Article in English: Images: In most Windows applications, you can select the picture you want to copy by clicking on it once.  Image Files: Click the image file on your computer that you want to copy and paste. You can select multiple files by holding down Ctrl and clicking on those you want to select. If using a trackpad, depending on your computer's settings you can perform a right-click by either using two fingers to click the trackpad or by tapping the far-right side of the trackpad with a single finger. The image or file will be copied to the Clipboard (a type of temporary storage) on your computer. Alternatively, press Ctrl+C. In many applications, you can also click Edit in the menu bar, then click Copy. For files, click in the folder where you want to place them. The image will be inserted into the document or field at the place where you put the cursor. Alternatively, press Ctrl+V. In many applications, you can also click Edit in the menu bar, then click Paste.

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Выберите изображение, которое хотите скопировать: Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши. Нажмите Копировать или Копировать изображение. Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши по документу или полю, куда вы вставите изображение. Щелкните по Вставить.


Article in English: Imagine the havoc you'll be able to cause with a Lego rubber band machine gun! If you have access to an electric motor, the mechanism can be surprisingly simple - all you need is a gear centered at the back of the gun's beam which can turn via the motor. More elaborate Lego machine guns can even incorporate "minigun" style rotating barrels. Stock up on rubber bands before going on a rampage with one of these. A high-powered Lego sniper rifle allows you to cleanly and precisely annoy your targets before they even see you. All sniper rifles will have an extra-long, sturdy beam to accommodate the long, strong rubber bands that will leave welts on your opponents. Advanced Lego sniper rifles can even incorporate a bolt-action firing mechanism and a mounted scope for extra accuracy. Building a tiny, concealed Lego gun is the perfect way to take out an unsuspecting friend or hit someone who thinks you're unarmed in a game of Lego tag. All you'll need to do is make a really small, basic lego gun - just a beam and a firing mechanism. Then, load it and strap it under a long sleeve or hide it in a rolled-up newspaper and BLAM! Your mark won't even know what hit them. Be creative - use your skills to make a Lego gun trap or hide your ninja gun in a crazy place!

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Не останавливайтесь на достигнутом! Берите цели издалека! Используйте свои навыки ниндзя.


Article in English: Imagine you're walking with an elderly person. Better yet, walk with an elderly person. It's good for both of you. Stick your chest out and throw your shoulders back, inhale deeply, and "relax" into that position as you exhale. Let your arms hang down freely and they'll sway as you walk. Your hips should sway from side to side as well, especially if you allow your body's weight to "sit" on one foot completely before you shift it to the other. Don't just stare at your feet. One of the benefits of taking a relaxed stroll is that you have a chance to notice things you've never noticed before. Pay attention to your surroundings. Enjoy the scenery. Take it all in. Listen. Don't plot out a route. Don't designate a destination. As long as you can find your way back, take random turns and explore new areas. Avoid checking your watch (or if you're so inclined, learn to Tell Time Without a Clock). Many Buddhists incorporate walking meditations into their routine. Be mindful as you walk -- be aware of what each part of your body is doing and keep your breathing even. Try to focus entirely on your body and keep your mind from being distracted by sights and sounds that dispel your mindfulness. Be aware of your path and the natural world around you. Just don’t get caught up in looking at shop windows, listening to other people’s conversations, etc. Some people find meditating easier to do while walking than while sitting still for extended periods of time. You can also take the opportunity to Ground and Center as you walk: Imagine that every time you put your foot down, it connects with the center of the earth.

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Поддерживайте неторопливый темп. Расслабьтесь. Смотрите вверх. Бродите. Медитируйте во время прогулки.


Article in English: Immediately after a breakup—regardless of whether the relationship was six months or six years—your friend is likely to feel confused in addition to sadness. Your friend will likely want to start talking through this confusion almost immediately, and genuinely listening is one of the first and most meaningful steps you can take to show you care. No matter what reason someone gives us for breaking up, we’re always left with questions—“What could I have done differently?” or “Can I still fix this?” It’s perfectly logical for people to be confused about being rejected, especially if they don’t see the rejection coming. It’s always easier to maintain a friend through the good times, so it’s natural for hard times such as breakups to feel straining and frustrating on a friendship. Constantly remind yourself that it’s your job as a friend to be empathetic and involved even if it means listening to the same questions or stories repeatedly as your friend processes the new source of grief. Having patience through the process begins immediately and lasts the entire time. If it helps you, remind yourself of a similar time the friend helped you either through a breakup or maybe the loss of a job. Think objectively about how patient the friend was with you during your more difficult moments. Obviously, your friend doesn’t want to feel as though he or she is talking to a wall, so make sure you engage with the stories and questions raised to help make the person feel understood. During your responses, try to avoid empty cliches and platitudes about breakups, though. The last thing your friend wants to hear is that there are other fish in the sea because it invalidates his or her current emotional state.  In general, you should say things that both reassure your friend and acknowledge that his or her feelings are valid. Avoid telling the friend how to feel such as telling them to stay positive, and avoid immediately giving advice unless you are asked for it.  For example, instead of telling a friend to try to be more...

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Слушайте. Проявляйте терпение. Покажите другу, что вы его понимаете. Не вспоминайте свои прежние расставания. Отговаривайте друга от попыток вернуть бывшего парня или девушку. Переключайте внимание друга, но в пределах разумного.


Article in English: Immediately after your dog injures her pinna (ear flap), it's important to put pressure on the wound for several minutes to stop the bleeding. You can do this with your hands, or use an old sock or pantyhose legging to stop the bleeding.  Cut a hole in the toe end of an old sock or stocking.  Pull the sock/stocking over your dog's head, with her face all the way through the sock's hole. Be sure that your dog can see, breathe, and smell, and that the sock doesn't start to cover her head until it's past the eyes.  Tuck clean gauze (if you have it) underneath the sock at the site of the ear wound, so that the sock holds the gauze in place and applies gentle pressure to the wound. If you don't have gauze or an absorbent bandage, use clean, dry paper towels or napkins.  Keep the wounded ear bandaged flat against the head. If your dog has long ears, such as those of Cocker Spaniels or Dachshunds, lift the bleeding flap up and place it on top of the dog’s head so that the fur side is resting against your dog’s skull. The inner ear should be exposed to the air.  Take your dog to the vet as soon as possible. Your dog should see a veterinarian within 24 hours of the injury, but it's even better if you can get her in on the same day she has been injured. You can use a clean sanitary pad to apply pressure and stop bleeding if you don't have any gauze.  Apply the absorbent side of the pad to the site of the wound. Use medical tape to hold it in place (normal adhesive tape will work in a pinch), or simply apply pressure with your hands for several minutes while you wait for the wound to stop bleeding.  Be sure that the wounded ear is bandaged flat against the head to prevent further injury. If your dog has long ears, you should lift the bleeding flap up and place it on top of the dog’s head so that the fur side is resting against your dog’s skull.  Take your dog to the vet within 24 hours of her injury. If you don't have bandages or tape, you can use strips of clean cloth from an old towel, blanket, or t-shirt.  Rip long...

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Наложите давящую повязку. Используйте гигиеническую прокладку. Используйте для перевязки полосы ткани. Поймите смысл наложения повязки на голову.


Article in English: Immerse yourself with the other students and participate in the same activities. Don't walk the halls with your head lowered or skip lunch because you have no one to sit with; talk to people and get to know them. Show an interest in what's going on around you. Take part in classes like art and PE as these are often cooperative, team-building environments. Before long you'll start to pick up on what people are like and begin make friends that share common interests. If you're athletic or have a particular set of interests, research the organizations your new school offers and sign up for something you enjoy. Most schools host a diversity of recreational programs for sports, foreign languages, cinema studies and other special interest groups. Becoming a member of one of these groups can connect you to other students who like the same things you do and make you feel like part of something larger. Participation in extracurricular clubs and programs is also a good way to develop new skills and build valuable relationships and experience that could benefit you later on. Find out about school sporting events, dances, and parties and make sure you're there. These are all gatherings where you can come together with your new classmates outside the usual academic confines. If you're the outgoing type, plan your own party or outing as a way to advertise that you're new and interested in getting to know new people. You can usually find out what's going on in your school through daily announcements and bulletin board postings. Keep an eye out for events that pique your interest, as there will be others with the same interests in attendance. Like it or not, the modern age is dominated by the presence of social media, and it's an invaluable tool for forging connections with others. Add your new friends on Facebook or follow them on Instagram. These apps have sections that recommend new friends to you based on people you might know, and they'll also be able to see you and add you as a friend. Seeing other people on your...

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Присоединяйтесь! Вступите в какую-нибудь спортивную команду или запишитесь на дополнительные занятия, которые были бы вам интересны. Активно участвуйте в общественных мероприятиях. Общайтесь через социальные сети. Попросите своих новых друзей познакомить вас с их друзьями.


Article in English: Impressions can be a great way to get a laugh out of others. You can mock celebrities, politicians, or even your own friends and family if they’re not sensitive. Avoid impersonating people of different nationalities from you. For instance, never mock someone who has a thick Asian or Mexican accent when speaking English. How you move and gesture communicates a lot to the people you're talking to. The way you tell a story goes a long way toward making it funny, so practice making gestures as you talk.  Watch yourself tell a story in front of the mirror. Film yourself telling a story to see what your body language looks like. Keep practicing on camera to improve your gesturing. Being funny is also about recognizing the humor in others.  When your friends, family, or coworkers are funny, share in the joke by laughing with them.  People will see you as having a better sense of humor if you’re able to laugh and make others laugh. Most importantly, have fun!  Don’t get so caught up in making people laugh that you forget to enjoy yourself.  Remember, you are more than your humor.  So get out there and enjoy life!

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Говорите разными голосами и пародируйте других. Используйте язык тела для повествования. Смейтесь с чужих шуток. Веселитесь!


