Sometimes people dismiss small talk for being superficial or shallow. However, small talk serves an important social function: it allows relative strangers to become acquainted with one another without causing either party stress or discomfort. Allow yourself to engage in small-talk without feeling bad or shallow. Small-talk is important talk too! Appropriate topics of conversation can depend quite a bit on the specific event you are attending. For example, you cannot talk politics at a work event, but political conversations are appropriate at a candidate's fundraiser. Similarly, you will likely not want to "talk shop" at a friend's party, but you might want to do so at a work event. In general it is a good idea to:  Consider the common thread that brought you both to the event (work, a mutual friend, a mutual interest) Steer clear of controversial topics unrelated to the event Remain polite and casual An open-ended question is one that cannot be answered with a simple "yes" or "no" and instead requires a more in-depth, personalized response. Ask your conversation partner some simple, basic questions about their lives that will allow you to get to know them without violating their boundaries. As a rule of thumb, anything you might be asked while setting up an online profile is game.  What’s your hometown? What was it like? Where do you work? What keeps you busy? What did you think about (such-and-such) movie? What kind of music do you like? What are your top five bands? Do you read? Which three books would you bring with you onto a desert island? There are a number of traditional small-talk questions that have to do with your hobbies, job, and family. Think about a few twists you can incorporate in order to let your small-talk go a bit deeper without violating any personal boundaries. Some good options include:  What’s the best surprise your life has thrown you so far? What’s your oldest friend like? What would be your ideal job? What’s one thing you think you would be really good at if you made the time to...

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Aceite as conversas casuais. Fique atento ao ambiente. Faça perguntas simples e abertas. Acrescente um tempero a mais nas perguntas habituais. Descubra os interesses da outra pessoa. Concentre-se nos assuntos positivos. Concentre-se na qualidade conversa, não na quantidade de assuntos. Seja amigável. Faça perguntas complementares. Interrompa as conversas acaloradas. Elogie. Encontre interesses em comum, mas aceite as diferenças. Compartilhe o foco da conversa de forma equilibrada. Fique atento aos eventos atuais. Demonstre senso de humor. Seja você mesmo. Não tenha medo dos pensamentos convencionais ou amadores. Leve em consideração as conversas anteriores com essa pessoa. Pense nos eventos interessantes da sua própria vida. Encerre a conversa educadamente.


Sometimes protecting yourself from humiliation is as simple as figuring out which situations and people are likely to humiliate you. Identify these triggers for humiliation and extinguish them from your life. This could be an overly negative friend who always puts you down, a demoralizing workplace that is never happy with your contributions, or a family that tries to shame you at every turn. Humility is about learning to accept and realistically assess your strengths and limitations. Being realistic about your character is a great way to protect yourself from humiliation, which tries to degrade you. A person with humility won’t fall victim to the illusion of worthlessness that humiliating experiences try to push on us. Make a list of your strengths and challenges. Have a close friend or loved one look over the list and discuss it with you. Ask for the person’s honest opinion and try to be receptive to his feedback. Research shows that self-esteem can be a powerful defense against the humiliation associated with failure. Follow these steps to increase your self-esteem:  Avoid comparing yourself to other people. Your only competition should be with yourself. The reason you should avoid doing this is because you don’t see what goes on behind the scenes in the lives of other people. You may be comparing yourself to the way they are presenting themselves rather than their true identity.  Adjust your self-talk. Replace negative thoughts like “I can’t do it” with hopeful statements such as “this is hard, but I can get through it.” Avoid putting unreasonable demands on yourself with thoughts about what you “should” or “must” do. Certain mental health conditions can make you more vulnerable to humiliation. Social phobia, narcissistic personality disorder, and major depression can leave you open to the experience of humiliation more than people who don’t struggle from these hardships. If you’ve been diagnosed with any of these disorders, seek help in order to vaccinate yourself against humiliation before it happens. ...

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Não coloque-se em situações “tóxicas”. Cultive a humildade, que se resume a aprender a aceitar e avaliar, de forma realista, seus pontos fortes e limitações. Eleve sua autoestima. Busque ajuda para outros problemas de saúde mental, que poderão deixá-lo mais suscetível à humilhação.


Sometimes scratches to the cornea are caused by small objects that get trapped beneath the eyelid, such as dust, dirt, sand or even an eyelash. Before you can start to treat the scratch, you must remove this foreign object. Try blinking several times in a row to remove the object. Closing and opening your eye can stimulate the lacrimal glands to produce more tears and wash the foreign body out of the eye.  With your right hand, pull the upper eyelid over the lower eyelid of the affected eye. The lashes of the lower eyelid may brush the foreign object out of the eye. Do not try to remove any trapped items with your fingers, tweezers, or any other object as this can make the eye injury worse. If blinking didn't get the foreign object out of your eye, try rinsing your eye with water or saline solution. It's best to use a sterile or saline solution. Do not use tap water. Ideal properties for eyewash solution include a neutral pH of 7.0 and a temperature between 60°F and 100°F (15.5 to 37.8°C). Though this is anecdotally often suggested, do NOT administer the solution to your eye using a cup. If there is a foreign object in the eye, using a cup to pour water on it can cause the object to become further lodged in the eye. Follow these guidelines as to how long you should rinse your eye out:  For mildly irritating chemicals, rinse for five minutes. For moderate-to-severe irritants, rinse for at least 20 minutes. For non-penetrating corrosives such as acids, rinse for 20 minutes. For penetrating corrosives such as alkalis, rinse for at least 60 minutes. Be sure to note any additional symptoms that may indicate that a poisonous solution has gotten into the eye, including: nausea or vomiting, headaches or lightheadedness, double vision or impaired vision, dizziness  or loss of consciousness, rashes or fever. If you notice these symptoms, call poison control (800) 222-1222 and seek medical attention immediately. Another method of removing any trapped objects is to place some lubricating eye drops in the injured eye to...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Experimente piscar. Enxágue o olho. Use colírios. Procure um médico se o arranhão piorar em vez de melhorar.


Sometimes talking can really help reduce emotional triggers and promote understanding. Your family and friends know you better than anyone. They know when to anticipate your triggers, so they can help encourage you during those times.  Ask them to soothe and comfort you. A little care can go a long way in reducing triggered emotions. If your triggered emotions have to do with feeling unsafe, your friends or family could help you. For example, if you feel too afraid to go outside alone, they could go with you to the store or to the park. Quit lying and saying "I'm fine." Instead, be honest about what you need.   "I need to be alone right now so I can sort out my feelings. We can talk later." "I could use a hug." "I'm feeling sad. You can't fix it, but I could really use a friend to help me take my mind off of things. Could we do something fun?" "I'm upset about your teasing. My voice is kind of a sore spot for me... would you mind not teasing me about it anymore?" "I just need a few minutes to calm down." "I'm having trouble sorting out a problem at work. Do you have time to listen?" Find a good counselor, social worker, or psychotherapist. Lots of people have trouble managing their emotions and dealing with triggers. People with special training can help you identify your triggers, and they can teach you strategies for dealing with them. These are caring professionals who may have tools for helping people work with intense emotions, or they can refer you to someone who does. A spiritual director or pastor can also give you spiritual guidance that can help you during those times when you're trying to manage your emotions. A doctor can prescribe medication if needed that can alleviate emotions like stress and depression. Anger management and emotion regulation might be good places to start. Books dealing with trauma could help you identify the root of your triggers. If you've already identified the reasons behind your triggers, then read books about that topic. For instance, if your triggers are caused from...

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Converse com parentes e amigos sobre as situações que ativam seus gatilhos e seus sentimentos. Diga às pessoas como elas podem ajudá-lo quando o virem triste. Procure ajuda profissional. Procure um psicólogo. Leia livros de autoajuda que falem sobre as emoções e seus gatilhos. Pense em participar de um grupo de apoio.


Sometimes there’s nothing more therapeutic than giving in to your heightened emotions for a while. Have a nice cry if you feel really tense and think it would help dispel your nervousness. When you are finished crying, wipe your eyes, pull yourself together and get on with what needs to be done. If you’re really stressed or nervous, then getting rid of those nervous or intense feelings can actually help you cleanse your mind and body and to be prepared to face the day. Another thing you can do to help yourself be less nervous regularly is to get into the habit of writing in a journal. You can write about your daily life or just focus on the things that are making you nervous. If you write about the things you’re worried about, then it can help you gain a sense of control or perspective about them, and will lead you to think more rationally instead of purely with your emotions. If you write in your journal at least a few times a week, it may help you feel more calm and centered. Writing about why you're nervous and what you can do to overcome the nervousness and  to get you through the moment can be beneficial. Chat with your therapist, family member, trusted friend, or significant other. Maybe they can come up with some ideas to stop your nervousness. What’s more, just opening up about your worries can make you feel better and relieved of some of those fears. Instead of keeping it all inside, make an effort to talk to people about how you’re feeling and being honest about your feelings.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Libere as emoções. Escreve sobre essas coisas. Converse com alguém sobre o seu nervosismo.


