Article in English: Frequent, loud snoring may be a sign of sleep apnea--particularly if your snoring is punctuated by pauses followed by choking or gasping. Sleep apnea causes shallow, interrupted breathing, and keeps people from slipping into the deep REM sleep that restores their energy for each coming day. About 1/2 of people who snore loudly suffer from sleep apnea.  You may be suffering from sleep apnea if, in addition to snoring, you are abnormally sleepy during the day. Your reflexes and your concentration may be impaired. Bear in mind that some of these symptoms can sprout from many other roots. Sleep apnea is treatable. Identify the symptoms and speak with your doctor. The drugs that you're ingesting might be making your snoring worse. If you are not sure, ask your doctor. Snoring tends to worsen as you age. Many of the above solutions still apply to elderly snorers. As you reach middle age, your windpipe becomes narrower, and you gradually lose muscle tone in your throat. You may be able to reverse this effect by performing throat exercises. There is a strong link between snoring and diabetes: people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are nine times more likely to suffer from diabetes. These "dental appliances" are designed to prevent your soft throat tissues from relaxing to the point that they obstruct the airway.  Some devices bring your lower jaw forward, some lift the roof of your mouth, and some stop the tongue from falling back over your windpipe.  Be wary about commercial sleep aids. Ask your doctor about the risks, costs, and benefits, and make an informed decision about whether an anti-snoring mouthpiece is right for you. These devices use the power of your breath to create a gentle pressure that helps keep your respiratory passages open. Again, be wary about commercial sleep aids. Ask your doctor about the risks, costs, and benefits, and make an informed decision about whether an EPAP device is right for you. Before you purchase an expensive valve or mouthpiece, try to identify any habits or environmental...

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Выясните, похожи ли ваши симптомы на признаки синдрома обструктивного апноэ во сне. Если вы регулярно принимаете какие-либо препараты, которые отпускаются по рецепту, посмотрите в инструкции, не является ли храп возможным побочным эффектом. Спросите врача, виноват ли в храпе ваш возраст. Спросите врача, может ли ваш вес способствовать храпу. Спросите врача, стоит ли вам использовать приспособления против храпа, если все методы лечения не помогли. Попробуйте спать с прибором положительного давления в дыхательных путях. Используйте все приспособления только в крайнем случае.


Article in English: Frequently, lifestyle changes are not enough to reduce blood pressure to healthy levels. In many cases, prescription medications must be used. In this situation, the most effect anti-hypertensive regimen is a combination of both lifestyle changes and medication. Sometimes more than one type of medication is necessary. There are several types of medication that can be used as initial drug therapy. This medication, such as chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide, are believed to work initially by reducing fluid volume, and secondarily by causing the relaxation of your blood vessels. They are taken once daily. Possible side effects of this medication include low potassium, which can lead to muscle weakness and irregular heart beat, as well as low sodium, which can lead to dizziness, vomiting, and fatigue. These medications, which are sometimes called amlodipine, nicardipine, nifedipine, verapamil, or diltiazem, are are potent vasodilators. They work by relaxing the muscle in the wall of your blood vessels. These are generally taken 1-3 times daily. Possible side effects include swelling in the lower extremities and decreased heart rate. ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are types of medications that inhibit a hormone called Angiotensin II, which results in a narrowing of blood vessels. It also helps increase fluid retention. They are generally taken 1-3 times daily.  Major side effects include low blood pressure and a lower pulse, which can cause dizziness and fainting. They also cause elevated potassium, which can cause muscle weakness, irregular heart beat, and cough. Up to 20% of patients taking an ACE inhibitor will develop a dry, hacking cough, generally within 1-2 weeks of starting the medication. ACE inhibitors and ARBs work well for younger patients ranging from 22-51 years old. These medications may be used if you do not respond to other medications. These work by blocking signals from nerves and hormones in the body that cause the narrowing of blood vessels. They are taken 1-3...

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Определите, необходимы ли вам лекарства. Узнайте у врача, необходимо ли вам принимать тиазидные диуретики. Узнайте, необходимо ли вам принимать блокаторы кальциевых каналов. Узнайте, необходимо ли вам принимать ингибиторы ангиотензин-превращающего фермента. Узнайте, необходимо ли вам принимать бета-блокаторы и альфа-блокаторы.


Article in English: Fresh beef will be bright red in color, but it may have a few brown spots in the middle since ground beef is taken from different parts of the cow. Your ground beef will turn more grey the longer you keep it. If all of your beef is grey rather than red or brown, it’s best to throw it away. Prepackaged ground beef develops a brown color on the inside because oxygen is not able to reach the center. Fresh beef will have a slight smell, but beef starting to go bad will smell rotten or sour. The smell is produced from gases made by some of the bacteria on your beef. If there is a strong smell, avoid eating it. Many bacteria that cause food-borne illnesses like salmonella cannot be smelled and can be found on fresh beef. Always cook the beef thoroughly to kill bacteria. If you don’t feel comfortable eating the beef, throw it away. Squeeze the meat in your fingers to feel its consistency. Fresh meat should break apart in your hands easily and separate into chunks. If the meat is sticky or has a slimy texture, it has most likely gone bad. Always wash your hands before and after you handle raw beef so you don’t spread bacteria or contaminate surfaces. Raw ground beef is safe to use only 1 or 2 days after the recommended sell-by date. Check the calendar to determine how many days have passed since you bought it and throw it away if it’s old.

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Проверьте, не приобрел ли фарш тускло-коричневый или серый оттенок. Обнюхайте говядину на наличие кислого запаха. Потрогайте фарш, чтобы проверить, не склизкий ли он. Проверьте срок годности на упаковке.


Article in English: Fresh cabbage can be identified by its crisp leaves. The leaves should be tightly packed for round varieties and only slightly loose for long varieties. Additionally, there should be no signs of browning and the stem should look fresh rather than dry.  Green cabbage is a round variety. Its leaves should be tightly packed together and dark green on the outside. The inner leaves will be a pale green. Red cabbage is another round variety, and its leaves should also be tightly packed together. The outer leaves are especially tough, and all of the leaves should have a reddish purple color. Savoy cabbage is a round variety, but its leaves are crinkled and fairly loose when compared to green and red cabbages. The leaves can range in color from dark green to light green. Napa cabbage is tall and skinny, with loose, pale green leaves. Use a sharp, stainless steel cooking knife with a smooth, sturdy blade. Only use stainless steel knives. Do not use knives made from other metals, because the natural chemicals within the cabbage can react with other metals. As a result, both the cabbage and knife can turn black. Spread a moist paper towel in between the cutting board and the counter to prevent the cutting board from sliding around.  Soak the paper towel in water and squeeze out the excess moisture. This gives the towel just enough tension to prevent it and the cutting board from sliding around.     Do not let the towel stay soaked, though, since a soaked paper towel will be too slippery.     Note that this may not be necessary if you are using a no-slip silicone cutting mat.    Make sure that your hands, the knife, and the cutting board are all clean before you begin.  Use warm water and soap to clean your hands and all the supplies used for cutting the cabbage.     Rinse the knife and cutting board with clean, running water to remove all soapy residue. Wipe dry with clean, dry paper towels.     Do not clean the cabbage yet. The cabbage should be rinsed after you cut it, not beforehand.

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Выберите свежий кочан капусты. Используйте нож из нержавеющей стали. Разделочная доска должна быть прочной и устойчивой. Приберите рабочую зону и все остальное, что необходимо для данного процесса.


Article in English: Fresh mango adds a tangy sweetness to your rich guacamole. If you enjoy sweet flavors in your dips, try out a Mayan salsa called xec. Pomegranate seeds make your guacamole visually appealing as well as slightly sweet.

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Добавьте кубики манго или  семена  граната.


Article in English: Freshly harvested passion fruit seeds germinate quickly, but older, dry seeds can take months to germinate if they grow at all.  A few days before you intend to plant the seed, buy ripe passion fruit from the store. Open it and collect at least 6 seeds. Spread the seeds out onto burlap and rub them until the juice sacs burst open. Wash the seeds in water and allow them to dry for 3 to 4 days before washing them again and drying them in the shade. If you plant the seeds immediately, they should germinate within 10 to 20 days. If you need to store the seeds, place them in airtight plastic bags and refrigerate them for up to 6 months. Ideally, you should start passion fruit vines in a separate, protected container and later transplant them to your prepared garden spot. Choose a container that is no larger than 3 square feet (0.28 m2). Fill the container with a soil mixture made from equal parts compost, topsoil, and coarse sand. Fill the container with 4 inches (10 cm) of this mixture. Scrape a stick through the soil in your nursery container, spacing the resulting furrows2 inches (5.1 cm) apart. These furrows will serve as shallow drains that can help prevent moisture from drowning the seeds or their budding roots. Place the seeds 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) apart from one another inside each furrow. Protect the seeds by covering them with a very thin layer of your soil mixture.  Immediately water after planting the seeds. Moisten the soil, but do not drench it. After planting the seeds, all you need to do is provide an occasional sprinkle of water when the surface of the soil dries out. When the seedlings grow to a height of 8–10 inches (20–25 cm), they are ready to be transplanted into a permanent location in your garden.

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Используйте свежие семена. Подготовьте контейнер для выращивания рассады. Проделайте мелкие бороздки. Посейте семена. Пересадите рассаду.


