Article in English: If your circuit is powered by a battery, unplug the negative lead that's running from that battery. If you have to turn off the power at a breaker, turn off the switch, then disconnect the negative lead. Do not attach the meter with the power turned on to the circuit. In order to test the amount of current flowing through a circuit, you have to attach the multimeter so it completes that circuit. To do this, start by shutting off the power to the circuit, then detach the positive wire, which is almost always red, from the power source.  This process is called “breaking the circuit.” You may have to cut the wire with wire clippers to break the circuit. However, if you see a cap where the wire from the power source meets the wire going to the device you're testing, you can simply unscrew the cap and unwind the wires from around each other. The wires may also be connected by clips you can disconnect. There's no need to unplug the black wire. In a direct current circuit, the black is negative, while in an alternating current circuit, it’s the “hot” wire. , if necessary. You'll need to wrap a small piece of wire around the multimeter prongs, or have enough wire exposed that the alligator prongs will clamp on securely. If the wire is insulated all the way to the end, clamp your wire clippers about 1 in (2.5 cm) from the end of the wire and squeeze just enough to cut into the rubber insulation. Then, pull the clippers sharply away from you to remove the insulation.  If you accidentally cut into the wire, snip that portion off of the end and try again. You'll need to strip the end of the wire that's coming away from the power source and the wire coming from the device you're testing. Take the exposed end of the red wire that's coming away from the power source and either wrap it around the prong on the multimeter probe or clamp the alligator clips to the wire, depending on the type of probe you're using. Either way, make sure you attach the wire securely to ensure you get an accurate reading.  Technically, it doesn't...

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Desligue a alimentação de energia do circuito. Desconecte o fio vermelho que sai da fonte de energia. Desencape as pontas dos fios, se necessário. Enrole o fio positivo ao redor da ponteira positiva do multímetro. Conecte a ponteira preta do multímetro ao fio restante e ligue o circuito. Deixe as ponteiras no lugar por aproximadamente um minuto durante a leitura.


Article in English: If your connection with your father is damaged from the past, you may not be sure if connection is something you really want. Ask yourself: how did my father's actions impact my life? Allow yourself to see both the good and the negative effect he's had upon your life.  Allowing yourself to acknowledge that past actions were not okay is part of the process of forgiveness. Deciding to connect doesn't mean excusing your dad's past behavior. But if you've decided to try to connect, you'll need to find a way to be willing to forgive him for things that hurt you in the past. Picking up the phone may be scary, but it's necessary. If you really are serious about connecting with your dad, you'll have to let him know. Say something very simple to break the ice. A simple explanation is the best. For example, "Hi Dad. It's Paul. I was thinking about you and would like to get together sometime. Look forward to hearing back from you."  If you don't hear back within the week, try again. If the phone is too difficult, send him an email. Include your contact information on everything you send, so that he'll be able to respond. Rather than criticize your dad for what he's done to hurt you, stick to your experiences. For example, instead of saying "You always came home drunk," say what you felt: "I grew up feeling confused about what to expect."  By using "I" statements, you're avoiding arguing. Your dad can't argue with how you felt. You're including his behavior in order to share more about your own feelings. For instance, "I used to feel embarrassed to bring my friends over to play," sticks to your own experience, while, "You never had a job and were always hanging around harassing me," might make him defensive. If your father did things or made choices that hurt you as a child, you might wonder why he did these things. Perhaps you've made up reasons to explain his actions, but you might be unaware of his real motives. Maybe there were circumstances that you didn't know about as a child that he can share with you now. ...

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Analise seus motivos. Entre em contato com seu pai. Use frases com “eu”. Pergunte sobre as escolhas dele. Não o culpe pelo passado. Pare de levar as ações dele para o lado pessoal. Entenda que ninguém é perfeito. Decida perdoar.


Article in English: If your crush backs away from you when you get close, this could be a sign that they are not interested. If they remain in the same spot or move closer to you, however, then perhaps they do like you. When you are interested in someone, often times you want to maintain a closeness with that person. Think about if your crush goes one step further and initiates contact with you. Do they give you hight fives, hug, or tickle you? This may indicate they have feelings for you, too. One of the true markers of whether someone is interested is if they make an effort to be around you.  If you do not know the person, this information may be less relevant, but if you are already friends or if you are in a class together, this can easily be assessed.  If they try to spend alone time with you, this could be a sign that they like you. If they try to be your partner on a group project or sit with you at lunch, this could also be a sign that they are interested. Also consider how much and often they text or call you and if they regularly like or comment on your social media posts. If you are acquaintances, notice if they say hello or make an effort to chat with you when you cross paths. One surefire way to know if someone is interested is to assess the kinds and quality of interactions the two of you have.  Typically, when someone likes you, they will try to learn more about you, often through asking questions.  They also tend to notice you more closely than the average person or friend would.  Think back on any times that your crush remembered something about you or something you told them in the past.  If you can think of such times, then it is likely that they like you. Consider the kinds of questions they ask you.  The deeper the questions, the more likely it is that they are interested. Beyond them trying to get closer to you, consider other ways that people show interest via body language.  Often times, when someone makes eye contact with you when you are speaking or when they are speaking to you, this can be an...

Summary in Portuguese:

Observe se ele permite que você entre em seu espaço pessoal. Pense na frequência em que passam tempo juntos. Pense no nível de comprometimento. Avalie a linguagem corporal.


Article in English: If your current photo shows you flashing your best smile into the camera, delete it immediately; studies show that, though guys are most attracted to photos of smiling girls, girls are the least attracted to photos of smiling men. Instead, they prefer photos of guys who either look proud or downcast. Studies also show that the left side of the face tends to be considered the most attractive. Take a new photo of yourself looking off and to the right with either a brooding, downward-glancing, Edward-Cullen-ey look or a cocky, up-ward looking, Jacob-Black-ey look—and watch the “likes” and “favorites” pour in. If your photo comes off as mopey or attention-seeking, you will be laughed at. Take many photos if necessary and choose one where you still look natural and yourself. Have a girl friend take the pictures, if you can. She'll know what girls like to see, and may be able to get the right shot. Send the message that you are at ease in any situation, even if you secretly want to run screaming. It's called confidence.  If you approach girls like a desperate beggar who is terrified of rejection, they will know it instinctively, and will proceed to prove you right. Don't act like you’re too cool to care. Just be enthusiastic and calm, and if something goes wrong, laugh it off and move forward without a scratch. Flirting takes practice, confidence, and the ability to forget about your own nervousness; after all, how can you pick up on anyone else’s cues if you are too busy wiping the sweat off your palms or staring at your own feet? Prepare yourself by reading How to Flirt. To step up your game, learn the following:  How to Have a Great Conversation How to Have a Witty Conversation How to Read Body Language  How to Touch a Girl—excellent if you’re desperate for ways to break the touch barrier

Summary in Portuguese:

Mude a foto de seu perfil. Não force as coisas. Seja casual. Aprenda a paquerar.


Article in English: If your cyst is severely infected or you need to shrink the cyst on your back quickly, you can schedule an appointment with your primary care doctor or a dermatologist. For a quick and effective treatment, they may make a small incision to drain the cyst. If the cyst is very inflamed, an injection of cortisone or steroids into the cystic area may provide fast relief.  Both types of injections should cause the cyst to shrink within hours, and both should also relieve any pain or itching caused by the cyst. However, the use of injections may cause the cyst to heal unpredictably, so you might be left with an indentation or scar after the injection takes effect. This result does not happen to everyone, but it is a definite possibility, so keep the risk in mind when considering this option. Depending on size and position of the cyst, your dermatologist may recommend draining it with a needle or a small incision. This is an inpatient procedure that can be done quickly in a doctor's office.  During the procedure, your doctor will usually numb the area before inserting a needle or small, sharp blade directly into the cyst. The pus and other fluids inside the cyst are then drained through the incision, causing the cyst to collapse in the process. The doctor may apply a little pressure to the area to help the pus and other fluids drain out, and to gently squeeze out the core of hardened pus at the center of the cyst. When done carefully, this procedure does not typically cause any major scarring or pain. Surgical removal is usually best when you have a cyst on your back that returns time and time again. Standard excision surgeries are usually relied on for most cyst removals. They can be done with a wide or small excision, depending on your cyst.  Conventional wide excision surgery removes the cyst completely, so it is especially worthwhile if the cyst is suspected to be malignant or if it has caused other health problems. Minimal excision surgery uses a smaller excision to extract the cyst, and as a result, the...

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Fale com o médico para que ele trate imediatamente o cisto. Permita que o médico realize a drenagem do cisto. Saiba mais sobre cirurgias de excisão. Analise a possibilidade de realizar uma cirurgia a laser, com uma excisão de biópsia por perfuração. Siga todas as instruções para o pós-cirúrgico.


Article in English: If your dish soap, rag, scrubbers, and sponges are scattered around the sink, organize them into one place. Pick up a simple cake stand and place all of the dishwashing supplies on it. Look for a cheap cake stand at a thrift store. If you keep your flour, sugar, salt, oatmeal, or various other baking items on the counter, a set of storage jars will keep them organized. You have almost unlimited options, from glass jars to plastic rectangular canisters.  Look for a set of stacking containers to keep this stuff even more condensed. It’s also a good time to think about whether you need to keep that stuff on the counter. You may use it less than you think you do, so move it to the cabinets. Your counter may be the place you store  various food preparation items. Honey, olive oil, soy sauce, or corn syrup can all make your counter sticky. Store these on a tray so the mess stays contained. A tray also makes for easier cleaning than a whole section of counter. Set this tray on whatever part of the counter you are most likely to prepare foods that would need these items. Grab an old coffee can or an elegant ceramic container. Fill it with spoons, spatulas, whisks, or any other utensils. If you use these items daily, keeping them on the counter makes it easier to access them. The container won’t take up much space and is great for organizing. You may store pieces of fruit, small bags of chips, candy, or other snacks on the counter. These take up a lot of space. Put a tiered basket on the counter to gather the assorted snack foods into one place. If a wire basket doesn’t fit your decor, opt for a two-level rack for ceramic trays or glass bowls. Any tiered rack uses up vertical space as opposed to sideways space on the counter.

