Article in English: Slip your thumb through the loop at the end of the leash.  If you hold your hand upwards in front of you (like you’re giving someone a high five), the leash should dangle off your thumb.  Then close your hand around the loop.  The rest of the leash should come out the bottom of your fist, beside your pinky finger. Do not wrap the leash around your hand or arm.  Instead, fold the leash several times and hold the folds in your hand.  Make sure the end of the leash is coming out of the bottom of your fist, near your pinky finger. Wrapping the leash around your arm or hand can cause serious injury if your dog suddenly pulls hard, or if the leash gets tangled in something.  This could break a bone or cut off circulation. While walking it is best to hold the leash with both of your hands, not one.  Your right hand should the end of the leash, with your right thumb through the loop.  Excess portions of the leash should be folded into your right hand.  Your left hand should be holding a section of the leash closer to your dog.  There should be enough slack between your two hands that the leash forms a U shape in front of you.  There should also be enough slack between your left hand and your dog so your dog is not uncomfortable. Hold your arms down at your sides, not bent upwards or even above your head. If you decide to stop at any point while on a walk with your dog, put your foot on a part of the leash and stand on it.  This will provide you with more stability and resistance if your dog starts to pull or run away. Alternatively, fold the leash into both your hands and hold it in front of you with both hands.  Your hands should be vertical, one on top of the other, like you’re holding a baseball bat. If your dog starts to pull on the leash, stand up straight and point your hip in the direction your dog is pulling.  Stand with your feet shoulder width apart.  This will stabilize you so that you aren’t pulled off-balance if your dog continues to pull on the leash. Dogs that encounter resistance will stop pulling...

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Для удержания поводка используйте большой палец руки. Сложите поводок в руке. На прогулке держите поводок двумя руками. Наступайте на поводок, когда совершаете остановку на пути. Стабилизируйте положение своего тела, если собака начнет тянуть поводок.


Article in English: Slow cooking allows for lots of versatility in your choice of meat. Pork and beef tenderloin or prime rib are delicious options for slow cooking in an oven. You will adjust the temperature when the roast is put in the oven. Ensuring that your oven is heated before your put in the roast will help ensure even cooking from start to finish. Place a large pan over medium high heat on the stove top. Place the meat in the hot pan and sear the meat on all sides. Allow the meat to cook for about thirty seconds on all sides to quickly brown the outer layer of the meat. The rack raises the meat off the bottom of the pan to allow for better air circulation and even cooking. It also keeps the meat from stewing in the juices and becoming soggy on the bottom. If a pan with a rack is not available, place the meat on sturdy foods such as potatoes or carrots to keep it from getting too wet. Check your meat with a thermometer after 2.5 hours for a 2.5 pound roast. Follow these guidelines for doneness when checking temperature:  130ºF (54°C) Rare 135ºF (57°C) Medium Rare 150ºF (65°C) Medium 160ºF (71°C) Well Done NOTE: Your meat will continue to cook slightly after removing from the oven. The final temperature may change after you take it out of the oven. Resting meat ensures that you get a moist cut when you slice the roast. Avoid cutting the meat early to prevent all the juices and flavor from seeping out. After several hours of cooking it is now time to enjoy your roast. Cut perpendicular to the grain of the muscle to get the most tender bites.

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Выберите хороший кусок мяса. Разогрейте духовку до 120 °C. Обжарьте мясо, чтобы все соки остались внутри. Поместите мясо в неглубокую форму для выпечки с решеткой на дне. Выставьте на духовке 93 °C и готовьте примерно 1 час на каждые полкилограмма веса. Отложите мясо на 15 минут, прежде чем нарезать его. Нарежьте мясо поперек волокон и подайте к столу.


Article in English: Slowly inhale to fill your lungs with air. Hold your breath for 10 seconds, then exhale slowly to release the breath. Repeat 3-4 times, holding your breath for 10 seconds each time. Hold the paper bag in front of your mouth, with the sides against your cheeks. Then, slowly inhale and exhale into the bag so that it inflates and deflates. Try to relax your body as you breathe into the bag, which may help relieve your hiccups. Don’t put the paper bag over your head. Stand or sit in a straight-back chair. Breathe in deeply, then slowly lean forward as you exhale. Stay in this position for up to 2 minutes. This helps press down on your diaphragm and the muscles surrounding it, which might get your hiccups to stop. If you don’t get relief after your first try, do it again 2-3 times. Slowly inhale, counting to 5 as your lungs fill with air. Then, hold your breath for a 5 count before exhaling to a count of 5. Repeat this up to 5 times to help relieve your hiccups. If you still have the hiccups after 5 breaths, rest for about 20 minutes and then try again. Slowly inhale to fill your lungs with air. As you exhale, stick your tongue out. Then, use your fingers to gently pull your tongue forward, without causing yourself any discomfort. This should trigger a pressure point to help you stop hiccuping.  You can repeat this technique up to 3 times if it doesn’t work the first time. After that, take a break before trying again. Stop pulling on your tongue if it hurts. This shouldn’t hurt at all. Inhale slowly as you take a deep breath. Then, hold your breath as you plug your nose and close your mouth. Next, gently try to breathe out, which will trigger your diaphragm and muscles to think you’re breathing. Finally, exhale slowly. If you still have the hiccups, you can repeat this technique 3-5 times. After that, take a break even if your hiccups remain.

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Выпейте стакан ледяной воды через соломинку. Пейте с дальнего края стакана или переверните его вверх дном. Проглотите ложку сахара. Пожуйте или пососите ломтик лимона. Понемногу пейте рассол, чтобы употребить уксус. Съешьте ложку арахисовой пасты.


Article in English: Slowly unwrap your legs from the chair and stand between their spread legs. Place your hands on their knees, and move toward their face, and then slowly lower yourself until you're moving your body from side to side with your face near their stomach. Place your hands on their sides for just a second, and then slowly work your way back up. It's all in the hips -- just stand in front of your partner and move your hips in a simple figure eight until they look like they can't take it anymore. Move your hands from the air to your breasts and then down to your sides as you do this. You can even try turning around while you work it. Firmly push your partner back against the chair, and stand in front of them. Don't even let your bodies touch. Move your hands up and down your body, like you're rubbing bubbly soap all over yourself. Be sensual, and close your eyes. Pretend you're in the shower if that helps get you in the mood. If they try to reach out for you, slap their hand away. Turn around while you're standing between your partner's legs, and slowly get low until your hands are near the floor and you're shaking your thang near your partner's crotch, stomach, or even all the way up to their face. Continue to move your body seductively as you do this, and then slowly work your way up to standing position.  If you're feeling confident, you can even turn around to give your partner a subtle smile as you do this. For a variation, you can put your hands on your partner's knees instead of the floor. Sit on your partner's lap while keeping one arm around their shoulder. Sweep your free arm downward until you're almost touching the floor and your chest is front and center. Gently move your free hand up and down like you're riding a bull in slow-motion. If you feel like your lap dancing skills are up to snuff and have a pretty flexible back, then move your free arm all the way back until it touches the floor, and your pelvis is gyrating against your partner's. Now, take the hand that was wrapped around their neck and sweep...

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Нагнитесь как богиня секса. Делайте простые восьмерки. Потрогайте себя. Потрясите ягодицами. Прогнитесь назад. Прогнитесь назад еще сильнее. Потанцуйте сзади мужчины.


Article in English: Slugs are very sensitive to chemicals and absorb sprays through their skin. Do not use hairspray or aerosol sprays in the same room where you keep your slugs. This can cause them to die. Slugs should not be handled too often. Only handle them when you need to remove them from the tank for cleaning. If you must handle them, pick them up with wet hands. Slugs dislike being handled and chemicals on your hands from things like lotions and soaps can be harmful to slugs. Slugs need a moist environment to thrive. Each day, spritz the inside of your slug's cage with a water bottle filled with distilled after. Slugs may die if an environment is not adequately moist. It's very important to use distilled water. The chemicals found in tap water can kill slugs.

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Никогда не пользуйтесь никакими спреями вблизи аквариума со слизняком. Не берите слизняка на руки. Не забывайте каждый день распылять воду в аквариуме!


Article in English: Small accents to your wardrobe will go a long way in enhancing your style. Consider wearing an accessory that can be your signature like a scarf, hat, bracelet, etc.  Remember that being fashionable is subjective, and you should feel comfortable with the amount of accessories you wear. Look for accessories that you might already have that are sentimental to you like a necklace. Own your style. Maybe you like to wear bracelets, necklaces, and even earrings. Don’t let others’ opinions make you feel awkward for choosing to wear what you wear, because you’ve put in the effort to show off your own style. Use accessories to tie in a color palate or create some pop. One item that people often overlook are socks. Colorful and patterned socks can add some extra style to your look. Being a fashionable guy means looking put together and mature no matter how old you are. One item that really does this is the watch.  Even though we may have phones that tell time, a watch is an invaluable accessory, and can tie a whole look together. Wearing a watch shows that you’re punctual and reliable and adds a level of maturity to your look. You also don’t have to spend a lot on a nice watch. Get a watch with a nylon band that can easily be switched for another one to match the rest of your outfit. A watch is also a great gift to ask for. And you can tell your parents or whoever may be giving you one exactly which one you want. . Besides holding your pants up, belts serve as a way to tie your whole outfit together, and a belt that doesn’t fit right will stand out.  Belts are a great way to connect your shoes to the rest of your outfit. Wearing a brown belt that’s the same color as your shoes will make you look more put together and fashionable. While sometimes it looks good to wear black and brown together, it can be tricky to pull off. Avoid wearing a brown belt on black pants or jeans as it usually looks mismatched. Get a belt that’s the right size for you. Nothing undoes an outfit like having a belt that’s way too big. The right...

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Используйте аксессуары. Носите часы. Носите ремень. Носите правильную обувь. Ухаживайте за собой.