Article in English: Freshly squeezed lemon juice Brown sugar Honey (organic is recommended) Whisk How much you use will depend on your own personal preferences. Try starting with a quarter cup of brown sugar and then adding lemon juice and honey to it until it reaches your desired consistency. If it’s not thick enough it will drip down your skin, into your eyes and on to your clothing and furniture. Lemon juice can dry out and irritate your skin. If the scrub contained olive oil, you could use more lemon juice, but because this one doesn’t, stick to just a few drops of lemon juice. Use a gentle cleanser to wash your face with lukewarm water, then pat your face dry with a clean, dry washcloth. Work the sugar-honey mixture on to your face with your finger tips in gentle circular motions. Avoid your eyes and mouth while applying. If you have any cuts or open acne on your face, avoid applying the scrub to those areas as the lemon juice will sting them. In addition, the friction from applying the scrub may make your acne worse. Let the solution sit on your face for 10 minutes. During this time, the mixture should help tighten your pores and even your skin tone (lemon), remove dead skin and clean your pores (sugar), and prevent acne (honey). Rinse your face with cool water until the scrub is completely gone, and then pat your face dry with a clean, dry washcloth. You should notice that your skin has a slight glow and feels soft. Seal in the moisturizing effects of the scrub with your favourite moisturizer.

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Соберите все необходимое: Смешайте в миске лимонный сок, сахар и мед. Проследите, чтобы смесь была достаточно густой. Не переусердствуйте с лимонным соком. Умойтесь мягким очищающим средством. Нанесите смесь на лицо пальцами. Не наносите смесь на поврежденную кожу. Оставьте смесь на 10 минут. Ополосните лицо прохладной водой. Нанесите на лицо и шею увлажняющее средство.


Article in English: Friction from clothes rubbing against your skin is a common cause of nipple soreness. This is common among athletes, and the condition is often nicknamed "runner's nipple." If this is the case, you'll probably notice the following symptoms.  General pain or tenderness. Redness. Dryness. Cracks or fissures. Bleeding. Like with any skin injury, an abrasion on your nipple can cause an infection. To prevent this, wash the area carefully with mild soap and warm water. Dry thoroughly after.  When you dry your nipple, air drying is best. If necessary, pat it with a towel. Rubbing will increase the irritation and pain. Using an antiseptic like alcohol will probably make the inflammation worse. Lanolin is a product designed to protect the skin. It moisturizes the area, soothes pain, and heals cracks and abrasions. Creams with lanolin should be available at pharmacies and supermarkets. Alternatively, you could also apply petroleum jelly to the area. This will lock in moisture and prevent the area from rubbing against your clothes. If you're in pain from the chafing, you can apply an ice pack to relieve the area.  Whether you use a commercial cold pack or a bag of ice, be sure to wrap it in a towel. Ice applied directly to the skin can cause frostbite. Do not leave the ice on for longer than 20 minutes. This can damage the skin. If the area is still painful, allow the skin to warm up before reapplying the ice. Once you've treated your sore nipples, you can take steps to prevent future problems.  Wear a loose-fitting shirt during athletic activities. Also wear a shirt made from synthetic material instead of cotton, since cotton can be abrasive. Moisture-wicking materials will also keep sweat away from the area and help prevent chafing. Women should make sure to wear a sports bra that fits properly. A loose-fitting bra will allow too much movement and cause the nipples to rub against the bra. Apply Vaseline or petroleum jelly to your nipples. This will help protect the area and prevent chafing. Cover your nipples with a...

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Осмотрите соски, нет ли на них признаков раздражения. Промойте соски и кожу вокруг них водой с мягким мылом. Нанесите на поврежденные участки ланолиновый крем. Чтобы справиться с болью, приложите к коже лед. Предпримите меры, препятствующие натиранию сосков в дальнейшем. Если ваше состояние не улучшилось на протяжении нескольких дней, посетите доктора.


Article in English: Friendly emails should be reserved for loved ones, including friends, family, and romantic partners. If the message is casual in nature and you are sending it to someone you are on informal terms with, you can send a friendly email. The only time you would not send a friendly email to a family or friend would be if you are sending a group email of an official nature, like a plea for donations or sale advertisement. Since these emails will likely be sent to people who you are not on casual terms with, as well, you must gear the email toward them. A subject line is not strictly essential, but it is still a good idea to include a subject. Keep it short, sweet, and to the point.  If you are just writing an email to catch up with a friend, you could include a humorous subject line or one as simple as "Long time no see!" If you are writing with a purpose, mention what that purpose is. For example, if you decide to write an email about a group outing, label the email with a subject that specifically mentions that outing. For a friendly email, this is not strictly necessary, but it is still a polite way to begin the body of your message.  Your salutation can be as simple as stating the person's name: "Bob,"  Alternatively, you can include a friendly greeting with that name, as well:  "Hey Bob!" "Hi Bob," "Morning Bob!" The body of your message should be easy to understand, but the tone should be informal and conversational.  Read your email and ask yourself if the content of the email sounds like the way you speak in person. If so, then you've achieved a good tone for a friendly email. Use contractions. Contractions are not a part of formal writing, but they are a common part of everyday conversation, making them appropriate for a friendly email.  Feel free to use slang. If desired, you can include Internet slang: "thx" instead of "thanks," "4" instead of "for," "l8r" instead of "later," etc. Also use emoticons when appropriate. :) Like salutations, a closing or signature is not strictly necessary for a friendly...

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Знайте, в каких случаях дружеская форма письма является уместной. Постарайтесь указать ненавязчивую тему. Подумайте о том, чтобы обращаться ко всем адресатам по имени. Четко пишите то, что хотите сказать, но старайтесь делать это простым языком. Подумайте о том, как подписать письмо.


Article in English: Friendships can be delicate, and unrequited romantic feelings can cause awkwardness. Asking out a friend can change the friendship, change group dynamics with mutual friends, and can even end the friendship.   Be aware that asking your friend out might strain the relationship, and you may not see each other for a while. Once you ask your friend out, she may not feel comfortable being friends with you anymore. Even if you want to keep it private, your mutual friends might find out as well, and relationships with them could also become strained. While you might ask a stranger out on a date in front of other friends, the dynamic is different when it’s someone you're already friends with. When you're planning to ask her, make sure that:  She’s in a place where she's comfortable You can both leave separately if necessary You're alone or not around other friends Avoid approaching the subject like you have a secret you want to tell her, and don’t start by saying you’ve had feelings for her for a while.  Instead, ask your friend out just like you would if she were any other crush. No matter how nervous you are, on the outside you should try to act like this is any other meeting between you two. Act as though you know she's going to say yes, and when you ask her out:  Be direct Look her in the eyes when you ask, not at the ground Try not to be too nervous, and avoid fidgeting Stand or sit up straight Keep your chin up While you should broach the topic of the date with your friend like you would anyone else, you might want to make the proposition a little more special. Since you know her and know what she likes, customize the date for her. Be sure to include a specific time and date. To ask her out, say something like:  “I know you’ve been dying to try that new restaurant, and I want to take you there at 8 p.m. this Saturday, just you and me. What do you say, is it a date?” “You keep talking about that adventure. Let’s go on a date this Sunday at noon and I’ll take you.” When you’ve been friends with someone for a long...

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Будьте готовы к последствиям. Выберите подходящее время. Не делайте признания. Будьте уверены в себе Пригласите ее на свидание. Будьте предельно ясны в том, чего хотите. Объясните, насколько важна ваша дружба. Сохраняйте спокойствие, если она ответит “нет”.


Article in English: Friendships take more effort to maintain as you age. You may find your social networks becoming wider, yet you may not have as many close, tight-knit relationships.  You may have a few friends you’ve known all your life as well as some dedicated new friends from different points in your life. Look at how long your current relationships have lasted — both romantic and non-romantic.  Have you been able to maintain quality relationships for a long time? Are you able to get through difficult periods and keep your friends around? Have you had long-term, stable romantic partnerships? If you said yes to any of these questions, you may be managing grown-up relationships. Even the most mature adults get into arguments. How you handle the argument is more telling than what started it. Grown-ups know how to respect each other’s differences. They remain calm during tense situations. They can agree to disagree or compromise to find a solution. They also know when to apologize and forgive without holding grudges. Keep in mind that there is a difference between being mature and passive. Just because you never fight back does not necessarily mean that you have grown up. When you're young and immature, it's all about the chemistry and fireworks. As you grow older, you may look for a partner who is as much compatible as they are exciting. Ask yourself the following questions. If you answer yes, you may be involved in a mature relationship.  Do you and your partner work through your problems? Do you apologize to one another? Can you forgive each other during arguments? Do you and your partner make compromises? Do you accommodate their needs? Do they accommodate yours? Do you and your partner respect each other’s boundaries? Are you both able to have separate social lives, hobbies, interests, and jobs without becoming jealous or controlling? Where does it take place? How many people are there? What are you doing? When you were younger, you may have wanted loud, crowded parties at clubs or bars. As you grow older, you may find...

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Оцените качество отношений с людьми. Проанализируйте, насколько хорошо вам удается разрешать конфликты. Подумайте, чего вы хотите от романтических отношений. Представьте себе идеальное мероприятие. Подумайте, как вы относитесь к детям.


Article in English: Frogs are attracted to moisture, so removing sources of water from your yard will cause most frogs to lose interest and find another place to lay their eggs and shelter at night. You can rent a pump to get rid of most water sources.  Birdbaths, swampy areas, bowls of water, and artificial ponds are just a few examples of water sources that attract frogs.     Removing sources of stagnant water will also drive away mosquitoes and other insects that frogs feed on, making the area even less appealing. If the water source in your yard is something you want to keep, like a natural pond, try adding a filter or running fountain to your pond. This will cause the water to circulate, thereby eliminating most mosquitoes and other insects. The frogs will still be attracted to the water, but with a decrease in food supply, many may still end up moving on. Tall grass, shrubs, or other bushy plants make the perfect hiding place for frogs. Clearing these elements away forces the frogs to be exposed, which is a condition they generally try to avoid. Having tall plants around a water source is especially troublesome. If you want to maintain tall or bushy plants somewhere in your yard, position them as far away from any water source as possible. Like tall grass, clutter in your yard serves as an excellent hiding place for frogs. Removing it will chase many frogs away. Remove empty pots, old lumber, piles of wood chips, or any other structure that may create a damp, dark place for frogs to hide. Light attracts insects, and insects attract frogs. Turning off your outdoor lights at night will reduce both insect and frog populations.  Shut off garden lights and porch lights. Close the drapes and curtains in your house to reduce the amount of light filtering out from inside. While somewhat uncommon, frogs do occasionally steal dog food or cat food. Feed your pets inside or keep the dish inside when the dog or cat is not eating. Since flies, mosquitoes, and other insects are the primary food source for frogs, killing the bugs will...