Article in English: Improving your sexual experiences requires getting rid of any expectations you or your partner may have. Do your best to be confident, playful, and excited to experience the blissful and often carnal pleasures of sex. Try not to focus on things while in the act like, “How am I doing?”, “How am I feeling?”, or “Do you love me?” At their core these questions are related to the expectations you have about your sexual experience with your partner, and they are usually born of fear. In asking these questions you are trying to judge what's happening against what you think you should be feeling emotionally, cognitively and physically, taking yourself out of the moment and distancing yourself from your partner and the experience.  Sexual intimacy is meant to be uninhibited and free. It should be performed in a playful manner, so don't bring any conflicts or personal emotional or cognitive needs to the sex experience. When done in this way, the result is pure ecstasy. The two of you may be kept apart by jobs and other responsibilities for a large portion of the day. When you are together, make it a point to be be in close physical contact with the other person. Kiss, hug, and caress your partner.  Even if you don’t end up having sex, physical touch will help generate more intimacy between the two of you. It also helps you relax and improves your physical and emotional health. Consider setting time aside each day for the two of you to snuggle, hug, or just sit close with each other. Know your partner’s turn-ons, and yours, too. Keep in mind these turn-ons may not necessarily be physical or sexual in nature. See if you can find a pattern in your lives together when you are both more amorous, and do your best to replicate those times!  Talk to your partner about when they most want to have sex. They might say, “After a romantic date,” or “When we have a lot of fun together.” Figure out ways to create these moods for your partner. You may want to take them to a new restaurant or to play mini-golf, for example. If your...

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Устраните ожидания. Установите физическую связь с партнером. Выясните, что создает настроение. Создайте романтическую атмосферу. Помогайте друг другу в выполнении домашних обязанностей. Устраивайте еженедельные свидания. Подготовьте необходимое средство контрацепции.


Article in English: In American eating style, you always perform the main cutting and eating functions with your right hand, which means you must transfer your knife and fork during the meal.  To cut a bite, hold your knife in your right hand and your fork in your left hand. Hold your bite in place with the fork and cut the bite with your knife. Place your knife down on your plate, and transfer the fork to your right hand to take your bite. When you are ready for another bite, transfer the fork back to your other hand, pick up your knife, and repeat the process. The silent service code is a way for guests and servers to communicate without words, where guests use cutlery and napkin placement to indicate certain things throughout the meal. To indicate that you have left the table momentarily and will return to your meal, place your napkin on your chair. To say that you are finished and won’t be returning to your meal, place the napkin on the table to the left of your plate. This is true for both American and European dining. When you are taking a break from eating or wish to indicate you are finished with your course, place your knife and fork side by side at the 10 and 4 position on top of your plate (if your plate were a clock, the top of the knife and fork would point to 10, and the bottoms would point to the 4).  Place the tines facing down if you are taking a break. Position the tines face up if you are finished.  When you have finished your course, be sure to place the knife and fork on your plate, even if you didn’t used the knife designated for that course.

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Ознакомьтесь с американским этикетом. Возьмите на вооружение негласные правила обслуживания, используя для этого салфетку. Пустите в ход негласные правила обслуживания при помощи столовых приборов.


Article in English: In English, a verb is typically an action. But in Latin, a verb can describe an action, the state of something, or any change in a person, place, or thing. Latin verbs are composed of a stem (the base word) and its appropriate ending (the part that makes a word functional), and are expressed using four qualifiers:  the person of the verb (first person: I/we, second person: thou/you, or third person: he/she/it) the tense or time of the verb (present, future, imperfect, perfect, pluperfect, and future perfect) the voice of the verb (active or passive) the mood of the verb (indicative, subjunctive, or imperative) Nouns are a bit less complex than verbs, but can still be challenging nonetheless. The ending of a noun describes its number (singular or plural), its gender (masculine/feminine/neuter), and case (nominative/genitive/dative/accusative/ablative/vocative). In Latin, an adjective is inflected like a noun, usually either in accordance with the first and second declensions (for example, magnus, magna, and magnum are all forms of the adjective "great"), or occasionally in the third declension (for example, acer, acris, and acre are all forms of "sharp"). Adjectives in Latin are similar to English adjectives in that they fall into one of three categories (called "degrees") of comparison:  positive (such as long or short) is formed by adding "-a" or "-um" to the end of the word  comparative (such as longer or shorter) is formed by adding "-ior" for male/female words or "-ius" for neuter words. superlative (such as longest or shortest) is formed by adding "-issimus" to the end of the word Adverbs have comparative and superlative forms, just like adjectives. An adverb formed from regular inflections ends in "-ius" for the comparative form and "-e" for the superlative. Adverbs based on an adjective in the first and second declension end in "-e," while those based on an adjective in the third declension end in "-ter." Conjunctions in Latin connect words, phrases, clauses, and sentences, just like conjunctions in...

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Выучите латинские глаголы. Выучите латинские существительные. Разберитесь с латинскими прилагательными. Выучите латинские наречия. Используйте латинские союзы.


Article in English: In Florida, most forms of open carry (that is, openly brandishing or displaying your firearm in public) are illegal unless the gun owner is participating in certain legal activities (like target shooting, performing military/police work, and so on). To be able to carry a gun on one's person for personal protection, it's necessary to have a concealed weapon license. Carrying a concealed gun without this license is a crime that can potentially result in a felony. Note that, in Florida, the concealed weapon license also certifies you to carry certain other weapons besides guns, including knives, billy clubs, tear gas guns, and other weapons. Florida's Concealed Weapon License has requirements that are slightly more restrictive than those to simply purchase a firearm. The main requirements are:  You must be 21 years old. You must be able to demonstrate competency with your firearm. Except in certain cases (such as if you are a member of the armed forces), you must be able to prove that you reside in the United States. You must not have certain crimes or demerits on your official record, including but not limited to: felony convictions, two DUIs in the last three years, a violent misdemeanor conviction in the last three years, evidence of substance abuse, dishonorable discharge from the armed forces, evidence of domestic violence. The biggest difference between the requirements for buying a Handgun and those for obtaining a concealed weapon license is that the applicant must provide proof of competency with their weapon. There are a number of officially-recognized ways to prove this, including:  Completing a state hunter education course Completing a National Rifle Association training course Completing a firearms safety course by any certified law enforcement agency or educational organization Completing a firearms safety course as part of job training (e.g., for police and security work) The application for the concealed weapon license can be viewed and downloaded from the official website of the Florida...

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Разберитесь, зачем нужна лицензия на скрытое ношение. Убедитесь, что вы соответствуете всем законодательно предъявляемым требованиям. Продемонстрируйте умение обращаться с оружием. Подайте заявку. Приложите взнос за лицензирование. Дождитесь подтверждения заявки. Узнайте, в каких местах скрытое ношение оружия запрещено.


Article in English: In Ireland, you drive on the left side of the road and pass on the right. This is the exact opposite to how it is in the US and most countries in the world. Make sure to keep this in mind if you will be driving a rental car. Start slowly and practice in the parking lot if you feel uncomfortable. Most cars are manual in Ireland. Make sure to rent an automatic car if you don’t know how to drive manual. The Cliffs of Moher is perhaps the most famous natural scenery in Ireland. It is definitely worth taking the time to visit. The Cliffs of Moher are located on the western coastline of Ireland, and they stretch for nearly five miles. Nearly one million people visit per year, but that doesn’t take the beauty away from these famous cliffs. Guinness comes from Ireland, but it is world famous. The storehouse is a great place to visit if you’re a fan of Guinness or beer in general. When you visit the Storehouse, you can take a tour of the seven story building, learn how Guinness is made, and learn about the history of the famous dark beer. After that you get a complimentary glass and you can enjoy the Dublin view from the top floor. It is best to visit this attraction without children. Ireland is famous for its wonderful pubs. Check your guidebook or ask the locals for recommendations. You can simply grab a beer, or you can order a meal. Often, you can have lunch in a pub even if you’re with children. Cobblestone’s is a famous pub in Dublin that is known for its beer and music. If you’re more interested in the nature side of Ireland, Killarney National Park is a great option for visiting. The park spans over 25,000 acres, and mountains, lakes, and woodlands can be viewed in the park. This park is also where the only wild red deer can be found in Ireland. The Rock of Cashel is a great place to visit if you’re interested in Ireland’s rich history. Located in County Tipperary, this attraction features multiple ancient sites. A 12th century Romanesque chapel and 13th century Gothic cathedral can be visited in this...

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Не забывайте ехать по правильной стороне дороги. Посетите утесы Мохер. Посетите музей пива Гиннесс. Сходите в паб. Отправьтесь в Национальный парк Килларни. Поднимитесь на гору Кашел.


Article in English: In Japan, where the game originated among traveling gamblers who sat on a tatami floor, the cup or bowl is made of bamboo. Traditionally, the dealer rolling the dice sits in a kneeling position with buttocks touching heels and tops of feet flat against the floor (the ‘’seiza’’ position) and is shirtless, to prevent any accusation of cheating by concealing extra dice in sleeves or pants. Players may bet against each other, or against the house.  Players who bet “Cho” are betting that the sum of the dice will be an even number (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12). Players who bet “Han” are betting that the sum of the dice will be an odd number (3, 5, 7, 9, or 11). When players bet against each other, typically, the same number of players will bet “Cho” as bet “Han.” Losers pay winners, with the house taking a percentage of the winnings if the dealer is employed by a gambling house. The game is commonly played today by members of the ‘’yakuza’’ (Japanese mafia)  and is featured in  yakuza and ‘’chambara’’ movies. It is also featured as a minigame in the ‘’Ryu ga Gotoku’’ (Yakuza) series of video games.

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Положите два кубика в чашку. Встряхните кости в чашке, затем поставьте ее на пол донышком вверх, чтобы кости не было видно. Сделайте ставки, четное или нечетное число выпало на костях. Уберите чашку, чтобы увидеть результат.


