Article in English: Let your idea of excelling at life evolve as you do.  Shaping your life into an experience you feel is excellent may take some trial and error. You may think you want to achieve something, such as a high-powered career as an attorney who works 80 hours a week. But what happens when you decide you want to have a family? You might find that as your values change, your goals will change to reflect those values. For example, maybe you wanted to be a veterinarian. But once you investigated the schooling and medical skills required, you discovered that you don’t really want to work with animals in that way.  Using your journal, start to explore other careers that involve working with animals.  Maybe you want to make natural pet treats, work at a human society, be a dog trainer, or foster animals in your home.  Learning how to excel at life means getting to know yourself in a very authentic way and being flexible in achieving your goals. Don’t limit yourself in making changes that you feel will match your definition of excellence in life.  However, one of the biggest factors of success in living a fulfilling life is resilience. Maybe you want to plan a movie night for your family, but no one can agree on a movie, or family members make other plans. Basically, your goal for that day did not work out. Maybe your plan can be adjusted to asking people in your family what they would like to do to spend more time with you.  Maybe you need to organize individual time with everyone instead of planning group activities.  Don’t give up on your goals. Instead, reinvent, redesign, and always go back to the drawing board.  Be resilient and stay focused on your goal to spend more quality time with your family. Make a list of small things you can excel in every day. This will help you feel like you’re moving towards excellence.  Excelling at life comes down to appreciating yourself enough to know you deserve a fulfilling life.  Besides career, money, family, there is also YOU! Excelling at life could mean trying to laugh more,...

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Seja flexível com os seus objetivos. Faça uma reavaliação periódica de seus planos. Não subestime as coisas pequenas. Continue a enumerar as suas formas de se dar bem. Use lembretes de seus objetivos.


Article in English: Let your model know that you are going to be covering these areas so they are prepared. Ask them to close their eyes and then use smaller strips to cover them entirely, pressing the strip into the contours of their eyes. Then, ask them to close their mouth and use a strip to cover their mouth.  Covering the eyes and mouth is optional, based on the person’s preference. You may keep the mouth uncovered if you want the person to be able to speak clearly to others while wearing the mask. You may keep the eyeholes uncovered so the person can see while wearing the mask.

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Cubra os olhos e a boca com gesso, se necessário.


Article in English: Let your oven heat up completely while you finish preparing the moose steaks. The size of the steak chunks is up to you. Aim for a thickness of about 1 in (2.5 cm) so all the pieces cook through evenly. Measure out 1/4 cup (30 g) of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon (14.3 g) of ground mustard, 1 teaspoon (4 g) of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) of pepper and add them to a medium-sized bowl. Mix them together thoroughly until the ingredients are fully incorporated. Separate the cornstarch mixture into 2 equal portions. Place your moose steaks on a strong, flat surface. Use your hands to rub half of the cornstarch mixture evenly all over the meat pieces. Pound the pieces until the cornstarch mixture is evenly dispersed. Add the other half of the cornstarch mixture and pound the meat with the mallet for several more minutes. Using a meat mallet will tenderize the steaks, since moose meat is notoriously tough. Measure out 2 US tbsp (30 ml) of vegetable oil. Add it to a large saute pan and place it on a burner. Turn the heat to medium-high. Let the oil heat up until it shimmers. Carefully add the steak pieces to the saute pan. Stir them around continuously until the pieces are browned on all sides.  If your saute pan is on the small side, you may have to brown the moose meat in batches. Remove the meat from the heat once it’s browned. Use tongs to carefully move the browned meat into a large baking dish. Spread the moose meat evenly over the bottom of the dish. Try not to allow the meat pieces to overlap much, but a little is okay. Pour 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) of diced tomatoes over the meat. Thinly slice 1 medium-sized onion and dice 1 medium-sized carrot. Sprinkle the diced veggies evenly over the meat and tomatoes in the baking dish. You don’t need to drain the liquid from the can of tomatoes first. You don’t need to stir the dish during this time. After 1.5 hours, check pull out the steak, lift the aluminum foil, and make sure the meat if fork-tender before taking it out. If the meat isn’t tender yet, put the dish back into...

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Preaqueça o forno a 170 ºC. Corte o bife em porções pequenas. Combine o amido de milho, mostarda, sal e pimenta-do-reino em uma vasilha. Passe metade da mistura de amido de milho sobre os bifes. Bata nos dois lados dos bifes com um martelo de carne. Esquente o óleo vegetal em uma frigideira em fogo médio ou alto. Doure todos os lados do bife no óleo quente. Transfira para uma assadeira grande. Cubra a carne com os vegetais cortados. Cubra a assadeira com papel-alumínio e asse por uma hora e meia. Sirva a carne de alce e os vegetais com macarrão, se desejar.


Article in English: Let your support system know that you’ll be there for them when they need you. Ask what they need the most help with in their lives, and follow through if they make a request. Sometimes people avoid asking for help simply because they don’t want to inconvenience others. If your loved ones say they don’t need anything, check in with them every once in a while, so they know your offer of support is genuine. Spend time with the people in your support system regularly, and be sensitive to what your friends and family are going through. If you think a loved one could use a hug or some help around the house, don’t wait for them to ask – reach out and offer your support. For instance, if your friend has been acting sad lately, you could take them out for coffee and ask if everything is okay. To keep your relationships healthy, talk with your friends and family about what kind of help you and they are comfortable giving and receiving. Establishing your expectations and needs will prevent misunderstandings later and help everyone feel respected.  For example, you might refuse to borrow money from family members because you don't want to complicate your relationships. You might tell a loved one who offers, "I have a rule about not accepting money from family. I really appreciate the gesture, but I can't accept this." By communicating and standing firm in your own boundaries, you give your loved ones a model for which they can build their own.

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Pergunte como você pode retribuir a ajuda de um amigo ou familiar. Fique atento às dificuldades alheias. Comunique seus limites e inspire os outros a fazerem o mesmo.


Article in English: Let's face it—turning a guy on is easy, and it doesn't take us to tell you that! But if you're in the mood, and you want him to really please you, there are things you can do to really drive him crazy. He'll be giving you candy and compliments, and opening doors for you, buying you dinners and movies, and that's all part of what guys do. If you want him to keep doing that after you've been dating for a year or two, let it be know that you appreciate that sort of thing—or that you don't! Pretending is a sure way to kill any romance, if not in the short term, certainly in the long term. But for the sake of this article, let's assume you do. If he knows you like it, and you reward him with a kiss or a squeeze in the right place now and then, he'll keep it going. A little cleavage goes a long way. A lot of cleavage goes even further. Dressing provocatively will challenge him to keep his eyes raised up and looking into yours, will really help keep him in the zone, and can provide for some teasing fun as well. Be suggestive, maybe in the way you lick your spoon, maybe by simply saying you think he's hot. Again, guys are fairly primal, and it doesn't take a lot to arouse them. Just remember: he wants to be in control, but you get to say how much control he has. It's not a turn on at all to start kissing somebody who's insecure or not sure they are doing the "right thing." If turning him on is the goal, then show that. Don't hide your desires behind a wall of political or social correctness. Once he makes the first move, kiss him back exactly how you want him to kiss you. If you want hard, passionate kisses, kiss him hungrily. If you want little love pecks—at least to start—give them to him, and gently rebuff any attempts at harder kissing until you're ready for that. He likes to know that he's not the only one who is going for the gold. You don't need to knock him down and tear his clothes off—yet—but take the lead in the kissing department, and start exploring his body. If he works out, appreciate his physique....

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Faça o melhor que puder. Seja romântica. Vista-se para o sucesso. Flerte com ele. Seja confiante. Deixe que ele saiba como beijar você. Seja agressiva. Deixe que ele guie - sob o seu controle. Faça barulhos. Quando ele começar a tirar sua roupa, se você realmente quer excitá-lo - não deixe ele tirar. Repita com frequência.


Article in English: Let's get this straight: you should not stop enjoying your life or doing the things you love to do because of fear that you're going to be raped and assaulted. If you love running with your iPod in, then fine, but be extra careful and look around your surroundings at all times, trying to run near where the people are. If you're walking in a dark parking garage or parking lot, then stay focused on where you need to go instead of playing around with your iPod or your iPhone. Attackers look for the weakest victims. If they see that you are highly vigilant and walking with purpose, they will be less likely to attack you than if you're texting and not looking where you're going, or rocking out to your new favorite song on your iPod. If you feel uneasy or unsure in any way, it is in your best interest to get away and get help. Use your instincts and be aware of your freeze instinct. If you're in a situation where you're alone and suddenly run into or see someone else who just makes you feel unsafe, then change action as quickly as possible. If you're really getting the sense that you're unsafe, then it's important to stay calm, move quickly, and to go to the place where you're the most likely to find other people. If you're walking down a dark street and have the feeling that the person behind you is following you, cross the street in a diagonal and see if he/she does the same. If so, then walk towards the middle of the street (but not so much that you can get hit by a car) so that you're more likely to be seen by an oncoming car that could help you and scare away the potential attacker. Sure, a lot of people will tell you that rapists go for people with long hair or ponytails because they are easier to grab onto. Does this mean you should rock the short-haired bob so people are less likely rape you? Of course not. (Unless you want short hair, of course.) Don't let a potential rapist deter you from looking how you want to look, and don't ever blame yourself for attracting the wrong kind of person. Okay, so many...

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Cuidado ao usar a tecnologia quando você estiver sozinha. Aprenda a confiar em seus instintos. Não corte o cabelo apenas para deter um estuprador. Não mude o seu estilo de se vestir para deter os estupradores. Só use itens de defesa pessoal se você souber usá-los. Grite alto e chame atenção para você. Grite "CHAMA A POLÍCIA". Faça um curso básico de defesa pessoal, como de Defesa Contra Estupro. Aprenda alguns pontos estratégicos. Vá para sua casa com confiança. Ande com confiança. Observe e deixe marcas que possam identificar o agressor. Faça contato visual se você acha que está sendo seguida por alguém que você ache que pode ser perigoso.


