Article in English: This is the simplest way to tell that you have a water leak in your walls. You can be sure that water is leaking in a wall if you see conspicuously wet carpet or notice that the floor is always wet in a certain area of your home.  You’re most likely to see wet flooring near major appliances that use water (washing machine, dishwasher) or in the bathroom near the sink, toilet, or shower. If water is leaking in a wall, eventually the outer surface of the wall will take on some discoloration. Look for sections where the surface of the wall—whether it’s wallpapered, drywall, or even wood—is slightly washed out or has a lighter color than the surrounding area. The shape of the discoloration is likely to be irregular. Walls that have water leaks behind them are likely to develop a bubble-like texture. Paint or wallpaper will twist and buckle, forming rips or bubble-like shapes as the water distorts their usual texture.   Water-logged drywall will appear to sag downward. Small bubbles or drooping sections may also indicate the presence of water in your drywall.  Walls with advanced leaks in them may also appear to curve outward. Drywall will eventually buckle under the weight of the water saturating it. If a leak in a wall has gone on for some time, mold may be growing in and on your wall. In its early stages, mold looks like a dense cluster of black or brown dots. Even if you don’t see mold, it may still be growing inside of the walls that have been saturated with water by the leak. Mold can cause allergies, and lead to other potentially serious health problems. If you see mold growing on a wall, remove the mold and fix the leak in your wall. In cases where a leak behind a wall isn’t visible, you may be able to detect the leak using your sense of smell. Since water that leaks into walls never has a chance to dry out, the walls will begin to give off a humid, musty odor.   Musty-smelling walls will often be accompanied by other signs of a leak (e.g., discoloration). This will not always be the case though; sometimes...

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Fique atento a poças de água próximas a paredes. Procure sinais de descoloração. Procure mudanças na textura da parede. Fique atento a sinais de mofo. Veja se consegue sentir algum cheiro estranho. Fique atento a sons de goteira. Fique de olho na conta de água. Veja se o vazamento está ligado a problemas no encanamento. Veja se há alguma calha entupida no telhado. Dê uma olhada na fundação da casa.


Article in English: This is the single player mode that allows you to progress through various levels. You can select any character that you have available. Besides the method outlined here, you can also fight 800 Versus matches to unlock Luigi. The first level should be fairly straightforward. Just use your basic attacks to take out any enemies along the way. It should only take a minute or two to reach the end. Before you step on the checkered ground at the end of the first level, wait for a moment. For example, the timer may say "05:4825". You'll want to wait until it reads "05:4225" and then cross the line. If you crossed the line at the correct time, you'll be challenged to a fight by Luigi instead of the usual challenger, Mario. You'll need to work fast to defeat Luigi and Peach within one minute. The best way to do this is to quickly build up each of their percentages with small, fast attacks. Then, once they're around 80%, start hitting them with your Smash attacks to try to send them off the screen. After defeating Luigi and Peach, you'll need to clear the rest of Adventure Mode. The levels will get harder as your progress, so you'll want to take full advantage of all of your character's moves. If you can't beat Adventure Mode and need to retry, make sure that you still fight Luigi at the end of the first level. After the credits and ending movie at the end of Adventure Mode, you'll be challenged to a fight against Luigi. You'll each only have one life, so make sure to fight your hardest! Once you've defeated Luigi, he will be available to select in any mode.

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Inicie um novo jogo no “Adventure Mode” (modo aventura). Lute para passar pelo primeiro nível. Pare antes de passar pela linha de chegada. Espere o relógio marcar um tempo com uma quantidade de segundos que termine em "2". Inicie uma luta com o Luigi. Após derrotar o Luigi e a Peach, termine o resto do “Adventure Mode”. Derrote o Luigi numa luta um contra um.


Article in English: This is the starting point to get eBooks into Marvin. On Marvin’s home screen, tap on the “Get books” link at the bottom-right side of the app then tap on the Dropbox icon.  Since Dropbox has been successfully linked, Marvin will now be able to access and load the compatible files. A list of eBooks from your Dropbox will be displayed. Scroll up and down to view the all eBooks available.  It is advisable that you also have the Dropbox app installed on your iOS device. This will make the loading faster and easier. You can also opt to save a local copy of the files within Dropbox to eliminate the need for Dropbox and Marvin to download from the cloud. At the bottom of the My Dropbox screen, you will see sorting options. You can either sort with New on top or sort Alphabetically. Tap on the respective sorting methods to sort the results. Use the search field found at the middle part of the screen to search for specific titles from your eBooks. The results will immediately be filtered to match your search parameter. Tap on the eBook you’d like to load to Marvin. A download confirmation message will appear. The eBook needs to be downloaded locally and loaded to Marvin. Tap the “Download” button to begin. After the download is completed, you will see the eBook loaded into Marvin’s Library. If you’d like to load multiple eBooks at once, tap on the check icon found at the upper-right side of the screen. This will allow multiple downloads. Once enabled, the check icon will turn red.  Tap on all the eBooks you’d like to be downloaded, and then tap the red check icon. You will be presented with a confirmation message. Tap on the “Start” button to begin the multiple downloads. After the download is completed, you will see the eBooks loaded into Marvin’s Library.

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Entre na tela inicial do Marvin. Entre no Dropbox dentro do Marvin. Navegue pelos eBooks do Dropbox. Organize os eBooks. Pesquise por eBooks. Transfira um eBook ao Marvin. Baixe vários eBooks ao Marvin.


Article in English: This is the tank that supplies water for your pump. The water level in the tank will also equal the water level in the pipe, so this is the level the pump is currently drawing from. If you are pumping from a well, either measure the depth directly or look for an estimate of water table levels in your area (at this time of year). Government agencies such as the USGS can often provide this information. The destination reservoir is a second tank, to which the pump transfers water from the base reservoir. Make sure it is empty and connected properly to the pump. If you do not normally have a tank here, just put down a large bucket to collect the water for this measurement. Use a bucket of known size in gallons. Using a scale or ruler, measure the vertical distance between the water level in the base reservoir tank and the water input at the destination tank. Write down the distance in feet.  For example, say the water level in the first tank is 120 feet lower in elevation than the destination reservoir. For this step, it doesn't matter how much horizontal distance the water travels. Turn on the device, and it will start pumping water. Start a stop watch at the same time. Once your pump is working, you can measure the volumetric flow rate: the volume of water transported per unit of time. Note this rate in gallons per minute. For example, your pump takes 30 seconds to fill a 10-gallon container. This means the flow rate is 10 gallons30 seconds∗60secondsminute=20gallonsminute{\displaystyle {\frac {10\ gallons}{30\ seconds}}*60{\frac {seconds}{minute}}=20{\frac {gallons}{minute}}}. This is usually written 20 gpm, for "gallons per minute". Specific gravity is a measurement of density: the more dense a fluid is, the more power it takes to pump. Water has a specific gravity of 1. If pumping a different fluid, look it up on a specific gravity engineering table. This example will use water, so the specific gravity is 1. The water horsepower of the pump is roughly equal to H∗Q∗SG3960{\displaystyle {\frac {H*Q*SG}{3960}}},...

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Confira o nível da água no reservatório inferior. Esvazie o reservatório de destino. Meça a distância vertical entre os dois pontos. Ligue a bomba. Meça a vazão de água. Pesquise o valor da gravidade específica do fluido. Estime a potência a partir desses valores.


Article in English: This is the thinnest part of your leg, which you want to show off to keep your silhouette proportionate. If the boots cut you off any higher than a couple of inches above your ankle, they can make you look shorter and stockier. To cuff your jeans, fold them up about 2 inches (5.1 cm), then roll them once more. This should create a little space between your hem and the boots, letting you showcase your boots and creating a proportionate silhouette.  If you don’t like the rolled hem look, you can roll them inwardly or opt for a cropped pair instead. To balance out a pair of baggier pants, such as boyfriend jeans, use the cuffed method and throw on a pair of heeled ankle boots for a little extra height. This creates a seamless silhouette that makes your legs appear longer and leaner. Make sure to choose a pair of fitted black pants that hug your legs and disappear into the boots. A little heel on the boots also enhances the leg-lengthening effect. For example, you could wear a chunky black and white striped sweater, a pair of black skinny jeans, and black leather ankle boots. The smooth, fitted silhouette of the Chelsea boots contrast nicely with loose, distressed denim. Go for a pair of boots with a low heel to keep the outfit relaxed and casual, and pull up the cuffs of the jeans to show the tops of the boots.  Add a white T-shirt and bomber jacket for a relaxed daytime outfit. You could also style a more sophisticated version of this look with a slouchy blazer and button-down shirt.

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Escolha um par de botas cujo cano fique cerca de 5 cm acima do tornozelo. Dobre o jeans acima do cano da bota para poder exibir o calçado. Para criar um look monocromático, use uma calça jeans preta e um par de botas na mesma cor. Use um par de botinas com jeans de perna reta para um resultado mais casual.


Article in English: This is the window which shows all of the guild information.  A menu will drop down from your name with several selections. A confirmation window will pop up. After confirming you wish to leave your guild (click 'Accept'), a yellow message will appear in the chat box saying "YourCharacter has left the guild", and you will no longer be in a guild.

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Aperte “J” em seu teclado para abrir a janela da guilda. Clique na aba “Membros”, que fica na parte inferior da janela. Encontre o nome do seu personagem e clique nele. Clique em “Sair da guilda”.