Article in English: Small bathrooms tend to have limited floor space, but what about the unused area above the toilet or next to the window? If your bathroom has a spot on the wall that isn't getting much use, consider installing some sturdy shelves where you can store towels, extra shampoo and soap, or small decorations.  Be sure to place the shelving above your head level - you don't want to be bumping your forehead each time you step out of the shower. If you have a free corner, choose corner shelves to maximize space even more.     If your bathroom seems too small for shelves, install some hooks instead. Choose a style that matches the décor of your bathroom and hang three or four in a row on the wall. Use them to hang your towels, loofah, body brush, or other bathroom equipment. The shower itself can be a storage area and a place to decorate. Hang a cute wire shower caddy over the shower head and store your shampoo and conditioner there. You could also look into installing waterproof shelving inside the shower to hold these items. If you have a cabinet under your sink, there's no need to have an extra dresser in another corner of the bathroom. Clear away decorative tables, laundry hampers (they can go in your bedroom instead) and any other piece of furniture that sits on the floor of your bathroom. You'll be amazed at what a difference clearing away even a small piece of furniture can make.  If you absolutely must keep a dresser or small piece of furniture in your bathroom, try to maximize space by creating a second level of usage. For example, a small dresser can double as a vanity if you hang a mirror on the wall above it.     If you have a large clothes hamper that you prefer to keep in the bathroom, consider getting a cloth laundry bag instead. These take up much less space than large basket hampers.    If you're prepared to spend some money to decorate your small bathroom, you may want to look into getting a smaller bathtub, or converting your bathtub to a shower that takes up less space. You could also get a smaller...

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Добавьте функциональных стеллажей. Используйте душ кэдди. Уберите ненужную мебель и напольные шкафы. Замените большую сантехнику на маленькую.


Article in English: Small flax seeds are the perfect size for adding to your food when whole. Make sure you chew the seeds thoroughly to aid in their digestion and access the nutritional benefits flax seeds have to offer. Whole flax seed can be kept fresh for 6-12 months at room temperature, and one year in the refrigerator. The Omega-3 fatty acids present in flax seed are located inside the seeds and therefore the seeds need to be opened to access the nutritional value. You can grind the flax seed using a coffee or spice grinder to ensure that you are reaping the benefits of flax seed. Ground flax can be kept for one week in a room temperature setting or for up to two months in the refrigerator. If you want to get the benefits of flax seed without the taste or hassle of adding it to your food, simply purchase flax seed supplements and take one pill daily. You can also buy flax seed in its liquid oil form and add it to your beverage of choice. Flax seed oil has the same nutty taste as the seeds themselves but without the seedy texture. If you are simply adding the flax seed to an individual meal, this ratio will give you a beneficial serving without affecting the flavor of your food.

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Оставьте льняное семя целым. Измельчите семена льна. Принимайте добавки на основе льняного масла. Пейте льняное масло. Добавляйте 2–3 столовые ложки целых семян в порцию еды.


Article in English: Small mammals like to chew the bark around the base of a tree, so wrapping a guard around it will add protection. Tree guards can be purchased at any home and garden store. After the bark starts to get rough or flaky, you can remove the guard. Tree guards also help protect the trunk from sunlight. In the beginning, your tree’s roots will not pull enough water for the tree to survive. Use a slow sprinkler to water your tree in the morning or evening when there is not direct sunlight. As the tree grows, its roots will be able to provide enough for the tree.  Check the soil near your tree. If it still feels moist, you shouldn’t water your tree. Overwatering can cause damage as well. During a dry season, water your tree more often. Use an ammonium nitrate fertilizer in the early spring. You should use 1⁄8 pound (0.057 kg) of fertilizer multiplied by the age of your tree. This amount may vary depending on how fertile the soil is.  If the leaves are a pale green or yellow during summer, use more fertilizer the following year. If the tree grows more than 12 inches (0.30 m) in one season, next season use less fertilizer. When branches break or leaves die, it’s time to prune your tree. Pruning should be done in the early spring right before growing season. Trim off any branches that are diseased or entangled with other branches. Cut as close to the base of the branch as you can. Branches should be 12 inches (0.30 m) apart so fruit can grow across all branches. It will take at least 3 years for your tree to start bearing fruit, but it may take up to 10 years. Pull fruit when it starts to change color while it’s still hard. It will finish ripening as you store it indoors.

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Установите ограду вокруг основания дерева. В течение первого года поливайте дерево раз в неделю. Раз в год удобряйте дерево. Подрезайте дерево острыми садовыми ножницами. Соберите урожай через 3 года.


Article in English: Small scratches in laminate furniture can be easily minimized by using specially designed touch-up markers. These markers are often packaged along with laminate furniture, but you can also find them at hardware stores and office supply stores that sell laminate office furniture. They are often sold in sets, but you should try to match the marker's color to your wood tone if you can purchase the markers individually. Use the touch-up marker in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Usually this will involve simply rubbing the marker's tip along the scratch a few times to fill it in. After some of the marker's ink has been deposited into the scratch, rub the area gently with a soft, clean cloth. This will help blend the color into the surrounding wood and will remove any excess ink.

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Приобретите набор маркеров для подкрашивания. Закрашивайте царапины маркером. Полируйте цвета мягкой тканью.


Article in English: Small things can make a big difference if you put a little thought and feeling into it. Your wife or husband ultimately wants to know that, at the end of the day, you're thinking of them.  All of the following can be done for little or no money.  Suggest an after-dinner walk through the neighborhood. Turn one room into a dance floor and ask your spouse for a dance. Camp out in your own back yard. Read to your spouse in bed (with or without comic commentary). Go to the gym together (some couples swear that sex afterwards is great). Talk about ideas for a romantic vacation and store the details for safekeeping. It's nice to mix up the small, more mundane actions with bigger, more meaningful ones. These ones take a little more work and may cost (some, although not very much) money, but they'll be worth it when your spouse screams with excitement or wriggles with joy.  Make a video montage of your wedding night. Reach out to your in-laws and plan a surprise birthday party. Recreate your first date, first kiss, or first run-in. Write and record your spouse a love song (can be sincere or tongue-in-cheek). Create a storybook fictionalizing the beginning of your relationship. They can be simple things, like drawing a bath, giving a massage, doing the dishes, or writing a poem. Choose an action that you know your partner will appreciate.  Remember, denying yourself never means doing things begrudgingly. If you show affection, but drag your feet along the way, you may as well not be doing it.  Buy something for him/her when you know that they specifically want it. If he wants a Craftsman set of tools, or she wants a Fendi handbag, they might be upset at your well-meaning attempts to get them or make them something similar. Make something for them when you're trying to show effort. It doesn't take much effort to buy your spouse what you know they want, but it sure takes effort thinking of a poem, writing it down, and setting it in a frame. This shows real commitment. Numerous small gestures are easier than one big one....

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Начните с малого. Постепенно переходите к большему. Проявите свою любовь содержательными поступками. Проводите время вместе с вашим супругом.


Article in English: Smartphones are becoming smarter and smarter, and some believe that they'll soon replace digital cameras altogether.  The iPhone5 model boasts an 8-megapixel camera and other features like panoramic view.  The HTC One has 5 different levels of flash for low-light settings, as well as a 28 mm lens for detailed wide-angle shots. The Nokia Lumia 1020 offers an astounding 41 megapixels, which is significantly greater than your average point-and-shoot camera.  In addition, this phone has a 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) image sensor, rivaling a Nikon DSLRs 1.69 inches (4.3 cm).  The image sensor determines how much light your camera captures and ultimately decides the overall clarity of the megapixels. While cellphone resolutions are rivaling and surpassing their digital camera counterparts, they also lack certain features that will improve the overall quality.   While convenient all-in-one devices, smartphones also lack high quality optics and sensors.  This means that poorly lit photos won't be as detailed on your phone as they are on digital cameras.  You also won't be able to control your smartphone's shutter speed, which can yield blurry action photos. Smartphone cameras are best used as alternatives for point-and-shoot cameras.  Since point-and-shoot models are aimed at casual photographers, chances are the few extra features that are available will end up being unused anyway.  Cellphone pictures also suffer from inappropriate vertical portrait framing, meaning that photos taken sideways can sometimes have black borders around the actual photo. While a frugal alternative, your smartphone won't be an adequate substitute if you want to snap photos for a living.  Digital cameras use high capacity SD cards, capable of holding 256 GB or more.  That's enough storage to hold 64,000 photos!  Even the most top-of-the-line smartphones offer up to only 32 GB of storage, most of which will support other features besides your camera.

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Купите смартфон с большим количеством мегапикселей. Камера на смартфоне позволяет делать качественные фотоснимки при хорошем освещении. На смартфоне не удастся хранить столько снимков, сколько на обычном фотоаппарате.


Article in English: Smash apart the head of garlic, or slice off the tip with a knife and pull apart the cloves. Place the flat of a wide knife blade over a single clove. Smack the knife blade firmly with the heel of your hand. The clove will now be slightly smashed and easily separated from its skin. Now you can mince the garlic or crush it into a paste. If you don't have a wide knife, place the heel of your hand over the clove and press firmly. This method is less effective, but useful if you want to use a whole clove without bruising it. Hold the garlic clove with the flatter end against your thumb, with your forefinger hooked over the pointy end. Pinch your fingers together to bend the clove, splitting the skin. Tug the skin off in one piece. This works best for cloves with papery skin. These silicone or rubber tubes are relatively cheap and easy to use. Put the garlic in the tube, roll it over a surface, and the skin comes right off. You can use a silicone or rubber mat instead, rolling it into a tube yourself. This saves on kitchen space since they double as jar openers or non-slip surfaces. A garlic press crushes a clove of garlic through a mesh, squeezing out mashed garlic and leaving the skin behind. Some chefs dislike using kitchen space on a one-purpose tool, but these can save a lot of time if you don't have the knife skills of a ninja.  Try these tricks to clean the skin out of your press afterward.

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Раздавите каждый отдельный зубчик ножом. Расположите зубчик чеснока между пальцами. Купите резиновый коврик или овощечистку. Используйте пресс для чеснока.


