Article in English: Draw a line all the way around the shape of the blade. Mark the hole in the center. You may want to use a vice to secure the propeller while you work. If you don't have one you can tie down one side of the propeller to the table while you work on the other end to keep it secure. Mark the hole from you design cutout, then drill it with a one inch drill bit. The hole should be at close to the center of the wood, but doesn't need to be exact. Cut the wood around the shape of the propeller profile. Use as saw and cut as close to the lines that were traced on the wood as possible. Use the blade angle that was determined from the prop calc and mark off the shape of the pitch on the wood. Mark the pitch angle on the edge of the block of wood that would make the tip of the propeller blade. Then draw a line along the length of the blade to mark the twist of the blade. Repeat at the opposite end of the prop blade. Use a saw to cut off the bulk of the excess wood first. Then, use a chisel or belt sander to work the wood into the correct shape. Continue sanding until the blade is smooth. Precision milling machines can take 60 passes to sand a propeller precisely, so be prepared to spend some hours getting your propellers as close to perfect as possible. Flip the block over and repeat so you are carving off the excess wood on the bottom in the opposite corner. Be sure your blades are both curved in the same direction. Repeat carving the corners in a similar fashion for the other blade. Try to keep the propeller blades as smooth as possible. Go over the wood with a sander to get a nice flat surface on your blade. Put a straight bar through the center hole of the propeller and see if the wings will balance evenly at each end. If the prop stays straight with the blades perfectly horizontal, you have a well-balanced propeller. Enamel will help to seal in the propeller to protect it from weather and moisture. Spray a coat over the entire surface. Allow 24 hours to dry. If desired you can repeat and add a second coat. You can...

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Coloque o modelo em cima do bloco de madeira e traceje o contorno da hélice. Estabilize a hélice. Fure o buraco central. Corte o excesso de madeira. Marque o ângulo de passo ao longo da borda da madeira. Corte qualquer parte que estiver fora do ângulo. Molde a pá do canto oposto. Vire a hélice. Observe o equilíbrio da hélice. Adicione uma camada de esmalte transparente.


Article in English: Draw a line of glue along the inside edge of your first base piece. Place the next piece against it to form a right angle. Glue the final 2 pieces to complete the square. Make sure that the top and bottom edges are aligned.  Use hot glue or super glue for paper, wood, and pasta models. Tacky glue will work, but you'll need to hold the pieces until they dry. Use hot glue for hot glue models. Work 1 side at a time, or the glue will set too fast. If you need to, use cans, bottles, and blocks to support the pieces as they dry. If you a hot glue model that is all 1 piece, skip this step. If you made platforms and railings, glue them down to the top of the base and middle sections first. Let them dry, then stack and glue all 3 sections together. Skip this step if your model is all 1 piece. If you made additional pieces, such as railings, you should glue these on as well. Make sure that you align the railings with their designated places on your template. The bottom edge of each railing should align with the side edges of each side piece. Use a fast-setting glue for this, such as super glue or hot glue. A thick glue, such as tacky glue will also work, but you will need to hold the piece until the glue dries. Glue the walls for the roof together to make a square first. Next, glue the top of the roof to make a pyramid. Glue the pyramid to the walls. Let it dry completely, then glue the entire piece to the top of your tower. If you made a tower out of hot glue, you can make a small, triangular mount using hot glue, then glue it to the top of your tower. Use a toothpick for wood or cardboard models, and a thin noodle for pasta models. Glue the spire to the top of your model with a thick or fast-setting glue. Super glue, tacky glue, and hot glue are great options. You may have to hold the spire for a few moments as the glue sets. If you made a hot glue model: draw a thin line of hot glue on a piece of plastic, parchment paper, or wax paper. Let it harden, then peel it off. Glue it to the top of your tower.

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Cole as peças da base para formar um quadrado. Repita o processo nas seções intermediária e superior. Empilhe e cole as três seções juntas. Cole as grades adicionais. Monte o telhado. Faça o topo.


Article in English: Draw out a basic diagram of what your invention will look like. Label every component and make notes in the margins about how various pieces will go together. List the types of materials you would use to build the finished project. Don’t hesitate to make multiple sketches of the same design until you are satisfied with the result.  Start the sketch with pencil so you can erase mistakes. Use colored pencils or markers to add the finishing details. If you’re a little more advanced, you can use a Computer Aided Design (CAD) program to make a 3D model of your invention on the computer. Once you’ve come up with an idea and a basic sketch, talk to your parents about it. They may be able to help you with some of the details and point out any design flaws you may have missed. They can also give you an idea of how much supplies will cost and whether it is feasible to create a working prototype. A prototype is a working model of your idea. It will likely not be a very polished version, but will prove the concept behind the idea itself. You don’t need to use the highest quality materials, but simply ones that will give you a functional working device.  Make a list of everything you’ll need and how much of it is necessary. Look around your home for recycled materials that you may be able to use and then purchase the rest with permission from your parents. Try checking thrift stores and yard sales for parts that you can use. This will be much more cost effective and you will also be reusing materials. Learn all you can about the things that will comprise your invention, whether those are wood or metal rods, circuits and software, motors and gears, or fabrics and threads. The more you know about how the pieces work and how they work together, the more robust your invention can be. If you need any special tools for construction, ask your parents if they have them or if they know anyone who might have access to them. Find out if your school has a workshop that you can use. If you will be working with power tools or other...

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Monte um esboço. Explique sua ideia para seus pais. Reúna os materiais necessários para construir um protótipo. Encontre o melhor momento para construir a invenção. Construa o protótipo. Teste o protótipo.


Article in English: Drawer dividers make organizing underwear easy. Measure the length, width, and height of your drawer with a measuring tape. Write these measurements down. This way you can ensure that the dividers will fit in your drawer. You can purchase drawer dividers from your local retail, furniture, or crafts store. Place 2 or 3 new or clean shoe boxes in your drawer. Separate and arrange your underwear in the shoe boxes. You may need to use scissors to cut the shoe boxes to size so they will fit inside your drawer. You can also use fabric bins to organize your underwear inside of your drawers. Instead of using dividers to store your underwear, stack it inside of your drawer. After sorting your underwear by color or style, fold and stack one pair of underwear on top of the other. Place the piles in your drawer. Instead of stacking your underwear, place them side by side inside of your drawer like a file. This way, you can see all of your underwear at once, which will make choosing your underwear much easier.

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Compre uma divisória de gavetas. Use caixas de sapato para separar as roupas íntimas. Empilhe as peças na gaveta. Organize-as lado a lado na gaveta.


Article in English: Drawing can be fun, even if we aren’t taking it that seriously. Although it might defy our expectations, we also concentrate more on whatever we are doing when we doodling at the same time. This concentration will make whatever else we do, whether it be work or television, more interesting than it would be otherwise. Focusing on something artistic can be a good way to push away a sense of boredom. Generally, novelty also helps to alleviate boredom as well. So, try an online radio program that will play new songs with which you aren’t familiar. Alternatively, take the time to go through and listen to some classic music you’ve heard people talk about, but never listened to. Try making a cake or another complicated dish you’ve never tried before. This can be a good way to pick up a new skill and keep yourself busy. Even better, when everything is said and done, you have a tasty treat to eat, or, at least, a good story tell. Especially when it is cold outside, a warm bath can make quiet time fun. Aim to get the water to around 92 degrees. Turn off the lights and set some candles to create a relaxing atmosphere. Put on some music and toss some oil into the bath for a pleasant aroma. Boredom is easier to deal with than ever before, because the internet is something like a bottomless hole of activities. Read news websites, surf social media, or find aps and games that do novel things. Be careful thought; prolonged use of the internet will decrease your attention span, which will ultimately make it harder to be interested in the rest of the world around you. Once upon a time, reading was nearly the only reliable thing humans could turn to keep themselves interested. It is still a pretty good option. It requires more attention than the internet, which helps to keep you engaged. It will introduce you to interesting characters and in the end you might learn something about people, stories, or language. Consider acting out what you learn by writing. As you read, break to take notes, write your own stories, or think about...

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Rabisque. Ouça músicas novas. Faça bagunça na cozinha. Prepare um luxuoso banho de banheira. Navegue pela internet. Pegue um livro.


Article in English: Dreams are a very personal experience, and a lot of the necessary research is going to have to be done by you alone. By recording a dream journal, you'll be able to look back in weeks and months of past dreams and remember them more clearly. More importantly, by getting into a regular habit of writing down your dreams, you're training your mind to better recall your dreaming.  Writing your dream interpretation can happen in the morning once you write down the dream, or later on once you've had some time to collect your thoughts. It's important to do this as soon as possible after you wake up. The longer you go without it, the more likely you are to forget the dream. This is why it's recommended to keep a notepad next to your bed for this purpose. When you first wake up in the morning, you should try to get into the habit of making your first act trying to remember what it was you dreamt about. Although dreaming may not be the first thing that's normally on your mind when you first wake up in the morning, reminding yourself every morning to do this will eventually catch on. Even if you're not able to catch all of the dream's events at once, getting the basic idea of it remembered at the start of your day will make it possible to remember smaller details throughout the rest of your day. Once you've made a log citing the details and memories of a given dream, it may help to analyze it and give an interpretation. Dreams often have some bearing on feelings you have toward you waking life. It can be very therapeutic to look at these dreams and try to determine what you felt and why you felt it. There are a lot of dream journals and similar outlets that offer concrete explanations for different images and icons in dreaming. Much of this is based in Freudian pseudoscience, and should be taken with a grain of salt. In matter of fact, you should try to decide what certain symbols mean to your own psyche. A cat, for example, may be seen as cute by one person, and terrifying to another. Look at dream dictionaries if...

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Tenha um diário de sonhos. Lembre-se de lembrar. Interprete à sua maneira. Analise do seu jeito. Fale sobre os sonhos.


