Article in English: Subtract the number you just wrote below the dividend from the digits of the dividend directly above it. Write the result beneath the line you just drew.  In the example, we'll subtract 24 from 25, getting 1. Do not subtract from the complete dividend, but only those digits you worked with in Parts One and Two. In the example, you should not subtract 24 from 250. Write the next digit of the dividend after the result of your subtraction operation. In the example, because 6 can't go into 1 without exceeding it, you need to bring down another digit. In this case, you'll grab the 0 from 250 and place it after the 1, making it 10, which 6 can go into. Divide the new number by your divisor, and write the result above the dividend as the next digit of the quotient.  In the example, determine out how many times 6 can go into 10. Write that number (1) into the quotient above the dividend. Then multiply 6 by 1, and subtract the result from 10. You should end up with 4. If your dividend has more than three digits, keep repeating this process until you've worked through all of them. For example, if we we had started with 2506 grams of mushrooms, we'd pull the 6 down next and place it next to the four.

Summary in Portuguese:

Subtraia o produto. Desça o próximo dígito. Repita todo o processo.


Article in English: Such drugs can help men maintain erections for several hours at a time. They work by enhancing the effect of nitric oxide, which the body produces naturally to relax and increase blood flow to the penis. If you're interested in taking a drug specifically geared toward treating ED, talk with your doctor about getting a prescription.  It's important to treat the underlying problem that might be causing ED, rather than relying on medication alone to deal with the issue. ED medications might not work, or might be dangerous to take, if you're taking certain other medications or have had a stroke or heart disease. If you'd prefer not to take medication, it's possible to use either an injection or suppository to administer alprostadil into the penis just before you want to have an erection. Side effects can include pain and the accumulation of fibrous tissue in the penis. If your doctor determines that your ED is being caused by low levels of testosterone, then testosterone replacement therapy may be the right solution for you. Talk to your doctor about starting a program. This device is a hollow tube with a hand pump. The tube is placed on the penis and the pump is used to create an erection. A ring is placed a the base of the penis to keep the blood from flowing out. If you're interested in trying a pump, talk with your doctor about which model is right for your needs. Either inflatable or semi-rigid implants are placed in the penis, enabling you to have greater control over erections. Since implants can cause infections, doctors usually advise against them unless all the other methods have failed. If you're not interested in drugs and devices, see a homeopathic practitioner who can advise you as to what natural remedies might help manage your ED. While no studies have been conducted to prove that these remedies work for everyone, some men have found that acupuncture, herbal medicines, and "herbal Viagra" can be useful.  Don't take supplements or extracts without consulting with a physician first. Korean red...

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Tomando um remédio contra impotência sexual. Analise a possibilidade de uso de injeções ou supositórios. Saiba mais sobre a terapia de reposição de testosterona. Experimente utilizar uma bomba peniana. Analise a possibilidade de colocar implantes. Existem também remédios ayurvédicos para combater a disfunção erétil.


Article in English: Sugar, whether in a refined form or a natural form, like honey, can help neutralize spiciness. After you’ve eaten something spicy, sprinkle enough sugar or drizzle enough honey to cover your tongue so that the capsaicin can be absorbed. This will also put a nice, sweet taste in your mouth. The fat and oil in all dairy products, not just milk, can work well when trying to relieve a burning tongue. Eat a bit of yogurt or sour cream so that the capsaicin can be dissolved, much like dish soap dissolves grease on your dirty dishes. Opt for full-fat yogurt and sour cream for the best results. While it might taste a little gross on its own, oil has the perfect combination of fat and oil for countering the burning sensation caused by spicy food. Hold your nose to minimize the taste and pour a little on your tongue. If you can’t stand the taste of the oil, peanut butter has similar qualities and should work as a good substitute. Starches, such as bread, chips, crackers, potatoes, rice, or pasta, can all act as a barrier between your mouth and the capsaicin in the spicy food you’re eating, which will lessen the burn. These foods can also absorb some of the capsaicin. The high fat content in milk chocolate makes it another good solution for cooling off your mouth. Next time you eat something too hot, grab a candy bar to remove some of the capsaicin from your taste buds. Dark chocolate has less fat, so it’s less effective.

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Jogue um pouco de açúcar ou mel na língua. Coma iogurte ou sour cream. Engula um pouco de azeite de oliva. Mastigue algo "massudo". Coma chocolate ao leite.


Article in English: Suggest that they call themselves out when they think things like, “I’m not good enough,” or “I’ll never be able to do this.” Advise that they tell themselves, “Stop! These are negative thoughts, they’re unproductive, and I have the power to change my thought process.”  Ask them, “Would you tell a close friend ‘You’re a bad person,’ or criticize them harshly? More likely, you’d let them know they need to work on something in a much nicer way. Instead of practicing negative self-talk, treat yourself the way you would treat your friends.”  Suggest that they replace negative thoughts with more neutral or realistic ones. For example, instead of “I’m so dumb, I’ll never be good at math,” suggest that they tell themselves, “This is a difficult subject for me, but I’m going to work on getting better at it.” This can help them transition to a more positive mindset. Make sure your friend is interested in hearing tips about controlling negative thoughts. If they don't respond well, it might be best to give them some space instead of forcing the conversation. Let your loved one know that you understand how life's obstacles can seem unchanging, insurmountable, and all-encompassing. Tell them to think objectively instead of getting overwhelmed.  Tell them, “Thinking in absolute, negative terms isn’t constructive. Instead of ‘I’ll never be good at this,’ say to yourself, ‘If I practice, I can improve,’ or ‘There are some things I’m not good at, and that’s okay.’” Say, “Bad things can seem like they’ll stick around forever, but nothing is permanent. Think about times that you’ve dealt with tough situations. Things got better in time; just say to yourself, ‘This too shall pass.’” Try encouraging them by saying, “Do your best to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You’ve overcome a lot, and you’ve become stronger by conquering past obstacles.” Tell them to forgive themselves for mistakes they’ve made, from saying something silly to deliberately doing something wrong. Instead of dwelling on the past, suggest that they...

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Explique como identificar e redirecionar um diálogo interno negativo. Lembre-a que as situações negativas são passageiras. Afirme que todo mundo comete erros. Peça que ela aceite as coisas que não podem ser controladas.


Article in English: Summer is a fun time to play with friends. A great way to stay active in the summer is to join a summer camp or sporting activity. You will have fun meeting new friends and spending time outdoors in the summer weather. There’s many different types of summer camps to choose from including sleep away camps, day camps, sport focused camp, or artistic camps. Joining a summer sporting activity like swim team is a great way to stay active all summer long.  Search online or visit local churches, schools, libraries, or nature centers to find summer camps in your area. Sometimes, local magazines will have a listing of upcoming summer camps in the area as well. Sign up for camps early to ensure you receive a spot in the camp. Swim team, flag football, tennis, and golf are all great sports to do in the summer. Summer is a great time to do activities outdoors because the weather is warmer and the days are longer, so stay active by going for a hike at a local trail. Hikes are a fun way to enjoy nature while keeping physically fit. There are many hiking trails to choose from, so you can try to do new one each week of the summer for a fun challenge.  Make sure you dress appropriately for your hike by wearing comfortable, sporty clothes, a hat, and tennis shoes or hiking boots. Bring a friend with you on your hike to share the experience with. Pack a backpack filled with healthy snacks, water bottles, a cell phone or gps, and a first aid kit. Find local trails to hike by searching online, visiting your local nature center, or contacting your local parks and recreation department.

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Busque um retiro de verão ou uma atividade esportiva. Faça trilhas.


Article in English: Summer is usually the best (and easiest) time to work up a sweat. Trying filling up some of those summer hours by signing up for a sport. Check with your local community center for any youth sports available during the summer. If you’re not into the traditional options, like baseball or soccer, you may be surprised by their other choices! Grab a pass to your community pool or hit up a friend who has one in their backyard. Chances are your local pool is only available from Memorial Day to Labor Day, so take advantage of it while you can! Don’t forget to bring a few extra bucks to spend at the snack bar. Hit up some of your friends, bring the necessary equipment, and head to your local park. If the traditional summer sports (baseball, soccer, football) aren’t your cup of tea, try inventing a whole new game! And if all else fails, there’s no shame in resorting to a game of tag. Check out your community center or a chain gym nearby. Getting yourself out of the house to lift weights or run is way easier when it’s warm and you aren’t all tuckered out from a long day of school.

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Matricule-se em um esporte. Pratique natação. Chame a turma para jogarem algo. Matricule-se em uma academia.


Article in English: Sun exposure can wreak all sorts of havoc on your complexion, from freckles and brown spots to serious sunburns and skin cancer. If you want lighter skin, you have to care for it properly, using a sunscreen with a high Sun Protection Factor (SPF) rating.  When you expose your skin to UVA and UVB light, your body produces melanin which makes your skin appear darker. Therefore, the number one most important thing you can do to lighten your skin is to wear sunscreen every day you'll be outdoors, even when it's not super-hot or sunny. You can also protect your skin by wearing light, long-sleeved clothing and by wearing a hat and sunglasses when you're in the sun for long periods of time. Taking good care of your skin involves following a strict skincare routine where skin is properly cleansed, exfoliated and moisturized. Thoroughly cleanse your face twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. This removes dirt and oil, which is important for a healthy, clear complexion. Moisturize with a product suited to your skin type. If you have oily or blemish prone skin, you should go for light lotions, while people with very dry skin should go for heavier creams. This is important as it removes the darker, dead skin cells and reveals the new, lighter skin beneath. You can exfoliate using a product containing small particles, or by gently rubbing your face with a clean, damp washcloth. If you have acne prone skin, consider a chemical exfoliant like salicylic acid, which will dissolve dead skin cells without over stimulating the skin. Drinking water and eating right won't magically make your skin lighter, but it will help skin to rejuvenate itself.  When skin rejuvenates, the old, pigmented layers fade away and fresh, new skin is revealed, leaving your skin looking brighter and healthier. Drinking more water speeds up this process, so you try to drink between six and eight glasses a day. A good diet also helps to keep your skin looking fresh and healthy by providing it with the vitamins and nutrients it needs. Try to...