Article in English: Smiling is a powerful way to boost your mood and makes you appear more friendly and attractive. Even the action of smiling can relax your body and improve your outlook. When you’re feeling nervous around your crush, give them a confident smile.  This doesn't mean that you have to smile 100% of the time like a Barbie doll. Instead, flash them a quick smile to show that you are comfortable around them. Try to smile with your eyes as well; this will make your expression look more natural.

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Улыбайтесь, чтобы выглядеть и чувствовать себя уверенно.


Article in English: Smoking and consumption of alcohol is not only frowned upon during pregnancy. Women trying to become pregnant are advised to abstain from smoking and drinking during the conception process.  It is also advisable for women to stay away from any illicit drug use while trying to carry a pregnancy to term. Quitting smoking is a long-term process, but many women have found a combination of nicotine reduction supplements such as the gum or the patch and community support groups either online or in person helpful tools in their struggle to quit. Certain supplements may be beneficial for women trying to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Consult with a medical professional before beginning any course of supplements and ask your doctor for advice on dosages.  Supplements for women who are already pregnant include folic acid and prenatal vitamins that contain folic acid, calcium, iron, and Vitamin D.  Taking a multivitamin that is not formulated for the needs of pregnancy is not advised as it may provide improper nutrients for the mother and child. Rest is crucial. Sleep as much as your body tells you is necessary, and adhere to bed rest if it is recommended by your doctor. If you suspect any complications due to over-activity, especially where you've had recurrent miscarriages, seek medical help immediately.  An extra 45 minutes to an hour of sleep per night is recommended during the first trimester.  Getting eight restful hours of sleep during the second trimester is recommended. This may be difficult, however, as the second trimester often sees the start of nighttime indigestion and poor sleeping patterns.  It is advisable for women in the third trimester to rest whenever they feel fatigued, as sleep patterns may become irregular due to discomfort at this time. Naps and regular bed rest are advised. When trying to conceive and during pregnancy, it is recommended that you keep your caffeine intake under 200 milligrams per day. This includes coffee, tea, and soda. You can try decaf versions of your favorite drink or even...

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Откажитесь от курения и алкоголя. Принимайте определенные витамины и вещества. Побольше отдыхайте. Сократите употребление кофеина.


Article in English: Smoking can cause a lot of general health problems. It can also cause a lot of dental problems, one of which is receding gums. Put in the effort to stop smoking now to improve your oral health – and your breath! While you're trying to quit, try to use nicotine substitutes such as nicotine patches. Grinding your teeth, or bruxism, is common – you may not even know that you do it, especially at night. This not only strains the muscles involved in chewing, but also leads to gum recession. Learn to stop grinding your teeth by trying some simple techniques:  See your dentist to get a night guard that stops you from grinding your teeth while you sleep. Consciously try to unclench your jaw muscles during the day. Stay away from caffeine and alcohol, especially near bedtime. Lower your stress with meditation or a soothing bath before bed. Metal jewelry placed inside your mouth does not only cause problems with your teeth but also affects your gums. The barbel of tongue and lip piercings tends to hit the gum line repeatedly, and the trauma caused by this ultimately leads to gum recession. If you decide to get an oral piercing, make sure that the piercing shop observes excellent sanitary conditions. Gum recession can be caused by partial dentures that fit poorly. If your dentures feel loose or rub on parts of your gums, see your prosthodontist to have your dentures relined (refitted properly).

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Бросайте курить. Не стучите зубами. Не делайте оральные пирсинги. Если вы носите зубные протезы или другие ортопедические конструкции, убедитесь в том, что они правильно сидят.


Article in English: Smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and chewing tobacco harms the inner lining of your mouth, and can also cause cancer and other health problems. If you are undergoing chemotherapy, smoking is very likely to produce and mouth sores and make them far more painful and prone to infection.   Quitting tobacco can be very difficult, so talk to your doctor about a plan to help you quit. Your doctor can help provide you with things like the nicotine patch to slowly wean you off cigarettes. You should also ask friends and family members for support as you try to quit smoking. If you know anyone who smokes, ask that they not do so in front of you. Some foods can make mouth sores worse. Sharp foods, or very acidic foods, should be avoided if you want your mouth sores to heal properly.  Acidic and spicy foods tend to irritate the mouth, so stay away from things like citrus fruits and salsas. Sharp foods, and very crunchy foods, should also be avoided. Stay away from things like chips, pretzels, and crackers. Alcohol can irritate your mouth sores and make your symptoms more painful. Do not drink alcohol until your mouth sores are healed. There may be other risk factors associated with drinking alcohol when on chemo, so make sure to talk to your doctor about alcohol consumption. As with smoking, ask family members and friends for support when tapering off alcohol. Request that people not drink in front of you.

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Не курите. Исключите из своего рациона некоторые продукты питания. Откажитесь от алкоголя.


Article in English: Smoking is the biggest risk factor for developing lung cancer. The use of tobacco products in general is a risk factor for cancers of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, bladder, cervix, colon, and ovaries.Quitting smoking or quitting using tobacco products can be difficult, but with a good plan, support group, and perseverance, it can be accomplished. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research provides some helpful guidelines to help people quit using tobacco products.  Decide to quit and make a plan. Many people find it helpful to write down reasons why they want to quit. Choose a date about one week in the future that you will quit using tobacco. Prepare yourself for quitting, and stick to the date you picked. Begin to taper your tobacco use prior to your quit date. Gather support. Tell your family and friends about your decision to quit using tobacco products. Warn them that you may not be quite yourself for the next few weeks, but let them know you are determined! Keep busy by exercising and participating in activities not associated with using tobacco products. Being obese is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 30, if you are over 20 years old. Obesity puts people at an increased risk of many types of cancer, including cancers of the pancreas, kidney, thyroid, gallbladder. Tips to maintain a healthy weight include:   Get regular exercise. Eat healthy foods. Avoid foods that you tend to overeat. Weigh yourself regularly to track your progress. Consult a dietician or nutrition professional for additional advice and help with planning. Sunburns cause lasting damage to the skin. Children who have had at least one blistering sunburn are at twice the risk of developing melanoma (a type of skin cancer) compared to children who never suffered blistering sunburns. Exposure to intense sunlight can be limited by covering up with long sleeves, pants, and hats and by wearing sunscreen. The Skin Cancer Foundation provides guidelines for minimizing exposure.  Seek out...

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Откажитесь от использования табачной продукции. Поддерживайте здоровый вес организма. Избегайте интенсивного солнечного света. Употребляйте алкоголь умеренно Избегайте влияния доказанно опасных канцерогенов. Избегайте неоправданного риска, в том числе незащищенного секса.


Article in English: Smoking may delay the healing process, so it is a good idea to quit smoking while you are recovering from thyroid surgery. Ask your doctor about smoking cessation programs in your area as well as other resources that may help you to quit smoking. Good nutrition and adequate hydration are important ways to support your body’s healing process. You may need to follow a special liquid or soft foods diet after your surgery and then stick to your doctor’s recommendations thereafter.  A liquid diet includes juices, broth, water, decaffeinated tea, and ice. A soft foods diet includes items such as pudding, jello, mashed potatoes, applesauce, room temperature soups or broths, and yogurt. You should be able to move to solid foods as tolerated after a few days. As you recover from surgery, you will have some pain when you swallow, so it is a good idea to take pain medications about 30 minutes prior to your meals. Use a high SPF sunscreen, such as SPF 30, or keep your scar covered a scarf for an entire year. Using these measures to protect your scar from the sun will provide the best cosmetic outcome for your neck wound. Make sure that your wound is fully healed before applying sunscreen on it. This should take about two to three weeks.

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Если вы курите, перестаньте. Следуйте указаниям врача относительно потребления пищи и жидкостей. Когда ваша рана полностью заживет, не выходите на улицу без солнцезащитного крема.


Article in English: Snacks around 100 calories will help wake you up a little, providing enough sustenance to combat fatigue. Anything heavier than 100 calories may make you crash after eating, so opt for healthy 100 calories snacks while driving. Sunflower seeds are often sold in 100 calorie packs and can keep you energized. Stock up on a few packs of sunflower seeds and eat them as necessary while driving. A single cup of coffee contains about 75 milligrams of caffeine. This is enough to wake you up a little while driving, keeping you alert. Have one cup of coffee if you start to feel tired. This should give you an extra jolt that will help you keep going. Keep your eyes open for filling stations and coffee shops along the road. When you feel tired, pull over at one of these places and have a cup of coffee. Plus, you'll get to stretch your legs when not behind the wheel and you could even have a longer sleep if you wish. This will keep your mouth busy. If you have something that occupies you, this can help you focus and stay awake. Pick up a couple of packs of chewing gum for a long trip. If you start to feel drowsy, chew some gum. Make sure to go for sugar-free gum. Sugary gum can cause a sugar crash, leaving you feeling more tired than you were before. If you have to pull over and eat, go for small portions. Big, heavy meals can cause you to crash and become tired. Go for small portions and tiny meals when you pull over and snack on light foods throughout the drive. A number of small meals will keep you more energized than one or two big meals.  For example, have half a sandwich at one stop and, when you're hungry again, pull over and eat the other half. Remember to go for energizing foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.

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Подкрепляйтесь закусками, которые содержат 100 калорий. Пейте напитки с кофеином. Используйте жевательную резинку. Контролируйте размер порций.