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Coloque um suporte na pia para acomodar os itens de limpeza. Coloque os ingredientes em potes decorativos. Guarde os itens mais pegajosos em uma bandeja. Coloque os utensílios em um recipiente perto do fogão. Disponibilize uma fruteira de arame.


Article in English: If your doctor decides the cyst does not need to be operated on or if you would like to try home treatment for the cyst, you should consider taking OTC pain medication. Ibuprofen or naproxen sodium can help to dull the pain of the cyst. You may also take OTC pain medication during a period of observation, during which you will leave the cyst alone and return to the doctor’s office later for periodic observation. This is often done if the ganglion cyst does not appear to be cancerous or the result of any other serious medical issues. If the cyst is located on your foot or your toe, you should avoid wearing shoes that will squeeze or constrict the cyst. You may decide to wear open-toed shoes or flip flops so the cyst is able to heal on its own. If you must wear closed-toe shoes, you should tie the laces or straps looser than usual so the cyst does not get irritated when you walk. Avoid wearing shoes with tight zippers and made of non-breathable fabric, like leather or polyester, as this can irritate the cyst. There is an old remedy for ganglion cysts that consists of hitting or thumping the cyst hard with a heavy object. Avoid doing this, as it will likely only damage the tissue around the cyst. You should also never try to pop or drain the cyst yourself at home by puncturing it with a needle. This will likely only make the cyst worse and could lead to an infection.

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Consuma medicamentos anti-inflamatórios de venda livre. Caso o caroço seja em um dos dedos do pé ou no próprio pé, tente usar outros calçados. Não esprema ou tente drenar o cisto por conta própria.


Article in English: If your doctor orders blood tests, the labs can test the levels of t-cells in your white blood cells. Your doctor will discuss any concerns they have if your t-cell or white blood cell counts are low, as well as things you can do to boost your numbers. Increasing your t-cell count is a great way to improve the effectiveness of your immune system. Always talk with your doctor before starting new nutritional supplements since some supplements may interact with medications you're taking. Studies show that the trace mineral selenium can help your body produce more t-cells. To easily add it to your diet, take a selenium supplement that contains 55 mcg in a daily dose. If you're pregnant, increase your selenium intake to 60 mcg a day. If you're breastfeeding, try to get 70 mcg a day. Since it's difficult to get vitamin D from your food, look for a supplement that has 600 IU of vitamin D. The vitamin can make your t-cells more effective and responsive to antigens. You can get vitamin D from sunlight. Lighter skin tones may need around 15 to 20 minutes of sun exposure while darker skin tones will need closer to an hour. Keep in mind that you'll want to put on sun protection. If you don't want to take a multivitamin or your multivitamin doesn't contain zinc, take a zinc supplement. Studies show that taking a 30 mg zinc supplement every day for at least 3 months will increase the number of t-cells in your body. If you prefer to take a multivitamin instead of several supplements, ask your doctor to recommend a multivitamin that contains B vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, iron, and zinc. If your body is low on some of these vitamins and minerals, a daily multivitamin can improve your immune system. Be in the habit of taking your multivitamin even when you're not sick. This will prevent a micronutrient deficiency.

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Aprenda sobre seu número de linfócitos T. Converse com um médico sobre tomar suplementos. Adicione um suplemento de selênio à sua alimentação. Tome um suplemento de vitamina D para ativar seus linfóticos T. Tome um suplemento diário de zinco. Tome um multivitamínico para o seu sexo ou idade.


Article in English: If your dog has injured its paw severely, it's best to get it veterinary treatment right away. Look at the paw and see if it is bleeding uncontrollably, if there is an open wound, or if there are any problems with your dog's movement of the paw. If you see any of these things, then you should take it to a vet's office right away.  If your dog only has minor bleeding or a small injury, then you can treat it with a wrap. If the bottom of the paw is skinned, your dog may have a ripped or torn pad. You can wrap this at home in most cases. Take a picture of the wound before you wrap it. If the injury worsens or becomes infected, you can show the picture to the vet. This will help them understand the severity of the problem. any wounds. Before wrapping up your dog's paw, you need to make sure any injuries are clean. Wash out the wound with cold water and baby soap to get rid of any debris. Then disinfect the wound with a veterinary disinfectant or anti-bacterial soap so that it can heal without becoming infected.  Be sure to thoroughly clean a torn pad. An injury on the bottom of your dog's paw is likely to be pretty dirty, so it will need some extra care to get really clean. Avoid putting harsh chemicals on your dog's paw. Baby soap will clean the wound without harming your dog. After cleaning the dog's wound you want to make sure that the area is as dry as possible. Use a towel and remove as much moisture as possible. This will ensure that the wrap doesn't become wet when it is applied, which can be uncomfortable and cold for the dog. Making sure the area is dry before wrapping it up will minimize the chance of bacteria growing inside the wrap. When wrapping a dog's paw you need to have a good hold on your dog. Most dogs will not like having their paw handled, especially if it is injured. Have your dog lay down and hold it still while you are wrapping its paw. Ask someone to help you hold your dog if it is large and hard to handle or very resistant to you touching its paw.

Summary in Portuguese:

Avalie a gravidade da ferida. Limpe Seque a área. Segure o cão para que ele fique paradinho.


Article in English: If your dog is having uncontrolled eye twitching it may become dismayed and agitated. It may lose its balance and fall if the eye twitching is related to a problem in the inner ear. Try to keep the dog calm while you assess its problem and decide what to do.  This comforting may simply include petting it and using a calming voice to tell it that everything will be fine. Part of comforting your dog is making sure it cannot injure itself. Dogs with twitching eyes often have balance issues, so make sure it is in a comfortable laying position where it cannot fall and hurt itself. In order for your veterinarian to more easily give a diagnosis, you should keep track of all of the symptoms your dog is exhibiting. Write down what the symptoms are, along with when they occurred and how often they occurred. Keep track of all abnormal behavior and physical problems that occur in conjunction with the eye twitching. They may, or may not, be related. Call your veterinary office and tell them about the dog's symptoms. Ask to speak to the veterinarian so that you can get a recommendation about whether to bring the dog in right away or if you can wait for the next open appointment. If the eye twitching is occurring outside of normal veterinary office hours, then you should contact your local emergency animal hospital.

Summary in Portuguese:

Conforte o pet. Fique atento aos sintomas do cão. Entre em contato com seu veterinário.


Article in English: If your dog shows signs of arthritis, take her to the vet. The vet will watch how the dog stands up from lying down, copes with stairs, and walks to get an idea of how mobile she is and which leg or legs are affected. The vet will also feel the joints for heat and swelling, and then bend and extend each joint to see if it moves freely or movement is restricted. X-rays are common diagnostic tools for arthritis. However, in the early stages of osteoarthritis, which is before the joint swells and the bone is remodeled, it is possible to miss arthritis purely because the change hasn't happened yet. X-rays can also help the vet troubleshoot for other causes of lameness, such as sprains, infection, fractures, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. Depending on the clinic, your vet may suggest giving your dog a CT scan or an MRI. These methods are very expensive, however, and not available everywhere. If a joint is swollen, the vet may decide to tap the joint with a needle and syringe to draw off a small sample of joint fluid for analysis. This can help eliminate joint infections, and confirm the swelling is down to inflammation.

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Leve o Rottweiler ao veterinário. Faça um exame de radiografia das articulações. Faça outros tipos de tomografia. Obtenha uma amostra dos fluidos da articulação.


Article in English: If your doorknob is accompanied by a lock, you should see a jagged slit on the outward-facing knob of the door. There should be a locking button on the inside part of the knob. The jagged slit is the keyhole. If you have a key for this door, it should fit perfectly into the keyhole and will allow anyone with that specific key to enter the premises.  The inside lock button will usually appear in two forms: a twist-lock or a push-lock. Both buttons are typically made from the same metallic material as the doorknob. The twist-lock button is often circular, with a pointed ridge down the center. The pointed ridge is for your finger to twist the lock. Normally, if you twist it right it will lock the door, and if you twist it right, it will unlock it. The push-lock button is a small cylinder. It isn't the most common type of lock these days, but you will see many of them in public restrooms. If the doorknob does not have a keyhole or a lock button, then it does not lock. Try replacing the doorknob with a lockable handle. Slide the key into the keyhole of the outer doorknob. If the key will not fit, flip it upside down and try again. The key may have one jagged edge and one smooth edge, or it may have multiple jagged edges. These jagged ridges along the length of the key are what match it to this particular lock. The more jagged the key, the tighter the security. Close the door while you are standing outside. Slide the key into the keyhole and turn it clockwise as far as it will go. If you turn the key far enough, the door should lock. If this does not work, flip the key upside down and try again.  To remove the key, turn it counter-clockwise back to the position at which you slid it in – but no further. Pull the key out of the keyhole. To unlock the door from the outside, simply slide the key into the keyhole and turn it counter-clockwise as far as it will go. Once again, if it does not work just flip the key upside down and try again. You should feel the doorknob release. It should turn, now. Remove the key from...

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Encontre o buraco da fechadura. Veja se a chave é mesmo destinada à porta em questão. Tranque a porta do lado de fora. Tranque a porta do lado de dentro. Verifique se a porta realmente está trancada.


Article in English: If your drive is healthy but is not being recognized in Windows, it may not have a drive letter assigned to it. All connected drives need drive letters so that the system can read and write on the drive. Add.... You won't be able to select letters that already have drives assigned. Avoid choosing drive "A" or "B". If you still can't access the drive after assigning a drive letter, click here.

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Clique com o botão direito na partição da unidade USB no Gerenciamento de Disco. Clique em "Alterar letra de unidade e caminho. Clique em "Atribuir a seguinte letra de unidade" e escolha a letra no menu suspenso.


