Article in English: When you have reached the Retire space, you may not spin the wheel any more or draw cards, or purchase things. This space indicates that you are near the end of the game. However, getting to the Retire space first does not mean you have won the game. The first thing you will need to do when you hit the Retire space is to repay any loans you have taken out plus the interest that you owe. Put this money back into the bank. Next, get rid of all of your special cards, but you may keep your stocks. If you are ahead of your opponents, then you can continue to collect money from your stocks when your opponents spin the wheel. Move to Millionaire Estates if you think that you have the most money. Keep in mind that if you do move to Millionaire Estates, you stand a chance to collect four additional Life tiles that may help you win the game. But other players may draw from this pile if the draw deck is empty. If you move to Countryside Acres, collect one Life tile. No one may take this Life tile from you and you may include it in your cash total at the end of the game. The player with the most money gets the last four life tiles that are on the Millionaire Estates space. Then, all of the players (including those at Countryside Acres) should add the cash amounts on their Life tiles with the money they have on hand. The player with the most money is the winner!

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Pare de se mexer ao alcançar a casa da aposentadoria. Pague de volta os empréstimos com juros. Descarte sua carta de carreira, de salário, as apólices de seguro e a escritura. Mova seu carro para as Terras Milionárias OU Acres do Interior. Faça com que todos os jogadores nas Terras dos Milionários contem o dinheiro deles.


Article in English: When you have the basic idea down and have a plan for how it will be laid out, the next to think about is how you're going to build it. The options seem endless, and people will try to sell you this or that 'fantastic' application, and every other thing that you "absolutely must have" on your site, however the reality is that there are a few great tools for building websites, and one of them will be best-suited to your situation and needs. This is the first option. If you have a website-building application like Adobe Dreamweaver, it is not very difficult to create a website from scratch. You might need to do some coding but don't panic! HTML looks complicated, but it's like listening to Shakespeare—it's hard at first, but once you get the feel of it, it's not that difficult.  Pros: website design software simplifies the process of building sites by letting you drag-and-drop images, text, buttons, movies, and anything else you can think of, usually without ever having to dig into HTML. Many web design applications will even let you create sites specifically for your smart phone or pad. If you are building a basic, personal website, this is really a great way to go. Cons: there is a learning curve, and though you don't have to dig into HTML, it's not totally geek-free. If you are in a hurry, this might not be the best solution. Perhaps the biggest con, though, is that if you are not a graphic designer, you could end up with a page that hurts the eyes. To mollify this somewhat, there are a number of free templates in the applications, and on the internet, but be aware of your limitations—if you have any! This is the second option. WordPress is an example of a great option for building websites. It helps you create web pages and blog posts quickly and easily, set up the menus, allow and manage user comments, and has thousands of themes and plugins that you can choose from and use for free. Drupal and Joomla are other great CMS options. Once the CMS is hosted, you can manage your site from anywhere (in the world)...

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Decida qual método ou ferramenta será utilizada na construção. Faça você mesmo. Use um Sistema de Gerenciamento de Conteúdo (CMS). Construa o site do zero. Contrate um profissional.


Article in English: When you kick the ball, make sure that your non-kicking foot lands as close as possible to the ball. The nearer to the ball your standing foot is when you make contact, the better control you’ll have over where the ball goes. If your standing leg is far away from the ball, you might unintentionally slice or hook your shot.  Make sure that your standing leg does not touch the ball. If it does, you’ll be called for a double touch when you kick it. When your foot lands, make sure it is pointed toward where you want the shot to go.

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Article in English: When you kiss someone, and you have a tongue piercing, snakebites, or a lip ring, it's important to be mindful of the other person's teeth. Piercings can chip teeth and cause oral damage for the other person. Be gentle when you are kissing someone and you have a piercing. Sensitivity levels with new piercings vary. If your partner is doing something that hurts you or that you find uncomfortable, have an honest conversation about kissing and tell them that they should be more gentle. You can say something like "I like kissing you, but my piercing is painful when you pull on it. Can you please be more gentle?" If you both have piercings, then it's important to be extra careful. Rings are more susceptible than studs to become interlocked. If you're able to, avoid hitting your piercings together to reduce the chance of them getting caught.

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Não bata o piercing nos dentes da pessoa. Saiba sobre o conforto do parceiro. Tenha ainda mais atenção se ambos usarem piercings.


Article in English: When you lie, there is a tendency to add a lot of extra information and details that you usually would not. The other person may wonder why you are talking so much.  Also, you may start to provide details that do not make sense.  For example, it is better to say, “I woke up late this morning,” than to say, “I drank coffee to stay up and work on this project last night and then I couldn’t fall asleep. I finally went to sleep and then it was so hard to get out of bed this morning.” Only answer a question that a person asks you. If you do not tell the lie like you believe it, the other person will not believe you either. Believe that you can successfully deceive the other person. If you are unsure of yourself, it will show in your delivery. The other person may be able to tell that you are lying.  If you become anxious while you are lying and the person questions you, have an answer ready. For example, if the person asks if you are alright or why are you stuttering, tell them, “I’ve just been really stressed by school/work, sorry.” Telling the truth is natural, but telling a lie requires you to control your natural urge and access your inhibitory control. When you have to use the bathroom, you are activating inhibitory control to not use the bathroom on yourself. Practicing self-control in one area makes it easier for you to control your urge to tell the truth. You will be a more convincing liar if you lie with a full bladder.  Drink a lot of water 45 minutes before you plan to tell your lie. This will only work if you have to pee while you are telling the lie. Practicing self-control earlier in the day will not help you when it is time to tell your lie. When you talk, you typically move your body and make small movements. If you stand completely still, the person will notice that something is wrong.  If you usually talk with your hands, be sure to use your hands when you are telling your lie. Avoid covering your mouth, throat, chest, head, or stomach when you are lying. These are all signs that you are not...

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Não estique demais. Seja confiante. Minta com a bexiga cheia. Movimente o corpo de maneira natural. Atente-se às suas expressões faciais.


Article in English: When you look at shrink wrap bags, you’ll notice that the bottom edge is already sealed. Right next to the seam is a strip of excess plastic. Use your heat sealer to cut this bottom edge off. To use a heat sealer:  Plug in and turn on your heat sealer. Open the heat sealer and place the bag between the blades. Close the heat sealer, like a paper guillotine. Wait 2 to 3 seconds, then open the heat sealer. Some people find it helpful to place a business card against the back of the soap while sliding it into the bag. This will help the bag lay flat as you insert the soap. If you do this, however, be sure to take the card out of the bag.  Don’t worry if the bag looks to be too big for the soap. This method will work for round, disk-shaped soaps as well. It is not recommended for other shapes, like hearts or stars. Open up your heat sealer and place the top edge of the bag between the blades. Clamp the heat sealer, wait 2 to 3 seconds, then open it. If the bag is too wide for the soap, slide the soap towards 1 side of the bag, and heat seal the remaining side.  Place the soap close enough to the heat sealer so that it bumps against the edges of the outer frame. This will bring the blades as close as possible to the soap. There will be small gaps between the edges of the soap and the seams on the bag. This is perfectly fine. Every so often, scrape the heat sealer’s blades clean with the top/blunt edge of an X-acto blade. Get out a craft-grade heat gun and turn it on. Aim the nozzle at the soap, and heat all sides of the soap until the plastic shrinks against it.  Start with the side edges, then do the front. Don’t worry if the seams look loose and wrinkly. You’ll fix that next. Don’t use a hairdryer; it’s not strong enough. You can get heat guns from the embossing section of a craft store. Get out a hard, flat surface, such as a wooden cutting board. Heat one side of your soap with your heat gun, then rub that side against the flat surface. Repeat this step for each side of the soap.  You only need to do this for...

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Corte a borda inferior de um pacote retrátil com um selador térmico. Insira o sabonete no pacote, deixando-o bem centralizado. Sele a parte de cima e as laterais do saco. Esquente as bordas da frente, de trás e do lado do sabonete com o selador térmico. Esquente novamente as laterais enquanto as esfrega em uma superfície plana. Adicione uma etiqueta e uma segunda camada do pacote retrátil, se desejar.


Article in English: When you move towards your toes and lift your leg towards your opponent, you need to point your dominant knee directly at the target. Think of it like lifting to give off the impression of a false kick. The importance of putting your weight on your toes, not your heels, comes into effect here. By keeping your weight on your toes, you allow the rest of your body to follow through into full turn.

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Aponte seu joelho na direção do adversário.


Article in English: When you offer an IT service to consumers, you're offering something they don't already have and they may think it is something they don't need. Be prepared that it may take more effort to sell IT services to consumers. Are there particular industries that would benefit from the type of IT service you are offering? Are there particular industries that are unlikely to use your service? For example, machine shops are not very likely to utilize software development services. Cold calling prospects is an old fashioned way of getting business. Start off by buying a list based on certain specifications from a reputable lead supplier and then contact the decision makers. Optimizing your website for keywords or phrases that potential buyers might enter when using search engines can create a steady stream of inbound traffic. Search engine optimization, or SEO, is an effective way to generate warm leads. Do a case study marketing campaign. Perform a case study on one of your first customers. Being able to describe the services you provided and the results obtained is crucial. Be sure to include any metrics quantifying results as they are very important along with a calculation of ROI. Convincing potential clients they will get their money's worth is critical to obtaining their business. Display a completed case study on your company website and allow prospects to download it in exchange for their contact information. This exchange provides a supply of warm leads.

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Menos competição  Determine o seu setor-alvo. Decida a sua abordagem do mercado.