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Слейте всю стоячую воду. Подрежьте растительность. Уберите весь мусор. Выключите наружное освещение. Держите корм для животных внутри дома. Уничтожьте насекомых на вашем участке. Установите ограждение.


Article in English: From April to May, your dracaena plant comes out of rest mode and gets ready to go into the blooming season. Pruning your plants before they hit the growth period keeps them healthy. This also makes it easier to shape the plants into your ideal look. While you can prune your dracaena whenever you'd like, this helps encourage new, healthy growth. Remove leaves and/or stems again in late August after the growth period is over. From fall to winter, your plants are in rest mode, where they do not produce leaves and grow larger. To help the plant conserve energy, remove long leaves or stems before the rest period. This way, your plants can conserve nutrients and stay healthy during the colder months. Always use a sharp blade or pruning shears when pruning your plants. If you use a dull blade, this can hurt the plant and make it more challenging for it to heal. Before you make your cuts, wipe down your garden shears with rubbing alcohol or an all-purpose disinfectant. Using a dirty blade can spread infection and disease.  This keeps your plants healthy in between prunings. Alternatively, you can use a pair of gardening scissors.

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Обрезайте растение весной, перед сезоном роста. Снова обрежьте драцену, но теперь уже поздним летом, после окончания сезона роста. Обрезайте драцену чистым и острым ножом или секатором.


Article in English: From an unlocked screen, this prompts Google Assistant to start listening for a command. On some versions of Android, you may be asked to select an app to open, in which case, select "Voice Search" from the apps list.

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Нажмите и удерживайте кнопку «Домой» на разблокированном смартфоне.


Article in English: From here you will see several options including "Grand Prix, "Time Trial," "Vs," and "Battle." Birdo can be unlocked right off the bat, since you start the game with 16 courses, and you need to race a time trial on 16 different courses to unlock her. As such, Birdo is often one of the first characters you unlock. The driver and kart you use does not matter. You will need to actually race, as you need to post a time in order to count the track towards your 16, but luckily enough posting times is not incredibly difficult. You just need to finish the race. To keep track of things just race the courses in order, doing all 4 tracks in the first 4 cups. Some tips for good time trial times include:  Use heavy riders (Bowser, Wario, Donkey Kong), as they have the best top speeds and there are no items or other riders to slow you down. This minimizes the impact of their slow accelerations Perfect the start boost -- hit the A button right when the "GO" pops up to speed up fast and shave precious seconds off your time. Learn all the shortcuts on the track. While you won't need them to unlock Birdo, you will need them to unlock other characters from time trials. Hit the "B" button to back all the way out of the time trial screen back to the main menu. Log back in using the same profile you raced the time trials in and you should get a notification that you've unlocked Birdo.  Remember, you need to do a time trial on 16 different courses, not just 16 trials. If you are sure you raced 16 courses, but can't get Birdo unlocked, race a full Grand Prix. You should unlock Birdo when you are done. This will likely take longer than racing the time trials, but if you love playing online it may be the best use of your time. You can also race 1,350 unique races (any race, any time) in any mode to unlock the pink dino through sheer time spent playing.

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Запустите режим однопользовательской игры из главного меню. Пройдите испытания на время на 16 уникальных трассах. Вернитесь на главный экран после того, как пройдете все 16 испытаний на время. Альтернативный способ разблокировки Бердо включает в себя участие в 250 гонках в режиме онлайнового мультиплейера.


Article in English: From here, download the drivers from the "Download" section. These drivers will make your Xbox 360 controller work with Windows 8's operating system. Doing so will prompt a drop-down menu with all of the available drivers for the Xbox 360 controller. You'll see two Windows 7 options here: "32-bit only" and "64-bit only". If the page doesn't scroll down automatically, first scroll down to below the "Free Shipping. Free Returns" banner and click Download on the right side of the page. Since the Xbox 360 controller doesn't have Windows 8 drivers available, you'll use the Windows 7 drivers that correspond to your version of Windows (32-bit or 64-bit). If you aren't sure of your operating system's bit count, you can check your version of Windows. It's below the box with your drivers' information; the link will say something like "Xbox 360 Accessories Software 1.2". Once you click the link, the drivers file will begin to download. Depending on your browser, you may first need to select a download location. You'll find the file in your computer's default downloads location (e.g., the desktop). The file should be named "Xbox360_[bit number]Eng" where "[bit number]" is "32" or "64" depending on your operating system version. It's at the bottom of the drop-down menu. You'll see this option at the top of the "Properties" window. This text is beneath the "Compatibility mode" heading. It's below the "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" text. If you've never used compatibility mode before, this box will likely say "Window XP" or something similar. It's toward the bottom of the drop-down window here. Now you should be able to install the drivers without a problem. Doing so will launch the setup window. You'll likely need to click Yes when prompted to allow the setup file access to your computer, after which you'll simply check the "I agree" box on the "Terms and Conditions" page and then click Next to begin installing the drivers. This process will likely take several minutes. It's in the bottom-right corner of the...

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Откройте страницу с драйверами для Xbox 360. Щелкните по меню под заголовком «ПО и драйверы». Выберите одну из двух опций «Windows 7». Щелкните по ссылке для загрузки. Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши по установочному файлу. Щелкните по Свойства. Щелкните по вкладке Совместимость. Установите флажок у «Запустить программу в режиме совместимости с». Откройте меню со списком операционных систем. Щелкните по Windows 7. Нажмите OK. Дважды щелкните по установочному файлу. Следуйте инструкциям на экране. Подождите, пока драйвер установится. Нажмите Finish (Завершить). Нажмите Yes (Да), чтобы перезагрузить компьютер.


Article in English: From the Document Properties window, select the Job Storage tab by clicking on it. This is where you configure your print jobs. Note that only printers that support spooling or print job storage will have the extra menu options or properties. Under the Job Storage Mode, click the “Stored Job” radio button. This sets your print to be a stored job instead of an immediate print. Tick the “PIN to print” check box to indicate that a PIN is needed in order to access and print the job from the printer. In the box underneath it, key in a four-digit PIN code. This will be the PIN code that you will use to print from the printer. You can change this every time you set a print job. Tick “Display JOB ID when printing” so you will be able to see what job currently is being printed. In this section, you must indicate your username or your unique identifier. The username will be used by the printer to identify you and collect all the print jobs under your username. Some printers allow batch printing of all the print jobs under a single username. Configure how the print job will be named. You can manually set and change this every time by selecting “Custom” and inputting the job name, or you can set this to “Automatic” and have the job named automatically in sequence. Click on the “OK” button at the bottom of the window to save everything and close the window.

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Зайдите в панель хранилища файлов. Выберите «Режим Хранение файлов». Установите PIN- код. Настройте уведомления, которые касаются документов. Укажите имя пользователя. Укажите название документа. Сохраните файл, который хотите распечатать.


Article in English: From the top side of the jacket, make the hole in the jacket and poke the spike through, or a few tiny ones and poke your pronged stud through. Then flip the jacket over and use your flat head screwdriver to press down the prongs, or screw on the backing of the spike. This is the most time consuming part of creating your jacket! Use a thimble to push your heavy duty needle through the tough material, and stitch anyway you want! You can use dental floss, fishing line, or thread the same way. Add super glue to the back of the patch before placing it onto your jacket then stitch it down, or safety pin it on. That will help keep the patch in place, and it looks more professional, if you want it to look professional. Sometimes, simply using a wet washcloth, or baby oil/olive oil will work.

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Добавьте шпильки. Сделайте швы. Добавьте нашивки. Если вы ошиблись с краской, попробуйте Goo Gone или аналогичное средство для чистки.


Article in English: From zombies to princesses, Halloween costumes fit right in for the Time Warp. The flashier and zanier the better, whether that's piles of pink ruffles and glitter, or skeleton face paint. One of the dancing characters from the Rocky Horror film version, Columbia, has the flashiest costume of all. Cover yourself in gold or rainbow sequins and glittery makeup to imitate her. Bonus points if you wear a glittery top hat and fishnet stockings, or cover your eyebrows with makeup. The characters Janet and Brad are the quiet, "normal" people caught in a group of strange people, which means their costumes are usually easier to imitate. Dress as Janet by wearing a light pink dress and a white sweater, plus a sun hat. Dress as Brad with "hipster" clothing, for instance a tucked-in button-up shirt, khaki pants, and combed-back hair. At many performances of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, where the Time Warp dance comes from, people might make fun of you for wearing stripes. This supposedly references a scene in the movie when someone wearing a striped shirt was caught on camera accidentally, but it's a tradition of it's own at this point.

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Используйте костюм для Хэллоуина. Наденьте яркий костюм с блестками. Можно использовать и менее яркие костюмы. Постарайтесь избегать полосатой одежды.