Sometimes weight loss is caused by underlying illnesses or health issues. If you believe this could be the case for you, then speak to your doctor first.  If you are gaining weight after an illness it helps to eat bland and easy to digest foods such as eggs and smoothies. Eggs are an especially good choice because they are cheap and you can prepare them in lots of different ways. Also, try to eat at least 5 ounces (150 g) of meat every day. Avoid raw fish if your immune system is compromised. Make sure to discuss the plan and take care of any concerns. Consider visiting a dietitian for a personalized meal plan tailored to your needs. It is as hard for some people to gain weight as it is to lose it. Be patient and don’t overdo your efforts. Try to gain about .5-1 lb. (.25-.5 kg) per week by adding 250-500 kcal per day into your diet. Try to eat six meals a day rather than forcing yourself to eat three huge meals a day. Eating small meals helps you maintain healthy eating habits while adding calories to your diet. Small meals also prevent you from feeling overfull and not eating later on. Rather than stuffing yourself at each meal try to eat just a little bit more than what you would normally eat. This prevents you from overfilling your stomach, which can cause stomach ache or cause you to eat less later on. Eating just a little bit more also means that you do not have to spend a lot of extra money on food. You would simply make a little bit extra for every meal you prepare. Every meal should have protein, starch, vegetables and fat. You do not have to rely on unhealthy fast food or junk food to consume extra calories and gain weight. There are healthier options for increasing your weight.  Calories count but so do nutrients. Make sure your diet is balanced and that you are getting all the right vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. It helps to start with nutritious foods and then load them up with calories by adding yogurt, nuts and healthy fats.  Make sure you eat protein with every meal if you are trying...

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Solucione o problema por trás da perda de peso. Procure um médico antes de iniciar uma dieta ou um programa de exercícios. Ganhe peso gradualmente. Faça refeições pequenas, mas com frequência. Coma um pouco a mais em cada refeição. Faça refeições balanceadas. Pratique exercícios. Faça treinos de força para construir músculos e não acumular gordura. Aumente o apetite. Beba bastante água. Restrinja o consumo de gorduras animais e sódio. .


Sometimes you can find a good coach through your cycling club, but you can also look through the classifieds in cycling magazines. A good coach can help you break your own time records, build your endurance and speed, and improve your technique when racing against others. An experienced coach can also give you advice about the best nutrition for endurance sports and advise you on the best equipment. Analyze each race to see what you can improve on in terms of technique, equipment or physical stamina. Look at the track and see what challenges you're going to have to face, and what you need in order to deal with them! You can also look at videos of racers that you know you'll be competing against, if you can find them, to see how they handle similar challenges. Study professional cyclists to learn how they train and eat, and what their techniques and racing strategies are. You'll notice patterns in terms of how they approach a race and work with other cyclists in their teams. Adopt the techniques that work for you. There are several different types of cycling events, and finding your niche can help you to set yourself apart. Find a coach who can help you to develop your skills in your chosen event. For example, you could focus on time trials, criteriums, or stage races if you are a road racer. You could specialize in downhill, enduro, or cross country if you are a mountain bike racer. Or, if prefer to race on a track (aka a velodrome), then you might participate in sprint, pursuit, or scratch races.

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Encontre um técnico para te ajudar a melhorar seu tempo e suas técnicas. Faça um reconhecimento de terreno. Estude os ciclistas profissionais para aprender como eles treinam e se alimentam, e quais técnicas e estratégias eles usam. Domine as competências fundamentais.


Sometimes you might opt for quantity over quality, especially if you only need a basic pen for occasional writing tasks. If this is the case, run down to your local convenience store and snag a package of non-refillable ballpoint pens for a couple bucks. You’ll have a supply that will get the job done and last you for months (or possible even years, assuming the ink doesn’t dry out), so you won’t have to worry about running out of pens for a long time.  A package of 60 Bic Stic ballpoint pens can be purchased for less than $5. Inexpensive pens like this will be a no-brainer to people who aren’t looking to spend a lot on writing utensils. What these sort of pens lack in sophistication, they make up for in sheer availability. If you do a lot of writing, make comfort a priority in picking the right pen for you. Many pen styles these days offer ergonomic designs and cushioned gripping surfaces. These features will be a benefit if you frequently spend hours signing, scribbling and outlining.  Try out different pens and see what feels the best. Pay attention to things like weight, the width of the body and how well it conforms to your hand. If you happen to use a pen you like while you’re out somewhere, make a note of what brand and model it is. Find an ink that looks good and serves your needs. People who like writing thick, smooth lines will do well with a quality ballpoint or gel ink pen. If you prefer the control and neat appearance of thin, sharp lines, go for a rollerball or fountain pen. Choosing an ink is mostly a matter of preference, as they each have distinct advantages and disadvantages. The biggest factors in deciding on an ink are how smoothly it transfers to the writing surface, how bold the color is and how likely it is to run, smear or bleed. If you plan on using the pen for a specific purpose, such as signing your name legibly on important documents or inking a drawing, look for a pen that will best serve that purpose. Artists will want to use fountain pens, since they offer the widest range of...

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Pegue um saco de canetas baratas e comuns. Encontre uma caneta que seja confortável de usar. Teste canetas diferentes para descobrir o tipo de tinta que você mais gosta. Escolha entre canetas diferentes baseado nas características únicas delas. Simplifique sua vida com canetas recarregáveis.


Sometimes your emotions about another person can be so strong that they become completely overwhelming and you immediately know that something special is happening. When trying to figure out if you are attracted to someone, simply start out by asking yourself how happy you are to see the person. This can be an indicator of attraction.  Laughing at all of the person's jokes can be an indication of attraction. Smiling frequently can also be an indication of attraction. Be honest with yourself and think about whether or not you have any physical preferences. If you prefer someone who is tall, then you may not be attracted to someone who is short.  Make a list of your preferences.  Physical attractiveness is subjective and what one person finds physically appealing is not always universal. You must gaze at the person’s overall appearance to figure out if you like what you see. Physical appearance can include facial features (such as eyes, nose, lips, cheekbones), hygiene, hairstyle, attire, and anything else that affects their overall appearance. You cannot always make a sweeping statement about your preference because you can absolutely be attracted to someone who is the exact opposite of what you usually find attractive. However, sometimes your personal preference will be an overriding factor. For instance, there are some people who do not find people who smoke attractive. While this is not a physical characteristic, it is certainly something that can affect overall attractiveness.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Absorva os sentimentos. Avalie as suas preferências físicas. Identifique os fatores desestimulantes.


Sometimes, Excel documents created on older computers or versions of Excel become unstable on newer versions; similarly, Excel documents can be saved in many different file formats. By changing the Excel file format to "xlsx" (or "xls" for older programs), you can fix this problem. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Click the folder-shaped icon in the lower-left side of the Start window. It's at the top of the File Explorer window. A toolbar will appear below this tab. This option is in the "Show/hide" section of the toolbar. Doing so will allow you to see the file type extensions at the end of files, including your Excel document. Go to the location of the Excel document that you want to recover, then click the document to select it. It's a tab in the upper-left side of the File Explorer window. This will prompt a toolbar to appear. This option is in the "Organize" section of the toolbar. Clicking Rename will cause the Excel file's name to become highlighted. Replace whatever comes after the period at the end of the file name with xlsx and then press ↵ Enter.  For example, if the document was named "Spreadsheet1.docx", you would change it to "Spreadsheet1.xlsx". If the file extension already is "xlsx", try using "xls" or "html". This will confirm your changes and change the file extension. Double-click the file to open it. If the file opens in Excel (or, if you selected "html" as the extension, a web browser), your file has successfully been recovered.  If you chose the "html" extension, you can convert the webpage into an Excel document by dragging the html file onto the Excel icon and then saving the file that opens as a new "xlsx" file. If the file still won't open, proceed to the next Windows method.

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Entenda por que o tipo de arquivo é importante. Abra o Iniciar. Abra o Explorador de Arquivos. Clique na guia Exibir. Marque a opção "Extensões de nomes de arquivos". Selecione o arquivo do Excel. Clique em Início. Clique em Renomear. Mude o tipo do arquivo. Clique em Sim quando o comando aparecer na tela. Tente abrir o arquivo.


Sometimes, a person nears to hear their comment was inappropriate. If someone makes a comment that hurts your feelings, tell them directly what they did wrong. People who tease others for their weight are often taken aback to be called out on their behavior.  Be very frank. Turn to the person and say something like, "There is nothing funny about what you said. It's extremely rude to comment on my weight and I do not appreciate it." You can also turn it around on them with a piece of solid advice, "Cutting me down to increase your self-esteem is not healthy. Perhaps you should find another way to address those issues." You can also ask the person questions about their behavior. For example, "Why do you feel the need to put down my body? What good does that do for you?" Not everyone who calls you fat is trying to hurt your feelings. While this does not justify the behavior, some people think their comments may be helpful to your health and well-being. Make it clear this is not the case if you believe someone is trying to help you with their comments.  Say something like, "I appreciate your concern, but my health is between me and my doctor. If I ever wanted diet or nutrition advice, that's who I would ask." If the person persists, say something like, "You know, this really is not an appropriate conversation and I don't appreciate it." No two bodies are the same, and you should remind others this is something to celebrate. Show them you are proud of your body and they may be less likely to harass you. Say something like, "I like my body the way  it is, even if you don't. I'm happy with who I am, so your opinion does not matter much to me." If you're dealing with a friend or loved one who is calling you fat, establish firm boundaries for the future. No one should have to put up with someone constantly putting down their weight. If the behavior does not change, you may want to reevaluate your relationship with that person. People in your life should build you up not tear you down or insult you.  Let the person...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Diga que o comentário é inapropriado. Explique que o seu peso é assunto seu. Lembre a pessoa de que todo mundo é diferente. Estabeleça limites para o futuro.