Article in English: Let's say we're in a gambling mood but all we have to play with is one simple six-sided die. In this case, we'll just wager bets on what number the die will show after we roll it. Let's say we bet that we'll roll either a one or a two. In this case, there's two possibilities where we win - if the dice shows a two, we win, and if the dice shows a one, we also win. Thus, there are  two  favorable outcomes. In a game of chance, there's always a chance that you won't win. If we bet that we'll roll either a one or a two, that means we'll lose if we roll a three, four, five, or six. Since there are four ways that we can lose, that means that there are  four  unfavorable outcomes.  Another way to think of this is as the  Number of total outcomes  minus  the number of favorable outcomes.  When rolling a die, there are a total of six possible outcomes - one for each number on the die. In our example, then, we would subtract  two (the number of desired outcomes) from six.  6 - 2 = 4 unfavorable outcomes.  Similarly, you may subtract the number of unfavorable outcomes from the total number of outcomes to find the number of favorable outcomes. Generally, odds are expressed as the  ratio of favorable outcomes to unfavorable outcomes,  often using a colon. In our example, our odds of success would be  2 : 4  - two chances that we'll win versus four chances that we'll lose. Like a fraction, this can be simplified to  1 : 2  by dividing both terms by the common multiple of 2. This ratio is written (in words) as "one to two odds." You may choose to represent this ratio as a fraction. In this case, our odds are  2/4, simplified as  1/2.  Note - 1/2 odds don't mean we have a one-half (50%) chance of winning. In fact, we have a one-third chance of winning. Remember when expressing odds that odds are a ratio of favorable outcomes to unfavorable outcomes -  not  a numerical measurement of how likely we are to win. The 1 : 2 odds we just calculated are the  odds in favor  of us winning. What if we want to know the odds of losing,...

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Descubra o número de resultados favoráveis em uma situação. Determine o número de situações desfavoráveis. Expresse as cotações numericamente. Saiba calcular a probabilidade de um evento ocorrer. Compreenda a diferença entre cotação e probabilidade.


Article in English: Let's say you're dividing the fraction 1/2 by 18/20. Now, find the reciprocal of 18/20 which is 20/18 and change the division sign to a multiplication sign. So, 1/2 ÷ 18/20 = 1/2 x 20/18. Now, do the same thing you would do to multiply. If you multiply the numerators, 1 and 20, you get the result of 20 in the numerator. If you multiply the denominators, 2 and 18, you get 36 in the numerator. The product of the fractions is 20/36. 4 is the largest number that is evenly divisible by both the numerator and the denominator of this fraction, so divide each by 4 to get the simplified answer. 20/36 ÷ 4/4 = 5/9.

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Inverta o numerador e o denominador da segunda fração e transforme o sinal de divisão em um de multiplicação. Multiplique os numeradores e denominadores das frações e simplifique a resposta.


Article in English: Let's say you're going to multiply 756 and 32. Write 756 above 32, making sure that the ones and tens columns of both numbers line up, so that the 6 from 756 is above the 2 in 32 and the 5 in 756 is above the 3 in 32, and so on. This will make it easier for you to visualize the long multiplication process.  You will essentially begin by multiplying the 2 in 32 by each of the numbers in 756, and then multiplying the 3 in 32 by each of the numbers in 756. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. The "bigger" number means the one with the most digits (numbers). Take the 2 from 32 and multiply it by the 6 in 756. The product of 6 times 2 is 12. Write the ones digit, 2, under the units, and carry the 1 over the 5. Basically, you write down whatever number is in the ones digit, and if there is a number in the tens digit, you will have to carry it over the number to the left of the top number you just multiplied. You'll have a 2 directly below the 6 and the 2. Now, multiply 2 times 5 to equal 10. Add the 1 you carried over above the 5 to 10 to equal 11, and then write a 1 next to the 2 in the bottom row. You'll have to carry the extra 1 in the tens place over the 7. Now, just multiply 2 by 7 to equal 14. Then add the 1 that you carried over to 14 to equal 15. Don't carry the tens over this time, as there are no more numbers to multiply on this row. Just write the 15 on the bottom line. Now, you'll be multiplying the number in the tens place of 32, 3, by each digit in 756, so draw a zero below the 2 in 1512 before you begin so you are already starting in the tens place. If you were going to keep going and multiply a number in the hundreds place by the top number, then you'd need to draw two zeroes, and so on. Now, multiply 3 by 6 to equal 18. Again, put the 8 on the line, and carry the 1 over above the 5. Multiply 3 times 5. This makes 15, but you must add on the carried 1, so it equals 16. Write the 6 on the line, and carry the 1 over above the 7. Multiply 3 times 7 to equal 21. Add the 1 you carried to equal 22. You...

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Escreva o número maior sobre o menor. 756 vezes 2 dá 12. Agora é a vez de multiplicar o 5 do 756 pelo 2 do 32. Agora só falta multiplicar o 2 do 32 pelo 7 de 756. Agora observe o resultado, 1512. Multiplique o 3 do 32 pelo 6 de 756. Multiplique o 3 pelo 5. Finalmente, multiplique o 3 do 32 pelo 7 de 756 para obter 21. Some os dois produtos. Vamos somar as casas das dezenas. Vamos somar as casas das centenas. Some as casas dos milhares. Some as casas das dezenas de milhares. Confira a sua resposta com uma calculadora.


Article in English: Let's say you're working with the following numbers: 4, 2, 8, 1, 15. Just reorder them in ascending order, like so: 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. How you do this will depend on whether you have an even amount of numbers or an odd amount. Here's what you can do in either situation:  If odd, cross out the leftmost number, then the rightmost number, and then repeat. When you have one number left, this is your median. If you're working with the numbers 4, 7, 8, 11, and 21, then 8 is your mode because it's the number in the middle. If even, cross out numbers on either side, but you should have two numbers exactly in the middle. Add them together and divide by two for the median value. (If the two numbers in the middle are the same, that number is your median.) If you're working with the numbers 1, 2, 5, 3, 7, and 10, then your two middle numbers are 5 and 3. Add up 5 and 3 to get 8 and divide this result by 2 to get 4 as your median.

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Ordene os números existentes no conjunto, do menor para o maior. Encontre o número central do conjunto.


Article in English: Let's say you're working with the following problem: 10.5 - 8.3. Write 10.5 above 8.3 so that the decimal points of both numbers are lined up. The .5 in 10.5 should be over the .3 in 8.3, and the 0 in 10.5 should be over the 8 in 8.3. If you have a problem where both numbers don't have the same amount of numbers after the decimal point, write a 0 in the empty spaces until they even out. For example, if you have the problem 5.32 - 4.2, you can rewrite it as 5.32 - 4.20. This won't change the value of the second number while making it possible to subtract both numbers more easily. You should follow the same process you'd follow when subtracting regular whole numbers, except that you need to remember to line up the decimals of both numbers and to keep the decimal in your answer. In this case, you need to subtract 3 from 5. 5 - 3 = 2, so you should write a 2 below the 3 in 8.3. Make sure to carry that decimal point down to the answer. It should read .2 so far. Now, you'll need to subtract 8 from 0. Borrow from the 1 next to the 0 to make it a 10, and subtract 8 from 10 (10 - 8) to get 2. You can also just think of it as subtracting 8 from 10 without borrowing since there's no number in the tens column of the second number. Write the answer down below the 8, to the left of the decimal point. Your final answer is 2.2. If you want to make sure you subtracted decimals correctly, then all you have to do is to add your answer and the smaller number to make sure that you get the larger number. 2.2 + 8.3 = 10.5 so you're all done.

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Escreva o número maior sobre o menor, com os decimais alinhados. Subtraia o número de baixo na coluna dos décimos pelo de cima na mesma coluna. Subtraia o número de cima na coluna da unidade pelo de baixo na mesma coluna. Coloque a resposta final. Cheque seu trabalho.


Article in English: Letting yourself be angry and frustrated for a short time can help you cleanse your system and it will be easier to forget her. Allow yourself to be upset for a set amount of time and then refrain from indulging anymore. Be disciplined with this timeline.  Try starting with one week. During this week allow yourself to cry, get angry, listen to sad music, or do whatever rituals you feel necessary to your healing. When that one week is up commit to moving forward. Don't panic if you find yourself thinking about her. If you try to forbid yourself from thinking about her, you will only think about her more. This is called the "white bear effect." If you think about her, accept the thought, and then let it go. Talk to a family member or good friend about your feelings.  Vent about her so that you no longer fixate on the pain.  Write out your feelings in a journal. Writing is a good way to come to terms with a subject so that you stop thinking about it. After you have allowed yourself to vent about her, don't bring her up again. Avoid talking about her and try to move quickly from the topic if someone asks you about her.

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Não evite o sentimento de tristeza. Dê um prazo a si mesmo para ficar na fossa. Desabafe com amigos ou familiares sobre o que está sentindo.


Article in English: Liberally apply sunscreen on your baby if they are older than six months. Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that has at least an SPF of 30. Use a mineral-based sunscreen that contains zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to avoid irritating your baby’s skin. If you plan to enter the water with your baby, be sure to use waterproof sunscreen that has a UVA rating of at least four stars.  You can use sunscreen on a baby that is younger than six months, but do not apply is as frequently. Only apply it to exposed skin, and try to keep their arms, legs, feet, and face protected from the sun with clothing. The chemicals in the sunscreen may irritate their sensitive skin.  Don’t use products that contain insect repellent. Sunscreen can wear off after a few hours, so be sure to reapply it every two hours. If your baby has been in the water or has been perspiring, apply the sunscreen more frequently. Babies have thin skin that is vulnerable to the sun. Use swimsuits, rash guards, and hats with UV-protection built in. You can buy UV-protected swimwear wherever swim or beach gear is sold. You can also get it online. Look for swimwear and clothing that states it has a ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of 30 or higher. Make sure your baby’s arms and legs are completely covered to protect them from the sun’s harmful rays. Dress them in lightweight, light-colored clothing. Lighter colors like white, yellow, or light blue will help reflect the heat to keep your baby’s skin cooler. Opt for fabrics that have a tighter weave that will keep the sun from penetrating the clothing. Hold your baby’s clothes up to a light. The tighter the weave, the less light will shine through it. It is important to keep your baby’s head covered during a day at the beach. Even if they have hair, the top of their head can still burn. Use a wide-brimmed hat to protect their heads and shield their eyes from the sun’s glare.

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Coloque protetor solar em crianças com mais de seis meses. Aplique o protetor solar a cada duas horas. Evite o sol no final da manhã e no início da tarde. Cubra os braços e as pernas da criança. Coloque um chapéu de abas largas na criança.


