Article in English: If you're prone to hypochondria, don't give yourself time to think about whether or not you have a serious illness. Instead, keep your mind busy with tasks and goals you set for yourself. Studies have in fact shown that busy people tend to be happier than their non-busy counterparts.  If you are having trouble staying busy, you could:  Donate your time to charity. Start a new hobby such as painting or sewing. Play video games or watch an episode of your favorite TV show. Take on an extra part-time job. Checking out your symptoms on the internet will only reinforce your fears and make you more scared. Symptoms are often highly non-specific and may mean any number of things; typically, the most common causes of whatever symptoms you have will be what you have because, well, it is statistically the most likely. Yet, if you spend time scouring the internet for what every little head pain might mean you may jump to the wrong conclusion. For example, there are a number of causes of headaches, most of them are overall harmless. Yet, if you read about brain tumors and headaches you will probably just scare yourself. Again, the chances of your headache indicating a brain tumor is extremely low. Don't try not thinking about it. The more you try to not think about something, the more you think about. Instead, schedule 30 minutes each day, when you're in a good state of mind and fairly relaxed, to walk yourself through all your symptoms and analyze both rational and irrational possibilities. You may have to change around the time for awhile to find the best fit for you. For example, may it is best for you to worry in the morning so you can get on with your day. Or, maybe your worrying thoughts build up over the course of the day and you find the most relief from scheduling worry time towards the end of the day. Changing doctors frequently will only bring you many different diagnoses, too many tests, and varying feedback. Instead, find a doctor you can trust, who has a track record with friends and family or who has great...

Summary in Portuguese:

Mantenha-se ocupado. Evite procurar sintomas na internet. Reserve um tempo para se preocupar. Vá a um bom clínico geral. Mantenha-se saudável. Aumente aos poucos comportamentos que você anda evitando.


Article in English: If you're really nervous about talking to people, you may be more comfortable if you find ways to spend time with animals, preferably outside of your own home. Volunteer at your local animal shelter or start up a part-time dog walking business.  You'll be able to make new furry friends, but more importantly, you'll eventually have to talk to at least one or two actual people, such as the other volunteers or the dog owners. If you feel relaxed around animals, you should be more comfortable talking to other people, and the topic of conversation can stay focused on the animals, so you won't have to struggle so hard to think of things to say. If you're just beginning to try to break out of your shell, you don't need to push yourself to start a conversation with a stranger (or even a classmate or coworker) or start a new friendship immediately. Take small steps, and make it a priority to get out and about on a daily basis where you'll be around other people. Take a daily walk, or go to the coffee shop once day. Start to get comfortable just being near other people. It's easy to note all of the ways that people ignore, shun, forget, or exclude you.Focusing on just these negative aspects of interactions is counter-productive, though. When you are around other people be on the look-out for clues that they may be welcome to getting to know you better or might be open to you joining them.  Is anyone flashing you a friendly smile? Are any “hi-how-are-you's” directed your way? Did someone move their bag over on the bus for you to sit? Did the person in front of you at the cafeteria choose the same dessert as you and smile? These all may be invitations for you to strike up a conversation. Be careful not to automatically dismiss them as the other person just being polite. Besides looking for the ways in which people are offering you invitations, you should try to draw people towards you. The easiest way to send the message to other people that you are open for talking or hanging out is by smiling at them and offering a...

Summary in Portuguese:

Converse com os animais. Em primeiro lugar, concentre-se apenas em estar perto de outras pessoas. Tente não focar nos aspectos negativos. Fique atento aos sinais sociais. Seja acessível. Projete uma imagem positiva. Preste atenção aos detalhes das outras pessoas antes de decidir iniciar uma conversa. Aprofunde o contato com alguém que precise falar com você.


Article in English: If you're really serious about toning up the look of your jawline, there are actually programs available you can purchase that will run you through a wide variety of exercises and face-improving motions. Compared to most other fitness programs, they're relatively cheap and quite convenient to follow up on. Smiling comes more naturally to some people than others, but the fact remains that it has a laundry list of benefits to the muscles in your face. As it goes with the rest of your body, the more you exercise your face, the better and tighter it'll look. Smiling is a great exercise because it is psychologically tied in with the experience of being happy, so it's not uncommon to notice an improvement in your mood if you make a regular habit of smiling on impulse. Getting a better jawline is correlative to working the jaw itself. To do this, try clenching your jaw for 10 seconds before releasing it. This should come with a sense of mild discomfort as well as a subtle burn. Try doing this as many times as you want-- between 10 and 15 should be a good place to start in terms of reps.  As time goes on, you should increase the amount of time you're clenching your jaw. This will encourage your jaw to continue toning. Jaw clenching is generally quite easy to fit into a daily routine. Due to the fact that it doesn't look as apparent and silly as many other facial exercises, it's even something you can do at work or on the train. Tilt your head upwards and keep your eyes fixed on the ceiling. Next, strain your lips, as if you were trying to kiss something an inch above you. Maintain the strain for 5 seconds per rep, after which you should relax and give your lips a few seconds to recuperate. You can repeat this exercise as many times as you'd like, although 10 is a good place. This exercise is a great way to improve facial tightness, as the direction and strain work out a wide variety of facial muscles. Massaging your temples and unfurling your brow is a good way to encourage blood flow and circulation throughout your...

Summary in Portuguese:

Experimente um programa de exercícios faciais. Sorria. Feche e abra a boca. Pratique levantamentos de queixo. Massageie as têmporas. Faça uma expressão de "peixinho".


Article in English: If you're removing the stain from fabric or clothing (not carpet), spread it tightly across a large bowl. Secure the fabric to the bowl with a rubber band and pour lots of boiling water right over the stain and into the bowl. The hot water should loosen the stain. If the stain was light, the water may be enough. If the stain is still there, it should be loosened and easier to treat now. Pour 2 cups (475 ml) of warm water into a spray bottle. Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of hydrogen peroxide or distilled white vinegar to the bottle along with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of dishwashing liquid. Put the lid on the spray bottle and shake the bottle until the ingredients are combined. Spray the mixture until the stain is completely covered. The area should be damp to the touch. Use paper towels or an old cloth towel to blot the stained area. The towels will absorb the cleaning solution. Look at the area to see if the stain has lifted. If the stain is still visible, spray it with the cleaning solution again. Blot the area with dry towels and check it again. Continue spraying and blotting until the stain is gone. Once the stain isn't visible anymore, take a spray bottle with cold water and spray it over the area. Blot the area with a clean, dry towel or paper towels. Let the area dry. The water will rinse away any of the cleaning solution that's still in the fibers of the material.

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Despeje água fervente na mancha. Faça uma solução de limpeza. Aplique a solução na mancha seca. Coloque algo para absorver o líquido e veja como está a mancha. Repita a aplicação e absorção conforme o necessário. Passe água fria.


Article in English: If you're serious about this running thing, it's a good idea to have yourself fitted at a running store, as different shoes are designed for different types of feet.  The right shoe for one person is the wrong shoe for another and will cause injury.  A good running store can test you to make sure you get the right shoe. It is a good idea to bring along a used pair of shoes as the wear pattern can help determine the pronation of your feet. Identifying pronation will help you choose the right shoes to support your foot type.  The person helping you can use an old pair of shoes to determine where you put the most pressure on your feet, and can help find the design that will most minimize injury. Your typical sporting goods store does not have the expertise to get you in the correct shoe. Once you've done one, you'll probably want to do more. To train for a 5K race, which is just over 3 miles (4.8 kilometers), follow a weekly schedule  3 days a week for a 2-month period:   Week 1: Brisk five-minute warm-up walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes.  Week 2: Brisk five-minute warm-up walk. Then alternate 90 seconds of jogging and two minutes of walking for a total of 20 minutes.  Week 3: Brisk five-minute warm-up walk, then do two repetitions of the following:  Jog 200 yards / 180 meters (or 90 seconds) Walk 200 yards / 180 meters (or 90 seconds) Jog 400 yards / 365 meters (or 3 minutes) Walk 400 yards / 365 meters (or 3 minutes)    Week 4: Brisk 5 minute warm-up walk, then:  Jog 1/4 mile / 400 meters (or 3 minutes) Walk 1/8 mile / 200 meters (or 90 seconds) Jog 1/2 mile / 800 meters (or 5 minutes) Walk 1/4 mile / 400 meters (or 2-1/2 minutes) Jog 1/4 mile / 400 meters (or 3 minutes) Walk 1/8 mile / 200 meters (or 90 seconds) Jog 1/2 mile / 800 meters (or 5 minutes)    Week 5:  Workout 1: Brisk 5 minute warm-up walk, then:  Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes) Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes) Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes) Walk 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes) Jog 1/2 mile (or 5...

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Compre bons tênis de corrida. Treine para uma corrida. Junte-se a um grupo de corrida.


Article in English: If you're starting with ground turkey that's frozen, you'll need to defrost it before you brown it. To defrost the ground turkey in the refrigerator, place it in the refrigerator 24 hours before you plan to cook it. You could also remove the ground turkey from its packaging and place it in a microwave-safe dish. Use the defrost setting on your microwave for the specific weight of ground turkey you want to defrost.  To prevent food spoilage, you'll need to brown the ground turkey immediately after you've defrosted it in the microwave. If you don't have time to defrost the meat, you can safely cook it straight from frozen. It will just take more time to brown and be more difficult to stir. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. If you're using very lean ground turkey, you may want to add a few teaspoons of vegetable oil to the skillet. This will keep the ground turkey from sticking to the pan. Remove the ground turkey from its packaging and place it in the preheated skillet. Use a spoon to break up the ground turkey and stir it well. Stir the ground turkey occasionally and let it cook for 14 to 16 minutes. The turkey should turn a white gray color and then begin to brown a little as it caramelizes. Insert a thermometer and check the temperature of the meat. It should be 165 degrees F (70 degrees C) before it's safe to use in a recipe. Place a few paper towels on a large plate. Scoop the cooked meat onto the paper towels so you leave the grease in the skillet and the paper towels absorb the excess grease.

