Article in English: Perhaps you can find someone who has something you need, and you can arrange a trade. Newspapers and some online websites often have an area set aside for trades. You list what you have to trade and what you need while checking out the ads placed by others. You can also offer to clean out a basement, garage or storage building in return for the contents of the area. This is often an excellent resource for free flooring materials such as carpeting or area rugs and lighting fixtures.

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Найдите в доме ненужные вещи.


Article in English: Perhaps you feel lonely because you don’t feel confident in your social skills. Practice social skills such as smiling at other people, giving compliments, and making conversation with people you meet throughout the day (grocery clerk, barista, co-workers).  If you’re in a new situation, reach out to someone else and start a conversation. Say “I’ve never been here before, have you? What’s it like?” Either the person can help you or you can find comfort in doing something new together. Remember to communicate openness through body language. By hunching your shoulders, looking down, avoiding eye contact and crossing your body, you appear unapproachable. Smile, keep your posture open (uncross your legs or arms), lean in, and  face the person who is speaking. Look for things to affirm in others. Don’t just compliment someone’s appearance ("I like your sweater"), but instead say "You always take the time to put together just the right accessories." If you know someone well enough, compliment them on their kindness or intelligence. Learn more ways to improve your social skills more by checking out How to Improve Social Skills. Interacting with other people isn’t just about knowing the right thing to say. Hone your listening skills by giving your full attention to the person speaking. Don’t try and plan the perfect response or wait to find your entry point; this puts the focus on you and not the person speaking. Instead, encourage the person to keep talking and show interest in what is being said.  Non-verbally communicate your listening skills by nodding your head, making eye contact, and giving small feedback like saying, “I see,” or, “uh huh.”  For more tips on how to build listening skills, check out How to Be a Good Listener. Find people with whom you have common interests and with whom you can get along. Ask questions to get to know someone (ask about family, pets, interests, etc.), and make sure people want to get to know you back by asking questions of you.  Meet people by volunteering. If you love animals,...

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Работайте над навыками общения. Умейте слушать. Знакомьтесь с новыми людьми. Заводите друзей. Возьмите животное из приюта. Посещайте сеансы психотерапии.


Article in English: Perimeter is the sum total of all outer sides of any given shape, including irregular and compound shapes.  A standard rectangle has four sides. The two sides composing the length are equal to each other, and the two sides composing the width are equal to each other. Therefore, the perimeter is the sum of those four sides. A compound rectangle has at least six sides. Think of a capital “L” or “T” shape. The top “branch” can be separated into one rectangle and the bottom “bar” can be separated into another. The perimeter of this shape, however, does not rely on breaking up the compound rectangle into two separate rectangles. Instead, the perimeter is simply: P = s1 + s2 + s3 + s4 + s5 + s6. Each “s” represents a different side of your compound rectangle. In a standard educational math problem, the measurement of all sides should be provided.  This example uses the abbreviations L, W, l1, l2, w1, and w2. The uppercase L and W stand for the full lengths and widths of the shape. The lowercase ls and ws stand for the smaller lengths and widths. As such, the formula P = s1 + s2 + s3 + s4 + s5 + s6 equals P = L + W + l1 + l2 + w1 + w2. Variables, like “w” or “l” are simply placeholders for unknown numeric values.  Example: L = 14 centimeter (5.5 in), W = 10 centimeter (3.9 in), l1 = 5 centimeter (2.0 in), l2 = 9 centimeter (3.5 in), w1 = 4 centimeter (1.6 in), w2 = 6 centimeter (2.4 in) Note that l1 and l2 will equal L. Similarly, w1 and w2 will equal W. By plugging the numeric values of the sides into your equations, you’ll be able to find the perimeter of your compound shape. P = L + W + l1 + l2 + w1 + w2 = 14 + 10 + 5 + 9 + 4 + 6 = 48 centimeter (18.9 in)

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Запишите основную формулу для определения периметра. В обычной математической задаче стороны фигуры, как правило, даны. Сложите стороны.


Article in English: Periodontal disease is a leading cause of receding gums. See your dentist every six months for cleanings and check-ups. If you haven't had it done, ask about fluoride treatment. Having regular professional care can help prevent diseases of your mouth and gums.  Gingivitis, periodontitis, and plaque all cause inflammation in your gums, which causes gingival recession. Your dentist can help you prevent these or treat them before they get worse. Having misaligned or crowded teeth can cause or worsen gum recession and may warrant orthodontic treatment. If you have dental problems that your regular dentist can't fix, they can likely refer you to a periodontist. Periodontists specialize in preventing and treating periodontal disease, and may be better equipped to help you with gingival recession. Take the time to thoroughly brush your teeth two times per day. Brush in the morning when you wake up, and before bed. Use toothpaste that contains fluoride. Use a soft-bristled or medium-bristled toothbrush; avoid hard-bristle brushes.  Consider purchasing an electric toothbrush, which may reduce plaque more than brushing with a regular toothbrush. Be sure to brush the inside, outside, and tops (chewing surface) of your teeth. Brush your tongue, too. A big mistake people often make is brushing their teeth too hard. Brushing in a rigorous horizontal (back and forth) manner can cause trauma to your gums and can wear away the enamel, causing gum recession. Ask your dentist to show you the right way to brush your teeth.  Tilt the head of your toothbrush at a 45° angle towards your gum line. Use small circular vibratory strokes. Brush with gentle pressure. The bristles of your toothbrush can actually go 1 mm below your gum line to remove plaque that gets stuck there. Do about 20 strokes in one position before moving on to the other surfaces of your teeth.  After doing 20 strokes, do a sweeping motion towards the biting surfaces of your teeth to move the plaque out. Do a back and forth horizontal movement to clean the biting...

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Регулярно посещайте стоматолога. Проконсультируйтесь с пародонтологом. Чистите зубы два раза в день. Важно чистить зубы, соблюдая правильную технику чистки. Поддерживайте в чистоте свою зубную щетку. Каждый день пользуйтесь зубной нитью.


Article in English: Peroxide can be dangerous if too much is inhaled at a time. Choose a piece of metal that is either iron or tin--both will work with this method. The spray bottle will make it much easier to apply to your metal. Spray your piece of metal with a sizeable amount of peroxide. Spraying more peroxide will help to speed up the rusting process. You should do this while the peroxide is still wet. The rusting process will begin almost immediately and is actually easy to see. You can pour on more or less salt depending on how thick or crusty you want the rust to be. If you wipe off the salt while the peroxide is still wet, you will disrupt the rusting process and cause your rust to come out blotchy. Once dry, rub the salt off and admire your work. While you have just read about the basic way you can use peroxide and salt to cause metal to rust, the sky is really the limit when it comes to this technique. Rub the salt off and then spray the piece with peroxide again. Try different amounts of salt or dip your metal into water once it has dried. The water will give the rust a smoother texture.

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Выберите для работы хорошо проветриваемое помещение. Налейте перекись в бутылку с распылителем. Посыпьте металл солью. Дайте металлу высохнуть на свежем воздухе. Экспериментируйте с этим методом.


Article in English: Personal vehicles like cars are responsible for about one-fifth of emissions in the United States. Choose an alternative method of getting around if you want to make a dent in your own carbon footprint and reduce your contributions to global warming. Instead of taking the car or getting a ride to the park, school, your friend’s house, or anywhere else, try:   Walking or jogging. Riding your bike or skateboarding. Rollerblading. While trains and buses often run on fossil fuels, they produce less pollution and take less energy to run than the multiple personal vehicles they replace. Next time you have to get around town and it’s too far to walk or bike, take the bus or other public transportation instead of asking for a ride. Kids who aren’t close enough to walk or bicycle to school but don’t have bus service can organize carpools with the parents of friends who go to the same school. Instead of four parents each driving individual cars to get kids to school, parents can take turns every day or week picking up and dropping off all the kids, meaning there are three fewer cars on the road. Suggest carpooling with friends for other activities as well, like sports practices and games, after-school activities, lessons, and social events. Driving a car that doesn’t run on gasoline or diesel can drastically reduce your carbon footprint, because it will reduce your fossil fuel use and emissions, and reduce the emissions created by the production, processing, and distribution of the fuel.  Hybrid and electric cars are typically more expensive than their traditional counterparts, so this may not be an option for many families. Be aware that if the electricity you use comes from a fossil fuel, driving a car that’s charged with that electricity may not reduce your carbon footprint.

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Старайтесь пользоваться альтернативными транспортными средствами. Пользуйтесь общественным транспортом. Договоритесь о совместных поездках. Предложите родителям купить гибридный автомобиль или электромобиль.


Article in English: Petroleum jellies like Vaseline and ointments like Neosporin work best. Place a small amount of the product on a Q-tip, then apply it around the entrance of each nostril. The extra moisture will not only relieve dryness, but will also create a barrier against irritation from a runny nose. If you don't have something like Vaseline or Neosporin handy, you can use your regular facial lotion. It won't lock in moisture as effectively, but it should still provide some relief. If you're willing to pay a slightly higher price, splurging on some high-quality facial tissue can go a long way toward soothing your nose. Look for products that have been treated with lotion. They do less damage as you're blowing your nose, and counteract the irritation with their soothing lotion. Less chafing during nose-blowing means less irritation in the long run. If your nose is badly chafed or even bleeding, add warm moisture quickly to relieve the pain. Run a clean washcloth under hot water, then gently press it into the nostrils. Tilt your head back and leave the washcloth in place until it cools back down to room temperature. Breathe through your mouth during this time.  Apply petroleum jelly or Neosporin to your nose immediately after soaking your nose with a washcloth. Either dispose of the washcloth or wash it immediately. A runny or congested nose can feel terrible, and you may be tempted to blow your nose constantly. Though it may be hard, fight that urge. Especially if you're home alone and there's nobody to judge you, blow your nose only when necessary. If a little mucus runs out of your nose, gently dab it away instead of honking on a dry tissue and irritating your nose. Instead of taking a deep breath and blowing as hard as you can, blow gently to reduce chafing. Blow softly through one nostril, then the other.  Continue alternating nostrils until you feel your nose is clear enough. Always loosen the mucus with a decongesting technique before blowing your nose. A doctor will be able to prescribe allergy medications that can...