Article in English: This is usually printed on the latch, but can also be found on the key — useful if the plate has been painted over, or is a leftover from an old doorknob set. You won't need an exact replacement of your old lock, but knowing the brand, style, setback, and features of the old lock will help ensure that your new lock looks, fits, and works as advertised. Replacing your lock with another of the same brand and basic style will help ensure that no modifications will have to be made to the door itself. Often, front and back door locksets will be larger than interior locksets. Knowing in advance which size you need will save you headaches later.  Draw a tape measure from the latch edge of the door to the center of the doorknob or deadbolt lockset. Most contemporary locksets are either 2-3/8 inch (6cm) or 2-3/4 inch (6.5cm) diameter. The bolt or latch in many new locksets are adjustable for both, but make sure before leaving your hardware store to keep from having to backtrack. Older locksets may vary in size, but are generally smaller, requiring more extensive carpentry (and greater woodworking skills). If that's what you have, try checking vintage renovation stores for a "new" lockset. Release the springs holding the knob in place. The doorknob should come off easily, leaving you only with a decorative cover. If the springs on the knob cannot be accessed before removing the decorative cover, remove the interior cover first before removing the knob. The screws for the cover may or may not be visible once you remove the knob. If they are, simply remove them and set them aside. If they are not visible, look along the edge for a hole, where they sometimes hide an allen bolt. If there are no holes or hidden screws, the plate is simply snapped in place — use a thin flathead screwdriver to gently pry off the cover, exposing the locking mechanism. Remove the screws that secure the interior lock section to the exterior half. These are found on the inside half of the knob. Once both screws are removed, simply pull each half...

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Veja qual a marca da sua fechadura. Meça o tamanho da fechadura. Tire a maçaneta interna, se possível. Tire o espelho interno. Desmonte as partes da fechadura soltando os dois parafusos internos. Remova a tranca.


Article in English: This is very important, otherwise the sweaters will not felt. Animal fiber includes alpaca, cashmere, and wool. Choose colors and patterns that go well together. Begin by cutting the arms off of each sweater. Next, cut along the side seams on the sweater bodies. Finally, cut along the arm seams as well. You should get four, flat pieces from each sweater. Wash the sweaters in a washing machine using hot water and a little bit of detergent. The combination of heat, agitation, and detergent will cause the fibers to felt together. Try to wash like colors with like colors to prevent bleeding and staining. Use a hot temperature for this as well. This will help further felt and shrink the fibers. If the sweaters did not felt at all, they likely did not contain enough animal fiber; check the label again. Cut them in different sizes, about ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) larger than you want them to be; this will allow for seam allowances. You need to cut enough squares and rectangles to cover the front and back of your pillow.  If you want just the front of your pillow to be patchwork, then cut a larger, solid square for the back. If you don't have a pillow to use as a base, then make a template that's about 25½ inches (65 centimeters) and 33½ (85 centimeters) square. Test your design against your pillow to make sure that you get the shape and dimensions correct; it needs to be about 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) bigger on all sides. If anything sticks out, trim it off. Make sure that you are sewing them right-sides together, and that you are using a ½-inch (1.27-centimeter) seam allowances. Work one section at a time, removing the pins as you sew. Do not sew the front and back panels together just yet, however. Iron the panels, if needed using the wool setting on your iron. Pin the panels together with the right sides facing in. Sew around them using a 1-inch (2.54-centimeter) seam allowance. Back stitch at the start and end of your sewing.  If you want to stuff the pillow with fiberfill, leave a small gap in one of the...

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Encontre algumas blusas que sejam compostas por pelo menos 50% de fibra animal. Corte as blusas em pedaços planos de tecido. Para feltrar as blusas, lave-as com água quente na máquina de lavar. Seque as blusas na secadora. Corte os casacos em quadrados e retângulos. Prenda as peças com alfinetes, usando a margem de segurança de 1,5 cm. Costure as peças para fazer os painéis frontal e traseiro. Costure os painéis juntos. Vire a capa de almofada que você fez com o lado certo para fora. Coloque o enchimento e feche a almofada.


Article in English: This is where a very cold liquid is applied to the skin that destroys plantar warts by freezing them.  Most often you will have to return to see your family doctor several times to receive multiple liquid nitrogen treatments, before the wart (or warts) completely goes away.  Your doctor can provide a schedule of how frequently she would like to see you. After the wart disappears, it is most often recommended to use salicylic acid as a follow-up to treatment for one to two weeks to ensure that the wart does not return.   Due to some pain that accompanies treatment with liquid nitrogen, it is not recommended for young children. However, older children and adults tend to have no problem with it.   Know that there is the possibility with this treatment (for people with darker skin) to have some depigmentation (lightening of the skin) in the area of treatment.  If this is a cosmetic concern for you, speak to your doctor who may recommend alternative modes of treatment for your wart(s). If you notice any depigmentation that bothers you after the first liquid nitrogen treatment, you may choose not to continue. The damage from a single treatment will likely be very minimal (if at all), but it could be permanent so it is best to opt out if this bothers you. This is a procedure done by your doctor, if liquid nitrogen alone is unsuccessful.  If your doctor deems that this procedure is what you need, he or she will first inject some local anesthetic (freezing agent) into your skin in the area around the warts.   This freezing ensures that the procedure can be done without causing you undue pain. After the freezing is complete, the doctor will use a small scalpel to excise, or remove, the wart(s) from your skin.   Your doctor will likely recommend follow-up treatment of some sort to give the maximum chance that the wart(s) will not return. These include Cantharidin, 5-Fluorouracil, Imiquimod, and other forms of "immunotherapy."  These tend to be used later down the line, but are certainly options you and your doctor can...

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Saiba mais sobre a crioterapia (nitrogênio líquido). Experimente a técnica de “shaving”. Pergunte ao médico sobre outros tratamentos médicos.


Article in English: This is where you put one wall layer, then a space, and then another wall. This way, archers can't shoot over the wall. This is where you place a "accidental" hole in the middle of your base, and load it with traps. You also surround it with good defensive buildings, so inexperienced players will put down loads of troops then get them blown up. This is where you make an "accidental" hole in your wall, so troops will go inside there and get blown sky-high by the traps you set. This is where you put a wall with broken spots in it, and put spring traps in that hole. That way, the wall-breakers will get sprung into the sky instead of breaking your wall.

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Use as "paredes duplas". Construa uma "base troll". Use o afunilamento. Use paredes quebradas.


Article in English: This isn't directly related to applying your lipstick, but it's a crucial step. You will not be able to brush your teeth after applying your lipstick without messing up your careful work. Skipping the brushing isn't an option either, because you will be calling attention to your mouth with your bold lipstick, and so bad breath is not an option. Scrub your pearly whites before you get started.

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Escove os dentes antes de passar o batom.


Article in English: This kills microorganisms that speed pumpkin decay. You can do this by adding bleach to your cold soak water (if soaking the pumpkin) or by using a plant mister. Use about 1 tbsp. (15 ml) of bleach in 1 qt. (946 ml) of water. Some professional pumpkin carvers use lemon juice instead of diluted bleach; use a 50/50 solution of lemon juice and water. In several tests done by enthusiasts, bleaching was the best (by far) method of pumpkin preservation. These preservation products, which are an alternative to petroleum jelly, bleach and lemon juice treatments, are usually available where pumpkins are sold. They are specifically designed to help keep a carved jack-o'-lantern fresh. If you opt for the bottle of Pumpkin Fresh, you may want to buy two. You'll go through that baby in no time flat. Commercial sprays, in a few studies, have held up to bleach, or even surpassed it. Let it absorb the water for at least 1 hour; however, you can leave it in for up to 8 hours. This will create a firmer pumpkin that will resist dehydration for longer than an untreated pumpkin. Dry the pumpkin completely after soaking. This works best when done right after the pumpkin has been soaked, since it helps seal in moisture. If the pumpkin starts to become dehydrated and shriveled-looking, soak it in cold water again and repeat the application of petroleum jelly. Pumpkins can be soaked for up to 8 hours.  Vegetable oil can be substituted for petroleum jelly. Either way, know that this is a method that has received mixed reviews. If you do this method, do not use any real flames, as petroleum jelly is highly flammable. Instead, use an artificial candle or an LED light. The ideal temperature for storing pumpkins is 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit (2 to 5 degrees Celsius). If you live in a cold climate, keeping your pumpkin outdoors (and out of the sun) might work. In warmer climates, covering it with plastic wrap and storing it in the refrigerator until you wish to display it slows the process of decay. Be sure to prevent your pumpkin from...

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Pulverize uma névoa de água sanitária diluída em água sobre toda a superfície da abóbora. Pulverize as superfícies internas, externas e as superfícies cortadas com um produto de conservação de abóbora comercial. Coloque sua abóbora esculpida em uma tigela grande ou banheira cheia de água fria, com a lateral esculpida para baixo. Esfregue as bordas com uma fina camada de vaselina. Coloque sua abóbora em um lugar frio.


Article in English: This kind of snack is both filling and provides interest for easily-bored teens. Some good options are:  Apple or banana and peanut or almond butter Greek yogurt with nuts and berries (you can buy them with the mix-ins or add your own) Oatmeal with strawberries, peaches, or blueberries Grapes and string cheese Sometimes, in order to get a teenager to eat veggies or whole wheat, you need to spice it up a bit with a delicious dip.  You can also “hide” nutritious foods in the dip ingredients. Healthy options include:  Black bean dip with whole grain crackers Celery sticks and peanut butter Low-fat ranch dressing with carrots, celery, broccoli, or peppers Hummus and whole wheat pita chips Whole wheat pretzels in spicy mustard Rice cakes with a smear of peanut butter Almost every teen loves a cheesy snack. Try:  Low-fat cheese on whole wheat toast Low-fat cheese spread with whole grain crackers Melted cheese in a whole wheat pita pocket Cheese pizza on a whole wheat crust Popcorn with parmesan cheese (no butter) Whole wheat mini-bagel with cream cheese A good portion of the battle of getting teens to eat healthy snacks is making them interesting. Seek out new options whenever you can. Some things to try are:  Edamame Roasted almonds and dried cranberries Smoothies, especially made with soy milk and lots of fruit Trail mix (such as toasted cereal, nuts, and dried fruit) Vegetable omelets Tomato soup Whole grain cereal and skim milk Ice pops, made in the blender with fruit and frozen Consider taking them to the grocery store with you and letting them choose between healthy snack options. On Sunday evenings, ask them to help you prepare snacks for the week. Try creating a Healthy Snacks Pinterest board or bookmarks folder that the whole family can contribute to.  Let your teen choose among the options on the board or in the folder when it’s time to shop for and prepare snacks.

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Combine frutas e proteínas. Use molhos e patês para melhorar o sabor de vegetais com bons carboidratos. Sirva queijos com baixo teor de gordura com bons carboidratos. Ofereça variedade. Envolva o jovem no preparo e nas compras.