Summary in Portuguese:

Descongele a carne, se necessário. Esquente uma frigideira. Adicione a carne de peru na frigideira e mexa. Cozinhe por 14 a 16 minutos. Verifique a temperatura. Escorra.


Article in English: If you're traveling to a country with high rates of malaria, it's important to take precautions. Malaria is preventable if you take the right medication before, during, and after exposure to dangerous mosquitoes. The following regions are high-risk:  Africa Central and South America Parts of Caribbean Asia, Eastern Europe, and the South Pacific If you are visiting one of these places, schedule an appointment with your doctor six weeks in advance of your trip.  Start your trip planning early so you can start taking preventative medication before you set out on your journey. As an alternative to your regular doctor, you may schedule an appointment at a travel clinic in your area. Talk to your doctor about where you are traveling. He or she can then provide a prescription for medication most effective against malaria in that area.  These medications may include Chloroquine phosphate, quinine sulfate, or tetracycline. The type of medicine differs according to where you're going, so it's important to mention every place you'll be.  There is no vaccine for malaria. Instead, your doctor will prescribe the same type of medicine used to treat malaria. You'll take it the entire time you're at risk of exposure. Make sure to discuss your other medications and health conditions. These could affect which prescription you're given. For example, you shouldn't take some malaria medicines while pregnant. Others shouldn't be used by people with certain psychiatric conditions. Your doctor or travel clinic attendant should also check whether there are any other diseases that are a risk. The important thing to remember is to follow your prescription exactly. Malaria drugs are only  effective when taken as indicated.  You need to start some pills at least two weeks in advance of your trip. Others can be started just one or two days beforehand. Some you'll need to take once a day, others several times per day. If you must take a malaria pill once a day, take it at the same time every day. Keep taking the pills for the entire time...

Summary in Portuguese:

Determine se está em risco. Agende uma consulta médica. Peça uma receita médica para comprar o medicamento. Tome a medicação conforme prescrita.


Article in English: If you're trying to convince someone you have a fever, you may need to fake a thermometer reading. One way to increase the temperature on a thermometer is to use hot water. Place the tip under a tap with warm water, and leave it there until you see the temperature go over 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit (38.1 degrees Celsius).  Notice the term 'quick fix.' This usually only lasts for about 2-3 minutes, maybe 4.  Don't let the thermometer heat past 102 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius)-you could be busted for lying or get rushed to the hospital unnecessarily! The latter will probably happen if it is still a possible temperature, but if it rises above 107 degrees Fahrenheit (42 degrees Celsius) you will most certainly be seen as a faker. Shaking a mercury thermometer while holding the tip can make the temperature higher. Be careful, though, because if you are too violent, it will reach an impossibly high temperature and you will be busted for lying. Also, don't shake so hard that you shatter the glass.  A mercury thermometer is the type that has a metal tip on 1 end. The rest of the thermometer is glass and has numbers printed on it. The mercury rises in the thermometer to show the temperature. Hold it by the metal tip when shaking it. Point the rest of the thermometer towards the floor, and shake it back and forth so that the temperature reading increases. Hold the thermometer as still as you can with 1 hand. Hold the tip of the thermometer in between your thumb and index finger on the other hand. Rub your thumb and finger together as fast as you can to raise the reading on the thermometer. A digital thermometer is usually a plastic frame with a metal tip and a digital readout on the other end. This works great if you know that someone will be watching you take your temperature. Eat or drink something warm, like soup or tea, just before they take your temperature. Hold a little bit of the food or drink in your mouth for a few seconds before swallowing. You can wait until someone comes in to watch you to take...

Summary in Portuguese:

Ponha o termômetro sob uma torneira de água quente. Chacoalhe um termômetro de mercúrio pela ponta para aumentar a temperatura. Aqueça um termômetro digital esfregando a ponta entre os dedos. Beba ou coma algo quente antes de medir a temperatura oralmente.


Article in English: If you're trying to figure out how many words per minute you can read, once again, your best bet is generally to use an online speed reading test program. These are a little less common than typing speed tests but plenty of good ones can still be found with search engine queries like "reading words per minute." One great program is available at readingsoft.com. In this program, you time yourself while you read a text of predetermined length. Once you finish, the program calculates your WPM based on how quickly you reached the end. As above, it's also possible to find the WPM you read manually. To do this, you'll want to open a word processor, paste a page or two of text into it (preferably something you haven't read before), then get ready to start a stopwatch.  Before you begin, use your word processor's "word count" feature to determine how many words are in your text selection. Record this number — you'll need it at the end. A good place to find long text selections you haven't read before is on your favorite news website. Since the news is constantly updated, you won't have to wait long to find something you haven't read yet. When you're ready, start timing yourself and begin reading the text at your normal reading speed. Unless you're specifically trying to see your maximum reading speed, you shouldn't rush yourself — this won't give you an accurate picture of how fast you read in your day-to-day life. Stop the stopwatch as soon as you read the very last word in the text. Now, just use the same formula as above to find your WPM: # words/# minutes. For example, if it took us three minutes to read a 1,100-word news article, we would find our WPM by dividing 1,100/3 = 366.7 WPM.

Summary in Portuguese:

Para descobrir quantas palavras você consegue ler por minuto, novamente, a melhor opção é utilizar um teste online. Alternativamente, você pode usar um cronômetro e copiar um texto comprido em um editor de texto. Quando estiver pronto, inicie o cronômetro e comece a ler o texto no sua velocidade natural. Divida o número de palavras pelo tempo que demorou para ler o texto.


Article in English: If you're trying to get an "unlovable" person to come out of his or her shell, hanging out one-on-one may be awkward and stressful for both of you. Instead, try inviting this person to an event where lots of people will be in attendance. At the event, do your best to make this person feel welcome, but try not to make her feel singled-out, as this can be terribly awkward and may discourage her from attending in the future. For example, let's say you throw a party and invite the socially awkward outcast character from the examples above as a sign of goodwill. When he actually shows up, you're pleasantly surprised. However, you shouldn't make a huge production of welcoming him to the party or he'll get the idea that he's the center of attention, which, in his experience, has been a bad thing. Instead, welcome him exactly as you'd welcome any other acquaintance to the party. During the party, you might try starting a pleasant conversation with him, introducing him to your friends, and bringing him into group conversations if you sense he's being left out. He'll probably appreciate your help. Over time, as this "unlovable" person becomes more comfortable at group events, you may or may not find that he naturally opens up and becomes more pleasant to be around. If he does, you may cautiously try inviting him to events with fewer people where he'll be able to have more meaningful interactions with others. You shouldn't ever feel like you have to do this — in fact, acting like someone's a close friend when you actually don't care for him is disingenuous and unkind. However, if you are starting to get along with this formerly "unlovable" person, you shouldn't be discouraged from trying this out, either. For instance, in our continuing example, if this person has reacted well to being invited to a few parties, you may want to invite him to hang out with a smaller, closer circle of friends when you go bowling or head to the bar. If he seems to continue to act well, you can probably safely proceed to as you would with...

Summary in Portuguese:

Comece convidando essa pessoa para eventos em grupo. Eventualmente, crie eventos mais íntimos. Não se desencoraje com reações negativas.


Article in English: If you're trying to root out a few "bad apples" in your workforce, make it easy for your "good apples" to help you. Having an anonymous tip or feedback system in place makes it relatively simple for your employees to report thefts and other inappropriate behavior without feeling unsafe or threatened. In addition, this gives employees a chance to voice their concerns, complaints, and constructive criticism in hopes of improving the workplace. Good ideas for anonymous tip systems include:  A feedback box left somewhere (like a break room) where employees won't be noticed dropping their notes in An email account that automatically censors the addresses of employees that send messages to it A third-party anonymous feedback program (i.e., 3sixty, Suggestionox, etc.) Employees are much less likely to steal from cash registers with the special function tricks discussed above if they know that these sort of functions are automatically brought to the attention of their employers. Consider using software that reports these functions or asks for a manager's credentials to confirm them to keep your business's points of sale under control.  These exception-reporting functions usually come standard on modern point of sale systems. If your business uses an old, out-of-date cash register, consider upgrading to for greater security options. Good modern point of service products include: AmberPOS Vend POS Lightspeed Retail iVend Retail NCR Counterpoint POS and Retail Management To a dishonest employee, the idea that you, the supervisor, are constantly watching can be a major incentive to stop stealing. Placing just a few cameras in high-risk locations (like pointed at cash registers, in locations where high-value goods are stored, and so on) can dramatically discourage stealing and can provide invaluable evidence in the event that it does occur. There is even some evidence that fake (or "dummy" security cameras) can deter thefts as well (this, of course, relies on the dishonest employee not knowing that the video camera is a...

Summary in Portuguese:

Crie um sistema de denúncias anônimas. Use softwares que registram todas as atividades do ponto de venda. Se você não usa um destes softwares, instale um circuito fechado de TV. Pense em outras opções legais de monitoramento. Tente ter um relacionamento pessoal com cada funcionário(a). Mude as medidas de segurança depois de demissões. Esteja aberto(a) para métodos não convencionais de segurança.