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Нанесите увлажняющее успокаивающее средство вокруг ноздрей. Купите специальные салфетки с лосьоном. Наложите теплый компресс на нос, если раздражение сильное. Постарайтесь сморкаться реже. Научитесь правильно сморкаться. Обратитесь к врачу, чтобы вылечить аллергию.


Article in English: Petroleum-based moisturizers can dry out your skin, particularly during the cold winter months. Try a water-based moisturizer with natural ingredients to nourish and hydrate your face. Look for moisturizers made of these petroleum alternatives: cocoa butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, lanolin, olive oil, shea butter, or tallow. Aloe can relieve skin irritation and flakiness caused by dehydration. By using an aloe-based product, you can improve your skin's water content and relieve redness or itchiness. Try an aloe vera skin mask to directly target facial skin dehydration. If your face is already parched for water, treatment oils can restore moisture to your skin. Apply a few drops of treatment oil over your moisturizer to seal in as much hydration as possible. Olive and jojoba-based treatment oils are effective for treating dry skin. Naturally oily skin has different moisturizing needs than sensitive skin, as does young or mature skin. Determining the root cause of your dehydrated skin can help you find the right treatments. Consult a dermatologist, who can identify your skin type and help you find the right products if you don't know what's causing your skin problems. 1-2 times a week. Exfoliation can rid your face of dead skin cells and help moisturizers or other products deeply penetrate your skin. Use a washcloth to rub your face in a circular motion, then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Don't exfoliate any more than once or twice a week. Over-exfoliating can tear your skin and cause irritation.

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Купите увлажняющий крем на водной основе. Для уменьшения раздражения выбирайте средства на основе алоэ вера. При обезвоженной коже лица используйте косметические масла. Ищите средства для ухода за лицом, подходящие типу вашей кожи. Отшелушивайте кожу на лице


Article in English: Pets are not ultra expensive, but that doesn't mean you won't need to spend money. Below are some annual cost estimates provided by the ASPCA:   Dogs-- $600-$900, depending on size  Cats-- $600  Rabbit-- $700  Rodents--$300-$650, depending on size  Fish -- $40    Small Birds -- $400  Large Birds (Parrots, Macaws)-- $700-$1,200 Set aside a few hundred dollars in case of emergency veterinary costs. Be sure to bring your pet to the vet soon after adopting it as well. Just like humans, pets need regular check-ups to spot problems before they become serious conditions. Use your first visit to discuss how often you should schedule check-ups and your pet's dietary and medical needs.  Be sure to schedule shots and vaccinations as soon as you can. Make sure that your pet has all of the proper vaccines and other preventative medication suggested by your veterinarian, such as heart worm pills for some dogs. Ask your vet what symptoms to look for if your pet gets sick. Spay or neuter dogs and cats to prevent pet over-population.   Record your vet's number as well as the number of a veterinary hospital in case of emergencies. Knowing your pet's normal behavior is very important; if they are sick or injured, they will often act unusually, such as sleeping more, going off their food, etc. If they begin to act oddly, check them for any injuries and keep an eye on their food and water intake; if they stop eating or drinking, or they have obvious wounds that are concerning you, then take them to the vet. The cheapest food you find may not always be the healthiest. Feeding animals table scraps - no matter how cute they are when they beg - is not a good idea since people food often has minerals and items in it that can be harmful to our animal friends. Only feed your pet appropriate foods and give them responsible portions.  Research or ask your vet about good food sources and portion sizes. Natural foods, though more expensive, are healthier than dry or processed foods.   Watch your pet’s diet carefully. Many foods that are...

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Выделите из бюджета необходимые средства для ухода за питомцем. Приготовьтесь к регулярным плановым визитам к ветеринару. Проследите за тем, чтобы ваш новый «член семьи» питался кормом, удовлетворяющим все его пищевые потребности. Своевременно купайте питомца и убирайте его жилище. Обеспечьте питомцу надлежащую физическую нагрузку, если он в ней нуждается (например, это касается собак). Тщательно изучите информацию по уходу за питомцем.


Article in English: Pets provide affection and someone to talk to and care for. If you are aloof and self-sufficient, tropical fish, hamsters, budgies, or finches are great choices. If you like a little interaction, but not a lot of maintenance, try a cat. If you want to be very hands-on and spend tons of time with your pet, a dog might be right for you.  Don't be fooled into thinking a smaller animal like a rabbit or bird won't need lots of care - a rabbit needs daily human contact and several hours of time to run about a day, not to mention cleaning it out. Fully research any animal you are considering as a pet then go to your local animal shelter, there are hundreds of lovely animals there just waiting for a home! Some animal shelters will let you 'foster' a pet, which gives the animal a much needed break from the confines of the shelter and gives you the companionship you crave without a long-term commitment. If you find that the reason you are spending so much time alone is because you are turning down invitations and avoiding people, then this may indicate a larger mental health issue. Seek the help of a mental health professional if this is the case. Being lonely sometimes is normal, but it can be unhealthy if it goes on for a long time.

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Заведите домашнее животное. Общайтесь с соседями, одногруппниками, коллегами.


Article in English: Phenobarbital is the most commonly prescribed medication to treat seizures in cats. If your cat has been prescribed phenobarbital, then there are some important things to keep in mind.  Seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain's cortex. Phenobarbital is an anticonvulsant that works by raising the motor cortex's threshold for stimulation while simultaneously decreasing neural excitability. This means that the cat's nerves become less responsive, while her brain requires a greater trigger to set off a seizure. Your cat's veterinarian will prescribe a dosage and provide instructions for how to properly administer the medication. Make sure to follow these instructions carefully.  If the dosage is ineffective, call your cat's veterinarian. Once swallowed, phenobarbital crosses the stomach lining and is rapidly absorbed into the blood stream. Phenobarbital is available in both tablet and liquid form. The liquid form is easier to use on cats who have a hard time swallowing pills. Share this information with your cat's veterinarian if needed. Liquid phenobarbital is also better when small doses of the medication have been prescribed. This is due to the fact that the tablets are very hard and can be difficult to cut up. In the first 4 to 5 days of phenobarbital treatment, the cat may appear to be sedated. However, you cat should become more alert and active once her body adjusts to the new medication. Like with dogs, phenobarbital stimulates the cat's thirst and appetite, which may cause her to gain weight. This is unavoidable, but you can do your best to maintain your cat's health by feeding her a healthy diet or a reduced calorie diet. Phenobarbital is metabolized by the liver, so regular liver bloodwork will be requires to monitor your cat's liver function. Therefore, if the cat's liver function is impaired the phenobarbital cannot be broken down properly, causing it to rise to toxic levels.  In rare cases, phenobarbital causes immune-mediated destruction of blood cells and deactivates the...

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Как работает фенобарбитал. Начальная дозировка составляет 1-2 мг/кг два раза в день. Используйте фенобарбитал в жидкой форме на тех кошках, которые отказываются проглатывать таблетки. Обратите внимание, что фенобарбитал может привести к сонному состоянию. Данный препарат может привести к полноте. Фенобарбитал имеет побочные эффекты.


Article in English: Photo collages are usually fun and commemorative. You could choose a theme like your family, your pets, a trip you took, or something you like. Many photo collages come from personal experiences using photos you took, but you don’t have to make yours that way. You could make something cool using random images you found online. For example, you might make a photo collage about puppies. Everyone loves looking at pictures of puppies. All you have to do is track down pictures you like and paste them together. Edit and combine photos using one of the many different editing programs available. For the best result, stick with a basic program like Word if you’re making the collage on your computer. You could also try uploading pictures to online websites like Canva or Shutterfly. There are also apps you can download on your phone for a quick way to make your own collage. You could work with a photo editing program like Photoshop if you have it and know how to use it. Click the save button often to keep your hard work safe in case your computer crashes! When you’re done editing, display your collage with pride if you wish. Go online, such as onto social media, and post your work for others to see. Otherwise, print it using the print feature on the editor to display it around your home. The printing paper you choose affects the final appearance of your collage. Choose a high-gloss paper to give it a shiny sheen. Use a matte-style paper to give it a dimmer, less colorful look.

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Выберите центральную тему своего коллажа. Выберите простую в использовании программу с возможностью обработки изображений, например Word. Сохраните коллаж для последующей публикации в сети или распечатки.


Article in English: Photos from your last camping trip can showcase your adventures, or photos from your child’s first year can be a decoration for a first birthday party. You might also choose an inspirational theme, including pictures of strong women, for example. Some options are jewelry boxes, storage boxes, table tops, pen holders and so on. Take into account how many pictures you have to work with; making a large collage will require lots of pictures., These can come from just about any printed material, from magazines, newspapers, old books, or postcards. Even fabric can be used in collages. If you are doing a photo collage, you should select the best photos that represent the event or convey the theme you’re going for. Depending on how large your collage is, you may need to choose 10-20 pictures, or you may need 50 pictures or more.  Consider how large you want your pictures to be in your final collage. The pictures do not need to be the same size, nor do they need to be the same shape. In fact, a range of sizes and shapes will give more dimension to your collage and make it more interesting to the eye. Think about if you want a certain picture to dominate the collage and have subordinate pictures surrounding it, for example. You don’t need to always choose pictures of people. Adding in pictures of details (a bridge or road, a plate of cookies, a deck of cards from a poker game) can add dimension to your collage. These add to the overall sense you’re trying to convey in your collage. Because you are creating a collage of many pictures, you can afford to include some background or detail pictures. Your collage will look better if you have high quality images with sharp resolution (at least 300 dpi; 600 dpi for larger photos). Have on hand the following supplies to keep you focused on the artistry of your collage: scissors, X-acto knife, glue or other adhesive, paintbrush, pencil, plain paper, and your pictures. Start deciding how you want to place your pictures. What parts of the pictures do you want to include or leave...

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Определите тему и цель вашего коллажа. Определите, какой объект вы хотите украсить коллажем. Выберите рисунки. Распечатайте фотографии высокого качества на хорошей бумаге. Соберите инструменты. Сделайте эскиз вашего коллажа. Подготовьте ваши рисунки для сбора. Приклейте фотографии к листу подкладке. Запечатайте рисунки.