Article in English: Frost can be a major danger for young olive oil trees. In general, opt to plant in spring after temperatures have been consistently warm and there has been no recent frost. Most people plant trees during April or May, but adjust for your region. The more time trees have to grow before winter, the better. Plant your trees as soon as possible after the last expected frost date of the season. Purchase potted olive trees online or at a local greenhouse. Seeds on their own are fragile and difficult to cultivate. You should plant trees that are 4 to 5 feet (1.2 to 1.5 m) high and whose branches start at three feet. Measure the trees pot, including its circumference and height. Dig a hole about that deep and wide. You do not have to get the hole the exact number of inches and measure, but the hole should be roughly the same size so that the tree fits comfortably in the soil. Remove the tree from the container, including all the roots. Cut or untwist any circling roots as best you can, but stay away from the root ball. Cutting into this can damage your plants. Use the previously dug soil and surrounding soil to fill in the rest of the hole. Put an inch of topsoil over the root ball. At this time, things like fertilizer and compost should not be added near your tree. The tree should grow out of the native soil initially. Dip emitters are irrigation systems that keep your olive trees properly hydrated. For the first year, they should be placed right next to each tree trunk. The following year, they should be moved 24 inches away from the trunks. A second emitter should be added, also 24 inches away from the trunk.  Installing dip emitter is complicated. While you can purchase them at a hardware store, installation is tricky unless you have extensive gardening experience. It is best to hire professionals to install your emitters. Usually, emitters are hooked up to a water source such as an outside faucet. You then run the tubing across your garden or yard until it gets to the base of your trees. You will then poke holes...

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Посадите оливковые деревья весной. Начните с деревьев в горшках. Выройте яму примерно таких же размеров, что и горшок. Достаньте дерево из горшка и осмотрите корни. Засыпьте яму. Установите возле ствола дерева устройство капельного полива. Поливайте деревья и мульчируйте почву соломой.


Article in English: Frostnip is not the same as frostbite, but can precede it. Ice crystals form on the surface of the skin, rather than within the tissue as in frostbite. The blood vessels in your skin severely constrict, causing paleness or reddened areas. You may feel numbness, pain, or prickling or tingling of the area. However, the skin should respond normally to pressure without serious numbness and should retain its normal texture. Symptoms resolve with rewarming.  Frostnip may affect children more quickly than adults. Frostnip usually affects extremities such as the ears, nose, fingers, toes, and cheeks.  Frostnip signals that weather conditions are sufficient to cause frostbite with further exposure. Although it may not feel superficial, superficial frostbite is so named because the damage can be reversed with treatment. This condition is more serious than frostnip, and can be recognized by numbness, white or grayish-yellow skin with red blotches, aching or throbbing, and slightly hardened or swollen skin. There is less possibility of tissue loss with superficial frostbite. Some people with superficial frostbite may develop blisters with clear fluid within 24 hours. These are usually located at the ends or tips of the area affected and do not lead to tissue loss. Severe frostbite is the most dangerous form of frostbite. In cases of severe frostbite the skin looks pale and will feel waxy and unusually firm, and there is a loss of feeling/numbness of the affected area. In some cases, severely frostbitten tissue may have blisters on the skin that may have blood in them, or signs of gangrene (gray/black dead skin). The most severe form of frostbite extends into the muscle and bone and can lead to death of the skin and tissues. The risk of tissue loss is high with this form. If you are able to get to a hospital or emergency department within two hours, you should not try to treat frostbite yourself. If you are unable to get out of the cold, do not try rewarming the area if it is in danger of refreezing. The...

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Для начала определите, есть ли у вас поверхностное обморожение. Определите, есть ли у вас легкое обморожение. Определите, есть ли у вас тяжелое обморожение. Необходимо как можно скорее укрыться от холода и получить медицинскую помощь.


Article in English: Fruit and vegetables are an important source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Teens need fruit and vegetables to grow strong and stay healthy. They should be a part of any balanced diet.  Generally speaking, adolescents need 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit every day.  Adolescents should also be eating 2.5 to 3 cups of vegetables each day.  Fresh fruit and veggies are a healthy snack and a superior choice over junk food. Water quenches your thirst more effectively than sweetened beverages. Because there's no sugar in water, it's also a calorie-free beverage. It's important to drink enough water everyday to ensure that you stay hydrated and healthy.  Regularly drinking soda has been linked to weight problems and obesity; however, other drinks include high levels of sugar as well, including juice, sports drinks, and many coffee drinks. If tap water is too plain for your tastes, try an unsweetened sparkling water. Sugar-free flavored seltzer can be a refreshing and tasty alternative to soda. Most adults need between two and three liters of water everyday to maintain normal, healthy bodily functions and stay hydrated.  Carry water with you when you're on the go. You'll need to drink more water than usual if you're engaging in physical activity, live in a hot climate, or are otherwise prone to sweating. Foods which have been highly processed usually contain added salt, sugar, and fat. Cookies, chips, candy, cake, pastries, and microwave meals all fall into this category. Eliminate these foods from your diet if you can, eating as much fresh food as possible.  Limit deli meats. Try to eat no more than 70g of red and processed meat per day, or about two to three slices of lamb, beef, or pork.  Be conscious of your sugar intake. Sugar is added to more products than you probably realize — including crackers, cereals, and jarred pasta sauce. Many low-fat products are actually packed with sugar. There is mounting evidence that sugar plays a large part in many serious health problems, from obesity to metabolic syndrome.  Trans...

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Употребляйте свежие фрукты и овощи. Отдавайте предпочтение воде, а не газированным напиткам. Избегайте употребления фастфуда и продуктов, подвергнутых технологической обработке. Отдавайте предпочтение нежирным или обезжиренным молочным продуктам. Ограничьтесь здоровыми размерами порций.


Article in English: Fruit is one of the most popular ingredients in smoothies. They contain more calories than vegetables, and not all fruit have the same calorie content. Fruits with the lowest number of calories are:  1 Apricot: 17 calories ½ Grapefruit: 20 calories 1 Plum: 20 calories 1 Kiwi: 25 calories 1 Mandarin orange: 20 calories 100 grams of Cantaloupe melon: approximately 20 calories 1 Peach: 36 calories 1 Orange: 48 calories 1 Pear: 48 calories 1 Nectarine: 50 calories ¼ pineapple: 50 calories Handful of blueberries: 51 calories; blackberries: 28 calories; cherries: 40 calories; grapes: 60 calories; raspberries: 24 calories; strawberries: 24 calories All these calories vary depending on the weight of your fruit. Vegetables are great, low-calorie additions to your smoothie. You can include any greens or vegetables that you prefer. The following vegetables are under 40 calories for a serving:  Arugula and other salad greens Asparagus Broccoli Cabbage Cauliflower Kale, spinach, collard, and mustard greens Zucchini squash and yellow squash Radishes and radish greens Celery Carrots The liquid base can be one of the lowest calorie or highest calorie parts of your smoothie. Skip calorie-heavy unhealthy ingredients like ice cream, sherbert, whole milk, sweetened milks, and sugar-filled juices. Instead, make smart choices. Fruit and vegetables will give enough flavor that you shouldn’t have to depend on your liquid base. The calorie count for the liquid bases per cup are:  Coconut water: 46 calories Unsweetened almond milk: 30 calories Unsweetened rice milk: 120 calories Water and Green tea: 0 calories

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Выберите подходящие фрукты. Добавьте овощи. Сократите количество калорий в жидкой основе.


Article in English: Fruit seeds germinate best in the late winter or early spring. By collecting the seeds you want to plant in February, you give yourself enough time to stratify them. Stratification aids in germination and will produce more seedlings. Store-bought pears will work fine. Using a paring knife, cut a pear in half. Cut the halves into quarters so you can easily access the seeds in the core. Dig out the seeds with a spoon or with your finger. You should find about 8 seeds inside.  Each pear is unique due to cross-pollination. If you want to plant more trees in the future that will bear the same fruit, you can store half of the seeds in a plastic bag in your fridge for 2 years. You can use pears straight from a pear tree too. Just make sure to harvest them for seeds in the summer when they are ripe. Pear seeds should also be available for purchase at your local nursery or garden shop. If any seeds float to the top, get rid of them. If they sink to the bottom, they are good to grow. In the morning, remove the seeds. Mix 10 parts water to one part bleach. Soak the seeds in the bleach mixture for 10 minutes before rinsing thoroughly. Peat moss retains water and moisture and can be purchased at any garden store. Fill a resealable plastic sandwich bag with the moss and mix in water. The moss should be damp, but not waterlogged. Moist potting soil will also work here, but may need to be watered more often than the moss. Bury at least 4 of the pear seeds in the moss before sealing the bag. The more seeds you place in the moss, the more chance you have at a successful germination. Store the bag in the refrigerator for 60-90 days. This gives the seeds time to chill and start the germination process. The peat moss should hold the moisture through this period, but you may have to check on it every 2 weeks. If the peat moss has dried, use a spray bottle to moisten it again. After 3 months pass, you can remove the seeds from the fridge. If there is no risk of frost or the temperature does not drop below 40 °F (4 °C), you can...

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Соберите семена в начале февраля. Вырежьте из груши семена. Оставьте семена на ночь в миске с водой. Заполните пластиковый пакет влажным сфагнумом. Поместите семена в мох на глубину 5–8 сантиметров. Положите пакет с семенами в контейнер для хранения продуктов в холодильнике и держите его там до 3 месяцев. Достаньте пакет с семенами, когда температура на улице превысит 4°C. Подержите семена в миске с теплой водой в течение 2 дней.


Article in English: Fruit trees can be planted at any time of year, but in areas with cold winters or hot summers, your best bet is to wait until spring. This will allow the tree to immediately start adapting to the soil and growing roots. It's also the best time of year for breaking ground, since the soil will be thawed and easy to dig. If you have clay-heavy soil, or soil that is hard and packed, it's a good idea to till the soil to a depth of at least 2 feet (0.6 m) and work in some compost or peat moss. This will loosen the soil, provide better drainage and make room for the tree's roots to begin growing. Use a garden spade or a tiller to break up and loosen the soil, then add compost and mix it in. Use a shovel to dig a hole twice as wide as the spread of the roots of the tree you're planting. Fruit trees' roots tend to grow outward, and this will give them plenty of room. Make sure that the roots are surrounded by loose soil so that they are not challenged by compressed earth.  At the same time, it's important not to dig the hole too deep. Since you're working with a grafted bare root, it's important that the graft at the base of the tree stay above the soil. If you're planting more than one tree, plant them at least 18 inches (45.7 cm) apart. Keep in mind that some trees require as much as 20 feet of spacing. When you buy the tree, determine how big it will grow when it is mature to determine how much space you need between trees. In general, the more space you can give them, the better. Depending on what type of tree you're planting and what your soil quality is, you may want to add organic nutrients to the hole you've dug before planting. In some cases, all that is needed is a sprinkle of compost on the base of the hole.  Check with the nursery regarding amending soil and what they suggest. In some cases you may not even have to amend the soil because the existing soil contains enough nutrition. Don't add compost and other nutrients unless you're advised to do so. Once the roots grow past the amended soil, they'll need...