Article in English: When you overextend your elbow, you'll know it because of the pain. When you injure your elbow, apply an ice pack wrapped in a cloth as soon as you can. Leave it on for 10-20 minutes at a time, as it can keep the swelling down. Never apply the ice directly to your skin. Make sure there’s a cloth between the ice and your elbow at all times. Set your elbow up on a high table while you sit, or sit on the ground and place it on a chair or couch cushion. Elevating your elbow both as you ice and after will help prevent and relieve swelling. Hold the end of the bandage against the inside of your elbow and wrap it tightly around the injury to provide compression. This will hinder movement in your elbow, allowing it to heal. Loosen the bandage if it becomes painful or makes you lose feeling in your arm. This bandage wrap is typically tan in color and is sold in a roll. Look for it in the first aid section of convenience stores. Keep your elbow as still as possible while it’s injured. The bandage should help with this, immobilizing your elbow to help it heal and prevent re-injury. Keep it wrapped as much as possible, and avoid moving it as much as you can. " While not every sprain needs to be seen by a doctor, you should visit your doctor if you heard a popping sound when your elbow hyperextended. That could mean your ligament tore rather than just stretched. The doctor will take an x-ray to check for fractures and an MRI to check the tissue, including the ligaments. You can take acetaminophen or ibuprofen, for instance, to help you cope with the initial pain. If these aren't helping after a day or 2, talk to your doctor about a prescription.  For ibuprofen, you can take 400 milligrams every 4 to 6 hours or so. Do not exceed 3200 milligrams in a 24-hour period.  For acetaminophen, you can take 650 to 1,000 milligrams every 4 to 6 hours. Don't exceed 4,000 milligrams in a 24-hour period. If you're taking extra strength, don't go over 3,000 milligrams in a 24-hour period.

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Coloque gelo imediatamente na área lesionada. Eleve o cotovelo acima do coração. Enrole um curativo elástico ao redor do cotovelo. Repouse o cotovelo enquanto sara. Vá ao médico se ouvir um som de estouro. Tome analgésicos sem receita se tiver dor.


Article in English: When you plant honeysuckle in a container, the pot must be large enough to accommodate the plant's growing root system. Select a container that is two to three times larger than the honeysuckle's current pot. If you intend to install a support system within the pot, the container will also have to accommodate for the trellis or stakes. Fill your large pot approximately halfway full of soil and/or compost. Carefully remove the honeysuckle from its plastic container without damaging its root system. Insert the plant into the large pot so that the base of the plant sits flush with the lip of the container. Fill in the empty space with more soil and/or compost.  If you need to elevate the honeysuckle, add more soil or compost to the pot until the plant's  base reaches the lip of the container.  The type of honeysuckle you choose to plant is dependent upon the size of the container you wish to use, the climate of your region, and availability at local nurseries, markets, and stores. Before you purchase a honeysuckle, make sure the variety is not considered invasive. In order to train your honeysuckle to climb, you must provide it with a support structure. You may position the container next to a south-facing wall or fence. If this option is not available to you, you may install a trellis or set of stakes within the pot itself. You can create a makeshift cage out of three bamboo dowels and nursery wire. Insert the three dowels along the inner edge of the container at even intervals. Wrap a piece of nursery wire around the top of the three dowels. Cover the rest of the structure—from its top to its base—with five to seven rings of nursery wire. Once your structure is in place, you can train the plant to climb up the trellis, stakes, wall, or fence. Wrap the plant's vines around the support structure. You can attach the honeysuckle to the structure with old nylon hosiery. If you have not already done so, move the honeysuckle to a sunny location and water the plant.

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Compre um vaso grande. Plante a madressilva no vaso. Instale um suporte. Dê uma ajudinha para a madressilva subir.


Article in English: When you purchase hair removal cream, a cosmetic spatula usually comes with it as part of a kit. Squeeze some of the hair removal cream onto the curved end of the cosmetic spatula. Carefully coat all of the hairs you wish to remove with a thick layer of cream.  For best results, apply the cream right after showering or towards the end of your shower.  If you don’t have a spatula, you can also apply it with your fingers or a cotton swab. If you're using the cream to remove unwanted eyebrow hair, outline your eyebrows with a brow pencil first. Then, apply the cream to the hairs that fall outside of the outline you made. immediately. In case you got some of the cream on your hands, it’s a good idea to wash them after you’re done applying. Give them a quick wash with hand soap and warm water and then dry them off with a clean towel. Most brands of hair removal cream instruct you to leave the cream on for about 5 minutes. However, some brands are different than others, so be sure to double check the label. Also, set an alarm on your phone or use a kitchen timer so you don’t lose track of time.  Leave it on for a few more minutes if you have thick hair. Don’t leave it on for any longer than 10 minutes.

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Aplique o creme depilatório na área usando uma espátula especial. Lave as mãos Deixe o creme agir por cinco minutos.


Article in English: When you purchase vaccinations or other medicines from a veterinarian to administer yourself, you will have to sign a release form. Read this form carefully. Not only does it provide valuable information, it helps you understand your responsibilities when you decide to administer shots yourself.  By signing the release form, you accept full responsibility for your pet's injection and any reactions or accident that might occur. It warns that allergic or other life-threatening reactions can occur even if the shot is administered correctly.  The form warns the shot may be ineffective if it is outdated, left unrefrigerated too long, improperly administered, or exposed to heat, sunlight, or freezing temperatures.  Some forms state that if you administer your own rabies vaccine, it will not be accepted as valid by law enforcement agencies and animal care professionals. Make sure you know if this clause is present in your form and its repercussions. Your dog will legally be considered unvaccinated for rabies, which means many kennels will not let your board there and you may not be able to adopt other dogs from animal shelters depending on their policies. If your dog has previously been given shots at a vet's office, they probably associate syringes with pain and discomfort. To combat this, allow them to look at, sniff, and paw at an empty syringe (with no attached needle) at a comfortable place in your home. Give treats and other forms of positive reinforcement during these sessions, such as attention, praise, and play. You want your dog to associate the syringe with positive moments to reduce fear and stress when you actually administer the shot. Some substances used in shots, especially vaccines, come in two vials: a liquid vial and a powder vial. The liquid and powder needs to be mixed before the shot is administered.  Insert the syringe's needle into the liquid vial and pull up the plunger until all the liquid is in the syringe. Push the syringe into the vial containing the powder. Make sure all the liquid...

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Leia bem os formulários de autorização. Familiarize o cão com a seringa antes de dar a injeção. Combine o pó e o líquido. Encha a seringa com a quantidade desejada.


Article in English: When you receive a terminal diagnosis, you are going to be understandably overwhelmed and emotional. This is normal. Take a few days (or as long as you need) to process the information. When you feel able, ask your doctor to discuss the diagnosis with you again. Ask a lot of questions, such as treatment options and specifics about your prognosis. Ask a family member of close friend to go with you to talk to your doctor. A lot of times, people are overwhelmed when discussing their own health. Your friend can be your advocate, making sure to ask questions and take notes. Physician assisted suicide is something that many terminal patients consider. This is an option in several states, but it is not nationwide. If this is an option that interests you, ask your doctor if this is an option available to you. Many states are currently considering passing legislation that is titled Death With Dignity. Discuss this option with your family. Many people are interested in physician assisted suicide as it allows them to be more in control of the process of dying. When faced with dying, hospice care is another option that you can consider. Hospice care is not to cure your illness, but instead, to make you as comfortable as possible during your final days. In many cases, hospice care takes place in your own home. To many people, this is a more comfortable place to rest and helps with the acceptance process. Hospice workers are on call 24/7 to assist in your needs. There are also hospice programs where you are cared for outside of your home. You may be able to find more than one program in your area. Don't be afraid to gather lots of information before deciding which type of care-giving is right for you. Although it is very difficult, you will need to have a conversation about your death plan with a loved one. This is known as making advance directives. If you prefer hospice care in your home, for example, make sure that you have made that preference clear to your family. As your illness progresses, it might become more...

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Compreenda o diagnóstico. Entenda os aspectos legais. Reflita sobre ir para uma clínica. Fale sobre seus desejos com alguém em quem confia. Lide com as restrições físicas. Prepare-se para uma possível perda de autonomia.


Article in English: When you receive the test, skim through every question before you even pick up your pen.  Skimming the test allows you to find important information that might be tucked away in the exam, as well as figure out which questions you want to answer if you’re given a choice (choose one of the following three questions, for example). Skimming the test also shows you the exact format of the exam, which allows you to solidify your game plan. You’ve read through the test and now know how the test is organized.  Give yourself a minute to divide the test into its smaller parts, and decide how much time you’ll allow yourself on each section.   Generally speaking, you want to allow more time for essay questions than anything else.  True/false and multiple choice questions will take the least time to answer.  At the most give yourself one minute per question, although 30 seconds is probably more realistic.  Allow at least half of the allotted test time for any essay questions. Budget a few minutes to review your answers before submitting the test.  You’d hate to turn in the test only to find out that your were one slot off on your Scan-tron sheet. You’ve read every question and come up with a realistic budget on how you’ll spend your time.  Now you need to decide how you’ll tackle the test.  You might want to begin with any essay questions first, as writing answers out by hand tends to take longer than simply circling a correct answer.  On the other hand, you might want to handle the fill-in-the blank portion first because they require the most recall skills.  Because you have been practicing, you should generally have an idea of your strategy before you arrive to take the exam. If you’re taking a standardized test, the study guides that you use will guide you through the exact strategy that you should use to maximize your time management.

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Leia todas as questões. Divida o tempo. Seja estratégico.


