Article in English: If you have short hair, you may only need half of this amount. Buy organic, extra virgin, unprocessed coconut oil from a health food retailer for this application. Store the coconut oil in its glass jar at a temperature below 76 °F (24 °C); this will keep it in its congealed form. the coconut oil over low heat, or in your hands. Put the scoop of oil in a small saucepan and place it over low heat on the stove. Let it cool enough that you can comfortably handle the oil. Alternatively, you can melt small amounts of the coconut oil in your hands while you massage it into your hair. If you have long hair, divide it into sections with a comb and hair clips. Then, dip your fingers into the melted oil and use your fingertips to massage it in from the roots to the tips of the hair in each section. If you’re using unmelted coconut oil, scoop up just enough to work into the section of hair you’re working on, rub it between your fingers for 15-30 seconds until it melts, and massage it in with your fingertips. If possible, wait at least 2 hours before washing out the coconut oil—this will give it more time to absorb into your hair. When you’re ready, just use your typical shampoo to wash your hair, then rinse and dry as normal. You can even keep the coconut oil in overnight. Just make sure you put a towel down on your pillow so it doesn’t end up stained. You might also want to put on a shower cap overnight.

Summary in Portuguese:

Pegue cerca de 1 colher de sopa (15 ml) de óleo de coco sólido com os dedos. Derreta o óleo de coco no fogo baixo ou esfregue-o entre as mãos. Massageie o óleo de coco nos fios, mecha por mecha. Espere no mínimo 30 minutos para lavar o cabelo.


Article in English: If you have space for a garden at your house, see what grows well in your local climate and plant it. If you don't have space for a garden, see if you have space for planters, pots, or a window box. You can grow herbs and flowers in very little space. If you live somewhere dry, succulents can be beautiful and need very little care. A garden is a commitment, so start small if you're not ready to be in charge of an army of zucchini. Grow one plant in a pot, and if that goes well, you can start tilling earth. Volunteer to help out in a place that interests you. Places like elementary schools, schools for people with special needs, hospitals, and retirement communities often need volunteers. You can also volunteer for temporary organizations, such as political campaigns or fundraising events. Ask someone in your life if they need help. Just do it right now. Ask a parent, a grandparent, or a neighbor. . Earning money and learning new skills can be entertaining as well as useful. Visit businesses you can get to by bike or by bus and ask if they are hiring. Look online at job boards. Ask your family members for tips: they may know someone who can help you find a job that isn't advertised. Go into business for yourself. Sell things you craft online, sell cookies at school, or call neighbors and family friends and offer to babysit, sit for cats, look after plants, walk dogs, mow lawns, or wash cars. Do something unexpected that you know will be appreciated. Drop flowers or candy at your best friend's house, or wash your family's car. Offer to play a game you know a little sibling loves, even though you find it boring. You're already bored, so you might as well be bored in a sweet way.

Summary in Portuguese:

Plante algo. Faça trabalhos voluntários em organizações de seu interesse. Arranje um emprego. Distribua gentilezas.


Article in English: If you have time, consider finding a part-time job you can do after school or on the weekends. Browse online job boards for your community, or ask your friends if they know of anyone who's hiring. Go into local stores and ask if they're hiring cashiers. Or visit a movie theater or swimming pool and see if they need help running the concession stand. If you don't have a ton of time, but you want to earn some money, spread the word that you’re looking for work. Have your parents tell their friends you’re free for babysitting. Let the neighbors know you’re available to mow their lawn, rake their leaves, or shovel snow off their driveways.  Create a flyer with your name, phone number, and the type of work you’re looking for, and post it around the neighborhood. Other jobs you could do include dog walking, house sitting, gutter cleaning, weeding, painting, or tutoring a younger student. If you don’t already have a savings account, ask your parents to set one up for you. Not only will the money in your account earn a little bit of interest, but you’ll be less likely to spend it if it’s a little more difficult to get to. Stick to your budget. If you determined you’re going to save 20% of your income, don’t wait until the end of the month to do it. You might be running out of money by then, and you’ll make excuses not to save. Instead, every time you get a paycheck or get handed some cash, immediately divide it up into your 50/30/20 budget plan. If you don’t have a bank account yet, create a system with envelopes or jars. Get three jars and label each jar “Needs,” “Wants,” and “Savings.” Then distribute cash accordingly every time you earn some.

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça parte do programa Jovem Aprendiz. Procure bicos. Abra uma poupança. Cultive o hábito de guardar dinheiro.


Article in English: If you have to exercise, join a gym or hit the road before dawn or after dusk. Wear a brimmed hat when necessary and don’t forget to wear sunscreen daily – even if it’s cloudy outside. Up to 80% of the sun's rays can pass through clouds. Don't forget your lips! Slather on a lip balm that has built in SPF 15 in addition to your daily moisturizer. A healthy glow is important to any skin tone. While you're working on the getting your skin a bit fairer, keep to a routine that will let your skin radiate brilliance.  Don't smoke. It causes a sallow, uneven skin tone that can easily show up in young people. The habit can also increase the likelihood of developing sun spots, a mark usually reserved for the elderly.  Keep a nutritious, healthy diet. In particular, up the vitamin C. It's key to the production of collagen, a protein that aids in the growth of cells and blood vessels and gives skin its firmness and strength. A professional will be able to run you through all your options if you're dead-set on altering your skin tone. There are over-the-counter and prescription products they may be able to set you up with that are safe and more effective. In addition, they can debunk the myths that abound about skin care and provide knowledge that no website can parallel. Talk to your doctor before you take any serious action.

Summary in Portuguese:

Fique longe do sol. Pratique hábitos saudáveis para a pele. Procure aconselhamento de um dermatologista.


Article in English: If you have used your brush for cream-based makeup, soap and water alone won't be enough to dislodge the makeup. You will need some oil to help loosen the makeup—especially if it has been on the brush for a while. Do not set the brush down on a towel, as this can cause mildew to form. Instead, lay the handle part of the brush on a counter or table, and let the bristles stick out over the edge.

Summary in Portuguese:

Dê uma olhada no estado do pincel. Deixe o pincel secar na horizontal.


Article in English: If you have valley fever, you may develop flu-like symptoms. Common symptoms include a fever, chills, shortness of breath, and night sweats. You may have a dry cough or a cough that produces blood. You might develop headaches and feel fatigued.  Your joints or bones may start to ache, like you have arthritis. A rash may also appear with valley fever. The rash includes red painful bumps on the lower part of your legs. The rash may also appear on the chest, arms, or back. The bumps might turn from red to a brown color. Bumps may also have heads like pimples or form blisters. Many times, valley fever presents no symptoms. To get a diagnosis, you should visit your doctor. The symptoms are nonspecific, which means it’s difficult to figure out that you valley fever just from the symptoms. The doctor will run various tests to positively identify the presence of the valley fever fungus in your body. The doctor will either do a smear culture or a blood test. These will show that the valley fever fungus is in your body. Valley fever can be contracted in arid desert locations in North and South America. This includes the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. People who live in these areas are at risk of contracting the fungus. People who visit may also get it, too.  Jobs that disturb the earth or have a person digging in the soil exponentially increase the risk of contracting the disease. Recreational activities where you disturb the soil or inhale dust from the soil, such as biking or riding ATVs, may increase your risk. Valley fever is pretty mild in most cases. However, some people have a higher risk of the fungus turning into a worse condition or even becoming deadly. Those who are at a higher risk include those with weakened immune systems or who are already ill.  This includes those who are HIV positive, pregnant women, diabetics, and people who take medications that make the immune system weaker. Certain ethnicities are at a higher risk: Filipinos, African Americans, Mexican Americans, and Native Americans.

Summary in Portuguese:

Identifique os sintomas. Obtenha um diagnóstico indo ao médico. Saiba em que lugares do mundo a febre do vale pode ser contraída. Identifique pessoas que estão sob maior risco de sofrer com formas mais graves de coccidioidomicose.


Article in English: If you have very fine or thin hair, avoid using heat treatments to create beach waves. Thin or fine hair may be sensitive to high heat. Stick to things like braiding and twisting your hair without a flat iron or other source of heat. Curly or frizzy hair does not require extensive treatment to create beach waves. You can simply use products to stretch out your existing curls. This should create waves without taking up a lot of extra time or exposing your hair to unnecessary heat treatments. Healthy thick hair responds well to moderate heat. It also may not curl as easily as finer hair types. If you have thick hair, it is safe to use a curling iron or flat iron to create beach waves in your hair. Regardless of how thick your hair is, you should still use heat protectant when curling your hair. Lightly mist your hair with the protectant by holding it 6 inches (15 cm) away from your head.

Summary in Portuguese:

Evite tratamentos térmicos em cabelos finos. Tente alongar os cabelos cacheados ou com frizz. Use o calor em cabelos mais grossos.


Article in English: If you have your own pool, make sure it has not been "shocked," or chlorine treated, recently. If the level of chlorine is too high in the pool, it will cause your eyes to burn more than they would normally, and the feeling may not pass. A sure sign of recent treatment is an excessive chlorine smell. Before submerging your head completely, keep your eyes open while splashing water onto your face. Going straight underwater with your eyes open will be too uncomfortable for some. This splashing is a more comfortable way of acclimating your eyes ahead of going underwater. The burning may continue, but should abate as you spend more time underwater with your eyes open. To avoid any additional discomfort, keep your eyes closed when swimming forward underwater. If you keep your eyes open the water moving past your face will move along the surface of your eyes, causing friction where otherwise there was none. Do this step to wash out any chlorine left on or around your eye/eyelid. Beyond this, it's generally recommended to wash your hair and body after any swim in chlorinated water; if left on the skin it tends to dry it out, and may become uncomfortable.

Summary in Portuguese:

Verifique o nível de cloro. Jogue um pouco da água da piscina nos olhos. Nade um pouco com os olhos abertos. Lave os olhos quando sair da água.