Sometimes, breeding pairs spawn only days after being transferred to the spawning tank. In other cases, it can take several weeks of waiting and a little bit of prodding for them to feel comfortable enough to produce fry. Here are some things you can do to encourage breeding:  Raise the temperature a few degrees if it's currently under 80 °F (27 °C). Do a 75% water change, being careful to condition the water and make sure the pH and softness of the water is close to what the angels are accustomed to. Feed them a bit more than usual with high-quality freeze dried food. Give them more security by adding additional plants, spawning mops, or other fibrous, decontaminated props. Try a larger aquarium if your tank is at or below the 20 gallon (75.7 L) mark. Place another angelfish or another breeding pair close to, but still separate from, their aquarium. Sometimes, the sight of another angelfish will get them breeding. If you've waited in vain for your breeding pair to do the deed, and you've tried all of the above suggestions, it may be time to play matchmaker again. There's a good chance the breeding pair isn't actually compatible, and you'll want to find a different mate for each fish. Try placing them back into a bigger aquarium and wait for them to pair off with other mates. Angelfish normally care for their own spawn so leave them to it once they have spawned and disturb them as little as possible. Any form of undue stress or unexpected routine can cause the angelfish to start to eat their own fry.  As the breeding pair raises their fry, continue feeding the breeding pair as before, taking note that they may not be as hungry. Remove any unwanted or uneaten food immediately after feeding and take pains to ensure the water quality is high and uncontaminated. Occasionally you get a pair of angels that eat their fry. When this happens, you have no alternative but to remove the cone or slate with the eggs to another tank containing identical water and raise them artificially. Transfer the fry to a clean 1 gallon...

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Espere que seu casal reprodutor ponha os ovos. Se tudo falhar, forme pares com outros companheiros. Deixe os peixes-anjos criar seus próprios alevinos se quiser. Cuide dos alevinos artificialmente se for preciso. Espere que os alevinos eclodam por volta de 60 horas em temperatura ambiente.


Sometimes, only certain formatting marks are set to show up in the document, which means the Show/Hide formatting marks button may not work. Instead, click on “File” and then “Options.” Under “Display” look at the section marked “Always show these formatting marks on the screen.” You should see a checked box labelled "paragraph marks". At this point you can also turn off any other formatting marks you want to remove, like spaces, hidden text and object anchors. The paragraph marks will no longer appear automatically in any of your documents.

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Clique em "Arquivo" e depois clique em "Opções". Clique em "Exibir". Desmarque a caixa de "Marcas de Parágrafo". Clique em "OK" na parte inferior da janela.


Sometimes, over the course of installation, a wire might be jostled or damaged in such a way as to compromise its ability to transmit electricity to your new light. Additionally, in some cases, contractors may have used different colored wires for your electrical setup. In both of these cases you should use a circuit tester to ensure you don't make a dangerous mistake with your wiring.  A circuit tester can be purchased at most hardware stores. Turn off the electricity, free the wire you are uncertain about from the old fixture, and then turn the electricity back on, being sure that your free wire is not touching anything dangerous. Your circuit tester will have two nodes; connect one to the questionable wire and the other to a grounded, metal surface or your ground wire. If the light on your tester turns on, the wire is hot and is supplied with electricity. Some wiring jobs are done haphazardly, with poorly managed wire in the fixture box or wall or ceiling where you are working. After turning off the circuit, hold up your fixture to your mount to approximate how much wire you will need. Be sure to leave some excess. Wire can become damaged or get brittle over time, in which case, you might want to strip some insulation off the wire to tie a new fixture in to your circuit. If you are working with older wire, or if the stripped part of the wire is difficult to work with, after you have cut power to the circuit you are working on, you can strip more wire for greater ease of handling. It is recommended that you remove about ½" of wire insulation with a wire stripper or a utility knife. Be sure you exercise care when using a utility knife; you don't want to nick or damage the metal part of your wire. If you have a friend of family member available to assist, it can help a great deal to have this person hold the fixture while you're wiring. If you do not have help available, you can bend a piece of unused scrap wire to hang the light securely from the mount. With the fixture secured, you should be able to use...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Verifique a corrente elétrica. Delimite uma área de trabalho. Utilize mais fio. Peça ajuda para fazer a instalação.


Sometimes, the cloudy "film" is actually many tiny scratches. This damage is permanent. There is no great way to hide this damage, either, so don't expect to restore it to full shine. Keep reading to give it your best shot, and prevent this happening to your other glasses. Do not continue until you have tried wiping off the haze with vinegar. These solutions can make hard water films worse. If you notice a rainbow sheen to your glass, this is a related problem, called "silica film." Typically, the sheen is interrupted with white or solid-colored lines. Those lines are sites of irreversible damage, but you can scratch away the rainbow film. Add water to a bit of baking soda or toothpaste until it forms a paste. Rub gently onto the glass, then rinse.  You can scrape it away with a knife or pin as well, but take care not to chip or scratch the glass. You can use commercial glass polish instead. Different brands of toothpaste have different levels of abrasiveness. Look up your brand's "radioactive dentin abrasiveness" (RDA) rating online. Ideally, find an RDA between 200 and 250. You can still save your undamaged glasses. Etching is typically caused by very soft water or very hot water. Make one or more of these changes:  Let your sink run until its hottest point, then put a thermometer in a cup of water. If it's hotter than 140ºF (60ºC), lower your water heater settings. Use a no-heat dry cycle, if possible on your model. Do not pre-rinse dishes, unless necessary for your dishwasher. Use very little detergent, especially if pre-rinsing. (As little as ¼ full if your water is below three "grains" of hardness.) Switch to a detergent designed for soft water. Hand-dry valuable glassware. If your glasses already have etching, coat the scratches with clear nail polish and let it sit for 1 hour. Wipe any excess nail polish off with a clean cloth dipped in nail polish remover. If your dish scrubbing brush is so worn that the plastic or metal head butts against the glass, throw it away. This could be causing the...

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Aceite que o dano é irreversível. Lustre as partes mais brilhantes do copo. Adapte a lavadora para ela não deixar marcas na louça. Não use escovas desgastadas.


Sometimes, you can remove dye at home using a kit or home remedy. Other times, it is best to get it done professionally at a salon. A professional hair dresser or stylist will be able to evaluate your hair and tell you whether you can remove the color yourself or if it would be better for a stylist to do it for you with professional supplies.  For example, if you have fragile hair and no experience, but your stylist specializes in this, it would be a good idea to let your stylist do it for you. Some stylists will tell you to get it done professionally in order to get more business. Don't be afraid to ask for a second opinion. The less dye you have to work with, the easier the color removal process will be, regardless of whether you do it yourself or have it done professionally. If you can't find a clarifying shampoo, consider using something that contains sulfates instead. Sulfates are harsh cleaning agents known to fade hair dye. They may make your hair feel dry afterwards, so be sure to follow up with a sulfate-free conditioner. You should still do this along with the clarifying shampoo. There is no need to burn yourself, however; just use the warmest temperature you can stand.  Hot water causes the hair cuticles to open up and become more porous. This allows the dye to come out to some extent. This may turn your hair frizzy. Consider using a good conditioner and rinsing with cool water afterwards. Not only is this wonderful for your hair, but it can help the dye fade even sooner. Apply a deep conditioning mask to your hair, then cover your hair with a shower cap. Wrap your head with a towel, then leave it on overnight. Rinse the deep conditioner out the next morning.  Rinsing the deep conditioner mask out the following morning is key as it will take some of the dye with it.  Be aware that this won't lighten the dye or make it fade completely. It will simply speed the process up and make the removal process easier. Avoid leaving a protein mask on overnight because this can make your hair brittle and lead to...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Peça conselhos para um profissional no salão. Lave o cabelo com um xampu antirresíduos para desbotar a tintura. Lave o cabelo com água quente para ajudar a tintura a desbotar mais ainda. Use uma máscara de hidratação durante a noite e depois enxágue. Espere algumas semanas para que a tintura desbote sozinha.


Sometimes, you need your parents to drive you somewhere for a school or club related reason. Your parents might be more willing to drive to these events since the events will better you in some way.  If you need your parents to drive you to school for a meeting, concert, or club meeting, explain to them that it is school-related. Tell them that you have a band concert or a drama club meeting. Most parents will be happy you are involved in extra-curricular activities and want to support you. If you need to go to the library to meet with your classmates for a group project, make sure your parents understand the ride is for a graded assignment. If you need a ride to sports practice, let them know. Explain to them that you have practice and need a ride to practice and games. If your parents are unwilling to take you despite your explanation, emphasize how important it is that you go. Sometimes, letting your parents know how important something is to you can be very persuasive.  If you need to go to a friend's house to study, tell your parents you are afraid you will fail the science test if you don't borrow your friend's notes and have them explain the concepts to you. If you need to go to practice, explain that missing practice can result in you getting kicked off the team, out of the play, or not being able to perform in the concert. If you have many after school activities or sports commitments, provide your parents with a schedule. This schedule should list days you have practice or meetings, the times you will need to be dropped off and picked up, and the locations. Giving your parents a schedule allows them to plan ahead for your rides, so you are not springing requests for rides on them all the time. Sometimes you might just want your parents to drive you to the store for a new game, or to a friend's house to spend the night. You don't have a pressing need to go, and your school work or place on the team isn't a factor. If this is the situation, ask your parents politely. Being mature, respectful, and...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Tenha um bom motivo para ir até determinado lugar. Enfatize a importância da atividade. Mostre sua agenda aos seus pais. Peça educadamente. Mantenha a calma. Tente pedir quando seus pais estiverem de bom humor. Seja grato. Deixe seus pais pensarem no assunto, em vez de pedir uma resposta imediata. Se você mora com seu pai e mãe, procure a ajuda daquele entre eles que parece mais propenso a ajudá-lo. Não assuma que seus pais têm tempo livre ilimitado. Não desista. Dê-lhes um motivo para dizer sim.


