Article in English: Vanilla orchids will get scorched if you place them in direct sunlight. To prevent this, choose an area of the greenhouse with bright, but indirect, sunlight. A location with dappled, but not deep, shade that gets at least 6 hours of sun per day is ideal. Vanilla orchids are a climbing vine, so they’ll need a trellis to support them. Alternatively, you could position the pot near a stake or a tree so the vines can climb that. The vanilla orchid must be trained to grow vertically, so you’ll need to gently secure the plant to the the trellis, stake, or tree using plant ties or clips. You can purchase ties or clips online or at a gardening store. Wait until the top 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) of potting medium has dried before watering the orchid again. After watering, the soil should be moist but not soggy. Alternatively, you could mist the orchid daily with distilled water from a spray bottle. Lightly spray the soil, stem, and leaves of the plant. ” To ensure your orchid will bloom and develop vanilla beans, you should fertilize it regularly. Fertilizing “weakly, weekly” means adding a diluted amount of fertilizer (about half as strong as the package directs) once every 7 days. When the plant is actively growing, use a high-nitrogen (30-10-10) liquid fertilizer. When the orchid is not in active growth, use a 10-10-10 fertilizer. As the orchid grows, air roots (which are roots that grow above the soil) will attach upward to the support and others will reach down to the soil. It will take between 2-7 years for the plant to grow large enough to bloom, as it must reach 20–40 feet (6.1–12.2 m) in length. Don’t despair, though, the time and effort is worth it! During this time, water and fertilize the vanilla orchid as before.

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Coloque o vaso em um local que receba no mínimo seis horas de luz solar indireta por dia. Instale uma treliça ao lado da planta para permitir que ela suba. Deixe o substrato secar totalmente entre cada rega ou faça uma névoa na planta todos os dias. Aplique um pouco de fertilizante líquido toda a semana. Espere a trepadeira crescer e amadurecer por dois a sete anos.


Article in English: Vegetarians do not eat meat, poultry, or seafood. Some vegetarians don’t eat dairy, so make sure to get the details from them if you’re feeding a vegetarian. Vegans don’t eat meat, poultry, or seafood, or any other animal products (including milk and eggs).  Since their diets are somewhat restricted, vegans and vegetarians need a lot of variety in their food choices in order to meet their nutrition needs. Some food options that are popular among vegetarians and vegans are kale, grains, nuts, legumes, and beans. Some people have negative, sometimes even life-threatening, reactions to specific kinds of foods, so make sure to ask about them. The Mayo Clinic names eggs, milk, peanuts, shellfish, tree nuts, soy and fish as some of the most common food allergens. Wheat is another big one. Common food intolerances are lactose (which is in milk products), MSG and gluten (which is in bread, pasta, and many wheat products). People with heart disease, high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure need to avoid certain foods to maintain good health. Some of the major foods they should avoid are processed meats, highly refined and processed carbohydrates, and sodas and other types of sugary drinks. Diabetics also need to avoid certain foods to maintain proper insulin levels, so be sure to ask about this one, too. Some people don’t eat certain foods because of their religion. There are many different types of religions with food restrictions, and the restrictions themselves vary from religion to religion. Some religions have food restrictions only at certain times of the year, so be sure to ask about the details.

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Descubra se há alguém que é vegetariano ou vegano. Pergunte sobre alergias ou intolerâncias alimentares. Descubra se alguém está fazendo uma dieta especial por outros motivos. Pergunte se há restrições por causa de religião.


Article in English: Venus fly traps have relatively long roots, so they prefer pots that have vertical depth. In general, a pot that gives your plant 4 or 5 inches (10cm) of root growth space should be good.  Pick an insulated pot. Their roots are also sensitive to temperature change, so an insulated pot works best. While plastic pots do work, you should definitely consider searching your local garden center for insulated pots. Pick a pot that will filter and absorb nutrients and salts that would otherwise harm your fly trap. An unglazed terracotta pot is a porous container that will let your roots breathe oxygen through the soil and act like a sediment filter for the water. Having said all this, Venus fly traps are not terribly picky about their pots. You can use a deep terracotta pot with a hole in the bottom or a bucket with some holes cut in the bottom of it for drainage. Mix equal parts of sphagnum peat moss and perlite. Never use beach sand, which contains nutrient salts. Perlite is a form of hydrated obsidian that looks like small chunks of white sand. Perlite helps potted plants retain moisture.  Native to the bogs and swamp-lands of North and South Carolina, Venus fly traps enjoy high humidity and moist, poor, acidic soil. The ideal pH  for a Venus fly trap is in the acidic range of 4.9 to 5.3 (most normal plants and vegetables prefer a more neutral range of pH 5.8 to 7.2). Another mixture combination that is preferred by some fly trap growers is five parts sphagnum peat moss, three parts silica sand, and two parts perlite. Silica sand helps with aeration; is known to help plants develop a resistance to warmer temperatures and pests, and both silica sand (which is quartz) and perlite do not release excessive nutrients and minerals into the soil, which is good for your carnivorous plant. Do not use regular or organic potting soil, as this sort of soil will kill the plant by burning its roots. You should also stay away from fertilizing your fly trap, as fertilizer may also "burn the roots," thus killing your plant. Do not...

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Procure por um vaso profundo para que as raízes consigam se ancorar. Combine as propriedades do solo às necessidades naturais da planta. Deixe o ar fresco entrar e sair constantemente.


Article in English: Verbal abuse is difficult to identify. This type of abuse can happen in all types of families, whether you are rich or poor and regardless of race or location. Below are some common signs of verbal abuse; if you can answer yes to any of these, you may need to contact professionals for help:  Do your parents use threats to make you do something or to keep you from doing something? Do your parents curse at you, call you names, humiliate you in public, or degrade you? When you share your thoughts and feelings about something important with your parents, do your parents ignore you or make fun of you? Are you afraid of your parents? If your parent or parents are verbally abusing, it is likely to have negative consequences in your life. Severe verbal abuse can even lead to the same kind of post-traumatic stress disorder experienced by combat troops. If you exhibit any negative consequences of verbal abuse, you may need to contact professionals for help. Some of the most common consequences of verbal abuse are:  Issues with being insecure and poor self esteem Withdrawing socially Being overly demanding or overly compliant with others Depression Conflict is a normal part of any relationship, but verbal abuse is not. If an argument always feels one-sided, if there are threats involved, and if your parents humiliate or demean you, a fight qualifies as verbal abuse. Some examples of verbally abusive statements are:  “Hey, fatso, come over here!” This counts as humiliation. “If you didn't make me mad, I wouldn't have to treat you like this.” “Don't you dare do that or I'll punch you!” Threats are always abuse. Because verbal abuse often escalates into physical attacks and can have severe consequences, it is necessary to report any verbal abuse that is happening in your life.  If you think the definition and consequences of verbal abuse accurately describe the issues you are struggling with, 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) will connect you to the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline.  A professional will help you...

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Entenda o abuso verbal. Conheça os efeitos do abuso verbal. Tente identificar se o comportamento dos seus pais se enquadra no abuso. Denuncie os abusos verbais às autoridades.


Article in English: Verbal bullying can make you doubt yourself. The best way to overcome self-doubt and improve your confidence is by recognizing your personal strengths. You can do this by thinking of the traits and skills at which you excel. If you have trouble identifying your strengths, ask a friend.  Write out your strengths on a sheet of paper. At the start of each day, read them aloud and place “I am…” in front of each strength. For instance, you might say, “I am an excellent guitarist” or “I am kind to others.” Recite your list daily. Counteract the negative effects of verbal bullying by spending time with the right people. Choose to surround yourself with positive and supportive individuals who value what you bring to the table. Reduce the time you spend with negative, toxic people who criticize you or influence you to engage in unhealthy habits. One way to counteract the effects of verbal bullying is by practicing compassion. This may be hard to do to someone who says mean things about you. But don’t view it as something you are doing for them—do it for yourself.  Holding on to resentment and anger will only make you suffer. Instead choose to let those feelings go and forgive the bully.  Write them a letter describing the bullying and how it made you feel. Express everything that you would like to say to the person. Read the letter aloud. Afterwards, says “Despite all this, I forgive you.” Then, destroy the letter and all the negative feelings associated with it.

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Identifique os seus pontos fortes. Cerque-se de pessoas positivas. Perdoe o bully.


Article in English: Very few people grew up the son or daughter of a great doctor and spent their formative years in Africa curing blind tigers. If your life seems boring on paper, consider that "challenge extended." You are not any more boring than the next 100 people you meet on the street; you're just not looking in the right places. However daunting this may seem, don't lie. Your readers deserve better. And so do you, quite frankly.  When we recall things, we often recall how we felt when we recalled the memory than how we felt when the memory actually went down. Make sense? So don't necessarily trust your memory -- ask others about the outplay of events. You'll want as unbiased a view as possible -- after all, you have the power of the pen; don't abuse it. It is always satisfying to read a writer who sharply and deftly attacks the hypocrisies and delusions of the world around him, but we trust that writer more completely when he also attacks himself, when he does not hold himself to a different standard, or protect himself from scrutiny. Be honest about the outplay of events, but also take an honest look at yourself. If the reader senses the writer is lying even to himself, or using the essay as a piece of propaganda, a forwarding of his own personal mythology in too clumsy or transparent a way, she will react against it. As long as it feels honest, you're good to go. That is, have a straight up, no fuss, no muss, beginning and end before you start writing your story. If your twin sister stole your Judy Jetson thermos on March 14th, 1989 and you finally visited her children in September of 2010, there it is. There's your story. Now you just have to fill in the gaps. Remember: The story is all yours. Whatever happened can be as insane or as mundane as you see fit; if you write it compellingly, your readers will care (in a good way) either way. After all, a memoir is based on truth. Dates, times, names, people, sequences of events, even the tiniest of details are important. The last thing you want is for something to come to...

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Seja honesto. Tenha um A e um Z. Valide os fatos.