Article in English: If you haven't already done so, double-click the project in which you want to create a curved line to open the project. It's in the toolbar to the left.  This displays a pop-out menu next to the Pen Tool icon. It's in the Pen Tool submenu in the toolbar to the left. The Curvature Pen tool is not available in Photoshop Elements or older versions of Photoshop. This creates the first anchor point. This will create a straight line between your first anchor point and your second anchor point. Doing so creates a line that curves through all three anchor points. The Curvature Pen tool allows you to draw a curve simply by clicking different points in succession. You can continue adding points by clicking the places on the canvas on which you want to illustrate your line. The line will automatically curve to fit the points. This completes the curve shape.  Click the line to create an additional anchor point. Click and drag an anchor point to adjust the shape of the curve. Click an anchor point and press Delete to remove it.

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra o arquivo do Photoshop no qual deseja desenhar uma linha curva. Clique no ícone da Ferramenta Caneta, que fica na Caixa de Ferramentas, à esquerda da tela. Escolha opção Ferramenta Caneta de curvatura. Crie o primeiro ponto da linha. Clique para criar o segundo ponto. Faça um terceiro ponto. Adicione mais pontos. Selecione o ponto de ancoragem inicial.


Article in English: If you haven't already done so, remove your new distributor from its packaging. Make the same marks that you made on your old distributor on your new distributor. In other words, mark your old distributor's rotor position inside the housing of your new distributor and mark the location on the outside of the distributor that lines up with your engine's mounting point. As noted above, the position of the rotor in the new distributor must match the rotor position in the old distributor exactly or your vehicle won't be able to start. Ensure your rotor is lined up with the marking you made. As you install the distributor, take care not to accidentally move or nudge the rotor. Re-fasten the distributor in the same spot as the old distributor, lining up the marked location on the distributor housing with the engine mounting point. Re-screw any screws or bolts as needed to hold the distributor in place. Don't tighten these fasteners all the way - you'll want to be able to move the distributor very slightly by hand. Connect each wire to the distributor according to the markings you made. Ensure that you fasten each wire in its correct place - each one should be re-attached in the location that corresponds to its original location on the old rotor. Double check all of your connections and attempt to start the vehicle. If the vehicle won't start, but sounds "close", try adjusting the position of the rotor a tiny amount (no greater than the width of the mark you made) and trying again. If the engine sounds less close to starting, adjust the rotor in the other direction. If it sounds closer to starting, continue to adjust it slightly in the same direction. When you get the vehicle to start, allow it to "warm up" until it idles smoothly. Stop the engine and put a timing light on the #1 spark plug. Restart the engine. Adjust the timing by rotating the distributor housing by very small amounts. Be sure to follow the instructions specific to your vehicle which you located before replacing the distributor - as noted above,...

Summary in Portuguese:

Recrie as marque que você fez no novo distribuidor. Certifique-se de o rotor está marcado antes de instalar. Monte o novo distribuidor no motor. Reconecte os fios do distribuidor e coloque a tampa. Dê partida no veículo. Ajuste o tempo. Leve o seu veículo para dar uma volta.


Article in English: If you haven't already, install Gboard, the Google keyboard, on your Android phone. You can download Gboard from the Google Play Store. Using your phone's default texting app, you can select an ongoing conversation or tap the option to compose a new text message and select a recipient from your contact list. Tap the message field to type your text message. On some text messaging apps this may say "Text message" or something similar. If Gboard is set as your default keyboard, this will open the Gboard keyboard automatically. It's the smiley face icon at the bottom of the keyboard, to the left of the spacebar. The GIF tab is at the bottom row of the keyboard, somewhat near the middle. You can browse GIFs by tapping the categories tabs below the GIFs or type a keyword in the search bar to search for a specific GIF. Tap the GIF you want to send and it will automatically be added to the text message you are creating. It's the paper airplane icon in the bottom-right of your text messaging app. This will send the GIF you selected to the contact you selected. On some text messaging apps, this button may say "Send" instead.

Summary in Portuguese:

Instale e configure o Gboard em seu telefone. Abra o aplicativo de mensagens de seu dispositivo e toque em. Toque no campo de texto para compor sua mensagem. Toque em. Toque em GIF. Procure um GIF. Toque em um GIF para adicioná-lo à mensagem de texto. Toque em à direita do campo de mensagem.


Article in English: If you haven't already, login when prompted, or you can  learn how to make a Twitter account here. It's located in the top-right corner of your screen. It's the chat bubble with a plus sign in the bottom right corner of your screen.  Their name will appear in the text box. " You can also add pictures, GIFs, or emojis to your message by tapping on the appropriate icon. " The send button is located to the right of the text box and will not appear until text or a picture, emoji, or GIF has been entered into the text box. Depending on the user's notification settings, the user may or may not receive a notification that they have a new message.

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra o aplicativo do Twitter. Toque no ícone de envelope. Toque no ícone de nova mensagem. Digite o nome do usuário para quem deseja enviar a mensagem. Toque sobre o nome de usuário. Toque em "Avançar". Digite a mensagem na caixa de texto. Toque em "Enviar".


Article in English: If you haven't done so already, turn off both the TV and DVR before connecting them. Both devices can be plugged into a power source during the process. Just make sure that the devices are powered down while you connect them. Plug the green, blue, and red connectors of the component cable into their matching Component In ports on the back or side of the TV. Plug the green connector to the green Y port, the blue connector to the blue Pb port, and the red connector to the red Pr port. The other end of the component cable should also have green, blue, and red connectors. Plug each of these into their matching Component Out ports on the back of the DVR. As before, the green connector plugs into the green Y port, the blue connector plugs into the blue Pb port, and the red connector plugs into the red Pr port. You'll need to use a separate L/R audio cable for the audio. Connect the plugs on one end of this cable into their matching Audio In ports on the back of the TV. Plug the red connector into the red Audio In Right port and the white connector into the white Audio In Left connector. The connectors at the other end of the same L/R audio cable should be plugged into the matching Audio Out ports on the back of the DVR. You'll need to insert the red plug into the red Audio Out Right port and the white plug into the white Audio Out Left port. The DVR and TV should now be connected. Turn both pieces of equipment back on and switch the TV to the necessary input source to watch content from the DVR. Scroll through the input options by pressing the "Source" or "Input" button on your TV or remote control. Stop once a picture appears on the TV screen. Usually, this will be the "Video" option.

Summary in Portuguese:

Desligue os equipamentos. Conecte um lado do cabo à TV. Conecte a outra extremidade do cabo no DVR. Plugue uma ponta do cabo de áudio na TV. Plugue a outra extremidade do cabo de áudio no DVR. Religue o equipamento.


Article in English: If you haven’t already tracked down the leak, trace the water damage inside your home. If you have an attic, head up there with a flashlight, and look for water stains or mold. Note the location of any evidence you find, then inspect the corresponding spot on the exterior of your home.  If your roof is slanted, inspect areas that are higher than where you’ve found interior evidence of a leak. Water enters the leak then, due to gravity, it gets into the attic at a point farther down the roof’s pitch. If you have trouble, run a hose for 1 to 2 minutes along different sections of the roof. Have a person inside alert you when they spot water. Look for curled, cracked, or missing shingles at the leak site, and evaluate your roof’s overall condition. See if there are numerous failing or missing shingles, wide gaps where roofing material meets vents or a chimney, and other signs of widespread wear and tear.  Repairing 1 or 2 shingles and resealing minor gaps are relatively easy fixes. However, patches of failing shingles and widespread wear are signs that your roof needs to be replaced, especially if it’s over 20 years old. Additionally, if you find widespread rot or mold on your roof boards or trusses inside your attic, you might have structural issues that require a professional roofer. Over time, the corners of asphalt shingles often begin to curl. Carefully smooth out any curled-back shingles, then use a caulking gun to apply a dab of roof sealant under the raised corners. Press the shingle down, then use a trowel to cover the shingle’s edges with roof cement. Shingles are pliable in warm temperatures. Since they’re brittle in colder weather, you might need to soften a curled shingle with a blow dryer. Don’t use a heat torch or any heat source more intense than a blow dryer, or you’ll damage the shingle. There’s no need to replace a shingle with a clean tear. Instead, apply a thick bead of roof sealant under the crack with a caulking gun. Press the shingle down, then apply another bead of sealant over the crack....

Summary in Portuguese:

Veja se o telhado acima das marcas de água do teto está danificado. Examine o telhado para ver se há danos extensos. Endireite e instale novamente as telhas curvadas. Conserte uma rachadura limpa com selante para telhado. Troque as telhas quebradas ou ausentes.


Article in English: If you hear a great deal of static or other background noise when you talk to people on the phone, there is a chance that the noise is coming from interference created by a tap.  This is not the best of signs when taken alone, though, since echoes, static, and clicking can also be caused by random interference or a bad connection. Static, scratching, and popping can be caused by a capacitive discharge resulting from two conductors being connected. High-pitched humming is an even greater indication. You can check for sounds that your ear cannot pick up by using a sound-bandwidth sensor on a low frequency. If the indicator pops up several times per minute, your phone may very well be tapped. If you suspect that there might be a tap on your phone, walk over to a radio or television during your next phone call. Even if there is no audible interference on your phone itself, there is some chance that interference could occur when you stand next to another electronic device, causing static with that device.  You should also look for distortion when you are not on actively using the phone. An active wireless phone signal could disrupt the transmission of data even without additional software or hardware being installed on your phone, but an inactive signal should not.  Some bugs and taps use frequencies close to the FM radio band, so if your radio squeals when set to mono and dialed into the far end of the band, one of these devices might be in use. Likewise, taps can interfere with TV broadcast frequencies on UHF channels. Use a TV with an antenna to check the room for interference. Your phone should be quiet when you are not using it. If you can hear beeping, clicking, or other noises from your phone even when it is not in use, there could be a tapping software or hardware installed.  In particular, listen for a pulsating static noise. If this occurs, it could suggest that the microphone and speaker are active even when the phone is not in use via a hook switch bypass. Any conversation you have within 20 feet (6 m)...

