. Touch the image to expand it. Touch and hold the image until the dialog appears, and then touch Save photo. The image is saved to your phone in the Photos app. Open the Photos app. The saved image should be there.

Summary in Portuguese:

Permita acesso do Twitter às suas fotos. Abra o Twitter. Encontre a imagem que deseja salvar. Salve a imagem. Abra a imagem usando o app "Fotos".


Article in English: Open the app in which you want to enter the question mark, then tap the text field in which you want to post the question mark to bring up the keyboard. It's in the lower-left side of the keyboard. Doing so brings up the numbers and symbols view. You'll typically find this in the second row of symbols, above the space bar row. Doing so will prompt a pop-up menu to appear. Drag your finger up to the inverted question mark to select it. This will type the inverted question mark into your selected text field.

Summary in Portuguese:

Vá para o local onde deseja colocar o ponto de interrogação invertido. Toque em ?123 ou ?1☺. Encontre o ícone do ponto de interrogação. Pressione o ? por um tempo. Selecione ¿ no menu pop-up. Tire o dedo da tela.


Article in English: Open the front cover of the book and place it on a surface that you don't care about scratching. You will be cutting into the book with a sharp knife, and there's a chance that it will go through the book and onto your table. You must remove the back and front cover before you can start removing the pages. Open the book and use a utility knife to cut along the inside binding of the book. If it's a hardcover book, you'll have to apply a good amount of pressure to go through the cover. Once you've made your cuts, pull away the front cover of the book.  The interior fold is where the front cover and back cover of the book connect to the rest of the pages. Be careful and cut away from your body. Flip the book over and make a straight cut down the binding of the book. Pull the back cover away so that it's no longer connected to the pages of the book. Again, you may have to apply a considerable amount of pressure to cut all the way through the book. Sometimes there will be threads inside of the book spine. Carefully pull the spine away from the book pages. Use a set of tweezers to carefully pull them out. Continue pulling them until there are no more threads in the spine. If you pull all of the threads, the pages should start to come loose. If you are unbinding a softcover book, you can skip this step because they typically use a glue adhesive to keep the pages together. Open the book to the middle page so that the text on the pages are facing you. Use a razor blade and carefully cut down the center of the book. This should detach both sides of the book. You may have to apply considerable pressure to get all the way through the binding. Sometimes the pages will just begin to detach if you've cut down the center of the book. If they don't, open the book page by page and cut down the binding to fully remove them.

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra a capa e coloque o livro sobre uma superfície plana e dura. Passe a faca pela dobra. Solte a contracapa do livro. Solte os fios da lombada. Abra o livro e corte a costura. Solte as páginas.


Article in English: Open the video's page on YouTube. Copy the whole URL from the address bar. You can also use this method for many other free video sites. This will not work for services like Netflix or Hulu. There are a variety of sites that will download YouTube videos. Popular sites include keepvid.com, savefrom.net, and clipconverter.cc. Click the "Continue" or "Download" button. There will be several options to choose from. Choose which quality you want to download. 720p and 1080p are the highest quality options. You will have to download the audio and video tracks separately for 1080p video. 720p videos and below will contain both audio and video. The speed will depend on the video's length, quality, and the speed of your connection. If you downloaded the 720p version or lower, you're finished. If you downloaded the 1080p version, read on for instructions on joining the audio and video files. You'll also need to download the MP3 file for the 1080p video as well. This is the separate audio file that you will be joining with the video file. This is a command-line tool that lets you join the audio and video files for the 1080p video. The following steps will walk you through installing ffmpeg in Windows and joining the two files. ffmpeg can be a little confusing, so see this guide if you need more details.  Download the ffmpeg files from http://ffmpeg.org/download.html. ffmpeg works for all operating systems. Extract the ffmpeg files to a folder labeled ffmpeg on your C: drive. Press ⊞ Win+Pause and click "Advanced system settings". Click the Environment Variables... button. Find the "Path" variable in the "System variables". Select it and click Edit.... Add ;c:\ffmpeg\bin to the end of the "Variable value" line and click OK. This completes the ffmpeg installation in Windows. You'll be using the Command Prompt to join files. Place both files in your User folder.  Press ⊞ Win+R and type cmd to launch the Command Prompt. Command Prompt will start in your User folder. Type cd X:\path\to\files to open a different directory if...