Article in English: Dresses are always a nice touch at a formal party. If you love going in a dress, do so for a fancy holiday party. A black dress is great for more formal occasion, and can be easily paired with colorful shoes and accessories. If a black dress has a little shimmer, this can work great for a holiday event. If you're not the type for a full-length dress, opt for a dressy blouse. Pick something somewhat formal, as this is a fancier party.  If you're wearing solid colored pants or a solid colored shirt, a patterned blouse would work nicely. You can see if you can find patterns that fit with the holiday season. Something like polka dots can look festive. For an early fall holiday, like Thanksgiving, leaves may be a nice touch. If you're wearing patterned pants or a skirt, opt for a solid colored blouse. Try to find festive colors, like golds and silvers, for a nod to the season. Dress pants can pair great with a blouse or formal top. You can try conventional black dress pants. However, if you're trying to capture the holiday spirit, go for something like colorful dress pants. Reds, greens, and silvers would work well. You might also choose to wear a knee-length (or longer) skirt in a material like wool or silk. Jeans are not out of the question for a fancy party. If you're the type who loves the comfort of jeans, choose slightly more formal jeans for a fancy party.  Jeans with wider legs generally look more formal than skinny jeans. If possible, opt for white jeans as this may look more festive than traditional blue or black jeans. Jeans work best when paired with a fancier top. Make sure you do not neglect your foot wear. Do not wear casual shoes, like sneakers, to a fancy party. Opt for dressy shoes to match your outfit. You can choose heels or fancier slip on shoes for a formal occasion. If you want to add a holiday-vibe, go for shoes with sequins or sparkles to brighten up your outfit. The holidays are a time for sparkle and light. This is easy to incorporate into your jewelry choices, making your outfit look...

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Escolha um vestido clássico preto ou vermelho. Use uma blusa elegante. Escolha uma peça elegante para a parte de baixo. Use um jeans elegante. Escolha os sapatos certos. Use brincos e colares chamativos. Use uma bolsa de contas.


Article in English: Dressing like a lawyer for men is relatively simple. If you’re going to court, meeting a client, or going to an event, you should be wearing a well-cut suit. Generally dark suits in black, navy or grey will be the staples of your lawyering wardrobe. Combine a dark suit with a lighter shirt for a smart look. You can’t go wrong with a classic dark suit teamed with a white shirt and a plain coloured tie. You are not completely dressed until you have put on your tie. Although the requirement to wear a tie in the office might be diminishing in other areas, for lawyers it is still an important part of dressing appropriately. The tie does give you the possibility to add a little colour or pattern to your outfit, but avoid jokey or comedy ties at all times. The basic rule for footwear is to have well-polished smart leather shoes. People do notice what’s on your feet, and anything other than properly looked after leather shoes will simply not do. Brown and black are the basic colours that you should stick to in most instances.  You can opt for matte leather if you don’t like especially shiny shoes. If you take care of good quality shoes they will last a long time. You should think about how to present yourself beyond what clothes you wear. Law is an incredibly competitive industry, so the first impression you make is crucial. People will be judging you, and even if you have a sharp suit and immaculately polished shoes, an unhealthy and unkempt appearance could put people off.  An un-ironed shirt, a two-day beard or an extravagant haircut will not necessarily make you appear as professional as you would like. Make sure you are well groomed as well as well dressed. There’s no problem with a well-kept beard, but avoid stubble and soul-patches. You don’t have to make yourself look identical to every other lawyer, but you do have a responsibility to conform to certain standards of presentation. Always pay attention to how your colleagues dress and present themselves. Piercings and tattoos are becoming much more common than...

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Use um paletó. Não se esqueça da gravata, pois ela é essencial. Engraxe os sapatos. Crie uma boa impressão. Mantenha a barba sob controle. Não use piercings faciais.


Article in English: Dried prunes should be placed in an airtight container. A heavy duty plastic bag is also appropriate.  You can store prunes in a cool, dark area. Prunes can be safely stored in the pantry, the refrigerator, or the freezer. The shelf life of prunes depends on where you store them. Make sure to know the shelf life of your prunes to avoid eating spoiled fruit.  In the pantry and fridge, dried prunes will last 6 to 12 months. The freezer can extend the shelf life of a dried prune. Dried prunes stored in the freezer can last 12 to 18 months. If it's around Thanksgiving, dried prunes can make a tasty addition to any stuffing. When sautéing other items for the stuffing, like onion and celery, toss in the prunes as well. Cook everything together for a few minutes, and then remove the mixture from the heat. Prunes can add a slightly sweet flavor to a stuffing, which can shake up a stuffing made with mostly savory ingredients. You can stuff prunes with Stilton or another type of cheese for a sweet and savory appetizer. You simply cut the prunes through the center and then fill them with cheese. Stuffed prunes would make a great snack for an elegant dinner party. Prunes can compliment beef nicely.  Usually, you would add the prunes, in addition to any other garnishes, about halfway through the cooking process. However, refer to your specific recipe to make sure this is safe given the type of roast you're making.

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Armazene suas ameixas corretamente. Descarte as ameixas secas quando estragarem. Coloque ameixas secas em recheios. Sirva ameixas recheadas como aperitivo. Enfeite uma carne de panela com ameixas secas.


Article in English: Drill three holes into the bottom and top half.  The holes should have a diameter of about 1/4 cm (1/8 inch) and be located equidistant from each other.  They should be about 1/2 cm (1/4 inch) from the edge you cut. Remove the cap from the top and stick it into the bottom half upside down.  Rotate the two pieces so that the holes line up.  Pass a twist tie or some thread through the holes to tie the two pieces together. Since this beer trap is longer, it will require a bit more digging than the other sort of beer trap.  Use a hand trowel to dig out enough soil so that when the trap is placed in it, the top edge rises about one inch above the edge of the soil.  Maintenance and placement of this larger trap is the same as with the regular traps.  In other words, fill it halfway with beer, sprinkle some yeast in it for greater efficacy, empty it every two or three days, and place it three feet from other traps. This trap could prove more effective than a regular beer trap, since snails will be unable to leave once they slide in to get the beer. Adding a small fence around the garden can help them from eating your vegetables and herbs.

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Corte o terço superior de uma garrafa PET de dois litros. Junte as duas metades da garrafa PET. Enterre o recipiente de modo que a borda fique elevada cerca de 2 cm acima do nível do solo.


Article in English: Drink a glass or two of water if your lips are dry, and whenever you need to while practicing. Apply lip balm and try again later if they're severely chapped. . Whistling involves the same mouth shape, and may be easier to learn. If you can't whistle, pucker your lips slightly with a gap between them for air to pass through. Pull your tongue back. Pull your lower jaw downward to stretch out your cheeks and give yourself more air to work with. You can't make the water drop sound while blowing or breathing through your nose. Get in the habit of breathing through your nose while practicing. " Practice this for at least five or ten minutes. Say the word "hoink" repeatedly, then repeat that same mouth motion without vocalizing or grunting. Move your jaw and Adam's apple quickly upward as you do this, and move your tongue up and forward.  You should feel a short flow of air leave your mouth while you say this, even though you aren't exhaling. If you know Russian, a certain vulgar three-letter word beginning with Х works even better. Repeat the "hoink" mouth movement. Right before you finish the tongue movement, tap the outside of your cheek with your finger. Flicking your cheek will work instead, and may help get a louder sound when you're first practicing, but you're striking too hard if you give yourself a red, stinging cheek.  Some people find it easier to tap with the eraser end of a pencil, instead of a finger. This step often takes 45 minutes of dedicated practice, and can take days if you practice only occasionally. You can also try tapping the hollow between your teeth, the back of your lower jaw, the side of your front eyetooth, and anywhere in between.

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Umidifique os lábios. Assobie. Prenda a respiração. Pratique pronunciar a palavra "hoink". Dê leves cutucadas ou tapas nas bochechas durante o movimento da boca.


Article in English: Drink plenty of fluids when you have kidney pain. If the pain is due to infection, the water may help flush out bacteria. Staying hydrated can also help to prevent kidney stones. In general, men should drink around 13 cups of water and other fluids daily (about 3 liters), and women should aim for 9 cups (2.2 liters). Water, juice, and tea count towards your fluids. Drinking cranberry juice may be a natural way to flush out your kidneys. Limit your caffeine and alcohol intake. These shouldn’t make up a big portion of your daily fluids. Use a heating pad on your back, flank, or abdomen to minimize pain. This will not cure the underlying cause of your kidney pain, but can make you more comfortable. You can also soak in a hot bath or shower. OTC pain medication can help to alleviate kidney pain. Take the right kind of pain medicine – use products that contain the ingredient acetaminophen, like Tylenol. Other OTC pain medications can cause harm to your kidneys. When in doubt, ask your doctor or a pharmacist if a medication is safe to take.  Stay away from aspirin products. Most pain medications are meant for short-term use. If your pain is chronic (long-lasting) discuss pain management with your doctor. OTC acetaminophen products may still be appropriate. OTC pain medications can often be used to treat mild pain caused by polycystic kidney disease, an inherited disorder that causes chronic kidney pain as well as high blood pressure. Some people find lemon juice to help ease kidney pain associated with kidney stones, and it has even been show to work well as a preventative for kidney stones. This is because lemon contain citric acid, which helps to coat the stones and prevents them from getting any bigger. You can get the benefits of citric acid by drinking four ounces of lemon juice per day (diluted in water) or by drinking 32 ounces of lemonade per day. You should see your doctor any time you have kidney pain, but drinking coffee or tea may help to prevent the recurrence of kidney stones. One study showed that...

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Mantenha-se hidratado. Faça uma compressa quente nas costas, no flanco ou no abdômen para aliviar a dor. Tome um analgésico que contenha acetaminofeno. Tome suco de limão. Tome uma xícara de café ou chá. Tome quebra-pedra (Chanca Piedra) para alívio natural de cálculos renais.


