Article in English: Window Media Player rarely supports automatic updates for non-purchased music. If you didn't purchase the music in the album that you want to edit, you'll most likely need to add the art manually. In order for Windows Media Player to search  automatically for album art, Windows will need to be connected to the Internet. As long as you can load a web page, Windows Media Player should be able to connect to the online database. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. If your mouse cursor doesn't open in the text field at the bottom of the Start window, you'll first have to click the text field. It's the blue box with an orange and white "Play" button at the top of the Start menu. Windows Media Player will open. This tab is in the upper-left corner of the window. It's on the left side of the Windows Media Player window. Scroll down through your library until you find the album that you want to edit. Albums that don't have art will have an image of a musical note on a grey background. The album cover is to the left of the song list. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu.  If your mouse doesn't have a right-click button, click the right side of the mouse, or use two fingers to click the mouse. If your computer uses a trackpad instead of a mouse, use two fingers to tap the trackpad or press the bottom-right side of the trackpad. It's near the middle of the drop-down menu. Doing so will search online for the album's art; if there is art readily available, it will show up on the album cover.  If no album art shows up, you'll need to add the art manually instead. It may take a few minutes for the album cover to show up, and you may even need to restart Windows Media Player.

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Descubra se comprou as faixas. Veja se está conectado à internet. Abra o Iniciar. Digite windows media player. Clique em Windows Media Player. Clique em Biblioteca. Clique na aba Música. Encontre o álbum que quer atualizar. Clique com o botão direito na capa do álbum. Clique em Atualizar informações sobre o álbum.


Article in English: Windows 7 requires at least 1GB of RAM, but performs best with 2GB or more. If you have a 32-bit installation of Windows 7, then no more than 4GB of RAM will be utilized. If you have more RAM than 4GB, consider upgrading to a 64-bit version of Windows.  If you have two sticks of 512MB of RAM, consider switching to two sticks of 1GB or 2GB to give your computer a significant speed boost for a low cost. Laptops and desktops use different types of RAM, so be sure that you are purchasing the correct type for your system. This is significantly more involved than upgrading the RAM, but will yield major boosts. When installing a new processor, you will most likely need to reinstall Windows in order for everything to function properly. Laptops typically cannot be upgraded with new processors.

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Instale mais RAM. Instale um novo processador.


Article in English: Windows XP is no longer supported by Microsoft, and it is highly recommended that you switch to a more recent version of Windows. This will ensure that you have access to the latest security patches. Windows XP won't be getting any more updates. If you don't want to upgrade to a newer version of Windows, you may still want to consider purchasing a valid key. There are many key resellers available online. If you have purchased Windows XP in the past but can't find your key, Microsoft may be able to retrieve it for you if you contact customer support. If you have a Windows XP key that won't work, contact Microsoft before bypassing the activation. There's a good chance that the support rep will be able to get your key working and your computer activated. ⊞ Win+R and type regedit. This will open the Registry Editor, which will allow you to bypass Windows XP activation. This is only recommended as a last resort option. You won't be able to use Windows Update if your copy of Windows isn't activated. Use the tree on the left side of the Registry Editor to open HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE → SOFTWARE → Microsoft → Windows NT → CurrentVersion (or "Current Version") → WPAEvents. This will open a new window. Delete whatever is currently in the box and enter FF D5 71 D6 8B 6A 8D 6F D5 33 93 FD. Click OK to save your changes. Select the "SYSTEM" group from the list in the top frame. Click OK to save your changes.

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Considere atualizar o Windows a uma versão mais recente. Compre uma chave válida. Entre em contato com a Microsoft caso a sua chave oficial não funcione. Pressione . Vá à pasta correta. Dê um clique duplo em "OOBETimer". Altere os "Dados do Valor". Clique com o botão direito em WPAEvents e, em seguida, em "Permissões". Clique no campo "Recusar" em "Controle Total".


Article in English: Wipe the bowl down using window cleaner, household cleaner, or rubbing alcohol. You can also wash it with soap and water. Focus on the outside of the bowl, as that is the part you will be painting. You want the bowl to be free of any residual oils. You can also use a wooden bowl instead. This will give the bowl some tooth and help the paint stick better. You want to lightly buff the bowl without scratching it. When you are done, wipe away any dust with a damp cloth. Flip the bowl over so that the bottom is facing you. Use a drill to make two holes in the center of the bowl. You will be using these to attach the bowl later. The holes need to be the same size as your screws. Red is the most popular and recognizable color, but you can use another color for your mushroom if you prefer.  You only need to paint the outside of the bowl, since you won't see the inside when you are done. Don't forget to paint the tops of the screws as well. Apply the spots using a paint brush  or a round, foam pouncer. If you need to apply a second coat, let the paint dry first before doing so. Just because the paint feels dry does not necessarily mean that it is ready. Check the label on your can of paint, and see if there is a curing time. Once the paint has fully dried and cured. apply a coat of clear, outdoor-quality sealer.  The sealer can be glossy or matte; this is up to you! You need to let the paint dry completely before sealing it. If you don't, the paint may warp. The log should be about twice the height of your bowl. It needs to be about the same width as the base of you bowl. Birch logs wok especially well for this because of their white bark. If you are using a different type of log, consider painting it white, and then sealing it with your clear sealer. Place the bowl on top of the log so that the bottom is facing you. Use a pen or pencil to make marks in the middle of each screw hole. Lift the bowl away when you are done. Make sure that the holes are wide and deep enough for your screws to fit into. When you are done,...

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Escolha uma vasilha de aço inoxidável. Passe uma lixa de papel na vasilha. Faça dois furos na parte de cima da vasilha. Aplique duas demãos de tinta spray para ambientes externos. Faça algumas manchas brancas com tinta acrílica. Deixe a tinta secar completamente e envernize-a. Escolha uma tora para fazer o caule. Marque os furos na tora. Fure a tora. Parafuse a vasilha na tora. Leve o cogumelo para o jardim.


Article in English: Wipe up any extra water or crumbs from your counters, and sweep and vacuum daily. This is especially important for your kitchen and dining area. Ants are looking for food, so make sure there's none for them in your home! It is helpful to establish a weekly kitchen cleaning routine and a full pantry cleaning. One day a week, sweep and mop your floors and wipe down all your kitchen surfaces, including those in your pantry. Make sure you put all of your trash into garbage bags and close the bags. It is also helpful to take out your trash every day so there are no food remnants for the ant scouts to find. It may also help to keep your garbage in a can with a tight-fitting lid. Sinks are popular areas for ants because of the leftover food that may remain on the plate. Washing your dishes cuts down on any potential food for ants to find. If you are putting your dishes in the dishwasher, rinse them thoroughly before doing so (or run a cycle immediately after loading the dishwasher). Store perishables in the fridge, and put a cover on top of any non-refrigerated food. Bag clips, plastic bags, and airtight containers help seal away your food so ants can't get inside. Proper food storage will decrease the opportunity for ants to find food in your home. Rather than leaving your bag of chips on the counter, make sure you clip the bag and put it in the pantry.

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Limpe todas as migalhas e respingos. Coloque o lixo para fora todas os dias. Não deixe pratos sujos na pia. Guarde todos os alimentos usando prendedores de embalagens, sacos e recipientes de fecho hermético.


Article in English: Wipe your face with a clean washcloth, or cup water in your hands. Rub the corners of your eyes to open them up. You can use warm or cold water, although cold water may be more refreshing: cool water has been shown to lower heart-rates and help you wake more quickly.  Take a shower, if you have time. Make sure to run plenty of water into your face. Not only will washing your face make you feel less tired – it will make you look less tired. Wash your face thoroughly to rub out any lingering sleep-wrinkles. When you fall into a deep nap, your metabolism slows into a low-maintenance sleep-state. Drinking water will signal to your body that it's time to wake up. Fill a tall glass and drink it, slowly. If you're feeling especially groggy, try ingesting a caffeinated beverage—coffee, tea, energy drinks, etc.—to stimulate your mind and clear away the heavy-headed haze.   Avoid drinking caffeine if you're planning to fall back asleep anytime soon. Coffee affects everyone differently, but there's a good chance that one dose will keep you awake for hours to come. Be aware that many caffeinated drinks have a dehydrating, diuretic effect. Drink coffee, if necessary, but be sure to also drink water. Spur your metabolism and settle your stomach. If you feel nauseous when you wake, it may help to put a bit of food into your system. Eat something light, digestible, and energy-rich: fruit and nuts are ideal. Read a book, read the paper, or go online. Work a crossword puzzle, play a video game, or watch an upbeat television program – anything that gets your brain working. If your mind is active and engaged, you'll find it more difficult to slip back into sleep. Put on a party playlist or a workout playlist – anything that pumps you up and makes you want to get moving. This should make you feel more awake and less groggy.

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Jogue água no rosto para acordar mais rapidamente. Beba água para acelerar o metabolismo e fazer com que os eletrólitos fluam. Beba café para acordar mais rapidamente. Faça um lanche leve. Estimule sua mente. Tente ouvir músicas agitadas. Abra a janela para deixar que o ar fresco entre no cômodo.


Article in English: With Tabata training, aerobics, or a fitness boot camp, you push your body to maximum speed for 1 to 4 minutes and then rest for 1 to 4 minutes. HIIT workouts increase your metabolic rate, which will cause your body to burn fat more quickly.  If you have limited time to work out, Tabata may give you the best bang for your buck. These high-intensity workouts can vastly improve your cardiovascular strength and maintain overall fitness in as little as 10 minutes a day. However, these are advanced workouts that you shouldn't attempt if you are a beginner, and they may not do much in terms of specifically increasing your muscle tone and definition. Boot camp workouts use simple moves and often are designed for beginner- and intermediate-level exercisers. You typically can find boot camps or other HIIT training programs at your local gym or fitness center. Most bodies use carbohydrate stores exclusively for the first 15 to 20 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise. If you keep going after that point, your body will start burning fat.  Aerobic activity for at least 40 minutes at moderate to vigorous intensity has the added benefit of lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol, in addition to overall cardiovascular health benefits. Not only will you have lower body fat and more defined muscles, but you'll also be at lesser risk for heart attack or stroke. Good fat-burning cardio exercise can be as simple as jogging on the treadmill (or outside, if the weather's nice). If you need more variety, check out aerobics classes at your local gym or fitness center. While strength training builds muscle, cardio sessions focus on burning fat. Using cardio and strength training together is the best way to achieve maximum muscle tone and definition.  How you combine your cardio and strength training will depend on your needs and your schedule. For example, it might be easier for you to get your cardio in by going for a run early in the morning, and then doing your strength training after work. Another option is to plan your...

