Article in English: Tap the Gmail app icon, which resembles a red "M" on a white background. This will open your Gmail inbox if you're logged in. If you aren't logged into Gmail, enter your Google email address and password and tap Sign in. It's in the top-left corner of the screen. Doing so prompts a pop-out menu. This is near the bottom of the menu. A pop-up window will appear. Type in a name for your label, then tap DONE in the top-right corner of the screen. The pop-out menu will re-appear. It's at the top of the menu. This will take you back to your main inbox. You can also tap the Social, Updates, or Promotions inbox near the top of the menu if need be. To do so, tap and hold an email until a checkmark appears on its left side, then tap each subsequent email you want to move. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. A pop-up menu will appear. On Android, you'll tap ⋮ instead. This option is near the top of the pop-up menu. Doing so will place a check mark in the label's box on the far-right side of the screen. If you have multiple labels, you can tap each one you wish to use for your selected emails. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. This will apply your label to the selected emails, which will add them to that label's folder.  If you want to hide the emails from your main inbox, make sure that they're selected, then tap the "Archive" button (a downward-facing arrow on a black box) at the top of the screen. To view your label, tap ☰, scroll down, and tap your label's name. All labelled emails will appear here.

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra o Gmail tocando sobre o seu ícone (um “M” em um fundo branco). No canto esquerdo superior da tela, escolha o ícone ☰. Desça a tela e toque em ＋ Criar novo, quase no fim do menu. Crie o marcador. Toque em ☰ para que o menu reapareça. Role a tela para cima e escolha Primário, na parte superior do menu. Selecione as mensagens que devem ser movidas à pasta. Toque em ⋯, no canto direito superior da tela; um menu pop-up aparecerá. Escolha Alterar marcadores, no topo do menu. Toque no marcador para colocar um tique na caixa de seleção dele (à direita). Toque no ícone ✓, no canto direito superior da tela.


Article in English: Tap the Netflix app icon, which resembles a red "N" on a black background. It's a red button at the bottom of the screen. If Netflix is logged into a different account, first tap ☰ and tap Sign Out (you may have to scroll down) to log out of the account, then tap the Sign Up link on the main page. This will take you to a page with a list of plans. Since you aren't paying for the first month either way, it's best to leave the default top-tier plan—which allows HD streaming—selected. If you do plan on paying for subsequent months, you may want to select a cheaper plan. It's at the bottom of the screen. This will take you to the account creation page. Type a working email address into the top text box, then enter the password you want to use for your Netflix account into the bottom text box. It's at the bottom of the screen. Tap one of the available payment methods, which usually include credit (or debit) card and PayPal. On an iPhone, you'll tap SUBSCRIBE WITH ITUNES here. If you're using a card, you'll type in the card's number, name, expiration date, and security code; PayPal users will log into PayPal and follow the on-screen instructions to confirm the payment.  On an iPhone, you'll enter your Apple ID or Touch ID to confirm your iTunes subscription. After this point, your membership is active. Even though you aren't paying for your first month, Netflix requires a payment method to set up your account. It's at the bottom of the screen. This will start your Netflix membership; you can use Netflix for free for one month. In order to enjoy your full month of Netflix without having to pay for any additional months, you can cancel your membership a few days before the renewal period. You'll need to use a computer to do this:  Go to https://www.netflix.com/ and sign in. Select your account if necessary. Hover over your profile icon in the top-right corner, then click Account in the drop-down menu. Click Cancel Membership in the top-left corner of the page. Click Finish Cancellation in the upper-left side.

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra a Netflix. Toque em ASSISTA UM MÊS GRÁTIS. Toque em VEJA NOSSOS PLANOS. Selecione um plano. Toque em CONTINUAR. Clique em CONTINUAR quando solicitado. Insira um endereço de e-mail e uma senha. Clique em CONTINUAR. Selecione um método de pagamento. Insira as informações de pagamento. Toque em INICIAR ASSINATURA. Cancele sua assinatura antes de ser cobrado.


Article in English: Tap the Reddit app icon, which resembles an orange alien face. Reddit will open to your home page if you're already signed into your account. If you aren't already logged in, tap LOGIN and enter your username and password to log in. It's at the top of the screen. If you don't see this tab at the top of the screen, first tap the Reddit icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen. This pencil-shaped icon is at the bottom of the screen. Doing so brings up a pop-up menu with post options. In the pop-up menu, tap one of the following options:  LINK IMAGE VIDEO TEXT Tap the Choose a community link at the top of the page, then either tap My Profile to post to your profile or tap a subreddit on the resulting page. You can also type a subreddit's name into the "Search" box at the top of this page. Type the title of your post into the "An interesting title" text box that's near the top of the page. Depending on the type of post you selected, the information that you enter will vary:   LINK - Type the link address into the "http://" field near the middle of the page.  IMAGE or VIDEO - Tap Camera or Library, then either take a photo or video, or select one from your iPhone's library.  TEXT - Type your text post's body text into the bottom text field (optional). It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Doing so will post your content to your selected subreddit (or to your profile page).

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra o Reddit tocando no ícone do site, que é de um robô laranja. Toque na guia Home, na parte superior da tela. Escolha o ícone "Post" (Postar), que é de um lápis. Selecione um tipo de post. Selecione uma comunidade. Dê um título à postagem. Crie o post. Toque em Post (Publicar), no canto direito superior da tela.


Article in English: Tap the Skype app icon, which resembles a blue and white Skype symbol. This will open the Skype main page. If Skype opens to a login page, you're already logged out of Skype. It's at the top of the screen. If you don't have a profile picture, tap instead your initials in the circle at the top of the screen. You'll see this in the top-right corner of the screen. Doing so opens the Settings menu. It's at the bottom of the Settings menu. This will log you out of Skype. If you want to log back in, you'll need to enter your email address (or phone number) and password to do so.

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra o Skype. Clique na sua foto de perfil localizada no topo da tela. Abra o menu "Configurações" (ícone de engrenagem) no canto superior direito da tela. Desça a tela e toque em Sair próximo ao final do menu "Configurações". Toque em Sair quando solicitado.


Article in English: Tap the Skype app icon, which resembles a white "S" on a blue background. This will open the main Skype page if you're logged in. If you aren't logged into your Skype profile, enter your email address (or username, or phone number) and password before proceeding. It's a circular image at the top of the screen. Doing so opens your profile menu. You should see this pencil-shaped icon near the top of the screen. On Android, you'll need to first press the gear icon. Using the on-screen keyboard, modify your name as needed. It's to the right of your name. This will save your changes and apply them to your Skype display name on all platforms, including desktop.

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra o Skype. Toque sobre a imagem de perfil. Toque no ícone de edição () próximo ao nome. Altere o nome. Toque no ícone que fica ao lado de seu nome.


Article in English: Tap the Watch app icon, which resembles a black-and-white side view of an Apple Watch.  You can download apps directly onto your Apple Watch — if it is already set up, or you can download and transfer them from your iPhone by using the Watch app. Any Apple Watch-compatible apps that were already on your iPhone will be on your Apple Watch once you complete the setup process. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Doing so brings up the app search page. This is at the top of the screen. Your iPhone's on-screen keyboard will appear. You can also type in a keyword or phrase if you don't have a specific app in mind. It's a blue button in the lower-right side of the keyboard. This will search the App Store for Apple Watch-compatible apps. Scroll down through the search results until you find an app that you want to install on your Apple Watch. It's a blue button to the right of an app. Scan your fingerprint when asked for your Touch ID, or enter your Apple ID password and tap Install if you don't use Touch ID for App Store purchases. The app will start downloading onto your iPhone. Once the app finishes downloading onto your iPhone, it will begin copying onto your Apple Watch.  You can watch the app's download progress on the Apple Watch's app screen. Be sure to keep your iPhone within a few feet of your Apple Watch until both downloads are complete. Keep in mind that the app must stay on your iPhone if you want it on your Apple Watch.

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Abra o Watch em seu iPhone. Toque em Buscar no canto inferior direito da tela. Toque na barra de pesquisa no topo da tela para exibir o teclado. Digite o nome de um aplicativo. Toque em Buscar no canto inferior direito do teclado. Encontre o aplicativo desejado. Toque em OBTER à direita do aplicativo. Confirme o download. Aguarde o término do download.


Article in English: Tap the WhatsApp app icon, which resembles a white phone receiver inside of a white speech bubble outline on a green background. This will open the last section of WhatsApp that you had open if you're logged in. If you aren't logged into WhatsApp, follow the on-screen instructions to log in before proceeding. It's in the bottom-left corner of the screen. If WhatsApp opens to a chat conversation, first tap the "Back" button in the top-left corner of the screen. Tap the My Status heading near the top of the page to do so. If you just want to add a status without deleting an old one (or if you don't have an old one to delete), skip ahead to the "Create a new status" step in this method. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Tap the status that you want to delete. You should see a checkmark appear to the left of it. If you have more than one status you want to delete, tap each status in question. This option will appear in the bottom-right corner of the screen once you've selected a status. It's a red-text option at the bottom of the screen. Doing so removes the selected status from the My Status list. If you selected more than one status to delete, you'll see the number of statuses selected in this option (e.g., Delete 3 Status Updates) instead. . Tap the camera button to the right of the My Status heading at the top of the page, then take a picture (or select an existing picture) of whatever you want to use for your status. If you want to create a text-only status, tap the pencil icon to the right of the My Status heading and then type in your status message. Tap the "Send" icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Your status will be visible to all of your WhatsApp contacts for the next 24 hours, after which point it will automatically disappear.

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra o WhatsApp tocando em seu ícone (um telefone branco dentro de um balão de fala verde). Toque na guia Status, no canto esquerdo inferior da tela. Abra a lista de status. Toque em Editar, no canto direito superior da tela. Selecione o status a ser apagado. Escolha Apagar, a opção no canto direito inferior da tela, após selecionar todos os status. Opte por Apagar 1 Atualização de Status, quando possível. Crie um novo status Poste o status tocando no ícone “Enviar”.