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Passe protetor solar todos os dias. Limpe e esfolie a pele regularmente. Esfolie a pele algumas vezes na semana para remover as células mortas e escuras. Mantenha uma alimentação saudável e beba mais água. Pare de fumar


Article in English: Supplementing with vitamin C has been shown to reduce the severity of asthma attacks. You can take 500 mg of Vitamin C every day as long as you do not have kidney disease. You may also want to consider including vitamin C rich foods such as:  Citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruit Berries Cantaloupe Kiwis Broccoli Sweet potatoes Tomatoes Molybdenum is a trace mineral. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of molybdenum for children up to 13 years is 22–43 mcg/day. The recommended amount for people over 14 years is 45 mcg.  Pregnant and nursing women need 50 mcg/day.  Most multivitamins will include molybdenum, but it can also be purchased on its own. You can also get molybdenum by eating certain foods, such as:  Beans Lentils Peas Leafy vegetables Milk Cheese Nuts Organ meats Selenium is necessary for the biochemical reactions involved in controlling inflammation. If you use a supplement, get a supplement that uses selenomethionine because this form is easier for your body to absorb.  Don’t take more than 200 mcg of selenium a day because it can be toxic in higher doses. Food sources include:  Wheat Crab Liver Poultry Vitamin B6 is involved with over 100 different reactions in the body. Vitamin B6 can help reduce inflammation as well as support the immune system. As a supplement, children between the ages of one to eight years should take 0.8 mg/day. Children between the ages of nine to 13 should take 1.0 mg/day. Adolescents and adults should take 1.3–1.7 mg/day and women who are pregnant or nursing should take 1.9–2.0 mg/day. Foods highest in the most absorbable form of Vitamin B6 include:  Salmon Potatoes Turkey Chicken Avocados Spinach Bananas When vitamin B12 levels are low, supplementing with vitamin B12 may improve symptoms of asthma. As a supplement, children between the ages of 1-8 years should take 0.9-1.2 mg/day. Children between the ages of 9-13 should take 1.8 mg/day. Adolescents and adults should take 2.4 mg/day and women who are pregnant or nursing should take 2.6-2.8 mg/day.  Food sources...

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Consuma mais vitamina C. Coma alimentos que contêm molibdênio, um elemento traço. Escolha boas fontes de selênio. Tome um suplemento de vitamina B6. Use um suplemento de vitamina B12. Inclua boas fontes de ômega 3 na sua alimentação. Experimente usar um suplemento de ervas.


Article in English: Support your mental health by regularly taking time out of your day to check in with your breath. Draw in air from your nose, hold it for a few seconds, then release it through your mouth. Repeat several cycles of deep breathing a few times throughout the day. Being overstimulated by the world around you can lead to anxiety, depression, or addiction. Deep breathing can work as a mental buffer to ease stress and eliminate destructive habits. Increase your defenses before entering overwhelming or draining social situations. You can do this by visualizing an energy shield around you, protecting you from negative energy. Close your eyes and take several deep breaths. Imagine a bubble or golden light radiating out from your breath to surround your body.  If you encounter emotional vampires or drainers, simply retreat into the bubble of light to buffer their energy. Rather than pushing away or ignoring any powerful emotions, try to understand what they mean and how you can fulfill the underlying need. For example, if you are feeling angry, take a closer look at what's happening and try to resolve it.  Pay attention to how the emotion feels in your body: is your throat tight? Are your shoulders tense? Validate the emotion by telling yourself “It’s okay to feel what I’m feeling.” Show compassion by caressing yourself gently. Problem-solve the emotion--what need is not being met? For instance, if you’re feeling angry, that might indicate a boundary needs to be set. If you’re feeling ignored, you might need to spend time with someone supportive and energizing. Tap into your intuition around certain people or in specific circumstances. If you get a hunch about someone or something, take time to reflect and analyze the intuition before moving forward.  It’s easy to get caught up in other’s energies and not make decisions for yourself. Stopping periodically to tune into your gut can help protect you from energy drainers or other negative people. Boost your intuition with meditation or creative expression.

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Pratique a meditação consciente Visualize um escudo de proteção ao seu redor em ambientes de muito estresse. Questione a necessidade não satisfeita por trás de emoções fortes. Confie no seu intestino ao sentir a negatividade.


Article in English: Supporting an alcoholic can be stressful and even impair your ability to sleep restfully. Develop a  better sleep routine in which you get 7 to 9 hours of rest each night. Aim to rise and lie down at the same times each day and night. Turn off electronics at least an hour before bed and do something relaxing instead. Try doing some light reading, lighting a candle, or trading massages with your partner. Stay away from sugary, junk foods and caffeine in favor of nutrient-rich options like whole grains, fruits and vegetables, lean protein, low-fat dairy, and nuts and seeds. Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated. Also, try to establish regular meal times to avoid energy crashes. regularly to improve your mood. Exercise can naturally boost your mood and help you cope with life stress. Start an exercise routine that involves at least 30 minutes physical activity on most days of the week. Go for a run, ride a bike, or do yoga. Try  deep breathing,  progressive muscle relaxation, or guided imagery when you feel stressed. You might also journal or call a friend to help cope with negative feelings. If you practice healthy lifestyle habits, these choices are likely to rub off on your loved one in recovery.

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Durma de sete a nove horas para manter seu estresse controlado. Escolha alimentos nutritivos no lugar de coisas açucaradas e cafeína. Faça exercícios Implemente um plano semanal de autocuidado.


Article in English: Sure, the first draft is full of mistakes and spelling / grammatical errors, but at least it exists, right? Besides, the first draft is just that — a draft.  You can always edit it at your own pace, as much as you want. And after constant re-tooling, you have your first chapter. After that, do the same with the remaining chapters, until you think they're good enough to be read, if not published (yet). If you don't think your draft is something that you yourself would pick from a bookstore shelf, then it needs work. Continuity is the consistency, as well as the flow, of the light novel when it comes to information, events, or just about anything in your light novel. Make sure you jot down major events in your story to keep for reference if you don't have the time to look back through your book every now and then. If you write your "ranobe" on your computer using a word processor, then you just need to save the draft. For those writing "ye olde-fashioned way," copy your draft from the paper you used to write it on and save your light novel onto a computer (and proofread using the processor's spell-check). These will be mostly without dialogue, as your "ranobe" will most likely relay what the characters have said. Add these images in the center of the action, in order to properly illustrate the scene. Save the file.

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Escreva o primeiro rascunho. Mantenha uma continuidade. Salve sua escrita em um computador. Uma vez que o documento foi salvo, acrescente as ilustrações desenhadas por você mesmo ou por um artista contratado.


Article in English: Surfer's eye can be typically seen on the eye as a yellow bump or white overgrowth of the eye. If you are uncertain whether or not you have surfer's eye, you should look out for:  Yellow spots on the white of the eye Redness or swelling of the eye Blurry vision Dry, gritty itchy eyes Feeling as though there is something in your eye Surfer’s eye is a condition that is associated with growth of tissue over a portion of the eye. This tissue may partially block your vision and cause discomfort or irritation.  Abnormal tissue growth is also known as “pterygia.” Surfer’s eye often develops in people who spend considerable amounts of time outside in dry or windy conditions. While the exact cause of surfer’s eye is not known or agreed upon by medical professionals, there are a variety of contributing factors that are associated with its development. Medical professionals, though, commonly point to several factors as causing surfer’s eye. Some include:  Long-term exposure to UV light. People who work outside in sunny environments are especially prone to the condition. Exposure, long-term, to dry and dusty environments. Long-term exposure to windy environments, which tend to dry eyes out. While some cases of surfer’s eye are severe enough to require immediate treatment, others may not require treatment at all. In the end, you and your doctor must determine the extent that surfer’s eye threatens your vision.  Some people who suffer from surfer’s eye may not exhibit symptoms other than abnormal tissue growth. Many individuals who suffer from surfer’s eye may not need to undergo surgery or other invasive procedures. Only a medical professional can determine the severity of your surfer’s eye.

Summary in Portuguese:

Reconheça os sintomas. Aprenda o básico sobre o olho de surfista. Entenda as causas. Saiba que a gravidade varia de pessoa para pessoa.


Article in English: Surgery is one common treatment for non-small cell lung cancer. Surgery is an option if you have stage I or stage II cancer or some stage III lung cancers. During surgery, the cancerous tumor is removed. To do this, the surgeon has to remove the part of the lung that contains the tumor.  Each of your lungs has a superior lobe (the largest, top section of the lung), the right lung has a middle lobe (middle section), and both the right and left lungs have inferior lobes (small, bottom section). Depending on how big the tumor is, the surgeon may only take a small section of the lung or they might take the whole lobe or the entire lung. Usually the nearby lymph nodes will be removed as well. These lymph nodes will be checked for cancer cells. Removing the entire lobe is often chosen over removing a small section. Removing the entire lobe has a higher chance of curing the cancer. If there are cancer cells near the edge of the tissue removed during the surgery, you may (rarely) need a second surgery to go back and get any remaining cancerous tissue. Some people cannot undergo surgery due to poor health.  Surgery is used most often with non-small cell lung cancer. Chemotherapy is used for all stages of non-small cell lung cancer. It may be used after surgery, along with radiation, or for advanced stage cancer that has spread. Chemotherapy uses medication to kill cancer cells or prevent them from dividing, which keeps the cells from growing. Chemotherapy treatment is either done orally, intravenously, through an injection into a muscle, or placed directly into the affected area of the body.  The type of chemotherapy you will receive depends on the stage and type of cancer. You may be given a combination of different drugs. Chemotherapy usually takes weeks or months of treatments.  In early stages of cancer (stage II), chemotherapy can help reduce the risk of the cancer returning. Chemotherapy is most often used with small cell lung cancer, along with radiation therapy. Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, is...

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça cirurgia. Faça quimioterapia. Faça radioterapia. Explore outras opções de tratamentos. Pense na possibilidade de fazer terapia dirigida.


