Article in English: Put the stone in front of your mouth and fog it like you would a mirror. If it stays fogged for a couple seconds, it’s probably a fake — a real diamond disperses the heat from your breath instantaneously and won't fog up easily. Even if you wait in between fogging it up and looking at it, it will still clear much faster than a fake.  It can help to use a stone you know is real next to the suspect stone and fog both. You can watch how the real one stays clear while the fake one fogs over; if you breathe on fake diamonds repeatedly, you will see condensation start to build up. With each puff, the fake stone will fog up more and more, while the real one will still be clean and clear. A real diamond is not likely to be set in a cheap metal. Stamps inside the setting indicating real gold or platinum (10K, 14K, 18K, 585, 750, 900, 950, PT, Plat) are a good sign, while a "C.Z." stamp will give away that the center stone is not a real diamond. C.Z. stands for Cubic Zirconia, which is a kind of synthetic diamond. You can usually borrow one from the jewelry store. Mined diamonds usually have small naturally occurring imperfections, which are called "inclusions," that can be seen with a loupe. Look for small flecks of minerals, or very slight color changes. These are both signs that you're dealing with a real, albeit imperfect, diamond.  Cubic zirconium  (which should pass all of the other tests) usually doesn't have imperfections. That's because they are grown in sterile environments instead of produced by chance in the Earth's laboratory. A gem that is too perfect is more often than not a fake. It is possible, however, that a real diamond will be flawless. Don't use imperfections as the determining factor in whether your diamond is real or not. Rule out fakes using other tests first. Note that lab-grown diamonds will also normally have no imperfections because they are also produced in carefully controlled environments. Gem-quality diamonds grown in a lab can be chemically, physically and optically identical (and...

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Используйте дыхательный тест. Проверьте оправу и установку. Используйте ювелирную лупу, чтобы рассмотреть бриллиант.


Article in English: Put the tomatoes into the boiling water for one minute. The boiling water will loosen the tomatoes skins, thus making them easier to peel. Use the tip of a paring knife or tomato knife to pierce the skin on each tomato. Once there's a hole in the skin, it should slide right off. Discard the skin. Hold the tomatoes over the colander as you remove the seeds. It's not necessary to remove all of the seeds, but your tomato sauces are going to be more appealing without them. Squeeze the tomatoes slightly to remove the juice. Set the meaty portion of the tomatoes aside for now. Put the juice in a container. You can drink it, or you can use it for cooking. You may also freeze it. Smaller pieces thaw quickly and cook into sauce in less time. Remove as much air as possible by sucking air out with a straw as you close the zipper. If you prefer, you may seal the tomatoes with a vacuum sealer. These can be purchased at kitchen supply stores. Place the bags in the freezer.

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Вскипятите воду в кастрюле. Снимите кожицу. Приготовьте дуршлаг над большой емкостью. Выдавите как можно больше сока из оставшей в дуршлаге мякоти. Разрежьте осталвшиеся части помидоров на кусочки - чем мельче, тем меньше времени нужно для приготовления. Заполните специальные пакеты для еды, кусочками помидоров. Сложите пакеты как можно ровнее и компактнее, чтобы сэкономить место, и положите в морозилку.


Article in English: Put the vegetables, garlic, bay leaf, thyme and chicken stock in the slower cooker. Stir the mixture so everything is combined. Pour the olive oil into a frying pan and place it over medium high heat. Heat the oil until it just begins to smoke. Don't overheat the oil or it will burn. Season them with salt and pepper, then place them in the hot oil. Cook each lamb shank on all three sides, for four minutes on each side. Don't cook the shanks all the way through; just cook them long enough to brown them and bring out their deep flavor. Place them bone-side up in the slow cooker among the vegetables, herbs and stock. Keep the pan in place, since you don't want to waste the drippings. Pour the cup of wine into the hot pan and let it come to a simmer. Scrape off the brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add the wine to the slow cooker after 1 minute of simmering. Cook them on high for 6 hours according to the manufacturer's instructions. When the shanks are ready, they should easily fall apart when poked with a fork. Place each one on a plate and ladle some of the vegetable and wine sauce over each one. Serve with potatoes, vegetables or rice.

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Смешайте в медленноварке овощи, травы и бульон. Нагрейте масло. Обжарьте рульку. Переложите мясо в медленноварку. Добавьте в масло, оставшееся после обжарки рульки, вино. Закройте медленноварку и готовьте рульку в течение 6 часов в соответствии с инструкциями изготовителя. Подавайте рульку.


Article in English: Put videos of your performances on YouTube or set up a page on Facebook and Twitter where fans can like and share your content, like photos of you in roles or your headshots. It's a long shot, but you never know who may randomly stumble upon your info and decide to hire you. After building a social media presence, make pages on acting-related sites like Actors Access to connect with the industry.  Think of yourself as an entrepreneur. You are an artist, but you're also in the business for yourself. Use relevant hashtags in posts so you can get the maximum amount of exposure.  Build a personal website with an easy to remember URL. Use your name as the web address if it’s not already taken. Connect with acting communities on LinkedIn to find like-minded individuals. et headshots. Have a professional take your photos so you can have the best looking headshots. Wear minimal amounts of makeup so directors looking through the photos will know what you look like if you were to walk in at that moment. Look directly into the camera as the pictures are taken.  Ask around for any emerging photographers willing to take you on for a small fee, or even free. The great thing about headshots is that no set is required and nothing fancy-schmancy is necessary. Update your headshot every 2 or 3 years so casting directors will know what you currently look like. extensively. Be approachable and build your reputation as a professional. Be the first person to reach out to others so you show a genuine interest in the people close to you. Those in your network can connect you to available jobs and can provide you with valuable insights about your work and about the business.  Avoid developing a bad reputation. If you get coined as lazy, difficult to work with, or just downright snooty, you're less likely to get gigs. Use websites like LinkedIn to connect with others in your area and field. Check out industry papers and websites like Variety, Backstage, Show Business Weekly, and the Hollywood Reporter.com to find out what are the...

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Зарегистрируйтесь в социальных сетях. Сделайте фотографии. Заводите полезные связи Будьте в курсе того, что происходит в отрасли.


Article in English: Put your boots on first, then fasten the snowshoes over them one at a time. Position your foot so the ball of your foot is located over the pivot point. Check the entire length of the snowshoe for straps, making sure to tighten each one firmly. You will probably have to widen your stance a bit to accommodate for the width of the each snowshoe, which may give your hips more of a workout than you are used to. Walk at your normal pace, leading with your heel and rolling over the ball, then the toe. If the snow is fresh and powdery, rather than packed down, lift the nose of the snowshoe above the level of the snow with each step. Do not lift your legs higher than you need to, as fully removing the snowshoe from the snow can be tiring. One or two poles can be used to help you maintain your balance and provide additional power, along with an upper body workout. They are especially helpful if you go snowshoeing in deep snow, but some snowshoers who stick to prepared trails don't bother using them. It does not matter whether you use ski poles or snowshoe poles, as long as they are a comfortable length for you to use. This will dig your snowshoe into it, giving you more leverage to climb. If your kicking creates a deep hole rather than a firm step, find a different way up the slope. Many snowshoes have a "heel lift" which can be flipped up between your boot heel and the snowshoe. This provides a more stable support for your legs during steep ascents. Some snowshoes have heel crampons, which dig back into the snow as you lean backward. If you only have crampons or cleats further forward, however, you should keep your weight directly above your feet, so the support digs into the snow as you descend. Try not to swing your legs in long arcs when descending. If you lose your balance, sit down rather than run down the slope. When traversing a slope at the same elevation, rather than traveling up or down, hit the side of the snowshoe into the slope for more support with each step. Lean in the uphill direction to keep...