Article in English: If you're trying to start a two-way conversation with a girl on Facebook, it's best to send her a private message rather than posting something on her timeline, status, photos, or other public content. Sending a private message will make it easier for an actual conversation to develop since both of you will likely feel more comfortable being yourselves when no one else can enter the discussion. The only time you should focus your efforts on the public realm is when you have something meaningful to contribute to an existing conversation currently happening on some portion of her public profile. Make sure that you're actually adding to the conversation in a meaningful, non-controversial manner. Avoid disagreeing with her in a way that could cause an argument and create a negative impression, and wait for a relatively lighthearted topic. For instance, if she makes an open request for opinions on which phone she should upgrade to, you could give her your opinion and provide reasoning to back your answer. Even if you've looked at all of her photos from the past five years, you shouldn't let her know that—at least not initially. As a general rule, only like or remark on content that she's posted within the last month to avoid seeming like a Facebook stalker. You may need to adjust this time frame based on how often the girl updates her Facebook page. If she updates a dozen times each day, you should probably stick with content she's posted within the last week. On the other hand, if she only updates once a month, it might be appropriate to remark on content she's posted within the last several months. Starting one conversation may not be enough. Usually, you'll need to continually make an effort to stay in touch before she becomes interested enough to contact you first.  By making an effort more than once, you're demonstrating a continued, more genuine interest in her. Persistence is good, but you should avoid obsession. Starting a new conversation every few hours or every day can be overwhelming, so give her some...

Summary in Portuguese:

Mande uma mensagem privada. Participe de uma conversa existente. Só fale de conteúdos recentes. Mantendo contato. Passe uma boa impressão antes de mandar uma solicitação de amizade.


Article in English: If you're using a computer, go to https://www.youtube.com, then sign in with your account. If you're using the mobile app, tap the red rectangle icon with a white triangle inside to launch YouTube. It's at the top-right corner. This displays your channel's content. Comments on the video appear beneath it. To prevent a commenter from subscribing to your channel and/or leaving comments in the future, follow these steps:   On a computer: Click ⁝ next to the user's comment, then click Hide user from the channel.  On a phone or tablet: Tap the user's profile photo, tap ⁝ at the top-right corner of their profile, then tap Block user.

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça login no YouTube. Clique em sua foto de perfil. Selecione Seu canal. Selecione o vídeo onde o usuário que você deseja bloquear comentou. Bloqueie o usuário.


Article in English: If you're using an infuser, use about a tablespoon of dried chamomile. Use a tea kettle or pot to heat water for your tea. Heat the water until it boils. You should not let the water boil for long. Remove the water from the heat as soon as you see small bubbles forming. Dump out the tap water in your teacup or mug. Pour in the boiling water. Place your infusion device in the water. Allow the tea to steep for for five minutes. Then, remove the infusion device or tea bag. You can now enjoy your tea. If you want, you can flavor your tea with things like sugar, lemon, or honey. You can also drink the tea without any added ingredients.

Summary in Portuguese:

Adicione as flores ao infusor ou coloque um saquinho de chá na caneca. Aqueça a água. Descarte a água aquecida da caneca (caso você tenha colocado antes) e adicione a água fervida. Deixe o chá em infusão por cinco minutos.


Article in English: If you're using live food, no preparation is necessary as long as the food was raised in sanitary conditions. Frozen food, however, needs to be thawed properly and heated to a temperature that makes it more appealing for a snake. If you're using frozen pinkies, fuzzies, hoppers or rats, follow this method for thawing and preparing the food:  Lay the frozen food on a paper towel and set it near a fan. The small body will quickly thaw. Optionally you can put the food in a plastic bag and then submerge it in warm water. Thawing can take anywhere from 10 minutes to a few hours depending on method and size of food. Check every so often to make sure the food is thoroughly thawed. Thaw only as much as you need for one feeding. Heat the food. Many snakes won't eat if they can't sense the correct temperature that mimics a live food. You can heat the food in a bag with hot water or use a blow dryer for about ten minutes. Never use a microwave or oven as this can cause the food to explode. You'll have to get to know your snake before landing on the best way to offer food. Some snakes prefer to have the food set into the cage so they can find it for themselves, while others prefer to have it dangled in the cage, attracted by the movement this creates. Try both methods to figure out what works best for your snake.  When you offer food by placing it in the cage, you may put it on a small plate or in a shallow bowl that will keep it separate from the snake's bedding. A snake may rarely swallow its bedding. When you offer food by dangling it in the cage, use a pair of tweezers or forceps. Some use their hands, but this is not recommended. Snakes with a strong feeding response may accidentally bite you confusing your hand's heat or mixed smell with the food's. Whichever method you choose, give the snake time to decide to eat. Research your snake's species. Some may feed within a few minutes, but others (like ball pythons) may require leaving the thawed food in overnight. For most cases, if the snake does not eat the food over...

Summary in Portuguese:

Prepare a comida. Ofereça as presas descongeladas para a cobra. Se você estiver usando presas vivas, remova-as prontamente. Crie uma agenda de alimentação com base na idade e tamanho.


Article in English: If you're using the default Contacts app on most Androids, look for a blue and white icon with an address book or peoples' heads. It's at the top-left corner of the screen of the default Contacts app. Different versions of Android have different Contacts apps. The steps may vary by phone or tablet.  A list of accounts will appear. A check mark will appear next to the account. Some Androids may also give you the option to export to an SD card. If you want to do that, select that option. If it's your first time using this feature, you may have to tap ALLOW to continue. You can export to an SD card (if you have one), a folder on your Android, or to your Google Drive.  To find a location, tap ☰ at the top-left corner of the screen, navigate to a location, then tap the folder where you want to save the backups. Be sure to select a folder you'll remember later. This will be helpful if you need to restore your contacts from the backup. It's at the bottom of the screen. The contacts are now saved to the selected location as a .VCF file. To restore your contacts from this backup in the future, return to the Settings area of the Contacts app, tap Import (instead of Export), then select the .VCF file.

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra o aplicativo "Contatos". Toque na opção ☰ no canto superior esquerdo da tela do aplicativo padrão "Contatos". Toque em Configurações. Desça a tela e toque em Exportar. Toque na conta com os contatos que você deseja salvar. Toque em Exportar para arquivo .VCF. Navegue até o local de backup desejado. Toque em Sakvar na parte inferior da tela.


Article in English: If you're wearing a plain lace skirt you can add some pattern with your top. While you can wear a solid colored top, which may work in a formal setting, a patterned top can add some variation for a less forming setting.  For example, try something like polka dots, stripes, or plaid. Try to match the color when choosing a contrasting pattern. For example, a blue lace skirt can be paired with a white top with blue polkadots. If you're going for a more preppy look, a lace skirt can be paired with a polo top. This can work for somewhat formal occasions. It can especially work well if you're wearing a lace skirt to work. Opt for a button-down polo. Remember to take color into consideration. You don't want to pair a pink lace skirt with a red top. Instead, opt for a white polo with pink stripes to pair with a pink skirt. A cardigan can create a low-key cute look with a lace skirt. You can wear a cardigan over a tank top or sleeveless top. This may work well for semi-formal occasions. A cardigan can also help if you're wearing a lace skirt in the cooler months. If you're looking for something more bohemian, go for a leather top. The contrasting structure will create an interesting dynamic with the lace skirt. If you want full leather, you can go for a full leather blouse or shirt. You can also add a touch of leather by wearing a light leather jacket over another top. If you love the look of lace, add a lace top to a lace skirt. This works best if you can find a similar pattern and color for a lace skirt. This can create an elegant, dress-like look that's appropriate for formal and informal occasions. If you remember where you originally bought your lace skirt, return to that location. They may sell complimentary tops. A blouse can pair well with a lace skirt, especially if you're going to a more formal event. Blouses tend to look more professional when tucked into a lace skirt. They also flatter your waistline this way. When wearing a blouse, especially a longer one, tuck it into your lace skirt. This works...

Summary in Portuguese:

Escolha uma estampa contrastante. Experimente uma camisa polo. Vista um cardigã. Use um top de couro. Combine a saia de renda com uma blusa do mesmo tecido. Coloque a barra da blusa para dentro da saia. Em dias mais frios, combine um suéter com a saia.


Article in English: If you're worried about being cornered at a family event, talk to family members individually beforehand. Explain to them your situation regarding children. Answer any specific questions they may have before you meet up with the whole family. Sometimes, a direct approach is the best way to get people to stop asking questions. Of course, you should only give this answer if you actually are having fertility problems and you feel comfortable saying that. Often, family members will back off once you establish that you're having trouble. For instance, you could say, "Well, actually, we're trying to have a family now, but biological children may not be in our cards. In a year or 2, we may decide to adopt." Whether you don't have room for a family or you don't have the money to have a baby right now, tell your family about the situation in a polite way. That lets them know you will be ready someday, but you're not going to have a baby anytime soon. For example, you could say, "I know you're ready for babies in the family, but truthfully, we aren't ready financially to have a child. We don't want to have a child until we can fully support them." Many couples want to make sure they've created a steady relationship before having kids. You can say that to a family member to let them know it could be a few years. For instance, you might say, "You know, we're going to wait a few years before we have kids. We want to make sure our relationship is rock solid before we bring kids into it." If you plan to never have kids, it's best to upfront about that. It may be a disappointment, but your family will have more time to get over it if you tell them now. For example, you could say, "Well, the truth is, we love our family as it is. We don't think we need kids to complete it, so we've decided we aren't having kids."

Summary in Portuguese:

Conte suas intenções à família antes das reuniões. Diga que está tendo problemas de fertilidade. Diga que não é a hora certa. Diga que, primeiro, está se dedicando ao seu relacionamento. Seja direta em relação a não ter filhos.