Article in English: When you score points, add them to your score card by moving your scoring meeple right away. Keep in mind that some scores cannot be tallied until the game is over. For example, farmers cannot be scored until the end of the game because their fields may keep expanding.  Add 1 point to your score for each road tile that connects to a road you have completed. Add 2 points to your score for every city you complete, plus an extra 2 points for any small shields that appear within your city. A game of Carcassonne is over when all of the tiles have been used up and placed. If at any point you draw a tile that you cannot place because it won’t fit anywhere, that tile is discarded and left out of the rest of the game. If you decide that a tile cannot be played, make sure your fellow players agree that there is nowhere to place the tile. You cannot discard a tile because it would benefit your fellow players and not you. You must play it if it has a place on the board. At the end of the game, you will need to add up your points for incomplete roads, cloisters, and farms. All of these things give you extra points that may help you to win the game. The player with the most points wins the game. Check to see if you have any of the following:  Incomplete Roads-add 1 point for every tile that is connected to an incomplete road that you own. Cloisters-add 9 points to your score if you have a complete cloister (if it is surrounded by tiles on all sides) and add 1 point per adjacent tile plus the cloister tile if you have an incomplete cloister (not surrounded by tiles). Farmers-add 3 points to your score for each farmer that has a city connected to its field. Add another 3 points if the farmer is the only farmer in that field.

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Registre sua pontuação em cada turno. Continue jogando até que todas as fichas tenham sido usadas. Determine pontuações especiais.


Article in English: When you see chickens wander into your garden, give them a quick spray with a standard garden hose. Keep the water pressure light so that it scares the chickens without hurting them.  The chickens will usually return shortly after you spray them the first time, but if you do this consistently enough, they may eventually associate your yard with the water and start to avoid it. Since spraying them with a garden hose requires you to actually be present when the chickens invade your yard, you may not catch them all the time. For that reason, you may want to consider installing motion-activated water sprinklers to catch the chickens when you're not around. Dust the ground in between plants with cinnamon, paprika, garlic, curry powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, or a spice blend containing one or more of these options. Apply the spice to the perimeter of your garden, as well.  Most chickens don't like the pungent smell of strong spices, so they will tend to avoid areas that reek of them. If a chicken does wander onto spice-covered ground, the spices will coat the bottom of its feet and create a burning or tingling sensation. The chicken will not actually be harmed, but the feeling will usually be so unpleasant that the bird will flee from your yard in response. Gather old lemon peels, lime peels, or orange peels. Scatter them around the perimeter of your garden and in between separate plant beds.  You can also try spraying the ground with lemon juice or lime juice. Use the juice instead of or in conjunction with the citrus peels. For the maximum effect, you can even cut lemons or limes and scatter the fruit halves over the area. Chickens generally don't like the smell of citrus, and that smell might be enough to repel them. If a chicken does take a nibble of the fruit, the sour taste will usually repel them, too. The fruit shouldn't actually hurt the chickens, though. Some plants are naturally unappealing to most chickens. If you plant these species in your garden, positioning them around and in between...

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Jogue água nas galinhas. Espalhe temperos na área. Use cascas de frutos cítricos. Plante ervas pouco atraentes. Plante ervas daninhas em locais estratégicos.


Article in English: When you see that the meat has begun to turn golden-brown and is firm to the touch it is a good time to check the temperature. Place the pork chop on a plate or cutting board.  Depending on the thickness of the pork chops, cooking them in a frying pan will take about 3-5 minutes per side. Baking pork chops in an oven will take about 30 minutes at 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). You want the tip of the thermometer to be in the thickest part of the pork chop to get an accurate reading. The thermometer should finish reading the temperature within a few seconds. Don’t let the thermometer touch the bone of the pork chop as this will not provide an accurate reading of the meat’s temperature. When the numbers have stopped rising on the thermometer this is the temperature of the meat. Try not to let the internal temperature of the meat get higher than 160 degrees F (16 degrees C) to avoid overcooking it. If the temperature is less than 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), continue cooking the pork chops for 1-2 minutes until the internal temperature rises.

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Pegue uma bisteca da frigideira ou do forno usando um pedagor ou uma espátula. Coloque um termômetro para carnes na lateral da bisteca até que a ponta dele chegue no meio. Veja a leitura para descobrir se a carne chegou a 63 ºC. Pronto.


Article in English: When you see your crush and start feeling excited and nervous, focus on your breathing. Remember that your lungs get less oxygen when you take quick, short breaths, which makes your heart speed up and your body tense up. So make a point of taking deep, long breaths to calm both your body and mind.  Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Encourage deeper breaths by imagining that your lungs are down in your abs. Practice on your own so it’s easier to do when your crush is around. This may sound odd, but it’s actually a yoga trick called the Gyan Mudra. Form an “O” by joining the tip of your index finger with the tip of your thumb, just like you would to signal “okay” to someone. Refocus your attention from the inside to the outside. Instead of focusing on the excitement building up inside you, just concentrate on the feeling of your thumb and fingertip touching. You can do this right before you see that special someone, or even while you’re talking to them. Just hold your hands behind your back when you see them, or use whatever you’re holding (like a textbook) to hide it from view if you think it looks odd. If you know you will be seeing your crush any minute, listen to something relaxing beforehand if you can. Create a playlist full of calming music on your device. Otherwise, just play a song that usually calms you down in the back of your head.  Whatever music you choose, the keyword is “relaxing.” Your body’s rhythms will naturally fall in sync with the music’s. This means your body will start getting worked up if you play something too exciting. Get rid of your anxieties by dancing them out before you see that guy or girl who makes you swoon. This is a proven way to relieve stress, so if you’re all alone (or if you don’t mind busting a move in public) go all out and dance it off. Otherwise, just move your feet around by taking a walk, stepping on and off a curb or stair, or something similar.  Depending on what type of music you like to dance to, this might seem to contradict the whole...

Summary in Portuguese:

Respire. Faça um sinal de “OK” com as mãos. Ouça músicas para relaxar. Dance um pouquinho. Tenha confiança na sua aparência.


Article in English: When you select an image for warping, a gridded mesh should automatically appear over it. Clicking and dragging any part of this mesh will cause the image underneath to deform in the direction you drag it. This can take a little getting used to, so you may want to practice before you save your work. You can click any of the control points (the dots highlighted on the edge of the grid), one of the intersections of the grid lines, or an area inside the grid — any will work. When you bend or curve your image with the warp tool, you will see short line segments with dots at the end appear in the grid. Clicking and dragging these "handles" allows you to fine-tune the curves in your warped image. You don't have to warp your image by free-hand — you can also warp it to one of several preset shapes. To do this, once your image is selected for warping, look for the Warp pop-up menu in the Options bar. Here, you can choose a warp style that fits your needs. In the Warp pop-up in the Options bar, there are several more options that can help you modify the warped image. These are:   Change Warp Orientation: The button looks like a curved grid next to a down arrow and a right arrow. This turns the warped section between vertical and horizontal orientations.   Change Reference Point: The button looks like a black square surrounded by a border of white squares.  Define Warp Numerically: Enter numbers in the Bend X and Y boxes to set precisely how much to warp the image. When you're satisfied with your image, confirm the changes you've made. There are two ways to do this:  Simply hit the ↵ Enter key (⏎ Return on Macs). Click the check mark button in the Options bar. To cancel your work, press Esc or click the cancel button next to the check mark button.

Summary in Portuguese:

Clique e arraste as áreas da grade para manipular a imagem. Use as alças dos pontos de controle para acertar bem as curvas. Use o menu de rolagem para deformar em um formato específico. Use as opções de Deformar para manipular mais sua imagem. Finalize suas edições.


Article in English: When you shop, try to find clothing that comes in your favorite colors. Choose a color palette, or mix and match what looks good to you. Try to wear at least one piece of clothing or accessory each day with that color; ties, scarves, and bags are a good way to add a pop of color to your outfit. Quickly, people will begin to associate it with you.Some color palettes include:   Neutrals: black, white, brown, navy blue, gray  Universals: off-white, gray, teal, lavender, purple, taupe  Warm: dark green, purple, brown, yellow, blue   Cool: bright red, blue, pink, white, black Accessories are how you make off-the-rack styles look unique and special. Gather a collection of different accessories that can you can pair with different outfits. Use these items to make old outfits look new every time you wear them. Some good accessories include:  Shoes Jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, cuff links, and rings Ties Scarves Gloves Belts Hats Hair ornaments such as headbands, hair sticks, and scrunchies For your style to be truly unique, you will want to mark yourself off with a signature piece that you wear frequently. This could be a particular color or print, a special necklace, or a favorite jacket. When people see this style, they will start to associate it with you. When choosing your signature item, ask yourself:  Is there a particular piece of jewelry that is special to me? Is there something that looks good with every outfit that I own? What is my favorite bag? Favorite shoes? Favorite coat or sweater? Is there a type of clothing that I wear that might be considered unusual, such as funky tights, floppy hats, or rainbow gloves? Do not feel limited to just one style or type of clothing. Many people have many styles that they adopt and mix together. The way you blend different styles can help you stand out. Experiment with different types of clothing, and see if you can work out a combination that works for you. The key to style is confidence. You want to buy and wear pieces that make you feel beautiful, handsome,...

Summary in Portuguese:

Vista suas cores favoritas. Use acessórios. Encontre sua marca registrada. Misture e combine estilos. Vista o que faz você se sentir bem.