Summary in Portuguese:

Copie o URL do vídeo (na barra de endereços) abrindo-o no YouTube. Entre em um site de download de vídeos do YouTube. Cole o endereço do vídeo no campo designado para receber o URL, e clique em “Continuar” ou “Donwload”. Na opção “Formato do Vídeo” ou “Extensão do Vídeo”, escolha “MP4" entre as várias alternativas. Defina a qualidade do arquivo que será baixado. Espere pelo fim do download do vídeo. Baixe o arquivo de áudio (apenas 1080p). Faça o download e instale o ffmpeg (apenas no 1080p). Combine os arquivos de áudio e vídeo através do "Prompt de Comando".


Article in English: Open the web browser on your computer or mobile device. Enter www.google.com into the browser's address bar. Sign in with the Google account that the search entry is associated with. Previous searches will only appear if you are signed into Google.  It will be purple instead of black. Note: The black results are autocomplete results based on common or popular searches. They cannot be deleted and have no bearing on your local search history. This will delete the search from your Web History. On mobile devices, you'll need to tap "OK" in the pop-up that appears to confirm.

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra o seu navegador de internet. Acesse o site do Google. Se necessário, clique em Entrar. Comece a digitar o nome do item que você quer excluir. Tente encontrar esses itens de pesquisa. Clique no link Remover ou no X ao lado do item.


Article in English: Open toe shoes are acceptable for the business casual style, but avoid sandals.  Make sure your shoes are comfortable and leave enough room for your feet to breath.  Choose flats or short heels. Black shoes will match most of your outfits. Considered a nude shade too, these will go with anything. A nice long necklace can elongate your features from your neck to your chest.  Choose a necklace which drapes in straight lines before curving. Avoid any cuffs which are too tight and pinch the skin around your wrist.  If you have a chain necklace which is a little too short, you may be able to wrap it around your wrist a couple of times to make a rope bracelet. Avoid a ring for every finger and choose just one which has a little class and style.  Go for a ring which has a more neutral color and can be work with several outfits. You can find rings which come in adjustable sizes at plus-size stores. Avoid a belt which is too thin.  Try a nice wide belt, or a wrap-around belt for a little flare.  Wear the belt over dresses, shirts, or even jackets.

Summary in Portuguese:

Use sapatos confortáveis que cubram todo o seu pé, ou pelo menos a maior parte dele. Incremente o seu look com um colar. Procure por braceletes e pulseiras. Escolha um anel grande. Diminua o tamanho da cintura usando um cinto largo.


Article in English: Open up the paper clip so that one end is straight. The paper clip can now be used to scrape out debris. However, the metal can still scratch the inside of the jack.  A toothpick can also be used, but the pointed ends can also scratch the jack's interior.  Needles are useful for reaching lint and large debris, but can easily scratch the jack and should be used as a last resort. Use standard office tape (like Scotch or Sellotape). Tightly wrap the tape sticky side up around the straightened end of the paperclip. Before use, check to see that the tape is secure and won't come off. Slowly move the tape into position. Don't jam it in there. Reach for any debris you see. The tape forms a lint roller and will remove stuck debris and lint.

Summary in Portuguese:

Desdobre um clipe de papel. Envolva fita adesiva ao redor da ponta do clipe. Com cuidado, insira a fita adesiva na entrada.