Article in English: If you're worried about the disease spreading, having your partner talk to their doctor. Your partner's doctor can recommend treatment options that lessen the likelihood of an outbreak spreading.  Be respectful of your partner when suggesting they see a doctor. Talking about herpes can be embarrassing and stressful; however, your partner told you about their infection because they care about your health. Explain to your partner you want to make sure the two of you have as fulfilling a sex life as possible. You feel a doctor may be able to suggest medications or other treatment options that can lessen the likelihood of the virus being transmitted. You can say something like, "I like you and I really want to have sex with you, but I want to make sure we both stay healthy and safe. What would you think about talking with your doctor about the best way for us to have fun and stay safe?" Antiviral medications can be used to manage a herpes infection. When used properly, these medications reduce the risk of transmission.  Your doctor can prescribe antiviral pills. Some people take the medication every day, but if your partner's outbreaks are rare, their doctor may recommend your partner only take the medication during outbreaks.  Medication is not the proper course of treatment for everyone with herpes. Only a qualified medical doctor will be able to tell your partner if medication is the right choice for them. If your partner has genital herpes, the two of you need to have a discussion about your sex life. You need to establish sexual boundaries with your partner if they have herpes.  Stay calm during the conversation and try to keep things in perspective. Keep in mind that herpes comes with few health risks beyond irritation and many couples engage in sexual activity for years without spreading the virus.  Be transparent with your partner about your expectations. You may prefer to only have sex using condoms or to avoid sex during outbreaks. If you can foresee a long-term relationship with your partner, you may...

Summary in Portuguese:

Peça para que o parceiro com herpes marque uma consulta com um médico. Peça para que o parceiro com herpes tome os medicamentos. Tenha uma conversa franca com o parceiro. Ajude-o a encontrar grupos de apoio a pessoas infectadas pelo herpes. Faça exames regularmente.


Article in English: If you're worried about your thyroid antibody levels, make an appointment with an endocrinologist or gland specialist to discuss treatments. Explain the reasons why you are there, and have a list of questions ready to ask. The doctor will help you determine the best treatment for you. However, if you want a different treatment, don't be afraid to get a second opinion. You can also start by talking to your primary care doctor. If you want to discuss special treatments, like those mentioned below, ask for a referral to an endocrinologist. Naltrexone is typically used to treat opioid addiction, as it blocks opioid receptors. In that case, it is given in high doses. However, it has also been used to treat autoimmune disorders like Hashimoto's disease, so it may be able to help lower your antibodies. In this case, you take a small dose; for instance, you may start out at 1.5 milligrams per dose.  As a comparison, a full dose is considered 50 milligrams. Low-dose naltrexone has little-to-no side effects. Typically, you may have trouble sleeping in the first week and more vivid dreams overall. Stem cells may also be useful in treating Hashimoto's and Grave's disease. Stem cell treatment may be able to reset your autoimmune disease or just reduce the antibodies in your system.  For instance, one typical treatment is harvesting stem cells from fat, which are then put back into your body. This treatment is called autologous mesenchymal stem cell transplantation, and it's still experimental. These treatments may cause a few minor short-term side effects, such as fever or headache. Your thyroid levels will need to be monitored when beginning either of these treatments, as they can work rapidly on the autoimmune disorder. In turn, it can lead to hyperthyroidism if you're still taking a large dose of the thyroid hormone. Hyperthyroidism is just as serious as hypothyroidism.

Summary in Portuguese:

Consulte um endocrinologista. Experimente usar naltrexona de baixa dose. Discuta tratamentos com células-tronco. Monitore seus níveis do hormônio da tireoide com o médico.


Article in English: If you're worried that your current partner is cheating on you - especially if you've had this concern about every person you've dated - then, chances are, your worries are rooted in paranoia. Ask yourself if you have any concrete evidence that this may be happening or if all of your concerns are in your head.  Be open and talk to your partner about it. Tell him or her that you know your feelings are irrational and that you want help dealing with them. Don't accuse your partner of cheating or check in every two seconds when you're not together to make sure he or she is not cheating. This will only make your partner feel like there's a lack of trust in the relationship. Maintain your own identity. If you get too obsessed with the person you're dating or start depending on him or her too much, then you'll be even more likely to be paranoid because you'll feel completely dependent on that person's loyalty. Maintain other relationships outside of a romantic one. Ask yourself what you and your group of friends talk about when one of you isn't around - do you spend all of your time gossiping and talking about how much you hate that person? Unless you're in a really gossipy or mean group of friends, then most likely not. Ask yourself how likely it is that people talk about you the second you leave. Do your friends invite you to hang out? Send you text messages? Compliment you? Ask you for advice? If so, then why would you think that they completely hate you? A common paranoid worry that people tend to have at work is that they're always on the brink of being fired or that their boss hates him or her. If this is you, then ask yourself about what evidence you actually have that you're going to lose your job. Do you get to work on time? Put in your hours? Show improvement? If so, then why would you get fired? If you've had no warning signs and people around you aren't getting fired left and right, then it's very likely that your worries are all in your head.  Help yourself feel better by making a list of all the great...

Summary in Portuguese:

Pare de se preocupar se seu parceiro a trai. Pare de pensar que seus amigos estão sempre falando de você. Pare se ser paranoico no trabalho. Pare de pensar que estão todos olhando para você quando você vai embora.


Article in English: If you're writing a formal letter, put your name and address in the top right-hand corner of the page, followed by the name and address of the person to whom you're writing on the left-hand side of the page.  Most word-processing applications have a business-letter template that will automatically format your letter this way. If you plan to print your letter on letterhead, you don't need to include your name and address. When writing an email, you normally don't include the addresses at the top of the page. If you're sending a formal letter, it is customary to write the date the letter was written at the top. In Spanish letters, the date may be preceded by the city where you are located when you write the letter.  For example, you might write "Acapulco, 23 de diciembre de 2016." Spanish dates follow the convention of writing the day first, followed by the month, with the year last. If you're using just numbers, you would write the same date "23-12-16." For letters printed on letterhead, or more casual letters to friends or acquaintances, place the date in the top right-hand corner where you normally would put your name and address. Formal business letters typically have the date on the left-hand side of the paper below the names and addresses. How you greet the person to whom you're writing in Spanish depends on the person's relationship to you and how well you know them. Casual greetings that might be appropriate for a friend or acquaintance might be offensive to someone who is older than you, or who you don't know personally.  You can address your letter A quien corresponda: (or "to whom it may concern") if you don't know the name of the specific person who will read the letter. This greeting is appropriate for general business letters, such as when you're seeking more information about a product or service. If the person is older than you, or if you're writing them for the first time, use Estimada/o plus the person's surname. Address them as señor or señora where appropriate. For example, you might write...

Summary in Portuguese:

Formate os endereços. Inclua a data. Escreva a saudação ideal. Apresente-se. Diga por que está escrevendo.


Article in English: If you're writing a letter to someone you don't know, regardless of their age or position, it's usually best to err on the side of caution and be more formal. No one will ever be offended by excessive formality. However, a recipient might think you're rude if you address them as tu when you don't know them.  If the recipient is okay being on tu terms with you, they will let you know in their response. Always use vous in business letters, even if you know the recipient. Age plays a big factor in whether you address someone as vous or tu, regardless of your personal relationship to them. Generally, you would address them as vous unless they have specifically requested that you address them as tu. This rule applies even to close relatives who are older than you, such as grandparents or aunts and uncles. In that case, even if you have a close and warm relationship, addressing them as vous indicates a measure of respect and politeness. This is similar to how you might use "ma'am" or "sir" with an older relative in English. Generally speaking, the French expect you to use vous when speaking to someone who is a different gender than you, even if you're friends with them. The use of vous indicates you wish to maintain a polite, respectable distance.  In business communications, the use of vous would indicate that you consider the relationship to be professional in nature, even if you occasionally interact more personally. To some degree, this may be considered an older habit. If you are already on tu terms with the person, you can generally assume that you can write them more informally as well. Even if you're writing to someone you know, if that person is a high ranking government official, you would generally want to write more formally. The only exception might be if the person is a close family member. Your level of formality would also depend on the purpose of your letter. If you are writing the person in their capacity as a government official or other dignitary, use vous even if you have a more personal...

Summary in Portuguese:

Utilize vous para se dirigir a alguém caso não conheça a pessoa. Seja mais formal caso o destinatário seja mais velho que você. Utilize pronomes formais com destinatários de gênero diferente. Escolha a formalidade adequada para dignitários.


Article in English: If you've been threatened or feel threatened, do not wait to act. Furthermore, if you've noticed any unquestionably illegal behavior such as stealing your things, assault, or trespassing on personal property, make an immediate note and call authorities. Depending on your age and situation, contact:  Police School or workplace security Teachers or administrators Counselors or therapist Parents Stalkers thrive on secrecy and privacy. Notify your family, friends, neighbors and employers to not to give out your personal information, regardless of the innocuousness of the request or the identity of the questioner. Notify everyone to be cautious of any individual loitering around your neighborhood or place or employment. Give security and friends the description and, if possible, license plate numbers for the stalker's vehicle. Having another person with you will greatly deter most stalkers from approaching. Walk out to your car with a coworker, join a jogging group instead of going alone, and ask someone to come along for errands. There is safety in numbers. This may include letters, phone messages, emails, lurking, or any contact the stalker has attempted to make. Record the date when each contact occurred and keep this record in a safe place. If possible, make copies and give them to a trusted relative or friend, or place them in a safety deposit box. This can be used as evidence if you need to consult the police.  Save every bit of evidence, as well as a copy. Keep them in separate locations. Save all digital communications, such as emails and phone calls, as well. Write everything down. If you can take pictures, do so. You can never have enough evidence, no matter how small or trivial it seems. If you have children, make sure that they are always accompanied to and from school and activities. Notify your children's school(s) not to give out any of your information, and provide them a list of individuals who are allowed to pick up your children. Ask staff to request that anyone on that list provide photo ID to...