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Сажайте дерево весной. При необходимости добавьте к почве компост. Выкопайте широкую яму. При посадке плодовых деревьев следуйте рекомендациям по улучшению почвы. Установите дерево в посадочной яме. Утрамбуйте почву вокруг корней. Полейте корни. При необходимости установите подпорки для дерева. Засыпьте почву вокруг дерева слоем органической мульчи. Защитите дерево от животных.


Article in English: Fruits and vegetables have antioxidants which help lower fats in the blood. Choose brightly colored fruits and vegetables for the highest level of antioxidants. Some great examples of fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants are blueberries, raspberries, apples, plums, citrus fruits, leafy green vegetables, squash and bell peppers. Fish has good amounts of healthy omega-3 fats and good quality protein. Omega-3 fats help to decrease inflammation and may help limit the growth of lipomas.  Salmon and tuna are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids as well as high in protein.  Good sources of omega-3 fatty acids include mackerel, herring, trout, which are also high in vitamin B-12. If you do eat red meat, make sure it is grass-fed with no added antibiotics or hormones. Grass-fed meat has a lot of healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fats. Chicken, tofu, and beans are all healthy alternatives to red meat that are also high in protein. Switching to organic foods reduces the number of preservatives and additives you eat. Your liver will then be able to focus on removing the toxins stored in the lipoma’s fatty tissue.

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Ешьте больше фруктов и овощей. Ешьте больше рыбы. Ограничьте потребление красного мяса. По возможности перейдите на органическую пищу.


Article in English: Fruits and vegetables will help you get the vitamins and nutrients you need for glowing skin. Eat several servings throughout the day. Mushrooms are especially good for the skin. If you choose the supplement, go for 160 milligrams per day. Soy proteins are essential to building collagen and protecting collagen from free radical damage. Cocoa is great for your skin. Try mixing it into other foods or putting it into a shake. These supplements are rich in Vitamin C and will keep your skin looking youthful. Your body typically absorbs vitamins more completely if consumed through food and drink; many multivitamins offer limited benefits at best. However, if you choose to take a dietary supplement, look for one containing 100 percent of your recommended daily allowance for Vitamin A, Vitamin C and the B vitamins. Also, choose foods that are rich in these vitamins:   Vitamin A: Carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach and fortified cereals  Vitamin C: Red and green peppers, oranges, broccoli, strawberries, kiwi  B vitamins: Lean meat, fish, enriched soy and whole grains Garlic has a number of potential benefits for your skin. Your skin cells last longer and look more youthful. Garlic may also prevent the growth of cancerous skin cells. Fatty fish like salmon and mackerel are great sources of omega-3s. You can also get omega-3s from walnuts and olive oil. Tea is full of antioxidants that fight free radical damage to your skin. People who drink tea, according to studies, are also less likely to develop squamous cell skin cancer. Water keeps your skin hydrated and flushes toxins out of your body. The exact amount of water you should drink will vary depending on your specific needs; however, as a general rule, men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of water and other fluids daily, while women should drink about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

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Ешьте много фруктов и овощей. Употребляйте соевое молоко или принимайте изофлавоны сои. Попробуйте какао. Принимайте шиповник. Отдавайте предпочтение продуктам, богатым витаминами. Ешьте чеснок. Добавьте омега-3 жирные кислоты в свой рацион. Пейте чай. Пейте больше воды.


Article in English: Functions are self-contained blocks of code that can be called upon by other parts of the program. They make it very easy to repeat code, and they help make the program simpler to read and change. Functions can include all of the previously-covered techniques learned in this article, and even other functions.       The main() line at the beginning of all of the above examples is a function, as is getchar()  Functions are essential to efficient and easy-to-read code. Make good use of functions to streamline your program. Functions are best created when you outline what you want it to accomplish before you begin the actual coding. The basic syntax for functions is "return_type name ( argument1, argument2, etc.);". For example, to create a function that adds two numbers:   int add ( int x, int y );    This will create a function that adds two integers (x and y) and then returns the sum as an integer. You can use the outline to create a program that takes two integers that the user enters and then adds them together. The program will define how the "add" function works and use it to manipulate the input numbers.   #include <stdio.h>  int add ( int x, int y );  int main() {   int x;   int y;    printf( "Enter two numbers to add together: " );   scanf( "%d", &x );   scanf( "%d", &y );   printf( "The sum of your numbers is %d\n" , add( x, y ) );   getchar(); }  int add ( int x , int y ) {   return x + y; }    Note that the outline is still located at the top of the program. This tells the compiler what to expect when the function is called and what it will return. This is only necessary if you want to define the function later in the program. You could define add() before the main() function and the result would be the same without the outline. The actual functionality of the function is defined at the bottom of the program. The main() function collects the integers from the user and then sends them to the add() function to be processed. The add() function then returns the results to main()  Now the add() has been...

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Поймите основы применения функций. Начните с объявления функций. Включите функцию в программу.


Article in English: Fungus thrives in moist, poorly ventilated areas, so wear light, breathable shoes and alternate them often.   Discard old shoes that might harbor fungi. Change your socks twice a day if your feet are prone to sweating. Wear natural fabrics like cotton or wool and, unless they’re synthetics specifically designed to wick moisture away from the wearer. Expose your feet to sunlight and fresh air when possible. Wash your feet with antibacterial soap and dry them thoroughly, especially between your toes.  Use clean towels each time you wash to avoid reinfection from dirty towels. Apply antifungal foot powder between the toes and around the foot. Trim nails short and keep them clean, especially in cases of toenail fungus. A weakened immune system puts you at a greater risk for developing Athlete’s foot and toenail fungus.   Get enough sleep every night.  Eat a balanced diet with many fruits,  vegetables, and nuts. Take a multivitamin supplement each day or several times per week. Spend time outdoors, particularly in the sun to get your needed dose of vitamin D.  Manage stress and anxiety through exercise, meditation, or other forms of relaxation. We all know that exercise is good for our health, but it is especially important to fight off infection and prevent its reoccurrence. Because your feet have diminished blood circulation compared to other parts of your body, it’s harder for your immune system to detect and eliminate foot infections.  Start slowly if you aren’t used to regular exercise—walking, swimming, or light calisthenics will get the circulation flowing. Try light weight training at home or in a gym. Take the stairs more often and park farther away from your destination—even a little bit of extra movement can help.

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Носите подходящую обувь. Следите за чистотой и сухостью ног. Старайтесь укрепить свой иммунитет! Очень важно помнить о пользе физических упражнений.


Article in English: Furniture labels will often provide you with a code that tells you how to clean—and how not to clean—your furniture upholstery. Microsuede will generally have one of three labels:  W, which means wash with water-based cleaners. S, which means wash with solvent-based cleaners. SW, which means you can use either water-based or solvent-based cleaners. Your main cleaning agent will be isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, or another clear alcohol, such as vodka. Alternatively, if your furniture has a W or SW code, you can also use a solution made of water and mild soap or detergent. However, microsuede is prone to watermarking, so alcohol is recommended since it dries quickly. Along with your cleaning agent, you’ll also need a:  Clean, empty spray bottle White or undyed sponge, towel, or cloth that’s both clean and dry Soft-bristled brush Vacuum cleaner You can also use baby wipes because they contain alcohol. Remove the cushions and use a soft-brush attachment to vacuum up crumbs, dust, and other debris. Pick up large debris with your hands. Be sure to get into all the nooks, crannies, and cracks, and vacuum the cushions as well. Use alcohol for any furniture, or if you prefer (with W and SW furniture), mix about one-half ounce (one tablespoon) of mild liquid soap or detergent with 33 ounces (one liter) of water. Shake well. Find an inconspicuous area that’s out of sight and do a test patch with your cleaning agent. Spray a small spot with the alcohol or soap solution, dab it with a clean cloth, and let it dry. After an hour or so, check to see that the cleaner hasn’t caused any:  Discoloring Changes to the texture (a little stiffness in the fabric is normal) Color bleeding Fabric shrinkage Spray a small area or a single stain with a minimal amount of cleaner (this will prevent watermarks). Use your clean cloth or sponge to wipe the area down, blotting stains and soiled spots. Rotate your cloth often to a clean spot so you aren’t just spreading dirt around.  Work in small patches or tackle one stain at a time until the...

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Взгляните на бирку. Достаньте необходимые чистящие средства. Пропылесосьте мебель. Наполните распылитель чистящим средством. Протестируйте моющее средство. Почистите мебель. Дайте мебели высохнуть. Разгладьте ткань. Держите свою мебель из микровелюра в чистоте.


Article in English: Furniture made with materials that aren't sturdy, or furniture that has been very heavily used and is full of scratches, should be priced cheap so you can move it off the lawn. At these prices, you may be able to sell off your old furniture to students looking to furnish a dorm cheaply. A solid wood dresser, table, cabinet, or bookshelf might be one of the higher-priced items in your yard. A good rule of thumb for these items is to charge 1/3 the original price. If you paid $300 for a table you've hardly used, go ahead and charge $100 for it. You can always drop the price if you need to. If you've got something truly special, like a Tiffany lamp or a Victorian chaise, price it high. The right buyer will be willing to pay what it's worth.  If you don't know the item's value for sure, do some research first or get it appraised. You don't want to undersell your most valuable possessions. Display high value items close to the house, in a special area you can keep an eye on. Candlesticks, pictures, knickknacks, and other home décor items should be some the lower-priced items in the sale. Exceptions are made for antiques or items that are rare or expensive, such as high-quality art.