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Experimente um treino intervalado de alta intensidade para melhores resultados. Malhe por pelo menos meia hora. Faça exercícios aeróbicos de cinco a seis vezes na semana. Prolongue as sessões de aeróbica nos dias em que não for treinar força.


Article in English: With a bouncy ball, it's easy to play handball by yourself: just find a wall and bounce the ball off it at different angles, trying to keep it in play by swatting it back each time for another bounce. You can also shoot hoops at a park with a basketball, if nobody else is using the court. Practice your soccer (football) footwork by jogging across a field while kicking a ball ahead of you, or race yourself by running to a set point and back.  You can practice less traditional sports by yourself, too. Try keeping a footbag (Hacky Sack) in the air as long as possible, throw a flying disc (Frisbee) as far as you can, or play a solo game of horseshoes, if there's a public pit in your area. If there's a public range in your area, archery is a great sport to play by yourself, since it's generally always a solo sport. Getting the basic equipment to play archery is a bit expensive, but you shouldn't have to pay more than around $150, which is still a lot cheaper than the cost of getting into certain other sports. Whether by car, bicycle, or on foot, exploration can be a fun way to pass time in your neighborhood. Try picking a direction and just heading that way. For a more outdoorsy experience, go to a park with a wooded area, then throw a baseball or flying disc as far into the woods as you can. Follow it in and search for it, then repeat until you've crossed the woods.  Be sure to read signs carefully. Some parks don't allow foot traffic off of designated paths in wooded or brushy areas. Always respect the rules. If you plan to explore outside of town, be sure you have a compass and a topographic map, and know how to use them. This skill is called orienteering. It's easy to learn and can save your life. This is another popular pastime with children everywhere. By letting gravity do your work for you, you can enjoy fast movement speeds without having to exert yourself very hard. If you live somewhere with nearby snow, buy a sled or similar item and go sledding by yourself. If you have a city park nearby, find a hill...

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Pratique esportes individuais. Explore. Desça uma montanha escorregando. Visite locais turísticos. Olhe as pessoas.


Article in English: With a crochet top, there is typically plenty going on in the pattern itself. Adding chunky necklaces will distract from the crochet, and dainty necklaces will simply get lost. When it comes to pairing it with jewelry, earrings are one of your best options. Pair chunky crochet tops with a more basic earring, and pair dainty, intricate crochet with more delicate earrings.  The earrings should complement the pattern of the crochet, rather distract or contrast with it. For example, wear a simple, cream crochet top with bold feather earrings. If your outfit is monochrome or more neutral, consider wearing some eye-catching, bright colored earrings. On cooler days, a crochet top might not be warm enough. Luckily, these tops pair beautifully with loose cardigans! Crochet tops, particularly the tighter or skimpier ones, work extremely well with loose-fitting, effortless sweaters. Try to find a cardigan with a similar weight and texture as your top, and let it hang loosely off your shoulders. Pair a flowing crochet top with a lightweight, loose cardigan. Thin yet oversized cardigans work particularly well with crochet tops. When it comes to bracelets, nothing works better with a crochet top than a great bangle, or set of bangles. Because the pattern of a crochet top is more organic and free-flowing, a solid, geometric bangle stands out beautifully against it. Opt for the more basic designs – you don't need to add much with these tops. Skip the super structured, heavy handbags and instead grab a more lightweight, unstructured option. Bags with fringe or florals will complement the bohemian look. Lightweight cross-body bags will hold all of your things while looking casual and effortless.

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Use brincos coloridos. Coloque um cardigã folgado. Acrescente pulseiras ousadas. Adicione uma bolsa para complementar o look.


Article in English: With a last minute slumber party, your friend's parents may not have had time to make a lot of food. Bring a snack of your own to help out the hosts. You can pick up some cookies at a grocery store or bakery or even bring something simple like a bag of chips. It's a good idea to check with the host. See if they need anything extra in terms of food and volunteer to bring that. A makeover can be a fun event for a sleepover. Bring along any makeup you have so you and your friends can do makeovers late in the evening. Bring along some exciting and unique makeup, if you have it, such as sparkly eyeshadow and bold-colored lipstick. Sleepovers can quickly become boring if there are no fun activities to participate in. Games that are designed for large groups are great for sleepovers, so chose games meant to be played by multiple players. If you don't have room for board games, a simple pack of cards can also work great. A lot of card games involve multiple players.

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Leve lanches. Traga sus maquiagens. Leve seu jogo favorito.


Article in English: With a sharp knife, slice the tomato in half on a stable surface, preferably a wooden cutting board. Be careful not to cut yourself. Always cut with the blade of the knife facing away from your hands and body. Allow your skin to soak in the juice for at least 15 minutes, so that it saturates into the pores. If necessary, repeat the rubbing process to get more tomato juice on your face. Feel free to allow the tomato juice to sit on your face longer. It will not damage your skin in any way. To make the tomato mask thicker, stir some honey in with the tomato juice in a bowl and apply this mixture to your face.  Honey is a natural moisturizer with anti-bacterial properties, which are needed to eliminate the bacteria that causes acne.   Honey is not only great for your skin, it helps hold the tomato mask in place without dripping and making a mess of your house. Tomato face masks, in addition to eliminating excess oil, are particularly effective in combating acne and lightening dark patches of skin.

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Corte um tomate ao meio. Deixe o suco agir. Adicione mel.


Article in English: With all the batter in the pan, the only thing left to do is bake your cupcakes! Put the pan in a pre-heated oven and wait for them to cook all the way through. Then take the cupcakes out, add frosting, and serve them.  The most common temperature for baking cupcakes is 350 °F (177 °C), but follow the recipe you’re using for the baking temperature. Cupcakes usually take 15-20 minutes to bake.

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Article in English: With any type of dieting plan, it's important to support your weight loss diet with physical activity.  Include regular amounts of aerobic activity over the course of the week. Aim for about 150 minutes of cardio every week.  Go for activities you enjoy when you're exercising.  Try walking, jogging, hiking, dancing, swimming or using the cardio machines at your local gym. In addition to cardio activities, get in 1 to 2 days of strength training as well.  This can support long-term weight maintenance.  Make sure to do strength training for about 20 minutes and include an exercise to work every major muscle group. .  Another factor that can contribute to weight gain or difficulty losing weight is stress.  Both celiac disease and gluten sensitivities can be stressful to have and to manage.  Although some people lose weight when they experience stress, many people notice weight gain and difficulty losing weight.  This is due to higher levels of certain hormones in your body and the craving or desire to overeat, snack and consume those typical higher calorie "comfort foods."  Manage chronic stress as best you can.  If you're feeling stressed by your health condition, there are support groups and forums where you can find support from other patients.  In addition, ask your doctor or registered dietitian for additional support. Outside of that, there are other activities that can help calm you down.  Try meditating, journaling, going for a walk, listening to music or talking to a friend or family member. .  Hitting the sack and getting enough rest every night is essential for weight loss; however, it's also important for healing, which is something you may need if you're recovering from a flare up from celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.  If you're not getting adequate sleep each night, you  may find it more difficult to lose weight.  Studies show that if you get less than 7 hours of sleep nightly, you're more likely to be overweight.  You have increased amounts of the "hunger hormone" when you do not sleep...

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Incorpore atividades físicas. Controle o estresse Durma direito


Article in English: With black hair, choose a dye that's only slightly lighter than your natural hair color unless you want to lift your hair via bleaching first. Select a dye that's a lighter shade than your natural color without being radically different, such as a dark brunette shade. Black hair has a lot of red and copper undertones. If you want an auburn hair color, select a reddish brown. This will bring out your natural coppery undertones to create your desired look. If you do not want an auburn shade, pick a color cooler than your natural hair tone. This will lighten your hair without giving it a coppery look. Before you begin the dyeing process, it's important to make sure you're safe. Dye can sting skin and stain clothing. Put on a pair of gloves and cover your shoulders with a towel to prevent stains. Use  your tinting bowl and brush, which should have come in your hair dye kit, to mix your dye and developer into a smooth, even mixture. In most cases, dye is mixed with developer in a one to one ratio, but read your instructions first. The precise ratio varies by the manufacturer. Part your hair down the middle of your head, making a part running from your forehead to the nape of your neck. The second parting should go across your head from ear to ear. Use hair ties or hair clips to keep your hair in four even sections. Apply dye starting with a section at the back of your head and then move forward. Working from the top of the section, use the brush that came with your kit to brush dye onto your hair in quarter- to half-inch (0.64- to 1.2-cm) sections. Keep adding dye to sections until the section is completely covered in dye. Then, move on to the next section. Usually, your dye should sit on for 45 minutes. However, this depends on the brand of dye, so refer to your package instructions. Let your dye sit in your hair for the required amount of time. After rinsing as much dye out as possible, shampoo and condition your hair as you usually do. Use the products that came with the kit, if applicable. When you're done,...

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Escolha uma cor mais quente para deixar os fios avermelhados. Escolha uma cor mais fria se quiser evitar os subtons avermelhados. Proteja-se da tintura. Misture a tintura e a água oxigenada. Separe o cabelo em mechas. Aplique a tintura em uma mecha por vez. Deixe a tintura agir de acordo com o tempo determinado pelo fabricante. Use xampu e condicionador.