Summary in Portuguese:

Chame a polícia imediatamente se estiver em perigo. Peça apoio para amigos, parentes e colegas de trabalho sobre o que está acontecendo. Não viaje sozinho. Registre cada ameaça. Tome providências para proteger seus filhos de estranhos. Cuide de seus bichos de estimação. Reforce o sistema de segurança de sua casa. Considere portar uma arma não letal, como um taser ou spray de pimenta. Elabore um plano de emergência para uma invasão ou ataque. Informe-se sobre a possibilidade de pedir uma medida protetiva.


Article in English: If you've ever wondered what you would look like with bangs, now is the perfect time to give them a shot. Cut them long enough to cover your eyebrows, but not so long that they are in your eyes.  Try side-swept bangs if you've only lost one eyebrow. You can keep your bangs pretty long and leave your undamaged brow visible. If you're not prepared to cut your hair, you can buy clip-in bangs to wear until your eyebrow grows back. If you are missing part of your right eyebrow, make the part on the left side of your scalp. If you are missing the left eyebrow, part on the right. Wet your hair and then use a fine tooth comb to part your hair right above the highest point of your eyebrow. Comb your hair across your forehead to hide your missing or partially shaved brow from view. Use a little hairspray to keep your part in place. It may sound strange at first, but you can find natural looking eyebrow wigs that glue either over your sparse eyebrow or right to your skin if you shaved off your entire brow.  Eyebrow wigs come in a variety of colors and stay put, even when you wash your face, but are easy to remove with oil-based makeup removers. High-quality pairs can be used for up to six months--plenty of time for your brows to grow back. Make sure the hat is snugly on your head pull the bill down, toward your nose, until it covers your eyebrows. Make sure your school doesn't have a policy against wearing hats in class. If your teacher tells you to remove your hat in front of everyone, it will draw more attention to the fact that you were embarrassed and trying to hide. This actually happens to a lot of people, sometimes by accident, sometimes intentionally. It might look a little funny for a while, but so what? This is a temporary situation, and you'll look like yourself again in no time. Just acknowledge what happened--yes, I am missing half of my eyebrow--shrug it off, and move on.

Summary in Portuguese:

Tente fazer uma franja. Reparta o cabelo na lateral para simular uma franja e esconder a sobrancelha. Compre uma peruca de sobrancelha. Coloque um boné, afundando-o o máximo possível na cabeça para que esconda a sobrancelha. Não esconda e ria de si mesmo.


Article in English: If you've got a full liquor cabinet, get rid of it. Pour out all the alcohol, recycle the bottles, give away your barware. Reminders of alcohol can trigger the desire to drink.  If you always hit up the same bar on your way home from work, start taking a different route so you avoid it. Head straight home instead, or find another place to go to blow off some steam after work, like the gym. Avoid the places you used to drink and get your friends to help you avoid alcohol for the time being. You may get to a place where you don't mind being in bars while your friends drink, but give it some time first. Avoid temptations as much as possible. You don’t need to drink every day to have developed a physical reliance on alcohol. Considerable binge drinking, even on an uneven basis, can lead to physical side effects if you stop drinking altogether. Even if you cut back, you may notice a variety of warning signs that, if you’re not careful, might lead you to stress out and drink to excess again. If you’re a regular binge drinker, it’s likely that you’ll experience any of the following physical symptoms:  Sweating Nausea Headaches Dizziness or shakiness Insomnia You’ll need the support of family and friends to help you through this process. Let them know that you’re worried about your drinking, you don’t feel like you can drink “in moderation,” and you need to stop drinking entirely. If you face peer pressure or encounter friends who don’t support you, consider distancing yourself from them while you work on your drinking problem. Being around people who have their own problems with alcohol can make it very hard for you to stay on track. Disulfiram is a prescription drug that's designed to make drinking undesirable by producing hangover-like symptoms almost instantaneously by blocking the liver's ability to process alcohol. It can be extremely effective in fighting the desire to drink. Other mood-altering drugs are sometimes recommended by doctors, to help you manage stress and deal with your cravings. Talk with your...

Summary in Portuguese:

Restrinja seu acesso ao álcool. Espere os efeitos físicos da abstinência. Informe seus entes queridos de suas metas. Converse com um médico sobre o dissulfiram. Encontre um substituto para o álcool. Não discuta sua decisão com os outros. Encontre um grupo de apoio, pois é muito difícil parar por conta própria.


Article in English: If you've had trouble convincing your parents to let you date, you want the first person you introduce to them to be worth it. Think hard about how much you like this person and if it's worth it to try to date them. If you think you'd be embarrassed by them, it's a good sign they aren't the right one.  Being able to move on from a person you know isn't the right fit is a sign of maturity. Make sure that you want to date the person, instead of being infatuated with the idea of being in a relationship. You can subconsciously make a good impression on your potential date before your parents even have a chance to meet them. Talk about your date's achievements and other things that are positive about them.   Try to think about what your parents like. If they like good grades, saying something like “I know this person in school, and they are great at math and English.” Don't talk about your date getting in trouble or doing bad things. Your parents might be more accepting to you dating a person that they know and trust. Dating a friend will also show your parents that you actually like the person, instead of just being obsessed with the idea of dating.   Introducing your future date among a group of friends is a good way to start off. Introducing your date at a public place may ease tensions. If your parents are stern and overprotective, it's a good idea to let your date know so they can prepare themselves. Never surprise your date with an unexpected meeting from your family because it could damage the relationship.  You can put your date's mind at ease by saying “This may not go well, but I'll still like you and want to date you, even if their reactions are bad.” If the introduction goes badly, make sure to call your date later that night.

Summary in Portuguese:

Descubra se essa pessoa realmente merece ser apresentada aos seus pais. Fale sobre seu namoradinho antes de apresentá-lo aos seus pais. Apresente o namorado em potencial primeiro como amigo. Prepare o rapaz para as possíveis reações dos seus pais.


Article in English: If you've just been approached by a friend for a date, the best thing you can do to start is to give your answer right off the bat. Don't beat around the bush or avoid giving a real response. Something short and straightforward is best. Although something as simple as "I'm just not into you that way" sounds cold, it's important to lay down the groundwork first. Once that's out of the way, you can offer consolation as a friend.  Say something like "Sorry, I think you're great but I just don't see you that way." rejecting someone like this offers a compliment, but still makes the rejection firm and straightforward. Don't be worried about being blunt. Being blunt will save the other person pain in the long run. Even if you don't take the other person seriously as a dating prospect, his feelings still matter. Trying to sugarcoat the situation to protect his feelings is a common mistake people make, but you should try to be as honest and forthcoming about your rejection as you can. After all, he went out of his way to ask you out. The least he should get in return is some sincerity on your part.  Don't confuse honesty with being cold. There are always ways you can word something to sound less harsh. For instance, instead of saying "I think you're ugly," you can soften it by reminding him it's all about personal taste: "I'm not personally attracted to you, but I could see why other girls might be." Avoiding the touchier parts of your rejection may seem like a good idea at first, but runs the risk of being misinterpreted. Your best bet is to give as many reasons as needed to make him understand the rejection. If you've ever asked someone out before, you should be able to empathize with the sort of courage it can take to make yourself vulnerable to someone. If he's already a friend of yours, he probably sees you as more than just a dating prospect. Taking the moment to see things from the other person's point of view can make it a lot easier to talk things out together.  Even if you feel for the other person, don't...

Summary in Portuguese:

Seja direto ao dar a primeira resposta. Seja sincero. Simpatize com o outro. Faça um elogio para diminuir o clima negativo. Mantenha o foco nos aspectos positivos da amizade de vocês. Dê espaço e tempo ao outro.


Article in English: If you've lost an Android phone there are two ways to track it down. If the phone is still turned on and in range of a wireless signal, you can track it from a computer using Device Manager. If the phone is turned off or is out of service range, you can check your phone's last reported location from a computer.  To use Device Manager, sign into your Google account from a computer or another device. Google's Device Manager should instantly show you your phone's location on a Google Maps screen. Device Manager has additional options to lock your phone, make the phone ring, or remotely wipe its contents and data clear. Check your phone's last recorded location by going to google.com/settings/accounthistory. Then click on "Places You Go," and "Manage History." However, this option relies on wi-fi and mobile signals instead of GPS, so it will not be as accurate at locating your phone as the Device Manager. BlackBerry devices do not typically include their own tracking apps or services. However, you can sign up for a third-party service like Berry Locator. This service costs $6.95 and will send a message to your lost device, as well as show you on a map where your device is located. The primary way to locate a lost iPhone is by using the Find My iPhone app. If your phone does not have the app downloaded, you'll need to download it through the App Store. The Find My iPhone app is fairly accurate, but it requires the phone to be turned on and connected to the internet in order to work.  Using a computer or another mobile device, log into your iCloud and open Find My iPhone. Your phone's location should appear on a map, which you can use to track your phone's movement. Find My iPhone gives you the option of remotely making your iPhone make sounds (to alert you or others nearby of your phone's location and its status as being lost/stolen), send a message with contact information to your iPhone, or wipe the contents and data clear off your device. Windows Phone users can use the built-in lost phone feature that comes on...

Summary in Portuguese:

Celulares Android. Celulares Blackberry. Celulares iPhone. Celulares Windows Phone.


