Article in English: Over the winter, do a thorough inspection of the outside of your house to look for potential wasp entry points, such as loose siding, unsealed vents and cracks around windows and door frames. These are all ideal locations for a wasp's nest, so sealing them off now could prevent a potential infestation come spring. Although wasps will never return to a previously used nest, several species of wasp will build their new nest on top of the old one. Therefore it is a good idea to knock down any empty, abandoned nests over the winter and thoroughly clean the area before the queen wasp reclaims the area come springtime. The scent of old food can attract wasps, so it's a good idea to make sure your garbage cans are well sealed. You should also give any garbage cans a good clean with water and disinfectant on a semi-regular basis, to remove any food residue that could attract wasps. Fruit trees, and particularly rotting, fallen fruit is a magnet for wasps and bees, so think twice before planting one too close to your house. If you already have fruit trees, it's a good idea to regularly harvest ripe fruit and to pick any fallen fruit off the ground and dispose of it before the wasps can get to it. Wasps are extremely territorial and will not build their nest close to another colony's. Therefore, hanging a fake wasps' nest or two is a great way to deter them. You can purchase fake nests at gardening centers and hardware stores (many of which are beautifully designed), but you can have just as much success by hanging a brown paper bag!

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Sele as entradas. Derrube os ninhos vazios durante o inverno. Feche as lixeiras. Cuidado com árvores frutíferas. Pendure ninhos falsos.


Article in English: Over-the-counter painkillers such as Ibuprofen, paracetamol, or aspirin can be used to relieve pain and swelling. All of these medications work by inhibiting the production of chemicals called prostaglandins, which cause inflammation. The recommended dosage for each of these drugs is as follows:  Ibuprofen (or similar generic drug), 200 – 400 mg tablets, with or just after food, up to three times a day Aspirin, 300 mg tablets up to four times a day Paracetamol, 500 mg tablets up to three times a day Do not mix these medications. Overdose can lead to serious side-effects. Until professional medical assistance is obtained, lying on your back and supporting the testes in whatever way feels comfortable can help to relieve physical stress and discomfort. You can also enhance your scrotal support, such as a jock strap. This can aid in relieving testicular pain by protecting the region against contact friction between your legs, painful movement of the scrotum, and external contact that can lead to irritation. In case there is a sudden onset of swelling and pain, gently apply an ice pack or a bag of frozen vegetables to your testicles to help relieve pain and swelling.  Applying an ice-pack is an important measure since, if the cause of the swelling is serious, it can increase the amount of time the testicles can survive without a blood supply.  Wrap the frozen ice or bag of vegetables in a dry cloth before applying to protect from frostbite. Allow time for the testicles to naturally heal by avoiding activities that could aggravate the pain and swelling. Avoid heavy lifting, running and other vigorous exercises. If total rest is not possible, then wearing supportive undergarments and/or a truss can be beneficial.

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Tome medicações livres de prescrição. Deite-se de barriga para cima. Aplique uma bolsa de gelo na área. Descanse e evite atividades extenuantes.


Article in English: Oxidation filters are generally stronger than water softeners and can remove harmful chemicals that are common to well water, specifically arsenic. If your well needs to be treated for arsenic and iron traces, choose an oxidation system to filter your water.  Oxidation filters can also get rid of "rotten egg" odors and flavors in water caused by hydrogen sulfide (sulfur). If you have not tested your well water for arsenic traces, it is recommended for all well owners to do so. High arsenic levels are common in private wells. Research local companies that sell filtration systems and compare their prices for well or home filters. Choose the price that best fits your need and contact the company to install it. If you would prefer to install an oxidation filter yourself, find a product online or at a home supply store that is marked as easily-installable. If you buy an oxidation filter online, you may be able to call a plumber to help with installation. Some oxidation filters require the usage of chlorine, a hazardous chemical. Read the filter's maintenance instructions carefully to avoid adding too much chlorine to your drinking water Never touch chlorine with your bare hands, and keep it out of reach from children or pets. Oxidation filters that use chlorine are better at disinfecting water than filters without chlorine. Send another water sample to a laboratory after installing your oxidation filter and compare its results to the well water's initial lab reading. If your oxidation filter does not seem to be filtering out all harmful minerals, you may need to try a different water purifying option. Clean your oxidation filter regularly according to the product instructions to keep it in the best possible condition. If you are concerned about its functioning at any time, send a water sample to a nearby laboratory to make sure it is functioning well.

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Use um filtro oxidante para eliminar traços de ferro e arsênico. Chame um bombeiro hidráulico ou ligue para a assistência técnica para instalar o filtro. Tome cuidado com filtros à base de cloro. Teste a água do poço após a instalação do filtro. Faça a manutenção do filtro.


Article in English: Oysters caught in waters far from the Equator are usually the freshest. The best Northern Hemisphere locations include the Pacific Northwest or either coast of Canada. For Southern Hemisphere locations, look for southern Chile or New Zealand as the country of origin. Oysters should remain alive until they're shucked. Otherwise, they're not fit for consumption. To test for life, try opening the shell. If it snaps back, the oyster is still alive. If not, you shouldn't buy it. Cracked or open shells are other markers of dead oysters. Place them cup side down (flat side up) on a large plate. Cover them with a wet kitchen towel. Make sure the fridge has enough air circulating to avoid killing the oysters. Avoid placing them on a bed of ice. Oysters live only in saltwater. Anything containing fresh water can kill them.

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Selecione as ostras baseado na geografia. Escolha apenas as ostras vivas. Armazene na geladeira por até dois dias.


Article in English: Packets of dehydrated brine shrimp cysts are sold at aquarium and pet stores. Beginning with one packet is fine, since the brine shrimp will multiply rapidly. If your tank is the correct temperature and salinity for the shrimp, they will hatch within a day. 12 hours after that, you will have young shrimp swimming around in the tank. Brine shrimp will multiply quickly. They will begin as tiny cysts and end up as small shrimp. You do not need to aid them in hatching or growing, since they will do so naturally in a well-maintained tank.  If your brine shrimp are not growing or hatching, check the salinity and temperature of the tank for problems. It is natural for some of the brine shrimp to die.

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Compre os ovos. Deposite os ovos na água e eles chocarão dentro de 15 a 20 horas. Divirta-se observando a população crescer.


Article in English: Packing can take a long time. Starting as early as possible will give you time to organize and pack everything that needs to go. Aim to finish packing the night before moving day. You can plan when you are going to pack each room. You might aim to pack a certain number of boxes a day or finish packing certain rooms by a specific date. You can get what you need at post offices, hardware stores, or office supply stores. In general, you should buy:  Clear packing tape for boxes Masking tape for wrapping valuables Packing peanuts or packing paper for padding Bubble wrap for fragile objects Plastic wrap for wrapping toiletries A marker for labeling boxes There is no precise way to tell how many boxes you will need. It is better to get too many boxes than not enough. The best way to estimate is to use the square footage of your current home as a guide.  If the area of your home is 700–900 feet (210–270 m), you may need 15 small boxes, 13 medium boxes, 6 large boxes, and 3 extra large boxes. If the area is 900–1,200 feet (270–370 m), get 21 small, 19 medium, 10 large, and 6 extra large. If the area is 1,200–1,600 feet (370–490 m), you may need 21 small, 19 medium, 10 large, and 6 extra large. If it is up to  1,800 feet (550 m), get 35	small, 33 medium,19 large, and 11 extra large. These are standard box sizes. You can go to a packaging store or hardware store and find boxes in these sizes. Use newer boxes with a sturdy double wall. There should be no rips, tears, or stains on the box. Make sure that you can close the box before packing it. You can buy boxes from an office supply company or ask local grocery stores for extra boxes.  If you have older boxes that are starting to fall apart, it may be a good idea to invest in some new boxes. If you are using a moving company, they may refuse to load any boxes that are ripped, torn, or stained. Furthermore, all boxes must be able to close. Open a collapsed box by pulling out the sides into a square. Turn the box over. Fold the 2 smaller flaps over, then fold the 2 larger...

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Comece a empacotar seus pertences duas ou três semanas antes da mudança, pois o processo pode levar um bom tempo. Compre os materiais de embalagem antes de começar. Faça uma estimativa de quantas caixas precisará baseado na metragem quadrada. Encontre caixas bem resistentes e sem dano algum. Monte as caixas planas. Use as caixas maiores para objetos mais leves e as menores para objetos pesados.


Article in English: Paint and finish stripping chemicals are highly toxic, so it's essential to set up a well-ventilated work area. Choose your garage, a work shed, or a spot outdoors.  Avoid setting up your work area in one of the main rooms of your house. Basements are not well-ventilated enough, either. Unfold the drop cloth over a large surface area and lay out the paint stripper, brushes for applying the stripper, and the scraping tools you need to remove it. Put on your ventilator (if indoors), gloves, apron and goggles. Dip the brush into the paint stripper and begin applying it to the furniture. If the piece you are refinishing is large, plan to strip the paint in sections, rather than all at once. The stripper bonds with the paint as you apply it, separating it from the wood. Use the steel wool and other scraping tools to scrape off the paint with the stripper. It should come off in large sheets.  Give the same amount of care to each part of the furniture. The stripping process affects the look of the wood underneath, so you want to make sure each part gets the same treatment to avoid an uneven finish. If the furniture has multiple coats of paint, you may need to repeat the paint-stripping process more than once. Once the paint is gone, the finish underneath also needs to be removed. Use a paintbrush to apply the thinner finish-stripping solution, then sand it away using a clean piece of steel wool. All the furniture to dry completely.  Now that the wood has been revealed, be sure to scrub along the grain, rather than against it, so the wood doesn't get damaged. If most of the old finish seems to have come off with the paint stripper, you still need to give the furniture a stripper rinse to make sure all traces of the old finish are gone. Rinse the furniture with denatured alcohol or mineral spirits, then let it dry. Use a sanding machine or 100-grit sandpaper to thoroughly sand the furniture. Work in even strokes and spend the same amount of time on each part of the furniture to ensure an even finish. Use a finishing...