Article in English: Lie down on your back and pull your knees to your chest. You should feel a stretch in your lower back. Stay in this position for 30 seconds and then slowly release your knees. Perform this stretch 4-6 times, once a day. Do another stretch where you position yourself on your hands and knees. Slowly sit back on your heels with your toes flat on the ground. Stretch your chest and arms out in front of you. Lower your chest to the ground, keeping your arms outstretched. Hold this stretch for 30 seconds. Do this stretch 4-6 times, once a day. Lying on your back, press your lower back into the ground. Squeeze your lower abdominal muscles as you do this and pull your belly button inward and upward. Stay in this position for 10 seconds. Do 8-10 reps of this exercise daily.  Your core helps support your back for greater stability. You can also do curl-ups, where you lie down on your back with your legs bent and place your arms across your chest. Flatten your lower back against the ground as you raise your head and shoulders from the floor. Keep your lower abdominal muscles tight as you do this. Stay in this position for 2-4 seconds and then lower back down. Try to do 2 sets of 10 curl-ups each, once a day. Ride a stationary bike for 30 minutes a day to get enough cardio and activity. Light exercise on a bike is a good way to maintain a healthy weight, which will help to reduce the pain in your spine and back. Avoid vigorous activity like running, jogging, or sprinting. These exercises can put too much stress on your spine and make your condition worse. Swimming and water aerobics, where you do exercises in the water, are good ways to exercise without putting stress on your spine and joints. Do laps in a pool several times a week or sign up for a water aerobics class. Tai Chi uses slow, controlled movements to increase blood flow to your muscles and increase the flexibility of your joints. It is a good option for spinal issues, as it does not put impact or stress on your bones. Look for a Tai Chi class at your local gym...

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Faça alongamentos nas costas para mantê-las flexíveis e relaxadas. Faça exercícios abdominais para fortalecer os músculos da região. Use a bicicleta ergométrica para fazer aeróbica. Faça natação se quiser um exercício de baixo impacto. Faça Tai Chi para exercitar os músculos das costas. Treine com um personal trainer na academia.


Article in English: Lie down onto your back with your knees bent. Place your feet flat on the floor. Place a medium-sized rubber ball or folded beach towel between your knees. Squeeze your inner thighs together against the ball and hold for at least 30 seconds. Relax your thighs for around 10 seconds, and repeat the exercise two or three times. Lower yourself onto your hands and feet into a plank position. Make sure your shoulders are over your wrists and your back is straight. Keeping yourself stable, jump your legs out as wide as possible. Then, squeeze as you jump them back together. If you have a slick surface, you can place towels, paper plates, or gliding discs under your feet and slide your legs wide and squeeze them back together instead of jumping. Lie on your back with your legs held straight up. Flex your feet, place your heels together, and turn your toes so your feet make a V shape. Lower and bend your knees, pushing your knees outwards and keeping your feet together. Squeeze your inner thighs as you straighten your legs. Lay on your right side on a yoga mat. Keep your back straight, bend your arm, and place your upper body weight on the bent arm. Bend your left knee and bring it over your right leg so that the foot is perpendicular to your straight right leg. Straighten your back and keep your head in line with your spine. Flex your abdominal muscles.  Exhale and raise your right leg up and straight as far as it will go. Stop if your hips start to move or your back starts to curve. Hold the leg at the top for 1 second. Inhale and lower the leg slowly. Complete all the reps on one leg before switching sides. Lie down on your back with your legs flat on the floor. Raise both legs a few inches off the floor. Then, raise one leg higher, then lower it as you raise the other leg, making a scissoring motion. Do this 10 times. Then, scissor your legs sideways by crisscrossing your legs. Make sure a different leg crosses over the top each time. Do this for 10 reps. Clamshells will work your outer rather than inner thighs,...

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Aperte uma bola entre as coxas. Faça a prancha abre-fecha. Faça a flexão de coxas 45°. Faça a elevação de perna unilateral de lado. Faça o abdominal tesoura. Faça o glúteo concha.


Article in English: Life jackets for dogs can be purchased at most pet stores and boating stores. Bring your dog with you to the store to try a life vest on. Make sure that it fits well before you buy it. If you have trouble figuring out to use the straps to secure the vest on your dog, ask for assistance at the store before venturing out. These will typically cost anywhere from $20 to $80. Leashes that go around the neck can be very dangerous on a boat, because the waves can toss around your dog, putting a lot of pressure on your dog’s neck. Use a harness that goes around its torso and legs so that pressure will be more evenly distributed. Put a tag on your dog that includes your cell phone number, your marina location, and your slip number. Consider having an ID microchip implanted in your dog. Bring any medications that your dog is on and antibiotic ointments in case it scratches itself. Full pet first aid kits can be purchased at most pet stores. A human first aid kit can also work, but you should keep some pet specific items on board: contact information for your vet, copies of important medical information including rabies vaccination, self-cling bandage, and a muzzle. If you are not sure if your dog is susceptible to seasickness, you should keep the medication on board. Talk to a veterinarian about what medications are appropriate for your dog. Generally some human seasickness medications will work, specifically Benadryl and Dramamine.

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Compre um colete salva-vidas para o cachorro. Compre uma coleira. Inclua informações de identificação e rastreamento. Leve um kit de primeiros socorros. Leve medicamentos para enjoo.


Article in English: Lift the latch and pour the baseballs into the container. Baseball cleaning machines are able to scrub dozens of balls clean in just a few hours. If you need to clean many balls on a frequent basis, an expensive baseball cleaning machine might be a worthwhile investment  Choose baseballs that have roughly the same amount of dirt for each load. Cleaner balls will take less time than dirtier balls, so break the balls up into groups to get the best results. Read your machine's owner manual to determine the maximum number of baseballs you can safely load. These machines do not typically require a minimum number. This technique is best for cleaning well-used, very grimy baseballs. Commercial baseball cleaning machines use a dry rubber compound to clean the balls without using moisture. This helps to preserve the leather and won't waterlog the balls. This method is essentially a large-scale, extremely thorough, automated version of the pencil eraser method. Place the drum back on the machine. Turn the machine on and set its timer. The base will rotate the drum full of balls along with the cleaning compound. If your baseballs are still not scrubbed white at the end of the run, you can always start the machine up again.  Lightly-scuffed balls take roughly an hour to clean. Moderate grime can be removed in two to three hours. Baseballs caked in a serious amount of dirt may take as long as 12 hours to thoroughly clean. Feel free to leave these loads to run overnight. When the cycle is complete, remove the drum from the machine. Open the lid and remove the balls. They should be a shiny, bright white. Leave the cleaning compound in the drum for the next load of balls. These rubber chips can be used until they've been entirely worn away, just like a pencil eraser.

Summary in Portuguese:

Coloque as bolas no recipiente. Adicione o composto de limpeza. Deixe a máquina limpar por uma quantidade de tempo proporcional ao nível de sujeira das bolas. Recupere as bolas.


Article in English: Lift your feet out of the tub — you do not need to dry them beforehand. Ensure that you’ve wet the stone before you use it on your feet. Applying light to medium pressure, rub the pumice stone on the wet, callused parts of your feet for 2 to 3 minutes to remove dead skin.  Rubbing too hard with a pumice stone can result in irritated skin and infection. It shouldn’t hurt, so if it begins to, either rub more gently or, if your skin is very irritated, stop all together until it heals. You can use a pumice stone daily, but be sure to rinse it after every use. If it looks particularly worn, try boiling it or, if that doesn’t seem to refresh it, replace it.  If you can’t find or don’t want to use a pumice stone, you can also purchase a foot file at most drugstores and superstores. You use it much like a pumice stone, rubbing it against the callused parts of your feet with gentle to medium pressure, and backing off if it hurts. If your foot bath is still clean — not full of dead skin flakes — you can put your feet back into the bath to give them a final rinse before drying them off. If the bath is full of dead skin bits or if you just feel cleaner rinsing with clean water after the soak, place your feet under a tap and rinse your feet using lukewarm water. Some people claim that Epsom salt is detoxifying, and that it is necessary to rinse after soaking in an Epsom salt bath so as to remove the toxins that have come to the surface of your skin. There is little to no scientific evidence to show this is true, but it also doesn’t hurt to rinse! Wrap your feet in a towel to soak up most of the water, then pat them dry. Avoid rubbing your feet as this might irritate your skin. After drying your feet, apply a moisturizing lotion. What you use will depend on your own preference, but it’s best to use something with little to no scent.  If your feet aren’t super cracked or dry, you can get away with a lighter moisturizer; if they’re very dry, you might want to use something heavier or even made specifically for cracked, dry...

Summary in Portuguese:

Esfolie os pés usando uma pedra-pomes. Enxágue os pés. Embrulhe os pés gentilmente em uma toalha. Hidrate os pés. Seja paciente. Aproveite seus pés macios e lisos!


Article in English: Light pink and peach tend to be the best on lighter skin because they are the most natural-looking blush colors. Anything sheer, especially plum, also works well on fair skin because it’s on the translucent side and not so overwhelming in contrast. Apricot is great for adding a subtle warming effect to those with medium skin tones while mauve provides a more bold sense of depth. Rose provides just the right delicate, natural flush for olive skin. Bronze blush adds a little warmth while also brightening. Bold colors like raisin or brick highlight darker skin tones the best without looking too over-the-top. For a neutral look, try a bright tangerine blush. Powder blush is a good go-to because it works well on nearly all skin types, goes on silky, and leaves a matte finish. Also, powder blush is very likely to stay on and not need reapplication over longer periods of time. Cream blush can hydrate your skin to keep it from looking too dry. It tends to look a little dewy when applied and feels very lightweight, which helps in providing a more authentic blush look.

Summary in Portuguese:

Compre um blush de cor rosa bebê, pêssego ou ameixa se a sua pele é clara. Use uma cor amarelo-alaranjada ou malva se a sua pele tem tom médio. Compre um blush cor-de-rosa ou bronze se a sua pele é morena. Compre um blush de cor de passas, marrom ou tangerina clara se a sua pele é mais escura. Compre um blush em pó se a sua pele é normal ou oleosa. Compre um blush em creme se a sua pele é seca ou se está envelhecendo.