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Оценивайте мебель низкого качества от 10 до 30 долларов. Оценивайте прочную мебель от 50 до 75 долларов. Оценивайте старинные редкие вещи от 100 долларов и выше. Оценивайте предметы домашнего декора от 3 до 5 долларов.


Article in English: GIMP stands for GNU Image Manipulation Program, an open-source image editing program. Download it for free at gimp.org/downloads. Using GIMP, you can edit each frame of your GIF, customize the speed of your GIF, and save it in an optimized format that will be quicker to load. Go to File → Open in the top menu and select an image saved on your computer. If you'd like to draw your own GIF from scratch, use File → New instead. If you are using an existing GIMP file with multiple layers, use the Image → Flatten Image command to merge them all into one layer. This layer will be one frame of the animation. If you already have several images to turn into a GIF (such as a series of screenshots), open them using File → Open as Layers. If you only have one image and wish to edit the animation yourself, use the Duplicate Layers function in the "Layers" window on the right of the screen. You can do this by right-clicking the image icon and selecting Duplicate Layer, or by selecting the icon and clicking the icon that looks like two stacked photographs.  Each layer will be one frame of the GIF. The image on the bottom of the list will appear first, then the images above it. Drag them around to change the order. Every image must be the same size, or the larger ones will be cropped when the GIF is saved. If you plan to edit the images or add text to them, you'll need to hide all layers higher up on the list than the one you're editing, or you won't be able to see your work. There are two ways to accomplish this, both found in the "Layers" window:  Click the "eye" icon next to a layer to hide it. Click the same spot again when you're ready to show it again.  Or select a layer and adjust the Opacity bar near the top of the Layers window. Low Opacity makes the layer more transparent. This is helpful if you're adding text or other additions to multiple frames, so you can line them up with each other. You can learn about many GIMP editing features if you like, or just use these basic techniques. Select the image you wish to edit...

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Скачайте GIMP. Откройте изображение, которое вы хотели анимировать. Добавление дополнительных изображений. Скройте слои, чтобы редактировать нижние слои (если хотите). Редактирование изображений (по желанию). Просмотрите анимацию. Задайте скорость анимации. Оптимизируйте анимацию для ускорения ее загрузки. Экспортируйте анимацию в формат GIF. В новом окне «Экспорт изображения в виде GIF» установите флажок у «В виде анимации».


Article in English: Gain access to use a scanner to upload your design onto a computer. It helps if the computer also has photo editing software, like Photoshop, but this isn’t required.  You can also go to an office supply store, like Staples, to scan your design. These stores will scan your photo to your desired quality and then store the design either on a flashdrive or in the cloud. Scan multiple designs just in case you want to go in a different direction later down the road. There are several photo-editing software options that are not Photoshop, but Photoshop is the industry standard. Open the software and upload your logo into the program. Once in the program, you should save the logo.  You can download one of these free alternative softwares: GIMP, Pixlr, Paint.net, or PicMonkey.  Make sure to check out each program's specifications to see if it is compatible with your machine. Once the image is in your editing software, you can make adjustments to the logo. Play around with filters, vary the colors, or even add text of the band’s name. It is easy to take these tools and potentially add too much to your logo. A good thing to do with the software is to remove any white space.  By deleting white space, you’ll be able to add your band’s logo to any flyer, regardless of the flyer’s color. You can also edit and modify the quality of the image. A good image type is .tiff. Add the logo to your band’s web pages. Set the profile picture of your band’s social media pages as the logo. Add the logo to any upcoming show flyers. Get the word out through the internet. Once you and your band is completely satisfied with the band logo, you can begin to print the logo onto merchandise. Send in the logo to a local print store to get t-shirts created. Add the logo to your newest album. The best place to put a band logo is on the back of an album. Another idea is to use the logo as an album cover.  The options are limitless once you have a logo. The key is to not change the logo or the name of your band. If you change something, the logo...

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Отсканируйте логотип. Сохраните отсканированное изображение в редакторе. Создавайте цифровые вариации. Опубликуйте логотип в сети. Напечатайте логотип.


Article in English: Gain inspiration for your work by consciously viewing more of the world around you. Settling for the same sources of inspiration can limit your creativity and stunt the growth of your work, so look for inspiration where you least expect it.  A wider range of inspiration will make it easier for you to produce varied, well-rounded work. Inspiration can be found in the ordinary and mundane. It can come from nature or from manmade aspects of living. Walk around familiar and unfamiliar areas, taking pictures of things that grab your attention. Visit local art exhibits. Look through magazines, catalogs, and newspapers for interesting examples of design. Instead of trying to become an expert with one method of graphic design, play around with different mediums, skills, and tools.  Even if you prefer one for most of your work, having experience with multiple tools of the trade can influence your perspective, making your work more varied and unique. If you do most of your work on your computer, try creating offline work, or vice versa. Don't be afraid to mess up since the idea is to experiment. You can hone the skills you want to continue using later on. You can learn some new techniques through experimentation, but many technical skills are easier to learn when you have an example to follow.  Take a graphic design course if you want hands-on instruction from an experienced professional in the field. When courses are not an option, read and follow design tutorials. A good tutorial will explain a specific technique in detailed steps, and you can find tutorials online that cover skills from a wide range of design categories. When you first start designing, you might base your work around general themes like "nature" or "color." Narrowing your theme down to a more specific idea can help you create something even more unique, however.  Themes with personal significance are often the easiest to work with, but you can also experiment with something more abstract. Consider choosing a song lyric, memory, quote, or other...

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Наблюдайте за окружающим миром. Экспериментируйте с разными инструментами и навыками. Учитесь у других. Практикуйте дизайн, основанный на конкретной идее. Стремитесь получать отзывы о своей работе.


Article in English: Gallstones can exist without ill effects for decades. Most people experience no symptoms when they have gallstones; in fact only 5 to 10% of people develop some symptoms of gallstones. This can make it difficult to know what to look for if you suspect you may have gallstones, and further indicates the importance of consulting a doctor for official diagnosis. Fewer than half the number of people who actually have gallstones even experience symptoms. Individuals with gallstones may experience a recurring pain in the upper right area of their abdomen (right upper quadrant pain) or in front of the lower part of their sternum (epigastric pain). There may be a gnawing pain, nausea and vomiting. The pain, known as biliary colic, usually lasts for more than 15 minutes and can sometimes radiate towards the back.  Patients will usually experience recurring episodes of biliary colic after their first time experiencing the pain. In addition, biliary colic often occurs and then goes away. You may only feel this pain several times per year. This symptom can be easy to confuse with other digestive or abdominal pains. If you think you suffer from biliary colic, make an appointment to see your doctor. Observe whether you have abdominal pains and/or biliary colic after eating large or fatty meals, for example like a greasy breakfast with bacon and sausage or a big holiday meal like on Thanksgiving. These are the moments when you are most likely to experience pain and/or biliary colic. In some patients, minor biliary colic, without signs of infection, can be tolerated without medical intervention. This is the main symptom of gallbladder inflammation, which is often caused by gallstones. The pain usually worsens when drawing a breath. You may experience pain between your shoulder blades and in your right shoulder specifically. Gallbladder inflammation is much more serious than biliary colic, and fever is the best way to distinguish between the two symptoms, based on their severity. You should seek medical attention right away if...

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Учтите, что часто желчнокаменная болезнь не сопровождается какими-либо симптомами. Обратите внимание на возможные желчные колики. Обратите внимание на свое самочувствие после обильной или жирной еды. Обратите внимание на сильную боль в животе, которая распространяется на спину или плечи. Проверьте, нет ли у вас жара.


Article in English: GameShark is one of the most popular brands of cheat cartridge, but there are many others you might use to get the Dig ability on your game. Due to the fact that you will be using your cheat cartridge to adjust the data of your game, there is a risk that you could corrupt your data or do permanent damage to your game.  Cheat cartridges can be bought at most video game stores and electronics retailers. There are cheat cartridges available through online sellers and digital cheat programs that you can use for computer emulated games. If you intend on using a GameShark cheat cartridge, be certain you purchase version 2.1 or higher. Lower versions of GameShark will not work on color games. This will bring up the code handler, where you will have to insert a code. You can find lists of codes for your cheat cartridge online. These codes need to be input into your code handler to give you items (like TM28, which teaches Dig), or can be used to add Pokemon that naturally learn the Dig ability to your team. Some cheat cartridges are buggy or are poorly adapted to certain games. In cases like these, you might have to plug your game into the cheat cartridge several times before it works correctly. The code you use will depend on the way you intend on learning the Dig ability, either by TM or a Pokémon that learns the ability. You should be careful when inputting your code, as a single missed or incorrect character can result in a failed attempt or deleted/corrupted data. Some codes you might use include:  The TM28 code:  82005274 013C The Nincada code: DA8A6B45 37694831 The Tripinch code: E3F01278 4A26A70E Some codes are only intended for certain cheat cartridges. The cheat codes listed above should work for most common cheat cartridges. You may have to restart your game and unplug it from the cheat cartridge, or you may be able to access your game data even with your cheat cartridge connected. This will depend on what kind of cartridge you use, but once you open your game data, you should find TM28 in your inventory, a...

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Купите картридж с чит-кодами. Загрузите игру через чит-картридж. Введите нужный код. Запустите игру.


Article in English: Gameloft: this website has games for mobile phones and other devices such as iPhone, iPad, smartphones, iPod and gaming consoles including Wii, Nintendo, Xbox and PlayStation. Just scroll over the Games menu in the title bar and choose the device that you want the games optimized for. GetJar: type in your cell phone manufacturer name and model number in the pop-up window when you visit the GetJar website. Once you have made your cell phone selection, you will only be shown the Java games that are designed to match your cell phone screen size and other specifications. Mobile Games Arena: the Java games are sorted according to their compatible screen resolutions on the Mobile Games Arena website. Just click on the screen resolution of the device on which you want to play Java games so you can see the list of games that are compatible with your device.