Article in English: In Japanese culture and tradition, love is portrayed as a divine feeling bonded by god and torn only by death. In Western culture, the term "love" is used more freely and in ways unrelated to a relationships.  People may say that they "love" ice cream, their smart phone or a favorite sports team.  Before saying "I love you," reflect on your true feelings and be clear about what you want to express. While there's been a push in recent years for Japanese men to express their love more openly, words of love are not uttered regularly among the Japanese.  Instead, they express their feelings through emotion.  Speak with your eyes.  In one study, it was observed that Japanese people focus more on a person's eyes than on his mouth to determine emotion.  Research has shown that the expressive muscles around the eyes provide key clues about a person’s genuine emotions, so the Japanese are good at perceiving a person's true feelings.    Use tone of voice.  In one study it was noted that Japanese participants paid more attention to a person's voice than to his face making the Japanese adept at listening for emotional cues. If you have an opportunity to get to know and make yourself liked by family members and friends, it could go a long way to helping secure the success of a relationship.  Young Japanese men and women often go on group dates and value being part of a set.  You cannot necessarily gauge a Japanese woman's interest in you by the way she acts around her friends.  Japanese women are often conservative in social groups but may be more open and flirty in more intimate situations. A look at Japanese "happy ending" novels show that unlike their Western counterparts, it's not burning passion that clears the way for a couple to be together but rather friends, family and suitable circumstances. If your declaration of love is prelude to a journey that you hope will end with a Japanese woman as your wife, you may want to consider your finances.  In Japan, marriage has traditionally been built, in part, around...

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Понимание культуры. Выражения любви не являются обыденными. Семья и друзья очень важны. Деньги могут много значить. Любовь и секс не должны идти рука об руку. Используйте День святого Валентина и Белый День.


Article in English: In Safari, navigate to the page that you wish to save to your reading list. This looks like a square with an arrow pointing up and it can be found in the upper right-hand corner of your Safari window. " From the dropdown menu that appears, select "Add to Reading List." To go to your reading list on your computer, select the Sidebar icon in the upper left-hand corner of your Safari window. Once the sidebar window appears, select the glasses icon to view your Reading list.

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Перейдите на веб-страницу, которую хотите добавить. Нажмите на иконку действия. Нажмите на опцию «Добавить в список для чтения». Перейдите к списку.


Article in English: In Windows 7 and earlier, you can find this in the Start menu on the right side. In Windows 8.1, right-click the Start button and select "Control Panel." In Windows 8, press ⊞ Win+X and select "Control Panel" from the menu.  A new window will appear with a list of all of the file types and programs on your computer. It may take a few moments to load. You may have to scroll to find it. This will immediately set Internet Explorer as the default program for links and HTML files. You can close the Control Panel windows.

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Откройте панель управления. Щелкните по «Программы» > «Программы по умолчанию». Нажмите «Задание программ по умолчанию». Выберите «Internet Explorer» в списке программ. Нажмите кнопку «Использовать эту программу по умолчанию».


Article in English: In Word 2013, click the File Tab, then from the blue strip on the left side, click “Options” at the bottom.  Click the “Customize Ribbon” at the left side of the dialog box. You can also right-click any ribbon tab and select “Customize the Ribbon” from the pop-up menu. In Word 2010, click the File tab, and then select “Options” under “Help” from the File menu. Click the “Customize Ribbon” at the left side of the dialog box. You can also right-click any ribbon tab and select “Customize the Ribbon” from the pop-up menu. In Word 2003, select “Customize” from the Tools menu, then click the Commands tab. In Word 2010 and 2013, click the “New Tab” button located beneath the Customize the Ribbon list. In Word 2003, select “New Menu” from the Categories list, then select “New Menu” again from the Commands list. In Word 2010 and 2013, click the arrow buttons to the right of the Customize the Ribbon list to move your new menu up or down in the list until it is in the position you want. In Word 2003, drag “New Menu” from the Commands list to the menu bar. When you see a vertical bar showing the position of the new menu, and the bar is where you want the new menu to be, release your mouse button. In Word 2010 and 2013, click the “Rename” button beneath the Customize the Ribbon list to display the Name dialog box. Enter the new name in the “Display name” field and click OK. In Word 2003, right click “New Menu” on the menu bar to display the Name field. Type in the new name for your menu and press the Enter key.

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Войдите в настройки ленты. Добавьте новую ленту/вкладку. Расположите новое меню/вкладку в списке. Присвойте вашему новому меню/вкладке содержательное имя.


Article in English: In a base-heated oven, the crust will cook faster the lower it is. The top of the pizza cooks faster closer to the ceiling, mostly due to faster air currents. Use a lower rack next time if you've been getting brown, bubbly cheese over a pale, doughy crust. Move the pizza to a higher rack if the crust ended up crisper or more charred than you prefer.  All ovens are a bit different, so you might get different results, especially if your oven heats from the back or ceiling. Some people even place their pizza stone directly on the floor of the oven, instead of on a rack. This will make an extra-crisp crust, but some pizza stones will crack under that much heat. If your oven runs cold or you prefer a thick crust, it can be difficult to bake the crust completely without burning the toppings. Try  baking the pizza for a few minutes with only the sauce, then adding the other toppings and finishing the job. If your dough is still turning out underdone, use less sauce or switch to a drier cheese. If your oven is particularly cold or uneven, you may need to use less moisture in your dough. Thin, cracker-crust dough can bubble excessively. Poke the center of the dough several times with a fork to make holes for air to escape through. If delicate leafy greens, garlic, or thin slices of meat turn black and bitter, it's not necessarily your oven at fault. These toppings burn easily. Place them under the cheese or under other ingredients to prevent this. If the crust is perfect but the toppings need more time, make sure the toppings are spread in a thin, even layer.

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Переложите пиццу на другой уровень, если сверху и снизу она запекается с разной скоростью. Выпекайте пиццу в два приема, если не можете получить хрустящую корочку. Уменьшите количество влажных ингредиентов. Проткните тесто, чтобы в нем не образовались слишком большие пузыри. Прикройте легко пригорающую начинку сыром. Разложите начинку, если она не успевает запечься в центре. Приятного аппетита!


Article in English: In a bucket, mix together a household detergent, like dish soap, bleach, and water. Use a quarter cup (59 ml) of detergent, 2½ cups (591 ml) of bleach, and 5 cups (1.2 L) of water. Stir the solution with a utensil to evenly distribute the ingredients.  Only mold on the surface of your wooden furniture will be removed by bleach alone. Mold that has sunk roots into the wood will require a surfactant added, like detergent. Bleach can lighten or completely whiten the colors of some dyed cloth, like clothing or carpet. Take care when handling bleach, and consider wearing a smock or clothes you don't mind throwing away. Dip a stiff bristle brush or a scrub sponge into your bleach solution. Use moderate pressure and move your cleaning tool in circles as you clean. After thoroughly cleaning moldy areas, allow the furniture to air dry. Repeat this process a second time if necessary.  For best results, move the furniture outside, clean it as described with the bleach solution, and then allow it to air dry in the sunshine. Using a stiff bristle brush on wooden furniture could damage its finish. If this happens to your furniture, you'll have to refinish the wood. If the bleach solution does not completely remove the mold, its roots may be sunk too deeply in the wood to be removed by cleaning agents alone. Use a fine grit (120 to 220 rating) sandpaper to lightly sand the moldy areas. Sand while the wood is still damp to prevent spores from spreading. Clean sanded areas with the bleach solution after sanding and air dry the furniture. Even lightly sanding finished wood will cause damage to the finish and require refinishing once the mold is removed.

Summary in Russian:

Приготовьте раствор отбеливателя для выведения стойких пятен плесени. Нанесите на мебель раствор с отбеливателем. Обработайте оставшуюся плесень наждачной бумагой.


Article in English: In a frontal lisp, the speaker puts his tongue forward against his teeth when he says the "S" or "Z" sound, causing a "TH" sound instead. If he has a gap between his front teeth, he may push his tongue through this gap. If you're not sure whether this describes you, look at yourself in a mirror while you make the "S" or "Z" sound. With a frontal lisp, "S" ends up sounding like the "TH" in "math" and "Z" ends up sounding like the "TH" in "father." Find a mirror in a well-lit area, so you can easily see your mouth while you speak. Smile into the mirror to display your teeth. Smiling will both make it easier to watch yourself, and help pull the tongue back slightly, where it needs to be for an "s" sound. Keep your teeth together, but remain smiling with your lips apart. You do not need to clench your teeth together hard. Move your tongue so the tip is just behind the teeth, high up against the roof of the mouth. Don't press your tongue against your teeth, and keep your tongue fairly relaxed, not pressing hard. If you don't hear a hissing "S" sound, your tongue may be too far forward still. Try pulling your tongue back and smiling forward. If you can't get it, don't get frustrated. Try the next exercise below, and keep practicing often. If saying "s" is still difficult in the above exercise, try this exercise as well. Separate your teeth slightly, and press the sides of your tongue against your upper back molars (the teeth in the back top of your mouth). Smile, and try to say "EET" and keep the back of your tongue in this shape while the tip of your tongue rises to make the final "T" sound. If the back of your tongue falls when this happens, keep practicing until you can say "EET" with your tongue in this position.  This is the sound "EET" as in "sleet" or "meet." If you are having difficulty keeping the back of your tongue raised, use a tongue depressor or popsicle stick to hold your tongue up while you say "EET." Once you can say "EET" with your tongue in the right position, say it again while holding the "T"...

Summary in Russian:

Следующее упражнение поможет, если вы произносите английский звук "TH" вместо "С" или "З". Улыбнитесь перед зеркалом. Опустите зубы верхней челюсти на зубы нижней. Изогните язык так, как он должен быть изогнут для правильного произнесения звука "С". Выдохните ртом, не открывая его. Попробуйте произнести звук "ИИТ", обращая внимание на форму языка. Превратите звук ИИТ в ИИТС, а затем и в ИИС. Тренируйтесь почаще. Обратитесь за помощью к логопеду.