Article in English: If you've never written a statistical report before, you might benefit from looking at other statistical reports that you can use as a guide to format your own. You also get a good idea of how your finished report should look.  If you're completing your report for a class, your instructor or professor may be willing to show you some reports submitted by previous students if you ask. University libraries also have copies of statistical reports created by students and faculty researchers on file. Ask the research librarian to help you locate one in your field of study. You also may be able to find statistical reports online that were created for business or marketing research, as well as those filed for government agencies. Be careful following samples exactly, particularly if they were completed for research in another field. Different fields of study have their own conventions regarding how a statistical report should look and what it should contain. For example, a statistical report by a mathematician may look incredibly different than one created by a market researcher for a retail business. Statistical reports typically are typed single-spaced, using a font such as Arial or Times New Roman in 12-point size. If you have an assignment sheet that describes the formatting requirements, follow those exactly.  You typically want to have 1-inch margins around all sides of your report. Be careful when adding visual elements such as charts and graphs to your report, and make sure they don't bleed over the margins or your report may not print properly and will look sloppy. You may want to have a 1.5-inch margin on the left-hand side of the page if you anticipate putting your study into a folder or binder, so all the words can be read comfortably when the pages are turned. Don't double-space your report unless you're writing it for a class assignment and the instructor or professor specifically tells you to do so. Use headers to add the page number to every page. You may also want to add your last name or the title...

Summary in Portuguese:

Confira outros relatórios estatísticos. Digite o relatório em uma fonte legível. Use o método de citação adequado. Prepare a capa. Crie cabeçalhos para as seções. Use a pré-visualização do documento para conferir o layout.


Article in English: If you've recently started a keto diet, your body will be eliminating large amounts of ketones through the urine. This will result in a deep, maroon-colored urine strip, which correlates to a “Large” amount of ketones in your urine. If you're on a keto diet and the urine strip reads “Trace” or “Small,” increase the rigor of your diet. This can include cutting out more carbs, or consuming more protein. When you begin a ketone diet, your ketone strip will turn a dark maroon or purple. By the time you're a few months in to the diet, though, your urine-strip results will lighten, and may only indicate a “Moderate” amount of ketone in your urine. This is normal, and not a sign that your diet is failing. Once your body has become used to burning stored fat for energy, it will have less ketone to eliminate via urine. For type-1 diabetics, high levels of ketones in your blood can indicate dangerously high blood-sugar levels. Test for ketones if you are worried your blood sugar may be dangerously high. If your test reveals a high amount of ketones in your urine, visit your doctor immediately. Other signs of high blood sugar include: weakness, nausea or vomiting, extreme thirst, and difficulty breathing.

Summary in Portuguese:

Aumente a ingestão de proteína e diminua a de carboidratos caso tenha um resultado baixo. Espere por cores mais claras conforme a sua dieta progride. Consulte o seu médico caso você possua diabetes tipo 1 e tenha altas concentrações de corpos cetônicos.


Article in English: If you've worked to fix an appliance, the best indication that you have not been successful is if the appliance doesn't work. However, make sure to take a few precautions before turning on an appliance you've just fixed:  Try to detect gas before turning it on by smelling, using a gas detector spray, or an electronic gas detector before powering your appliances on. Make sure the room is ventilated and has had time to air out before working an appliance. Call a licensed professional if you've failed to fix a leak. One of the best indications of an ongoing gas leak is a weak pilot light. A weak pilot light may indicate low gas flow. In this event, your fix did not work.  The pilot light should always be a blue transparent color. An orange or red pilot light is an indication of problems. If the pilot light turns off repeatedly, it is likely not getting enough gas and there may be a leak. If you have not fixed a leak, you may be able to spot soot or scorches on the outside of the appliance. Most of the time, these indications will be near the pilot light or connecting gas line.  Scorch marks may be brown or black. Soot may be very fine and whitish-grey.

Summary in Portuguese:

Dê uma olhada nos eletrodomésticos e aparelhos a gás. Verifique se a luz piloto está forte. Procure marcas de fuligem ou queimado.


Article in English: If your Android's default SMS app keeps notifying you of "new" message you don't actually have, you can usually fix the issue by temporarily switching your default SMS app to something else. Android Messages is just one of many options, but it's a solid choice (even if you don't wind up keeping it).  The Play Store is located in your Android's app drawer. To download Android Messages, type messages into the Play Store's search bar, tap the search button, and then tap INSTALL next to the Messages app by Google. It's the blue icon with a white chat bubble in your app drawer. You'll be prompted to do this soon after launching the app for the first time. Once Messages becomes your default app, your existing SMS messages will appear in the app. You may have to give the app permission to access your messages before they appear. It may appear with a red exclamation point or some other indication that there's something wrong with it. The message may just also appear highlighted since it's unread. After a moment, you'll see some different icons appear at the top of the screen. It's the trash can icon at the top of the screen. This deletes the message from your phone, and you should no longer see notifications for it. Repeat this for any other message for which you're continuously receiving notifications. If you want to continue using Android Messages (it's pretty solid!), you can skip this step. If not, here's how to get back to your prior app:  Samsung Galaxy:  Open your Android's Settings app. It's the gear icon in your app drawer. Tap Apps. Tap the three-dot menu at the top-right corner. Tap Default apps. Tap Messaging Apps. Select your regular messaging app and tap OK.   Other models:  Open your Android's Settings app. It's the gear icon in your app drawer. Tap Apps & Notifications. Scroll down and tap Advanced. Tap Default apps. Tap SMS app. Select your regular messaging app.

Summary in Portuguese:

Baixe o aplicativo "Android Messages" na Play Store. Abra o aplicativo "Messages ". Siga as instruções na tela para tornar o Messages o aplicativo padrão de SMS. Localize a mensagens sobre a qual você está sendo notificado. Toque e segure a mensagem problemática. Toque no botão "Excluir". Altere o aplicativo de SMS padrão de volta para o antigo.


Article in English: If your Settings menu has headings above it, you'll first have to tap the "Devices" heading.    Doing so should hide your app from your Home screen.  If the app in question is not a pre-installed app, this option may say "Uninstall" instead. You can find your disabled apps in the "Disabled" section of the Apps menu.

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra o aplicativo "Configurações". Toque em Aplicativos. Toque em Gerenciador de aplicativos. Toque na aba "Todos". Selecione o aplicativo que deseja ocultar. Toque em Desabilitar.


Article in English: If your allergy is severe, ask the people in advance if they own cats. If you find they do, let them know that you won't be able to come because you are allergic. To still spend time with these friends, ask to meet them at a different place or invite them over instead. If they are really good friends or you can’t avoid going to visit, ask if they have a cat-free zone. If not, see if they can create one for you by keeping the cat in another room, vacuuming, and changing linens to reduce the cat dander. Once you visit a place that has a cat, the cat dander left on your clothing can cause a continued allergic reaction. When you return home, wash your clothes on in hot water in order to remove the dander from your clothes.  This is true of people who own cats. Their clothes likely have dander on then, especially if you can see visible cat hair. Without making a big deal out of it, simply let such people know that you have a bad allergy to cats and that you will have to keep your distance. In the workplace, this may mean sitting away from cat owners. However, don't be rude about it. You may have an allergy but the cat owner also has feelings. Explain things kindly, in the spirit of compromise. This may seem like common sense, but even if you love cats, avoid direct contact with any cat. This will minimize the chances of setting off your allergy because your allergies can be triggered by the allergens left on your hands. There is a protein in the saliva of cats (Fel D1) that seems to trigger allergic reactions.  By not stroking the cat, you avoid picking up this allergen. If you must pet the cat, wash your hands immediately with soap and warm water.  You should also avoid bringing a cat close to your face or kissing a cat.

Summary in Portuguese:

Evite visitar casas com gatos. Cuidado ao ficar perto de pessoas que possuem gatos. Não segure gatos no colo.


Article in English: If your ammeter divides the range of current into settings, choose the highest setting. Next you should select the kind of current you’ll be measuring: AC (Alternating Current) or DC (Direct Current).  Choosing the highest setting on your ammeter from the outset will prevent you from blowing the meter’s internal fuse if the amperage is too high.  Battery powered circuits run on DC. Other power supplies may be AC or DC, and some can alternate between both. Check the power supply manual or label to determine its current type. This will only take you a second and it will save you some time wasted on false readings. Your ammeter should have two leads: an input (+) and an output ( - ). Hold these together with your ammeter on. If the resistance rating is low, your fuse is good.  The resistance reading of your ammeter will be indicated on a display on the front of the meter. You may have to adjust the power range before it can read the low level of a working fuse. Most ammeter fuses can be easily replaced or reset, though this process will vary according to your brand and model. Consult your ammeter’s manual to learn how to fix blown fuses. If you adjusted the power range lower to check the fuse, reset the range to its maximum to prevent the fuse from blowing when taking the actual amperage. But before you do, make sure the power is off and all batteries are removed to prevent getting zapped. Now you need to create a break in the wiring between the negative ( - ) terminal of the power source and the power input for the item receiving power.  The ammeter will be tied into the circuit at this break so that electricity passes through the meter on its way to the item being powered, allowing the meter to take a reading. You may be able to “break” your circuit by loosening the fasteners connecting wiring to the power source’s negative ( - ) terminal or at the power input for the item receiving power. If you can’t create a break in the circuit at the negative ( - ) terminal or power input, you can cut, strip, and then...

Summary in Portuguese:

Configure o tipo e a amplitude da corrente. Teste o fusível interno do amperímetro. Interrompa o circuito.


Article in English: If your bath bombs are homemade, they must be dry before you wrap them. Otherwise, the bath bombs may start to break down. It takes about 24 hours for a bath bomb to fully dry, though it could take as long as 48 hours if you live in a humid area. If you purchased your bath bombs from a store, then they should already be dry. You can find small shrink wrap bags specially made for bath products. These bags are easy to use and give your homemade products a professional look. When shopping for the perfect bags, look for bath bombs listed under uses. The best sizes to purchase are 6 inches (15 cm) by 6 inches (15 cm) or 6 inches (15 cm) by 4 inches (10 cm). Simply slide the bath bomb into the open end of the bag. Then press down on the open end to make the ends meet. It's best to use a heat sealer if you want a sleek result. Press the two open ends together, and then seal them with your heat sealer. This will make it easier to shape the bag around your bath bomb.  You can find both full-sized and mini heat sealers either at a craft store or online. If you don't have a heat sealer, you can still use shrink wrap bags. However, the bath bomb will not look as neat. Hold the nozzle of the hair dryer about 6 inches (15 cm) away from the shrink wrap. Move the hair dryer as you heat the shrink wrap. Continue to heat the bag until it is shaped around the bath bomb. This usually takes just a few minutes. Choose a location where they won't encounter much moisture, such as a cabinet. Moisture from the air could cause the bath bombs to fizz early.

