Article in English: Ideally, your meditation should be in a space free of pets, distracting noises or other people. Some people choose to set aside a corner of a room in their homes for the sole purpose of meditation. Others prefer to sit outside, weather permitting.  Sitting in the same spot might help increase your ability to concentrate. Your body will start to associate this area with meditation, and nothing else. Many people find that morning meditation helps them start their day. Others prefer to meditate at the end of the day. An office that's private offers an opportunity to meditate during the workday. Your body should not experience discomfort during meditation. The goal is to be comfortable in your body while allowing your attention to be focused completely on the object of concentration.  Wear loose, comfortable clothing that doesn't pinch or cut off circulation. Clothing that gathers behind the knees when you sit is not recommended. Concentration meditation is typically practiced either sitting or standing, but may be practiced lying down if necessary. Because you'll need to train both your body and your mind to meditation, start with short sessions, 5-10 minutes in length. You can repeat these short sessions throughout the day.  Use a timer rather than a clock so that you won't have the distraction of checking to see how much time you have left. If you are sleepy, it may also keep you from falling asleep for longer than the time you've allotted. Gradually work you way up to longer intervals of time. After several weeks of 10-minute meditation, for example, increase the time by 5 minutes, then 10 minutes. There are many meditation timer apps available to help you, or you can use an ordinary kitchen timer. It doesn't matter what you use to set the time, so long as you let go of the need to attend to it. You may choose to close your eyes, or to keep them partially open without being entirely focused. If visually focusing on an object of concentration, make sure your eyes are entirely relaxed.  Never strain your eyes...

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Escolha um lugar calmo e isolado para meditar. Sente-se em uma posição confortável. Marque o tempo em um cronômetro. Relaxe as pálpebras. Direcione a sua atenção ao objeto de foco da concentração. Afaste os pensamentos distraídos.


Article in English: Identify one quality of yours that you feel pleased about. While meditating on that quality, practice saying “thank you” for it out loud.  The quality you identify can be something you were born with, like a great smile, or something you developed, like a good sense of humor. Tell yourself, "thank you for having a great smile" or "thank you for having a great sense of humor." You might feel bashful, depressed, or angry with yourself at first. Push beyond these self-judgments, though, and continue to repeat to yourself, "thank you for this gift." Repeat this exercise until the judgments stop and you can honestly feel pleased and thankful for the gift you've identified. Find a physical gift that someone has already given to you. While holding onto that gift, practice saying “thank you” for it until doing so feels natural.  This gift should be something you can physically hold or touch. Look at it, feel it in your hands, and say, "Thank you for this gift. I accept it." As before, you might begin to feel guilty, angry, or depressed as you think about having received this gift. Continue to repeat this exercise until these negative judgments end, leaving only gratitude in their place. Think of a sentiment or other abstract gift someone has already given to you. Focus on that gift in your mind, then practice saying “thank you” for it until gratitude overrides any other sentiment.  This time, the gift must be something you cannot physically hold onto. It can be a compliment, the gift of reassurance, or something similar. The idea is to choose a sentiment-based gift so that you can learn to accept the love behind the gifts you receive. Think of the gift and, as before, say "Thank you for this gift. I accept it." Repeat the exercise until your gratitude overwhelms all of the negative emotions might initially experience.

Summary in Portuguese:

Identifique e aceite suas qualidades. Pratique agradecer alguém por um presente tangível. Pratique agradecer alguém por um presente abstrato.


Article in English: If Siri is mispronouncing your name or a contact's name incorrectly, you can change the pronunciation. This can be anyone in your contacts list, including yourself. This will allow you to change the contact's details. This will allow you to select a new field to add to the contact. You can use this to change the pronunciation of the contact's first name. You can also select "Phonetic Middle Name" or "Phonetic Last Name" if you need to change the pronunciation for either of these. Type out the name in a way that will make Siri pronounce it correctly. For example, you might spell "Margot" as "Margoh."

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra o aplicativo "Contatos". Clique no contato cuja pronúncia quer alterar. Clique em "Editar". Role a página para baixo e clique em "adicionar campo". Clique em "Pronúncia do nome". Digite o nome fonético do contato.


Article in English: If Windows Authentication is enabled for your server, you can use it to log into your server without having to enter a password. After you're logged in, you can easily change the SQL server's password. If Windows Authentication isn't enabled, you'll need to either use Single-User Mode or use Command Prompt to reset your password. SSMS is a user interface which allows you to change different aspects of your SQL Server settings in a window rather than in Command Prompt. If you don't have SSMS installed, do the following:  Go to the SSMS installation page in a browser. Click the Download SQL Server Management Studio 17.6 link. Double-click the downloaded SSMS setup file. Follow the on-screen prompts to install SSMS. Type sql server management studio into Start, then click Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 17 at the top of the Start window. Click the "Authentication" drop-down box, then click Windows Authentication in the menu. It's at the bottom of the window. If Windows Authentication is allowed for your account, doing so will log you into your server's dashboard. If your server's folder in the upper-left side of the window doesn't have several options below it, click the ＋ icon to the left of it to expand it. It's below the server's name. You'll find this in the group of options below the "Security" folder. It's in the "Logins" group of options. Doing so opens your System Administrator properties window. Type your new password into both the "Password" and the "Confirm password" text fields near the top of the window. It's at the bottom of the window. Doing so will change your password and close the properties window.

Summary in Portuguese:

Entenda como o método funciona. Instale o SQL Server Management Studio. Abra o SQL Server Management Studio. Escolha o modo correto de autenticação. Aperte o botão Conectar na parte de baixo da janela. Abra a pasta do servidor no Pesquisador de Objetos. Abra a pasta "Segurança", que fica embaixo de "Banco de Dados". Expanda a pasta "Logons". Dê um duplo clique em sa. Digite uma nova senha. Aperte o botão OK na parte inferior da janela.


Article in English: If a coworker, acquaintance or loved one accuses you of something you have not done, it is best to confront them calmly and directly. If you are being accused face to face, you may have to take a deep breath before you begin. If the accusations come to you as a written or recorded message, you will have the opportunity to wait and respond when you are calm and collected. Once you are calm, state the truth as concisely as you can. If your accuser is ready to hear you, this can save a lot of back and forth. If your accuser is not yet ready to hear you, check your frustration. Even if the conversation ends without your accuser taking you at your word, know that they may come to believe you when they have had time to process what you said. Find out where the accusations come from, and why your accuser might be disposed to believe them. If your accuser is unwilling or unable to reveal the source, ask them if there is someone they would recommend you speak to.  If they refuse to help you, ask them to imagine that you are innocent, and ask what they would advise you to do in that case. Ask "what can you tell me?" You may have to resign yourself to never getting the full story. Let the rumors die rather than reviving them with investigations. Let your friends or trusted coworkers know that you have been concerned about the rumor, and ask them to speak up for you. If you have a good network, you may never have to defend yourself again. If you know the accusation began with a careless conjecture or a misunderstanding, rather than malice, ask your accuser to speak up and help you stop the false rumor. Remind yourself that what looks like malice is often a mistake or a misunderstanding. Avoid getting angry or retaliating. You may be judged more by the way you behave under pressure than by the rumor. Avoid making false allegations in return, as they may compromise your reputation as a teller of truth. False accusations can cause a lingering sense of damage, or can push a relationship into a crisis. Have honest,...

Summary in Portuguese:

Contenha-se. Exponha os fatos. Descubra qual é a história. Recrute ajudantes. Perdoe conforme o necessário. Reinvista nas suas relações. Reinvista em si mesmo.


Article in English: If a few don’t, try tightening them – they may not be broken after all. Once you’re confident they work, unravel them. This way you don’t spend minutes unraveling what you don’t use. Spend a couple of minutes tinkering with them, and then if they still don’t work, throw them out. If you don’t, you’ll just give yourself a headache. You’ll need one 100-light set for every foot of your tree’s height, not accounting for the distance away from the outlet. That number is for a moderately-lit tree; if you like the sparse look or want to go more "sunshine explosion," you may need fewer or more lights. You should only plug two or three sets together, so make sure to account for that in your length, too. As always, it's better to have more than you need than not enough. Has anyone ever muttered the words, "There are just too many lights on that Christmas tree?" Let’s say your tree is 7 feet (2.1 m) tall. If you need 100 lights per every foot, that’s 700 lights, or 7 100-light sets. As mentioned above, you should only plug in 2 or 3 sets to each other (for safety). If your extension cord isn’t enough, consider getting a splitter or a power strip to accommodate all your strings. We'll be wrapping your tree from top to bottom (or bottom to top, depending on your method) instead of the standard around and around. This generally makes it easier to place your power strip or extension cord in one place and not worry about it.

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Ligue os pisca-piscas para ver se todas as lâmpadas estão funcionando. Verifique se você tem lâmpadas e fio suficientes para poder alcançar uma tomada e acender a árvore inteira. Use uma extensão ou um filtro de linha.


Article in English: If a food is high in saturated fat, this is an unhealthy fat. If the nutrition label includes it, look for grams of unsaturated fat, including mono and polyunsaturated fats. There are many different foods that are high in healthy fat, but the key lies in finding it in sources you enjoy eating. For instance, fish is high in omega-3 fats that are good for you. But if you don't like fish, then you may find it difficult to eat it to get more healthy fat in your diet. Eating the same thing over and over the same way will get boring quickly, and when you get bored with your food, you are less likely to keep eating it. For example, you can eat avocados sliced on sandwiches 1 day, and make them into a fresh guacamole the next. You could bake a tuna steak 1 day, and grill a salmon fillet another. If a food is high in saturated fat, this is an unhealthy fat. If the nutrition label includes it, look for grams of unsaturated fat, including mono and polyunsaturated fats. There are many different foods that are high in healthy fat, but the key lies in finding it in sources you enjoy eating. For instance, fish is high in omega-3 fats that are good for you. But if you don't like fish, then you may find it difficult to eat it to get more healthy fat in your diet. If you are unable to include healthy fats in your diet for any particular reason, including taste preference, expense, time constraints, or preparation, you can take any number of supplements to get essential fatty acids.  Fish oil and flaxseed oil are relatively inexpensive supplements you can get from a variety of online or brick-and-mortar retailers. A 500 mg omega-3 capsule taken daily is generally enough, unless you have been instructed by a doctor to take more. When selecting a supplement, look for ones that do not contain mercury. Taking supplements should be a last resort, as healthy fats direct from food sources are thought to be more effective than supplemental forms. Supplements are not as well-absorbed by the body. If possible, rely on supplements only on...