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Escolha uma área para trabalhar. Aplique o removedor de tinta. Raspe a tinta. Remova o acabamento antigo. Lixe o móvel.


Article in English: Paint comes pre-installed on your PC. Press ⊞ Win+S to open the search box and type paint. When you see “Paint” appear in the search results, click on it. Make sure the image is on your computer. Click the “File” menu and select “Open.” Locate your image and click “OK.” ” A list of image types, including JPEG, will appear. ” This will launch a new box which allows you to choose a folder, rename the file, and select a “Save as type.” Navigate to a folder you’ll recall later and make sure “JPEG” is selected as the “Save as type.” ” Your file has been converted.

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Abra o Paint. Abra a imagem no Paint. Clique em "Arquivo" e depois sobre a seta ao lado de "Salvar como". Clique em "JPEG". Renomeie o arquivo da forma que preferir e clique em "Salvar".


Article in English: Paintball game fields vary widely in size and layout. It can be played both indoors and outdoors, depending on where you live. Usually, a game field will have bunkers, tables, barrels, stacks of tires, and other types of cover placed throughout the field. It's also possible to play on private property, or to set up your own paintball field if you've got some land to work with, but it's usually a good idea to find a paintball facility in your area when you're first starting out. When you get to the arena, you can pick the type of game you'll play, but a few basic rules will be enforced for all types of games. Most games of paintball are played between teams with a specific time limit, which may be projected on a wall visibly or marked with some kind of buzzer or countdown. Most games of paintball also involve one team trying to shoot as many players of the opposite team as possible. There are a variety of different games you can play, some of which are outlined in the next section.  Keep your mask on at all times. There will be a safety zone where you are able to talk and remove your mask, and then the live fire zone, beyond which you must wear your goggles at all times. Once you are out in the game zone, you may disengage the safety. After that's done, and the game begins, you're free to begin advancing and attacking the other team's players. When a paintball hits a player and bursts, they are out and must leave the field of play. Players should raise their hand to avoid being shot multiple times, after being hit once. If a paintball bounces off without leaving color on the player, they are free to carry on. It's partially up to the player to self-report hits. It's a lot more fun if everyone plays by the rules. If you get shot, you're out. Paintballs are heavy and much slower than regular bullets, so they can drop significantly in height over a fairly small distance. When you shoot, you need to account for this. Aim a little higher than what you're shooting at, and ahead of targets that are moving.  A good...

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Encontre um local adequado. Compreenda bem as regras do jogo. Saia do campo ao ser atingido. Mire bem. Não fique parado. Mantenha a comunicação entre a equipe. Preste atenção. Seja sorrateiro. Economize munição.


Article in English: Painting is one of the cheapest ways to make a big change to a room. Light colors are always recommended for small rooms or low ceilings.  If you prefer dark walls, avoid using white on the ceiling. This creates a horizontal line that will make the ceiling look even lower. Try painting the ceiling a few shades lighter than the walls instead.  Pale blue or aqua tinted ceilings give the illusion of distance and will make ceilings look further away. Color is not the only aspect of the paint that can contribute to the apparent height of the ceiling. A matte finish hides flaws and draws focus away. A glossy finish creates a reflective surface with benefits similar to a mirror but can also show imperfections. By painting it the same color and sheen as the wall, you can give the appearance of pushing the ceiling up a few inches. If there is a big difference in ceiling and wall color, choose a shade somewhere in between for the crown molding. The more contrast between the colors of the stripes, the bigger difference it will make. Besides painting, there are lots of other ways to get stripes on the wall. Wallpaper and paneling work well too. You can even use washi tape.

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Pinte o teto de branco ou de uma cor clara. Escolha um acabamento fosco para obter melhores resultados. Pinte a sanca do teto. Pinte listras verticais.


Article in English: Pairing food with a beer that shares some of its flavor or aroma is a great place to start. Seek out beers and foods with similar elements of aroma and flavor profiles. Foods such as aged Gouda, walnut cake, roasted pork, smoked sausage and cashew chicken will complement the malty flavor of a brown ale. The coffee and chocolate flavors of a stout highlight silky, salty foods such as oysters on the half shell. A stout also pairs well with braised or caramelized meats and sauces. Coriander found in dishes like fajitas or tacos complements the herbaceous flavor of hops in an IPA. Likewise, many IPAs have tropical notes that can be accentuated with fruits like mangos.

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Encontre pontos harmônicos entre a cerveja e a comida. Combine Brown Ales com alimentos de sabor oleaginoso ou tostado. Use a Stout para acompanhar ostras. Sirva uma IPA em conjunto com alimentos que contenham coentro e manga.


Article in English: Pantry moths are also known as Indian Meal Moths. They are tiny, about a 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) in length, and very good at hiding, but you may also spot webbing in your pantry, as well as holes in packages. If you suspect a package has moths, look inside to see if it has any strange clumping or bad odors, which can indicate larvae. Toss it if you suspect you have moths.  These moths often come into your house from the grocery store, in goods like cereal, flour, rice, chocolate, beans, pasta, and powdered milk. You can prevent infestations by storing these foods in your freezer for 4 days when you bring them home, which kills the moths. Pet food and birdseed can also carry infestations, so store them away from your pantry. To rid yourself of these moths, clean out the pantry, and throw any suspicious containers into an outside trash bin. Vacuum inside the pantry, and then scrub it down thoroughly with soap, water, and a scrubbing sponge. Call an exterminator to set traps. The larvae of clothes moths tend to feed on natural fabrics like wool and fur. They typically won't eat cotton or synthetic fabrics unless they haven't been washed; the larvae enjoy the body oils and skin cells left on the fabric.  These moths are tiny, about 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) in length. They hang out in the dark areas of your closet, and they will scurry away when startled. They tend to run or jump more than fly, but they do have a fluttery flight pattern. The two most common clothing moths are the Webbing Clothing Moth, which is golden/tan with reddish-gold hair on its head, and the Casemaking Moth, which is lightly brown with lighter hair on it  head. The Casemaking Moth can also have dark spots.  Look for furrows or holes in your clothing, particularly wool clothing. To rid your clothes of the moths, wash any clothing in hot water and dry in low heat. You can also freeze the clothing for 24 hours. Large rugs that are infested with moths will need to be treated by a professional, though vacuuming may help. These caterpillars, known as...

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Procure mariposas pequenas e marrons na área da despensa. Veja se há traças de roupas nos armários. Observe lagartas verde-claras de 10 cm em tomates. Veja se há lagartas verde-claras ou pretas de 5 cm no milho. Observe lagartas verdes de 4 cm com uma listra amarela.


Article in English: Papayas thrive in USDA hardiness zones 9-11, which corresponds to minimum winter temperatures of 19℉ to 40ºF (-7℃ to 4ºC). They may be damaged or die if exposed to prolonged frost, and prefer climates that are warm throughout most of the year. Papaya trees do poorly in wet soil. If your climate is rainy, you may plant them on a mound of well draining soil as described further on. Choose a nutrient-rich potting mix for tropical plants, or make your own mix out of garden soil and 25–50% compost. As long as the soil drains well, the exact soil texture doesn't matter. Papaya will grow in sandy, loamy, or rocky soils.  If you are able to test soil pH or you are choosing between commercial potting mixes, select a soil with a pH between 4.5 and 8. This is a broad range, so it is likely that any soil that successfully grows other plants in your garden has the correct pH for papaya. If you want more of your seeds to germinate, use sterile potting mix. You can make your own by mixing one part vermiculite and one part potting mix, and baking this mixture in the oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93 degrees Celcius) for one hour. You can use seeds scraped out of the center of a papaya fruit, or seeds purchased from a garden center or nursery. Press seeds against the side of a colander to break the sac surrounding the seeds, without breaking the seeds themselves. Rinse thoroughly, then dry in a dark location on a paper towel. You may plant seeds directly in your garden to avoid the risks of transplanting them later, or you may plant them in pots to have greater control of plant arrangement once you see which ones are sprouting. Poke the seeds into the soil about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) under the surface and about 2 inches (5 cm) apart from each other. Plant as many seeds as you have room for to increase the odds of both male and female plants sprouting; you can remove the weaker plants later on. There is no feasible way to tell whether a plant is male, female, or hermaphroditic before planting. Water thoroughly after planting,...

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Veja se o mamão consegue prosperar no clima da região. Prepare o solo. Prepare as sementes. Plante as sementes. Regue o solo com moderação. Defina quais mudas pretender manter. Assim que as plantas florescerem, remova o excesso de plantas masculinas.


Article in English: Paprika is a reddish spice that can enhance red tones or add red highlights to hair.   Make a tea from rose hips. Brew rose hips in boiling water. Let the tea cool. Make a paste using the tea and paprika and apply it to hair. You might find it helpful to use an applicator brush. You can find these at beauty supply stores. Leave the paste on hair for at least 30 minutes then rinse. This method is simple but may require multiple applications for enhanced results.   Mix beet and carrot juice together in equal parts. Apply the mixture through the hair and work it through. Leave the mixture on for at least 60 minutes before rinsing. This method works best to enhance color in red hair. In blondes, the results tend to turn out a bright strawberry blonde. You can do this method by making a strong herbal tea from dried rose hips.   Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of rose hips. Let the mixture steep until the water turns a deep red color. Cool the mixture and then strain it. Massage into hair and then let it sit 20 minutes before rinsing. Repeat as necessary.

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Realce tons avermelhados com páprica e rosa mosqueta. Aplique os sucos de cenoura e beterraba no cabelo. Use a rosa mosqueta para agregar uma cor levemente vermelha ao cabelo.