Article in English: Lighter eyes often go together with lighter skin types. Determine your score based on your eye color:  0. Light blue, gray, or green eyes. 1. Blue, gray or green. 2. Hazel or light brown. 3. Dark brown. 4. Very dark brown. For this you should consider your natural hair color when you were a young adult and before you started to get gray hair. Measure your hair color as follows:  0. Red, strawberry blonde or light blonde. 1. Blonde. 2. Dark blonde, sandy brown, to light brown. 3. Dark brown. 4. Black. Consider your skin color before you have tanned. In general darker skin tones will tan better and be less vulnerable to sun damage.  0. Very white. 1. Pale or fair skinned. 2. Fair, beige, or golden colored. 3. Olive or light brown. 4. Dark brown to black. Lighter skinned people tend to have more freckles. Freckles are small darker brown spots on your skin. They often appear after your skin is exposed to sunlight. They are frequently about 1 to 2 millimeters in diameter. Consider how many you have on areas of your skin that are protected from exposure to sunlight.  0. A lot. 1. Some. 2. Only a couple. 3. Very few. 4. No freckles.

Summary in Portuguese:

Avalie a cor dos olhos. Avalie a cor do cabelo. Avalie a cor da pele. Avalie suas sardas.


Article in English: Lighting is by far the most important factor when photographing glass, since the wrong setup can create out-of-control reflections or washed out blurs. Soft, yellow or orange natural light in the early morning or twilight can make the glass visible without causing too much glare. If soft natural light isn't available, use weak, yellow artificial lights instead. White lights are only recommended if you take the time to try a more complex white-line or black-line setup described below. Fingerprints and dirt show up clearly on illuminated glass. Clean the glass with glass cleaner and newspaper or cloth before photographing, and wash your hands thoroughly before handling the glass. Gloves are not recommended, since they often leave a residue or fibers. (This is also why newspaper is preferred over paper towels.) Without a more involved set up, your best bet is a plain background that's neither too bright, nor too dark. Find a grey or cream wall, tablecloth, or other background to photograph. If you want to photograph the glass against a more interesting background, or alongside other objects, try to keep the number of visible colors as low as possible. As soon as a second or third color is visible in the surroundings, the reflections in the glass will look much more distracting and strange. Of course, if "distracting and strange" is what you're going for, you can increase the number of colors in the background or surroundings. If you want reflections included in your photograph, this can be a fun series of trial and error to see which effect you like best. If you're trying to minimize reflections and keep attention on the glass object itself, there are stricter rules to follow:  Point the light source (or direct it with photo flags or barriers) so it illuminates the surfaces to the left or right of the object, not the object itself. Direct illumination usually leads to glare, but can be attempted for a more "glowing" effect. Minimize glare by sending the light through a photography diffuser, or a sheet of tissue...

Summary in Portuguese:

Se não tiver um equipamento melhor, utilize luzes suaves e amarelas. Mantenha o vidro limpo. Encontre um fundo liso. Reduza o número de cores na fotografia. Posicione o objeto para controlar os reflexos. Dê um passo para trás para diminuir os reflexos. Ajuste a abertura. Adicione um líquido (opcional). Contorne o vidro com reflexos pretos (opcional).


Article in English: Lightly brush or comb through your Barbie’s hair if you want a fuller, frizzier hairdo. Use fingers first, then a hairbrush if needed or desired, to separate the curls and create volume.  Note that this method may straighten out curls more than desired, or turn tight curls into more relaxed waves or crinkles. Go slowly and start with a small section of hair to make sure you like the effect of the curls brushed out before you do the whole head of hair. Use just your fingers to adjust curls as they are when you first take out your braids or curlers. You can separate the curls gently for a fuller and more relaxed look, or leave them alone completely to keep tight, defined curls.  To keep tight, smooth curls, touch them as little as possible after you take the braids or curlers out very gently. Don’t run your fingers, a brush, or anything else through the curls and they will stay in place for quite awhile. To create a little more volume and natural-looking curls, separate the curls just slightly by adjusting the hair with your fingers to pull apart the curls a little. Take it slow so you can make sure you like the look before you do the whole head of hair. When you’re ready to give your Barbie a new hairdo, undo the curls simply by rewetting the hair. Brush out the wet hair and let it dry again to return it back to its original straight style.  Avoid using any human hair products like hairspray to keep the curls in place on Barbie hair, as these will only gunk it up over time and make it much harder to create hairstyles in the future. If your Barbie’s hair is tangled and difficult to return back to normal, try retreating it with a fabric softener and water mixture. Or you can dip it in warm or hot water again to help get it smooth.

Summary in Portuguese:

Puxe o cabelo para deixá-lo volumoso e com frizz. Divida o cabelo em mechas com cuidado para definir os cachos. Molhe o cabelo da Barbie de novo para desfazer os cachos.


Article in English: Lightly grease the inside of three 9-inch (22.86 centimeters) cake pans. Dust the inside of each pan with flour, then tap out the excess. Cut the butter into small cubes, and add it to the saucepan along with 6 ounces (175 grams) of chocolate. Turn the heat up to medium, and wait for the butter and chocolate to melt, stirring with a rubber spatula occasionally. Keep stirring until the sugar melts. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the saucepan from time to time as you do so. If you beat the eggs in too soon, you'll risk them cooking and forming clumps. Stir the eggs in using a whisk, so that the yolks break easier. Keep stirring until they are mixed evenly into the batter; you should not see any streak of egg yolk. Keep stirring until everything is evenly combined, and there are not lumps or streaks left. Be sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the pan. Use a rubber spatula to help guide the mixture into the pans, and to scrape any residual batter from the saucepan. Make sure that each pan has an even amount of batter in it. Don't worry if it looks thin. You will be stacking these on top of each other to create a tall, layered cake. The cakes are ready when a toothpick poked into the middle comes out clean. Try to bake all of the cakes on the same level. If your oven is small, and you have to bake them at different levels, then be sure to rotate the cakes at regular intervals. This will ensure that all the cakes bake evenly. Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 to 15 minutes first, then remove them from the pans, and let them finish cooling completely. The cakes must be cool before you frost them. If they are warm, the frosting will melt. Set one of the cakes down onto the serving dish you want to use. Set the other ones aside. Keep stirring until the sugar has dissolved, and the heavy cream is evenly mixed in with the chocolate. You don't want to see any streaks or swirls of heavy cream.  You can use the same saucepan as before, but make sure that you clean it first. Do not add in the shaved...

Summary in Portuguese:

Preaqueça o forno em uma temperatura de 180 °C e prepare a assadeira. Em fogo médio, derreta a manteiga e o chocolate. Tire a panela do fogo e adicione 3 xícaras de açúcar. Deixe a mistura esfriar um pouco e adicione os ovos, um de cada vez. Adicione a farinha, a essência de baunilha e o sal. Despeje a massa nas assadeiras untadas. Asse os bolos por cerca de 25 minutos. Deixe os bolos esfriarem. Em uma panela, derreta 450 g de chocolate picado em fogo médio e, depois, adicione o creme de leite e a ½ xícara de açúcar. Deixe a mistura levantar fervura e cozinhe por mais um minuto, mexendo sem parar. Despeje a mistura em uma tigela e leve ao congelador por cerca de duas a três horas. Bata a mistura em ponto de neve. Comece a montagem e a decoração do bolo. Termine de cobrir e decorar o bolo.


Article in English: Like all cats, Maine Coons are an investment of both time and money.  They can cost anywhere from $400 to $1,000, and they also require ongoing costs like cat food, cat litter, and vet visits.  Plus, since Maine Coons are relatively outgoing, they require some attention and affection every day.  If you are a busy person, consider a pet that requires less energy. If you want a less energetic Maine Coon, think about getting a full-grown cat instead of a kitten. Reputable breeders will not have Maine Coons (or any other breed) available year-round.  They will also not accept purchases online or have multiple litters on their premises.  Instead, they’ll insist on a strict contract that describes what happens in case you can no longer take care of the cat, and provide as much information as possible about the cat’s pedigree and health. Contact the Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association for a list of reputable breeders in your area. Buying your Maine Coon from a breeder is the most common way to get one.  But you could also get your Maine Coon from a rescue organization like Maine Coon Adoptions or Maine Coon Rescue.  Contact one of these organizations or a similar group about getting a Maine Coon. Reputable breeders or cat sellers will welcome you to visit the cat in the location where the cat was raised.  The cat should be raised indoors.  Be wary of breeders who try to meet you in a location that is not the place where the Maine Coon was raised (typically the breeder’s home).  If you see that the Maine Coon was raised in a small, dirty, or crowded pen, choose another breeder.  These conditions suggest that the cat might have fleas or illnesses. Likewise, do not obtain a cat that was raised in isolation, as it may have difficulty socializing with other pets or people when introduced to your home. Maine Coons will probably not be available right away.  Cats raised properly need to be about 12 to 16 weeks old before they can be separated from their mothers.  Additionally, many breeders have wait lists that...

Summary in Portuguese:

Decida se a raça é a melhor para você. Escolha um criador renomado. Considere as alternativas. Visite-o antes de fechar a compra. Seja paciente.


Article in English: Like an essay, advertising posters have three parts: headline, body, and signature. To design a great poster, make all three components strong and eye-catching.  Headline. This is the part that should grab the reader's attention. It is usually at the top of the poster and is in the biggest font. It should be short- less than 15 words- or your reader will get bored and walk away without reading the rest. Try to come up with a great phrase that conveys a message about your product and makes the reader want to look at the rest of the poster. Body. Underneath the headline should be one or two sentences that advertise your message. They can be longer than the headline, but again short enough to keep the reader interested. Highlight only a few key points that you want readers to know and to entice them. Signature. Here is where you'll place your company, store, group, or whatever you're advertising. Include all relevant contact information like address, phone number, email, social media pages, websites, and hours of operation. It is usually at the bottom of the poster. Although you can hand draw your poster, usage of specialized computer programs can open a lot of possibilities for your poster. If you are trained in using Adobe products, you may choose to use Adobe InDesign or Illustrator. If you are not well-trained, you may choose a template-based program, such as Apple's Pages or ArtSkills.com's Poster Maker. If you're advertising for a company or organization, you should consider designing a logo if you don't already have one. This will not only grab your readers' attention, but you can start building a recognizable trademark. If your advertisements make you successful, you could even design posters with just your logo, because readers will already be aware of what you are advertising. Coca-cola is a prime example of this. Bigger is not always better when it comes to advertising posters. While you'll be tempted to go as big as possible, this could actually hurt you. Besides being very expensive, large posters...