Summary in Portuguese:

Procure por alimentos do seu gosto que sejam ricos em gorduras saudáveis. Encontre formas diferentes de preparar alimentos com gorduras saudáveis que você goste. Evite alimentos não saudáveis. Complemente a dieta com ajuda de suplementos.


Article in English: If a friend repeatedly abandons you when you need them or says insensitive things, you may be better off without them. Dropping a friend might be difficult, but keeping a thoughtless or toxic person around will do more damage in the long run. If you decide to cut ties with a friend, talk to them first – they may not realize how their behavior is hurting you. You might say, “Lisa, I have always enjoyed our friendship, but things are different now that I have multiple sclerosis. I haven’t been feeling very supported by you…” Taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional health will help you maintain a positive outlook on life. Eat a balanced diet, do some gentle exercise, get enough sleep, and practice mindfulness techniques like meditation.  Eating a nutritious diet, exercising, sleeping enough, and practicing self-care can help improve symptoms of your chronic illness and help you manage stress. Avoid using alcohol to cope or overindulging in alcohol. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and can lead to symptoms of depression, which is already a common problem for people with chronic illness.  Share your health goals online with your social media followers to get some accountability from friends online. Getting lost in an activity you enjoy can help you stay busy and positive. Rediscover an old hobby that you’ve forgotten about, or pick up a new hobby that you’ve always wanted to try. Knitting, drawing, painting, and reading are a few options that are simple to start and won’t tire you out too much. If you have hand pain, consider using rubber grips to make your knitting needles or pencils easier to hold. Chronic illness can bring you down, especially if you add unsupportive friends into the mix, so look for ways to build yourself back up. Set challenges for yourself, remind yourself of your positive qualities, and focus on what you can do instead of what you can’t. When you're sick, it's common to dwell on the negatives and not notice the positives. Make a list of all your positive attributes...

Summary in Portuguese:

Saiba quando abrir mão de amigos não solidários. Cuide de sua saúde. Siga um hobby. Trabalhe a autoestima.


Article in English: If a girl likes you, she's likely to lavish you with a little praise. You tend to put people you like on a pedestal. You see someone's positive qualities more intensely if you like them. If the girl likes you, she may compliment you more frequently if she's interested in you romantically.  She may comment on things like your clothing, your tastes, and your personality. Compliments may be worked into conversation. If you, say, mention you have hockey practice that night, she may pay you a compliment about your athletic ability. If a girl is interested in you, she will want to get to know you better. During conversation, listen to the questions she asks you to gauge her interest.  If a girl likes you, she will ask more deep questions instead of sticking to conventional scripts. For example, instead of saying, "Do you have any siblings?" she may say something like, "Are you close to your family?" If someone likes you, they will pay attention to your needs. A girl may offer you her coat or scarf if it's cold outside, for example. She may also frequently ask you how you're doing or feeling. She will also be very attentive in conversation. A girl who likes you is unlikely to have her phone out while the two of you are talking. She will pay close attention to everything you do and say. If a girl likes you, all your good qualities will be magnified to her. Therefore, she's more likely to laugh at your jokes. Even if you're not sure if a joke is particularly funny, a girl who likes you will laugh loudly at it. If she laughs a lot in conversation, she may like you.

Summary in Portuguese:

Veja se ela o elogia. Pense nas perguntas que ela fizer para você. Observe se ela presta atenção em você. Faça-a rir.


Article in English: If a large object has become lodged in your garbage disposal, you will need to remove it before proceeding with the cleaning process. First, it is important that you turn off the fuse that supplies power to the disposal unit. This is to ensure that it does not turn on during cleaning. Alternatively, you may be able to unplug it from under the sink, depending on the design.  Use a pliers or tongs to remove the trapped object (you may need to shine a flash light down to see) , being careful to avoid damaging the grinder.  Avoid  putting your hands down the garbage disposal if at all possible. If you do need to use your hands though, make sure to double check that the grinder won't turn on first. Be careful, as the blades are somewhat sharp. Simply flushing out the garbage disposal with water will help to remove any loose dirt or grime. Stopper the garbage disposal, add a squirt of dish soap and run the hot water until there is 2 to 4 inches (5.1 to 10.2 cm) sitting in the sink. Pull out the plug and turn on the garbage disposal, allowing the water to flush through.  Make sure to use hot water rather than cold, as the hot water will liquefy any oil or grease in the drain, allowing to to be flushed away. Flushing your drain using this method is much more effective than simply running the tap, as it allows the entire garbage disposal to be rinsed out and purged of any built-up debris. Grinding ice cubes and salt in your garbage disposal is a great way to remove tougher sludge and debris that has attached itself to the grinding elements. Pour two cups of ice into your garbage disposal, followed by one cup of rock salt.  Turn on the garbage disposal, run some cold water, and allow the ice and salt to be crushed by the blades. An alternative to the ice and rock salt combination is to make freeze some white vinegar into ice cubes and crush these in the garbage disposal instead.  In addition to cleaning the garbage disposal, grinding ice will sharpen the blades and remove any unwanted odors. It is also possible to...

Summary in Portuguese:

Remova fisicamente os itens presos. Enxágue-o com água. Utilize cubos de gelo e sal. Esfregue o triturador com uma escova de dente velha ou escova de limpeza pequena.


Article in English: If a used article smells strongly of some offensive odor, don’t throw it in the hamper with the rest of your dirty laundry. Store it separately until it’s time to wash it. Prevent your other clothes from picking up the foul smell. Seal it in an airtight container if you’re worried about the offending article stinking up the whole room. Don’t fill the washer’s drum all the way to the top with laundry if you have any clothes that smell particularly gross. Keep those articles more accessible to water and detergent by washing them in smaller loads. If you have a bunch of smelly clothes, wash them together as one small load (or break them up into multiple small loads if you really have a lot). If you only have one or two stinky articles, however, either:  Wash them by themselves with no other dirty clothes. Wash them with a small load of smaller articles, like socks. If the article in question has picked up a general odor like cigarette smoke or fish (as opposed to a smell emanating from a localized stain), squeeze some drops of dish soap into a container large enough to hold it. Then fill it with warm water. Add the clothes and let them soak for roughly ten minutes. Then:  Pour all the contents (soap, water, and clothes) into your washer. Stir them around by hand and then let the clothes sit for a half hour. Add detergent and start the appropriate wash cycle for that article, including a spin cycle to dry. Use the hottest water that your clothes’ fabric-care tag recommends. If the odor is due to a localized stain (as it would be with, say, a dirty diaper), create a thick paste by mixing baking soda with water. Depending on the size of the stain(s), start with a tablespoon of baking soda. Stir in just enough water to hydrate all of the baking soda without dissolving any so you can still spread the paste around easily. Then:  Spread the paste over the stain and give it about ten minutes to set in. Add the clothes with the paste still on them to the washer, plus 1 cup of white vinegar. Start the appropriate wash...

Summary in Portuguese:

Separe-as das demais. Lave cargas menores. Deixe as peças de molho no detergente de louça. Tire as manchas com odor desagradável primeiro.


Article in English: If acne around your mouth is a persistent problem you can't shake, you should visit your doctor or dermatologist. There are a multitude of prescription treatments that they may suggest to help. Retinoids, derived from vitamin A, help unplug follicles and pores. This can get rid of existing pimples and stop new ones from forming. They can also cut down on the inflammation from acne. As an added bonus, these creams can also help fight wrinkles. Some prescription retinoids are Retin-A, Differin, and Tazorac. These creams help kill bacteria that causes pimples and can also cut down on inflammation. Some common creams doctors and dermatologists prescribe are erythromycin, metronidazole, and clindamycin. It may not be possible to apply topical treatments to acne so close to your mouth. Oral antibiotics may help because they work systemically. Your doctor may prescribe a prescription antibiotic. These can act as an anti-inflammatory, cutting down inflammation and killing bacteria that causes pimples. Often, acne in adults is caused by fluctuating hormone levels. If this is the case with you, your doctor may prescribe an oral treatment to help bring your hormones back into balance.

Summary in Portuguese:

Procure um médico. Use cremes contendo retinoides. Use antibióticos tópicos. Tome antibióticos orais. Pergunte ao seu médico sobre tratamentos hormonais.


Article in English: If all of the walls in the room are the same, neutral color (e.g. white or off-white), you could choose a bolder color to paint this wall. For example, cooler colors, such as blue and green, will provide a calming feel. For a more energizing feel, choose warmer colors. If you don’t want to paint the wall, you could choose a bold wallpaper to make the wall more interesting. For example, you might find an interesting argyle pattern or one with a vintage pattern that will give you something to look at besides a plain wall. Color blocking means choosing two or three completely different colors, and then putting them together to create something that looks interesting. For a wall, this can mean painting the wall with different colors, or hanging squares (or whatever shape you would like) of each color. It can even mean simply choosing posters that are made up of one primary color. You can do this by having a picture that you like blown up to a very large, and having it printed as a poster that you can hang on the wall, or having it made into a wall decal you can stick onto your wall. This will make the wall very interesting to look at. Alternatively, if you don’t already have a picture in mind, you can visit home decor stores, which commonly sell pre-made wall murals. Typically, these are applied as decals, which make it easy to stick to the wall. This is done by painting the bottom part of the wall in one color, and painting the top part of the wall in a different tone of the same color. Typically the wall is divided in half, but you can do it however you like.  If your wall has wainscoting or bead boarding, which is the decorative panelling that is sometimes present on the bottom portion of a wall, you can use this as a guide to help you decide where to divide the tones.  You can also have wainscoting installed to help break up the wall, if you don’t have it already. Maybe you rent, and aren’t allowed to paint or nail into the wall, or maybe you want to be able to change your decorations easily. Either way,...