Article in English: With freshly picked apples, you may need more than water to clean them. Apples stained with dirt and debris can be cleaned with vinegar. Fill a bottle with three cups of water and one cup of white vinegar. Shake the bottle to mix the water and vinegar. You do not need to soak apples in vinegar. In fact, doing so could erode the apples. Instead of soaking them, spritz down the apples with vinegar. Add just enough to coat the surface of your apple. This usually takes around six spritzes. Once your apple is coated in vinegar, you can rinse it under tap water. Turn the apple as necessary to rinse all sides of it. The vinegar should remove any layers of dirt or dust on the apple. It is not necessary to use anything but your fingers to scrub the apple.

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Encha uma garrafa com vinagre e água. Borrife a fruta. Lave a maçã com água da torneira.


Article in English: With live crabs, you should place them in a freezer for approximately 15 minutes prior to cooking. This numbs the crab, which is more humane, and also slows their movements so they will not resist as much when being placed in boiling water. A stock pot is a large, steel pot, typically 12 to 14 ounces. It's suggested you use your largest stock pot for boiling crabs. Make sure to salt the water heavily. This helps in the cooking process, and gives crabs their oceanic flavor. Add your choice of spices to the water. Many people use bay leaves, beer, white wine, black peppercorn, and paprika. Using tongs to avoid getting pinched, lower the crabs into the boiling water with their legs facing down. It is best to only boil one crab at a time, as they might fight or pinch with one another. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to a simmer when the water resumes boiling. While the crabs are boiling, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water. Depending on the crab's size, they should take 10-15 minutes to float to the top of the water. Once they are floating, wait an additional 2-3 minutes before removing them with your tongs. Place the freshly cooked crabs into an ice bath to stop the cooking process. In about one minute, they should be cool to the touch and ready to be handled. Many parts of the crab need to be removed before serving, and you are now ready to begin that process.

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Congele antes de ferver. Encha uma panela funda com água. Adicione sal e temperos na água. Coloque o caranguejo na água fervente. Prepare um banho de gelo. Remova os caranguejos. Deixe esfriar.


Article in English: With over 3,000 species of crab spiders, there is a fairly large range of climate zones that these spiders can withstand.  While a few sighting of crab spiders have been noted in most parts of the world, they are most commonly found in:  Northwest Europe Northern and eastern Australia North America If you live in an area where crab spiders are commonly found, the next step in identifying a crab spider is to recognize their preferred environments.  Because crab spiders hunt by blending in with their surroundings, they will make a home wherever they blend in the best.  While these habitats can vary depending on the specific species of crab spider, they most commonly make nests in:  Bunches of fruit The leaves of plants Thickets of grass Flowers, especially brightly colored varieties Pollen-producing plants Crab spiders are considered a hunter spider; however, the vast majority of crab spiders are not active hunters.  This means that instead of actively pursuing prey, most crab spiders sit camouflaged in their nest for days or weeks at a time until an unsuspecting prey wanders too close.  The clawed front legs of the crab spider are incredibly strong, and they use the additional length of these legs to reach out and grab insects.  They then pull their prey in with their front legs and inject them with immobilizing venom, rarely moving their body or shorter back legs at all while hunting. Unlike some other spider species, the crab spider is a non-aggressive spider.  Crab spiders are not only passive while hunting, they are also incredibly timid and fearful of predators.  Their uneven leg lengths make them fairly uncoordinated in comparison to other arachnids, which can leave them vulnerable to prey.  Rather than attacking a predator, crab spiders will flee to the other side of their nest or abandon their home completely if they spot a predator nearby. Crab spiders are unique in that they do not create webs like other species.  Instead, crab spiders lay their eggs on whatever surface they've camouflaged themselves...

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Descubra se essa espécie vive em sua região. Saiba onde procurar as aranhas caranguejo. Observe como a aranha caça. Note o comportamento da aranha. Verifique se há sacos de ovos.


Article in English: With proper care, betta fish regularly live for two-to-four years, and can occasionally reach ten years.  Choosing a healthy fish and giving it proper care are your best chance for a lasting relationship.  Most pet stores carry far more male than female bettas, because the former are more colorful and have larger fins.  Whether you choose a male or female, look for a fish with a bright (not dull) color palate and healthy-looking, undamaged fins. You might assume you should select an active, excited fish as opposed to a more mellow one, but behavior in the pet store is not necessarily a harbinger of the betta’s personality.  It may be worn out after a day of people tapping on the glass, after all. These and other selection tips, along with much more information on betta care, are provided in detail at How to Take Care of a Betta Fish. You may have seen a betta in someone’s home or office swimming around in a vase or even a drinking glass.  Because bettas often prefer to live alone, many people mistakenly assume that they don’t need or want much water to call home.  You may hear people say that bettas like small spaces because their natural habitat is small puddles left by buffalo tracks in their native Southeast Asia.  While bettas are sometimes found in such cozy bodies of water, this is more a testament to their resiliency during the dry season than an indication of their preferred lifestyle.  In reality, bettas like quite a bit of space to roam, so you should select a tank that holds at least three gallons, and even up to ten.  This may seem like a lot of tank for one small fish, but you’re more likely to have a happy and healthy betta this way.  The tank should also be heated to between 76° and 80° F, and have a simple filter that does not churn up the water too much (bettas prefer still water).  Keep the tank clean and change the water on a regular schedule. For more on tank preparation and maintenance, see How to Take Care of a Betta Fish. While some bettas don’t mind sharing a tank, many, especially...

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Escolha um betta saudável. Forneça um ambiente adequado. Não espere um peixe sociável. Alimente o peixe da forma certa. Conheça melhor a espécie.


Article in English: With radiation treatment, you'll be exposed to ionizing radiation, which will kill off the cells of a tumor and slow any future growth. Depending on your doctor's suggestion, you may have therapy for 5 days in a row with a 2 day break for a number of weeks. Each daily session usually lasts around 10-15 minutes. You'll be fitted with protective gear by the radiation therapist before starting. It involves the use of chemicals to weaken and kill off harmful cancer cells. Each treatment cycle lasts between 2-6 weeks. During those weeks you may have treatments daily or weekly. A treatment involves drugs being given via pills or intravenously through an IV.  Radiation therapy and surgery are more appropriate if your cancer is located in a single specific area. But, if your cancer is spreading, then chemotherapy may be used to stop this advance. Each treatment session may last minutes or even hours. Talk with your prior to a session, so that you'll know what to expect. Medical therapies focus on interfering with the growth and spread of cancer cells. They may block the proteins necessary for cell growth or stop a cell's ability to get blood circulation. Discuss with your doctor how long you'll need to take any medications, the dosage instructions, and any side effects.  For example, “small-molecule” drugs inhibit cell growth by eliminating enzymes. “Angiogenesis inhibitors” starve malignant cells of blood until they shrink and die. You'll generally need to take these drugs at the same time every day for a number of weeks. It's also best to avoid drinking alcohol or taking supplements while using cancer medications. If you have a history of cancer, then your doctor may suggest PDT. This therapy works by exposing surface lesions around your mouth to a powerful light. This light helps to destroy these potentially dangerous cells, but it can also cause some damage to the surrounding areas. After therapy, you'll need to stay away from all light sources for a certain period of time or risk serious sunburns.

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Escolha radioterapia para encolher ou eliminar células malignas. Faça quimioterapia se o câncer estiver em vários lugares do seu corpo. Tome um medicamento como parte de uma terapia localizada. Faça terapia fotodinâmica (TFD).


Article in English: With slight inflammations, such as redness and rosacea, and pimples, primer may be a better choice than concealer. Green primer is lightweight and sheerer than most concealers, so you can use it for all-over redness. It will be less likely to look caked on. However, with very bright, obvious pimples or for spot applications, it's best to go with concealer. Many people are insecure about their concealer looking caked on. Seek out a lightweight, low oil green concealer to prevent this. You can also moisturize your skin before applying concealer to avoid a sloppy, caked on look. Green concealer works primarily because of how green interacts with the color red, but green concealer can also make the skin look dull. If your pimples are not particularly bright red, you may be better off choosing a yellow concealer to cover them.

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Use um primer verde também. Use um corretivo leve. Saiba que o corretivo verde não é a escolha certa para todos os defeitos da pele.


Article in English: With smaller designs that offer little space to work with, many people end up resting focal points (such as a fireplace and TV armoire) beside each other. Avoid pulling too much attention to one side of the room by separating these elements. For example, place your fireplace and TV armoire on different walls whenever possible.  If you can't separate them on different walls, use plants or small carpets to define the areas. For example, a small carpet underneath your TV and/or a plant in the corner closest to your fireplace can define each of these spaces and make them feel separate, even when you're forced to place them on the same wall. Try to minimize one of the items so your focus isn’t split. Always keep your walkways free of furniture. This promotes an easier flow of traffic toward the focal points of the room. It can be easy for box-shaped living rooms to become a mess of furniture that is confusing to navigate. Ample free space allows you to guide the flow of traffic around conversation areas and into focal points. Place a square or rectangular rug down to define a conversation area. From here, work your way outwards from the room's center, filling it up with your couches, loveseats, chairs, small tables, and bookcases.  Never place all of your furniture close to a single focal point if it blocks another view. For example, avoid cluttering the fireplace area if it blocks the view of the television. To avoid a boxy look, pull your furniture away from the walls and place an ottoman or coffee table in the center of the room. Use a loveseat to fill the corner diagonal from the corner attaching the two couches. Use end tables to fill one or two of the other corners.  Place a lamp on the end table connecting your couches to illuminate both, and a small lamp table beside the loveseat. Position an end table behind one sofa to accommodate another lamp. Stationing an end table and ottoman on a corner of your center space carpet—facing conversation—is a great way pull the seating together and avoid an open-ended...

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Separe os pontos focais em lugares diferentes para dividir a atenção. Deixe 90 cm de espaço livre para as pessoas andarem. Crie um ponto quadrado pequeno no meio da sala para as pessoas conversarem. Ponha móveis pequenos nos cantos do espaço central. Coloque mesinhas em um dos cantos da sala de estar.