Article in English: Tap the WhatsApp app icon, which resembles a white phone receiver on a green speech bubble. If you've already set up WhatsApp, doing so will take you to the last item you had open. If you haven't yet set up WhatsApp, do so before proceeding. It's at the top of the screen. This will open a list of your current conversations. If WhatsApp opens to a different conversation, first tap the "Back" button in the top-left corner of the screen to exit the conversation. After a second or so, you'll see a checkmark appear next to the group. At this point, you can tap additional groups or chats to select them as well. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. It's at the bottom of the drop-down menu. If you selected more than one group, this will say Exit groups instead. This will remove you from the group that you selected. Leaving a group may not delete it from the CHATS page. If so, tap and hold the group chat on the CHATS tab to select it, tap the trash can-shaped icon at the top of the screen, and tap DELETE when prompted to remove the chat.

Summary in Portuguese:

Abra o WhatsApp. Toque no ícone de Conversas. Toque e segure em cima do nome do grupo do qual deseja deixar de participar. Toque em ⋮. Selecione Sair do grupo. Clique em Sair na tela que vai aparecer.


Article in English: Tap the email app you use to send an email on your iPhone or iPad.  If you use Apple Mail, tap the blue icon with a white envelope at the bottom of the screen.  If you use Gmail or Outlook, tap the app icon on your home screen. This is the icon you tap the create a new email message.  In Apple Mail and Outlook, it's the icon that resembles a pencil and paper at the top of the screen.  On Gmail, it's the icon with the plus sign (+) in the lower-left corner. This is usually the line that says "To:" or "Recipient" in the email composition form. Use the subject line to type a subject for the email.  This can be the name of the files or just "Files". This is usually an icon that resembles a paperclip.  It's at the top of the screen, or in the upper-right corner of the on-screen keyboard. It's the second tab at the bottom of the screen. If you are using Gmail, just tap the file you want to send in the list of files. It's next to an icon that resembles an iPad in the menu to the left. Program files in the Files app are organized by app.  Tap the app folder that corresponds to the files you want ot transfer.  This displays all the files for that app. This uploads the file as an email attachment Some email services may limit the size of the file you can upload.  If you are unable to attach a file, it may be too big. In Apple Mail, it's the button that says Send in the upper-right corner.  In Outlook and Gmail, it's the icon that resembles a paper airplane in the upper-right corner. If you are using Outlook or Apple Mail, tap the icon in the Applications folder in the Finder or the Dock.  If you are using Gmail, navigate to https://mail.google.com in a web browser. If you are not signed in to your email automatically, type your email address and password to sign in. Look for email with the subject you typed and click it to open the email. Attachments are usually listed at the bottom of the email.  By default, you can find your Downloads folder in the Finder.

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Abra um app de e-mail no seu iPhone ou no iPad. Toque no ícone para compor a mensagem. Digite o endereço de e-mail no campo “Para” na tela que abrirá para redigir a mensagem. Insira um assunto no campo de mesmo nome. Procure pelo ícone de um clipe de papel para anexar os arquivos. Escolha Pesquisar (se disponível). Escolha No meu iPad, próximo ao ícone de um tablet no menu à esquerda. Selecione o app que possui os arquivos que deseja transferir. Toque no item a ser enviado para subi-lo como um anexo de e-mail. Pressione o ícone “Enviar”. Abra o app do e-mail no Mac. Acesse a mensagem que enviou a si próprio. Clique duas vezes nos anexos para baixá-los.


Article in English: Tap twice the square "News Feed" icon in the bottom-left (iPhone) or top-left (Android) corner of the screen. It's near the top of the News Feed page. Doing so opens a list of your phone's (or tablet's) photos and videos. On Android, the Photo option is in the upper-right side of the News Feed page. Tap the item that you want to upload to Facebook to do so. To select more than one photo or video at a time, tap each video/photo that you want to upload. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Your photo(s)/video(s) will begin uploading to Facebook. While unnecessary, you can add text to your post by tapping the text box above your photos and typing in your text. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. You'll see this in a pop-up window at the bottom of the screen. This ensures that your post will go straight to your profile and News Feed.

Summary in Portuguese:

Acesse o Feed de notícias. Clique em Foto. Selecione uma foto ou um vídeo. Clique em OK. Adicione texto ao post. Clique em Compartilhar. Marque o campo “Feed de Notícias”.


Article in English: Tap “Add people”. You can search by the person’s name, Skype username, email address, or phone number. Tap the magnifying glass symbol or press Enter on your keyboard to search. Once you have found the person that you want to add, tap the search result and then tap the “+” icon to add them to your contact list. You have the option of customizing the contact request text. You can send the invite with the default text if you’d like.

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Aperte o botão do Menu no seu aparelho. Procure pela pessoa que você gostaria de adicionar. Olhe os resultados da busca. Envie o pedido.


Article in English: Tapeworms are destroyed by specific deworming preparations containing the active ingredient praziquantel. This drug works by making the outer membrane of the tapeworm leaky, which allows nutrients to leak out and the tapeworm to die.  A new drug is now available, Epsiprantel, which has a similar activity to praziquantel, but is not yet in widespread use. Praziquantel is effective against all species of tapeworm, which makes it your first choice dewormer. However, a different drug called dichlorophen has limited action and will destroy 2 of the 3 main tapeworm species. Unfortunately the species it doesn't kill is Echinococcus, which under exceptional circumstances can be a risk to human health and is therefore not such a good choice. Always check the packaging to see if they are covered. Look for specific wording on the pack that says the product is effective against tapeworms and check that praziquantel is among the active ingredients. For example, a product such as Panacur contains fenbendazole only, which is not effective against tapeworm.  The drawback of praziquantel is that it is not effective against roundworms and other common worms, therefore many deworming tablets are made up of two deworming ingredients. For example, Drontal contains praziquantel and pyrantel, Milbemax contains praziquantel and milbemycin, and Prazitel Plus contains pyrantel, praziquantel, and febantel. Also be aware that many common spot-on parasite treatments that are highly effective against other species, do NOT work against tapeworm. Tapeworm treatments are most widely available in tablet form. Accurately weigh your dog, if necessary visit a veterinary clinic and weigh the dog on the scale there. Then carefully follow the dosage instruction on the packaging to make sure the dog has the correct dose.  Be aware that the medication kills any infection the dog currently has, but the treatment has no lasting effect and therefore does not protect the dog against repeat infection. There is also an injectable form of praziquantel,...

Summary in Portuguese:

Vermifugue o animal. Saiba que nem todos os vermífugos contêm praziquantel. Dê ao cão a dosagem correta do medicamento. Siga as instruções do veterinário para saber detalhes sobre a duração do tratamento e a frequência em que ele deverá ser feito. Evite infecções de tênias no futuro.


Article in English: Tarry black or blackish-green poop is normal during the first few days after a child is born, and is referred to as meconium.  However, if black stool persists several days beyond the day of birth or appears after the neonatal period, you should contact a pediatrician.  It may be due to blood in the stool from intussusception (intestinal blockage) or internal bleeding.  Specks of black might also be present in the stool due to the ingestion of blood during breastfeeding. Chalky white or light gray stool can indicate a bile duct, gallbladder, pancreas, or liver problem.  Those colors likely indicate that your baby is not producing enough bile, has a blockage of the bile duct, or has some other digestive issue probably involving insufficient bile. Lime green poo could indicate that your baby has a milk allergy.  It might also mean your baby is not getting enough hindmilk.  Hindmilk is the richer, more nutritious breast milk that can only be accessed through extended suckling. Finally, lime green poo could mean your baby has a virus.  Slimy green streaks or flecks in the poop can indicate the presence of mucus.  This could be due to a viral infection, especially if the baby is sick or has a fever, or it might also simply be due to your baby swallowing excessive saliva/drool.  If your baby is experiencing other signs of illness -- vomiting, lethargy, fever, poor appetite, or coughing -- contact a doctor when you see green-flecked poop.  Otherwise, don’t worry if you observe a bit of mucus in your baby’s poop. Contact your pediatrician for more information if you see lime green poo. A temporary change to red or rosy pink poop is often a result of having eaten something red, and is not a cause for alarm.  Beets, tomatoes, red cereals, red popsicles, or red gelatin could each cause your baby to produce red or pink stool.  However, it might indicate blood in the bowels.  Contact your doctor if you cannot link your baby’s red poop to something it ate, or if you see obvious blood in the poop or the diaper. Red poop...

Summary in Portuguese:

Atente-se às fezes escuras. Procure tratamento médico quando o excremento for branco ou cinza claro. Ao verificar fezes verdes claras, tome cuidado. Analise se há dejetos vermelhos. Adote algumas precauções ao notar excrementos anormais.


Article in English: Tea plants love a lot of water, as long as the soil drains well. Check the soil every few days and water the plants whenever the soil feels dry. If you live in a hot climate, be sure to monitor the soil so they don’t get too dry. However, because of their hardiness, tea plants will usually survive a drought. Regular watering encourages faster growth, but dry conditions probably won’t kill these hardy plants. Tea plants fall into dormancy in the winter months. If you live in a cold climate and have the option, bring your tea plants inside during the winter. Otherwise, you can cover them whenever a frost is expected to protect their foliage. They thrive best when given a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer mix. An organic fertilizer, like vermicompost, is preferable but not necessary. If you’re growing your plants in containers, you may want to fertilize them once in the summer, also. However, avoid over-fertilizing tea plants. Pruning encourages growth and promotes the spreading of the lower branches. Strong lower branches help your plants grow into resilient bushes. Your plants will sprout tiny white flowers in the fall, so aim to prune them when those begin to disappear.