Article in English: In a group, there are going to be multiple targets and multiple people asking questions, so you need to choose a fair method for deciding who goes first, second, third, and so on.  Rolling a die is a great way to choose a sequence. Each person rolls, and the person with the lowest roll goes first, followed by the second lowest, and so forth. You can also do something like “Rock, Paper, Scissors” to determine who will go first, and do it again before each new game. You can also go in a circle when deciding the order of targets. Once the first person has gone, the person to their left is the next target, and that cycle continues until everyone has had a turn. Now that the target and sequence have been decided upon, each member of the group should take a turn asking the target questions. You can divvy up the questions based on the number of people in the group (a group of 3 askers could have 7 questions each, for instance), or you can go in a circle and have each person ask one question at a time. If there is a number of people unable to divide evenly into 21, sit in a circle and have someone start the questions. The next round, the person to their left can start the questions, and continue in this manner until everyone has had a chance to ask first. Once all 21 questions have been asked, either move on to the next target in the predetermined sequence, or take a minute to determine a new target using Rock, Paper, Scissors, or a coin flip.

Summary in Russian:

Определите последовательность. Задавайте вопросы по очереди. Переходите к следующему игроку.


Article in English: In a large bowl, add cold water and ice cubes so that it fills up to the rim. Use plastic or metal tongs to remove them from the rice cooker, one by one. Immediately place them in the ice bath. Allow the eggs to completely cool in the ice bath. You can test them out by handling them with your fingers. Serve them immediately or store them in the refrigerator.

Summary in Russian:

Подготовьте ледяную воду. Выньте яйца из рисоварки. Подавайте или храните яйца. Готово.


Article in English: In a large bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon (2 g) of Borax, 1 tablespoon (14 g) of washing soda, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of white distilled vinegar, and ½ cup (120 ml) liquid castile soap. Stir well to ensure that all of the ingredients are well blended.  Borax is a natural mineral that’s ground down into a powder and used in cleaning products, such as dish soap and laundry detergent. You can find it with washing soda in the laundry aisle of most grocery markets. If you want your dish soap to have a scent, you can use a scented castile soap, such as lavender, peppermint, citrus, or tea tree. Pour 2 ½ cups (600 ml) of water into a medium saucepan, and heat on the stove on high until it is boiling, which should take approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the stove, and gradually pour the Borax mixture into the water, whisking after each addition to fully mix the soap.  If you want your soap to have a stronger scent, add 3 to 5 drops of your favorite essential oil, such as lavender or tea tree, and mix well. It’s okay if your soap is thin and liquidy. It will thicken up as it cools. Allow the soap mixture to cool down to room temperature, which should take 20 to 30 minutes. Next, pour it into a dispenser and place it beside the kitchen sink.

Summary in Russian:

Смешайте буру, соду для стирки, уксус и кастильское мыло. Вскипятите воду и добавьте смесь с бурой. Подождите, пока смесь остынет, и перелейте ее в бутылку с дозатором.


Article in English: In a large bucket or other container, stir together 3 cups (750 ml) white distilled vinegar, 2 cups (500 ml) hair conditioner, and 6 cups (1500 ml) hot water until evenly combined.  You can use any hair conditioner you want for this method. To make it more cost effective, choose a cheap brand. Since there are many varieties and scents of conditioner available on the market, your scent options are nearly endless. Note that this is not an "all natural" solution, but it is quite effective. The vinegar strips aways stiffening residue and the conditioner softens fibers. For a normal load, fill a fabric softener ball with 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup (60 ml to 125 ml) of the fabric softener solution or add the same amount directly to the washer just before the rinse cycle begins.  Do not add the fabric softener to the machine before its primary wash cycle. Pour the rest of the fabric softener into a storage container. Shake or stir well to combine before each use. You do not need to do anything special from this point on. Let your rinse cycle finish up as it normally would.

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Смешайте уксус, кондиционер для волос и горячую воду. Добавьте 1/4 - 1/2 чашки (60 - 125 мл) средства в стиральную машину непосредственно перед ополаскиванием. Запустите цикл споласкивания как обычно.


Article in English: In a large mixing bowl, beat the powdered sugar, butter, cream, and vanilla on high, until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. If it seems too soft, add more powdered sugar until it becomes thicker and stiffer. Use a serrated knife to slice a thin layer from the top of each layer of the cake. Slicing off the slightly rounded tops that puffed up during the baking process will help the layers stack together neatly. Place the purple layer on the cake stand or plate that you'll be using to serve the cake. Use an offset spatula or icing knife to scoop a small amount of frosting onto the center of the cake. Spread it evenly across the surface of the purple layer, all the way to the edges. Add the blue cake to the stack and frost it using the same method. Repeat with the green, yellow, and orange layers, finishing with the red layer on top.  There's no need to use a scientific color order - create a rainbow using any color order you'd like. Be sure to conserve enough frosting to finish by frosting the entire cake, rather than using most of it up between layers. Scoop frosting onto the top of the cake and spread it evenly to the edges. Use more frosting to cover the sides of the cake. Be sure to use plenty, so that the layers beneath are invisible. The brightly-colored interior of the cake will remain a surprise until the first slice is cut. Finish the cake with rainbow sprinkles or nonpareils, or use a contrasting frosting color to pipe a message across its surface.

Summary in Russian:

Приготовьте крем. Подготовьте слои бисквита. Нанесите крем. Полученный торт сверху намажьте кремом. Разукрасьте торт.


Article in English: In a large workbook, there may be only one or two sheets you want printed. In Excel, go to the “File” menu and select “Open” or simply double-click an Excel file. Click the sheet name in the bottom bar. Multiple sheets can be selected using Ctrl + click (⌘ Cmd + click on Mac). The menu is in the top left corner of your screen and brings up “Print Settings”. The first option below the selected printer device is a dropdown menu to select which areas of the workbook to print. “Print Active Sheet(s)” will set the printer to only print the sheets you selected instead of the entire workbook. Dropdown menus below the selection menu allow you to adjust layout options like page orientation or margins from this panel. If you previously set a print area but decide against using it, select “Ignore Print Areas” to ignore. The button is located at the top of the menu and your selected sheets will print, excluding the others.

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Откройте таблицу Excel с несколькими листами. Выберите лист(ы), который вы хотите распечатать. Нажмите «Файл» > «Печать». Выберите опцию «Напечатать активные листы». Измените другие параметры печати. Нажмите «Печать».


Article in English: In a medium-heavy saucepan, add the sugar and cook over medium-high heat, without stirring—just an occasional swirl of the pan—until the sugar begins to caramelize. This will smell delicious!

Summary in Russian:

Растопите сахар.


Article in English: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine ½ cup (118 ml) of milk with 1 tablespoon (21 g) of honey. Because the honey is so thick, it will be difficult to blend it completely into the milk but stir the two together well. You can use any type of honey, but organic is the best option. When you’ve mixed the milk and honey as well as you can, place the bowl in microwave. Heat the mixture on high for approximately 10 seconds to warm the honey so it’s easier to blend. Remove the bowl from the microwave, and stir the mixture again to blend it fully. When the mask is mixed, you can either transfer it to a spray bottle and mist it over your hair or stand over the sink and pour it over your hair. Once your hair is saturated, work the mask through your hair with your fingers to ensure that it’s all coated. Let the mask sit on your hair for at least 20 minutes. The mask may drip while you’re wearing it. It’s best to cover it with a shower cap or plastic wrap. To remove the mask, wash it out with warm water. Follow up with your usual shampoo and conditioner, and allow your hair to air dry. Use the mask at least once a week for smooth, shiny hair.

Summary in Russian:

Смешайте молоко и мед. Нагрейте смесь в микроволновой печи и снова перемешайте. Нанесите маску на волосы и дайте ей впитаться. Смойте маску теплой водой и шампунем.


Article in English: In a pinch, you can also sharpen eyeliner with a knife, such as an X-acto knife or a pen knife. Hold the pencil in your non-dominant hand, and the knife in your dominant hand. Point the pencil downward. Hold the knife perpendicular to the pencil, with the tip an inch or so from the point of the pencil. With the thumb your non-dominant hand, push the knife to the end of the pencil (to the tip). The shavings should come off in thin strips. Repeat this process all the way around the circumference of the pencil. Repeat until sharp.

Summary in Russian:

Если у вас нет точилки, используйте подручные средства для заточки.


Article in English: In a professional photograph, you should be the main focus. Ask your photographer to shoot you in front of a plain backdrop. Or, if you'd prefer, you can shoot in your office or another professional setting. Just make sure the shot is framed so it's free of anything that will distract the viewer from the shot of you. For instance, if you're a doctor, if you choose to shoot a professional picture in your examination room, make sure to clear the counters of promotional materials and samples so the shot will be uncluttered. If you feel nervous or tense in front of the camera, that's going to show in your body and your face when you look at your photos. To help yourself feel more comfortable, take several long, deep breaths, which will help you release any tension that you might be holding in. For instance, try breathing in for 4 counts, holding your breath for 4 counts, and exhaling for 4 counts. Repeat that 2 or 3 times, or until you start to feel calm. When you're taking a professional headshot or another picture where you need to look business-like, try to sit or stand so your face is turned toward the brightest light in the room. That way, there won't be any shadows obscuring your face in the finished photo. If you're working with a professional photographer, they may provide their own light source, or they may use reflectors to bounce light back onto your face. If you want to look like you're having a great time, smile widely, then press your tongue against the back of your top teeth in the front of your mouth. This will help lift your cheeks, which will result in a more natural-looking smile. For an even more natural smile, think of someone or something you really love while you're posing. When you look into the camera, you'll project confidence and boldness. Keep your eyes soft, but don't be afraid to give a direct stare. However, if you'd prefer more of a candid look, try looking into the middle distance, instead. Grab a cup of coffee, your phone, or even a purse strap before you take the shot. That way,...

Summary in Russian:

Выберите одноцветный или простой фон. Сделайте несколько глубоких вдохов, чтобы расслабиться. Повернитесь лицом к ближайшему источнику света. Прижмите язык к зубам, чтобы получилась искренняя улыбка. Экспериментируйте со взглядом в камеру и вдаль. Используйте реквизит, если нужно занять руки. Стойте прямо и отведите плечи назад. Повернитесь под углом к камере, чтобы выглядеть стройнее. Сгибайте руки и ноги, чтобы выглядеть более естественно. Попросите фотографа снимать немного снизу вверх, если вы хотите иметь более влиятельный вид.