Article in English: With social media becoming an ingrained part of most people's work and home lives, it can be hard to separate the two. If you are active online in both your professional and personal lives, it's important to create a distinction between them to monitor what is being put out in the online world regarding that side of you. Many people choose to use LinkedIn for their career or academic connections and Facebook or Instagram for friends and family. If you telecommute, you need to be aware of your company's policy for dividing professional and personal data. Some companies may provide their employees with completely separate devices (e.g. phones and computers) strictly for work purposes. Others may allow the use of personal devices. Find out what the guidelines are about such matters. Also, be sure that any personal data, such as contacts, photos, and music are appropriately backed up. If social media is a part of your professional life, you may find yourself spending excess time online beyond what's necessary for your job. Logging on several times a day or whenever a notification pops up is disruptive to both your professional and personal life. Make the choice to unplug for a few hours each day. Or, choose a short window to engage with your friends or followers online, then log off for the remainder of the day.

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Crie perfis separados. Separe bem o uso de dados profissionais e pessoais. Separe períodos específicos para as atividades virtuais.


Article in English: With some accents, including cockney accents, Ts aren't pronounced in words where Americans use D to replace it.  However, there is usually a short pause or "hiccup" in its place.  So "battle" might be pronounced ba-ill but it would be a rare occasion to find someone saying "Ba-ill" catching the air behind the back of the tongue at the end of the first syllable before expelling it on pronunciation of the second syllable. This is known as the glottal stop.  use glottal stops, too, for words like "mittens" and "mountain".  It's just that British use them more often. People with Estuary English, RP, Scottish, Irish and Welsh accents do consider it lazy and rude to drop the Ts, and this feature doesn't exist, but in almost all accents it's accepted to do it in the middle of words in casual contexts and almost universal to put a glottal stop at the end of a word.

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Article in English: With some units, especially indoor units, your filter may be inside the unit. Find the AC closet. Pull off the front panels. They should just slide off. Often, the air filter is at the bottom. Before pulling the filter out, check which direction the air flow arrow is pointed so you can install it correctly. Sometimes, you'll have a filter on the inside of the wall when your AC is outside. Often, the filter will just slide into a metal duct. You don't even need to open a grate. Some ACs, particularly ductless filters, have a reusable filter. Switch the unit off, then remove the cover that houses the filter. Pull the filter out and wipe it clean before replacing it.

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Observe o interior do ar-condicionado. Procure pelo sistema de filtragem interno. Limpe o filtro reutilizável.


Article in English: With the point of your knife, find the joint and make an incision. Then, move your knife around the joint with the flat of the blade, cutting the ligaments and carefully working your knife around the elbow joint as deeply as possible. Twist the joint firmly and snap it off. Next, cut around it the base of the neck, then down towards the breastbone, and finally to the stomach, pelvis and the forelegs. Take care to cut only the skin, and not the muscles or abdominal tissues, as hair will contaminate the meat in these areas. Work your way downward, toward the chest. If muscle tissue is pulling loose with the skin, scrape or slice through it so it doesn't tear loose as you go. Slicing the subcutaneous membranes will make the skin easier to pull free. If skinning by hand, pull the skin down a bit, then slice the tissue that attaches it to the muscles underneath it, working a little at a time. If you want to save energy and use a four wheeler or even a truck, you can tie a golf ball or a similarly sized stone under the skin, looping your rope around it, then tie the free end to the vehicle. Drive slowly away from the carcass, pulling the remaining skin from the deer with very little effort. Take the deer down and lay it out on a flat work surface. Just under the jaw, cut the ligaments to loosen the connective tissue around the neck. You'll need to twist the head sharply to break the neck and remove the head completely.  If you want to save the antlers, but not the head, you'll need to use a saw to remove a portion of skull about an inch from the base of the antlers. If you want to save the entire head, keep it cool and skin (see below) it. Save any meat from the skull you wish to keep and boil the skull for several hours, removing the tissue and bleaching the skull. Clean it afterward with hydrogen peroxide to get it white. This will wash away any hair that has stuck to the meat and will also help cool the meat while you are completing the job. If you plan to have your deer commercially processed, it's ready to go...

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Comece removendo os cascos desde a altura do cotovelo. Esfole o animal partindo da base do crânio. Puxe o couro do pescoço e dos ombros em direção ao peito. Puxe o couro da carcaça, seja com um veículo ou à mão. Remova a cabeça. Enxague a carcaça depois de tirar o couro.


Article in English: With your fingers, separate a small section of hair at the back of one of your side sections. This will let you work forwards towards your face, getting easier and easier as you go. Moisten the strand slightly with the water spray bottle.  Remember that the thicker the strand, the bulkier each curl will be. Use a lot of hair per roller if you want only a few curls.  For thin coils, use sections that are roughly an inch wide. These will be separated into smaller pieces later on. Start with the bottom tip of your hair and wrap it around near one end of the first straw. Roll the straw up your hair until the entire strand is coiled or you run out of space on your straw. Be sure to keep the strand taut on the straw without pulling your hair to the point of discomfort.  For the tightest ringlets, roll your hair flat onto the straw.  If you are going for long, lean spiral, coil the strand around the straw. Instead of flattening your hair against the straw, keep the section rounded. Take a bobby pin and clip the straw-wrapped hair strand near its roots. Slide the bobby pin across the center of the straw and through the hair you're securing it to. Later on, you may start to run out of space and may need to clip to a different wrapped strand instead. Secure each new finished strand with a bobby pin. Work your way around your head until all of your hair has been wrapped. Keep the sections at a consistent size and coil pattern. While this method works with many different ringlet sizes and styles, you want each strand to be as similar as possible. Multiple curl types may be used by an experienced stylist when creating more adventurous hairdos, but it is a difficult look to pull off. Depending on your hair type, this may take anywhere from three hours to overnight.  When drying overnight, wrap your hair with a silk scarf or a bathing cap. If you remove the straws while your hair is still damp, your hair will look more similar to a messy 1980s-style perm. While this is another great look, it's very different from the...

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Selecione uma mecha para começar e umedeça-a. Enrole bem a mecha ao redor do canudo. Prenda o canudo com um grampo. Enrole a próxima mecha em outro canudo. Deixe os canudos no cabelo até ele estar completamente seco. Tire os canudos com cuidado. Modele o cabelo como preferir.


Article in English: With your griddle warm, caked-on bits of grime should come off more easily during cleaning.  Turn your griddle to the appropriate setting.  Different griddles are meant to be cleaned at different temperatures.  Different griddle soaps, likewise, are intended for use at different ideal temperatures.  Check both your griddle’s user manual and the griddle soap you obtained to determine what temperature you should set your griddle to. It will be easier to clean your griddle when you’ve just used it, before it’s cooled, than it will be to try and clean the griddle after the bits of whatever you’ve been cooking have caked onto its surface. In a small bowl or bucket, combine griddle soap with warm water.  Your griddle soap might have specific directions regarding the proportions of water and soap should be mixed.  For instance, perhaps your soap will come in a single packet that must be mixed with two cups of water. Do not submerge your griddle entirely in water and soap.  Doing so could damage the electronics inside your griddle. After dipping your sponge or cleaning implement into the warm, soapy water you’ve prepared, use it to loosen and remove as much gunk as possible.  Use a back-and-forth or up-and-down scrubbing motion when scrubbing your griddle.  You could move from top to bottom, or from bottom to top.  If you’re scrubbing your griddle with an up-and-down motion, you could move from right to left or from left to right as you scrub.  Attach the drip tray if your griddle does not have one permanently attached.  Place a bowl or small container beneath the drip tray’s drain to catch the water you use to scrub the griddle. Dip your sponge or griddle brush into the water frequently during the cleaning process.  This ensures the griddle receives a steady application of soapy water. If a moderate level of force is not removing gunk from the griddle, apply pressure more firmly when scrubbing. For instance, if your griddle is not getting clean with a thin griddle sponge, use a thicker griddle sponge.  If your...

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Ligue a chapa. Misture a água e o detergente. Esfregue a chapa. Se necessário, use métodos de limpeza mais fortes.


Article in English: Within your header you must include personal information like your name and phone number. Place this information into a header so that it appears on all of the pages of your resume (if you have more than one page). You should include:  Your name. Address. Phone number. Email. Link to social media profile, website, or blog (optional). The first thing a reader should recognize after your identity yourself is the headline or title of your resume. Consider using the title of the position you are applying for as your headline and write it in all caps. Make it a larger sized font than the rest of the resume and consider making it bold. If you have not previously held this same title at a previous job, you can write “Qualifications for” above your headline. This allows your resume to stand out by speaking directly about your intentions to prove your qualifications for the position. Examples are:  MARKETING MANAGER Or: Qualifications for MARKETING MANAGER Directly under your headline, write several essential skills that you possess that are needed to do the job you are applying for successfully. Separate each skill by using a “ / “. You can determine which essential skills to add here by evaluating your skill sets and reading over the job description to choose the most important qualifications. If you possess an essential skill that is needed to do the job successfully, add it here. For example:  Headline: MARKETING MANAGER Directly under your headline: Strategic Marketing / Social Media Marketing / Search Engine Optimization After your headline and essential skills, you should write a short paragraph (called a summary statement) that briefly highlights your skills and experience. This section should be three to five sentences long and should highlight your most relevant skills, experience and accomplishments in relation to the job you are applying for.  Be sure to use short, effective sentences when writing this section to tell the reader who you are and what you are capable of. Consider including the following:  A...

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Forneça suas informações pessoais. Inclua um título. Inclua de três a cinco habilidades essenciais. Escreva um breve resumo. Liste suas habilidades e principais competências. Lembre-se de listar habilidades adquiridas e habilidades naturais. Faça uma seção chamada “Experiência Profissional” ou “Experiências Relevantes”. Crie uma seção para “Educação, Certificados & Cursos”. Caso seja relevante e necessário, inclua seções adicionais.