Article in English: Drinking a spirit neat means you drink it without any additional preparation. This means no chilling, no ice, and no mix. To enjoy gin this way, pour a standard shot, which is 1½ ounces (44 ml), of gin into an old fashioned cocktail glass. Drink the gin slowly and in small sips so you can appreciate the flavors.  Modern gins are brewed in a variety of ways and with many different ingredients. Flavors you may taste when you sip your gin include florals, berries, citrus hints, and herbs.  An old fashioned cocktail glass is a short and wide glass that holds 6 to 8 ounces (177 to 237 ml) of liquid. When you order a drink up, it means you want it chilled but served without ice. To do this, pour a shot of gin into a martini shaker filled with ice. Put on the lid and shake the gin thoroughly to combine it with the ice. Remove the lid, leaving the strainer on the martini shaker, and pour the gin into your cocktail glass. Enjoy the gin slowly, and try to pick out the flavors that make the gin unique.  Instead of chilling the gin with ice cubes, you can also freeze the bottle for a few hours to chill it. While the alcohol won’t freeze, it will make the gin a little thicker. As the gin warms, it will become less viscous and the flavors will become more apparent.  Another name for this drink is a bone-dry gin martini.

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Article in English: Drinking water will help your body to combat the congestion by thinning the mucus in your lungs and make it easier to cough up the mucus. It will also keep your body hydrated.  Tobacco smoke slows the movement of the tiny hairs (known as cilia) that line our lungs and help to remove mucus. When you stop smoking, these hairs become more active and start to clear away the mucus built up in your lungs. This can result in increased coughing for a few weeks after you first quit.  Drinking orange juice and other natural fruit juices will provide your body with the vitamins and minerals it needs to combat congestion. Avoid alcohol, coffee, and sodas which can contribute to dehydration as much as possible. Dry air can irritate your lungs and increase your coughing fits. The steam produced from a hot shower or bath can moisten the air passages in your lungs and thin out the mucus. Keep your head angled at 15 degrees by placing one or two pillows directly underneath your head. This will minimize mucus draining into your throat which causes coughing at night. Facial steamers produce similar results outside the shower, directing the steam from hot water directly into your airways and lungs. Pour six cups of hot (almost boiling) water into a bowl. Make a tent over your head with a bath or hand towel. Place your nose and mouth over the bowl and inhale deeply.  Add three to four drop of eucalyptus oil to the water. Eucalyptus oil has both antibacterial and analgesic properties and acts as an expectorant, loosening phlegm that causes coughing. Add a few drops of peppermint oil to the steam to benefit from its soothing menthol agent. Professional facial steamers are also available at your local drugstore. Chest rubs, such as Vicks Vaporub, can help alleviate feelings of chest congestion via its menthol properties (the active agent in peppermint). Menthol can also reduce feelings of shortness of breath. Although the benefits from these products can be largely psychological, they can help alleviate the symptoms (but not the...

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Beba muito líquido, principalmente água. Tome um ou dois banhos quentes por dia. Durma com a cabeça elevada. Experimente deixar o rosto no vapor. Faça uma massagem no peito. Tome um comprimido expectorante. Evite xaropes que inibam a tosse.


Article in English: Drizzle roasted vegetables with the reduction to add another complex flavor. Balsamic reduction also works well when drizzled over pizza or grilled salmon. You can also use the reduction as a dip. For example, try dipping a grilled cheese sandwich in your reduction.  If you want to keep things simple, try drizzling the reduction over a fresh ripe avocado. You can also add a few teaspoons of the reduction to your pasta sauce to create a more unique flavor. A traditional Caprese salad is one of the most well-known salads to use balsamic reduction as a dressing. This fresh mozzarella and tomato salad simply uses the reduction as a drizzled dressing. But you can also combine the reduction with other salad dressings to improve their flavor. Or you can make your own simple balsamic dressing by combining and shaking together these ingredients:  Equal parts of your reduction and extra-virgin olive oil (try for 1/4 cup of each) 1/2 teaspoon grainy mustard 1/8 teaspoon sea salt a few grinds of fresh-ground black pepper Strawberries are a popular fruit to pair with balsamic reductions. You can drizzle the reduction over fresh or roasted strawberries, peaches, or figs. For other sweet ideas, drizzle the reduction over vanilla ice cream. You can also drizzle cheesecake or berry pies with a little balsamic reduction. The reduction will cut some of the dessert's sweetness.

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Use a redução como um molho. Use a redução para criar um molho de salada. Experimente a redução em sobremesas.


Article in English: Dropping a night feed does not mean cutting back on the amount of food you give your child. In fact, you may need to feed your baby more during the day to make up for the milk he or she is not getting at night.  Some babies resist daytime feedings as they grow older because of how active and stimulated they are during the day. Stopping to eat may seem unpleasant if your baby believes he or she is missing out on something. Work around this potential problem by taking scheduled breaks for daytime feedings. Move to a quiet room with no distractions. Distractions can include televisions, radios, computers, and noisy family members. Make sure your baby's stomach is filled before he or she goes to sleep. Consider adding an extra feeding to your evening schedule so that your child will stay full for a longer period of time into the night.  Feed your baby just before he or she goes to bed, then consider feeding your baby again just before you go to bed. If you feed your baby before you go to bed, this may mean you'll have to wake your child up. Even if he or she only eats a small amount during this time, that extra food might be enough to keep your baby full until morning. Don't allow your baby to fall asleep in the middle of a meal, regardless of whether that meal happens at night or in the middle of the day.  Babies can learn to associate feeding with sleeping if they regularly fall asleep before finishing a meal. A baby who associates the two actions can start depending on his or her feeding to fall asleep. You need to help your baby learn how to fall asleep without feeding. If you notice your baby falling asleep in the middle of a feeding, stop the feeding immediately and cuddle for a few minutes. Put your child to bed while he or she is still awake. For many babies, suckling is a way to comfort themselves. Your baby may feel the need to suckle even if he or she isn't hungry, which may prompt your child to cry for food even if it isn't needed.  This is why pacifiers can work well when you're trying to drop night...

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Dê ao seu bebê mais comida durante o dia. Ofereça mamadas extras de noite. Mantenha seu bebê acordado durante as mamadas. Ofereça uma chupeta.


Article in English: Drummers won’t respond well to a band leader who plays hardball before getting to know them. Structure is good and shows that you’re serious about what you do, but try to create a relaxed atmosphere that puts everyone at ease. Your prospective drummer is much more likely to play their best in an environment where they feel encouraged rather than threatened. The point of an audition is to find out how your drummer fits in with the rest of your band and how adept they are at playing your style of music. Come up with some exercises that will test your drummer's skill. This could be anything from playing well known songs to having the drummer give you a short demonstration of their talents.  Consider sending the drummer a link to some of your songs so they can get a feel for your style. Get together with your band mates and write down some questions to ask the drummer during the audition. Make sure you're on time, and greet your prospective drummer warmly--remember, this could be your future band mate! Take some time to talk and get to know each other before moving on to the audition. Introduce the drummer to your other band mates, relax and chat for a while, then move on to the schedule you planned for the audition.  Look for things like tempo consistency and how effectively the drummer can reenter after a break. These skills are telltale signs of a drummer who has practiced and developed good habits.  It’s a good idea to test your drummer’s limits and versatility, but also ask them to demonstrate any special skills they may have—you might discover they have an interesting technique you’d like to incorporate into your music. After the audition, thank the drummer for participating and let them know you’ll be in touch. You’ll want to confer with your band mates before making a final decision. It’s important to be polite and appreciative of your prospective drummer regardless of what you ultimately decide. If you focus on forging a good relationship with the drummer, they are much more likely to refer you to other...

Summary in Portuguese:

Seja profissional, mas sem arrogância. Planeje os testes com antecedência. Realize os testes. Agradeça ao baterista pelo tempo.


Article in English: Dry gangrene may be the result of the following factors:   Diabetes — This condition impedes blood flow, especially in the lower extremities, and can lead to a non-healing wound.   Vascular problems — Vascular problems, such as peripheral arterial disease (PAD), can reduce blood supply in the body. PAD, for example, occurs when the arteries of the heart or body narrow mainly due to atherosclerosis, which hardens the arteries and blood vessels.   Vasculitis — Vasculitis refers to a number of autoimmune conditions that cause the blood vessels to become inflamed, such as Raynaud's phenomenon. In this autoimmune disease, the blood vessels chiefly to the fingers and feet temporarily spasm (called a vasospasm), which in turn causes vasoconstriction, or a narrowing of the blood vessels. Triggers for Raynaud's include exposure to the cold and emotional stress.   Tobacco addiction — It can cause blockage of arteries and thus impair blood flow.  External injuries — Burns, accidents, wounds and surgeries can damage certain cells in the body which later on slows down blood supply. If the wounds are not treated appropriately and a major blood vessel is damaged or compromised, the vessel can no longer supply adequate blood to the surrounding tissues. This leads to inadequate oxygen supply to the affected body part and, as a result, the tissues surrounding it dies.  Frostbite — Exposure of extremities to very cold temperatures may block usual blood flow. In temperatures of freezing weather frostbite can occur in as little as 15 minutes. Frostbite principally affects the fingers and toes. For prevention, you can wear appropriately lined gloves and shoes to provide warmth and protection from moisture.  Infection — An untreated bacterial infection may consequently take over the affected tissue, resulting in its death and leading to gangrene. This is more common in wet gangrene. Gangrene may be classified into different categories, including:   Dry gangrene — This type is characterized by dry and withered skin with a brown to...

Summary in Portuguese:

Conheça as causas da gangrena seca. Conheça os diferentes tipos de gangrena. Conheça os sintomas da gangrena seca. Procure atendimento médico imediato.