Article in English: If your energy levels do not improve, then make an appointment with your family physician and get your blood sugar levels checked. Diabetes is characterized by chronic high blood glucose due to lack of insulin or insulin resistance. Your body needs insulin to get glucose into cells so energy molecules (ATP) can be made.  A common symptom of diabetes is daytime fatigue that is not alleviated by sleeping, exercise, or eating nutritious meals. Dehydration from excessive urination is also common with diabetes, which contributes to tiredness too, as noted above. Other symptoms of diabetes include weight loss, confusion (brain fog), blurred vision, and a sweet-smelling breath odor. Another common cause of tiredness and fatigue is hormonal imbalance. Glands in your body produce hormones, many of which impact metabolism, energy production, and mood. Your doctor can send you for blood tests that measure hormones and other compounds made by these glands.  Hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) is a common cause of chronic fatigue, especially in women. Adrenal fatigue can be caused by chronic stress, heavy caffeine consumption and/or over-medication. The most common symptoms of adrenal fatigue are fatigue, lack of energy, nervousness and sleep disturbance.  Menopause commonly leads to lack of energy, hot flashes, insomnia, and emotional problems. It's brought on by a natural decline in female reproductive hormones (estrogen and progesterone), but certain diseases and conditions can trigger it prematurely. A major symptom of anemia is feeling fatigued or weak. Anemia occurs when your body doesn't have enough healthy blood cells to function properly. Anemia may be caused by an iron deficiency, vitamin deficiency, a chronic disease (such as Chron's disease or rheumatoid arthritis), or many other factors, so it is important to see your doctor if you are experiencing ongoing fatigue. If you are constantly tired but testing determines that you are otherwise healthy, you may want to look at your emotional health. Both...

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Converse com um médico sobre o diabetes. Fale com um médico sobre desequilíbrios hormonais: Faça um hemograma para identificar se há anemia. Considere se depressão ou ansiedade são a causa de sua fadiga. Solicite um encaminhamento médico para uma clínica de emagrecimento.


Article in English: If your eyes are exposed to HF, they will experience rapid symptoms.  If your eyes only have mild exposure, expect rapid irritation and possibly pain.  This may be followed by a clouding of the cornea of the eye, which may be reversible. If severe exposure occurs, expect a rapid onset of pain and damage to the cornea.  The cornea may degrade and the eye may swell.  Clouding of the eye may become permanent as well as any other visual defects in the eye. As soon as your eyes are exposed to HF, flush them with large amounts of cool, running water for at least thirty minutes. This will flush out the acid and help prevent continued damage to the eyes. If only one eye has been contaminated, be sure to not wash acid into the other eye. Keep your eyelids apart and away from the eyeballs while washing. Tilt your head to the side so that water runs off your eye from the side closest to your nose towards your temples.  This will prevent the contaminated water from rinsing back into your eye, nose, mouth, or other vital areas on the face. Once you wash your eyes out, seek medical attention immediately. Ideally, you should see an eye specialist so he or she will know the best way to treat you. This cannot be reiterated enough. HF is a highly reactive substance and can cause severe damage, visual defects, and blindness. On your way to the emergency room, you should apply an ice pack to your eyes. Applying an ice pack to the affected area may lessen the effects of the HF, while also helping to alleviate the painful symptoms. Once you get to the emergency room or eye doctor, he or she will assess the damage in order to limit the long-term effects to your eyes. You will most likely continue to receive flushing of the eye, as well as topical tetracaine ointment and a 1% calcium gluconate flush. The goal of immediate treatment is to reduce your pain, neutralize the effects of burns, and then to assess and come up with a treatment plan based on the outcome. Prior to discharge, your doctor will assess your electrolyte balances...

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Identifique os sintomas. Enxágue os olhos com água logo após o contato com o HF. Procure auxílio médico. Aplique uma compressa de gelo. Obtenha o tratamento especializado. Faça exames.


Article in English: If your fabric is made out of natural fibers like cotton, linen, silk, and wool, most fabric dyes will work. If your fabric is made out of synthetic materials like polyester, spandex, and acrylic, look for a black fabric dye that says “synthetic fibers” on the label. Non-synthetic fabric dyes may not dye fabrics made with synthetic materials. A large bowl or bucket will work. Make sure the container is large enough to hold the piece of fabric you're dyeing. Fill the container with enough water that you'll be able to completely submerge your piece of fabric. Using boiling water will give you the best results, but your fabric will still dye if you just use hot water from a tap. If you have access to a stovetop and large pot, you can make your dye bath on the stovetop and turn the burner to low. Keeping the water hot throughout the dye process will make the final color darker. Read the label on the back of the fabric dye to see how much you should use. Keep in mind that the more fabric dye you use, the darker the final color will be. If you want your fabric to be a dark, solid black, you may want to use an entire container of fabric dye. Stir the dye thoroughly with a spoon. You can find a black fabric dye online or at your local fabric store. Use .25 cups (59 mL) of salt per .5 pounds (0.23 kg) of fabric you're dyeing. Thoroughly stir the salt into the dye bath with a spoon. For example, if you're dyeing 3 pounds (1.4 kg) of fabric, you would use 1.5 cups (350 mL) of salt.

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Use corante de tecido preto projetado especialmente para o seu tipo de tecido. Encha um recipiente grande, como uma tigela ou um balde, com água fervente. Despeje o corante de tecido preto no recipiente com água. Adicione sal ao banho de cor se quiser uma tonalidade mais vibrante.


Article in English: If your fear is rooted in the possibility of an accident taking place, know that elevator accidents do occur, but they are rare. In fact, the fatality rate has been calculated to be 0.00000015% per trip. Knowing the statistics can be reassuring. If you are anxious during your elevator ride, remind yourself that the probability of an accident occurring is very low. Poor maintenance and rider errors, such as attempting to get out of an elevator that’s stopped between 2 floors, are the 2 most frequent causes of elevator accidents. However, you can find comfort in the fact that all states require regular inspection and maintenance of elevators, and rider errors should not occur if you stay put during your ride. Thoughts related to fear are often unrealistic and unnecessarily negative. Seeing them laid out prior to stepping into the fearful situation can help you evaluate them and in turn reduce your concerns.  For example, you may think: “The elevator will get stuck and I’ll have a panic attack.” Write this down, then ask yourself: do you have any evidence to suggest that this will be the case? Is there contradictory evidence that this will happen? For example, have you ever been in an elevator that has broken down before? Ask yourself what you would you say to a friend with the same fear. You might tell them that the likelihood of this hypothetical coming true is low. Apply this reasoning to yourself and to your fear. If you have been in an elevator that got stuck before, remind yourself that the odds of this happening again are low. If you fear is so debilitating that you behave uncharacteristically, such as by turning down job offers, avoiding visiting relatives or friends, or forcing yourself to climb stairs even when you shouldn’t, it may be time to see your doctor. Phobia sufferers may benefit from medication, therapy, or a combination of both. If you suffer from panic attacks related to riding in elevators, consider seeing a cognitive behavioral therapist. They can work with you to understand your fear and...

Summary in Portuguese:

Saiba mais sobre as estatísticas. Escreva os pensamentos que causam ansiedade. Procure ajuda especializada.


Article in English: If your feeder is close enough to the window, birds won’t be able to pick up enough velocity to hurt themselves when flying into it. If it is far enough away, then the bird will be more likely to recognize that the window is not part of the natural environment. Ideally you should place your feeder either less than 3 feet from the window or more than 30 feet from it. Birds are drawn to the reflection of the natural environment that they see in your windows. Installing drapes or blinds will obstruct that reflection. This should reduce the likelihood of them flying into your window. You can also place decals on your window. However, to significantly reduce the likelihood of birds flying into the window you will need to have stickers placed no more than 2 inches apart horizontally and 4 inches apart vertically. This would obstruct much of your view. These can be doubly effective. They will reduce the reflectivity of the glass, decreasing the likelihood that birds will fly into the window. Furthermore, they will provide cushion and reduce the chance of injury if a bird does fly into your window.

Summary in Portuguese:

Mude o comedouro de lugar. Use cortinas brancas. Instale telas.


Article in English: If your fish has a contagious condition, it will need to be removed from the tank so that any illness does not infect other fish. Prepare a holding tank for your fish by putting fresh, conditioned water into the tank. Remove your fish from the original tank and put it in the new tank. If your fish is experiencing stress because of a new fish or environmental change in its tank, you might find that it feels better after being isolated. Many disorders that fish have can be highly contagious. Anything that touched the fish or the water, including your hands, the fishnet, a spoon, etc., will need to be disinfected before it should come in contact with another fish. Use antibacterial soap to wash your hands. Disinfect any other item that has come in contact with the fish or the water in the tank using a bleach solution of 1 part bleach and 9 parts water. Soak items for 10 minutes in the bleach solution and rinse very thoroughly. Rinse again for good measure. Never add bleach to the fish tank when fish are in it, as this can kill fish. Once you have positively identified your fish’s ailment, you can administer a common fish medication to your fish. Give the medication intended for the ailment, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.  Be sure to give your fish the entire course of medication as recommended by the medicine’s manufacturer. Use good judgment when giving medications to your fish. Don’t try out several medications guessing at the right one. If you are unsure, you might consider consulting an aquatic veterinarian.

Summary in Portuguese:

Isole o peixe. Faça uma limpeza geral após manusear o peixe. Medique o peixe.