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Пристегните снегоступы. Шагайте шире. Поднимите носок снегоступов, если нужно расчистить снег. Используйте палки для сохранения равновесия. Ударяйте носком в снег, при движении вверх. Ознакомьтесь с характеристиками своих снегоступов до начала спуска со склона. При движении вдоль склона вбивайте в снег боковую часть снегоступов.


Article in English: Put your phone down, and turn off the TV while you’re having your celebration. Devote all of your attention to your significant other by not letting social media, news notifications, or cat pictures get in the way of your romantic day. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to reconnect on things you haven’t gotten to talk about in a while. Talk about your dreams for the future, remember great memories from early in your relationship, and ask them how they’re feeling about their life. Listen well, since they might be telling you something important about themselves.  Keep your conversations positive. Don’t bring up past mistakes or talk about the problems you’re having with your relationship, as it could cause a fight, which is the opposite of what you want! If he or she says something big, like “I’m not happy with where we live”, reassure them that you hear them and that their happiness is important. Say that you can hash out the details of a big change later. If they normally do the laundry, wash the dishes, or clean the gutters, do that for them in exactly the same way that they would do it before they get home. It will show you were thinking about them and wanted to save them the trouble of doing it themselves. This can include foot massages, one week of cooking or dishwashing with no questions asked, or a promise for that special thing they’ve always wanted in the bedroom. Design the vouchers on your computer yourself. You can use a business card template, or just cut out the vouchers into heart shapes once they’re printed. Write “redeemable at any time, no expiration date” on them for a cute touch. It doesn't cost anything but it means a great deal. Don't be shy; say it a lot during the day. They will appreciate your honesty and it will mean more than any gift ever could.

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Откажитесь от техники в этот день. Поговорите по душам. Удивите любимого человека, сделав за него работу по дому. Подарите любимому человеку подарочный сертификат на свои услуги. Говорите:


Article in English: Put yourself in your friend’s shoes, and imagine what they’re thinking about. Instead of just getting mad, it’s better to think of why they hold these beliefs. Most people ultimately want the same thing: personal safety, economic prosperity, and social stability. Different political perspectives simply have different ways of stating this.  Remember that your friends don’t have to have the same point of view as you do. Don’t take it personally if they have different political views. It’s easy to allow something you feel strongly about to dominate your attention, but try to focus instead on the qualities that originally drew you to this friendship. If avoiding political conversation is jeopardizing your friendship, try to schedule a time to have a respectful conversation. Be prepared to listen with an open mind and with curiosity.  Remember that you’re likely to learn something new if you’re able to keep your own opinions to a minimum. However, if your friend expresses interest in learning more about your own point of view, share your thoughts with her in a way that shows you’ve been listening to what she’s said. If your friend respects a politician that you dislike, find the aspects of this politician that you respect. When you attribute (or misattribute) negative motives to politicians your friend likes, you’ll damage your friendship.  Even if there is very little you respect about a particular politician, there will be something that you can find that you like. Perhaps he has a dog, and you like dogs. Maybe he went to the same college you did. The point is to diligently seek out the best in the opposing political perspective, so you can maintain your friendship. Talking about politics can quickly derail a conversation that you’re having, even if it started in an entirely different place. Are you trying to change the mind of your friend by having this conversation? Are you trying to impress her with your knowledge? Or maybe just venting frustration?  Think about the setting as well. It might be one thing to...

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Относитесь к другу с уважением. Начните разговор. Подчеркивайте положительные моменты. Помните о цели разговора.


Article in English: Putting in a disk in during startup could cause your computer to attempt to boot from the CD. Avoid this by waiting until your computer is fully activated. The issue with running your game is not the CD itself, but the language in which the program on the CD was written. You will make use of Window's compatibility feature to work around this obstacle. Ignore the pop-up installer, selecting cancel to close the window, and instead right clicking the program, choosing "Properties" from the drop down menu. If you know the version of Windows that your application runs in, you can check the box labeled "Run this program in compatibility mode for..." and select the version of windows that suits your application. If you are at a loss for which version of Windows to select, you can click to top box under the "Compatibility" tab, which should read "Run compatibility troubleshooter". Follow the troubleshooter prompts to see if another solution is available.

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Дождитесь полной загрузки компьютера. Вставьте диск с программой, которую хотите установить. Установите программу. Нажмите на вкладку «Совместимость» и проверьте, поддерживается ли эта программа.


Article in English: Putting something in words helps you to be specific. You can write in whatever way you feel comfortable, be it lists, notes, cartoons, drawings, or maps. If you're not a writer, consider talking into a tape recorder or recording your thoughts some other way. Instead of vague, broad assessments, come up with specific strengths and areas for improvement. This will help you when the time comes to take action. Don’t just focus on areas for improvement, focus on strengths and skills as well. For example, instead of noting that you're “too shy,” you can say “I would like to be more assertive to get my point across in meetings at work when I feel strongly about something.” What are you good at? What do you have a passion for doing? What do others compliment you on or tell you you're good at? Once you have these listed, think about how you can make them even better or use them to your advantage. Take 10 minutes and complete the following sentence as many different ways as you can: One of my strengths is that ... What do you dislike? What doesn't work too well for you? Focusing on areas for improvement can put things into perspective. Once you have listed them, you can choose whether to try to improve upon these areas or let them go. Take another 10 minutes and complete the following sentence as many different ways as you can: Things don’t work well when ... These could be based on how you use your strengths or improve yourself. At a personal level, an opportunity isn't just the potential to make money. Rather, an opportunity might satisfy your own needs or help you improve yourself. For example, learning an instrument might not provide you a financial opportunity, but the satisfaction of learning to play could be opportunity enough. What could undermine those opportunities, derail your hopes, or sidetrack your success? Identifying these factors will make you more aware and make them less threatening. Some risks are beyond our control, but many can be lessened or anticipated. Place an empty chair across from you and...

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Записывайте мысли. Выражайте четкие и законченные мысли. Начните со своих достоинств. Перечислите аспекты, которые следует улучшить. Запишите свои возможности. Укажите факторы, которые мешают вам достичь успеха. Выполните словестную самооценку.


Article in English: Putting your eyeliner in the freezer before you sharpen it will prevent it from crumbling when you try to sharpen it. It should come out of the freezer harder than it was before. If you have a thicker eyeliner pencil, you may need to leave it in for a longer period of time (ten or fifteen minutes, or however long it takes to harden).

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Положите косметический карандаш на пять минут в морозильную камеру.


Article in English: Pyjamas are comfortable, and therefore easy to fall asleep in. Stay in your clothes and wear jeans or something that is not comfortable enough to sleep in. The idea isn't to make yourself uncomfortable, just to avoid anything that your mind associates with sleep. The comfort will make you want to shut your eyes, a surefire way to give in to drowsiness. So sit on a hard chair, the floor, or something similar. You should focus on keeping active, so try to change your location often. Dim lights can be a source of fatigue, especially for the eyes. If you can, turn at least two lights on, as well as the TV. This will keep your eyes open and your mind alert.

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Не надевайте пижаму. Не лежите на кровати. Наполните комнату светом.