Article in English: Physical activity has been shown to be very supportive of weight loss, not to mention the many other health benefits that come with being active. Even if you can't spend an hour at the gym, walking more throughout the day, even a small amount, can have a positive effect on your weight loss.  You may want to consider purchasing a pedometer or downloading a pedometer app on your smartphone. This can give you an idea of how many steps you currently take each day and give a starting place to add in more steps. Many health professionals recommend that you get about 10,000 steps in (about 5 miles or 8 km) each day. This might not be possible right away but you can start with 5,000 steps per day and add 1,000 steps to your goal each week until you reach 10,000 steps per day.  To get in more steps throughout the day, consider: taking a short walk break at lunch, parking farther away, walking to a restroom farther away, taking the stairs instead of the elevator or delivering messages in person instead of email. You can even try: taking multiple trips to bring groceries or other packages inside, taking the stairs multiple times, planning to walk to destinations that are short in distance, walking a lap or two at the mall before you start shopping or walking while you talk on the phone or brush your teeth. Another way to be more active and help your body burn calories is by trying to stand more often than you sit.  Stand at work if you can. Stand during meetings, stand at your desk, or stand while you're on a conference call. At home, stand when you're watching TV or get up and stand or walk around during commercial breaks. Studies have shown that standing helps keep your heart rate elevated and therefore helps your body burn more calories per hour than sitting. Although you may not have a lot of time for planned physical activity each day or week, even taking a few minutes every day to be active can help.  Try just taking a 10 minute exercise or walk break during the day. Most people have 10 minutes to themselves that...

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Считайте шаги. Старайтесь чаще стоять, а не сидеть. Делайте десятиминутные перерывы.


Article in English: Physical exercise can help you avoid weight gain and high blood pressure, both of which put unnecessary pressure on your kidneys. Keeping your body healthy can help your kidneys function properly. Aim to get at least 20 minutes of physical activity each day.  Look for an activity that you enjoy. For example, if you like to walk, recruit a friend and schedule a standing date to explore your neighborhood. If you like to swim, look for a community pool in your area. If you're new to exercise, consult your doctor before beginning any program. . If you smoke, quitting can help improve not only your overall health, but it will greatly benefit your kidneys. Smoking impedes blood flow to vital organs, including your kidneys. This means that they cannot effectively flush toxins from your body. Quitting smoking is hard, but there are many resources you can use. Ask your doctor about medication or nicotine cessation products such as gum or patches. While there are many benefits to medications, there can also be side effects. Some prescription medications have been known to cause damage to the kidneys. Make sure to discuss this possibility whenever your doctor issues you a prescription. Over-the-counter pain killers — especially the NSAIDS such as ibuprofen, Aleve, and Motrin — can also cause damage to the kidneys if taken on a regular basis. They are fine for occasional use, but talk to your doctor about alternatives if you need to treat chronic pain and have concerns about your kidney health. Acetaminophen is a kidney-safe NSAID.

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Регулярно занимайтесь спортом. Бросьте курить Принимайте лекарства в соответствии с предписаниями.


Article in English: Physical silver -- coins, bars, bullion or rounds -- is widely used both as currency and in industrial manufacturing. This makes physical sliver more versatile than "paper" silver, though not necessarily as liquid. If you're planning on investing in silver, consider starting with the physical metal before venturing into other more-complex forms of ownership. In a time of economic uncertainty and slow growth, silver is an excellent hedge. A hedge is a strategy that reduces your risk of losses when the market fluctuates, usually by investing in an offsetting position. Silver is a good hedge against currency inflation. That's because if the value of currency drops, precious metals like silver and gold remain relatively stable or even increase in value. Many buyers of silver and gold approach such an investment from the wrong angle: they buy when they notice the price going up (since the "value" is increasing), and they sell when they notice the price going down (when the "value" is diminishing). This is a classic violation  of  the first principle of investing — buy low and sell high.  Think of things the other way around. Instead of buying when everyone else is confident, and the price of silver is high, buy when everyone else is worried, and the price of silver has dropped. Instead of buying when prices are high, that's the time to be selling. Instead of selling when prices are low, that's the time to be buying. Although this is an emotionally difficult path to tread, it's the best way to make money over time. Take a look at a historical graph of silver prices. Over the last few decades the price of silver has periodically fallen to about $5 an ounce.  If you can afford to wait until silver falls to that level again, invest in it at that time. When economic times are uncertain and the price of silver goes up, unload your silver for a hefty profit, or keep it as a hedge against currency depreciation. If you're not ready for a rollercoaster ride when you buy silver, perhaps it isn't the right investment for you....

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Знайте, что обладание реальным серебром вероятно более полезно, чем владение ценной бумагой на него. Используйте серебро в качестве инструмента хеджирования при экономической неопределенности. Не покупайте в надежде и не продавайте в страхе. Знайте, что рынок серебра очень волатилен.


Article in English: Pick 1 section to work on first, such as the hood. Starting in the corner, pick at the Plasti Dip with your fingers to lift it away from the car. Avoid pulling it off the car immediately, or else you may end up with lots of annoying, small Plasti Dip strips on your vehicle! If the Plasti Dip was applied correctly, it will be thick enough to peel off. Thinner layers shred, so they have to be washed off with WD-40 or another product. Work along the edge, lifting the Plasti Dip without removing it. Once the edge is clear, pull the Plasti Dip down along the car’s surface. It will come off in a large sheet, which you can throw away. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe away any leftover Plasti Dip. Be sure to check hidden locations such as the edges of the hood, the car doors, or the car's underside. Plasti dip in these locations are thin strips that will come off right away. Pick up a bottle of isopropyl alcohol from a general store or drugstore. Pour it into a spray bottle to make applying it easier. Spray it around the edges of the Plasti Dip, trying to get it under the edges. Peel off the Plasti Dip or rub it off with a cloth.  When removing Plasti Dip from a wheel, for example, spray around the outer edges of the rim. A power washer can also be used, but make sure it’s on a low setting so it doesn’t scratch the car. To ensure that the paint isn’t damaged, wash off the isopropyl alcohol along with any remaining Plasti Dip fragments. Use a car-safe soap purchased from an auto supply store, rinse it off with a hose, and then dry the car with microfiber towels.

Summary in Russian:

Поднимите жидкую резину за край. Отклейте резину руками. Удалите оставшиеся куски жидкой резины тканью из микрофибры. Куски жидкой резины, что не поддаются, смойте изопропиловым спиртом. Немедленно помойте авто водой и моющим средством.


Article in English: Pick a mug that is festive for the occasion, whether it's around Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Valentine's Day. Trace the bottom of the mug over a piece of thick Styrofoam and cut the Styrofoam and place it snugly into the bottom of the mug. You can even try to glue the Styrofoam into the bottom of the mug, but then you -- or the person you're giving it to -- won't be able to use it once all the candy is eaten. Make the dough for chocolate chip, gingerbread, oatmeal raisin, or any other cookies that you like. Before you put them into the oven, cut a small hole in the bottom of the cookies and insert a wooden popsicle stick in each one. It's a good idea to bake a few extra cookies in case some of them break or don't stay on the popsicle stick. Give the cookies at least 10-15 minutes to cool off and harden before you try placing them in the bouquet. Spread the cookies out evenly so they stick out neatly above the mug. They can stick out at different angles and heights, as long as the bouquet looks visually appealing. Place wrapped candy that goes well with the cookies, such as Reese's peanut butter cups or individually-wrapped Milky Ways, into the bottom of the mug, and place some brown tissue paper on top to cover the candy and Styrofoam.

Summary in Russian:

Приклейте дно из пенопласта в большую кружку. Испеките поднос печенья на палочках для эскимо. Воткните палочки с печеньем в пенопласт на дне кружки. Заполните кружку конфетами и коричневой оберточной бумагой.


Article in English: Pick a piece of construction paper that's nice and sturdy and a bright and happy color, like yellow. Use scissors to cut at least six petals that are at least four inches long. If you like, you can lightly draw the petal shape with a pencil and then cut around the inside of the shape to avoid pencil marks. You can also use one of the petals as a template to cut the rest of the petals, or create six slightly unique shapes -- after all, the petals on a real flower aren't the exact same length, either.  If you want to give a little extra texture to the petals, you can roll them around a pencil to make them curl upwards. You can also consider using tissue paper for the petals, or using a mix of tissue paper and actual petals. If you'd like to create less of a 3-D effect, then you can just cut one flower shape with all of the six petals connected at the center. " Find a thin stick in your backyard, use a wooden chopstick, buy a "stem" from a craft store, or take an ordinary straw and paint it brown. The stem should be proportional to the flower, so hold them up together to make sure the stem isn't too long or too short. Using a real stick may be the most authentic move, but keep in mind that it won't be as clean as something you can find at home, and that it may be harder to attach it to leaves or petals.

Summary in Russian:

Вырежьте лепестки из цветной бумаги. Найдите идеальный стебель. Готово.


Article in English: Pick a plan that works best based on your running abilities and goals. If you've never run before, your training routine will be different from the routine of someone who is a champion sprinter and wants to run a 5K in under 25 minutes. Check out online running resources to see which training schedule works for you. Once you pick your plan, you should write it into your planner so you know what you're doing every day for the next eight weeks. Don't wear yourself out by running and training every day. Pick two days that are far enough apart that fit your schedule. Typical rest days are Mondays and Fridays. You should ideally cross-train one or two days every week. Cross-training is anything from biking or swimming to using elliptical at the gym. Plug two days of cross training into your routine, but take one of them off to rest if you need to. Stretching will maximize your performance and prevent injury. Run the same distance for 2 days a week, such as Mondays and Thursdays, and build toward running a slightly longer distance on your long run day, which will be a Saturday or Sunday. Here is what your training should look like if you are able to run one mile before you start training:  Run one mile on the Tuesday and Thursday of the first week, and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) on the first Saturday of that week. On the second week, run 1.5 miles (2.4 km) on Tuesday and Thursday and then 1.75 miles (2.82 km) on Saturday, and so on. By the seventh week, you should be running 2 or 3 miles (3.2 or 4.8 km) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 3 miles (4.8 km) by Saturday. On the last week, you can train during the week but rest on the day before the race instead of doing your long run. Go online to find a way to measure the distance of the streets in your town. You can also run these distances on a treadmill, but running outside is optimal for race training. Though it would be amazing to be able to do what you say you're going to do for 8 or even 12 weeks in a row, it's likely that you'll have to make some adjustments, whether it's...