Article in English: Very light mold and musty smells can often be eliminated by airing your furniture out in sunlight. Position the furniture outside in the early morning, after the dew has evaporated (if there is any). Bring the furniture back inside at sunset. Repeat this for another day or two if necessary.  Even when dealing with light mold, be sure you wear gloves, an air mask, and googles. Light mold still produces harmful spores. Mold thrives on moisture. If your home climate is humid, place your furniture in a small room with a dehumidifier for similar results to a sunlight cleaning. To improve the mold fighting power of the sunlight, mix equal parts water and white vinegar and lightly spray the furniture in the morning when placing it outside. Light mold, or mold that resisted a sunlight cleaning, can be handled with a spray bottle and cheap vodka. Add the vodka to the spray bottle and mist the whole piece of furniture. Allow it to air dry in direct sunlight for best results. Wood that is painted or stained isn't likely to have been penetrated below the surface by the mold. In these cases, mild cleaners should work. Mold that withstood sunlight and vodka can often be removed with a mild household detergent. Mix dish soap in a bucket of warm water and gently scrub moldy areas with a soft bristle brush with a circular motion.  When finished cleaning, wipe the surface of your furniture with a damp towel. If no mold remains, wipe the wood once more with a dry rag. If mold remains, repeat this process. Before doing this, you should try brushing an out of sight area on the furniture with the solution first. Some brushes may damage certain finishes. Distilled white vinegar is an excellent mold killing agent. Should dish soap be too weak to remove the mold, add vinegar to a spray bottle. Spray the furniture thoroughly with the vinegar. Wait about an hour, then wipe the surface with a damp cloth. Reapply the vinegar again in this fashion if necessary. Wipe the wood thoroughly with a dry rag when the mold is removed.

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Combata o mofo leve com a luz do sol. Borrife vodca no móvel afetado pelo bolor leve. Limpe o mofo mais pesado com sabão e uma escova de cerdas macias. Experimente usar vinagre de álcool se o detergente não funcionar.


Article in English: Very pale skin was in vogue in France during the 1700s and 1800s, so aristocratic women would lighten their skin using cosmetics. We can learn from their mistakes; they typically applied paint made from lead! Instead, try these safe alternatives:  Rather than matching your makeup to your face, select a shade of foundation one shade lighter than your actual skin color. Remember to also use concealer and setting powder one shade lighter than your skin. Blend the makeup into the skin at your jawbone and neck so that it fades gradually rather than leaving an obvious line that divides the pale skin on your face from the darker skin on your neck (or better yet, wear a turtleneck or scarf). You can try out a version of this tactic without spending a ton of money on new cosmetics by simply purchasing a finishing powder in a lighter shade. Apply it over your normal foundation and concealer, and if you like the effect, consider buying lighter foundation and concealer as well. Most major cosmetics brands are jumping on the trend, which is also known as highlighting or strobing depending on the technique. You can adapt this trend to create the illusion of fairer skin temporarily. Contouring using makeup involves carefully placing lines of darker color on areas that are meant to recede, like under your cheekbones and along the sides of your nose, while placing lighter streaks of color along areas that are meant to stick out a bit and catch the light, like the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, or forehead. Then, the colors are carefully blended so that you can't tell that you've put color in either place, but it gives a very nice visual effect of well-defined facial features.  Learn about contouring techniques from this helpful wikiHow article, but when you go shopping for products, purchase products in shades slightly lighter than you would normally buy. Apply the products using the contouring technique, but at each step, go one to two shades lighter than you would normally go. For instance, when you begin, apply foundation...

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Utilize métodos antigos. Aproveite a nova tendência dos contornos. Use um creme iluminador misturado com a base para um efeito mais sutil.


Article in English: Very small holes are usually caused by nails or screws and can be repaired easily and quickly with spackle.  There are a variety of spackling pastes for sale. It's usually a good idea to get a lightweight spackling paste that uses the new primer technology, so that a crack does not develop at the seam between the wall and the patch. Small cracks between molding and trim can be filled with spackling paste but it is probably easier to use paintable caulk, which is available at any home improvement store. Simply run a bead of caulk along for crack and smooth with a wet finger. Do not put a lot of spackling paste on your knife. While it depends on the size of the hole, you will usually only need a small bit approximately the size of a pea. The goal is to make the transition between the wall and the patch as seamless as possible. Using a damp cloth, wipe off any excess spackling paste that may have gotten on the wall around the hole. If you mess up the smoothness of the patch, feel free to start over with a bit more spackling paste on your putty knife. Sometimes a hole is so small and your wall color is light enough that retouching the paint is not necessary.

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Compre massa corrida e uma espátula pequena para tapar um buraco bem pequeno. Espalhe uma quantidade pequena de massa corrida sobre o buraco com sua espátula. Alise a massa com a espátula. Deixe a massa secar e pinte o remendo, se necessário.


Article in English: Video Downloader Professional is a browser extension that allows you to download videos from almost any non-commercial (e.g., Netflix) website, but it will not work on YouTube. VDP does work on Vimeo, as well as on most random sites with embedded video. You can use the Video Downloader Professional extension on Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. The Video Downloader Professional extension is not available on Safari. Click one of the following links depending on your browser:  Chrome extension page Firefox add-on page Microsoft Edge app page This process will depend on your browser as well:   Chrome - Click the blue ＋ ADD TO CHROME button, then click Add extension when prompted.  Firefox - Click the blue ＋ Add to Firefox button, click the blue Add button when prompted, and click OK when prompted.  Edge - Wait for the Store app to open, click the blue Get button, wait for the app to install, and click Launch. Skip this step if you aren't using Microsoft Edge. To enable VDP:  Click ⋯ in the upper-right corner of the window. Click Extensions in the drop-down menu. Click Video Downloader professional  Click the "Off" switch at the bottom of the menu. Click Turn it on when prompted. Open the website on which the video resides and open the video in question. Click the video's "play" button to do so. You should see the Video Download Professional icon turn into a green arrow if it wasn't already green. If the Video Downloader Professional icon doesn't turn green, refresh the page a few times by clicking the ⟳ icon near the top of the window. In the drop-down menu, find the download name that has the largest file size listed on the green Download button.  For example, if there's a file with a 1.4 mb size and a 25 mb size listed, you'll usually want to go for the 25 mb one. Video Downloader Professional finds every video on the page, as well as fragments of the main video, which is why you'll see several different downloads here. It's to the right of the video that you want to download. Doing so will prompt the video...

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Entenda onde essa ferramenta pode ser utilizada. Abra um navegador de internet suportado. Acesse a página do "Video Downloader Professional". Instale a extensão. Habilite o "Video Downloader Professional" no Microsoft Edge. Abra o vídeo que você deseja baixar. Execute o vídeo. Procure pelo download maior. Clique em Download à direita do vídeo que você deseja baixar.


Article in English: Video card drivers are the software that allows your graphics card to work with your computer. If your drivers aren't up to date, they could be causing the game to crash. Updating your drivers may also lead to an increase in performance when playing the game.  If you don't know the manufacturer of your graphics card, press ⊞ Win+R and type dxdiag. You can find the manufacturer in the Display tab. Visit the manufacturer's website to automatically detect your card and download the necessary drivers.  NVIDIA AMD Intel Updates to Windows may fix problems with your DirectX or other operating system files. Keeping Windows up to date will generally make your system more secure and stable anyway, so it's good practice to keep things up-to-date.  Click here for detailed instructions on updating Windows. This is a software library from Microsoft that League of Legends requires. Manually installing version 3.5 may get League of Legends running again. Even if you have 4.0 installed, you may still need to install 3.5.  You can download .Net 3.5 here. League of Legends includes a tool that will rebuild your game files, potentially fixing problems with corrupted files.  Open the League of Legends Launcher. Click the Gear button to open the Settings menu. Click the "Repair" button. The repair process will take about 30-60 minutes. If you've set your graphics settings in the game too high, you may be overloading your hardware and causing the game to crash. Try lowering all of your settings to the minimum and seeing if your game becomes stable. If it is, you can start raising settings one-by-one until you find a good balance between stability and graphical effects.  You can find the video settings by opening the Options menu while in game and clicking the "Video" button. If you can't access the graphics settings because your game won't start, you can download a fan-made tool that will allow you to change League of Legends settings outside of the game. A virus or other piece of malware could be causing your game to crash....

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Atualize os drivers da placa de vídeo. Instale todas as atualizações do Windows. Instale o .NET Framework. Use o League of Legends Repair Tool para reparar os arquivos do jogo. Diminua as configurações gráficas do jogo. Reinstale o Windows e o League of Legends.


Article in English: Video game piracy isn't usually prosecuted as viciously as music or film piracy, but that's no guarantee you won't get into trouble. Your risk is fairly low, but the only way to avoid legal trouble for sure is to buy PSP games on the up and up. When you pirate them instead, you're taking a chance. In the case of smaller releases, you're probably also hurting the bottom line of the game's developer and/or publisher. Think twice before pirating unusual or original games if you wish developers would release more of them. There are two basic ways to find PSP game files and download them to your computer.  Torrent game files. You can learn  how to torrent elsewhere on this site, but in brief, you'll need a program for running torrents, a torrent file of the game you want, and some time to let the program collect a copy of the game from other users. You shouldn't have to pay for the torrent or the program. Use torrent aggregators to search many libraries of torrent files at once. Select the files that have the most positive reviews attached to them, to ensure that you aren't actually downloading something you don't want.  Download games directly. There are a number of websites on the World Wide Web that offer PSP game downloads for free. Keep clicking through until you find a link to a download (typically offsite at a file hosting service such as uploaded.net or mega.co.nz), and click through to activate it. Generally speaking, the proper file extension for PSP game files is .iso. Make sure that the file you download either is an ISO file, or contains one (in the case of ZIP and RAR archive files). Never run or download any files with the EXE extension. Enter USB mode (as described above) and connect the PSP to your computer. Copy game files from your computer to the PSP memory stick folder to load them onto the system. Play your new game by going to the "Game" menu and selecting the game that you want to play from your memory card.

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Saiba onde você está se metendo. Baixe os jogos do PSP. Transfira os jogos do seu computador para o PSP. Jogue o jogo.