Article in English: Open wounds and sores can develop infections. Always wash a new wound thoroughly with soap and water as soon as you obtain it. Then clean it up with an antiseptic wipe or a bit of Neosporin and apply a bandage to protect it while it heals. You can also try using betadine or peroxide on the wound to clean and remove unwanted bacteria. These basic precautions will help to keep it clean and prevent infection. Scabs form over wounds to keep out germs while the body repairs skin cells and tissue. It is important to help the healing process by protecting this barrier.  If you cannot bandage it, try applying moisturizer or lotion as it heals. Scabs kept protected will usually leave less scarring. The slight skin massage that comes with applying moisturizer will also increase circulation and help it to heal properly. Take a fingernail file and smooth the scab down to the surrounding skin. Then, when your hand rubs across the area, it will be less of a temptation and harder to pick. Ensure fewer scabs by using healthy products to properly cleanse your skin. Make sure that skin products aren't causing blemishes that tempt you to pick.

Summary in Portuguese:

Desinfete o ferimento. Proteja a casca. Seja proativo.


Article in English: Open your bag of alphabet beads and pour them into a bowl. Find each letter of your name, and spell it out on a flat work surface. If you're planning to make multiple bracelets, you may want to purchase several bags of letter beads to ensure that you don't run out of common letters.

Summary in Portuguese:

Encontre uma miçanga para cada letra do seu nome.


Article in English: Open your door as wide as possible to reveal the hinges holding it to the doorframe. Press a nail to the base of the hinge pin, which will be right on the point where the door pivots open and closed. Hit the nail with a hammer until the hinge pin loosens and the top is pushed away from the hinge panels. Repeat with any other hinges on the door.  While taking the door off its hinges will make the painting process much easier, it isn’t absolutely necessary. If you live in a colder climate where it may take longer for the paint to dry, you should paint the door in its frame. Taking an external door out of its frame for several days is unsafe if you cannot control who or what could come inside your house. It might be safer to paint the door in its frame rather than leaving it off its hinges for several days while it dries fully. Holding the door in place with one hand, use a flathead screwdriver to pry the hinge pins fully out of the door hinges. Carefully pull the door out of the doorframe and lay it on a flat surface or across two saw horses. Make sure you keep the hinge pins somewhere safe while you work on the door, although there should be replacements at your local hardware store if you lose them. In order to give the paint a smooth and clean surface to attach to, give the door a thorough clean with a degreasing cleaner and a rag. Be sure to remove any dirt, grease or grime from the surface of the door that could ruin your paint job or dirty your tools and brushes.  Any multi-surface spray cleaner should work well on your door. Automotive degreasing cleaners are another great alternative if that's easier for you to find. Always follow the manufacturer's guidelines for the specific cleaner that you are using. Some may require you to wear gloves or eye protection for your own safety.  Wipe down the door with a dry cloth or leave it in the sun for an hour or two before moving on. Using the appropriate screwdriver for each fitting, unscrew any hardware in the door that you don’t want to paint over. This might...

Summary in Portuguese:

Solte os pinos das dobradiças que seguram a porta. Remova a porta da estrutura. Limpe a superfície com um limpador desengordurante. Retire todos os acessórios da porta de aço.


Article in English: Open your web browser and visit oracle.com/downloads/index.html. Once you're on the Downloads page, you'll need to navigate to the installer files:  Click the "Java" option. Click "Java SE." Click the "Download" button next to "JDK 8 with NetBeans." Select "Accept License Agreement" and then click the download link for "Mac OS X" in the top section. This is the most recent release of the Java SDK with the NetBeans development environment. The installer is in .dmg format. Double-clicking it will open the installation interface. You'll be asked to enter your administrator password before installation can proceed. This will help you save on disk space, since you don't need it after the JDK has been installed.

Summary in Portuguese:

Acesse a página de download do JDK. Baixe o instalador do JDK. Dê um clique duplo sobre o arquivo de instalação. Siga as instruções na tela para instalar o JDK. Apague o arquivo DMG depois da instalação (opcional).