Summary in Portuguese:

Mantenha o solo úmido. Proteja-as da geada no inverno. Fertilize-as levemente na primavera. Faça a poda no outono ou quando chegarem a 50 cm de altura.


Article in English: Tea tree oil can help get rid of acne-causing bacteria. Add 1-3 drops of tea tree oil to your cleanser or moisturizer. Tea tree oil can also be mixed with a teaspoon of coconut oil and applied to your face.  Use a cotton swab to apply the mixture to your face and let your skin absorb it. There is good scientific evidence that tea tree oil is effective for treating acne. Mix 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of a carrier oil - olive oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil - and 8-10 drops of tea tree oil and apply to the irritated parts of your skin.  This can decrease itching, irritation, and symptoms associated with eczema, water warts, and viral skin infections in both children and adults. This mixture can also be used for allergic skin reactions to nickel. More studies are needed to determine how effective this treatment is though. Incorporate 3 or 4 drops of tea tree oil into your regular shampoo. This mixture helps to relieve dry flaky scalp, dandruff, and psoriasis.  Add a few drops to your shampoo and wash your hair as you usually would.  You can also mix a few drops of tea tree oil with a carrier oil (e.g. jojoba oil, olive oil, coconut oil) and apply the mixture directly to your scalp. Leave it on for an hour, and then wash your hair as you usually would.  The scientific evidence is unclear on the effectiveness of tea tree oil to treat scalp conditions. Mix equal parts tea tree oil and olive oil and rub the mixture on the affected area twice a day.  It takes about 4 weeks for the treatment to work. For toenail fungus, apply 100% tea tree oil to the infected toe, 2 times a day for 6 months. If you do not want to use undiluted tea tree oil, mix 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and 1 to 2 drops of tea tree oil and apply to your toe using a cotton ball.  Bandage the cotton ball to your toe and leave it on overnight. Tea tree oil can be used for both bacterial and yeast infections. Apply coconut oil or olive oil to a tampon and then add 2 - 4 drops of tea tree oil.  Insert the tampon, and leave it in for an hour.  Do this for 3 to 5...

Summary in Portuguese:

Livre-se da acne. Trate outras doenças de pele. Trate o couro cabeludo usando o óleo de melaleuca diluído em um xampu. Livre-se do pé de atleta e da micose na unha. Trate uma infecção vaginal. Saiba quando não usar o óleo de melaleuca. Esteja ciente dos possíveis efeitos colaterais.


Article in English: Teach him about the values and behaviors he should honor by demonstrating those virtues in your own life. Be someone positive that your son can look up to. Whether you have a traditional family structure or not, there are probably other caregivers in your son's life. Talk over your concerns with these other influences and ask them to reinforce the values you are trying to build in your son. The primary influences in your son's life need to be on the same page so that he does not get conflicting messages. This includes both parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who are heavily involved in his life, and teachers. While you cannot protect your son from all bad apples, you can do what you can to make sure that the harmful influences he faces will not gain power over the positive influences he has. Restrict harmful media and encourage your son to make good friends.  At a young age, try to network with other parents who have sons of a similar age. Make sure that these families share similar values and are equally committed to raising young gentlemen. In this way, you can make sure that your son's earliest friends will be good influences. You do not have to prevent your son from viewing or listening to all media that could be potentially harmful. Discern when your son might be old enough to understand why certain things are wrong, though, and talk with him after he views such media so that he knows why certain behaviors should not be repeated. Give your son positive role models to look to in books, television, movies, and other media. As sources of entertainment, these influences are appealing and can have a lot of sway. Your son needs to be exposed to good role models, and you should make sure that he has both male and female influences in his life. Boys often look at older guys as examples of how they can—or how they should—be. Since there will be older male influences no matter what, you can take the initiative and provide positive ones, regardless of your family circumstances. Female influences can teach boys...

Summary in Portuguese:

Seja um modelo de comportamento. Trabalhe em conjunto com as outras pessoas que cuidam da criança. Limite influências não tão boas. Conte histórias sobre cavalheiros. Equilibre as influências femininas e masculinas.


Article in English: Team building exercises can help improve communication between members and help solidify relationships within the team. Employ team building exercises if you find your team in constant unproductive conflict. Make sure that your team building exercises are not competitive and unify the team. Also, make sure that you do them on a weekly or monthly basis to be the most effective. An example of a team building exercise is back-to-back drawing. This is where two people stand back to back. One person describes an image while the other member draws it. This teaches team members to work together to solve a problem. When members go to a superior about a problem or conflict, it can create distrust within the team. Instead of escalating problems, encourage the team to try to communicate with one another and solve problems by themselves. If a team member comes to you with a problem, suggest that they try to talk to the team member they are having problems with. When conflict arises and it doesn't devolve into destructive behavior it's known as constructive discord and can actually help the team.  You can say something like, "Eric, I appreciate you bringing this to me, but you should talk to Sharon about it first. I'm sure there's a good explanation for her actions." If there is a disagreement between team members, it's good to meditate and get to the bottom of the conflict before it gets emotional or personal. While having too many meetings can cost unnecessary time and money, weekly meetings can help bring your team together. This is particularly the case if everyone's jobs are different and members don't interact often. To have an effective meeting, make sure you create an agenda of items that you'll talk about beforehand. Restrict the session's length to be long enough to cover the essentials, and always make them goal oriented.  Don't get bogged down in minute details or unnecessary things. If you need to speak to a member specifically about something, save it for after the meeting. Take your underperforming team...

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Faça exercícios em equipe. Incentive os membros da equipe a resolver problemas internamente. Marque reuniões semanais. Oriente melhor os membros que não estão se saindo tão bem. Dispense os membros que violarem as regras ou não melhorarem.


Article in English: Tear off 4 pieces of aluminum foil that are about 18 to 20 inches (46 to 51 cm) long. Place 1 basa fillet lengthwise on the center of each piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of olive oil over each fillet. Then sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of them. Divide the thinly sliced lemon between the fish and place a fresh herb sprig on top. Use your favorite fresh herbs, such as parsley, rosemary, or oregano. Gather both sides of a foil sheet and bring them together towards the center. Fold the edges lengthwise and at the ends so the fish is completely sealed inside the foil packet. The foil will trap the steam as the fish grills. If you're using a gas grill, turn the burners on 1 side of the grill to high and leave the other burners off. If you're using a charcoal grill, fill a chimney with briquettes and light them. Dump the hot coals on 1 side of the grill and leave the other side empty. Keep the lid of the grill closed as you heat it. Arrange the 4 foil packets on the hot grill. It's important to set them on the cooler side that doesn't have the burners on or the hot coals. Put the lid back down on the grill. If you have thin fillets, begin checking them after they've been on the grill for 10 minutes. To test, put on oven mitts and carefully open a packet with tongs. Then drag the tines of a fork across the center of the fillet. If it's opaque and flakes easily, the basa is done.  If the fish isn't done, seal the packet back up and put it back on the grill. Check it in another 2 to 3 minutes. Use caution when opening the hot packet since steam will escape. Once the fish is done, transfer the foil packets to a plate. Open each packet and put the grilled fish on serving plates. Consider serving the fish with grilled peppers, potato salad, or a garden salad. Refrigerate leftover fish in an airtight container for up to 3 or 4 days.

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Coloque os filés em cima de pedaços de papel-alumínio. Tempere o peixe com sal, pimenta, azeite, limão e ervas. Feche os papilotes. Aqueça metade de uma grelha ou churrasqueira. Coloque os papilotes no calor indireto e tampe a grelha. Grelhe os filés de basa por dez a 15 minutos. Sirva os filés grelhados.


Article in English: Tear off a sheet of parchment paper and lay it on a rimmed baking sheet. Ensure that the turkey bacon is in a single layer so it cooks evenly. The slices can be touching, but not overlapping or they won't become crispy. To serve about 4 people, use 1 pound (453 g) of turkey bacon (about 20 to 30 slices depending on thickness). Measure ¼ cup (50 g) of packed light brown sugar into a small bowl along with 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of pure maple syrup. Use a whisk or a spoon to dissolve the brown sugar in the maple syrup. Dip a pastry brush into the syrup and spread it generously over the turkey bacon. If you don't have a pastry brush, you can drizzle the syrup over the turkey bacon with a spoon. Sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper evenly over the turkey bacon. Place the sheet in the preheated oven and cook the bacon until it's as crispy as you like it. Cool leftover turkey bacon and refrigerate it in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days. Keep in mind that the turkey bacon will probably lose some of its crispiness.

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Preaqueça o forno a 190 °C e prepare a assadeira. Posicione o bacon de peru na assadeira forrada. Misture açúcar mascavo com xarope de bordo. Pincele a mistura nas fatias de bacon. Tempere o bacon e asse por 20 a 25 minutos. Sirva o bacon de peru quentinho ou guarde na geladeira.


Article in English: Tear off several large pieces of aluminum foil and lay a rack of ribs on each piece so the meaty side faces up. If the foil is large enough, you can wrap the ribs with the same piece of foil. If not, lay another piece of foil over the ribs so you can completely enclose them. Place the wrapped ribs on a baking sheet.  Use a rimmed baking sheet which will catch juices that might leak out of the ribs. Keep the ribs in a single layer when you wrap them and place them on the sheet. Put the sheet with the foil-wrapped ribs in the middle of the oven and bake them until the meat is completely tender. To check if the ribs are done, insert a fork or knife into the meat. The ribs are done if the fork or knife slides in and out easily or they reach at least 145 °F (63 °C) with an instant-read meat thermometer.  Since the meat will be cooking for so long, there's no need to wait for the oven to preheat before you add the ribs. You might even see the meat falling off the bone once the ribs have finished cooking. Transfer the ribs to a cutting board and use a sharp knife to carefully cut the meat in between each bone. Put the ribs on a serving plate and set out plenty of barbecue sauce and napkins! You can refrigerate leftover ribs in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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Embrulhe a costela no papel-alumínio e coloque-a em uma assadeira. Asse a carne a 125 ºC por três a quatro horas. Corte as costelas e sirva-as com molho barbecue.