Article in English: Videos games are a great way to pass time, especially on rainy days. Ask your friends to bring along their games and then pick together which one you feel like playing. If a lot of guys are coming over, set up multiple TV’s or computers in the same room and see who can get to the highest level or set the top score. Pick a favourite movie or TV show and put it on the TV. This is a great way to relax together and bond over the same show. If you can’t agree on what to watch, try watching something that nobody has seen before.  Watch movies or TV shows that you used to love when you were a little kid. This is a great way to reminisce your childhood and have a laugh at all of the things you used to think were scary or funny. Make some popcorn, order some pizza, and have sodas while you and your friends relax. If there’s a famous catchphrase in one of the movies or shows, you can all find something to do every time you hear it, like doing a push up. Board games never get old, no matter how old you are. If you feel like having a night in with your friends, bring out the Monopoly, Risk, Jenga, Settlers of Catan, or your personal favourite. This is a great way to have some good-hearted competition and banter with the boys. If you want to make the games more competitive, make a prize for the winner. Snacks, like lollies or chips, are great prizes that will amp up the competition between the lads. If you and your friends like poker or want to learn how to play, then invite the lads around for a poker night. Sit around a table and let the competition begin. If you want to raise the stakes, ask everyone to chip in $5 for the winner. Put on your favourite boys night soundtrack in the background to help set the mood. If you don’t know what to play, search online for a boys night playlist. Invite the boys over to watch the game with you. If your friends support different teams, tell them to come dressed up in their team colours. To make the game extra intense, take guesses about the final score before the game begins. If you...

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Escolha seus jogos de videogame favoritos. Assistam televisão. Brinque com seus jogos de tabuleiro favoritos. Faça uma noite de pôquer. Assista aos jogos de campeonatos esportivos. Faça análises engraçadas sobre pessoas conhecidas. Faça pegadinhas.


Article in English: Vintage clothes in particular are a popular emo style, as are clothes that promote punk or underground music. Visit a thrift store or garage sale to shop for older clothes that speak to your personal style. Make a list of your favorite punk or "emo" bands as well and buy their T-shirts to complete the look.  If you're new to the emo subculture, popular emo bands include Rites of Spring, Moss Icon (American post-hardcore band), Sunny Day Real Estate, The Get Up Kids, Jimmy Eat World, Saves The Day, Taking Back Sunday, Armor For Sleep, and My Chemical Romance. You could combine the vintage and band look and buy shirts from early punk or new wave bands. You could, for example, wear a black and red plaid button-up with your favorite pair of jeans. Part of emo fashion involves wearing tight clothes that contour to your body's shape. Take your body's measurements and find clothes that closely match these measurements for a tight fit.  Some emo men wear women's pants to give their figure a more contoured shape that men's clothes don't always provide.  If you're wearing a black T-shirt shirt, for example, wear slim-fitting blue skinny jeans for a subtle contrast. Emo kids usually wear form-fitting bottoms in dark colors or patterns. Skinny jeans or tight-fitting skirts are both popular options, especially when decorated with chains or buckles. Pair black skinny jeans, for example, with a Saves The Day T-shirt and Converse shoes. Emo kids often wear flats that mimic "punk" footwear because of its origins in underground music. Canvas shoes, combat boots, and sneakers are all popular choices for emo footwear.  Many emo kids decorate their canvas shoes with markers or paint to express their personal style. If you're wearing a black band shirt with a plaid skirt, for example, pair the outfit with a pair of dark combat boots. Although heels are not traditionally "emo," you can always wear heels with a dark color scheme. The most important part of your look is confidence! Once you've chosen an emo top and bottom,...

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Faça um estoque de camisetas de banda ou no estilo vintage. Use roupas justas. Escolha calças jeans skinny ou saias escuras. Use tênis de lona ou botas. Combine o visual com alguns acessórios.


Article in English: Violence should always be a last resort. If you aren’t capable of winning a fight you might end up getting hurt much worse if you try to fight back. Some bullies will see this as a form of weakness, but it’s something that you have to do. If you can stop the bullying and future confrontations, you should. Try saying something like, “listen, I’ve got nothing against you. I’m not sure why you have something against me, but lets just let it lie. Thank you.” If the bullying only includes words, don’t escalate the situation. Just walk away silently. Don’t even acknowledge the situation. Don’t act scared, just never even make eye contact with the bully. Act as if they did not exist. If they can’t torture you, they probably will lose interest. When they try to interact with you try to keep a completely blank look on your face and continue whatever you were doing. This will really frustrate them, and you’ll be putting yourself in a powerful position. Most people don’t like bullies. If you are in a public place and the kid is bullying you, don’t be afraid to call them out calmly and firmly. Tell them that picking on other people isn't cool, and you're not sure why they do it. Hopefully others will agree with you and let the bully know too.

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Reconheça quando for preciso lutar. Tente fazer as pazes. Ignore. Jogue o feitiço contra o feiticeiro.


Article in English: Viruses are a common cause of diarrhea that are passed from person to person through handshakes, shared utensils, and touching the same surfaces. Children attending school or going to daycare are at increased risk of getting a virus that can cause bacteria. If you or your child recently spent time in a public area trafficked by a lot of other people, you may have picked up a virus.  Viral gastroenteritis is a viral infection in the small intestines and stomach. It has symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and nausea, which last approximately 3 days. Rotavirus is the most common virus contracted by kids that causes diarrhea. Other symptoms include vomiting, abdominal pain, fever and nausea. See your doctor if you think a virus might be the cause of diarrhea. Bacteria that cause diarrhea are most commonly transferred to the body by way of food that hasn't been properly refrigerated or cleaned. Diarrhea caused by bacteria is a symptom of food poisoning.  Did you recently eat at a new restaurant or have food that tasted funny? Think back over your last few meals. Other symptoms of food poisoning include headache and vomiting. The illness usually resolves itself in a couple of days. If symptoms of food poisoning persists, see your doctor. This common cause of diarrhea is usually contracted by ingesting dirty water. If you went swimming in a lake or river that might be contaminated, or drank water that wasn't clean, you might have picked up a parasite that is causing your symptoms.  People who travel to foreign countries often experience this problem, but it usually goes away after 12 hours or so.  If your symptoms don't resolve in a day or two, see your doctor.

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Verifique se você pode estar com um vírus. Avalie a possibilidade de a diarreia estar relacionada a bactérias. Examine se você pode ter sido exposto a um parasita.


Article in English: Visit a store that sells organizing bins (The Container Store, Walmart, Target, The Home Depot, Lowes, IKEA, dollar stores, Bed Bath & Beyond, etc.) and pick up at least ten. Buy bins of all different sizes to fit pens, papers, and larger items.  Buy bins, baskets, file drawers, and any other object that can contain your things. What is the point of having all of your things in nice storage bins if you do not know what is in each bin? Use a labelling machine to label each bin appropriately. For example, have one bin labeled “Writing Supplies” where you keep pens, pencils, and highlighters, and another bin labeled “Tools” that has scissors, staplers, staple removers, and hole punchers.  Label absolutely everything including your files, drawers, and cabinets. Instead of putting an item in a file based on where you got it, file it based on how you will use it in the future. For example, if you have documentation for the hotel you will be staying at in New York on your business trip, file that in your “New York” file, instead of your “Hotel” file. Create sub files. Have a “Hotel” file, but then have multiple “city” files for the places you travel to often. You might have everything organized, but you might not remember where every item was placed. Type up a list of each box or bin you created and what is inside of it for quick, future reference. This list will also help you put things back where they belong after you remove them. Have two specific areas on your desk for things that need to be done (papers to sign, reports to read, etc…) and a pile for things you have completed. By making separate areas, you will not confuse yourself on what you have or have not done. As you are putting your things into the boxes and bins you have acquired, throw away items you do not need. Dispose of things you have not touched or opened in a year, all broken items, and return extra supplies.   You can shred old papers and ask you coworkers if they are interested in any of the things you are disposing. If you are struggling to...

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Compre caixas organizadoras. Compre etiquetas. Arquive os documentos com base em como serão usados. Crie uma lista ou "Sumário" do escritório depois de organizado. Crie espaços de coisas "para fazer" e "feito" na sua mesa. Jogue fora o que não precisa. Organize o computador.


Article in English: Visit cleo.li/ and download the GTA San Andreas version. If you add a lot of different cars to your game, you can make things easier by installing a car spawner. This will allow you to instantly call up any vehicle that you want to use. You'll need to indicate where GTA SA is installed during the CLEA installation. You can get one of the most popular ones at zazmahall.de/ZAZGTASANATORIUM/zazmoddat00100/VehicleSpawnerPremium.htm. After downloading it, double-click the file to view its contents. You'll find this in your base GTA SA installation folder. Drag the CS file from the spawner download into this folder, and then the TXT file that was included into the "cleo_text" folder. This will install the vehicle spawner mod. 7. This will open the Vehicle Spawner menu, allowing you to select the car you want to spawn. You'll need to select whichever car you replaced with the car mod in order to load your new mod. For example, if you replaced the Cheetah with an Audi, you'll need to select the Cheetah from the menu.

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Baixe o CLEO para o GTA SA aqui (selecione a versão para o GTA San Andreas). Execute o instalador do CLEO. Baixe um script de “spawner” de carros para o CLEO. Abra a pasta "cleo", que estará no diretório de instalação do GTA. Copie os arquivos do “spawner” de carros. Inicialize o GTA San Andreas e pressione a tecla .


Article in English: Visit google.com/account in a browser. Google has linked every YouTube account with a Google+ account. The only way to delete your YouTube account is to delete the Google+ profile associated with it.  Deleting your Google+ account will not affect other Google products such as Gmail or Drive. Your emails and stored files will not be deleted. All photos uploaded to Google+ will still be accessible via Picasa. You will not lose your contacts, though they will no longer be organized by Circles. You will not lose any Google+ pages you own or manage. You will lose access to your Google+ profile and all of your +1s.    Your Google+ profile will be deleted, which means your YouTube channel will be deleted as well. Your comments and messages will be permanently deleted.

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Acesse a página de gerenciamento de sua conta do Google. Clique na guia "Ferramentas de dados". Clique no link "Excluir perfil do Google+ e serviços". Marque a caixa "Obrigatório" na parte inferior da página para confirmar a exclusão de todos os itens descritos. Clique em "Remover serviços selecionados".