Article in English: Opt for looser fitting clothing to help hide your chest. Men’s button-down shirts are good options. Steer clear of anything that clings to your body, such as silk and synthetic fabrics. Chose structured cotton and linen shirts instead. Layering your shirts can also be helpful. Try wearing a white crew-neck t-shirt under a button-down shirt or polo shirt. Men’s and women’s pants are cut differently, so it’s important to wear only or mostly men’s pants to help you pass. A pair of black men’s work pants or khakis is a great option for building a masculine look. If you prefer jeans, buy loose-fitting men’s jeans that have straight legs. Steer clear of skinny jeans and bootcut jeans as these will show off more of your curves. Shop for your shoes in the men’s department and stick to masculine colors, such as grey, black, blue, brown, etc. Invest in a pair of dress shoes for special occasions and a pair of casual shoes, such as sneakers. If you have small feet, check the boys shoe department to find a pair that works for you. You can look for shoes in a shoe store, or shop for your shoes online for a wider variety of sizes, styles, and colors. Passing at the pool or at the beach can be more challenging, but it is possible with the right swimwear. Men generally wear swim trunks and no shirt at the beach or at a pool. However, you can purchase a wetsuit or swim vest to cover your chest. Or, you can simply wear a T-shirt with your swim trunks Take precautions to bind safely. It's commonly advised to wear a binder that's one size larger than your usual wear if you go exercising or swimming. Also check whether your binder's material can safely get wet. A stylish men’s watch, a tie, or another masculine accessory can help you to pass. Buy men’s sunglasses, wear men’s jewelry (if you like jewelry), and adopt a men’s cologne as your signature scent. Avoid extra-large watches if you have small wrists since this can make your wrists look even smaller.

Summary in Portuguese:

Compre camisas que disfarcem o seu peito. Compre calças e bermudas com cortes retos. Use meias e sapatos masculinos. Compre uma roupa de banho especial. Use acessórios masculinos.


Article in English: Opt for pastels and other light colors, especially across the bust. Dark colors have a slimming effect, which could make your chest look smaller. Horizontal stripes have a widening effect, which often helps small chests look fuller. This further intensifies the effect of the stripes. The same principle can be applied to other patterns, as well. Match a pattern over your bust with a solid color covering your stomach. Try a few different patterns on and determine what suits your body and your personality best.

Summary in Portuguese:

Brinque com as cores. Experimente usar listras horizontais nos seios. Procure blusas com listras horizontais na parte dos seios, mas com uma cor sólida abaixo do busto, cobrindo o resto do seu corpo. Considere bolinhas, formas geométricas e figuras florais.


Article in English: Ordinary cotton would work for this, but upholstery-weight fabric would be even better. If you use a lot of bags, consider using a 15 by 24-inch (38.1 by 60.96-centimeter) piece of fabric instead. Fold the edges over by ¼ inch (0.64 centimeters) first, and press them with an iron. Fold them over by ½ inch (1.27-centimeters) and press them flat with an iron once more. If you are using a longer piece of fabric, fold and press the narrower edges. Take a 2-inch (5.08-centimeter) piece of ¼-inch (0.64-centimeter) wide ribbon, and fold it in half. Find the center of one of your hems, and pin the ribbon in place. Make sure that the bottom/raw edges of the ribbon are aligned with the bottom edge of the hem. This will make a loop on the top of your bag holder so that you can hang it. Sew as close to the inner folded edge as you can, so that you can slide the elastic through. When you reach the ribbon, be sure to sew right over it. Sew ⅛ to ¼-inch (0.32 to 0.64-centimeter) away from the inner edge of the hem to ensure that your elastic will fit. Cut two pieces of 7-inch (17.78-centimeter) long, ¼-inch (0.64-centimeter) wide elastic. Use a safety pin to pull the elastic through the top hem. Pin both ends of the elastic to both openings of the hem; the hem will scrunch up on the elastic. When you are done, repeat this step with the other elastic for the bottom hem. Make sure that the raw edges of the fabric square are aligned, and that the hems are on the top and bottom. Secure the edges with more pins. Backstitch across the openings of the hems and the ends of the elastic a few times for extra security.  If your fabric has a tendency to fray, finish the raw edge with a zigzag stitch. Remove the sewing pins as you sew. Trim off any loose threads for a neater finish. Use the little ribbon loop to hang it on a hook. Fill the bag with plastic bags. Pull the plastic bags out through the bottom.