Article in English: Technology is a great way to manage your time and keep track of deadlines, appointments, and more. Make use of calendars in your phone and computer. Write down daily tasks, like appointments and your work or school schedule. Set reminders for yourself. For example, have your phone send you a reminder a week before a paper is due. Schedule in time for things like studying and working on projects. In addition to a digital calendar, it can help to have a physical calendar as a backup. You can keep this at your desk or carry it with you in a planner. Sometimes, physically jotting things down can help you remember them. Different people are productive at different points during the day. It can help to know when you're most able to use your time wisely and plan to work during those times. For example, if you find yourself energetic during the mornings, try to get the bulk of your work done then. During the night, you can wind down and do relaxing things you enjoy. It can take awhile to identify your energy peaks. Try tracking your energy level and overall focus throughout the day for a week or so. This should help you figure out when you would be the most productive. It can help to make a game plan for the day in the morning. As soon as you get up, think about what you need to do and sketch a rough outline of when to do it. Keep work obligations as well as social obligations and errands in mind.  For example, say you work from eight to four and need to call your grandmother for her birthday and pick up your dry cleaning after work. In the morning, figure out what order you should do those activities. If your grandmother is in a later timezone, plan to call her after work so it's not too late where she is. Then, plan on picking up your dry cleaning. No one can work continuously without a break or an interruption. It's okay to invite interruptions and distractions into your day on occasion. It can help to schedule these kinds of deviations from necessary tasks. This way, interruptions are less likely to take over and...

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Use um calendário digital. Identifique os momentos mais produtivos do dia. Dedique a primeira meia hora da manhã planejando o seu dia. Programe pausas. Faça um pouco do trabalho no fim de semana. Tenha um cronograma bem definido de sono.


Article in English: Tell him the truth (as much as you can). Don't be mean or tell lies—tell him simply that you don't think that the relationship is working out. Try to avoid "let's just be friends" or "it's not you, it's me," as these cliches will make it sound like you haven't put much thought into his feelings. Let him know that it's time to move on, that it just isn't working, and that you hope the two of you can do this maturely. Look him in the eyes when you're talking. Let him see that this is hurting you, too. It's likely that he will want a bigger explanation, even if he doesn't say it right away. Be open to talking to him. It will show him you're open to talking, and thus that you'll work to be a good friend when he's ready. It will also give him the closure that he may need to move on. He may not want to ask questions or talk at all, though he may come to you with questions later. That's fine. If he really doesn't want to talk, don't push it. There are a number of ways he can react; if he's stunned into silence or just wants to leave right away, then fine. But he might really, really want to know why. And you might just have to tell him -- to the extent that you can without hurting his feelings. If you think he doesn't care about you, give him one or two concrete examples, as long as it doesn't sound accusatory. Usually, you won't need to go into it that much. If you have an idea that it's not working, then he will probably be on the same page. Though you may be angry, hurt, or crushed, there's no need to go into it by calling him names, being rude, or making him feel even worse. You should go into it with your head held high, and have him think of you as positively as he can when he looks back on the relationship. No matter how bad things are, things were probably pretty good once, and there's no reason to ruin all that just because you're angry or hurt. If he really hurt you, of course, then this doesn't mean that you should be super nice to him. Just avoid cursing, slapping him, or being excessively mean. Once...

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Fale pra ele que acabou. Depois de terminar, deixe-o fazer perguntas. Explique melhor, se necessário. Evite ser muito cruel. Seja breve. Mantenha a sua posição. Se quiser ser amiga dele, fale. Termine em bom tom.


Article in English: Tell the person that you care and are sorry for the troubled time they are experiencing. Most people feel awkward in situations in which they feel sympathy, and so they are unsure of how to comfort their loved one. Telling them you care is a great first step, and it opens the door for them to ask  you for help if they need to. Say something like “I am so sorry.” Then try to offer assistance in a concrete way. Instead of saying, "Let me know if I can help," suggest a specific way in which you can help. Try, "I can watch the kids while you meet with the funeral planner," or "Let me bring you dinner tonight." Avoid comparing their pain to any other pain. Even if you have experienced a similar situation, do not assume that they feel the same way you did. Allow the person to feel pain in the way that they need to work through it. Saying things like “I know how you feel,” can be offensive. Instead of assuming things such as, “I know how  you feel,” try saying something like “I can see you are hurt. Do you want to talk?” When you are expressing your sympathies to a loved one, avoid rambling. If your loved one is going through a hard time, jumping from topic to topic might be hard to follow, or they may lose interest altogether. Instead, reassure them that you are there for them, and then give them the space they need. Make sure that it is well understood that they can open up to you as much as they want/need to. In trying times, few people welcome hearing about what they should be doing. Only issue advice in rough times if the person specifically asks you for your input. Otherwise, saying things like “It’ll all work out, just give it time,” implies that you think you know more about their situation than they do. Aim for simply being available. Say things such as “If you need anything at all, just call me.” People often want to interject faith into hard times. While your faith may give you comfort or strength, the person you sympathize with may or may not share the same views on faith. Assuming that they share your...

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Seja direto. Seja empático em relação à dor da pessoa. Mantenha-se no assunto. Não fique dando conselhos. Evite falar sobre fé. Abaixe o tom.


Article in English: Tell the reader who wrote the article, their credentials, and the title of the article. Then, briefly explain what the article is about and why it’s important. You might say, “Inez Lopez is a former high school educator who now teaches curriculum planning as a researching professor. Her article entitled “Homework Smarts: Why Kids Need Homework” discusses why students benefit from regular homework assignments. Lopez also differentiates between effective homework and busywork, which helps educators change their lessons for the better.” Write your thesis as the last sentence in your introduction. Focus your thesis on the original author’s thesis, hypothesis, or research question. State their core ideas in your own words, but don’t include any of your own ideas. For instance, you’d write, “Lopez argues homework is necessary to support in-class instruction because students retain more information, the class covers more curriculum, and students get more one-on-one attention in class.” Re-read the 1-sentence summary you wrote in the article margins. Pull out the main point from that section, then write a sentence that summarizes what the author is saying. Do this for each section of the article.  A short summary is 1 page or shorter. For a short summary, you’ll write either 1 long paragraph or an introduction, a body paragraph, and a conclusion. Write, “According to Lopez, students who complete homework assignments for their core classes perform better academically.” For a long article, you’ll typically write a summary that’s longer than a page. In this case, you’ll write a separate 4-6 sentence body paragraph for each main point. State your summary of the main point in the first 1-2 sentences of the paragraph.  If your summary is longer than 1 page, it’s considered a longer summary. You might write, “In her study, Lopez compared 2 different classrooms at the same high school, one that had homework and one that didn’t. Lopez asserts that students who completed homework assignments performed better academically.” The...

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Comece a introdução com um panorama do autor e do artigo. Finalize a introdução com um apanhado geral do artigo. Resuma cada ideia principal em uma frase se o resumo tiver que ficar curto. Discuta cada ideia em um parágrafo caso o resumo seja maior. Forneça dois ou três exemplos para cada ideia principal. Explique os métodos de pesquisa utilizados se houver. Descreva os resultados e conclusões se o artigo ilustrar uma pesquisa. Conclua o resumo retomando o argumento principal e a sua importância.


Article in English: Tell your doctor you are worried about your fertility, and get an examination. They will ask you about your medical and family history, and perform a physical exam. They will examine your genitals, and may ask you about your sexual history and sexual development. Semen analysis looks at a sample of your semen under a microscope. A lab technician, doctor, or computer count how many sperm appear in the squares of a grid pattern. This is the most common sperm count test, so ask your doctor to schedule you an appointment with a fertility specialist. Semen analysis tests are usually repeated at least twice over a period of time. This is because sperm count varies somewhat, and your doctor will need an accurate representation of your sperm count over time. A second sample is usually collected one to two weeks after the first.

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Vá até o consultório para fazer um exame físico e ter seu histórico analisado. Agende um espermograma. Repita o exame.


Article in English: Telling someone with conversion disorder that their symptoms are not real or that they are just in response to stress won’t help. The person probably won’t believe you. Don’t try to tell the person there is no “reason” for them to be sick or that it’s all in their head. Even if you get annoyed or frustrated, you should remain calm. Yelling or trying to force the person to understand that their symptoms are psychological rather than physical may cause more harm than good. Instead of trying to convince the person their symptoms are in their head, use evidence to help them believe their physical symptoms are nothing to worry about. When doctors do lab tests, the results will show there is no medical or physical problem. When this happens, celebrate this with the person. For example, if the person with conversion order has a blindness, seizures, or weakness, the doctor will run tests. When the tests come up negative, you can say, “This is great news! There is nothing wrong with your eyes and brain. This is very promising for a full recovery.” Another way you can help your loved one with conversion disorder is to be hopeful that their symptoms will go away. Almost all people afflicted with conversion order experience improvement in their symptoms. After they have received negative test results and the doctors have not found anything medically wrong, help your loved one start to believe that symptoms will go away. For example, you can say, “Since there is nothing medically wrong with your eyes, you hopefully will regain your sight soon!” or “I am optimistic that your clean brain scan means that your paralysis will improve shortly.” Another way to help your loved one is to take their symptoms seriously. Don’t belittle them or talk to them in patronizing ways about their situation. Though you and the doctors may know it is conversion disorder, your loved one truly believes the physical symptoms are not from stress, and they are feeling them. Acknowledge that the symptoms are real. You may tell your loved one, “Your...