Summary in Portuguese:

Veja se há ruído no fundo. Use o telefone perto de outros dispositivos eletrônicos. Ouça seu telefone quando ele não estiver em uso.


Article in English: If you hit a blot, a point occupied by just one of your opponent's checkers, then the opponent's checkers will be placed on the bar. You should try to hit the blots whenever possible, as long as it helps you move your pieces as close to your home court as possible. This is a great way to slow down your opponent. Any time a player's checker is on the bar, he can't move his other checkers until he gets the bar checker back on the home board. If a player hits a blot with one of your pieces on it, then you have to place your own checker on your bar. Your task is now to move that checker back onto the opposing home board. You can do this by rolling the dice and then moving the checker onto an open point on your opponent's home board, if you roll an open number. If you do not roll an open number, then you lose your turn and you will have to try again on your next turn.  For example, if you roll a 2, you can enter your piece on the 23 mark on your opponent's home court, provided that it's open. This is because you're moving your checker two points over from the bar. You may not use the sum of the two numbers to choose a space. For example, if you roll a 6 and a 2, you cannot add them and move your piece onto the 8th point. You can only move your checker onto the 6th or the 2nd point to reenter. Once you get your checker(s) off the bar and back onto the board, you can move your other checkers again. If you only had one checker to enter, then you can use the other number that you rolled to move one of your other checkers.  If you have two checkers on the bar, you have to enter them both before you can move any other checkers. If you can only enter one checker during a dice roll, then you will have to try again on your next turn. If you have more than two checkers on the bar, you can only move your other checkers once all the checkers on the bar are entered.

Summary in Portuguese:

Capture uma peça solitária do adversário para mandá-la para a barra. Coloque as peças capturadas de volta no jogo. Mova as outras peças após tirar as capturadas da barra.


Article in English: If you just can't get someone to take down negative information about you, the best course of action is to try to bury it in good content. This means you may be actively taking the opposite approach of removing your name, since you'll want lots of results for your name that are positive. Since the goal of this is to bury a negative piece of content, you'll want to create as much neutral and positive content as possible. This includes social networks, as these are often ranked highly in search results. Sign up for every major social network and make sure your accounts are set to be publicly-viewable. Sign up for Facebook, Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, Vine, Pinterest, Instagram, and any other popular networks. Create accounts on sites like Quora, GitHub, Stack Exchange, and other public sites (even wikiHow). All of these will contribute to your search results. Once you've created a profile, make some helpful posts on popular threads to increase the chance that your name will be linked to it in a search result. This URL will shoot to the top of any search for your name because it is an exact match.  It also helps to include a link to this domain on your public social media profiles. The more a URL is linked to from an outside source, the higher up it will appear in search results.  Use this opportunity to market yourself or your business. Include some positive information, especially if you are trying to bury content that doesn't put you in a very good light. If you really want to make a dent on your search result, a popular blog will go a long way. This will take a lot of time, but is probably the most effective way to bury a bad article or page. You can start a blog for free using Blogger, WordPress, or a variety of other services. Try to post at least once a week to start building up content. See How to Start a Blog for some tips on getting your blog started. If you run a business and are trying to bury a bad review, ask your satisfied customers to consider leaving a review on Yelp or Google+. Enough good...

Summary in Portuguese:

Saiba quando escolher tal abordagem. Cadastre-se em todas as grandes redes sociais. Crie perfis e poste em fóruns públicos. Registre o seu nome real como um nome de domínio. Comece um blog. Peça a clientes satisfeitos por avaliações positivas. Tenha paciência.


Article in English: If you know for a fact that your dog has pooped, you could choose to go out immediately and collect it after your dog comes back inside.  This is the best option for people with small yards or many dogs.  Supervise your dog's outdoor time.  This will give you a vantage point from which you can see whether or not your dog pooped.  Otherwise, you'll have to work out where the poop is and collect it later. If you're in a hurry and cannot clear the poop away immediately, spray it with flying insect spray.  The spray will kill flies all day and the eggs will not hatch.  Collect the waste later or as part of a daily pick-up.  Do not use insect spray on poop if you intend to let your dog out into the yard again before you clean up the waste you sprayed. If you have young children accessing the area, it's advisable to clean up dog waste immediately, or at least once daily. Compared with monitoring your dog's potty time and picking up its poop each time it goes, cleaning up all your dog's poop once each day can save you time and effort.  If you have just one dog, it probably won't poop more than once a day, so cleaning up at the beginning or end of the day is no big deal.  This method requires you to locate the poop.  Mentally subdivide your yard into strips one or two square meters wide.  Start in one corner and proceed to walk down one such row of your yard, scanning the ground as you go. Once you walk the full length of a given row, turn around and walk down the row adjacent to it. When you see the poop, pick it up with a paper towel in your gloved hand and drop it in a plastic bag.  Dispose of it in the garbage. If you clean the poop quickly, the parasitic eggs and larvae that may be hiding in your dog's poop won't have time to get into the soil and continue to grow and lay eggs. You should clean your dog's poop within 24 hours of its arrival in your backyard. Choose a time that is convenient for you.  Try to do it at the same time every day, such as right after dinner or right after you walk the dog. Whether you...

Summary in Portuguese:

Recolha as fezes imediatamente. Recolha as fezes no fim do dia. Recolha o cocô do cachorro diariamente. Faça uma agenda de limpeza regular.


Article in English: If you know something about your boyfriend is going to bother your parents, don't start out the conversation with that. Instead, wait until the middle or end of the conversation to talk about it. For instance, if your boyfriend is older than you, you might want to hold off on that bit of news until near the end of the conversation. If you're going against your parents expectations of you, they are probably going to be upset. You're just going to have to deal with their anger and even tears, until you can get them to see reason. It may take a little while for your parents to get used to the idea. If they get upset while you are talking to them and tell you "no," they might change their minds later when they've cooled down a bit. Either way, you need to respect the fact that you still need to have a relationship with them, meaning you can't just write them off as evil because they told you no.

Summary in Portuguese:

Pegue leve com os aspectos negativos. Entenda que seus pais podem ficar aborrecidos. Dê um tempo.


Article in English: If you know that your phone has been stolen, you should contact your carrier immediately. Your carrier will be able to disable the service for your phone line, preventing the person who stole your phone from using your phone to make calls and texts. Your carrier can also provide you with your phone's IMEI number, which you'll need in order to file a police report.  Use the following numbers to contact your carrier:   T-Mobile:   1-877-453-1304  Verizon: 1-800-922-0204  Sprint:  1-888-211-4727  AT&T Mobility: 1-800-331-0500 Head to your local police station or call your local non-emergency number and report your stolen phone. Give as much detail as possible, and be sure to have your phone's IMEI number handy, as most police reports require it. Not only will filing a police report potentially help get your phone back, it will allow you to file an insurance claim and prove that you didn't have your phone if fraudulent charges appear. If you have insurance on your phone, you can start the replacement process once you have a police report reference number. Contact your phone's insurance company for directly applicable instructions on how to get the process started.

Summary in Portuguese:

Ligue para sua operadora. Entre em contato com a polícia. Se possuir um seguro contra roubo, entre em contato com o serviço.


Article in English: If you know the force and acceleration of an object, simply plug them into the same formula to find the object's mass. Here's how to do it:  Force = Mass x Acceleration 3N = Mass x 3m/s2  Mass = 3N/3m/s2  Mass = 1 kg If you know the force and mass of an object, simply plug them into the same formula to find the object's mass. Here's how to do it:  Force = Mass x Acceleration 10N = 2 kg x Acceleration Acceleration = 10N/2kg Acceleration = 5m/s2 If you want to find the force of an object, you can calculate its acceleration as long as you know its mass. All you have to do is use the formula for finding the acceleration of an object. The formula is (Acceleration = Final Velocity - Initial Velocity)/Time.  Example: A runner reaches a speed of 6 m/s in 10 seconds. What is his acceleration? The final velocity is 6 m/s. The original velocity is 0 m/s. The time is 10s. Acceleration = (6 m/s - 0 m/s)/10s = 6/10s = .6m/s2

Summary in Portuguese:

Descubra o valor da massa caso você tenha a força e a aceleração. Descubra o valor da aceleração caso você tenha a força e a massa. Calcule a aceleração do objeto.


Article in English: If you know the name of the recipient, search them online and get information on their background and professional experience. You may find ways that you can make your subject line stand out by appealing to them directly.  If the recipient has a LinkedIn account, this can be a good place to find information on their professional background. Reading any articles the recipient has written will also help you prepare for the interview or give you information to add in a follow-up email. If you know someone who works for that employer, or if someone recommended you apply for the job, mention their name in your subject line. This will help you stand out from other applicants.  For example, you might use "CV Recommended by Star Butterfly: Marco Diaz for Product Developer." If someone recommended you for the position, but that information at the beginning of the subject line. You want it to be the first thing the recipient reads. Generally, you want to keep your subject line brief. However, if there's something special about your background or experience that makes you uniquely qualified for the position, briefly point it out in the subject line. For example, you might write "CV: Marco Diaz for Product Developer, 20 Years Experience." While you may already know to proofread your email, the subject line often gets overlooked. This can be a serious mistake because the subject line is the first (maybe only) thing the recipient will see. Make sure there are no spelling mistakes or typos. Double-check proper names – even your own – to make sure they're spelled correctly.

Summary in Portuguese:

Pesquise na internet sobre o destinatário. Inclua um tópico de algo em comum, se possível. Coloque a sua melhor qualificação para a vaga. Leia e releia o assunto do e-mail.