Article in English: Paradoxically, just knowing when a jump scare will likely occur may make you more likely to jump. That's because people start to fixate on the idea of the scare coming up, giving it their full attention as their fear mounts. But this is what a horror director wants -- you are focusing on the fear, just like the characters. When the jump eventually surprises you, you are so tuned into the moment that the scare hits you with twice the power.  Try not to let the fear of an upcoming jump scare bother you -- just tell yourself that one is coming and stop worrying about it. The following steps detail ways to see jump scares coming, helping you anticipate scare. Instead of watching for these signals with dread, think like a filmmaker -- ask "how do these effects work to build tension", and not "when does the tension finally release?" This may seem like a broad assertion, but it stems from the larger artistic reason to use jump scares in a film. Horror is a genre that manipulates fear and tension, trying to grow this fear slowly throughout the movie so it all culminates in one big scare or set piece (like the reveal of the monster). To do so, directors use small scares to get your adrenaline pumping. This puts you in frazzled, tense state, which makes more complex or psychological scares easier to pull off later on. Think of each jump scare as a horror director's early "brush strokes" and you'll be better equipped to handle them. Silence is the most common, but it usually comes right after a long, slow, and ominous swell in the music. Remember that  jump scare work by hitting you with an image or sound very abruptly and quickly, not by slowly ratcheting things up. Thus a scare almost always comes right after a lull or moment of quiet -- this makes the loudness of the scare extra noticeable and frightening. If a character is leaning in the bottom of the screen and there is a big space of blackness or an empty room behind them, be ready for that frame to fill. The director is knowingly drawing your eye to that space...

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Relaxe. Esteja pronto para tomar pelo menos um susto nos primeiros 30 minutos. Reconheça os sinais de áudio que geralmente precedem um susto. Fique atento a espaços vazios na tela. Fique atento após "falsas" cenas de susto. Assista cada vez mais filmes de terror para torná-lo menos sensível aos sustos. Procure sites como o WheresTheJump.com.


Article in English: Parental controls leave search sites such as Google and Bing accessible. Proxies bypass filters on your internet by diverting the traffic to another server, masking your computer's address in the process. Proxy sites route internet traffic through a third-party address. This allows you to view websites without having to go to the website address. Some proxy sites may be blocked by parental controls. Keep searching if you can't access one. Some popular proxy sites include the following:   4everproxy has no bandwidth limits and is very good for video streaming. it also removes your history logs every 2 hours.  Proxysite uses SSL and encryptions to provide VPN-like quality browsing. It can hide your IP address and get around website blocks. It also clears your history logs.  Hide.Me also offers a proxy website. It does not log or retain your user data. It doesn't contain any pop-up ads, and it blocks pop-up ads you receive while surfing. It's also one of the fastest proxy servers. Once on the proxy site, you should see a text box in which you can type a URL. Enter your desired URL of the site you want to access. Many proxy sites redirect you to a new search bar for simplified browsing. Due to the proxy, the websites you visit won't show up to parental controls.

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Abra um mecanismo de busca. Pesquise por sites proxy. Acesse o URL de um site de proxy. Insira um URL. Verifique se a navegação está sem restrições agora.


Article in English: Parsley plants do not go to seed during their first year. If you plan on harvesting the seeds, you will need to monitor a plant already in its second year.  Parsley plants are biennial. Typically, the plants will only live for two years, and at the end of their lives, they will flower and seed. To maximize your seed harvest, it is recommended that you remove imperfect or weak two-year-old plants at the end of the first season. In doing so, you ensure that the healthiest plants can fertilize each other and produce good seed. When harvesting and storing seeds, try to separate those that were ready for harvest early from those that were ready later in the season. The seeds from early seed producers should be given priority over those that came from plants that produced seed late. To harvest entire seed heads, wait until the majority of the seeds have turned dark brown. If you harvest the seeds any earlier, they may not germinate well later on. Parsley seed goes through three basic stages. Immediately after it finishes flowering, the seed will emerge as a light or bright green color. It will eventually take on a tan tint during the second stage, and during the final stage, it will be brown or otherwise dark in color. Snip off the seeds by cutting directly below the seed head. Pinch the stem just below the seed head with your thumb and index finger. Cut the stem just below your fingers. Remove the seed heads carefully, shaking them as little as possible as you work. If you shake the seeds while clipping them off, you could end up scattering the seeds. Since the seeds are fairly small, seeds that are scattered will likely end up lost. Gently shake the seed heads into a paper bag to quickly and easily remove the majority of the mature seeds.  You could also lightly shake or tug on the seeds over a tightly woven patch of fabric or plastic sheeting. Shake or remove the seeds using a gentle motion. If you apply too much force, the seeds can fly off and scatter in all directions. If a few young seeds still remain stuck...

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Espere o segundo ano após o plantio. Colha as sementes quando elas escurecerem. Corte fora as sementes. Agite delicadamente as sementes. Amadureça as sementes que restarem. Arranque as sementes individualmente. Seque as sementes.


Article in English: Part of coming out of your shell is making people want to talk to you. You may be surprised to hear that people might think that you're stuck up or rude just because you're so shy that you can't even begin to think about giving people positive affirmation. This can change today. The next time someone comes up to you or starts talking to you, give that person a big smile, stand with your posture straight and your arms at your sides, and enthusiastically ask that person how he or she is doing. It takes practice to start looking friendly when you're used to retreating into your shell, but you can make it work.  If you're shy, you may be used to hunching over a book or your cell phone, but this may make people think you're too busy to talk to them. You can be approachable and look engaged even if you're shy. Even if you're not saying a lot, nodding, making eye contact, smiling at the right times, and generally looking like you're enjoying yourself are all signs of being an “active listener.” Active listening helps people feel like you’re interested and involved in the conversation. If you just hang back and stare at the floor, people might forget that you're there. Try repeating a few key ideas from a conversation as the basis for your own contribution. This not only shows you’re listening, it helps other people feel acknowledged. For example, if you’ve been listening to someone talk about her trip to India, you could say something like “That sounds amazing! I’ve never been to India, but I did go to Indiana once.” If talking about yourself seems too hard at the moment, this can be a tactic you can use until you comfortable sharing yourself a little more. Once you're having a conversation with people, a great default mode is to ask them a few simple questions, whether it's about themselves, their plans, or whatever it is that they are talking about. Asking questions is also a lower-pressure form of social interaction because you won't be talking about yourself as much, but will be showing interest and will move...

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Passe uma imagem de simpático às pessoas. Faça perguntas abertas. Comece a falar de si mesmo. Aprenda a jogar conversa fora. Aprenda a interpretar as pessoas. Concentre-se no momento.


Article in English: Part of making yourself a comfortable and dynamic public speaker is to make sure you know what you're talking about and you know it well. Lacking knowledge can make you anxious and uncertain when you're speaking and that will come through to your audience.  Preparation is key. Take your time when you are planning your speech to make sure that it flows naturally and logically. You'll also need to make sure that you know how you're coming across while giving the speech and heighten your good qualities while downplaying the less good qualities. Even if public speaking is something like having to answer a question in class, you will still need to make sure that you know your subject. This can help you feel and present as more confident, which will make a good impression on your listeners. While speaking in public isn't like running a race, there are still things you can do to make sure that your body cooperates with you. This goes beyond not shifting your weight from foot to foot while you're talking (hold your toes still and you won't find yourself doing this). It has to do with breathing, with projecting and making sure you're speaking properly.  Speak from your diaphragm. This will help you to project clearly and loudly so that your audience can hear you without seeming like you're straining or shouting. As an exercise, stand up straight and put your hand on your abdomen. Breathe in, and breathe out. Count to 5 on a breath and then 10 on a breath. You'll feel your abdomen start to relax. You want to be breathing and speaking from that relaxed state. Modulate your tone. Figure out what the pitch of your voice is. Too high? Too low? Going into registers only dogs can hear? Relaxing, standing in a comfortable (but upright) position and breathing properly will help you find a more comfortable and more pleasant tone. Avoid throat breathing and upper chest breathing, as these both can add to your anxiety and tighten up your throat. In consequence, your voice will sound more strained and uncomfortable. Chewing gum...

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Estude o assunto a fundo. Treine o seu corpo. Controle o seu ritmo. Estude o discurso. Memorize o discurso. Familiarize-se com a plateia. Ensaie.


Article in English: Part of the fun is getting to know your host. A small gift shows your appreciation and can open up a warm conversation, especially if it's a fun trinket from your hometown or the last place you visited. Even better, give the gift of a shared experience:  Share your skills. Many couchsurfers travel with a musical instrument or a small drawing kit. Others offer to help with basic home repairs, craft projects, or gardening. Teach each other something. This could be a song, a holiday tradition, sports advice, or one of the skills mentioned above. If you know another language and your host seems interested, teach her a few words. Talk about the places you've traveled, the customs back home, or just stories from your life. Ask your host questions about the local community, its history, and his own life. Personal and cultural exchange sets couchsurfing apart from a stay in a hotel, if you step up to the opportunity. Do your best to follow the instructions the host gives you, such as which entrance to use and when to keep the noise level down. Pay attention to your hosts' habits as well, and imitate them if necessary. For example, many people leave their shoes by the front door and may think this goes without saying in their culture. Don't hesitate to ask questions or apologize when you make a mistake. A positive attitude goes a long way toward smoothing out minor slip-ups. Food is a great way to share pleasant experiences, and to introduce each other to your respective cultures. If you can cook, offer to do so in your host's home, and share the results with your host. If you can't cook, or your host seems uncomfortable with the idea, offer to pick up the tab for a meal at a restaurant nearby. If there's no time to share a meal together, or a restaurant is out of your budget range, bring a small treat from home or a nearby bakery. If your host also cooks, offer to share the recipe. If your host can't be home to let you in during the day, find out when he or she can be there, and then find yourself something else to...

Summary in Portuguese:

Compartilhe alguma coisa com seu anfitrião. Compartilhe histórias. Respeite as regras da casa. Ofereça comida aos seus anfitriões. Seja flexível e paciente. Mantenha contato. Ofereça-se para ajudar em casa.