Article in English: Snacks, appetizers, and finger foods are crucial for a party. This is because they are easy to graze on in between activities and conversations. Eating a meal tends to fill your mouth for too long, making it hard to interact with people. You don't even need to have "real" food as long as you have plenty of great snacks. Great options include crackers and cheese, individual small cups of layered dips, and stuffed wraps or rolls. Don't forget the gold standards either, like chips and veggies with dip. If your party coincides with a mealtime, you'll want to be sure to offer foods that are a little more substantial too. Someone that's too hungry can cruise through snacks, leaving other guests without something to eat. You'll want to plan ahead and make something that's easy and fast to prepare and that doesn't cost too much. For example, a burrito bar is quick to throw together and very cheap. It's also easy to cater it to lots of different tastes and food restrictions. Everyone loves dessert. Even if your other food was lacking, having a really great dessert can make sure people leave with a great impression of your gathering. Of course, you can just buy a dessert from a local store (splurge and get something fancy) but you can also make your own. Did you know you can make a pretty impressive cheesecake in your blender with just milk, sugar, cream cheese and Biscuits? Pour it into a store-bought crust and top with fresh berries to wow your guests with minimal effort. As you're planning your food, try to think about how you're going to prepare it all. You'll want to leave yourself plenty of time to make the food so that you're not left in the kitchen while your guests are out. Try to choose foods that you can make the night before or that can be prepped a day or two before and then thrown in the oven when guests arrive. For example, let's say you're throwing a formal dinner party. You can start marinading a roast overnight, setting it to soak in juices and stuffing it with garlic. Prep mashed potatoes the night...

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Начните с небольших закусок. Подавайте более существенные продукты. Подавайте десерт! Тщательно спланируйте расписание по приготовлению пищи. Убедитесь, чтобы у вас достаточно напитков. Подача еды.


Article in English: Snakes use their venom most frequently to catch their prey. Keep in mind, however, that a snake would much rather flee than fight/bite if it encounters a human or a pet. If your cat has been bitten by a snake, the snake likely bit her in self-defense rather than as a predatory attack.  Snakes have control over whether they inject venom with their bite. If they do not inject venom, the bite is known as a ‘dry bite.’ They may not inject venom if they have recently made a kill and used up their venom. Snakes can also control how much venom they inject when biting. For example, a smaller snake who fears for its life may inject more venom than a larger snake whose life is not in danger. Snake venom spreads rapidly via the lymphatic system and circulatory systems in the body and can eventually have a profound effect on all body systems. Typically, the venom targets the nervous and circulatory systems. Snakes like to hide in long grass, overgrown foliage, and under piles of wood. They also like to hide under rocks and logs. If your cat is indoor/outdoor or exclusively outdoor, clearing away any potential snake hiding spots will lessen the chance that your cat will come into contact with a snake. You can also keep your cat inside. You can spray snake repellant in your yard to keep snakes away. Visit your local pet store for recommendations on which snake repellant to purchase. You could also purchase snake repellant online. Rodents are a food source for snakes. Snakes may be attracted to your home if you have a rodent problem. You can place rodent traps in and around your home. Alternatively, you could hire a pest control service to clear the rodents from your home.

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Узнайте, как змеиный яд влияет на организм вашей кошки. Избавьтесь от потенциальных жилищ для змей. Купите отпугивающие змей средства. Избавьтесь от всего, что может служить кормом для змей.


Article in English: Snap.Do may make changes to each of your internet browser shortcuts which will make them automatically direct you to the Snap.Do homepage. Fixing these shortcuts will prevent you from getting re-infected. You likely have shortcuts located in several different places, and all of them will need to be changed one-by-one. Common locations include: Desktop, Start menu, Taskbar, and the Quick Launch bar.  This can be found in the Shortcut tab. For example, the Internet Explorer Target may be shown as "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe""www.Snap.do". Remove the www.Snap.do" from the end of the line. You may not have anything at the end of the shortcut, which means one of the antimalware scanners already took care of the problem. You should still double-check every shortcut. Apply to save your changes. Make sure that you double-check every browser, as forgetting one can lead to all of your work being undone when you accidentally open it.

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Snap Do вносит изменения в ярлыки браузеров, чтобы автоматически перенаправлять вас на домашнюю страницу Snap Do. Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши по ярлыку и выберите «Свойства». Найдите строку «Объект». В конце записи в строке «Объект» найдите веб-адрес. Нажмите «Применить». Повторите описанный процесс с ярлыком каждого браузера.


Article in English: Snapchat filters are added after taking the Snap, and they give your photo or video added pizzazz without too much work. Simply swipe left or right to access them, or read the full details below. To get access to the most filters, you'll need the newer versions of Snapchat. If you haven't updated in a while, updating may give you more filter options. You can update the app through the Google Play Store or the iPhone App Store. See How to Upgrade Snapchat for details on updating your Snapchat app. Swipe down from the camera screen and tap ⚙ In the upper-right corner to open the Settings menu.  Scroll down and tap Manage Preferences in the "Additional Services" section of the menu. Slide the button next to Filters to the "On" position. It will turn green. You must report your location to Snapchat if you want to use geographical filters. Some filters require access to your location to work, such as the city or temperature filters.  iOS - Open the Settings app. Scroll down and tap Privacy. Then tap Location Services. Slide the button next to Location Services to the "On" position if it's not already green. Scroll down and tap Snapchat. Tap While Using the App.  Android - Open the Settings app. Select "Location" and then toggle "Location" on at the top of the menu. Start from the main Camera screen. Tap the larger circle to take a picture; hold the circle for a video of up to 10 seconds. For a photo, click the bottom left icon with the ‘5’ with a circle around it to select how long you want the image to be displayed before disappearing -- it goes up to 10 seconds max. For video, if you want to mute the sound tap the audio button in the bottom left corner. Swipe the photo to the right or left to add different filters. Geo-specific filters are not available if Location Services is not enabled. Swipe left or right to see the available filters These filters are available based on your current, exact location.  City-based - usually includes a few versions representing the city you are in (usually by name)....

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Запомните, что представляют собой фильтры. Обновите Snapchat. Включите фильтры. Активируйте службу геолокации. Сделайте фото или запишите видео. Примените фильтр к фото/видео. Добавьте географический фильтр. Воспользуйтесь видеофильтрами. Воспользуйтесь фильтрами данных. Воспользуйтесь Цветовыми фильтрами. Примените более одного фильтра.


Article in English: Snapchat users can now create a link that will open their Snapchat profile in the Snapchat app when you tap on it. Have your friend send you the link via text or email so that you can tap it. The link will look like https://www.snapchat.com/add/username. You'll need to open the link on your phone that has Snapchat installed. When you tap the link, a Snapchat page will open in your phone's browser. This will launch the Snapchat app. You may be prompted to select the Snapchat app from a list of apps before it opens. This will add the person to your Snapchat friends list. The person will be notified that you've added them, and they'll need to add you back in order to send Snaps or see their Story. You can send your Snapchat URL to your friends from your profile screen:  Open the Snapchat profile screen by swiping down on the Snapchat camera screen. Tap "Add Friends" and then "Share Username." Select how you want to send the link. You can use your messaging app, or add it to an email. You can also post it to your social media apps by selecting the app you want from the list.

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Получите ссылку на Snapchat-профиль нужного человека. Нажмите на ссылку, чтобы открыть профиль пользователя. Коснитесь «Snapchat», чтобы запустить Snapchat. Нажмите «Добавить друга» в приложении Snapchat. Поделитесь URL-адресом своего Snapchat-профиля.


Article in English: Snip & Sketch will be replacing the Snipping Tool as the default screenshot tool.  If you have the app installed, type snip into the Windows search bar, then click Snip & Sketch in the search results. If you don’t have the app, you can install it now for free from the Microsoft Store. You must have the most up-to-date version of Windows to use Snip & Sketch. It’s at the top-left corner of the tool if the window is expanded, or the bottom-left corner if the window is smaller. Choose one of these three options:  To capture a square or rectangular area of the screen, click the rectangle with a dot at the top-center part of the tool, then draw a square around the desired area. To draw a freehand line around the area you want to capture, click the curved line shape with a dot (the second icon in the bar at the top), and then trace around the area you want to capture. To capture the entire screen, just click the rectangle with darkened corners (the third icon in bar at the top). Click the pen, pencil, or highlighter tool near the top-center part of Snip & Sketch to select a drawing tool, then tap the tool again to select a color and line weight. Use the mouse to draw on the image. Click the crop symbol (the square with a diagonal line in the row at the top-center part of the screen), then draw a box around the area you want to keep. Click the check mark at the top-right corner to crop. This opens the Save As dialog, where you can choose a new location and filename for your screenshot and then click Save.

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Откройте приложение «Фрагмент и набросок». Выберите Создать в левом верхнем углу окна, если оно развернуто, или в левом нижнем углу, если окно свернуто. Сделайте снимок экрана. Используйте инструменты рисования. Обрежьте скриншот. Нажмите на иконку в виде дискеты в правом верхнем углу, чтобы сохранить изменения.


Article in English: Snuggling is a great romantic activity and it doesn't take a lot of skill, preparation, or extra effort. It's also a great way to transition into just about any bedroom activity, from foreplay to a serious talk. Go slow on this step. Snuggle for a long time, at least 20 minutes, before moving on to other activities. Use the time instead to talk and caress their body gently, stroking their hair and running your finger along their collar-bone.  When you're snuggling is also a great time to talk about your relationship and your future, which can be really romantic for partners that have been together almost a year or more. Really, you can talk about anything you want to talk about. However, talking about needing to go to the grocery store on Saturday isn't very romantic. Just keep that in mind. Don’t schedule romance in bed or just outright say that you want to go have sex. Being romantic means being subtle, so you’ll need to either wait until you’re in bed as normal or find another way to get them in bed and set the tone for romance. Try flirting and then taking their hand and leading them to the bed. . If you think you've got kissing mastered and there's no room for improvement, think again. Everyone can always stand to get better with their technique and execution can be everything. Don't discount kissing and making out: both can be very romantic. Break the mold in terms of the kisses you're giving your partner right now in favor of something new and exciting. Get creative with your kisses. Kiss every freckle and mole. Put on lipstick and “draw” a heart with kisses. There are lots of ways to making kissing more romantic, sexy, and memorable. . Giving your partner a massage is a goldie but oldie when it comes to being romantic. Massages are very relaxing and a great way to lead in to other romantic activities. You don't even need to be very strong. A light touch in just the right places will still feel just as good. Try putting a bottle of massage oil (or baby oil, if that's easier to find) in a bowl of warm...