Article in English: Pyre. Go to the dock on the west side of Lilycove City surf east, then south. Mt. Pyre will appear. Enter the caves.  On the first floor, locate the door to the left and go through to the outside. There is a red carpet in front of this door. Travel to the east and go up the stairs. Then go to the west and ascend to the northwest to the top of the mountain. The air will fill with mist. You will encounter many Pokèmon hiding in the grass and near the gravestones. Finding Chimecho may take a very, very long time, as there's only a 5% chance of it appearing. Don't give up hope. If you search long enough, you will find Chimecho. You can weaken it using one of your Pokèmon, then catch it in a Pokèball.

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Оправьтесь на вершину горы Пайр. Походите по траве. Бросьте покебол, чтобы поймать Чаймеко.


Article in English: Quadratic equations are of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are numeric constants and a does not equal 0 (note that a can equal 1 or -1). If you have an equation containing one variable (x) that has one or more terms of x to the second power, you can usually shift the terms in the equation around using basic algebraic operations to get 0 on one side of equals sign and ax2, etc. on the other side.  For example, let's consider the algebraic equation. 5x2 + 7x - 9 = 4x2 + x - 18 can be simplified to x2 + 6x + 9 = 0, which is in the quadratic form. Equations with greater powers of x, like x3, x4, etc. can't be quadratic equations. They are cubic equations, quadratic equations, and so on, unless the equation can be simplified to eliminate these terms of x above the power of 2. If your quadratic equation it is in the form x2 + bx + c = 0 (in other words, if the coefficient of the x2 term = 1), it's possible (but not guaranteed) that a relatively simple shortcut can be used to factor the equation. Find two numbers that both multiply to make c and add to make b. Once you find these two numbers d and e, place them in the following expression: (x+d)(x+e). These two terms, when multiplied together, produce your quadratic equation - in other words, they are your quadratic equation's factors.  For example, let's consider the quadratic equation x2 + 5x + 6 = 0. 3 and 2 multiply together to make 6 and also add up to make 5, so we can simplify this equation to (x + 3)(x + 2). Slight variations on this basic shortcut exist for slight variations in the equation itself:  If the quadratic equation is in the form x2-bx+c, your answer is in this form: (x - _)(x - _). If it is in the form x2+bx+c, your answer looks like this: (x + _)(x + _). If it is in the form x2-bx-c, you answer is in the form (x + _)(x - _).   Note: the numbers in the blanks can be fractions or decimals. For example, the equation x2 + (21/2)x + 5 = 0 factors to (x + 10)(x + 1/2). Believe it or not, for uncomplicated quadratic equations, one of the...

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Убедитесь, что уравнение дано в квадратичной форме (ax2 + bx + c = 0). Квадратные уравнения, где а = 1, раскладываются на (x+d)(x+e), где d*е=с и d+е=b. Разложение на множители методом проб и ошибок. Полный квадрат. Используйте разложение на множители для решения квадратных уравнений. Проверьте ответ (некоторые ответы могут быть неправильными).


Article in English: Quality time with your parents, children, relatives, and spouse can have a lasting impact on their overall physical and mental health.   Our busy lives often get in the way of developing connections and spending needed time with family and friends.  Here are some ways spend quality time:  Have dinner around a dinner table, rather than in front of the TV, so that you have more time to connect. Go on road trips, sightsee, or share new experiences together. Visit relatives that you don't see as often or make time to call or write them. Make that day special, and be present in all ways possible, physically and mentally. Participate in the interests of your family.  By remembering the things that matter to them most, you can build a stronger bond with your loved ones. Keep a calendar and mark down any special days ahead of time, so you don't forget things like game days, dance rehearsal, or anniversaries. By keeping a schedule, you'll be better able to prioritize it. While it's important to make time for your family, your friends are like your second family.  Make sure that not all your time is consumed by one person or thing.  Friends can help to keep things in perspective.  Have coffee or tea with friends, and see what going on in their lives. Meet up with a friend regularly.  Don't let school work, your job, or your daily chores consume you so that all you do is text or email them.  Connecting in person, rather than online or by phone, can have a lasting impact. While many social activities are done in groups, like family gatherings or outings with friends, it's important to build closer relationships with people, and really get to know how they're doing.  This is particularly true with a sibling or friend who is going through a tough time. Set aside time to make them feel special.  Showing empathy is part of being "present in the moment."

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Выделяйте время в своем расписании, чтобы быть рядом с семьей. Помните важные даты и события, например дни рождения и выпускные. Больше общайтесь с друзьями. Проводите время один на один с друзьями и родственниками.


Article in English: Quarter length sleeves were popular during this time period. The shoulders were fitted rather than puffy. However, sleeveless blouses were also popular. Small collars close to the neckline, called Peter Pan collars, were typically round in shape. This type of clothing was hemmed at the hip level to emphasize a woman's small waist. Collars on jackets were often small and rounded in the Peter Pan style, just like on the blouses. There were many types of decorative pockets and big buttons on jackets in the 1950s. You might also wear a fitted cardigan with pearl buttons. There were several different types of skirts that were popular in the 1950s. Styles often featured nipped-in waists and full skirts. Here are some of the most common styles:  Full skirts. These had more fabric, often with layered petticoats to make it more full. The material could be sewn in many different ways including circle, gathered, pleated or gored. Pencil skirts. These skirts were narrow and straight. The skirts were designed to emphasize the woman's slim waistline, which was a very important factor in the 1950s Swing skirts. These were knee high skirts that were also called poodle skirts. However, poodles were not the only animal featured on swing skirts. Nearly any animal, insect, or flower could be depicted on this kind of skirt. Shirt dresses were very popular. These had a shirt-like bodice, with no gathered/exaggerated waistline.  A narrow belt was often worn with this kind of dress. Here is a run down of silhouette styles after 1955:  The A-line look (narrow shoulder to wide hem) was very popular. Looser fitting dresses were also seen mid-decade. Sac (or Sack) dresses became common; these were loose and baggy. At this time, the hemline for most skirts and dresses was near the knee. Jackets became boxy and the Chanel look (a type of woman's suit) was worn. This look had contrast trim around the jacket edges, no collar, and small pockets with contrast buttons. There were several different styles of pants popular for women in the...

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Поищите облегающую блузку. Поищите облегающие пиджаки с закругленными плечиками. Выберите юбку. Попробуйте поискать платье-рубашку. Помните, что к середине прошлого десятилетия стили в моде изменились. Поищите подходящие штаны/брюки. Носите шляпу! Узнайте больше о женских прическах того времени. Подберите обувь и перчатки, подходящие данному периоду. Ходите с сумкой.