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Откройте один из следующих сайтов, чтобы скачать Java игры (файлы с расширением .jar).


Article in English: Gaming is a whole community. While a lot of individual talent goes into gaming, being involved in the larger community is important part in adopting the gamer lifestyle.  Be respectful to other players. While derogatory language is common, try to avoid using it yourself. It is actually beneficial to make friends and connections through gaming. Not only does this help you while actually playing the game, it makes the whole experience more fun and engaging.  Every gamer community has different rules and regulations. Spend some time browsing gamer forums or playing while remaining mostly silent and disengaged. Learn the customs of a given community through observation at first. The best way to improve at video games is by simple practice. If you want to live the gamer lifestyle, you'll have to practice playing each day.  Make time in your schedule to play your game each day. This shouldn't be too hard if you really love the game. Like any task, the best way to improve your skills as a gamer is by simple practice.  Make a point of playing with gamers who are better than you. You'll learn how to play by interacting with those more talented than you. Observe their game playing techniques and try to learn from their skills. Gamers can often be broken down into different personality types. Try to develop a gaming persona to set yourself apart. This will allow other gamers to recognize you, your playing habits, and your personality. This will help you connect with other gamers and immerse yourself in the community.   Do you enjoy the building and strategy aspects of a game? Are you always looking for new solutions in a particular quest or battle? Try to find a niche as a creator/innovator then. Work on looking for new ways to streamline the gaming experience. Be on the lookout for means to make your character more powerful and complete quests, fights, and missions quicker.  You can also carve out a niche as an explorer, especially if you're playing an RPG or fantasy game. Always be on the lookout for new levels,...

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Станьте частью сообщества. Тренируйтесь. Создайте для себя игровое амплуа. Подумайте о выходе на профессиональную арену. Примите участие в турнирах. Начните экономить. Делайте перерывы.


Article in English: Gangsters in the 20s and 30s dressed up rather elegantly. A typical outfit included an all-black, grey, or pinstriped suit with a tie. Keep the color scheme simple; stick to black, white, grey or brown.  If you don't have a suit jacket, then wear a vest and roll up the sleeves of your collared shirt. Either wear a white collared shirt with a black tie or a black collared shirt with a white tie. Wear a pair of black or brown dress shoes. Find a black, white, gray, or pinstriped fedora. A popular look among traditional mobsters was to wear a black hat with white trim, or white hat with gray trim. Be sure that the hat matches your suit. Again, stick with neutral colors like black, white, grey, and brown. Toy guns can be purchased from Halloween stores or toy stores. Consider buying a squirt gun and spray-painting it black. In old films, criminals, gangsters, and other "bad guys" were often portrayed smoking cigars. While you certainly don't have to smoke it, carrying a cigar around will add an authentic element to your costume.

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Оденьтесь официально. Наденьте шляпу. Возьмите игрушечный пистолет. Возьмите сигару.


Article in English: Gargling with salt water can help reduce inflammation in your throat and flush out mucus. To gargle salt water, stir 1⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) of salt into a glass of warm water and gargle some of it for 30 seconds. Then, spit it out, making an effort to swallow as little as possible. Repeat this throughout the day whenever your throat is hurting. Feeling stuffy and congested can make a cold feel a lot worse. To get rid of that stuffy feeling, hop in the shower and stay in there for longer than usual so some steam has time to build up. The steam from the shower should help temporarily alleviate your congestion. if you’re still feeling stuffy. Saline nasal sprays are saltwater sprays that you flush your nose with to decongest it. Use the saline nasal spray to prevent mucus from building up and clogging your nose. It will also provide an instant feeling of relief. Keep using the nasal spray every day until you feel better. Moisture in the air can help loosen the mucus in your nose and throat so you don’t feel as congested. Put a humidifier in your bedroom so the air is moist while you sleep, and keep one in other rooms you’ll be spending a lot of time in. Be sure to change the humidifier filter frequently, as unclean filters can lead to additional breathing and lung problems. Look at your specific humidifier's instruction manual to get an idea of how often the filter should be changed.

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Если у вас начинает болеть горло, прополощите его соленой водой. Примите горячий душ, чтобы снять заложенность носа. Воспользуйтесь назальным спреем на солевой основе, если у вас насморк. Чтобы поддерживать оптимальную влажность воздуха, включите увлажнитель.


Article in English: Garlic is a great home remedy for the common wart. Fresh garlic works the best, but you can also use garlic juice. Rub garlic into a small portion of your skin first to see if your skin is sensitive to the garlic. Some people can get a rash from fresh garlic. The rash is not dangerous, but it can be irritating.  If this happens to you, you can still use the remedy, but the rash may persist. If you do, only leave the crushed garlic on for an hour at a time. It may also take longer to get rid of the wart. A study where children's warts were treated with garlic found that 100% of the warts were cleared with no significant side effects other than complaints of the smell and once instance of mild skin irritation.  Another study used a lipid, or fat, extract of garlic on both warts and corns.  They studied 42 patients of various ages and found 100% recovery in all the patients with the warts. It is believed that the main anti-viral component of garlic, a substance known as allicin, is the chemical which is working on warts, but little research to substantiate this claim has been done. Before you apply the garlic, you need to sanitize and dry the area of your skin with the wart. Wash your hands and then wash the area with the wart. Use warm soap and water.  Dry the area with a cotton towel. Wash any cloth material that came into contact with the wart in hot, soapy water. You can also bleach the towels to make sure you kill off any wart virus. Take one clove of garlic and crush it with the flat part of a knife. You can also cut a clove of garlic in half. Rub the area with the crushed garlic or cut edge of the clove to let the juice sink in. Place the crushed garlic directly onto the wart. Cover the garlic and the wart with a bandage or, if you prefer, a piece of duct tape. Avoid placing the garlic on unaffected skin. Make sure you don't have any open cuts or wounds in the area. The garlic can burn and the wart virus may spread to the area. The treatment does not work overnight. You need to repeat the process daily....

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Проверьте реакцию своей кожи на чеснок. Подготовьте соответствующий участок кожи. Приложите чеснок. Наложите повязку. Повторите процедуру. Удаляйте лишнюю кожу.


Article in English: Garnish the milkshake with one or two sliced strawberries. Enjoy this creamy beverage while it's cold.

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Украсьте. Подавайте.


Article in English: Gather all of your hair from the ends and hold it in both of your hands. Push your gathered hair up from the bottom, so your hair falls to the sides and creates your natural part. Use your fingers to smooth out your part and add any stray hairs to the correct side of the part. When your hair is parted down its natural part, shake your hands through the ends of your hair to break up pieces of hair that are stuck together and give your hair some texture. If you want to, you can also work a small amount of mousse through the middle and ends of your hair for added texture. Use both hands to stretch out an elastic headband and place it on top of your hair, as if you were putting on a hat. Adjust the front, top portion of the headband so it sits where you’d like it, and be sure to keep the back, bottom portion of the headband over your hair. When your headband is in place, take small sections of the end pieces of your hair, wrap them over the headband, and tuck them in to the elastic. Consider starting from the center of the back of your head, and working your way outward, toward your ears.  The tucks don’t have to be perfectly symmetrical. When the tucks are uneven (tighter tucks, looser tucks), it gives your hairstyle some pretty texture. If you have shorter hair that can’t tuck all the way into the elastic headband, use bobby pins to secure any loose pieces of hair.

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Позвольте волосам поделиться естественным пробором. Взъерошьте волосы. Наденьте на голову поверх волос эластичную повязку для головы. Подверните волосы вверх и подсуньте их кончики под повязку.


Article in English: Gather like-minded individuals and pick something to do with poverty to work to alleviate. Startup a group to help educate community members on poverty, or create an after-school program for low-income kids.  Use your group to have a benefit concert. Put flyers around your town or city and try to get the local paper to cover it. Have the proceeds towards helping people in your community.  Start a petition in your community to help low-income students have more nutritious food, or to make your school system adopt a better sex-education program. Programs like Results and Children's Defense Fund work locally and globally to support legislation and practices that particularly help children to overcome poverty. Get involved in your local government and in your country's government. Pay attention to laws and bills that are being passed that impact programs to help people who are impoverished.  Support a health care system that protects and helps the people who are part of it. Many people, especially in the U.S. are forced into poverty because of a medical situation that they cannot afford. Support better education for your community and your country. Better education means people who have the life skills and the knowledge that help them realize their full potential and to become productive, interested members of their communities. Simply opening up discussion in your local community, and on a global scale, can help work towards alleviating it. Challenge your friends and family's assumptions about poverty. Write a column for your local newspaper, or a letter to the editor, outlining what needs to be done in your community to help people who are poor.

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Создайте или вступите в организацию. Примите законодательные меры. Помогите начать диалог о проблеме бедности.


Article in English: Gather together all of your bedsheets, pillowcases, rugs, and throws. Toss them into your washing machine in batches on a warm or hot setting. Then, transfer them to the dryer on a hot setting and dry them completely. To be extra safe, you may want to repeat the washing process.  Make sure you wash and dry all of your pet's bedding as well. Even if the care tags say to wash the bedding in cold water, you'll still need to use heat since it's necessary for killing fleas and their eggs. If the bedding is not salvageable, or if it's filled with dirt, dander, or flea eggs, throw it away and replace it. While your bedding is being washed, work your way through each room in your home with a vacuum. Go over all your floors, whether they're carpeted, tiled, or hardwood. You should also use your vacuum’s attachments to reach into small corners and spaces.  Before you start vacuuming, pick up any loose items on the floor so they don't get in your way. As you move from room to room, take the vacuum’s bag or canister outside and empty it into a trashcan. This lowers the possibility of moving flea eggs or larvae around your home. Vacuuming also helps raise the fibers of your carpet, which makes it easier for flea treatments to penetrate deep into your floors. Diatomaceous earth is a powder made up of small, crushed rocks, and it can quickly dehydrate and kill fleas and flea larvae when applied to infested surfaces. To use diatomaceous earth, sprinkle it on surfaces like carpets and floors after vacuuming and washing all of your bedding. Then, leave it for at least 3 days before vacuuming up the powder.  You should reapply diatomaceous earth once a week for 30 days to ensure you kill all of the fleas. Make sure you use an organic, food-grade diatomaceous earth so it doesn’t contain any unnatural ingredients. You can find food-grade diatomaceous earth online or at your local garden center. Choose a product that contains both an insect growth regulator (IGR) to kill off eggs, larvae, and pupae and an adulticide to kill off...