Summary in Portuguese:

Compre um pedaço de tecido de 40x40 cm. Deixe o lado interno do tecido virado para você e dobre as duas bordas laterais para fazer a bainha. Utilizando um alfinete de costura, prenda um pedaço de fita dobrada no centro de uma das bainhas. Costure as bainhas. Passe um pedaço de elástico pelas bainhas de cima e de baixo, e prenda as bordas com alfinetes de costura. Dobre longitudinalmente o tecido na metade, com os lados externos do tecido para dentro. Costure as bordas sem bainha com uma folga de 6 mm. Vire o tecido costurado do avesso, e pronto.


Article in English: Organizing a race for charity is a big undertaking. Don’t assume you can do it alone. Instead, bring together a group of people whom you can rely on. This will be your core group, or committee.  There’s no set number of people you’ll need on your committee. However, you may want to start with anywhere from 3 to 7 people, depending on the size of the event you’re planning. When you ask people to join, be clear about what the expectations will be. Will they be asked to raise money themselves? Will they need to attend weekly or monthly meetings? Will they be paid or are they volunteering? Choosing people who you already know and trust can be great, because you know you’ll work well together. However, it can also be great to pull in some people from other circles. This may help your fundraiser reach people you wouldn’t normally reach. Assess the experience or expertise of your staff. Ideally, you want people who have been previously involved in such events. Since you initiated the project, you can decide whether you’ll assign the committee members roles, if you’ll all vote on roles, or if people will simply volunteer for the roles they want. There may also be more roles than there are committee members.  Make sure that each person has the skills and resources to handle their role. For example, you shouldn’t assign someone to manage your online presence if they aren’t familiar with social media. If some roles must be filled by people not on the committee, decide who will find the people for those roles and who will communicate with them throughout the planning process. Some roles you’ll need to fill include: volunteer coordination, webmaster, treasurer, press liaison, equipment and safety coordinator, and food and drink coordinator. Draw up a meeting schedule for committee members. Even if people can’t be there in person, they should be able to call in or to email updates and reports to the group in advance of the meeting.  Meetings make great deadlines. For example, you could let everyone know that by next...

Summary in Portuguese:

Reúna um comitê de planejamento. Atribua cargos e delegue funções. Promova encontros regularmente. Inicie o recrutamento de voluntários.


Article in English: Our bodies need to program down, in a sense. The rush of the day has us into human-sized Energizer bunnies and we can't just go from 60 to 0 in a heartbeat. Your routine should be whatever appeals to you, but it should be daily (to serve as a cue to your body) and take at least 15 minutes. The routine can consist of showering, drinking warm milk, listening to classical music, or doing relaxing exercises such as yoga or Pilates. If you read, make sure to read without any bright lights (more on that later). Designate your bedroom for sleeping only. Refrain from any strenuous activities right before, as this will inhibit comfortable sleep time. Bright lights can suppress the hormone melatonin, which can lead to sleeplessness and suppress the "tired" feeling. Try to turn off TV screens, laptop monitors and the like an hour before you want to go to sleep. The science behind it is that all these bright lights are messing with our body's internal clocks. When you're sitting in front of a computer, TV, and phone until 2 AM, your body has zero ideas as to what's going on; it could be 2 AM or 2 PM for all it knows. Turning off the lights lets your body realize, "Ahh, it's bedtime. Shutting down!" . It's a simple truth, but that doesn't mean it's any less important: sleeping enough will help you wake up earlier. What are yours? It's easier to wake up early if you've have the recommended amount of sleep during the night. Plan on getting:  7 to 9 hours of sleep for men.  8 to 9 hours of sleep for women.  9 to 10 hours of sleep for pregnant women.  10 to 12 hours of sleep for children and the elderly. Sleeping with the curtains half-open could help your body to stop producing melatonin while simultaneously ramping up production of adrenaline. This could help your body be ready to embrace the day by the time your alarm clock goes off.  You know how we just said light keeps you awake? Well, if you're asleep it awakens you. Crazy stuff, huh? The natural sunlight will be perceived by your body, even when you're asleep....