Article in English: If your flirtation is in the early stages simply exchange a smile.  Tell her how pretty she looks today, or compliment her on her outfit.  Speak specifically about her as a person, about her laugh, her eyes, and any unique mannerisms you pick up on.  Never touch her, especially at first.  Look her in the eye when you are speaking to her to show your attention is fully on her. Stand up straight, and don't slouch.  Never think that you can't date her.  You have to think positively about your prospects.  Older girls detect that level of confidence and are attracted to it.  Speak smoothly instead of bumbling over your words.  Crack a joke every once in a while that gets her to laugh.  Keep a smile on your face, and never frown. Keep the conversation going.  Always have something in the back of your mind to say when she is done speaking.  You don't want any awkward silences. Talk about mature topics such as a sports team you belong to, a book you have recently read, or something you know someone her age would find interesting.  Ask her where she works, what sports she plays, what college she plans on going to, and where her family is from.  These are mature questions, that show that you sincerely care about getting to know her as a person, rather than as a sexual object. If she is in a debate team, for example, joining the team will get her to notice and consider you.  This especially works when the girl knows that it is out of your comfort zone.  For example, join the book club she is in, even if you don't like to read that much.  This shows that you are willing to work in order to ask her out in the future.  You not only care about what you are interested in, but what she likes as well. She can be saying nice things, but her eyes might wander off.  You will want to hold her attention by the way you look, the forcefulness of your tone, or your overall endearing personality.  If she just doesn't seem that interested, move onto someone else.  To be a mature man, you have to understand that older girls know what...

Summary in Portuguese:

Seja maduro ao paquerá-la. Seja confiante ao conversar com ela. Conheça os interesses dela. Comece a praticar um passatempo de que ela goste. Interprete não só as palavras dela, mas a sua linguagem corporal. Conquiste a amizade de amigos dela, o que pode atenuar a impressão de que você é um intruso e criar afinidade entre você e a moça. Não tenha medo de a convidar para um encontro.


Article in English: If your front and back doors are hollow, you need to replace them immediately. How do you know if your door is hollow? Simply knock on it. Hollow doors are merely sheets of veneer over a cardboard core. All exterior doors should be solid and made from the following  materials:  Fiberglass Solid wood Solid wood core (a layer of veneer over solid wood) Metal (Note: make sure metal doors are reinforced inside and have what is called a lock block. Otherwise, they can be bent out of the frame using a car jack) Having a door open in this way helps absorb any type of forced entry. For maximum security, all doors should be windowless, and you should not have windows close enough to the door so that a thief could break the window and unlock the door from the inside. A deadbolt isn't much help on any door like this for that reason. A big dog's the only possible hindrance with these doors, but only with the landlord's permission.  If you do have sliding glass doors, glass door panels or nearby windows, however, cover the glass with a security grate or grille on the outside or a clear, unbreakable polycarbonate panel secured behind the glass on the inside.

Summary in Portuguese:

Compre a porta certa. Ao instalar uma porta nova, experimente usar uma de fibra de vidro que abra para fora ao invés de para dentro, e não se esqueça de usar dobradiças resistentes. Troque todas as portas exteriores com janelas embutidas por portas sem janelas.


Article in English: If your girlfriend can't keep her hands off of you and is always touching you, has her arms around you, or wants you to hold her hand, put your arm around her, or even drape her across your lap, then she may be ready for more. If her actions have been getting more sexual -- like if she's touching your manhood through your pants, or placing your hands on her breasts -- then she may be ready for something more.   If she's more physical around you, then this means she's probably more comfortable around you. And she'll only have sex with you if she feels comfortable with you. See how she dances with you. Does she get closer to your body than ever? She may be trying to tell you something. It's unlikely that your girlfriend wants to have sex with you if you've never even  kissed. But if you've been making out for a while and have moved further than that, then it's more likely that she's ready to have sex. If you've touched her breasts, and if you've touched each other's private parts or even performed oral sex on each other, then it's more likely -- though not guaranteed -- that she may be ready to move further with you.  Just because a girl gives you oral sex does not mean that she's ready to have sex with you. Some girls give oral sex way before they're ready to have sex, while others aren't comfortable giving oral sex until after sex -- or they don't give it at all. Every girl is different. If you kiss for hours and your girl doesn't do anything more, she may either be waiting for you to make the next move, or she may really just not be ready to have sex. If she pushes you away every time you try to touch her breasts, take off her shirt, or touch her below the belt, then she is definitely not ready. If suddenly, your girlfriend's friends are nowhere to be found, and she wants to spend a lot of time alone with you, in one of your homes or bedrooms, then it's likely that she wants to get intimate -- to some degree. If she wasn't ready for sex, then she'd be more likely to avoid any uncomfortable situations where...

Summary in Portuguese:

Observe se ela tem feito mais contato físico com você. Veja como as coisas tem progredido na cama. Veja se ela quer passar mais tempo a sós com você. Veja se ela o convida para ir até a casa dela. Veja se ela tenta dormir na sua casa.


Article in English: If your girlfriend cheats on you, guess what? It's not the end of the world. In fact, you should maybe take it as a good thing. If your girlfriend felt the need to cheat, that means your relationship was unfulfilling in some way, possibly broken beyond repair. Now, it can be over, and you can both stop wasting your time in a relationship that doesn't work. Stay calm, take a big breath, and try to keep a cool head.  Leave the scene, if necessary. If you catch your girlfriend cheating, just walk away. If you find some kind of evidence, walk away. Call a friend, or a family member, and talk it out. The last thing you ever want to do is lash out violently or irrationally. Be the bigger person in this relationship. Stay calm, and decide what you want to do. Breaking up is hard. Your girlfriend's feelings for you might have kept her from telling you to your face, to avoid the pain of the break-up. So, really, whether or not your girlfriend is cheating, it's a bad sign that you've come to this point anyway. It's still important to Try to be objective and honest with each other.  Ask your girlfriend big questions. What do you want from this relationship? What are you not getting from this relationship? What might I be able to change to make it work better? Try to be as specific as possible. You don't need the answer to a question like, "Why did you cheat on me?" or "What did you do with him?" Focus on things that matter for going forward, not looking back. Try to keep things focused on her feelings and not on the way that you feel. Being cheated on hurts, and you may want to express your feelings and hash it out with your partner, but take a step back and focus your energy where it will matter.  If she's already given up on the relationship, there's little point in bearing your soul to someone who doesn't care. Walk out on her. The relationship is over, if one party has given up on it. If she wants to work it out, then you can talk about how you feel and decide whether or not you want to. Try to think about whether...

Summary in Portuguese:

Mantenha a calma, ser traído não é o fim do mundo. Pergunte se ela está feliz, não se o está traindo. Pergunte o que ela quer. Ouça o que ela tem a dizer. Compartilhe seus sentimentos na hora certa.


Article in English: If your girlfriend is ready to take the next step with you, it's likely that she'll be talking about sex more. She can do this in a lot of different ways, from talking about your friends who just started having sex, to casually asking your opinion on sexual topics. If the word "sex" is on the tip of her tongue, then it's obviously on her mind.  If she mentions sex while you're alone together, then it's even more likely that she wants to have sex with you. If she's suddenly very curious about which of your friends are having sex and which aren't, then she may be wondering when you two will have sex too. If she tells you that you have a great chest, sexy biceps, or amazing abs, then she's hinting that your body turns her on. Instead of telling you that she likes your shirt or that you have a great haircut, she's choosing to let you know that she notices your body -- and may be thinking about all of the things it can do for her. If she gives you these compliments while you're kissing or being intimate, then it's even more likely that she may want to take the next step. If she comes over, pats your bed, and says it's "really comfortable," then she may be hinting that she wants to lie down on it with you. If she even does lie on the bed and talk about how great it is, then she wants you to join her as soon as possible. This is a pretty bold move, but yes, your lady may just tell you that she's in the mood, feeling frisky, or just wants to hook up. This doesn't necessarily mean that she wants to have sex, but if she's comfortable enough to tell you that she's in the mood for something intimate, then it's not a leap that she may want to have sex with you. If your girlfriend has started talking dirty to you over the phone, sending you dirty texts, talking dirty when you're making out or doing something more, or even having phone sex with you, then she may be ready to take it to the next level. Of course, this could all just be talk, but if she's comfortable enough with herself and you to go this far, then she may be...

Summary in Portuguese:

Repare nas palavra que ela anda usando. Repare se ela faz elogios sexuais para você. Repare se ela fala bastante sobre a sua cama. Perceba se ela quer só ficar no amasso. Observe se ela fala sacanagens com você.


Article in English: If your goal is to convince your parents that you are responsible so that they will let you do something, like start dating, or let you get something, like a cell phone or a pet, read up on the topic so you will be able to prepare a good argument.  If there is a cost associated with the thing you want, make sure you know exactly how much it is and where you can get the best deal. If you want a pet, make a detailed list of all of the tasks that will need to be done to take care of it, and indicate who will do each of the tasks and when. Try to anticipate some of the objections your parents might have, and prepare responses accordingly. For example, if you think your parents will be worried that you will be in danger if you go to the mall with your friends, look into what kind of security the mall has. Tell your parents exactly what you would like and why you think you deserve the new privilege. Come prepared with all of your research and try offering examples of how you have been responsible in similar situations in the past.  Make sure your parents have time to talk when you approach them. Try saying something like, "I would like to talk to you about something important. Is now a good time?" Once you have their full attention, let your parents know exactly what it is you are asking for and what you are willing to do to earn the privilege. Try saying something like, "I think I am old enough and responsible enough to start going out with my friends alone. I promise to be very careful and always be home before my curfew." If you have had this discussion with your parents before, try to start the conversation by acknowledging the objections they have had in the past and explaining what has changed. For example, you can say, "I know that you did not want to buy me a phone last month, but I have been working hard to save some money to help pay for it and I am willing to agree to whatever rules you impose." Find out what your parents' concerns are and try negotiating by creating a set of rules by which you will...

Summary in Portuguese:

Pesquise. Inicie a discussão. Dê passos pequenos. Seja paciente.