Sometimes, you will need to invest a little more time in taming your curly hair. These methods often include using hair masks and oils and tend to last a little bit longer. This section will give you some basic recipes for masks and oils that may leave your hair feeling soft and shiny. Keep in mind that everyone's curls are a little different, and that what works for your friend's curls may not work for yours. If one method does not work, do not despair: take a deep breath and try something else. You will need ½ cup honey and ¼ cup olive oil. Combine the mixture and warm it up a little bit over a stove or in the microwave, then apply it to your hair, one small section at a time. Place a shower cap over your hair and let the mask sit for 30 minutes.  You can dampen your hair prior to the treatment using a spray bottle containing conditioner diluted with water first. This method helps kinky curly hair.  You can also substitute the olive oil for 3 tablespoons of warm coconut oil. Leave this mask on your hair for 10 minutes, then rinse it out. You can create a luxurious mask for your hair using just olive oil. Simply heat up a tablespoon or so of olive oil (not hot) and apply it generously to your hair. Loosely pile your hair on top of your hair and, if necessary, secure it with a clip. Place a shower cap over your hair. Leave the mask in your hair for 20 minutes, then wash it out using shampoo and conditioner. . Vinegar may smell pungent, but when diluted with water, it can make your hair appear soft and shiny. It not only restores the natural pH of your hair, but also removes any soap residue. Dilute 1/3 cup (75 milliliters) of vinegar in 1 quart (1 liter) of cool water, and pour it over your hair at the end of your shower. The cool water will close the hair cuticles, making your hair look softer and shinier. Follow up with a regular shampoo and conditioner to remove the vinegar smell from your hair. Use this rinse once or twice a month.  You can use apple cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar. Play around...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Use uma máscara, um óleo ou outras soluções de longo prazo. Faça uma máscara com mel e azeite de oliva quando o cabelo estiver bem seco. Se quiser uma opção mais simples, use apenas o azeite. Conte com o vinagre Faça uma mistura mil e uma utilidades. Corte as pontinhas.


Sometimes, you'll be owed a sum of money by the government, which doesn't try very hard to make you aware of your right to collect. As many as a billion dollars a year go unclaimed as a result of pensions, tax returns, investments, and other reasons. If you think you may be owed some money, you can learn where to look and how to collect it.  Technically, this is money that is already yours. You can't claim money on the behalf of someone else who doesn't collect it, unless you're named as a beneficiary. Each type of money will be different, however, and vary state-to-state. You can search by the state you live in, to find unclaimed money, by clicking here. If you were laid off, or your company went out of business, you might be owed a pension that you're unaware of. Unclaimed pensions can be searched via the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) website, by searching for the name of the employer, or the name of the business. In some cases, you may have had tax money withheld from your paychecks, but were not required to pay taxes because of your particular bracket. In this case, you're owed a tax refund that you may not be aware of. You can check the status of your return from any year, and find all the proper forms and instructions on the Forms and Publications page of the IRS website. You can also call 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676). If at any point you've held a Federal Housing Authority (FHA) insured mortgage, you may be eligible for a refund from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). To find out if you're owed a refund, you can contact the department at (800) 697-6967, or email at sf_premiums@hud.gov. It's also possible to search for your case number and name on their website directly. A common Internet-era scam is to pretend to be some kind of government agency issuing refunds or unclaimed returns, in exchange for a particular "tax" or other fee. If you're ever asked to pay feeds up front to earn your "winnings" for any type of unclaimed return, this is a scam. Federal employees and...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Muitas vezes, temos dinheiro para receber do governo, mas ele não se esforça muito para nos avisar disso. Se foi despedido, ou a empresa na qual trabalhava fechou as portas, é preciso verificar se tem direito a alguma indenização. Peça a restituição dos impostos. Veja se tem direito ao Abono Salarial. Muito cuidado com fraudes!


Sometimes, your brain will jump to what it thinks is a logical conclusion, often a bad one. However, much of the time, that conclusion isn't correct. This type of thinking can lead to your brain working overtime, so learning how to notice it and change that thinking can help calm your mind.  For instance, you may notice that you automatically think someone is snubbing you because she didn't invite you to lunch. Your mind jumped to that conclusion. However, it may be that she just didn't realize you were in your office.  When you make a snap judgment, ask yourself if there could be another explanation. Your brain may latch on to the one negative part of an interaction or situation. In reality, it may be just a small part of the interaction that no one else pays attention to, but you hyper-focus on it, coloring everything negative. If you do this type of thinking all the time, your brain will be overactive, so trying to turn this filter off can help calm your mind.  For instance, maybe you've made a meal for your family. Everyone seems to love it, except one of your kids, who makes a snide remark. Instead of focusing on the fact that everyone else loves it, you hyper-focus on the negative remark, wondering what you could have done better. Instead of looking for negativity, try to focus on the positive, especially if it far outweighs the negativity. You may also find yourself overgeneralizing from one incident. In other words, you had something bad happen once in a certain situation, so you decide to never put yourself or someone else in that situation again. If you overgeneralize everything, you're constantly thinking about what bad thing is going to happen next; to calm your mind, you need to learn to turn off this kind of thinking.  For instance, say your kid cuts himself on a knife while helping you in the kitchen. You may decide that the best thing is to never let him help again to keep him safe, when really, he likely will learn from the experience and be more careful in the future. Maybe a more logical...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Fique atento ao salto para conclusões. Preste atenção ao seu filtro mental. Cuidado com a generalização. Preste atenção ao pensamento de tudo ou nada. Lembre-se de não catastrofizar. Entenda que essas não são as únicas distorções cognitivas existentes.


Somewhere nobody will interrupt you. Probably somewhere away from your desk, phone, or computer. That way you can rest in peace. You only have a short amount of time for a power nap so you want to make the best of it. If you have a secretary, you may ask them to hold all calls and stop anyone from coming in. Be careful that your quiet place is not too secluded or remote. Make sure someone knows where you are at in case they need you. Some naps last 15 minutes while others last several hours. Decide how long you want to sleep and limit yourself to that. If you have a limited amount of time for your nap, adjust to ensure you have some time to wake up before your next task. You may want to vary your nap times based on your own sleep cycle rhythms. Some naps may also be better for achieving different results. A 20 minute nap is good for improving your motor skills while a 60-90 minute nap improves decision making. When you are napping you may or may not have your usual alarm clock. If you are using your usual alarm clock, set it as you usually do. You may use a wake-up call at a hotel or the alarm on your phone. Travel alarms work well in these situations. If you are at your desk you may try setting up an alarm on your computer. Even if your usual alarm clock is available you may want to use a different alarm clock instead. If you alter your regular alarm clock you may forget to reset it later. This could cause you to be late in the morning. Anything will do here. Hotel wake-up calls. Friends, family, colleagues, and co-workers will often help too. Setting multiple alarms on multiple devices can be helpful too. That way you don't give in and sleep for too long in the middle of the day. Although you may want to turn the alarm off and fall back to sleep, don't. Stand up instead. Get moving to get your mind going. You may even want to set your alarm across the room so you have to get up to turn it off. Turn some lights on or stare out a window if it is sunny.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Encontre um lugar tranquilo. Decida quanto tempo a soneca durará. Ligue o despertador. Tenha um “plano B” para acordar. Logo que acordar, levante-se.


Sore muscles are often the result of excessive lactic acid buildup in the muscle tissue. When you use a warm compress on a sore muscle, the heat draws more blood to that area. The increased circulation flushes away excessive lactic acid, making your muscles feel less sore. It also brings more oxygen to the area, speeding up the healing process for damaged tissue. The warm sensation can distract the nervous system, decreasing the amount of pain signals sent to the brain. If you experience prolonged muscle spasms, your first step is to rest the affected muscle. Take it easy, and avoid the activity that stressed your muscle to the point of spasm in the first place. Wait 72 hours to apply heat, letting any inflammation in the area diminish. After the three days have passed, apply a moist warm compress to the affected area to speed up the healing process. Both methods can be effective in treating joint issues, though some people prefer one over the other. You might try alternating between the two until you figure out which one works better for you.  Cold ice packs numb the soreness you feel and reduce inflammation and swelling in your joints by constricting your blood vessels. Though extreme cold can uncomfortable at first, it’s very useful for numbing acute pain. Warm compresses dilate the blood vessels, increasing blood flow that speeds up the healing process. The heat also loosens the tissues and ligaments in the stiff area, increasing their range of movement.  You can also apply heat by soaking the affected area in warm water. This might mean swimming in a heated pool or simply soaking in a warm bath. Pregnancy, diabetes, poor circulation, and heart disease (like high blood pressure) can respond poorly to heat therapy. Talk to your doctor before using a warm compress to ease muscle or joint pain. You should always keep a layer of cloth between the heat source and your skin to prevent burns. Heat is best used to treat chronic issues, like ongoing muscle soreness, spasming, or chronic joint pain. Cold, on the...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Aplique calor no músculo dolorido. Use calor úmido para tratar espasmos musculares. Trate rigidez nas articulações e artrite com calor ou frio. Evite a terapia de calor se tiver algumas condições. Não use calor em lesões agudas.


Sorrel leaves taste best while they are still young. The flavor becomes bitter as they age. Pick off the young leaves before they grow too large. Not only will the young leaves taste delicious, but removing them helps the plant grow more vigorously. After you pick off a leaf, a new one will grow in its place. You can harvest sorrel all season long in this way. Don't forget to remove the flower spikes before they mature, since the plant will stop growing new leaves if the flower spikes are allowed to remain. Like other leafy vegetables, sorrel is best eaten soon after picking. It will keep in the refrigerator for about a week if you can't eat it right away. Sorrel may also be dried or frozen, but processing it causes it to lose much of its flavor. Prepare sorrel in the following ways:  Toss it in a salad Sauté it in a little butter Add it to leek and potato soup Add it to a quiche Put it on sandwiches

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Colha as folhas quando elas tiverem 10 ou 12 cm de altura. Faça a colheita enquanto as folhas ainda estão crescendo. Coma a azedinha enquanto ela ainda está fresca.