Article in English: If you know the writer personally, consider the writer's personality and point of view. This may offer insight as to whether or not this person is being sarcastic or not.  Sarcasm is frequently used as a form of humor. If the writer is known to make jokes, he or she may be using sarcasm in text. Sarcasm is also used when someone is frustrated. Is this person one to get annoyed easily? Also, consider the writer's opinions. If this is a writer is, politically, pretty far to the right, he or she saying Obama's new healthcare policy is "just wonderful" is probably sarcasm. Just as you can figure out the meaning of the word by examining the words around it, you can detect sarcasm by examining context. Where did you encounter this piece of writing you believe is sarcastic? Given the context, is there any evidence that would indicate sarcasm?  What was happening leading up to the sarcastic sentence? Was the writer expressing an opinion, joking around with another person, or engaging in an argument? All three of these situations are ones where sarcasm is a likely response. You should also look at the text proceeding the potentially sarcastic portion. It may be leading in to sarcasm. For example, let's return to an above example. If the writer spent a paragraph criticizing Obama's healthcare plan, and then said the plan was "just wonderful," you can reasonably assume the "just wonderful" sentiment was meant to be sarcastic. Where are you reading the text? Are you on an online forum or are you reading an e-mail for work? Certain mediums are more prone to sarcasm than others. You could get in trouble for sending a sarcastic e-mail in a professional setting. However, people use sarcasm all the time when casually commenting on articles online.

Summary in Portuguese:

Leve em conta quem é o autor. Examine o contexto. Leve a mídia em consideração.


Article in English: If you know what movie you're going to be watching, look up the trailer online and watch it from start to finish. Trailers are usually no more than three or four minutes long, and they contain highlights from the film. If you can get through the trailer, you'll be familiar with the plot, characters and setting, so there will be fewer surprises when you watch the movie. When it comes to horror movies, the fewer surprises, the better. In this case, spoilers are a good thing! Read all about the plot twists so you won't have to anticipate them when you watch the movie. When you already know how a movie ends, some of the magic and power is taken away. Read about who's going to die, who the killer is and what creepy twists you should brace yourself for. Find out what other movies the stars of the horror movie are also in. If the guy who plays the psycho killer played a friendly dad in a different movie, watch clips of the dad character. Do the same for all the other actors in the movie. When it comes time to watch the movie, you'll remember them as they were in their other, friendlier roles, and they won't seem as scary. If you're watching a classic horror movie, there are bound to be plenty of parodies. See if you can find a Saturday Night Live sketch making fun of the movie. If SNL didn't do one, look on YouTube to see if another comedy group might have done one. When you watch the actual movie, you'll remember the parody, and the movie will seem silly. One thing that makes watching horror movies so uncomfortable is seeing the blood and gore. The thing to remember is that it's all fake. Fake bones, fake skin, fake stitches, fake blood. Creating bloody costuming that looks realistic actually requires a lot of skill. When you learn about how the costumes and makeup were put together, you'll be able to watch the movie with a sense of fascination instead of horror. Certain things happen over and over again in horror movies, to the point where many horror movies are quite predictable. Learning the tropes can help to...

Summary in Portuguese:

Assista ao trailer para saber pelo que esperar. Leia um resumo da trama. Pesquise os atores. Assista à paródias do filme. Aprenda mais sobre os trajes e a maquiagem do filme. Conheça os clichês dos filmes de terror.


Article in English: If you know where he hangs out at lunch, avoid that area altogether. Find a new way. You may wind up thinking about him even more if you walk near him or you see him talking with someone else. If you're going to forget about him, you can't keep hanging around.  If you have mutual friends, consider spending less time with that particular group until you're sure that you're over him. If you don't want to give up your social circle, try focusing your attention on other members of the group instead. It may be hard to avoid this guy if you have classes together, you work together, or you are frequently drawn together by other commitments (clubs, teams, etc.). Again, try to focus your attention on other members of that group, or try to interact with the guy in a platonic way. If he tries to talk to you, don't let yourself fall under his spell. Try not to fully engage in the conversation; give him short answers, and slip away as soon as you can. You don't need to be rude – you just might have an easier time forgetting about him if you aren't always talking to him. Bear in mind that if you have mutual friends or mutual obligations, you may eventually need to learn to interact with him in a platonic way. It's hard to forget about someone if they're constantly popping up in your peripheral awareness. "Facebook stalking" this guy will keep you emotionally attached to him, but it won't make him feel the same way – and it isn't healthy to fixate on something unattainable. This will take discipline, but it will keep you grounded in the long run.  If you're friends with him on Facebook, but you don't want to unfriend him, consider stopping notifications on his posts. This way, none of his photos or statuses will show up in your Newsfeed. Train yourself not to wonder about him. Whenever you catch yourself reading one of his updates, stop yourself and keep scrolling. Let go of him and focus on the next thing. Eventually, you may be able to completely disengage your interest from him. This might include pictures of the two of...

Summary in Portuguese:

Evite o rapaz temporariamente. Seja breve quando conversarem. Não visite as redes sociais dele. Livre-se das lembranças físicas.


Article in English: If you know you're going to be up all night, then grab a nap in the afternoon. You will want to make sure that you don't sleep for too long and that you don't nap too close to when you would normally go to bed (try to take the nap 6 or 7 hours before your usual bedtime).  A half hour nap is good for jump-starting your system. If you go too much over that, you'll get into a deeper sleep and will feel groggier when you wake up. If you go too much under that you won't get enough sleep to help.  An hour and a half nap can help make up for lost sleep, in that you usually get through one sleep cycle in that amount of time so it can help you feel less sleepy, especially if you've been pulling a lot of all-nighters. Daylight (and sunlight) influence our circadian rhythms (which govern our sleep-wake cycles). So, before you pull that all-night event, spend at least 30 minutes outside in the sun and in the daylight. This (and the fresh air) will help keep your sense revitalized. Dehydration can make you feel sleepy and cause you to be tired. Combat this early, before the night sets in, by drinking lots of water. It's especially important if you're going to be drinking coffee because coffee can aggravate your dehydration, which will make you crash harder. You'll stay awake much easier if you have someone to help keep your brain stimulated with conversation and presence. They can also help check that you're on track with your plan to stay awake.

Summary in Portuguese:

Tire uma soneca antes. Tome um pouco de sol. Beba muita água. Arranje companhia.


Article in English: If you know your own value, others may learn to recognize it as well.  If you ever feel devalued or unimportant, remind yourself that you are a worthy, valuable, and unique person. You are not just an object, you are a person. You are more than a body or something pretty to look at. You have a beautiful mind you can share with others. Respect yourself by making responsible choices that benefit you or others and do not cause harm. Give yourself respect by treating yourself and your body well. Ways to treat yourself well include: eating healthy, getting enough sleep, exercising, relaxing, and engaging in safe recreational or creative activities. Identify what you believe in and hold dear and stick to these values. These values might include things like: freedom, empowerment, equality, respect, justice, family, love, and stability. Focusing on your values can help you make better decisions and ultimately get people to take you seriously.  If you aren't sure of your values, make a list of everything that you care about. These things are part of your value-system. Add to your list as you come up with new ideas. If you are disrespected by others, pay attention to your personal values. Remind yourself of what you think is important and act in line with these values. For example, if someone treats you poorly and you have an impulse to yell at them, you can remind yourself of your core value of respect; if you yell at someone you may not be showing them respect. Avoid any activities that go against your personal value system (such as stealing, disrespecting others, or treating yourself poorly). It is a sad reality that some women may be unhappy with themselves despite the many positive characteristics they have. However, if you truly love and accept who you are and what you do, you may be able to get others to accept you as well. The work always starts with you.  Focus on your strengths on a daily basis. You can list them in a journal or Word document. List things such as: ambitious, loving, caring, friendly, and...

Summary in Portuguese:

Valorize-se e respeite-se. Preste atenção aos seus valores. Aceite-se. Cuide-se. Não permita que a tratem mal.


Article in English: If you like a guy, he's always on your mind--you're constantly gazing at his Facebook, you're doodling his name on your homework, you might even be dreaming about him. When you're attracted to someone, your brain has lower levels of a hormone called serotonin, which is common in people with obsessive compulsive disorder. So it's no surprise that if you like a guy, you have trouble concentrating on anything else.  When you've got a crush, your brain will also release oxytocin, which can make you extra forgetful. This makes it even harder to focus on homework, sports, friends--anything other than your crush!  If you can't stop thinking about him, you may also find you can't stop talking about him. If your friends call you out on always finding a way to work his name into a conversation, it may be a sign you've got a crush. After spending time with a guy you like, you'll just want more--you suddenly can't wait to get to school every day, you change your path through the halls to pass his locker--anything just to get a little more time together. Being around him activates the reward center of your brain, and you may begin craving that experience over and over again. Though you might be craving time with him, don't let this feeling lead you to do things that might cross the line from cute to scary. Don't show up at his house uninvited or start playing hockey just because he's the goalie. Just know that if you are always excited to see him, it means you really like him. If you notice another girl flirting with him and your blood starts to boil--why is he talking to her? does he like her? did she just touch his arm?!--your feelings of jealousy may mean you like him. But if you only notice him when he's with someone else, then you may just be feeling competitive, and be more interested in winning than actually dating him. Take your jealousy as a sign that you like this guy and don't let it go any further. If you get in another girl's face for talking to him, it makes you seem possessive and insecure. When you're into...

Summary in Portuguese:

Quanto tempo você passa pensando nele? Quando está sozinha, você se pega contando as horas para vê-lo de novo? Veja como você se sente quando ele está perto de outra menina. Você o idealiza?