Article in English: Surgery is usually scheduled in advance to give you enough time to prepare and work on an exercise routine. Exercising prior to surgery will restore some of your knee function and will ensure that your knee will be strong enough for the surgery.  The main objectives of exercising the ACL are to strengthen the supporting muscles and to improve your range of motion as much as possible. The intensity of the exercise should be gradually increased. Be alert of pain which may signal that you are pushing yourself too much. When pain is felt, stop the exercise immediately and decrease the intensity of the exercise. Your physician might refer you to a physical therapist who will develop an exercise program especially tailored to your current condition. Talk to your doctor before starting any exercise regimens. This exercise will help strengthen your hamstring, gluteus (butt muscles), and hip muscles. Perform 3 sets of 12 repetitions of this exercise.  Lie on your back with your hands interlaced on your stomach. Your knees and ankles should be bent in such a way that only your heels are in contact with the floor. Tighten your abdominal muscles and lift your buttocks and hips up off the floor until your knees, hips, and shoulders are all in line. Hold this position for 6 seconds and then slowly go back to the starting position and rest for 10 seconds. Repeat the whole exercise. This exercise will strengthen your gluteus muscles, which are important when extending and rotating your legs. Do 3 sets of 12 repetitions.  Lie on your back with your knees straightened and ankles at a 90 degree angle perpendicular to the floor. Use your elbow to raise your upper body. Squeeze your buttocks as strongly as possible and hold for 6 seconds. Relax for 10 seconds and repeat the whole procedure. This exercise will develop the muscles at the back of your thigh. Do 3 sets of 12 repetitions.  Lie on your stomach with your hands folded to support your head. You can place a washcloth above your knee if your kneecap feels painful or...

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Entenda que exercitar seu LCA ajuda a acelerar sua recuperação após a cirurgia. Execute o exercício de levantamento da pelve com os pés apoiados. Faça exercícios para os glúteos. Faça flexões isquiotibiais. Exercitando a panturrilha. Experimente o exercício de levantar as pernas estendidas. Exercite os adutores do quadril para ganhar força. Fortaleça as panturrilhas fazendo levantamentos. Aplique gelo no joelho após o exercício, para tratar o inchaço. Use muletas ou bengala, se indicado pelo médico.


Article in English: Surgical removal is the most common treatment for granulomas, as there is a lower rate of recurrence with surgery. Many doctors remove granulomas with curettage and cauterization. This involves scraping off the granuloma with a tool called a curette and then cauterizing the surrounding blood vessels to minimize the chances of regrowth. It may also help stop bleeding. After the procedure you should:  Keep the wound dry for 48 hours Change your dressing daily Apply pressure by securing a bandage and tape to the site, which can prevent bleeding Watch for signs of infection including severe redness, swelling, severe pain, fever, and discharge from the wound Your doctor may also suggest cryotherapy, especially for smaller lesions. This treatment involves freezing off granulomas with liquid nitrogen. The low temperature of the treatment can reduce cell growth and inflammation through vasoconstriction, which is the narrowing of blood vessels. Observe your wound after the treatment and follow any instructions from your doctor. A granuloma wound caused by cryotherapy generally heals within seven to 14 days. Pain will generally last for three days. If you have large or recurrent granuloma, your doctor may suggest excising them. This treatment has the highest cure rates. This procedure involves removing the granuloma and its related blood vessels to reduce the risk of it growing back. Your doctor may also send a small sample to a lab to examine for any possible malignancy. Allow your doctor mark the excision site with a surgical marker. This won’t stain your skin. They will then anesthetize the site to minimize any discomfort you may have. After this, the doctor will remove the granuloma with a scalpel and/or sharp scissors. You may smell some burning if the doctor uses cautery to stop bleeding, but this won’t harm you. If necessary, you may get stitches at the excision incision site. Some doctors may suggest laser surgery to remove the lesion and burn its base or shrink smaller granulomas. Consider this procedure...

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Faça uma curetagem para tirar e prevenir granulomas. Pense em fazer crioterapia. Submeta-se a uma excisão cirúrgica. Cogite uma cirurgia a laser.


Article in English: Survey the ground around your home and the places where you’ve left your bait for sets of tiny footprints. Scurrying rats leave behind four-toed tracks with their front feet, while the tracks from their back feet resemble miniature human hand prints with five digits.  It may help to cover infested areas with a light dusting of flour or salt. Not only will this make the tracks easier to see, but it also happens to be quite the tasty treat for a rat. Be on the lookout for long, linear marks from “tail drag” as well. Rat pellets range in size from 1⁄2–1 inch (1.3–2.5 cm) long and are most often a dark gray or black color. You’ll typically spot them where there’s food or nesting materials to scavenge. The more droppings you come across, the more serious a rat problem you have on your hands. Dried rat feces can carry diseases that are transmitted through particles in the air, so be sure to safely dispose of droppings as soon as you discover them. Always wear rubber gloves and cover your nose and mouth with a facemask or respirator while cleaning up. Scratches, gouges, and small rounded holes are all signs that may point to a possible rodent infestation. Other potential clues include teeth marks and dark smudges that are created when rats rub up against a surface with their greasy coats.  Most of these marks will be concentrated around places where rats tend to find their way inside, like gutters, crawl spaces, eaves, and window casings.  Structural damage coupled with the presence of droppings or stray nesting materials is a sure sign that there are rats afoot. Determined rats will claw, scrape, dig, and chew in order to gain access to a structure. The noises they make are soft and persistent, and may sound like they’re coming from behind a wall, beneath the floor, or inside the ceiling. If your hearing is especially sharp, you may even be able to detect an occasional squeak. You’re likely to overhear the most disturbances at night, when rats set out to hunt for food.

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Preste atenção aos rastros. Aprenda a identificar excrementos. Verifique se há danos na casa. Ouça ruídos e outros sons de movimentação.


Article in English: Sweating out water is one of the quickest ways to drop water weight. If you have access to a sauna or a steam room, take a 30 minute soak to sweat out the fluids and toxins in your body.  Spend only 30 minutes at a time in the sauna to avoid dehydration. You will likely gain the water weight back after drinking or eating, but this is a good way to temporary shed water weight for the night. Drinking alcohol can lead to dehydration, which will will then force your body to store excess water to stay hydrated. Avoid that glass of wine or pint of beer before and after exercise to stay hydrated and skip alcoholic beverages for the night if you want to avoid carrying any water weight. Get your heart pounding to pump fresh blood and oxygen to all your tissues, increasing circulation of body fluid and helping the excretory system get rid of waste. Increase the frequency and intensity of your workout for the week to encourage your body to release water weight through sweat. Exercise also elevates your cortisol levels to a healthy level, which helps you work through stress and tension.  High intensity interval training (HIIT) can help you burn fat and sweat out water weight. This type of training is structured around simple, intense exercises, followed by short bursts for recovery or rest.You can perform HIIT exercises with gym equipment, or an exercise mat and a few free weights. There are several popular HIIT programs listed here.

Summary in Portuguese:

Frequente uma sauna. Reduza o consumo de álcool. Ajuste sua rotina semanal de exercícios.


Article in English: Sweep, dust mop or vacuum your linoleum floor to remove excess dirt on the floor’s surface. Focus on collecting dirt from areas underneath cabinets, cupboards, and appliances. If you vacuum your linoleum floor, be sure to change the vacuum settings to clean hard surfaces rather than carpet. Fill up a large bucket about ¼ - ½ of the way with lukewarm water. Mix in equal parts of white vinegar. The exact measurements on the water to vinegar ratios are rather loose, because most linoleum floors do not need an entire bucket’s worth of cleaning solution to clean the floor surface. Besides, standing water can damage linoleum, so you never want to use more water than necessary. Use a cleaning product specifically intended for cleaning linoleum floors. Linoleum-specific cleaning products can be found in most flooring and home department stores. Most linoleum floor cleaners need to be diluted with water, so follow the manufacturer’s instructions by mixing in the appropriate amount of cleaning detergent in a large bucket filled with the correct measurements of water. If using a chemical cleaner, make sure that your cleaning area is well ventilated.  Alternatively, you could mix about 6-7 drops of a mild detergent (such as dish soap) with approximately one gallon of warm water as your cleaning solution.  Bear in mind that this solution will clean and disinfect your floors, but a linoleum-specific cleaner might remove dirt a little better. Chemicals that have high pH levels can be extremely damaging to linoleum flooring, so stay away from cleaning products like ammonia when cleaning your linoleum floors. Dip a mop into your cleaning solution, and thoroughly wring out excess solution. Your mop should be damp, rather than dripping wet. Mop the floor in sections, working in about 4-6 square foot areas for each dip of the mop.  If you want to clean you floors more thoroughly, you can use a soft bristled scrub brush instead of a mop. This method would most likely require you to work on your hands and knees. If you are...

Summary in Portuguese:

Limpe o excesso de sujeira. Tente misturar uma solução de limpeza natural. Tente misturar uma solução de limpeza com um produto químico. Passe um esfregão no chão. Enxágue o piso. Seque o piso.


Article in English: Sweet potatoes grow primarily underground, but their vines grow above the ground. Each vine can grow to be over ten feet long. Make sure your garden plot has plenty of room for the vines. Sweet potatoes prefer a warm environment, so try to choose an area that gets a lot of sunlight (especially if you live in the north) and is well drained. Being tubers, sweet potatoes will grow deep in the earth. Make sure they’ll have an easy time of it by tilling the soil about 12 inches (30.5 cm) deep. Get the soil as loose and light as possible, incorporating gardening soil if necessary. As will all fruit and vegetable planting, having nutrient rich soil is necessary for a bountiful harvest. Add a layer of good planting soil or compost. Remove any large rocks that might be present. Check the pH of your soil. If the pH is not neutral, adjust the pH with peat moss or wood ash to compensate for acidity or alkalinity until it is neutral. This is called amending the soil. You can buy pH testing kits for your garden at a garden center or store. Because of their heat-loving tendencies, sweet potatoes need to have warm soil in order to flourish. Wait till at least a month after the most recent frost, in the beginning of spring, to plant your slips. Help your sweet potatoes to grow by adding mulch over the top to trap heat. If you are in a particularly cold area, get some black plastic mulch or a similar heat-trapper to place over the potato plants after planting.

Summary in Portuguese:

Escolha um ponto do jardim. Lavre a terra. Prepare o solo. Saiba quando plantar. Escolha um húmus.