Article in English: If your hair is on the dry side, it may look a little dull after it dries. Using a good leave-in conditioner can keep it from getting dried out and dull. While your hair is still wet, apply a dime or quarter-sized amount of deep conditioner to your hair. Use a comb to comb it down to your tips. Sure, a Brazilian blowout will leave your hair looking shiny and sleek, at first. After awhile, blowing out and straightening your hair will damage it and leave it looking dull and rough. When you allow your hair to air dry, you don't risk causing damage. After a few weeks or months, you should start to see a noticeable difference in the texture of your hair: it will be softer with more shine.  Avoid using heat styling tools as much as possible. Straightening irons, curling irons, and so on provide temporarily pretty results, but in the long run they'll leave you with dull hair. For the best result, twist your hair into a loose bun or braids to keep it from frizzing as it dries. If you have curly hair, gently squeeze and sculpt your hair into the desired shape before drying. Once your hair has air-dried, smooth finishing oil through your locks. A good finishing oil will add instant shine and protect your hair from damage. Wait until your hair is fully dry for best results. A little goes a long way, so use no more than a dime-sized amount or so, depending on the length of your hair. You can buy a special hair oil, or use one of these oils as a finishing oil:  Olive oil Argan oil Almond oil Jojoba oil Caster oil Coconut oil This is a product that has been formulated specifically to add shine to your hair. Shine serums contain silicones and other ingredients that cause your hair to look instantly shiny. Most shine serums can be used on either wet or dry hair.  Using a shine serum every day could end up having the opposite effect of what you're going for. The silicones that make your hair shiny build up in your hair over time, causing it to look dull. You might want to save serum for special occasions only. Look for a...

Summary in Portuguese:

Aplique um leave-in nos cabelos molhados. Seque o cabelo naturalmente. Use um óleo finalizador. Experimente um sérum. Evite o frizz ao máximo. Corte o cabelo regularmente. Arrume o cabelo.


Article in English: If your hair is very dry, apply a thick conditioning mask to your hair, then wrap your head in a scarf while you sleep. Rinse out the mask in the morning. If your hair tends to be oily, apply a light oil, like argan or coconut oil, to the very ends of your hair to help prevent split ends. Protect your hair from friction by wearing it in a loose braid, bun, or ponytail while you’re sleeping. Don’t pull your hair too tight, though, or it may break. Regular cotton pillowcases can grip the fibers of your hair. Over time, this can cause your hair strands to weaken and even break. Opt for a smooth material like silk or satin instead, so your hair will slip smoothly across the surface of your pillow as you sleep. Wrapping up your hair in a scarf or other head wrap is a great way to protect fragile locks. This can also help you preserve a hairstyle for the next day.

Summary in Portuguese:

Aplique um hidratante no cabelo antes de ir dormir para deixá-lo com brilho. Prenda o cabelo se ele for longo. Use uma fronha de seda ou cetim para proteger os fios. Envolva a cabeça com um lenço se você não tiver uma fronha de cetim.


Article in English: If your hair isn't growing as fast as you want despite your efforts, see a hairdresser. Go over your hair care routine to see if you're doing anything wrong. A qualified hairdresser should be able to help you manage your dreads to keep them healthy and growing. You can buy supplements online designed to help dreads grow faster. However, you should always talk to a doctor before trying any dietary supplement. They should only be used as a last resort when other means are not working. Make sure you're getting enough sleep. Poor sleep habits can affect your health, including your rate of hair growth. Also, make sure you're using the right pillow. A silk pillow helps prevent hair from tangling and breaking.

Summary in Portuguese:

Converse com um cabeleireiro. Experimente tomar suplementos. Durma mais.


Article in English: If your hand wart doesn't go away naturally or after trying the above-mentioned home remedies, then make an appointment with your family doctor — especially if the wart is painful or located in a very inconvenient spot. Your doctor will examine your hand and make sure it's just a wart and not some other kind of skin condition. Skin problems that can mimic warts include: corns, calluses, moles, ingrown hairs, pimples, boils, seborrheic keratosis, lichen planus and squamous cell carcinoma. To make sure it's not something serious, such as skin cancer, your doctor can take a tissue sample (biopsy) of it and examine it under a microscope.  If it's not a wart on your hand, your family doctor will likely refer you to a skin specialist (dermatologist) for treatment. If it is a regular wart, you doctor will likely use a form of cryotherapy (stronger than the OTC products). The doctor may have to numb the your hand before applying the liquid nitrogen. Cryotherapy, when done by your doctor, should leave no skin scars. Healthy skin grows and fills in the hole left by the destroyed wart. If you or your doctor are not keen on cryotherapy, then ask about prescription topical medications — they're usually just stronger varieties of OTC creams and ointments. For example, prescription salicylic acid solution is 27.5% concentrated or higher (compared to 17% or less in OTC varieties), which makes it more effective, but also more dangerous to handle. Another common topical prescription medication applied to warts (especially plantar warts on feet) is cantharidin, a compound made from blister beetles. Cantharidin is a strong blistering agent that burns warts off. It's often used in combination with salicylic acid.  Research confirms that salicylic acid is more effective when its combined with cryotherapy.  Prescription salicylic acid products are sometimes given to patients to take home, but there's a much higher risk of skin irritation and scarring. Cantharidin, on the other hand, is poisonous if swallowed and not typically given...

Summary in Portuguese:

Consulte-se com um médico. Informe-se sobre medicamentos de prescrição. Experimente tratamentos com laser. Discuta uma cirurgia em último caso.


Article in English: If your hands get unusually cold without any known reason, see your physician as soon as possible.  Ask if any of the conditions listed here may be a potential problem for you.  Keep track of any symptoms, and let your physician know. Make certain you get your thyroid checked as well. Thyroid disorders, such as hypothyroidism, can make your entire body cold, not just your hands, but it may be worth a check just in case. If you have certain symptoms of cold hands, you should immediately go to the ER. Frostbite requires immediate medical attention, so go to the hospital if you think you have frostbite. If you have white or hard areas on your hands, or if white areas have thawed, go to the emergency room.  If your hands were wet and cold for over an hour, visit the ER. If your hands are painful, go to the emergency room. Since cold hands may be related to various different problems, the treatment of cold hands will vary. These treatments will range from quitting smoking to treat for Buerger’s Disease, to taking medications to dilate the blood vessels and relieve the symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon, to managing your diabetes. Your doctor will treat the underlying condition. Your doctor may prescribe medication to help the underlying condition or help you come up with lifestyle changes.

Summary in Portuguese:

Consulte um médico. Saiba quando ir ao setor de emergência. Entenda que o tratamento varia dependendo da condição que esteja causando o problema.


Article in English: If your heel keeps slipping out, try adding a bit of double-sided tape to the inside back of your heels. Be sure to keep the roll of tape with you if you’re going out--it can lose its grip after a few hours. Many companies make special foam grips to prevent heels from slipping off. They usually look like small crescents, and you can stick them to the inside back of your shoes. These are especially helpful if your shoes are just a little too big. If you’re wearing closed-toe heels, try stuffing a bit of tissue or moleskin into the toe to prevent your feet from sliding downward. Try this at home first before going out--if you overstuff your shoe, you can give yourself foot pains or blisters. Try adding an insole or a custom moleskin to the bottoms of your heels. Simply buy the one closest to your shoe size and cut it to fit the dimensions of your shoe. You can buy insoles at most groceries or pharmacies, but moleskin may have to come from a cobbler or sewing supply store.

Summary in Portuguese:

Forre a parte de trás com fita dupla face. Use enchimentos antiderrapantes. Preencha a área dos dedos do sapato de salto. Coloque solas soltas ou fitas adesivas para os pés na sola do sapato.


Article in English: If your home network only has Windows 7 and 8 computers, the easiest way to share your printer with other computers on the network is by using a HomeGroup. Click here for detailed instructions, or read on if HomeGroups don't apply to your situation. Since the computer will need to be on in order to print, you should install the printer on the computer that is powered on the most. Most printers will install automatically when you connect the USB cable to the computer. Click here for instructions on installing a USB printer if the printer doesn't install on its own. You'll need to enable printer sharing to allow other computers on the network to connect to your installed printer.  Open the Control Panel and select "Network and Sharing Center" or "Network and Internet". Click the "Change advanced sharing settings" link. Expand the "Private" network settings. These are the settings for your Home network. Select the "Turn on file and printer sharing" option. Click Save changes. Now that printer sharing is enabled, you can set the printer to be shared.  Open the Control Panel. Select "Devices and Printers" or "View devices and printers". Right-click on the printer you are sharing and select "Printer properties". Do not select the "Properties" option. Click the Sharing tab, check the "Share this printer" box, and click Apply. If you are trying to connect to the shared printer on a Mac, skip down to the next step.  Ensure that the computer sharing the printer is turned on and logged in. Open the Control Panel on the computer connecting to the shared printer. Select "Devices and Printers" or "View devices and printers". Click Add a printer at the top of the window. Select "Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer". Select your network printer from the list and click Next. Install the necessary drivers if prompted. Windows should be able to find and install the correct drivers for most printers. If you're using a Mac computer, you can connect to a printer shared by a Windows PC.  Ensure both computers are in the...

Summary in Portuguese:

Use o recurso "Grupos doméstico" para compartilhar uma impressora entre computadores com Windows 7 e 8 em uma rede local. Instale a impressora no computador Windows que será utilizado para compartilhá-la. Habilite o compartilhamento de impressora no Windows. Compartilhe a impressora instalada. Conecte-se à impressora compartilhada (Windows). Conecte-se à impressora compartilhada (Mac). Imprima uma página de teste. Minha impressora funciona, mas desaparece depois de um tempo.


Article in English: If your horse is anxious as you approach him for training, you may be approaching him wrong. Some horses are fearful of humans (or any animals) that approach head-on.  Try approaching from the side and avoid direct eye contact. As you get close to your horse, hold your hand out to allow the horse to sniff you. If the horse is still afraid, try bending at the waist while you hold out your hand and avert your gaze. Other than grooming and riding your horse, how much time do you really spend together? You can learn a lot about a horse's personality and behavioral tendencies by observing your horse for any period of time. Try sitting nearby while your horse roams or interacts with other horses, and let him get comfortable with your presence. You may also get a pretty good idea of why your horse behaves the way he does by watching him and spending time with him. Try to spend some time with your horse every day. Even if you only have 10 or 20 minutes, you can spend that time grooming your horse or squeezing in a short warm-up ride.

Summary in Portuguese:

Aproxime-se do cavalo da forma certa. Passe algum tempo com o cavalo.