Summary in Portuguese:

Conheça os elementos essenciais de um cartaz publicitário. Encontre um software para ajudá-lo a projetar o cartaz. Projete um logotipo. Escolha um tamanho eficiente para o cartaz. Escolha algumas imagens eficazes. Use cores de destaque. Use uma fonte que possa ser lida a vários metros de distância. Crie vários rascunhos antes de escolher o anúncio final. Imprima o anúncio.


Article in English: Like most Microsoft Office products, Excel will automatically save recovery versions of files, meaning that you may be able to restore a partial version of your corrupted Excel document. However, Excel doesn't always save these files in time, and you most likely won't be able to recover the whole document in this way. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. This will search your computer for the "This PC" program. It's the computer monitor-shaped icon at the top of the Start window. Doing so opens the This PC window. This is usually the "OS (C:)" option below the "Devices and drives" heading in the middle of the page. You'll find this in the middle of the hard drive's folder. This folder is labeled with part or all of your username on your computer. It's in the "A" section, so you'll most likely find this folder near the top of the window. If you can't find this folder, click the View tab, then check the "Hidden items" box in the "Show/hide" section to prompt the "AppData" folder to appear. This option is near the top of the folder. You'll find it in the "M" section. It's in the "O" section of the Microsoft folder. This folder should be near the top of the window. Look for an Excel file icon that has a name matching your corrupted Excel file, then click it to select it. If you don't see any files here, a recovery version of your Excel document was not saved. To do so:  Click View  Check the "File name extensions" box. Click Home  Click Rename  Replace the .tmp section with .xlsx  Press ↵ Enter. Click Yes when prompted. Double-click the file that you just renamed to open it. Once the restored file opens, press Ctrl+S, double-click This PC, select a save location, enter a file name, and click Save. Be sure to select a different file name than the one which you used for the corrupted Excel file.

Summary in Portuguese:

Entenda as limitações do método. Abra o menu Iniciar. Digite meu computador. Clique em Meu Computador. Dê um clique duplo na unidade de disco do computador. Dê um clique duplo na pasta "Usuários". Dê um clique duplo na pasta do seu usuário. Dê um clique duplo na pasta "AppData". Dê um clique duplo na pasta "Local". Role a página para baixo e dê um clique duplo na pasta "Microsoft". Dê um clique duplo na pasta "Office". Dê um clique duplo na pasta "UnsavedFiles". Selecione o arquivo do Excel. Mude a extensão do arquivo. Abra o arquivo do Excel. Salve o arquivo.


Article in English: Like other accessories, the color of your pocket square will contribute to the overall effect of your outfit. Pull together shades that blend naturally to the eye. Create depth by pairing a dark suit with a square in a lighter hue, or a muted ensemble with a bold or contrasting color.  Colors that are similar but not identical tend to clash, which can result in a disorganized look. It’s a good idea to pick out your outfit first before deciding which tie, pocket square and other accessories will go with it best. If you're decked out in multiple patterns, it's a good idea to make sure that they're different enough to keep from being jarring. That way, the large, uniform pattern on your tie won't have to compete with the small, intricate one on your pocket square.Your safest bet is to go with a different design for each of your major accessories, or at the very least a different size or color scheme.  A gingham pocket square, for instance, will be a bit much set against a pinstriped suit, but will look right at home on a solid one with a lightly textured tie. Avoid matching your pocket square to your tie, or to the suit itself. If you're going to coordinate it with another article of clothing, it should be your shirt. In general, you should go with a fold that you like and think looks good. However, there are times when one style or another will be preferable. Certain folds, like the three-point or crown fold, are better suited to formal settings. The square fold, basic double peak and other simple folds, on the other hand, are more versatile and can be worn to just about any event.  The fold you use should be dictated by the image your attire presents as well as where you'll be wearing it.  One important thing to keep in mind is that a fold that's too fancy can actually become a distraction.

Summary in Portuguese:

Combine a cor do lenço com a do traje. Use estampas complementares. Escolha uma dobra apropriada para a ocasião.


Article in English: Like other meal replacement shakes, you can use hemp protein powder to help you lose weight in a safe and healthy manner.  You can swap in a hemp protein powder shake for one or two meals daily to help you decrease your overall calorie intake and support weight loss.  Make your protein shake to taste, however be mindful of the total calories.  If the calories of your protein shakes are more than the meals they replaced, you won't lose weight. You can mix hemp protein powder with water, milk or almond or soy milk.  To add some flavor and extra nutrition, you can add fruit or even dark greens. Hemp protein powder is known to also be high in fiber which can help increase your satiety after meals. You may be limiting calories or carbohydrates during your weight loss journey.  This may leave you feeling hungrier during the day, which might make you want to snack.  It's okay to snack!  When you snack, choose a calorie controlled snack like hemp protein powder. You can make a snack with hemp protein powder by:  Making a shake.  Combine hemp protein powder with fruit and veggies for a nutritious shake.  Be sure to keep the calories under 150 calories.  This will help give your body a boost of protein and energy for your day without adding excess calories. Creating high-protein snack foods. You can try making "protein bites", protein muffins, protein bars, protein puddings or even protein cookies.  You can find recipes online or in cookbooks that use protein powder to make healthy, high protein snacks.  Hemp protein powder can be substituted for other types of protein powder in recipes. Regardless of whether or not you are using hemp protein powder to replace meals or to use as a supplement, high protein snack, it's still important to eat a balanced diet when you're trying to lose weight.  A balanced diet is important in weight loss because you'll need to eat a wide variety of foods from within each food group to ensure you're meeting your daily nutrient needs.  If you're using hemp protein powder to make meal...

Summary in Portuguese:

Substitua uma ou duas refeições pela proteína de cânhamo. Utilize a proteína de cânhamo para complementar lanches ricos em proteínas. Faça uma dieta equilibrada. Faça uma dieta de baixa caloria.


Article in English: Like stocks, currency values change multiple times every day. As such, to find out how much your pesos are worth, you’ll need to look up the current currency conversion rate between the country your pesos are from and the national currency you’re converting them to.  You can look up conversion rates on websites like http://x-rates.com/ and http://xe.com/. Currency conversion rates are 6-digit numbers that contain 1 decimal point. For example, the current Chilean peso to Canadian dollar conversion rate may be 0.78866, 18.6855, or 2839.00. Economists list conversion rates in the format “COUNTRY 1/COUNTRY 2.” So, if you were searching for the Mexican pesos to US dollars conversion rate, you’d look for the initialism MXN/USD. To find out how many dollars your pesos are worth, multiply your total peso amount by the currency’s current conversion rate. Then, round the resulting number. For example: If you have 40 Mexican pesos and their conversion rate to US dollars is 0.05355, then you’d multiply 40 by 0.05355 to get 2.142. Once you have this number, round it down for a total of $2.14. In addition to a currency’s standard conversion rate, many websites offer a number known as an inverse conversion rate. If you multiply a specific dollar amount by this number, you can find out how many pesos it will take to get that amount via currency exchange. For example: If you want to get 75 Australian dollars and their inverse conversion rate to Philippine pesos is 40.8709, then you’d multiply 75 by 40.8709 to get 3065.317. After finding this number, round up for a total of ₱3065.32. Converting a single peso amount into dollars is fairly straightforward. However, if you’re making lots of conversions, consider using an online currency calculator. Doing so will make the entire process far quicker and simpler. You can find currency calculators on most conversion rate websites, as well as specialty calculator-only pages like https://coinmill.com/. Though converting your pesos into dollars will give you a solid estimate of how much...

Summary in Portuguese:

Confira a taxa de conversão na internet. Multiplique o valor em pesos pela taxa de conversão a fim de determinar seu valor em dólares. Siga o caminho inverso para determinar o valor em pesos de uma quantia em dólares. Use uma calculadora cambial para simplificar o processo. É normal encontrar taxas ligeiramente distintas ao trocar dinheiro.


Article in English: LilyPad supports keyboard, mouse, Xbox 360, and 3rd party controllers for button inputs. Go to http://pcsx2.net/download.html and choose the installer for your platform. Upon launching the program you will be greeted with the first time setup. By default your system language is chosen. Press “Next” to proceed to the plugin configuration. PAD is the second menu in the list of plugins. This is located to the right of the PAD menu and will open a list of options for setting up the LilyPad plugin. This tab is located in the upper left part of the window and will take you to the button configuration page for the connected device. On the right, there will be a clickable button to set a binding for each button on a PS2 controller. For example, to change which button will be used to hit the “Triangle” button a PS2 controller, click “Triangle” The input will appear on the list of saved bindings to the left. Any keys that remain unbound will not function. The sensitivity slider is located in the “Configure Binding” section of the window. Moving the slider to the left will decrease sensitivity, to the right will increase.  Sensitivity can be adjusted for all buttons but it traditionally most effective on trigger or analog stick movements, where partial button presses will register. Similarly, you can use the “Dead Zone” slider to set a window where partially pressing the button will register no input. Select the “Turbo” checkbox in the “Configure Binding” section of the window to enable turbo. Turbo automates the rapid pressing of a button when it is held down. This is a good setting for games where buttons must be tapped repeatedly, but will interfere in situations where the button must be held down consistently. Select a binding from the list on the left and click this button below to remove that specific binding. You can also click “Clear All” to remove every binding. Keep in mind, this will remove ALL bindings that are set for this device, not just reset to the default. Select “Pad 2” and repeat the previous steps...

Summary in Portuguese:

Conecte o dispositivo de entrada ao computador. Baixe e inicie o PCSX2. Selecione a linguagem. Selecione “LilyPad” no menu suspenso "PAD". Clique em “Configurar”. Selecione “Pad 1”. Selecione um botão para entrar no modo de  edição. Pressione o botão ou tecla que você deseja vincular ao botão escolhido. Repita quantas vezes for necessário até mapear todos os botões. Ajuste a opção “Sensitivity” (opcional). Se desejar, ative e ajuste a função “Turbo". Clique em “Delete Selected” (opcional). Configure um segundo dispositivo de entrada (opcional). Mude a API de entrada para tentar resolver eventuais problemas. Clique em “Apply” ou “OK”.