Article in English: Sword wall hangers are made specifically to hang swords on walls and can be purchased online. These hangers support the pommel, or end of the handle, rather than the blade itself. Read the product description to make sure that the hanger is the right size for your style of sword.  Larger, heavier swords like a claymore or bastard sword require larger hangers. A smaller hanger is sufficient for smaller swords like a katana or sabre. The product description should have the maximum sword weight that can be held up by your hanger. You can weigh your sword on a scale or read the product description, which will usually have the sword's weight details. Most sword-specific hangers will enable you to hang your sword both vertically and diagonally. If you aren't using drywall anchors, you'll want to secure your hanger to a stud in your wall. Turn on your stud finder and drag it across the surface of the wall until it beeps or the light changes color. Mark the wall with a pencil at the top and bottom of where you want to hang your sword. You may have to hold your sword up against the wall again to see what it will look like. Line the screws up with the holes in the mount and use a drill to drive the screws into the stud. Continue rotating the screws until they run flush with the hanger bracket. If you are hanging your sword diagonally, tilt the hanger in the direction that you want to the sword to point in before screwing it in. Hang the sword so that the pommel, or end of the handle, rests on top of the sword hanger. Most hangers can be adjusted to be smaller or larger, depending on the sword that you’re trying to hang. If your sword is loose, take the sword off of the hanger and tighten the screws in the hanger.

Summary in Portuguese:

Compre um suporte de parede para exibir as espadas na vertical ou diagonal. Use um localizador de vigas para encontrar uma na parede. Parafuse o suporte na parede com uma furadeira. Pendure a espada no suporte.


Article in English: Symptoms of snuffles include runny eyes and runny nose. The fur on the front paws is usually matted and crusty from a rabbit using its paws to wipe the discharge from its eyes and nose. Sneezing is another symptom of snuffles. If your rabbit has any of these symptoms, take it to your vet for diagnosis and treatment. Many antibiotics are available to treat bacterial diseases. To determine which antibiotic to prescribe, your vet will take a sample of discharge from your rabbit and perform what’s called a culture and sensitivity test. This test will indicate which bacteria is causing your rabbit's snuffles and which antibiotic will be most effective against that bacteria.  Some antibiotics can cause serious gastrointestinal (GI) problems in rabbits. Your vet will select the antibiotic that is not only effective, but also least likely to cause GI problems in your rabbit. Be aware that no antibiotic is a definite cure for snuffles.  The culture and sensitivity test may take several days to perform. To treat snuffles, your vet will prescribe oral antibiotics, which will be in liquid form and given using a syringe. To make things easier, ask your vet to pre-fill syringes with the correct amount of antibiotic (per dose). To administer the oral antibiotics, hold your rabbit snugly. Place the syringe in the corner of your rabbit’s mouth and gently empty the syringe’s contents into the mouth.  Your vet may also prescribe antibiotic eye drops if your rabbit has conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye's inner lining). To give the eye drops, hold your rabbit and slowly drop the prescribed number of drops onto your rabbit’s affected eye. Antibiotic treatment for snuffles can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, especially if your rabbit’s snuffles is chronic.  Give your rabbit the entire course of antibiotics, even if your rabbit starts getting better. If you stop the treatment early, the remaining bacteria in your rabbit’s system could become resistant to antibiotics.  If you are not sure how to give the...

Summary in Portuguese:

Leve o coelho ao veterinário. Permita que o veterinário defina o antibiótico mais apropriado. Administre o antibiótico. Monitore os problemas gastrointestinais (GI) do coelho. Observe os sinais de melhora.


Article in English: Sync your favorite tunes to your iPod or mobile device so you can pull them out at any time while you're on the move. You can also use programs like Spotify, iTunes, or Pandora to stream a nearly endless catalog of hits. If you've got the radio on, make sure it's something that everyone in the car can agree on. Be sure to stash a pair of headphones in your bag—without them, you might have trouble hearing your music or run the risk of annoying your fellow passengers. Thanks to modern technology, it's now possible to enjoy your favorite programs from just about anywhere. Use your smartphone or tablet to stream titles from Netflix, Hulu, or similar apps. You could even hold a private viewing party for the people in the back seat!  Make sure everybody else gets a chance to pick something to watch on a shared device. If data or internet reception is an issue, invest in a portable DVD player that you can fit into your luggage. Send messages to your crew back home and let them know how your trip is shaping up. This will allow you to stay connected while you're gone.  This will only be an option when you're in areas with decent cell coverage. Don't forget to pack an extra charger (or better yet, a car charger) so you can give your phone some juice whenever you stop. Keep your followers informed about how your trip is going by posting on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Take some time each day to upload photos, status updates and even reviews of restaurants, museums, and famous attractions. It's a good way to document your travels while also staying connected to everything else that's going on in your social circle while you're away.  Come up with a unique hashtag for your vacation to organize all of your relevant posts under one label.  Be sure to turn on your device's location settings, as well. This will allow your followers to see all the places you've visited.

Summary in Portuguese:

Ouça música. Veja um filme ou uma série. Envie mensagens de texto aos seus amigos que ficaram. Fale sobre as suas experiências nas redes sociais.


Article in English: Synthetic fertilizer is fast-acting and easy to apply. If you're in the middle of a growth season and your plants are suffering from nutritional deficiency, consider using chemical fertilizer to revive them. You can buy a wide range of chemical fertilizers at any home improvement center or nursery. Keep in mind that chemical fertilizers are not a long-term solution. Over time, synthetic fertilizers diminish soil fertility. When it comes to chemical fertilizers, the formulas make a big difference. If you're trying to boost nitrogen in your vegetable garden, buy fertilizer made specifically for vegetables. If your lawn needs a nitrogen boost, get a fertilizer formulated for grass. Specific formulas will release nutrients in a targeted way that is ideal for that plant type. All fertilizers are categorized by a 3 number rating system. The first number is nitrogen (N), the second number is phosphorous (P), and the third is potassium (K). These numbers represent the percentage of each nutrient found in the fertilizer. Always check the N-P-K before purchasing a product. For example, 27-7-14 and 21-3-3 are popular nitrogen-heavy fertilizers that will also deliver a small amount of phosphorous and potassium to the soil. A 21-0-0 fertilizer will deliver only nitrogen to your soil. You can use a balanced blend like 10-10-10 or 15-15-15 if your soil needs all 3 nutrients replenished. Slow release or controlled release fertilizers may cost a little more, but in the long run they are the best choice. With slow release formulas, you will be fertilizing your soil less frequently because they are longer lasting. They're also more effective because they release nutrients slowly and steadily.  Cheaper products can sometimes shock and burn plants, causing a horde of new problems. Since chemical fertilizers can negatively affect the soil over time, less frequent applications can help preserve the health of your soil. Slow release fertilizers often come in the form of pellets.

Summary in Portuguese:

Use um fertilizante químico para gerar resultados rápidos. Compre fertilizantes feitos especificamente para as plantas que você quer cultivar. Leia o rótulo dos fertilizantes para saber o teor de NPK. Escolha um nível de nitrogênio que seja adequado para o solo. Compre fertilizantes de ação lenta, mas de qualidade.


Article in English: Systematic desensitization is an application of counterconditioning, or removing a learned response to a stimulus. It works on the idea that you cannot be relaxed and anxious (or fearful) at the same time. Before you can learn to substitute a relaxation response for a fearful one, you must learn to relax. Some good relaxation techniques to learn include:  Deep breathing Meditation Progressive muscle relaxation Whereas flooding exposes you to your wasps and bees all at once, systematic desensitization exposes you to your fears gradually. You should write out 15-20 items or scenarios related to wasps or bees that cause you to feel anxious or fearful. You will expose yourself to each of these scenarios over time. For example, you might start a list such as this:  Thinking about wasps and bees Drawing a picture of wasps and bees Watching a video of wasps and bees Observing wasps and bees from a distance Sitting in the backyard where wasps and bees may be present Use a scale of 0-100 to rank all of the items on your list. Zero designates no fear or anxiety associated with the item or scenario and 100 would be the most fear or anxiety that you can imagine. There is no need to overthink the rankings, just use the first number that comes to mind for each item. For example, your rankings might look something like this:  Thinking about wasps and bees			12 Drawing a picture of wasps and bees			30 Watching a video of wasps and bees			57 Observing live wasps and bees from a distance	71 Sitting outside and seeing wasps and bees nearby	92 You should have five levels of fear or anxiety ranging from low anxiety to high anxiety. It is ideal to have at least two items in each category. If you do not have two in each category you may need to reconsider your ranking of some items, or add new items into those categories.  Group items ranked 0-19 in the low anxiety category. (e.g., Thinking about wasps and bees) Items that fall from 20-39 should be put in the medium-low anxiety category. (e.g., Drawing a picture of wasps and bees)...

Summary in Portuguese:

Aprenda a relaxar. Faça uma lista de situações relacionadas a vespas e abelhas. Ranqueie os itens da lista. Ordene os itens em categorias com base na classificação. Escolha itens para sua primeira sessão. Realize sua primeira sessão sistemática de dessensibilização. Relaxe após sua sessão. Proceda às próximas sessões.


Article in English: TB usually infects the lungs, breaking down the tissue there. Our body's natural response is to remove the irritant by coughing. Figure out how long you've been coughing; TB usually lasts for more than 3 weeks and may include such worrisome signs as bloody sputum. Consider how long you've taken over the counter cold/flu medications or antibiotics for a respiratory infection with no relief. TB needs very specific antibacterial drugs, and to start therapy requires screening and confirming TB. Have you noticed any sputum (sticky discharge) when coughing? If it smells and is dark, it can be any type of bacterial infection. If it's clear and odorless, it can be a viral infection. Take notice if there's been any blood when coughing into your hands or tissues. When TB cavities and nodules form, nearby blood vessels may get destroyed, leading to hemoptysis — coughing up blood. You should always seek expert medical advice when you cough up blood. He or she will be able to advise you on how to proceed. Chest pain can suggest a wide variety of issues, but when taken together with other symptoms, they can point to TB. If you feel a sharp pain, it can you point to a specific, localized area. Note particularly if it hurts when you apply pressure to that area, or if it hurts when you breath in and out or when you cough. TB forms hard cavities and nodules against the lungs/chest wall. When we breath, these hard masses cause damage to the area, leading to inflammation at the site. Pain tends to be sharp, localized to a specific area, and reproducible when we put pressure on it. The body has a complex response to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria that results in poor nutrient absorption and altered protein metabolism. These changes might persist for months without your noticing them.  Look in the mirror and note any changes to your body. If you can see the outline of your bones, this indicates you don't have enough muscle mass due to lack of protein and fat. Measure your weight on a scale. Use a previous but recent...