Article in English: If you like spice mixtures by McCormick or Lawry's, why not try your own? It's likely you've got everything you need already in your cabinet and in your kitchen. If not, use whatever you like to create your own. To make a simple season-salt appropriate for hamburgers and other meats, start by finely mincing an entire bulb of garlic. To prepare the mix quickly, throw the peeled cloves with the ends trimmed off in the food processor to get the party started. Pulse the processor on and off until they're thoroughly minced and to the garlic add:  A cup of salt 1 tablespoon of sweet paprika 1 tablespoon of chili powder 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 tablespoon of white pepper 1 tablespoon of celery seed 1 teaspoon of ground ginger 1 teaspoon of dried mustard 1 teaspoon of dill Mix the ingredients thoroughly and store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. This can be used to season hamburger and any other kind of meat. It's a basic and versatile fresh seasoning mix. ry a curry spice mix. If you want to try burgers with warm and fragrant Indian spices, it can be a nice and surprising change-up from the regular salt-and-pepper. To create a delicious curry spice perfect for burgers, vegetables, or chicken, toast the following spices by keeping them moving around in a dry skillet over medium-high for a few minutes until they become fragrant and slightly browned:  1 tablespoon of cumin seeds 1 tablespoon of coriander seeds 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds Remove the spices from the skillet and crush them in a mortar-and-pestle, or crush them with the flat side of a kitchen knife on the cutting board and mix together. This goes excellent on a burger with fresh coriander and a spicy chutney. As long as you do it gently, adding some chopped up onion, basil, or other green herbs into the meat can be an excellent way of adding interesting flavors and aromas during the cooking process. Some burger-lovers like raw garlic in the beef, while others swear by the addition of...

Summary in Portuguese:

Prepare o seu próprio tempero. Experimente um toque da Índia. Experimente incorporar ingredientes frescos à carne moída. Use um pincel culinário para espalhar uma marinada nos hambúrgueres antes de fritá-los.


Article in English: If you like the smell of bubble bars, but don't like taking long baths, use them to freshen up your room. Find a pretty dish that matches the bar, and place bar onto the dish. Set the dish down someplace safe, such as a shelf, dresser, desk, or vanity. These bubble bar "air fresheners" can also double up as pretty decorations. Place the bubble bar into a dish or a chiffon bag. Place it in the corner of your dresser drawer or wardrobe. Bubble bars are made out of baking soda, so they will absorb bad odors, and the essential oils in them will fragrance your cloths. Bubble bars leave the skin feeling soft and smooth. If you just spent a long day on your feet, you can give yourself a foot soak. Simple fill a small, plastic tub with lukewarm water and plop in a small piece of a bubble bar. Sit down some place comfortable, swish the water with your hand, then plop your feet in. Some people find that bubble bars help deodorize carpets. The bars contain baking soda, which is known for absorbing odors.

Summary in Portuguese:

Use barras de espuma aromáticas como odorizador. Odorize suas roupas com uma barra de espuma. Use-as em um escalda-pés. Polvilhe farelos de barras de espuma em um carpete e passe o aspirador.


Article in English: If you like to cook or bake, try making a few tasty treats to share with friends or family. You can look up new recipes for things like macaroni and cheese, chocolate pie, or cheese omelets, or you can make dishes that you already know.  Consider baking treats like muffins, cakes, or breads. Try out a new recipe that you can serve your family for dinner one night. or music video for an afternoon project. You can direct, shoot, and edit the movie all by yourself, or you can get your friends and/or family members involved in the process. Come up with a fun idea, grab a video camera or phone, and start recording!  Consider creating a short film that’s roughly 5 minutes to show to your family. Create a simple music video by setting up a camera and dancing to a song with your friends. to give it a new look. You can paint your walls a new color (after making sure it’s okay with your parents), go shopping for new blankets or decorations, or even just rearrange your furniture to make the room look different. Get creative and organize your room so that it reflects your personality.  Look through magazines or online at decorated teen bedrooms for inspiration. If you’d like to buy things for your room but are on a tight budget, visit thrift stores to find unique, less expensive items. If you have paints, markers, crayons, construction paper, or any other sort of craft supplies, gather them together and see what you can create. You can use paints to decorate boxes, notebooks, or even clothing, or use beads to create jewelry.  Decorate a shoe box with construction paper and markers to create a time capsule, or bedazzle a backpack or pair of shoes for school. Cut up different fabrics and tie them onto a string to create a hanging decoration for your room. to make some extra money. If you have a bunch of things you don’t need anymore and want to get rid of them, put prices on your items and have a yard sale. Ask other members of your family if they have anything they’d like to sell, too, and advertise the sale ahead of time...

Summary in Portuguese:

Aperfeiçoe as suas habilidades na cozinha experimentando receitas novas. Grave um filme Dê novos ares ao seu quarto com uma decoração diferente. Seja criativo usando o que já tem em casa. Planeje um bazar Convide um amigo para dormir na sua casa. Comece um livro legal em um dia de muito calor ou chuva.


Article in English: If you like your latte sweet or flavored, add a teaspoon of sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, vanilla extract, or a flavored coffee syrup. Add it to the mug and stir until it’s well combined. Remove the jar’s lid, then heat the milk. The foam will rise to the top of the warm milk. Spoon the milk froth from the jar over the latte, or add a dollop of whipped cream for extra richness. Lightly dust the milk foam or whipped cream with cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa, or other spice of your choice. Sip or serve it promptly while it’s hot and the milk is still frothy.

Summary in Portuguese:

Adicione o açúcar e as especiarias a gosto. Aqueça o latte por 30 segundo no micro-ondas, tirando a tampa. Cubra o café com leite com a espuma ou com chantili. Decore com uma pitada de especiarias e sirva-o imediatamente.


Article in English: If you listen well, your child will tell you what they want for themselves. This can help you tell the difference between a child who says "I'm a girl" and a little boy who just likes wearing dresses. The choice to transition (or not) should be based on your child's needs and happiness, not on what you think your child should be. Don't stop a child from being themselves because you aren't comfortable with it, and don't push a gender-nonconforming kid into a transition if they don't seem interested. Transgender children with supportive families are much less likely to attempt suicide, become homeless, or face serious mental health issues. A supportive family can also help a child deal with issues like bullying and discrimination, lessening the harm to the child's mental health. By accepting and supporting your child's gender, you are help keeping them safe from the many issues that can plague transgender people.  Studies show that transgender children who have transitioned have equal rates of depression to their cisgender peers, and only slightly higher rates of anxiety.  On the contrary, those who are transgender but do not transition have very high rates of mental health issues. If your child expresses changes in their gender identity, try not to react negatively. Don’t criticize them or tell them that you don’t want to hear it. Instead, allow your child to explore their identity by trying new activities or dressing differently. If you have concerns, talk to your partner or your child’s doctor. Don’t tell your child about your concerns.  Love your child for who they are. You child might be going through a difficult time. Make sure to let them know that you love them unconditionally. You can say, “I know you’re going through some changes. Just remember, I love you no matter what.” If your child is going outside of gender normative behavior, they might be teased or even bullied. For example, other kids might taunt your daughter if they dress like a typical boy. Help your child address the issue. Let them know...

Summary in Portuguese:

Siga o ritmo de seu filho. Saiba que o seu apoio fará toda diferença no futuro de seu filho. Apoie seu filho. Defenda seu filho. Apoie a transição. Fique atento a sinais como depressão ou ansiedade. Explore as opções médicas se seu filho é transgênero.


Article in English: If you live in India, call +91 982 009 8200 or dial 199 from your mobile phone. Go through the automated prompts until you reach the option indicating you would like to speak to an agent. If you don’t live in India, visit the Vodafone website for your area and click “Contact Us” to find the right number to call based on your location.  If you live in the UK, call 03333 040 191 or dial 191 from your mobile phone.  If you live in New Zealand, call 0800 800 021 or dial 777 from your mobile phone.  If you live in Qatar, call 800 7111 or dial 111 from your mobile phone.  If you live abroad, call +44 7836 191 191. If your issue isn’t urgent, you can email Vodafone customer service and wait to hear back from a representative. Be sure to include all the pertinent details in your message, like your name, mobile phone number, account number, and a clear description of the issue you are having. Send the email to  vodafonecare.mum@vodafone.com. The Vodafone website has a chat feature that allows you to contact customer care representatives online through their website. Simply visit the support page at https://www.vodafone.co.uk/contact-us/ and click “Chat to us online.” You will need to fill out a short form with your name, mobile number, and a brief description of your problem before they connect you to an agent. To find the closest Vodafone store to you, go to https://www.vodafone.co.uk/contact-us/ and click “Find a store.” Stop by the store during business hours and ask to speak to a customer care representative. Sometimes visiting a store in person is the best way to handle a problem or dispute. It’s easier for customer care agents to refrain from being personally invested in your problem if they don’t have to interact with you face-to-face.

Summary in Portuguese:

Ligue para a central de atendimento ao cliente e fale com um atendente pelo telefone. Caso prefira, envie um e-mail direto para um atendente. Use o serviço de chat para falar com um atendente on-line. Visite uma loja Vodafone para falar com um atendente pessoalmente.


Article in English: If you live in Kansas, you don't need to prepare for a hurricane, but you'd better be ready for tornadoes. While some disasters, such as fire, can happen anywhere, the hazards you might encounter vary widely from place to place. Check with your local emergency management or civil defense office, Red Cross chapter, or the National Weather Service to get an idea of what emergencies you should prepare for. The organizations above will likely be able to advise you what to do in an emergency. They may be able to provide you with evacuation maps and information about local warning systems and emergency plans. If you can't get all the information you need from officials, research your local hazards on your own.  Figure out, for example, what preparations you should make for a tornado or hurricane and how to survive if you're caught in a disaster, and determine the best evacuation routes on your own if need be. Remember, when push comes to shove, it's your responsibility to ensure your family is well prepared. There's a good chance that all your family members won't be in the same place when disaster strikes, so it's important to have a predetermined rendezvous point. Choose a spot that will likely be safe and that is well away from your neighborhood, as you might not be able to make it back to your home. Designate a friend or relative as a contact person that you, your spouse, and your children can call if you can't meet up. In order to minimize the chance that the contact person will also be affected by the disaster, choose someone who lives in a distant town or in a different state. Make sure that all your family members have the contact person's phone number with them at all times. It's important to educate yourself on how to respond to likely hazards, but what happens to your family if they are away from you or if you're killed or injured? It's not enough for one person in the family to know what to do--everybody should know the plan. Once you've identified potential disaster scenarios, thoroughly inspect your...