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Обнимите свою половинку. Целуйтесь или займитесь любовью. Сделайте своей половинке массаж Удивите их тем, что они обнаружат у вас под одеждой. Примите участие в прелюдии.


Article in English: So much of our time is spent thinking about the past or imagining the future, but the Universe only knows "now." The Universe is always in the present, so you need to be active and thinking in the present in order to manifest the things you desire. Thinking about your desires as something you will attain at some point in the future sends the message to yourself and the Universe that you will always be someone who will be receiving "in the future." Acceptance of this future receiving allows you to be identified as someone who does not receive in the present. But the future never happens; the present is happening right now. Only the Now is real. Think and act as if you are in the "now." Remember, there is only "now." So, saying that you want something to materialize in your life at some point in the future (two months from now, two years from now, etc.) is like telling the Universe that you do not truly desire that thing. Because "now" is the only thing that truly exists, any postponement of desire fulfillment is actually a rejection of that desire. For example, saying that you want to manifest a new love within the next month is like telling the Universe that you don't want a new love now. Nothing can drain your energy faster than listening to a complainer or a person steeped in their own negativity. Sooner or later, their negative outlook will affect you and cause you to begin acting and thinking like a person you do not desire to be. Again, you need to focus on exchanging positive energy for positive energy. Surrounding yourself with negative people will prohibit this from happening.

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Живите сегодняшним днем. Не применяйте временные ограничения. Окружите себя единомышленниками.


Article in English: So much of today's society is based on grab-and-go convenience. Unfortunately, these items are all ultimately trash. Throughout your day, make an effort to only use items you can use again.  Switch to cloth paper towels and diapers. Use your own silverware, plates, and cups -- never go plastic to avoid washing. Don't buy bottled water. Carry around your own water bottle to stay hydrated. Bring eco-friendly bags to the grocery store. What do you do with those paper or plastic bags when you go shopping? You either end up throwing them out or stockpiling until you have an entire cupboard full of bags you'll probably never use. Cars are a huge culprit when it comes to pollution and, put more formidably, destroying the ozone. Who wants to get stuck in traffic anyway?  Less fuel consumption affects oil digging across the world -- a finite resource (that is just getting more and more expensive thanks to demand). Another important consideration in using less fuel is in the amount of toxic gases being released into the air as the fuel is burned to make the engine run.And it saves you money, too.  A bicycle is even better. You know why? You spend zero money on gas, you emit zero toxins into the environment, and you burn way more than zero calories while riding. Win. Win. Win. Alright, hybrids are expensive. And bicycles don't go fast enough. What's the next best alternative? Car pooling. And the more people who do it, the better for the environment (and traffic). As if being greener weren't enough, you'll now get to be one of those people that uses the carpool lane honestly. Because let's be honest: Everyone hates the guy driving down it alone. Nowadays, everything is available online. Whether it's your bills, junk, or the newspaper, get out of it. Instead of resenting the pile you're accumulating, you'll get excited when special mail does come.  For all your statements, go green. Get an online account for your bank, credit cards, and subscriptions. Emails don't hurt the environment. Start reading online. Magazines and...

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Не пользуйтесь одноразовыми предметами. Ездите на велосипеде. Совместное использование автомобиля. Откажитесь от обычной почты. Переработка мусора. Откажитесь от фастфуда. Покупайте меньше. Компост.


Article in English: So you’ve tried to be nice, and that has gotten you nowhere. If you feel like you’ve tried being diplomatic, kind, and understanding and you’re no better off than you were when you started, then you may need to take a different approach. Sure, you may be a bit annoying by being a broken record and repeating what you want again and again, but who says it won’t help you get what you want?”  Continue saying what you want, or talking about what you want, until the person you’re talking to is so frustrated with you or annoyed that he just gives in. Sure, it won’t be pretty, but it’ll help you get closer to where you need to go. Just fold your arms over your chest and say what you want. Be firm in what you believe and don’t be ashamed of acting this way! If you’ve tried to be nice, then you need to try a different approach. Another way to be truly stubborn is simply not to budge until the person you’re with gives in to your demands. This can mean staying in your seat at a restaurant long after you’ve eaten your meal, staying at home when you and the person you’re with need to get going somewhere, or even stopping and sitting down on the ground wherever you want until you get what you want. Sure, this may embarrass the person you’re with, but if you really don’t care about that, then this may be the best way to get what you’re asking for!  This can be especially effective if the person is really depending on you to get up, like if you’re supposed to be giving him a ride somewhere. Sure, this may not be the most sophisticated approach, but it may be the most effective. Some people will quickly give in in the face of embarrassment. Another way to be stubborn is to just ignore the person who is telling you you can’t do a certain thing. Act like you literally can’t hear the person until he or she lets you have what you want. This can mean blankly staring at the person in front of you, as if you don’t hear him or her turning you down at all, putting your fingers in your ears and saying, “I can’t hear you!” or just...

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Включите заезженную пластинку. Откажитесь двигаться с места, пока не получите желаемого. Полностью игнорируйте человека, который не согласен с вами. Торгуйтесь. Покажите свои эмоции. Не забывайте исходные причины, которые побудили вас добиваться желаемого.


Article in English: So, you've snagged the girl, she's dumped her old boyfriend, and now you've finally gotten what you want. Does this mean you should go shopping for engagement rings or take a weekend trip to the Bahamas? Absolutely not! Even if the girl got out of a bad relationship, it's likely that she's still going over the break up, so give her some time and space. If you try to hang out with her every second of every day, she's likely to feel overwhelmed and to back away. Instead, give her space and hang out with her once or twice a week, or however many times she's ready for.  This is something people don't get: break-ups are always painful, even if you're the person who did the breaking up. You may think that she feels totally free and happy because she got rid of the dead weight in her life, but she'll still be dealing with pain, and the inevitable grief that comes from saying goodbye to something, even if it wasn't all that great, and you have to be understanding of that. Though she shouldn't be the one to call or text you every time, make sure to give her some of the power. If you're the one who initiates contact every time, she may think that she's not ready for another boyfriend or for anything serious. Whether she got out of a three month relationship with a real jerk or a five-year relationship with a nice but boring guy, you should never bring up the guy, especially if you want to make fun of him, call him a loser, remind her that he wasn't good enough for her, etc. Though your intentions may be pure and you may just want to make her feel better about ending something that wasn't working, she may take this as an assault on her former relationship, and may be offended, because it's likely that she still has tender feelings for her ex.  Give it time. If she was in a five year relationship, then yeah, she may not be ready to talk about that part of her life for a long time. Maybe even a year will pass before she brings up her ex at all, because it will hurt too much to do it before hand. Be patient. If you keep...

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Не спешите. Избегайте разговоров о ее бывшем. Не превращайтесь в параноика. Начните с нуля.


Article in English: Soak a soft, clean cloth rag in warm water. Wring out some of the excess water to prevent the rag from dripping over unaffected areas. Scrape the paint away Wipe away the spot of paint. You may need to rinse and re-soak the rag several times to get all of the paint up. Wipe the wood dry with a separate, dry rag. If you have a latex paint splatter on your wood that you cannot wipe away with plain water, wipe it away with denatured alcohol, instead.  Apply enough alcohol to a clean rag to dampen it without making it dripping wet. Pass the alcohol-soaked rag over the paint spot to remove it. Rinse, resoak, and repeat as needed. Dry the spot with a clean, dry rag when finished. Oil-based paint will continue clinging to the wood if you use plain water, so wipe it away with a soft rag dabbed in mineral spirits.  Dip a soft, clean rag into a small dish of mineral spirits. Instead of soaking the entire rag, only soak the area you plan on bringing into contact with the paint splatter. Wipe up the paint by passing the mineral spirit over the splatter. Rinse and resoak as needed until all the paint has been removed. Dry the area with a separate dry rag. Dry spots of paint can be softened by soaking and rubbing them away with boiled linseed oil.  Soak a clean rag in boiled linseed oil. Press the linseed oil rag against the paint spot and hold in place for 30 to 60 seconds. This permits the oil to soak into the paint. Wipe away the softened paint with your linseed oil soaked rag. Dry the area with a separate dry rag. If you cannot wipe the paint away even after softening it with boiled linseed oil, carefully use a putty knife to scrape beneath the splatter and lift it off the wood. Any dried paint residue that remains can be removed by rubbing it with a paste made of boiled linseed oil and rottenstone.  Combine enough boiled linseed oil and rottenstone in a small disposable dish to form a thick paste. Use a disposable wooden chopstick to stir the ingredients together. Scoop some of the paste onto a clean rag and rub the...

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Удаление свежей латексной краски водой  Пятно латексной краски можно удалить просто стерев его мягкой мокрой тряпочкой. Используйте денатурированный спирт, если вода не помогает. Удаление свежей масляной краски уайт спиритом. Удаление высохшей краски кипящим льняным маслом. Используйте шпатель, если необходимо, для удаления стойких засохших пятен. Удалите остатки краски пастой с льняным маслом.