Article in English: Quickly eating your food can cause you to swallow air. This may be the cause of your bloating. Carefully chew your food for a few seconds before swallowing to prevent extra air from going into your stomach. The most common allergens that cause bloating are gluten and lactose. Gluten is found in wheat products while lactose is in dairy products. For a week, try avoiding all wheat products. If that stops the bloating, you may have a gluten intolerance. If you still have bloating, try avoiding all dairy the next week instead.  Gluten products include bread, pasta, cake, cookies, and anything that contains flour. Some soups and sauces also use gluten as thickeners. If you think you have a gluten intolerance, get a test for Celiac Disease from your doctor. Celiac disease is an inability to digest gluten, causing stomach pains and bloating. You may also need to have an allergy test done, which may require that your doctor samples your bowel to observe its architecture. Lactose is found in milk, ice cream, yogurt, and cream. If you think you have a lactose allergy, get an allergy test from your doctor. Bloating can be caused by having too little fiber in your diet, but if you start eating a high fiber diet immediately, you can cause more problems. Wait until the bloating has passed before you try increasing your fiber intake. Slowly add whole grains, raw vegetables, nuts, and fruits to your diet over the span of a few weeks. If this causes more bloating, cut back for a few days before trying again. Adult women and men should consume between 25 – 38 grams of fiber a day.  Fiber can be found in grains such as oats, wheat, and unmilled rice. While your bloating is an issue, you should not eat certain foods, as these may worsen the issue. These foods, which are rich in short-chain carbohydrates called FODMAPs, may not be properly digested if you have other digestive or gastrointestinal problems. FODMAPs include carbohydrates such as fructose (sugar from fruit), lactose (sugar from dairy), and artificial sweeteners such...

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Как следует пережевывайте пищу. Попробуйте в течение недели не употреблять продукты из пшеницы и молока. Постепенно увеличьте потребление пищевых волокон. Избегайте некоторых продуктов при вздутии живота. Избегайте газированных напитков. Откажитесь от жевательной резинки и леденцов.


Article in English: Quiet people tend to be less impulsive, and they consider decisions from multiple angles before acting. They move with a deliberate strength and don't jump into situations easily. This can help you make better decisions, especially about what to say. Before you act, be sure to take a moment to truly consider what's about to happen. If you think about your words before you speak, it will benefit your relationships and your work/school life. and gentle. Quiet people are easier to approach than people who are loud and aggressive. They generally keep unassuming body language and neutral expressions on their face, instead of being wrapped up in some drama that is currently unfolding. Because of this, quiet people are often believed to be nicer than louder, more aggressive individuals, whether or not that's the case.  To stay open and approachable, keep your head up, looking around, surveying your surroundings. Keep a casual, comfortable stance like you would if you were sitting in an empty waiting room. Take a moment to see things you wouldn't otherwise notice if you were busy chitchatting with whoever is next to you. and patient. When you're with a quiet person, that person can have a calming effect on the situation and can help others to settle down and think more clearly. Why can’t this person be you? When everyone is freaking out, you can be the voice of reason. When you do speak up, it happens so rarely that people automatically take notice. This can actually give you a lot of power and turn you into a quiet, effective leader. When you're the one that's calm, cool, and collected and the one speaking tersely and effectively, people will be drawn to follow your lead. by being to the point and reliable. Always tell the truth and follow through on your promises. Use your words sparingly, but make each one matter. Over time, people will value this quality in you.

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Думайте, прежде чем сделать что-либо. Старайтесь произвести впечатление открытого и доброго человека. Будьте спокойным и терпеливым человеком. Завоюйте доверие других людей своей способностью говорить по существу и надежностью.


Article in English: Quite simply, a color wheel is a circular tool that features a variety of colors. It's useful for showing the relationship between colors - what looks good together, what clashes, and so on. Find a color wheel at a local artist supply store, craft store, or paint department. At their most basic, a color wheel is divided into three parts: the primary colors (red, blue, yellow). Secondary colors are created by mixing these primary colors together (green, orange, purple). Tertiary colors can me made by mixing the primary and secondary colors (yellow-orange, red-orange, red-purple, blue-purple, blue-green & yellow-green). To become familiar with color creation, try making your own color wheel. Several formulas exist for choosing colors that work well together. Try:  Analogous colors: Choose two or three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. One of the colors will probably stand out, but all three will look great together.     Complementary colors: Choose two colors that are directly opposite of each other on the color wheel. These colors can really pop out.     Triadic colors: Choose three colors that are evenly spaced on the color wheel. If you drew a line to connect the colors you chose, you would have a triangle. These colors will really stand out.

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Купите цветовой круг. Научитесь различать первичные, вторичные и третичные цвета. Поработайте с цветовыми сочетаниями.


Article in English: Quitting cold turkey means deciding to quit smoking completely without the help of nicotine replacement therapy or drugs. This requires perseverance and independence. Only 3-10% of people have been able to successfully quit smoking cold turkey because of the drastic change this makes in their lives. Before you try quitting cold turkey, you should understand the advantages and disadvantages of the process.   Advantages:  If you have to quit because you have a serious health problem as a result of your smoking, quitting cold turkey will be the quickest way to improve your health or to keep it from further deteriorating. You will also be more motivated to do it on your own if you have a serious health risk. You may feel more pain, but you'll feel it for a shorter amount of time. Instead of spending months or even a year dealing with medication and nicotine therapy and slowly weaning your body off nicotine, you will be able to conquer your addiction more quickly if you do succeed.    Disadvantages:  You may experience intense and unpleasant withdrawal symptoms, such as depression, insomnia, irritability, and anxiety. You have less of a chance of success if you quit cold turkey than if you try to use a combination of other methods. Making a game plan will help you be more firm about your decision to quit and will make you more committed to the process. You should pick a day on your calendar for starting to quit and mark off every day that you have successfully gone without smoking. Pick a time of your week or month that will be the most stress-free, where you'll be less likely to break down and want a cigarette.  Know your triggers. Write down the triggers that lead you to smoking, whether it's drinking whisky, going to parties, or even listening to jazz. Decide how you can avoid them.  Keep reminding yourself why you want to quit. Once you start your plan, keep telling yourself that you want to quit for health reasons, for your family, and for your friends. You can even write a motivational note to yourself and...

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Плюсы и минусы. Заведите дневник. Боритесь со стрессом.


Article in English: Quitting heroin is not like quitting booze, quitting cigarettes, it's not even like quitting cocaine. The physical and psychological halves of addiction are equally potent and equally difficult to negotiate. Heroin is the hardest drug to quit, and many addicts who've successfully negotiated their difficult physical withdrawal have ended up using again because they don't equally weigh the psychological withdrawal that will occur. Once you've made it through the initial weeks or months of kicking your habit, the work of life begins. If you're going to quit and stay quit, you've got to come clean and be honest with yourself: you're an addict. You may always be an addict. You've got to accept that this thing about you may never change--you may always want that shot or that line, your addiction may always be waiting out in the parking lot to beat you up, steal your wallet, and ruin your life. Quitting heroin means making a conscious choice to avoid that addiction, one day at a time.  It's hard to think of quitting when you think, "I can't ever do this again, for the rest of my life." Don't worry about the rest of your life. Worry about getting to 5 o'clock pm without using. Then start worrying about getting to next Monday without using. Very quickly you may start obsessing about how great another shot or line will be, letting the memory of all of the pain and problems that follow it recede into the background and only focusing on wanting to use again. You may even start to feel hints of the euphoria of making a buy and taking it back to your place, obsessing over and over about the process of scoring. Learn to manage these cravings and cut them off at the pass. After the initial period of two weeks or two months, you may reach a holding pattern where things can seem boring, lifeless, as if the world were a boring black and white movie you have to sit through at school. This time period is when most addicts relapse, often with disastrous results. Depression is a serious problem for recovering addicts, making it...

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Бросить употреблять героин – это далеко не то же самое, что бросить курить или пить, и даже не похоже на отказ от кокаина. Если вы собираетесь побороть вашу зависимость, будьте честны перед самим собой – признайтесь себе, что вы наркоман и можете остаться им на всю жизнь. Очень быстро мысли о еще одной дозе наркотика могут отодвинуть на второй план ту боль и проблемы, с которыми вы столкнулись во время ломки. Спустя две недели или два месяца с начала лечения, вы можете впасть в такое состояние, когда все вокруг будет казаться вам скучными и безжизненными (словно вы попали в нудный черно-белый фильм). Общайтесь с людьми.