Summary in Russian:

Выберите свой тренировочный план. Еженедельно позволяйте себе два дня отдыха. Выделите время для кросс-тренировок по крайней мере один день в неделю. Не забывайте о растяжке до или после ваших тренировок. Постепенно работайте на приближение к дистанции 5 км в конце каждой недели. Разрешите определенные возможности для гибкости плана. Не болейте.


Article in English: Pick a reputable book or website that list the capitals. You'll need the information to learn the capitals later on.  The most reputable sources are educational sources and government sources. Look for ".edu" and ".gov" at the end of the links. One source, run by the U.S. government, is the CIA World Factbook.  A website that is updated often may be better, as countries do change over time. You can also use a world map. To learn this information, you will need it available to you. You can also just keep on a screen nearby, as long as you don't get distracted by the internet. You want to focus on studying, not on social media. Though writing out the capitals and countries by hand sounds tedious, it's actually a way to learn the information. In fact, writing them out over and over will reinforce the information in your mind. In addition, you'll have a copy of the information to use for review.

Summary in Russian:

Найдите информацию. Распечатайте или скопируйте информацию. Попробуйте записать информацию от руки.


Article in English: Pick a store that you know well in order to easily locate your particular item. Or, go to a store outside of your neighborhood in order to avoid running into people you know. Try going to a specialty sex-shop. The best part of buying from these types of locations is that you can easily play it off like you are buying a joke gift for a friend, or a party favor for a bachelorette party. This could also reduce your sense that someone may be judging you negatively by your purchase. Going with a friend or partner can help deflect some of your embarrassment by serving as a social buffer or even a distraction for your embarrassment.   Ask your partner to join you on your trip to the store. Tell a friend you need moral support in buying your embarrassing item. Buying just the personal item can feel like it is drawing attention to yourself and may lead to increased feelings of embarrassment. Instead, buy multiple items in order to camouflage your purchase. Get a bag of chips, gum, or soda to lessen the embarrassment. The more items the better. Using coping strategies when buying sex-related items, such as going to a checkout stand with a similar person to yourself (the same gender and around the same age as you), can reduce embarrassment. This is a very common coping resource for avoiding embarrassment in purchasing personal products. It can be very embarrassing to checkout sexual items with a different sex or someone with a huge age difference. If you can't find someone like you, try to find the person that is the best fit or that you think will produce the least amount of embarrassment for you. This helps to draw less attention to yourself, and reduces the likelihood of engaging the cashier in small talk in order to avoid an awkward moment.  Be polite, but avoid too much eye contact or small-talk with the cashier. Look at a magazine in the checkout stand. Text or be on the phone while waiting for checkout. This may reduce the feeling that someone is watching you or judging your purchase. Studies have shown that...

Summary in Russian:

Найдите подходящий магазин. Заручитесь поддержкой. Купите что-то еще. Подойдите к тому кассиру, который больше всего похож на вас. Отвлекитесь или притворитесь, что вы очень спешите, пока будете рассчитываться. Воспользуйтесь кассой самообслуживания, если это возможно. Продолжайте практиковаться.


Article in English: Pick mussels that have securely closed shells. Bypass mussels that have their shells open and that will not close. An open shell itself does not mean the mussel is automatically bad. Mussels left undisturbed will open their shells slightly. If a shell is open, tap it. If the mussel closes the shell, it is still alive. If the mussel does not close its shell, discard it. The shells of the mussels should be damp and shiny. They should smell like the ocean.  Pass on mussels that seem too heavy or too light when you pick them up.

Summary in Russian:

Покупайте живые мидии. Выбирайте только свежие мидии. Не покупайте мидии с разбитыми, треснувшими, оторванными ракушками. Избегайте мидии с неожиданными весовыми пропорциями.


Article in English: Pick out any rocks and any extra shriveled or crushed beans. The damaged beans won't cook properly, so it's best to remove them. If you want to be sure to catch them all, pour them onto a flat surface like a cooking sheet. Don't obsess over each bean; it's not a disaster if you don't catch every one. Rinse the dried beans in room temperature water and place them in a large pot. . After rinsing, fill the pot with water (at least twice as much volume as the beans fill) and soak the beans using one of two methods:   Overnight soaking: simply leave the beans in water for 8-12 hours. This method is the best for ensuring the beans absorb enough water to cook evenly all the way through.   Quick soak: bring the pot of water and beans to a boil, then turn off the burner and let soak 1 hour. This will do the job much faster, but the beans won't cook as evenly. The beans will expand as they absorb water, so leave space in the pot. Broken and split beans will rise to the water's surface. Remove these. The water you used to soak the beans now contains dirt as well as some of the complex sugars that cause gassiness. Using a new pot of water to cook the beans is recommended. Cover the beans with fresh water and boil 30 minutes. You can add spices for additional flavor, or leave them plain so the canned beans have greater versatility.  Don't cook the beans as long as they would usually take (normally 60-90 minutes or more). The canning process will finish cooking the beans. Optional: Add approximately 1/4 tsp (1mL) salt per pint (500 mL) of beans to better preserve color and flavor.  Good ingredients for adding flavor to beans include garlic, red pepper, cumin, coriander, and lemongrass. Don't use all of these at once!

Summary in Russian:

Удалите поврежденные бобы и мелкие камешки. Промойте фасоль. Замочите фасоль. Слейте воду. Отварите фасоль.


Article in English: Pick out your boots according to the setting and activity you will be doing.  Choose ankle, knee-high, or over-the-knee boots with a low heel or no heel for walking around town, attending a sports game, or other casual occasions. Choose heeled boots for a party or nighttime outing that is a little dressier. Get a quality hiking boot for hiking or work boot for outdoor work that will support your ankles and feet against rough terrain and labor. Find a boot that will work with the proportions of your body.  If you have wide calves, look for boots with elastic panels, slightly stretchy fabric, or adjustable closures like buckles or laces that will allow more room for your leg. Find a boot with an angled top or wear tights that match your boot color to make your legs appear long and lean. If you have skinny calves, do the opposite: wear contrasting tights and choose boots that have ruffles, straps, or other three-dimensional detail.  If you have short legs, favor slim-fitted boots with heels to add length to your legs. Wear these boots with a slim-fitting skirt or pants, or tights in a matching color, to add to the appearance of length.  If you have wide feet, go for boots that have a round or almond-shaped toe rather than a pointed one. Avoid straps or buckles near the base of the boots, and try wearing bootcut pants over them to minimize the width of your feet. Look for well-made boots and spend a little more if you have to so that they’ll last longer.  Signs of quality boots are that they’re made of genuine leather, have a thick sole with good tread, and they seem solidly constructed (no loose threads, zippers that stick, etc.). To find the most comfortable boot, make sure you try on several sizes and walk around in them. Choose the size that feels comfortable, holds your ankle and heel in place, and has ⅜-½” of space beyond your big toe when standing. Invest in boots appropriate for bad weather so that you don’t ruin other boots that are not meant for rain, snow, etc.  Get a quality pair of rubber boots (or...

Summary in Russian:

Подберите подходящую пару сапог к определенному случаю. Подчеркните вашу фигуру. Учитывайте качество и комфорт. Носите обувь по погоде. Наденьте смелые сапоги, чтобы заявить о себе. Следите за модными трендами.


Article in English: Pick something mild to start.  Eventually the colder temperatures may find a way through your tooth's enamel down to the dentin, cause some pain, and magnify the teeth sensitivity.  Try some ice cream as a starting point to see if the temperature affects you. Chomp a popsicle, something dense enough for a hard bite, for a great next step. Consider something harder, like ice chips, a texture that will definitely be cold long enough to test for issues. Hot foods cause tooth pain because they heat the gasses produced by bacteria in the teeth.  When heated, gasses expand and create pressure, causing internal tooth pain. The sugars in the drinks contact the dentin and the result is a fluid loss in the tooth, a consequential pressure change, and then a sharp pain.    The same painful osmosis process can be caused by juicy, acidic fruits. You could also try chocolate, which can melt between your teeth and stimulate nerves inside your dentin. If you wince when breathing in sharply, your problem could be sensitive teeth.  The air, particularly through pursed lips, is colder and might be shooting through the microscopic tubes in the dentin in your teeth. Gently.  When teeth hit sharply against one another, it's possible to feel anything from a mild twinge to agony all the way into the nerve endings because of either direct contact with exposed dentin or forceful vibrations.  You do not want to crack or chip your teeth, but when teeth normally collide in the mouth there could be some pain if dentin is exposed. A similar type of pain may appear when a wisdom tooth starts growing and generates force throughout the bone, all the way up to the front teeth.

Summary in Russian:

Съешьте что-то холодное. Выпейте горячий напиток, например, кофе или чай. Выпейте сладкий напиток или напиток с высоким содержанием сахара. Вдохните холодный воздух. Осторожно сведите зубы вместе.


Article in English: Pick something that will be easy for you to use and that you like being called. Practice signing your new name to get used to the feel of it. Try introducing yourself with your new name to some strangers to see whether or not it feels natural.  You won't be able to change your name if you're avoiding bankruptcy by pretending to be someone else, your new name violates a trademark, the name uses numbers or symbols, or the name includes obscene words. Consider adopting a generic name. If you want to make it difficult to find you, changing your name to something common, like "Jim Smith" or "Ashley Johnson" would be good. Most states require you to fill out a petition listing your reasons for wanting to change your name. Go to the courthouse or your state's courts website to obtain the proper forms, then have the form notarized and filed by a clerk at the courthouse. The petition will be submitted to a judge, so make sure it explains your reasoning completely and correctly. If you're an immigrant, ex-convict or attorney, you'll need an affidavit of service of notification to authorities in addition to your petition. Most hearings are fairly straightforward, but the judge might have a few questions for you. Try to answer clearly and honestly. Lay out your reasons for wanting to change your identity.  If the judge denies your request, get a copy of the denial and try again. If the judge approves your request, you'll be granted a name change court order, probably given to you by your local civil court clerk. Make a copy for your records. Using the documentation from your hearing, obtain a new driver's license or passport so that you'll have identification. Change the name on any car titles or loan documents on record. Doing this ahead of time will make getting a new Social Security Card much easier.