Summary in Portuguese:

Comece com bombas de banho secas. Compre embalagens de plástico a vácuo em lojas de artigos artesanais ou na internet. Coloque uma bomba de banho em uma embalagem de plástico a vácuo. Feche a embalagem com uma máquina de selagem de calor. Esquente a embalagem com um secador de cabelo para encolhê-la. Guarde as bombas de banho em uma área seca e limpa.


Article in English: If your blister came in response to a new type of shoe, or a very uncomfortable shoe, stop wearing the shoes that caused it. Purchase shoes that leave your feet with some wiggle room and fit comfortably. Wearing the right shoes can prevent a future blister. Also make sure that you wear the right type of shoes for the activity you're engaging in. For example, you can help prevent foot blisters when running by wearing running shoes. Attach a small bit of moleskin or padding to the inside of your shoes, particularly the sole, or the areas where your shoes rub against your feet. Moleskin can provide some padding and cut back on friction and irritation that causes blisters. Moisture can cause blisters or make existing blisters worse. Invest in a pair of moisture-wicking socks. These will absorb sweat from your feet and cut back on blisters and other injuries.

Summary in Portuguese:

Não use os calçados que causaram o aparecimento das bolhas. Coloque tecido de fustão nos calçados. Use meias que retenham a umidade, uma das principais responsáveis pelo aparecimento de bolhas ou agravamento das que já estão presentes.


Article in English: If your boyfriend doesn't have Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime, or HBO Go, consider purchasing one of the ones he doesn't currently have a subscription for. You can decide how much time to give him based on what you want to pay. For instance, you could pay for a year if you don't mind shelling out the cash, or just stick to 3 months if you don't have a lot of money. A great gift shows you know what your boyfriend likes. Think about his main interests, and find something related to those interests.  For instance, if he's into a fandom, get him something related to that fandom. If he loves movies, buy him a pack of movie tickets to the local theater. If he's an awesome baker, try a fancy baking pan or a new cookbook. Practical gifts show you've paid attention to what he needs, which is a loving gesture. Your gift can be fun as well as practical, too, which your guy may appreciate.  For instance, if you've noticed his gloves or scarf are wearing out, buy or make him a set. Alternatively, if he's been talking about a tool he needs for a project he's working on, pick it up for him. As another option, buy a new gadget he's been wanting, like a streaming device or game controller. Everyone has those little luxuries that they enjoy but don't always spend the money on, whether it's a nice watch or just a specialty coffee every now and then. Get your guy something he would love but wouldn't necessarily buy for himself.  For instance, maybe your guy loves sunglasses, but he doesn't typically buy the more expensive kind. Opt for a slightly more expensive pair. If your guy loves coffee, get him a more expensive brand for him or get him a gift card for his favorite coffee shop. Whether you like to crochet or you enjoy painting, making your boyfriend something can show you really care. Try to think about what he likes, and incorporate that into what you make.  For instance, if you make your boyfriend a blanket, use colors he likes. If you make your boyfriend a painting, include something he's interested in it, like a fishing...

Summary in Portuguese:

Compre um serviço de streaming que seu namorado não tenha. Preste atenção nos interesses do seu namorado. Procure algo prático. Compre algo com o qual ele não gastaria dinheiro. Faça um presente de coração.


Article in English: If your camera displays a message that says "Card Error", "Read Error", or something similar, turn off the camera and remove the memory card. Continuing to try to use the card after this point will reduce the likelihood of you recovering all of the data on the card. While your card might be done for, there's still a possibility that your data is recoverable. Some of the most popular free data recovery programs include the following:   Recuva - After you select your hard drive location (in this case, your SD card) and check the "Photos" option, Recuva does all the hard work in the background. Recommended for most users.  CardRecovery - After a brief setup, CardRecovery scans any attached SD cards. Once your evaluation period with CardRecovery is up, you'll need to pay to continue using its services.  Photo Rec - This program has a minimal interface and requires basic knowledge of how to navigate the Command Prompt program, so it isn't recommended for beginners. Typically, this process will entail opening your recovery program's page, clicking the Download button, and double-clicking the downloaded setup file. The location of the download button will vary from site to site. If you can't find it, try looking for it on the top or the side of the site's page. Most PCs have a thin, rectangular memory card slot with the word "SD" next to it. This will most likely be on the side of the computer's casing if it is a laptop, or somewhere on the CPU box if it is a desktop.  If your PC or Mac doesn't have an SD card slot, you can buy an SD card reader that plugs into your computer's USB port for less than $10.  You may have to allow your computer permission to use your SD card before you can access it. It should be installed in whichever location you chose earlier. You'll usually need to select the memory card as the location to scan and select the "Photos" option in your data recovery program's scan criteria before you can successfully scan your attached SD card. After the scan completes, most programs will give you the...

Summary in Portuguese:

Pare de usar o cartão de memória imediatamente, se já não tiver feito isso. Procure por programa de recuperação de dados. Baixe e instale o programa de recuperação de dados escolhido. Conecte o carão de memória ao computador. Inicie o programa de recuperação de dados. Siga as instruções na tela.


Article in English: If your cat eats too fast and vomits up her food or starts to show signs of digestive issues like bloating, you may want to adjust her feeding schedule. Instead of three big meals a day, try feeding your cat smaller portions five to six times a day for one to two weeks.  After one to two weeks, check to see if the new feeding schedule forces her to slow down when she eats. Smaller portions throughout the day will also help her digest her food properly and maintain an appetite for her next meal. You can also put food in smaller dishes throughout your home so your cat has to move around to eat more food. This will make her treat feeding time more like a “hunt”, where she is mentally and physically stimulated, and force her to pace herself as she eats. If you have more than one cat at home, you may have an issue where one cat bullies another cat and eats the other cat’s food, or one cat hogs all the food when it comes time to eat. Avoid these issues by setting up more than one feeding station in your home, ideally in separate rooms or different areas of your home. This will force your cats to spread out when they eat and provide enough space for each cat to get enough food. Using multiple feeding stations along with smaller portions throughout the day for all the cats can help your cats slow down when they eat. If you try several of these steps and your cat still eats too fast but does not appear to be putting on any weight or cannot satisfy her appetite, your cat may have a medical issue that needs to be addressed. Take your cat to your vet for a checkup to ensure her overeating or fast eating are not a sign of a medical issue.

Summary in Portuguese:

Dê ração com maior frequência, mas em menores porções. Monte mais do que um “cantinho” para alimentação, se vários gatos morarem na residência. Caso o pet continue comendo como se fosse a última refeição da vida (e aparenta estar subnutrido), leve-o ao veterinário.


Article in English: If your cat is eliminating outside the box, he may not like something about his litter box situation. Whether it's the wrong kind of litter, the wrong depth of litter, an unclean litter box, or even a poorly placed litter box, your cat may be trying to send you a message.  If your cat doesn't like traditional clay litter, try a clumping litter. If he doesn't like scented litter, try unscented litter. With a little trial and error, you'll be able to figure out your cat's preferences.  Be sure your cat's litter box is in a quiet, low-traffic area. If there's a lot of noise, like in a laundry room, or a lot of traffic coming through, like your home's living room, your cat may become reluctant to use the litter box. Choose a place that's quiet and relatively undisturbed, but not so undisturbed that your cat has to make a long journey through the house to get there. Use an enzyme-based cleaning product to treat any household furniture or carpeting that your cat has eliminated on. This will break down any residual odor on the furniture, ensuring that your cat won't come to see it as an acceptable place to relieve himself. If your cat leaves solid waste on the floor or on any furniture, use a paper towel to move the feces to his litter box, rather than throwing it in the trash. This will help remind him to use the litter box next time. If your cat isn't using the litter box, it's important to check around the house to look for out-of-box elimination. If he isn't urinating anywhere, it's a sign that he may have a urinary tract infection, bladder/kidney stones, or a partially- or fully-blocked urethra. If you believe your cat is not eliminating, or if he is eliminating with blood in his urine or stool, take him to a veterinary emergency clinic immediately. This is another reason why it's a good idea to scoop the box on a daily basis. Scooping your cat's waste allows you to monitor his health, as you'll see signs of digestive or urinary problems right away and be able to act fast.

Summary in Portuguese:

Aprenda as preferências do gato. Limpe bem quaisquer acidentes ocorridos fora da bandeja. Acompanhe os hábitos do animal.


Article in English: If your cat is normally playful, active, and generally friendly, reclusiveness could be a sign that your cat is sick. If it starts hanging out under your bed, couch, table, or any other out of reach, unusual place, this could be a sign. Cats are instinctively cautious creatures, even if they might be playfully curious on any given day. If your cat is sick, it will want to reduce his or her vulnerability by hiding from you. If your cat is accustomed to eating at a specific time or normally eats a certain amount of food each day, it may alter this behavior if it’s sick. Check your cat’s food bowl throughout the day to see if it has eaten anything. If this is the case, try tempting your cat with slight more “exciting” food options. Even consider bringing their food bowl to them. If they are hiding because they don’t feel well, they might not be confident enough to venture out to their normal feeding place. If you place the bowl in their safe zone, they might be more inclined to eat. Many cat illnesses — ranging from colds to more serious diseases or conditions — produce fevers, but may also cause other symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. Check your cat’s litter box area. In some cases, your cat may attempt to bury this. If you have an outdoor cat, try to follow it. Check its resting areas for disturbed dirt if it normally buries its business. This is a tough symptom to identify because cats are notoriously lazy creatures. If your cat refuses to get up when you shake a treat bag, it might be lethargic. If your cat normally likes to follow you from room to room, but remains content sleeping all day in a room away from you, it might be lethargic. If you think your cat shows signs of sluggish behavior, be sure to tell your veterinarian.