Article in English: This language is partially based in English, so the pronunciation should be easy. The W sounds slightly like a V, almost a hybrid of W & V. "Vale-come Tricky for English speakers, you will have an easier time if you think about it as three separate words that you run together. The first and last sections rhyme. "Ahh-lehn wa Sa-lehn" It sounds just like it looks. The second syllable rhymes with the English "foam." "Sha-loam." Again, this is a tricky one if you don't break it down into smaller parts. You can also use the more general phrase, "Buyurun," ("Booh-Rohn"), to say hello and welcome all at the same time. "Hosh-gel-dinn-iz" This is the singular form, meaning it is how you welcome only one person. For plural, you would say "karibuni."  Care-ee-boo Care-ee-boo-nee

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Africano - Welkom. Árabe - أهلا وسهلا (Ahlan'wa sahlab). Hebraico - Shalom. Turco - Hoşgeldiniz. Suaíli- Karibu.


Article in English: This link is in the lower-right corner of the sign-in section. Doing so takes you to the account recovery page. This is the phone number that you used to sign up for Yahoo.  If you have a recovery email address for Yahoo, you can enter it instead. You can also enter your Yahoo email address if you're unsure of your recovery phone number or email address. You'll find this blue button below the text box. It's a blue button near the top of the page. Yahoo will send a code to your selected phone number.  If you entered your recovery email address instead, you'll click Yes, send me an Account Key instead. If you entered your Yahoo email address, you'll enter the missing numbers or letters from the recovery option Yahoo provides before proceeding. To do so:   Text — Open your phone's Messages app, tap the message from Yahoo, and review the 8-character code in the text message's body.  Email — Open your recovery email inbox, select the email from Yahoo (it may be in the Spam folder), and review the 8-character code in the body of the email. Type the Account Key code into the text box that's in the middle of the "Verify" page. It's below the text box. As long as the code matches the one that Yahoo sent to you, you'll be taken to the account selection page. Click the account for which you want to change the password. This will log you into the selected account. If you only have one Yahoo account, you may not be prompted to do this. It's near the bottom of the page. Type your new password into the "New password" text box, then re-type it into the "Confirm password" text box.  Both entries must match in order for you to be able to proceed. You can double-check your password by checking the "Show password" box. It's a blue button at the bottom of the page.

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Clique em Problemas ao entrar? no canto inferior direito da seção de login. Digite o número de telefone de sua conta do Yahoo. Clique em Continuar. Clique em Sim, receber SMS com Chave da conta. Obtenha a Chave da conta. Insira a Chave da conta. Clique em Verificar abaixo do campo de texto. Selecione sua conta. Clique em Criar uma nova senha no final da página. Digite a nova senha duas vezes. Clique em Continuar.


Article in English: This link will take you to the LogMeIn home page. Click on the "log in" button on the top right-hand corner of the page. If you don't have an account, just click on "Sign up" to the right of the words "Log in." To sign up, you'll have to provide your email address and a password and press "Create Account." This option will be on the top left of the screen. Then, select "Download and Install Software" on the bottom of the screen. Wait for Hamachi to finish downloading. Once it does, it will pop up on your desktop or under "downloads" on your computer. Just click on the file that says "LogMeIn" and prepare to follow a series of steps to install Hamachi. Click on the box that says you agree with the terms and licensing agreements and press "Next" to proceed. Continue following the steps, pressing "Next" several times until you press "Finish" to finish installing it.

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Clique aqui para ser levado até a página da LogMeln. Conecte-se usando seu e-mail e senha. Clique em “home”, opção que fica no canto superior esquerdo da tela. Abra o instalador do Hamachi. Comece a instalação ao clicar na caixa que diz que concorda com os termos de licenciamento e depois em “Próximo”.


Article in English: This list of begonias that grow well indoors is extensive. It is important to remember that some types of begonias are grown for their brilliantly colored flowers, while other begonias are enjoyed for their unique and beautiful foliage. Most begonias bought at nurseries will be labeled as indoor plants or outdoor plants.  There are two main categories of cultivated begonias based on growth habits. Also there are hybrids within these groups. Cane Begonias grow upwards on tall stems that resemble bamboo in appearance. The Angel Wing Begonia is a common example. Fibrous root Begonia species have stems that are directly attached to the crown of the plant like that of radish leaves. This group includes the Rex Begonia hybrids. If you are still uncertain of whether or not your plant will work well indoors, ask an employee at your local nursery. You will want to make sure that the minimum night temperature is 55ºF (13ºC). Begonias do not handle cold well and will suffer from lower temperatures.

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Escolha uma begônia doméstica. Mantenha as begônias domésticas aquecidas.


Article in English: This looks relatively normal, as you could  have written a note to yourself. This works especially well for bite marks, which are generally quite small so can be written over. You do not have to be a great artist to do this, try simple designs such as flowers and skulls. These will stay for a while, and do not have to be redone every day. Patches of face-glitter within your temporary tattoos may be used to cover up darker and more noticeable marks Waterproof eyeliner also works well for this, and it can last a few days.   This is a good idea for more formal occasions where you may need to wear a dress and cover up marks on exposed arms and legs Henna designs generally look more fancy than writing or doodling on your hands. Liquid eyeliner works for this too, if you don't keep Henna at home.

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Se você estiver com marcas temporárias nas mãos, experimente desenhar sobre elas com caneta. Faça pequenos rabiscos e desenhos para cobrir áreas um pouco maiores. Para hematomas que podem durar algumas semanas, use tatuagens temporárias. Experimente estampas e desenhos com henna ou tinta corporal para cobrir marcas temporariamente e ainda ficar com um visual estiloso.


Article in English: This makes general clean up infinitely easier. If you don't have parchment paper, cooking spray will do, but you still run the risk of the bottom of your loaf sticking. This recipe goes fairly quickly -- the dry and wet ingredients can be combined in a matter of seconds. Measure everything out, crack the egg, and grab your mixer. The butter will cooperate more if it's been left out for a bit. Don't melt it -- just take it out first thing so it's near room temperature when you go to add it to your mixture.

Summary in Portuguese:

Preaqueça o forno a 190ºC. Forre uma assadeira com papel vegetal. Junte os ingredientes e os equipamentos para cozinhar.


Article in English: This makes it a pleasing sensory environment, especially for hypersensitive children. Try to sit near a wall or corner, so sensory input comes from fewer directions. The child will feel more comfortable in a familiar place, and will be less likely to be distracted by all the new elements. For instance, while teaching addition and subtraction, you can take your child to your staircase, give a number to each stair with 0 in the middle, going upward towards +5 and coming downwards towards -5. He is to stand on 0 and asked to add 2 for which he can jump upstairs and if asked to subtract 3, he can come 3 steps down. Autistic children learn better if they're in a one-on-one environment. This helps them build self-esteem and confidence. You can focus specifically on their needs. There are also fewer distractions if they're the only ones in the room with you. It's easier for you, too. Concentrating on one child is difficult enough—to concentrate on more would spread your attention thin. Keep the work space clear of various distractions. Visual distractions are very common, and may interfere with the learning process. Only put necessary items on the desk. Keep all of the child’s work organized and in the same place, too. Keep all resources in one secure location. This way, the child can go back and review their lessons in detail. Lay out each concept clearly, isolating that specific example. That way, each concept is kept separate from other concepts. Try giving them an object to manipulate in one hand as they work, such as a squishy stress ball, a tangle, a little beanbag, or whatever they prefer. If they are very fidgety, try seating them on an exercise ball, so they can bounce as they work.  To make it fun, try keeping a sensory bin of colorful fidgets, and tell the child to pick one out before the lesson begins. Their stimming may look unusual to you (e.g. rocking or bouncing). Even if it does, assume that it serves an important purpose. Only intervene if it's unsanitary (e.g. putting objects in their mouth) or...

Summary in Portuguese:

Mantenha o local silencioso e com o mínimo de distrações. Ensine a criança em um ambiente familiar. Ensine a criança individualmente. Mantenha o ambiente livre de acúmulos. O stimming (movimentação repetitiva) pode ajudar crianças autistas a manter a calma e a concentração. A criança deve saber como expressar necessidades básicas. O ambiente de aprendizado deve estar repleto de objetos que o ajudarão no ensino da matemática.


Article in English: This may be a less obvious way to be more energetic and funny, but exercise is important for good health. If you feel fit and healthy, you will feel less sluggish and lazy. Find exercise that you enjoy, and mix it up if you start to get bored.  For example, if you enjoy jogging, try to get outside and jog for 10-30 minutes each day. This will get your body up and moving, which will help you feel more lively. You could also try things like yoga, swimming, or team sports such as volleyball, soccer, or basketball. You could also consider hiring a personal trainer, who will not only help you get in shape, but push you to be more active in general. If you are the type who eats whatever is the most convenient (e.g. packaged foods, sugary sodas, and anything that doesn’t need to be prepared), consider changing up your diet. Switch to eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoid processed food. Replace a few of those sodas with some water infused with fruit or tea.  This will make you feel more energetic and more likely to want to be active and social. You may not notice a difference in the first few days of a major diet change, but if you stick with your healthier eating habits for a few weeks, you will definitely notice a difference. This doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a treat sometimes. On the contrary, if having an ice cream with friends will make you feel happy and energetic, then by all means, do so. However, try to keep most of your eating habits on the healthier side of the spectrum. If you aren’t getting enough sleep each night, it’s unlikely that you’re going to be feeling energetic, and probably not in the mood to be laughing and joking around either. Try to get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. . You will not feel like being energetic or funny if you feel that you are not valuable as a person. Therefore, it’s time to stop beating yourself up for not being the most popular, the best looking, the most outgoing, the tallest, the skinniest, etc. Whatever you are, make the best of it.  If you...

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça exercícios físicos. Mude a sua alimentação. Durma. Aceite-se. Envolva-se com pessoas boas. Ouça música animada.