Sounds obvious, right? It's good to remember that if you love your partner, you need to say so every now and then. It's very important that a burgeoning long-term relationship be built on love and trust, and you need to let both your actions and your words communicate that. Say those 3 words and say them often. Try speaking to your partner in their love language. This is the way your partner expresses and understands the emotions of love. While it might seem easy, it's important for couples in long term relationships to make that relationship a priority, taking time out of your schedule with friends and family to do things with your partner. The longer your relationship gets, the more difficult this can become. Make the effort.  You don't have to do expensive or things or go on exotic dates to keep your relationship fresh. Going out to dinner and movies is nice, but it's also great to go hiking together, or give each other massages, or spend a night gaming together. Time spent being active together is good. While it might seem unromantic, it can sometimes be necessary to schedule time to do things with your partner in a long term relationship to remain intimate with one another, and keep your emotional connection alive. Schedule weekly date nights, or monthly weekends away. Savage Love columnist and author Dan Savage coined the term "GGG" to refer to a quality in partners common to good long-term relationships: the trait of being "good, giving, and game."  Being good means acting in a way that has your partner's best interest at heart. You have to be good to your partner at all times. Being giving means going the extra mile to make your partner happy. Give a part of yourself to your partner, sharing your interests and your life with them. Be selfless when you're with your partner. Being game means being up for things you might normally not be excited about. It's easy to be a stick in the mud about things you're inexperienced or uninterested in, but if it would make your partner happy, try to be up for it....

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Diga que ama sua parceira. Façam coisas juntos. Seja uma boa pessoa e esteja disposto a tudo. Torne o relacionamento espontâneo. Dedique um tempo para suas atividades individuais.


Sources of heme iron (aka organic iron) are generally the easiest for your body to absorb. About 20% of heme iron is absorbed during digestion, and that absorption level is not affected by any other dietary elements. Heme iron sources can also help your body absorb more iron from non-heme foods. Red meat tends to have the highest absorbable iron levels, but other forms of meat and seafood are also highly absorbable. To increase your hemoglobin levels, try consuming the following foods:  Beef Chicken Pork Lamb Tuna Halibut Shrimp Oysters Non-heme (or inorganic) iron is typically found in plants and plant-based foods. These iron sources are absorbed at much lower rates than heme iron sources. Generally speaking, you will only absorb 2% or less of the iron in non-heme foods; however, with proper planning (by pairing non-heme foods with other iron sources), inorganic/non-heme foods can and should be a part of any balanced diet. Common sources of non-heme iron include:  Beans Nuts Potatoes Avocados Apricots Raisins Dates Spinach Asparagus Green beans Whole wheat bread/cereal/pasta Any bread that has been fortified with additional iron Non-heme foods may have lower absorption rates than heme foods, but there are a number of things you can do to increase the amount of iron absorbed from non-heme foods. Non-heme foods are still an important part of a well-balanced diet, and with some very minor modifications, you can significantly increase the amount of iron you get from them.  Combine heme and non-heme foods to increase the absorption of iron. Heme foods help your body extract and absorb more iron from non-heme foods when paired together. Cook non-heme foods in an iron pot/pan/skillet. The food will absorb some additional organic iron from the cookware, which will help increase your absorption of the non-heme food's iron. Pair non-heme foods with vitamin C. Eat oranges, grapefruits, strawberries, tomatoes, and broccoli with your regular non-heme food items. In addition to vitamin C, you can pair any acidic food...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Consuma mais alimentos com ferro heme (orgânico). Adicione mais alimentos ricos em ferro não heme à sua dieta. Aumente a absorção de ferro dos alimentos com ferro não heme. Evite alimentos/bebidas que reduzam a capacidade de absorção do ferro inorgânico.


Soy products may help balance hormone levels during menopause. If you're experiencing things like mood swings, try upping your soy intake.  Try to swap meat for tofu a few times a week. Swap your regular milk with soy milk for things like coffee and cereal. Try breads and baked goods made with soy flour. Zinc and iron can help boost immune health during menopause. This can prevent you from easily becoming sick. Try to eat foods rich in zinc and iron during menopause.  Many meats include zinc, such as shellfish, corned beef, and liver. Non-meat options include pumpkin seeds, nuts, whole grains, and seeds. For iron, go for things like beef, pork, lamb, and seafood. You can also get iron from leafy green vegetables like spinach, mustard greens, kale, parsley, and cabbage. hoose mood-boosting foods. Mood swings can be an issue during menopause. Luckily, there are plenty of foods that can boost mood. The amino acid tryptophan can help elevate mood.  Cottage cheese has plenty of tryptophan and is fairly healthy. Try having cottage cheese and fruit for breakfast if you're feeling low. It's also found in oats, so try starting the day with a bowl of oatmeal. Tryptophan is found in turkey, so try having a turkey sandwich for lunch if you're feeling low. In addition to eating foods rich in tryptophan, make sure not to skip breakfast or miss meals. This can have an effect on your health, metabolism, and mood. Bones may become weaker during menopause. Upping your calcium intake can help counteract this. Make sure to get calcium from plenty of healthy sources to improve your health during menopause.  Go for milk and other dairy products, such as yogurt, which also contain protein. Choose low-fat or fat-free dairy, such as skim milk. This will allow you to get plenty of calcium without adding too much extra fat to your diet.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Consuma alimentos feitos de soja para ajudar nas questões hormonais. Consuma ferro e zinco para melhorar o seu sistema imunológico. Opte por alimentos que melhorem o seu humor. Consuma bastante cálcio para melhorar a saúde dos ossos.


Soybeans start to mature in September, and are ready for harvest when the pods are green and the seeds become plump and fully grown. Be sure to harvest the beans before the pods turn yellow. To harvest, simply pick the entire pod off the plant. When the seeds are ready, the pods will be between two and three inches (five to eight cm) long. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Fill another large pot halfway with water and fill the rest with ice. When the water comes to a boil, put the full pods into the water and boil them for five minutes. Then, remove them from the hot water with a slotted spoon and plunge them into the ice bath for five minutes.  Once the pods have cooled, remove them from the cold water and place them on a clean towel. It’s important to blanch and shock the beans because you cannot properly digest raw soybeans.  Blanching also makes it much easier to remove the beans from the pods. Take a cooled pod in your hands and gently pinch both ends. As you squeeze, the seams of the pod will open and the beans will pop out. Place the beans in a bowl and repeat until you’ve removed all the beans.  Be careful when you're squeezing the pod, because the beans will shoot out!  Compost the hulls. Soybean hulls contain a lot of nutrients, and you can reclaim them by composting the hulls and putting the nutrients back into the soil. Once the soybeans have cooled, you can eat them immediately, use them in your favorite recipes, or store them for later use. The soybeans will keep in the fridge for about a week, or for storage up to a year, you can process them through:  Freezing Canning Drying

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Colha a vagem. Branqueie as vagens através de um choque térmico. Remova a soja das vagens. Use ou armazene a soja.


Spain's major tourist season lasts from April to October, so try to book your trip between November and March for the best hotel deals. Visiting during this time also means you won't be surrounded by throngs of tourists, which can make the trip much more relaxing. Some cities don't follow the high season rule. For example, hotels in Seville often drop their prices by 40% during the hottest months like July and August. These smaller, B&B-style inns are known as pensiones or hostales. You can find lodging at a 10-room pension for 45-80 euros per night. Book your travel dates online to compare the ratings and prices between different locations.  At smaller inns, you may have to share a bathroom with other guests. Avoid pensiones located on the city's main plaza or strip, since these tend to be expensive and noisy. Instead, look for rooms located on side streets or further into the barrio. Practically every Spanish highland region has a selection of mountain cabins for travelers to rent. The cabins are very rustic and only include basic amenities, but they're extremely cheap, making them a really budget-friendly option. You can reserve a cabin through the website of the Spanish Federation of Mountaineering.  To book a cabin, click the “Refugios” link on the home page of http://www.fedme.es. Visitors who aren't members of the Federation will pay 15 euros, while members pay half-price. You can also purchase some affordable meal options, such as breakfast for 5 euros and dinner for 15 euros. Use websites like Craigslist, Airbnb, Homestay, or a local apartment rental agency to find private rooms. You can often rent by either the day or week, and depending on what kind of room you choose, you could pay as little as 15 euros per night. For the safest options, look for homes in the center of the city, or even in a student or international flat. You can either choose a private room, which will generally start at 40 euros for a double bed, or go for an cheaper dormitory-style room, which is usually around 30-40 euros....

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Reserve um quarto de hotel entre novembro e março e economize até 40%. Procure pequenos hotéis locais ou pousadas para obter uma oferta ainda melhor. Reserve uma cabana rústica na montanha se quiser uma acomodação mais barata nas serras. Alugue um quarto privado na casa de alguém para obter conforto extra. Fique em um hostel se quiser um quarto barato e conhecer viajantes. Faça couchsurf se quiser realmente economizar.