Article in English: In a relationship, you have to take care of yourself as well as your partner. In fact, sometimes you need to take care of your own needs first so that you can be supportive of your partner.  That means, of course, that you must know what your needs are. Maybe you need alone time once in awhile, or maybe you need cuddly time at least once a week. Once you know what you need, express those needs to your partner. Have a conversation about what both of you need, both in and out of the relationship. Try to make a plan about how both of your needs can be met. For instance, you could say, "I really need cuddle time once a week." Your partner might counter with, "I'm happy to give you cuddle time. I love cuddling with you. But I also need to spend a bit of time apart as well." Just because your partner is saying you need to be a better girlfriend doesn't mean you are being a bad one. In other words, you need to look for signs of emotional abuse in your relationship. You can find yourself in a emotionally abusive relationship without even realizing it.  For instance, some signs of an emotionally abusive relationship can be that your partner is hypercritical of you, humiliates you, shuts you out completely, and/or gets very angry and moody much of the time.  Other signs can be overusing a sarcastic/mean tone, being dominating, making you feel guilty often, and blaming you for everything that goes wrong.  You may also notice that your partner embarrasses you on purpose, is very controlling, calls you all the time to see where you are (and not in a caring way), or is overly jealous.  If your partner does one or even a couple of these once in a while, it may not be abusive. However, if your partner does it all the time with the intention of making you feel bad, humiliating you, or controlling you, then that is definitely a sign of emotional abuse. Look for the phrase, "I love you, but..." That's often a sign of a controlling person. Be aware that many abusers will apologize for their behavior to draw you back in. It may...

Summary in Russian:

Определите свои потребности. Обращайте внимание на признаки эмоционального насилия. Достаточно спите. Следуйте сбалансированной диете. Обращайте внимание на триггеры. Не будьте к себе слишком строги.


Article in English: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon (15 g) of finely grated lemon zest, 1 tablespoon (15 g) of dried thyme, 2 teaspoons (10 g) of salt, and 1 tablespoon (15 g) of pepper. Before cooking your meat, press the dry rub into the meat, such as steak or pork chops, to add flavor. Combine ⅓ cup (42.5 g) of salt, 1/4 cup (32 g) of dried rosemary, 2 tablespoons (30 g) of dried oregano, 2 tablespoons (30 g) of dried thyme, 2 tablespoons (30 g) of dried garlic flakes, 2 tablespoons (30 g) of cracked black pepper, and 1 tablespoon (15 g) of dried sage in a bowl. Sprinkle the rub over chicken or ribs and lightly press it into the meat before cooking. De-stem 2 dried chiles de árbol and pulse them in a spice or coffee grinder until they are finely ground. Put the ground chiles in a small bowl and add 4 teaspoons (20 g) of coarse sea salt. Spread 4 teaspoons (20 g) of finely grated lemon zest on a piece of parchment paper and microwave it for 1 minute. Then:  Add 4 teaspoons (20 g) of fresh thyme leaves to the parchment paper and microwave until the lemon and thyme are both dry, about 90 seconds. Let the lemon and thyme cool, then lightly crush them together. Add the lemon and thyme to the salt and chiles and mix it thoroughly. Use the mixture as a dry rub for roasts or chicken.

Summary in Russian:

Приготовьте смесь специй с лимонной цедрой, тимьяном и перцем. Сделайте смесь специй с тимьяном и розмарином. Приготовьте острую смесь специй с тимьяном.


Article in English: In a small bowl, combine equal amounts of baking soda and water. Stir the ingredients together until they form a paste that is easy to apply to the grout. Pick up the paste with your brush and spread it over the grout. You can apply it with the same brush you’ll use to scrub the grout later. Grout brushes and other stiff-bristled scrub brushes can be found at home improvement stores. If you don’t have a scrub brush, a sponge with a scouring side or an old toothbrush also work well. Make sure the water is warm before you add it to the spray bottle or a bowl. Combine the water with an equal amount of vinegar. Place the mixture in a spray bottle to make applying it easier. Spray vinegar directly upon the baking soda. A single spray will be enough to cause the baking soda to begin to fizz. You'll see the vinegar reacting with the baking soda, causing a fizz. During these five minutes, the fizz will loosen the grime on the grout. Use a grout brush to work the baking soda further into the grout. Alternatively, scrub with a stiff-bristled brush, scouring sponge, or toothbrush. Scrubbing takes some muscle power, but the effort removes most of the grime. Look out for dark areas indicating where grime remains on the grout. Try scrubbing these areas again or clean them with hydrogen peroxide. After scrubbing, you’ll be left with dirty vinegar and baking soda. Apply paper towels to pick up the mess or use old rags if you wish to save on paper. A sponge can also help you loosen any bits of grime and cleaner on the grout. Optionally, you can give your floor a shine. First, sweep or vacuum up any baking soda still left on the floor. Afterwards, mop the floor as you normally would. Grout you cannot reach by mop can be wiped clean by a rag dampened in clean water.

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Приготовьте пасту из соды и воды. Щеткой нанесите пасту на строительный шов. Смешайте в бытовом пульверизаторе укус с теплой водой. Опрыскайте шов уксусным раствором. Оставьте соду на 5 минут. Протрите строительный шов. Вытрите чистящее средство. Вымойте пол.


Article in English: In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix the ingredients together. Place the lamb in a baking dish and roast it in the oven for 30 minutes. Continue to cook the lamb for an additional hour (meat will be medium-rare). Allow the meat to rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, and then add the herbs, onions, and pan drippings. Mix in the chicken stock and wine, and continue to heat the ingredients until a sauce has formed. Scrape the bottom of the pan occasionally with a wooden spoon. Drizzle the herb sauce on top and enjoy!

Summary in Russian:

Разогрейте духовку до 204 градусов Цельсия. Полученную смесь натрите на мясо. Уменьшите температуру в духовке до 176 градусов Цельсия. Приготовьте соус. Нарежьте ягненка и выложите на тарелки.


Article in English: In a small bowl, mix the juice from 1/4 lemon with 1 tablespoon of yogurt or honey. Wash your face with warm water to open the pores. Spread the lemon mixture thickly over the dark areas, then allow the mask to dry. Gently rinse your skin clean with warm water.  You can also blot a makeup pad with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and sugar. Scrub the dark area for 2-3 minutes, then rinse with water. For a heavier treatment, slice a lemon into halves and squeeze the juice onto the dark skin. Rinse after 10 minutes. Avoid sun exposure after using lemon. Use these treatments at night, when you won't see UV rays for a while. If used on your whole face, lemon juice will lighten your whole complexion, not just your dark spots. Spread Aloe Vera gel or its fresh extracts on the dark areas. This will moisturize your skin and help it heal. Aloe Vera is most helpful if your skin is dark from sun exposure. Use a fairly equal amount of each ingredient, enough to cover the dark area. Spread the mixture around your mouth and leave it on your face for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water. This treatment may help your skin heal. Prepare a paste using 2 tablespoons of gram flour, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and half a cup of yogurt. Spread the paste onto the dark area. Leave the treatment for 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Prepare a scrub with 1 tablespoon of oatmeal, 1 teaspoon of tomato juice, and 1 teaspoon of yogurt. Mix the ingredients well. Rub the scrub gently onto the skin for 3-5 minutes. Wash it off after 15 minutes.

Summary in Russian:

Попробуйте отбелить кожу лимонным соком. Используйте гель алоэ вера. Сделайте смесь из тертого огурца и сока лайма. Сделайте маску из муки и куркумы. Используйте скраб из овсянки.


Article in English: In a social setting, ask the host or hostess. If the other person has signed in, ask if you can see it. You can explain your reason to the host or hostess simply by confessing your situation.  Ask a friend. If you're attending a social gathering, chances are that someone else in the room knows the person's name. Discreetly ask a friend what the person's name is. If you don't get a chance to ask your friend during the social gathering, ask them later. If you're in a bar, restaurant or other public setting, and person seems to know the location well, people who work there may know the person's name. Ask them to help you. You can explain your situation by honestly confessing that you've forgotten the person's name. Usually, people approached in such a manner are eager to help. Eavesdrop on their conversations with others. The person may introduce himself to other people over the course of your time together. Keep alert for any printed material that might have the person's name on it. If you're attending a seated dinner, for instance, you will have place cards. If you're at a trade gathering, the person may have printed materials that he's sharing with others. This is easily done by retreating to a private place, and pulling out your smart phone. Most people have sufficient information about themselves online that online search engines will often reveal someone's name by entering in the information about the person that you do have. Enter the information that you have about a person (the city in which he lives, his college or workplace, any other affiliations that you can think of).  Once you've entered in all the information you can think of about the person into a search engine, search by "image" to narrow down your results. After all, you know what the person looks like - particularly if you're still with him! Social media sites will use your shared information to find the person quickly, particularly if you have many shared friends. Facebook's "People Search" can often help, if you remember any part of his...

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Попросите о помощи другого человека. Поищите в интернете. Подождите, пока человек сам назовет свое имя. Признайтесь человеку.


Article in English: In a web browser, go to http://www.intowindows.com/lock-desktop-icons-windows and scroll down towards the bottom of the page. It's the link at the bottom of the article. It's the download link labeled "DeskLock v1.2" on the page next to the image of icons on a desktop. This starts the DeskLock download. Go to the location you downloaded the DeskLock application and double-click it start the app. DeskLock is a small program and doesn't need to be installed. By default, all downloaded files can be found in your Download folder. It's a green icon with an "S" when it's not enabled.  It's a blue and white icon with a yellow padlock when enabled. It's located in the bottom-right of the taskbar. This turns on DeskLock and locks your desktop icons. If your icons are not locked, right-click the DeskLock icon in the system tray and go to Settings. Then make sure the checkbox next to Lock icons is checked and press OK.

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Перейдите на страницу скачивания DeskLock в веб-браузере. Нажмите Download Desklock (Скачать Desklock). Щелкните по DeskLock v1.2. Дважды щелкните по файлу «DeskLock.exe». Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши по значку DeskLock на панели задач. Нажмите Enabled (Включить).