Summary in Portuguese:

Transforme-a na parede principal. Use um papel de parede interessante. Utilize um bloqueamento de cores. Coloque um painel. Crie uma parede de dois tons. Use fita washi para decorar.


Article in English: If an AED is available, also check to ensure that the patient is not in standing water and is not located near flammable materials. Do not make yourself another patient! Tap the ground and shout.  C-Chest Compressions- If the patient does not appear to be breathing normally, place your hands in the middle of their chest, between the nipples, and push down at least 2 inches, at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute. A-Airway- Tilt the patients head back to open the airway. B-Breathing- Give 2 ventilations, just enough to make the chest rise. This should take no more than 10 seconds.

Summary in Portuguese:

Certifique-se de que tanto você quanto o paciente estão em um local seguro antes de continuar. Verifique o paciente. Se não houver resposta, ligue para 192 (número da ambulância) imediatamente. Verifique o ABC.


Article in English: If an attacker tries to grab you from behind to choke you, press his forearm against your collarbone instead of trying to pull it directly off, which may be difficult if you're fighting with someone stronger than you. Put one hand above his elbow (on the forearm) and one hand below it (so your hands are on both sides of the elbow). Now, in one strong and determined movement, step and swing your entire body around like the arm is the hinge to your body's screen door. This will get you out of his/her choke and leave his/her head, ribs, and legs wide open to your counterattack. When your attacker is behind you, the shins are right behind your legs and primed for your stomping and raking. If the attacker is trying to pick you up from behind, drop your hips quickly and violently, as if you were plopping down on a love seat. This will make you harder to pick up and give you an extra moment to attack them and fend them off by stomping on their shins or repositioning for a frontal defense. If the attacker is trying to choke you by wrapping his arms around your neck, bring the ball of your foot forward, as if you just kicked a soccer ball, and forcefully slam it into the area of their leg between their ankle and mid-leg, or the groin. This may break their leg or otherwise incapacitate your attacker.

Summary in Portuguese:

Se a ofensiva vier por trás com o rival tentando enforcar você, pressione o antebraço dele contra a sua clavícula. Caso o desafiante esteja tentando levantar você do chão agarrando-o por trás, jogue o peso do corpo para baixo como se você fosse cair sentado em um sofá bem acolchoado. Não tenha medo de dar golpes baixos.


Article in English: If an item is worth more to you than you paid for it, it doesn't really matter whether you paid more than the local. By definition, you got your money's worth. If the vendor you're bargaining with refuses to go down to the price at which the item is valuable to you, it should be easy to walk away. One of the biggest mistakes people make is telegraphing their fondness for an item. As soon as the vendor knows you like something, he has the upper hand in the negotiation. On the other hand, if he believes you're on the fence for the item, you have the upper hand because you can always walk away, or at least pretend to walk away. A good rule of thumb is to take whatever the first offer is, quarter it, and begin the bargaining process there. Hack off a half from the first offer and you risk insulting the vendor. Hack off only 10% and you're less likely to get a killer deal. This trick works better than you might think at delivering the message that life's other responsibilities could easily get in the way of the sale. Here's what you do: Have a friend with you while you bargain. If they pretend to be bored, worried you're spending too much money, or who has an appointment to catch, the vendor could cut straight to the chase and offer you near the lowest or the lowest offer. You'll get the lowest offer, or near the lowest offer, by being prepared to walk away. As soon as you walk away, the vendor loses the sale, and people all over the world hate to lose sales. They should offer you one of their lowest prices. It's not unheard of to spend hours haggling about price. Vendors in a position to bargain draw out the process because they understand that many people are simply impatient and are willing to pay more for the convenience of getting the item and being done with it. Vendors can feign embarrassment, disappointment, and insult throughout the bargaining process, using emotion to draw the bargaining to an end. Don't bite.  Keep steady and you should get near the price you were looking for. The bargaining process...

Summary in Portuguese:

Se um item vale para você mais do que você de fato pagou, não importa se você pagou mais do que os moradores locais. Não projete afeição ou muito desejo por qualquer coisa que você está olhando. Comece com 25% a 30% abaixo da primeira oferta. Tenha um amigo ou cônjuge para te apoiar. Não tenha medo de ir embora e não levar um item, mesmo um que você adore. Esteja preparado para gastar um bom tempo barganhando. Quando o vendedor anuncia sua oferta final, não morda a isca (opcional). Quando o vendedor chegar em um preço que você goste, pare.


Article in English: If ants are already in a food dish, cover the dish tightly and place in the freezer. Leave the food in the freezer until the it is frozen and the ants are dead. This will allow you to remove the ants from the food while salvaging it for feeding to your pet. By now the ants should be dead. Pour the dry food into a strainer, over a sink, and shake back and forth vigorously until no more dead ants come out. This will keep from wasting the pet food, as you can now re-serve it. After pet food is free of ants, pour the food into an airtight container to protect against further infestation. Using techniques listed in method one, try to prevent infestation from recurring. You may have to repeat some steps to completely remove ants, so keep trying if you don't succeed the first time.

Summary in Portuguese:

Congele a comida infestada. Pegue o alimento seco no congelador. Guarde novamente a ração do seu bicho de estimação.


Article in English: If any open apps are accessing files on the CD or DVD inside the drive, close those apps—Windows will not eject the tray otherwise. If your CD/DVD-ROM drive has a physical eject button, you can usually press it to open the tray. Eject buttons are usually right beside the drive door. Some PCs have eject keys on the keyboard, usually near volume controls. Look for key with an upward-pointing triangle with a horizontal line underneath.  If your CD/DVD-ROM drive has a long horizontal plastic bar on the front, press firmly on the right side of the bar to eject the tray. Continue with this method if the eject button doesn't work. You can also open File Explorer by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting File Explorer. Your list of drives will appear on the left panel. You may have to scroll down to the bottom to find it under "This PC." A menu will expand. If you're not sure which drive is correct, look for a name or icon reflecting the disk that's inside. If no disk is inside, you may see something like "Optical" or "DVD" near the drive letter instead. As long as the drive is working properly and no apps are currently accessing files on the CD or DVD in the drive, the tray should now slide open.  If the tray will not open, reboot the PC and try these steps again. If the tray doesn't open after a reboot, see Using a Paperclip if the Drive is Stuck.

Summary in Portuguese:

Feche os aplicativos e programas que estejam usando a unidade de CD/DVD-ROM. Pressione o botão de ejetar. Pressione ⊞ Win+E para abrir o Explorador de Arquivos. Clique com o botão direito na unidade de CD/DVD-ROM no painel da esquerda. Clique em Ejetar, no menu.


Article in English: If at all possible, do not swim or spend time on the shore in areas known to be frequented by jellyfish. Choosing a lower-risk area is the easiest way to reduce your chances of being stung by a jellyfish. You can ask lifeguards, beach officials, or local residents if you are unsure whether or not jellyfish are a danger in a given area. Learn what kinds, if any, are common, and how to treat stings. Jellyfish may range near shore when there are strong  winds. They can also appear in large numbers (known as a jellyfish blooms), so avoid the water when these occur. If you see a sign warning of jellyfish, it means that they have been spotted by officials. In areas were jellyfish are known to be a common threat, you may see permanent signs. Swim with caution in these areas, if at all. At many beaches, officials will fly purple flags during times that jellyfish or other dangerous marine animals are present. If you see these flags flying, this is a signal to stay out of the water to avoid getting stung.

Summary in Portuguese:

Evite áreas povoadas por águas-vivas. Identifique condições de risco. Fique atento às placas de sinalização. Fique atento às bandeiras de cor lilás.


Article in English: If at all possible, you should go to a dentist to extract an adult tooth. Your adult teeth have longer roots, making it much more painful to remove an adult tooth. Plus, you'll likely have infection underneath that the dentist will need to deal with.  Tooth extraction is a serious medical procedure. Apart from being painful, you can lose a lot of blood and develop an infection without proper care. If you can't afford a regular dentist, look for a dental school in your area that may do it cheaper. Also, many cities have free or cheap temporary dental clinics from time to time, which may make it affordable for you. Never try to remove an adult tooth on your own. It’s a job that should only be left to licensed dentists. Trying to extract a tooth on your own – or with the help of an unlicensed dentist – could put you at risk of serious medical complications.  Be aware that there are many things that could wrong. The tooth could be improperly removed, causing infection or nerve and tissue damage. Also know that practicing dentistry without a license is illegal. Depending on where you live, it can be either a misdemeanor or a felony and lead to fines, probation, or even imprisonment.

Summary in Portuguese:

Consulte um dentista. Não tente remover o dente sozinho.


Article in English: If attending a party with alcohol, sobriety does not need to be a topic to expound upon. It can lead to fellow party goers coming to the conclusion that you are judgemental about their alcohol use. It can also come off as self-centered because people generally do not want to hear at length about a person's health choices.     Choosing not to drink is always acceptable. You do not have to justify yourself or feel you have to. Rarely do people actually really care if you choose to drink or not. Generally at a party alcohol will be offered but other party goers are not interested in what you are drinking. You may be sober, but that doesn't mean you can't have as much fun as the person dancing around with a lampshade on their head. You can talk to inebriated people and be entertained by their comments and antics. Tease them about it later as a friend, without being obnoxious. Use this opportunity to offer some real value to the life of a fellow partygoer. Maybe you can use your sobriety offer advice to someone who wants to open up to you. Perhaps someone needs a ride. As someone who’s sober while many others are drinking, you will spot many opportunities to be helpful.