Article in English: Without a website, people won’t be able to find your business as easily or know what it’s about. Either create a website yourself using an online template, or hire someone to build your website for you. This way, people can type in your business’s name and read all about what you offer. Wix and Squarespace are both popular website builders that are either free or let you test the site out using a free trial.  There are many websites online that will teach you everything you need to know about building a website on their platform. Hire a freelancer to help build your website, or ask someone local to help you, if desired. If you want your website to be one that pops up in a Google search, you'll need to submit it to Google. Simply type in "Google Search Console" to get started. If you make changes to your website, submit the new version to Google to keep everything up-to-date. Other search engines offer a similar opportunity, such as Bing. Do some research to find out which search engines offer indexing and if there's a fee. Websites and apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn are great places to promote your business. Create a page or account where you can post pictures of products you offer, post important updates, and follow others to help promote your local business. Start following people you know and encourage customers to do the same.  Once you've created your social media account, start following other local businesses so that they might follow you back. Your business doesn't need to be entertainment-related to have a social media account. Technology companies, car dealerships, and healthcare professionals, among others, can all benefit from social media marketing. Banner ads allow you to reach a large audience. You can purchase an ad by joining an ad network, getting help from media buyers, or asking sites to let you advertise your business on their website yourself. In pay-per-click advertising, if someone clicks on the ad you created for your business, you pay an agreed-upon price....

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Crie um site para o seu negócio. Envie o seu site para o índice do Google. Seja ativo nas redes sociais. Compre um anúncio on-line, como um banner ou uma publicidade de “Pay Per Click”. Crie um registro no Google Places para a sua empresa. Use marketing de e-mail para alcançar muitas pessoas. Faça vídeos no YouTube Publique um anúncio no OLX para promover a empresa.


Article in English: Without any upgrades or optional gear, Pyros start with a 200 fuel Flame Thrower for close or medium range as their primary weapon, a 6/32 medium ranged Shotgun as their secondary, and a fire axe for melee. The Pyro's flamethrower is most dangerous up close. At point-blank range, it's almost guaranteed to be fatal. Get as close to your enemy as you can before you use your flamethrower for massive damage. The flamethrower is the only base weapon that causes additional lingering damage after the initial damage has been dealt. Any enemies (besides enemy Pyros) who are hit with the flamethrower are set on fire and receive gradual damage over time. Because of this, even if a burned enemy runs away, he may still die, so it is not always necessary to chase your enemies down. The flamethrower has a useful secondary fire (right mouse button) called the compression blast (or air blast) which has a variety of uses. Upon pressing the right mouse button, the flamethrower emits a blast of air that can blast enemies backward through the air, though it won't damage them. It can also reflect slow moving projectiles such as the Demoman's bombs, the sniper's arrows and the Soldier's rockets. Soldiers, in particular, are very vulnerable to their rockets being reflected back at their team, as reflected explosives mini-crit against their own team.  The compression blast can also remove flames from a teammate. A sniper's jarate along with the crusader's crossbow arrows can be reflected as well. Use reflected jarate for a quick mini-crit kill! Note that the air blast is expensive in terms of ammo, using 20 ammunition per blast. The air blast uses the same ammo as your flamethrower, so use it with caution! The shotgun is weaker than the flamethrower, but much longer-ranged. Use this to your advantage. If an enemy is rushing toward you from a distance, it can help to switch to your shotgun and start shooting to inflict some damage before he or she is within the range of your flamethrower. This is especially true when you are about to...

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Conheça sua munição. Use o lança-chamas para ataques de curto alcance. Após um ataque com o lança-chamas, o inimigo continuará a perder pontos de vida por algum tempo. Use o ataque Compression Blast para devolver projéteis e se livrar dos inimigos. Use a espingarda para ataques de média a longa distância. Use o machado como um último recurso.


Article in English: Without getting into a chemistry lesson here, it is perhaps sufficient to say that bisphenol-A (BPA) is an industrial chemical additive. It adds flexible strength to a wide range of polycarbonate plastics, as well as epoxy resins in items like can coatings and dental sealants. Unfortunately, when ingested in sufficient quantities, BPA has also been shown to be a “hormone disruptor” that mimics estrogen. The real questions are “How bad is BPA for us?”, and “How much BPA is needed to cause potentially negative effects?” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is clear on the issue:  “current approved uses of BPA in food containers and packaging are safe.”  And, just to be extra clear:  “Is BPA safe?  Yes.”  Basically, the FDA (and plastics manufacturers) contend that while BPA can cause health problems, the amount you can ingest from products is far below the threshold for concern.  Anti-BPA campaigners and some researchers are not so sure about that, however.  Because BPA mimics the hormone estrogen, they claim, even smaller amounts can impact brain, behavioral, and reproductive development, especially in fetuses, infants, and small children.  BPA exposure may also have links to obesity and possibly even some cancers.  Basically, anti-BPA advocates contend, BPA is not approved by the FDA because it has been proven “safe”; it has simply “not been proven unsafe” to a degree sufficient to convince the organization. In response to consumer pressure, many plastics manufacturers have rushed to remove BPA from their products.  Often, BPA is replaced by bisphenol-S (BPS) or similar chemicals.  Unfortunately, there is growing evidence that BPS (and other similar chemicals) may also cause similar effects on the human body as BPA.  One study of 455 plastic products found that nearly all of them, including those labeled “BPA-free,” had some amount of estrogen-mimicking chemicals inside. Basically, if you believe that you should be legitimately concerned about BPA and avoid it, you should probably try to limit your...

Summary in Portuguese:

Aprenda mais sobre o BPA. Pese os dois lados do debate sobre a segurança do BPA. Questione se os plásticos livres de BPA são necessariamente mais seguros.


Article in English: Without saying a word, you can communicate your moods, just like a cat. Turn your back and walk out of the room if you're bored or tired. Sit close to someone if you're enjoying their company and close your eyes when you smile to show that you're content and happy.  You don't have a tail or ears like a cat, but you can still use your face to express your emotions to people without talking. Or for example, you can pace back and forth when impatient for dinner to be ready or back away when you don't want someone to try and touch or hug you. Talk in an upbeat tone when you're happy and content and incorporate a growl into your voice when you're mad. You don't have to meow exactly like a cat, but you can copy their sounds. For example, cats chirp and mew at things they like so you could make high pitched, happy squeals when you see someone or something you love.  To show displeasure, you can hiss like a cat does when it's threatened or irritated. If you want to be able to talk with cats, mimic their meows and sounds the best you can. Listen to how they talk and mimic them. Cats communicate with pheromones that humans aren't sensitive to pick up to attract mates and warn other cats to stay away. Pick out a perfume or body spray that smells good so that others will want to be around you. In the chance that you want to repel someone, make a point to cook with garlic and onions or handle other foul smelling materials and don't wash them off. Oftentimes people think cats are glaring at them when in reality, cats blink slowly to show that they like someone. Blink slowly and evenly to show affection. This is especially effective when you're getting to know a new cat and want to communicate that you're a friend.  Some people may not recognize this behavior and it may look more like glaring. Consider batting your eyes slowly instead to be less intimidating. If you ever need to fight, hold back from going all out and physically attacking someone. Instead, quickly bat someone on the arm to alert them of a coming...

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Use a linguagem corporal para demonstrar sentimentos. Mude o tom de voz. Tenha um odor próprio. Pisque devagar para demonstrar afeição. Dê uma "patada" de leve em alguém irritante, como aviso.


Article in English: Without vivid clarity about what it is that you do in response to intrusive thoughts about the way you look it will be very difficult to intervene. Before making any behavioral changes, which can often be a painful process, write out the daily behaviors traceable to the disorder and the frequency with which you do them. Only list behaviors that occur so often that your daily life (social, work, school, personal maintenance) is impaired. The most common habits that accompany BDD are: Checking your appearance on reflective surfaces. Checking yourself by feeling your skin with your fingers. Cutting or fidgeting with your hair, always in attempt to perfect it. Picking your skin to make it more smooth. Comparing yourself against models in magazines or people in the street. Frequently talking about your appearance with others. Camouflaging or otherwise hiding your appearance. Your personal triggers are situations, people, objects, and memories that cause the obsessional thoughts and behaviors that accompany BDD. By paying attention to the moments when you become taken over by intrusive thoughts and behaviors you can get a clearer sense of (1) the experiences that you may want to avoid altogether and (2) the emotional "ins" that will help you get to the roots of the fears and beliefs associated with BDD. Be advised, you may want to gauge how you use knowledge of your triggers based on the intensity level of the disorder. If you are in the throes of BDD, either housebound or in 24/7 obsession mode, you may be too sensitive to begin exploring the roots of the problem. It will be easier to get some distance by avoiding painful triggers before getting in deep. There are a number of ways that you can give yourself reality checks, most of which involve doing something scary and uncomfortable, related to your BDD thoughts or behavior. This moment will then help you realize that the dreaded behavior is not as bad as you thought it was. What's more, you will see the questionable nature of your perceived defects. For example,...

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Faça uma lista dos rituais e comportamentos relacionados à aparência que você adota e segue. Familiarize-se com os fatores que trazem o transtorno à tona. Exponha-se a situações reais que contestem suas opiniões. Adote uma rotina específica. Cuide melhor de si mesmo. Faça mais atividades no dia a dia. Escreva um diário.


Article in English: Wobbler's disease is a painful ailment found in many large dog breeds, such as Dobermans, Great Danes, and mastiffs, and is caused by either a slipped or herniated disc, or by a bony deformity around the spinal cord. The name Wobbler comes from the short, "wobbly" stride of dogs afflicted with this disease. Typical symptoms of Wobbler's syndrome include:  Weakness in the limbs  Difficulty standing or rising after reclining  Tendency to drag one or more paws (usually the back legs; look for worn or chipped nails as telltale signs)  Muscle loss extending through the shoulders  Partial or full paralysis of one or more limbs Your veterinarian will most likely order X-rays, a CT scan, or an MRI in order to diagnose whether or not your dog has Wobbler's syndrome. Depending on the severity of your dog's condition, your vet may recommend surgery. Unless your vet orders surgery to correct the problem, the best thing you can do is make your dog comfortable. Administer any medications your vet prescribes to treat inflammation and swelling in the neck and spine. You will also need to reduce your dog's activity. Some vets recommend keeping dogs with Wobbler's syndrome confined to a crate in order to let the dog rest and restrict his movement. If your vet diagnoses your dog with Wobbler's syndrome, you will need to use a harness for walking him instead of a leash. Do not keep a collar on your dog's neck if he is diagnosed with Wobbler's disease. Some veterinary clinics offer water therapy and acupuncture as part of a holistic rehabilitation therapy. Talk to your vet about what may work best for your dog.