Article in English: Limit your consumption of citrus fruits, sugary foods, and sour foods, which can send your salivary glands into overdrive. Do your best to steer clear of any other foods and odors, such as cooking smells or personal fragrances, that cause you to salivate.  Eating any food can stimulate salivation, but bland, dry foods such as crackers or toast might help absorb excess saliva and provide immediate relief. If someone nearby is cooking or eating and you can’t avoid them, try to distract yourself. Keep yourself busy with an activity, sing a song in your head, write a story, or chat on the phone. This can help to stop mild to moderate drooling, especially if you’re unable to control it. By keeping your mouth busy with something, you’ll be less likely to drool. Always keep some gum or candy on hand in case you need it.If you’re concerned about your sugar intake, opt for a sugarless gum or candy. When you’re salivating excessively, pour yourself a glass of grape juice. The tannic acid in dark grape juice can make your mouth feel dry and decrease saliva production.  Other beverages that contain tannic acid include green and black teas, coffee, and red wine. Keep in mind these drinking beverages can lead to tooth decay and staining. Be sure to floss once a day and brush your teeth at least twice a day. As a bonus, brushing could temporarily relieve excessive salivating. A cup of sage or ginger tea could help dry out overactive salivary glands. Chewing sage leaves or a piece of ginger root could do the trick, too. You could also drink a sage tincture once a day; add 15 to 20 drops of sage extract to a glass of water.  You can find sage tea bags at grocery stores, health stores, and online. Alternatively, steep 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of fresh sage leaves or 1 teaspoon of dried sage in 1  c (240 mL) of hot water for 3 to 5 minutes. Some medical professionals recommend using sage and ginger to decrease salivation in patients with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and ALS. However, you should consult your doctor...

Summary in Portuguese:

Evite comidas e odores que causem salivação. Mastigue chiclete ou chupe uma bala. Beba um copo de suco de uva roxa. Experimente usar sálvia ou gengibre para deixar a boca mais “seca”.


Article in English: Line a small planting pot with drainage holes with a small amount of gravel. Fill the rest of the pot with potting soil. Leave the top sprouts of the root system exposed, as well as 1/3 of the upper part of the seed. Pat the dirt firmly around the seed and water.

Summary in Portuguese:

Prepare o vaso. Plante o caroço com as raízes para baixo.


Article in English: Line the first bin with 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) of substrate. Place your starter stock in the bin. Slice up an apple, a carrot, or a potato and place the slices on top of the substrate, to provide moisture for the mealworms. Put the lid on top of the bin. The mealworms will begin eating the substrate and reproducing. The mealworms may pull the food under the substrate to eat it, which is completely normal. The mealworms, which are the larvae of the darkling beetle, will need 10 or more weeks to go through their life cycle and reproduce to make new mealworms. They will change from larvae to pupae, then from pupae to mature beetles. The beetles will copulate and lay eggs in the substrate, which hatch 1 to 4 weeks later.  While you wait for this process to take place, check the bin every day and take care of the mealworms in the following ways:  Change out the cut vegetables if they appear to get moldy. Keep the temperature stable at 70 to 75 °F (21 to 24 °C). Remove dead mealworms or beetles and discard them. Once the new larvae hatch from their eggs, you'll need to move all the pupae and beetles to the second container. If you keep them all in the same container, the beetles will feed on the larvae. When you move them to the second container, they'll lay eggs and continue the reproduction process. To move the beetles and pupae, do the following:  Prepare the second container by lining it with 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) of substrate. Pick out the beetles and pupae by hand and place them in the new container. Use gloves if you want to. The beetles won't bite and rarely fly. Put a few slices of carrots or potatoes in the second container, then cover. Once the new larvae are big enough (before they become pupae) you may feed them to your pets. Remember that any mealworms left in the bin will mature and become pupae, then beetles. Continue moving pupae and beetles to the second container as they mature. You can store mealworms in the refrigerator to make them keep longer if you want to set some aside for feeding...

Summary in Portuguese:

Monte a primeira caixa. Espere os bichos da farinha se reproduzirem. Retire os besouros depois que os ovos eclodirem. Alimente seus animais de estimação com os bichos da farinha. Examine o substrato e mantenha o processo ocorrendo.


Article in English: Line your pot or aquatic basket with a coarse fabric, such as hessian or burlap. Use a loam-based soil labeled for aquatic use, as standard potting soil is too fluffy and will float away when submerged. Add soil to the container until it’s 3/4 full, then add aquatic fertilizer. The right amount of fertilizer depends on your product, so read the instructions for the fertilizer you purchase. A typical ratio is 10 grams (about 1/3 oz) of fertilizer for 1 gallon (3.8 L) of soil. Gently pull the lily out of the old container and rinse away excess soil from its rhizome, or root system. Trim any old, fleshy roots with pruning shears, but leave white, hair-like roots intact. Trim away all old, fleshy roots. If you don't see any, you can skip trimming. Set the lily's root ball on top of the soil on the side of the container. Make sure the crown, or the part where the stems emerge, points at a 45 degree angle toward the center of the pot. If your lily hasn’t matured and has a growing tip instead of stems, position the growing tip at the same level as the top of the soil. Add more soil, but don’t completely fill the container. Leave about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) between the top of the soil and container’s rim. Lightly press the soil to pack it, then add a layer of pea gravel to help keep the soil from floating away.  Rinse the pea gravel thoroughly before you add it. Make sure you don’t pack the gravel tightly around the stems. If your lily isn’t mature, leave a space in the gravel for the plant’s growing tip, which should be level with the top of the soil. Soak the pot completely with a hose, then lower it into your pond or aquatic planter. For the first 3 to 4 weeks, submerge the pot so that 5 to 6 inches (13 to 15 cm) of water covers the crown and young leaves float on the water’s surface. If necessary, stack bricks or other supports to keep the pot at the right height.  Keeping the pot at a shallow height will encourage growth. When you submerge the container in water, lower it into the water at an angle so...

Summary in Portuguese:

Encha ¾ de um vaso com solo argiloso e adicione fertilizante. Tire a ninfeia do vaso antigo e faça uma poda. Coloque as raízes na terra em um ângulo de 45 graus. Adicione mais solo e finalize com uma camada de cascalho. Regue bem a planta e mergulhe o vaso na água.


Article in English: Lines of longitude are vertical lines that stretch across the globe, moving from the North to South Pole. The Prime Meridian divides lines of longitude. This is the zero degree mark. When writing out lines of longitude, use the symbol "°" to indicate degrees.  Lines of longitude stretch from east to west. Moving to the east, each line of longitude increases by one degree. You use the letter "E" to indicate a line of longitude that falls to the east of the Prime Meridian. For example, a line of longitude could be 30°E. Moving to the west, lines of longitude also increase by one degree per line. You write lines of longitude that fall to the west of the Prime Meridian using the symbol "W" to indicate west. For example, a line of longitude could be 15°W. Lines of latitude are horizontal lines dividing the globe. They stretch from east to west, starting at the equator. The equator's line of latitude is marked by 0 degrees. When writing latitude and longitude, use the symbol "°" to indicate degrees.  As you move north of the equator, lines of latitude increase by one degree until they reach 90 degrees. The 90 degree mark is the North Pole. Lines of latitude above the equator are marked using the letter "N" to mean North. For example, a line of latitude could be 15°N. As you move south of the equator, lines of latitude again increase by a single degree for each line until you reach the 90 degree mark. This is the South Pole. You use the symbol "S" to indicate south. For example, a line of latitude could be 30°S. Find a location and figure out where the lines of latitude and longitude connect. For example, a location could be found along the latitude line 15°N and the longitude line 30°E. When writing latitude and longitude, write latitude first, followed by a comma, and then longitude. For example, the above lines of latitude and longitude would be written as "15°N, 30°E."

Summary in Portuguese:

Identifique as linhas de longitude. Identifique as linhas de latitude. Escreva as coordenadas de latitude e longitude.


Article in English: Link-building is the process of creating links back to your site. This happens naturally with good content, but can also be helped along through a variety of methods. Back-links are important because they affect the rank that your site receives and where it appears in search results. Multiple factors are taken into account, including:  Trust - This is the level of trust between sites that are linked. Links on trustworthy sites will weigh much heavier. Link Neighborhood - This is the general level of the sites that link to you and you link to. For example, a spammy site will often link to other spammy sites, making the link neighborhood lower. Anchor text - This is the text that is displayed in place of the link address. The anchor text should be relevant to the content that is being linked to, as search engines compare this text with the destination it links to. Freshness - Since pages become less popular over time, link relevancy tends to decay. Fresh links are a sign that the content being linked to is still relevant, and helps boost rankings. Both usually have a place where you can add your website's link to your profile that you create, and to your profile's signature. Each time you post a comment in a forum your signature will be left with that comment for all to see, including search engines. In order to build a good network of links, you'll want to find sites that fit into your genre. Competition is not something that should be ignored or avoided. Instead, work with the other sites in your field and you will quickly find yourself growing. Article submission is a little more time consuming for link building techniques, but can also help increase your website's page rank if posted on the right sites. Start by writing several small articles concerning topics that have to do with the content on your website. You then submit these articles to websites that will post them for their viewers. Be sure to always add your website link in the source section of your article. That way web crawlers sent by search...

Summary in Portuguese:

Entenda como o link-building funciona. Encontre blogs e fóruns que estejam relacionados ao conteúdo do seu site. Envie artigos. Tente o Envio de RSS Feed. Responda perguntas. Escreva sobre. Envie seu site para diretórios. Contate diretamente outros sites. Comente sobre conteúdo relacionado. Crie links. Link para mais do que apenas a sua home page. Faça posts de convidados. Use um RSS feed.


Article in English: Linux keyboard shortcuts are the same using a Mac or PC keyboard. This will contact the official repository to download the GNOME Tweak Tool package. When prompted, enter your account (current) password and the download and installation will proceed.  The "sudo" command grants security privileges of the super user. The apt-get command handles the Advanced Packing Tool (APT) to install the package. Installing packages requires an active network connection. Do not disconnect from the network until installation is complete. This will give you access to the PPA (Personal Package Archive) to access GNOME Shell Extensions and its themes since they cannot be downloaded through the official repository. This will make sure the PPA content is up-to-date. This will install the GNOME Shell Extensions with user theme support enabling you to download and install custom themes to use with the Tweak Tool. The GNOME Tweak Tool requires a restart for extensions installed to the tool.