Article in English: Visit local spas and ask if they offer special packages for a massage, facial, manicure, or pedicure, and book the services for a day that your wife is free. Present the gift to her by giving her a brochure for the spa with a heartfelt note. If you’re not sure what kind of services she’d like, purchase a gift certificate and let her schedule the spa day for herself. That way, she can pick exactly what she wants to pamper herself with. Many women dream of taking some time off for their birthday, and if you can make it happen, you definitely should. Milestone birthdays like 30, 40, 50, and 60 are all great opportunities to take a trip together to somewhere you’ve never been. You can either tell her in advance or surprise her, but just remember that planning a surprise trip is much more difficult. Be sure to call her work and let them know that you’re planning a surprise trip for the week of her birthday so she doesn’t get in trouble for calling off. If your wife is a music lover or you bonded over a specific artist or band, buy her tickets to go see them. The concert doesn’t have to be on the day of her birthday, but it’s definitely helpful if it is. If your wife loves classical music, take her to see the local symphony. Most large cities have a symphony that plays different shows throughout the week, so it won’t be hard to get tickets on her birthday.

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Ofereça um dia num spa para a sua esposa se ela for muito ocupada. Leve-a para viajar se estiverem celebrando uma data redonda. Leve-a a um show ou a um festival se ela for fã de música.


Article in English: Visit nexusmods.com/skyrim/ to start browsing for mod files. You'll need to be signed in with your Nexus account in order to download mods larger than 2 MB, which is most of them. Browse the Nexus Skyrim mod database to find a mod that sounds interesting to you. There are countless mods available, but installation will usually be pretty similar for each thanks to Mod Organizer. Make sure to double-check the mod's description and instructions in case it relies on a mod you don't have installed yet or requires special installation. This will display the mod installation files. If the Download with Manager button is available, it will load directly into Mod Organizer.  If you have to use an installer, make sure to point it to your Skyrim directory. As you get started trying out mods, it's best to stick to installing one at a time to help troubleshoot when your game invariably stops working. From now on, you'll be starting Skyrim through Mod Manager this way.

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Abra o site Nexus Skyrim] para navegar pelos arquivos de modificação. Verifique se você fez login em sua conta. Encontre um mod que deseja instalar. Clique na aba “Files” (Arquivos). Clique em “Download with Manager” (Baixar com Gerenciador). No começo, instale apenas uma modificação. Execute o “Mod Loader” e selecione o SKSE para iniciar o Skyrim.


Article in English: Visit the Google Voice website, and enter your Google email and address in the given text fields. Click the blue “Sign in” button to proceed to your Google Voice account. Note that if you are already logged into any of Google products, like Gmail or YouTube, Google will not ask you to log in again. This is because Google has made it possible for users to use one account across all of their products. Click the gear icon at the top right corner of the Google Voice page. Once you click the icon, a drop-down menu appears. From the options of this menu, select “Settings” to access the Settings page. This will direct you to a screen showing your groups. Below each group name is an “Edit” button. Go to the group you would like to set the greeting for, and click on its “Edit” button. This will take you to the screen for choosing the voicemail. Under the “When people in this group goes to Voicemail” section, you can choose a pre-recorded voicemail or you can record a new voicemail greeting. To choose a pre-recorded voice mail, click the drop-down menu under “When people in this group goes to Voicemail” section to see  a list of greetings you have recorded. Scroll through the list, and click on the one you want to use. Complete the process by clicking the “Save” button at the bottom of the page. To record a new greeting, click the “Record new voicemail” button. Google Voice will then call you on the forwarding phone. It will take a few seconds before your phone rings. Pick up the call, and record your voicemail greeting when prompted. Google Voice will then automatically save and set the recording for that group once the call is terminated.

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Faça log in no Google Voice. Abra o menu de Configurações. Selecione a aba de Grupos no alto da página. Editar um grupo. Definir um novo correio de voz para o grupo.


Article in English: Visit your local fabric store to buy some fabric, or use fabric you have at home. The fabric should be about eight inches by nine inches, or a larger piece of fabric will work. You will also need a piece of elastic that is long enough to wrap around your head with a little extra.  If your fabric scraps are smaller than the above dimensions no worries! Just sew them together to make a rectangle about that size. This will create a blindfold with mismatched fabric, but that could be fun! Depending on what you are using your blindfold for will determine what kind of fabric you use. If this blindfold is for fun and games, any kind of fabric works, but if you are using it to sleep in, a softer fabric like felt or satin might be more comfortable. The elastic can be a thick piece or a thin piece, but make sure when you wrap it around your head there is no slack. If there is slack, when you sew it into your blindfold the band won't stay around your head and so your blindfold will keep falling down. You may be satisfied with how your blindfold looks, but if you want to fancy it up a bit, add a bow or bedazzle it. This part is totally up to your creativity! If you want your blindfold to look more like an eye mask, follow the same steps, but cut your fabric in the shape of an eye mask after your first fold. Then, continue the same steps such as sewing around it, leaving a hole, sewing the elastic to it, ect.

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Reúna os materiais necessários. Adicione enfeites na venda, se quiser.


Article in English: Vitamin C doesn't only boost your immune system and keep you healthy. It also helps generate collagen, which makes up your tendons and ligaments. This will help keep them strong and resist tears and other injuries. Good sources of vitamin C include bell peppers, oranges, green leafy vegetables, and berries. Vitamin E helps fight inflammation, which is important for keeping your ligaments healthy. Keep these nutrients in your diet, especially after working out, to allow your ligaments to recover. Good sources of vitamin E are olive oil, nuts, eggs, fatty fish like salmon and sardines, and wheat germ. Vitamin D helps build cartilage, and also aids in calcium absorption. This is important for your overall bone and ligament health. Good sources of vitamin D are salmon, shellfish, milk, and fortified cereals. Protein makes up the bulk of your ligaments, so it is important to make sure that you are eating enough good quality protein every day. Consider adding lean protein such as:  skinless, white meat poultry like chicken or turkey fish, such as tilapia, cod, and shrimp low-fat yogurt beans, such as pintos, black beans, garbanzo beans, or red lentils soy, such as tofu or tempeh Zinc is responsible for maintaining a healthy immune system, in addition to helping with protein synthesis and tissue formation. If your ligaments are injured, then your body will also require more zinc. You can get more zinc in your diet by eating:  beef lobster pork chops baked beans chicken cashews chickpeas

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Tome muita vitamina C. Inclua a vitamina E na alimentação. Obtenha vitamina D. Consuma muita proteína. Adicione mais zinco à alimentação.


Article in English: Vitamin C not only helps prevent you from getting sick, but it is also great for eye health. Evidence suggests that it can prevent the formation of cataracts and slow macular degeneration. While most fruits and vegetables contain some vitamin C, the following foods are some of the best sources for the nutrient:  Oranges. One orange will provide you with a whole day's worth of vitamin C. It is better to get your vitamin C from a whole orange rather than orange juice. That way, you can avoid the added sugar that comes from orange juice. Yellow peppers. Just one large pepper will give you 500% the necessary daily intake of vitamin C. These are easy to cut up and snack on throughout the day. Dark green vegetables. Kale and broccoli specifically are high in vitamin C. With a cup of either kale or broccoli, you can get an entire day's worth of vitamin C. Berries. Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries are all great choices for vitamin C. This vitamin helps improve your vision in the dark. Orange and yellow foods tend to be high in vitamin A, so make sure you get plenty of them in your diet.  Carrots. For decades carrots have been hailed as the food for good vision. While they are by no means the only food that will help your eyes, they're packed with vitamin A and are a great food for maintaining eyesight. Sweet potato. This is another food filled with vitamin A. It makes a tasty side dish to many meals. Zinc aids in the production of melanin, a pigment which helps protect the eyes. There are a number of foods that will add a good amount of zinc into your diet.  Shellfish. Lobster, crab, and oysters all provide high doses of zinc. Spinach and other green leafy vegetables. In addition to vitamin C, these vegetables will give your body the zinc it needs to protect your eyes. Nuts. Cashews, peanuts, almonds, and walnuts are all high in zinc. They are easy to snack on throughout the day. These are good for your overall health. They improve nerve function, and therefore help improve the performance of...

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Ingira muitos alimentos com vitamina C. Consuma alimentos ricos em vitamina A, que melhora a visão no escuro. Incorpore zinco na alimentação. Os ácidos graxos ômega-3 também devem ser ingeridos, já que são bons para a saúde no geral. Beba bastante água.


Article in English: Vitamins (including B12) are essential for hair and skin health. When you have a deficiency, your hair can prematurely begin to lose some of its pigment or even fall out (it may fall out if you have a zinc deficiency), making you gray or bald (you'd want to avoid both). Vitamins are found in animal products such as beef, fish, eggs and chicken, as well as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and dairy.  Consider taking multivitamin supplements if you’re concerned about going gray too early, especially if you suspect that you aren't consuming enough beneficial vitamins and micronutrients through your diet. Taking supplements isn’t a magic potion guaranteed to keep your hair colorful, but it may give you a little extra time before it turns gray. Vegans are more likely to have a B12 deficiency because it’s hard to get enough B12 through food other than animal products. Vegans should pay special attention to their B12 intake, through supplementation if necessary. Vegetarians can get B12 from milk and egg products. Massage your scalp twice a week with egg oil and leave it on overnight. Egg oil contains anti-oxidant xanthophylls like lutein and zeaxanthin which arrest premature aging (graying) of hair and even reverses early stage grey hair. A tip for leaving it overnight is to cover your bed with a plastic sheet; it may be uncomfortable but it saves a ton of time when you want to clean your bed! . Smoking tobacco has been tied to going gray before the age of 30. If you’re a smoker and you’re concerned about going gray, it’s one of many good reasons to take measures to  stay away from cigarettes starting right now. If you just smoke occasionally, the habit might not be difficult to break on your own. If you’re a heavy smoker, you probably need some support to quit. Either way, it’s never too soon to get started. Any other form of tobacco use is equally harmful.  Smoking also causes hair to look prematurely dull and brittle. Damaged hair can fall out more easily than healthy hair. Smoking also ages your skin prematurely and...