Summary in Portuguese:

Determine uma rotina para a noite. Abaixe as luzes cerca de uma hora antes de ir dormir. Durma pelo tempo necessário Durma com as cortinas meio abertas. Tente adormecer novamente se você acorda à noite. Ajuste a temperatura.


Article in English: Our brain and central nervous system require carbs to work properly. Eliminating carbs entirely will make you feel cranky, tired, and lethargic. You should eat the right amount of carbs first thing in the morning and after a workout. Get 45 to 65 percent of your daily calories from carbohydrates from whole grains, beans and legumes, and fruits and vegetables. Soluble fiber helps to improve your cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Good sources include oats, dried beans, apples, and oranges. Insoluble fiber helps to prevent constipation. Try eating more vegetables and whole grain to add more insoluble fiber to your diet. Women need 22 to 28 grams of fiber a day. Men need 28 to 34 grams of fiber a day. You need protein to grow and develop. Protein provides your body with calories and energy. 10 to 35 percent of your daily calories should be from protein. There are great protein options from both plant and animals. Foods high in protein from plant sources include beans, lentils, soy products and unsalted nuts. Meat, poultry, and dairy are good sources of protein from animals and should be lean or low fat. Fat has a lot of calories, which can lead to weight gain. Some types of fats do increase your risk of heart disease and other health problems. However, fats also help your body absorb vitamins, keep your immune system functioning and maintain cell membranes’ structure and function. All sources of fat should be kept to 20 to 35 percent of your daily calories. It’s important to focus on unsaturated fats from foods like lean poultry, fish, and healthy oils like olive, canola, and nut oils. Your body’s water supply needs to be replenished in order for it to function properly. Men need about 13 cups of water (3 liters) and women need about 9 cups of water (2.2 liters) a day. You’ll want to drink water before, during and after your workout. You’ll need to drink extra water when you exercise because you will lose more fluid when you sweat. An extra 1.5 to 2.5 cups (400 to 600 milliliters of water) is recommended for...

Summary in Portuguese:

Não corte totalmente os carboidratos. Consuma uma quantia suficiente de fibras. Coma proteína. Não deixe de consumir gorduras. Hidrate-se. Tome suplementos.


Article in English: Our standards for beauty are majorly influenced by media, Hollywood, and popular culture. Through these outlets, we develop negative judgements of our bodies by comparing ourselves to photoshopped pictures and glamorized movie stars. These images are created and altered by computers and are not realistic goals to achieve. Popular media can be hard to ignore, but you can loosen the grip of majority rule by deciding to love your body because your body is real. Whenever you see an image in a magazine, commercial ad, or some other media outlet, remind yourself that the image is false. The person you are looking at has most likely been air brushed and altered to look like that. You should not compare yourself to computerized images. Having love in your life starts with loving yourself. You should view and treat yourself with the same kindness and admiration you would with someone you love. You probably wouldn't critique another person's body for the same things you critique on yourself. Don't hesitate to give yourself a compliment, go easy on your mistakes, and forgive yourself when you mess up. Drop the self-hatred, and replace it with understanding and appreciation.  Look in the mirror and say "I am attractive, confident, and amazing!" Keep that up and eventually you will see yourself in a more positive light.  When you accomplish a goal, let yourself know how proud you are of yourself. Look into a mirror and say, "Great job, I am so proud of you." Appreciate what you have and love your inner-self. Do not let the number on the scale or your pant size define who you are or of what you are capable. Nothing good will come from being mean to yourself when you look in the mirror. Here are some ways to practice gratitude in your everyday life:  When a bad situation presents itself, do not let it get you down. Instead, ask yourself what you can learn from it when you look back on it and what you may be grateful for. Make a vow not to be negative or criticize for ten days.  If you slip up, forgive yourself and keep...

Summary in Portuguese:

Não se compare com outras pessoas. Elogie-se sempre que puder. Pratique a gratidão. Faça uma lista das coisas positivas em sua vida. Distancie-se da negatividade. Expire confiança.