Summary in Portuguese:

Pressione as teclas Control+Alt+T para abrir o "Terminal". Digite sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool no "Terminal " e pressione a tecla ↵ Enter. Digite sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/gnome3 no "Terminal " e pressione a tecla ↵ Enter. Digite sudo apt-get update no "Terminal " e pressione a tecla ↵ Enter. Digite sudo apt-get install gnome-shell-extensions-user-themes no "Terminal " e pressione a tecla ↵ Enter. Reinicie o computador.


Article in English: Lip Gloss Mascara A small notebook (diary, to-do list etc.) A nice pen (preferably pink!) Concealer A small snack Bottled water, soda, or tea Sunglasses Cell Phone Headphones Hairbrush Compact (extra points for having a compact with built-in brush! *Available at Target) Gum Watch Bracelet that spells your name

Summary in Portuguese:

Aqui está exatamente o que você precisa ter na bolsa:


Article in English: Lipstick is great for adding color to your lips, but some types can be very drying. If you like to wear lipstick, look for something that says "hydrating" on the label. Apply lip balm under your lipstick for even more hydration and smoothness.  Take a pass on the lip gloss, which tends to be drying. If you must use lip gloss, apply it over your lip balm.  Choose creamy lipstick over matte lipstick. Creamy lipstick is generally more moisturizing than matte lipstick, which tends to be drying. This includes things like lipstick, lip balm, and even toothpaste. When making the switch, go for something natural and without any synthetic flavorings; natural flavors are fine. There is a chance that you are allergic to one of your current lipsticks, balms, or toothpaste. You don't have to switch up everything—just the products that come in contact with your mouth. This usually happens during the wintertime, but it can also happen during the summer depending on where you live. Use a humidistat to measure the humidity in your home. If the reading falls below 45, get a humidifier. You don't have to leave it on all the time; you can leave it on at night and turn it off during the day. There could be something that you are allergic to that you are not aware of. If the corners of your lips are also cracked, you may have a type of yeast infection. Another culprit might be a prescription medication for acne, high blood pressure, or nausea; they often have chapped lips as a side effect.  Do not discontinue your prescriptions without consulting your doctor first. Dry lips may also be an indicator of a vitamin deficiency.

Summary in Portuguese:

Substitua o batom comum por uma versão hidratante. Troque os produtos que usa atualmente. Compre um umidificador caso seu quarto seja muito seco. Consulte um médico caso a sua boca continue rachando e descamando.


Article in English: Liquids are the easiest to spill and leak, so it’s best to avoid them when you can. For example, instead of a liquid eye makeup remover, pack makeup wipes instead. You can also find solid shampoo bars to pack instead of a liquid formula. Even if you’re not traveling by plane, it’s a good idea to put liquid items in a plastic bag. That way, if a leak or spill occurs, it’s contained inside the bag and won’t get all over the rest of your luggage. When your luggage is jiggled around in a plane, car, or train, it’s not uncommon for the caps on toiletry bottles to come loose, causing products to leak all over your bag. Secure the caps with a piece of masking tape to help prevent leaks from happening. If you’re concerned about toiletry bottles breaking inside your luggage, it helps to give them some cushioning. Surround fragile containers with cotton balls or pads to protect them for breaking. The cotton balls and pads may even come in handy on your trip. Items in the zippered outer pockets are more vulnerable to damage if your bag gets banged around during travel. This means toiletry bottles can get broken or squeezed, leading to spills inside your bag. Place toiletries in the center of your bag, and surround them with soft clothing.

Summary in Portuguese:

Quando possível, evite produtos líquidos. Coloque os produtos líquidos dentro de um saco plástico. Feche bem as tampas. Coloque algodão dentro da mala. Não coloque os itens de higiene em um compartimento externo da mala.


Article in English: Listen for increasing sounds and babbling as they grow. Children usually become fully verbal by 16 to 24 months of age.   A typical baby will be able to share sounds back-and-forth with you like sharing a conversation by nine months of age. An autistic baby may not be verbal at all or may have been verbal but then lost the skill. A typical child will be babbling by about 12 months of age. Talk together about your child’s favourite toy and listen to their sentence structure and conversation skills. Typically developing children will have many words by 16 months of age, can create their own meaningful, two-word phrases by 24 months of age, and have coherent sentences by age five.  An autistic child tends to misplace words in sentence structure or simply repeat others’ phrases or sentences, called parroting or echolalia. They might mix up pronouns, saying "Do you want pancakes?" when they are trying to say that they want pancakes.  Some autistic children pass over the “kid-speak” phase and have superior language skills. They may learn to speak early, and/or grow large vocabularies. They may converse differently than their peers do. Determine if your child takes phrases literally. An autistic child tends to misinterpret body language, tone of voice, and expressions.  If you have a moment of sarcastic frustration and claim, “How wonderful!” when you find your autistic child has used his red marker all over the living room walls, they may think you literally mean their art is wonderful. Autistic children often have unique nonverbal communication. Because most people are used to watching non-autistic body language, this may be confusing to you and others at times.   Robotic, singsong, or unusually childish tone of voice (even into teen or adult years) Body language that does not seem to match their mood Little variation in facial expressions, exaggerated facial expressions, or otherwise unique expressions

Summary in Portuguese:

Arrulhe para seu bebê e veja se ele faz o mesmo por você. Converse com o seu filho. Tente usar algumas expressões da língua. Atente-se às expressões faciais, ao tom da voz e à linguagem corporal da criança.


Article in English: Listen to a wide variety of other radio shows of the type that you’re interested in, whether it’s a talk show, documentary style, or music program. Take notice of the elements that other shows have to help guide what you want to do.  Pay attention to the things that another radio show does that keep you engaged and listening. Does the host give fun facts about the music they’re going to play or just played? Are the interviews interesting and easy to follow? Try emulating these elements in your own show. Also take note of the things in a show that make it drag or make you dislike it. Are there too many pauses? Is the host’s voice too monotone or too fast? Think of how you can avoid these things in your own radio show. Think about and write down all the basic information about the radio show you want to create. Decide on the following key elements of your show:  Name: Consider carefully the name you choose for your show, as it is the only thing that will stay the same in your broadcast. Objective: What do want to accomplish with your show? Is it to inform (informational programs, documentaries), to entertain (musical shows, radio theatre), to do a public service (interviews, reviews, special programs), etc.? Theme: What will you talk about? Decide on a theme or category for the type of content you produce.  Schedule: Decide on a length of time for each broadcast, how often it will air, and for how many weeks or months. Of course, this will be decided by a radio station if you broadcast through one. Audience: Who’s listening? Consider what age group, location, and other demographic categories you are hoping to have as key listeners. Show elements: What are the features of your broadcast? Are there interviews? Music? Live callers? Special guests? Advertising: If you need or want advertising to support your radio show, you’ll need to seek out sponsors, record advertisements, and decide how and when they’ll be placed within your show. Select the songs you’ll play during a radio show that features music selections....

Summary in Portuguese:

Ouça outros programas do mesmo gênero. Decida quais serão os componentes básicos do seu programa. Escolha as músicas de um programa musical. Entreviste e elabore uma pauta para um programa do tipo noticiário ou documentário. Faça um roteiro ou rascunho.


Article in English: Listen to an audiobook as you drive or do chores around the house, or close your eyes and let it lull you to sleep. Though you don’t get the feeling of holding the book and moving your eyes down the page, an audiobook is a great option for busy readers who like to squeeze in their book-time wherever they can get it. E-readers are perfect for the traveling book lover; you can store an entire library in a tablet that fits in the palm of your hand and buy books easily while on-the-go. They’re also more accessible to visually-impaired readers, thanks to the multiple letter size and line-spacing options available. E-books are also typically cheaper than paperback or hardback copies, though some readers may prefer the human touch of holding a physical book and turning the pages. Buy non-light-emitting e-reader to prevent strain or fatigue on your eyes. Another great option for a reader on-the-go, reading apps such as iBooks or the Amazon Kindle app are often free (although you’ll have to buy the books themselves, of course!). These are excellent options if you’re unexpectedly stuck somewhere and didn’t bring along a book or e-reader, or don’t have room to tote along a book while you’re commuting or running errands.

Summary in Portuguese:

Baixe um audiobook para ler enquanto faz outra coisa. Compre um e-reader para ter o máximo de comodidade. Use um aplicativo de leitura para celular para ler a qualquer hora, em qualquer lugar.


Article in English: Listen to music with a strong beat that has an attitude that you like while you are practicing strutting with your heels on. Try to concentrate on the attitude that you want to project, and sustain that look for as long as you can while walking. If you can put a rhythm and attitude in your step, your walk will come to life and exude a fantastic supermodel energy.  Think flirty and confident as you step to a rhythm. When you are on the catwalk, imagine the music that puts you in your groove and follow that groove. While you are stepping to the beat, remember to keep your shoulders back and body composed in the posture of a supermodel. Once you get to the end of the walk, wait a beat, and then lean onto one hip with all of your confidence and poise. You can look down at the audience now and break your focus for a moment. You don't have to move your head much- your look should come mostly from the eyes. Then compose yourself in the same facial expression and walk as before, and walk off stage. Practice your pose in the mirror. Be especially aware of how long you break to pose and make eye contact with your audience. When you are in front of an audience your nervousness can make a few seconds seem much longer. Get used to holding your pose for a couple of seconds in the mirror so that you have muscle memory to rely on in front of the audience. There are a few signature supermodel walks and Karlie Kloss' has one that is famous for its predator like style . Make your walk down the runway more swift by quickly bringing your knees up slightly more than normal and keeping one foot in front of the other. This should create a jaunty step in your walk. Put more swing in your hips because your walk is faster. Your arms will also swing from side to side more. Gently move your head back and forth with the movement of your body as you strut down the catwalk. Pump your legs up and down in deliberate steps down the catwalk with determination and attitude. Let your body bounce up and down as you walk. Your shoulders will move...

Summary in Portuguese:

Crie um ritmo e mantenha-o em sintonia com seus passos. Faça sua pose. Ande como um predador pela passarela. Desfile com atitude pela passarela como Naomi Campbell. Faça do seu andar uma marcha, como a modelo Sasha Pivovarova.