Summary in Portuguese:

Procure por mudanças comportamentais. Note como anda o apetite do peludinho. Fique atento para diarreia e vômito. Veja se o bichano anda letárgico demais.


Article in English: If your cat is overweight, you'll need to change how you feed him. Changing a cat's feeding schedule can make a huge difference in regards to his weight.  Always make transitions gradual. If you suddenly swap out a cat's old food for a new diet brand, he may act out or refuse to eat. Keep your cat on his regular food but offer him a little bit of the new food you're trying each day.  Cats will work for food. You can use a foraging device, which is a puzzle-like device a cat must dismantle to get food trapped inside. This encourages exercise which is also important to help a cat lose weight.  In nature, cats are pure carnivores. A lot of dry foods are primarily wheat-based and can lead to weight gain if used as a primary food source. Talk to your vet about switching your cat over to canned food. Many cats do not get enough exercise. If your cat is an indoor cat, it's especially important he gets moving each day. Buy your cat a variety of toys and take 20 to 30 minutes each night to play with him. Consider getting electronic, interactive toys a cat can use while you're away at work. Treats are also a major culprit when it come to cat weight gain. Try swapping out normal treats for low-calorie diet treats. Your cat won't have to give up a luxury and will still be able to lose some weight. Keep an eye on your cat's weight to make sure he's losing weight as needed. You can weigh your cat at home, using your own scale. This may not be as accurate as a vet's scale, however. Some veterinary clinics allow you to do free weigh-ins if your cat needs to lose weight. Ask your vet is you can periodically bring your cat in to check his weight.

Summary in Portuguese:

Mude a forma como alimenta seu gato. Estimule exercícios. Use petiscos diet. Monitore o peso do animal.


Article in English: If your check engine light is lit up on your dashboard you can use an OBDII scanner to find out what error code has prompted it. Once you know what’s wrong, you can make a plan to fix it.  Plug the scanner into the open plastic connector port beneath the dashboard on the driver’s side. If the scanner doesn’t provide an english description with the error code, you can find the corresponding description in a vehicle specific repair manual or often on the manufacturer’s website. Start by checking the oil by removing the dipstick, wiping it off with a cloth, reinserting it and removing it again. Look at the level the oil reached on the stick compared to the bottom notch (low limit) and top notch (high limit). If it’s low, you will need to either add some or change the oil.   Oil that’s in good condition will be translucent and slightly yellow or even greenish in color. To change the oil, slide a container under the oil pan that can capture the draining oil, then unscrew the drain plug (bolt at the bottom of the oil pan). Once the oil has drained completely, replace the plug and remove the oil filter. Install a new oil filter and then add the correct type and amount of oil for your vehicle, based on the information in your owner's manual. Most vehicles rely on a number of different fluids and lubricants to run, ranging from coolant to stop the engine from overheating to windshield washer fluid to help wash the bugs away. Use your vehicle’s owner’s manual to tell you where the reservoir is for the windshield washer fluid and brake fluid, the add some if the level is below the lower mark on each reservoir, indicating its low-fill point.   Automatic transmission fluid is one of the most important ones to check before a long road trip. Use your vehicle’s owner’s manual to tell you where to find the dipstick, then check it like you would engine oil. Make sure your radiator is topped off as well by comparing its fill line to the lower limit line visible on the reservoir. While it can be tough to spot signs that a...

Summary in Portuguese:

Apague todas as luzes de emergência do painel do carro. Veja se é preciso colocar mais óleo ou trocar o que já está no carro. Veja se você tem que trocar ou colocar mais dos outros fluidos no carro. Tire a corrosão dos terminais da bateria. Se necessário, troque as pastilhas do freio.


Article in English: If your child is feeling sad, try playing with him. It will remind him that you love and care about him, and it might help take his mind off his problems.  If your child still plays with toys, then join him in playing with his favorites. If he's moved on to video games, try joining him for a few levels. Make sure your child has access to toys/activities that engage the senses. Some experts have found that playing with tactile materials, like clay, play dough, sand, rice, and even water can help sad children work through their emotions. Depending on your child's age, gender, and personality, he or she may be interested in a number of things. No matter what your child is interested in, try engaging with him in that interest. It will help him connect with you, and it might open the door to deeper, more meaningful conversations about other aspects of his life.  If your kid likes comics, ask him about his favorites, or ask if you can borrow one of the comics he likes the most. If your child is interested in cartoons or TV shows, ask if you can watch with him. This can give you a better idea of his sense of humor at his current age, which might make it easier to cheer him up when he's sad. If your child is into sports, watch a game with him, or buy tickets to catch a game in your hometown. No matter what your child is interested in, you should develop some degree of interest in those things too. It will help you bond, and you'll know how to engage with him the next time he's feeling down. This may not interest all children, but many kids want to act out or play pretend with issues they're interested in. This might be a current family issue, like a recent death, or it might be something your child is exposed to but doesn't fully understand, like church services or job responsibilities.  Playing pretend is a great way for children to explore a concept in a safe, inquisitive environment. Make sure you're supportive of your child's choice to act out what's going on. You may feel a little upset if your child is playing...

Summary in Portuguese:

Brinque com seu filho quando notar que ele está triste. Demonstre interesse pelas coisas de que ele gosta. Deixe que seu filho "encene" seus problemas. Faça caminhadas ou passeios de bicicleta com o seu filho. Deixe que o seu filho passe um tempo sozinho. Abrace o seu filho. Surpreenda o seu filho com algo divertido. Tente ajudar o seu filho a se preparar para dormir.


Article in English: If your child is on fire, cover him with a blanket or jacket, and help him roll on the ground to extinguish the flame. Remove any smoldering clothing. Stay calm; panic can be contagious.  If you are dealing with an electric burn, establish that your child is not in contact with the electric source when you touch him. In cases of chemical burns, run water over the burn for at least five minutes. If the burns are large, try soaking in a tub, or shower. Do not remove clothes until after the area has been cleaned.   If clothes are stuck to burn site, do not try to peel them away; this might cause additional damage. Cut the cloth to remove the article of clothing, leaving the piece that is stuck to the wound. You should call emergency services if the burn is larger than three inches (77 mm) or if it is charred and white. You should also call a doctor, 911, or go to the nearest emergency room if the burn is from a fire, electrical source, or chemicals. If the burn shows signs of infection, including swelling, pus, or increasing redness, you should call a doctor. Finally, call a doctor if the burn is in a sensitive location, like the face, scalp, hands, joints, or genitals.  Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if your child has any trouble breathing or is very lethargic after suffering a burn. Once you have contacted emergency services, you can begin treatment while you wait for medical professionals to arrive. Use cool but not cold water. Run it over the burn for approximately 15 minutes to cool it down. Do not use ice or apply any gels except for aloe gel. Do not burst blisters.    For large burns, lay the child flat and raise the burned areas above the chest. Rub a cool washcloth over the area for 10 to 20 minutes. Do not put large parts of his body under cold water because it could cause shock.  Ice will damage the skin. There are also a number of home remedies that are thought to be effective but will actually make the wound worse. These include butter, grease, and powder. Refrain from using...

Summary in Portuguese:

Retire seu filho de perto do perigo. Chame os serviços de emergência, caso necessário. Deixe água corrente escorrer pelo local da queimadura. Aplique Aloe vera à queimadura. Cubra a queimadura. Dê analgésicos.


Article in English: If your child’s allergy symptoms are mild, you can probably control them with over-the-counter medication and proper sanitation around your house. If the symptoms are severe, such as breaking out in body-wide hives, or swelling of the throat or other airways, you will need to ensure your child is no longer exposed to cats. If you already have a cat and find out that your child is severely allergic, you will likely need to rehouse your cat. Antihistamines are designed to reduce the production of an immune system chemical that is responsible for causing the symptoms associated with allergies. They also help relieve itching, sneezing and runny nose. You can purchase these medications over-the-counter or acquire them with a prescription.   Antihistamines come in pill form, as nasal sprays or in syrups, which are specifically designed for children.  Never give over-the-counter or prescription allergy medications to children two years of age or younger unless directed by a doctor or medical professional. Decongestants work by shrinking swollen tissues in your nasal passages, making it easier to breathe through your nose.  Some over-the-counter allergy tablets combine an antihistamine with a decongestant. Never give over-the-counter or prescription allergy medications to children two years of age or younger unless directed by a doctor or medical professional. These shots, usually administered once or twice a week by an allergist, can help a child overcome the symptoms of allergies that can’t be controlled with either antihistamines or decongestants. Allergy shots "train" your immune system by desensitizing it to specific allergens. This is typically called immunotherapy. The initial shots expose you to very small doses of the allergen, in this case, the cat protein that causes an allergic reaction. The dose is, “gradually increased, usually during a three- to six-month period. Maintenance shots are needed every four weeks for three to five years.”  Also, be sure to ask your doctor or allergist about age and dosage...

Summary in Portuguese:

Analise se a alergia é leve ou grave. Use anti-histamínicos, medicamentos voltados para a redução da produção de um componente químico responsável pelos sintomas associados às alergias. Use descongestionantes. Saiba se há necessidade de injeções antialérgicas. Junte o uso de remédios com outras medidas preventivas. Monitore a eficácia dos remédios.