Summary in Portuguese:

Não chame atenção para sua sobriedade. Divirta-se com seus amigos. Cuide das pessoas.


Article in English: If cats do not have enough room to move around, scratch, and dig, they will seek another area for a litter box. Insert plant spikes, forks, chopsticks, or similar materials (approximately 10 inches (25 cm) in length) every 8 inches (20 cm) in the soil to thwart cats.  Make sure that the sticks or equivalent materials are inserted to a depth of a few inches into the soil so that they will stay upright. The points on these utensils are not sharp enough to cause any real damage, but they can be enough of a deterrent to discourage your feline friends from lounging about. Lay standard chicken wire (available from hardware stores) down before your plants poke through the soil. Plants can usually grow in between the gaps, but cats will find the texture of the wiring unpleasant to walk on. The chicken wire will be soft enough not to hurt the cats, but strong enough to discourage them from digging in your garden.  If the plants need additional room to grow, you can use wire cutters to cut larger holes directly above the plants needing more room. As an alternative to chicken wire, you can lay plastic sheeting designed for use in gardens. Lay the lattice fencing over your soil before you even plant your seeds. The gaps in the fencing will make the area unappealing to wandering cats.  Press the lattice fencing into the ground gently so that it is partially covered by the soil. Transplant seedlings and plant seeds into the soil exposed by the gaps of the fencing. Over time, many common garden plants should grow around the fencing without much difficulty. Cats will not like to dig in or play on rough surfaces. You can cover areas of your yard with a thin layer of safe materials like:  Rough-textured mulch Prickly pinecones Pebbles and stones " Scat mats (available at garden supply stores) are plastic mats covered in flexible plastic spikes. The spikes are soft enough not to hurt cats, but they will not like the texture and will keep away.  Depending on the brand, you will usually find the mats in packages of 2 to 5 mats....

Summary in Portuguese:

Crie obstáculos pelo caminho usando garfos de plásticos ou espetos de madeira. Coloque uma tela de viveiro sobre o solo. Coloque painéis de treliça sobre o solo. Cubra o solo com um material desconfortável ao toque. Cubra o solo exposto com um "Scat Mat". Instale uma cerca para criar uma barreira física. Instale uma cerca elétrica de baixa voltagem.


Article in English: If certain social situations, tasks, or your job trigger negative feelings or anxiety it’s important to know that. Talking with a therapist is a good method for discovering what triggers your mood. It may be best to steer clear of unnecessary triggers for now.  A therapist can help you use exposure therapy to gradually, safely confront them. Note that avoiding a trigger too much can make your feelings worse. Tell an expert how you feel, so you can start working on conquering it in a controlled manner. You may feel scared, embarrassed, or ashamed to bring up that you're having a hard time, but it's worth it.  Loved ones who are close to you can help bring you up when you're down, and make your life easier. Confiding in and being able to be yourself around this person can help to alleviate your depression or anxiety. Sometimes, when we feel pressure to pretend to be happy, we end up feeling worse. But when we don’t have to do pretend around certain people it can alleviate pressure and worsened feelings. Talk your parents about your depression and anxiety. Often these illnesses are hereditary. You may find that one of your parents has been dealing with the same thing you are. Your parent can give you advice on coping mechanisms that may help. Other people can help remind you that you have value and that life is worth living. Connect with people who make you smile.   While you sometimes want to be alone and stay in bed, forcing yourself to get out and interact with others is important. Isolating yourself can be dangerous when you’re feeling down. Being alone with your anxious thoughts can worsen how you feel. Though you should get out and be active, there are times when being alone is good for you. Perhaps you just need some time to yourself to read a book, watch a movie, or listen to music. Just don’t make a habit of choosing to be alone over socializing. It’s about finding a balance. Cuddling with a loved one or pet can help you feel relaxed and loved.  Make time with your significant other to cuddle and talk....

Summary in Portuguese:

Descubra quais os seus gatilhos. Conte para os seus amigos e familiares que está com dificuldades. Não se isole. Busque contato físico.


Article in English: If cleaning the ink stain with hairspray wasn’t fully effective, you may need to use rubbing alcohol, which is a more powerful cleaning solution. To begin, place the stained portion of the dress over a cloth or paper towel, just as you did before you sprayed with dress with hairspray. After you lay out your silk garment, pour about 2 teaspoons (9.85 ml) of rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) to a clean cloth. Use a clear rubbing alcohol as opposed to wintergreen alcohol, since the green pigment of wintergreen alcohol can stain your silk dress further. Once you add the rubbing alcohol to the clean cloth, dab at the stain with gentle tapping motions just as you did when using the hairspray. Continue patting until you don’t see any more of the ink lifting from the stained portion of the dress. Rubbing alcohol can sometimes leave a faint ring-like stain where it is applied. However, if you use a hairdryer to blow hot air on the stain directly after dabbing with the rubbing alcohol, you won’t have to worry about the ring- like stain. Use the hairdryer to blow on the stained area until it is dry. Make sure to use the hairdryer directly after dabbing so that the rubbing alcohol doesn’t have time to dry. If dabbing with rubbing alcohol didn’t work to fully remove the stain, repeat the process of dabbing the stain with rubbing alcohol and drying with hairspray until the stain is removed or you aren’t making any more progress in lifting the stain. If you were successful in removing the stain, launder your garment as usual. If you didn’t fully remove the stain, try another method to get it out.

Summary in Portuguese:

Se a limpeza com o spray de cabelo não surtir efeito, talvez seja necessário usar uma solução de limpeza mais forte, como o álcool isopropílico. Depois de posicionar o traje de seda sobre a toalha de papel, despeje cerca de duas colheres de chá de álcool isopropílico em um pano limpo. Pressione a mancha com o pano saturado em álcool. Passe um secador de cabelo na área trabalhada. Se necessário, repita o processo de limpeza com álcool.


Article in English: If dabbing at the stain with hairspray and rubbing alcohol didn’t work, you may need to soak your silk dress in a solution of dishwashing soap and water to get the rest of the stain out. In a large basin or container, mix 3 parts dishwashing solution with one part water. Use a clear dishwashing soap as opposed to a colored soap. Place the ink-stained dress in the basin of dish detergent solution, making sure that the stained section is fully submerged in the liquid. Soak the dress for 15 minutes to target the stain. After you soak the dress for 15 minutes, take the dress out of the dishwashing solution and run hot water over it until the solution seems to be washed out and the water is no longer sudsy. Then launder the silk dress as usual.

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça uma solução de limpeza com detergente e água para tratar a mancha. Coloque o vestido de molho na bacia com a solução de limpeza, de modo que a área manchada fique totalmente submersa no líquido. Retire o vestido da solução de limpeza após o período de molho de 15 minutos.


Article in English: If desired, add 1 cup of milk to kettle. This will help keep the cauliflower white.  Optional: Add the juice of 1/2 lemon to the water instead of milk. The lemon juice should also help keep the florets whiter.    Place the vegetable rack high enough above the water so that the water won't boil over onto the florets. Cover cauliflower with a lid. When a knife pierces the stem of the cauliflower easily, the vegetable is fully cooked. You want the cauliflower to be tender but still slightly crunchy at the core. If you want to steam a cauliflower whole, the process will take about 17 to 20 minutes.    Serve!

Summary in Portuguese:

Ferva água em uma panela. Coloque o suporte de vapor na panela. Jogue a couve-flor no suporte e reduza o fogo para médio. Deixe a couve-flor de 4 a 6 minutos no vapor. Tempere com sal e pimenta.


Article in English: If diligent home care and alternative therapies are not effective for alleviating your back pain, then make an appointment with your family physician in order to consider any potentially serious spinal issues such as a herniated disc, nerve entrapment, infection (osteomyelitis), osteoporosis, stress fracture, rheumatoid arthritis or cancer.  X-rays, bone scans, MRI, CT scan and nerve conductance studies are modalities that your doctor may use to help diagnose your back pain. Your doctor may also send you for a blood test to rule out rheumatoid arthritis or a spinal infection such as meningitis. Your doctor may refer you to medical specialists such as an orthopedist, neurologist or rheumatologist in order to better figure out your back condition. If your back pain is recurring (chronic) and caused by weak spinal muscles, poor posture or degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis, then you need to consider some form of rehabilitation. A physical therapist can show you specific and tailored stretches and strengthening exercises for your back. Physiotherapy is usually required 2-3x per week for 4-8 weeks to positively impact chronic back problems.  If need be, a physiotherapist can treat your sore back muscles with electrotherapy such as therapeutic ultrasound or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Good strengthening exercises for your back include swimming, rowing and back extensions, but make sure your pain is under control first. An injection of steroid medication near or into spinal joints, muscles, tendons or ligaments can quickly reduce inflammation and pain, and allow normal movement of your back again. Corticosteroids are hormones that display powerful anti-inflammatory properties. The most common preparations used are prednisolone, dexamethasone and triamcinolone.  Potential complications of corticosteroid injections include infection, bleeding, tendon weakening, local muscle atrophy and nerve irritation / damage. If corticosteroid injections fail to provide adequate resolution for...

Summary in Portuguese:

Consulte um médico. Peça uma indicação de fisioterapeuta. Pergunte ao médico se você pode tomar uma injeção de esteroide.


Article in English: If dye has transferred from one colored item to another, you may be able to easily remove by simply rewashing the clothing with laundry detergent. Place the items with dye transfer into the washing machine. Add detergent and wash according to clothing label. If rewashing the colored fabrics does not remove the transferred dye, you can try soaking the items in color safe bleach. First test an inconspicuous patch of the fabric for colorfastness. Then add color safe bleach to water according to package directions. Soak for at least eight hours, rinse, launder, and air dry. A color catcher is a piece of fabric that has been specially formulated to catch bleeding dye in the washing machine. Place the color catcher in the washing machine and then wash the clothes according to the instructions on the package. You can buy color catchers at your local grocery store or online.