Article in English: Part of the pleasure of smoking pipes is the ability to create your own perfect experience. Take your time browsing a tobacconist's shop for aesthetically pleasing options. Heft each pipe in your hand — a lightweight pipe is almost always more comfortable. If you're at a complete loss, ask the employees for recommendations.  Even an attractive wooden pipe can have hidden flaws — and probably does if it comes with a low price tag. If price is your main concern, a corncob pipe is a safer bet. A metal filter in the stem can absorb moisture and perhaps alter the flavor. This is a matter of personal preference, and the filter should be removable if you change your mind. Nothing disrupts a smoke like a malfunctioning pipe. Avoid frustration with a quick inspection before you buy:  Avoid pipes with walls thinner than ¼ inch (6mm), about the width of a pencil. The base should be at least this thick as well; to measure this, put a straight pipe cleaner down the chamber, pinch it at the top of the chamber, then compare this height to the outside wall. Stick a pipe cleaner down the stem. It should run smoothly through and emerge very close to the base of the chamber. Although there are exceptions, thick varnishes may flake and bubble from heat after heavy use. You'll need more than a pipe to start smoking. If you visit a pipe shop, get everything at once to avoid multiple trips and hassle. You'll also need:  A lighter or matches. Plastic butane lighters are cheap and plentiful but some smokers dislike the smell and taste. Pipe lighters are available for a variety of prices, but it might be a good idea to start with a good supply of wooden matches. You can always invest in a pipe lighter later. A bundle of pipe cleaners to keep your pipe clean and functioning properly. Pipe tamper. This is used to pack the tobacco in the bowl. Walking into a tobacco store can be overwhelming at first. Cyprian Latakia? Dutch Cavendish? Fortunately, a quick lesson should be enough for your first purchase:  Aromatic blends (sometimes called...

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça uma pesquisa. Procure por falhas mecânicas. Compre os acessórios. Escolha um cachimbo de tabaco. Escolha o corte de tabaco.


Article in English: Part of understanding your daughter is recognizing that, in addition to all of the other changes occurring, her brain is actually developing as well.  Different parts of the brain mature at different times. The parts of the brain associated with things such as impulsiveness, reward and motivation actually mature earlier than parts of the brain associated with weighing the pros and cons of ones actions. As a result, your teenager may not consider consequences in the same way you would. This is why it may be important to discuss risk taking behavior and their consequences, with her. It may be difficult to believe, but your daughter's tendency to stay up until the wee hours of the night is due in part to her changing brain.  Though the tendency may be to stay up late, lack of sleep further contributes to irritability and depression. It's important to still regulate your teenage daughter's bedtime and to encourage her to get a full night's rest. It's not just your imagination; your daughter's emotions are heightened during the teenage years. The intensity of the emotions is also different than yours, so keep that in mind when you're in the midst of a discussion or an argument with her. If you notice your daughter is overreacting, give her some time to cool down. She may react strongly at first, but be sympathetic to the fact that her brain is going through a period of change as well.

Summary in Portuguese:

Saiba que o cérebro dela está passando por várias mudanças. O sono também pode ser afetado pelas alterações cerebrais. Entenda que as emoções de sua filha são impactadas por mudanças físicas nos circuitos neurais.


Article in English: Partially straighten the paperclips, leaving the U-shapes intact. Pull the outer portion of the paperclip into a straight line without straightening the innermost U shape. Work one of the small U's into the bottle between the glass and the cork until the U is below the cork and the straight portion remains out of the bottle. Rotate the wire 90 degrees so that the U will be beneath the cork when you pull up. Repeat on the opposite side of the cork with the second paperclip. Twist the ends together a few times. They should be securely joined so that they stay together when pulling out the cork. Insert a suitable utensil, such as a spoon handle, pen barrel, or pencil, under the twisted wires. Slide your fingers under the utensil, with the wires between your middle and ring fingers, and slowly pull out the cork.

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Pegue dois clipes de papel e uma caneta. Insira um dos clipes na lateral da garrafa. Junte as pontas dos clipes e torça-as algumas vezes. Remova a rolha.


Article in English: Passport applications can take over a month to be approved, so get started on it early. Gather up your personal information, including your government-issued ID and proof of citizenship. Fill out the paperwork on your government’s website and take the application to a passport facility and wait.  Consult your government’s regulations for more specific information on the passport process. Passport facilities include post offices and title bureaus. through another country to avoid paperwork. Fly to a nearby country such as Mexico, then get on a connecting flight to Cuba. For a long time, this is how people indirectly got into the country. These days, it’s still very useful for avoiding the travel restrictions some countries have.  This is more useful for Americans than travelers of other nationalities. The Cuban officials won’t stamp your passport and the American officials won’t ask questions. If you wish to avoid booking an expensive group tour, this is the way to go. Research travel plans to set up your trip. This is done through educational institutions, professional groups, or travel agencies. The trip organizers may take care of most of the planning, including the flight. Many times you don't even have to stick with the group once you arrive.  This is important for Americans. As of 2017, you can’t use “educational activities” as an excuse to get into Cuba unless you are registered through a group trip. Travelers from other countries have a lot more freedom when traveling to Cuba. Still, make sure you understand any travel rules and restrictions your government has. You can book a direct flight to Cuba like you would for any other travel destination. Currently some American airlines offer direct flights departing from a few large cities such as Miami and New York. Start planning your trip by searching online for flights departing from your area. For American travelers, you will be required to fill out the authorized travel paperwork and select 1 of the 12 travel categories established by the U.S....

Summary in Portuguese:

Obtenha um passaporte. Vá para Cuba por outro país para evitar burocracias. Organize uma viagem em grupo. Procure um voo curto para Cuba se desejar mais comodidade. Reserve um quarto de hotel se quiser uma acomodação de melhor qualidade. Fique com um cidadão cubano para ter uma experiência autêntica.


Article in English: Pastel chalk is another cheap way of making paint at home. Although you'll need to add egg yolks to get the paint-like texture, the chalk sticks you choose will determine the paint's colour. Because you'll be grinding them up, aim to use older and broken pieces of chalk. Getting multiple colours in your collection will give you a variety of colour to paint with. Cheaper chalk will result in a smoother texture, but you won't get the same vibrant colours as you would with higher-end chalk material. A muffin tray will give you a secure place to make and extract your egg chalk paint from. Fill up a muffin slot with water for each colour of paint you're going to be using. Place a stick of chalk in each of these slots and let them sit for 15 minutes. You can add extra sticks of chalk into the same tray slots if you want a richer colour, just so long as they're of the same colour. With a hammer, you can gently crush the soggy chalk sticks into a powder. After they've soaked, they will be much easier to break apart and shouldn't put up much of a fight. Stir the mix when you're done to disperse the colour throughout each tray slot. You can also mush the chalk together with your bare hands if the chalk sticks have grown soggy enough. Raw eggs will make someone sick if they're ingested. In order for the egg paint to be truly non-toxic, you'll need to pasteurize them first. Crack the eggs you're making paint with and cook on high temperature for a couple of minutes. The yolk needs to reach a temperature of 138 degrees Fahrenheit.  Don't overcook them to the point of scrambling. If your eggs scramble, you won't be able to use them in your paint. You can skip out on pasteurizing the eggs, but raw eggs will make children very sick if they're ingested. You can skip this if the children are old enough to know not to eat it. Because the egg whites will do nothing for your paint's consistency, you should physically remove the yolks from the rest of the egg before adding them to the paint. Place yolk in each of the tray slots...

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Junte pedaços de giz colorido. Transfira o giz a uma forma de cupcakes. Triture o giz até ele ficar na forma de pó. Pasteurize alguns ovos. Separe as gemas das claras dos ovos. Coloque uma gema de ovo em cada buraco na forma de cupcakes. Espere alguns minutos. Use a tinta.


Article in English: Patient identifiers are pieces of information used to clarify the identity of the patient. In all settings, you must include at least two of these identifiers.  Full name and date of birth are the two most common identifiers. For prescriptions fulfilled outside of a hospital, the patient's phone number and/or current home address will usually be included, as well. One identifier isn't enough, even if you use the patient's full name. If two patients share the same name, it would be impossible to know which one the prescription refers to without any other identifier. As the prescriber, your name and contact information must also be listed on the prescription. Include your full name, the address of your medical practice, and the phone number of your medical practice.  Note that your United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number must also be included somewhere on the prescription.  In most cases, this information will already be printed on the prescription form. If it isn't, however, you will need to write it manually. Some prescriptions must be filed within a certain time period. Even when the medication being prescribed does not fall into that category, you should still include the date. Time-sensitive drugs are rated based on schedule categories. Schedule I drugs have a high potential for abuse and have no legally accepted medical use within the United States. Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse but do have some legally accepted medical use. Schedule III drugs have some potential for abuse and can be used for some medical purposes. Schedule IV drugs have a relatively low potential for abuse and are legally permitted for some medical purposes. Schedule V drugs have an even lower potential for abuse and are legally permitted for certain medical purposes. You will need to sign each prescription before it can be considered valid. Your signature will usually go at the bottom of the form, regardless of whether or not there is a specific line for it there. It is strongly recommended that...

Summary in Portuguese:

Inclua pelo menos dois identificadores do paciente. Forneça suas informações. Anote a data da prescrição. Você precisará assinar cada receita para que elas sejam consideradas válidas; sua assinatura geralmente deverá ser inserida na parte inferior da folha, independentemente de haver um local específico para ela.