Summary in Portuguese:

Repare se tem tosse. Confirme se a tosse tem muco. Preste atenção se sente dor no peito. Fique de olho em uma eventual perda de peso não intencional e falta de apetite. Não ignore febre, calafrios e sudorese noturna. Fique atento à infecção tuberculosa latente. Diferencie a tuberculose de outras infecções respiratórias.


Article in English: Tablecloths give your table a clean look, and they make cleanup easier for you. Lay out a tablecloth before you put out your mimosa ingredients. Use a disposable one if you want an especially quick and easy cleanup once your event is done.  You can also add a decorative table runner to give your bar a bit more color. A stretch of colored or patterned fabric works perfectly. Opt for burlap to give your table a rustic chic feel, or a runner of chalkboard paper along with some paint makers for your guests to doodle on and make a decorative guest book. Make things easy on your guests and yourself by creating a flow to your table. Set your mimosa components out in order of use: glasses, sparkling wine, juice, fruit. Uses vases, glasses, or mason jars to set out your stirrers and straws. Tie ribbons or small tissue paper garlands around the containers to add a bit of extra flare. Flowers are a great accent for a mimosa bar. You can add single flowers to a bud vase or a bouquet to a vase or mason jar. You can even put out potted succulents or cacti if you want a more contemporary aesthetic. Add 1 or 2 floral pieces to your table as you see fit. Choose flowers with no smell like sunflowers, dahlias, and hibiscus if you can. Fragrance can impact how your drinks taste, so getting fragrance-free flowers keeps your drinks at their best. It’s also kind for guests with allergies. You can paint, print, or otherwise decorate a basic mimosa recipe. This will help your guests get the flow of your mimosa bar. Keep in mind that generally, a mimosa is one-third juice and two-thirds champagne. Put the recipe in a dollar store frame and prop it up on your table. Steps may include:  Grab a glass Fill it up one-third of the way with juice Top it off with some bubbly Add in some fresh fruit Drink and enjoy! Small table decorations like framed welcome signs, ceramic figurines of things like fruit, and paper decorations like banners are all welcome additions. Add decor that fits the size of your table and the color scheme or theme of...

Summary in Portuguese:

Coloque um pano sobre a mesa. Disponha os ingredientes de acordo com a ordem de uso. Coloque os canudos e mexedores em recipientes decorativos. Coloque um vaso de flores. Disponibilize uma receita básica de mimosa. Decore as mesas de acordo com o tema do evento.


Article in English: Tadpoles can be raised in most containers, though it's best for them to be housed outside so that you attract more mosquitos to lay their larva for the tadpoles to eat, nature provides a cleaner and more oxygenated atmosphere and because it's more natural. Be sure to keep them in the shade at all times, though. Suitable containers include:  A large aquatic tank A large oven roast bowl A small pool if outside A tub Use gravel to cover well. Add a big rock or two for shelter and land when the tadpoles transform.  Put small weeds and grass with the roots attached to the water so the tadpoles can hang onto them, and they eat the roots.  Make sure there has not been a recent application of pesticides on any plant life added, as this will kill the tadpoles within a day. The tadpoles must be able to get out of direct sunlight when they want to.

Summary in Portuguese:

Encontre um recipiente adequado para o viveiro. Use um substrato adequado. Se o viveiro é mantido ao ar livre, ¾ da área dele devem ser sombreadas.


Article in English: Take 1/2 a stick of butter at room temperature and mash it with a fork. Add 1/4 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon to the butter. Mix these three things together with a fork until it becomes a mushy, uniformed consistency. To get the butter to room temperature, take it out of the refrigerator half an hour before you begin making your toast. Using a butter knife, spread the cinnamon butter on a piece of toast of your choice. Spread as much or as little butter as you'd like. Place the bread in the oven at 350 degrees. Let the bread cook for 10 minutes. You want to melt the butter and cook it into the bread slowly. After 10 minutes, move the bread to the broiler. Let it brown for a few minutes, until the bread is to your desired level of crispness. Make sure to watch the bread so it doesn't burn. You do not flip over this toast. The bottom will be toasted from cooking in the oven for 10 minutes.

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça a manteiga com canela. Passe a manteiga no pão. Asse o pão. Coloque o pão embaixo da grelha.


Article in English: Take 10 to 15 minutes each day to  breathe deeply and passively observe your emotional experience. Notice how your thoughts and physiological responses (e.g., tightness in chest or rapid heartbeat) are connected to your feelings. Act as though you are an impartial witness. Don't try to change the feelings, just let them be what they are.  You might journal about the exercise after it’s done. By doing this  mindfulness exercise, you can learn to acknowledge, accept and regulate your emotions so that the trauma isn't controlling your life. A trigger is something in your environment (a person, place, thing, or situation) that brings you back to the time of your trauma. You need to know your triggers in order to protect yourself from triggering experiences and eventually learn to live with them. To learn what your triggers are, try acting like a casual observer to yourself for a matter of days or weeks to figure out which stimuli have a triggering effect on you.  Triggers might be a person who resembles an attacker, a sound that reminds you of the trauma, insulting or demeaning words, or a specific time of the year. Make a list of all the triggers you can identify. Be sure to practice self-care when you are doing this exercise, as it can be very unsettling. Once you know what your triggers are, you can slowly develop a plan to better manage your response to them. Consider sharing these with someone you trust for additional help. Trauma can result in a “fight or flight” response.  Yoga is a wonderful way to ease distress and engage your body in a mindful way. Consider signing up for a nearby class or practicing at home with YouTube videos. Be gentle and nurturing with yourself by implementing a daily self-care routine. Go for a run, eat a nutritious meal, color, call a friend, or cuddle with your pet. Spoil yourself for a change. Don't allow yourself to be pressured to "get over" your trauma or heal prematurely. Acknowledge that you must give yourself the time and space to fully heal in the way that best suits...

Summary in Portuguese:

Aceite suas emoções através da consciência plena. Saiba identificar seus fatores desencadeadores de ansiedade. Alimente o corpo e o espírito com ioga. Diariamente, faça algo prazeroso. Avance em seu próprio ritmo. Conecte-se com seu lado espiritual. Use sua experiência para impactar os outros de maneira positiva.


Article in English: Take 1⁄4 pound (110 g) of clean chicken livers and put them on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut the livers into 24 pieces that are about 1/2 in (1.3 cm) in size. Pour 1⁄4 cup (59 ml) of soy sauce into a bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon (6 g) of finely grated peeled fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons (25 g) of packed light brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of curry powder. Stir until the spices dissolve. This will make the marinade for the chicken livers. Stir the chopped chicken livers into the bowl with the marinade so they're coated with the mixture. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the livers for 1 hour. While the chicken livers marinate, soak 24 toothpicks in a bowl of cold water. Leave them to soak for 1 hour so they don't burn when you put them in the oven. Drain the water just before you're ready to assemble the water chestnuts. Place the water chestnuts on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut each of them in half horizontally. You'll end up with 24 water chestnut pieces. Take 8 slices of bacon that you've cut crosswise into thirds and lay 1 piece on your work surface. Remove the chicken livers from the marinade and put 1 piece on the bacon along with 1 water chestnut. Wrap the bacon around them and stick a soaked toothpick through it.  Wrap each of the water chestnuts so you have 24 bacon-wrapped water chestnuts. The toothpick will secure the bacon to the liver and chestnut. Put all of the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts on a rimmed baking sheet or broiler pan so they're in a single layer. Put the pan with the chestnuts 2 in (10 cm) below the broiler element. Cook the water chestnuts until the bacon becomes crispy and the livers are cooked. You'll need to use tongs to turn the water chestnuts once so they cook evenly. Turn off the broiler and remove the pan. Transfer the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts to a serving platter and serve them immediately. Avoid storing the leftovers because the bacon will become soft.

Summary in Portuguese:

Corte o fígado de frango em pedaços de 1,3 cm. Misture o molho de soja, o gengibre, o açúcar mascavo e o curry. Deixe o fígado marinando por uma hora. Deixe os palitos de madeira na água fria por uma hora. Preaqueça o forno em temperatura alta e corte 12 castanhas ao meio. Enrole um pedaço de bacon em volta de um pedaço de fígado e uma metade de castanha. Coloque os enroladinhos de castanha em uma assadeira. Asse por cinco ou seis minutos. Tire do forno e sirva.


Article in English: Take a couple flat strips of cardboard, wet them, and stack them on one another in an area where termites are likely to be. Because termites feed on cellulose (cardboard), this makes for an excellent spot trap. When the cardboard is infested with termites, take it out in a safe area and burn it. Repeat multiple times, if necessary.  Note: This spot trap will not solve all your termite problems. It is a quick fix to remove several hundred termites, often at a time. Combine this method with other fixes to deliver a more powerful punch. Beneficial nematodes are small unsegmented worm species that are natural parasites to garden pests, including termites. These nematodes search for hosts, such as termite larvae, and burrow into them, usually causing death within 48 hours. They use the host's carcass as a place to spawn.  You can purchase beneficial nematodes at your local garden supply store or online. Currently, there are about five varieties produced for sale. For use in soil temperatures above 60 °F (16 °C), nematodes should be used immediately after they are purchased. If you do not use them immediately, store them in a refrigerator. Plant them in the early morning or after sunset, as UV light will harm them. If the termite-infested item is not your home but rather a piece of furniture or an item that can be removed from your home, expose it to sunlight. Termites thrive in darkness, and the heat and light from the sun will kill them. On a sunny day, place your furniture outside for as long as possible - preferably 2-3 days. This method works well in conjunction with the cardboard trap method for capturing/killing the termites. If you’re in a rainy area and can’t expose your furniture to sunlight, consider an alternative of freezing your furniture to kill the termites. Place your pieces (or parts of your pieces) of wooden furniture into a large freezer for 2-3 days. Although this can be tricky for large pieces of furniture, if you’re able the freezer method should guarantee the death of the termites.