Spanking should be a last resort, after issuing non-physical punishments like timeouts, grounding or denial of privileges. Before you announce the spanking, be 100% positive that you want to spank your child.   Spanking is illegal in many developed countries. Even if it's legal in your country, your city or region may have banned it. Recognize that some people consider spanking to be abusive, especially if you hit hard. Never hit hard, use a tool, or leave bruises on a child. Child protective services may be called if people are concerned about you hitting your child. Read up on alternatives to spanking. Many long-term studies have shown that spanking worsens behavior instead of improving it. After a spanking, children often feel rejected, resentful, and unloved. Instead of learning not to misbehave, they learn not to get caught. Children who are spanked, or subjected to other forms of corporal punishment, are more likely to...  Have less gray matter in the brain Develop learning disabilities Develop mental health problems like anxiety and depression Abuse drugs or alcohol Distrust other people Abuse spouses Engage in criminal behavior as they age Die young Spanking in front of others, especially friends or siblings, can be intensely embarrassing for your child. This can generate feelings of resentment that are counter-productive to your child learning better behavior. Especially if you spank on your child's bare bottom, privacy is important. Spanking is already harsh. You don't want to worsen it by humiliating your child in front of people. The child may get upset, becoming angry, resentful, nervous, or even panicked. You should be understanding of these reactions, even if you’re firm about the consequence.   Crying is very natural before, during and after the spanking, and should never be punished. Try giving one last warning, like "If you do not let go of her hair by the time I count to zero, then you will get a spanking." This may startle a child into behaving.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Você já esgotou todas as outras opções? Saiba o que dizem as pesquisas sobre as consequências das palmadas. Escolha um local reservado para castigar seu filho. Avise à criança que a palmada será uma consequência do comportamento dela.


Speak with a representative from your school board in order to gain access to standardized letters for parental permission as well as the standard trip planning package. If your school board has a trip planning package you will need to fill out all of the forms included in the planning package in order to get permission from the superintendent. This will vary between school boards. Talk with the principal or a senior colleague to determine the exact requirements associated with taking a class on a field trip. Each parent will also need to fill out a permission form in order for their child to attend the class trip. Permission forms should be sent out well in advance of the trip date in order to give families time to read over the forms, pay any costs associated, and arrange their schedules accordingly. Things to include on a permission form are:  Date and location of field trip as well as all transportation arrangements. Educational purpose of the field trip. Cost associated with the trip and date the money needs to be submitted. Information about meal arrangements. Trip schedule or list of activities for the day. Place for parental signature and contact information. If you are not travelling with an insurance company, you should ask parents to fill out a separate medical form which includes information regarding student health, medical insurance, and parental permission for medical treatment if required. Speak to your supervisor to determine what is required.Your school board may provide a standard form for medical releases or you can conduct an internet search for “medical release forms.”

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Peça permissão para a diretoria. Consiga a permissão dos pais. Peça que os pais preencham formulários de dados médicos.


Speeches are like oral essays. They tend to follow a similar format for the most part. If you're writing your speech yourself, you should try breaking it up into sections in order to better organize your points. Even if you haven't written the speech, it's a good idea to know what structural role each part represents. Generally speaking, virtually all speeches will have three parts:  An introduction. This is where you will introduce either yourself or the topic that needs to be discussed. The main body and supporting points. This is where the details of your argument or discussion are fleshed out. This is by far the biggest part of a speech, and is analogous to all of the paragraphs in an essay between the first and last. Closing statements and summary. At the end, the audience will be looking for some closure to signal the speech's end. Take this as an opportunity to note the widespread implications of the topic, as well as a to-the-point recap of the ideas you explored in the main body. No matter how complex the subject you're talking about is, there should be a line or two from your speech that will be instantly memorable for anyone who is hearing it. This could be the thesis, or central point of what you're trying to say. A take-home message should preferably take the form of an applied request.  Telling your audience to do or reflect upon something on their own time will hopefully keep your audience attentive on your subject long after the presentation itself has ended. Any messages of particular importance should be spoken more boldly, more slowly, or repeated. While great speakers will keep their speaking pace relaxed and take cares not to speed up, you should respect the time of your audience. There is no need to have a half-hour speech where all of the same points could be covered in 20 minutes. It's much easier to revise the speech itself than to try to speed through sections of your speech.  If you think your speech could be shorter, give it a run through and decide for yourself which lines could...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Dê começo, meio e fim ao seu discurso. Passe uma mensagem importante com o discurso. Fique de olho no tempo que você tem. Ensaie o discurso. Agradeça à plateia após terminar o discurso.


Spend 10 to 15 minutes each lesson working on vocabulary. Bring out 6 to 10 new words, and give them a definition. Talk about the meaning of each word, and use it in a sentence. Ask different students to use the word in a sentence. One easy way to build vocabulary is to be exposed to new words in texts. As students are reading at home, they'll come across words they don't know. Tell the student to try to figure out what it means first by looking at the sentence. Then, ask the student to look it up to learn the meaning. Vocabulary games can help students build up their word knowledge without as much pressure. You can even use common games like Pictionary, Scategories, and charades to help students work on their vocabulary.  You can also try a game like chalkboard anagram. Write a word on the board, and then have students come up and write a word for each letter. Ask them to pick a word related to the anagram. For instance, if you write "COMPUTER," students could write "Crash," "Order," "Mouse," "Pictures," "User," "Technology," "Email," and "Reboot." As you read together or as they read at home, have the students put what they read in their own words. You can help them along by asking them questions, which can give them hints about what they should be focusing on.  For instance, you could ask students to paraphrase this passage: "The cat longed to go outside. The cat waited for its chance. It stood by the door and watched for it to open. The humans finally opened it, and the cat ran out when they weren't looking. The cat visited the neighbors, chased a mouse, and found a warm sun spot to nap. When it got dark, the cat decided to go home because he wanted his dinner." The student might say, "The cat wanted to go outside, so he did. He had an adventure and then came home when he was hungry." Another way to help students comprehend what they're hearing is to draw a picture as you read. Creating a visual image can assist students in synthesizing information, as it requires them to listen, hear, and reproduce the...

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Introduza novas palavras aos alunos toda aula. Peça para eles procurarem palavras enquanto leem. Experimente fazer jogos de vocabulário. Peça para os alunos parafrasearem. Encoraje os alunos a desenhar o que ouvem. Crie resumos destacando ideias principais.


Spending those last few minutes with your friend before everything changes will be priceless. If it's not possible to see her off at the station, plan a different time to say goodbye in the last few days before she leaves.  Ask your friend if she needs help packing. That's a good way to spend time with her and help her reduce the stress of moving. She may be busy with her family during those last few days. If that's the case, drop by for an hour or so to say your goodbyes. There's no one way to say "goodbye." The best way to do it is to be truthful about how you feel. Even if you aren't entirely eloquent, your friend will know how much you care. The warmth and love you express will bolster her courage to move to a new place and start over.  It can be hard to directly express deep feelings to someone else, but now is the time to do it. Tell your friend you love her and will miss her. Sometimes "goodbye" is too hard to say. A hug and a sincere smile will tell your friend everything she needs to know.

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Vá com seu amigo à rodoviária ou ao aeroporto. Diga a seu amigo como se sente.


Sphynx cats need regular bathing to keep their skin in good condition. Because of the lack of hair, the Sphynx’s body secretes oil. This causes the breed to need frequent bathing. You should bathe your cat once a week.  Sphynx cats are a great breed for people who are allergic to cats and cat hair. By bathing, your cat often, it also washes away dander and helps to keep the allergic component down.  Sphynx cats have different degrees of hairlessness. Some Sphynx cats are completely hairless with skin that feels like a warm chamois leather. Some Sphynx cats have downy hair over their body, which feels like warm peach fuzz. The skin itself is often "oversized" for the body and sits in wrinkles. These wrinkles can be pronounced over the forehead and give the cat a quizzical or worried expression. Because of the large size of the Sphynx’s ears, they need to be cleaned regularly. Gently clean the ears with cleaning solution on a cotton ball or cotton swab once a week. If you neglect your Sphynx’s ears, he can get a build up of ear wax, oil, and dirt. Sphynx cats don’t have eyelashes. This means that the eyes can get dirt and other build up around them, which can cause irritation. To clean your cat’s eyes, gently wipe them with a damp tissue. Don’t use anything containing alcohol or other irritants, like baby wipes, around your cat’s eyes. It will cause more irritation.

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Dê banho nele com frequência. Lave as orelhas do gato. Limpe os olhos do gato.


Spicy, salty, or acidic foods and drinks can aggravate current ulcers and cause new ulcers to form. Certain other types of foods may also cause ulcers in people who are sensitive to them. If you get tongue ulcers frequently, try cutting these foods out of your diet: Chocolate Strawberries Eggs Coffee Nuts Cheese Aim to drink fewer than 3 drinks in a given day and no more than 7 drinks over the course of a week. Heavy alcohol consumption combined with tobacco usage can greatly increase your risk of tongue ulcers caused by oral cancer. to reduce your anxiety. Try meditation to lower your stress level, as many doctors believe anxiety can trigger recurrent tongue ulcers. Go somewhere peaceful and sit quietly, taking 5-15 minutes to focus on your breathing and clear your mind. If possible, clear your schedule of unnecessary commitments for a period of time to reduce your stress level and help you relax. Bring any retainers, dentures, or headgear to a routine dentist appointment to make sure your devices are fitting properly. Poor-fitting dentures, defective fillings, and even the rough edges of orthodontic devices can all cause tongue ulcers and oral irritation. Your dentist can make small adjustments as necessary and even examine any ulcers. If you menstruate, track your monthly cycle to note if your tongue ulcers coincide with hormonal shifts. Your period or even menopause can cause tongue ulcers to form as your body manages changing hormone levels. If you find these hormonal ulcers bothersome, consult your gynecologist about whether hormonal birth control or other hormone-replacement therapy might ease your symptoms. Consult your doctor about any long-term medical conditions that may impact your oral health. Certain antibiotics, beta-blockers, and inhaled corticosteroids can cause tongue ulcers.  Asthmatics, diabetics, and those who suffer from depression are more at risk for these side effects given the common treatment medications these ailments require. Some negative side effects can be mitigated by...