Summary in Portuguese:

Identifique os sintomas da síndrome de Wobbler. Procure um diagnóstico. Dê o apoio necessário ao cão. Considere a fisioterapia.


Article in English: Women can sexually harass other women, and men can sexually harass other men. There is no requirement that the offender be the opposite sex as the victim, and courts have found harassment in same-sex situations. Some people might think that only women can be harassed. Although statistics show that more women than men are harassed, the fact is that anyone can be a victim of sexual harassment. Some people assume that only supervisors can harass subordinates. Again, this may be the most common form of sexual harassment, but legally anyone can commit sexual harassment, including the following:  coworkers third parties, such as an employer’s client or agent victim’s supervisor supervisor in a different department or area You can complain about sexual harassment even if you are not the person directly harassed. Instead, if the harassment creates a “hostile workplace” then you have a valid sexual harassment complaint. A hostile workplace is one where harassment is so widespread that it is abusive and significantly changes the conditions of employment. In practice, this means that derogatory comments to a coworker can be so upsetting that you find the workplace hostile—even if the comments were not directed at you. You can be a victim of sexual harassment without suffering an economic injury. Specifically, you don’t need to lose your job, be demoted, or have your pay docked. Instead, suffering the harassment is itself your injury. However, you should realize you can certainly get more money if you decide to sue in court after being fired or demoted. Sometimes people are afraid to come forward with complaints about sexual harassment because they assume no one will believe them, especially if the harasser is a powerful person in the organization. By law, however, employers will only be able to protect themselves if they investigate your complaint in a good faith manner.  You will help yourself by documenting the harassment. Just as no one should assume you are lying, they also won’t necessarily assume you are telling...

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Reconheça que o assédio sexual não precisa ser entre sexos opostos. Saiba que homens também podem ser assediados. Saiba quem pode cometer o assédio. Perceba que é possível ser vítima sem necessariamente sofrer assédio. Saiba que você não precisa sofrer danos econômicos. Não presuma que não acreditarão em você.


Article in English: Women tend to make themselves look smaller, such as by crossing their legs, slouching, or keeping their arms tucked in. Do the opposite of these things to appear more masculine. Sit with your legs spread apart, sit or stand up straight and tall, and take up space with your arms.  For example, if you’re standing, keep your feet shoulder-width apart, stand up straight, and let your arms hang down at your sides. If you’re sitting, place your feet flat on the ground with your knees about 12 in (30 cm) apart, and lean back with 1 or both arms resting on the back of neighboring chairs. A firm handshake is an important sign of masculinity. When you shake someone’s hand, stand up or lean down so you are at their eye level. Then, look them in the eye, grip their hand firmly, and shake their hand up and down 2 to 3 times. After that, release their hand and return to a relaxed standing or seated position. Avoid holding onto their hand for more than 5 seconds. Any longer and it might get awkward. Women tend to change pitch when they’re speaking, so this can be a giveaway. Practice speaking in a monotone voice to seem more masculine. Don’t worry about the tone of your voice as much as the steadiness of it. Men have varying tones of voice, so having a higher pitched voice is not necessarily a giveaway. Listen to how men speak in movies, podcasts, and TV shows and try to emulate their voices. It’s totally fine to pee sitting down in a men’s restroom. There are even some men who do this out of personal preference or necessity. However, if you want to stand to pee, there are ways you can do this. The best option is to use a stand-to-pee (StP) device. You can make one yourself or purchase one to use.  Practice using the device at home until you have mastered it. You can practice in the shower at first and then use the device whenever you use the bathroom. Once you feel comfortable, start taking the device with you. StP devices are usually quite small, so you can easily fit one in your pocket.

Summary in Portuguese:

Ocupe mais espaço físico. Pratique um aperto de mão firme e confiante para quando encontrar as pessoas. Mantenha um tom único na voz. Use um dispositivo para urinar de pé caso não goste de ir ao banheiro sentado.


Article in English: Women who have a heart attack are more likely to die as a result of delayed treatment or misdiagnosis. If you think that you are having a heart attack, make sure that you say so when you call emergency services. This will help to ensure that your doctor will consider the possibility of a heart attack, even if your symptoms are not typical heart attack symptoms. Do not delay treatment if you think you may be having a heart attack or having heart problems. A panic attack usually occurs because of a stressful situation. What actually causes an individual to suffer with panic disorder is unknown; however, this condition tends to run in families. Women and individuals in their 20s or 30s are at higher risk for suffering panic attacks. Symptoms that are commonly experienced during a panic attack, but are not common during a heart attack include:  Intense terror Sweaty palms Flushed face Chills Muscle twitching Feeling like you need to escape Fear of ‘”going crazy” Hot flashes Trouble swallowing, or a tightness in your throat Headache These symptoms may end within five minutes, or may peak after 20 minutes. If anyone who has previously experienced a heart attack has any of the symptoms listed above, they should visit the emergency room. An individual who has been diagnosed with a panic disorder and is concerned about suffering a heart attack should request a cardiac evaluation.

Summary in Portuguese:

Saiba que as mulheres têm mais probabilidade de morrer de um ataque cardíaco. Reconheça a diferença entre um ataque de pânico e um ataque cardíaco. Busque atendimento médico caso esteja com sintomas de ataque de pânico mas já tenha sofrido um ataque cardíaco no passado.


Article in English: Women who started at a normal weight before pregnancy need an average of 300 extra calories per day during their second and third trimesters.  Normal-weight women should consume between 1900 and 2500 calories daily. Eating more calories than recommended may lead to an unhealthy increase in weight. If you were underweight, overweight, or obese before pregnancy, discuss your caloric needs with your doctor. These needs vary from person to person. Even if there are rare circumstances surrounding your pregnancy that make weight loss a healthy option, you may still need to maintain or increase your caloric intake. You should also talk to your doctor about your caloric needs if you are pregnant with multiples. You will likely need even more calories if you are carrying more than one baby. Empty calories will lead to unnecessary weight gain but will not provide your baby with any of the nutrients he or she needs. Avoiding empty calories is vital in maintaining a pregnancy weight that is healthy for you.  Avoid foods with added sugars and solid fats. The usual culprits include soft drinks, desserts, fried foods, rich dairy products like cheese or whole milk, and fatty cuts of meat. Opt for low-fat, fat-free, unsweetened, and no-added sugar options when available. Also avoid caffeine, alcohol, raw seafood, and potential sources of bacteria. Your body will have additional nutritional needs during pregnancy. Prenatal vitamins allow you to address these needs without having to ingest more calories than absolutely necessary.  Never rely on prenatal vitamins as a substitute for actual food, even if your doctor tells you that weight loss is acceptable for your circumstances. Supplements are absorbed best when taken with food, and vitamins obtained from food are generally easier for your body to access than those obtained through supplements. Folic acid is one of the most important prenatal vitamins you can take. It markedly minimizes the risk of neural tube defects. Iron, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements also help...

Summary in Portuguese:

Compreenda suas necessidades calóricas. Evite calorias vazias e alimentos pouco saudáveis. Tome vitaminas pré-natais. Faça refeições frequentes e pequenas. Mantenha uma dieta saudável rica em nutrientes para a gravidez. Coma lanches saudáveis. Faça exercícios moderados.


Article in English: Women with BV may have a thin white or gray discharge with a fish-like odor. This discharge is usually heavier and stronger-smelling directly after engaging in sexual intercourse. Burning can be a sign that you may be infected with BV. Itching usually occurs on the skin around the vaginal opening. Although BV does not normally cause lasting problems, there are some serious risks associated with the condition. These include:  Increased susceptibility to HIV infection if exposed to the virus. An increased chance that a woman infected with HIV can pass the infection to her sexual partner(s). An increased chance of developing an infection after a surgery such as a hysterectomy or an abortion. An increased risk of complications during pregnancy for pregnant women that have BV. Higher susceptibility to other sexually transmitted disease, such as herpes simplex virus (HSV), chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Summary in Portuguese:

Perceba a presença de corrimento vaginal anormal ou de cheiro desagradável. Você percebe sensações de queimação ao urinar? Note a presença de coceiras na vulva e na pele em volta do introito vaginal. Procure um médico se você apresentar qualquer um desses sintomas e suspeitar estar com vaginose bacteriana.


Article in English: Women with gestational diabetes often show no symptoms at all. As such, you should always request a test for it if you have the risk factors for gestational diabetes. This disease is especially dangerous because it affects both you and your baby. Because it can have long-term effects on your child, early diagnosis and treatment is important.  Some women feel very thirsty and need to urinate frequently. However, these are also common signs of any pregnancy.  Some women report that they feel uneasy or uncomfortable after eating foods that are high in carbohydrates or sugar. Like with gestational diabetes, there are often very few symptoms of pre-diabetes. Diabetes symptoms are caused by very high blood sugar levels, which people with pre-diabetes don't have. If you have the risk factors for it, you must be vigilant, get tested regularly, and be on the lookout for subtle symptoms. Pre-diabetes can develop into diabetes if left untreated.  You may have pre-diabetes if you have "acanthosis nigricans" on specific areas of your body. This is simply thick, darkened patches of skin that most often appears on the armpits, neck, elbow, knees and knuckles.  You might experience a feeling of uneasiness after eating a meal high in carbohydrates or sugars. Your doctor may test for pre-diabetes if you have elevated cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, or other hormonal imbalances, such as metabolic syndrome, or if you are overweight. People often ignore the symptoms of diabetes, allowing the condition to progress to a dangerous degree. The symptoms of type 2 diabetes appear slowly over time. But with type 1 diabetes, your body can very suddenly stop making insulin. You will experience more severe symptoms that are potentially life-threatening unless treated immediately. These include:  Deep rapid breathing Flushed face, dry skin and mouth Fruity breath Nausea and vomiting Stomach pain Confusion or lethargy

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça um exame durante a gravidez para detectar a diabetes gestacional. Fique atento aos sintomas da pré-diabetes. Busque atendimento médico imediato quando necessário.