Article in English: Quotation marks are essential for notating dialogue, as they signal to the reader the words are being spoken. You should use quotation marks around dialogue in a novel, short story, or poem. For example:  “Where is my cat?” the woman screamed. I demanded, “Let me see her.” Always lowercase the word that follows the close quotation mark, or the second quotation mark. Do this if the speaker attribution appears after the quoted phrase. For example:  “What time is it?” the man asked. “Chop, chop,” she said. Place a comma before speaker attributions like “he said,” “she said,” “they said,” “we yelled,” etc. This will signal to the reader there is about to be dialogue. For example:  He said, “I can’t make ballet class tonight, son.” They yelled, “You hooligans!” “We’re late,” she said to her sister. “Tell me you love me, “ he said to his lover. Any commas or periods that are part of the sentence should be included in the quotation marks, even if the original quotation does not have a comma or a period. For example:  “The best way to eat food,” Pollen argues, “is to make it yourself.” (From the original quote, “The best way to eat food is to make it yourself at home, whenever you can.”) “The best investments today,” according to Smith, “are commodities and emerging-market stocks.” (From the original quote, “The best investments today are commodities and emerging-market stocks, not domestic stocks and bonds.” If you are quoting a phrase that already has quotation marks, change the quotation marks in the phrase to single quotation marks. Single quotation marks appear as ‘’. For example: “So he said to me, ‘You’re going to be a great success,’ and I believed him.”

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Выделяйте кавычками только саму речь в диалоге. Слово после кавычек пишется с маленькой буквы. Перед обозначением говорящего ставится запятая. Расставьте запятые и точки внутри кавычек. Внутри цитаты ставятся одиночные кавычки.


Article in English: Rabbit hutches should be cleaned every day to ensure that your rabbit lives in a clean and sanitary environment. Soiled bedding material and old food can easily create an unclean hutch. Plan to take a few minutes every day to tidy up your hutch. Place your rabbit in a temporary holding pen, rabbit run, or another place where she’ll be safe while you clean the hutch. Be sure to give her some food and water, along with a couple of toys. Take out old and unwanted food. Remove soiled litter, hay, and fur from the hutch. Wear gloves as you remove these materials. Place them in a garbage bag for disposal. Rabbits mark their territory with scents. They can become stressed if they are reintroduced to a hutch that does not have any familiar scent. When you empty out the hutch, leave one small area untouched. The next time you clean the hutch, leave a different area alone. Make sure to clean the area that you skipped this time. As you empty the hutch, use this opportunity to check your rabbit’s health by observing how much food and water is being consumed. Is your rabbit eating a good amount of food and drinking a good amount of water? Also check the droppings that your rabbit has left. Are the feces and urine normal in appearance? Inspect the cage for damage, holes, and other problems that might compromise the safety of your rabbit. Throw out any toys that are damaged or frayed. Many wire cages have a tray underneath that catches droppings. Dump out all material that has collected in this tray. When you’ve finished cleaning out the hutch, replace the materials that line the bottom of the cage. Make sure there is enough material to cover the entire bottom of the hutch. Allow your rabbit back into the hutch. Be sure to close the hutch door securely.

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Ежедневно выполняйте быструю уборку клеток. Достаньте кролика из клетки. Удалите все ненужные материалы из клетки. Оставьте не убранным какой-нибудь один небольшой уголок. Оцените состояние здоровья вашего кролика. Проверьте состояние клетки. Очистите нижний лоток. Замените загрязненную подстилку. Поместите кролика обратно в клетку.


Article in English: Rabbits have complex digestive systems, and they produce two kinds of droppings. True diarrhea occurs when both the fecal droppings and cecotropes are watery and unformed. If you see normal, hard fecal matter along with other watery droppings, the problem is actually soft cecotropes.  True diarrhea is rare in adult rabbits, but sometimes occurs in young rabbits, especially in improperly weaned babies. It's a life-threatening emergency in rabbits of any age. Normal cecotropes look like tiny bunches of grapes, and rabbits need to eat them in order to maintain proper nutrition. Often confused with diarrhea, soft cecotropes are a much more common issue in adult rabbits. Simple dietary changes are often the only necessary treatment. Soft cecotropes are often characterized by a consistency like thick pudding or soft blobs that stick to the rabbit and its surroundings. It is often accompanied by a foul odor. If all droppings are watery, call your rabbit's vet, and tell them that your pet is experiencing diarrhea and you're on the way to their office. Diarrhea requires immediate veterinary care, especially in baby rabbits.  True diarrhea is often fatal and needs to be taken very seriously. It is usually caused by an alteration of the microorganisms in the cecum (the part of the rabbit's GI tract responsible for fermentation).  If you don't already have a vet with experience treating rabbits, search for one online or check the House Rabbit Society's listing: http://rabbit.org/vet-listings/. The vet will need to take cultures of droppings and examine them under a microscope in order to make an accurate diagnosis. If possible, collect samples of both feces and cecotropes and bring them to the vet.  If you can't bring samples with you for any reason, try to take pictures of droppings to show the vet. The vet does not need a large amount for a sample. A sample the size of two to three grapes is plenty. You can transport the sample in a latex glove or zip lock bag to make it easier on the veterinary staff. Dehydration is a...

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Научитесь отличать диарею от мягких цекотрофов. Если у кролика диарея, немедленно обратитесь к ветеринару. Принесите с собой на прием свежие образцы твердого кала и цекотрофов. Постарайтесь, чтобы кролик получал достаточно жидкости. Если кролику назначены инъекции физраствора против обезвоживания, вы можете делать их самостоятельно. Давая кролику лекарственные препараты, придерживайтесь назначений ветеринара.


Article in English: Racking wine involves using a few relatively simple tools, most of which should come standard with home wine-making kits, or will be available at any home-brewing retailer. To rack wine properly, you'll need:  At least two carboys or sterilized buckets A siphon tube An air-lock cap for the wine Commonly called "meta solution," a mixture of potassium metabisulfite or sodium metabisulfite, diluted in water. These are available commercially, or can be mixed at home. In general, about a tablespoon of meta solution needs to be distilled in about a gallon of water.  Everything that's going to touch the wine needs to be sterilized with meta-solution as well, usually by sloshing a bit of it in the bucket or through the tube, then dumping it in a safe place.  Meta-solution is pretty harsh, which means it's a good idea to use it in a well-ventilated area, wearing breathing protection and gloves when you're handling it. Follow the directions on the package. Take the vessel containing the wine with the sediment and open it up, then place it up on a raised surface. Depending on the amount of wine you're making, you may need a significant amount of space to do this, or just a tabletop and the floor of your kitchen. Make sure your siphon tube is long enough to reach wherever you're trying to siphon the wine. The process involves gravity, so it's absolutely essential that the full carboy of wine be higher than the tallest portion of the clean receptacle you're going to use to catch the wine, or else the process won't work. Place the notched end of the siphon tube into the carboy, making sure to not touch the sediment lying on the bottom. You should be able to see the line of sediment fairly clearly by the time you're ready to rack the wine, and it should be significantly darker and cloudier toward the bottom of the wine. Let the tube fall most of the way into the wine, but keep it at least an inch or two above the sediment line. Insert the other end of the siphon into the clean receptacle, or let it hang above. You'll have...