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Consuma mais vitaminas. Use o óleo do ovo. Pare de fumar Cuide bem dos seus fios para prevenir a queda de cabelo. Experimente outros remédios naturais para manter o seu cabelo saudável e com cor.


Article in English: Vomiting can irritate your dog’s stomach lining, which can lead to more vomiting if he eats anything soon after vomiting.  His stomach needs time to rest, and this will help you determine if his vomiting was food-related. Resist the urge to feed him even if he acts hungry. This fasting will also give your dog a chance to eliminate anything that might have caused the vomiting.  A puppy or young dog should not fast for more than 12 hours. If your dog has an underlying medical condition (especially diabetes), speak with your veterinarian before withholding any meals. Offer him 1 teaspoon of water for every pound of his weight every hour. Continue giving water this way throughout the day and night until your dog can drink normally. Drinking too much water after vomiting can cause your dog to vomit again, while not drinking any water can cause dehydration. Call the vet if your dog is unable to keep down even this small amount of water.  For example, if your dog weighs 12 pounds, he would get 12 teaspoons (¼ cup) of water every hour throughout the day and night. Consider getting pedialyte or lectade from a pharmacy or the vet. Follow the packaged instructions to reconstitute this electrolyte powder with boiled water. It's gentler on the stomach and can help reverse dehydration. Offer it in the same quantities that you would water. Be aware that not all dogs like the taste and refuse to drink it. To prevent dehydration, you must keep your dog hydrated. Consider wiping your dog's gums with a washcloth soaked in water. This helps freshen his mouth at a time when he feels too nauseous to drink. Or, offer ice cubes for your dog to lick so he at least gets small amounts of water and keeps his mouth moist. You can also try giving him certain teas like lukewarm ginger, chamomile or mint which can help calm his stomach and digestive tract. As with water, you only want to give him a few tablespoons at a time.  If he won’t drink tea, try freezing it in ice cube trays and then breaking it apart into chips. He may take it this...

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Evite alimentar seu cachorro por 12 horas. Dê água ao seu cachorro. Mantenha seu cão hidratado se ele não beber água. Reintroduza os alimentos. Integre a ração aos poucos.


Article in English: Wait a while before shaping to avoid irritation. Using slanted-edge tweezers, pluck your eyebrows into the shape you prefer. Your eyebrows should frame your eyes, and so use your eyes as a guide for how to shape your brows. Your eyebrows should be poised directly above your tear duct, and the high point of your brow's arch should be in line with the outer side of your iris. The other end of your eye brow should end just outside an imaginary line drawn from the outer corner of your eye.  Taking a shower or bath before shaping your eyebrows will open your hair follicles, making plucking easier. If plucking is painful, consider applying a topical numbing creme to your brows prior to plucking. If you're unhappy with the shape of your brows, wait 3 weeks before plucking again to avoid over-plucking. If you like the shape, pluck away any stray hairs once a week. Magnifying mirrors can overemphasize your eyebrows, and you might pluck too many. Using a regular mirror in a well-lit room is the best way to pluck your eyebrows.  Take a step back periodically to see your eyebrows from a distance. This will give you a better sense of what your brows look like to other people. Remember, other people will only be looking at your eyebrows in ordinary light. Many people choose to only apply bleach to the tops of their eyebrows, where plucking may result in unnatural looking lines. If you use bleach on the tops of your eyebrows, the result is a natural looking eyebrow where stray or dark hairs are lightened.  Bleaching can also be used to lighten any hairs between your two eyebrows. Be very careful whenever applying any chemical near your eyes. If you accidentally get bleach creme in your eyes, rinse with water immediately.

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Modele as sobrancelhas. Use um espelho comum e obtenha boa iluminação no local. Saiba onde aplicar o creme descolorante.


Article in English: Wait an hour after washing your face and then pat your T-zone with a tissue. Look at the tissue to determine if oil rubbed off on it. If it did, you either have oily or combination skin. Your T-Zone includes your forehead and nose. The region is called the T-zone because the bridge of your nose forms the base of the “T”. The part of your forehead above your eyebrows forms the top of the “T”. If you have dry skin, your face will feel taut after cleansing whereas oily skin will feel cleaner right after washing it. Your T-zone will feel clean if you have combination skin, but your cheeks will feel tight. Sensitive skin will react to certain cleansers, and may cause itchy skin or a rash.  If you have sensitive skin, your face will get red, itchy, or a rash could form after using certain facial products. Oily skin will start to feel greasy again as your day continues. If you're noticing your skin doesn't fall under any of these categories and you're free of problem areas, you have normal skin which requires low maintenance! Congratulations! You can get pimples or acne at any age, especially if you have an oily skin type. If you notice red, flaky patches all over your face, you most likely have dry and/or sensitive skin. If your face is shiny all over, you have oily skin. A combination of both means you have combination skin. If you have normal skin, your pores will be visible but not large. Take a few steps back from the mirror. If you still see your pores, you have oily skin. If your pores are not at all visible, you have dry skin. Combination skin occurs when you have more than one pore size on your face resulting in a combination of dry, oily and normal skin. If your skin easily wrinkles after pressure is applied, you have dry or combination skin. Oily skin will feel smooth. If you're still at a loss for determining what type of skin you have, your dermatologist can provide you with answers to your skin questions. There are some over the counter medications they can prescribe and procedures they can perform to...

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Limpe o rosto com um lenço de papel. Veja qual o aspecto da sua pele. Olhe-se no espelho. Olhe o tamanho dos seus poros. Puxe delicadamente e solte imediatamente um pedaço da sua pele. Vá a um dermatologista.


Article in English: Wait for the first frost to happen in your area. This happens when the temperature reaches 32 °F (0 °C) and the ground freezes over. Snowball hydrangeas go dormant, so you can perform heavy pruning during this time. Hydrangeas flower on new wood. Aim to make each branch between 4 to 10 in (10 to 25 cm) long. Use a clean pair of shears to cut the branches cleanly. Shorter branches will produce larger, stronger snowball flowers during the next growing season.  You can cut snowball hydrangeas to the ground every year. This usually isn’t necessary and can weaken your plant over time, so only try doing this every 3 or 4 years. You don’t have to deadhead hydrangea since you remove the old blooms when you trim back the branches. Check the branches for thick spots where new buds form. Trim thick, woody branches right above this point. Doing this encourages the plant to grow new branches, which can be helpful if your bush looks a little thin or ragged. Try to trim some of the old branches back every fall so your hydrangea always has fresh growth. Check the hydrangea often, looking for branches that are splintered or rotting. Also note any tangled or weak stems. Clip these off as you find them in order to keep your plant healthy. Through routine maintenance, you can reduce the amount of pruning you need to do in the fall.

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Pode a hortênsia depois da primeira geada de outono ou inverno. Corte todos os ramos, deixando-os com 25 cm. Corte os galhos mais velhos na altura do nó. Remova os ramos danificados durante o ano.


Article in English: Wait until the color is rich and the flowers have a papery, rather than juicy, consistency. This will make the flowers easier to dry. Use a scissors or pruning tool to cut the stems. . Hydrangeas preserve beautifully when dried. Their color stays bright for a long time, and they hold their shape for years before disintegrating. To dry hydrangeas, use one of the following methods:  Hang them upside down. Tape or pin the stems to the top of a doorway in a dry, dark room. Let them hang until they completely dry, then remove them and arrange them in a vase. Dry them in water. Place the stems in a vase filled with a few inches of water. Allow the flowers to slowly dry as the water evaporates. Use silica gel. Place the blossoms in a container and cover completely with silica gel. After a week or two, the flowers will be dry, their color perfectly preserved.

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Colha as hortênsias quando as flores estiverem maduras. Seque as hortênsias para usá-las na ornamentação


Article in English: Wait until the fruit tree enters its dormant season before collection scion wood from it.  "Scion" wood is the wood collected from the cultivar you wish to propagate. It is the wood you will graft onto another tree. In most regions, the best time to collect scion wood is November. Do not wait until spring to collect scion wood. The wood should not be collected while it is frozen, either. Buds may grow at the start of spring or become injured during the winter, and if that happens, the graft is less likely to be successful. Cut away shoots that grew during the previous growing season and use those for your scion wood.  The best scions are vigorous shoots at least 1 foot (30.5 cm) in length. The shoots you collect should also have diameters between 1/4 to 3/8 inch (6.35 to 9.5 mm). Tie the scion wood in secure bundles. Label the bundles, then store them in temperatures ranging between 40 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4 and 7.2 degrees Celsius).  Gather together one to two dozen shoots and tie the bundle together with cotton twine or a similar substitution. Place the bundles in moistened sawdust, paper towels, or moss, then wrap them in plastic sheets or place them in plastic containers. Note that the material should only be moist and not soaking wet. Store the scion wood in a cellar or refrigerator. Immediately before you plan to graft the scions onto stock wood, you should cut off the tip and base of each collected shoot. Note that buds at the tip of the shoot are usually flower buds, but those near the base are usually fairly weak. Each scion should have three to five buds, and most of these buds should lie near the tip of the shoot.

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Espere até a época de dormência da árvore. Escolha rebentos jovens. Armazene o material em condições frescas e úmidas. Apare a ponta e a base antes de usar o produto.


Article in English: Wait until the pods turn brown and are completely dry. Then, pick the pods and separate the seeds from the thin, dry husk. Or, leave the pods on the plants and allow them to dry and open, dropping seeds for natural propagation. If your plant has shown any signs of a fungal disease, don’t let the seeds fall and propagate. The fungus can spread to the soil and any new hollyhocks. Once you’ve picked the seed pods and separated the seeds out, you have three options:  Plant the seeds in the same area of the garden if your hollyhocks did well in that spot, or just let them fall off the plant to the ground. Fall-planted seeds will winter over and germinate in the spring. Sow the seeds immediately in seed trays for indoor growing, if you want to start another cycle of indoor hollyhocks in hopes of getting blooms during their first year outdoors. You could also store the seeds in the refrigerator for outdoor planting (with or without starting them indoors) next spring. Just before the first heavy frost, cut the plants down to ground level and cover them with a layer of mulch for winter protection. The root system will remain dormant until next spring.  Cutting down the plants for winter is helpful even in warmer climates, and covering them may help keep bugs away. Some growers prefer to leave several inches of the plant intact and cover the stump with coal ash. The ash keeps moisture away from the stem and discourages snails and slugs.