Article in English: Pay attention to how you will appear to others. Brush your hair, trim your facial hair and be sure to wash your face and neck before attending a social situation. If desired, use minimal makeup, and keep it natural for first impressions. Choose clothing colors and styles that compliment your figure but are not over flashy, skimpy or inappropriate (don’t wear a suit to a casual encounter or jeans to a formal event) for the event or meeting you will be attending. Smiling can help keep you in a positive mood, and people will be more willing to approach a person who seems friendly and is enjoying themselves. Be sure not to smile immediately when you meet someone, though. First, pause and look at the person’s face when greeting them, then smile warmly and let it show in your eyes as well. This makes them feel as if your smile is meant only for them. When you make eye contact with someone, it signals that you are wanting to connect and are approachable.  If you are interested in someone, occasionally look at them, no matter who is talking, to show that you want to see how they react. During conversations, hold eye contact for as long as is comfortable.  One trick is to pretend your eyes are glued to the other person’s eyes with sticky taffy. Don’t break eye contact until a few moments after they are done speaking. Slowly and reluctantly look away, pretending like you are stretching the sticky taffy between you until it breaks.  Another trick is to count the number of times the other person blinks while you are having a conversation.   Know that some people may be uncomfortable with this type of attention. If you notice that the other person seems to be reacting negatively to your behavior or seems nervous, break eye contact more often . People pay attention to the way you act towards them. When you first meet someone, turn your body completely toward them so you face them directly. When you turn toward someone this way, it tells the other person that you feel they are very special. Moving around a lot or using...

Summary in Portuguese:

Cuide de sua aparência. Sorria! Faça contato visual. Direcione seu corpo para seu interlocutor. Fique quieto. Tenha uma postura ereta. Aja com as pessoas como se elas fossem suas amigas de longa data. Tenha atenção à linguagem corporal das pessoas Aproxime-se.


Article in English: Pay attention to if your German Shepherd coughs for more than a few days. You may notice that the coughing is worse at night or when he's resting. Coughing is usually caused by fluid buildup in the lungs. Coughing may also be a result of an enlarged heart pushing up on your dog's windpipe. If your dog is short of breath because of a heart condition, he'll breathe quickly. The lungs may be filled with fluid and his breaths may seem shallow and rapid. This is because the ability of his lungs to absorb oxygen is compromised. Normally, a large-breed dog takes up to 25 breaths a minute at rest. If you take your dog for a run, check to see if he lags behind. The increased demands on the heart to pump blood throughout the body will cause your dog to slow down or even faint when he exercises. You should also check his heart rate to see if it's racing. German Shepherds should have a heart rate of around 80 to 120 beats a minute. If your dog's heart is beating faster than this, it's considered to be racing, especially if he's not exercising at the time. In addition to not being excited about exercising, your German Shepherd may seem lethargic. This is because his heart is putting strain on the rest of his body to function. Your dog might not want attention and may even seem depressed. For example, your once playful dog may suddenly want to be on his own and resist going for walks. Look for a swollen and enlarged abdomen which is a sign that fluid is building up in the belly (distended belly). This fluid accumulates because the right side of the heart is struggling. You may also notice the membranes in your dog's mouth look blue or purple, instead of healthy pink. It's always important to watch for any weight loss or gain in your German Shepherd. Weight loss might be caused by your dog losing his appetite because of an underlying medical condition (like heart disease). Weight gain may also be caused by heart disease, even if it's less likely a symptom. It may be hard to tell if your dog has gained weight or is...

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Fique atento à tosse. Preste atenção à falta de ar. Perceba quando o cachorro não consegue se exercitar. Fique atento a mudanças de comportamento. Examine a barriga dele. Acompanhe o peso do cão. Fique atento a sintomas graves de doenças cardíacas.


Article in English: Pay attention to when the flowers start to dry out. In the fall you should begin to see white or silver seeds appear near the tops of the milk thistle. To make it easier to harvest, wait until the milk thistle blossoms are dry. Since the leaves and spines of the plant are sharp and prickly, wear long sleeves and pants that will protect your skin. Wear thick, sturdy gloves that will keep the prickles from poking you. Keep in mind that milk thistle can still penetrate the gloves if you don't handle the plant carefully. Take sharp scissors or pruning shears and cut the head. Leave about 2 in (5 cm) of the stalk so it's easier to hold the milk thistle. Harvest as many milk thistle heads as you like. To harvest the milk thistle seeds, place all of the heads in a paper bag and put it in a warm place. This will help the seeds dry completely. For example, put the bag of milk thistle heads in your garage or a room in your house that gets lots of sunshine and warmth. Once the seeds are dry, transfer them to a burlap or rough canvas sack. Shake the bag and push down a little so the seeds loosen from the heads. Then pour the seeds from the sack into a bucket or bowl. You'll see the chaff blow away from the seeds as you pour them into the bucket or storage container. Transfer the seeds to an airtight storage container and put it in a cool, dry place. Plan on harvesting about 1 tablespoon (5 g) of seeds for each milk thistle head you gathered. If stored properly, you can keep the seeds for up to 1 year.

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Planeje colher o cardo de leite no outono. Coloque luvas e roupas de proteção. Corte a cabeça do cardo de leite. Coloque as cabeças em um saco de papel e deixe secar por cinco a sete dias. Separe as sementes da palha. Guarde as sementes em um recipiente hermético.


Article in English: Pay attention to your emotions and notice if you're starting to feel angry, sad, or frustrated. By recognizing these feelings you can help make sure they don't take over and hurt your ability to resolve the conflict. While conflicts often cause frustration, it is important to keep your anger at bay if you want to solve the problem. Emotional responses filled with yelling and screaming won't help resolve your conflict. This will just provoke the other person and cloud your own critical thinking skills. Insults or cruel statements won't solve anything, and you'll probably regret them later. Some questions to ask before speaking are:  What do I mean by saying this? Is it a constructive statement or am I just trying to hurt someone? Will this statement contribute to solving the problem? Could the other person interpret this statement as an attack? Would I get angry if someone said this to me? If you feel yourself getting frustrated or angry to the point that you can't control it, walk away for a few minutes. Close your eyes, breathe, and gather your thoughts. When you're feeling better, go back and talk about the problem with a clear head. You may not realize it, but this can make or break conflict resolution. Actions like rolling your eyes, huffing and puffing, or making annoyed faces can easily anger someone else, even if you aren't saying anything to convey those feelings. Pay attention and avoid these at all costs. Not all people will follow the advice on this list. It is important to keep your composure even if the other person resorts to yelling, insults, and losing his temper. If the situation in any way turns threatening, physical, or violent, remove yourself right away. There is no longer any chance of solving the problem constructively if this happens and your safety is more important.

Summary in Portuguese:

Analise seus sentimentos e perceba se está começando a sentir raiva, tristeza ou frustração. Controle seu temperamento. Pense antes de falar. Faça uma pausa. Leve em consideração a comunicação não-verbal. Permaneça calmo mesmo se outra pessoa não estiver.


Article in English: Pay close attention to your customers reactions. Facial expressions and body language can be a big "tell" in the customer's attitude. As you pitch the product to them, remember that you are there to sell whatever is going to make the customer feel really good about their purchase. Guessing what part of the product or price the customer is objecting to will help you respond tactfully and persuasively. If a particular product seems to turn off a customer, acknowledge it rather than starting to argue for the product. You might objectively name some of its merits while justifying the customer's hesitation: "It is more expensive than the others, you're right. The hand-stitching takes a lot more time to complete, but it results in much more durable shoe." If you're working on commission, it can be tempting to always up-sell or try to get customers interested in the most expensive items. But trying to up-sell a big screen plasma TV to someone living in a dorm room that isn't big enough for it is likely to put your customer off of your sales style. Balance your desire to make a sale with what product makes sense for the customer. If the customer is having a difficult time making the decision, it's ok to do a little pushing. Trust that you have suggested the best item and ask something like  "Would you like me to bring this up to the check out stand for you while you continue your shopping?" After you confirm a sale, make the case for add-ons to up your total sales. If you've just sold a printer, mention some deals you're running on ink cartridges or reams of paper. Frame it as a money and stress-saving measure for them: "You'll need these eventually and this way you won't have to worry about it."

Summary in Portuguese:

Antecipe objeções. Seja lógico. Peça pela venda. Aumente as suas unidades por venda.


Article in English: Pay close attention when your friend talks to you, and keep your focus on her rather than letting your thoughts wander. Try to remember what’s going on in her life and bring it up in conversation to show you care. Being a good friend does not mean you only talk about yourself or want to interject when your friend is talking.  If you seem distracted or if you are constantly looking at your phone, your friend may not think you care about them. For example, if you are hanging out with your friend after school, put your phone away and talk about your day. Say something sweet to your friend to spread positivity and make them feel good. Give your friend genuine compliments that come from the heart. Compliment your friend whenever the moment seems right. By making her smile, your friend will enjoy being around you and go to you for support. Say something like, “You’re such a good friend,” or “You’re so creative” to make them smile. When you love and care about someone, show them! Do small acts of kindness, such as bringing your BFF coffee in the morning when you know she's late, giving her a “Thank you” card just because, or inviting her over to dinner. Think of gestures you can do to show your friend you are thinking about her. You can also send her a “get well soon” text message if she is under the weather or not feeling great. When something great happens to your friend, show your enthusiasm with her, such as if she gets accepted to her dream college, gets a raise at work, or gets asked out by a cutie. Say supportive things like, “Wow that’s amazing!” and give her a hug. Not only will this make your friend feel good, but she’ll also know that you have her back.  Avoid showing jealousy or envy when good things happen to your friend. This is not friendly behavior, and your friend may notice. For example, if your friend gets an “A” on her exam, go out to dinner to celebrate.

Summary in Portuguese:

Ouça o que ela tem a dizer. Faça elogios. Demonstre que se importa. Comemore o sucesso dela.