Article in English: Due to its iconic status and recognizable branding, Brylcreem can be found just about anywhere that hair care products are sold. You’ll most likely even be able to snag some in the beauty aisle of your favorite supermarket or corner drugstore.  If you’re having trouble getting your hands on Brylcreem, try expanding your search to barber shops that cater specifically to men. You can also purchase it online. A large container of Brylcreem typically costs less than $10 and has the potential to last you for months, making it as economical as it is effective. To ensure that the pomade isn’t being forced to compete with your hair’s natural oils, it’s best to start with a clean head of hair. Hop in the shower and lather up with a cleansing shampoo, then follow up with a protective, moisturizing conditioner. The key to a luxurious, eye-catching coif is, above all else, healthy hair. Brylcreem coats and holds best when applied to locks that aren’t bone-dry. As soon as you get out of the shower, towel off to soak up the excess water, but let a little bit of moisture remain. That way, you’ll have an easier time distributing the semi-solid cream.  It's a good idea to keep a spray bottle so that you can dampen your hair, as needed. This is particularly useful if you have hair that dries quickly. Make sure your hair isn’t overly wet. Trying to use a wax-based pomade on a waterlogged mane will just result in an oily mess. The volume and absorbency of dry hair, on the other hand, can make it nearly impossible to get the product to coat evenly. Classic Brylcreem has a soft, creamy consistency that makes layering it on a breeze, but if you’ve chosen a high-hold wax or paste variety, it may be necessary to heat it up to promote spreadability. You can get your product of choice primed and ready by blasting it briefly with a hairdryer, or by simply rubbing it between your palms for a few seconds. It may also help to store your Brylcreem in a warm place, such as the ledge of your shower.

Summary in Portuguese:

Escolha um frasco de Brylcreem. Lave o cabelo antes de arrumá-lo. Deixe o cabelo úmido. Aqueça a pomada para afiná-la.


Article in English: Due to the lack of diphthongs in French, your tongue moves a lot less than it would if you were speaking English. Too much tongue movement will make your speech sound more heavily accented.  Try putting the tip of your tongue against the back of your lower front teeth as you speak. Open your mouth less, and let your lips and jaw do the work of pronouncing the words. Speaking in front of a mirror can help you get your mouth and tongue movements right. You might also try watching native French speakers and attempt to mimic their facial expressions and mouth movements. The letters eu, u, and r make sounds in French that are unlike anything you would say in English. Not being able to pronounce these letters correctly can ruin otherwise good pronunciation.  To get the u sound correct, make an eee sound, then round your lips as you would if you were making an ooo sound. Practice this until you can make the u sound without starting with the eee sound. The French r is pronounced from the back of your throat, similar to the ch in the Scottish word "loch." You can find French television shows streaming online that you can watch for free. Your favorite video-streaming service may also have French-language movies and television shows available. These shows can give you a better idea of how French people actually talk to each other. News programs, game shows, and reality shows give you the opportunity to see non-actors speaking. This can help you learn casual, informal conversation. Liaisons are part of the reason that French sounds as smooth and melodic as it does. Rather than harsh endings between words, most French words are blended together using liaisons. This means some letters that normally are silent are pronounced to smooth the transition.  For example, take the sentence vous êtes dans un grand avion. If you simply pronounced all the words individually, you'd end up with a sentence that sounded something like "voo ett dahn un grahn ahveeohn." While each word is pronounced correctly, that certainly doesn't sound...

Summary in Portuguese:

Controle o movimento da língua ao falar francês. Treine os sons do francês que não são tão comuns em português. Veja filmes e séries franceses e imite os diálogos dos personagens. Aprenda a usar ligações entre certas palavras. Teste a pronúncia com trava-línguas.


Article in English: Due to their taste similarities, pawpaws can take the place of both of these fruits and work just as well in a recipe. Measure out the same amount of pawpaws as you would bananas or mangoes for the chosen dish. Add 1 cup (240 ml) of sugar to 2 cups (470 ml) of pawpaw pulp. Combine 2 cups (470 ml) of cream and 2 cups (470 ml) of milk, stirring them into the pawpaw pulp and sugar mixture. Once all of these ingredients are combined, pour them into an ice cream maker and follow the machine’s specific instructions for making ice cream.  You can also just freeze pawpaw pulp and eat it frozen, more like a sorbet. If you don't have an ice cream maker, try hand-churning or a similar method. If you’re interested in making beer yourself, or already know how to brew your own beer, consider using pawpaw when brewing to add flavor. Many people ferment the pawpaw pulp, just as you would other fruits. For example, you can make pawpaw mead with very little equipment. Combine 1  c (240 ml) of sugar, 1  c (240 ml) of milk, 1 egg, 0.25  tsp (1.2 ml) of salt, and 0.5  c (120 ml) of pawpaw pulp together, cooking it on the stove over medium heat until it becomes thick. Pour the mixture into an unbaked pie crust and bake it until the crust is cooked.  Make sure the pawpaw pulp doesn’t have any seeds or skin in it. Bake the pie at 350 °F (177 °C). Check on the pie every 10 minutes or so to see if the crust is browning. Mix 2  c (470 ml) of water, 1 US tbsp (15 ml) grated ginger, 2  c (470 ml) peeled pawpaw, and 1 can of pineapple juice together in a blender. Pour 3 US tbsp (44 ml) lime juice and 0.5  c (120 ml) honey into the blender and blend one last time so everything's combined. You can serve the drink over ice. Whisk together 2 cups (470 ml) sugar, 1.5  c (350 ml) bread flour, 1  tsp (4.9 ml) baking powder, and 0.5  tsp (2.5 ml) cinnamon. Add 3 eggs, 2  c (470 ml) pawpaw pulp, 1.5  c (350 ml) milk, 0.5  c (120 ml) melted butter and whisk them all together before pouring the mixture into a baking dish.  Bake the pudding for 50...

Summary in Portuguese:

Substitua manga e banana por pawpaw em qualquer receita. Faça um sorvete com a polpa da fruta se quiser um lanchinho gelado. Saboreie uma cerveja de pawpaw se puder produzir em casa. Crie uma torta de pawpaw para fazer uma sobremesa maravilhosa. Prepare uma bebida de pawpaw para matar a sede. Faça um pudim de pawpaw.


Article in English: During a panic attack, your body goes into a natural fight-or-flight response, just as if you were in a truly terrifying and dangerous situation, only no dangerous situation is actually occurring. Symptoms that are commonly experienced during a panic attack include:  Chest pain or discomfort Dizziness or faintness Fear of dying Fear of losing control or impending doom Feeling of choking Feeling of detachment Feeling of unreality Nausea or upset stomach Numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or face Palpitations, fast heart rate, or pounding heart Sweating, chills, or hot flashes Trembling or shaking Most panic attacks cause rapid and shallow breathing which fuels the attack, causing the symptoms to linger. By controlling your breathing, you can help to return your heart rate to normal, lower your blood pressure, slow the sweating, and re-establish a feeling of being in control.  One method to slow your breathing is to take a deep breath and hold it for as long as you can. This balances levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide and reduces the feeling that you cannot breathe. After holding your breath, then begin deep, diaphragmatic breathing. Breathe in slowly and deeply, then exhale even more slowly. To practice diaphragmatic breathing, try sitting in a chair with 1 hand on your chest and the other a little below your rib cage. Sit comfortably with bent knees, and relaxed shoulders and neck.  Next breathe in slowly through your nose and let your stomach expand, keeping your upper chest as still as possible. Slowly exhale, tightening your stomach muscles, and keep your upper chest still. The hand on your stomach area should move out as you inhale, then back in as you exhale, with the hand on your upper chest remaining as still as possible.  Another method is the 5-2-5 method. Inhale with your diaphragm for 5 seconds. Hold your breath for 2 seconds. Then exhale for 5 more seconds. Repeat 5 times.  Breathing into a paper bag is not routinely recommended anymore. It may not be as beneficial as was believed in the...

Summary in Portuguese:

Reconheça os sintomas físicos. Controle a respiração. Tome medicamentos prescritos. Tente continuar o que estiver fazendo. Evite sair correndo. Concentre-se em outras coisas. Saiba diferenciar uma experiência estressante de um ataque de pânico. Adote técnicas de relaxamento. Use os sentidos para combater o ataque.


Article in English: During the first few weeks after delivery, you may experience the feelings of sadness, irritability, and anxiety characteristic of the “baby blues.” You may find yourself crying more than usual and having trouble sleeping. If you have these symptoms, know that they are normal, and they are frequently exacerbated by the exhaustion and stress that new mothers experience. They do not constitute postpartum depression, as long as they improve after 2-3 weeks. Normal “baby blues” typically begin to improve within a couple of weeks. If yours feelings are not improving by then, you may have postpartum depression. As a new mother, you will probably be very tired—your body is still recovering from pregnancy and childbirth, and your baby probably isn't sleeping well yet. If your fatigue is overwhelming, though, and does not seem to be alleviated by rest, that could be a sign of PPD. Hormonal changes, new responsibilities, and severe fatigue can all contribute to mood swings. If yours are severe, especially if they involve intense feelings of anger or sadness, you may need treatment for postpartum depression. If you don’t seem able to connect with your newborn after a few weeks, you may have postpartum depression, especially if this problem is combined with other symptoms. Women with postpartum depression often lose their appetites (or, in some cases, notice that they are eating more than usual). A change in your appetite does not always indicate PPD—hormonal changes may be to blame, and breastfeeding can also make you hungrier—but in combination with other symptoms, it could be a warning sign. If you find yourself losing interest in people or activities you usually like, you may have PPD. Postpartum depression often causes women to withdraw from friends and family and to lose interest in activities they used to enjoy.

Summary in Portuguese:

Saiba que é normal se sentir triste às vezes após o nascimento do bebê. Veja se você continua se sentindo mal. Atente-se ao seu cansaço. Leve as mudanças de humor a sério. Crie um vínculo saudável com o seu filho. Esteja atenta a quaisquer alterações no seu apetite. Veja se você perdeu o interesse em pessoas ou atividades que antes gostava.