Article in English: When you sign up for AdSense, you'll want to know what kind of revenue can you expect to see. There is a lot that goes into what kind of return you can expect, and managing those things will help you maximize your earning potential. First and foremost, in order to generate any kind of revenue from AdSense, you must have people clicking on your ads. In order for this to happen, you need to have people on your site, reading your content! Whether you have a business website or a personal blog, the rule is the same: Get the word out!  Heavily trafficked large sites can see over a million hits a day, whereas a blog might feel lucky if they have 100 visitors a day. For every thousand page impressions (views) you receive, you may earn from $.05 to $5. Yes, that's a broad range—over a month, that is between $1.50 and $150.00! Where in that range you can expect to frequent depends entirely on you, your site, and your promotion efforts. This paid every time somebody clicks an ad on your page. No, you can't click your own ad—Google will see this, and shut you down so fast your head will spin. The advertisers set the price for these ads, and they can vary greatly.  An advertiser may spend a lot on a per-click basis, but that ad may generate very little interest on your site. An ad that may generate $.03 per click may get 100 hits, but that doesn't add up to much. This is the percentage of visitors to your site compared to how many of them actually clicked on an ad. If 100 people came to your site, and 1 of them clicked an ad, your CTR is 1%, and that's not an unreasonable number. You can see how getting more traffic to your site will really make a difference. This is an estimate of how much you might receive if you have 1000 impressions (page views). If you made, for example, $1 for 100 impressions, your RPM would be $10. There is no guarantee you'll make that, but it's a good way to check the overall performance of your site. The quality of your content is an important factor in understanding your earning potential. If...

Summary in Portuguese:

Gerencie suas expectativas. Tráfego. Custo Por Clique (CPC). Taxa de cliques (Clickthrough Rate - CTR). Receita por 1000 impressões (RPM). O conteúdo é o rei. Comece criando páginas ricas em palavras-chave.


Article in English: When you sit, the fabric of your pants naturally bunches up around your groin, making it harder for others to tell the bulge of an erection from a crease in your jeans. Sitting also allows you to obscure your groin with your legs. Pulling your legs together or crossing your legs makes an erection even harder to see. This tactic should give you time to let your erection shrink naturally. Sitting down also gives you more options for concealing your erection. If you're sitting at a table or a desk, for instance, you can pull your chair closer to cover your crotch. You can fold your hands in your lap. If your erection won't go away, try to buy time by subtly holding something in front of your groin. Try covering your lap with a book, a laptop, or a newspaper. If you're standing, try holding a bag, backpack, briefcase, coat, or newspaper about waist-high. Whatever you choose, be subtle. Hold the cover-up object as if everything is normal.  Otherwise, you may simply draw added attention to the area you're trying to conceal. If your erection won't go away, try to quickly and discreetly adjust it by hand. Tuck the rigid shaft up into the waistband of your pants or underwear. This aligns your penis with the zipper or seam of your pants and makes an erection less noticeable.  Use caution when wearing a tucked-in shirt or a shirt that doesn't reach all the way down to your waist. If your shirt rides up, you might accidentally expose yourself! Be aware that while this technique will help hide your erection, the friction of the fabric may also inadvertently arouse you further. Some people prefer tucking downward against one of the thighs. It is really just a question of personal preference and comfort.

Summary in Portuguese:

Sente-se. Cubra a pelve. Esconda a ereção no cinto.


Article in English: When you smile, your face opens up and stretches. This automatically makes your tone friendlier. Smiling will also make your conversation partner feel comfortable being around you. Practice smiling while you talk by standing in front of your bathroom mirror and saying a few sentences with a big grin on your face. Uncross your arms and straighten your shoulders and back. Don’t slouch in the middle of a conversation. Instead, use your body language to look welcoming and positive. If you feel like your arms are flopping awkwardly next to your sides while you’re chatting, lace your fingers together in front of your body. This is still more inviting than crossing your arms over your chest. When you have a conversation with someone, it’s important to show interest in what the other person has to say. Nod and keep your eyes on their face while they’re speaking to you. By showing you care, you’ll keep up the friendly tone of the conversation even when you’re not the one doing the talking. Ask follow-up questions based on what they’ve said to keep your friendly chat going. For example, if they tell you they have a cat named Chloe, you could say, “I love animals! How old is Chloe?” Maintain a back-and-forth with your conversation partner. Don’t tell a story that takes an hour to get through. Instead, use the conversation to learn about each other or get updates on how both of you are doing. Be friendly in what you say in addition to how you say it. Share a nice thought about the other person. Avoid making things up just to be nice, however, as it’ll sound fake.  Avoid gossiping and don’t complain too much. These habits will quickly turn a friendly, positive conversation into a negative whining session. Be careful with your pitch when you compliment people. If you go high on the wrong words, you’ll end up sounding sarcastic. For example, saying “I love those earrings!” with a really high-pitched “love” might make your listener think you’re making fun of their jewelry.

Summary in Portuguese:

Sorria para parecer acessível. Seja receptivo mantendo uma linguagem corporal acolhedora e uma postura ereta. Ouça com atenção e demonstre empatia. Procure manter os níveis de participação da conversa equilibrados. Seja gentil fazendo elogios sinceros.


Article in English: When you start playing, your first move is to work on the tableau piles. Transferring the face up cards to different piles enables you to make more moves, including flipping over face down cards and clearing piles. Look for the aces first to move them to the foundation. Then spot any tableau cards of similar rank but opposite color. Leave a space above the tableau to store the aces. For now, move any aces exposed on the tableau. When you start drawing from the stock pile, add any aces you get. Place each ace side by side to form 8 separate piles. Cards moved to the tableau piles follow a specific pattern. First, the card on top has to be a number one less than the bottom card. Both cards also have to be opposite colors. For example, if you draw a ten of spades, you can only place it on a jack of diamonds or hearts. Tableau cards can only be moved one at a time. Moving the face up card exposes or “unlocks” the top face down card under it, which can then be flipped over and played. Do this anytime you uncover a face down card during the game. In addition to the tableau cards, your other main playing option is the stock pile. When you have no more moves left on the tableau, pick up the top card on the stock pile. Each time you draw a card, it can be placed on the tableau, foundation, or waste pile. If you draw an ace, move it to the foundation. Otherwise, you may add it to a foundation pile if it is matches the suit and is one number higher than the card beneath it. Cards from the stock pile can’t always be played. Check the tableau first, and if you can’t play the card you drew, place it face up next to the stock pile. Every card you discard goes face up on top of the last one. That top card is always playable, so look for opportunities to move it to the tableau after moving other cards. Once cards are in play on the tableau, they cannot be discarded. As you play the game, you’ll build sequences of opposite color cards of descending rank on the tableau. At any point you can pick up all or part of this sequence...

Summary in Portuguese:

Comece movimentando as cartas na área de jogo. Distribua os ases em uma fileira superior. Combine cartas de cores distintas e de números inferiores. Mova as cartas que estiverem no topo das pilhas da área de jogo para desbloquear as cartas de baixo. Compre cartas da pilha lateral sempre que não tiver nada para jogar. Ponha as cartas não jogadas na pilha de descarte. Mova as cartas em sequência quando necessário. Preencha os espaços vazios com as cartas disponíveis.


Article in English: When you start to feel swelling or pain, run your fingers over your skin until you find the problem nodes. You have lymph nodes located in your neck, armpits, and groin. The swelling in the nodes can range in size from as tiny as a pea to the size of an olive or larger. Remember that it is possible for more than one node to be swollen at the same time. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help to control the swelling surrounding your lymph nodes. They can also minimize the presence of other symptoms, such as fever. Make sure to take any OTC medications according to the directions on the bottle. Hold a clean wash cloth under warm tap water. Once it is hot, position the wash cloth on top of the swollen node. Keep it in position until cloth cools off. Repeat this process 3 times a day until the node goes down in size and the pain decreases. A warm compress helps with swelling because it increases the blood flow to the swollen area. Place a cold wash cloth on the node for 10-15 minute intervals. Repeat this 3 times daily until you see the swelling reducing. Applying gentle pressure and rubbing your lymph nodes can help to reduce swelling by increasing blood flow to the area. You can make an appointment with a massage therapist or you can massage yourself, if you can reach the impacted nodes. Gently rub the node, while pushing your fingers in the direction of your heart. If you apply too much pressure to the nodes, it’s possible that you might burst the surrounding blood vessels and cause additional damage or even an infection. It’s especially important to remind kids of this rule, as they might get frustrated and try to pinch the nodes.

Summary in Portuguese:

Localize os linfonodos inchados. Tome medicamentos sem receita. Coloque uma compressa morna no nódulo. Coloque uma compressa fria no local. Receba uma massagem linfática. Não esprema a pele inchada.


Article in English: When you start your cleaning business, you can choose between offering services primarily for commercial spaces or residential spaces. The clients you choose to cater to will determine what type of equipment you'll need, how much you'll charge, and the nature of the cleaning services.  Commercial spaces, such as office buildings, usually require nightly or weekend-only janitorial-style cleaning. Washing the floors, cleaning the bathrooms, emptying trash cans, cleaning kitchen areas, and washing doors and windows is often included in this type of service. This type of work is steady and pays well. Homeowners hire maid services to do general cleaning and often tasks specific to the clients' needs. The maids usually work while the client is at home. Gearing your business toward residential cleaning services will mean having a diversity of clients, since most homes only need to be cleaned once a week or so. Not every cleaning service is all-purpose; some businesses specialize in one type of cleaning. When you're deciding what services to offer, think about what your abilities are and what niche you can fill in your community. Here are a few types of services you could consider offering:  Carpet cleaning or floor waxing services. Window washing services. Janitorial services. Private residence maid services. Organic cleaning services. If you're concerned about stability, operating as part of a franchise might be the way to go. This gives you the security that comes with operating under a known brand that has already experienced a level of success. If you start your own business, it's up to you to build trust with clients, but you'll have a much higher level of flexibility. Your business has to operate out of a space, whether that's a room in your house or a commercial space you decide to lease. There are pros and cons to each type of space, so think carefully about your needs before making a decision.  If you work out of your home you won't have to pay for a commercial space. You'll save some money, but you'll have...