Article in English: Pay special attention to areas your pet frequents, spots that don't get much sunlight, and anywhere that you've observed fleas, dried blood, or flea feces. When you vacuum furniture, remove the cushions so you can hit all the nooks and crannies.  Be sure to vacuum beneath furniture, behind doors, along baseboards, and in other tight spots. During an infestation, vacuum your home daily. If you haven't seen any fleas in your home, you should still vacuum thoroughly at least once a week. When the vacuum bag is full, seal its contents in a plastic trash bag, then throw it out in a covered outdoor garbage bin. Machine wash and dry sheets, blankets, pillowcases, pet beds, and small rugs weekly during an infestation. Use the hottest water and dryer temperatures that each fabric can handle. If your pet's bed isn't washable, stay on the safe side and discard it. your carpets and upholstered furniture. If you don't own a steam cleaner, you can rent one from a home improvement store or hire a professional. Be sure to test your cleaning solution on discrete areas of your carpets and furniture. Steam cleaning kills adult fleas and larvae, but some eggs will survive. It can take as long as 3 to 4 months for eggs to hatch, so continue to vacuum daily. Consider steaming your home every 1 to 2 months until you've brought the infestation to an end. Flea eggs need humidity levels of at least 50% in order to develop and hatch. You could use a humidity monitor and dehumidifiers to make your home less hospitable for fleas. Keep in mind you'll still need to vacuum, wash bedding, and take other steps to control an infestation. The number of dehumidifiers you'll need depends on your home's size and layout. A medium-sized dehumidifier removes 40 US pints (19 L) of water from the air in 24 hours. This size is recommended for areas up to 1,500 square feet (140 m2). Flea traps are composed of strips of sticky paper or bowls of water that sit under a light bulb. Heat from the light attracts fleas, which get stuck on the paper or in the...

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Aspire o chão, os estofados e as roupas de cama diariamente. Lave os tapetes, roupas de cama e a caminha do animal de estimação com água quente. Passe um vaporizador nos tapetes e estofados. Experimente usar um desumidificador para controlar o nível de umidade. Use armadilhas para pulgas para monitorar o seu progresso. Cuide da casa, do quintal e dos animais de estimação ao mesmo tempo.


Article in English: Peanut butter, tuna and crackers are great staples. Have a box for food so it does not get smashed. Gallons of water are a necessity for a lot of things. The amount of food you can keep at any one time will be limited by the lack of refrigeration. Fast food is expensive when you're living off it. With old fashioned (large flake) rolled oats, powdered milk, bottled water, plastic cups, and chocolate protein powder, you can ensure that you always have a nutritious snack to fall back on.

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Article in English: Pedigreed cats are bred by cat breeders and the cats have to meet certain breed standards according to the cat association with which they are registered. The breed standard defines the appearance of an ideal specimen of that particular breed, and usually describes size, body type, and head type. It also defines the facial features including the shape of the muzzle, the placement of the eyes and nose, ear size and type, eye shape and color. Other factors may include the tail length and type, coat length, texture, color, and pattern(s), and sometimes even personality.  There are over 100 breeds of pedigreed cat worldwide, and that's not accounting for the coat and color variations within the breeds, or emerging new breeds. A pedigreed cat has papers that trace its family tree back four or five (or more) generations, depending on the association, and tend to produce offspring that meet the standard. Random bred cats are usually of unknown parentage and vary a great deal in size, body style, head type, ear and eye variation, tail length and type, coat length and density, colors and patterns, and personality. If a cat doesn't come with papers from the association or associations with which it was registered when born or purchased, it is not a pedigreed cat. This can be confusing since at times pedigreed cats are referred to as "purebreds." This is a misleading term since a pedigreed cat is no more "pure" than the scruffiest alley cat. A cat’s main identifiers are the length, pattern and/or color of its coat. Therefore, it is important to study and describe the coat of the cat that you want to identify. For example, is it short and gray or long and two-toned? Knowing whether the cat that you want to identify is longhair or shorthair can help you to narrow down your choices as you try to identify the cat. Most cats tend to be divided into longhairs and shorthairs, although some breeds have both hair lengths. Sometimes you will also see mention of medium length hair. Some breed types have very specific facial...

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Entenda as raças. Estude a raça de animais cruzados de maneira aleatória. Considere o comprimento, os desenhos e a cor da pelagem. Observe a estrutura facial e os olhos. Considere a personalidade.


Article in English: Peel a banana and cut it in half horizontally. Place half of the banana in a bowl, and use a fork to mash it until it’s mostly smooth. Banana is rich in vitamin A, which helps promote cell turnover to keep skin soft and flake-free. Once you’ve mashed the banana, add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of honey and 4 tablespoons (23 g) of ground oats to the bowl. Use a spoon to mix the ingredients until the mask has a uniform consistency.  If the mask is too thick, you can mix in 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of milk to thin it out a bit. Honey helps moisturize the skin, and has natural antibacterial properties to help soothe dry, itchy skin. Ground oats are a natural exfoliant that can help remove dry, dead skin cells from your face. When the mask is fully mixed, use your fingers to carefully apply it to your face and neck. Let it sit on your skin for 15 to 20 minutes so the ingredients have time to work. Using a circular motion as you spread the mask over your skin can help the oats exfoliate more effectively. When your 15 to 20 minutes are up, wash the mask off with warm water. Use a washcloth to remove the mask if it won’t rinse easily, but be gentle to avoid irritating your skin. To maximize the benefits of your mask, apply your moisturizer right after you rinse it off.

Summary in Portuguese:

Descasque uma banana e corte-a ao meio na horizontal. Misture o mel e aveia moída. Espalhe a máscara sobre a pele e deixe descansar por 15 minutos. Enxágue com água morna.


Article in English: Peonies (Paeonia spp. and hybrids) are commonly grown outdoors, but they can also be grown in a pot. Select a variety that naturally stays smaller.  Some peonies like “Zhao Fen” (Paeonia suffruticosa “Zhao Fen” or “Zhao’s Pink”) can grow to a height of 3 to 6 feet (0.9 to 1.8 m) and width of 2 to 4 feet (0.6 to 1.2 m). Two smaller, more suitable options are “Zhu Sha Pan” (Paeonia “Zhu Sha Pan” or “Cinnabar Red”), which grows to a height and width of 2 to 2 ½ feet, and fern leaf peony (Paeonia tenuifolia), which grows to only 1 to 2 feet (0.3 to 0.6 m) tall and 9 to 16 inches (22.9 to 40.6 cm) wide. Pot up the peony in early spring. Put it in a container that is at least 1 foot (0.3 m) in diameter and 1 ½ to 2 feet (0.6 m) deep to give the peony plenty of room to grow.  Larger varieties will require an even larger pot.  The container must also have several drain holes in the bottom. Gardeners should also note that these plants respond badly to being transplanted and should start out their lives in large containers. Therefore, a 5 gallon (18.9 L) size pot is ideal for peonies. Set the tuber on top of the potting mix to check the depth. There should be no more than 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) of soil over the top of the tuber. When the potting mix is at the right depth, mix water into it until it is thoroughly moistened. Before planting the peony bulbs, it’s a good idea to sprinkle some compost into the soil for additional nutrients.  In the spring, adding some slow-release low nitrogen fertilizer to the peonies is also recommended. This will help keep them healthy and encourage blooms but will not burn the plants as other types of fertilizer might. Finish filling the container with potting mix and water it until the water drains from the bottom. Peony bulbs should only be covered with 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) of potting soil.  Gardeners should err on the side of caution in such cases because peonies that are buried too deep will not bloom. Specimens that are producing lush foliage but no flowers may have...

Summary in Portuguese:

Escolha uma peônia que caiba em um vaso. Escolha o recipiente correto para a sua peônia. Preencha o recipiente cerca de metade com uma mistura de envasamento à base de turfa. Adicione um pouco de adubo no solo. Coloque o tubérculo da peônia no topo da mistura úmida, com os "olhos" ou brotos virados para cima.


Article in English: Peonies are hardy, drought-tolerant plants, and only need about an inch (2.5 cm) of water a week during the summer. Increase the watering only if the peonies are dry and withered. Large plants or varieties with especially large flowers will benefit from caging. A three legged-wire peony cage or a grid-like wire support will work well. Create the support in the spring. Ants are commonly found eating nectar from peony flowers, but this rarely causes harm to the plant. Peonies are resistant to most pests, but if you see an infection of other insects or fungus developing, seek advice from a local gardener or botanist who knows about pests in your regions. Most peony diseases are caused by moist conditions. Cut off dead flowers as soon as they fade. If you leave them on the plant, seeds will develop, which takes considerable nutrients out of the plant. Immediate deadheading will allow for stronger growth and a prolonged bloom. If your peonies have grown into a shrub with woody stems, they are tree peonies. Remove the leaves in autumn, as cold weather and frosts begin. Leave the bare, wooden stems in place, as new flowers will grow from these next year. If the bare stems have holes bored into them, this may be a sign of pests. Contact a gardener or botanist in your area, familiar with local pest control. Peonies are long-lasting perennials, so the roots will survive for many years but the flowers will grow, bloom, and die each spring. When the green stems of herbaceous peonies become brown and dead at the end of spring, cut the plant back to ground level. You may wait until the first heavy frost to do this. Warning: do not dispose of your dead peonies in the compost heap, as they may carry fungal infections that can spread to other plants this way. Burn them or throw them away instead.

Summary in Portuguese:

Regue as plantas com parcimônia. Crie um apoio para as peônias se for necessários. Deixe formigas sobre as peônias. Corte as flores mortas assim que detectá-las. Remova as folhas das peônias no outono, logo no início das épocas mais frias do ano. Corte as peônias herbáceas até o chão durante o outono.


Article in English: People are obviously more interested in buying firewood during the late fall, winter, and early spring. You can sell wood during other times of year, but you'll make the most profit when the weather is cold and the demand rises. You may also notice that sudden drops in temperature during an already cold season will increase your sales further, especially if the temperatures are supposed to stay low for several days. This is the most traditional way to sell firewood, and in some respects, it might prove the most useful. Find the nearest busy road and put up a "Firewood for Sale" sign. Include a phone number so that those who pass the sign know who to contact. Another take on this principle is to set up a roadside stand. Park your truck or trailer along the street with a load of firewood and a "for sale" sign on it. Since most of your firewood sales will come from local sources, placing a small ad in your local newspaper will usually help some. Take out a low-cost ad, state, "Firewood for sale," and include your phone number. Word of mouth is usually one of the best marketing resources a small business has. If you make your customers happy, encourage them to spread the word to their friends.  You can also let your own friends, relatives, coworkers, and acquaintances know about your business. Consider printing up business cards. Include a business card with each delivery and pass them around to potentially interested parties. Even if you only intend to sell firewood locally, having a sales presence on the Internet can be a good idea.  Set up a website or blog that allows customers to make purchases online. Make a page for your firewood business on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or other social media websites. Post an ad on Craigslist or another online classifieds website. If you're selling the firewood from home, most buyers will call in their orders and ask you to deliver the wood they buy. Since most firewood is purchased during notably cold days, customers will usually want a speedy delivery. Make sure that...