Summary in Portuguese:

Prepare uma armadilha de papelão. Experimente usar nematódeos benéficos. Exponha a madeira à luz do sol. Congele os cupins.


Article in English: Take a deep breath, and then let the air out at a slow, even pace. Become aware of the rhythm of your breathing, and make it a conscious exercise. Learn to quickly inhale a large volume of air, then release it gradually as you sing. This will help you hold notes longer and more powerfully. You can draw a much fuller sound from your abdomen than you can from your nose or your chest. Focus on your abdomen when you sing. Let your belly expand as you inhale. Allow your stomach to shrink inward when you exhale.  Imagine a ring around your stomach and waist. It expands as you inhale, and it contracts as you exhale. Let each breath move the air from the bottom of your lungs, up through your chest, and then out of your mouth.  Notice the natural rising and falling of your chest. When you aren't singing, this is perfectly fine. Only worry about controlling your breath in this way while you are engaged in the act of singing. Some singers try to "stop" their voice in between inhaling and exhaling – to take a breath after a sustained note. This interrupts your flow and can actually make for less efficient singing. Instead, focus on breathing “into” your note: try to silently exhale air just before you resume singing. Take deep breaths when you have the chance, but don't let them interrupt the song. If you are singing a pre-written song, try to take the natural breaths in the piece. If you're performing with a group, make sure to communicate with everyone else: some directors and composers are very specific as to where you breathe.

Summary in Portuguese:

Respire profundamente e com consistência. Respire pela barriga. Tente não segurar o ar entre as notas.


Article in English: Take a few steps and see if you feel woozy. Then, check if you can walk straight and maintain your balance without swaying. You may be drunk if you’re feeling disoriented, can’t walk straight, or the room feels like it’s moving.  You might feel like everything is hard right now. For instance, walking to the bathroom and relieving yourself might feel difficult right now. That’s a sign that you’re drunk. If you're feeling unsteady on your feet, stay seated or ask a friend to support you while you're walking. It's possible to accidentally hurt yourself, and your safety is very important. Alcohol affects your concentration, so it’ll be really hard to focus. Try to tell your friend a story or to read something on your phone. If your mind keeps wandering or you forget what you’re doing, it’s likely that you are drunk.  Try retracing your steps over the course of the night. Do you remember everything that happened? Can you give specific details? Are you keeping good track of time? If anything is unclear right now, you’re probably drunk. Ask a friend or someone you trust for help if you need it. For example, if you're having trouble paying your tab, ask a friend to help you take care of it. It’s normal to experience nausea when you’re drunk, which can range from mild to severe. If you drink a lot of alcohol, you might even throw up. Sit down and take a break if you start to feel sick.  If you don’t feel nauseous, it doesn’t mean you aren’t drunk. Drink some water to help you avoid dehydration. This might help you start to feel better. It’s common for your pupils to dilate when you’re drunk, so you’ll likely notice that your pupils cover most of your iris. Go to the bathroom or use a pocket mirror to see if your pupils look really big. You can also ask a friend if your pupils look wide. Say, “Are my pupils really dilated?” to see if it’s racing. When you’re drunk, your heart beats fast but you’ll breathe slowly because alcohol is a depressant. Place your right forefinger and middle finger over your left wrist to check...

Summary in Portuguese:

Fique de pé e ande um pouco para ver se está instável. Veja se consegue manter o foco em uma tarefa ou conversa. Descanse se você ficar enjoado ou começar a vomitar. Olhe no espelho e veja se as suas pupilas estão dilatadas. Veja se o seu pulso está acelerado.


Article in English: Take a good look at the assets you have at your disposal, you probably have more than you realize. Consider your savings and retirement accounts, any equity you might have in real estate, valuable vehicles or other belongings, along with any other investments you've previously made. It may be possible to sell these assets, or you can use them as loan collateral. You should also have a discussion with your bank about your credit line - they may be able to offer you enough credit to get your restaurant up and running. Commercial bank loans are the most common form of start-up funding for aspiring businesses. However, securing a loan from a bank as a first-time restaurant owner has its challenges:   Inherent risk factor. Commercial banks typically find start-up restaurants extremely risky to finance, since more than 25% of new restaurants fail within the first year of opening. Bank loans are risky for restaurant owners as well. If the restaurant business does go under, the owner is still responsible for repaying the loan.  Bias against first-time owners. Lenders examine restaurant loan applications closely, and first-time owners usually confront skeptical lenders when presenting their business plans. For subsequent openings, the process becomes much easier. Lending institutions prefer applicants who can submit evidence of successful past performance.  Probability of rejection. Many restaurant owners are rejected for loans the first time. Do not be afraid to try again at a different bank. With every attempt, refine your argument and perfect your business plan. It may take a while, but perseverance will usually reward you with the loan you need. Once you have taken account of all of your personal resources, you can consider turning to supportive friends and family members for financial support. Just be wary that borrowing money from those closest to you can result in complicated situations. Make sure to treat this as a business arrangement and to set its terms out in writing. Confirm that your friend or relative...

Summary in Portuguese:

Veja quais são os seus recursos disponíveis. Empréstimos de bancos privados. Peça ajuda a amigos e familiares. Encontre um sócio.  Aproveite os financiamentos do governo.


Article in English: Take a hot shower and inhale the steam. This can help loosen the congestion in the nose, which can drip down into your chest and cause cough. It also helps moisturize dry air, which can also cause coughing. At night, run a humidifier and breathe in the warm vapor. This method is helpful for coughs caused by colds, allergies, and asthma. Humidifiers need to be cleaned out regularly. Otherwise, they may cause more harm than good. Mold, other fungi, and bacteria can build up inside the machine and get transferred into the air alongside the steam. You may instinctively start with large, hearty coughs as soon as a coughing fit comes on, but building up to these large coughs slowly can actually help you get rid of a coughing fit faster. This is especially helpful if you have a moist cough. When a coughing fit begins, start by taking a series of small, light coughs. These coughs will not produce much mucus. At the end of your series of small coughs, do one big cough. The small coughs move the mucus toward the top of your air passage and the large cough has enough force to bring the mucus out. Coughing in this method will prevent your throat from becoming more irritated. Since an irritated throat is more likely to cause continued coughing, making your throat less irritated should help you get rid of your cough faster. Chronic coughs are often caused or worsened by airborne irritants. These irritants can cause chronic sinus irritation, leading to chronic coughing due to the excess mucus. The most obvious irritant to avoid is tobacco smoke. Perfumes and scented bathroom sprays are also known to trigger chronic coughs and should be avoided at least for the duration of your cough if you want your cough to leave quicker.

Summary in Portuguese:

Inale vapor de água quente. Mude a maneira como você tosse. Remova os irritantes do ar.


Article in English: Take a large basket or bin and walk through the space you need to clean. Put all of the papers, toys, and things that belong in other rooms into the basket. Don't worry about putting all of the items away since you're short on time. Instead, store the basket in a room that you're not cleaning or in a closet.  If you have a lot of clutter that just needs to be thrown away, walk through with a trash bag too. If you're cleaning a small home or apartment and don't have space to store the basket of clutter, you may need to take the time to put everything away. Try to make it a race and see how quickly you can put it all away. Walk through the space with a laundry basket or hamper and toss in all of the dirty clothes you find. Put the basket in your laundry room or in a closet, if you don't have access to a laundry room. If you have the time, quickly sort the clothes and toss a load into the machine. The clothes will wash while you're cleaning the rest of your home. Walk through your home and gather all of the dirty dishes that are in each room. Quickly put dishwasher-safe dishes in the machine and set dishes that have to be hand washed in the sink. You can run the dishwasher if it's full, but save washing the dishes in the sink for when you have a little more time. Once you've cleared your space of excess items, take a soft microfiber cloth and dust areas that look grimy. Try to work from the top down so that dust is knocked down towards the floor that you haven't cleaned yet. Additionally, work left-to-right or right-to-left so you don't accidentally clean the same spot twice.  For example, if you have dirty blinds, swipe a microfiber cloth over them before you dust the coffee table below it. Try to dust noticeable places like televisions, corners of rooms, blinds, and dark furniture.

Summary in Portuguese:

Coloque os itens que precisam ser organizados em um cesto. Junte as peças sujas no cesto de roupas. Tire todos os pratos das mesas e balcões. Tire o pó com um pano de microfibra.


Article in English: Take a long walk. Go get a massage. Read a good book. Do whatever activities help to relax your mind and body. As your stress level rises, so does your insulin resistance. If you have trouble relaxing, take up a consistent calming activity, such as tai chi. If you're having a hard time finding time to meditate, even squeezing in 10 minutes might help. Get a gym membership and start using the free weights or machines. Talk with a personal trainer to develop a resistance training program. Or, if you are new to strength training, download a few weight training videos and follow along at home. Weight training helps to build muscles that continue to burn sugar and maintain proper insulin levels even beyond a particular work-out session. Aim for at least 3 30-minute strength training sessions per week. Elevate your heart rate, lower your blood sugars, and improve your insulin resistance by doing an aerobic activity. Biking, fast walking, swimming, or dancing will all make you healthier. Aim for 3 to 5 30-minute sessions each week. However, if you don’t have the time, even taking the stairs instead of the elevator can make a difference. Invest in a quality noise machine to play while you sleep. Wear a sleep mask. Talk with anyone you share a room with about your need to get a quality night’s sleep. Poor sleep is directly related to many health problems, including obesity and insulin resistance.  Poor sleep has been shown to increase the risk of obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. This is because lack of sleep lowers your body's ability to release the hormones that help regulate your appetite, paired with your need for added energy. As a result, many people overeat when they are tired.  If you’ve tried to fix the problem and still can’t sleep deeply, talk with your doctor as you might be suffering from a sleep disorder.

Summary in Portuguese:

Reduza seus níveis de estresse. Faça treino de força pelo menos três vezes por semana. Faça exercícios aeróbicos pelo menos três vezes por semana. Durma oito horas por noite.