Summary in Portuguese:

Descubra quais desastres são mais prováveis na sua região. Descubra o que fazer em caso de desastre. Escolha um ponto de encontro para entrar em contato com seus familiares. Defina uma pessoa de contato para toda a família. Discuta as possibilidades de desastre com sua família e faça com que todos saibam o que fazer em cada situação. Resolva possíveis problemas na sua casa. Ensine técnicas básicas de resgate para sua família. Compre água suficiente para se manter por pelo menos 30 dias. . Monte um kit de primeiros-socorros portátil Pratique o plano. Tenha um plano B.


Article in English: If you live in a dry area and are prone to static hair, hairspray is vital. Using hairspray in the morning and throughout the day can help prevent and eliminate static hair. For best results, spray hairspray on your brush. Then, brush your hair while it's still damp. Dry hair is more prone to static, so a moisturizing conditioner can help protect your hair. Look for conditioners specifically labeled as moisturizing, especially if these products are designed for dry hair. Read the ingredients list. You want to avoid products that contain parabens, silicones, and dyes as these can dry out hair more. If your hair starts to feel dry, add hand lotion to your hair. This can work in a pinch. For example, if you're on your way out the door and do not have a leave-in conditioner, use lotion. This can help prevent static as you go about your day. Only apply lotion to the ends of your hair, however. Applying lotion to your roots can leave your hair feeling greasy. It may sound strange, but dryer sheets have been successful for some in preventing static hair. You can rub dryer sheets on your hair. You can also rub them on your pillow before bed if you dislike the scent going directly into your hair. If you have fine hair, purchase hair serum at a local beauty shop or drugstore. You can apply this product to your ends. This will prevent your hair from drying out as easily, which can help reduce static.

Summary in Portuguese:

Use spray fixador. Dê uma chance aos condicionadores. Passe um hidratante de mãos. Esfregue aquelas folhas para secadora de roupas nos fios. Passe um sérum.


Article in English: If you live in a fast-paced town or city, take advantage of this by setting up a small stand or shop. Offer convenient goods that are easy to take on the go.  Consider the climate. Spring and summer would be best to offer iced tea, lemonade, or cold water bottles paired with fruit, ice-pops, or granola. Where as fall and winter would be better for hot cocoa or coffee with donuts and bagels. Use the time of day to your advantage; a lot of people forget to eat breakfast or need an after-work snack during traffic. Make some extra cash by selling stuff that accumulates around the house. Start with your own belongings such as books, video games, toys, and clothing. Ask your parents or siblings if they have anything they wish to get rid of, too. Then, advertise the garage sale with flyers around the neighborhood or an ad in the newspaper. Times have a changed, and you have many online websites that do a lot of the work for you when it comes to selling your things. Some websites specialize in specific items. A site such as Etsy would be best for antiques, jewelry, clothing, and hand-crafted items; where as Ebay or Craigslist would be better for collectibles, DVDs, video games, cell phones, and computers.  Be sure to consult with a parent or older sibling when considering uncommon websites; some sites have ill-intentions with peoples' goods and money. If you have an artistic or crafty side, put it to use to earn some extra cash. Church gatherings, fairs, and other city events can serve as a great spot to set up a booth to sell home-made bracelets, bags, clothing, and art work. You can also get some help from a parent or older sibling to set up a website to sell your handmade works. Students forget lunches and supplies all the time, and you can help them out by selling the items they need. Use a little of your own money and visit a dollar store. Buy snacks and school supplies (pencils, pens, erasers, paper, highlighters, markers, etc.); sell the items at a reasonable price such as twenty-five cents a pencil. Over...

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça uma bancada de bebidas e lanches. Faça uma venda de garagem. Use a internet para vender os itens. Venda produtos artesanais caseiros e bijuterias. Compre e revenda lanches e materiais na escola.


Article in English: If you live in an LGBT-friendly area, search online to find LGBT social events. From pride parades to bar nights to casual social meetups, these events remove the pressure and uncertainty of trying to find other lesbians in straight spaces. Look for them on meetup.com, social networks, or through general search engines.  If you're in the United States, find nearby community centers in the lgbtcenter.org database. If you're not out to everyone in your life, consider going to events in a nearby town, where people are less likely to run into you. Much as we'd all like to meet someone without having to leave the house, your potential partners won't cooperate with that plan. Many a lesbian couple first met on a women's sports team or volunteering at an animal shelter, but you don't need to limit yourself to these stereotypes. Throw yourself into a social activity or hobby you love, and your enthusiasm will attract people who share your interests. Concerts are another great meeting spot. Look for bands with LGBT musicians or a significant lesbian fan base. These aren't too common anymore, so jump on the chance if there's still one in your town. Failing that, gay bars are worth a try. Most of them are heavily weighted toward men, but you might find some with a regular lesbian night. Don't send the wrong signal by bringing your straight male friend to a gay or lesbian bar. Websites and dating apps are extremely popular ways to meet. Here are some of the more popular options:  OkCupid, Match.com, Plenty of Fish, and eHarmony all have lesbian communities. If you're not out, use OKCupid's ability to hide your profile from straight people.  Compatible Partners is an LGBT-only site for people seeking serious relationships. Brenda and Her (which also includes social networking) are lesbian-only hookup/dating apps. Most mainstream dating apps tend to pair lesbians with men, unbelievable as that is. (Anecdotally, Hinge might be an exception.) If you volunteered for one pride event and already met the woman of your dreams,...

Summary in Portuguese:

Compareça a eventos LGBT. Gaste mais tempo em suas atividades sociais favoritas. Visite um bar lésbico. Use serviços de namoro online. Faça amigos na comunidade.


Article in English: If you live on a high rise, you won't be able to make it outside every time your dog needs to go to the bathroom. Pick a spot in your apartment that isn't right in the middle of your living space, but is also easy for your dog to access at any time. A corner of the laundry room or kitchen works well. Choose a spot on hardwood or vinyl flooring, rather than carpet. A newspaper is a cheap material you can use to create a bathroom mat for your dog. Absorbent training pads are also available in pet stores. Choose the option that's most convenient for your household.  You could also use a dog litter tray. If you'll also take your dog outside to relieve himself, consider filling the tray with soil. This way, the dog will learn that it's acceptable to relieve itself outdoors and indoors. Take your dog to the bathroom mat on a strict schedule, just as you would if you were training your dog to go to a spot outside. Frequently walk him to the mat throughout the day and each time he shows signs of needing to relieve himself. The scent of the urine will help your dog remember that the mat is the place to go to the bathroom. Remove feces right away, but leave a sheet of newspaper or a small bit of padding with urine on the clean mat so your dog will naturally know where to go. Each time he successfully goes on the mat, reward him with a treat, petting, and praise. He'll eventually come to associate going to the bathroom on the mat with positive feelings, and he'll start going there without your help before too long.

Summary in Portuguese:

Escolha um local de fácil acesso, mas não tumultuado. Forre o local escolhido com jornais ou tapetes higiênicos. Leve-o ao local regularmente. Troque o tapete com frequência, mas deixe um pouquinho de urina seca no local. Recompense-o por fazer o serviço no local certo.


Article in English: If you made your own end caps, set one end of the tube in the center of the paper cap. Fold each of the spokes up towards the tube and adhere it with glue. Allow the glue to dry.  If your tube came with caps, insert one into the tube. You may reinforce the cap with duct tape or rubber bands. Carefully pour the filler into the tube. If the tube’s opening is narrow, you may want to use a funnel. If you chose to use aluminum foil, insert it into the tube before you pour in the filler. Cover the open end with your hand or put in the remaining cap. Tip the rain stick over and listen. If you are happy with the sound, proceed to the next step. If you aren’t quite satisfied, adjust the amount of filler you have in the tube by:  Adding more filler Removing some of the filler Trying a different material Place the cap on top of the tube’s opening. Fold down each spoke onto the outside of the tube and glue. Once the glue is dry, enjoy your new instrument!  When the glue is dry, it will no longer feel tacky to the touch. See the packaging for specific curing instructions. You may reinforce both caps with duct tape or rubber bands.

Summary in Portuguese:

Tampe uma extremidade do tubo. Despeje o enchimento no tubo. Teste o pau de chuva e adicione mais enchimento se necessário. Tampe a outra extremidade do tubo.


Article in English: If you made your own still, your tank is the pressure cooker. Use clean water; it should be ideally filtered or distilled and as soft as possible. If you're using a manufactured still, follow the manufacturer's direction. Otherwise, just make sure you have enough water to complete the distillation. Depending on the plant and on the quantity, distillation can take anywhere from a half-hour to six hours or more after the water boils. Fit as much plant matter as the tank can contain. As long as you have enough water to last without boiling off, your plants should be fine even if they’re packed in tight. Just make sure that they don’t block the steam outlet in the lid of the pressure cooker. Give yourself a couple inches of leeway. You don’t need to chop or otherwise prepare the plant in any way — in fact, doing so will cause you to lose some of the oils. Seal the lid so that the only steam that escapes must travel through the pipe that’s attached to the steam valve. Most plants will release their essential oils at 100 degrees Celsius or 212 degrees Fahrenheit — the normal boiling point of water. After a while, the distillate should begin to come through your condenser and into your separator. The process should be fairly hands-off, but you want to make sure you don’t run out of water in your still. Depending on the length of the distillation process, you may also need to change the water in the cold-water tub. If the hot pipe warms the water up, replace it with fresh cold water or ice so that the cooling process continues to work. Once your distillation is complete, you might choose filter the oil through cheesecloth or similar dry cotton fabric. Make sure that the cloth is dry and clean — detergent residues and dirt can contaminate the oil. Don’t be disappointed that you get a very small amount of essential oil from a large amount of plant matter. Percent yields vary from species to species, but they’re always lower than a beginning distiller might think. Most essential oils can be kept for at least one or two...