Article in English: If your horse is walking around the pasture and defecating or urinating, they're likely relaxed and may be happy. This is important, as stressed horses will often not go to the bathroom. With horses, as with humans, appetite is closely related to happiness and general health. A poor appetite may be a good indication that a horse is sick or unhappy. As a result, monitor your horse's eating habits. Take note of their feed box, their grazing routine, and any other source of food they consume. Illness is probably the biggest factor that could cause a horse to be unhappy. As a result, be diligent about watching your horse for signs of sickness. Common ailments include:  Skin conditions like ringworm, mud fever (associated with wet and muddy conditions), and cracked heels (similar to mud fever). Respiratory problems like a cold or a cough. To identify a cold or cough, listen for coughing sounds and watch for nasal discharge. Weight loss, which is often associated with stress. Unhappy horses can show some weight and muscle loss over time. Colic, which could be a result of many things, but almost always manifests in abdominal pain. If you are concerned about whether your horse is happy, you should talk to your veterinarian. As a professional who deals with a lot of horses, your veterinarian will likely have a good idea as to whether your horse is satisfied or not.  Schedule regular appointments with your veterinarian. Your horse should see a vet at least once a year. Contact your vet if your horse has any sudden health changes. Talk to your vet if your horse seems lethargic, depressed, or otherwise unhappy.

Summary in Portuguese:

Observe se ele faz as necessidades normalmente. Observe se ele se alimenta o suficiente. Identifique sinais de doenças. Consulte o veterinário.


Article in English: If your ingrown hair scars are severe or if they do not respond to treatment, then you should make an appointment to see a dermatologist. A dermatologist can examine your ingrown hair scars and determine the best treatment options for you. If your ingrown hair scars do not respond to natural remedies and over-the-counter treatments, then you may want to look into laser filler treatments. A few treatment sessions with a fractionated laser can help to even out the surface of your skin and encourage collagen production, which will help fill in any pitted areas. Other types of laser and filler treatments include:   Ablative lasers. This type of laser treatment will flatten and smooth the surface of your skin.  Non-ablative lasers. This type of laser treatment will leave the surface of your skin as it is, but they will encourage collagen growth to help improve the appearance of your skin.  Filler injections. You can also get injections of collagen in conjunction with a laser treatment to help improve the appearance of scars, but you will need to repeat these injections every four to six months to maintain the results. Radix Arnebiae has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for centuries to help reduce scarring.  Radix Arnebiae is also called Zi Cao and Lithospermum erythrorhizon and it is characterized as a heat and toxin releaser in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This herb may help to reduce the numbers and functions of scar-forming cells. You will need to find a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner to get this herb.

Summary in Portuguese:

Marque uma consulta com um dermatologista. Agende uma sessão de preenchimento a laser. Informe-se sobre a Radix Arnebia.


Article in English: If your job requires you to be on your feet all day, break up the time you stand still by walking around the office or taking a walk at lunch. Since spider veins are caused by poor blood flow and circulation, it's important to avoid positions that impede circulation and use positions that aid it.  Avoid crossing your legs when you sit at home or work. Crossing your legs for long periods interrupts the blood flow from your heart to your legs, which can cause vein walls to weaken and spider veins to appear. Elevate your feet using a footstool when you're sitting down. Raise your feet to 6 to 12 inches (15-30 cm) above the level of your heart, which will improve circulation and help regulate the blood flow in your veins. It also reduces swelling in your ankles and calves, which will reduce the risk of spider veins. Avoid wearing high-heeled shoes, especially if your job requires you to sit or stand for long periods. High heels put extra pressure on your legs and can restrict the flow of blood from your heart to your legs, causing the limited circulation that can cause spider veins to appear. Wearing compression hose is one of the best ways to prevent and remove spider veins. Wear low-grade compression hose, available at most drug stores or health stores, to prevent spider veins. Compression hose stimulate your blood vessels and improve circulation, making your legs less swollen and achy and preventing the poor circulation that often causes spider veins. It's important to use sunscreen to protect the fragile skin on your face, but sunscreen can also help prevent spider veins from appearing on your legs, calves and ankles as you get older. Make sure you protect yourself from the sun every time you spend more than a few minutes outside.

Summary in Portuguese:

Evite ficar sentado ou em pé por muito tempo. Posicione o corpo de modo a melhorar a circulação das pernas. Prefira saltos baixos. Use meia-calça de compressão. Use filtro solar.


Article in English: If your lens is fitting you properly, it should rest on a thin film of fluid, which is refreshed each time you blink. A poor-fitting contact will interrupt this process, causing discomfort and potentially leading to a damaged cornea.  If your optometrist does not check the fit of your contact lenses, ask her to do so. Your eye doctor should check the fit of both lenses each time you visit. A poorly-fitting lens can be easily fixed by adjusting your recommended lens curvature and/or diameter. While soft contact lenses are generally considered disposable, some people find that opening a new pair of lenses each day can significantly reduce discomfort. This is particularly helpful for people who suffer from allergies and are exposed to pollen, dander, and other airborne allergens on a daily basis.  Some newer daily contact lenses are produced with a "water gradient" that improves comfort even more than traditional daily contact lenses. Be aware of the cost. If you dispose of contact lenses after each day's use, you'll need to buy 720 lenses each year (and possibly more if any of your lenses get lost or damaged).  Daily disposal of your contacts can quickly add up, though the exact price will depend on where you purchase your contacts and what kind of coverage you have. Most manufacturers are aware of this and will offer rebates to help offset the cost. You may also save money because you won't need contact lens solution or a case. Soft lenses made with silicone hydrogel are more "breathable" than regular soft contact lenses. That's because the material allows oxygen to flow through the lens, which can help prevent dry eyes. Silicone hydrogel contacts also absorb moisture faster and more effectively than regular contact lenses, further reducing the risk of dry eyes.  Silicone hydrogel lenses improve eye comfort, especially while wearing lenses over prolonged periods of time. Some users report allergy-like reactions that include redness, itchiness, and discomfort while wearing silicone hydrogel contacts; however,...

Summary in Portuguese:

Pergunte ao oftalmologista se as lentes são mesmo certas para o seu caso. Use lentes de contato descartáveis. Use lentes de contato de silicone hidrogel. Use lentes especiais para quem tem olhos secos. Use óculos.


Article in English: If your loved one fits the criteria for many of the above symptoms, they need to seek professional help as soon as possible. This can be a challenge because many people with mental illness are in denial about their symptoms. Before discussing the issue, think long and hard about how you will approach the subject.  You might watch them for a while and conduct research on bipolar disorder to support your observations. You might also talk with other friends or relatives to see if they have noticed the same issues. Be gentle and patient when you bring up the topic to your loved one. You want to send the message that you are concerned and believe that getting help is the only way they can get better. Avoid casting any judgment or coming off like you are giving the person an ultimatum. Be a cooperative problem-solver. Say something like, “Jane, I have noticed you haven’t been sleeping very much lately. This is a surprise because a few weeks ago you stayed in bed all day. I also noticed some questionable charges on your credit card. I’m worried about you, sweetie. How about you go visit the doctor for a checkup?” Don’t just bring up the subject and expect the person to follow through on their own. You might share some of your research or even suggest  a psychiatrist in your area. Offer to join them at the appointment for moral support. For instance, you might ask, “What can I do to help you? If you want I can help you find a doctor, or go to an appointment with you. I just want to see you doing better.” Bipolar disorder can be managed with proper psychotherapy, medication, healthy coping skills, and strong support systems. A good psychotherapist will be able to teach the patient and family how to recognize their triggers to help avoid a relapse. Psychotherapists can teach the patient and family healthy coping skills, which may decrease tendencies toward risky and unsafe behaviors.   Coping skills may include writing in a journal, improving sleeping habits, managing stress through relaxation techniques, and...

Summary in Portuguese:

Pense na maneira mais apropriada de abordar o assunto. Demonstre sua preocupação. Ofereça-se para ajudar de alguma forma. Veja quais são os tipos de psicoterapia disponíveis. Reconheça o momento de se afastar.


Article in English: If your menstrual pain persists (and remains severe) despite a trial of medical treatments and other options, it is possible that there is something more going on. It is worth receiving a transvaginal ultrasound to examine your uterus and the surrounding structures for any other pathologies (problems) that may be responsible for causing the pain. If your pain is unable to be resolved via a combination of medical and lifestyle methods, it is possible that there is something else going on that may account for your pain. Other conditions to be aware of and to rule out include:  Uterine fibroids - noncancerous growths in the uterus that may lead to increased bleeding and menstrual cramps. Adenomyosis - when uterine (endometrial) tissue begins to invade areas of the uterus where it is not normally present, leading to an enlarged uterus and increased monthly pain. Endometriosis - when uterine (endometrial) tissue is present outside of the uterus, somewhere else in the abdominal cavity. This tissue then becomes inflamed every month during menstruation, leading to pain. Again, if your menstrual pain persists after a proper trial of medical treatments and other options, your doctor may recommend that you proceed with investigative laparoscopic surgery. This is when small incisions are made in your abdomen, and a camera is inserted to look around inside your abdomen and pelvic region. There are certain pathologies (problems), such as endometriosis, that can sometimes only be detected via laparoscopic surgery, and that may be responsible for the severe monthly pain that you are experiencing.  If a condition such as endometriosis is diagnosed during laparoscopic surgery, it can be treated during the same surgery. Treatment consists of the doctors getting rid of ("cauterizing") unnecessary uterine tissue present in the abdominal cavity. If a condition such as endometriosis is able to be successfully diagnosed and treated during laparoscopic surgery, it will likely play a big role in decreasing your monthly menstrual pain.

Summary in Portuguese:

Peça um ultrassom transvaginal ao seu médico. Elimine as suspeitas. Opte por cirurgia laparoscópica.


Article in English: If your napkin is floppy and won't stay propped up, you may need a little starch.