Article in English: Outlines are a great way to help you learn and retain material. You can also learn to improve your reading skills so that you can become a more efficient learner. There are several things you can do to read faster and retain more information at the same time.  In order to read efficiently, you do not need to focus on every word in the chapter. Instead, skim the chapter quickly to get a clear picture of the material covered. Scanning does not mean that you should read in a sloppy manner. It simply means that you are reading with the purpose of finding specific information. When you scan, consider your objectives when reading. For example, if you are looking for information about the root causes of the Civil War, don't let yourself get bogged down in a paragraph about the distance that a rifle could shoot. Reading more efficiently will help you figure out what material belongs in your outline. The more effectively you read the material, the easier it will be to outline the chapter. The introduction and conclusion are often the most important parts of a chapter, book, or article. In the introduction, the author will generally lay out the thesis and other main points. The conclusion should reiterate the points that are most important.  Read the chapter and the conclusion first. This will help you discern the main points and you will know what to focus on when you read the rest of the text. Look for signposts. Authors will often help you by clearly stating what is most important. For example, a sentence that begins, "I will argue..." is a good indication that the thesis will follow. You should also take note of paragraphs that begin with phrases such as "It is important to understand..." or "One of the key points is..." Do not just let your eyes slide over the words without really focusing. Reading is an activity that requires you to engage with the content. Try using the SQ3R method to help you read more efficiently.  "S" stands for "survey". Scan the material, paying careful attention to the introduction,...

Summary in Portuguese:

Releia o capítulo. Concentre-se na introdução e na conclusão. Leia atentamente. Faça anotações.


Article in English: Outside of pike push-ups and other shoulder exercises, it's important to ensure you're working other parts of your body and major muscle groups.  Add in additional strength training for a well balanced exercise routine.  Strength training not only builds and tones lean muscle mass, but can help prevent osteoporosis (and subsequent fractures or breaks) and even increase your metabolism.  Whenever you're doing any type of strength training, aim to be working out for at least 20 minutes total.  During each workout or during the week you should work every major muscle group including your shoulders. Include at least 1 or 2 days of strength training each week.  However, you can do strength training daily if you alternate muscles groups each day.  You can do a combination of body weight exercises (like pike push-ups) in addition to using weight machines, free weights or doing classes like yoga or pilates. Although strength training has many benefits, it's important to include adequate amounts of cardio or aerobic exercises each week.  Health professionals typically recommend you aim for 150 minutes of aerobic exercises each day.  This ends up being about 2 1/2 hours or 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week.  Aerobic exercise comes with different benefits compared to strength training.  It helps burn calories and support a healthy weight, reduces your risk of strokes and developing diabetes, decreases your risk for sleep apnea and high blood pressure.  Although you may feel slightly out of breath or sweaty when you perform strength training activities, these do not count as cardio.  You need to do exercises like walking, jogging, swimming, using the elliptical machine or rowing machine. Including an adequate amount of rest days is probably equally important to using the correct form, stretching and including a warm-up before you exercise.  Make sure to plan in a few rest days each week.  Most health and fitness professionals will recommend that you include a minimum of 1-2 rest days each week.  This is even more...

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça outras formas de treino de força. Acrescente quantidades adequadas de aeróbica na sua rotina. Dê um descanso aos seus ombros. Tenha consciência das dores nos ombros.


Article in English: Oval faces tend to look incredible with a wide range of haircuts. Layers, bangs, curls and waves can help offset longer faces. Keeping an average hair length, rather than a very long or very short one, can also make the face look less long. Oval faces are usually considered the ideal face shape for any haircut, so enjoy your favorite style! This type of cut is a pretty choice for oval faces. Blunt bangs brings out the eyes and contrast with a defined chin. Blunt bangs typically pair best with medium length or longer hair. If you want to go short, try an angled cut with some longer pieces in front, rather than getting a pixie cut. For example, you could opt for an asymmetrical bob. Another option is a short and straight shag, which is easy to style and has a youthful look.

Summary in Portuguese:

Equilibre o formato do rosto com camadas. Faça franjas retas para destacar suas características. Prefira um corte angular ao escolher os curtos.