Article in English: Listening to music can be a fun way to learn a new language. Songs you enjoy may be available in another language; this will make it easier for you to recognize words if you know the lyrics by heart. You can also choose songs you’ve never heard and print out the lyrics, then translate them. Identify a topic that you regularly read about (e.g., technology news) and read about it in the other language. Find online newspaper sections or blogs that cover that topic in the language you're learning. Try reading about the topic only in the target language. BBC World Service is a great place to start for foreign language broadcasts. You can also tune into many TV stations and watch news stories and shows produced in another language. This can be a lot more fun than simply reading grammar texts. You could select the option for a voiceover in another language, while also selecting subtitles in your native language. Watch the movie or show to read the words in your language while hearing them in another. Conversely, listen in your native language while reading foreign subtitles. After a while, try to watch the movie or show in the foreign language with no subtitles. The huge advantage over internet radio is that they're downloadable. You can listen to the same show repeatedly until you feel you understand it. Don't be afraid to specialize, especially once you've got the basic vocabulary and grammar down — if you're into technology, for example, listening to tech-podcasts is a good place to start as many technology-related words and names are adapted from English. Many online and app games allow for language changes to the most commonly used languages. If this is the case for your game, switch to the language you're learning. Since you're already familiar with the game, you’ll be playing some of it intuitively. You will also see the new words regularly and in some cases, be forced to work out what is being said in order to advance through the game. This can help you correct mistakes you are making as well as learn new...

Summary in Portuguese:

Ouça música estrangeira. Leia notícias na outra língua. Escute programas de rádio internacionais pela internet. Veja filmes e séries sem legenda ou com legenda na língua estrangeira. Procure podcasts na língua que quer aprender. Jogue os jogos habituais na língua estrangeira. Encontre-se com nativos pessoalmente, em salas de bate-papo ou fóruns.


Article in English: Litter pans/trays/boxes designed for rabbits have a raised back (to prevent litter flying everywhere when they scrape) and a low front (to make it easier for the rabbit to hop in). You may want to purchase several pans or trays so that you can eventually disperse them around the house and easily swap them out when cleaning and disinfecting the litter pans. You don't have to use a special rabbit tray. A regular cat litter tray with lower sides is fine, or even a shallow cardboard box (but be prepared to replace it regularly as it will get chewed). Use it to line the bottom of the tray, which will make it easier to clean the pan out. Most newspapers now use soy-based ink, which is not toxic for rabbits, but always check before using it. Newspaper ink can also rub off onto your rabbit's coat, turning it black or gray. Choose a rabbit-safe product, such as paper-based litter or untreated aspen chips. Don't use pine or cedar chips, since these are treated with oils that can irritate a rabbit's lungs. Do not use clay based cat litters or clumping cat litters. If the rabbit eats them, these litters could cause a bowel blockage. The cage should be three to six times the length of the rabbit. The first step of training is to restrict your rabbit to a cage with food, water and a hide in one half, and the litter tray in the other. The restricted space encourages your rabbit to not soil her living area, and toilet in the tray. Use hay to attract the rabbit to the litter box. Rabbits frequently like to munch on a snack while toileting, so this will encourage her to use the space. You will scoop out litter soiled with urine on a daily basis. The whole tray needs disinfecting at least once a week. Use a commercial disinfectant designed specifically for small animals.

Summary in Portuguese:

Compre uma bandeja higiênica para coelhos. Tenha jornais à mão. Ache a bandeja higiênica certa. Compre uma gaiola. Obtenha feno de boa qualidade. Compre uma pá e desinfetante.


Article in English: Live traps are relatively large wire contraptions and, as the name suggests, a live trap will keep the rat enclosed in the wire cage without killing it. Bait the live trap with a piece of cheese or other pungent-smelling food, and wait for the rat to enter. Once the rat is inside, it'll step on a spring-loaded plate which causes a trap door to snap shut behind it. You should be able to purchase a live trap at your local hardware store or a home-supply store. Since the purpose of using a live trap is to prevent the rat from dying, make sure to check the traps daily to prevent the animals from dying of dehydration. Be aware that you may find the trap contains more than a single rat, as a number of them can be trapped at once. For an extra measure of safety, wear a pair of gloves when picking up and handling the traps when a rat is inside. Rats can carry disease, and gloves will provide an extra layer of protection. When releasing the rat from the live trap, put the trap in your car and drive at least 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) away from your house or apartment. If you release the rat within this distance, the rat may find its way back to your home and crawl right back inside. Keep in mind that releasing the rat 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) away may result in its death by natural causes. Rats released more than 100 yards (91 m) from their homes are often disoriented and eaten by predators.

Summary in Portuguese:

Monte uma armadilha viva. Dê uma olhada na armadilha diariamente. Solte o rato a pelo menos 2 km de distância da sua casa.


Article in English: Lizards are cold-blooded, so they love bright, warm environments. Turning off the lights when you leave a room can make that area less hospitable. Additionally, try keeping the temperature in your home under 70 °F (21 °C). Most house lizards, such as anoles and geckos, thrive in temperatures between 75 and 95 °F (24 and 35 °C). While there’s no scientific evidence to back it up, some people use mothballs to repel lizards. Try keeping bags or open containers of mothballs by doors, windows, and other points of entry. Again, while there’s no scientific evidence, peacock feathers might help keep lizards out of your home. Lizards could be scared by the big eye designs or think that feathers indicate a nearby predator. Peacock feathers are aesthetically pleasing, too. Try placing a jar or bottle filled with feathers by your exterior doors. Some people claim that lizards are afraid of eggshells. The sight and smell of egg shells could make a lizard think that a bird or other predator is nearby. Cats are great for deterring lizards, rodents, and other pests. However, keep in mind that cats like to play with their food and often give prey to their owners as presents. Getting rid of a live lizard might be less disgusting than dealing with one that your cat got to first.

Summary in Portuguese:

Mantenha a casa fria e escura. Coloque recipientes com bolinhas de naftalina próximos das portas e janelas. Coloque penas de pavão na decoração. Coloque algumas cascas de ovo perto dos pontos de entrada. Adote um gato.


Article in English: Local products travel a shorter distance to get to your plate, so they will be fresher by the time you eat them. Also, they use less fuel and handling to get from the farm to your plate. Meat production uses tremendous amounts of water, so do your part by lessening the demand for meat. Meatless Monday is a national non-profit public health campaign working with the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health that encourages people to give up meat one day a week to lower their risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and cancer.

Summary in Portuguese:

Quando for comprar alimentos, compre produtos que são orgânicos e de produção local. Coma menos carne.


Article in English: Locate a clean Tupperware container large enough to fit a good portion of your cake pops. You can store your cake pops in multiple containers, if you'd like. Place a paper towel in the bottom of your container. This helps absorb excess moisture and protect your cake pops while they are in the fridge. Place your cake pops side by side so they face the same direction. You can leave about 1⁄8 in (0.32 cm) in between each pop.  Be sure to place the cake pops down gently so you don’t damage them. Alternatively, if you are storing individually-wrapped cake pops, simply place them inside the container while inside their plastic wrapping. Once you make 1 layer of cake pops facing 1 direction, flip them the opposite way and make a second layer. You can lay your cake pop directly on top of the stick from the first layer. This way, you can fit more cake pops in your container. This way, you can fit as many cake pops in your container as you can. Once you place all your cake pops in your container, drape 1 sheet of paper towel over top all of the pops. This adds a final layer of protection, and it also absorbs any remaining moisture from the container. Put your cake pops on a shelf towards the top of your fridge, and make sure there are no wet spots. When storing cake pops, you want to avoid any excess moisture. Ensure your cake pops will not be touched or bumped so they stay in their proper form.  Extra moisture can cause condensation, which can ruin your cake pops’ appearance and make them soggy. Your cake pops will stay fresh in the fridge for 2 weeks to 1 month. When you are ready to eat your refrigerated cake pops, simply remove them from the fridge and place them on a plate. Leave them out at room temperature for about 30 minutes. If they are still too cold to eat, let them sit for an additional 30 minutes. Your cake pops are ready to eat when the outer coating reaches room temperature.

Summary in Portuguese:

Forre um Tupperware médio ou grande com papel-toalha. Coloque as sobremesas de forma plana dentro do recipiente e por cima do papel-toalha. Faça uma segunda camada com os bolos virados para o lado oposto. Cubra as sobremesas com outro papel-toalha. Coloque os recipientes na geladeira em um local seco e onde ficarão intactos. Retire da geladeira de 30 minutos a uma hora antes de servir.


Article in English: Locate a piece of string or twine that is about 25 inches (64 cm) long. Place 1 end of the string in the middle of your forehead, and wrap it around your head. You want the string to rest about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) above your ears, right where you’d like the hat to sit on your forehead. This can also be done with a sewing tape measure. Grab the place where the string meets back up with the center of your forehead (and the other end of the string) with your thumb and forefinger. Remove the string from your head without losing this spot. You may want to cut the string at this location to make measuring easier. Lay the string down flat without losing your spot. Use a ruler to determine the length of the string (and size of your head.) Write down this measurement so you won't forget.  Your measurement needs to be accurate down to 1⁄8 inch (0.32 cm). If you used a sewing tape measure, you can skip this step. Many hats are sized generally (small, medium, large). Some hats will have more specific sizes ranging from 6 ¾ to 8+. Reference a size chart to determine your hat size based on your measurement. Here are some guidelines:  21.125–21.5 inches (53.66–54.61 cm) = Small or sizes 6 ¾ - 6 ⅞. 21.875–22.25 inches (55.56–56.52 cm) = Medium or sizes 7 - 7 ⅛. 22.625–23 inches (57.47–58.42 cm) = Large or sizes 7 ¼ - 7 ⅜. 23.5–23.875 inches (59.69–60.64 cm) = X-Large or sizes 7 ½ - 7 ⅝. 24.25–24.625 inches (61.60–62.55 cm) = XX-Large or sizes 7 ¾ - 7 ⅞. 25–25.375 inches (63.50–64.45 cm) = XXX-Large or sizes 8 - 8+.

Summary in Portuguese:

Passe uma fita ou outra coisa que possa ser usada para medir à volta da sua cabeça. Marque o local na fita. Coloque a fita sobre uma régua. Transforme esse número em um tamanho de chapéu.