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Colha as vagens com sementes se quiser. Plante ou armazene as sementes. Ajude a planta durante o inverno com podas e uma cobertura.


Article in English: Wait until there’s no chance of frost occurring overnight so the plant won’t get damaged. This is often in April or May. The ideal daytime temperature will be around 70 °F (21 °C). Too much sun can burn the leaves of your plant. You’ll want to place your plant somewhere that has partial shade and will keep the soil moist for the plant. Typically, that means 3 to 6 hours of sun exposure per day.  If a plant isn’t getting enough sun, you’ll notice the leaves turning yellow. The sunnier the spot, the more you'll have to water the plant to prevent the soil from drying out. Elephant ears are used to tropical climates with high humidity. Plant them in soil that retains a lot of moisture like by a pond or swampy area. Drainage is equally important so that the plant’s roots don’t rot.  Recreate tropical conditions in your garden by keeping the soil moist and not letting it dry out. Using a raised bed or installing a drainage system in your garden can help avoid overwatering. Test the drainage by digging a hole about 1 foot (0.30 m) deep and filling it with water. If it takes longer than 4 hours to empty, you have poor drainage. Don't oversaturate your soil when you water your elephant ears. A pH of 7 is considered neutral. Elephant ear plants prefer organic soil that’s slightly more acidic. Use a home pH kit to test your soil and determine if it’s the right level for your plants.  To lower a soil’s pH, add some sulphur, gypsum, or organic compost. To increase a soil’s pH, sprinkle a little garden lime or limestone into the soil. Adult elephant ears not only boast large leaves, they can also spread very quickly via runners. Leave enough space when you’re planting to allow the plants to grow freely.  Choose a clumping variety of elephant ears if you don’t want them to spread.  If you don't plant them far enough apart, the elephant ears will steal sunlight and water from each other. A larger plant will cover a smaller one, for example, so the leaves of the smaller plant can't get enough light. Elephant ears grow best...

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Plante a orelha-de-elefante quando a temperatura externa estiver acima dos 10 ºC à noite. Escolha um local que receba luz solar indireta. Ache um ponto bem úmido com boa drenagem. Faça um teste de pH para ver se o solo fica entre 5,5 e 7, considerados índices neutros. Espace os buracos para colocar os bulbos a pelo menos 90 cm de distância. Abra um buraco para assentar o bulbo, com 2,5 cm a 5 cm de profundidade. Coloque o bulbo no buraco com a extremidade achatada voltada para baixo. Cubra o bulbo de terra totalmente e regue-o com muita água. Marque o local do plantio.


Article in English: Walk around the park or your neighborhood for 25 minutes each day. You can also bike, swim, or run for 25 minutes each day. Exercise promotes blood circulation, which decreases clotting and your chances of having a pulmonary embolism.  Alternatively, exercise for 30 minutes, 5 times per week. Daily exercise will also help you maintain a healthy weight. For most individuals, smoking can lead to an increased risk of clot formation and subsequent PE. If you are already at risk of having a pulmonary embolism, smoking may increase your chances. Try to stop or cut back on smoking to decrease your chances of having a pulmonary embolism. If you are in the U.S., you can call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) to get immediate assistance and informational resources about quitting. Eating a balanced diet will help you maintain a healthy weight. Eat 3 healthy meals a day. Each meal should consist of protein, a starch, and fruits or vegetables. You can also include dairy products in your meals like cheese, yoghurt, and milk. Try to avoid foods and beverages that are high in sugar, salts, and saturated fat.  Eggs, salmon, poultry, beef, and pork are good sources of protein. Potatoes, rice, pasta, and bread are good sources of starch. Strawberries, apples, bananas, oranges, spinach, broccoli, and asparagus are great fruit and vegetable choices. In addition to eating well, be sure to drink plenty of water. Try to minimize caffeinated and alcoholic drinks and focus on proper hydration.

Summary in Portuguese:

Exercite-se por pelo menos 25 minutos por dia. Evite fumar. Mantenha uma dieta equilibrada.


Article in English: Walking is a great activity for your overall health. Especially if you haven’t engaged in a lot of physical activity lately, walking can get you started again. It’s also been shown to lower insulin levels when done daily. Shoot for 30-45 minutes each day. If you’d like, you can break your walks up into 2 sessions. Go for a run or a fast bike ride, swim laps, do aerobic dancing, or hike uphill. These workouts should last a minimum of 30 minutes. If you’re not sure that you can come up with workouts on your own, consider joining a gym. Talk to your doctor first if you have been physically inactive, have other underlying health conditions, or simply have concerns or questions about starting an aerobic exercise program. Begin a weight lifting program that targets all of your major muscle groups. You can either purchase some dumbbells at your local sports supply store, or join a gym to get access to weights. Alternate strength training days with your aerobic workouts. Don’t forget to add in at least 1 day of rest each week, as well! Being overweight or obese can cause you to be at higher risk for insulin resistance, high insulin levels, and diabetes. In particular, fat around your waistline and belly can be a problem. Along with a balanced diet, use planks and aerobic workouts to target this fat. You can also sign up for a Pilates class that will strengthen your core. Getting enough sleep is important for your overall health, and it’s especially crucial if you’re ramping up how much you exercise! Aim for at least 8 hours of solid, uninterrupted sleep. Don’t drink caffeine for several hours before bedtime, and avoid looking at your cellphone or other devices right before you close your eyes. Undiagnosed sleep apnea can also put you at greater risk for high insulin levels.

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça uma caminhada breve todos os dias. Inclua exercícios aeróbicos três vezes por semana. Faça exercícios de musculação duas ou três vezes por semana. Foque em perder a gordura abdominal. Durma o suficiente para ser ativo durante o dia.


Article in English: Walking shoes are a necessity for sightseeing by foot. These may be tennis shoes or comfortable walking sandals. Flip flops are ideal for a day at the beach. Dress shoes are essential for evening activities. This accessory will not only protect your eyes, it will also make a fabulous addition to your look. You may want to bring multiple pairs. You will be glad you have this multipurpose item. You can tie it around your waist as a poolside cover-up, use it as a towel or pillow on the beach, wrap it around your wet hair, or wear it across your shoulders to block the sun. This is a great way to add some sparkle to your evening attire. Miami fashion is loud and flashy, but for the nightlife, you will want your jewelry to look sophisticated. A tasteful pair of earrings will complement a simple dress. A nice watch will enhance a man’s outfit. This capacious item is great for transporting what you need for a day at the beach. It is also perfect to take to a museum. Slip your identification, room key, money, and lip balm into this pouch for when you don’t need to carry much.

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Leve alguns pares de sapatos. Não se esqueça dos óculos de sol. Leve uma echarpe. Coloque algumas joias na mala. Prefira uma bolsa grande. Leve uma bolsa pequena.


Article in English: Walls and other objects will significantly reduce the range and strength of a WiFi signal. Metal objects, containers of water, and other conductive objects have an especially strong effect. Positioning these in front of thin walls and windows can make it harder for a neighbor to steal your signal. This can also block incoming signals that interfere with your own device. 5Ghz WiFi signals are are particularly bad at penetrating objects. Most high-quality WiFi routers have an adjustable power level setting. Turn this down to reduce the strength of the signal. You may need to experiment to find a setting that keeps your WiFi at a suitable strength throughout your home. If your kids are sneaking online when they're supposed to be sleeping, consider turning the power level down to minimum each night. Increase it again in the morning. Replace your router's antenna with a directional antenna if you only need to broadcast the signal to one spot, such as your desktop computer or living room. This will significantly weaken the signal everywhere the antenna isn't pointing. To save some money, make your current antenna "directional" by placing a sheet of aluminum foil in any direction you don't want the signal to travel. Access your router settings through an internet browser, then change the channel setting to avoid interference with other networks. Test channels 1, 6, and 11, testing the WiFi signal strength around your home at each setting. One of these will usually provide a fast, low-interference network.  If your router allows access to channels 12 or higher, test the highest channel. Many modern routers have the option to automatically detect low-interference channels and switch between them. Enable this option if available. Each router manufacturer arranges its own settings. If you can't find a channel option, refer to the router manual for a guide. . Change your router password if you suspect a neighbor is connecting to your network. This option is available in your router settings, through your browser. Select...

Summary in Portuguese:

Posicione barreiras físicas. Reduza o nível de energia do roteador. Instale uma antena direcional. Altere os canais do roteador. Melhore a segurança de sua rede Wi-Fi


Article in English: Want followers? Follow lots of accounts. Even though it might seem "cool" to follow fewer people than follow you, it's almost impossible unless you're already famous or put some serious work into it. The way to start? Follow lots of people. You can always unfollow them later. Link your Instagram to your other social networking accounts and follow all your friends who are on Instagram. Then search popular hashtags and hashtags for subjects you're interested in. Follow a couple dozen accounts there as well. Follow very popular accounts, like One Direction, Justin Bieber, and Kim Kardashian. This often gains a fair number of followers immediately. Just like you can use hashtags to attract likes, you can use hashtags to attract followers. Scroll through the pictures tagged #follow4follow or #f4f and follow a bunch of people with that posted. Then, post a couple of pictures with the same hashtags. Several people should follow you back, based on the use of that hashtag. It's an easy way to gain followers quickly. Always follow back the people who follow you. Lots of people want to gain followers and will just unfollow people who don't follow them back. If you want to keep people subscribed to your channel, follow them as well. Look through hashtags that you like and like pictures that you find, randomly. Then comment with positive little messages like, "Great shot!" or "Love this!" Like the pictures and follow the accounts. If you do, people will be much more likely to follow you back. Always be positive and real. Don't just copy and paste the same message onto a couple hundred pictures. Try to tailor it to the specific pictures that you find. You'll be more likely to gain followers if people think you're not a robot. If you want people to follow you, you need to interact with them to prove that you're worth following. If someone comments on your picture, like their comment and comment back. If someone likes your picture, like one of their pictures and follow them back. Be a good friend on Instagram and keep things...