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Decida se focará em limpeza comercial ou residencial. Descubra que tipo de serviços quer oferecer. Pense em abrir uma franquia, ou algo independente. Escolha um local.


Article in English: When you take your patties out of the oven, add slices of cheese if you’re in the mood for a cheeseburger. They’ll be hot enough to melt the cheese. American, provolone, swiss, and pepperjack are all great choices. Have patience! In addition to cooling them off, letting the patties rest will allow the juices to settle back into the meat. Your bites will be packed with more flavor if you rest the patties. Use a spatula to transfer the patties onto buns. Serve them with garnishes of your choice, like lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, ketchup, and mustard. Your patties will be bursting with flavor, so you won’t need to go overboard on the garnishes! If you have leftovers or want to make your patties ahead, you can keep them in the fridge for 3 days. Cover them tightly with plastic wrap before putting them in the fridge. Reheat leftover patties in the oven instead of the microwave for better quality.

Summary in Portuguese:

Cubra a carne com queijo, se desejar. Deixe descansar por cinco minutos. Coloque a carne no pão e adicione os outros ingredientes. Guarde na geladeira por até três dias. Prontinho!


Article in English: When you think you’ve chosen your technician, call and schedule a consultation. This is a short appointment where your technician can look at your natural brows, talk to you more in-depth about the technique, and start determining the best color and shape for your face. Many times, they’ll even use a pencil to create “preliminary” brows. Bring photos of brows you like to show the technician. This will give them an idea of what you want your brows to look like. If you have a tan on your face during your appointment, the pigment can heal darker than you desire. A tan can also affect how the lines heal. For a couple weeks before your appointment, wear hats and wear sunscreen! If you get chemical peels, do not get any within 60 days of your microblading appointment. Also, keep in mind that doing chemical peels after your microblading will cause the pigment to fade faster. Do not get Botox within three weeks of your microblading. Thirty days prior to your procedure, discontinue use of any products with Retinol or Retin-A. Your technician will work with you to create a shape, so don’t worry about getting them shaped prior to your appointment. If you get your eyebrows waxed, make sure you don’t do it within 72 hours of your appointment. In general, going to your appointment au natural is preferable.

Summary in Portuguese:

Marque uma visita. Evite expor o rosto ao sol antes do procedimento. Abstenha-se de peelings químicos, Botox e certos produtos de pele. Pare de usar cera ou pinça.


Article in English: When you towel dry your wet curly hair, it’s important to absorb water by blotting and not rubbing your curls. Use a cotton or microfiber towel, hold it over your hand, then scrunch and blot water out from the ends up. Don't create frizz and friction by rubbing a towel back and forth on your curls. The more you manipulate your hair, the less weighted down your curls will be. Leave-in conditioner is a great way to detangle curly hair, since you want to avoid combing it excessively. Look for one formulated especially for curly hair and detangling. Most leave-in conditioners are fairly light-weight, so spritz it on liberally. While combing your hair with a wide-tooth comb, pick, or your fingers may seem contradictory when you want to hold curls down, brushing them only makes matters worse. Lightly comb your hair with your fingers if you don’t have any tangles. Use a pick to remove knots and a wide-tooth comb to remove tangles. Finger combing is the most gentle way to comb through curls to keep them weighed down. When you have curly hair, blow-dryers are not always your friend. After you towel dry and comb your hair, continue to let your hair air dry. If you must get your hair dry, use a diffuser on low heat. Remember, the less you style your hair, the more weighed down it can lay.

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Tire o excesso de água do cabelo molhado. Borrife um creme para pentear em spray. Use um pente de dentes largos ou arrume o cabelo com os dedos. Deixe o cabelo secar ao ar ou use um secador.


Article in English: When you travel to a different country, it's important that you are able to communicate with people. While learning an entirely new language is unrealistic for most people, learning a couple of key phrases in the local language is not. Make sure to pick up a translation book before you travel so you can memorize important phrases.  Even if you aren't very good at speaking the language and only know a couple of words, locals in the country you're visiting will appreciate and respect the gesture. Some common phrases tourists should learn are: "Hello", "Goodbye", "Thank you", "I need help", and "Do you speak English?"  While many countries teach English in primary school, don’t rely on it. The locals will appreciate it if you try to speak in their native tongue. Countries will sometimes boast a wide variety of climates. Before you visit another region of your country, make sure that you know what the climate will be like so you can pack clothing that makes sense for the place you're visiting.  Places in the south like Florida and New Mexico in the U.S. enjoy a mild climate during the winter and get extremely hot in the summer. Countries in South America differ drastically, from warm dry climates to hot and humid ones. Being a good tourist includes being knowledgeable about the country or region you’re visiting. You also will want to find out what the local clothing looks like so you can dress appropriately.  When traveling domestically, wearing clothes that resemble the local style will help you fit in. Figure out a couple of historic locations that you’d want to visit while you’re there and write them down in a list. Research any events that are going on in the city or else you may miss out on a unique cultural experience. Different countries have different infectious diseases, so it’s important that you get vaccinated so you don’t contract or spread sickness to locals or other people visiting with you. For instance, when traveling to Thailand it’s recommended that you get a Typhoid vaccine.  The Center for...

Summary in Portuguese:

Aprenda algumas frases e palavras no idioma do país que vai visitar. Verifique a previsão do tempo e vista-se de acordo. Pesquise sobre os costumes e as tradições do lugar. Informe-se sobre as vacinas que precisa tomar antes de viajar. Faça perguntas ao guia.


Article in English: When you try to find the distance a moving object has traveled, two pieces of information are vital for making this calculation: its speed (or velocity magnitude) and the time that it has been moving. With this information, it's possible to find the distance the object has traveled using the formula d = savg × t. To better understand the process of using the distance formula, let's solve an example problem in this section. Let's say that we're barreling down the road at 120 miles per hour (about 193 km per hour) and we want to know how far we will travel in half an hour. Using 120 mph as our value for average speed and 0.5 hours as our value for time, we'll solve this problem in the next step. Once you know the average speed of a moving object and the time it's been traveling, finding the distance it has traveled is relatively straightforward. Simply multiply these two quantities to find your answer.  Note, however, that if the units of time used in your average speed value are different than those used in your time value, you'll need to convert one or the other so that they are compatible. For instance, if we have an average speed value that's measured in km per hour and a time value that's measured in minutes, you would need to divide the time value by 60 to convert it to hours. Let's solve our example problem. 120 miles/hour × 0.5 hours = 60 miles. Note that the units in the time value (hours) cancel with the units in the denominator of the average speed (hours) to leave only distance units (miles). The simplicity of the basic distance equation (d = savg × t) makes it quite easy to use the equation for finding the values of variables besides distance. Simply isolate the variable you want to solve for according to the basic rules of algebra, then insert values for your other two variables to find the value for the third. In other words, to find your object's average speed, use the equation savg = d/t and to find to find the time an object has been traveling, use the equation t = d/savg.  For instance, let's...

Summary in Portuguese:

Determine os valores da velocidade e do tempo. Multiplique a velocidade pelo tempo. Modifique a equação para resolver diferentes tipos de problemas. Considere que a velocidade "v" da fórmula da distância é uma velocidade média.


Article in English: When you use Gmail to create accounts or log-ins into other websites, be careful not to let those websites to send emails to your Gmail inbox. If you trust the website and want updates from it, it is okay to let that website send mails. However, leave the box unmarked which says "allow us to send updates to your Gmail" if you think it is wiser.

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Comece realizando modificações fora do seu e-mail.


Article in English: When you wake up in the middle of the night and can't fall back asleep, your first response is likely to just lay there trying to sleep. However, if you haven't fallen back asleep in 20 minutes, it's best to go do something else that will make you sleepy. For instance, try reading a book to make yourself sleepy. If you find yourself laying wide awake for more than a couple of minutes, get up and go do something else. You don't have to time it exactly. You need a clock in your room so you can get up on time. However, if you keep it where you can see it from your bed, you may find that it creates anxiety. When you wake up in the middle of the night and need to go back to sleep, watching the clock and thinking "I need to go back to sleep" can increase stress. Hiding the clock reduces this anxiety. Plus, the light from the clock can keep you up if you don't hide it. It can be tempting to turn to your smartphone when you can't sleep. However, the light from your phone will only wake you up more. Stick to an activity that doesn't require much light. Try breathing in through your nose to the count of 7, then breathing out through your mouth to the count of 8. As you breathe deeply, try clearing your head of all thoughts by focusing just on your breathing. You can try meditation, as well.

Summary in Portuguese:

Levante-se depois de 20 minutos quando acordar no meio da noite. Esconda o relógio para não se preocupar com a hora. Não pegue o seu celular. Experimente fazer uma técnica de relaxamento, como respiração profunda.