Article in English: In addition to having three letters not used by the English alphabet, Norwegian has several vowel, consonant, and dipthong sounds not used in English. Norwegian pronunciation is largely phonetic—words are pronounced like they are spelled—but there are exceptions and words that will be unfamiliar to English speakers. If you’re planning to travel to Norway, look into the regional dialect spoken in the area you’re visiting. Regional dialect and pronunciation vary slightly, and you should practice the pronunciation used in the dialect region you’ll be visiting. One of the first things you’ll need to do when learning Norwegian is to pick up a few common phrases related to greeting individuals you meet. These are listed below. The English word is on the left, followed by the Norsk word (and its pronunciation) on the right.  Hello – Hallo. It’s pronounced like: “Hollow” Hi – Hei. It’s pronounced like: “Hi” My name is – Jeg heter. It’s pronounced like: “Yay hehtter” How are you – Hvordan har du det. It’s pronounced like: “Hvorden har doo deh” Goodbye – Ha det bra. It’s pronounced like: “Haaduh bra” (Or you can say “Ha det.” That means “bye.” It sounds like: “Hadeh” [you say “ha det” in one word]). Especially if you are traveling in Norway, you will likely not have time to master the language before you need to speak it. In order to effectively communicate about basic daily needs, focus on first grasping and pronouncing words and phrases such as:  I come from ... – Jeg kommer fra. It’s pronounced like: “Yay kommur fra” I’m sorry – Beklager. It’s pronounced like: “Behk-lah-gerr” Excuse me – Unnskyld meg. It’s pronounced like: “Un-shyl mei” I love you – Jeg elsker deg. It’s pronounced like: “yay elsker dei.” Once you can greet individuals in Norwegian and are able to begin a basic conversation, it’s time to learn some beginning questions. You’ll likely need to develop a specific list of common questions relevant to your pursuits in Norway (whether they’re related to business, tourism, or academic studies).  Where are...

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Выучите основное норвежское произношение. Выучите норвежские приветствия. Выучите основные выражения на норвежском языке. Выучите несколько простых вопросов.


Article in English: In addition to improving your core strength, you should also work on  developing your flexibility to battle clumsiness. Studies show that athletes who focus only on strength training and don’t incorporate agility and flexibility exercises have a 70% chance of re-injury, as opposed to 8% for athletes who use both.  In addition to the obvious exercises such as yoga and pilates, exercises such as dance and martial arts can also enhance your flexibility.  Daily stretching is also useful for enhancing flexibility. It increases blood flow to your muscles and allows your joints to move more freely. Building core strength and increasing your flexibility are necessary components of training your body to avoid accidents, but so is enhancing your balance. There are several simple exercises you can do daily to improve your sense of balance. Shifting your weight from side to side, standing on one leg, and the  Crane pose can all help improve your balance. “Vestibular Ocular Reflex exercises” is a fancy way of talking about exercises that  improve hand-eye coordination. These exercises achieve this improvement by getting your brain, your inner ear and vestibular system (which are partly responsible for balance), your eyes, and your body to all work in sync with each other.  Try this simple exercise to start: While sitting, bend your head down until you’re facing the floor, then look toward the ceiling with your eyes. Gradually move your head to follow the direction of your eyes. Repeat 10 times. You can also try this gaze stabilization exercise: While sitting, fix your gaze on a stationary target between 3-10 feet away from you. It should be at eye level. Move your head from side to side while maintaining your focus on the target.  Repeat 3 times. Do this 3 times a day. These exercises can cause dizziness, so take it slow. If you feel nauseated or dizzy, stop and take a break.

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Развивайте гибкость и ловкость. Развивайте чувство равновесия. Попробуйте упражнения для развития вестибулоокулярного рефлекса.


Article in English: In addition to one or two of your ripe bananas, you'll need:  1 big handful of chopped spinach or kale 1 cup of plain yogurt 1 big spoonful of peanut butter 1 diced green apple 3/4 cup dairy, soy, or almond milk Cinnamon and honey, to taste If needed, stop the blender at 20 second intervals to scrape the sides and mix ingredients with a rubber spatula. If you'd like, garnish with a handful of your favorite granola, berries, or a dollop of whipped cream.

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Возьмите ингредиенты. Взбейте все ингредиенты в блендере и кухонном комбайне. Хорошо перемешав, выливайте в стакан.


Article in English: In addition to preventing your leader from casting on overhead branches or otherwise snapping, casting sidearm will permit the bubble to lead the fly during the cast (much like weighted lines lead the leader in fly casting) and let the fly land naturally. Submerged flies should be let fall to a depth of 5 to 10 feet (1.5 to 3 m) before you begin your retrieve. You can test the rate of fall by dropping the fly and bubble in the water and note how long it takes to fall to a particular depth. When you cast the fly, you can count down to this same depth before starting your retrieve. Flies fished on or near the surface should be presented as though they're drifting with the current toward shore, with occasional twitches to mimic struggling. Submerged flies should be fished with a stop-and-go action or with slow pulls to simulate a swimming minnow or crustacean. Your bubble should cause a slight wake in calm water to provide sufficient resistance to the line to help you distinguish between when a fish hits the fly and when the fly hits something else. As with the more familiar, colored, clip-on bobbers, if the bubble suddenly dips or bobs sharply, a fish has taken the fly. This will help drive the hook home. If you fail to set the hook, return to the same slow retrieve you were using. The fish may think it only injured the fly and want to move in for the kill.

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Сделайте бросок. Считайте в обратном порядке, если это подводная рыбалка. Извлекайте медленно. Смотрите за поплавком. Коротким и резким движением установите крюк.


Article in English: In addition to the actual plating solution, your kit will come with an activating solution. These solutions do not go into the same beaker. Instead, set them up next to one another, so you can easily move the item to be plated from the activating solution to the distilled water to the plating solution when the time comes without the risk of introducing contaminants. The solutions will not need constant heat, but they will need to be at a certain temperature when you actually plate the item, so start heating them early in the process. The exact temperatures to which you heat your solutions will depend upon the specifics of the kit you purchased, such as the karat count. Follow the directions closely. Whether you have your own or your kit came with one, set up your current source to the guidelines specified in your specific kit.  Purchasing a start-up kit designed for gold plating is optimal.  However, If your kit did not come with a source for the electrical current, do not worry because you can still set up your own. The process requires a DC power source, so you may need to purchase a rectifier in order to change an AC power source (such as a home outlet) to DC. The easiest solution is to purchase a variable power supply. For small home projects such as gold plating a coin or a pen, you can purchase an inexpensive variable power supply, which makes setting up your power source as easy as plugging it in, clipping your kit's plating brush to the positive output, and setting the voltage dial to your kit's specifications. For most kits, the current is going to be somewhere around three volts, though some may go as high as twelve volts.

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Приготовьте стакан и растворы. Начните подогревать растворы. Установите источник электропитания.


Article in English: In addition to the steps designed specifically to treat secondhand stress, you can learn some techniques to reduce your overall stress level. If you're unable to avoid the source of your stress, then these management techniques will be especially  helpful. A common and powerful tool for reducing stress is deep breathing. By using the right techniques, you can effectively lower your stress level and come back to the problem relaxed and ready to work out a solution.  Take breaths from your abdomen, not your chest. This will pull more oxygen into your body and help you relax. When breathing, place your hand on your stomach to make sure your abdomen rises and falls when you breathe. If it doesn't, you aren't breathing deeply enough. Sit up with your back straight. Alternatively, you could lie on the floor too. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Take in as much air as you can, and then exhale until your lungs are completely empty. Physical activity helps de-stress the body by distracting your brain and releasing endorphins. Include more physical activity in your life if you've been feeling stressed. Even a few minutes of exercise has been shown to have a positive affect on stress levels.  Aerobic activities like running or biking tend to be better for stress reduction, though all activity is good. If you don't enjoy working out, there are plenty of other physical activities you can do. Try going for a walk, swimming, working outside, or any other activities you enjoy that get you moving. You might be making your stress worse without even realizing it. A number of foods and drinks can exacerbate stress. By cutting out certain things and including others, you can benefit your stress level and overall health.  Caffeine causes your heart rate to go up, which makes stress worse. If you drink several caffeinated beverages daily, try to cut down on your intake to lower your stress levels. Sugary foods have a similar effect on your health and stress levels because they raise your heart rate. Alcohol...

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Изучите техники, которые позволяют снизить уровень стресса. Практикуйте глубокое дыхание. Ведите активный образ жизни. Скорректируйте рацион питания. Высыпайтесь. Практикуйте позитивный внутренний диалог.


Article in English: In algebra, you'll start to see letters and symbols appear in your math problems, rather than just numbers. These are called variables. Variables aren't as confusing as they may first seem - they're just ways of showing numbers with unknown values. Below are just a few common examples of variables in algebra:  Letters like x, y, z, a, b, and c Greek letters like theta, or θ Note that not all symbols are unknown variables. For instance, pi, or π, is always equal to about 3.14159. As mentioned above, variables are basically just numbers with unknown values. In other words, there's some number that can go in place of the variable to make the equation work. Usually, your goal in an algebra problem is to figure out what the variable is — think of it as a "mystery number" that you're trying to discover.  For example, in the equation 2x + 3 =  11, x is our variable. This means that there's some value that goes in the place of x to make the left side of the equation equal 11. Since 2 × 4 + 3 = 11, in this case, x = 4. An easy way to start understanding variables is to replace them with question marks in algebra problems. For example, we might re-write the equation 2 + 3 + x = 9 as 2 + 3 + ? = 9. This makes it easier to understand what we're trying to do — we just need to find out what number to add to 2 + 3 = 5 to get 9. The answer is again 4, of course. If a variable appears more than once, simplify the variables. What do you do if the same variable appears more than once in the equation? Though this situation may seem tricky to solve, you can actually treat variables how you'd treat normal numbers — in other words, you can add them, subtract them, and so on as long as you only combine variables that are alike. In other words, x + x = 2x, but x + y doesn't equal 2xy.  For example, let's look at the equation 2x + 1x = 9. In this case, we can add 2x and 1x together to get 3x = 9. Since 3 x 3 = 9, we know that x = 3. Note again that you can only add the same variables together. In the equation 2x + 1y = 9, we can't...