Article in English: Woodworm refers to the damage caused by wood-destroying insects that start out as eggs on the surface of the wood, and spend most of their lives as larvae under the surface. Identify woodworm by scanning the surface of the wood for a series of tiny holes on the surface, resembling pinpricks; these occur when the insect matures and exits the wood. Small heaps of powdery sawdust are also a sign; make sure to inspect the entire surface since the condition may only affect one small section of the wood. Look up pictures of woodworm to be sure that you are diagnosing the problem correctly. In many cases, woodworm damage is found along the upper layer of the wood, while the heart and surrounding layers remain untouched. When this is the case, the wood item will still be strong and salvageable. If the wood crumbles or breaks off with ease when handled, this is a sign that there is not much hope of saving the item, even after a treatment. Before attempting any other treatments, try to dry out the affected wood; moisture is required to sustain the life of woodworm larvae, so drying the wood may solve the problem on its own. Place small pieces of furniture on a radiator or in the oven, and place larger items in a closet or small room with a space heater. Aim to heat to 140 degrees F and keep at this temperature for 24 hours to kill eggs, larvae and fully grown insects. Monitor items carefully while heating to avoid overheating wood or upholstery.

Summary in Portuguese:

Identifique a presença das larvas de brocas. Descubra a extensão do dano. Experimente secar a madeira.


Article in English: Word-attack strategies can help you figure out the meaning and pronunciation of unfamiliar words by taking on those words piece by piece and coming at them from different angles.   Look for picture clues.  Check out the photos, illustrations or other visuals on the page.  Explore what's in them (people, places, objects, actions) that might make sense in the sentence.  Sound out the word.  Starting with the first letter, say each letter-sound out loud slowly.  Then repeat the sounds, blending them together to form the word and considering if the word makes sense in the sentence.  Chunk it up.  Look at the word and see if you can pick out any sound/symbols, prefixes, suffixes, endings or base words that you already know.  Read each "chunk" by itself and then try blending the chunks together and sound out the word. For example, if you know that "pre" means "before" and "view" means "to look at," you could figure out that "preview" means "to look at ahead of time" if you approached the word by breaking it up into those two chunks.   Look for connections.  Consider whether the unfamiliar word bears any resemblance to a word you might already know.  Ask yourself if it's a chunk or a form of the unfamiliar word. You could also try using the known word in the sentence to see if it makes sense; it could be that the meanings of the two words are close enough for understanding. Go back over the sentence again.  Try substituting different words for the word you don't know and see if any of your ideas make sense. Rather than getting stuck on a word you don't know, read past it and look for more clues.  If the word is used again in the text, compare that sentence to the first and brainstorm as to what word might make sense in both. Take into account what you know about the topic of the book, paragraph or sentence. Based on your knowledge of the subject matter, is there a word that might make sense in the sentence? Look at the pictures, table of contents, chapter headings, maps, diagrams and other features of your book....

Summary in Portuguese:

”Ataque” as palavras. Releia. Continue lendo. Confie em conhecimentos prévios. Faça previsões. Faça perguntas. Visualize. Crie conexões. Reconte a história.


Article in English: Words people use can give clues to their behavior. For example, if a person tells you they won "another" award, this provides a clue that they are insecure because they wanted to ensure you knew they'd won before.   This tells you it would be effective to offer praise for accomplishments. It pinpoints an area of vulnerability. Study whether a person's word choice matches their body language. Inconsistency can be telling. It's possible to spot whether a person might be lying based on what they say. Consider their comments in context though, and always be aware that reading verbal cues is not foolproof.  Using a question to answer a question gives them more time to make up a story. When people add qualifiers like "to the best of my knowledge" they might be lying. When people are lying, they will sometimes remove references to themselves, avoiding use of the word "I."   When lying, people sometimes use the present tense to refer to past events. Some studies have found that people who use more formal speech might be lying. For example, they might not use contractions or will use titles. People who are guilty of something will sometimes use words that soften the act. For example, instead of a word like steal, they might use a word like borrow. The sounds people give off when they talk can be very revealing about their personalities.  People who talk too fast and too much are usually insecure or anxious.   Sighing indicates sadness and frustration. If a person speaks too slowly, they may be depressed or lack spontaneity. If a person's voice changes pitch suddenly, they might be lying. A repetitive tone of voice indicates insincerity. Men may vary their tone of voice more when they are attracted to a woman. The average sentence contains between 10 to 15 words. This is known as the "mean length of utterance."    Longer or shorter sentences than average is an indication of stress. Some experts believe you can tell a person is lying if they deviate from the mean length of utterance significantly. They will single out...

Summary in Portuguese:

Estude as escolhas de palavras. Detecte mentiras de acordo com o que a pessoa diz. Atente-se ao tom e à velocidade da voz. Compreenda a extensão das frases.


Article in English: Work through your list of accomplishments and develop a list of the work you performed as part of that accomplishment. Once you have an overview of the work you completed, write a brief explanation using action verbs.  Action verbs show what you did in concrete terms. For example, state that you evaluated survey results, trained a new hire, or initiated a new project. Be honest. While you want to word your accomplishments in a way that reflects well on you, make sure that you are being accurate. For example, don’t record your independent work as managerial experience because you managed yourself. Support your accomplishments with quantifiable examples, such as statistics, percentages, or calculated totals. As an example, say, “I increased my customers by 20%” or “I lowered bug reports by 15%.” You can also use straight calculations, such as “I completed 5 surveys” or “I averaged 4 customers per day.” Prepare a list of qualitative examples to support your accomplishments, especially in areas you were unable to provide numbers. Qualitative examples show that you took actions but are unable to show numerical data. For example, say, “I increased customer support by creating a new web app.” Qualitative examples are great support when taking an action is meaningful, regardless of its success. For example, if you are in charge of a program to prevent teen drinking, any action you take is useful, even if you only stop one teen from drinking. Link your positive feedback to your accomplishments to show that others have observed your successes in the workplace. Only include feedback that clearly supports an accomplishment so that your self-evaluation will be accurate and useful.

Summary in Portuguese:

Comprove suas conquistas. Quantifique os resultados. Inclua dados qualitativos. Incorpore seu feedback ao arquivo.


Article in English: Working your heart and muscles for at least 30 minutes a day will actually help you live healthier and longer. Try some of these ideas to improve your physical life:  Plan outdoor and adventurous activities with your family. Make exercise fun several nights a week or on the weekend. Go hiking, biking, explore your local city on foot or play a sport. Join an adult sport league or active hobby group. If you miss being part of a team, join a soccer, kickball or basketball league. Most cities and suburbs have many options, and they schedule games after work and on weekends. Try a new workout. If you usually go to the gym, try new classes or get outside to walk or run several days a week. Break up your routine. Experiencing the beauty of nature can lead to feelings of awe and make you feel more wondrous.  So, get out in nature whenever you can for your health and for getting a sense of wonder. Give yourself 8 hours plus an hour to get ready and an hour to wake up. The result can be a relaxed, happier self. Make sure to stick to a routine; falling into a typical pattern of sleep can help you fall asleep each night.  Make sure to create a dark, noise free room that can help you sleep. Also, avoid drinking caffeine close to when you go to sleep, or you may have trouble falling asleep. Donate your time and connect with people who need your help. Studies have shown that volunteering for a charity can make you happier, improve empathy and make you feel fulfilled. To find a charity, search online, ask around in your neighborhood, or look in your local newspaper for opportunities to volunteer. Pick at least an hour a week where you can interact with people who are important to you without distractions from work. This will increase your mental wellbeing and decrease your stress; social support is very important for health.

Summary in Portuguese:

Pratique atividades físicas. Faça uma trilha. Durma bastante. Seja voluntário em uma instituição beneficente. Cultive relacionamentos e uma rede de apoio.


Article in English: Worry can wreck your day if you don't reel it in. Aim to be more present-focused by taking a few minutes each morning to acknowledge your worries and then “empty" them out into a notebook.  Clear your mind of everything that's weighing it down and then commit to not letting these worries intrude on your day. If you empty you worries out each morning, you'll have a better chance of staying present during the day. Being mindful ensures that you won't let worrying sneak back in because mindfulness requires complete attention on the present moment. As you go about your daily activities, try to immerse yourself fully in each task. Don't allow yourself to multi-task, either.  For instance, if you are driving, turn off the radio, don't take calls, and tune in to the cars and scenery around you. If you ever notice your worries popping up, refocus on the single task you're doing. This helps you overcome worrying by focusing on the here and now. Deep breathing is a great way to support your body's relaxation response and become more present-minded. If worry starts to creep back in, take a few moments to check in with your breath. Inhale deeply through your nose, hold it for a few seconds, and then exhale through your mouth. Repeat as needed.  Use deep breathing to help you reconnect with the present moment whenever worries about the future arise. Rather than worrying yourself about a reality that could happen, be grateful for the good things that have already happened. Each evening, spend some time writing down 2 to 3 things that went well that day.  You might write something like, “I arrived at work 20 minutes early" or “My friend bought me lunch.” A daily gratitude practice will help bring you back to the present instead of being so focused on future outcomes.

Summary in Portuguese:

Esvazie o cérebro todos os dias para livrá-lo das preocupações e não ficar mentalmente sobrecarregado. Dirija todo o seu foco para uma tarefa por vez. Tire alguns momentos para respirar. Pratique a gratidão.