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Article in English: If your old photograph has dirt, sand, or residue on it, you may be able to clean the image by hand. Wear rubber gloves, and gently remove the dirt with a soft brush or soft-bristled toothbrush. If there is a large amount of dirt, the photograph can be gently rinsed under lukewarm running water. Use your finger to softly wipe away dirt, but take care not scratch the photo. Let the photograph dry in a dark place where it will not be disturbed. You can clip the image on a wire with a clothespin to dry, or you can place the image face-up on a newspaper or towel. If the photo turns red, yellow, or white while cleaning, this could be an indication that professional care is needed. The image may be too badly damaged to fix at home. If you find a stack of photographs that have stuck together, do not pull them apart. Instead, soak them in distilled water. Photographs are coated with gelatin. When they are placed in water, the gelatin softens and the photographs can be separated more easily. Purchase a bottle of distilled water from your local grocery store or pharmacy. Keep the water at room temperature, and pour it into a container that is large enough to submerge your photos. Place them with the image facing upward and let them soak in the water for 20 to 30 minutes. Use your fingers to gently slide the photographs apart, or use a rubber spatula to separate the images. Let them dry on a towel image-side up. Place a book or magazine along the edges so they do not curl as they dry. Before trying to remove the glass, be sure you make a copy of the image. You can remove the glass by heating up the image. Hold a hair dryer 4 to 5 inches away from the back of a print. After a few minutes, try to lift up one of the corners of the image, and slowly peel back the image. You can secure a tear or fix a torn photograph by using an acid-free tape. Regular tape with an acidic adhesive can damage the photograph over time. Look for an archival tape or tape with an acrylic adhesive at an office supply or stationary store to repair...

Summary in Portuguese:

Limpe as fotos. Use água para separar fotos grudadas uma na outra. Use calor para desgrudar fotos do vidro. Conserte um rasgo usando fita adesiva sem ácido. Use uma tira de reparação para consertar uma foto rasgada. Faça uma câmara de umidificação para as fotos com bordas curvadas. Procure a ajuda de um profissional.


Article in English: If your older dog starts urinating in your home, it could be a symptom of illness. Another indicator could be if your dog is drinking more than usual, too. Have your dog assessed and treated for possible medical causes, such as:   Urinary tract infection.  Kidney infection.  Dropping hormone levels.  Diabetes.  Cushing's disease. Cognitive dysfunctions such as canine Alzheimer's. Some older dogs begin urinating in the house when they are upset with changes in their life, for example when they move to a new home or a new pet enters their family. If you can identify big changes in the dog's life, then you can minimize the impact they have on the dog.  For example, if you have recently moved, make sure that your senior dog has access to furniture it has always loved to lay on or the arrangement of furniture is similar to how it used to be. If you or your vet suspects your dog may have a cognitive dysfunction, it could be that your dog doesn't completely remember toilet training. Talk to your vet to see if they can recommend a medication or supplement to help. If you have a new pet in your home, give your senior dog lots of space and time away from the new pet. Don't assume that the dog will adjust quickly to a new roommate. Your dog's urination frequency can change as they age. Well-intentioned older dogs may be trying to hold it and simply can't make it as long as they used to. Help your dog out by offering more frequent potty breaks throughout the day. If, for example, you normally take your dog out 3 times, try upping it to 4. If your schedule doesn't allow for you to personally take your dog out more often, consider hiring a dog walker to come over once a day. If you have a yard, you may also consider getting a doggie door so that your pup can go when it wants. If you see the dog about to go to the bathroom or in the middle of the act, tell the dog "no" and take it outside. If you make it clear to the dog that what it is doing is bad, it is more likely to avoid that behavior in the future.  However,...

Summary in Portuguese:

Leve o totó ao veterinário. Identifique fatores que poderiam ser a causa dos problemas comportamentais. Deixe o totó ir ao banheiro mais vezes. Só discipline o cachorro se o pegar no flagrante.


Article in English: If your opponent gets a piece to your back row, then it will be crowned and more difficult to capture. Keeping a full back row is the best way to keep your opponent from crowning his pieces. It will also make it easier for you to capture any opposing pieces that approach your back row. Watch an expert checkers player, either in person or on television. You'll pick up a lot of pointers just by watching an expert maneuver his pieces around the board. Pay attention to what the expert does in certain situations. Try reading about checkers strategies online or in books as well. Some checkers experts have written about their strategies and reading about them may help you to improve your game.

Summary in Portuguese:

Deixe a fila da ponta de trás completa enquanto for possível. Aprenda com um especialista.


Article in English: If your pain is severe or lasts for more than a few days, schedule an appointment with a dentist right away. You may have tooth decay, a loose filling, or a cracked tooth, all of which need to be addressed by a dentist.  If your pain is only occasional and not confined to a single spot, you probably have nothing to worry about, but you should still see your dentist regularly for cleanings.  The sooner you see a dentist, the less likely your problem is to become more serious, so don't put it off. If several of your teeth suddenly begin to ache, it may be caused by teeth grinding, which people often do in their sleep. Wearing a night guard to bed will prevent you from grinding your teeth, which should make the pain go away. If you are experiencing more stress in your life that you are used to, you may suddenly begin grinding your teeth. Intense sinus congestion can sometimes cause pain that is easy to confuse with a toothache because it compresses nerves that are very close to the roots of your upper teeth. If your teeth have only started hurting since you have been congested, consider taking an over-the-counter remedy to relieve your congestion. You may just find that your tooth pain goes away as well. If your congestion is persistent or accompanied by other symptoms, see a doctor. If your teeth just suddenly started causing you pain, it may be due to a change in your eating habits. If you have added any new acidic foods into your diet (like citrus fruits, coffee, or tomato sauce), you may want to cut back on them. Acidic foods are known to break down tooth enamel, which can lead to pain and a variety of dental problems. If you don't want to give up acidic foods, try to rinse your mouth out with water after you eat them. This will help prevent the acid from sticking around on your teeth after you've finished eating.

Summary in Portuguese:

Consulte um dentista. Experimente usar um protetor bucal. Descubra se a causa é uma congestão nasal. Veja se houve alterações na sua alimentação recentemente.


Article in English: If your pan has a tough build-up of food and grease in the hi-low grooves, you can use a vinegar solution to get rid of the debris. Pour 3 parts of water for every 1 part of vinegar inside your pan. Circulon pans have hi-low grooves that help evenly distribute heat when cooking. Turn your heat setting onto medium, and bring your mixture to a boil. Let the solution boil for 5-10 minutes on medium heat, then let the pan sit until it cools down. Boiling the water helps lift off stubborn grease and food, and the vinegar removes any food debris. After your pan cools down, place it in your sink and squirt in about 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of mild dishwashing soap. Fill your pan up with warm water, and move your scrubbing brush in small, circular motions to remove any food or grease. You can pour out the water and reapply your soap if your pan is excessively dirty. Pour out any remaining soapy water, and wash off any soap residue or remaining grease with warm water. Then, dry your pan with a clean kitchen towel, or place it on a drying rack. Your pan should dry in about 10-30 minutes.

Summary in Portuguese:

Misture três partes de água para uma de vinagre. Ferva a mistura por cinco a dez minutos no fogo médio e deixe esfriar. Esfregue os vincos com uma esponja macia de nylon e água morna com sabão. Enxágue e seque bem a panela.


Article in English: If your photo is too detailed, you may not be able to distinguish between dust and spots of light or blurry objects. A white wall, cloudy sky, or blank piece of paper works as a perfect background. Move the camera slightly as you take the picture to further blur it. Running your photo through an editing program will help you catch dust spots. Desaturate the photo and increase the contrast to make spots more visible. Sensor dust will look like small, dark circles randomly dotting your photo. If your photo seems more smudged than spotted, your lens may need cleaning instead of your sensor.

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Tire uma foto de um plano de fundo liso. Processe a foto na internet para ver se há pontos sujos.


Article in English: If your piercing becomes seriously infected, you must get medical help right away. Signs of a serious infection include: High fever. 102 °F (38.9 °C) is high for children, and 104°F (40 °C) is high for adults. Body chills Nausea and Vomiting Red streak around the piercing Swollen lymph nodes Wash the piercings at least twice a day with antibacterial soap. Moisten a cotton ball with this solution and clean your piercing much like you used the soap or saline solution. Ask the studio you received your piercing from for antibacterial solution recommendations. Cold compresses relieve swelling or aching. Never apply ice directly to the piercing; wrap it in a cloth or towel instead. Warm compresses can encourage blood flow to your piercing and heal your infection when used interchangeably with cold compresses.  If warm compresses cause swelling, stop using them. For inflammation, apply a cold compress for at least 20 minutes every 2-3 hours. Once your piercing is no longer inflamed, alternate between hot and cold compresses every 10 minutes for as long as desired.  Use a saline solution instead of water in warm compresses. Dampen a towel or cloth with the solution and warm it in a microwave for 30 seconds. Make sure it's not too hot before you put it on your piercing so you don't burn yourself. Piercing infections can take 4-6 weeks to heal, and in many cases, your body will not reject it. But if you haven't experienced relief from swelling or experience acute pain for over 6-24 hours, visit a medical clinic. Your doctor can prescribe antibiotics, advise additional treatment, or identify a potential allergy.  Serious infections can happen quickly, so you must seek medical attention right away if your piercing isn't healing. A piercing should never cause serious pain. If you're experiencing serious pain, seek medical attention immediately.

Summary in Portuguese:

Vá ao hospital se você tiver sinais de uma infecção séria. Limpe o piercing infectado com um cotonete e uma solução antibacteriana. Faça compressas para aliviar o incômodo. Vá ao médico se a inflamação persistir por mais de 24 horas.