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Evite dizer que os sintomas não são reais. Enfatize os resultados negativos dos exames. Mostre-se esperançoso pela recuperação. Reconheça a legitimidade dos sintomas. Aborde o problema psicológico no momento apropriado.


Article in English: Telling someone you love her doesn't happen every day, and very few people will ever become such an important object of your affection. To genuinely express your love from the heart, think about the things that make this woman special. They can be little memories you share, a quirk she has you can't get enough of, or skills and a personality that still amazes you. You may bring these things up when you talk, you may not. What is important is that you understand why you feel in love. It is much easier to express something, after all, if you understand it. You simply want somewhere you can comfortably express your feelings and listen to her response. After a date, on a walk, or simply a quiet moment alone are all good places to talk, but don't stress too much over the location. The words, not the place, are far more important and exciting. That said, there are some not-so-great times to say "I love you" the first time:  After sex While drunk or intoxicated Online or over the phone (unless you cannot see each other in person) During or after a fight or argument. While movies may tell you you have to be special or original with your message, you don't. Spending all your time planning or waiting for a perfect moment grossly misses the point of your relationship. You are in love — so just keep it simple and let her know. It will be more than enough, guaranteed.  This isn't to say there is no time for romance and spectacle in your relationship. But expressing your love for someone is a big emotional development — you don't need bells and whistles. How happy she makes you, good memories you've shared, your hopes and feelings — this is more than enough "material" to work with without feeling like you must write a poem or plan an event. Take a deep breath and count to three. When you finish, tell yourself you're just going to blurt out "I love you." This is all it takes — three seconds of courage for a potential lifetime of happiness. Don't get caught up in an intro, perfect wording, or anything fancy. Just tell her,...

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Pense nas qualidades únicas, específicas que você ama nela. Escolha um momento tranquilo, seguro e normalmente feliz do dia para conversar. Seja simples e sincero. Apenas enuncie as palavras. Ao terminar de falar, acalme-se e ouça o que ela tem a dizer, não importa o que seja. Se vê-la pessoalmente for impossível, expresse seus sentimentos por telefonema ou carta.


Article in English: Tempeh isn't always easy to find in grocery stores, but if you have a health food store or a natural foods store in your area you'll find it in the refrigerated section, close to the tofu. If you'd prefer not to buy commercially-made tempeh, you can make your own. The process is time-consuming, but you'll be able to rest assured that your tempeh contains only natural ingredients. Making tempeh yourself can be done with 2 cups of hulled soybeans, 2 teaspoons of vinegar and a packet of tempeh starter. Boil the beans until they're soft, then drain them and pat dry. Mix in the vinegar and tempeh starter, then place the beans in a container with air holes to allow them to ferment. They must be kept at a temperature of 88 °F (31 °C) for 24 - 48 hours. During this time, mycelium will grow over the beans and fuse them together into a solid block. Tempeh comes in a dense, brick-shaped block. While it can certainly be sliced and cooked up right away, many recipes call for boiling or simmering it in hot water for a few minutes to soften the tempeh before using another cooking method to finish it. Boiling or simmering the tempeh before frying, baking or sauteing it results in tempeh pieces that are pleasingly soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. To boil or simmer tempeh.  Remove it from the packaging. Bring a pot of water to a boil or simmer, depending on how soft you want the tempeh to be. Hotter water will result in softer tempeh. Place the entire block of tempeh in the boiling or simmering water. Cook it for 8-10 minutes. Remove the tempeh from the water and pat it dry. The most common ways to break up the block of tempeh are by slicing it into thin strips or chopping it into bite-sized pieces. You can also shred it or chop it finely so that it takes on texture of ground beef. Cut the tempeh to whatever side is right for the dish you want to include it in. For example:  If you're making barbecued tempeh, slice it into long strips. If you're making tempeh tacos, shred or crumble it. If you're adding it to...

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Procure o tempeh em lojas de alimentos naturais. Ferva ou cozinhe para amaciar. Corte em pedaços. Deixe o tempeh marinando. Tempere o tempeh seco.


Article in English: Temper tantrums are normal, especially in young children. They can last for a few minutes or for hours and can be stressful for the child and the caregiver. A child having a tantrum might scream, yell, and cry, but might also roll around on the floor, run around the house, or pound on the wall with fists.  Temper tantrums can be caused by all sorts of things, from being tired or hungry to not knowing what words to use or having trouble doing something difficult. When your child does get into a tantrum, it’s important for you to stay calm. If you become upset, that will make the situation worse for both of you. Know that tantrums are common among children and that this will pass. Don’t give in to what the child wants. Doing so will teach your child that tantrums work, when what the child needs is to learn is how to recognize and express the feelings he is having. Arguing and yelling will not work either. Even though it can be frustrating to be around a child’s tantrum, arguing and yelling just create a power struggle. Being calm is best. When children, especially young children, have a tantrum, they can sometimes put themselves in danger. Make sure that your child is not going to hurt herself during the tantrum. Keep a close eye on the child. Make sure no one else gets hurt by the tantrum behavior, such as another child nearby. If the child is old enough to understand, then move over close to the child and calmly explain what you want the child to stop doing and how you would like the child to replace the negative behavior. If your child doesn’t seem to be able to stop, then you can move the child to a quiet calm space and tell the child to be quiet for one minute. Once the child has achieved one minute of silence, end the time out period. It is important for children to feel loved after they have had a tantrum. Stay calm and express your love for the child, while also praising the child for stopping the tantrum. Remove whatever was causing the tantrum and give the child something easy to do. For example, if...

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Conheça os fatos. Quando o ataque de birra começar, mantenha-se tranquilo. Não ceda às exigências da criança, nem grite ou discuta. Tome cuidado para a criança não se machucar. Tente falar tranquilamente com a criança. Leve a criança para um lugar calmo e seguro. Demonstre seu amor quando a birra acabar. Previna os ataques de birra dentro de casa. Previna as birras fora de casa.


Article in English: Tempered blades have been crafted a particular way so that they can be very finely sharpened and withstand the force of combat. They are considered to be functional, battle-ready weapons.  They are also extremely expensive, especially those with historical designs, with prices ranging anywhere from $500 to several thousands of dollars.  Unless you are a serious collector or a purist, go with a non-tempered sword. These are far more affordable and look just as great hanging on your wall. Many collectors and enthusiasts want a sword that is historically accurate for decorative purposes. However, just because it’s ornamental doesn’t mean it can’t be used, and whenever a sword is within reach it poses a potential danger, especially if you have children in the house.  The answer to this predicament is a non-functional replica based on a historical design.  These look great, but they're not usable. The blades are dull, the swords are lightweight and the designs are too flimsy to withstand any kind of force. Authentic swords are available to be purchased, although the price tags on them are usually rather steep. However, if you have the money, these are a fantastic collector's item. Do your research before you commit to buying a historical sword to make sure you are getting the real deal.  Many establishments or private sellers will provide certificates of authenticity. If the sword you have your eye on doesn't come with one of these certificates, ask why. Fantasy swords are modern swords that are not based on historical designs. They are either completely original designs or they are based on descriptions pulled from literature and other works of art. These swords look great on the wall and are relatively affordable.  For example, you can easily obtain a fantasy replica of Frodo’s sword Sting from the Lord of the Rings trilogy.  A huge range of other options are also available, especially online. Some people want a mostly-decorative sword that can be taken down from the wall and used, if the owner so chooses. These...

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Fique dentro do orçamento com uma espada de aço não temperado. Compre uma réplica não-funcional para ser historicamente correto com segurança. Compre uma espada histórica autenticada caso você seja um amante da história. Faça uma decoração com espadas de fantasia baseadas em obras de ficção. Compre uma espada de aço-carbono se quiser usá-la de vez em quando. Tenha cuidado ao exibir sua espada decorativa.


Article in English: Tempers can be heightened (and fuses shorter) if you are lacking sleep or exercise.  Sleep can help you regulate your emotions effectively. Exercising when you feel angry can help you redirect your anger.  Maintaining regular exercise can help you with mood regulation and controlling your emotions. Cognitive restructuring helps you replace automatic negative thoughts with more functional or appropriate ways of thinking.  Anger may distort your thoughts, but learning to apply reason to your thoughts can make them clear again and can help you avoid losing your temper.   For example, you may get a flat tire on your way to work.  Your automatic negative thinking caused by anger may lead you to think “My whole day is ruined! I am going to get in trouble at work! Why does this kind of thing always happen to me?!” If you restructure your thinking to take a reasoned look at your comments, you may realize that one setback does not automatically ruin your whole day, that your workplace may understand that things like that happen, and that it’s unlikely that this “always” happens to you (unless you get a flat tire daily, in which case you may want to reevaluate your driving). It also may help to realize that anger at the situation will not help any; in fact, it could hurt by making it more difficult to focus on finding a solution (such as changing the tire). Anger management programs have been proven to be highly successful.  Effective programs help you understand anger, develop short-term strategies to deal with anger, and build your emotional control skills. There are many options available for finding a program that is right for you.   Individual programs are available for teens, police officers, executives, and other groups of the population that may experience anger for different reasons. To find an anger management program that is right for you, try searching online for “anger management class” plus the name of your city, state, or region.  You can also include search terms like “for teens” or “for PTSD” to find a...

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Pratique atividades físicas e durma bastante. Experimente a reestruturação cognitiva. Participe de um curso de controle da raiva. Faça terapia.