Summary in Portuguese:

Despeje água no tanque do destilador. Coloque a matéria vegetal na água. Ferva a água da panela de pressão. Fique de olho no destilador. Filtre o óleo coletado (opcional). Despeje o óleo em um recipiente para guardar assim que for possível.


Article in English: If you missed a spot or two, don't worry! You can easily correct the problem with a little extra tanning lotion. Put on a fresh pair of latex gloves, rub a dime-sized amount of tanner in your palm, and lightly apply it to the bare spots. Be sure to blend it around the edges so it'll look even when it begins to show up. Be extra careful not to use too much tanner this second time around. If you accidentally spread too much on your skin, wipe it off with a tissue right away. Remove tanner from places that are too dark. If you have streaky spots or patches that are darker than the surrounding areas, you'll need to take a bit of the tanner off. This can be tricky, but luckily there are a few different methods to choose from:   Scrub the spot in the shower. Use a scrub brush or a washcloth to firmly scrub the spot in question. The tanner should fade a little in that spot.  Use lemon juice. Dip a tissue in lemon juice and dab it on the affected area. Let it dry completely and sit for about 20 minutes, then wash it off. As your top layer of skin dries and begins to flake, your tan will begin flaking away and fading, too. To make it last longer, keep your skin moisturized by rubbing lotion on it every day. Use sunscreen when you go outside, since even bottle-tanned skin needs to be protect from the sun's drying and damaging rays. Use an exfoliating body scrub and/or exfoliating gloves with warm water to really remove the tan. It may take a few washes. Remember to keep moisturising. Then start the whole process again. By forgetting this step, your tan will build up in certain areas, collecting inbetween the fingers or elbows. Eventually it will become harder to scrub off if you miss this part, and will begin to look patchy. Focus on creating a nice, smooth base for your tan to develop onto.

Summary in Portuguese:

Aplique mais loção nos espaços que ficaram sem nada. Retire o produto dos locais que ficaram muito escuros. Mantenha a pele hidratada para que o bronzeado dure. Esfolie completamente o autobronzeador no final da semana ou quando sentir que é necessário se autobronzear novamente.


Article in English: If you need to get the smell out of a coat or another clothing item that's dry clean only, submerging it in water isn't an option. No rinse cleaner effectively rinses the surface of an item without completely saturating the layers of fabric, so there's less chance of warping. Look in the laundry products section for a "no-rinse wash." It's a concentrated solution that comes in bottles, similar to detergent.  In most cases you'll mix a capful of the no-rinse wash with several liters of water. Pour it into a spray bottle. Spray your musty garment so that all parts of it are slightly damp. Hang the garment to dry outside in the sun and wind. When it dries, the smell should be gone. If it still smells musty, repeat the process. Note that this does require wetting the fabric. Don't use this method on items that shouldn't get wet, like leather or suede. Instead of washing your clothes with baking soda, you can use dry baking soda on your dry clean only garments. Baking soda will absorb the musty smell. You may have to repeat the process more than once for best results.  Lay the garment on a clean surface. Sprinkle it all over with a fine layer of baking soda. Turn it over and do the same. If you don't wish to put baking soda directly on the item try placing the item in a plastic bag next to an open container of baking soda. Let the baking soda sit on the garment overnight. Take it outside and shake it well. Use a soft brush to remove excess baking soda. Hang it outside for the rest of the day. If you don't want to go to the expense of getting a special cleaner, you cause use cheap vodka. Pour some vodka into a spray bottle. Spray the musty item all over, making sure you don't miss a spot. Hang it outside in the sun to dry. This should remove or weaken the musty smell. If no at-home methods successfully remove the musty smell, you may need to take the item to a dry cleaner store. Dry cleaners use powerful chemicals to deodorize fabric, and in most cases they can effectively get rid of mustiness. If you're not...

Summary in Portuguese:

Experimente um produto de limpeza sem enxágue. Utilize bicarbonato de sódio. Experimente borrifar vodca na roupa. Leve a peça a uma lavanderia de lavagem a seco.


Article in English: If you need to, put your shirt on first. You are making the shirt longer, because you will be folding the hem twice to conceal the raw edges and prevent fraying. This method may work with other non-button-up shirts made from woven material, such as tunics and peasant blouses. Spread your shirt out on a flat surface in front of you, with the inside facing you. Draw a line along the bottom edge of the shirt. Use a ruler to measure up from the bottom edge of the shirt to the line that you are drawing. This will ensure that the line is an even distance from the bottom edge of the shirt. Most button-up shirts have a curved hem, so your line should curve as well. If you want your shirt to have a flat bottom, simply draw a line straight across the bottom of the shirt. Align it with the shortest part of the shirt, usually at the side seams. When you are done, you should have a shorter shirt, with a line drawn all along the bottom edge. You are folding the hem up by ½ inch (1.27 centimeters), so the first line that you drew should now be inside the hem, right along the crease. Make sure that you are using a heat setting that is suitable for the material you are working with. This will give you a clean, professional-looking hem. The raw edges should now be concealed inside the hem. An easy way to do this is to align the edge of the sewing machine's foot with the bottom edge of the shirt. Remove pins as you sew, and be sure to use a thread color that matches the fabric of your shirt. Remember to sew back and forth over the start and end of your sewing. If your shirt is not a button-up shirt, start sewing at one of the side seams. This will conceal the beginning and ending of your sewing better. Your shirt is now ready to wear!

Summary in Portuguese:

Veja qual o comprimento desejado e faça uma marca 1,5 cm abaixo dele. Use giz de alfaiate ou caneta fantasma para desenhar uma linha em toda a camiseta, usando a marca como guia. Desenhe outra linha 1,5 cm abaixo dela e corte ao longo dessa segunda linha. Dobre a borda inferior da camisa para cima, usando a primeira linha traçada como guia. Passe a bainha com o ferro. Dobre a bainha para cima em mais 1,5 cm e passe com o ferro. Prenda com alfinetes e costure o mais perto da borda superior da bainha possível usando um ponto corrido. Corte fora o excesso de linha.


Article in English: If you notice any fluid leaks or marks, wipe them up with a paper towel. This should suffice for all but the greasiest stains. The sooner you clean a spill, the easier it will be to remove. Alternatively, you can wipe these spills away with a soft cloth. These brushes are designed to clean greasy, tenacious stains, with some elbow grease required. Hot water should be sufficient to clean up many of the spills you’ll find on an epoxy floor. Mix 1 cup (237ml) of vinegar with 2 US gal (7.6 L) of hot water. Use a kitchen sponge to rub the solution into more tenacious stains.  You can keep this solution stored to handle any future spills. Another option is to use a 1:3 mix of window cleaner and water or Simple Green cleaner.

Summary in Portuguese:

Limpe líquidos com papel toalha. Use uma bucha de cozinha ou escova com água quente. Se a mancha estiver difícil de sair, use uma solução com vinagre.


Article in English: If you notice any redness, bumps, or a rash on the spots where you have applied the peppermint oil, talk to your doctor. You may be allergic to the oil or have a skin issue that interacts badly with the oil. This is a possible side effect if you take peppermint oil in capsule form. You may also experience side effects like vomiting and nausea. Your doctor may recommend that you take peppermint oil in liquid form or switch a different course of treatment. If you are using peppermint oil and your headaches do not improve or go away, ask your doctor for guidance. They may recommend prescription headache medication if your headaches are severe or you are experiencing migraines that are too strong for peppermint oil to work.

Summary in Portuguese:

Vá ao médico se tiver alguma erupção ou irritação na pele. Consulte um médico se tiver azia. Vá ao médico se as dores de cabeça não passarem.


Article in English: If you notice someone on the ground, stop moshing and help them stand up so they don’t get trampled. If they’re hurt, help them to the edge of the pit. If you see someone’s shoe or cell phone on the ground, stop and pick it up. Raise your hand over your head and hold the item up until someone claims it. Other people may be throwing things like water bottles or empty cans, but you shouldn't join in. You could unintentionally injure someone. Some people at the show just want to stand and enjoy the music. Don’t pull in people from outside of the pit or continue to mosh after you exit. Sometimes security or other staff from the venue will enter the pit to help keep things under control. Don’t try to mosh with them or give them a hard time or you could be thrown out from the show.

Summary in Portuguese:

Pare e ajude se alguém cair ou se machucar. Objetos que caírem no chão devem ser recolhidos e mantidos acima da cabeça. Não arremesse nada dentro da roda. Não tente abrir uma roda com pessoas que não estão batendo cabeça. Não perturbe os funcionários do evento.


Article in English: If you notice spots appear on your body, monitor their appearance and color. The spots may be itchy and will slowly grow together to make larger patches. This tinea versicolor could disappear or fade in cooler temperatures and reappear in hot, humid weather. The tinea versicolor spots may be white, pink, salmon, red, tan, or brown. The can show up on any part of your skin. Go to the pharmacy, drug store, or supermarket and buy OTC antifungal shampoo, cream, soap, or lotion. Use the antifungal product on your skin a few times a day or according to the manufacturer's instructions. Use the treatments for at least 2 to 4 weeks. Look for products that contain at least one of these active ingredients:  Selenium sulfide Ketoconazole Pyrithione zinc If your skin doesn't improve 4 weeks of treatment or the tinea versicolor covers a large area, talk with your doctor or dermatologist about prescribing oral medication. Most oral antifungal pills should only be taken for a short period of time because of the risk for side effects. Side effects of oral antifungal pills include gas, diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion, and headaches. If you live somewhere that's hot and humid, your tinea versicolor may come back. To prevent tinea versicolor from returning, wash your skin with a medicated cleanser. You can buy tinea versicolor cleansers to use or apply antifungal shampoo to your skin for 10 minutes before rinsing it off.  Note that your skin may be discolored for weeks or months after treating tinea versicolor. Speak to your healthcare provider about continued use of medicated cleansers for prevention of tinea versicolor.