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Достаньте необходимое оборудование для сцеживания вина. Простерилизуйте сифоновую трубку раствором из воды и метабисульфита калия или пиросульфитом натрия. Поставьте вино, которое вы хотите сцеживать, на возвышенную поверхность. Опустите сифон в бутыль. Начните переливать вино сифоном. Смиритесь со своими потерями. Закройте только что наполненный бутыль гидрозатвором.


Article in English: Raise your arms out to the side and run the tape measure around your shoulder blades, under each arm and around the fullest part of your chest. Lower your arms and assess the measurement. Make the measurement snug, but not tight. Put both arms at your side and place the tape measure around your chest and both shoulders, just below where your collar bone ends. Feel with your finger to find the nub of your collarbone and make the measurement just below that point. Circle the tape measure around your neck and record the measurement. You want the tape measure down as close as possible near your collar line, just above your clavicle, not up around your throat. This will ensure that you receive an accurate shirt size. Allow one of your arms to hang straight at your side. Place the tape measure near the bottom of the back of your neck. Run the tape measure over the top of your shoulder and then down your straight arm to a point approximately one inch before you get to your wrist. You also may need to provide your coat in-sleeve measurement. Put the tape measure on the inside of your arm, slightly below your wrist. Pull the tape up into your underarm for the complete measurement.

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Измерьте обхват груди. Измерьте ширину плеч. Измерьте обхват шеи. Измерьте длину рукава.


Article in English: Ramen noodles are a college student’s staple because they are cheap and easy to make. They’re also tasty. And there’s a correct way to eat them.  Take a pair of chopsticks, and pull a small amount of noodles out of the bowl. You should take fewer noodles than you expect to need. Pull the noodles up. You want to separate them from the rest of the ingredients in the bowl itself. Dip them back into the soup broth to add flavor and then lift them to your mouth, pursing your lips like you’re about to drink a hot beverage. Slurp the noodles. Then eat some of the other ingredients in the bowl. Take a bite of the meat, for example, and drink a spoonful of broth The trick to eating Ramen is to eat the noodles within five minutes. Otherwise, they soak up too much of the broth.  In some cultures, the chef will be offended if you don’t slurp Ramen noodles as you eat them. Slurping them is a sign you like how they taste.  You’re going to fail and make a huge mess if you try to grab too much at once. Remember that Ramen noodles are lighter and thinner noodles though than other noodle types.

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Лапшу быстрого приготовления Лапшу быстрого приготовления нужно есть быстро.


Article in English: Random email checks can create a “start-stop-start” pattern to your work day, and lead to wasted time. Avoid opening your email constantly throughout the day, especially if you are supposed to be focusing on a different task. Schedule in three time slots in your schedule for checking email: early morning, after lunch, and mid-afternoon. This will ensure you are not distracted by a continuous stream of emails throughout the day and that you have time set aside to address your emails. This same principle can be applied to other means of communication, like your voicemail, your text messages, or phone calls. Try not to be available all the time, unless you are expecting an important text message or phone call. This will limit any interruptions to your workflow and help you stick to your schedule. If possible, choose at least one hour of your workday where you silence your phone and turn off your internet connection. This can then allow you to focus on work that needs to be done with complete concentration and without any distractions from your phone or from the internet. Removing yourself from these easy distractions can also be helpful when you are writing a paper for school or a long report. Keeping your phone on silent will ensure you do not have an excuse to check your phone every five minutes or get sucked into scrolling through social media. Try not to encourage others to distract you or be a distraction to others, by letting everyone around you know that you are working. This may be by closing your door or putting up a busy sign. You can also send out an email in the office to remind everyone that a certain time period is a silent work time in the office. Once you have established a work list or a work schedule and have put safe guards in place to eliminate distractions, draw on willpower and focus to stick to your routine. Most people can recognize the difference between well used time and wasted time, so try to avoid falling into a time wasting trap. Lean on your schedule and at the end of the day you...

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Не нужно постоянно проверять почту. Отключите звук на телефоне и выключите интернет. Предупредите других, чтобы не отвлекали вас. Старайтесь не отклоняться от распорядка.


Article in English: Raspberry plants grow in two different types: fall-fruiting (which bear fruit on both primocanes and floricanes) and summer-fruiting (which only bear fruit on floricanes). The terms ‘primocane’ and ‘floricane’ refer to two different types of canes that the raspberry bramble produces. Primocanes are the canes that grow during the first year while floricanes are the second-year canes. Additionally, fall-bearing plants bear fruit in the fall and may have a second season in early summer, while summer-bearing plants fruit only in the summer.  Because of their different growth patterns, they require different pruning measures in order to be effective. Fall-bearing raspberries will bear fruit both primocanes and floricanes, while summer-bearing raspberries will only bear fruit on floricanes. Sometimes also called everbearing raspberries, fall-bearing raspberries require much more pruning than summer-bearing raspberries. Fall-bearing raspberries contain three separate types of canes: primocanes, floricanes, and non-fruiting suckers.   Primocanes are green and flexible shoots that grow directly from the ground; instead of branches, they may have small buds attached directly to the cane. Floricanes are tall, thick branches that have a darker brown bark on their stems. Floricanes have smaller lateral shoots attached at the sides where the fruit will grow. Non-fruiting suckers are small, spindly canes that are typically ½ the size and width of primocanes and floricanes. As the name suggests, non-fruiting suckers don’t produce any fruit, and serve no productive purpose.  Fall-bearing raspberries are typically red and yellow varieties, although they may also be purple or black. Fall-bearing raspberries may not produce twice a year, especially if they are older plants that have never been pruned. Although technically both fall and summer bearing raspberries fruit in the summer, summer-bearing raspberries only bear fruit in the summer, and they only bear fruit on floricanes. When pruning summer-bearing varieties, you will...

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Узнайте, какие есть типы малины. Решите, подходит ли вам малина, которая плодоносит осенью. Решите, подходит ли вам малина, дающая плоды летом. Знайте, когда нужно подрезать малину. Приобретите необходимые инструменты.


Article in English: Rather than doing a ton of crunches and push-ups, cardiovascular exercise is the best thing you can do to burn calories and eliminate belly fat.  However, rather than slogging at a steady pace on the treadmill, you should try to do interval training. Interval training involves integrating short bursts of high-intensity exercise into your daily workout. Try sprinting for 30 second intervals throughout your run, or set the elliptical, treadmill or exercise to interval mode in the gym. To trim belly fat, aim to do 30 minutes of high intensity cardio exercise at least four times per week. Aside from the time you spend working out in the gym, it's a good idea to incorporate more activity into your everyday life - this way you can burn more calories without too much effort.  Make some simple changes, such as taking the stairs or biking to work a couple of days a week. If you work a desk job, consider switching to a standing desk. Simply by standing instead of sitting for a couple of hours a day you will burn more calories. Take this as an opportunity to do some spring cleaning, to paint the house or fix up the garden - having a project to work on will help you to increase your activity levels without even realizing it! Also try to do active things purely for enjoyment - play soccer with your kids after school, take up a dance class, or spend a fun day at the beach. It's an excellent idea to incorporate some strength training into your weekly workouts. Strength training includes things like squats, deadlifts, bicep curls and leg presses.  Although these exercises don't burn as many calories as cardio, they will benefit you in the long run. They will help you to build strength and muscle, which speeds up your metabolism and helps you to burn fat more easily, even at rest. Exercises like squats and deadlifts will also help you to build muscle around your core and keep your waistline trim. However, it's very important to have the correct form while performing these exercises, so if you've never done them before...