Article in English: Soak your finger in warm water for about 15 to 20 minutes. Soaking helps relieve pain in the finger and helps with swelling. You can do this three or four times a day.  Dry the fingernail thoroughly after soaking it. You should keep your ingrown fingernail dry unless you are soaking it. After soaking your finger, you should then place any ointment or oil on the fingernail. You should also replace any cotton or bandages after soaking the finger. Another option to help an ingrown fingernail is to soak your hand in Epsom salt. Fill a bowl with warm water and add a couple of tablespoons of Epsom salt per quart of water. Let your hand soak for 15 to 20 minutes.  Epsom salts help relieve pain and inflammation.  If you want to apply a bandage to the ingrown fingernail, dry the finger completely after soaking. Then apply a bandage. Hydrogen peroxide is used to prevent infection. You can soak your ingrown fingernail in a solution of warm water and hydrogen peroxide. Add half a cup of peroxide to the warm water.  You can soak your finger for 15 to 20 minutes. You may also place the peroxide onto a cotton ball or piece of gauze and apply it directly the the ingrown fingernail. Tea tree oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties, which can help with an ingrown fingernail. When  you soak your nail, add two or three drops of tea tree oil to the warm water. Mix a drop or two of tea tree oil with a tablespoon of olive oil and rub it on the nail to prevent infection.  The tea tree oil can also help keep the nail a bit softer. You can put a drop of tea tree oil diluted in a tablespoon of olive oil on the nail daily. You can use tea tree oil as an alternative to antibiotic ointment since you probably won’t need both.  After the tea tree oil soaks in, put a dab of Vicks VapoRub or Mentholatum on the sore area. The menthol and camphor will work to reduce the pain and help soften the nail. Keep the menthol or camphor on for 12 to 24 hours using a bandage or a small piece of gauze. If you are using cotton to lift your nail,...

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Замочите ноготь в теплой воде. Добавьте английскую соль. Замачивайте палец в растворе перекиси водорода. Попробуйте масло чайного дерева.


Article in English: Soaking the beans helps remove the harmful plant lectin, hemagglutinin. Cover them in clean water with an inch or two extra at the top. Place a lid over them. Leave them to soak overnight. Discard the water before cooking. After the beans have been soaking, it's a good idea to boil them to remove any remaining hemagglutinin. Bring the beans to a boil, and let them boil for 10 minutes before cooking as you normally would. The best way to avoid food poisoning from beans is to ensure they are cooked thoroughly. Each type of bean takes a different amount of time to cook, so read the back of the package, or find a chart on the web for the style of cooking you plan to use. You can choose to boil them, cook them in a pressure cooker, or use a slow-cooker. Beans should be soft and tender when they're done.  Several beans need only a relatively short cooking time: red lentils (cook 20-30 minutes, pressure cook 5-7 minutes), black (turtle) beans (boil for 45-60 minutes, pressure cook 15-20 minutes), fava or broad beans (cook for 45-60 minutes, don't pressure cook), and great northern (cook 45- 60 minutes, pressure cook 4-5 minutes). Some need a bit longer: chickpeas (cook 1.5 to 2.5 hours, pressure cook 15-20 minutes), kidney beans (cook 1 to 1.5 hours, pressure cook for 10 minutes), lima beans (cook 60-90 minutes, don't use pressure cooker), and pinto beans (cook 1.5 hours, pressure cook 10 minutes). Beans produce foam at the top of the pot when you boil them. This foam is harmless, however, and it will be reabsorbed by the broth. However, you can skim it off if you'd like.

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Замочите бобы на ночь. Слегка прокипятите бобы перед готовкой. Приготовьте бобы полностью. Снимайте пенку, если хотите.


Article in English: Social media addiction is a real health problem that will not go away on its own. Reducing your social media usage may help, but for some people it may be too difficult to do alone. Some warning signs that you may need to seek medical help for your social media addiction include:  spending time each day thinking about social media and/or obsessing over what you will post increasing your use of social media or feeling compelled to do so using social media as an escape from your personal problems in real life feeling tense, irritable, restless, depressed, or angry when you can't use social media being told by friends, relatives, or a significant other that your social media use is causing problems Therapy can greatly improve your anxiety symptoms while also treating your social media addiction. Therapy may include cognitive restructuring (changing the way you think), coping with feelings of inadequacy, and overcoming compulsions to use social media. Ask your doctor about finding a therapist near you who specializes in social media addiction and anxiety. You can also search online or browse your local phone book. For some individuals, therapy and behavioral changes may not be enough. If your social media addiction is really severe, you may need to cut off all access to the internet and spend time working closely with a mental health specialist.  Treatment programs work on changing the way you think and the way you perceive yourself. This is done through intense one-on-one and/or group therapy sessions. Many therapy programs also work on treating underlying conditions, including anxiety, which may contribute to or suffer from your social media addiction.

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Поймите, что вам нужна помощь. Обратитесь к психотерапевту. Стационарная терапия.


Article in English: Social media is a major way we celebrate your relationships. If order for him to break up with you, change your social media accounts to look like you're single. Change your profile picture on Facebook and Twitter from one of the two of you to one of you by yourself. Remove your relationship status on Facebook. If you look like you are single long enough, he will get the hint.   To make it even better, change your profile picture to one of you looking your best. He will get the hint that you are signalling others that you are feeling single and ready to date other people.  Start talking on Facebook or tweeting with other guys. When he sees your interactions, he will understand that you are beginning to move on from your relationship with him. The next time that you and your boyfriend are going to hang with your friends, give them a heads up about the situation. Tell them that they don't have to treat him as nice or be as welcoming. When you are all together, ignore him in favor of spending more time with your friends. He will feel the cold shoulder from all of you and know that something is up. Whenever he brings up spending time with his friends, complain about the way they act or who they are. When you are with his friends, tell them how wrong they are. If he brings them up in conversation, tell him how awful they are or contradict him when he talks about how great they are. Guys are typically really close to their friends and he will get tired of you trashing them. If you know that you are going to be spending time with his friends, cancel your plans with him. This will show him how much you dislike his friends. Whenever you two go out, flirt with other guys. When you see a cute guy on the street, mention how hot he is. Get distracted from your conversation with your boyfriend because you are staring at a guy walking by. You can even flirt with his best friend. This will drive him crazy and make him mad, which will make him want to end your relationship. Nothing will make a guy run faster than you bringing...

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Внесите некоторые изменения в свой профиль в социальных сетях. Расскажите своим друзьям всю правду. Жалуйтесь на его друзей. Начните флиртовать с другими парнями. Начните рассказывать о своем бывшем парне.


Article in English: Social media platforms are an important way for businesses, especially online businesses, to market themselves. Start an account and encourage people to "like" and "share" your store's page to spread the word.  Offer incentives for customers to promote your store. You could offer a discount or a free giveaway for those who participate. Be sure to keep the accounts up to date with information on new products and deals. Pairing your products with expert knowledge is a great way to attract more people to your site. If your product is fashion-related, start a style blog that features some of your products from time to time. Find a way to participate in online conversations related to the product you are selling.  Some all-inclusive services offer a blog feature as part of your "storefront." Feature other companies' products on your blog, and ask them to feature yours in return. This is a common practice among small online vendors. Send samples of your product to prominent bloggers or websites that do product reviews. Do guest posts on other people's blogs. For example, if you're selling homemade cookie mix, debut your product on a prominent baking blog. Use an email program like MailChimp to organize customer email addresses and send well-formatted email blasts informing customers about special deals. Don't abuse this method of getting in touch with customers, though - they may end up unsubscribing if you send emails too often.

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Рекламируйте свои услуги в социальных сетях. Заведите блог. Рассылайте покупателям новостные сообщения.


Article in English: Sociopaths are usually extremely charming and charismatic. Their personalities are described as magnetic, and as such, they generate a lot of attention and praise from others. They also tend to have a strong sexual energy and may have strange sexual fetishes or be sex addicts.  Sociopaths oftentimes feel overly entitled to certain positions, people, and things. They believe that their own beliefs and opinions are the absolute authority and disregard the opinions of others.  Sociopaths are rarely shy, insecure, or at a loss for words. They have trouble suppressing emotional responses like anger, impatience, or annoyance, and constantly lash out at others and respond hastily to these emotions. They may cultivate an innocent persona. It is as if they are playing a character in a play, with very thoughtful displays of their personality. They may act innocent or especially sweet, which is easy to believe because they are very good actors. You should not take your first impression of them at face value. If you do not know a person well, they can mislead you into thinking they are innocent or sweet. The only real way to know a sociopath's true personality is by getting to know them well.  If you listen to your intuition, you may get the feeling that their persona is just too simple to be real.  Non-sociopaths are genuine people and not a perfect picture of a simplified personality. Sociopaths exhibit abnormally spontaneous and daring behavior. They seem to act outside of the realm of social norms, and may do bizarre, risky, or outrageous things without assessing the potential repercussions.  Sociopaths can be criminals. Because of their tendency to disregard the law and social norms, sociopaths may have a criminal record. They may be con artists, kleptomaniacs, or even murderers.  Sociopaths are professional liars. They fabricate stories and make outlandish, untruthful statements.  Because they have practiced lying so much, they are able to make these lies sound convincing.  As their experience with lying grows, so...

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Итак, какие же качества присущи социопатам? Обратите внимание на поведение человека в прошлом и на данный момент. Обратите внимание на отношения человека с другими людьми.


Article in English: Soft foam works, too, but styrofoam is easier to carve out. The tough part about this is that you have to sculpt a face. The easy part is that puppets come in all shapes and sizes and you can't really mess it up.  The major points to cover are indentations for the eye sockets, a bulge for a nose, and removing the lower jaw (if you want it to talk). If you do want it to talk, leave a space for your hand to go into! Start at the middle of the face and work your way out, hot gluing as you go along. Spray adhesive also works, but it's a bit harder to work with. Readjust and stretch as you glue, keeping the fleece tight against the styrofoam. Get deep into the indentations (like the eye sockets) and keep it secure, like skin would naturally be. You can either have the nose be part of same material as the head, stick it onto the styrofoam ball, or cover it in fleece and then add it to the face. One way is not better than any other. Bottle caps can be used for eyes, but so can beads, puff balls, or anything you can find wandering through your local craft supply store. As far as the lower jaw goes, if you removed it, cover it in fleece and hot glue just the very edges to the head. The styrofoam jaw should still be able to move -- just the fleece should be hot glued and attached.  Depending on the size of your puppet, it could be donning a full-fledged wig or hat on its head. Neither of those available? Throw on a hoodie! Problem solved. Add felt eyebrows and ears, if desired. Every puppet is different, so if yours doesn't have something, it won't be cause for alarm. A naked puppet is, for some reason, sufficiently awkward. Grab something you never want to wear again and glue the top to the "neck" of your puppet (for this reason, you may want to employ a scarf or turtleneck). To give the puppet a body, simply stuff the shirt with newspaper or some type of foam or quilt batting. Stay away from short sleeves so you don't have to deal with making arms. Since one is probably operating the face, make at least one hand...