Article in English: During the first trimester, the fetus’ internal organs, such as the heart, are starting to develop.  Note that the fetus in this stage does not yet resemble a human being but more of a seed with facial features and a discernible tail ,which will later form the lower extremities.  Upon ultrasound, at 8 weeks of gestation, a gestational sac can be observed.  At the end of 12 weeks gestation, the sex of the baby should already noticeable. During this time, the baby will most likely grow from 1 centimeter (0.4 in) to 8 centimeters (3.1 in) in length. The weight should be between 400 mcg and 45 grams. During this time the fetal heartbeat should become audible with the use of a Doppler  (an instrument that can detect fetal heart sounds) but towards the end of the second trimester it can be heard using a stethoscope.  The sex can also be determined through ultrasound.  Other internal organs such as the liver and pancreas are fully functioning.  Other notable features of the fetus during this trimester are the presence of lanugo (downy hair at the back and extremities which help regulate heat upon birth), brown fat (for heat insulation) and vernix caseosa (a substance that regulates heat). The fetus has already established waking and sleeping patterns.  During the second trimester, the fetus should now be about 10 centimeters (3.9 in).  Towards the end of 24 weeks it should be approximately 36 centimeters (14.2 in).  The weight should be between 55 grams to 550 grams. In case a woman gives birth at only 24 weeks of gestation, the baby should be able to survive with constant monitoring and care under a neonatal intensive care unit. Because of the presence of lung surfactant, the lung alveoli can fully function.  Note that during the third trimester, the eyes of your baby should now be fully open.  The fetus should now look more like a baby. Fat deposits are present on the arms and legs.  It is best to start reading aloud and listening to classical music during this time because the fetus is now aware of sounds. ...

Summary in Portuguese:

Saiba o que acontece durante as primeiros 4 a 12 semanas de gestação. Entenda o que acontece nas semanas 16 a 24. Esteja ciente da condição do bebê durante as últimas 28 a 40 semanas.


Article in English: During the last stages of your pregnancy, a variety of exercises can be used to prevent back labor from occurring.  Try doing pelvic tilts. This is where you get on your hand and knees, curl up your back, and then straighten it out. It helps loosen ligaments and relieves back pain some experience during pregnancy. It can also help position the fetus to prevent back labor.  Invest in a birth ball and spend a little time each day sitting on the ball and doing light exercises with it. You can sit on the ball and rock your pelvis from side to side , rotate your hips from side to side, or lean over the ball in a kneeling position and rock your hips. Wait until you are at 35–36 weeks to try this. How you sit in the months leading up to labor can have an effect on the position of your baby. Try to sit in a position that prevents your knees from being lower than your hips and avoid sitting too deeply on couches and recliners. When labor begins, try move around as much as possible. This can keep the baby from getting into a position that would lead to back labor.  Try to avoid lying on your back too much during the course of your pregnancy. This can reduce your risk of back labor when you go into labor. During labor itself, try to sit up as much as possible. If you need to lie down, try to lie on your side.  Walk around the hospital during the early stages of labor and do some pelvic tilts.  Try sitting backward on a chair or toilet when you need to sit.

Summary in Portuguese:

Exercite-se antes do início do parto. Fique atento à maneira de sentar. Nos primeiros estágios do trabalho de parto, caminhe.


Article in English: During the training season, elite athletes often train six days a week, but that doesn't mean constant workouts. In weightlifting, for example, a training day might involve only two hours of lifting and eight hours of recovery and active rest. Your body needs recovery time to get stronger and healthier, and pushing too hard is a path to the hospital, not the Olympics.  Cross training is another valuable part of training. Depending on your sport, you'll dedicate varying amounts of time to flexibility, strength, and endurance training. The exact training schedule depends on your sport, which is part of why a coach is so valuable. It's all well and good to have a coach, to be practicing every day and to be super serious about it, but then you gotta put your skills up to the test. In many sports, it's the only way to climb up the ladder and eventually get noticed (loads of Olympic sports don't have "tryouts"). So start locally, go regional, and eventually hit Nationals! The more you do something, the easier it becomes. Imagine having the Olympics be your first competition! Getting loads of competitions under your belt, even small ones, will prepare you mentally. You're not training a few hours a day — you're training 24/7. Everything you do will determine your progress, performance, and success. This takes diligence, perseverance, patience, mental stability, and discipline. Here's why:  Your diet. Everything you eat affects you. Load up on carbs at the wrong time and your workout could crash and burn. Too much caffeine and you're not sleeping. Too much or too little of anything that keeps you from performing at 110% is off limits. Sleep. Most Olympic hopefuls get 8 to 10 hours of sleep every night, and often take a 30 to 90 minute nap during the day. Your body needs downtime to repair and recharge after intense exercise. Your lifestyle habits. If you're downing a 40 of PBR between bong hits, this isn't for you. Let's just leave it at that. If you've been competing for a while, it's possible you'll get noticed....

Summary in Portuguese:

Treine bastante, mas seja esperto. Participe de competições. Monitore a sua vida o tempo todo. Consiga um bom patrocínio. Trace metas. Faça uma autoavaliação honesta. Dê um tempo da sua vida social. Familiarize-se com a dor.


Article in English: During their first month of life, most babies poop every day. But as babies get older, they can go anywhere from one day to one week between having bowel movements. Keeping in mind that a baby’s normal poop schedule can fluctuate depending on a variety of factors can help put you at ease if you’re concerned your child may be constipated.  Be aware that breastfed babies can often go a week without pooping. Formula fed babies can also have similar swings.  Use the following frame of reference for your baby's bowel movements: 0–4 month old babies poop three to four times a day on average. After babies start eating solids, that decreases to about one bowel movement every day. You might suspect your baby is constipated if he isn’t pooping. This can be a sign of constipation, but it isn’t the only one. If you notice any of the following physical symptoms, your baby might be constipated:  Firm belly that is painful to the touch Hard stools Stools that are difficult to pass Small streak of bright red blood in the stool Straining for 10 minutes without success Pellet-like stools Arching the back Tightening buttocks Constipation can be very painful and distressing for your baby. In addition to physical symptoms, she may also exhibit behavioral signs of constipation. If you observe any of the following behavioral signs, your baby might be constipated:  Making straining faces Refusal to eat Crying

Summary in Portuguese:

Pense na frequência normal de evacuação. Observe os sintomas físicos. Observe os sinais comportamentais.


Article in English: During your annual gynecological exam, your doctor will check your breasts for lumps or abnormalities. If she detects something irregular, she might recommend that you have a mammogram.  If you do not have health insurance or funds to visit a doctor, there are likely resources in your area to help you get preventative care. Planned Parenthood offers consultation services and can direct you to a mammography provider.  If you do not know where to look for help, contact your local Department of Health or call the national cancer line at 1-800-4-CANCER. They can refer you to appropriate help for your situation. You could be eligible for cost-free or inexpensive mammograms. See the official US government listing of low-income clinics: http://www.findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/Search_HCC.aspx. Once she turns 40, a woman should get a mammogram every two years until she is 74.The earlier you detect breast cancer, the easier it will be to survive. You may have heard that a mammogram is painful, but the pain is momentary and no worse than getting a shot. Plus, it can save your life. If you are at high risk, talk to your doctor about how often you should get a mammogram. If you have a high risk and are under 40 years of age, it is possible your doctor will recommend a mammogram already. Paying attention and knowing your breasts well is the best thing you can do to detect symptoms of breast cancer. If you have any concerns about what you find in your BSEs, see a doctor immediately. Keep your friends and family healthy by arranging a party every year that culminates in everyone getting a mammogram together. This way you can remove the fear from the experience and help each other remember. Consider saying: “I know a lot of women don't get the mammograms because they're scary and they can hurt a bit, but I'd love to find a way that we can make it fun. Plus, we'll get some great girl time!”

Summary in Portuguese:

Visite o ginecologista regularmente. Faça mamografias regularmente. Preste atenção e procure ajuda imediatamente. A prevenção deve ser um trabalho em grupo.


Article in English: Dye is translucent. It adds color to whatever color is already there. For example, if you tried to dye a pair of blue shoes red or pink, you'll end up with purple. You also cannot dye shoes a lighter color. You can, however, dye any color of shoe black. This will protect the rubber from picking up the dye. If you want to dye the laces as well, you will still want to take them out; you will dip them into the dye bath along with the shoes. This will help them dye more evenly. Make sure that the bucket is deep enough to fit your shoe. The salt and laundry detergent will help make the dye brighter. Each company may be a little different, so follow the directions on your bottle or packet. In general, liquid dyes do not need any preparation. If you are using powdered dye, you will need to dissolve it in 2 cups (475 milliliters) of hot water first. If your shoes float to the top, you will need to weigh them down with something heavy. You can use glass jars or bottles, or even sticks. If you don't do this, they will float to the top and your dye job will be uneven.  Some people find that soaking the shoes in warm water first helps the dye soak in better and more evenly.  Dye can get messy. Consider wearing some plastic gloves to protect your hands from getting stained. This will give the dye enough time to soak into the fabric. Use warm water first to set the dye, and then cold water to get rid of the excess dye. Be sure to get the inside of the shoes as well. This is to get rid of any last traces of dye. Remember to rinse the inside of the shoes as well. If you can, set them out in a sunny spot. This will help them dry faster. If you don't have any newspaper, you can use an old towel or even a paper bag instead. If any dye leaked onto the shoes, you can remove it using rubbing alcohol or a bleach pen. You can also try a magic eraser or a paste made from equal parts of baking soda, water, and vinegar. If you are using a bleach pen, leave the bleach on the rubber parts for 10 minutes, then wipe it off with a damp...

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Escolha um par de tênis branco ou de cor creme. Tire os cadarços e cubra as partes de borracha com vaselina ou fita crepe. Encha um balde grande com água quente e misture 1 xícara (225 g) de sal e 1 colher de sopa (15 ml) de detergente de roupas. Prepare o pigmento e adicione-o ao balde. Mergulhe os tênis no balde. Deixe os tênis de molho por 20 minutos. Tire os tênis do balde e enxágue com água normal até que ela pare de sair colorida. Espere cinco minutos e enxágue novamente para se livrar de qualquer resto de pigmento. Coloque os tênis em cima de um jornal e deixe secar de um dia para outro. Remova a fita ou vaselina. Coloque os tênis na secadora por 10 a 15 minutos. Recoloque os cadarços.