Article in English: If your primary goal is to edit the Word document, you can copy the Word document's text and paste it into a new Word document and then save the new document onto your computer. While doing this won't remove the read-only protection from the original document, it will create an editable copy. Double-click the Word document to do so. This will place your mouse cursor on the document's page. Press either Ctrl+A (Windows) or ⌘ Command+A (Mac) to do so. You should see the entire document become highlighted. Press either Ctrl+C (Windows) or ⌘ Command+C (Mac). This will copy the document's text to your computer's clipboard. Click File in the upper-left side of the Word window, click New on the left side of the window, and click Blank document to open a blank Word document. On a Mac, click the File menu item, then click New Blank Document at the top of the drop-down menu. Press either Ctrl+V (Windows) or ⌘ Command+V (Mac) to paste the locked Word document's text into the blank document. This may take a few seconds if the original document was particularly large or contained images. Press Ctrl+S (Windows) or ⌘ Command+S (Mac), then enter your document's name and click Save. You'll be able to edit the document you just created like usual.

Summary in Portuguese:

Entenda o processo. Abra o arquivo protegido no Word. Clique em qualquer parte do documento para posicionar o cursor sobre a página. Selecione todo o documento. Copie o texto selecionado. Crie um novo documento. Cole o texto copiado. Salve o documento como um novo arquivo.


Article in English: If your property has a lot of feral cats around and you want to get them spayed or neutered, you can start a regular and controlled feeding routine. Put food out at the same time and place daily. Food is usually the easiest way to get feral cats to come into your vicinity. Don't try to grab the cat, or even touch the cat, as most feral cats are extremely skittish and loathe to be touched by humans. Instead, stay outside and sit quietly in a chair nearby after putting out the food. Stay extremely still and remain quiet while the cat feeds. Let the cat control the situation. If it comes over to you and rubs against you, great. If not, just sit there are be quiet. It's still getting used to being around you.

Summary in Portuguese:

Comece estabelecendo uma rotina de alimentação. Deixe que os gatos se acostumem à sua presença.


Article in English: If your reason for wanting clear skin is because of acne, learn about the condition. Your skin has a large number of glands and ducts (pores) surrounding hair follicles. Hair follicles or pores can get clogged with dried sebum (a natural skin oil), skin debris, bacteria, or dead skin cells. This causes acne, which can appear on your face, back, neck, shoulders, and chest. Acne includes blackheads (open comedones), whiteheads (closed comedones), pimples (pus-filled pores), pustules (large pimples), cysts, and abscesses. Cysts and abscesses are the deepest and most severe form of acne.  Acne usually begins during puberty because hormones, especially testosterone, increase and stimulate sebum production.  Acne can worsen from many kinds of makeup, especially those that are oil-based. Mild acne constitutes fewer than twenty non-inflamed blackheads or whiteheads or less than twenty mildly inflamed, irritated pimples. You can treat mild acne at home with good cleansing techniques. See Clean Oily Skin. A trained physician or dermatologist should treat moderate and severe acne. Moderate acne means you have more than twenty to one hundred comedones or pimples, with fifteen to fifty being inflamed or infected. Severe acne sufferers have more than one hundred comedones, pimples, pustules, nodules, and at least five cysts. Dark spots can occur on your face from acne, excessive sun exposure, or hormonal imbalances. These brown spots result from inflammation, which increases melanin production and leads to hyperpigmentation. Increased estrogen from pregnancy or birth control pills can cause melasma (muddy-looking splotches) after sun exposure.  Wear sunscreen with titanium oxide or zinc oxide. Avoid direct sun exposure to prevent dark spots. Avoid dark spots from acne by treating pimples with 1% hydrocortisone cream to reduce inflammation. If your skin condition, whether acne or dark spots, is moderate to severe or affects your self-esteem, see a dermatologist. Your dermatologist can recommend treatment options to...

Summary in Portuguese:

Saiba o que é a acne. Saiba o que são as manchas escuras. Marque uma consulta com um dermatologista.


Article in English: If your relationship has already ended and you’re questioning if your love is still there, make sure you remember what caused the breakup. It’s easy to look back and romanticize an old relationship, but don’t overlook reality. Sometimes people simply gave up too quickly without attempting to work out their problems. However, sometimes there are fundamental problems that just cannot be fixed.  If the relationship ended because someone made a mistake, it is important to determine if you can truly forgive and forget. You can’t create a future with someone if you are stuck in the issues of the past. Similarly, nothing will change about your relationship of no one has changed. If you broke up with your partner because you didn't trust them, either they need to have become trustworthy or you need to have become trusting. Past issues don't just disappear. Try to determine how your overall quality of life changes when you are with them and without them. If they become your #1 priority and your work performance, family relationships, and self-care all fall to the wayside, it may not be a healthy relationship. However, if you truly feel like a better person when you’re with them, that’s something you don’t want to slip away. Write it all down so you can truly see if the positives outweigh the negatives. Don’t hold back! Are you debating going back to this person because you are lonely? Loneliness, though painful and debilitating, is not a reason to be with someone. Jealousy is another powerful emotion that can make you start pining for an ex, but don't fight for them back just because you don't want to see them with someone else. That is not the foundation of a healthy and long-lasting relationship. If you can say with certainty loneliness, jealousy, boredom, or any other superficial emotion isn't the reason you're considering rekindling your romance, you may still love this person.

Summary in Portuguese:

Pense por que a relação acabou. Pese os prós e contras de estarem separados. Seja extremamente honesto sobre suas razões.


Article in English: If your screen is scratched to the point where it impairs the visual presentation--but the actual LCD display is unharmed--then purchasing a new screen cover is practical. If the LCD display has been damaged (parts of the screen are black or rainbow-colored), however, your item is likely beyond repair and you will need to purchase a TV/phone/computer. You can usually find the specific model number on the back of a TV or phone, or the bottom of a laptop. You'll need this number to make sure you purchase the correct type of screen. Make sure you have your manufacturer's name as well (e.g., Sony or Toshiba).  Higher price doesn't always correlate with higher quality, so look through your results carefully before deciding on a screen replacement. For a more focused search, go to Amazon or eBay and type the same thing in. You may find that you're better off buying a new item anyway--if the combination of their services and the screen's price ends up being as much as a new TV, for example, you should consider just purchasing the new TV.  Most tech departments (e.g., Best Buy) will replace your screen for you, though they often charge a considerable fee--another reason to purchase a mid-range screen replacement rather than the most expensive one. Replacing your own screen cover is not recommended. Your screen should now be safe from future scratches!

Summary in Portuguese:

Avalie os danos. Encontre o modelo do dispositivo. Abra um site de busca de sua preferência. Digite o nome do fabricante, o número do modelo e “trocar tela”. Ligue para uma assistência técnica local para obter um orçamento. Se o valor do reparo compensar, compre uma tela nova. Leve a tela para um profissional. Após a instalação da tela nova, compre uma película de proteção.


Article in English: If your shoes are really muddy, you may want to soak them in warm water before you clean them. This may also be helpful if the caked on mud won’t come off. Fill a plastic bin with warm water and submerge your shoes. This works better for sneakers. If you are washing sneakers or canvas shoes, mix warm water with a detergent. Only use a small amount of detergent, enough to make a light soapy mixture. Don’t use soaps or detergents on leather boots. Instead, use water or a boot cleaner designed for leather. If you can use soap on the shoe, dampen the cloth with the soapy water. If you cannot use soap on the shoe, just use warm water. Take the cloth and clean the muddy areas on the shoes. If there is detergent left on the shoes, wipe it away with a different cloth dampened with warm water. Wipe away all excess soap on the shoes. If your shoes have shoelaces and insoles, wash those. Remove them from the shoes and place them in a plastic tub filled with warm water and detergent. Hand wash them, and then lay them out to dry. If the laces and insoles are too dirty, just buy new ones. Place crumpled newspaper into the shoes to help them maintain their shape. Let the shoes air dry. Don’t place them in the dryer because this can damage the shoes. Don’t place them in direct sunlight because that can fade the color of the shoes. Replace damp newspaper with new newspaper so it can soak up more water. Some shoes, like running shoes or cloth canvas shoes, can be washed in the washing machine. If you want to wash your shoes, place them in a mesh bag and put them in the washing machine. You should place some other sturdy clothes in with them, like towels or jeans, to protect the washing machine.  Check the tag to make sure your shoes are machine washable. Let them air dry afterwards.

Summary in Portuguese:

Coloque os calçados dentro de um recipiente com água morna. Use sabão na limpeza. Limpe os sapatos com um pano. Enxague usando um pano úmido. Lave os cadarços e as palmilhas. Deixe secar. Lave-os na máquina de lavar.


Article in English: If your sibling shares suicidal thoughts with you, they may plead with you to keep it between the two of you. It can be understandable for siblings to share sensitive information, but suicidal thoughts should never be kept confidential. You may need to tell a range of people, so avoid swearing confidentiality and you can avoid breaking a promise later. For example, you might say to your sibling, "I'm sorry, but I cannot keep this a secret. I want you to live, and that means telling someone so you can get the help you need." Your sibling may order, threaten or even beg you not to do so, but a very important step here is telling someone immediately. Alerting a parent is best, as this is someone who lives with and loves both you and your sibling. Also consider telling another close relative, such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or older sibling, or a school counselor if your parents are unreachable.  Teens may fear being judged or getting their parents angry. If your sibling says they don't want to tell them, offer to do it with them. The two of you might go to your parents and you hold their hand as they say something like, "My life has been really crappy lately and I have thought of how to kill myself."  Or, if they refuse to talk to them, you might approach them and share your concern. "Mom, Dad, I'm really worried about Ben. He told me he has been wanting to kill himself, and I believe him. We need to get him some help." Respectfully let them know that you are serious and if they don't act on your urges to get them help, you will tell others (other close family members, a school counselor, etc.) until someone listens. Once you involve an adult, all of you can get together and create a safety plan to help your sibling feel safe and secure in an acute situation. Such a plan details what actions your sibling can take and people they can call to feel safe from suicide.  A safety plan template is available from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This document allows your sibling to list any contact numbers...

Summary in Portuguese:

Não concorde em manter segredo. Fale com um adulto. Desenvolva um plano de segurança. Convença seu irmão a consultar um especialista em saúde mental. Continue demonstrando apoio durante o tratamento.