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Найдите большой кусок пенопласта и начинайте вырезать фигурку. Оберните голову куклы фетром. Добавьте детали на лицо. Оденьте ее. Сделайте ручку вашей кукле.


Article in English: Soft, shiny hair is a gorgeous accessory. To keep your hair healthy, make sure you’re treating it healthy. Don’t shampoo it too often, as this can strip it of its moisturizing, natural oils. Use hot tools sparingly, and always use a heat protectant. Let your hair air dry whenever you can, but when you can’t, use a medium to cool setting on your hair dryer. Make sure you’re eating a nutrient-dense diet and drinking plenty of water. A daily multi-vitamin can help with any nutrient deficiencies you may have. Branching out from your usual, go-to look can make you look and feel more gorgeous than ever. Don’t worry if you aren’t a gifted hairstylist – YouTube offers tutorials for every hairstyle under the sun. When you have a little bit of free time, try out a few new looks that make you feel beautiful.  Remember to keep your hair healthy. Instead of using curling irons, try some no-heat curling methods instead. Avoid pulling your hair back into sleek ponytails all the time, as this puts too much tension on your hairline and can damage your hair at the roots. The majority of girls have the occasional self-conscious day, when nothing seems to fit right and every outfit seems to hug in all the wrong places. One of the best things about hair accessories is that they always fit! Add some fun headbands, stylish clips, and trendy hats to your wardrobe to easily add a special touch to any outfit.

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Следите за тем, чтобы ваши волосы оставались здоровыми. Меняйте прически. Используйте аксессуары для волос.


Article in English: Softball and baseball are variations of the same game. The primary difference is that a softball is pitched underhand, while a baseball is pitched overhand. As the name implies, there is also a difference in the balls used.  Softballs are larger and a bit heavier than baseballs. Softballs are less dense and slightly softer than baseballs. Softballs are typically white but may be colored neon green or yellow in the interests of visibility (especially at night). Softball fields are typically smaller than baseball fields (because batted softballs don't travel as far as baseballs). Softball games last for seven innings instead of the nine innings typical of higher-level baseball games.  The bats used in softball are a little shorter and have a wider barrel than the bats used in baseball. There are two types of softball competition, with slight differences between them. Both follow the same general rules.  Slow-pitch is typically coed, and, as the name suggests, the ball is pitched by lobbing it in a high, slow arc toward home plate.  Fast-pitch is played primarily by women and features very quick pitches with large wind-ups. Most softball games consist of seven innings, each with two halves. The first (or "top") half is when the visiting team bats. The second (or "bottom") half is when the home team bats. Each half-inning is played until the fielding team manages to put out three batters or baserunners.   The pitcher will pitch to a batter until one of four things happens:  The batter gets three strikes against him/her. A strike occurs when the batter swings at a pitch but misses it (or hits it foul with less than two strikes against him/her), or when the pitch passes through the strike zone but the batter does not swing at it. The pitcher throws four "balls," which are pitches that fail to pass through the strike zone and which are not swung at by the batter. In this case the batter "walks," meaning s/he is awarded first base.  The pitcher hits the batter with a pitch. In this case, too, the batter is awarded...

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Разница между софтболом и бейсболом. Разница между медленной и быстрой подачей. Правила. Позиции.


Article in English: Software specification documents serve as reference manuals for designers of the user interface, programmers who write the code, and testers who verify that the software works as intended. The exact information depends on the program in question but may include any of the following:  Key files within the application. This may include files created by the development team, databases accessed during the program's operation, and third-party utility programs. Functions and subroutines. This includes an explanation of what each function or subroutine does, including its range of input values and output values. Program variables and constants, and how they're used in the application. The overall program structure. For a disc-based application, this may mean describing the program's individual modules and libraries, while for a Web application, this may mean describing which pages use which files. The more technical documentation is developed within the program's source code to begin with, the easier it will be to update and maintain along with the code, as well as to document various versions of the original application. At a minimum, documentation within the source code needs to explain the purpose of functions, subroutines, variables, and constants.  If the source code is particularly lengthy, it can be documented in the form of a help file, which can be indexed or searched with keywords. This is a particular advantage for applications where the program logic is fragmented over many pages and includes a number of supplemental files, as with certain Web applications. Some programming languages, such as Java and the .NET Framework (Visual Basic.NET, C #), have their own standards for documenting code. In these cases, follow the standards as to how much of the documentation should be included with the source code. To some extent, this is determined by the language the code is written in, be it C++, C#, Visual Basic, Java, or PHP, as specific tools exist for these and other languages. In other cases, the tool to use...

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Определите, какая информация должна быть упомянута. Решите, как много документации должно быть в программном коде и как много должно быть отделено. Выберите подходящий инструмент.


Article in English: Solitude is a time for reflection, for thinking about things more deeply. In a world increasingly focused on speed and competitiveness, solitude is precious and something to be treasured. Being comfortable alone is a sign of healthy self-esteem. Happiness comes from within, regardless of your situation. Don't use being alone as an excuse for not enjoying your life! Choose to see the good things in life and work on having an optimistic outloook. Some of the time you spend alone can be focused on reflection. Make time to be introspective and think about your life. Consider your past, present, and future goals. Above all, contemplation is one of the most important self-building things you can do. Think about what makes you you. What do you believe in? Why? Are there any things that don't seem right to you? What do you believe at face value (or accept as a matter of faith)? It is easy to read into experiences, feelings, thoughts, and attitudes of others and make judgements that are really founded on nothing more than your own naive perception. This can quickly become a negative activity and get you down. Realize that you may not have all the facts and that's just fine. Many times it isn't the partner or friend you are missing, but the activities and hobbies you shared. Don't hold yourself back! Go out and do the things you enjoy. For example, if you would have gone out to dinner or to a movie on a date, then take yourself out to a movie or to a nice restaurant. Exercise not only gives you something to do, it also helps you stay healthy and feel good about yourself. Set aside 30 minutes 3 times a week to exercise. You can go to a gym if you want to be around people, or workout at home.  Rediscover the fun to be had in simple exercises. Riding a bike around your neighborhood becomes less work and more fun as you do it. Be consistent. Exercise takes willpower and diligence. Make a schedule and stick to it. Keep it easy at first and you will discover your limits. Or, join a gym and create new friends there. It's a...

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Научитесь пользоваться одиночеством. Будьте счастливы и сохраняйте оптимизм. Размышляйте о жизни и о мире. Не анализируйте вещи сверх меры. Делайте все, что при иных обстоятельствах делали бы с партнером или другом. Занимайтесь спортом 3 раза в неделю. Проводите время вне дома и на природе. Станьте волонтером.


Article in English: Solving a big problem like world hunger can feel overwhelming, but there are a lot of resources to help you get started. Learn more about agencies and nonprofits who are already helping people in need. This will help you understand the best way for you to help. Here are some places to get started:  Read about the United Nations World Food Programme to learn more about the hunger situation in the world. Visit Action Against Hunger's website to learn more about world hunger and how life-threatening hunger is treated and prevented. Check out the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to see how they're educating people about world hunger. When some products are bought in large amounts, it can actually harm the areas where those foods are grown. There are many reasons for this. Sometimes growing too much of the same thing is bad for the soil but farmers do it anyway because it's the only way to survive. Other times, it can deplete the amount of food available for the people in that region, if the crop had previously been used for locals. Either way, your best bet is to buy mainly local food and supplement your diet with these popular superfoods. Without donations from people like you, charities who help feed starving people won't have the resources to help. To make sure you're giving your money to the right charity, look for their financial statements online to see how they spend their donations. Additionally, check their ratings from independent charity watchdogs like Charity Navigator. Then, pick a charity that offers the type of help that you want to give, such as emergency relief or long-term community-based solutions for hunger.  For example, your donations might save a malnourished child who's about to pass away, provide relief to farmers who lost their crop due to drought or extreme weather, lend money to women to help them support their children's health, and so much more. Read about each agency's programs. Action Against Hunger is a charity with 40 years of experience in preventing and treating hunger....

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Проведите исследования, чтобы лучше понять, где и какая помощь нужна. Будьте внимательны с продуктами, которые вы покупаете. Делайте пожертвования в проверенные благотворительные фонды. Покупайте товары по стандартам Справедливой Торговли (Fair Trade). Поддерживайте иммиграционные реформы. Используйте свои навыки для добровольной помощи.


Article in English: Solving the cube root of a number is going to look like solving a long division problem, with a few special differences. The first step is to set up the problem in the proper format.  Write down the number whose cube root you want to find. Write the digits in groups of three, using the decimal point as your starting place. For this example, you will find the cube root of 10. Write this as 10. 000 000. The extra 0s are to allow precision in the solution. Draw a cube root radical sign over the number. This serves the same purpose as the long division bar line. The only difference is the shape of the symbol. Place a decimal point above the bar line, directly above the decimal point in the original number. You will use these in the computations. These cubes are as follows:  13=1∗1∗1=1{\displaystyle 1^{3}=1*1*1=1} 23=2∗2∗2=8{\displaystyle 2^{3}=2*2*2=8} 33=3∗3∗3=27{\displaystyle 3^{3}=3*3*3=27} 43=4∗4∗4=64{\displaystyle 4^{3}=4*4*4=64} 53=5∗5∗5=125{\displaystyle 5^{3}=5*5*5=125} 63=6∗6∗6=216{\displaystyle 6^{3}=6*6*6=216} 73=7∗7∗7=343{\displaystyle 7^{3}=7*7*7=343} 83=8∗8∗8=512{\displaystyle 8^{3}=8*8*8=512} 93=9∗9∗9=729{\displaystyle 9^{3}=9*9*9=729} 103=10∗10∗10=1000{\displaystyle 10^{3}=10*10*10=1000} Select a number that, when cubed, gives the largest possible result less than the first set of three numbers.  In this example, the first set of three numbers is 10. Find the largest perfect cube that is less than 10. That number is 8, and its cube root is 2. Write the number 2 above the radical bar line, over the number 10. Write the value of 23{\displaystyle 2^{3}}, which is 8, underneath the number 10, draw a line and subtract, just as you would in long division. The result is a 2. After the subtraction, you have the first digit of your solution. You need to decide if this one digit is a precise enough result. In most cases, it will not be. You can check by cubing the single digit and decide if that is close enough to the result you wanted. Here, because 23{\displaystyle 2^{3}} is only 8, not very close to 10,...