Summary in Portuguese:

Concentre os seus esforços nas épocas corretas do ano. Crie e distribua placas. Faça propagandas em jornais e afins. Aumente a fama do seu negócio. Venda lenha na internet. Ofereça serviços de entrega. Ofereça recibos de compra e notas fiscais. Mantenha uma lista de clientes.


Article in English: People associated with the emo culture are known to be caring and conscientious about appearance. Therefore, hair should not be messy or dirty. Wash your hair at least a few times a week to keep it clean and smelling fresh. The heat from a flat iron can really dry your hair out. Therefore, you need to use certain protective products before and after using a flat iron.  Wash and dry your hair before using a flat iron. You should also add a small amount of a heat protectant to your hair before you begin the straightening process.  After you flatten your hair, mist your hair with a shine spray. This helps your hair look shiny and finished after being dried. If you're going to dye your hair at home, make sure you take certain precautions. Without paying attention to safety, hair dye can cause major damage to your hair.  Test dyes on a small patch of skin behind your ear before applying to your hair. Hair dyes can cause allergic reactions, so you should make sure your chosen hair dye does not cause itching, burning, or redness. Never dye your eyebrows or eyelashes. Do not mix different types of hair dye.

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Lave o cabelo regularmente. Passe produtos restauradores depois de alisar o cabelo. Tenha cuidado para tingir os cabelos.


Article in English: People have different reasons for wanting to catch toads. It might be to keep them as pets for life or it might even be to get rid of invasive or poisonous species such as Bufo toads. Knowing your reasons for catching a toad can ensure that you treat toads in the most humane way. Ask yourself the following questions:  Am I willing to support a healthy environment for toads to help get rid of insects in my yard? Can I commit to taking care of my toad for its life, knowing that it could be up to 15 years? Can I afford the supplies and food?  Am I prepared to humanely euthanize invasive toads on my property? Is this better left to a professional? You can easily trap toads on your property or in other wilderness areas. Having your materials ready can help you quickly build your trap and look for toads. Get the following items:  24 ft. of 18-inch wide aluminum window screening or 15 ft. of 28-inch wide screening 15 ft. of 36-inch wide fiberglass screening 25 ft. of string or small rope to make handles Utility knife and scissors Stapler with 1000 staples  Small fish net or other container if you prefer to catch toads with your hands  Glow stick or outdoor light, that can attract insects toads like to eat. A 12 volt black light insect tube may be the most effective at attracting insects. You can purchase traps for amphibians, including toads. But they might not work as well as a trap you make. Using your materials, build the trap(s) and place where toads live.  Cut the aluminum window or fiberglass screening in a large rectangle. Then roll it into a cylinder that is 18” x 8” around. Make a 1” lip at the top by rolling the 18” end toward the other end. Staple the lip where it meets the cylinder screening. This will keep the cylinder and lip together. Staple every ½” to hold the cylinders together. Place the light or glow stick at one end of the of the cylinder and cover it with shade cloth or plastic. Leave the other end open for toads to enter the trap. The most effective place to put your traps is near a body of...

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Tenha em mente o motivo pelo qual quer capturar os sapos. Obtenha os materiais necessários para montar uma armadilha. Monte a armadilha. Coloque as armadilhas próximas a corpos de água. Monitore as armadilhas. Capture sapos com uma rede. Evite tocar secreções que possam causar irritação.


Article in English: People have very little control over when or why their pupils dilate, which can make them very telling. Talk to a woman about something you know she finds interesting and look at her pupils. Then change the subject to something you think she’ll find less interesting and look for change. When a person is interested in something, their pupils will likely dilate somewhat. Look to the pupils as a sign that a woman is interested in a certain topic. Often, people move their eyebrows to underscore or emphasize something. Raised eyebrows are often a sign of friendliness and welcoming, and generally signal someone showing that you have their attention.  Conversely, raised eyebrows and constricted pupils together may mean surprise or shock. Lowered eyebrows or a single raised eyebrow may show frustration or skepticism. Every eye has a natural shape, but eye shape can also be impacted by squinting or opening eyes wider. Check her eye shape to see if she is squinting, open-eyed, or if her eyes are in an otherwise normal position.  Squinting may indicate suspicion or mistrust. If you are not in an improperly-lit area, which may also cause squinting, ask the woman directly if something is bothering her. Wide open eyes can indicate happiness or excitement. Take note of what makes this women open her eyes wide to find out more about her interests and passions.

Summary in Portuguese:

Observe as pupilas dela. Confira as sobrancelhas. Fique atento ao formato dos olhos.


Article in English: People make mistakes. Whether this guy made a bad joke in front of your parents, said some mean things during an argument, or cheated on you with another person, there’s a chance that it wasn’t actually intended to hurt you. That’s not to say that the behavior is acceptable in your relationship, but a first-time offense may be an only offense. If you do choose to forgive, make it clear that you will not tolerate such behavior again. Repeat offenses may be a sign that this guy lacks any intention to change his behavior, and that it might be best for you to move on. Mistakes happen for many reasons, but they are usually comprised of momentary lapses in judgment that lead to unacceptable behaviors. If the unacceptable behavior is planned, covered up, or well-thought-out, it was not a typical mistake. These kinds of well-articulated behaviors are deceitful and disrespectful, and are not likely to be one-time offenses. For example, if a guy has a one night stand with another woman after the two of you fight, it might have been bad judgement and a forgivable mistake. On the other hand, if he has an affair that lasts years, or multiple one night stands, this indicates that he has thought out his behavior and decided to be deceitful. You should not forgive his mistakes if he isn’t sorry and isn't willing to work to change and do things differently in the future. Take note of whether he accepts responsibility for his actions and whether or not he regrets them. If he tries to place all of the blame on you, or sees no wrong in what he has done, you may be better off to just move on. Keep in mind that if these actions were born out of a failing relationship, you may need to address what you were doing to contribute to the weakening of the relationship, too. For example, maybe you have been unwilling to discuss issues in your relationship or tell him your wants and needs. Identifying your part in a failing relationship doesn't mean you take the blame for the guy's mistake or that it's okay — it just means you understand...

Summary in Portuguese:

Pese as atitudes erradas dele. Aprenda a diferenciar erros e atitudes mal intencionadas. Avalie a vontade de mudar.


Article in English: People most commonly imitate a heavy cold or a fever as you have likely had these illnesses before and can easily mock your symptoms. Faking a migraine, diarrhea, or a stomach ache are also great options because you don't have to go too in-depth into your symptoms — nobody wants to hear too much detail about your BMs, after all. The most important thing is not to get symptoms mixed up. If you want to fake having a migraine, don't complain about your stomach, and if you are faking having diarrhea, don't start sneezing. You never want to smile or show joy when you are aiming to look sick, as this can make people question whether you really feel bad or not. Ponder how you felt and acted the last time you really were sick to make your act more believable. or white flour to make your skin more pale. A little bit of green concealer makeup can make your skin look a little more sickly, whereas a sprinkle of white flower can make you look pale and nauseous. Concealer makeup is more effective, but a little white flour can do the job in place of makeup if you have none available. No matter the illness, sick people like to stay warm and surrounded by many layers. Wrap yourself up in blankets or warm clothes both the night before and the day of the fake illness. You can shiver or shake slightly to imitate symptoms of being cold, even under the blankets, as sick people often feel both hot and cold at the same time. Just about every illness comes with some reduction in coordination. Whether you are pretending to have a migraine or a bad cold, react slower to things and act unaware of your surroundings. To fully sell the act, you should act as sick as you can. If you want to pretend to have a cold or the flu, sniffle and cough every few minutes at the least, whereas for other issues be sure to complain about your fake symptoms and rub your belly or forehead, depending on what illness you want to imitate.

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Escolha uma única doença para fingir e permaneça firme na sua escolha. Tente se lembrar de como você fica quando está doente e imite as suas expressões. Use maquiagem corretiva Use roupas bem largas e mantenha-se enrolado em cobertores. Aja de maneira lenta e descoordenada, esbarrando nas coisas e andando lentamente. Fique fungando, tossindo e reclamando dos seus sintomas falsos o tempo todo.


Article in English: People often believe that taking on more projects and responsibilities will make others respect them, but that’s not the case. You can’t agree to every opportunity or request presented to you. Saying no shows others that you value your own time and care more about delivering quality results over quantity.  The delivery of the message is just as important as the message itself. Be polite, frank, and decline with a smile. It’s not personal, you just don’t have the time to take on anything extra right now. Don’t feel guilty about saying no when you have to. Feel good about standing up for yourself. . Whether it’s an idea, a thought, or a protest, avoid remaining passive if you have something to say. Don’t be afraid of voicing your opinions and bringing ideas to the table, even if it makes you a little nervous. People appreciate when someone has the guts to say what they think.  Avoid being passive-aggressive about your opinions. Be more direct with what your intentions and thoughts are. Just be mindful of other cultures’ boundaries. If you aren’t used to speaking up, try practicing what you want to say beforehand. Voicing your opinions doesn’t mean verbally passing judgment on everything going on around you. Voice your opinions when they matter. . You can be kind to others without constantly having to do things for them. No one respects a pushover. You can’t please everyone, nor should you try, and allowing yourself to be taken advantage of because you’re nice shows others that you don’t respect yourself.  Establish boundaries so others know what behavior is acceptable to you. Be assertive with your choices.  Being too nice can also have the undesired effect of people thinking you are fake and disingenuous. The only time you need to apologize is when you’ve done something wrong. Unfortunately, many people get in the habit of saying “sorry” almost automatically, without even thinking about it.  Reserve your apologies for situations that actually call for them. Stop taking the blame for every little thing that...