Summary in Portuguese:

Preste atenção a mudanças na cor da sua pele. Passe um medicamento antifúngico sem receita nas marcas. Adquira uma receita para pílulas antifúngicas orais. Lave a pele uma ou duas vezes por mês com um produto medicamentoso.


Article in English: If you notice the skin around your neck, armpits, elbows, knees, and knuckles get darker, you may have a skin condition known as acanthosis nigricans. This is an early sign that you're at risk for T2D and insulin resistance. You may also have increased hunger, thirst, fatigue, weight gain, or increased urination. There are many things that increase your risk of insulin resistance. These include:  Being overweight or obese Being physically inactive or sedentary High blood pressure Low HDL cholesterol (“good cholesterol”) levels (less than 35 mg/dL) High triglyceride levels (over 250 mg/dL) Being older than 45 years old Having a family history of diabetes Having a history of gestational diabetes, giving birth to a baby with a birth weight of more than 9 pounds or a history of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) For women, having a waist measurement of more than 35 inches For men, having a waist measurement of more than 40 inches Often, insulin resistance has no symptoms. Instead, your doctor may notice your blood sugar is higher than normal. The doctor then will run one of these tests:  A1c: This test measures how your body has handled sugars for the last 3 months. An A1c result of over 6.5% is a diagnosis for T2D while insulin resistance is diagnosed at levels between 5.7 and 6.4%.  Fasting blood glucose test: You'll need to fast for several hours. Then, your blood is drawn to measure blood sugar levels. Fasting blood sugar levels between 100–125 mg/dL suggest insulin resistance.  Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT): Your blood is drawn to measure blood sugar levels. You'll then drink a very sweet beverage and have your blood drawn two hours later. Your blood sugar is measured again. This test determines how well your body handles sugars. Once you've been diagnosed with insulin resistance, you should get regular checkups. Talk with your doctor about any dietary changes you've made, weight loss plans, and your activity levels. Your doctor will want to do regular blood tests to check your blood sugar levels. Track...

Summary in Portuguese:

Fique atento aos sintomas de resistência à insulina. Considere o seu risco. Obtenha um diagnóstico. Converse com o médico. Converse com o médico sobre remédios.


Article in English: If you notice your skin reacting to cold temperatures or water, then make an appointment with your family doctor or get a referral to a skin specialist (dermatologist). Cold urticaria is diagnosed by placing an ice cube on your skin for about 5 minutes. If you have the rare condition, a raised, red bump (hive) will form on your skin a few minutes after the ice cube is removed.  This process suggests that exposure to cold is required, but hive formation actually occurs as the skin temperature rises after the ice is removed.  Those who don't have cold urticaria usually experience redness on their skin during the 5-minute exposure period, but it disappears soon after taking the ice away and doesn't develop into hives. Sometimes cold urticaria is caused by an underlying condition that impacts your immune system, such as pneumonia, hepatitis or cancer. Although there is no cure for cold urticaria, medications such as prescription-strength non-drowsy antihistamines can certainly help. In particular, the newer H1 receptor blockers may be very effective. Research indicates that mega-dosing H1 receptor blocking antihistamines (up to 4x the standard dose) is much more effective in reducing symptoms in cold urticaria than standard-dose treatment. Talk to your doctor about the most appropriate dosage for you.  Prescription antihistamines used to treat cold urticaria include cyproheptadine (Periactin), fexofenadine (Allegra), desloratadine (Clarinex) and ketotifen (Zaditor). Cyproheptadine also affects nerve impulses that can lead to cold urticaria symptoms. Omalizumab (Xolair) is a strong antihistamine normally used to treat asthma, but it seems effective for cold urticaria also. Prescription antihistamines are the primary medications used to treat cold urticaria, but other types of drugs are sometimes used "off-label" for the condition. For example, doxepin (Silenor) is normally used to treat anxiety and depression, but it can also be helpful in reducing cold urticaria symptoms. Other drugs that can be helpful for...

Summary in Portuguese:

Consulte um médico. Saiba mais sobre anti-histamínicos mais potentes, liberados apenas após apresentação de receita médica. Outros remédios também podem ser analisados.


Article in English: If you noticed that you’re incredibly sore, take a day off of whatever it is that made you sore. This will rejuvenate your muscles by allowing them to mend tissue torn while exercising. Sore abs from working out too much is typically temporary. Ease off your workouts to allow your body to recover. Use a heating pack or sit in a steam room to help relax your sore muscles. Be careful not to leave heat on for too long or you could burn yourself. Be sure to read the directions on your heating pack before using it. Dry saunas and hot yoga may also be useful. If you use a steam room to heat your muscles, make sure you drink extra water because the steam will dehydrate you. If you’re dehydrated, your muscles will take longer to heal. Depending on the severity of your soreness, stretching is a great way to relieve tightness through your abdominals. Do stretches that focus on your core muscles. If they cause you pain, stop and talk to a doctor.  Lay on your back with your arms and legs extended. Make your body as long as you can to feel the stretch. Lean back over your chair. Lean back only until you feel the stretch. Be careful not to push too far. These classes are breathing and stretching intensive. They will help promote blood flow throughout the class and beyond. Make the instructor aware of your situation before class starts so that they can focus on core stretches.  Do the upward facing dog stretch. This common yoga pose starts with you laying on your stomach. From here, place your hands under your shoulders and push up until you feel the stretch. Look up toward the ceiling for a heightened affect.  Do the locust pose. This yoga pose also requires you to lay on your stomach. Lay your arms next to your body and lift your head, and upper torso away from the floor. You want to be resting on your pelvis.

Summary in Portuguese:

Tire um descanso. Aqueça o abdome. Alongue-se. Faça uma aula de yoga.


Article in English: If you only need a few buttons (less than 25) and you aren't too worried about how professional they look, you can reuse old buttons. Find several in the size you want. They do not necessarily have to be the same size but if they aren't, you'll need to make different sized images. You'll need to create or otherwise get the image you intend to have on the button, sized correctly for the button diameter. Print out a sheet of these images on regular printer paper or photo paper if you're feeling fancy. Do test sheets on regular paper first, to make sure the image comes out the right size. Cut out the image using sharp scissors, being as careful as you possibly can. The best glue to use will be rubber cement. This is strong and creates a very flat appearance.

Summary in Portuguese:

Pegue bótons antigos. Pegue sua imagem. Corte a imagem. Cole a imagem no bóton.


Article in English: If you or another person do not have an inhaler, it is important to call your local emergency phone number. There are also other steps you can take while awaiting emergency services. However, you should always ask emergency services what they advise while you're on the phone with them. If at home, running a hot shower or bath can transform the bathroom into a good recovery zone due to the steam. Many people get anxious and panic when they suffer an asthma attack and this can increase breathing. However, panicking usually aggravates the asthma attack because it restricts the amount of oxygen that the lungs get. Try to do slow, conscious breathing. Breathe in through your nose for a count of four and then out for a count of six. Try pursing your lips as you exhale. This can help slow your exhales and keep the airways open for a longer time. Caffeine's chemical structure is similar to common asthma medications, and a small amount of coffee or soda can help relax the airways and reduce respiratory problems. The drug in question here is called theophylline, which can help prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. There may not be enough theophylline present in coffee or tea to counteract the asthma attack, but it is one alternative option. Certain drugs may help relieve the effects of an asthma attack in the case of emergency, although they should never be taken in lieu of getting emergency assistance.  Administer a fast-acting antihistamine (allergy medicine) if you or the asthmatic thinks an allergen has triggered the reaction. This may be the case if you are outside on a day with a high pollen index. Antihistamines include: Allegra, Benadryl, Dimetane, Claritin, Alavert, Tavist, Chlor-Trimeton, and Zyrtec, to name a few. Echinacea, ginger, chamomile, and saffron are all natural antihistamines. If you can find any teas that contain these ingredients, this might help relieve some symptoms, although the effect of antihistamines in general is likely to be minimal. Be careful when using...

Summary in Portuguese:

Chame uma ambulância. Tome um banho quente. Pratique alguns exercícios de respiração. Procure uma bebida com cafeína. Utilize medicamentos que tem em casa.


Article in English: If you or someone you are with is having trouble breathing, then call emergency services right away. Breathing too fast or too slow can be signs of a medical problem including:  Asthma Anxiety Pneumonia Heart failure A drug overdose Fever If someone needs help breathing, there are several ways that a doctor can administer oxygen. This includes:  An oxygen mask. This is a mask that fits over the person's face and delivers a higher concentration of oxygen than is present in the atmosphere. In the environment, the air is 21% oxygen. But if someone is having trouble breathing, they may need a higher concentration. CPAP or continuous positive airway pressure. Tubes are put into the person's nose and oxygen flows in under a small amount of air pressure. The pressure helps the airways and the lungs stay open. Ventilation. This involves putting a breathing tube down through the person's mouth and into the windpipe. Oxygen can then be administered directly into the lungs. Some people breathe very quickly, called hyperventilation, when they are anxious or panicking. This can lead to the feeling of not being able to catch your breath even though you are getting too much oxygen while breathing too fast. If someone you are with experiences this you can:  Reassure the person and help her relax. Tell her that she is not having a heart attack and is not going to die. Assure her that she is doing ok. Have the person adopt breathing techniques that will reduce the amount of oxygen she gets. She can: breathe into a paper bag, purse her lips, or cover one nostril and her mouth while breathing. As the balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen in her system returns to normal, she should feel better. You can also help the person to relax by advising them to concentrate on a single object on the horizon, such as a tree or building. Or, you can also tell them to close their eyes to ease the sense of panic the person might feel. Encourage the person to see a doctor.

Summary in Portuguese:

Ligue para a emergência caso você ou outra pessoa esteja com dificuldade de respiração. Consiga ajuda para respirar. Evite hiperventilação por ansiedade.