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Запишите задачу. Запомните результаты возведения в куб целых чисел. Найдите первую цифру ответа. Найдите следующую цифру ответа. Найдите первое слагаемое (из трех). Найдите вторую цифру ответа. Найдите второе и третье слагаемые (из трех). Умножьте и вычтите. Подумайте, является ли полученный ответ достаточно точным. Найдите второй множитель. Умножьте последнюю цифру ответа на второй множитель. Запишите ответ.


Article in English: Some Counter-Strike games can be played offline so that you can play privately by yourself or with selected friends and family. Log in using your regular username and password. Then, click Play > Play with Friends. On the left side of the screen, click on the names of friends you want to include in your private game. Note that you must already be friends with these community members before you can add them. You can choose this under Game Settings. Most of the games can be played offline, with the exception of Classic games. If you want to play with just bots and the friends you’ve selected, click Change Permissions. When you do this, it will switch the game settings to a private match. This will launch your game.

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Запустите Counter-Strike. Пригласите друзей в лобби. Выберите режим игры. Сделайте игру закрытой. Нажмите «Начать», чтобы запустить игру.


Article in English: Some are absorbent pads that stick to your clothing. Others are shields that can even be sewn into your shirts at the seam to prevent stains. The final model uses a strap to go around your shoulder and arm, keeping the pad in place directly under your armpit. Buy some panty liners at the store to place in the armpits of your shirt. Cut each one in half. With your shirt on, expose the adhesive and stick it to the inside of the armpit of your shirt. Repeat on the other side. Finally, make sure the pads don’t show. Experiment with thickness to see if you need more protection. Sometimes all it takes is looking for a stronger antiperspirant to stop the sweat stains. Make sure that whatever you use (roll-on, spray) doesn’t irritate your skin. He or she might suggest prescription antiperspirant. Another option might even be botox injections to prevent underarm sweat. Make sure you take into account the possible side effects of botox, and only do it if suggested by your medical professional.

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Приобретите подмышник (вкладыш под одежду) и носите со своим нарядом. Сделайте собственный подмышник. Пользуйтесь дезодорантом. Проконсультируйтесь с врачом, если потоотделение кажется нездоровым.


Article in English: Some bartenders use this substitute when there's no ginger ale in stock. It's not intended to be an amazing drink by itself, or to be drunk straight. Don't assume the customer is fine with the substitute. Let them know you would have to use a soda replacement, and give them the option to change the order. As always, mix in a glass of ice to keep the ingredients cold. This adds a spicy aroma and taste to replace the ginger bite. You may use Angostura bitters, or whatever you have on hand. Bitters are alcoholic. Skip this step if you're making the drink for kids or non-drinkers. Most prepackaged sour mixes taste terrible. Make this simple recipe yourself for best results:   Make simple syrup by combining equal amounts of sugar and water. Heat and stir until all sugar is dissolved, then let cool. To make sour mix, combine two parts simple syrup and three parts lemon or lime juice. At least ¾ of the "ginger ale" should be Sprite, 7–Up, or another lemon-lime soda. You can even make it most of the drink, saving just a splash for the remaining ingredients. The main purpose of the cola is to add a golden color to the clear soda. You only need a splash, but you can add up to ¼ of the glass if you prefer the taste. Test your fake ginger ale by mixing it with whiskey, or use it in cocktails such as the Moscow mule. Bartenders typically add the same amount they would regular ginger ale.

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Используйте данный способ, чтобы быстро смешать ингредиенты. Начните с наполнения стакана льдом. Влейте несколько капель настойки. Добавьте несколько капель кислого сиропа. Наполните стакан лимонно-лаймовой содовой. Заполните остальную часть стакана колой. Добавьте его к напитку.


Article in English: Some bicycling shoes have thicker soles than others, and this can make a difference when figuring out how high your saddle should be. Even a small amount of thickness can make a difference in making it easier for you to pedal your bike. Professional bike shoes might have cleats that can give you a bit of added height, and this is important to calculate into your seat height. Hold the handlebars yourself and also have someone hold the handlebars for you so that the bike doesn’t rock or tilt. Lift yourself up to sit on the seat. Your bicycle seat, or the saddle, is not intended to carry all of your weight. Rather, your weight should be distributed between the saddle, your legs and feet as they rest on the pedals, and through your arms and hands on the handlebars. Let your heel touch this pedal. Do not tilt the bike. There are different interpretations of what the ideal angle for your bent knee, but generally, bending your knee at a 5-degree angle (so you have a slight bend in your knee and your leg is not entirely extended) will be sufficient when your heel is on the pedal. When the ball of your foot is on the pedal, your knee should be at a 25- or 30-degree angle so it’s fully extended. Professional bicyclists often use formulas and calculations to determine the most ideal seat height. These include the Greg Lemond formula and finding the pubic bone height, among others. Other professional riders consider these formulas to oversimplify the unique body structure of each individual rider, whose foot length, type of pedal, shoe thickness and other factors can have an impact on comfortable seat height. Using a calculation can give you a basic idea of an appropriate height for your seat, however. Determine your seat height using one of these formulas and raise your seat to match the measurement. If you need to rock your hips while sitting on the bike in order to pedal, then your seat is too high.  Greg Lemond formula: This formula takes into account saddle height, shoe cleats, bicycle height, and angles of the...

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Обуйте обычные кроссовки. Станьте рядом с велосипедом. Пусть одна педаль свободно вращается. Рассчитаем подходящую для вас высоту сиденья.


Article in English: Some bugs are attracted to certain scents, or just the fact that something smells different from what they’re used to.  Avoid wearing any perfume or scented lotions and creams when outdoors. Insect repellent comes in both spray and lotion versions.  Use insect repellent before going outdoors to help prevent bugs from landing on you in the first place.  The spray is easier to cover your whole body, as it can also be sprayed directly onto your clothing.  However, the lotion can be applied directly to your skin and can be targeted at exposed areas.  Read the instructions for the repellent lotion as to whether you can use it on your face.  Never apply it near your eyes. Insect repellent that contains DEET is the most effective.  Wait at least 30 minutes before applying the repellent if you’ve just applied sunscreen. In addition to wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, you can also wear clothing specifically designed to keep the bugs out.  This special clothing includes a hat with thin netting that comes down to cover your face, neck, and shoulders.  If you’re going to an area with a lot of bugs, this might be a better option than repellent. You can also tuck your pants into your socks to keep the bugs from biting your ankles. Water that’s built up in puddles and ditches, or any water that isn’t moving with a current, can become breeding grounds for mosquito eggs.  If there’s standing water on your property, remove it to help eliminate the possibility of mosquitoes.  If you’re outdoors, avoid areas with standing water if you can. Candles made with citronella, linalool, and geraniol have all been shown to keep bugs, mainly mosquitoes, away.  In fact, there are studies that show citronella reduces the number of female mosquitoes in the area by 35%, linalool reduces the number by 65%, and geraniol reduces the number by 82%! They even make citronella-scented badges that you can wear on your clothing. There are some essential oils that are known to help repel bugs, and when combined with water can be applied to...

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Не пользуйтесь ароматизированными средствами. Используйте репеллент. Используйте защитную одежду. Избавьтесь от стоячей воды. Используйте свечи с цитронеллой. Сделайте репеллент на основе эфирного масла.


Article in English: Some cinder blocks that have been exposed to water through a leak will develop a white powder coating on the outside. It can be removed by scrubbing the deposits with cleaner and a scrub brush. Allow the cleaned areas to dry completely before washing the walls further.  Alternatively, you can mix the masonry cleaner with water in a 1-to-1 mixture in a pressure washer and clean the surface of the cinder blocks with the pressurized mixture. To avoid future deposits after painting, locate the cause of the leak and repair it appropriately before priming and painting. Cinder blocks are mostly all a shade of gray or taupe, so if your blocks are another color or have a shine to them, they’re probably painted. Lift off the paint with the edge of the scraper. Chip away small portions at a time until as much of the paint is removed as possible. Don’t worry about very small pieces that are still present after you remove most of the paint. You can normally scrub these off with water or paint over them without any problem. Using a pressure washer on a mild pressure level of 1500-2000 psi will get the job done quickly, but it’s okay if you don’t have access to one. You can use a regular garden hose to spray down the blocks and then scrub with a brush to remove dirt. Avoid using soap in the water because it will take longer to dry and isn’t effective for cleaning bare cinder block. The primer won’t stick if it’s applied to wet cinder blocks. If you’re working inside, open windows or turn on fans to allow the cinder blocks to dry out quickly. Be patient. If all of the blocks aren’t dry after 4 hours, you should wait an additional hour before priming. Purchase a tube of caulk at the hardware or home improvement store and locate any cracks in the cinder block. Cut about 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) off the tip of the caulk and push the caulk to the tip of the tube with your hands or a caulking gun. Then, apply the caulk to the crack liberally, covering the joint completely.  For a smooth finish, run a razor over the applied caulk to...

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Удалите порошковые отложения средством для бетона. Шпателем или скребком удалите старую краску. Промойте блоки мойкой высокого давления или водой из шланга и щеткой. Подождите хотя бы 4 часа, чтобы блоки высохли. Замажьте трещины полиуретановым герметиком.