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Переменные обозначаются буквами. Помните, что переменные – это величины, значения которых не известны. Если в выражении переменная присутствует в нескольких членах, то такое выражение можно упростить.


Article in English: In all of your interactions with friends, coworkers, and strangers, set respect and civility as a baseline.  Say "please," "thank you," "pardon me," and other polite phrases. Be patient and considerate. Don't rush people, cut in line, or perform other acts of selfishness. Take at least one opportunity each day to say or do something nice for someone. Let your friends and romantic partners have private time. Do not invite yourself to someone else's event. Give your coworkers personal space and do not discuss topics that may be uncomfortable for them. In social situations, whether personal or professional, it is more productive and respectful to discuss rather than demand. If you demonstrate a mature willingness to compromise, others will be more willing to work and spend time with you.

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Относитесь ко всем с уважением. Выражайте доброту. Уважайте границы. Будьте готовы пойти на компромисс.


Article in English: In an Excel formula, a "cell reference" is the address a cell. You can type these in manually, or click on the cell you wish to use while you are entering a formula. For example, the following spreadsheet has a formula that references cell A2:     Relative References     Column A Column B Column C    row 2    50       7       =A2*2     row 3    100           row 4     200           row 5    400 In an Excel formula, a relative reference uses the relative position of a cell address. For example: cell C2 has the formula “=A2”, which is a relative reference to the value two cells to the left. If you copy the formula into cell C4, then it will still refer to two cells to the left, now showing “=A4”.      Relative References     Column A Column B Column C    row 2    50       7       =A2*2     row 3    100           row 4     200         =A4*2     row 5    400              This works for cells outside of the same row and column as well. If you copied the same formula from cell C1 into cell D6 (not shown), Excel would change the reference "A2" to a cell one row to the right (C→D) and 5 rows below (2→7), or "B7". Let's say you don't want Excel to automatically change your formula. Instead of using a relative cell reference, you can make it absolute by adding a $ symbol in front of the column or row that you want to keep the same, no matter where you copy the formula too. Here are a few example spreadsheets, showing the original formula in larger, bold text, and the result when you copy-paste it to other cells:     Relative Column, Absolute Row (B$1):The formula has an absolute reference to row 1, so it always refers to row 1.     Column A Column B Column C    row 1    50       7       =B$3     row 2    100       =A$3     =B$3     row 3     200       =A$3     =B$3     row 4    400       =A$3     =B$3         Absolute Column, Relative Row ($B1):The formula has an absolute reference to column B, so it always refers to column B.     Column A Column B Column C    row 1    50       7       =$B1     row 2    100       =$B2 ...

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Используйте в формуле относительный адрес ячейки.  Запомните, что такое относительный адрес ячейки.  Используйте в формуле абсолютный адрес ячейки.  Используйте клавишу F4, чтобы относительный адрес превратить в абсолютный.


Article in English: In an in-person presentation, your body is a method of expression like your voice. If people are engaged by the way you present yourself physically, they'll be more engaged by what you have to say. Like an actor, you can use your body creatively to express a point. Your movements should be casual and fluid. Holding true to some of these will have a tangible benefit on your presentation:  Outstretch your arms for points of emphasis. Scan your eye contact throughout the crowd. Maintain a tall posture. Try to take up as much physical space as you can while you're on stage. Your audience well gather a lot based on the way you present yourself physically. If your manner of dress is neatly-kept, whatever you have to say will be taken more seriously by your audience. Dressing well should be seen to encompass basic hygiene and hair as well. Take extra time in your morning to make sure you work out the kinks in your appearance. Dressing well may have a noticeable effect on your confidence as well. Don't take too much creative license with your dress. Most venues have set expectations for what should be worn. Intentionally breaking free of those norms might make you look like a clown. Chances are, your audience will only have a few seconds to focus on each of your visuals before you start talking or another slide hits. If you keep your images simple, you'll allow your major points to be digested without distracting your audience with less important details. Any minutiae you include in a presentation should be communicated orally.  A colourful pie chart is a great way to express proportions. Although you shouldn't take too much license with the way you present things, the use of colour is a simple way to make your presentation more creative. Even if your audience is interested in the subject itself, chances are they are looking for entertainment as well as information. A funny image helps displace the sense of formality in a presentation. Although humour isn't suitable for all subjects (like genocide) it can be used to...

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Задействуйте уверенный язык тела. Одежда должна соответствовать презентации. Используйте простые наглядные материалы. Используйте забавные картинки, чтобы развлечь зрителей. Раздаточный материал. Не стойте на месте.


Article in English: In an intense emotional state, you may underestimate your own ability to take your life. Regardless of how you feel, seek help if you experience any of these warning signs, using the resources described in the crisis section:  Social isolation, withdrawal from friends and family, thoughts of not belonging or being a burden Extreme self-hatred, feelings of hopelessness Sudden mood changes (including for the better), rage outbursts, low tolerance for frustration, agitation or anxiety Increase in alcohol or drug use Insomnia or severely disrupted sleep Talking about suicide, planning it, or acquiring tools for suicide While self-harm is not the same as suicide attempts, the two are strongly linked. Seek immediate attention if you inflict serious or frequent self-harm, including punching walls, pulling out hair, or scratching your skin. Having easy access to dangerous items increases the chance of suicide. Don't make it easy to change your mind. Lock away anything you could use to harm yourself, like pills, razors, knives, or guns. Give them to someone else for safekeeping, throw them away, or put them in a place that's not within easy reach.   Minimize alcohol and drug use. Despite the temporary good feelings, they can make depression worse or harder to deal with. If you don't feel as though you'll be safe in your own home, go somewhere where you do feel safe. Stay with a friend, or go to a community center or another public place where you can hang out. Your support system is very important when you're dealing with suicidal thoughts. You need people you can trust to hear you out without judging you for feeling despair or trying to give advice that hurts more than it helps. Even well-meaning people can sometimes make you feel guilty or ashamed for feeling suicidal. Try to spend time with people who will listen and care for you without judgement instead. If you aren't comfortable sharing with anyone in your life, read about the award-winning, global Buddy project on their twitter page, and sign up for a buddy...

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Будьте внимательны к тревожным знакам. Обезопасьте свой дом. Делитесь своими мыслями с тем, кому доверяете. Найдите истории других людей. Подготовьте план.


Article in English: In an unfaithful marriage, unfortunately, some parents may try to turn a child against the other parent. This is especially important if the children in the marriage are younger and still living at home. It might be helpful to suggest that your parents see a counselor. You can lend an ear to your parent, but you should not be their primary shoulder to lean on. It is not your job to fix things or to make sure that one parent tells the other parent. While an unfaithful marriage can certainly impact you, the decisions that your parents make are their decisions, not yours. Don’t report one parent’s activities back to the other parent, and don’t keep secrets for your parents. While it might seem harmless at the time, your parent is using you in a subtle way, and it can be really stressful for you. This can be hard to avoid, since you may feel like protecting the parent who was cheated on. But every marriage has two people who contribute, and there may be a larger story going on that you’re not aware of. Try to remain somewhat neutral, as it is not your marriage.

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Скажите родителям, что не хотите оказаться меж двух огней. Не занимайте чью-либо сторону. Не проявляйте чрезмерную солидарность.


Article in English: In blizzard or white-out conditions, visibility can be very limited, even during daylight. Snowdrifts can hide familiar landmarks. Becoming lost and unable to return to shelter is a real possibility.  Keep warm and dry when you do go out. Wear several layers of loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. The outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent. Most heat escapes the body through the top of the head and the feet, therefore always wear a hat and mittens, which are warmer than gloves. Be careful to not become soaked by water or sweat – this can cause body related problems. Your skin should stay dry and moderately warm. Winter storms can knock out the power, and when this happens the house will quickly grow cold. Aside from having plenty of blankets around, you might want to build a fire in the fireplace to generate more heat, or use a backup generator to keep the power on.  Never light a grill or coal stove inside the house. This could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Using a generator inside is also extremely dangerous. Keep the family in one central location, and close the doors leading to the other rooms. This will concentrate the heat in one area, which will be easier than heating the whole house. Drink liquids and eat plenty of food to keep your body's energy high and prevent dehydration. safely. Many heart attacks and back injuries occur when people used to a sedentary lifestyle attempt to shovel snow. It's extremely heavy work. If you don't work out regularly, see if a neighbor has a snow blower or is willing to help shovel. Take your time shoveling, take frequent rest breaks, and drink plenty of water. After a very heavy snowfall, you may need to clear your roof, ideally with a roof rake. Otherwise the weight of the snow may damage your house, especially flat or low-angle roofs. Be sure your air intake for the house is clear, to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. During a power outage you may not have a functioning alarm. When the storm has...

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Оставайтесь дома, пока позволяют обстоятельства. Подготавливайте запасной вариант обогрева. Обильно ешьте и пейте. Разгребайте снег не спеша. Очистите снег с крыши. Убедитесь, что все благополучно пережили снежную бурю.