Summary in Portuguese:

Diga “não” com mais frequência. Tenha uma opinião. Pare de ser trouxa. Pare de pedir desculpas. Reaja ao ser maltratado.


Article in English: People often feel they cannot be feminine and nerdy. However, this is not true. Many nerd girls enjoy a nice dress or skirt that meshes well with the nerd style.  Mini-dresses often look like something out of a superhero movie. If you feel comfortable with a shorter, more revealing dress, this can look great in a nerd costume. Bright colors often come off as somewhat quirky or nerdy, so don't hesitate to pick an outfit that draws attention to yourself. A lot of nerds enjoy skirts as well. Colorful, pattern skirts can work well in a nerdy ensemble. Many nerd girls enjoy wearing frilly tutus, which are odd enough to fit with the offbeat nature of the nerdy aesthetic. You can also go for a plaid skirt, as this is reminiscent of a school girl uniform. If you're wearing pants as part of your costume, suspenders can solidify the nerdy look. Purchase a pair of suspenders at a local clothing store, strap them onto your pants, and then hoist them over your shoulders.  Brightly colored suspenders can help. Many people associate nerdiness with a somewhat messy style, so dramatically mismatched suspenders may help with the look. For example, you could wear pink suspenders over a red shirt. Tighten the suspenders so they hoist your pants and shorts up high. This further contributes to the nerdy look. You can also try a simple t-shirt. Online, you can find t-shirts with printings on them from a variety of aspects of nerd culture. For example, get a t-shirt with a quote from Doctor Who. Opt for a t-shirt advertising a superhero. Get a Star Wars or Star Trek t-shirt. A simple t-shirt, when paired with other girlish clothing and accessories, can help you look like a nerd. You want to make sure your feet are also looking nerdy. There is no set type of footwear for nerd girls, but you have a variety of options depending on the rest of your look.  If you're wearing a dress or skirt, gladiator-like boots with a large ankle can help. You can also go for something like Doc Martens. Such boots may remind people of superheroes like...

Summary in Portuguese:

Escolha um vestido ou saia. Use suspensórios. Use uma camiseta com algo nerd estampado. Escolha os sapatos certos. Use uma camisa de abotoar com shorts de cós alto. Escolha cores vibrantes e estampas que destoem.


Article in English: People often ignore racial comments or jokes out of discomfort, not knowing what to say. But preparing a response ahead of time can help you to feel empowered to respond and do your part to stand up for what is right.  There are several approaches you can take depending on your personality, the relationship you have with the speaker, and the situation:  Consider saying, "That's not ok." In some situations, like in the middle of class or when you have to get off of the bus, you might not have the time or ability to go into a full-blown conversation about what someone has said, but you can simply let them know that their behavior has crossed a line. You'll feel good knowing you stood up for what is right. Try saying, "Wow, that was really racist. Why did you say that?" Opening up the conversation will help the person reflect on whether they should have said what they did. If it’s a joke, try saying, "Why is that funny?" in a very serious tone, like you really don’t get the joke. Forcing someone to explain why it's funny makes the person have to consider the racist implications of what they have said. After they explain, if they still seem to think it's funny, you might say, "That's really racist." Sometimes the worst offenders are members of your own family, like your dear Grandpa or your own mother. Your family member might make racist jokes or comments, or might actively discriminate against other races (for instance, not allowing you to date a black person or not allowing an Indian friend to visit your home). It can be a tricky situation for you, since the person might be someone you respect and need to obey (for instance, your parents if you still live at home).  Stay calm, but let your feelings be known. Family is built on love and trust, and you should be confident to let your family members know when they have said or done something that is offensive. Don't yell, don't get personal, but do let them know: for instance, you might say "I didn't like what you said," "It bothered me that you said that," or...

Summary in Portuguese:

Não fique calado quando você ouvir gírias ou piadas racistas. Lute contra o racismo na sua família. Seja um aliado da causa.


Article in English: People often make the mistake of thinking that they need to wash their hair everyday, but washing hair too often can actually dry hair out, or weigh it down with product. For most people, washing your hair twice a week is adequate.  The longer, thicker, curlier, and more processed your hair, the longer it can go between washes. If your hair gets oily very quickly and you must wash everyday, use a lightweight or "everyday" shampoo, as these contain milder detergents than others. Alternately, you can try soap nuts or use dry shampoo in between regular washes. Always use a good conditioner after you shampoo. Conditioner will provide moisture for your hair, while making it softer and more manageable. It will also make your hair easier to brush out after the shower, thus causing less damage. Only apply conditioner to the ends and mid-lengths of your hair, otherwise your hair will look greasy.  Use a leave-in conditioner at least once a week. Leave-in conditioners penetrate deep into your hair cuticles to heal them more completely. Try using a leave-in conditioner spray after you shower. The spray will make your hair more pliable and easier to detangle. Every so often, try using a deep conditioning treatment. You can use deep conditioning treatments like olive oil, argan oil, avocado oil or coconut oil. Wet hair is more susceptible to damage than dry hair, it is more elastic and more likely to break. Since hair is most fragile when it's wet, you shouldn't rip a brush through it after washing. Instead, you should spray some detangler on it, and then use a wide-tooth comb to remove tangles and minimize breakage.  Remember to start from the ends up, not from the roots down. Once hair is dry, avoid unnecessary brushing, combing or handling. Using your fingers to comb through your hair while wet can cause damage and hair loss. Make sure to wait until after your shower to comb out any tangles. Pick a shampoo and conditioner combo for fine, greasy, dry or colored hair, and stick to it! No matter what type of hair you...

Summary in Portuguese:

Saiba quando lavar. Use condicionador. Use um pente. Compre shampoo e condicionador adequados ao seu tipo de cabelo. Evite secá-lo com a toalha. Use o secador com moderação.


Article in English: People on elevators have many distractions in their heads and often give you their backs as they face the elevator door. Saying excuse me or pardon me will signal your intentions of exiting, and they will move to help you leave. When the elevator stops at your exit, the doors should open either automatically or manually. Most elevators have a button to open the doors while some older models use latches. In the case when the door won't open, search for an intercom or alarm button. If the elevator is jammed, qualified assistants will be notified. Walking around people in a crowded elevator might not give you enough time to reach the doors before closing. Ask someone close enough to make sure the door will remain open for you. Using an elevator should be a convenience and a time saver.  Missing your floor will only delay you. Also, be mindful that other passengers may need to exit as well. Being swift about your exit helps everyone.

Summary in Portuguese:

Peça licença na hora de sair do elevador. Observe se a porta está aberta no seu andar. Peça para alguém segurar a porta para você. Saia rapidamente.


Article in English: People suffering from addiction problems often lack the ability to set or engage in appropriate boundaries, so it’s up to you to be clear and firm in your own boundaries. Some boundaries to consider include limiting financial support, only talking to the person when they are sober, not loaning your car to them, and not giving the person access to your children when they use. While it’s up to you what boundaries you set, be firm in implementing and enforcing them.  If the person who’s addicted tries to bend or break a boundary, firmly say, “We’ve discussed this and I’m not moving from what I said.” Don't feel bad for setting boundaries. By setting boundaries, you're being a good role model for your friend by showing them what healthy behavior is. Whether you have lots to give or very little to give, be mindful in what you share with the person. Don’t let them pressure you into giving more than what you want to or can give. This goes for things like money, food, rides, favors, a place to live, etc. You alone are in control of what you’re willing to give and provide for the person.   If a request puts a strain on you, your family, your finances or other resources, don’t feel pressured to help or support them in this way. If you feel uncomfortable agreeing to something the person asks for, don’t be afraid to say, “I’m sorry, I can’t do that for you this time.” Only give financial support if you're OK with not being paid back. Even if the person promises to pay you back, there's a chance they won't. If you're going to give them money, understand that you may not be getting it back. If you’re supporting the person by giving rides or providing a place to live, do so in a way that helps them to avoid triggers. You might even set boundaries while the person is with you to deter them from using, spending time with people who use, or getting back into bad habits.  Encourage the person to make friends who are clean, enjoy activities outside of alcohol and drugs, find a job, and get clean. Offer to take the person to see...

Summary in Portuguese:

Defina limites apropriados no relacionamento de vocês. Dê o que você quiser dar. Ajude a pessoa e evitar os gatilhos do vício.


Article in English: People watching is a great way to learn how to mimic expressions, gestures, and tones of voice. Observe strangers while you’re out and about, and try to interact with a diverse range of people. Paying attention can inspire you to come up with the details that make a performance great. Coffee shops, restaurant patios, malls, and grocery stores are all great people watching places. If you're in line somewhere, say hello to the people next to you and try to strike up a conversation. You can find plenty of live performances on YouTube, Netflix, and other services. In addition to performances of your play, watch anything else you can as time allows. Watch with a critical eye and note how you might have made an expression or delivered a line differently. It is not cheating or copying to learn from others. Watch other actors in your productions and see what they do with the parts they're given. Try to notice things they do that you might incorporate into your own acting style. Don't be shy about asking more experienced actors in your play for help. Ask them for notes, advice, and tricks of the trade. Do your best to actually act, instead of just going to one audition after another. If you’re trying to break into professional theater, that might mean taking a role in a community production without getting a paycheck. Look at it as a chance to hone your craft instead of a step in the wrong direction. You’ll have a chance to play more challenging roles, learn from different directors and choreographers, and gain more knowledge of how a production works.

Summary in Portuguese:

Conheça pessoas diferentes e observe-as. Assista ao máximo de espetáculos que puder. Aprenda com os atores com quem contracena. Pratique ao máximo.