Article in English: Tempo is a musical term that refers to the speed of the song. This is usually recorded in BPM (beats per minute). You can set the tempo with a metronome, though most DAWs come with a digital version of this tempo-keeping tool.  Although a hit can be nearly any tempo, most use one that is between 117 and 122 BPM. You may want to use this trend in to your advantage when writing your hit song. Do some research on the genre or kind of music you want to produce. Some kinds of songs have specific speed requirements, like the usual 90 BPM of ballads. The bassline is comprised of lower-tones and percussion, like drums and cymbals. This part of the song is generally simple and repetitive, but catchy. It should follow along with the pulse of your tempo.  Although percussion instruments tend to dominate the bassline, low-tone single notes, chords, and runs of notes can be added in with other instruments. Try doing this with a piano, guitar, or baritone. The bassline of your song should loop so that it plays through most of your song. This pattern may be adjusted at transitions, like where the verse switches to the chorus, solos, or at a musical bridge towards the end of the song. The melody is the main through-line of the song. When you hum along with the main part of a song, you're humming the melody. In most cases, the melody is made up of a single instrument, a single voice, or a single instrument paired with a voice.  The melody of your song should complement and synchronize with the beat of the metronome and the bassline. Instruments frequently used for the melody include the piano, guitar, brass (like the trumpet or trombone), organs, synth tones, and more. Design your melody so it has contour. The natural rise and fall of tone throughout the melody, along with dynamic (volume) changes will make your melody more interesting to listeners. Be sparing when adding more instruments to your song. On average, most hit songs have no more than seven instruments (including voices). Too many instruments/voices can make your...

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Defina o tempo (ritmo). Componha a linha rítmica. Crie uma melodia cativante (chiclete). Acrescente o acompanhamento. Prefira os acordes maiores simples. Enfatize as partes mais marcantes da música.


Article in English: Temporary visas last anywhere from one day up to four years and allow you to work for an Australian employer, while permanent visas have no time limitation. If you are applying for certain types of work visas you must choose the occupation from Australia's skilled occupations list that best describes the type of work you do. Skilled occupations include construction and engineering occupations, accountants, nurses and medical assistants, physicians, medical specialists, architects, and lawyers. Australia has an online service called SkillSelect where skilled workers can enter details about their work skills and indicate their interest in migrating to Australia to work.  There is no fee to submit an EOI through SkillSelect. Australian employers or the government of an Australian state or territory might find your information and nominate you for a visa. Since different types of visas have different eligibility requirements, you should review the types of visas before you submit your EOI and make sure you're expressing interest only in types of visas for which you are eligible.  You also could be invited by the Australian government to complete a visa application. Using SkillSelect is mandatory for certain types of visas such as the skilled-independent and skilled-nominated visas.  If you submit an EOI and are subsequently invited to apply for a skilled migration visa, you have 60 days from the date of your invitation to submit a visa application.  To submit an EOI, you must meet the English language requirement and be able to demonstrate that you have taken an English language test within 36 months before you applied for your work visa. Some skilled occupations require a skills assessment as part of the visa application process. If your occupation requires such an assessment, you will be charged a fee by the assessing authorities for completing the relevant tests.  The Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations collects and analyzes statistics to classify workers and occupations....

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Escolha entre um visto temporário e um permanente. Leia a lista de profissões especializadas. Envie uma Expression of Interest (Carta de Interesse). Faça a prova de competência. Consiga um fiador. Envie o seu pedido ao Departamento de Imigração e Proteção de Fronteiras da Austrália.


Article in English: Terry cloth towels will be gentle on your appliance. Wet them and then squeeze out excess moisture. Terry cloth is the fabric used for most bath towels, bath robes, and slippers, but because of its soft, absorbent qualities it can be great for non-streak cleaning as well. Terry cloth towels are plush and soft. Apply a cleaner to the towel. For store bought solutions, use an ammonium-based cleaner. This includes most glass and window cleaners, multipurpose cleaners, and oven cleaners. For a homemade vinegar solution, mix one part vinegar with one part water. Take your towel and wipe down the appliance. This will sanitize the appliance and remove dirt, but probably leave streaks. You will likely need to perform this cleaning frequently. Buffing immediately after cleaning will remove the remaining streaks. To protect against scratches, never use steel wool or abrasive scrubbing pads to pick up tough stains. Magic Eraser is good at picking up tough stains, without leaving scratches. For a homemade alternative, try mixing baking soda with a couple drops of liquid dish soap. Apply this solution to an old toothbrush and use it to scrub away tough stains.

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Umedeça uma flanela. Aplique uma solução de limpeza à base de amônia ou vinagre na flanela. Passe a flanela no seu eletrodoméstico. Remova as manchas mais difíceis com limpadores suaves.


Article in English: Tetra paks require a special process to be recycled. To check if there is a Tetra pak recycling facility in your area, log on to http://www.recyclecartons.com/ and pick your state. There is no special sorting required for Tetra paks if your local recycling facility can process the packaging. Simply include it in your regular recycling bin to be picked up as normal. Even if your local recycling facility doesn't support Tetra pak, you can still recycle your cartons through the Carton Council. Save up at least 30 cartons, then visit https://www.recyclecartons.com/refreshed-recycling/ to get the shipping address. If there are no facilities available near you, you can contact your local Waste Management branch and Tetra pak to request that your area be added. Adding a new recycling branch can take time, so mail in your cartons or repurpose them in the meantime.

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Verifique se há algum estabelecimento especializado na reciclagem de caixas Tetra Pak em sua região. Leve as embalagens Tetra Pak para reciclar caso haja um estabelecimento especializado na sua região. Se não houver um estabelecimento especializado na reciclagem de embalagem Tetra Pak perto de você, verifique a possibilidade de enviar as caixas pelo correio. Entre em contato com a Tetra pak para sugerir o credenciamento de um estabelecimento na sua região.


Article in English: Text: To select text, tap in the text and drag a control point over the text you to copy, want until the text you want to copy and paste is highlighted, then release the click. You can also tap and release a single word to select it automatically.  Pictures: Long tap the picture until a menu appears. The text or image will be copied to the Clipboard (temporary storage) on your device. If it's in a different app from the one in which you're copying, open the other app. The text or image will be inserted into the document or field at the place where you put the cursor.

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Selecione o que você deseja copiar: Toque em Copiar. Dê um toque mais demorado no documento ou campo onde deseja inserir o texto ou a imagem. Toque em Colar.


Article in English: Thank the candidate for coming to talk to you and begin to outline the format of the interview so that they know what to expect. You can keep it vague — "I'm going to ask you a few questions about your experience and we'll take it from there" — or you can go more in-depth. This might also be the time to tell them a little something about yourself and about your role in the company. Make it brief but informative before turning the focus over to the job candidate. Include responsibilities and key duties of the position. Make sure you go over any additional requirements, like having the ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, physical strength, dexterity or agility necessary in performing specific tasks. Some medical conditions may prevent the applicant from meeting these requirements. Remember the types of questions you can ask in an interview. They include:  General or fact-based questions, e.g. "What sort of technical experience do you have after 5 years of working in IT?" Situational or hypothetical questions, e.g. "How would you confront a situation in which a boss consistently took credit for your innovations?" Behavioral questions, e.g. "How did you handle a recent situation in which you were criticized?" You won't remember everything you talked about during the interview, and the notes will be helpful later when comparing applicants, especially when interviewing many candidates. Some of the interview will hinge on prior screening and careful analysis, but a lot of the interview will hinge on whether you feel like the candidate could perform successfully in the environment for which they are applying. This is mostly about intuition, so don't be afraid to use it in order to evaluate the candidate. Throw a lid on the interview once you feel you have developed a good sense of the personality of the candidate, gotten good information, and have adequately discussed the job.  Allow the applicant the opportunity to ask additional questions. While questions are not absolutely essential to leaving a...

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Defina o tom. Comece com uma descrição do que o trabalho precisa. Faça as perguntas preparadas. Tome notas enquanto entrevista. Leve em conta os seus instintos em relação ao candidato. Encerre a entrevista depois de ter todas as suas respostas ou depois de o tempo acabar.


Article in English: Thanks to brain chemistry and social reinforcement, people in positions of power or control are less capable of empathizing with others. And it turns out that even a temporary “power trip” reduces your ability to “feel the pain” of others. To tap into this element of human nature, keep visualizing times in your life when you’ve felt most powerful or in control. For instance, before any instance when you might run into the other person, remind yourself that you’ve built a successful business from the ground up, that you’ve secured your financial future, or that you’ve earned the respect of those around you. When you become weak in your resolve to be cold hearted, you will find that anger is a very good motivator. When times get tough and you feel tempted to cave in, get angry. Remind yourself about all the times you were mistreated, lied to, or left without the support you needed. Write down a detailed list of all the ways the person hurt your or let you down, and refer to it whenever necessary. Or, if it helps, stick their picture on your dart board or punching bag and go at it. It’s important to occupy your mind and keep yourself busy during this transitional period. Take up a new hobby that you’ve always wanted to try, or get back to doing something you used to enjoy. If certain activities or hobbies remind you too much of the person you’ve turned cold hearted towards, stop doing those things at least temporarily. Or, change the conditions — join a new gym, take an art class instead of a cooking class, etc. If the challenges of the detrimental relationship you’ve been in have hurt your connections with others, work on being a good friend, sibling, parent, etc. Show those loved ones who've been on your side the whole time that you appreciate their support. Don't let your cold heartedness extend to them. Show them the loving warmth they deserve! Make good use of all the time, attention, and affection you’ve withdrawn from the other person by focusing it back on yourself. Prioritizing your own needs will help...

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Lembre-se de que você tem o poder e está no controle da situação. Lembre-se das razões pelas quais terminou a relação. Mantenha-se ocupado com outras atividades. Refaça seus relacionamentos com pessoas em quem confia. Desenvolva uma rotina de cuidados pessoais consistente. Procure ajuda profissional, se achar necessário. Não se distancie do mundo.