Summary in Portuguese:

Siga muitas pessoas. Use hashtags para atrair seguidores. Comente nas fotos de outras pessoas. Interaja com os seguidores. Poste regularmente para não perder seguidores.


Article in English: Warm colors include red, orange, and yellow. The brightest tints of these colors are bold and vibrant but can be too strong when used often. More muted shades can make a room feel cozier, similar to a summer or autumn day. Warm colors work well in rooms that feature a lot of activity, such as living rooms.  For example, use a deep shade of red on your walls, then pair it with yellow and orange decorations. Your room will look playful, like a leaf pile in fall. Use bright tints of warm colors as an accent. A bright yellow, for instance, can lighten up a room, but using it sparingly prevents it from feeling overwhelming. You can also add subtle warmth to a room by painting it in shades of white lightly tinted with warm colors. Blue, green, and purple are all cool colors. Cool colors can freshen up a room or help you calm down after a long day. They make for good choices in bedrooms and sitting rooms. Lighter shades can feel more vibrant, while darker shades can feel more soothing.  For example, a light shade of blue can remind you of the water at the beach. A darker shade would feel much heavier. Cool colors can be used in rooms that feature a lot of activity. However, you may want to choose a lighter tint or offset the cool color with a neutral color, such as white. Darker cool colors, such as deep green or navy blue, can help you feel grounded in the room and give the space a cozy feeling. At first glance, the various shades of white and gray seem boring. In decorating, they are very useful because they fit well in any color palette. They tone down warm or light colors, but they also lighten cool or dark colors. Black, brown, and light blue are a few alternative colors that can serve as a neutral base.  The key to using neutrals is to keep them as accents. Painting all of your walls white will look pretty boring until you start decorating. Whites and grays come in various tones. Be careful when using darker shades of gray, since they can make your room feel heavier or more drab. You can also balance out warm...

Summary in Portuguese:

Use cores quentes para deixar o ambiente confortável e revigorante. Use cores frias para deixar o ambiente relaxante. Use cores neutras para balancear as demais. Use matizes claros para dar a impressão de que o ambiente é maior. Use tons mais escuros para dar uma sensação intimista ao ambiente. Use uma tinta com brilho para iluminar o ambiente. Use um aplicativo de tinta para escolher a paleta ideal.


Article in English: Warming up before running is always a smart idea to prevent injury and doing so indoors will help warm your body before exposing yourself to the elements. Try doing some jumping jacks, lunges, squats, or other cardio exercises until you feel your muscles warming up and your heart rate quickening. Stick to cleared sidewalks, groomed running trails and places where you are certain that there is no ice or likelihood of drops under snow cover, such as covered drains, holes or hollows. Sticking to routes that are regularly maintained will lessen your chances of injury. This is especially crucial in the winter months as there are potential dangers that are more difficult to see, given the snow and meager daylight.  Watch out for other snow sports enthusiasts. If you are sharing your running space with skiers, sledders and snowshoers, be aware of their trail areas and keep out of their way - do not run or jog on ski and sled trails. Skiers and sledders will move faster than you and generally do not expect to see runners on trails during snow season. Also be wary of tree roots in parks that might be barely covered in snow, especially as the season begins to thaw. One of the benefits of running during snow season is that you’ll be motivated to keep moving to stay warm. Don’t overdo it, but do your best to keep a steady, constant pace while you are outdoors to stay warm and keep your muscles loose and limber.  If you are running on icy roads or sidewalks, shorten your stride to improve your footing.  If you are running in a lot of snow, keep an upright posture and run with long, aggressive strides. This will help keep you upright and lessen the chance of sliding or falling. Cooling down is important in any exercise regimen, but doing so outdoors is not a good idea. Instead, gradually decrease your pace as you near the end of your run and then wait until you are indoors to properly stretch. During your run, the air will feel much warmer than it really is but as soon as you stop, you are likely to start shivering...

Summary in Portuguese:

Aqueça-se em casa. Corra em zonas bem cuidadas. Fique atento aos seus entornos. Mantenha-se em movimento constante. Faça alongamentos de desaquecimento em casa.


Article in English: Warming up your body by starting slowly when you walk will reduce over-exertion on your muscles. This can help you walk longer, and at a better pace. Try to warm up by walking slowly for five to 10 minutes at the beginning of the walk.  This will loosen up your muscles and get them ready for exercise. To warm up do the following for 30 seconds each: Make circles with each ankle; swing each leg; make slow circles with your hips or legs; make arm circles; march in place; and swing your legs back and forth. Similarly, cool down at the end of your walk by slowing down for 5 to 10 minutes. After you cool down, stretch your muscles gently. Warming up properly can help you avoid walking injuries, such as strained muscles. When walking, try to use purposeful movements when you stride and pay attention to your posture. Make sure you have good, erect posture. Try to look 12-20 feet in front of you as you walk.  Walk with your head up, while looking forward. Don’t look down at the ground constantly as you walk, which could strain your neck.  Relax your neck, shoulders and back. Although your posture should be strong, your body should not be held too stiffly as you walk. Swing your arms with a slight bend in the elbows if you want. Tighten your stomach muscles, and don’t arch your back forward or backward. If you sit too much, you may have a tendency to always bend your knees while walking. This usually means that your hip flexors and hamstrings are too tight. As you walk, make a conscious effort to straighten out your legs. Hyperextending your knee means moving your knee backwards slightly when standing or walking. Some people may have a natural tendency to hyperextend their knees, but hyperextending your knee can cause increased stress to your joints. When walking, be conscious of your knees to avoid hyperextending them.  Maintain a slight bend in your knee when walking, especially if you're prone to hyperextending your knee when standing. This will feel strange at first, but eventually your knees will adapt. Go slowly...

Summary in Portuguese:

Aqueça-se. Melhore sua postura. Estique bem as pernas para aliviar a tensão dos quadris e isquiotibiais. Não estenda demais o joelho. Ande rápido. Faça da caminhada um hábito.


Article in English: Warren G. Harding, grandiloquent speaker and former President of the United States, had a speech style consisting primarily of “an army of pompous phrases moving across the landscape in search of an idea,” according to one political critic. Emulate the verbosity of the 29th president of the Union. Many speakers start to trail off toward the end of a thought, pausing to take a breath and collect their thoughts. Instead, learn to end passages with openings into new passages, immediately saying, "In other words," or "Additionally," to keep your grip on the conversation firm. To say a writer or a speaker is verbose is to say that, for him, one accurate adjective could never accomplish what five so-so, mediocre, middling, half-cocked, wobbly adjectives could accomplish by piling them up in a heap. Verbosity means wordiness. Over-describe every single noun in your speech and you will be well on your way. Don't neglect adverbs. If a swan is swimming, it should be "swiftly, gently swimming." Think of each sentence as a Christmas tree that you want to hang ornaments. Long-winded verbose speakers of the world never know when to quit. Never give up on proving your viewpoint, even if everyone in the room took your word for it twenty minutes ago.  Restate every claim and position for ultimate rhetorical effect. Make friends with the phrase “in other words," rephrasing your positions in different language but with exactly the same meaning. Rethink everything you put forward, hedging every claim and debating inwardly with yourself over your statements. When you get to the end of one point, train yourself to say, “On the other hand…” to open up an avenue for further chatter. The mind of the verbose should be like a fish tank. Let each thought-fish go wherever it wants, then follow it there. Don't worry so much about where you're going with an argument; just worry about exploring every possible nook and cranny of a conversation before you let it drop. While Shakespeare's Polonius might be the patron-saint of the pompous, if...

Summary in Portuguese:

Comece a falar sem uma ideia clara de onde vai parar. Use adjetivos multitudinários, variados e diversos. Explique-se em excesso. Adote digressões e apartes. Leia escritores verbosos.


Article in English: Wash 1 1/4 pounds (567 g) of  your potatoes. You can also use a mix of potatoes and root vegetables for a variety of nutrients. Leave the skin on the vegetables and cut them into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Ensure that the pieces are the same size, so they cook evenly. Bring a large pot of water to boil and put the potato pieces into a steamer basket. Put the basket over the water and place the lid on the pot. Steam the potatoes for 12 to 15 minutes, so they become soft. If you have a small steamer basket, you may need to steam the potatoes in batches. Measure 1/2 cup (120 ml) of water, low-sodium chicken broth, buttermilk, or vegetable broth into a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Heat the liquid until it's just hot. Heating the liquid will help keep your mashed potatoes warmer for longer. Take the steamed potatoes out of the steamer basket and put them in a large mixing bowl or pot. Carefully pour in the hot liquid along with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until they're as smooth as you like. Avoid over mashing the potatoes or they may become gluey. If you'd like to keep it simple, just stir in 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Or for more flavorful mashed potatoes, stir in your favorite chopped, fresh herbs. While you can use dried herbs, fresh herbs contain a brighter burst of flavor and color.

Summary in Portuguese:

Lave e corte as batatas. Cozinhe as batatas a vapor. Esquente o líquido. Amasse as batatas com o líquido. Tempere o purê.


Article in English: Wash them carefully with soap and water, and then sterilize them with rubbing alcohol. Rinse them out once more with water so that you won't be able to taste the alcohol when using your new lip gloss. If you don't have old containers on hand, you can purchase new ones from a beauty supply store, drugstore, or even a dollar store. Microwave for 30 seconds.  Vaseline is the most common and easy-to-find brand of petroleum jelly.  Honey is great to use in homemade lip glosses because it's a humectant, meaning it attracts and retains water. It also adds a nice shine and tastes great, too!  You can also use a double boiler if you don't have a microwave. A double broiler consists of a bowl placed on top of a pan of simmering water. The bowl does not touch the water, but creates a seal with the bottom pan to trap the steam produced by the simmering water. This prevents the substances being melted from burning. Another way to melt the ingredients is to put them in a plastic bag and then float the bag in hot water. Do this until the ingredients are melted. Then snip off a small corner of the bag to pour out the melted petroleum jelly and honey. If the ingredients are completely melted you can remove them from the microwave or double broiler. Otherwise, heat them again for another 30 seconds. Be careful with the melted ingredients. If very hot, they can cause a burn. Store at room temperature and make sure the container does not get overly warm. Lip gloss should last for up to 6 months.