Summary in Portuguese:

Lave a peça novamente com sabão. Deixe a peça de molho em alvejante sem cloro para roupas coloridas. Experimente usar um lenço antimanchas.


Article in English: If feces or vomit caused the stain, use a dull knife or spatula to remove as much as possible. However, you want to try to avoid rubbing the waste further into the surface when you do this, so really try to just skim the surface. Use paper towels or an old towel to pull the liquid out of the carpet or upholstery. If possible, also clean under the stained area as well by placing newspaper or a towel underneath. Many people like to use a disposable towel to do this job, so that they can simply throw it away instead of then needing to clean another item soaked in pet waste or vomit. Soak a paper towel or towel in a small amount of water and them dab it lightly on the stained area. Then use a fresh paper towel or piece of newspaper to soak up the excess water. Do this repeatedly to rinse the area but not get it too wet. Alternatively, you can use a wet-vac or shop-vac to suck up the excess water you use to rinse the stain. If the stain is in a small area, you can clean the carpet or upholstery by hand with a spray cleaner and a towel. However, if you are dealing with a large area, it a good idea use a carpet cleaning machine and an enzymatic cleaner made to be used in cleaning machines.  There are carpet cleaning machines sold at big box stores that are designed to be used by homeowners. You can also rent the machines at many stores if you don't want to invest in your own cleaning machine. When using a carpet stain remover product in your carpet cleaning machine, follow package directions and machine directions. While an enzymatic cleaner will be more effective at cleaning a pet stain, household cleaning products are definitely better than nothing. Use a cleaner you have on hand that says it is safe for carpet or upholstery or use a general household product, such as white vinegar, that is good for cleaning. Baking soda is a great product for soaking up any remaining staining or smells that an accident can leave behind. Gently rub the baking soda into the carpet, so it forms a paste with any residual moisture...

Summary in Portuguese:

Recolha os resíduos sólidos. Absorva o máximo de líquido que conseguir. Limpe o local com uma quantia pequena de água fria. Aplique um detergente enzimático no local. Use produtos de limpeza comuns se não tiver um detergente enzimático. Esfregue bicarbonato de sódio no local. Deixe o tapete ou o estofado secar completamente. Contrate um serviço de limpeza profissional se a mancha não tiver saído.


Article in English: If flirting has been going well, then it’s time to take them out on a date. Our society expects men to make the first move in relationships, so you are probably going to have to be the one who does the asking. Don’t make a big deal about it. If she’s been flirting with you, she’ll probably say yes no matter what. Something like, “I really like hanging out with you and wanted to get to know you better, do you want to go get lunch on Wednesday?” is fine.  It’s just a first date, so don’t make too big a deal out of it. Dinner is probably a bit too much for a first date, but lunch or coffee are fine. Fun activities like mini-golf, bowling, or seeing a movie can also good ideas if you aren’t sure quite what to take them to. If you’re chasing a hottie, you’re probably dealing with someone who’s been asked out dozens of times. Get creative with your date ideas, don’t just take her to a popular movie. She’s probably sick of them by now. If she’s mentioned a hobby or interest, choose something that’s in line with that. She’ll notice and appreciate the thought you put into it. Congratulations, she said yes to your date! Wear nice clothes while you’re out, but make sure it’s not too formal. Compliment her when you meet her wherever you are going. Ask her questions about her life and interests. You can talk about yourself too, but don’t overdo it. The most important thing is to keep the conversation flowing. She’ll notice everything you do, so make sure you treat everyone well on the date. If you’re out a restaurant be kind to the waiter and tip generously. Thank any employees that assist you on your date, and even try making a little small talk. Unless your date is a mean person herself, she’ll like that you treat strangers with respect and are nice to them. If the date went well and you want to see her again, you should ask her to see you again while you’re still out. Wait until the end of the date so you have the best idea possible of whether she had a good time or not. Say that you had a really good time and were...

Summary in Portuguese:

Chame-a para sair. Leve-a para o encontro. Chame-a para um segundo encontro. Mantenha o relacionamento.


Article in English: If for whatever reason you do not already have an email account in your name, now's the time to start one. You will need an email address to register a domain. The options for free emails are numerous, although Gmail is arguably the best for this purpose. Password and email security is always important, but it's made even more vital if you're associating your email with a new domain name. Any hacking onto your email could lead to your domain being compromised, among a great many other bad things. To date, the only completely free domain type you can acquire are ".tk" domains. dot-TK domains are sponsored by Tokelau, a small country in the South Pacific, largely as an investment to spread awareness about the country and attract tech ventures. These are very simple and easy to get, and you can attach them to existing addresses if you wish. The dot-TK website is specifically intended for users to register free domains. You will only be able to get the .tk domain if you insist on getting one freely. Paid domains may be registered at sites like GoDaddy. Choosing an address for your website is extremely important, and requires a bit of creativity. So many domains have already been picked out, and you'll need to choose something that's both relatively easy to remember and applies to the theme or content of your website.  You can check availability of certain URL domains. Don't be discouraged if the first few you think up are already taken.  Anyone potentially using your site should have an idea as to its contents based on the domain name. On the dot-TK server page, you will be asked to go input details of your domain, including your email contact info and the chosen domain name, among other things. The process itself is quite straightforward and should not take you more than a couple of minutes to fill out entirely. Once the info is inputted to your satisfaction, complete the registration with your dot-TK account. Your site should be up shortly thereafter, although you may have to wait up to 48 hours depending on...

Summary in Portuguese:

Crie uma conta de e-mail. Acesse o site www.dot.tk. Escolha o nome do domínio. Siga o passo a passo do registro. Teste o acesso ao site.


Article in English: If he or she only talks about your appearance or your sex life, that points to it being primarily a case of sexual attraction. Even if you might feel love, you have to consider the other person’s feelings and ideas about the connection you share. Discussions like these can be uncomfortable, but they can also help clarify how you both feel.  "I really like hanging out with you and I hope you like hanging out with me. What do you have the most fun doing together?" "I don’t want a big serious conversation, but I wanted to know if you like keeping things the way they are between us or if ultimately you might be looking for more." "I know we haven’t defined things, and that’s fine, but I wanted to know how you see our relationship." Even though lust can turn to romantic love, it’s often just about sexual attraction and will not develop into anything further. As much as you might want one kind of relationship with the other person, if they do not reciprocate you can’t have the connection you want. Sometimes both sides need time to think about what they really want. If you have two different ideas about where the relationship is headed, you might not be able to reach a shared understanding of what you have. If you can reach a shared vision about where you’re going, that’s great. But it’s often difficult, if not impossible, if you and the other person are far apart in terms of what you hope to get out of the relationship. At that point, you would probably want to break it off.

Summary in Portuguese:

Converse com a pessoa sobre o que ela gosta na relação. Avalie se você está disposto a continuar em uma relação na qual cada um tem objetivos diferentes. Peça um tempo caso vocês não consigam entrar em acordo.


Article in English: If it's a big anniversary year, or if you just want to celebrate your love with the people closest to you, throw a party and invite them all! Sent out invitations and transform your home or rent a locale for the special day. Bonus points if you listen to the music that was popular the year you got married, or ask your guests to dress like they would have in those days. This can be especially great if you have young kids who might see their mom as a princess or think of their parents kissing as gross. Toast the wedding videos with some champagne, and then turn the night into a dance party in your living room! Pick your berries and talk about your memories or, to entertain young kids, make it a competition. Then, go home and bake a pie or cobbler. Enjoy your berry concoction while you watch a movie or sit in front of the fire together. Hang a white sheet against a fence or wall. Buy or rent a projector from your local library and screen your favorite movie, the first movie you ever saw together, or the most popular movie from the year you were married. Make popcorn and have snacks, or get a little tipsy with some “grape juice.” Even if you're not in the habit of publicly displaying affection, take the time to cuddle and hold hands with your love. It is your anniversary, after all!

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça uma festa. Assista ao vídeo de casamento. Caso tenha um sítio ou uma chácara, saia para colher frutas com seu companheiro. Monte um cinema em seu quintal.


Article in English: If it’s possible, ask the person who bit you for their medical history. You want to make sure they have current vaccinations and do not have other serious medical conditions such as hepatitis. This can help your figure out if you should see a doctor and what type of treatment is the best for you.  If you can’t get the medical history of the person who bit you, administer first aid and then see your doctor. The two diseases of highest concern are hepatitis B and tetanus. Though they don’t occur with every bite, hepatitis and tetanus can develop, especially with infected bites.  Transmission of HIV or hepatitis B during a bite incident is not likely but it can happen. If the biter is unknown, testing for HIV can provide peace of mind for the person who was bitten. As soon as you experience a human bite wound, inspect the site of the bite mark. Evaluate the severity of the wound and try to determine the best course of treatment.  Remember that all human bites are serious.  Human bites can range from everything from deep flesh bites from a fight or other situation, to something like a tooth scraping on your fingers or knuckles.  If a human bite breaks your skin, you’ll need to see a doctor and get medical care in addition to administering first aid. If your wound is bleeding, apply pressure with a clean and dry cloth or bandage. Don’t administer any other first aid until you get control of any bleeding so that you don’t lose too much blood.  You can lie down on a rug or bed if the bleeding is severe to help prevent you from losing body heat and going into shock.  If you bleed through a bandage or cloth, don’t remove it to apply another. Simply place the new bandage on top of the wound until it stops bleeding.  If there is anything in the wound, such as tooth fragments, don’t apply too much pressure or attempt to remove the object. Once you’ve got any bleeding stopped, wash the wound with soap and water. This can help remove any bacteria and may minimize the risk for infection.  You don’t need to purchase any...

Summary in Portuguese:

Peça o histórico médico da pessoa responsável pela mordida. Avalie o ferimento. Contenha o sangramento. Lave o machucado. Aplique uma pomada antibiótica na região afetada. Proteja o ferimento com uma gaze limpa. Observe sintomas de infecção.