Article in English: That is, every charitable organization supports a different cause. When it comes to donating wedding dresses, you can support causes such as breast cancer, military wives, or just everyday people who can't afford wedding dresses, just to name a few. In some cases, your wedding dress will be sold, and the profits from the dress will be used by the organization to benefit the cause, such as Brides Against Breast Cancer. On the other hand, other organizations will collect dresses to give to people in need, such as Brides Across America Both are important. You should choose based on what's most important to you. You can get the best of both worlds, as many places that resell wedding dresses do so at reduced cost, benefiting low-income families. Many thrift stores, such as Goodwill and Salvation Army, take donations of any type. They are happy to accept donations of wedding dresses, as many people cannot afford to shop at high-end stores for their weddings. Many national organizations take wedding dresses for various causes. Often, these organizations resell the dresses to make a profit for the charity. You can try organizations such as Brides for a Cause. You may have a local store in your area that accepts wedding dresses as donations. Most of these will offer the dresses free or at a reduced costs for low-income people in your area.

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Decida que tipo de instituição você quer apoiar. Saiba diferenciar entre os tipos de doações. Experimente doar para um brechó. Procure por organizações nacionais. Procure por lojas locais.


Article in English: That is, use "I" when you get in a disagreement instead of "you." If you're upset that your sister always hogs the bathroom, talk about how it makes you feel instead of pushing blame.  For instance, you could say, "I feel disrespected when I don't get enough time in the bathroom because then I don't have enough time to get ready. I feel unprepared for the day."  Using "I" helps soften the tone. It helps the other person understand why you're upset without pointing fingers, which can make everyone get defensive. Everyone gets a little heated when he or she gets upset. The trouble is, that can make you not think as clearly and say things you may regret later. If you feel your emotions taking over, ask to take a moment to calm down. Try focusing on breathing in and out for a few minutes or counting numbers until you feel yourself calm down. That is, don't throw stuff at the other person from past arguments. Don't remind them of the last time they said something wrong or did something wrong. It only heightens emotions and doesn't help the argument at hand. In an argument, you tend to just want to make your point of view known; obviously, you think you are correct. However, you should take the time to really listen to what the other person has to say. Even if you decide to keep your point of view, you show respect to the other person by giving his or her view credibility and time. Truly listening means actually considering what the person has to say. Don't just sit there thinking up arguments against it. Yelling can scare children, and it teaches them to yell, too, instead of talking about what's bothering them. Similarly, when you yell at an adult, it creates some amount of fear, which shuts them down, meaning they won't be able to actually listen to what you have to say. Whether you're the parent, spouse, child, or sibling, sometimes the other person will have a point. That means that you need to be willing to change your mind if you realize you are wrong. This step also includes being willing to admit you've...

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Fale sobre os seus sentimentos em vez de colocar a culpa em outra pessoa. Respire fundo. Não fuja do assunto. Ouça o que a outra pessoa tem a dizer. Não grite. Disponha-se a mudar de ideia.


Article in English: That said, even cell-phone cameras pushing the bar in terms of photo quality, and an iPhone 6 or newer model Galaxy has enough power to work in a pinch. As a good benchmark, the camera should be no less than 8 megapixels.  It is always best to have a second person "on-set" to help out. Ask your friends with nice cameras if they'll be willing to lend it to you, or shoot the photos while you focus on posing. If you can't get someone to help you, make sure you have a timer or remote shutter on your camera. There are apps for most phones that cover this if you need. Headshots are a bit like blank canvasses, letting casting directors, photographers, or advertisers to image you in their shots and sets. Don't try to impress them with a wild look or striking outfit -- you just want your naturally beautiful self. That said, you should remember to show off your best assets. If you've got killer arms -- make sure you wear something that shows them! Try out:   Men: A simple, form-fitting v-neck (crisp and clean) will work, but a button-down is usually your best bet. Aim for solid colors or basic, clean patterns.  Women: A nice cardigan or even a form-fitting, clean v-neck might work, as will simple dresses and tops. Remember that a proper fit is the most important thing. Don't match your skin tone -- look for something that makes you pop. Black people should stay away, generally, from dark colors, while pale people should avoid white. Freckled or rosy-complexioned people might want to avoid reds and oranges. Striped backgrounds are a very bad example, and so are bright colors. Solid colors won't distract your viewers, allowing them to focus on you. Step a few feet away from the background so that it blurs behind you. This helps you really pop off the page or screen.  Light or cream colored background, as well as black or navy, are good colors to shoot for. The most complicated you want to get might be an outdoor wall, like some nice red brick or wood paneling on the side of the house. This is about as complicated a...

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Pegue uma câmera SLR ou outro tipo de alta performance. Use roupas e maquiagem simples e neutras. Use um fundo simples e de cor sólida. Veja se a iluminação está bem distribuída em você e tome cuidado com sombras no rosto. Coloque a câmera em um tripé ou na mão do seu amigo.


Article in English: That's fine, it's part of being human and it's what helps you learn how to be creative about overcoming the boredom. This section sets out some quick fix ways to overcome your boredom until the next class. Just do your best not to be a source of disruption for others! . Try reading your favorite chapter in this lesson. Do not also read your book or a nearby book that you may have. Try to hide the book somewhere so your teacher doesn't notice. If your teacher ends up noticing, just say it's a class book and you're studying for another subject (eg. science). Make a card for your mom or dad telling how much you love them. Maybe write a poem, haiku, or a limerick. Try writing a story about yourself and something you'd like to do. about things. Think about your family and friends. Did you have something you were supposed to remember? Has anyone been acting strangely? Have you finished your chores? Think about the present, past, and future. You might want to think about what you want to be. . Try drawing your favorite sunset. Or maybe you want to draw your best catch?  Express your feelings in your pictures, as this will make your pictures more interesting. If you are bored and want a quick way to solve it, try making a band with pencils, rulers, erasers, and rubber bands. The pencils sound like snare drums, the rulers sound like tambourines, the rubber bands like guitars, and the erasers sound like bass drums. Invent a song or play your favorite one! If you are reading from a textbook, silently slip another book or piece of paper in your book. Make sure to switch places when the teacher is coming around. This is risky because if you are caught, you can have it taken away. Sneak a game into your desk, and then, with the volume down, play your game or text someone. If you have a handheld radio that you can easily slip into a pocket or hold discreetly, then you can listen to a baseball game or listen to a song. This works best for people with long hair. Take a small piece of paper and fold it into a piece of origami...

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O fato é que todos nos entediamos de vez em quando. Leia. Seja produtivo. Pense sobre as coisas ao seu redor. Desenhe. Brinque com as coisas ao seu redor. Finja escutar. Leve um celular ou outro dispositivo de jogos para a escola. Leve um rádio portátil com fones de ouvido. Faça origami.


Article in English: That's right -- snatiation. It's a legitimate medical disorder where you can't stop sneezing because your stomach is full. It generally happens immediately after consuming quite a large meal. So how do you avoid it? Don't eat so much. In case you're as curious as George, it's a backronym -- Sneezing Non-controllably At a Time of Indulgence of the Appetite—a Trait Inherited and Ordained to be Named. Originally it was a portmanteau of sneeze and satiation. Now that you know it's a real thing monitor your eating activity. When do you usually find yourself sneezing? " If you find that you sneeze when exposed to bright lights, you could have photoptarmosis or the photic sneeze reflex. It's present in a remarkable 18-35% of people and is sometimes referred to as ACHOO - Autosomal dominant Compelling Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst syndrome. The more you know, right? It's hereditary and can be treated with antihistamines if it's inconvenient. Otherwise, wear sunglasses (polarized, especially) or scarves. If bright lights (or the sun) are present, keep your eyes away and focus on something darker or more neutral. This is doubly important if you are operating a motorized vehicle. If you're entering a high sneeze-risk environment (say a cloud of pepper or a field of pollen), take precautions to keep your sneezing fits at bay.   Keep a tissue on hand. Often sneezing and blowing your nose go hand in hand. Have a way to wet your nostrils. This can stop sneezing fits before they start. Though snorting water is definitely a feasible option, you may want to stick with wetting a tissue and applying to your nostrils, using your eyedrops, or sniffing the steam from a cup of coffee. For those of us that don't suffer from the completely random sneeze attack and are privy to more constant bouts, it may be more of an environmental thing. In addition to talking to your doctor, be allergy smart. A certain amount of sneezing can be prevented.  Get on antihistamines. Not only will these fight sneezing, but they'll keep the coughing, runny...

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Pare de se colocar em uma situação de "snatiation". Veja se você não sofre do "espirro fótico". Esteja preparado. Controle os alérgenos.


Article in English: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Or, if the food is bubbling away already, add straight to a cooking dish (such as a soup or stew), as if adding fresh cream and let the heat melt it through. Be aware that the cream will be runny and won't whip after freezing. For using as a cake or dessert filling or topping, thaw in the refrigerator overnight first. As with the previous cream, this frozen cream can't be whipped again; unlike that one though, it should keep its already whipped texture suitable for baking or adding to desserts. Plus, you could try combining it with freshly whipped cream to make a filling go further. Jiggle the cream inside its container (lid on) if you find too much separation has occurred. This can help to reconstitute the cream by mixing the fat solids and water solids back together again. It can also be shaken inside the sealable bag if that's easier. Allow to defrost on the kitchen counter (it'll take about 10 minutes). Use exactly as you'd use whipped cream. The dollops should act like whipped cream already divided into small, usable portions.