Article in English: EPS clues investors and potential investors in to a company's profitability. A higher EPS generally signals a more robust company, profit-wise. Like most numbers, however, EPS should not be looked at in isolation. There's no fixed EPS number above which a company's stock should be bought and below which its stock should be sold. It's important to look at a company's EPS in relation to other companies. Looking at a company's EPS is more valuable than looking at their profit because EPS puts a company's profit into perspective. (A huge company generating $1M net income isn't very impressive; a tiny company generating $1M net income is.) EPS is also integral in evaluating a company's Price to Earnings ratio, or P/E. EPS will tell you how one company is doing compared to another, or how one company is doing in relation to the industry as a whole, but it won't tell you at a glance whether it's a steal to invest in a company or whether that company is overvalued. In order to make an informed decision about whether to invest in a company's stock, you'll also need to consider the following, at the very least:  Market capitalization Share price Dividends/buybacks Long-term financial outlook Sufficient liquidity

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Use como um barômetro da lucratividade da empresa. Saiba que, mais do que qualquer outro número, o LPA é, provavelmente, o fator mais importante de influência no preço de uma ação. Apenas a LPA não é o bastante para tomar uma decisão de investimento.


Article in English: Each genre has different techniques, instruments, and styles that you may want to incorporate when you write your song. Make a list of songs similar to the ones that you want to make and listen for common themes or techniques that they use. Choose a genre that you enjoy listening to and want to experiment with for your song.  For example, a hard rock song will have loud guitars with distortion while a hip hop song may prominently feature drums or synthesizers. Try multiple genres to find out which one you like the most. A progression is the order that you change chords, and it can help you figure out notes to use in your melody. Pick a 3–4 chords that are in the same key and try arranging them in different orders to see what sounds the best to you. Play the chord progression on your instrument to see if you’re happy with how it sounds. Write down or record ideas for chords on your phone so you don’t forget them.  If you want your song to sound happy, try using C, F, and G chords. For a song that sounds sad, try using A minor, D minor, and E chords. You can try any chords you want for your progression. The melody is the main sequence of notes that goes throughout your song. Choose notes that are in one of the chords from your progression to use for your melody. Try using different rhythms and ranges of notes to help your melody sound unique and interesting. You can either experiment with melodies on your instrument or you can whistle or hum along to your chord progression to find something you like.  Loop your chord progression in the background so you can try playing your melody over it. Avoid using melodies that have been used in other songs since they are copyrighted and you usually need permission to use them in your own music. If you have a drum kit, try making a basic rhythm using the bass and snare drums. Otherwise, create a virtual drum kit using a software instrument on your DAW so you can arrange the beat. Experiment with placing bass and snare hits at different times until you find something you...

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Decida que gênero musical você quer compor. Decida que progressão harmônica a música vai seguir. Tente improvisar com o instrumento até encontrar uma melodia interessante. Crie uma batida para a música com a bateria ou instrumentos virtuais. Estruture a música com versos e refrões memoráveis. Componha letras


Article in English: Each kind of theater has specific concerns. Some options may be more successful than others, depending on your community and audiences. This decision will also be dependent upon your start-up capital and potential investors. Choose from among the mainstream, first-run theater; second-run theater; independent theater; or drive-in theater. Some movie theater chains have franchise opportunities, in which you put up the money to open a theater in the chain’s name. Benefits and drawbacks to doing this can include:  Having the brand and name recognition of a major chain, which will draw moviegoers who are looking for a standard experience. Ease of setup—the franchise terms will probably determine many decisions that have to be made in opening the theater. The financial backing and resources of the chain, including contacts to film brokers. On the other hand, you may not have as much control over the details of your theater if you have a franchise. Some major chains do not offer franchise opportunities. If you are interested in a theater as a profitable business, much general information about starting a business will apply. Your movie theater will need to be founded and operate in accordance with the regulations regarding businesses in your area—including any permits, building code requirements, taxes, etc. You can also start a nonprofit movie theater. For this type of operation, you’ll need a mission statement, bylaws, and a board of directors. Aside from any standard costs for starting and running a business, there are also expenses that are specific to operating a movie theater. These costs will vary depending on geographic location, and size and type of theater and films shown. Estimate the costs to run your theater. These costs include:  Building rental or purchase Staff Concessions overhead Licensing fees for showing films. These can be very expensive, especially for first-run, major motion pictures. Movie brokers can be hired to assist with the process of attaining films and approval to show them. Equipment....

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Decida o tipo de cinema que deseja abrir. Procure por redes de cinema que ofereçam oportunidades de franquia. Entenda os regulamentos para abrir um negócio em sua área. Some os custos. Escolha uma localização. Procure por incentivos especiais para o seu negócio. Dê um nome ao seu cinema. Desenvolva um plano de negócio. Obtenha o financiamento.


Article in English: Each person is different; therefore, you should discuss the different methods for treating LA with your doctor. He or she can help you determine what’s best for you. If you are not symptomatic, or if you have never had a blood clot in the past, you may not need any medical treatment. This therapy involves taking blood thinning medications such as warfarin, heparin, or low-dose aspirin, which help prevent blood clots. They work by inhibiting the production of vitamin K (responsible for blood clotting) in the liver. This increases the time the blood takes to clot. During this therapy, the level of anticoagulant in your blood will be monitored to determine how much, and for how long you need to continue the therapy. Some people only need to take medication for a few months, while others may have to manage the anticoagulants for their entire life.  If LA is still present after the initial therapy, the therapy is usually continued for at least three additional months before the next testing is done. If the result of the second post-therapy testing shows that the patient's blood no longer contains lupus anticoagulants, the therapy is discontinued. Steroids work by reducing the activity of the immune system. The immune system creates the lupus anticoagulant antibodies, and steroids can be used to suppress their production. If the activity of the immune system is suppressed or reduced, then the level of lupus anticoagulant antibodies will also decrease. Examples of steroids include cortisone, prednisone and methylprednisolone. Plasmapheresis is a process in which the liquid part of the blood, also known as plasma, which contains the lupus anticoagulant antibodies, is separated from the cells. A machine removes the affected plasma and replaces it with good plasma, or a plasma substitute that does not contain the antibodies. This is also known as plasma exchange.

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Faça um plano de tratamento junto ao médico. Para reduzir o efeito dos anticorpos, analise a possibilidade de se submeter à terapia anticoagulante. Converse com um médico sobre o uso de esteroides para reduzir os níveis de anticorpos. A plasmaferese é outra opção de tratamento.


Article in English: Each person should evenly smear their chin area with Vaseline. Be sure that each person has about the same amount of Vaseline, to ensure that it's fair. Then, line up with the rest of your team on the other side. Dunk your face in so that as much cotton as possible sticks to the Vaseline. Tag the first person so that they can repeat the process. Give three points to the team who finished the fastest, and then an additional point for each cotton ball. The team with the most points wins!

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Faça, no mínimo, dois grupos. Deixe uma tigela cheia de algodões por time, em cada canto da sala. Se você for o primeiro, corra para a tigela com algodões. Corra de volta para a fileira. Conte os pontos.


Article in English: Each player can redeem his armies in whatever unit s/he wants (infantry, cavalry, or artillery), provided they all add up to the same number of armies. So if a player gets seven armies at the beginning of his turn, he can redeem them by getting either seven infantry pieces or by getting one cavalry piece and two infantry pieces (which add up to seven). At the beginning of each turn, players receive more armies.  The number of armies is determined by:  The number of territories you own. For every three countries, the player gets one army. For example, if you had 11 countries, you would receive 3 armies; if you had 22 countries, you would receive 7 armies. Turning in cards. Cards can be turned in when you have a three of a kind (e.g. all three cards have artillery pictures) or all three types of armies (soldier, cavalry, artillery). For the first set of cards you turn in, you receive 4 armies; 6 for the second; 8 for the third; 10 for the fourth; 12 for the fifth; 15 for the sixth; and for every additional set thereafter, 5 more armies than the previous set turned in. If you have 5 or more Risk cards at the beginning of a turn, you must turn at least one set of them in. Owning all the territories of a continent. For each continent that you completely dominate (no other enemy armies are present), you receive reinforcements. You receive 3 armies for Africa, 7 armies for Asia, 2 armies for Australia, 5 armies for Europe, 5 armies for North America and 2 armies for South America.  Note: if the amount of armies you would receive at the beginning of your turn is less than three, round up to three. You may place the armies you received at the beginning of your turn wherever you have an army presence, in whatever proportion. If you wish, you can place one army in each of your territories; or you can place all of your armies in one territory. The choice is up to you. If, during the beginning of your turn, you turned in a set of cards with a territory that you owned, you receive two extra infantrymen. You must place...

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Selecione as unidades de exército. Obtenha seus novos exércitos no começo de cada turno. Posicione seus exércitos.


Article in English: Each species of orchid has a growth season – a time of the year when it will naturally bloom. If it currently isn’t the orchid’s growth season, it isn’t going to bloom. Most orchids, including the Phalaenopsis orchid, will experience the growth of new leaves during the summer months. Spikes and flower buds will appear in late fall and soon after it will bloom. It will continue to bloom until spring. The blooming season usually ends around mid-February.  The Phalaenopsis orchid usually blooms once every year. The blooms can last for several months. When the flowers fall off, a few more flowers might bloom from the same spike, but not always. If an orchid isn’t blooming, the reason is almost always because it’s not getting enough light. One of the best ways to figure out if your orchid is getting enough light is to check its leaf color. A healthy orchid getting the right amount of sun exposure will have bright green leaves. If the leaves are dark green, your orchid isn’t getting enough light. Move it to a brighter spot, like a south-facing window. If the leaves are reddish-green, the orchid is getting too much light. Move it to a less sunny spot, like an east or north-facing window. You will probably need to filter the light with a shade or curtain if you put a Phalaenopsis in a south-facing window. Moth orchids like a lot of light, but not direct light. If the stems and leaves appear wilted or shriveled, your orchid needs more water. You will always need to water more frequently when the orchid is actively blooming. During the resting period (when there are no blooms), water your orchid about once per week. During the active blooming phase, water it twice per week.  Increase watering when you see new shoots and roots appear on your orchid. Too much water can kill an orchid quickly. Never allow your orchid to sit in a soggy, water-logged pot. Most orchids, including Phalaenopsis, do not grow in regular soil. They need a growing medium that provides fast water drainage and good air circulation. A free-draining...