Summary in Russian:

Выберите новое имя. Напишите заявление. Сходите на заседание по поводу смены вашего имени. Поменяйте свое имя на всех официальных документах.


Article in English: Pick up a pen and paper and write out a description of yourself. Make it as detailed as possible, defining yourself as a whole person: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  Start with statements like, "I am..." or "What I'm really proud of myself for is..." Answer each statement with at least 8 to 12 responses. List your strengths and weaknesses, as well. Most people can identify at least one good thing and one bad thing about themselves, no matter how inflated their ego might be or how beaten up their self-esteem as become. Write out what you believe to be your strong points and your failings, as determined only by your gut response. Think about the stories you frequently share from your past. Ask yourself what these stories say about you and why you feel compelled to tell them to the people you meet. Pay special attention to what these stories say about you as a person. Do the stories convey your honesty or your bravery? Are you keen on telling them because these traits exemplify your standard behavior, or do you tell these stories because they are rare examples of traits you wish you possessed more of? Most people are truest to their desires and personality when they are kids. Figure out what made you happy as a child, as well as what left you feeling disappointed. Consider the sort of belief system you went by as a kid. If some of these elements have changed, note them, and note the reasons you claim behind the change.  For example, as a kid, you may have treasured the times you spent doing things independently and on your own. If you still value your personal space, this craving for freedom is an obvious part of who you really are. If you are presently tied down to a number of obligations, though, ask yourself why. You may have learned to value family and friends in a new way, in which case, the desire to meet any related obligations could be part of the real you. On the other hand, you might be tying yourself down just to fit in with outside expectations, in which case, the real you is...

Summary in Russian:

Опишите письменно свое восприятие себя. Вспомните значимые моменты из своей жизни. Вспомните о своем детстве.


Article in English: Pick up any clothes, books, or other items on the floor and put them away. Straighten up things like chairs, pillows, and kitchen appliances so your place looks neater. This will make your home feel like a more inviting and relaxing space for the girl you’re entertaining to hang out in.  You don’t have to deep clean your home (unless it’s really dirty!). Focus right now on making it look nice and decluttering the space. If you’re pressed for time, focus first on those tasks that can be done most quickly (e.g., picking up stuff off the floor). Then, use whatever time you have left to try to tackle bigger tasks (e.g., re-organizing your bathroom counter). Your carpet and sheets are probably a lot dirtier than they look, especially if you don’t clean them on a weekly basis. Vacuuming your floors and washing your sheets will make your place look and smell cleaner on a more subtle level than just organizing your things will. If you have hardwood floors, sweep them with a broom and dustpan first, then vacuum them on the hardwood setting. If you have time, mop them as well to make them look even cleaner. Candlelight is especially effective if you want to set a romantic mood for a date. Or, if you just want your place to have a splash of color, put out some flowers or hang some art on the walls. Whatever you choose to display in your place should not only set the right mood, but also reflect your personality. For example, if you’re really into music, put up some pictures of your favorite musicians. Choose a board game that’s easy to play with 2 people, instead of a game that requires 3 or more participants. For best results, have a variety of games on hand so you can switch it up from time to time.  For example, have games like Battleship, Connect Four, and Trivial Pursuit in your place. You can play any of these games with just 2 people and they’re also all different types of games. If you have a deck of cards, you can also play a bunch of different 2-person card games as well! This is a great way to just sit on the...

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Наведите порядок в доме, чтобы он выглядел более гостеприимно. Пропылесосьте комнаты и  постирайте постельное белье. Зажгите свечи и поставьте вазу с цветами, чтобы создать настроение. Играйте в настольные игры, чтобы легко и весело провести время. Смотрите фильмы и слушайте музыку, если вам не интересны активные развлечения. Приготовьте особые блюда и устройте романтический ужин при свечах.


Article in English: Pick up those watercolors. Write a short story. Plan a trip to Mombasa. Have dinner with a family member. Start cracking jokes. Open up. Tell the truth. Whatever it is that you've decided you want to be or do, start being and doing it now.  You may shake your head and come up with excuses such as "no time," "no money," "family responsibilities," etc. Instead of using these as excuses, start planning around the hurdles in your life. You can free up time, find money, and get a break from duties if you make time how to plan and find the courage to ask for these things. Sometimes, the real you is too afraid to face the practicalities because it'd mean facing up to what you've limited yourself by. Start planning what you really want to do and investigating what needs to be done to get you to that point instead of flinging excuses at them, stopping the goals and dreams dead in their tracks. Finding yourself is a journey, not a destination. A lot of it is trial and error. That's the price you pay in return for the satisfaction you receive: More often than not, you hit a bump in the road, and sometimes you fall flat on your face. Be prepared to understand and accept that this is a part of the process, and commit to getting right back up and starting over. It's not going to be easy — it never has been for anybody — but if you learn to see that as a chance to prove how much you want to find yourself, then you'll find fulfillment and security in your pursuit. When you know yourself, most people will respect you more and treat you kindly. Best of all, your light will shine on both you and others, making them (and you) feel even more certain about your sense of self. Mahatma Gandhi once said that "the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Being introspective without reaching out to others can cause you to navel-gaze and shut yourself off from others. Service to other people and to the community is the ultimate way to find purpose and a sense of your place in the world. When you see how...

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Действуйте согласно вновь открывшихся для вас знаний. Будьте готовы к неудачам. Служите другим.


Article in English: Pick up your hair dryer, or if you have one, a heat gun. Blow hot air directly onto the dent. Give it a good minute or so under the heat. You need to really heat up the metal. This process will cause the metal to expand. Once you let it cool, the metal will contract, and it may pop back smooth. As you probably know, dry ice is very, very cold. Because it's so cold, you may be able to get the metal to contract with it, fixing the dent. All you do is hold the ice to the dent, though you may want to wrap the ice in a soft cloth to protect your refrigerator from scratches. Keep it in place for a good minute or until you can see the metal is cold. Be sure to put on protective gloves. Dry ice will burn your fingers as surely as a hot stove. Pick up that can of air next to your computer, the one you use to blow off your keyboard. Now, the fun part. Ignore the directions that say don't turn it upside down. Blow the air at the dent with the can upside-down, which will cause a cold condensation to blow out. Give it a few good blasts. It's cold enough that it may cause the dent to contract, fixing itself. Keep your hands back. You don't want to get that condensation on your skin. It'll burn as quick as dry ice will.

Summary in Russian:

Нагрейте вмятину горячим воздухом. Воспользуйтесь сухим льдом. Подуйте на вмятину струей воздуха из баллончика со сжатым воздухом.


Article in English: Pick young, fresh cauliflower at its peak to freeze. The florets should be tight and white. Avoid heads with brown spots or limp parts. When you thaw cauliflower that was frozen after its peak, you won't be impressed with the flavor and texture.  You can pick your own cauliflower or buy it from a farmer's market for optimum freshness. Avoid freezing very large heads or heads that have already been stored at room temperature for awhile. Use cool running water to rinse away any dirt, bugs and pesticides that have gotten trapped in the cauliflower's tight florets. If you picked the cauliflower, you might want to submerge it in a bowl of warm water to make sure you wash out all the nooks and crannies. Watch carefully, as spiders like to hide in between the flowers. The green leaves can be discarded. Only the white florets will be frozen. Use a sharp knife to trim away any brown spots. Cut the cauliflower into 1-inch florets for easy freezing. You can also use your hands to split the florets apart.  If you prefer, you can cut the cauliflower into larger or smaller pieces. Think ahead about what you might make with the cauliflower when you're deciding how to cut it. If you anticipate using it to make cauliflower soup, it doesn't matter whether the pieces are uniform, since they'll be pureed. If you're going to use it to make a roasted cauliflower side dish, you might want to make the pieces more uniform for a prettier presentation. If you're worried that the cauliflower florets might contain insects - a common issue with freshly-picked cauliflower - you can take the extra precaution of soaking them in brine. Fill a large bowl with a gallon of tap water and 4 teaspoons of salt. Soak the cauliflower florets for 30 minutes. Any insects will float to the top. Discard the brine and rinse the cauliflower once more.

Summary in Russian:

Выберите свежую цветную капусту. Вымойте цветную капусту. Удалите все листья. Разрежьте цветную капусту. Замочите соцветия в рассоле.


Article in English: Pick your favorite type of bread for your sandwich and take 2 slices from the loaf. Use room temperature butter so it’s easier to spread and doesn’t tear your bread. Coat a side of each piece of bread with the butter so it crisps up and doesn’t burn when you put it in the pan. Set your non-stick pan on your stove and turn it on to high heat. Let the pan heat up completely before you put your sandwich on it so you get an even cook. Flick a few drops of water on the pan, and if they sizzle and evaporate right away, your pan’s hot enough for the sandwich. Don’t keep the heat too high on your stove or else it will burn the bread without melting the cheese. Let the bottom of the sandwich cook for 3-4 minutes so the bread gets crispy. Lift the sandwich with a spatula occasionally so you can check the color of the bottom slice. Be careful not to let the bread burn while it’s cooking. Don’t leave your sandwich unattended as it can burn or be a fire risk.

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Возьмите два ломтика хлеба и намажьте их с одной стороны сливочным маслом. Разогрейте на среднем огне сковороду с антипригарным покрытием. Жарьте нижний ломтик хлеба 3–4 минуты или до тех пор, пока на нем не образуется корочка.