Article in English: This may be difficult, especially if the ear is still bleeding. You may have to have someone restrain your dog, as cleaning the injury may cause her more pain.  Use warm, clean tap water to rinse the wound. You can also make a gentle saline solution by diluting one teaspoon of salt into two cups of clean, warm water.  If your dog will let you, you may want to very gently massage the skin around the wound either while you rinse the ear or just before rinsing. This will remove any debris that may be stuck in or near the wound, ensuring that the tear does not heal over any foreign debris.  Do NOT use any kind of household soap, shampoo, or human first aid washes like rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. Using any of these could severely irritate the open wound, and your dog may react violently. Hold clean gauze over the wound for several minutes, until the bleeding slows down. Apply mild to moderate pressure using your hands over the gauze to help slow the flow of blood to the wound. Once the bleeding has slowed to a manageable level, apply a new, clean piece of gauze to the wound. If you have adhesive bandage pads, layer them over the wound, leaving 1/3 of the previous bandage exposed with each successive layering.  Be sure to cover some of the ear's fur in the bandaging at the perimeter of each bandaged layer, to help keep the bandage in place and prevent your dog from shaking the bandaging off on your way to the vet.  Check the tightness of each successive layer of bandaging. Be sure that you can fit two fingers snugly under the bandage at any given time.  Use a small quantity of adhesive tape around the edges of the bandage to be sure that the wrap will not come off. You can do this by wrapping long strips of gauze or medical tape around the head and over the ears. Just be sure not to cover the eyes or restrict breathing and make sure it's not too tight.  Gently fold the bandaged ear over the top of your dog's head.  Wrap any excess bandaging around the head, with one strip going across the front of the...

Summary in Portuguese:

Limpe e desinfete a ferida. Aplique uma gaze. Faça um curativo. Fixe o curativo. Leve o cão até o veterinário o quanto antes.


Article in English: This may happen in a natural context, such as when you need to talk to each other, or you pass each other in a hallway. However, if you’re in a busy social setting, keep your eyes on your crush until they look up and meet yours. There’s a difference between looking at someone and staring. Make sure your gaze is curious and inviting. You don’t want to seem like you’re impatient or upset. Once your crush makes eye contact with you and you’ve held it for a couple of seconds, let your eyes drop down as though you’re feeling shy (which you probably are anyway). Only let the eyes drop momentarily, however. You don’t want your crush to steer their focus elsewhere.  You can drop your eyes down toward your lap or the floor to appear shy. If you’re feeling bold, you can drop your eyes to one of your crush’s other features, such as their lips, chest, or groin. This can be very suggestive and may turn some people off, but it’s great if you want to be extremely obvious about your intentions. Once you’ve dropped your eyes a bit, bring them back up to meet your crush’s gaze again. They’ll likely have some kind of questioning look on their face, since you’ve just sent a clear signal that you’re flirting with them.  You can now choose to hold the eye contact or look away again. If you were engaged in a conversation, keep talking. Feel free to keep up the eye contact and drop your eyes down again whenever you want to appear coy.

Summary in Portuguese:

Capture o olhar do crush. Desvie o olhar para baixo. Lentamente, retorne o olhar para cima.


Article in English: This may include several different looks, and you should choose whichever look fits your lifestyle, hair texture, and maintenance routine.  Short hair makes the face stand out, and longer hair can frame the face well, especially with well trimmed bangs or layers that fall around the eyes or cheekbones. If you are willing to dye your hair, you have many options to consider. There is no need to go drastic or permanent if you don’t want to   Consulting a professional may prove useful and informative about your options since skintone and hair health may also be factors in your hair dye.  If you are not looking for a permanent color application, consider a semi permanent dye that will enhance or tone your natural color.  These applications are less intense and easier to maintain. Just like a busy outfit can distract from the eyes, unruly hair or intense colors can distract as well. This is not to say that your hair cannot be funky, beachy, or styled uniquely.  Just be attentive to styling and color choices, checking if the choices become distracting at any point during the process.

Summary in Portuguese:

Escolha um corte de cabelo ou um penteado que chame a atenção para os seus olhos. Escolha uma cor de cabelo que intensifique a cor dos seus olhos. Mantenha o cabelo saudável e arrumado.


Article in English: This may or may not be a sign that she wants to break up, but if she was calling or texting you every day, but now she rarely tries to get in touch, and doesn’t answer when you try to contact her, it may be a sign that something is wrong. Try not to jump to conclusions. First, think about other things that may be going on in her life. Does she have a big exam coming up, or problems with her family? Has she just started a new job? There could be other reasons why she isn’t getting in touch with you as often as before. If your girlfriend is into you, she’ll be excited to make plans with you. However, if she’s not, she’ll probably be reluctant to make plans. If you suggest something on Friday night, and she says that she’ll have to get back to you on Friday afternoon, then it’s a good sign she is hoping for something more interesting to pop up.  It’s important to remember that one instance of this does not necessarily mean she wants to break up. If it just happens once or twice, it may be because she had pending plans with a friend, but she wanted to confirm them before telling you she was busy. If you’re in school, you can ask her if she wants to eat lunch together with you. If she says, “no” and makes up an excuse about eating with someone else, then she may not be so into the relationship anymore. Frequent fighting is also a common sign that a relationship is in decline, especially if you often fight over trivial things. Has she been very irritable when she is around you? Does she pick fights over little things that didn’t used to bother her? The possible reasons behind this type of behavior are numerous (e.g. she could be stressed about a big deadline, or not feeling well), but if the behavior is happening every day, then it is a good sign she isn’t feeling happy about the relationship. Try to talk with her about this. Ask her if there is something going on that is making her feel very stressed, and if there is anything you can do to help. Your relationship may also be in decline if you are having less...

Summary in Portuguese:

Preste atenção na frequência com a qual ela entra em contato. Tente combinar algo com ela. Veja com qual frequência ela arranja encrenca. Analise a intimidade física de vocês. Preste atenção na linguagem corporal dela


Article in English: This may seem obvious but there is a reason this is effective. Think about how many times you have seen a flyer on a telephone pole or bulletin board. You notice them, because they stand out. So, create a simple but distinct looking flyer that states when you and your band will perform. You can put a flyer in your local café, for example. This is a great way to get noticed. Throw a link to your Twitter handle or Facebook profile on the flyer. This shows that you have a digital presence as well as a physical one. This won’t be easy, but it is doable. To succeed at this, you should contact radio shows that play music in your particular genre. Send links to plenty of radio shows and internet radio shows as well. You might be surprised by the interest!  Send your songs to music podcasts online! There are people who create podcasts every week that cover new music. Use the internet to find these podcasts and send songs to the people who run them. Find a local radio station and see if they want to hear your music. Perhaps your town has a university, see if they have a radio station. Student radio stations exist to play new music. You should see if they will even let you play a gig in the station! Go to a talent show held at the community center. Play an acoustic set in the park. These are all great ways for people in your community to see and hear your band. For example, playing at a carnival in your community is a great way to get noticed. You can also see if you can play birthday parties or weddings. If your town has a record store, you might try seeing if you can play a gig there. Go to a record store that you often frequent, and ask the manager if they have had bands play in-store. They will generally be excited to have your band play because you will be bringing people into their store. You will be targeting people who are interested in hearing new music. You might even be able to sell a few copies of your album there. You don’t have to be amazing to dj a party. See if there are any events in your area that...

Summary in Portuguese:

Pendure cartazes. Toque na rádio. Toque em um local público. Toque como DJ em boates e festas.


Article in English: This means changing the way that you think about things.  It can be easy to focus on the things that are making you angry to such an extent that you will begin to believe irrational things, like that everything in your life is bad.  Cognitive restructuring encourages you to use rational and positive thoughts to have a more positive view of what is going on in your life.   For example, you might think “everything that happens to me is bad.” However, if you think rationally about things that happen to you, you may realize that a mix of good and bad things happen: you could get a flat tire, find a dollar on the ground, get in trouble at work, and get a surprise gift from a friend all in one day.  This is a mix of good and bad, and if you spend more time focusing on the good in the group, you may feel better about your life. Another example of replacing negative thoughts with positive is changing "This always happens, and I can't stand it anymore!" to "This has happened a lot, and I've dealt with it successfully in the past; I will get through this." Write down details about your feelings of anger.  If you have an episode or event in which you lost control of your emotions, write it down.  Be sure to include exactly how you felt, what caused you to be angry, where you were, who you were with, how you reacted, and how you felt afterwards. After you have kept your journal for a while, you should begin to look for commonalities among entries to identify the people, places, or things that trigger your anger. In addition to learning to calm yourself down when you get angry, try to understand the anger by identifying your triggers and working to reduce your anger response.  Many people find that by identifying what things trigger their anger and assessing why they become so angry, they can work to reduce their emotional responses. You may be making yourself more angry by instantly saying the first thing that comes to your head, which may lead you to fire yourself up, make the other person more angry, and generally to...

Summary in Portuguese:

Pratique a reestruturação cognitiva. Registre a raiva em um diário. Lide com as coisas que o deixam irritado. Pratique uma comunicação positiva. Saiba quando pedir ajuda. Participe de um programa de controle da raiva. Encontre um terapeuta adequado.


Article in English: This means taking your finger and wrapping it around the latch. It should pull up just a teeny bit when it's locked. While you're doing this, rotate the lock counterclockwise until it locks. You may have to apply a bit of strength to do this, but it won't break it. Repeat this action 11 more times. Seven of the numbers you get will be between two digits; ignore those. Continue with the 5 outliers. Of those 5, 1 should not end in the same digit. That's your third number. Obviously, it's very important to know exactly where the lock stops at. Be diligent and take a keen eye to your lock. You're now down to just 100 possible combinations -- that's 15 minutes' work. Your third number actually allows you to eliminate possible first and second numbers, believe it or not. It may take a bit, but it will open with perseverance.  If your third number is 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, or 36:  Your first number is either 0, 4, 8, 12, 20, 24, 28, 32, or 36. Your second number is either 0, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, or 38.   If your third number is 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, or 37:  Your first number is either 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, or 37. Your second number is either 1, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, or 39.   If your third number is 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, or 38:  Your first number is either 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, or 38. Your second number is either 2, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, or 0.   If your third number is 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, or 39:  Your first number is either 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, or 39. Your third number is either 3, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, or 1.

Summary in Portuguese:

Aplique pressão para cima. Escreva os números que travam o mecanismo. Use tentativa e erro.