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Preste atenção à estação. Verifique a cor da folha. Verifique as hastes e as folhas para ver se há sinais de desidratação. Avalie o solo.


Article in English: Each step consists of 2 main parts: a riser, which is the vertical part of the step, and the tread, which is the part you step on. Other important terms to know when building your stairs include:  The pitch line, an imaginary line that runs from the lip of the bottom stair to the lip of the topmost step. The “pitch” of the stairs is the angle between the base of the stairs and the pitch line. The rise, which is the total height of your staircase from its base to the topmost step. The run of your stairs, which is the depth of your stair measured from the front of your staircase to its back. The stringers of your stairs are the side supports to either side of each step. The measurements for your stringers will be used in the creation of your concrete forms. First, you'll need to find the total rise of your stairs, which can be found by measuring the total height from the planned base to the higher level/floor you are building up to. Then:  Measure the run of the steps by finding the distance between the frontmost and backmost part of the stair. Find the width of your stairs by measuring the distance between the leftmost and rightmost bounds of your planned steps. You can do this by finding the rise (total height from the bottom level to the top level) of your stairs and dividing that number by the riser height (the height of each step). Standard risers are between 6 to 8 in (15 to 20 cm). The building code in some states sets the maximum riser height at 8.25" (21 cm), but you should be sure to check your local building code to prevent building stairs that violate state code or local ordinances.  If this number comes out as a decimal, you must round up to the next whole number. If your stairs are built so the topmost tread is a step below the level/floor you are building up to, the number of treads you need will be 1 less than the number of risers. Otherwise, you will need an equal number of treads and risers. There are many online sites that offer simple step calculators to simplify this process. You should be...

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Domine o vocabulário necessário para a construção de escadas. Determine as dimensões da escada. Calcule o número necessário de degraus. Determine a altura e a profundidade de cada base. Encontre o comprimento da armadura de distribuição.


Article in English: Each strip needs to be 6 inches (15.24 centimeters) wide and 36 inches (91.44 centimeters) long. Make sure that the fabric you are using is stretchy, such as jersey or t-shirt.

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Article in English: Each trail begins with a trailhead--a sign that generally states the name of the trail and the distance to the end (or how long the loop is.) Other trailhead, like those in national parks, will have a map of all of the other trails your trail connects to, as well as different things to look out for while hiking. If you cannot find a trailhead, you may not be at the right location. Ask someone for directions. Other trails might not have a trailhead--this fact will be specified in your trail guide. When you are out hiking, you will inevitably come across a fork in the road. Follow the trail markers that say your trail’s name. If there are no markers available (which is relatively rare) consult your map and look for cairns. Cairns are stacks of rocks that rangers make to show hikers the correct path to take. You may see small trails branching off from your trail. Do not follow these--often they are simply deer and other forest creature paths that will lead you into uncharted territory. Park rangers and trail maintenance people generally block off these sort of faux-trails by dragging fallen tree branches across the path. If you see a sign that says “Stay on the trail” you should--you guessed it--stay on the trail. It is more than likely that that sign is there because there is revegetation happening in the area. When too many people walk in areas other than the path, they can do serious damage to the vegetation. You will also most likely see a sign that says do not feed wild animals. This is really good advice, as feeding wild animals can hurt both you and the animals. Do not feed wild animals--no matter how cute they look. Hiking is not a race, but rather an activity that you can do at your own speed. Don’t be afraid to slow down if you are feeling tired. Drink water throughout your hike and sit down for a rest whenever you feel the need to do so. Be aware that when you are hiking, you are passing through the home of many different creatures--from the smallest bugs, to the biggest bears. Do not ever try to...

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Comece pelo começo da trilha. Procure as placas da trilha. Obedeça à sinalização. Faça pausas e se reidrate. Preste atenção em bichos que podem estar no chão. Tire apenas fotos, deixe apenas pegadas.


Article in English: Each year, you should have an HVAC technician inspect and service any gas appliances you have, such as a stove or heater. Properly maintaining your appliances can prevent breakdowns in addition to lowering your gas bill. A home that is poorly insulated will be harder to keep warm, so your gas bill is likely to be more expensive. Though it’s best to have your home professionally insulated, you can add insulation yourself if you want. However, you’ll need to drill holes into the sheathing and spray foam insulation into the walls. Then, you’ll need to repair the drywall. Clogged furnace filters can make your heating system less efficient. Air filters that are blocked also reduce air flow and can increase your gas bill. Be sure to replace any air filters in your home every 1-3 months. Warm air may be escaping through holes or cracks around your air ducts. Call in an HVAC professional and ask them to seal the air ducts in your home. This will help keep the warm air inside and reduce your gas bill.

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Faça manutenção anual de aquecedores, climatizadores ou ares-condicionados. Feche tudo ao usar ares-condicionados ou aquecedores. Troque os filtros de ar regularmente. Contrate um profissional para selar os dutos de ar da sua casa.


Article in English: Earlier in your cat’s life, you may have limited the amount of tasty morsels your cat ate so that she could maintain a healthy diet. Now that she is near the end of her life, why not indulge her a bit more? Spoil your cat with some tuna, such as tuna flakes or even tuna juice poured on top of her food.  Meat-based baby food,, such as turkey, is another type of tasty food to feed your dying cat. Since onions are toxic to cats, make sure the baby food does not contain any onion powder.  Gourmet cat food is another tasty food option for your cat.  Whichever tasty food you give her, make sure that it has a strong and appealing smell. Your cat probably won’t have a big appetite in her final days, but giving her food that is very aromatic may encourage her to eat at least a little bit. Not only may your cat be losing her appetite when she is dying, but she may also no longer have the physical ability to chew her food adequately. Therefore, you will need to make her food easier to eat. For dry food, you can soften it by soaking it in some water or mashing it.  Other than mashing dry food, you can grind it up in a blender. If you are feeding your cat baby food, you can mix it with some water to make it even softer. Warming up your cat’s food can make it easier and more appealing for her to eat.  Talk with your veterinarian if you are unsure what types of foods your cat can eat, and would want to eat, at the end of her life. Your cat, in her final stages of life, may not want to drink as much water as she used to. In addition, her body’s ‘thirst’ signal may not be working very well, so she may not even realize that she needs to hydrate herself. Keeping your dying cat well hydrated is key to keeping her comfortable.  Her water should be lukewarm instead of cold. If your cat is too weak or in too much pain to drink out of her water bowl, you will have to help her by gently supporting her head upright. She may not want to open her mouth willingly to drink the water, so you may have to give her water using a medicine...

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Sirva alimentos gostosos. Faça comidas fáceis de se comer. Sirva água fresca para o gato.


Article in English: Early detection of breast cancer is vital. If you possess any high risk factors, be sure to perform regular BSEs. Seek a mammogram if you feel any lumps or are high risk and over age forty. Women are more likely than men to get breast cancer. Additionally, if you have had close relatives (e.g. mother, sister) with breast cancer, your chance of having breast cancer increases. There also are inherited gene mutations that predispose one to have a higher risk of breast cancer. These gene mutations are BRCA1 and BRCA2. Five to ten percent of breast cancer cases result from gene mutations.  In the United States, white women are most at risk of getting breast cancer.  Some ethnic groups are more prone to mutated BRCA genes. These include people of Norwegian, Icelandic, Dutch, and Ashkenazi Jewish descent. There are many traits of your health history that can impact your risk profile for breast cancer. Women who have had breast cancer in one breast are more likely to get it again. People who have undergone radiation to their chest area as a young child also carry a higher risk. Additionally, other medical facts, like your first period occurring at age 11 or younger, can increase risk. Starting menopause later than average is also a red flag. Taking hormonal therapy after starting menopause increases risk as does never having been pregnant. Obese people have a higher chance of getting breast cancer.  Women who consume three alcoholic beverages per week also are fifteen percent more likely to get breast cancer.Smokers and particularly women who started smoking prior to the birth of their first child also have an increased risk for breast cancer.

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Perceba a importância dos fatores de risco. Fique atento às predisposições genéticas. Entenda o impacto do histórico médico. Perceba como o estilo de vida possui impacto no risco de desenvolvimento da doença.


Article in English: Early prevention is crucial to the successful treatment of cancer.  Being aware of your risk profile can make you responsive to symptoms if and when they occur.  Below is list of known risk factors to be aware of:  Family history of testicular cancer. An undescended testicle (also called cryptorchidism). Three out of four cases of testicular cancer occur in an individual with an undescended testicle.  Intratubular Germ Cell Neoplasia (IGCN). Often called "carcinoma in situ" (CIS), IGCN occurs when cancer cells manifest in germ cells within the seminiferous tubules where these cells are formed. IGCN and CIS is uniform precursors to cancerous tumors of the testes and, in 90% of cases, is found in tissues surrounding a tumor.  Ethnicity. Studies in the US have shown that Caucasian men are more likely to get testicular cancer than other groups.   Previous Diagnosis.  If you have had and recovered from a prior testicular cancer diagnosis, you are at increased risk that the other testicle will be affected. Studies have shown that managing environmental risks like diet and exercise, as well as refraining from the consumption of cigarettes and alcohol, can help prevent carcinogenesis, the process by which healthy cells turn into cancerous ones. If you are at risk for testicular cancer, clinical trials are currently underway to broaden the variety of preventative therapies; however, available proactive drug regimens like chemoprevention have been shown to prevent the growth and/or re-occurrence of cancer.  Your doctor will know if this is option is right for you.