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Evite alimentos e bebidas que são estímulos comuns. Modere o consume de álcool. Medite Peça para o dentista verificar se os seus aparelhos dentários têm o tamanho adequado. Preste atenção às mudanças hormonais. Trate os efeitos colaterais dos medicamentos atuais.


Split it down the middle into two sections. Bring both sections forward over your shoulder so you can see your hair. Starting on the right or left side, isolate a chunk of hair. The chunk of hair should be about .4 to .5 inches (10 to 12 mm) thick in diameter. Hold the section of hair straight out from the side of your head. Make sure to hold it taut. Starting two to three inches away from the root of your hair, position the comb at a 45 degree angle relative to your hair. Using light pressure, gently move the razor in short, choppy motions from the middle down to the ends of your hair. Make sure the razor is not at a 90 degree (perpendicular) or 180 degree (flat) angle relative to your hair. As you razor your hair, the cut hair will accumulate. Use the comb to remove any loose hair. Repeat steps two through four on the rest of the bottom section. Once you are finished with the bottom section, use a ponytail holder to isolate it. Then let down the hair in the middle section. Repeat steps one through four on the middle section of your hair.  When you are razor cutting the middle section, try to avoid cutting the baby hairs around your temples. Once you are done cutting the middle section, don’t forget to isolate it with a ponytail holder so you can razor cut the top of your hair.

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Separe a seção de baixo. Isole uma porção do cabelo. Posicione o pente a um ângulo de 45 graus. Penteie os cabelos cortados. Repita o método na seção do meio.


Split kicks will help to warm up your muscles and loosen up your hamstrings. Focusing on one side at a time, kick your leg up into the air straight in front of you and moving in towards your face. Continue to kick your leg in this motion for about one minute and then switch to the other side. . Stand up again and position yourself next to a wall or bar. Then, lift one leg into the air in front of you. Grab your foot with one or both hands. If you need to, then you may also place one hand on the wall or bar to help steady yourself. Hold this stretch for about one minute on each side.

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Spoon about a tablespoon of the cheese mixture into each half. Add more or less depending on how much it takes to fill the jalapeno without it overflowing. Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them lightly. Pour the flour into a separate bowl, and pour the bread crumbs into a third bowl. Line a plate with paper towels so you can place the breaded poppers there. Take a jalapeno half and carefully dredge it in the flour, being careful not to spill any cheese. Sprinkle some flour on top as well. Next submerge it in the egg mixture. Finally, coat the bottom of the jalapeno with breadcrumbs, then use a spoon to coat the top as well. Place the breaded jalapeno on the paper towel-lined plate. Continue this process until all of the poppers have been breaded.  For an extra thick and crunchy coating, dip the poppers in the egg mixture, the bread crumbs, then back into the egg mixture and the bread crumbs a second time. You can use Panko or crushed crackers in place of the bread crumbs.

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Recheie as metades de jalapeño . Prepare a mistura para empanar. Empane os jalapeños.


Sports offer a great means to stay fit and be social at the same time. Play a pick-up game of basketball, sign up for a marathon, or just swim some laps at the local pool. Most sports cost very little to get involved in and can provide hours of fun. Plus, it will be harder to find the time to stay fit while you are busy with school. Take advantage of the extra time you have now to keep yourself in shape. Make good use of your time by bettering yourself. Learn to play an instrument, take up gardening or knitting. The key is to take up a hobby you have always wanted to do that is still within your budget. You will be proud of your accomplishments when the summer is over. Museums can be fun, inspiring and educational. There are museums for art, science, history, and more. No matter what your areas of interest are, you can find a museum that will teach you more about them. It’s a great way to have fun while learning. Not only are you doing a good deed by adopting a pet, but you will have a companion that is always there keep you company during your holidays. Pets require a good deal of care and attention, so be sure you are up to the task. You can adopt all kinds of pets by visiting local pet adoption organizations or just stopping by your local pet store. If your parents aren't okay with getting a pet, consider volunteering at a local animal shelter. These organizations are almost always in desperate need for volunteers. You will get to spend time with animals and have some volunteering experience to add to your credentials.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Pratique algum esporte. Busque novos interesses. Visite museus de arte, ciência, história etc. Adote um animal de estimação.


Sprains occur when tissues are stretched, twisted or torn. Symptoms are pain, swelling, bruising, limited mobility and a “popping” sound when the injury occurred. The sprain is temporary and tissues are not permanently damaged.  Sprains usually improve in just a few days. These conditions, also known as tendonitis, lead to pain in the elbow area of the arm. Causes usually include overuse of the muscles and tendons around the elbow joint. Pain can last several weeks or even months but taking care of the injured arm will help it heal faster. Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa, which are small pouches of fluid that sit over joints to protect them. Normally the amount of fluid in the bursa is very small, but with injury it can swell up and become very painful causing bursitis. It usually develops from repetitive movements of the arm, and the pain often improves in a few weeks. Swelling can last longer but will gradually get better as well.  An area affected with bursitis will be swollen or red and will likely hurt when you press on it. Cases of bursitis along with injuries that have broken the skin may become infected and require antibiotics. The nerves in the spinal cord can become compressed, especially as you age. Symptoms include radiating pain from the neck to the arms or a feeling of pins and needles. Pain can fluctuate from day to day but usually improves with non-prescription painkillers, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and exercise. A trapped nerve can happen in the arm as well. If it happens in the wrist, it is referred to as carpal tunnel syndrome, and when it happens in the elbow, cubital tunnel syndrome. Symptoms usually include pain and tingling in the affected arm or hand. When you use your arm or hands to do tasks regularly, such as at manufacturing, manual handling, heavy machinery and computer jobs, RSI can occur. Carpal tunnel syndrome is one type of nerve injury that can result from repetitive motion like typing. Employers can improve conditions and modify your...

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Descubra se tem apenas um entorse simples. Determine se tem epicondilite lateral ou medial. Observe a presença de sinais de bursite. Considere uma dor nervosa como causa do problema. Saiba que a lesão por esforço repetitivo (LER) representa uma possibilidade. Observe a presença de sintomas da angina.


Spray an area 6 feet (2 yards) wide around the exterior of the house. Spray up to a height of 1 foot (.3 yards) on the foundation wall. Apply insecticide around the windows, doors, and baseboards inside the house. Spray basements, garages, and closets with insecticide. Apply insecticide to any stacked materials where scorpions may hide. These substances will kill scorpions before they are able to enter your home. Spread pesticide dust and wettable powder around electrical outlets and plumbing fixtures, and in attics. Fill in cracks with pesticide dust. If you continue to have problems with scorpions, call a professional pest control agency. Sticky traps designed to catch insects or mice work well for trapping scorpions, too. Set them out around sources of water and in dark corners of your house. When you catch a scorpion, throw the trap away and set out another one. Some cats like to hunt scorpions, so having one around can really help to keep the population down. Chickens, too, enjoy eating scorpions, so consider getting an outdoor chicken coop. Ground cinnamon is a natural scorpion repellant. Sprinkle it in dark areas, windowsills, and around your baseboards to keep scorpions away.

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Borrife inseticidas designados para escorpiões. Aplique inseticida sintético em pó e molháveis. Ligue para um professional. Espalhe armadilhas grudentas. Que tal colocar gatos ou galinhas no ambiente? Espalhe canela ao redor da casa.


Spray or wipe the cutting blades of your pruning shears with a standard household cleanser or rubbing alcohol. Dry the blades completely once you've finished sterilizing them.  While you can use a 10% bleach solution, the bleach will corrode the blades on your shears if you regularly use it on the shears. If you'd like a natural product, use a mild household cleanser. You can also use rubbing alcohol or white vinegar. Take your clean shears and cut off damaged leaves near the center of the spider plant. Avoid simply cutting off the brown part of the leaf, since this will leave an open wound on the leaf.  If the leaves aren't a healthy green, the plant may be getting too much sunlight. Move the plant to an area where it gets 4 to 6 hours of sunlight. Tap water with too much fluoride or chlorine can also damage the leaves. Consider filtering the water or using distilled water. Spider plants usually grow around 12 in (30 cm) in diameter and 12 in (30 cm) tall. If your plant is getting too large for its space, cut away healthy, growing leaves near the base of the plant until you've removed some of the excess growth. You may want to re-pot overgrown plants. Choose a container that's a 3 to 4 in (7.5 to 10 cm) larger in diameter. If the leaves on your spider plant continue to turn yellow, tip the plant out of its pot to check its roots. Use your shears to prune the roots by trimming away the outer sides and bottom of the roots. Try to remove about 1 in (2.5 cm) of roots so your plant will have more space and soil when you put it back in the pot.  Remember to add new soil to the pot so your plant gets enough nutrients. Ensure the soil stays moist and the plant is protected from direct sunlight while it's recovering from the pruning. Being rootbound means that the plant's roots have taken up all the space inside the pot, meaning that the plant won't grow anymore until you prune it. Spider plants that thrive can grow out of their containers and begin trailing over the sides. If your plant is 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm),...

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Use um limpador comum para esterilizar as tesouras de poda. Corte as folhas marrons ou amarelas. Faça a poda da folhagem na base da planta se ela estiver muito grande. Apare as raízes do clorofito que ficaram grandes demais. Faça uma poda na primavera.