Article in English: When you wake up, avoid springing out of bed and getting ready immediately.  Instead, spend some time in bed breathing deeply and reflecting on your body and surroundings in that moment.  Allow any thoughts about your day to wash off of you and try to focus only on your breathing and how you feel. In order to avoid being bombarded by thoughts of the day ahead, think about how your arms, legs and back feel against the sheets of your bed.  Reflect on that as well as any sounds or smells around you.  This will help you stay focused in the moment. One of the surest ways to help you stay present in the moment is to simply breathe.  Before beginning a task or doing something that will require a lot of attention, take a moment to breathe.  Sit in a chair with a flat back, place your hands on the armrests, close your eyes, and inhale slowly through your nose.  Hold it for a moment or two and then exhale slowly from your mouth.  Do this until you feel relaxed and focused. Perhaps you have a tendency to drift away whilst in conversation with someone, or you get sidetracked when completing a project.  Instead of allowing yourself to miss the moments in front of you, focus on witnessing them first hand.  Look people in the eyes when they are speaking and try to repeat back what they’ve said to you every so often to hold yourself accountable. You might be talking to a friend about her relationship problems and say something like “So, it sounds like you’re saying that you weren’t really mad at him for not coming to the party but that you were more hurt by it.”  Not only does this help you become more present, it helps you become a better friend and listener, as well. Meditation is another instrumental way to become a more present person, and it has been proven to reduce anxiety and increase mindfulness and compassion.  Take at least ten minutes each day spent quietly and undisturbed in meditation.  Pick a word, phrase, or quote and meditate on that to calm, center, and focus you.  For instance, you might choose to meditate...

Summary in Portuguese:

Comece o dia tranquilo. Pratique a meditação da respiração. Foque no que está à frente. Pratique a meditação consciente. Faça yoga. Use lembretes. Incorpore a atenção plena ao dia a dia. Pratique a atenção plena ao longo do dia.


Article in English: When you walk into the room, make eye contact with the casting director and other auditors. Have good posture, and don't walk in too quickly or come in out of breath. From the moment you walk into the room, you'll be judged for your demeanor and presence, so make sure you take a deep breath and collect yourself instead of rushing into the room. You must appear relaxed and confident. The mark, usually a simple "x" on the floor made with tape, is the spot where you'll begin acting for the audition. It's usually placed several feet in front of where the casting director and auditors are sitting so they can have the best possible view of your audition. You don't have to feel anchored to the mark throughout the course of your audition; it's just a starting place.  You should utilize the space in a way that makes sense for the role you're playing. A slate is your one-sentence introduction that you make just before you begin your monologue. When you reach the mark, turn to the casting director, make eye contact, and give your name and a short description of what you're about to do. For example: "Good evening. I'm Felicia Woods, and this piece is from the second act of Hamlet."  Don't spend too much time talking before you perform. Most auditions are timed, and the clock starts ticking as soon as you walk in. You want to maximize your performance time. Don't ask the casting director and auditors their names, and don't exchange pleasantries beyond saying "good evening" or the like. Again, you don't have time for it.

Summary in Portuguese:

Faça uma primeira impressão confiante. Caminhe para a marca. Domine sua marca.


Article in English: When you want to fall back in love with your husband, sometimes the best route is to start back at square one: getting to know each other all over again. We change as we get older and go through different experiences in our lives and sometimes we get too focused on who we or our husband used to be. You need to be in love with each other as you are now!  It is very important to remember that it's normal, if you've been together for a long time, for him to have evolved into a different person. People really do change! If you're really right for each other, you'll be willing to love this new person too. Go on a first date again. Introduce yourselves. Talk about the kind of things you would talk about on a first date. Talk about your experiences over the last few years and how you think you've changed. Talk about what you want for the future. And be honest! When we're on dates, we're putting in the effort all over again. We want that person to love us! We're more romantic and more likely to look at each other with a new pair of eyes. Go on dates again and make it a regular thing. Just make sure you don't make the date itself regular. Don't go to the same place, eat the same foods, or do the same activities. Just like you wouldn't like a new boyfriend to think you're boring, you don't want to create this image in your husband's mind either. You eat the same thing for dinner on different nights of the week. Do the same thing every Saturday afternoon. Before you know it, your whole life runs like clockwork: from when you schedule your book club to when you have sex. That's no way to let romance into your life. It's boring. By breaking away from routine and constantly endeavoring to keep your life exciting, you'll find new things to love about each other and new memories that you can share. A new hobby is a great way to get the two of you doing something new and exciting, while also giving you something to bond over and share. When you're excited about something together, it's very effective at creating love and...

Summary in Portuguese:

Volte ao quadrado um. Vá a encontros novamente. Mude a rotina. Façam um novo hobby juntos. Desafiem um ao outro. Esforcem-se novamente. Lidere dando exemplo.


Article in English: When you wear nice clothes, you feel good. Feeling confident and comfortable will make you appear more physically attractive to other people. Try to dress nicer than those around you. Make sure that your clothes are well fitted and not too baggy or tight. If you have no fashion sense, or you're not sure what to wear, ask a friend or a sales associate for advice. Keep your clothes clean, pressed, and neat. For the most part, this will make you appear more attractive. Red and black are the most attractive colors that men can wear. Wearing these colors has a biological significance that makes you subconsciously more attractive to other people. Black and red demonstrate dominance, attractiveness, and aggressiveness in men, and could enhance your look. Your style of dress still matters regardless of the color. If you look offputting or antisocial, the general public probably won't find you attractive. While following these steps will help you appear more attractive to the general public, being yourself also plays a key role in how other people perceive you. Dressing in an outfit that feels forced or unnatural will hurt your outward confidence. Being yourself will enhance your attractiveness to others.  Just because other people don't like a certain style of dress doesn't mean that you shouldn't. Try to inject your personal style into your clothing. For example, if you're known to be more energetic, try wearing bright colors to represent your light personality.

Summary in Portuguese:

Use uma roupa que o deixe confiante. Vista peças vermelhas e pretas. Seja você mesmo.


Article in English: When you're blinded by jealousy, it's impossible to see things objectively and to understand how fortunate you truly are. Remind yourself that you're lucky just to have running water, food to eat whenever you want it, good health, and even access to a computer. Here's how you do it:  Understand how fortunate you are compared to most people in the world. Remind yourself that many people in the world do not have many basic things that you take for granted. It's likely that you've never had to deal with real hunger, that you're healthy and can see a doctor fairly easily, that you have enough clothes to stay warm, and that you don't feel oppressed in the place where you live. This is more than many people can say. Understand that you have many things people would be jealous of. Make a list of at least twenty things you have that people would want. It could be as basic as "running water" or more elaborate, like "the ability to talk to make anyone laugh." Understand that anyone you're jealous of doesn't have a perfect life. Be realistic about the people you are jealous of. Make a list of all the things they have that you are jealous of, and then ask yourself if you have anything they would want. For example, you may be jealous of your friend's amazing relationship, but she could be wishing that she had two loving, doting parents like you have. You may be jealous of your friend's new promotion, while she could be wishing that she was a talented artist like you are. If you spend more time helping others, you will not only feel better about yourself for being more generous, but you will have a better understanding of what you have that others would be grateful for.  Volunteer in your community. To get a concrete sense of how fortunate you are, you can volunteer in your community to help people learn English, read, or get enough food at a soup kitchen. Being around people whose basic needs may not be met will remind you how fortunate your own life is. Help out the people you know. Help a friend who is going through a...

Summary in Portuguese:

Lembre-se da sorte que você tem. Seja uma pessoa mais generosa.


Article in English: When you're first getting to know her, get her attention by sparking up interesting conversations. She won't be into a guy who sits back and just smiles and nods. Bring up that interesting thing you read the other day or ask her a question about something you have in common.  She'll be intrigued by your gusto and intellect. A Pisces female is sweet, compassionate, and caring. She's not the type of girl you get with and drop! So get to know her a bit first before you make your move. She won't move too quickly, anyway. If you want it to last, you'll be friends before anything else happens.    Gentle Pisces wants a storybook romance. She loves being sent love letters! She expects her man to go through the hoops our grandparents had to go through. Words and intentions should come way before any action! So get to telling her how wonderful she is and how much you'd like to take her out. She'll be weak in the knees. Don't stop this once the relationship develops! If you courted her with cheek kisses and love letters, be sure to keep this up. Don't let it be just an act -- have it be part of you. It'll spark the relationship and keep it going.    In case it wasn't already clear, Pisces wants a man who's traditional, unassuming, and sweet. Assure her that chivalry isn't dead by embodying it yourself. Open doors for her. Foot the bill. Give her your jacket. Kiss her hand. Don't ask for too much and she'll want to give you her entire world. Pisces is definitely a stickler for tact. She won't tolerate if you're the guy yelling at the waiter or the one eating all the pizza but refusing to chip in. Manners are very important to her. Be polite to her and to everyone you're around -- we could all take a leaf out of her book!    Taking a balloon ride over the French countryside is not the idea of a good, romantic time to a Pisces. The grandeur of something like that just doesn't make sense to them. They want the things that are meaningful and unspoken -- not the gestures that are overstated or blunt. If it's chivalrous,...

Summary in Portuguese:

Seja bom de papo. Corteje-a da melhor forma. Seja educado e cortês Opte por gestos românticos modestos. Seja confiante


Article in English: When you're getting ready to ask for something, start out by painting yourself in a positive light. The better you look, the more effective your guilt trip will be.  For instance, if you want a new phone, you might start off by saying, “Hey Dad, check out my report card! I only got one B this whole year!” If you're trying to get someone to donate to your charitable organization, you could list some of the good things the charity has done to help the community. Sadness, pity, anger, injustice, and shame are all powerful motivators. When you're trying to get someone to give you something, making them feel a negative emotion can encourage them to give in, just so that feeling is replaced by something more positive.  For instance, if you want your parents to take you out to eat, you might say, "I was really hoping we could go somewhere and spend time as a family, but I guess that's not important." If you want a new outfit, you might say, “I feel embarrassed because my clothes aren't as nice as the other kids at school.” Use exaggerated language like “always” and “never” to further your point. For instance, you might say, “You always work, and you never spend any time with me.” Once you've appealed to the other person's negative emotions, give them a reason to believe that giving in to you will make them—and you—feel better. Use words like “love,” “happiness,” and “the best” to get your point across. This technique is especially effective with parents, who are usually motivated by showing you their love.  For instance, you might say "Don't you want me to be happy?" or “By helping me, you'd be making yourself feel good, too!” You could also "Don't you love me?" or "If you really loved me, you'd..." Keep in mind that your parents actually do love you, and exploiting that for something small is a mean manipulative trick. It might be effective, but it also might make them mad. Even the best guilt trip won't necessarily work the first time. If the person doesn't give you what you want, take a break and try again later....