Article in English: Picture a line with “1” on one end and “14” on the other. The acidity or alkalinity of food will fall somewhere on this line. A strong alkali will have a high value, such as 14, while a strong acid will have a low value, such as one. Neutrals, such as water, will have a pH value of seven.  The pH measures the concentration of dissolved hydrogen ions, which then indicates acidity or alkalinity. You can measure the pH for more than just foods. Bleach, for example, has a pH of 13. Battery acid has a pH of zero. Human blood maintains a pH of about 7.4. All major systems of the body work together in order to keep this number as consistent as possible. When you consider a food combination diet, the idea is that you are lessening some of the work that your body has to do to maintain balance. Be aware of a food’s PRAL or “potential renal acid load” score. Simply put, a food can be acidic in composition, but can change to alkaline when you ingest it. Lemons and tomatoes are good examples of this transition. So, it may be helpful to print out a alkaline/acid reference sheet when shopping. Gauge the success of your food combining by how you feel and whether or not your medical numbers (blood pressure, blood sugar levels, etc.) improve over time. Some people suggest testing the pH of your urine using test strips. However, this method may be quite inaccurate as your general medical history, the time of day the sample is collected, and medications can influence the results. Like any diet plan, you need to be committed to making a change in order for it to work. Sit and write down all of the health improvements that you hope to see as a result of following a combination food plan. For example, you might want to lose weight. If that is the case, ask yourself, “Is this the best possible way to safely lose weight?”  Attach time periods to your goals. Give yourself one month to see a change in blood sugar levels or two months to drop a jean size. Consult a physician before changing your diet, some restrictive diets can...

Summary in Russian:

Представьте себе шкалу pH. Подумайте о воздействии на организм. Наблюдайте за своим самочувствием. Обдумайте свою мотивацию.


Article in English: Pictures speak a thousand words, and including many pictures in a pregnancy journal is a great way to capture special moments. You can take selfies as time goes along, or you can have someone take pictures of you and your loved ones.  Include ultrasound pictures. Use pictures of places you have visited while pregnant. Photograph the development of your baby bump each week. Use pictures of your baby shower, and make a note of who is involved. Whether your pregnancy journal is digital or traditional, there will be significant items that you want to keep. Certain items, such as invitations to baby showers, congratulation cards, scraps of paper or napkins with scribbled down lists of possible baby names, and even the baby's name card, will have deep symbolic significance to you and your family, and are great things to preserve for years to come. Shoot video or record audio during your pregnancy to add a realistic element to your journal. Link to or record music you like to listen to, or music you "play" the baby while they are your stomach. These recordings can be a great way to transport yourself back in time, providing a set of detailed and personal media. If you're using a traditional journal, write down the URLs for later access. You spent all this time writing and logging the progress of your pregnancy, so don't forget to include the birth! The birth is the culmination of this process and often a life-changing experience for a new mother.  Include as many relevant details as you can remember. Try to write this entry soon after having your baby while the experience is still fresh in your memory. Include pictures of the newborn baby. Put them at the end of the pregnancy journal for a fulfilling endpoint. Saving all of these precious memories will be priceless when you and your family look back at them later in life.

Summary in Russian:

Чтобы дневник смотрелся интереснее и оригинальнее, сделайте несколько фотографий и поместите их в дневник. Оформите специальное приложение к дневнику, где будут размещены разные милые вещи. Добавьте аудио или видео. Опишите рождение ребенка!


Article in English: Pinching carnations as they grow encourages the growth of lateral stems, which means more flowers will grow. Pinching is especially important if you want to grow flowers for cutting.  Pinching also helps the plant to grow bushy rather than as a single tall stem, which some gardeners prefer. The height at which you pinch the plant stem off is the height at which it should start to bush from. This allows you to influence the height of your plant. Leaf nodes are the swollen bit of stem from which the leaves will later emerge. The leaf nodes usually appear when the plant is about 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall.  Do a second round of pinching about 4 weeks later once the lateral (side) stems emerge. Again, you should pinch the lateral stems once they are about 6 inches (15.2 cm) long. Nursery plants will often have had their first pinching already if you purchase plants that are at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) high. However, you may want to pinch the lateral (side) stems once they reach 6 inches (15.2 cm) in length if this doesn't seem to have been done at the nursery. If you grow carnations yourself from seed, you'll need to do pinch the plants yourself. Once the plant is about 5 or 6 inches (12.7 or 15.2 cm) in height and has about 5-6 swollen leaf nodes in evidence on the stem, remove or pinch off the tip of the stem above the sixth leaf node. The stem should be tender enough to do this with your fingertips.  After this first pinching, lateral (side) shoots should emerge. Repeat the pinching process once these side shoots reach 5–6 inches (12.7–15.2 cm) in length. After you have pinched your plant, it is a good time to stake it. Tie it loosely to a support such as a sturdy garden cane using string or garden wire. Over pinching can delay blooming, so stop pinching once the leaves start to form. If you want to ensure a long flowering season, pinch only half of the lateral stems. This way you get two flushes of blooming.

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Прищипывайте гвоздики, чтобы способствовать росту цветов. Начните прищипывать гвоздики после появления первых шести листовых узлов. Прищипывайте гвоздики с помощью пальцев. Прекратите прищипывание, когда начнется образование листьев.


Article in English: Pinpoint the location of the eyelash before trying this method. This works best if the eyelash is trapped in the top part of the eye. Pull the lid gently, not strongly. Your upper and lower lashes should brush against each other. Try blinking once or twice with your lid closed. It might help loosen the lash from the area it's stuck. Ideally, the motion of your lid against the eyeball as it moves dislodges the eyelash. It may stick to your lashes instead of the eye, from which you can remove it easily, or fall out of your eye as you open your lid.

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Возьмитесь за ресницы верхнего века большим и указательным пальцами. Оттяните верхнее веко и натяните его на нижние ресницы. Отпустите веко и позвольте ему скользнуть обратно на свое место.


Article in English: Pinworms are contracted when you eat food, touch anything, or touch anyone infected with pinworm eggs and then put your fingers into your mouth. Once the eggs enter the intestines, they mature and hatch in your intestine. Female pinworms exit your intestines from your anus and lay their eggs on nearby skin.  Adult pinworms are white and less than an inch long, or about the length of a staple. They migrate at night to the anus and lay their eggs there. They can lay up to 10,000 eggs. It only takes a few hours for the pinworm eggs to hatch and become capable of causing infection. Pinworm eggs can survive for up to two weeks on clothing, bedding, food, and other surfaces. Pinworm eggs can survive for two weeks on pet fur, but only humans can be infected. Children under the age of 18 are at the highest risk for pinworms. It has been estimated that 10 to 40% of all children have had pinworms at one time or another. Young children are at the highest risk for pinworm infection, along with their household members and caretakers.  Children can unknowingly spread pinworms within their household. If your child has pinworms, you should treat everyone in the household because there is a high risk that the child unknowingly spread the infection. Children can also spread pinworms at school or in daycare centers. Unfortunately, most of the time a pinworm infection is asymptomatic, so the infected person has no idea he is infected. If the person does show signs and symptoms of an infection, the main sign of pinworm infection is itching around the anus. This especially occurs at night when the females are laying the eggs and the eggs are hatching. The itching can be severe, and your child may be very uncomfortable. Other symptoms may include urinary tract infections and sleep loss.  Infection can occur if the patient scratches very hard and opens the skin. You can diagnose pinworm infections at home using a tape test, but you still should have your child seen by his or her physician.

Summary in Russian:

Инфицирование острицами. Факторы риска. Симптомы энтеробиоза.


Article in English: Pipe smoking is a leisurely activity. Take some time to yourself in a comfortable spot where you won't be disturbed, and where your smoke won't disturb anyone else. If you're smoking a new briar pipe, smoke indoors away from drafts. Even gentle wind will cause the pipe to burn hotter, which can damage a briar pipe before it's "broken in." This is not necessary for most other pipes, including corncob pipes. A drink on hand keeps your mouth and throat from drying out, and may prevent a sore tongue. Some people enjoy pairing pipes with coffee or tea instead, but wait on that until you are more experienced, and can choose a good pairing. Drinking alcohol before or during a smoke is not recommended, since it greatly increases smoke-related cancer risk. . Before each smoke, run a pipe cleaner through the stem and tap out the remnants of ash and tobacco. Correct packing takes practice, and has a major impact on your enjoyment. The tobacco should be loose enough that you can easily draw air through it, and springy to the touch. Have an experienced smoker show you what to do, or use this beginner-friendly method:  Drop a tiny pinch of tobacco in the chamber. Tamp this very lightly or not at all, leaving plenty of air between the leaves. Add a slightly larger pinch, tamping lightly until the bowl is half-filled. Finish with a third pinch, tamping with a bit more pressure until there is a gap of ¼ inch (0.6mm) above the tobacco.  Note — when breaking in a new briar pipe, many people fill to ⅓ or ½ the depth described here the first few smokes. This helps form a protective cake of charcoal, although not all smokers agree with this approach. If using a match, let the sulfur burn off for a few seconds first to avoid getting a mouthful of match taste. Move the flame around the surface of the tobacco while drawing on the mouthpiece with long, even draws. Many pipe smokers prefer to light the pipe once, then tamp down the ash, extinguishing the embers in order to give the tobacco a flat, even surface. This is called a "false...

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Уделяйте курению трубки 20–40 минут. Ставьте рядом с собой стакан воды. Очищайте трубку Заполните трубку тремя щепотками табака. Зажгите трубку с помощью спичек или специальной зажигалки. Делайте небольшие, нечастые затяжки. Снова утрамбуйте табак и распалите трубку, если это необходимо.


Article in English: Place 1 lb. of green lentils, 1 US-quart (950 ml) of vegetable broth, 4 cups of water, 4 diced celery ribs, 4 diced carrots, 1 diced onion, 3-4 minced garlic cloves, 1 can of diced tomatoes, 1 tsp. of dried oregano, 3 sprigs of fresh thyme, 2 bay leaves, 1 pinch of cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper to taste in a large crock pot. Stir the ingredients well to combine them. Cooking times vary slightly depending on how long it takes the lentils to soften without becoming too soft, and how long it takes for the soup to thicken. When it's ready, turn off the heat. Stir in 1/2 lb. of spinach and let it sit in the pot for a few minutes until it's completely wilted. You may think that you're putting in way too much spinach, but as the spinach wilts, it will get much smaller. Give this soup just a few minutes to cool down and then enjoy it on its own or with a slice of French bread. If you want it to be really creamy, you can even add a teaspoon of sour cream.