Summary in Portuguese:

Limpe frascos antigos de gloss. Coloque três colheres de sopa de vaselina e mel em um recipiente próprio para micro-ondas. Misture para homogeneizar os dois ingredientes. Coloque a tampa no frasco.


Article in English: Wash two carrots and use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin. You can discard the peels. Grate the carrots against the narrow sides of a box grater to shred the carrots finely. If you don't have organic carrots, try to use homegrown carrots instead. Get out a small slow cooker that's between one and two quarts (0.9 to 1.9 liters) in size. Transfer the grated carrots into the slow cooker and pour enough oil to cover the carrots. You can use a neutral oil such as olive, coconut, sunflower, or untoasted sesame. For example, if you have a one-quart (0.9 liter) slow cooker, you'll probably need to use about 2 1/4 cups (540 ml) of oil. Put the lid on the slow cooker and turn it on to low. Leave the oil to infuse with the carrots for 24 to 72 hours. The oil should start to turn orange as it infuses. If your slow cooker has a warm setting, use that instead of low. Turn off the slow cooker and lay a piece of cheesecloth in a strainer. Slowly pour the oil and carrots through the cheesecloth to strain out the solids. You can discard or compost the carrot solids. Transfer the oil to a clean glass jar. Secure a tight fitting lid on top and place the oil in the refrigerator. You can store the oil for six to eight months.

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Descasque e rale as cenouras. Coloque as cenouras raladas em uma panela elétrica com óleo. Esquente em temperatura baixa por 24 a 72 horas. Peneire o óleo com um pano de fabricação de queijo. Armazene o óleo infundido.


Article in English: Wash your face with your favorite gentle cleanser. Apply the cleanser using circular motions, then rinse with clean water. Pat your face dry and apply a moisturizer. Allow the moisturizer to absorb into your skin fully before applying foundation, or it will be streaky and runny. Liquid foundation should be applied with a brush, because a brush will use less foundation and blend the makeup better than your fingers or a sponge. Apply cream foundations with a sponge.  For liquid foundation, choose a synthetic brush with a dense and flat top.  If you have oily skin and want to use cream foundation, apply it with a damp sponge instead of a dry one.  It’s always better to use a brush or sponge to apply foundation, because your fingers can leave streaks, won’t rub the foundation in evenly, and can transfer dirt and bacteria to your face. Foundation can get into the fine lines and wrinkles on your face, and if this happens, it will leave creases that accentuate your wrinkles and make your foundation uneven. Apply smaller amounts of foundation in areas where you have more wrinkles or lines, and blend very well in these areas. You can also use a clean brush or sponge to remove excess foundation from these areas as you blend.

Summary in Portuguese:

Comece com o rosto limpo, hidratado e seco. Escolha o instrumento certo. Use o mínimo de maquiagem nas áreas com linhas finas.


Article in English: Wash your hair thoroughly with shampoo in a shower or sink – for best results, try a high-quality one designed for your hair type. Make sure your hair is thoroughly rinsed of shampoo before proceeding. Cutting your hair while it's dirty is not what stylists consider ideal. Unwashed hair has a good chance of containing patches of grease or product build-up, which can lead shears to slip and cut unevenly. Most people don’t need to condition the bang area. But for those who do, conditioner will help relax your hair and make it much easier to deal with in cutting. Conditioner leaves a bit of moisture in the hair, allowing it to fall agreeably and become easier to manage. Be sure to keep the conditioner at least 1 inch away from your scalp to avoid flat, greasy bangs. Dry your hair by taking sections and squeezing them gently with a towel, working from the roots to the ends before moving to a new section. A microfiber towel works best for this.  You can also use a blow-dryer for faster results, but be aware that heat causes changes in the hydrogen bonds that hold hair together. Too much heat can result in permanent damage.  Don’t fret if your hair’s not completely dry. Actually, this might be better.  Cutting completely dry hair gives you an immediate sense of the results but is hard to do and needs sharp tools. You may find it uneven when washed and restyled. Cutting your hair while damp is easier – not dripping wet, just towel dried to even dampness. It’s more likely to give an even result. Your hair shouldn’t clump together or drip. Combing your hair will allow you to find an ideal length and measurement. The combing process will also detangle any hairs that have bunched up in the drying process. To get rid of tangles and knots with the least amount of hair damage, use a wide-tooth comb, start at the ends of your hair, and work your way up toward your roots. There are un-parted as well as parted bang styles. If you’re going for a long-side swept bang or a parted bang, you can part your hair where you normally...

Summary in Portuguese:

Lave o cabelo. Aplique um condicionador. Seque o cabelo. Penteie o cabelo. Divida o cabelo da maneira que desejar. Separe o cabelo que se tornará a franja. Prenda o restante do cabelo em um rabo de cabelo. Penteie a mecha separada para a frente do rosto.


Article in English: Wash your teddy bear often, especially if you go outside with teddy a lot. When washing, follow the manufacturer's care instructions. If teddy can be machine washed (check with dad or mom first), you might find How to machine wash your teddy bear useful as guidance.  Treat stains quickly. This makes it easier to get the stains out, rather than letting them set permanently. If your teddy bear has a simple food stain on it, you can blot it out with some warm water and a towel. Ask your parent or guardian for help if the teddy has a really bad stain that won't come out. They'll know what to do to help remove it. Sometimes it may be enough to just use a wet cloth and carefully wipe over dirty parts of the teddy bear. Keep teddy away from dirty areas. This means if you need to leave teddy at home, put it in its bed or on your bed. Or if you're outside, don't leave teddy on the ground in case it's muddy or teddy gets stepped on. When teddy's hair is messy, use a baby's brush or a very soft brush to gently brush teddy's fur back in place. Do not use spiky brushes for teddy bear fur. The spikes will catch on the fur and can rip it out. When you aren't tucking teddy into bed or placing it on your bed, put it somewhere safe. Good places include on a shelf, inside a toy box or chest or sitting on a chair. Don't leave teddy on the floor, in direct sunlight, next to a heater or squashed under heavy things. These sorts of places can hurt teddy and cause teddy's fur to change colour or its body to become misshapen.

Summary in Portuguese:

Limpe regularmente o ursinho de pelúcia. Escove o pelo dele. Guarde-o com cuidado.


Article in English: Washing too frequently, rubbing the skin too vigorously, or using too abrasive facial masks can make acne worse. It's important to wait 5-15 minutes after you cleanse your skin before applying any topical acne medication. If you apply the medication immediately after washing your face, it may actually irritate the skin and result in whiteheads.  Benzoyl peroxide destroys the bacteria found in the pores when acne is present. It is included in a wide range of products, including face washes, lotions, and ointments. Be careful when applying, as it can stain or remove color from your clothes.  Salicylic acid helps the skin shed dead cells, which helps open pores. It also dries up the excess oil that causes whiteheads. Because it is an acid, it may cause some tingling when you apply it.  With either of these medications, stop using them and contact a dermatologist if you experience any of the following: skin rash or intense itching, blisters, redness, or swelling. Don't over apply! Applying more than the recommended dose of these medicines not only won't clear your skin faster, it can actually irritate your skin and cause redness, inflammation, and more whiteheads. Use a product containing at least 5% tea tree oil. Saturate a cotton ball with the oil and dab it on the affected area once a day. (If you use 100% pure tea tree oil, make sure to dilute it, otherwise you will end up irritating the skin.) Although it may take longer to work (approximately three months), studies have shown that tea tree oil is as effective over time at fighting inflammation as benzoyl peroxide but has fewer side effects.  If you have eczema or another skin condition, tea tree oil may further irritate your skin. Do not swallow tea tree oil as it is toxic when consumed.  For slightly faster results, apply tea tree oil to skin twice a day for 20 minutes each time, then wash off with gentle cleanser. Continue this regimen for 45 days. Despite claims to the contrary, skin-clearing products don't work overnight. It can take 6-8 weeks to see...

Summary in Portuguese:

Lave a área afetada gentilmente duas vezes ao dia com um sabonete neutro. Aplique produtos de tratamento para acne (disponibilizados sem necessidade de prescrição médica) que contenham peróxido de benzoíla e ácido salicítico. Aplique óleo de malaleuca na pele para combater as espinhas de forma natural. Aguarde o medicamento fazer efeito.


Article in English: Washing your hair every day strips it of its natural oils, which can cause dry, brittle, flyaway hair. Instead, stick to a schedule of once every other day, or even once per week (if your hair permits). Use dry shampoo in the meantime, if necessary. Ideally, your hair should have a smooth shaft. If your hair has a lot of split ends, cut off as much as needed to rid yourself of them. Whether your hair is curly, straight, wavy, or somewhere in between, embrace your natural texture. Instead of spending countless hours with curling irons or flat irons, play up your natural texture as much as possible.  For curly hair, this might mean foregoing a routine of gel, blow drying with a diffuser, and styling. Straight-haired girls can leave their hair down and let it sit straight, rather than faking waves or curls. For natural hair, embrace your texture by avoiding the blow dryer and allowing your hair to air dry and fall where it naturally prefers. French women are not known for sleek, slicked-back hairstyles. Instead, they are usually associated with hair that looks a bit undone. Although this does not mean you can’t put your hair into a specific style, let some strands fall out of an elegant French twist, or embrace flyaways you might find in a low ponytail. Parisian cafes are filled with messy buns piled atop the heads of French women. The key to a messy bun is in its structure: rather than opting for a slick, ballerina-style bun, loosely coil your hair in a bun, pin it in place with some bobby pins, and you’re good to go. This particular style can be worn with shoulder-length and longer hair. Shorter hair is not likely to stay in. Although many countries boast young people with neon-colored strands, French women opt for either natural hair, or naturally colored hair, sticking in the neighborhood of blacks, browns, reds, and blondes. Highlights and ombre styles do make appearances, but are typically more subdued in appearance.

Summary in Portuguese:

Não o lave todos os dias. Aceite a sua textura natural. Evite parecer arrumada demais. Use um coque bagunçado. Evite cabelos pintados de forma nítida.