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Só o creme: Creme adoçado: Consertar o creme separado: Colheradas de chantili:


Article in English: The "CAGED" system is a set of five simple, open chords that are easy for beginning guitar students to learn. These common chords don't require complex finger movements and appear in a variety of songs.  Do a search online, and you can find plenty of free resources to help you get started in this system, including chord charts and teaching tips and tricks. The CAGED system includes the chords C, A, Am, G, E, Em, D, and Dm. These chords have relatively simple shapes that are easy to learn and transition between. Once your students have these chords down along with a few basic strumming patterns, they should be able to play thousands of songs. Structure each lesson around a chord or two, and making a simple transition. Many students want to learn how to play guitar so that they can play their favorite songs. Try to pick a variety of songs in different genres so your students can learn something with which they're already familiar.  For example, you may want to find a classic rock song and a country or folk song that uses the chords taught in each of your lessons. If you can find several, your students can pick the songs that most appeal to them. Many songs also have simplified, beginner versions that you can use to motivate your students and make them feel like they're making progress. Seek these out especially for students who mention favorite songs they've always wanted to play. Inspire confidence – don't simply tell them that the song they want to play is "too hard" or "too complex." You also can use the recordings of those songs to get your students up to speed. Once they learn the chords and how to transition between chords smoothly, they can practice playing along with the recording. A limited number of well-defined targets is much easier for beginning students to understand. If you give them too much with each lesson, they may become overwhelmed and abandon their lessons.  Decide early on what level of students you want to teach, and develop methods for teaching students at that level. How you teach...

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Comece com o sistema CAGED. Encontre músicas populares que usem os acordes ensinados. Mantenha as lições simples. Concentre-se mais na técnica do que na teoria. Mantenha-se flexível. Enfatize a prática entre as aulas. Dê exercícios para melhorar a força dos dedos.


Article in English: The "classic" cross country skiing described above is how most people learn to cross country ski. Skate skiing is best for athletic skiers interested in faster movement or racing, or for people with experience ice skating or roller skating. Skate skiing involve powerful, angled motions of the skis to provide a faster boost. This is rarely possible away from groomed trails, with a firm snow surface. Specialized skate skis are also helpful for providing additional strength and control, although you may attempt to skate ski on ordinary cross-country skis.  Note: While most skate skiers do use ski trails, you cannot skate ski inside the ski tracks cut into the trails. Skate on the surface of the trail itself, next to the ski tracks. Bend at the ankles and knees, but keep your upper body straight and relaxed. Bend your elbows and keep your hands in front of you. When you are first learning, it's a good idea to practice without ski poles, so you can focus on your leg motions. Ski poles will add extra power later, but should not replace strong leg movements. Keep the skis pointed outward in front of you in a V position. Turn your right foot onto your little toe, setting the outward edge of your skis against the snow. Rotate your ankle as you push gently against the snow, so the ski returns to a flat position ready to glide forward. Bring your right foot back into its original position, then practice this motion a few times with each foot. Still without the poles, practice this same motion, but push harder and glide on the opposite ski. Push with your right foot, then lift it as you shift all your weight onto your left ski to glide forward. Repeat the motion in reverse with your left foot, trying to keep your whole body directly above and in line with the ski moving forward. If you are having trouble keeping your balance, stop and practice balancing on one ski at a time without moving. Once you can repeat the gliding motion, practice the "V-1" skate skiing motion. To do this, plant both poles into the snow at the...

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Tente aprender o estilo clássico primeiro. Esquie na superfície certa com o equipamento correto. Posicione-se. Deixe os bastões de lado. Aponte os esquis para fora e pratique o movimento correto dos pés. Pratique patinar para frente. Pratique novamente, agora com os bastões. Aprenda outras técnicas de patinação se quiser competir ou se movimentar mais rapidamente.


Article in English: The 2 main types of drug tests are the 5-panel and 10-panel test. The 5-panel test checks for marijuana, cocaine, PCP, opiates, and amphetamines. The 10-panel test checks for everything on the 5-panel test plus benzodiazepines, oxycodone, methadone, barbiturates, and MDMA (aka ecstasy). If the drug you're using is not on the test, then you might be safe.  Note that some employers may also test for alcohol if you are suspected of drinking on the job. There are also tests available for designer drugs, but these are not commonly administered. If you are taking a prescription drug of any kind, let the drug testing facility know about it, especially if it falls under one of the drug categories they are testing for. You will likely have to provide proof of your prescription, such as a doctor’s note. For example, if you are getting a 5-panel test and you take a prescription amphetamine for ADD, then you would need to let the drug testing facility know this. Poppy seeds can cause false positives on drug tests since they come from the same plant that is used to make opiates. Avoid eating any foods with poppy seeds in them in the days and weeks leading up to your test. If the test was random and you have eaten something with poppy seeds in it, let the drug testing facility know. You may be able to retake the test if you get a false negative. Foods that may contain poppy seeds include certain types of bagels, muffins, rolls, and cakes. There are lots of home remedies for passing a drug test, but few of them actually work. There are several methods that are unproven and some are even dangerous, so don’t try these! Some things you will definitely want to avoid include:  Taking goldenseal root. Adding bleach, ammonia, detergents, or vinegar to your urine Using synthetic urine. Drinking bleach or other household cleansers.

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Tente descobrir se a droga que você usou é detectável pelo exame. Informe os biomédicos do laboratório sobre quaisquer medicamentos que estiver tomando. Evite ingerir alimentos com sementes de papoula. Fique longe de estratégias comprovadamente ineficazes ou perigosas.


Article in English: The A-1 has three modes that you'll be interested in: fully-programmed AE (which is fully automatic), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE and fully manual.       Turn your mode dial to "Tv" and the shutter speed to "P" for program automatic.  Programmed AE will make the camera set both aperture and shutter speeds for you automatically. Turn your mode dial to "Tv" ("Time value", which is Canon's silly name for "shutter priority"), and use your AT dial to select the green "P" as the shutter speed. Most of the time, this will be what you want to use if you're not using your aperture for creative depth of field tricks, or if you're not using your shutter speed to creative effect; it generally does a good job of picking something that works for most photos most of the time. (Sorry, but this is 1978; you can't shift the program.)       For shutter-priority auto-exposure, turn the mode dial to "Tv" and select your shutter speed (here, 1/125 sec).  Shutter-priority AE will allow you to select a shutter speed, and then the A-1 will pick an aperture for you. If you want either very fast or very slow shutter speeds for creative effect, then use this. Turn your mode dial to "Tv" and select a shutter speed. Remember that the speeds in yellow on the dial are shutter speeds in seconds, the white numbers are ones in fractions of a second.       For aperture-priority auto-exposure, turn the mode dial to "Av" and select your aperture.  Aperture-priority AE will allow you to select an aperture, and then the A-1 will select a shutter speed for you. Use this if you want to use very wide or very small apertures (i.e. if you want creative control over depth of field). Turn your mode dial to "Av" and select an aperture with the AT dial to get aperture priority AE.Note that this won't allow you to select apertures smaller than f/22, but you shouldn't be doing that anyway. Fully manual exposure is a last resort for using in extremely dim or otherwise impossible lighting conditions. You can select fully manual mode by setting...

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Article in English: The AirDrop section is the second section in the Share menu.  It displays the profile image and devices for all contacts (including yourself) that are available through AirDrop.  This starts sending the files to your Mac.  Your Mac will make a sound when the file transfer is complete.  You can find the files in the "Downloads" folder in the Finder on your Mac.

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Toque em um contato na seção do AirDrop, a segunda no menu “Compartilhar”.


Article in English: The Android Messages app icon shows a white speech bubble on a blue background. It's the three-dot icon in the upper-right corner of the app.  This will display a drop-down menu. It's the second to last option in the drop-down menu. It's the last option at the bottom of the page. The knob will slide to the left and turn from blue to gray when this option is turned off. When disabled, multimedia messages (MMS messages containing files, pictures, or videos) will not be automatically downloaded when your phone is roaming. Instead, you'll need to tap them manually to download them.

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Abra Mensagens. Clique em ⋮. Toque em Configurações. Clique em Mais configurações. Encontre a opção “Recuperação automática em roaming” e mude a posição do botão de ON para OFF.


Article in English: The Apple TV app is the black icon with an Apple logo and the letters "TV" inside. If you don't have it on your iPad, you can download it from the App Store. Once you open the app, find your movies by tapping the Library icon at the bottom-center part of the screen.

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Assista os filmes no app Apple TV (ícone preto com o logo da Apple e “TV” ao lado).


Article in English: The Atkins diet focuses on cutting down on carbohydrates so you need to learn how you can monitor the amount of carbs you are consuming. To do this you need to understand what net carbs are. Net carbs simply represent the total carbohydrate content of food after you have deducted the fiber content and any sugar alcohols.  You only need to count net carbs instead of total carbohydrates because these are what significantly impact your blood sugar level. Foods which are low in net carbs don’t have a major impact on your blood sugar level, and as such are less likely to disrupt your weight loss. Low net carb foods include fruits and vegetables which are rich in important nutrients like vitamins and minerals. The formula for calculating net carbs is straightforward enough. You simply need to subtract the dietary fiber and the sugar alcohol content from the total carbohydrates. This will give a basic number which you can use to monitor your carb intake while on the Atkins Diet. The formula for calculating net carbs is:  Net Carbs = Total Carbs – Dietary Fiber – Sugar Alcohol.  This is a simple formula but it’s fine for the purposes of the diet and won’t take you long to remember. The easiest way to calculate the net carbs with these formula is to look at the information on the nutrition label of the food. All food that comes in appropriate packaging will have one these labels which will give you the figures you need to determine the net carbs.  Start by finding the number of total carbohydrates in a food on the food’s nutrition label. Total carbohydrates are typically found in the top section of the label after the product’s sodium content. Now find the quantity of dietary fiber in the food. Dietary fiber is often located as a subheading beneath the total carbohydrate count. Subtract the amount of dietary fiber from the amount of total carbohydrates. Sugar alcohols are not easily absorbed by the body, so they do not count against your net carb total. If the food label contains a listing for sugar alcohol quantity,...

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Entenda o conceito de carboidratos líquidos (ou de efeito). Aprenda a fórmula para calcular os carboidratos líquidos. Encontre o número de carboidratos totais no rótulo nutricional. Subtraia a fibra dietética. Deduza os álcoois de açúcar. Faça a contagem. Use um guia de contagem de carboidratos, se o alimento em questão não tiver um rótulo.