Spray water on the concrete until damp, but not puddling. Also wet surrounding objects, such as trees, bushes, walls, doors, door frames, cabinetry, and carpets. Remove any furniture in close proximity.  The concrete must stay wet the whole time. Divide large areas into sections or hose periodically to prevent it drying out. Protect asphalt, drywall, and tarmac with a plastic drop cloth or other physical barrier. Use a plastic watering can to sprinkle acid onto the concrete, pouring low to the ground. Work in small sections, starting with an inconspicuous test area. The plastic may corrode, sometimes within an hour, so have several replacement cans handy.. Read the label instructions to determine how much acid to add, or use these guidelines:  Sulfamic acid: 1 gallon treats 300 ft.2 concrete (1 liter per 28 m2).  Phosphoric acid: 1 gallon treats 500–2500 ft.2 (3.8 L per 45–250  m2) when removing mineral deposits.  Muriatic acid: 1 gallon treats 45 ft.2 (4.5 L per 5 m2). Right after sprinkling on the acid, brush with a push broom or long masonry brush to spread the acid into an even layer. For large jobs, one person can use a floor machine while another brushes acid into the corners and walls. Make sure the floor and surrounding objects don't dry out while you're applying acid. You may need to hose them down frequently. Wait 5–10 minutes for the acid to etch the concrete. If you're just removing white mineral deposits, wait until you see them lift off the concrete (usually just a couple minutes).

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Com uma mangueira, molhe a área toda até o concreto ficar úmido, sem água empoçada. Borrife o ácido. Escove o ácido contra o concreto. Deixe o ácido agir por algum tempo, cerca de 5~10 minutos, para garantir a decapagem do concreto.


Spray-painting the outline of your stream — and any waterfalls — will help greatly when it comes time to dig. Calling 811 and making sure your excavation won't damage any water or gas mains is a must. Dig out any part of your stream that'll be below ground. Next, dig out a large enough area for your lower sump basin, making sure to leave space for surrounding gravel and stone. Finally, place medium-sized rocks and larger boulders around the perimeter of the stream to begin to hem in the stream. Starting with underlayment and then finishing with the liner, stretch them over the entire distance of the waterfall, into the lower basin, and across pond (if there is one). Place some of the rocks on the membrane plastic to hold it in place, or use poly rock panels in sheets to save time. When placing the underlayment and liner, be sure to leave slack at the bottom of each waterfall. Placing rocks and boulders onto these areas can stretch out the liners, causing rips and piercings if there's not enough slack. Drill holes into your sump basin if it doesn't already come with them. (See below for more instructions.)  Place your sump basin into the excavated hole at the bottom of the waterfall, above the underlayment and liner. Insert the pump to the sump basin, connect the water line, and make sure the hose extends all the way up to the upper pool. Once the basin is set up, secure in place by adding layers of small - medium size stone (not gravel) around the basin. Attach the lid of the sump basin.  Some sump basins will come already perforated, but many will not. Basins need holes to allow the water to come in. If you need to perforate the basin yourself, the job isn't difficult. Starting from the bottom, drill a hole into the side of the basin using a 2 inch bit. Moving around the side, drill a hole every 4 inches. After you've drilled around once, move up an inch or two and continue drilling another revolution. When the bottom third of the basin is perforated, graduate to a 1 inch bit for the middle third section,...

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Prepare-se para a escavação delineando o local da cascata com tinta spray e ligando para as autoridades relevantes. Comece a escavar a fundação, se necessário. Meça e corte a subcobertura e o forro de borracha. Monte a bacia inferior.


Spread frosting in between the layers. You can either use the same flavor of icing you choose for the outside of the cake or a different kind, whatever is your preference. A crumb coat is a thin layer of frosting that prevents crumbs from getting into the final frosting decorations. While it's not absolutely necessary, chilling the crumb coat makes it easier to apply your final frosting decorations.

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Empilhe as camadas, começando da maior até a menor, para formar uma torre. Espalhe uma camada inicial de glacê branco no bolo inteiro. Deixe o bolo no congelador até que a camada inicial esteja gelada.


Spread the braids downward around the perimeter of the head. Let them hang, covering your ears, face, and back. Pick a starting point about 2.5 inches (6cm) in front of your ear. Start French braiding three smaller braids together. Continue around the perimeter of your head, adding more braids as you go. Once you've completed the perimeter braid, tuck and pin down the ends with a hairpin.

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Jogue as tranças para baixo. Comece a fazer uma trança grande. Prenda a trança.


Spread your favorite peanut butter over your favorite bread. Then simply replace the jelly with your caramelized apples! Caramelize 1 apple to make 2 sandwiches. Combine ½ cup of rolled oats with ½ cup of water, ½ of milk, and ⅛ teaspoon of salt in a saucepan. Turn the heat to medium until the mixture begins to boil. Lower the heat to simmer. Give the oatmeal another 7 minutes on the stove before transferring to a bowl. Top it with 1 apple’s worth of caramelized slices and enjoy. Caramelize 1 apple’s worth of slices to top four pancakes. Use a recipe with maple syrup to complement those pancakes. For extra apple flavor, add chunks of apple plus applesauce to your pancake batter! To make your batter from scratch:  Mix your dry ingredients in a large bowl: 1 ½ cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. In a second bowl, combine your wet ingredients: 1 ½ cups milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons applesauce, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat one egg into the wet ingredients, then pour them into the dry ingredients, whisking until the batter become thoroughly smooth and wet. Chop 1 apple into chunks and stir them into the batter. Add them to your ice cream while they are still warm. If you are a diehard “cherry on top,” fan, add ½ cup of dried cherries to your 4 apples when you caramelize them. For an even creamier topping, be sure to use a recipe with whipping cream to caramelize them.

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Faça um sanduíche de pasta de amendoim com maçã. Coma com aveia. Sirva com panquecas americanas. Use como cobertura de sorvete.


Spread ½ tablespoon of butter on each slice of bread. Only coat one side of the bread; leave the other side bare. You can use any type of bread you want, but sourdough works especially well in grilled cheese sandwiches. For a twist, pour some olive oil into the skillet instead of coating the sandwich with butter. You do not need to oil the skillet because the bread already has butter on it. Place a slice of bread, butter-side-down, onto the skillet. Add 1 to 2 slices of Cheddar cheese on top of the bread. You can also try another type of cheese, such as Monterey Jack, for a gourmet sandwich. You can leave your sandwich plain, or you can pile some extra ingredients on top of the cheese. When setting down the last slice of bread, make sure that the buttered side is facing upwards this time.  Add cooked, sliced or crumbled bacon on top of the cheese.  Place a slice of ham on top of the cheese.  Sprinkle dried herbs, such as basil, oregano, or rosemary, on top of the cheese. This will work especially well if you put herbs on your sandwich. Add slices of tomato and cooked bacon. This will take about 2 to 3 minutes. You can also wait for the cheese to start melting instead. Once the sandwich has started to turn golden-brown and the cheese has melted, slide a spatula under it and flip it over. Grill the sandwich for another 1 to 2 minutes. Use a spatula to transfer it from the skillet and to a plate. Leave the sandwich whole, or cut it in half. You can cut it vertically or diagonally.

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Passe manteiga nas 2 fatias de pão. Aqueça uma frigideira no fogo médio. Coloque o pão e o queijo na frigideira. Coloque mais ingrediente se desejar e cubra com a outra fatia de pão. Grelhe o lanche até ele ficar dourado, o que demora cerca de dois a três minutos. Vire-o e continue grelhando. Sirva o queijo-quente.


Spreading the powder in dry form is much quicker for smaller areas, as you don't have to mix it with water. You'll apply a thin layer of the powder to the spots needed, making sure you don't layer it on too thick so that the plants are able to receive sunlight and grow properly. You can either buy one specifically for this purpose, or you can create your own using an old spice shaker or plastic coffee can. Punch 5-10 holes in the container using a nail to allow the powder to fall through.  You can also use a garden duster or flour sifter. Find products specifically for spreading diatomaceous earth powder at your local garden store or online. Use a small shovel to transport the powder into the shaker instead of pouring the powder directly from the bag into the container—this will help prevent dust from flying up. Fill the shaker up with as much powder as you think you might need to cover the intended area. Spread diatomaceous earth over the plants and other sections of your lawn that truly need it—remember to avoid haphazardly spreading it everywhere. Shake it onto both sides of the leaves if the leaves are damaged, leaving behind a thin layer. Applying the powder around the base of your garden or right at the soil level will help prevent crawling insects from eating away at your plants.

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Aplique rapidamente a terra de diatomáceas seca em áreas pequenas. Use uma coqueteleira para aplicar a terra de diatomáceas seca. Despeje a terra de diatomáceas na coqueteleira. Use a coqueteleira para aplicar a terra de diatomáceas sobre as plantas.


Spreading yourself too thin can lead to trouble, so it is important to decide what is important to you and focus on that. If you have too much stuff, get rid of some of it. If you have too many commitments, get rid of some of them. Unnecessary things cloud your thoughts and make it hard to be the best that you can be.  Declutter your house. Having too much clutter around you has been linked with an inability to focus.  Streamline your finances by coming up with a filing system or go paperless. Limit your commitments outside of work. Choose one or two activities to commit to and do them well. ” Be realistic in what you can accomplish every day and say “no” to things that you don't have time for or that don't make you happy. Only put things on your “to-do list” that you will actually do. If you have more to do than you can handle, delegate that work to people who offer to help you. For example, if your child's teacher requests that you direct the school Christmas play but you know that you are especially busy at Christmas time, feel confident saying “no”. Keep a journal of your thoughts and feelings to determine how you think and feel throughout the days. After some time read through your journal to find patterns of success and failure. Create a plan to minimize the failures in the future. Divide your goals into long-term and short-term goals. Set deadlines for these goals and develop a plan to push you towards achieving them. Consider using a daily planner to allocate the time you need to reach your goals. Keep in mind that changing your habits takes time, so look for ways to help keep yourself motivated. Try posting motivational messages around for yourself or watch a motivational video on Youtube every day.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Portuguese?

Livre-se de tudo que não é necessário. Diga “não”. Reserve tempo para uma autoavaliação. Organize-se para alcançar seus objetivos.