Article in English: This means that some grades make up a bigger percentage of your final grade. For example, your grade may be made up of 30% participation, 4 quizzes at 10% each, and a final exam at 30%. Figuring out how your participation grades and final exam affect your grade, when they are 3 times as important as each quiz grade, is the tricky part.  Check your syllabus or ask your teacher how the grades are weighted. In high school, it's common for advanced classes, such as Advanced Placement classes, to be assigned more "quality points" than average classes. If you are trying to calculate your GPA, make sure you know how each course is weighted. To make it easier to organize, you might want to first write out your grades and the total points possible in separate columns. Then multiply each number times the amount it is weighted. Keep track of these numbers in a new column. Example: If a final exam is worth 30% of your total grade and you received and 18/20, multiply 30 by 18/20. (30 x (18/20) = 540/600) Once you have multiplied each score by its weighted percentage, add the total number of points you received and total points possible. Divide the sum of all your weighted points by the sum of all the by the total weighted number of points.  Example: Weight per assignment: Assignment 1= 10%, Assignment 2= 10%, Test 1= 30%, Test 2= 30%, Participation= 20%. Your Scores: Assignment 1= 18/20, Assignment 2= 19/20, Test 1= 15/20, Test 2= 17/20, Participation= 18/20. Assignment 1: 10 x (18/20)= 180/200 Assignment 2: 10 x (19/20)= 190/200 Test 1: 30 x (15/20)= 450/600 Test 2: 30 x (17/20)= 510/600 Participation: 20 x (18/20)= 360/400 Total Score: (180+190+450+510+360) ÷ (200+200+600+600+400), or1690/2000 = 84.5% Now that you have identified your final percentage grade, accounting for the weighted assignments, compare that percentage to your class grading scale. This will be, for example, A=93-100, B=85-92, etc. It is common for teachers and professors to round scores up to the nearest percentage point. For example, your 84.5% will...

Summary in Portuguese:

Identifique os pesos das notas. Multiplique o peso percentual pelas notas. Some os números da nova coluna. Compare a nota percentual à escala de notas.


Article in English: This method can be severely damaging to a person's windpipe. Only use it as a last-ditch effort, or in life-or-death situations. You can use your index finger and middle finger to "stab" your opponent in the throat. To get your fingers into position, pretend that you are doing the peace sign with both fingers on the same hand.Then, bring the fingers together so that they are touching each other.  Afterwards, firm up your fingers and prepare to strike. More specifically, the dent located between your left and right collar bone at the base of your neck. Jab your fingers forward into your opponent's throat. This will cause the offender's pharynx to cave in, preventing the offender from breathing.

Summary in Portuguese:

Tenha cuidado ao usar esse golpe. Posicione-se. Direcione os dedos para o pescoço do adversário. Golpeie a garganta do oponente.


Article in English: This method helps you get your feelings across, which makes it easier for the other person to understand. By saying the question makes you uncomfortable, you close the door on similar conversations in the future. For example, you might say, "I appreciate that you want to know when we'll have new babies in the family. However, that's a personal matter between me and my partner, and frankly, the question makes me a little uncomfortable." You don't have to be committal when someone asks you this question. Choose a vague response that you can give each time someone asks so you don't have to think about what to say. Give it enough times, and your family members will back off.  You might say, "Oh, we'll start a family when we're ready." Alternatively, try, "That's a few years down the road for us." This method works well if you aren't sure you're going to have kids. It lets the family member know that you see yourself as complete already, and that they should stop asking questions about when you're going to start a family. For instance, you can say, "We already see ourselves as a family. We have our jobs and our cats, and we love helping out with our nieces and nephews!" Your family members just want to feel included, and most of them just want to see a new baby in the family. By telling them you'll let them know, you're saying you want to include them, but you're just not ready yet. For example, you might say, "I know you're excited about having babies in the family. However, we're not quite ready yet. When we decide we're ready to have a family, you'll be the first to know."

Summary in Portuguese:

Diga à pessoa que a pergunta a deixa desconfortável. Escolha uma resposta vaga, mas socialmente aceitável. Responda dizendo que vocês já são uma família. Diga que você avisará quando estiver pronta.


Article in English: This method involves submerging the entire stuffed animal, so you need a sink or basin deep enough to do that. Woolite is a commonly known brand of delicate wash soap, but you can use any brand. A cap full should be enough. Regular liquid detergent or liquid dish soap are acceptable alternatives. You can use your hands, but a cleaning brush is better for this. Submerge the stuffed animal into the cold water again to ensure that all the dirt and soap are being removed. It’s very important to do this to get all of the soap out of the animal. Holding the stuffed animal under cold water, rinse out all the soap. While under the water, keep squeezing the stuffed animal to make sure you are removing all the soap.  You may want to press the stuffed animal between a couple of towels to get as much water out as possible.. Use white or light colored linens to prevent color transfer from a darker colored towel to your stuffed animal. This will keep it from tangling. If the animal needs it, this is a good time to fluff it back to its original shape. Hanging the stuffed animal to dry is the best method. A line in the sun is best, as there will be lots of dripping water. If you can’t hang the animal outside, hang it somewhere where dripping water won’t be a problem, such as above a sink or the bathtub. Using a hair dryer and drying them in the dryer are acceptable alternatives for drying your stuffed animals. If you use the dryer, use the permanent press option with low heat.

Summary in Portuguese:

Encha uma pia ou bacia com água fria. Adicione uma pequena quantidade de sabão neutro. Esfregue a pelúcia. Esprema a pelúcia. Enxágue o bicho de pelúcia. Escove o pelo do bicho de pelúcia. Seque a pelúcia.


Article in English: This method is a bit different in that you use an actual sphere, placed in front of you, as a model while you draw.  A spherical object Sketch pad or paper Pencil Kneaded eraser Blending tool, cotton ball, or tissue Place it on the table or desk in front of where you are sitting, and be sure that a light source is hitting it from one side. This will help you to see the highlights and shadows of the sphere. This is a simply a border that sits about 1 centimeter in from the edges of your paper. You do not need to use a ruler for this, although you can if you would like to do so. This can just be an approximation, as you will measure the boundaries later.  Sketch four very light, short lines in an open square shape. They should not connect with each other; rather, they should signify the four sides of the square. The lines need to be extremely light so that they are easy to erase later when touching up your drawing. Lightly sketch the axes so that they just barely intersect with the boundaries you drew. You can use comparative measurement to do this, meaning that you can create the size of your boundaries and axes by comparing the size of your model sphere to your pencil. Hold your pencil vertically so that it covers the sphere from top to bottom. Hold the tip of the pencil at the top of the sphere, and place your thumb on the pencil where it hits the bottom of the sphere. Lay your pencil on your paper without moving your thumb. Compare this height to the vertical axis you drew on your paper and adjust accordingly, if you choose. Repeat the process, except now measure the width of the sphere. Compare it to the horizontal axis you drew and, again, adjust accordingly if you would like. These should be as close to the same in length as possible. Using your pencil, place it along the vertical axis with the tip at the top. Just like before, place your thumb at the bottom of the axis. Now, turn your pencil horizontally and compare that distance to the horizontal axis. Adjust the axes if one is longer than the other....

Summary in Portuguese:

Reúna os materiais necessários para desenhar a esfera. Disponha o modelo esférico na mesa de trabalho ou à sua frente. Faça margens a cerca de 1 cm das bordas do papel. Faça as linhas que marquem os limites da esfera. Usando as linhas, marque os eixos horizontais e verticais da esfera. Compare a largura e a altura dos eixos. Faça o contorno da esfera usando as linhas desenhadas no passo 4. Desenhe as curvas da esfera a partir das linhas. Após criar o círculo, use a limpa-tipos para apagar as linhas de contorno restantes. Escolha de onde virá a luz. Desenhe uma curva no lado oposto à parte iluminada da esfera. Apague os eixos horizontais e verticais após desenhar a curva. Desenhe a projeção da sombra logo abaixo da esfera. Colora a parte interior da esfera. Continue aplicando cores escuras e claras até chegar ao topo da esfera. Deixe o ponto mais próximo à fonte de luz branco. Usando o chumaço de algodão ou o lenço (ou a ferramenta de escolha), misture as cores para deixar os tons sutis e dar à esfera um aspecto mais realista.


Article in English: This method is a super-quick route to a colourful hideaway that your cat will love and that also works with your home decor! Using items from around the house you can whip this stylish divan up with just a t-shirt, wire hangers, old fabric scraps and a safety pin.  You could use one of your old t-shirts that your cat already loves the feel of. You could pick one to match your home décor, bright or black, patterned or plain - the choice is yours. Better still you can change it up as often as you like! This is how you will make the tent shape which will sit over your cat by shaping the hangers into an arch. Think about the height of your cat and make sure that the arch you make is high enough to make them comfortable inside. If your cat is small and likes a cosy den then you can cut the ends off the hangers before you start to make a smaller arch.  Shape the hangers into two arcs and cross them into an X shape. This is your tent frame. Check the frame is solid. Wind tape through the “X” to secure it tightly. Create small “feet” at the bottom of each arc by bending the ends of the hangers. This will make it sturdy. Wrap tape around the each “foot” to protect your cat's paws from any sharp ends. This will make the tent cover. The t-shirt needs to be large enough so that it will cover the frame with some fabric to spare. This means you will be able to pull the t-shirt tightly over the frame to make a snug home.  Slide the t-shirt over the tent frame, keeping the t-shirt neck at the front and center. This is your door. Pull the t-shirt tightly over the frame at the back and fasten it with a safety pin to make it easy to remove for washing. You can choose to sit the tent over a ready-made cushion or any other soft base. The point is to make sure your cat feels comfortable and safe so whatever fits that criteria – go for it!  You can use your cat’s favourite textures – a pillow, cushion, towel, some felt or even vintage curtains or a throw.  Add something that smells of you such as an old t-shirt or sweater. Add a...

Summary in Portuguese:

Crie o "esconderijo" perfeito para um gato audacioso. Faça a armação da barraca. Coloque a camiseta sobre a armação. Coloque a barraca em uma base confortável.