Article in English: Wrap a few ice cubes in a thin, clean cloth and apply directly to the zit. Hold the ice pack in place for 5-10 minutes at a time, repeating throughout the day as necessary. Allow your skin to rest for at least 2 hours before repeating the icing process, though, to avoid any potential damage. Make sure not to put too much pressure on your skin. Too much pressure can cause the pimple to break, causing even more redness and spreading bacteria. Cucumbers are naturally cooling, and they have mild astringent properties that may help minimize swelling and redness. Cut off a thin slice of cucumber and put it over your pimple for 5-10 minutes. To get the best effect, use a cucumber straight out of the refrigerator. A cold cucumber is going to deal with inflammation better than a warm cucumber. Mix together 4-5 crushed uncoated aspirin with a little water to form a paste. Apply to the inflamed area gently with a cotton swab and rinse off once dry. Do not try an aspirin mask if you have an allergy to the medication, if you are taking potentially interactive medication, or if you have a health condition that also prevents you from ingesting aspirin. Mix together equal parts plain, full-fat yogurt and honey. Apply a thin layer of the mask to any inflamed areas on your face. Let the mask sit for 10-15 minutes before washing it off with warm water. While ice can temporarily reduce redness, a warm compress works to reduce long-lasting inflammation. It can also open up your pores, allowing the sebum and bacteria to exit through the head of the zit. Hold a warm compress over the pimple for 10-15 minutes at a time. Reapply the compress up to 4 times throughout the day to help clear your pimple.  To make your own warm compress, soak a washcloth in water that is hot, but not too hot to touch. If you just steeped some tea, you could even use the teabag. Follow your warm compress with a gentle face wash. Washing your face will help remove some of the oil and bacteria that was drawn out by the warm compress. You can also add a few...

Summary in Portuguese:

Aplique gelo para aliviar a inflamação. Coloque um pepino sobre a espinha. Prepare uma máscara de aspirina. Alivie a inflamação com uma máscara de mel e iogurte. Aplique uma compressa quente. Use um corretivo verde para disfarçar a vermelhidão em uma emergência. Disfarce a espinha com roupas e acessórios.


Article in English: Wrap an ice pack in a towel and rest your shoulder against it while sitting or lying down. You can also use an ice compression wrap that slings around your shoulder. This can reduce pain and inflammation.  Do not sleep with an ice pack. Remove the ice pack before you go to bed. Ice compression wraps can be purchased at sports stores and pharmacies. Follow the instructions on the box for chilling and applying the wrap. It is better to ice your shoulder within the first 2 days after your minor injury. After that, you can use heat. Heat has many of the same benefits as icing your shoulder, such as relieving pain and reducing inflammation. Don't use heat for at least 48 hours after your injury, or it could make your shoulder stiff. Before you go to bed, put heat on your shoulders for 15-20 minutes. You can:  Wrap a heating pad around your shoulder. Fill a water bottle with hot water. Wrap the bottle in a towel and rest your shoulder against the bottle in a chair. Take a hot shower. Soak a towel in warm water and wrap it around your bare shoulder. Make sure that the water is warm and not scalding hot. The right exercises can reduce pain and improve your sleep. That said, some exercises may worsen your rotator cuff injury. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist to determine the best exercises for you.  Stretches like crossover arm stretches or pendulums may be able to reduce pain and restore flexibility.  Low-impact exercises like walking or swimming can help you stay limber and active. Aim for 30 minutes of exercise in the afternoon so that you feel tired later that evening. Avoid exercises that involve lifting heavy objects, holding yourself up with your arms, or raising your arms above your head. While some exercise can help reduce pain, you do not want to overdo it, especially at night. Instead, give your shoulder a break at night. Avoid heavy exercise, stretches, lifting objects, or activities where you have to lift your arm over your shoulders. If your physical therapist or doctor has advised specific...

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça uma compressa no ombro por 15 a 20 minutos antes de dormir. Faça uma compressa quente no ombro após 48 horas. Faça exercícios de baixo impacto durante o dia. Limite o movimento durante a noite para descansar o ombro. Tome um analgésico antes de dormir.


Article in English: Wrap several ice cubes or a freezer pack in a wet cloth. Then lightly press the cloth against the sunburned area for 15 to 20 minutes multiple times a day. Remember that ice or other frozen substances should not be pressed directly against your skin. Doing so may cause an ice-burn and only make matters worse. Ibuprofen will reduce pain, swelling, and redness, and may even prevent some long-term skin damage. Once started, continue taking this medication for 48 hours  Acetaminophen (Tylenol) may relieve the pain of a sunburn, but does not have the same anti-inflammatory effects as ibuprofen. Avoid fabrics that are rough or itchy. For most people, light cotton is best.  Protect your sunburn by keeping it covered when you go outside. Wear a hat, carry a parasol, and wear fabrics that are tightly woven. In addition, make sure you wear broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and reapply ever two hours. If you have air-conditioning, turn it on. Even without air-conditioning, fans can significantly reduce your body temperature, especially when they are blowing directly towards your sunburn. Basements are the best places in a home to recover from sunburns, as they are generally cool and protected from sunlight.

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça uma compressa fria e aplique-a na queimadura. Avalie a necessidade de tomar um anti-inflamatório como o ibuprofeno (Advil). Use roupas mais largas. Feche as persianas e tente baixar a temperatura da casa.


Article in English: Wrap the bulbs individually with small pieces of newspaper. The newspaper helps store some moisture as well as maintain the bulbs at a consistent temperature. You can also store the bulbs in sphagnum moss or sawdust for a similar effect. A mesh bag allows air to flow to the bulbs while they are being stored. You can reuse an old onion bag rather than purchasing a new mesh bag. Alternatively, you can use a paper bag or a cardboard box to keep the bulbs out of the light. A garage or cellar are perfect spots to store the bulbs, as long as the temperatures do not drop below freezing. Keep the bulbs away from light or else they will prematurely start to grow. If the temperatures do not drop below 50 °F (10 °C), you may have to chill the bulbs in a refrigerator. Keep the bulbs in the crisper drawer so the fridge light does not shine on them. Avoid storing tulip bulbs with apples or other fruits since they release ethylene gas that could kill the flower inside the bulb. Keep an eye on your bulbs while you store them. If the newspapers or your storage materials are rotten or moldy, remove and replace them. If the bulbs look wrinkled or shrunken from before, use a spray bottle to gently mist them. Tulips are usually planted 6 to 8 weeks before the first frost, but can be planted in the early spring in time for them to bloom. Plant the bulbs in September or October if you have cold winters. If you need to chill your bulbs, plant them in late February or early March.

Summary in Portuguese:

Enrole cada bulbo em um jornal. Coloque os bulbos em um saco de rede para frutas. Deixe os bulbos em um local seco e escuro por até 12 semanas. Armazene-os em uma gaveta para verduras e legumes da geladeira se você mora em um local de clima quente. Verifique se há bulbos murchos ou mofados a cada duas semanas. Plante os bulbos durante o outono antes da primeira geada.


Article in English: Wrap the handle in a thick ribbon and apply bows to the handle and front of the basket. Add a tag to the handle if you are using one. Arrange the rest of your small gifts and any cards in the top of the basket.  Consider using foam or wood letters to write the baby's name on the front of the basket. Be careful with cards and gift cards. Make sure that they are on top and near the front so that they don't get lost in the filler. Once you are finished, wrap the entire basket in clear or colored plastic. This can be done with a pre-sized plastic wrapping bag or a cellophane sheet. Use a wrapping sheet by placing the basket over the sheet, grabbing all four corners, and pulling them up and over the handle of  the basket. Bunch the plastic together above the basket and secure it with tape and ribbon. The leftover ribbon can be tied into a bow or curled for visual appeal. If desired, you can use this opportunity to decorate the basket once more. Stickers, bows, balloons and personalized writing can be added to the basket exterior and the plastic wrapping.

Summary in Portuguese:

Coloque uma fita ou algo que dê um toque todo especial. Embrulhe a cesta. Coloque uma decoração extra.


Article in English: Wrap the measuring tape around your breasts at the fullest part. Again, don’t pull the tape tight. Rather, it should rest snugly without slipping down. Write down this measurement in inches. Round up to the nearest inch. This will be the number you’ll use to calculate your cup size (AA, A, B, C, D, etc.) in the next step. Proper cup sizing is important so that you don’t wear something too small where your breasts don’t fit and spill out the sides. You also don’t want to wear something too big, because the bra can sit uncomfortably. To calculate cup size:  AA: if the band size and cup measurement is the same, you are an AA cup size. A: less than 1” difference between band size and cup measurement. B: 1” – 2.5” difference between band size and cup measurement. C: 2.5” – 3.5” difference between band size and cup measurement. D: 3.5” – 4.5” difference between band size and cup measurement. DD (E): 4.5” – 6” difference between band size and cup measurement. You will grow out of your first bras. Every six months, measure yourself again to make sure you are wearing the right size. Go bra shopping with an adult that you trust, such as your mom or aunt. They can give you honest feedback about how the bra looks on you, and they may be able to buy you a few bras. Bras can feel very different when you try them on and when you wear them all day. Try on a few different types, such as a sports bra, a cami, and a regular bra with cups to see which will be most comfortable. Buy a couple of different options and test them out when you’re at home. Which feel most comfortable to you?  Try a sports bra, especially if you have smaller breasts. Sports bras do not usually have separate cups, and they are usually more comfortable than regular bras. Try an underwire bra if you have larger breasts. This type of bra can provide more adequate support. Try a tank top with a built-in bra. Ease into wearing a bra by choosing a tank top that has a built-in bra. You will look like you’re wearing a tank top only. Layer another shirt over the...

Summary in Portuguese:

Meça o tamanho dos seus seios. Calcule o tamanho da taça. Converse com uma pessoa adulta de confiança. Experimente alguns tipos diferentes de sutiãs. Vista um sutiã que não fique marcado por baixo das roupas.