Summary in Portuguese:

Relembre suas conquistas e boas ações recentes. Apele para os sentimentos negativos da outra pessoa. Torne a coisa que você quer um sinônimo de felicidade ou amor. Se receber um não, peça a mesma coisa de formas diferentes.


Article in English: When you're going out in the sun, especially for a long day, you should wear clothing that will block out harmful UV rays. A good way to test your clothing is to place your hand inside a garment before putting it on.  Shine a light on the clothing. If you can see your hand clearly through the garment, this outfit offers little protection. You should either choose a different outfit or apply sunscreen on the area the item covers. Sunglasses should be worn year-round, and not just in the summer. Make sure to check the label of a pair of sunglasses before you buy it. Any sunglasses you wear should block 99 to 100% of UVA and UVB light. If you have a purse your backpack you carry, try storing your sunglasses in there. This way, you may be more likely to remember to throw them on before leaving your home. This will cover areas like your scalp, where it is difficult to safely apply sunscreen. The tops of your ears, your back, and your neck will be protected by the right hat. As long as the brim is at least 3 inches (7.6 cm), you should be protected from the sun. You should go for long-sleeved shirts and longer pants to protect yourself from the sun. Some clothing actually comes with ultraviolet protection and is marked with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF). A UPF of at least 50 only allows one fiftieth of UVB rays to reach your skin. During warmer months, longer clothing may be uncomfortable. During these months, be extra vigilant about applying sunscreen to any exposed areas of your body.

Summary in Portuguese:

Teste o quanto as roupas o protegem do sol. Use óculos escuros. Use um chapéu com uma borda de pelo menos 10 cm. Use roupas que cubram mais da pele.


Article in English: When you're in a dire situation where your relationship is failing, you may have forgotten why you got together in the the first place. Spend some time reflecting on what you liked about him or her in the first place. Maybe she could always make you laugh, or he made sure to call to see if you got home safely. Think about all the little things that you used to love about the other person. One way you can think about the past together is to look at old photos together. If your primary goal is to protect yourself in the relationship from hurt and anger, you aren't open to change. Instead, you'll likely want to control your partner to enforce that protection, making your relationship negative and stagnant. On the other hand, if you're both willing to learn and grow together, your relationship can develop over time into something better. If only one of you is willing to change, it may not work. Think about what you love about your partner. In fact, take some time each day to write down five things you love about your partner or are grateful for in your partner. Try to put those thoughts into words and actions by expressing gratitude towards your partner. Everyone experiences love differently. Gary Chapman breaks this idea down into the five ways people experience love or the five love languages. If you've never taken the time to figure out each other's love languages, now is the time to do it. You can take quizzes online to figure out what your love language is.  The first love language is words of affirmation, which means that you feel loved when you hear words that value you.  The second love language involves service, meaning that you feel loved when someone gives of his or her time to help you out or to do chores around the house.  The third love language is gifts. That means that you feel loved when you receive small (or large) tokens of appreciation from people who are close to you.  The fourth love language is time. With this love language, you feel loved if a person spends time with you.  The final love...

Summary in Portuguese:

Pensem naquilo que fez vocês se apaixonarem. Estejam abertos a mudanças. Enfatize as coisas boas. Descubra a linguagem do amor do seu parceiro. Ponham em prática os conceitos. Dediquem o tempo que for necessário para se reaproximarem. Compartilhem um hobby. Reaproximem-se fisicamente. Conversem.


Article in English: When you're out scouting for a potential storefront, pay attention to the amount of foot traffic the area gets. A store in a strip mall, shopping center, or even a stand-alone location needs lots of people who will walk through the area and peruse the clothes you're selling. Consider leasing a store in a shopping mall, which will have lots of foot traffic. If your store is easy for lots of people to see, then you're more likely to have people check out your store. You can also save on advertising costs and promotions. Look for a location that people can easily see from the street or when they walk through the area. Look for strip malls that have a large sign for you to display your business. When you're considering a location, look at the people who frequent the neighboring stores and who inhabit the area. You want to have a consumer base that is interested in your clothing and can afford it. For example, if you plan to sell athletic wear, look for an area with lots of active-looking people or a gym located nearby. You want to choose a location that is safe for both yourself and your customers. Ask the owner about any previous break-ins and check the crime statistics of the area. You don't want to set up your business in an area that has the potential for theft. Ask any neighboring business owners if there have been any security or safety problems in the past. You don't want to spend all of your budget on rent or you may not have enough capital to invest in inventory, design, or advertising. You also need to consider utility bills, maintenance fees, taxes, and the costs of any remodeling that you plan to do. A good rule of thumb is to keep rent at about 5-6% of your total sales. So if you sell $100,000 of merchandise a month, you should have a rent amount of $5,000.

Summary in Portuguese:

Pense em uma área com alta circulação de pessoas. Veja se dá para ver a fachada do espaço de longe. Alugue um espaço em uma área frequentada pelo seu público-alvo. Familiarize-se com as questões de segurança no local. Busque locais cujo aluguel caiba no seu bolso.


Article in English: When you're over 50, it becomes more important to ease into new physical activities. Your body simply can't handle abrupt changes and extreme activities in the way that it used to. Joining a gym is a great way to start a new exercise program because you'll have access to a network of professionals. Look for a gym that offers a free personal training session and health consultation for new members. Many gyms have group exercise classes that are specially programmed for older patrons. Trying a group class is a great way to get in shape and make some new friends. It's very common to become stuck in an exercise rut. If you are already in good shape, chances are that you have found a method you like and have stuck with it throughout your adult life. But as your body changes, you should consider changing your routine, too. Trying a new form of exercise is a great way to gently challenge your body and get some amazing health benefits. Consider trying yoga. Many older people suffer from stiff joints, reduced flexibility, increased body fat, sore muscles, and many other physical ailments. Yoga is great for easing physical tension, and also has amazing mental benefits, too. Try looking for a yoga studio that offers gentle or introductory classes, or senior classes. Those levels will help you to ease into your practice. You can even try doing yoga at home. The health benefits that you get from physical exercise are increasingly important as you age. It becomes even more important to keep your heart healthy. Finding a workout routine that you will stick to is half the battle. You need regular activity in order to see the benefits. Research shows that women over 50 who exercise outdoors are more likely to exercise regularly.  Outdoor exercise can be very enjoyable, which is probably why it is easier to commit to. Try finding a walking trail in a picturesque spot near your home. A hike is a great way to get a workout and to get some fresh air. Swimming is a great exercise for you as you get older. It is effective, but very...

Summary in Portuguese:

Matricule-se numa academia. Experimente atividades novas. Saia de casa. Pratique exercícios com alguém. Vá caminhar.


Article in English: When you're ready to make your move, make sure you look and smell your best by taking a little extra time when you get dressed. Comb your hair neatly, pick an outfit that's clean and wrinkle-free, and put on deodorant and a light cologne or perfume. Girls appreciate good hygiene, and looking your best might give you an extra confidence boost. If you don't know each other well, the girl might feel more comfortable going to the movies with a group of friends. This is also an excuse to spend time together without experiencing the awkward tension that is common with one-on-one dates. If she has strict parents, going out as part of a group might make it easier for her to get permission to go with you, too. when she's not busy or distracted. Make sure you'll have her full attention by picking a time when she's not talking to anyone else or busy with schoolwork. If she's sitting at a table by herself, make eye contact and smile, then ask if you can sit down. If she's standing in a group talking to other people, join the group and wait for a break in the conversation, then ask her if you can talk to her alone.  If she's with friends, wait for a break in the conversation, then try saying something like, “Hey, Janie, I wanted to ask you something. Can we go talk over there for just a minute?” It's okay to ask her out in front of her friends, but if she says no, you might feel embarrassed because there were people watching. Cracking jokes can help you calm your nervous energy, especially if you are known for being funny, but she might not take you seriously if you joke around too much. It is okay to be nervous around a girl you like; she might find your nervousness adorable. Take a deep breath to calm your nerves, make eye contact with her, and think about what you like about this girl before you ask her out. Ask her to the movies early in the conversation. If you think of this as a date, you should let her know up front. Only ask about a specific movie if you know she has been wanting to see it.   Try saying something...

Summary in Portuguese:

Escolha uma roupa legal, passe desodorante e dê um tapa no cabelo. Se não conhece a garota muito bem, convide alguns amigos também.  quando ela não estiver ocupada ou distraída. Tome cuidado para não fazer graça. Seja direto e convide-a para sair. Aceite a resposta dela, seja positiva ou negativa.


Article in English: When you're searching, you want to look for lumpy rocks. Geodes have lots of bumps and texture to them, so steer clear of any rocks with a very smooth surface. Geodes tend to resemble cauliflower in texture. While they may not be perfectly round, geodes tend to be round or oval-shaped. They shouldn't have any super sharp or angular edges. Look and see if your rock may be hollow, either by picking up another rock and comparing the weights, or by gently shaking your rock to see if anything (such as crystals) rattles around. Geodes tend to be lighter than most other rocks because their center is sometimes hollow. Geodes can range in size from the size of a pea to a basketball, and possibly even larger. While it's definitely possible to find geodes simply sitting on the ground, some of them may be under layers of dirt or other rocks. Be prepared to dig a little to uncover your geodes and don't be disappointed if you don't immediately see them at a designated geode site.  If you're searching an ash bed, limestone area, or especially a riverbed, use a shovel to lightly scrape the sediment around. The water might have caused sediment to cover the geodes or they could be hidden under the ash. If you're at a geode collecting site or on a field trip with a gem and mineral club, bring a shovel. Your guide may be able to point out spots where you can dig a little to find more geodes.