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Saiba quais são os riscos. É importante compreender que ter maior risco não significa que você desenvolverá esse câncer. Discuta terapias preventivas com um médico.


Article in English: Easter has always been celebrated near the date of the Jewish Passover, but the exact method of determining the date on which to celebrate Easter has changed slightly over the centuries.  Easter is a celebration of Christ's return from the dead after His crucifixion. In the Bible, Jesus rose from the dead on the first Sunday following the Jewish Passover. Passover begins on the fifteenth day of the month of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar. This roughly corresponds to the first full moon after the March equinox, but the Hebrew calendar is not based on the cycles of the moon, so the timing is not exact. Since the date of Passover needed to be announced each year by Jewish officials, early Christian leaders simplified the date of Easter by scheduling it consistently for the Sunday after the full moon. This happened in 325 CE and was an official declaration of the Council of Nicaea.  The practice of using the moon and equinox as a dating system actually has ties to pagan practices, though. Religious dates were never previously established using astronomical events in the Jewish tradition from which most of Christian tradition arose. The practice of doing so was pagan in nature, but early Christians adopted it for the sake of simplifying their own dating system. Most Western churches (Roman Catholics and most Protestants) follow the standard calendar, also known as the Gregorian calendar. Some Orthodox Christian churches still use the Julian calendar to determine the date of Easter.  The Gregorian calendar was created when scientists discovered that the Julian calendar was too long. The dates of both calendars are similar, but slightly different. The Gregorian calendar is more accurately aligned to the equinox. According to either calendar, Easter will always fall between March 22 and April 25. This time frame does not occur over the same set of days for both calendars, though. If you are observing the Gregorian calendar like most do, the Easter time frame in the Julian calendar would actually run from April 3 to May...

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Entenda a história. Note a diferença entre os calendários gregoriano e juliano. Lembre-se do período de tempo. Fique atento à eventuais reformas da data.


Article in English: Eat 500 calories above your BMR + any extra calories you burn during the day. If you eat too much you'll gain fat as well as muscle. You'll want to look as lean as possible. You'll want to eat 1 gram of protein per lean body mass each day. To find out what your body mass is, get a body fat measurement. Let's say your body fat percentage is 10%. That means you have 90% lean body mass. If you weigh 150 lbs that is 150 x .90 = 135 lbs of lean body mass, so you should eat 135 grams of protein every day. Carbohydrates have gotten a bad rap in recent years. Tons of fad diets proclaim their inherent ghoulishness and treat them like the boogeyman. In fact, carbohydrates are the building blocks of fuel for your body, and complex carbohydrates in particular can be good for your body, as they are metabolized a lot less quickly than simple carbohydrates. Stick mostly to healthy carbs, such as legumes, veggies, fruits, and whole grains. Stay away from less healthy carbs, such as processed foods, white breads, sugars, and fried foods. Like carbs, fats have been excoriated in recent years. The key is understanding what fats to put into your body. Whereas saturated fats — coming from chips and candy bars — and trans fats — coming from frozen or "fast" foods — aren't good for you, unsaturated fats and fatty acids are actually healthy when consumed in moderation.  Examples of unsaturated fats include: nuts, vegetable oils, olive oil, avocado Examples of fatty acids include: soybean oils, fish (mackerel, sardines, salmon, etc.), flaxseed, walnuts Find out your calorie requirements and estimate how many calories you burn during a day. Then shoot to exceed that calorie threshold in order to build muscle. Instead of eating one or two big meals during the day, try five or six smaller meals which include pre- and post-workout snacks. Sleep is not only essential for feeling relaxed and ready to hit the day in the morning — it's also essential for helping your body's muscles grow. Researchers have found that during high-quality REM...

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Dieta, dieta, dieta. Seja capaz de distinguir os bons carboidratos dos ruins. Incorpore a boa gordura à dieta. Espalhe as refeições ao invés de comer apenas uma ou duas vezes por dia. Durma. Não se sobrecarregue.


Article in English: Eat as you would normally. A little seasoning always goes down well. Use a small pinch of salt and enough pepper to fill the center of your palm. Afterwards, season according to taste. This will pull it aside from the main mass of pasta. This action helps you to get sufficient pasta on your fork without losing sauce or making a mess when eating it. Wrap the fork tightly around the spaghetti and place it in your mouth.  Chew the spaghetti thoroughly, then swallow it.  A more proper method is simply twirling it on your plate, still keeping the twirling separate from the main mass of pasta. This works only with stringy pasta (spaghetti or linguine).

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Sirva o macarrão cozido com molho em um prato grande e coma-o normalmente. Separe um pouquinho do macarrão com uma garfada. Gire o garfo se estiver comendo uma massa longa. Pronto!


Article in English: Eat your meals, watch your favorite shows, and relax in your own room. Ask them not to intrude on your privacy, or install a lock. Use your time alone to do things that are important to you, such as study, engage in hobbies, or read.  If you share a room with the person you're trying to ignore, look for a spot where you can hang out for a while. For example, you may be able to spend time in the garage, outside on the porch, or curled up under the window. You could also spend more time outdoors, at a friend's house, or hanging out in places you enjoy. You could listen to music or watch your favorite shows on your phone or laptop. While you're wearing earbuds, you won't be able to hear them talking to you. Plus, the earbuds give you a reason to ignore them without making them feel bad. You could also try noise-cancelling ear plugs as another alternative. Grab a book, a magazine, or your homework, then use your ear plugs to work in peace. When you live together, it's inevitable that you'll need to talk to them at some point. Give short, simple answers without elaborating on anything you have to say. Don't show any emotion, even if they've upset you. Give a polite response and move on so that the conversation will end quickly. You might say, “Today was good, but I need to study.” If you're in the middle of a fight with a parent, partner, roommate, or sibling, staying with someone else for a few days can give things time to cool off. It's easier to ignore someone if you aren't around them all day. Consider staying with a friend or relative until you feel ready to talk to the person again. If you're not an adult, make sure you have permission from your parent or guardian before you leave home. You might say to your parent or guardian, "I feel like I need some space right now to deal with my feelings after our argument last Saturday. Can I go stay with Grandma this weekend?"

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Gaste mais tempo sozinho dentro do quarto. Use um fone de ouvido para ignorar alguém enquanto estiver em lugares públicos. As conversas necessárias devem ser curtas, frias e diretas. Fique alguns dias longe de casa, se puder.


Article in English: Eating French onion soup can be challenging. This soup comes with a crouton and a layer of melted cheese on top of a brothy onion soup. To eat it, you will have to break through the crouton with your spoon (or a fork and knife if it is too hard to break through with your spoon) and use it to scoop up a bit of crouton, cheese, and broth at the same time. Use the edge of your spoon to cut the cheese by pressing it against the edge of your bowl. You may need to support the bowl with your other hand as you do so. Consommé is a clear broth soup that may be served in an upscale restaurant or at a fancy dinner party. You can sip consommé like a cup of tea if the bowl it is served in has handles. However, if the bowl does not have handles, then eat it as you would eat any other soup, such as by spooning it away from you in the bowl and sipping the soup from the side of your spoon. This French dish contains a variety of different seafood, such as clams, mussels, crab legs, and scallops. Some pieces you will be able to pick up with a regular spoon, while you will need to crack open some of the other pieces with a shellfish cracker. You may also need to use a knife and fork to extract some of the seafood from the shells. This dish is often served in two courses. The first course is the broth along with croutons, garlic, and a spiced mayonnaise and the second course is all the different kinds of fish on a platter. Spread some garlic and mayonnaise on a crouton and eat it with the broth, then work on the fish. Sometimes crackers will be served along with soup, and you can add these to your soup to help make it a little thicker. However, do not add so many crackers that your soup takes on an oatmeal-like consistency. Just add a couple of crackers for flavor if desired. You can also dip a piece of bread into your soup if it has been offered along with the soup. Just be careful to wipe away any excess broth before you bring the bread to your mouth or you may drip on yourself. If your soup has been served with optional...

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Comendo sopa de cebola gratinada. Tomando consomê. Tomando bouillabaisse. Vá devagar ao comer biscoito de água e sal. Coloque guarnições antes de começar a comer.


Article in English: Eating a morning meal each day is important for your entire family's health.  Eating breakfast has been linked with a variety of health benefits including healthy weight management, improved concentration and alertness and a more balanced mood.  Getting your kids to eat breakfast regularly may also help them manage their weight and keep this healthy habit of eating a morning meal into adulthood.  Breakfast doesn't have to be anything special.  It could be a meal you sit down together to eat every morning, or something you grab and eat on the way to work and school. Family friendly breakfasts include:  1 whole grain waffle with peanut butter and banana slices, or "egg in a hole" using 1 slice whole wheat bread, 1 egg and some shredded cheese or a fruit and yogurt parfait with low-fat granola. Packing lunch for both parents and kid's can help everyone improve their diet and eat healthier.  Packing lunches for adults can help save money and improve overall nutrition. Many times options at schools are not as healthy as parents would like.  Even if your child's school offers healthier options, it may be tempting for kids to choose their favorite more processed foods when they are in charge of making their own choices.  To save time, pack lunches at night.  That way, everyone's meals are ready to grab and go in the morning. Examples of family friendly packed lunches include:  whole wheat wrap with lean deli meat and cheese with a small piece of fruit and baby carrots or make your own bento box with nuts, cubed cheese, fruit and raw veggies. Numerous studies have shown that all members of the family benefit when they eat together as often as possible.  Even with everyone's busy schedules, try to aim for at least 3-4 days a week where the family sits down and eats together.  Studies have shown that eating together helps improve children's vocabulary and reading skills, children will eat more fruits and vegetables, and will lower the risk of unhealthy behaviors in teens (like binge drinking or smoking).  Make a rule...

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Tomem café da manhã. Prepare o almoço para todos levarem. Jante com a família sempre que possível. Coma sobremesas doces nutritivas e saborosas depois do jantar.