Article in English: If left untreated, your guinea pig’s respiratory problem could make him extremely sick. For example, if he has a cold, it could quickly progress to pneumonia, which may be difficult for him to recover from. The sooner you get him treated, the better his chances of a good recovery. If your guinea pig is extremely sick (e.g., very labored breathing, inability to eat, very weak), your vet will likely want to hospitalize him for intense treatment. In-hospital treatments include assisted feeding, injectable medications, and extra oxygen. Your vet will want to hospitalize your guinea pig until he is strong and stable enough for at-home care.  If your guinea pig has severe breathing troubles, your vet may also humidify the oxygen your guinea pig is receiving. Your vet may give your guinea pig an oral or injectable multivitamin in the hospital if he is extremely weak.  Injectable medications usually work faster than oral medications. If dental disease caused your guinea pig’s respiratory problems, then your vet will need to treat it at the hospital. Your vet will need to anesthetize him and use specialized dental tools to work on his teeth. After surgery, your vet may prescribe a pain medication for your guinea pig. Two types of bacteria — Bordetella bronchiseptica and Streptococcus pneumoniae — are the primary causes of respiratory infections in guinea pigs. Your vet will use diagnostic test results to select which antibiotic will effectively treat your guinea pig’s respiratory problem. Follow your vet’s instructions carefully to ensure all the bacteria is killed.  If the antibiotic comes in liquid form, you can use a medicine dropper to put the prescribed number of drops into the corner of your guinea pig’s mouth. If he resists that, you could place the drops on his favorite food.  Contact your vet if you are having trouble giving your guinea pig the antibiotics. Some antibiotics can cause diarrhea in guinea pigs by killing the healthy bacteria in the digestive tract. If your guinea pig develops diarrhea from the...

Summary in Portuguese:

Trate o porquinho-da-índia imediatamente. Interne o bichinho, se necessário. Corrija os problemas dentários do bichinho. Dê antibióticos para o porquinho. Fique de olho no porquinho.


Article in English: If making lifestyle changes doesn’t ease your newborn’s reflux or his symptoms get worse, schedule and appointment with his pediatrician. You should also see your baby’s pediatrician if he has the following symptoms:  Inability to gain weight Projectile vomiting Vomit or spit up that is green or yellow Vomit or spit up that contains blood or material that looks like coffee grounds Refusal to eat Stools that are bloody Chronic cough or difficulty breathing Irritability after eating Your baby’s pediatrician will examine her and ask you questions about her symptoms. Depending on her She also may recommend further testing to confirm a diagnosis of acid reflux. Your doctor may order one of the following tests:  Ultrasound Blood or urine tests Esophageal pH monitoring X-rays Upper endoscopy. Depending on the outcome of your doctor’s visit and possible testing, your doctor may suggest lifestyle changes and/or prescribe medication. Be aware that reflux medications aren’t generally recommended for babies with uncomplicated reflux as they could rarely cause health problems or prevent nutrient absorption.  Follow your doctor’s dosing instructions. Most medications given to babies for reflux are dosed specifically for them.  Give your baby drugs to reduce the acid. She’ll likely get either a proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole (Prilosec or Prevacid) or an H2 blockers like Tagamet or Zantac.  Avoid giving over-the-counter acid blocking drugs to your baby. In very rare cases, some babies may need surgery to tighten the muscle that blocks food from coming back up. The procedure, called fundoplication, is generally only done on babies that have severe breathing problems with their reflux.

Summary in Portuguese:

Vá ao pediatra. Peça um diagnóstico. Dê os remédios receitados. Autorize uma cirurgia.


Article in English: If multiple people are attending, talk with your friend about their her/his preferences of wearing diapers all the time or just during the night of the sleepover and if they want the invitees to the party to know about their problem. Prepare a list of attendants and let your friend know who has RSVPed and to make sure they know who is coming. is coming. Diapers are put on differently when lying down than standing up. Going to sleep and turning around while sleeping, requires a tighter fit around the legs. When the wearer walks with one on, the diaper forms a natural cup to keep in place the urine to the body while giving the legs the much needed room to move freely. Lying down while changing into a night diaper during the sleepover lets your friend put the diaper on much tighter as their thigh muscles are not flexed. This brings up the situation where your friend might want to borrow your bed and have the room for themselves while changing into their night diaper. You might want to bring up this issue with them in advance of the sleepover to have a talk about it in private, and letting your friend know if they can or can not use your bed for your diaper-change during the times of their sleepover. While your bladder is full, you may head to the toilet, but your friend may feel differently when they wear their diaper and they feel the need to “go”. (Due to peer pressure, they may choose not to go and take it out on the diaper more quickly.)Some embarrassing moments may be created when their diaper shows the leak on both their bed and any surround area as well as the stench of their urine in their diaper and the need for them to get out of their bed wearing their diaper and showing off the potential of the diaper-use. Comfort your friend and have a talk about using larger diapers, plastic or rubber pants. Another possibility is to get disposable mats or plastic/rubber bedsheets to protect the bed next time. Removing the stain can be done by consulting How to Remove Urine Odors and Stains. A lot of liquid is...

Summary in Portuguese:

Planeje festas do pijama com antecedência. Verifique se ele aceita o fato de expor a fralda. Pense em horários alternativos para acordar. Pense no que você pode fazer para que ele possa dormir sem o risco de vazamento durante a festa do pijama. Planeje alternativas durante o café da manhã depois da festa de pijamas. Decida se é uma boa ideia para o seu amigo tomar banho depois da festa do pijama.


Article in English: If none of the home remedies suggested are viable, it is important to visit a doctor and seek professional assistance. Before doing so, you will want to collect necessary information. If the subject is a child, be sure to ask about all the details of the condition ahead of visiting the doctor. He might be more willing to share details with you than with a doctor.  Most importantly, you should inform the doctor of what is in the ear and how long it has been in there. This will give the doctor some sense for how much of a threat the condition is. You will also want to tell the doctor about what has happened subsequent to the initial incident. Have there been any side effects?  Did you try to remove the object? If so, how did you do so and what was the outcome? A doctor may suggest irrigating the ear canal with water or a saline solution to remove a foreign object. This is a relatively quick and simple procedure.  Usually, a syringe filled with clean, warm water is squirted into the ear canal.  If successful, any foreign materials will be flushed out during the irrigation process.  You should never try to irrigate the ear canal at home. Leave this to medical professionals. Though tweezers might not have worked at home, your doctor should have special medical instruments more adept at removing foreign objects from your ear.  An otoscope, a medical instrument used to illuminate and explore the ear canal, will be used in conjunction with medical tweezers. Your doctor can more easily monitor the tweezers inside the ear and avoid injuring any important or sensitive structures.  Specialized tweezers, designed specifically for use on ears, or forceps will be used to gently remove the object from your ear.  If the object is metal, your doctor can also use a long instrument that has been magnetized. This will make extraction much easier. Your doctor will hold a small catheter near the foreign object. Suction will then be applied to gently ease the object out of your ear. This is generally used to remove solid objects...

Summary in Portuguese:

Prepare-se para a consulta. Veja se o ouvido precisa ser irrigado. Deixe que o médico remova o objeto com uma pinça cirúrgica. Veja se o médico quer usar sucção para remover o objeto. Prepare-se para a sedação. Siga as instruções no caso de o tímpano estar perfurado. Converse com o médico sobre o processo de recuperação.


Article in English: If one of your employees has gone above and beyond, then you should make sure to acknowledge the hard work he or she has put in to his work. You can send around an email, make an announcement, give a monetary reward, or even give the employee a card and flowers. This should be meant to motivate other employees to succeed, not make them jealous. If your employee has worked extra hard, rewarding his actions will have a big impact on his happiness in the workplace and his idea of you as a boss. Of course, money is a great motivator, and sometimes no reward can be better than a cash bonus. However, money can’t be the only thing that motivates your employees, or they will be so focused on getting more bonuses that they will overlook the methodical, careful work that needs to be put into their job. Tangible goals are often more of a motivator than cash rewards, and you don’t have to spend any extra money to give them to your employees, either. Your employees should have goals to work toward, whether it’s reaching out to X amount of clients by the end of the year, making Y amount of sales, or having Z amount of revenue from their latest project. Give them their goals, talk about how they can meet them, and even discuss any rewards they’ll receive for going above and beyond. If your employees feel like they have something to work toward, then they will be much more motivated when they come to work every morning.  Tangible goals should be based on achievements, not on amount of hours worked. If you give your employees the goal of working a certain amount of hours per week, they may technically put in the time, but they may not use it wisely. Each of your employees has a different work style and they may not be motivated by the same goals. One may be motivated by producing as many reports as possible, while another may be motivated by being told that he should produce the most thorough or comprehensive report he can on a given subject. Some people actually get stifled or discouraged if their only goals are time or...

Summary in Portuguese:

Dê recompensas por trabalhos que superarem as expectativas. Estabeleça objetivos tangíveis. Agende reuniões individuais com seus funcionários. Não dê preferência para ninguém. Organize eventos sociais para os funcionários. Lembre-se do aniversário e das conquistas de cada um.