Article in English: This method is cheap, quick, and easy — perfect if you don't want to spend money on specialty molds for making ice balls. All you'll need is a few round water balloons (and, of course, water and a freezer.) Remember that, if you're using your ice balls to cool your drinks, they'll need to be able to fit inside your glasses. Thus, when it comes to water balloons, generally, the smaller, the better. When each balloon is full enough, remove it from the faucet and tie it off. Use tight knots — having a leaky balloon in your freezer can lead to an icy mess. Once your ice balls are completely frozen, they're ready to use. Simply use a knife or a pair of scissors to cut the balloon off each one and drop the (mostly) spherical pieces of ice into your drink. Voila!

Summary in Portuguese:

Compre um pacote de balões. Amarre os balões. Estoure e descasque o balão antes de usar cada uma das bolas.


Article in English: This method is great for those pairs of jeans that need to be made a lot longer. Because of the wide, colorful cuff you'll be making, this method is great for children's jeans. Here's what you'll need:  Jeans Tape measure Scissors Thread Sewing machine Fabric Sewing pins Don't worry, your jeans will be longer by the end of this tutorial. The bottom hems adds a lot of bulk. It will be easier to sew without it. You will be sewing a fabric band or cuff to make the jeans longer. First, however, you will need to draft the pattern for your cuff. Here is how to figure out the measurements for your cuff:  Measure around the cut edge of the pant leg (the circumference). Add 1 inch (2.54 centimeters). You will need this for your seam allowance. Decide how wide you want the band to be. Multiply that number by 2 (you will be folding the fabric in half later) and add 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) for the seam allowance. You will end up with something that looks like a rectangle. You can use any fabric you want, but a lightweight fabric (such as cotton) may be easier to sew with than a heavyweight fabric (such as canvas). Choose something with a contrasting color. You can even pick something out with a fun pattern. Make sure that you are sewing the right sides together. Use a ½ inch (1.27) seam allowance. You will end up with a squat tube. You should now see the right sides of the fabric on the outside and on the inside of the tube. Align the cut edge of the cuff with the cut edge of the pant leg. Rotate the cuff so that the seam is aligned with the inseam of the jeans. Pin everything in place. Slip the pant leg onto the sewing machine and sew along the raw/cut edge. Rotate the pant leg as you go so that it does not get tangled. Snip off any excess thread and tie the ends into tight knots. Press the hem against the jean fabric and away from the cuff. Slip the pant leg back onto the sewing machine arm and sew the hem down. Try to get as close to the seam as possible. Be sure to rotate the pant leg as you go so that it does not...

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Separe os materiais necessários. Corte a bainha da calça. Determine a largura da faixa de tecido. Corte o tecido de acordo com as medidas. Dobre o retângulo de tecido ao meio e costure os lados menores. Dobre a borda superior para baixo de modo a obter um “tubo” ainda mais estreito. Vire a perna da calça do avesso e posicione a nova bainha dentro dela. Costure a bainha e a calça deixando aproximadamente um centímetro de folga para a costura. Puxe a bainha para fora delicadamente e passe a costura a ferro. Costure externamente a bainha usando uma cor de linha semelhante a da calça. Repita todo o processo para a outra perna. Pronto.


Article in English: This method of adding AdSense to WordPress site is by using widgets, which are built-in apps for your website where you can display code and menus and things. They also let you post HTML, so you can place an AdSense ad in a WordPress widget. You must do so in a separate tab on your browser. In AdSense, click “My Ads” at the top-left of the page. To do it, click “New ad unit,” and design your ad in the dialog box that appears. ” Do so when you are finished editing your ad, and then copy the code for the ad in the dialog box that appears. It is located on the left-hand menu of the dashboard. Hover over “Appearance,” and click “Widgets” in the drop-down. Drag it and drop it in the appropriate active widget area. Paste it in the text area of your “Text” widget. Now click on the “Save” button, and you've done it. Your AdSense ad has just been added to a WordPress site.

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Acesse seu painel de controle do WordPress. Acesse sua conta do AdSense. Crie seu anúncio. Clique em "Salvar e copiar o código". Clique em "Widgets" em seu painel de administração do WordPress. Selecione o widget "Texto". Cole o código do AdSense e salve.


Article in English: This method only works for wood-burning fireplaces since it requires the leftover ash from the fuel source, which gas fireplaces do not leave behind. Open the glass doors to access the sooty glass. You can use plain water if you wish, but adding the white vinegar helps break down the sooty carbon residue. Adding the mix to a spray bottle will make it easier to apply, and the mixture makes a good cleaner for other household surfaces as well. You don’t need to soak the towel or the cloth. Simply dampen it with the solution. Find a spot of fine ash in the fireplace and dip the cloth in it to get a light layer over the damp portion. Ensure that you only pick up the fine ash and not anything larger on the towel. Anything more abrasive than the fine ash can scratch the glass. The fine ash makes the perfect slightly abrasive material to scour the carbon residue on the glass. Scrub in small circles, but don’t worry about scrubbing too hard. You will likely have to apply more of the solution and dip the towel back into more ash several times as you go.  The soot and ash will work into a paste as you scrub along each section of glass. This is how you can tell when you’re adding enough of the solution and ash. If any large pieces of residue are stuck to the glass and won’t budge, use a razor blade to break it down to something the paste can manage. Be very careful to contact the residue but not the glass with the razor blade. Otherwise, you risk scratching the glass. Once you have scrubbed the soot off all portions of the glass, wipe away the ash/solution scouring paste. You can use another paper towel to wipe it away. With the sooty paste wiped away, you can use the warm and vinegar solution and clean paper towels or a microfiber cloth to finish bringing the glass to a sparkle.

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra a porta da lareira. Misture partes iguais de vinagre branco e água morna. Borrife a solução em um papel-toalha ou pano limpo. Suje o pano com as cinzas. Esfregue o vidro sujo. Limpe a pasta. Use a solução para limpar o vidro.


Article in English: This method relies on the fabric tucked away inside the hem of your jeans. Depending on how much fabric is tucked away, this method can only make your jeans longer by an inch (2.54 centimeters) or so. As such, this method is better for those jeans that only need to be a little bit longer. Here's a list of what you'll need:  Jeans Seam ripper Tape measure Scissors Thread Sewing machine Cotton fabric Sewing pins You will notice that there are fold lines along the bottom edge. If you want, you can iron them out, but keep in mind that they will never really go away. Take your tape measure, and measure across the bottom of the pant leg, from inseam to outer seam. Each rectangle needs to be about 2.5 inches (6.35 centimeters) tall and 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) longer than the bottom of your pant leg. This will be enough to hem one pant leg.  You can use any color or pattern you want. You can match the fabric to your jeans, or use a contrasting color. Lighter fabric, such as cotton, will be easier to sew with. Pin the right sides together. Sew along both of the narrow ends using a ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) seam allowance. Do not sew along the long edges. This will be your lining. The top edge of the lining needs to align with the bottom edge of the pant leg. Make sure that the side seams of the lining are aligned with the seams on the pant leg. Pin everything in place. Slide the pant leg onto the sewing machine arm. You may notice that your jeans have several fold lines. Sew along the fold line closest to the raw edge. Sew all the way around the bottom of the pant leg, turning the leg as you go. Tie the ends of the thread off into tight knots and snip any excess thread off. If you can't find a fold line, then use a ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) seam allowance. Iron the hem towards the top of the pants, away from the lining. Keep the pant leg inside out. Pin and iron the hem flat, then remove the pins. This will be the hem, so you won't see any raw edges inside your pant leg. The seam between the lining and the jean...

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Separe os materiais necessários. Vire a perna da calça do avesso e desfaça a costura da bainha com o auxílio de um descosedor. Meça a circunferência da bainha da calça jeans. Corte dois retângulos finos de tecido. Costure os dois retângulos pelas extremidades menores, deixando aproximadamente um centímetro de cada lado para as costuras. Vire o lado certo do forro para fora e acomode-o no interior da perna da calça. Costure pelo lado avesso tanto da calça quanto do forro. Puxe o forro para fora da perna da calça e passe a bainha a ferro. Dobre aproximadamente um centímetro da borda do forro. Dobre o forro para cima. Costure o forro junto à calça jeans. Repita o processo para a outra perna da calça. Pronto.


Article in English: This method will only work if the jeans haven’t shrunk so much that you can’t put them on. If you can put them on, do so but leave them unbuttoned. It’s okay if you can’t pull the jeans up as high as usual. The water should be warm, not hot. The water will loosen the fabric and threading. Fill it up enough so that your jeans are  completely submerged in the water. Soak in the tub for 30 minutes to one hour, or sit there until the water turns cold. You can just sit there or use your hands to gently pull on the fabric while you soak. After you have soaked, get out of the tub and use a towel to pat off the excess water. Then, take off your jeans and hang them up to air dry. Try them on once they’ve dried to make sure they fit properly.

Summary in Portuguese:

Vista a calça. Encha uma banheira com água morna. Vestindo a calça, sente-se dentro da banheira. Coloque o jeans para secar.


Article in English: This method will only work on the fabric parts of your shoe. Fabric paint and acrylic paint will not stick to rubber for very long. If you'd like to color the rubber parts, you will need to use permanent markers.  If you are only painting the sides of the shoe, you do not need to remove the shoe laces. Once you start painting your shoe, it will be difficult to erase any mistakes. Sketch out your design on a sheet of paper or scrap of fabric, then color it in using acrylic or fabric paint and some thin paintbrushes.  Cotton, linen, or canvas fabric will give you the best feel for what it is like to work on Converse. Paper will do in a pinch, however. If your paint is too thick, thin it out with some water. Press lightly, so that the pencil doesn't show through once the paint dries. If your shoe is a very dark color, use a white color pencil instead.  Simpler designs, such as stripes, stars, and hearts will look the best. If you like cartoons or comics, consider painting your favorite character. This will help your colors show up better and make them last longer. Let the paint primer dry before you move on to the next step. If you are using fabric paint, you don't need to use paint primer. Paint the edges first, then fill the shape in. If you want to add any details, wait until the paint dries. For example, if you want to paint a ladybug, paint the entire bug red first. Add the spots after the red paint dries. Keep in mind that some colors, such as yellow, will need several coats before they show up well.  If you want the outline to be another color (like black) wait until the very end. If you make a mistake, wait for the paint to dry, then paint over it. You can do the outlines using a thin, pointed paintbrush or a black permanent marker. You can also use an acrylic spray sealer. Whatever you decide to use, make sure that it is matte, or your shoes will be shiny. The sealer will protect your paint work and help it last to longer. Your shoes are now ready to wear. Keep in mind that even with the sealer, your...