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Сфокусируйтесь на кардиоупражнениях. Увеличьте вашу активность в течение дня. Займитесь силовыми тренировками. Не тратьте слишком много времени на кранчи и подъемы туловища.


Article in English: Rather than keep your grief to yourself, do not be afraid to share your feelings with close family and friends. If a friend offers to stop by for a visit, say “yes”, even if you do not feel like talking to someone. Simply sitting with a sympathetic friend and talking about trivial things can make you feel less lonely and isolated. Reach out to your family and try to see them more often, as they can offer comfort and kind thoughts that can help you remember your pet fondly and process your grief. Keep in mind some people may not understand how deep your loss is over your pet. They may ask, “What’s the big deal? It’s just a pet!” Family or friends may not be able to understand how the loss of an animal can compare to the loss of a person, and they may not be as sympathetic as you may expect. Try not to take this personally, as they may not have a pet of their own and so cannot understand your connection with your deceased pet. Seek out family and friends who will be sympathetic to your grief and understand how it feels to lose a pet. Spend time together talking about your pets and sharing memories of your pets. You should find mutual understanding and connection with other pet owners who have also experienced loss and grief. You can also reach out to others who may understand pet loss through online pet loss support groups and online message boards. Support from other pet owners can be key to helping you process your grief. Self-care is very important when you are feeling low and can help you feel better physically and mentally. Look after your emotional needs by socializing with others and doing activities with others you enjoy to stay busy and not dwell on your grief. This could be exploring a new hobby like painting, drawing, or running by joining a class or group. Or you could join a fitness group to ensure you exercise regularly to boost your mood and fight off feelings of depression. You can also practice self-care on your own by doing a solo activity you enjoy, pampering yourself with a massage or a long...

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Поделитесь своими чувствами и эмоциями с членами семьи и друзьями. Обратитесь к друзьям, которые тоже пережили смерть домашних животных. Практикуйте заботу о себе, общаясь с людьми и окружая себя делами. При необходимости поговорите с психологом.


Article in English: Rather than simply providing negative consequences for behavior (punishments), discipline is a way of turning misbehavior into teaching moments. When your child refuses to cooperate or repeats the same bad behavior, your end-goal should be to teach your child to cooperate and not repeat the bad behavior. Consequences for bad behavior should not be arbitrary or punishing. Consequences should be connected to the behavior. This is why time-outs are often very ineffective with children who are stubborn; the time-out itself is unrelated to the negative behavior and feels more like a punishment than a consequence or disciplinary measure. If there is no way to make a consequence, you can take away a privilege, but try to teach a lesson that connects the choice the child made to their loss of privileges. For example, if your child plays video games longer than he is supposed to, the consequence can be that he loses his privilege of playing with friends that evening. This makes sense, since he won't have time to play with friends. If you say that a certain behavior will result in a particular consequence, you have to follow through. Do not make idle threats, as your child will learn that you are inconsistent at best and a liar at worst.  If you tell your child that she has to pick up her room before she can go to a friend's house, don't give in if she hasn't done the requisite cleaning when it's time to leave. Consistency is key! Because consistency is so important, it is vital that you never set a consequence that you can't keep. Often it is best to not do this in the moment, as you might be frustrated. For example, if you have to say, "If you do that one more time, I'm going to…" the odds are good that you are already frustrated and likely to overreact. Instead, try to set boundaries pre-emptively. If you know your child is likely to continually get out of his chair at dinnertime because he often behaves that way, before dinner you should tell him that you want him to stay in his chair, and let him know what the...

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Думайте о методах дисциплинарного воздействия как об обучении. Следуйте своему слову. Создайте для ребенка определенный распорядок. Следите за собственными реакциями. Научитесь договариваться. Поймите особенности предпубертатного периода.


Article in English: Rather than spend the next 20 to 30 minutes covering your headphones with embroidery thread, only to have them break tomorrow, check their condition first. Toss any pair that is on its last legs and invest in a new set. This will allow you to obtain the most accurate fit.

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Проверьте провода наушников на наличие трещин и разрывов в изоляции. Измерьте длину наушников, включая ту часть, которая вставляется в уши.


Article in English: Rather than try to tackle all of your tasks for the day at once, adjust your schedule so your more important appointments are at the start of your day. If you are sleep deprived, you will likely try to maintain a higher level of energy in the morning and feel burned out by the end of the day. Create a schedule where you prioritize the important tasks first, while you still have energy. If you cannot reorganize your schedule, plan on a nap break or a caffeine break between meetings or tasks so you can stay awake and alert. If you have other co-workers or peers who can sympathize with your lack of sleep, try to delegate some of your responsibilities for the day. Explain your situation and promise an IOU in exchange for help on a project or task. This will allow you to manage any stress or anxiety due to lack of sleep, and focus on only one or two tasks for the day. In an energy slump, it may help to switch to an activity that you enjoy doing or feel relaxed doing. Going through the motions of your day will likely make you more tired and drowsy. Instead, go for a quick walk outside or have a coffee break with a coworker. Jolting your brain out of your normal routine will keep you alert and ready to tackle the rest of your day. If you feel you are in danger of falling asleep during a meeting or during a class, push yourself to work the room. Ask questions of your peers or your clients, raise your hand during class, and try to stay engaged in the conversation. Getting involved in the discussion will help you stay alert, and force your brain to stay focused. As well, if you were planning to present a 50 slide Powerpoint presentation at a meeting, try to engage your co-workers in conversation during the presentation. Otherwise, you might end up putting yourself and others in the room right to sleep with a dry, slides only meeting.

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Если есть такая возможность, пересмотрите свое расписание. Распределите задачи между коллегами. Возьмите паузу и отдохните от привычного распорядка дня. Проводите время среди коллег или сверстников на разных встречах или на занятиях.


Article in English: Re-lighting the spark you've lost starts with making the decision to move past apathy. Creating each step in your plan to build yourself back up, will provide an opportunity to achieve feelings of success. It is deliberate attempts to build small successes that lead to larger ones.  Routines can provide the structure you need to hoist yourself out of the hole of apathy. If you have a routine to follow, you won’t have to think about what you have to do every day. Simply plug into your routine and take care of business. Start with simple routines such as: I wake up at 7:00, eat breakfast and take a shower and be ready for the day by 9:00. At the end of the day prepare your clothes and lunch for the next work day and go to bed by 10:00. Reach an agreement with yourself. Making a promise to yourself to improve your life is one of the most respectful things you can do. Keeping your promise can be difficult at times, if you allow yourself to negotiate your morals and standards.  Sign a behavioral contract with yourself and get a witness to sign it as well. This will ensure accountability. Making a change can be difficult, but you are worth the effort. You might disappoint yourself, but you need to be the first person to give yourself a second chance. If you feel yourself backsliding away from a promise you made, tell yourself, “I know this is tough, but I promised myself I was going to do great things, eat great food and be powerful. I am saying this out loud to remind myself and recommit to my promise. I promise.” You are changing your circumstances, which is difficult, but the payoff can be profound. Focus on all the active steps you can take toward your goal. Keep information and lists handy so you can refer to them if you feel less than powerful. There is a time to move forward and a time to rest, but don’t allow yourself the option of going backwards into something that made you feel horrible. Find one thing that you can rally around and throw yourself into it. Just one thing. Don't worry about trying to get...