Article in English: If patience, basic home care and alternative therapies are not real helpful in alleviating your lower back pain, then make an appointment with your doctor. They will examine you to see if your pain is caused by a serious spinal issue: herniated spinal disc, entrapped (pinched) nerve, bone infection (osteomyelitis), osteoporosis, stress fracture, advanced arthritis or cancer. For pain control, your doctor can prescribe stronger NSAIDs or painkillers.  X-rays, bone scans, MRI, CT scans and nerve conductance studies are all methods of viewing and diagnosing spinal problems. You may also be sent for a blood test in order to see if you have rheumatoid arthritis or a spinal infection (osteomyelitis or meningitis). You may ultimately be referred to a medical specialist (orthopedist, neurologist, rheumatologist) to better figure out your lower back problem. If your lower back pain is chronic (bothering you for many months or years) and related to weak muscles, bad posture and/or degenerative conditions ("wear and tear" osteoarthritis), you should consider spinal rehabilitation therapy — you'll likely need a referral from your doctor. A physiotherapist can teach you specific stretches and strengthening exercises for your lower lumbar spine, which can relieve pain with time. Physical therapy is usually recommended 3x per week for 4-8 weeks to make a significant impact on chronic lower back issues.  For spinal rehabilitation, physiotherapists tend to use a variety of exercise balls, weighted medicine balls, elastic tension bands, electronic muscle stimulation and/or therapeutic ultrasound devices. Effective strengthening exercises that you can do on your own for your lower back muscles include: swimming, rowing, certain yoga positions and back extensions. Your back pain may be related to muscle injury or strain at a trigger point, which can lead to referred pain, or pain that extends to another area. So, though you may be experiencing pain in your lower back, the trigger point may be located elsewhere on your body....

Summary in Portuguese:

Vá ao hospital. Consulte um fisioterapeuta. Use a terapia combinada na liberação miofascial. Tome uma injeção de esteroides para diminuir a dor.


Article in English: If person is unconscious or unstable, make a stretcher to carry the person. You can use two poles or some blankets or improvise a stretcher out of whichever materials you have available.  Find two sturdy poles, tree branches or other straight pole-like objects and place them parallel on the ground.  Take a cloth roughly three times as big as the stretcher should be and lie it on the ground. Put a sturdy pole a third to half of the way along the cloth; fold the section over the pole. Set the other pole on the two pieces of cloth, leaving enough room for the injured person and enough cloth to fold over this second pole. Fold the cloth over the pole so that at least one foot of cloth encases the second pole. Take the rest of the cloth and fold it over your poles again. If you don't have a large cloth or blanket, use blankets, shirts, sweatshirts, or any other cloth you may have available. Do not give up your clothing if this will in any way hamper your ability to assist the person.  Check to make sure that the stretcher you've fashioned is as secure as possible so that you don't drop the person. If you don't have the materials to create a stretcher, you can also fashion one using the hands of yourself and your fellow rescuer. This can provide a more stable position to the person, especially if she is unconscious.  The person should be on the ground and the rescuer with his hand closest to the the injured person's head should place his hand under her head for support. Under the the injured person's chest, at about the level of the lower sternum, each rescuer should grasp for the hand of his fellow rescuer. The rescuers should then interlock their hands for a stable surface.  The rescuer with a hand closest to the injured person's feet should place his hand under her legs.  Squat down and gently lift the person and move her out. If it is available, use a chair to carry the injured person. This is an especially effective method if you and the other rescuer have to climb stairs or navigate narrow or uneven...

Summary in Portuguese:

Improvisem uma maca para carregar a pessoa ferida. Monte uma maca usando quatro mãos. Carregue a pessoa com uma cadeira. Construam uma cadeira com as mãos.


Article in English: If possible, do not touch or rub the affected area for 10 minutes. Pour fresh water over the area without touching. Even though the pain can be intense during the first few minutes, by avoiding any touching or rubbing, you may prevent the pain from lingering for days.  The chemical irritants from the plant can dry on the surface of the skin, then they can be removed by soap and water. By avoiding any rubbing or touching at first, the chemicals are not pushed further into the skin, which can cause the painful reaction to last longer, possibly even days.  The chemicals released by the plant include acetylcholine, histamine, serotonin, moroidin, leukotrienes, and possibly formic acid. Soap and water cleans the affected parts of the skin, and removes the chemicals released by the plant that cause the pain, swelling, redness, and itching. In many cases, once the area is washed, the pain either goes away completely, or is greatly reduced. If you are not near soap or water, use a clean cloth to gently remove dirt and plant debris from the area until it can be more thoroughly cleaned. Lightly apply a strong tape, like duct tape, to the area involved, then remove the tape. This can help to remove any remaining fibers that may be lodged in the skin. If the tape did not remove all the unwanted plant material from the skin, you can try using a wax hair remover. Apply a layer of the wax removal, let it dry for about 5 minutes, then gently peel off the wax, taking the plant debris along with it.

Summary in Portuguese:

Inicialmente, evite tocar a região irritada. Use sabão e água. Use um pano limpo. Faça uma atadura com fita. Experimente utilizar um produto de remoção de cera.


Article in English: If possible, get samples of a few different brands of CC cream and test them near your jawline to find which kind matches your skin tone the best. The cream should easily blend in with your skin color, rather than looking chalky or like a mask. One product does not fit all in this case. Read the packaging to determine which products are designed for your specific skin type.  If you have dry skin, for example, choose a CC cream made to moisturize skin, like one containing hyaluronic acid. If you have oily skin, pick a CC cream that is oil-free has a matte finish. If you have sensitive skin, select a CC cream that is fragrance-free and noncomedogenic. Different CC creams tout various benefits, from sun protection and minimizing pores to clearing up acne and lightening age spots. Think about what you want to correct and pick a product designed to do so.  For instance, choose a product with stem cell technology to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Alternatively, opt for a cream packed with antioxidants to minimize breakouts. Some CC creams work like a tinted moisturizer, while others have heavier pigmentation like foundation. If you want more coverage, choose a product with a thicker texture and opaque color. If you prefer a minimal amount of coverage, pick a cream with a light texture and translucent color.

Summary in Portuguese:

A cor do produto deve ser a mais próxima do seu tom de pele possível. Escolha um CC cream formulado para o seu tipo de pele. Escolha o produto mais adequado para a sua pele. Determine quanto de cobertura você quer.


Article in English: If possible, read the book multiple times, as repeat reads tend to lead a reader (or reviewer) to view aspects of the story, the setting and the character(s) in a new or different way.  Write down notes in a notebook or use a voice recorder to document any thoughts or impressions you have of the book as you are reading. They don't have to be organised or perfect, the idea is to brainstorm any impressions you may have of the book. Try summarizing the major sections of the book you’re reviewing to help understand how it’s structured. Consider how the book fits or does not fit in its genre or field of study. If necessary, use outside sources to familiarize yourself with the field of study and the genre of the book. For example, if you are reviewing a non-fiction book about the development of the polio vaccine in the 1950s, consider reading other books that also examine the same scientific issue and/or period of scientific development. Or if you are reviewing a work of fiction like Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, consider how Hawthorne's book relates to other 19th-century works of romanticism and historical fiction set in the same time period (the 17th century) as points of comparison. The theme is often a lesson or overall message that the reader perceives between the lines. The theme can also consist of the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a book. Authors may present multiple themes in their writing, especially works of fiction. These themes will help support the argument that the book is making.  Pay attention to the preface, any quotes, and /or references in the book's introduction, as this content will likely shed light on the book's major themes and viewpoint. A simple way to determine one of the major themes of a book is to sum up the book in one word or sentence.  So, for example, the major theme of The Scarlet Letter could be "sin". Once you have your one word summary, stretch the single word into a message or lesson, such as "sin can lead to knowledge but it can also lead to...

Summary in Portuguese:

Leia o livro e faça anotações. Leve em consideração o gênero ou o campo de pesquisa do livro. Identifique os temas principais do livro. Leve em conta o estilo do autor. Pense sobre como o autor desenvolve os aspectos e elementos mais importantes do livro. Faça anotações sobre o formato do livro, se isso for relevante. Analise os elementos literários do livro. Pense em quão único o livro é. Considere o grau de sucesso da obra.


Article in English: If possible, use thread that matches the color of your clothing. If the stitch won't be visible from outside the garment, then the color of the thread does not matter. You may also choose to use a vibrantly-colored thread to complement or contrast with the fabric. If the fabric is thick and tough (denim, leather, and multi-layered cloth), use a sharp, heavy needle so that you can pierce the cloth without too much effort. If the fabric is soft or thin, you may use any needle – though you might want to use a more delicate needle.  Cotton, nylon, silk, jute, mixed fabric, and any other thin, soft fabric is better stitched with  a lighter needles. The needle can be as short as 1-2 inches, or longer as needed. If you use a thick needle—approximately 1 mm in thickness—it may leave visible holes in the fabric. You may use a finger cap to prevent being poked by the needle while stitching. Opt for a thicker needle to avoid breaking any needles. Use a solid board to push the needle through while stitching if your finger hurts. Some thick fabrics like denim need pushing against a hard surface.

Summary in Portuguese:

Adquira um rolo de linha e uma agulha. Escolha a agulha ideal para o pano.


Article in English: If regular cleaning won't remove makeup or dirt on your sponge, soak the sponge in warm, soapy water for 30 minutes. Rinse it out afterward with clean water, and squeeze out any excess water. Let it dry completely before using it again. You can also put the sponge inside of a mesh bag and throw it in your laundry machine on a rinse cycle. Properly storing your makeup sponge will prolong the beauty tool's life. It will also prevent breakout-causing bacteria from growing inside your sponge.  Store your sponge in a cool, well-ventilated, and well-lit space. Do not keep your sponge inside a draw, medicine cabinet, or sealed cosmetic bag. Keep your sponge on your bathroom counter in a clean soap dish. This storage method will expose your sponge to fresh air and bacteria-killing light. When you travel, keep your sponge in a separate mesh makeup bag. Do not throw your absorbent and soft beauty tool into a bag full of makeup, germs, and sharp corners. Reusable makeup sponges are made out of a microbial resistant foam. While these high-quality tools are designed to be reused, they can collect bacteria and deteriorate if not cared for properly and replaced frequently.  Wash your reusable sponge at least once a week. If you are prone to breakouts, wash your sponge after every use. Replace your eco-friendly sponge every 3 to 4 months. Basic foam makeup sponges are not intended for multiple uses. These products harbor bacteria that could cause infections and/or breakouts. After using a foam sponge, throw the product away. Do not attempt to clean these sponges. If you are looking for a reusable sponge, purchase a microbial resistant foam sponge, or blender.