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Tire os cadarços e cubra as partes de borracha com fita crepe. Crie um design e pratique em uma folha de papel ou pedaço de tecido. Faça um esboço do seu design no tênis usando um lápis. Preencha seu design com primer para tinta se for usar tinta acrílica. Comece a colorir seu design pelas formas maiores. Espere a tinta secar antes de fazer os contornos. Passe selante para sapato ou impermeabilizante no tecido do tênis. Remova a fita crepe depois que o selante secar e coloque os cadarços nos tênis.


Article in English: This might happen early, when you’re just getting to know each other, or later, once the relationship has settled down into a rhythm. As much as you might want a relationship to work, if you can’t come to an agreement on the parameters of your time together, it’s not going to work. Giving it time might seem like a good idea, but it usually just makes it harder to leave as time goes on.  "I don’t think we want the same things and I don’t think we ever will. I think it’s best we stop seeing each other." "It’s been fun, but I need to move on. I want something different from you than you want from me." "I love you, but you don’t love me back, and it’s too painful to be in a relationship with you knowing that. I can’t see you any more. " As tempting as it may be to get right back out and find someone new, you’re emotionally vulnerable. Spend time with friends and family, reconnect with your interests, and reflect on what you learned from the relationship that just ended. Recharging yourself emotionally is essential before you try and find someone new. Are you looking for romantic love, or someone with whom to have an entirely physical relationship? Your answers will probably change based on where you are in your life. Think about where and how to meet the kinds of people you want to date. Whether in person or online, you have an array of choices in finding your next relationship.

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Termine com a pessoa caso vocês não cheguem a um acordo sobre a relação. Dê tempo ao tempo para superar. Descubra o que é melhor para você.


Article in English: This might seem like the hardest step, but it's necessary!  If she gives you her number, you can safely assume that she's open to talking.  Here are a few different tips on how to do it:   Don't get her number in a creepy way.  You don't want to come off as a stalker, so try to avoid covert methods of getting her number.  This includes getting it from her friends, finding it online, or any other sneaky means.  Her phone number is private information, and she should have the right to give it to people she wants having it. Find an excuse.  Don't worry, she'll probably know it's a thin cover for getting her number, but she might be willing to give it to you anyway!  If you're out with a group, ask for her number so everyone can coordinate plans.  If you're in the same class, ask if you two can exchange numbers to keep up on homework assignments. "Swap" numbers.  Give her your number, and then say "And what's yours?" or "Sorry, I didn't get your number yet?" Ask outright.  If you don't have an excuse, don't sweat it — you can just ask.  Stay casual, and start off with something like, "Hey, could I call you sometime?"  or the basic "Can I have your number?"  This should work well if you're wrapping up a fun date or some interaction that went well. Timing can make all the difference between a good call and a bad call.  Picking the right time can make you seem confident but interested, and up your odds of catching her at a convenient moment.  Wait a day or two.  It's a fine line — if you call her too quickly, you'll seem desperate; if you call too late, you'll seem disinterested.  Give her a day or two to wonder if you'll call her and build up interest. Call in the evening. If you ring her up in the middle of the workday or when she might be at school, awkwardness will ensue — she'll be in a hurry to get off the phone, and it'll be hard for you to tell if she's interested or not.  Instead, try calling her in the mid-evening, around 7 or 8 o'clock.  She might be done with dinner and/or homework, and ready to chat for...

Summary in Portuguese:

Consiga o número dela. Ligue na hora certa. Relaxe. Pratique a boa etiqueta ao celular. Converse sobre amenidades. Saiba quando encerrar a ligação. Espere alguns dias antes de voltar a ligar.


Article in English: This mixture will create a thick paste. Rub it in with your hands, making circles across your face. Let the mixture soak into your face for about 5 minutes. Use water to clean the mixture off your face. Repeat once a week. The process helps exfoliate your skin, removing dead skin cells that could clog pores.

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Misture água e bicarbonato de sódio nas proporções de 1:2. Passe a mistura no rosto. Deixe a mistura fazer efeito. Enxague a solução.


Article in English: This number usually starts with “011”, the US exit code. In many countries the exit code is “00” or “001.” Find your country’s exit code at  http://www.howtocallabroad.com/codes.html The most common satellite phone companies are Iridium, Inmarsat and UPT. Each company has a three-digit code associated with it.  The prefix for an Iridium phone is 881. The prefix for an Inmarsat phone is usually 870. It can also be 871, 873 or 874. The prefix for the UPT phone is 878. The prefix for other networks are usually 882 and 883. The number may be listed with or without dashes. Complete your call and wait for it to go through.

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Procure por um número de 14 ou 15 dígitos, o que indica que ele é um número de telefone via satélite. Digite o prefixo associado ao tipo de telefone. Disque o número de nove dígitos.


Article in English: This one is your anchor -- it should not move. Stiffen your hand for a firm grip. Have the broad end of the chopstick lay in the crook of your hand, where your thumb and pointer finger connect. Rest the narrow end between the base of your thumb and the side of your index finger. It should be virtually immobile. It's similar to how you hold a pen, but a bit lower. Some may prefer to hold the chopstick on the side of their ring finger, with the tip of their ring finger holding it in place. This frees the middle finger to hold the other chopstick more securely and provides that one with more control. It is a more formal approach.

Summary in Portuguese:

Pegue seu primeiro hashi com o dedo médio e o polegar.


Article in English: This opens the notification panel. You may have to swipe down a second time to see this option. More options will appear. To silence all incoming calls, alerts, and alarms, select Total silence. To keep your alarm clock tone on but silence the rest of your Android’s alerts, select Alarms only. To choose certain contacts or apps that can still trigger sound alerts, select Priority only, then adjust your settings as shown on the screen. To keep your Android in Do Not Disturb until you manually turn the volume back on, tap Until you turn this off. To set an expiration time, tap the second radio button, then select a time. It’s at the bottom-right corner of the notification panel.

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Deslize o dedo para baixo a partir do topo da tela no Android. Toque em Não perturbe. Selecione qual alerta permitir. Selecione uma duração. Toque em Pronto, que fica no canto inferior direito do painel de notificação.


Article in English: This option is typically in the top-left side of the item's window.  If you haven't yet opened the item you wish to print, you'll first need to do so. If you can't find the File tab, instead locate the Ctrl key on your computer's keyboard. The Print button will typically be in a drop-down menu below File, though it may appear as an option on a page if File opens a separate window. If you couldn't find a File tab, instead press Ctrl and P simultaneously. This will typically entail clicking the current print option (e.g., Single Sided) and then selecting the double-sided option from a drop-down menu.  You can usually find the page options under "Page Layout" or "Duplex Printing" headings. On Microsoft Word, you'll typically click the Print One Sided button to view the two-sided print option. You can see the name of the currently selected printer beneath the "Printer" heading near the top of the window.  If necessary, first attach the printer's cable to a USB port on your computer. To change the currently selected printer, click its name and then select the printer you want from the drop-down menu. The button is typically at the bottom of the window, though you'll find it at the top of the window in Microsoft Word. Clicking Print will prompt your printer to begin printing your document.

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Clique na aba Arquivo. Clique em Imprimir. Clique na opção para imprimir dos dois lados. Veja se o computador está conectado à impressora. Clique em Imprimir.


Article in English: This part doesn't have to take the form of complete, polished sentences just yet. Your goal here is to produce a bunch of possibilities, so write down any and all of your ideas, no matter how vague, silly, or unconventional they may seem. There are many ways to brainstorm your ideas, so try out a few techniques and see what works best for you!   It can be helpful to draw a "mind map," either with pen and paper or on a computer. Start with what you know about your story -- characters, events, settings -- and assign each element its own bubble. Begin to add details and questions, drawing connecting lines between bubbles to show how your ideas relate to each other.  You may also try writing down some keywords on index cards or small pieces of paper. Try putting your cards together in different combinations and see if you like what happens! As you consider your ideas, look for themes, patterns, and repetitions. Are there ideas or characters that seem particularly important? Your ending will likely need to deal with those.  If you're having trouble picking a direction, try making a list of what your characters want. Characters with strong wants or needs are more compelling to your audience.  Famous author Kurt Vonnegut once said that "Every character should want something, even if it is only a glass of water." Ask yourself: Have your characters achieved their desires, or not? What could be the consequences of where your characters are now? If you're still stuck, try figuring out what problems or themes your story has introduced. If there's a problem, how can it be resolved? (You could think about something like the Harry Potter books here: if the problem is Voldemort wanting to take over the world, what is the resolution?) Once you've thought about which direction you want your story to take and brainstormed some ideas, sit down and free-write for 30 minutes or so without stopping. Try to sketch out the ending from start to finish, but don't worry about getting the sentences just right and correcting spelling just...

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça um brainstorming com possíveis ideias. Examine o que já produziu. Escreva livremente.


Article in English: This part is a bit ambitious and a little messy, so clear off the table, lay down some newspaper, grab a drink and sit down to work. Here's what you'll need:  A large foil turkey pan     Lots of newspaper (in addition to what's covering your workspace)     Papier mâché supplies -- bowl, water, white glue or flour     Scissors     Brown and dark green paint (or duct tape)     A drill (or something to poke holes through the pan with)     Wide brown ribbon    Basically, take the sides and push them out a bit and round out the inner edges, too. While you're at it, just round out the entire thing. Everything needs to be a bit more circular. your pan. Using 2 parts glue or 1 part flour, make a paste with water and cut 2 in (5 cm) wide strips of newspaper. The length doesn't really matter.  Cover the entire outside of your shell. Go in every direction, creating an even layer. If you'd like to add texture by bunching up your strips, you can -- but the shape of the pan should already be fairly shell-like. Let dry for a couple of hours. If it's easier, paint your shell white beforehand. Grab a hexagonal template off the internet and trace it -- the shell sort of looks like a soccer ball...sort of. But ultimately the shell is up to you -- horizontal lines work, too. You'll be painting or taping over it, so don't worry if you have dark lines. They'll get covered up. That's four in total. Straps are going to be attached through these holes, so place them like you would see them on a backpack. It's easiest to use a drill, but anything that can pop through the foil will do. If you don't use a drill, keep the hole to drill-size.