Article in English: In case you weren't aware, you can't be better than everyone at everything. Even you are the best human being on the face of the Earth, you can't, by definition, be the best at, such as, winning and losing. So instead of spreading yourself thin, choose something that speaks to you. What's the first thing you want to be ridiculously awesome at? Odds are it popped into your head in about .3 seconds. Remember to be realistic. Don't aim to climb Mt. Everest if you don't have legs. While your mom was sort of right when she said, "You can be anything you put your mind to," she was sugar-coating it a bit for you. If you're capable of it, it can happen. Just remember that. Even the best need guidance. No baby learns how to walk, talk, and play without being shown. People are around you to help you grow. So whatever it is you want to be the best at, find someone who does it. They don't have to be the best, but they should be better than you. At least for right now. Having someone show you the ropes is so much easier -- and faster -- than learning it for yourself. When Bobby Fischer was 3, he didn't pick up an advanced chess book and start taking notes. He was handed a chess set and shown how to play. He worked with competitors to improve his game. He worked with friends to devise strategy. He studied under chess greats. Two heads are better than one, remember? You know what's scary? Trying things. You know what's scarier? Trying new things where you might fail. And this will be the rest of your life. To rise to the top, all that scary stuff will be involved. It will make you uncomfortable. But when it's uncomfortable, you know you're putting yourself out there, taking risks, accepting challenges, and improving. If it's easy, you're not going anywhere. Henry Ford had two failed companies before he succeeded. Steve Jobs had a lot of things under his belt before he truly hit success. There will be trials and tribulations; there will be failures; there will be times when you're unsure. You gotta go through with it anyway....

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Выберите что-то, что вы любите. Найдите наставника. Станьте неудобным. Решитесь. Придумывайте идеи. Балансируйте сами себя.


Article in English: In chess, the pawns represent your infantry. Pawns are the weakest piece on the board, valued at only one point per piece. There are 16 pawns for every full chess set, 8 for white and 8 for black, and are arranged across the second row from either side of the board. To make these you'll need:  16 1" long carriage bolts (threaded) 16 hex nuts 16 flat washers All parts should be ¼"  diameter There are four rooks, sometimes called castles, in every chess set, two per color. Rooks are valued at five points apiece, and each rook begins with one in each of the four corners of the chess board. To construct your rooks, you’ll need the following materials:  4 1½" machine bolts 4 castle nuts 4 flat washers The threading for these bolts should only extend halfway up the bolt. Some stores may refer to these bolts as “hex-head cap screws.” There are four knights on a chess board, two per color, and they occupy the position directly next to each rook on the same row as the rooks. These pieces are valued at three points in chess.To make your knights you’ll need:  4 1½" long machine bolts (threaded) 4 hex nuts 4 wing nuts 4 flat washers There are four bishops on a chess board, two per color, and their beginning position is beside the knights on the same row as the knights. Bishops are valued at three points, giving them a tied value with knights. To make your bishops you’ll need the following materials:  4 2" long machine bolts (threaded) 4 hex nuts 4 cap nuts 8 flat washers A cap nut is a hex nut, except the head of the nut is rounded. Sometimes it is called an acorn nut. The queen is the most powerful piece on the board, rated at nine points. Each color only has one queen apiece. The queen always begins the game on her own color square next to the bishop, white queens a white square and vice versa for black.To make your queens, you’ll need:  2 2½" long machine bolts (threaded) 2 cap nuts 4 hex nuts 4 flat washers 2 fender washers A fender washer is an oversized flat washer. The king is the most important piece in a chess...

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Купите материалы для изготовления пешек. Купите детали, чтобы изготовить ладьи. Приготовьте детали для коней. Купите детали для слонов. Подготовьте материалы для ферзей. Приготовьте материалы для королей.


Article in English: In discussing annualized portfolio returns, there are several key terms that will come up repeatedly and are important for you to understand. These are as follows:  Annual Return: Total return earned on an investment over a period of one calendar year, including dividends, interest, and capital gains.   Annualized Return: Yearly rate of return which is inferred by extrapolating returns measured over periods either shorter or longer than one calendar year.   Average Return: Typical return earned per time period calculated by taking the total  return realized over a longer period and spreading it evenly over the (shorter) periods.   Compounding Return: A return that includes the results of re-investing interest, dividends, and capital gains.    Period: A specific length of time chosen to measure and calculate return, such as daily, monthly, quarterly, or annually. Periodic Return: The total return of an investment measured over a specific length of time. Compounding returns are growth on the gains that you have already earned. The longer your money compounds, the faster it will grow, and the greater your annualized returns will be. (Think of a snowball rolling downhill, getting bigger faster as it rolls.)  Let’s say you invest $100 and earn 100% on it your first year, leaving you with $200 at the end of year one. If you gain just 10% in the second year, you will have earned $20 on your $200 by the end of year two. However, if we say you earned just 50% during the first year, you would have $150 at the beginning of the second year. That same 10% gain in year two would earn 15 dollars rather than 20. This is a full 33% less than the 20 dollars you would have made in our first example. To further illustrate, let’s say you lost 50% in year one, leaving you with just 50 dollars. You would then need to earn 100% just to get back to even (100% of $50 = $50, and $50 + $50 = $100). The size and timing of gains play a huge role when accounting for compound returns and their effect on annualized returns. In other words,...

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Ознакомьтесь с ключевыми понятиями. Ознакомьтесь с принципом подсчета сложного процента. Используйте доходность, взвешенную по времени для подсчета своей нормы прибыли с учетом реинвестирования. Подсчитайте свой общий доход. Научитесь использовать формулы Excel для подобных расчетов.


Article in English: In each Pokémon game, there will be at least one requirement you will have to fulfill before you are allowed to trade with your friends. In Pokémon Sapphire, you must first get your Pokedex from Professor Birch in Littleroot Town. Littleroot Town is located in the southwest part of the Hoenn region. This is also the location most Hoenn centered games start off. For you to trade with another player, you will need at least two Pokémon in your party. Trading works on a principle of demand, or else by virtue of kindness. Many players are willing to help others out by offering spare Pokémon they've collected for trade online or among friends. However, it may help the process if you have a desirable Pokémon to trade. The Pokémon exclusive to Sapphire, and therefore more valuable to players of other versions, are:  Lotad Lombre Ludicolo Sableye Seviper Lunatone Kyogre Unlike newer versions of the Pokémon game series where you can make use of a wireless Internet connection, Sapphire will require the Link Cable to perform a trade. Since your Link Cable can only connect Nintendo consoles, like your Gameboy Advance and a Gameboy Color, or even the original Gameboy, you will need another player with a different version/console, one in which Ditto can be caught. When you've found another player with a Ditto who is willing to trade, connect your Gameboys with the Link Cable and get ready to exchange. Place the Pokémon you wish to trade for Ditto in your party, then head to the closest Pokémon Center. There you will find a receptionist who will ask you if you'd like to trade Pokémon with another player. Follow the prompts and in a few short moments, Ditto will be in your party.

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Получите покедекс от профессора Бирча. Поставьте в группу не меньше двух покемоном. Купите или одолжите Link Cable для консоли Gameboy Advance. Найдите знакомого с Дитто. Совершите обмен.


Article in English: In early math, you worked only with numbers. Learning algebra is about being able to solve problems with unknown terms. These unknown terms are represented in the problems with letters. You need to get used to treating these letters like numbers, although you may not know their actual value yet. Some common examples of variables include:  Letters, such as x{\displaystyle x}, y{\displaystyle y} or z{\displaystyle z}  Greek symbols, such as θ{\displaystyle \theta }, α{\displaystyle \alpha } or σ{\displaystyle \sigma }. Be aware that some symbols might look like variables but are actually known numbers. For example, the Greek symbol pi, π{\displaystyle \pi }, stands for the number 3.1415. If you think of the phrase, “Two times some number,” you can express that with a variable as 2∗x{\displaystyle 2*x}. The variable x{\displaystyle x} takes the place of the unknown “some number.” Usually, your job in an algebra problem is to find the value of the variable. For example, when you start with the equation 4+x=9{\displaystyle 4+x=9}, you need to think, “What number added to 4 will make 9?” The solution is 5, which you can write algebraically as x=5{\displaystyle x=5}. When you learn to treat the variables as numbers, you can combine or simplify them as you do with numbers. This is usually referred to as “combining like terms.”  For example, 2x+3x=10{\displaystyle 2x+3x=10} just means that 2 of some variable added to 3 of the same variable will equal 10. If you have 2 of something and 3 of the same thing, you can add them together. Then, 2x+3x{\displaystyle 2x+3x} will become 5x, so your problem is 5x=10{\displaystyle 5x=10}, and the solution is x=2{\displaystyle x=2}. You can only add or subtract the same variable. Some algebra problems may contain two or more variables. In the problem 2x+3y=10{\displaystyle 2x+3y=10}, you cannot combine the x{\displaystyle x} and y{\displaystyle y} terms together because the different variables represent different unknown numbers.

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Используйте символы, отличные от цифр. Рассматривайте переменную как неизвестное число. Приведите (сложите или вычтите) подобные (одинаковые) члены (в данном случае переменные).


Article in English: In forensic fingerprinting, there are a few types of fingerprints and a few ways to find them. As you start looking for fingerprints, some will be visible (patent) and others will be invisible (latent). Search for patent ones first and place a marker of some kind by it remind you later. To search for latent prints, it can be good to use an alternate light source, such as a blue light with an orange filter. This helps make latent prints stand out. There are also ones called plastic prints which are in soft surfaces like soap. Once you have found the latent prints with an alternative light source, you need to dust them to make them more visible. Professionals use special powder, but for amateur home use, talcum powder or cornstarch is a great alternative. You'll also need a brush with a lot of soft bristles on it. With the light source still revealing the print, lightly dust the powder over it until it is sufficiently revealed. When using an alternate light source, it is most effective to turn the other lights in the room off, making the light more powerful. For patent prints that are already visible and latent prints which you have revealed with light and dust, the best collection method is to take a picture with a high resolution camera. It is easier to study prints in photo form anyway. Make sure you take the picture close enough to see the details of the print. You always want to have a ruler of some kind next to the print to give a scale for how big it is. This is also helpful because it allows you to upload the prints onto the computer for analysis and file storage. Fingerprints can be found on any surface. Surface types are categorized into porous, non-porous smooth, and non-porous rough. Things of a cloth nature, or anything water could seep into, are considered porous. Non-porous smooth would be things like glass or a varnished table. Non-porous rough would be a leather couch or a plastic container with a textured edge. This is important because the surface type can either make it easy or hard to lift...

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Поищите отпечатки. Нанесите порошок на скрытые отпечатки. Сфотографируйте отпечатки. Определите тип поверхности, на которой находятся отпечатки. Снимите отпечатки. Поищите совпадения по отпечаткам.