Summary in Portuguese:

Para se livrar das manchas mais difíceis, deixe-as de molho. Guarde a esponja separadamente. Para evitar o aparecimento de cravos e espinhas na pele, mantenha a esponja sempre limpa e troque-a quando precisar. Se a esponja for descartável, jogue fora depois de usá-la.


Article in English: If she is always really serious around you, she might not like you. It could just mean she is shy or not a humorous person, but often girls joke around with guys they like. If she genuinely seems like she is having fun with you – teasing you, joking around with you, and laughing at your jokes – she might like you. If your conversations consist only of basic day-to-day small talk (“How was your weekend?” or “It is really warm out today.”), she might not like you. Although it could also mean she is too nervous to ask you anything deeper.  If she is asking you about your life and interests and telling you about hers, she might be interested in you. If she has never brought him up or only says negative things about him, her feelings for him could be fading. If she goes on and on to you about how perfect he is, she probably does not like you. It can be complicated though because it is possible to have feelings for more than one person. If she says, “Tanner bought me roses yesterday and we are going out to dinner tonight! He is the best boyfriend,” she probably does not like you. If she says things like “Tanner and I got in a huge fight last night because we never do anything together,” her heart might not be all in the relationship. If she goes out of her way to talk to you and give you attention, she might like you. Is she speeding up to catch up with you and talk to you or does she only talk to you if you happen to be near each other? If she seems to be going out of her way to talk to you and show you attention, she might like you. Pay attention to your online conversations, not just the conversations you have in person. If she never sends you texts or snapchats, she might not like you. (Although she might not be doing this because she has a boyfriend.) If she always sends you texts or snapchats about her day-to-day activities or asks you about yourself, she might be interested. If she only texts you once a month to ask about school or work, maybe not.

Summary in Portuguese:

Observe o senso de humor. Lembre-se sobre o que ela costuma falar. Analise como ela fala sobre o namorado. Repare em que momentos ela costuma falar com você. Leia as mensagens que trocam.


Article in English: If she suddenly sends friend requests to all of your social media accounts, chances are that she’s trying to get to know you better.  You may see numerous requests from her all at once. If she not only wants to be your friend on Facebook, but would like to follow you on Twitter as well, this is a definite sign. If she mentions that you can find her on Facebook or should connect on Instagram, that’s probably a good sign that she likes you. A girl who likes you may take an interest in your friends as well. Find out if your buddies have received friend requests from her. Whether it’s a status “like” or a message that just says "hey!", if you see a sudden increase in activity from the girl you like, she’s definitely sending you a sign that she has a crush on you.  For the shy girls, this may be one of the best ways to determine if they like you. Social media provides people with the opportunity to open up in a less intimidating environment. Look for an increase in private messages. Similar to texting, if someone is replying to you quickly, they’re giving you a clue as to how much you matter. You may notice that she posts and tags a lot of pictures of the two of you together. This may be her way of telling other girls to back off because she wants to be your girlfriend. You may notice that she’s broadcasting her newly single status. If she seems happy about it and is trying to draw attention to the fact that she’s currently single, this may be her way of letting you know she’s ready to mingle. If you’re uncertain as to how she feels about her newly single status, try sending her a private message. If she responds quickly and includes many positive emoticons, she’s trying to let you know she’s more than ok. If you feel more comfortable broaching your feelings with a girl via social media, send her a private message. Let her know how you feel about her and wait for a response.  Though we're in the habit of sharing our thoughts and feelings via social media, that doesn't mean you should broadcast your feelings...

Summary in Portuguese:

Observe se há um interesse repentino pelos seus perfis em redes sociais. Observe se ela interage mais com você. Observe quaisquer mudanças no status de relacionamento. Aguarde uma resposta.


Article in English: If she's smiling all the time while you're talking, that likely means she's interested and wants to keep talking. Most women will not have a problem frowning or looking bored if they don't want to continue talking to you!  Laughter is also a good sign, particularly if she's laughing at all your jokes. She might also bat her eyelashes at you. If she's blushing, that's even better! Once you've gone over and started talking to her, watch how she reacts when you change position. She may copy what you're doing, such as crossing your legs, a sign she's into you. She may not even realize she's doing this! No, this doesn't refer to kissing! Often, though, a woman will touch your arm or shoulder to make a point or just to flirt a little with you. Any time she's making physical contact, that's a good sign that's she's flirting with you.  She may also try to get into your physical space. If it feels like she's standing or sitting a little too close to you, she's likely flirting a bit. She might also just lean in from time to time.  If you're interested in her, you can do the same, such as lightly touching her arm when you're talking to her. The more she's into you and what you're saying, the more likely she is to lean forward. Typically, she'll just bring her torso forward a bit, like she's trying to hear you better. If she leans in, try not to move back. She wants to get closer to you! If she's engaged in the conversation, she may nod from time to time to show she's listening. While this isn't automatically a sign of flirting, it's a good sign. Fiddling movements, such as playing with her hair, messing with her jewelry, or tracing the rim of her glass, are typically signs of flirtation. Slow, controlled movements are more likely a sign of flirtation, whereas tapping or jerky movements could mean she's bored or uninterested.  For instance, if she caresses her lips, neck, or collarbones, she may be sending you a signal that she's interested. She's drawing attention to these areas subconsciously. When a woman strokes the...

Summary in Portuguese:

Observe o sorriso da mulher. Perceba se a mulher está imitando os seus movimentos. Preste atenção ao contato físico. Note se a mulher fica se inclinando durante o papo. Repare se a mulher concorda com a cabeça para confirmar o que você diz. Fique atento a gestos com objetos. Preste atenção se ela olha nos seus olhos e depois desvia o olhar para baixo ou para o lado. Observe sinais de que ela está relaxada.


Article in English: If silence bothers you, it will be impossible to stay silent for a whole day. Silence isn't just not speaking, but could also be conceived in other ways - such as not listening to music. Try incorporating silence into your life, whether it is turning your music off for five minutes, or meditating without anyone nearby for five minutes. Find ways to be comfortable sitting in silence and being silent. And if you can get comfortable with it, maybe you can enjoy it. Often, a group of people will commit to staying silent for a day in an attempt to stand up for those who have been “silenced” in one way or another, such as by domestic violence. If you choose to stay silent in order to benefit or support someone else, you may feel more motivated to stick with it throughout the day. For example, the GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network) has a day of silence in order to stand up against anti-LGBTQ bullying, which has “silenced” many in the LGBTQ community. You may notice that you often say what's on your mind before listening to what others have to say. There are many benefits to getting into the habit of listening first. It gives you the upper hand in an argument, makes you more capable of developing sympathy for others, and much more. Try to stay silent for an entire day to get better at listening before you speak. When you face a problem, it's beneficial to first reflect in silence before acting. That way, you can fully assess the situation and then make an intelligent, useful move. If you find yourself making illogical or rash decisions, staying silent for a day may help you think through things more. Trying to stay silent for a period of time can help you gain a sense of calmness and clarity. If you find yourself easily overwhelmed, aggravated, and/or anxious, you may commit to a day of silence to adopt a more peaceful mindset.

Summary in Portuguese:

Habitue-se ao silêncio. Faça silêncio para apoiar um movimento. Não fale — para aprender a ouvir. Fique em silêncio para aprender a pensar bem nas coisas. Comprometa-se com o silêncio para manter a calma.


Article in English: If someone has stolen your phone, do not try to chase or follow them. You never know if they could be concealing a weapon. Simply contact the authorities as soon as you can so they can handle an escalated situation. Let the local authorities know that your device has been stolen, and they may be able to get it back. It is best to let the professionals deal with stolen property, especially since you may be dealing with dangerous criminals. Respect the limits of the police, as they may not be able to recover your phone, but they will try their best. They can put a hold on your account so that the phone cannot be used under your name and funds. They may also be able to track your phone, depending on whether you have made use of applications such as "Find My Phone" and other location services.

Summary in Portuguese:

Resista à tentação de ir atrás do ladrão. Ligue para a polícia. Alerte a sua operadora.


Article in English: If someone is following you, touching you, or you feel threatened, don't be afraid to seek help. Find a friend or authority figure who may be able to help you. Don't confront someone if you think they may become violent or aggressive--just get away from them and get help. If someone is following you on the street, try slipping into a coffee shop. Find another woman and tell her you are being followed, and ask if she minds if you sit with her for a minute or if she can act like she's your friend. The harasser will see you joining your friend and probably go away. If you're still worried, call the police. These people are looking for your attention--good or bad--and ignoring them denies them what they want.  If you feel you need to respond, stay calm, look directly at them, and don't swear or call them names.  Say something like, "Repeat what you just said to me," "Stop harassing women," or "Show some respect."  If they insult you or become defensive, don't respond. Again, they want your attention. Just walk away. Tell the boy who keeps staring at your chest, "Stop staring at me." Tell the guy who keeps asking you out, "I'm not interested. Please leave me alone." It can be scary and difficult to be blunt, but sometimes people don't get the hint, and you need to make it clear. Remember, they are the ones doing something wrong, not you.  Attack the behavior, not the person. Don't say, "Ugh, you're so gross!" or "You're a jerk." Instead, tell them that what they are doing is not okay, it's harassment, and it needs to stop. Remember that just because someone isn't intending to make you uncomfortable or doesn't realize their behavior is inappropriate doesn't mean it's not harassment. A group of guys who whistle, comment on your appearance, or stare every time you walk past might think they are complimenting you, but what they are doing is harassing you. Tell them to stop or talk to a teacher about what's happening. If you are constantly harassed at school, or someone groped you on the bus, or a customer is being...

Summary in Portuguese:

Coloque a segurança em primeiro lugar. Ignore as cantadas ou, se quiser enfrentá-las, mantenha a calma. Diga exatamente o que quer. Converse com uma figura de autoridade se o problema continuar.