Article in English: Take a look over the job posting to see if it contains any language that specifically requests no follow-ups. If they explicitly request that they contact you first, do not reach out to follow up. If they don’t make that request, you should still wait at least a week or so before reaching out. This gives hiring managers time to actually read your resume and get to know your materials. Some job postings will give you direct contact information for a hiring manager. If that is the case, use the information provided to follow up. If the posting does not provide a direct contact, though, you may need to search the company’s website or on professional networks such as LinkedIn to determine the likely hiring manager.  Depending upon the company, the hiring manager may be an HR person or a department head. Large companies tend to filter applications through an HR manager first, while small companies or specialized positions may go directly to the position supervisor. Hiring managers often get numerous email inquiries per day. They are easy to overlook and easy to ignore. To get your hiring manager’s attention, you need to say something more than, “Following up on my project manager application.”  Try making a personal connection. Look over the hiring manager’s professional profiles. Maybe they list an interest that you share. Then you can write a subject like, “Just one dirt bike enthusiast looking for a project position.” If you can’t find any common interests or human connections, you still need to use language that sets you apart. “An accounting wizard like you’ve never seen” is a lot more intriguing than “accountant looking for a job.” The body of your email should accomplish three main goals: introduce you, establish your interest and qualifications, and end with a question that invites a response. Each goal should be done in one or two sentences. Keep the body of your email short and friendly.  Avoid summarizing your entire resume or copying your cover letter. The hiring manager already has access to these...

Summary in Portuguese:

Determine se é necessário fazer um acompanhamento. Identifique quem gerencia o setor de RH. Escreva algo chamativo no campo de assunto. Seja breve no seu e-mail. Convide-se para uma entrevista. Use uma assinatura formal. Faça o acompanhamento apenas uma vez.


Article in English: Take a moment to steady your hands. Reach down and grab the ring with the index finger and thumb of one hand. Use the index finger and thumb of your other hand to grab the bead. If you have difficulty manipulating the ring with your hands in this position, try placing both hands on the ring itself, positioning your fingers on the opposite sides of the bead or ball. Holding both pieces of the ring, twist slightly and apply measured force until the ball comes free. Make sure that you have your fingers on the ball as it comes free, or you might drop it on the ground or on the table. Once the ring and ball are separate, set the ball on the table.  With traditional captive rings, tension is the reason that the ball stays in place in the ring. By twisting the ring, you loosen this tension just enough so that the ball can move or drop out. If you accidently drop the ball or ring, make sure to sterilize the jewelry again before continuing. With both hands on opposite sides of the opening in the ring, carefully twist the two ends in opposite directions. Turn your right hand clockwise and your left hand counterclockwise. The ring should look like a slight spiral. When twisted into this shape, it should be easier to slide into your piercing. Insert one open end into your piercing. Glide the wire of the ring into the piercing until the center of your ring rests inside. The opening of the ring should lie directly across from the piercing itself. You may need to use your fingers to support the skin around the piercing as you slide the jewelry in place. Grab one side of the ring with the index finger and thumb of your right hand. Grab the other side of the ring with the index finger and thumb of your left hand. Apply pressure with both hands to twist the two ends back into place. Your right hand should move counterclockwise and your left hand should move clockwise.  When done, the ring should no longer look like a spiral. There will still be a slight gap in the center, but otherwise, it should be back in the shape of a...

Summary in Portuguese:

Pegue a argola com as duas mãos. Abra a argola com cuidado. Torça a argola. Aplique a argola com cuidado. Feche a argola. Prenda a bolinha da argola.


Article in English: Take a shower using warm water followed by cold water. You can also just use cold water. This may reduce the duration and frequency of common cold symptoms because cold water increases your white blood cell count, which will help you fight your cold. To do this, start with very warm water. Next, turn the water as cold as you can and start spraying, using a removable shower head, from the feet up, then from the hands in.  Be sure to also spray your back.  Also spray the cold water towards your chest. Do not use very cold water with the very young, the very old, or anyone with a debilitating disease, heart disease, implanted medical devices, or one who is pregnant, has lung disease, or is very weak.  Use cool water only. Afterwards, wrap your body in as many towels as you need to totally cover yourself. Get in bed and stay under the covers until you are dry. This treatment is supposed to help reduce fevers and treat colds. You need a pair of 100% wool and 100% cotton socks. Soak your cotton socks in very cold water. After soaking, wring the socks out completely. Warm your feet in warm water. Then dry them completely. Your feet should be very warm and pinkish. Then, put on the cold, wet cotton socks. Put the wool socks on over the cotton socks.   Once you have the socks on, go directly to bed. Wear both socks for the whole night. This approach usually starts relieving congestion within 30 to 60 minutes. You can repeat this twice each night if symptoms are not improving. Steam can help open up the nasal passages, help thin out mucus, and help the mucus drain. Boil the water. Add one to two drops of essential oils containing echinacea, thyme, peppermint, oregano, ginger, or garlic. Start with one drop for each quart of water. If you don’t have the essential oils, substitute ½ teaspoon of dried herb per quart of water. Once you add the oil or herbs, boil the water for another minute, then turn off the heat and move the pot from the heat.  Echinacea is believed to have immune-boosting, antioxidant,...

Summary in Portuguese:

Tome um banho. Faça a hidroterapia das meias molhadas. Use vapor.


Article in English: Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose and hold for ten counts. Exhale slowly through your mouth, and wait a few seconds before taking another deep breath. Practicing this breathing technique for about six to eight breathing cycles each can help reduce anxiety. Incorporate breathing exercises into your daily routine to help you relax and cope with your gym anxieties. Practicing yoga may help you control your anxiety and slow your negative thoughts. Yoga has been shown to reduce the body’s stress responses, which may help alleviate anxiety. Try doing yoga at home regularly or take a class at your gym if they are available.  If you are new to yoga, try learning a few basic poses that you can do safely on your own, like downward dog.  Find a beginner’s yoga workout video online, or ask a friend who does yoga for suggestions for guided workouts. . Meditation, like yoga, may help alleviate anxiety. The breathing techniques associated with meditation and the focus on the present moment can help ease depression, pain, or anxiety. There are many apps that can guide you through a few minutes of meditation each day. Apps like Mindspace and Calm allow you to select a meditation plan and routine that works for you. An overall healthy lifestyle can help reduce your anxiety, and that includes eating a wholesome diet. Increase the amount of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins in your diet. Cut back on your intake of processed foods, fried foods, caffeine, saturated fats, and sugar as much as possible. Try to fill up half of your plate with vegetables and fruits. One quarter of your plate should be filled with lean proteins, like baked chicken or fish, and the remaining quarter can be reserved for whole grains like whole wheat pasta, quinoa, or brown rice.

Summary in Portuguese:

Pratique a respiração profunda diariamente. Diminua a tensão fazendo Yoga. Medite Mude a dieta.


Article in English: Take a small area about the width of your finger from your under layer on the back of your head and clip the rest of your hair up away from the strand. This hidden strand will let you test the color in an inconspicuous place. Place the swatch of hair in a plastic bowl. Apply the color rinse solution to the hair evenly, using enough product to completely saturate it. Be careful not to get any on your hands or clothes. If the hair you are coloring has been permed, relaxed, or previously dyed, wait for only 10 minutes. If the hair you are testing has not been chemically treated, wait for 15 minutes. Use a kitchen timer or set a timer on your phone. Take the swatch of hair out of the bowl, and using a paper towel, wipe the color rinse solution away. Dampen your paper towel with a tiny bit of water, and wipe it a second time. If you are not yet satisfied with the intensity of the color, return the swatch of hair to the coloring product left in the bowl. Continue checking the strand of hair's color every few minutes. Make a note of your hair's coloring time. This is the length of time you will color the rest of your hair.  In general, you should only about 20 more minutes. However for stubborn gray hair, this could take up to 45 minutes.

Summary in Portuguese:

Separe uma mecha para fazer um teste. Aplique o produto. Espere 10 a 15 minutos. Tire o tonalizante. Deixe mais tempo.


Article in English: Take advantage of any sturdy object in your home that can act as a barrier between your pet and electrical cords. Tuck as many cords as you can  under or behind bookcases, TV stands, cabinets, and dressers.  If you have large pets, you can simply tuck many power cables under or behind furniture. However, smaller pets, such as cats or ferrets, can squeeze into extremely small spaces, which may make it harder to apply this method. Attach the cords to table or desk legs using wire ties. Pets are more likely to chew loose wires. You can also run electrical cords under rugs or other floor mats. Getting them off the floor and affixing them to walls and furniture surfaces with adhesive-backed cord clips covers all the bases, because pets can’t hurt themselves with something they don’t even have access to! Use your cords to create wall art. Use u-shaped cable brackets to mount cords to the wall in loops or other fun patterns. If you have drywall, it can be relatively easy to drill two small holes through which you can thread your cords. Use a tool such as fish tape or a cable puller to feed the cord through the wall.  Cords can also be threaded through the attic or basement. Put detachable cords away. The power supply for a laptop or other portable device can be particularly easy to damage and expensive to replace, so put these cables away instead of leaving them out to be chewed. Excess cord and cable lengths can be strangulation hazards to cats and dogs, so get the extra length under control with a cord winder. Excess cables also tend to stick out, making them more attractive to pets. Make sure you don’t stop with electrical cables. Long cords on window treatments can also become wrapped around your pet’s neck, so don’t forget to tackle those, too!

Summary in Portuguese:

Use a mobília para esconder os fios de eletricidade. Fixe os cabos nas paredes e nas superfícies da mobília com suportes específicos ou fitas dupla face. Instale os fios dentro das paredes “drywall”. Deixe os cabos maiores enrolados.