Summary in Portuguese:

Procure por rochas com textura rugosa, acidentada. Procure rochas de formato arredondado ou oval. Verifique o peso da rocha. Esteja preparado para escavar.


Article in English: When you're stressing out about a high-pressure social situation you're in, it can be difficult to remember that everyone around you can't tell you're nervous unless you show or tell them you are. This means that if you have the right attitude and you control your behavior in the right ways, they never need to know! Simply acting confident is usually enough to fool people into thinking that you are. Best of all, it's a self-fulfilling prophecy — usually, acting confident can help make you feel confident, which will make it easier to look confident, and so on. For starters, try acting like everything you do is natural. Don't hesitate over any decision and don't agonize over how to perform small, unimportant actions. For instance, if you're at a party and you want to ask someone to dance, don't think about it — just do it! Go right over to the person you've set your eyes on and ask, "Hey, do you want to dance?" That's all you need to do. Always remember — look the part, be the part! If you look like you're confident and self-assured, you may as well be confident, because other people won't be able to tell the difference. If you're naturally shy or introverted and you're trying to be smooth, using confident and dominant (but relaxed) body language can immediately improve your prospects with the ladies. Below are just a few tips for the uninitiated:  Stand up straight with your shoulders pulled gently back. Doing this makes you appear larger, puffs out your chest, and usually makes whatever muscles you've got look as good as possible. Hold your head high. Keeping your head up makes you appear proud, confident, and unafraid of your surroundings. However, don't look down your nose at others — this can appear snobby or condescending. Don't be afraid to take up space. Confident people aren't afraid to have a broad, relaxed stance. If you're sitting down, don't be afraid to sit back and spread your legs a little. If you're standing around other people in a crowded area, don't recoil from others if you accidentally...

Summary in Portuguese:

Finja até conseguir. Use uma linguagem corporal eficaz. Faça um contato visual apropriado. Relaxe! Saia e vá viver a vida.


Article in English: When you're taking a selfie, it's usually most flattering if you hold the camera up and angle it slightly downward. Then, look up into the camera, lifting your eyebrows slightly. That will give you a wide-eyed, fresh look that's picture-perfect. While the top-down look is a great angle for most people, don't be afraid to experiment with different shots, especially if you'll be posting a lot of selfies! For instance, you might try holding the camera off to the side, or you might stand in front of a mirror to show off a cool outfit. Your followers might get bored if you only post pictures of yourself from the exact same angle every time. Just like if someone else is taking a picture of you, you'll get the most flattering glow if you angle your face toward the nearest light source. Just be sure to avoid direct sunlight, which can leave harsh shadows on your face.  If you're in direct sunlight, find a shaded spot nearby where you can take your selfie. If you don't have good lighting, try using your camera's flash. You can also invest in a portable ring light if you want great selfie lighting wherever you go! Imagine that there's a string coming out of the top of your head, pulling your body straight up. Lift your head and neck, and push your shoulders down. This will create a long line that will emphasize the curve of your neck and shoulders. Whether you're smiling, scowling, or pouting, it's easy to accidentally tighten your mouth when you're focused on taking a selfie. To keep your mouth relaxed, gently blow air through your lips right before you snap the picture. Don't let your cheeks fill up with air as you do this, or your face will appear rounder than it is! Snap as many pictures as you can stand to, making tiny changes in your facial expression and the angles of your head and body. Then, go through your camera roll. Study the photos to see what you like and don't like. As you get more experienced, you'll start to learn the angles that are most flattering to your face, and posing for a selfie will most...

Summary in Portuguese:

Segure a câmera um pouco acima do nível dos seus olhos. Experimente ângulos diferentes para deixar o seu feed mais variado. Vire o corpo na direção da luz. Estenda o pescoço e fique com a coluna reta. Expire devagar para deixar seus lábios naturais e relaxados. Tire e analise várias fotos até descobrir quais são os seus melhores ângulos. Escolha lugares interessantes como fundo para as suas selfies.


Article in English: When you're trying to decrease hunger at work while watching your waistline, you may be looking for low-calorie ways to feel more satisfied. Drinking coffee or tea might help.  Some studies in addition to many anecdotal reports, have shown that coffee helps reduce appetite.  Sip on some coffee during the day, especially in between meals, to help trick your brain into thinking you're feeling satisfied and less hunger. You can choose either caffeinated or decaf - they both will have the same effect. However, decaf coffee also counts towards your total amount of hydrating fluids for the day whereas caffeinated does not. You can also sip on hot tea - like herbal tea. Like coffee, the flavor of the tea can help calm your appetite. Skip lots of cream and added sugars. Instead go for a splash of skim milk. Also avoid sugary, sweetened coffee beverages or blended coffees from a coffee shop as these are typically higher in calories. Another quick trick you can start implementing at work is chewing gum or sucking on sugar-free mints.  Studies have shown that chewing gum or sucking on mints helps you feel less hungry and increases your satiety during the day.  The action of chewing and flavor of mint signal your brain that you're satisfied even when you really haven't eaten anything.  Again, if you're watching your weight or total calories go for sugar-free gum or sugar-free mints. It will also benefit your teeth. Another thing that you can do easily at work is going for a quick walk.  This is another easy thing you can do to help manage your appetite while you're at work.  Studies have shown that aerobic activity, like walking, can help reduce your overall appetite.  If you're feeling hungry during the day at work, take a quick break and go for a walk. You can even run up and down the stairs a few times if you're able. Pack a toothbrush to bring with you to work. Brushing those pearly whites can help kill hunger and any food cravings.  Studies have shown that brushing your teeth right after a meal or snack can help...

Summary in Portuguese:

Tome bebidas bem saborosas. Masque chicletes ou chupe balas de hortelã. Faça uma caminhada leve no trabalho. Escove os dentes no trabalho.


Article in English: When you've found someone who interests you and you’re ready to move from the “friend” stage to something deeper, try asking the person you’re interested in out on a date.  Try going with the classic date night: ask someone out to dinner. This will probably flatter your date and facilitate great conversation. Don’t put too much pressure on the format of the date - just focus on having a good time. Joke around and make your date feel good - the goal is to have fun! Think about whether you’d like to keep seeing this person. Does he or she seem to meet your most important needs? Is there a mutual attraction? If so, make plans to do something else together. If things keep going well, your relationship may take a deeper turn from here. Try to be in tune with what the other person wants.  Don’t be too pushy. Remember that everyone is dealing with insecurities and personal issues, and sometimes signals just get mixed. Try not to take things too personally at this early stage. Texting and other forms of messaging may be the simplest ways to communicate, but you’re less likely to give each other the wrong impression in person, or even over the phone. Move things along with face to face interaction. At a certain point in the quest for love, it’s time to take a risk and lay yourself open to the person you care about. Tell her or him what you’re feeling. It may make you a little uncomfortable, but the only way to know whether this relationship is turning into love is to find out if the feeling is mutual.  If the person is interested in continuing the relationship with you, you may be on your way to finding love. Love is built on affection, trust, attraction, mutual regard - and it all starts with people agreeing that they both want to pursue it. You'll know you've attained it when you find you care about your partner on a deep, unselfish level, and that you probably always will. If there’s a lack of interest on the other side, it’s important to know when to drop it and move on. Unrequited love isn’t what you set out to...

Summary in Portuguese:

Convide alguém para sair. Mantenha-se em sintonia. Aceite sua vulnerabilidade. Tente novamente.


Article in English: When your RPM reaches about 2500 to 3000 while the car is in motion, it is time to shift to the next gear — for example, second gear if you are currently in first. The actual RPMs at which shifting is required will vary by the car you are driving, however. Your engine will begin to race and speed up, and you must learn to recognize this noise.  Depress the clutch pedal until it disengages and guide the gearstick straight down from first gear into the bottom-left position (which is second gear in most configurations). Some cars have a "Shift Light" or indications on the tachometer that will tell you when you need to shift, so you don't rev the engine too fast. Shifting gears in motion is the same as shifting into first from a stationary position. It’s all about listening, looking, and feeling for the engine’s cues and getting the up-and-down timing of your feet on the pedals correct. Keep practicing and you’ll get the hang of it. Once in gear and on the accelerator, you should completely remove your foot from the clutch pedal. Resting your foot on the clutch pedal is a bad habit, as it applies pressure to the clutch mechanism — and the increased pressure will cause the clutch to wear out prematurely. If you are going too slow for the current gear you’re in, your car will shudder as if it’s about to stall. To shift down gears while in motion, follow the same process of depressing the clutch and releasing the accelerator, shifting gears (say, from third to second), and letting off the clutch while depressing the accelerator. To come to a stop in a fully controlled manner, shift down gradually until you reach first gear. When it’s time to come to a complete stop, move your right foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal and press down as much as is required. As you slow to about 10 mph (16 km/h), the car will be on the verge of shaking and vibrating. Press the clutch pedal fully down and move the gearstick into neutral to prevent stalling the car. Use the brake pedal to stop completely. You can also stop while...

Summary in Portuguese:

Aprenda a reconhecer quando é hora de aumentar a marcha. Pise um pouco no acelerador e libere a embreagem aos poucos. "Desça" a marcha ao diminuir a velocidade do carro. Pare o carro.