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Постирайте все постельное белье и подстилки, чтобы уничтожить блох. Пропылесосьте все полы в доме, чтобы удалить всех блох и их яйца. Посыпьте зараженные поверхности кизельгуром. Попробуйте разбрызгать в доме инсектицид, если вам не удалось избавиться от блох. Продолжайте обрабатывать дом в течение нескольких недель, пока не избавитесь от блох.


Article in English: Gather your hair in the back and brush it all behind you. As with all twist bump hairstyles, begin with a small lock of hair near your hairline. Twist three times, push forward to give it a slight poof, and pin this against your crown. . Plait the rest of your hair into a classic French braid and secure it with a hair tie. Hairspray over the twisty bump when you're finished.

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Зачешите волосы назад. Перекрутите переднюю секцию волос. Заплетите волосы


Article in English: Gel toothpastes tend to be thinner and weaker, so they may not do as good a job at penetrating the wood. Whitening agents contain chemicals and additives that may not help you clean your stain. Use a clean toothbrush to clean water stains from wood.  This method works best if the stain is dark and your wood is lighter. Do not use toothpaste on antique wood. If you’re worried about damaging the grain of your wood, use a soft cloth instead of toothpaste. Load your toothbrush with toothpaste and start to scrub your stain using back-and-forth strokes. Work in the direction of the grain to effectively clean your wood. Brush each section at least 5-6 times to ensure that the toothpaste gets into the wood. You don’t need to leave it on overnight or anything, but you do need to let the toothpaste sit for a couple of minutes after you’re done scrubbing. Wipe the toothpaste up with a dry paper towel. If you leave the toothpaste on for too long, you could discolor the wood. After you’ve removed the toothpaste, check to see if the stain is gone. If it is, reseal your wood by using a wood polish. Spray some polish into a clean cloth and rub it into the wood. Wipe in the direction of the grain and let it air dry for 24 hours before you put anything on the wood.  Follow the manufacturer’s directions by reading the label on your wood polish before applying it. Some polishes have specific directions that you need to follow. Use a clear polish so that you don’t change the color of your wood.

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Возьмите зубную пасту (она не должна быть гелевой или отбеливающей) и чистую зубную щетку. Нанесите на зубную щетку пасту и потрите пятно. Оставьте зубную пасту на 10–15 минут, затем вытрите ее. Нанесите на поверхность прозрачное защитное средство с помощью мягкой тряпки.


Article in English: Generalizations often fall into "you always" or "you never" statements. These broad characterizations of your spouse are unfair and will only hurt your spouse's feelings, whether you mean to or not.  Generalizations usually come up when you are exhausted with your spouse or have witnessed them say or do something more than once - hence, two occasions become "You always side with your friends instead of me." Generalizations may also come up when you have not seen or heard something in a while. For example, a generalization of this type might be, "You never invite me when you go to parties." Speak slowly during an argument, and try to refrain any time you're about to say "You always do that" or "You never do this." For example, you might catch yourself planning to say in an argument, "You always talk over me when you don't like hearing the truth." This type of statement is usually an exaggeration or completely untrue, but in the moment it may seem like a good response to your spouse.  Talk to your spouse about generalizations and try to help one another by policing each other's words during a fight. Have a nonverbal code, like holding one hand up, that signals to your partner that they've just used a generalization or were about to. Agree that when this happens, you will both take a five minute break and return when you're both calm and relaxed. Any time you're thinking a generalized thought in your head, it may be helpful to challenge that thought by looking at the facts. Ask yourself whether your spouse actually always or never does what you're about to accuse them of. It can help you to see this as just that - an accusation. Think about all the times your spouse has broken your "always/never" accusation. Let yourself appreciate your spouse for all the times they've made you happy. Once you've learned to recognize generalizations and you've taken a moment to cool off and collect your thoughts, you can restructure the conversation to be more productive. Instead of saying your spouse always or never does...

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Обращайте внимания на обобщения. Остановитесь, если собираетесь высказать обобщение. Оцените ситуацию. Перефразируйте аргумент.


Article in English: Generally speaking, there are no schooling or licensing requirements to become a dog groomer, but having some formal training can only help when it is time to look for a job or open your own shop.  There are plenty of online programs available if there are no grooming schools in your area, but you may want to consider whether ones that advertise themselves as two-month programs with no hands-on requirements are worth your time and money. You may want to seek a program with somewhere in the range of 400-650 program hours, including “hands-on” time; at least one teacher certified by a nationally-recognized body; and good hands-on / hands-off, student / instructor, and student / dog (practice groomings per day) ratios. Look for schools that provide clear breakdowns of their training programs, which include areas such as tool selection and usage, health and safety procedures, clipping techniques, and styling profiles for different breeds, among others. This should be part of your training program.  In the U.S., the American Kennel Club is the primary organization that establishes standards for dog breeds and normal grooming profiles for each.  Grooming profiles can change, so take it upon yourself to keep up-to-date. Recently, hybrid or “designer dogs” (a cross of two purebred dogs, such as a Labradoodle), have become more popular.  Owners of such dogs may have more interest in creative styling, but study accepted grooming profiles for common hybrids as well. No, dog groomers aren't veterinarians, but regular grooming is beneficial to canine health, so a good groomer should show concern for overall well-being.  Practice checking for problems such as:  Signs of injury or illness like swelling, cuts, thrush (a yeast infection of the mouth or other orifice), and parasites such as ticks. Changes in temperament or activity level among regular canine customers, which can be a sign of injury or illness. Indications of mistreatment or abuse.  The owner may be paying the bill, but don't use that as an excuse to ignore the...

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Запишитесь на курсы. Научитесь делать разные стрижки для распространенных и редких пород собак. Научитесь распознавать признаки проблем со здоровьем. Оцените преимущества сертификации.


Article in English: Generally speaking, your business has a split target audience: there are your business's existing customers (your current assets), and your potential customers (your target customers). A successful social media marketing campaign should make current customers feel heard and appreciated while also reaching out to potential customers in a way that promotes your business.  Start by recognizing your current customer base. Are they generally young adults or middle-aged? Younger? Think about the kinds of social media your existing customer base might be using. You can conduct an informal survey by asking customers, while they make their usual purchases. You will need to make some predictions about your potential customer base, but a little online research might help. Try looking at the social media platforms of your biggest competitors, to see what demographics of their customers follow them online. Once you have identified your target audience, you are ready to sign up for a social media account. Social media accounts are free and are generally easy to manage, but you will want to check each platform's guidelines and user terms as the relate to business accounts; they may be different from those for personal accounts. Some of the most common social media platforms include:  Facebook: This site is generally considered the most popular social media platform, and one of those most likely to attract all demographics (including adults over 65). This platform is best if you are trying to reach a broader audience across multiple demographics. Twitter: This is another popular social media platform, but predominantly popular with millennials and other younger generations. Though not as broad in its reach, Twitter does foster niche communities online, which could end up being helpful for your business. Google+: As it is linked to Google, Google+ is considered the best social media platform for increasing your business's search engine optimization (SEO) results. More people using Google to search for businesses will find...

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Определите свою целевую аудиторию. Заведите учетные записи в социальных сетях. Попробуйте работать со специальными приложениями для управления соцсетями.


Article in English: Generally, Tinder settings are tailored to people who live in big cities, and want to meet people in the same neighborhood or community.  By enlarging the geographical area you’re willing to make matches with, you’ll probably get more matches.  Open Tinder on your iPhone or Android. Tap the profile icon in the upper-left corner. Tap SETTINGS  Slide the "Maximum Distance" slider to the right. A larger age range will open many more possible matches. You can expand your age range by opening your profile on your phone, tapping Settings, and sliding right the far-right "Age Range" slider.  Start by expanding your range a little bit. For example, if you originally searched for 25 to 30, expand that range to 20 to 35. You might find you have a lot in common with people that are younger or older than you. Think about your comfort range. For example, if you’re 25, will you be comfortable dating someone that is 7 years younger or 7 years older? A 14-year range might provide you with many matches. Swiping up on a profile (or tapping the blue star icon at the bottom of the screen) will push your swipe through to the account in question, allowing you to bypass anyone who simply swiped right on the account. Super-likes are limited to one per day, but you can quality for 5 per day by signing up for Tinder Plus within your Tinder settings. Tinder Boost, which is a service that allows you to pay a fee to temporarily put your profile toward the top of the swipe list, is available for free once per month for Tinder Plus users; you can also buy one boost for $3.99, 5 boosts for $15, or 10 boosts for $25. By paying this fee, more people will be able to see your profile, thus increasing your potential matches.  Tinder Boost moves your profile up for 30 minutes at a time, and Tinder has said that their service may increase your views by 10 times. Avoid using Tinder Boost during periods of low Tinder activity (e.g., 2:00 PM on a workday). Tinder Gold includes all of the profile-boosting features listed above, but it also alerts you...

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Расширьте территорию поиска. Расширьте возрастные критерии. Используйте суперлайки. Оплатите улучшение видимости своего профиля в поиске. Попробуйте подписаться на Tinder Gold.