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Limpe uma área e reúna os materiais. Dobre a forma de alumínio no formato de um casco. Cole papel machê na forma. Desenhe o padrão do casco de tartaruga em sua forma. Faça dois furos na parte superior e inferior de sua forma de alumínio.


Article in English: This particular recipe involves placing your braised lettuce on a toasted piece of bread. This means that a larger kind of leaf, like those found in romaine lettuce, the fuller the topping for the bread. You can also substitute similar kinds of lettuce to romaine, like iceberg or butterhead lettuce. Including lettuce, you'll also need:  Black pepper (cracked) Bread knife (optional) Chicken stock (or vegetable broth) Ciabatta bread (or peasant style bread) Frying pan (large preferred) Olive oil Romaine lettuce (one head) Sea salt (coarse) Your lettuce will likely have excess water on it after you wash it. Take a clean dishrag or paper towel and pat the lettuce dry. From your lettuce, choose a several leaves that are firm and green. Depending on the size of your bread and leaves of lettuce, you may want to halve your leaves. Each leaf of romaine that you braise will top your ciabatta or peasant bread. Leaves that are too large might not fit easily atop your bread. You may have bought your ciabatta or peasant bread pre-toasted, in which case you won't need to slice or toast it. Otherwise, you'll need to cut the bread with a kitchen knife and toast it either in a toaster or toaster oven. Put your pan on the cook top and set the temperature to medium-high. Coat the bottom of the pan in olive oil by tilting the pan back and forth after the oil has heated. Your oil may not spread easily to some parts of your pan. In this case, you can use a spatula or spoon to spread the oil. Add your lettuce to the pan. Use a kitchen utensil, like a spatula or spoon, to apply pressure to the stalks in the center of the leaves. The more contact between the leaves and your pan, the better the braising will be.  Braise lettuce leaves at 1 - 2 minute intervals and flip the leaves with a spatula after each interval. After your first flip is the ideal time to season your leaves. Have your salt and pepper on hand so you're ready to season. But first, use your spatula or a spoon to remove the lettuce from your pan and set it on a spare...

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Junte os ingredientes. Seque a alface. Fatie e toste o pão, se necessário. Unte uma panela quente com azeite. Refogue a alface. Adicione caldo de frango à panela. Termine de refogar as folhas no caldo. Tire o excesso de azeite, deixe esfriar e adicione uma camada de queijo sobre a alface.


Article in English: This plan will involve healing of your soft muscles, preventing wrist stiffness, and repairing your nerves and tendons. You will most likely have to check in with your doctor and/or physical therapist regularly to make sure that everything is going according to plan. This is particularly important in the first four days after surgery to limit swelling. You can use an arm sling while standing or moving around to keep your wrist elevated. When sitting or lying down, prop your wrist up on a cushion so that your hand and wrist are elevated above your chest. Doing this will help to limit swelling, which can also limit the pain you experience. Gently and slowly move your fingers, extending them so that they are straight as much as possible. After extending your fingers, bend them at the knuckles to try to touch the bottom of your palm with your fingertips. Repeat this process 50 times within an hour. Doing this will help to strengthen your weakened tendons. Switch between these finger motion exercises until you feel like you can do them relatively easily without stress of pain. This is a simple exercise aiming to train your fingers to move with the flexor tendons. Doing this can also help to reduce swelling. To do this exercise:  Open your hand and keep your fingers straight. Open your fingers as wide as you can, then squeeze them back together. Repeat this exercise ten times. While exercises are very beneficial, simply using your hand to do commonplace things will give it a good workout. However, don’t use your hand for prolonged periods of time, particularly if the activity involves pressure on the wrists like typing on your laptop. As a reminder, you should not return to work for at least two weeks after your surgery so that your wrist muscles and tendons can heal. If you force yourself to begin typing again, your pain will get triggered again and your weak tendons will become irritated. Apply ice routinely, every day, especially in the first four days after your surgery. The cold temperature will help to reduce...

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Siga um plano de reabilitação recomendado pelo médico. Deixe o pulso elevado sempre que possível. Mexa os dedos. Faça movimentos de abdução e adução com dedos. Use a mão para fazer atividades simples do dia a dia. Aplique gelo ao pulso para aliviar a dor ou o inchaço.


Article in English: This point is located on the inside of the foot.  If you turn your foot inward and look at it in profile, the taibai point lies about halfway between the tip of the big toe and the medial malleolus (the bony bump that protrudes from the inside of your ankle).  Apply an acupuncture needle about 7/10’’-1’’ (1.6-2.6 centimeters) deep.  The taibai point also strengthens anti-pathogenic activity and regulates the health of internal organs. The English translation of this point’s Chinese name is “Supreme White.” This point is located on the side of the abdomen just below your last rib. To take advantage of the anti-constipation properties of this point, insert an acupuncture needle to a depth of about 3.3 centimeters (1.3 inches) at a perpendicular angle. This point is also used to ensure a healthy spleen, and is used to treat jaundice and hypochondria. Electroacupuncture is like regular acupuncture, but involves a needles that use a low-level electric current to stimulate the tissues and muscles.  This type of acupuncture has been shown to significantly relieve constipation.  If you are not seeing results from regular acupuncture, give electroacupuncture a try.  Ask your local oriental medicine specialist or massage therapist about getting electroacupuncture. Electroacupuncture treatments cost about $75 to $120.

Summary in Portuguese:

Experimente o ponto SP3 (taibai). Aplique acupuntura no LR13 (zhangmen). Use eletroacupuntura.


Article in English: This point is located three finger widths below your belly button.  Place your index, middle, and ring fingers in a straight line against your belly with your palm facing your body.  Your CV6 point is located at the intersection of the bottom of your ring finger and an invisible line you can trace straight down from your belly button.  Close your eyes and press the point gently to a depth of no more than one inch.  Maintain pressure for 30 seconds.  Breathe normally.  Release pressure after 30 seconds. The English translation of this point is the Sea of Qi.  In Chinese, “qi” means life force or energy. The zhongwan point – also known as the “center of power” – is located halfway between the belly button and the base of the breastbone.  Press the zhongwan point for no more than two minutes.  Use gentle downward pressure to a depth of less than one inch.  Do not eat before pressing the zhongwan point. CV12 is also useful for treating other digestive problems, heartburn, and stress.  When combined with breathing exercises, it can help treat depression, too. LI4 is the fleshy webbing on the hand where the thumb and index finger connect.  Simply squeezing the flesh of this area gently for about one minute while taking slow, deep breaths.  In translation, hegu means Joining Valley. In addition to constipation, pressure on LI4 might relieve toothaches, strengthen the immune system, and reduce the severity of allergies. Massaging the hegu point is not recommended for pregnant women. The LI11 point is located on the outer edge of your elbow’s crease.  To find it, extend your arm in front of you with your palm up.  With your opposite hand, lay your index finger across the crook of your elbow.  The tip of your index finger should naturally lie on LI11.  Push the point inward gently for about one minute while breathing deeply.  This point is also known as the crooked pond. Massaging LI11 can help stiff joints in the arm, including elbow pain, and may regulate body temperature. Perineal massage is a specific type of...

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Experimente o ponto CV6 (qihai). Use o ponto CV12 (zhongwan). Pressione o LI4 (hegu). Massageie o ponto LI11. Experimente uma massagem perineal.


Article in English: This pose is meant to be centering, helping you to focus on your breathing. For this basic pose, kneel on the ground. Place your forehead on the floor with your hands flat on the floor. Try to lean into the pose, and focus on your breathing. Hold this pose for about 5 minutes. Sit on the floor. Have your legs straight out in front of you. Lean forward, stretching towards your feet. If it hurts, try bending your knees a bit. Stay in the position for about 5 minutes. These types of position take much of your attention, as you're trying to balance. Therefore, they help clear your mind. One such position is called tree. Start with both legs on the ground. Push to balance on one leg. Bring up the other leg to about knee-level, letting your heel point upward. The bottom of your foot should be resting on the inside of your other leg. Make sure you are balanced, then either bring your hands together (flat-palmed) at chest level or raise your arms out to the sky. Count each breath, holding the pose until you reach 10; then move to the other leg. This pose is very simple; you just lay down flat on the floor, face up. Focus on relaxing your muscles and breathing in and out.

Summary in Portuguese:

Comece com a pose da criança. Experimente a pose da lagarta. Use a posição de um pé só. Finalize com o savasana.


Article in English: This posture allows meditation free from the distraction of physical ailments, the feeling of having one's legs "fall asleep" and may be beneficial for people who work in a seated posture for much of the day.  Stand with the weight on the balls of the foot, and bend your knees slightly so that your back is straight. Turn your toes slightly inward, with legs shoulder-width apart. The traditional position for meditation is sitting, either on the ground or on a "zafu," a small round cushion. Modern practitioners may choose to sit in a chair if necessary for physical support. The seated method allows for greater stability.  If using a zafu, position it in a quiet area. You may choose to place it on a mat or blanket to prevent your knees from resting on the hard ground. Lower your body onto the zafu. Position your buttocks on the top third of the zafu, so that your buttocks are slightly raised, and your knees are directed towards or resting on the floor. Use a cushion under your knees if you need to. Imagine the top of your head being pulled with an imaginary string towards the sky, straightening the spine. Feel a soft curve in your lower spine. In a seated position, you can allow your hands to rest, palms up, on your thighs. You may also choose a more traditional position, hands together.  Holding arms slightly apart from the body, gently bring your hands together as if holding a beach ball. Place your left hand over your right hand, palms up, thumbs together. If your arms are short, you can rest them on a cushion placed on the thighs. This is particularly helpful if you are seated on a chair.

Summary in Portuguese:

Medite de pé. Medite sentado. Coloque as mãos na posição certa.