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Положите в кастрюлю все ингредиенты, кроме шпината. Готовьте суп на слабом огне в течение 8-10 часов. Вмешайте шпинат. Подавайте.


Article in English: Place 2 cups of Thai jasmine-scented white rice in the cooker. Add 2 cups of water, 1 cup of coconut milk, and 1 tbsp. of dry shredded coconut to the rice. Stir the ingredients together with a plastic spoon until they're thoroughly combined to distribute the coconut flavor and to keep the rice from sticking.  This depends on how long it takes for the ingredients in your cooker to finish steaming. Once it's done, fluffing the rice with the cooker spoon a bit will make it more soft and tasty. Enjoy this rice on its own or with chicken, veggies, or beef. You can also try it with shrimp, scallops, or other delicious seafood.

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Положите рис в рисоварку. Добавьте остальные ингредиенты. Накройте рисоварку крышкой и включите. Как только рисоварка разогреется до "теплого режима", готовьте рис еще в течение 10-15 минут. Аккуратно разрыхлите рис. Подавайте.


Article in English: Place 3 to 4 whole sprigs of thyme and rosemary inside whole chickens that will be roasted or broiled. Remove sprigs and discard them after chicken is cooked. Combine 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) of dried thyme and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) each of marjoram, rosemary, and sage along with a bay leaf in a small square of cheesecloth. Tie the corners of the cheesecloth with a bit of string to make an herb packet. Float this packet in homemade chicken soup or beef stew or add it to a pork roast as it cooks for an added infusion of flavor. Mix together 1 teaspoon (5 g) of fresh thyme leaves (or ⅓ teaspoon (1.67 g) dried thyme), 1 teaspoon (5 g) of finely minced chives, 1/8 teaspoon (0.625 g) of white pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt  (0.625 g). Blend the seasonings into 3 oz. of softened cream cheese with a food processor. Serve the spread with toast triangles or crackers. Combine 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) each of dried thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and sage. Add 1/8 teaspoon (0.625 g) of salt, 1/8 teaspoon (0.625 g) of black pepper, 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of melted butter or margarine with 1 cup (237 mL) of chicken broth. Chop 2 celery stalks and 1 small yellow cooking onion into small pieces. Combine the celery and onions with 6 cups (768 g) of croutons or dried bread broken into pieces.  Pour the butter, broth, and spice mix over the bread and vegetables. Toss the mixture with a spoon until all the pieces of bread are coated. Use the coated bread to stuff a turkey or chicken before roasting.

Summary in Russian:

Нафаршируйте курицу свежим тимьяном. Сделайте пучок пряностей с сушеным тимьяном. Намазывайте крем-сыр с тимьяном на крекеры. Приправляйте тимьяном начинку.


Article in English: Place a cookie sheet on an even surface such as a counter top or table.     Position the silicone cupcake liners on the cookie sheet. If preferred, slip into the slots of a muffin tray.     Fill the silicone cupcake liners. Using a ladle, fill the liners two thirds of the way with the prepared cupcake batter. Some liners come with a marked fill line.    Slip the cookie sheet supporting the silicone bakeware into the oven. Check the time. When using silicone liners for the first time, it's important to watch the cupcakes carefully, as baking times may vary slightly from your normal cookware.     Test the cupcakes to see if they're done by inserting a toothpick or skewer into a cupcake that located in the center of the cookie sheet. The cupcakes are done baking when the toothpick comes out clean.    Use an oven mitt to hold the cookie sheet as you take it out of the oven. Be careful. Silicone bakeware cools quickly, but it will be very hot when you first remove it. Once cooled, ice, serve, and enjoy your cupcakes. Load the liners into the dishwasher or wash by hand with warm, soapy water. Given that the silicone bakeware is made of a flexible material, you can turn the silicone bakeware inside out to easily clean the crevices.

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Сделайте тесто для кексов в соответствии с рецептом. Выпекайте кексы. Выньте кексы из духовки. Немедленно переверните кексы. Очистите силиконовые порционные формы для кексов. Чтобы хранить чистые силиконовые порционные формы, сложите их в стопку.


Article in English: Place a cutting board between the front and back of your shirt so that you don't cut through both layers. Optional: Wash the shirt. The sections that you cut will roll up at the edges to create a punk-ish effect.

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Выбирайте облегающие футболки для лучшего эффекта. Положите вашу рубашку на плоскую поверхность. Готово!


Article in English: Place a few horse chestnuts in each corner of the house and in any area of the house where you frequently run across spiders.  Chestnuts, walnuts, and the fruit of the Osage orange tree are thought to have the same effect. Little is known about why this treatment repels spiders, and there is no scientific evidence or explanation backing the solution. Some speculate that horse chestnuts have some form of noxious chemical that repels spiders based on scent. To this end, consider poking holes in the chestnut or splitting it in half to release the odor. Fill a standard spray bottle with water and mix in 15 to 20 drops of peppermint oil. Spray down all the cracks and corners of your house.  The idea is that spiders cannot tolerate the smell of peppermint oil and will run away in the opposite direction when they detect it. As a result, it is most effective when applied to possible entrances to the home. For a more potent effect, you can dab undiluted peppermint oil onto a cotton ball and stuff the cotton ball into cracks or other possible hiding places. Try eucalyptus oil or tea tree oil if you have a thing against peppermint. They reportedly have the same effect as peppermint oil and can be used in the same way. Scatter a fine layer of this powder around cracks, corners, windows, and basements. Spread it anywhere and everywhere you expect a spider to be.  This powder is made from naturally-formed fossils of a water creature known as the diatom. It is safe for both people and pets. When a spider crosses over the diatomaceous earth, its exterior gets cut up, causing bodily fluids to leak out. The spider eventually dries out and dies as a result. You can also protect your home and prevent spiders from crawling in by spreading diatomaceous earth around the perimeter of your house. Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Apply it to any area in which spiders gather and spray it directly on any spider you see.  Vinegar contains acetic acid, which is thought to burn and kill spiders upon contact. You...

Summary in Russian:

Отпугните пауков каштанами. Распылите в доме масло перечной мяты. Посыпьте вокруг диатомитом. Атакуйте пауков уксусом.


Article in English: Place a few ice cubes in a plastic bag and then put this on your tongue until the pain is lessened. You can also wrap the bag in a moist hand towel for additional comfort. Suck on a popsicle or drink cold liquids for relief, but nothing that is acidic. This will stop the bleeding if your cut reopens and it will reduce your pain during the healing process. You can purchase aloe vera gel at the drug store. Or, you can cut an aloe vera leaf and squeeze out some of the jelly from the inside. Apply this substance to your wound a maximum of 3 times a day. For best results, apply after rinsing your mouth and before you go to sleep at night.  Aloe vera is a natural plant-based remedy that has been shown to improve blood circulation. It also combats certain types of harmful bacteria. Just be careful not to swallow the gel directly.  You can also apply the gel to a piece of sterile gauze and keep it on the wound. This may provide a longer lasting effect by preventing your saliva from diluting the gel. Purchase a numbing and antiseptic gel from your local pharmacy. Orajel, for example, comes in a small tube for easy application. Simply squeeze a bead of the gel onto a clean cotton swab and apply to the wound area. Repeat this application 2-4 times a day until healed. This works similarly to the mouth gels. Take a bead of the paste, put it on a swab, and apply it to the wound site. Repeat this method up to 4 times a day until healed. You can also apply the paste directly with your finger. Mix a teaspoon of baking soda with water until it forms a smooth consistency. Dip a cotton swab into the mixture and apply it to the bitten area. Baking soda lessens the produce of acids and bacteria. It is helpful in reducing swelling and inflammatory pain. Fill a teaspoon up with honey, lick the it off or drip it onto the wound area. Repeat this process twice a day. The honey will coat your mouth and prevent the accumulation of harmful bacteria. For even better results, add a dash of turmeric to the honey. Turmeric is antibacterial...

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Продолжайте прикладывать холодные компрессы. Прикладывайте алоэ вера. Прикладывайте гель для полости рта. Попробуйте использовать дентальную адгезивную пасту. Используйте пищевую соду. Употребляйте мед. Прикладывайте к ране молочко магнезии.


Article in English: Place a gift at the center of the parcel.  Use a small box if you want an even shape or to make it look larger than it is. Wrap as many layers as players, with some to spare in case more players turn up. The parcel should be large enough for at least a 5 minute game, so add more layers even when you have only a few players; it just means they get more turns.  All the players should be seated comfortably and close enough to the person each side of them that they can pass the parcel quickly. This person will be responsible for turning the music on and off. It should be someone who is able to keep an eye on the players and stop the music in a fair way that allows everyone a turn at unwrapping. It is a little tricky because the music-keeper must be able to both see the players but at the same time, players should not be able to see the movements of the music-keeper getting ready to stop the music. The music-keeper plays the music and stops it when least expected. The player holding the parcel unwraps a layer. If the parcel was midway in the air between exchanges, the parcel goes to the player it was being passed to. The music-keeper starts the music again. This continues until all the layers have been removed. The player who unwraps the last layer keeps the item.

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Подготовьте вашу посылку. Начните игру. Сядьте в круг. Выберите ответственного за музыку. Остановите музыку. Перезапускайте игру после каждого развернутого слоя оболочки. Продолжайте игру до тех пор, пока игроки не доберутся до последнего слоя упаковки.


Article in English: Place a medium skillet on the burner, and turn the heat to medium-low. Allow the pan to heat for about 5 minutes, so it’s fully preheated. Once the pan is preheated, it’s important to oil it so the eggs don’t stick. Spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray or add a pat of butter. If you’re using butter, let it melt completely before adding the eggs. It should take 1 to 3 minutes for the butter to melt completely.

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Разогрейте сковороду на плите. Смажьте сковороду.