Article in English: Take an absorbent rag or towel and soak it in white vinegar. Make sure that the entire towel has absorbed the vinegar, not just a section of it. Wring it out if it is excessively dripping, but make it as wet as possible. Take the rag and wrap it around the tap. Use rubber bands to hold the rag in place. Make sure that the entire surface of the metal is touching the rag. Leave the rag wrapped around the tap for an hour. After an hour, remove the rag. You should notice that your faucet looks much better! Use a clean cloth to remove the last remnants of limescale and vinegar. Use a Q-tip to get at hard to reach nooks. Sometimes the head of the faucet needs special attention because it is the place that tends to accumulate the most limescale. If you notice that the rest of the tap looks great but the head still has some limescale, take a small cup of vinegar and submerge the head of the faucet in it.  Wrap a towel around the whole head a the faucet, including the cup, and rubber band it in place. Make sure that the towel is tight around the faucet so that the head of the tap stays submerged. After an hour, remove the towel and the cup from the head of the tap. Use a clean cloth to wipe away any remaining vinegar and limescale. If you're cleaning your sink faucet, turn it on and run it for a few seconds so you don't taste vinegar the next time you use it!

Summary in Portuguese:

Encharque um pano com vinagre. Embrulhe o pano ao redor da torneira. Limpe a torneira com um pano limpo. Deixe a saída da torneira de molho. Limpe a saída da torneira.


Article in English: Take an iron rake or shovel and break apart the high points in the soil. Then, spread the broken up dirt around so the area is level with the rest of the soil. Dips will impact the appearance of the sod, and they can also lead to water build up, which can kill the new grass. Use the rake to push dirt into the low spots so they’re level with the rest of the soil. That way water will drain away from the buildings instead of pooling next to them. If you’re working with a small area, use tools like a shovel and rake to slope the soil. If you’re working with a large area, you may need to rent a tractor with a grading blade attached. Slope the soil so it drops 1–4 feet (0.30–1.22 m) every 100 feet (30 m) of soil.

Summary in Portuguese:

Nivele qualquer monte ou ponto alto no solo. Preencha quaisquer buracos no solo. Incline o solo no sentido oposto das construções próximas.


Article in English: Take care to wash the wart area and your hands. Most OTC spray kits will come with a canister that contains the cryogen, or very cold compounds. It should also come with a foam applicator. Treatments don't take very long, so make sure you have all the supplies on hand. Always read and follow the specific instructions that came with your kit. Take the applicator, usually a stick with a foam tip, into its handle. Set the spray can so that it sits level on a sturdy surface. You'll want to insert the handle into the top of the spray can. Take care not to hold the spray can near your face. The spray compound is very cold, so take precautions to keep it from accidentally spraying. Keep the spray can on the table and hold it with one hand. With your other hand, press down on the handle till you hear a hissing sound. Keep pressing it for another 2 to 3 seconds. This will soak the applicator with the cryogen. You can now take out the handle with the applicator. Wait 30 seconds. When you look at the applicator, you should see that it's saturated and looks frosty. You might smell the dimethyl ether. Gently press the applicator against your wart. Don't rub, just press. Most kits recommend pressing the applicator against the wart for 20 seconds or less, depending on the size of the wart. Remove the applicator, taking care not to touch it. Throw it away and wash your hands. If the wart is on the top of your finger or toe, slowly move the finger or toe while you're applying the compound. You'll probably feel aching, itching, or stinging.

Summary in Portuguese:

Prepare a região da verruga com os suprimentos do kit. Monte o kit do spray. Pressione o conteúdo da vasilha. Passe cuidadosamente o composto sobre a verruga.


Article in English: Take cuttings in the middle of summer when hibiscuses experience the most growth. This will give you a better chance of successfully propagating all of the cuttings. If you wait until the late summer, the stems will be more mature and woody, and they might take longer to root. At the ends of the branches, look for stems that are smooth and dark green with plenty of leaves. A healthy hibiscus will have plenty of new growth to choose from. It's okay to take cuttings from stems that are slightly brown or darker green, but they must be rooted in topsoil to be successful. Using sharp, clean pruning shears, cut the green branches away from the plant at lengths of 4–6 inches (10–15 cm). Carefully collect them in a box or bag for safekeeping while you work.  Avoid taking too many cuttings from one plant, as this can cause the parent plant to look bare or stop growing altogether. Aim to take no more than 5-6 cuttings at one time. After taking the cuttings, wipe the pruning shears with a clean, damp cloth to remove any bacteria and prevent rusting. Removing leaves from the cuttings helps to improve oxygen levels as the plants are growing. Gently snip all of the leaves off with the pruning shears, leaving only 2-3 leaves at the very top of the stem.  If the remaining leaves are very large, cut them in half horizontally to avoid wilting. You should never pull leaves off of the cuttings, as this can cause damage to the fibers in the stem, making growth more difficult. Using the pruning shears, cut  0.25 inches (0.64 cm) off of the bottom of the stem at a 45-degree angle. This will help prepare the stem for rooting. If possible, make the cut through an area where a leaf was growing from the stem. These spots, called “eyes” contain natural growth hormones.

Summary in Portuguese:

Espere o verão chegar. Prefira ramos com brotos novos e verdes. Use uma tesoura de poda para tirar as estacas dos brotos novos. Tire todas as folhas da estaca, deixando somente duas ou três na ponta de cima. Faça um corte diagonal na parte de baixo da estaca para incentivar o crescimento.


Article in English: Take drawing, painting, photography, and printing classes in high school. Also take computer classes like computer graphics, web design, and language programming classes. These classes will provide you with a strong foundation to begin your graphic design career. Type "graphic design course syllabus" in your search engine on the Internet. Download two to three syllabi of college or university professors. Review the student learning objectives and the textbooks used to meet these objectives. Pick and purchase the textbooks you would like to use. Set aside an hour each day to read and take notes.  To learn the necessary computer skills to become a graphic designer, watch online tutorials on YouTube, Hack Design, Tuts+ Design and Illustration Guides, and other websites. While this approach to becoming a graphic designer is cost effective, having a degree or certificate may give you an advantage when applying for jobs. Visit your local community college and ask about the graphic design courses that they offer. The college will give you a list of the courses, as well as the pricing for the courses. You can also take online introductory courses.  See if the college offers any training certificates for graphic designers. An introductory course will provide you with a basic understanding of theory and the elements of design such as color, layout, and typography. You can obtain an associate's degree from a local community college. By getting an associate’s degree, you will be able to develop and hone your graphic design skills. Associate's degrees typically focus on the use of graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.  Knowing how to use these programs is important since a large part of graphic design is done digitally. An associate’s degree typically takes two years to complete. A bachelor’s degree typically takes four years to complete. Throughout the program, you will learn all the necessary computer skills and information to be a successful graphic designer. You will also be able to...

Summary in Portuguese:

Participe de todos os cursos de informática e arte que conseguir. Estude design gráfico por conta própria. Participe de um curso de introdução nas escolas de informática e outras instituições. Obtenha um diploma técnico em design gráfico. Faça faculdade de design gráfico. Faça mais cursos de desenho, escrita e negócios.


Article in English: Take inventory of all of the toiletry items (i.e. toothbrush, hairbrush, contact solution, etc.) that you use on a regular basis. Ziploc bags work. Place the toiletries into the largest bag you are taking first: you can leave behind bulkier clothing if they don't fit, but you can't leave behind toiletries. They’re good at clearing your skin and taking off your makeup, and they take so much less space than your face wash probably would (and you won’t have to turn it over to the TSA!). Tip: Sometimes buying the refill packages, as long as they’re resealable, is easier than a whole tub–especially to pack. You can pack it in a toothbrush case, a plastic bag, or wrapped in a cloth. Bring a mini tube of toothpaste, depending on where you’re staying. If you’re going to a friend’s house for the weekend, chances are s/he isn't going to be mad if you borrow his/her fluoride. However, if you’re going to a remote cabin somewhere, it’s good to take your own! You can buy travel-sized bottles of many products in pharmacies, grocery stores, and dollar stores. Consider buying 3-ounce travel bottles that you can reuse from trip to trip. You can mini-bottle your home toiletries, take exactly the amount that you will need, then wash out the bottles afterward to reuse on your next trip.  In the US, TSA will not let you bring more than three ounces of any liquid onto a commercial flight. Plan accordingly. Try bringing samples instead of fully-packaged products. This can work for prescription creams and lotions, as well as luxuries like perfume. You don’t want to risk bringing and losing an entire tube of your doctor-ordered creams and lotions, but you still want to keep your pores clear. Make a trip to your dermatologist before you leave for your trip, and see if she can give you any samples to bring on your travels. If you have a hairstyle that won't keep up with water or sweat, bring hair styling tools in the case that your style is destroyed. Bring travel-sized hair spray. You’ll probably want to stick with your natural texture...

Summary in Portuguese:

Pense no que precisa levar. Inclua artigos de toalete em uma só bolsa de sua escolha, como sacos com zíper. Leve lenços de limpeza facial. Leve uma escova de dente em uma bolsa especial, um saco plástico ou até envolvida por um pano. Compre artigos de toalete em versões de viagem em drogarias, mercados e afins. Planeje o que vai fazer com o cabelo. Leve desodorante! Considere levar um hidratante em versão compacta. Pense se vai precisar de maquiagem e leve o que for usar, sem exagero.


Article in English: Take it, and dry it well. This is a simple magic spell to make a general wish come true. Use it to put your intention out into the universe by calling on the power of the waters and the moon. You can draw your own symbol, or you can look up different symbols that are related to your area of desire (love, family, health, success, and so on). Draw it on the surface of the shell with chalk, charcoal or something else that will wash off in the water. Set it in a spot where the waves will eventually wash over the shell when the tide comes in. The symbol on the shell should be facing upwards—towards the moon. Note the phase of the moon when you do this. Use the waxing moon if you wish to gain something and the waning moon if you wish to get rid of something Your shell should be the center of the triangle. Meaningful phrases and words may be drawn into the sand as well, as long as they are in the triangle. Alternatively, you can write these directly onto the shell. Focus on your wish and try to say the spell with reverence and conviction. Goddess of Moon, Earth, and the SeaEach wish in Thy name must come to bePowers and Forces which Tides do makeNow summon Thy waves, my spell to take As the tide moves in, the shell should wash away, and your wish will be taken by the universe, to the Old Ones or whichever gods you believe in. You should notice results in 7-28 days.

Summary in Portuguese:

Encontre uma concha na água rasa. Escolha ou crie um símbolo e coloque-o na concha. Coloque a concha na linha do mar ou à beira de um lago. Desenhe um triângulo na areia. Recite o feitiço olhando para a Lua. Deixe a área acreditando que seu feitiço se tornará realidade.