Article in English: Place a ruler along the bottom edge of your paper. Tie a pencil to a piece of string, then hold the end of the string against the paper at the 10 in (25 cm) mark. Hold the string taut and use the pencil to draw an arc from the 1 in (2.5 cm) mark to the 20 in (51 cm) mark. You can make a smaller hat by making it 18 inches (46 cm) wide instead. If you see any pencil marks, use an eraser to get rid of them. If you want to make a fancier felt hat, use the semicircle you just cut out to trace and cut another semicircle out of red felt.

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Нарисуйте полукруг диаметром 50 см на листе красной бумаги. Вырежьте полукруг ножницами.


Article in English: Place a sheet of paper (letter size or A4 is best) on a surface that can be cleaned from oil. Oil may spill on this surface so make sure it cannot be damaged if it does spill. Purchase the oil recommended for your paper shredder by the manufacturer. Different shredders will use different oils and will usually sell the oil where you purchased your shredder. If you are using an old and/or out of warranty paper shredder, you can use canola oil as a substitute rather than purchasing oil. The oil produced by some brands is actually just repackaged canola oil so you can save a little money by using canola oil. Drizzle the oil over the paper in a zigzag pattern on one side of the paper. Try not to saturate the paper or put too much oil or else it can get a little messy. Make sure the zigzags stretch all the way from side to side to ensure sufficient coverage. Shred the oil-covered paper by running it through the machine. As the paper gets shredded the oil will coat the blades, which then redistribute the oil. This keeps the shredder operating smoothly. Ensure that paper is not creased and damaged or it may cause a malfunction in the machine. Pass a few more pieces of paper into the shredder so that they absorb the extra oil left on the blades.

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Положите бумагу на ровную поверхность. Возьмите масло, рекомендованное производителем устройства. Нанесите масло на бумагу неровными линиями. Включите бумажный шредер и вставьте в него покрытую маслом бумагу. Пропустите через шредер еще несколько листов бумаги, чтобы они впитали в себя излишки масла.


Article in English: Place a small object, like a pencil or matchstick, in front of you. Meditate to clear your mind and get in the zone. Quiet the racing, random thoughts, and see the object clearly with your mind’s eye. Once you’ve learned to control your thoughts and visualize objects, concentrate on the energy that links you and the outside world. Visualize the matter and energy that flows through you, other objects, and the space between. See the boundaries between you and outside objects fade away, and realize that you and the object are one system. This is the idea that forms the basis of telekinesis: you and the object are one. In order to try to move an object, you need to train yourself to see and believe in this connection. See exactly how you want the object to move. Decide whether you wish to pull, push, or spin it. Concentrate on the object, and see it moving as you intended with your mind’s eye. Visualize a single motion only. Try not to get distracted or imagine it moving in various ways. Just concentrate on one action. Stay centered on the object, and send your intention to it as you would your arm or leg. Remember not to let your thoughts stray and to focus on a single action. You’re one with the object, so move it as you would any other part of your body. Don’t get discouraged if your first attempts are unsuccessful. Keep working on disciplining your mind, and try refining your abilities with telekinetic exercises.

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Сосредоточьтесь только на одном небольшом предмете. Сосредоточьтесь на своей связи с предметом. Четко представьте, какие действия вы хотите совершить с предметом. Сосредоточьте свое намерение на предмете.


Article in English: Place a small saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Try to use a stainless steel pan if you can, as opposed to an aluminum or unlined copper pan, which both can react badly with milk. Scoop in the 3 tablespoons (44.3 ml) of Nutella and add in ⅓ cup (78.8 ml) of milk. You can use any kind of milk you like, though whole milk will give you the creamiest flavor. You can also use a non-dairy milk like almond or soy milk if you prefer the taste or are allergic to dairy milk. Stir the milk and Nutella together using a spoon or whisk until the two ingredients are fully blended, about 5 minutes. The heat of the stove will help the Nutella to melt and blend with the milk. Once the Nutella and milk blend together, pour in the last cup of milk and turn the heat up to medium-high.  If you want a less milky version, reduce the amount of milk you add to ¾ cup (177.4 ml). Only turn the milk up to medium-high. Putting the milk on a higher heat will cause it to scald and form an annoying protein skin. After you pour in the extra milk, use your whisk or spoon to stir your ingredients continuously. It should only take a minute or so for the ingredients to mix. If you want your hot chocolate to be extra-frothy, whisk vigorously to produce bubbles. Once the hot chocolate has heated and mixed, pour or ladle the drink carefully into a mug. Garnish the hot chocolate if you wish with marshmallows and serve it while it's still hot!

Summary in Russian:

Поставьте небольшую кастрюлю на плиту. Добавьте пасту Nutella и молоко. Постоянно помешивайте, пока шоколадная паста не растворится в молоке. Добавьте оставшееся молоко и увеличьте огонь. Тщательно перемешайте. Перелейте в кружку и подавайте.


Article in English: Place a sprinkling of cedar shavings or several blocks of cedar around points of entry and spider-infested areas. You can also lay down cedar mulch in your garden or around the perimeter of your house. The strong smell of cedar will deter spiders and drive them away. Sprinkle 100% food-grade diatomaceous earth lightly on points of entry around your home, such as around window sills and doors. Keep in mind that diatomaceous earth will kill spiders, so if you only want to deter them, use a different substance.  Diatomaceous earth is picked up on spiders’ legs and lower bodies and works by slowly dehydrating the spiders until they die. Though diatomaceous earth kills spiders and insects, it is safe for you and your pets. Sprinkle baking soda around your house in points of entry or around the areas where you notice the most spiders. The smell of baking soda will drive the spiders away from your home. Place unshelled chestnuts around the various points of entry in your home and areas favored by spiders. Though there is some controversy around the effectiveness of using chestnuts as repellent, with some calling it an old wives tale, others swear by them! Rub entry points of your home such as windowsills, doorways and cracks with citrus peels. You can even scatter citrus peels around your home in inconspicuous places to strengthen the effect of this deterrent. Because spiders hate the scent of tobacco, you can sprinkle small bits of tobacco around your home to drive away pesky spiders. Scatter bay leaves, whole cloves, turmeric, or ground black pepper around the exterior of your house or around entry points inside your home to drive away spiders.

Summary in Russian:

Рассыпьте кедровые стружки. Используйте диатомит. Используйте пищевую соду. Обложите места проникновения каштанами. Натрите места проникновения цитрусовыми. Рассыпьте табак вокруг дома. Используйте травы и специи.


Article in English: Place a straight edge of a piece of paper onto your map. Line up the edge with both the first (“point A”) and second (“point B”) points you want to measure the distance between, then make a tick mark on the paper where each point is.  Make sure your piece of paper is long enough to make your 2 tick marks. Note that this method works better for shorter line distances. Hold the edge of the paper still on the map and mark as accurately as possible where the paper lines up to your 2 points. Locate the bar scale on your topographic map, which is typically found in the lower left. Place your piece of paper with the 2 tick marks against the bar scale to begin to read the distance indicated. Note first the ratio that's represented by the bar scale. This indicates that 1 unit of measurement on the map equals a certain number of units on the ground.  For instance, a common topo map might have a 1:100,000 scale, where 1 centimeter equals 1 kilometer.  The bar scale may also contain a primary scale, which shows whole units increasing from 0, left to right. There's also an extension scale, which shows fractions of a unit increasing from 0, right to left. Use this method if you have a short distance between your tick marks that easily fits within the given bar scale. Align the tick mark on the right side of your paper edge with a whole number in the primary scale of the bar scale. The left tick mark should fall somewhere within the extension scale.  Where you line up the right tick mark on the primary scale depends on what it takes to fit the left tick mark onto the extension scale. Keep the right tick mark on a whole number. The whole number the right tick mark is on indicates that your ground distance is at least X-many meters/kilometers/miles as the scale indicates for that number. You'll find the rest of the distance more precisely with the extension scale. Determine the rest of your measurement in smaller increments using the extension scale of the bar scale. Where your tick mark lands will indicate what tenth of a...

Summary in Russian:

Приложите к карте полоску бумаги и отметьте на ней точки. Приложите полоску бумаги к линейному масштабу. Определите большую часть расстояния по основной шкале. Перейдите к дополнительной шкале, на которой основание масштаба поделено на части.


Article in English: Place a tennis ball underneath your lower back as you gently lie down on top of it with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Roll yourself slightly and gently around on the ball in the tight muscle groups to alleviate tension there.  Don’t place the ball directly under your spine, but under tight muscle groups to either side of your spine. Find a foam roller online or at a store that sells exercise equipment. Place the roller horizontally on the floor behind you and lie down on top of it with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Roll yourself up and down on the foam roller to alleviate tightness in any tense muscle groups. Lying on your back is generally considered the best sleeping position for a healthy back. Lie flat on your back facing the ceiling with enough pillow support under your neck and shoulders so that your head doesn’t flop to either side.  Place a small pillow under your knees for extra lower back support. Make adjustments with pillows as needed. You want to avoid gaps between your body and your mattress as much as possible. If you sleep on your side, place a pillow between your knees to alleviate pressure on your hips at night. Heat stimulates blood flow to affected areas on your body and inhibits pain messages to your brain which allows your muscles to relax. Use a heating pad or hot water bottle the tight areas of your back.  You can also try soaking in a hot tub and aiming the jets on the tight areas of your back. Another idea is to take a hot shower and aim the water onto your tight muscles. Make sure you don’t fall asleep while using a heating pad, which could result in burns. For persistent lower back tightness, consider going to a massage therapist or a chiropractor. A massage therapist will massage muscles in your back that are contributing to your lower back tightness, and a chiropractor will use massage and manual adjustments to manipulate any areas of your spine that may be unaligned. If you are unsure which type of professional to see, get a recommendation from your trusted...

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Сделайте самостоятельный массаж спины при помощи теннисного мяча или массажного ролика (фоам-роллера). Поменяйте положение, в котором вы спите, и добавьте подушек. Для быстрого снятия боли попробуйте лечение теплом. Обратитесь к профессиональному массажисту или мануальному терапевту.