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Постройте свои повседневные дела так, чтобы они работали на вас. Примите решение о смене своего внешнего вида и поведения. Придерживайтесь плана. Определите, когда впервые вы почувствуете позитивный настрой, занимаясь чем-либо. Исправляйте свои недостатки. Распознавайте свой прогресс.


Article in English: Reaching out to people can help you to take the first step towards treatment. Your feelings of helplessness are part of your disorder, not reality, and that isolation feeds those feelings. Friends and family can help by listening to your problems, encouraging you to do something about it, and supporting you during the worst moments.  If you have trouble being active or leaving the house, let your friends know you're depressed and encourage them to keep inviting you to activities you enjoy even if you don't make it every time. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. It is important to see a doctor if you suspect that you may have depression. This is because there are other conditions that may mimic depression, and your doctor will need to rule those out first. Keep in mind that it is okay to get a second or even a third opinion, especially if you do not think that the doctor is hearing you or is not concentrating on the area that you think is most important.   Your doctor can also give you a referral to see a therapist or a psychiatrist. Your doctor won't necessarily prescribe medication. If she thinks there's a specific cause of your depression, she may recommend a course of action or lifestyle changes instead. If your depression only lasts a few weeks and is gradually replaced by "high" periods of reckless energy, ask your doctor to consider bipolar disorder before taking any prescription medicine. There are many types of therapists or counselors that can help you through recovery. You may even consider group therapy or a support group. Ask your primary care doctor for a referral. For example, you may find a depression support group to be helpful, or you may find a group like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous to be helpful if you have turned to substances as a way to cope. Once you are sure of your diagnosis and have begun taking steps to fight the depression, ask your doctor whether medication would be a good idea. Your doctor may prescribe antidepressants even if he thinks your main...

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Попросите помощи. Узнайте свой диагноз. Посещайте психотерапевта. Принимайте антидепрессанты. Выявите причину. Постарайтесь поддерживать хорошие дружеские отношения Внесите изменения в свой образ жизни


Article in English: Read a good book, sit still or take a nap. When you move around, you will get hotter and hotter. There are lots of fun ways to use water to keep cool outdoors. Some suggestions include:  Consider running through sprinklers.     Have a water fight with a sibling or friend(s). Having a water gun fight is effective and fun too. Dunk your head in cold water. Pour a bucket of iced water over your head (Instagram ALS ice bucket competition). Have a water balloon fight with your friends. To keep your kids cool, get a paddling pool for them and fill it with cool water. You could also put up an umbrella to keep them in the shade. Grab a companion, a hose, a sprinkler, a water bottle or water gun and flood your yard. Don't do this if you live under water restrictions. It keeps you cool and feels good.

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Оставайтесь в тени. Поиграйте в различные игры с использованием воды. Периодически опрыскивайте себя водой из пульверизатора.


Article in English: Read and respond carefully. Conversation is all about taking cues and riffing off of what people say. While you are talking to the person, be aware of what the conversation has covered and where it is going. In this respect, talking to people online can even be easier than speaking in person. You should be able to scroll back through the conversation if you need to remember a specific detail. Be genuinely interested in the person. It's a scientific fact that people love to talk about themselves.  If you ask questions about someone, odds are that they'll have a lot to say.  Ask questions that lead into other questions. If you ask "So what kind of music are you into?" and they respond "I like a lot of music- some rock, some pop, some punk. I go to a lot of local shows"--ask them something like, "Been to any good shows lately?"  Avoid asking yes-or-no questions. A simple "yes" or "no" can stop a conversation in its tracks. If you must ask questions with basic or binary answers, be prepared to ask follow-up questions. Be respectful of sensitive topics. You'll have to use your intuition on this one, but as a general rule of thumb: Don't ask anyone a question that you wouldn't want to answer yourself. There is a back-and-forth flow to conversations, and you need to keep up your end if you want to keep the talk going. When you send a message, try to end each thought with a question that will prompt your conversation partner to respond.  Think of a conversation like a game of catch. If you catch the ball, then that's great--but the game cannot go on until you throw the ball back to the other person. Do not merely say, "My day was good. I think I did really well on my math exam!" Say, "My day was good. I think I did really well on my math exam! How was yours?" There is a delicate balance to be struck here: if you dominate the conversation and only talk about yourself, you may come across as selfish or cocky; but if you don't let out any personal details, you'll just be another mystery.  Be honest. If you weave a web...

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Будьте внимательны и участливы в общении. Задавайте вопросы. Не будьте занудой. Сделайте из ваших ответов вопросы. Не бойтесь говорить о себе. Используйте смайлики и стикеры, но не злоупотребляйте ими. Не форсируйте общение.


Article in English: Read any relevant chapters before class so that you can understand the lecture better. You will also be aware of any concepts that you have difficulty understanding. You can ask the teacher before class or during class to clarify these concepts. As you are reading and studying before class, you should take notes. This way, you solidify the material in your mind. You should also scan or redraw any figures or diagrams that are important (e.g. they show up multiple times in the chapter). For every class, you should bring notes from previous classes. You should also bring your notes from independent studying, including pictures. This can give you an edge on taking notes in class, which will free up more time for you to absorb what the teacher is saying.

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Заранее читайте учебник по биологии. Записывайте важные понятия. Берите свои записи на занятия.


Article in English: Read men’s forums or consult a grooming specialist, like a barber who specializes in facial shaves, to understand how your facial hair grows and the correct technique to approach the contours of your face. Everyone’s hair grows at a different rate and has a different texture so be aware of what features benefit you most.  While electric shavers are mostly used for dry shaving, new models can also be used for wet shaving as well. However, new wet models may be pricey. Consumer sites can help you determine which shavers suits your price point. Some shavers may be overpriced based on added features that you do not need for your specific hair type. Warm water, a hot shower, or a warm face cloth will help soften your beard and thus make it easier to get a clean shave.  Wash your face with a gentle facial cleanser to get rid of any dirt that has built up. If you have sensitive skin, consult a skin care specialist to find out what cleanser is best for you. Wet a washcloth with hot water if you don’t have time to shower. Hold it to your beard/stubble for a few minutes. It usually takes about 2 weeks to adjust to an electric shaver but during this time, the oils from your shaver will blend with those of your face. Alcohol based products will remove dirt and your skin’s natural oil (sebum) from your skin and make your facial hair stand straight up. A powder version can be used if you find alcohol to be an irritant.  Most pre-shave products include ingredients like vitamin E to ensure that your skin is protected and irritation is reduced.  There are some products like pre-shave optimizer and pre shave oil that can improve the effectiveness of an electric shaver. Consult a skin care specialist to find out what best works for your skin. Stick to your skincare routine once you’ve found what works for you. Rub the places where your facial hair grows and the direction that feels smooth is the direction that’s "with the grain." This other direction will give resistance when you rub it. This is "against the grain." It does not...

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Выберите для себя бритву, которая лучше всего удовлетворит ваши потребности. Умойтесь. Позвольте лицу привыкнуть к электробритве. Используйте спиртосодержащее средство до бритья. Выясните направление роста волос на вашем лице.


Article in English: Read novels to find role-models for etiquette and good manners. Jane Austen is exceptional in her shrewd portrayal of good and bad manners and morals, and a must-read for anyone wishing to be a classy lady. Reading classic novels also has the benefit or making you a well-informed lady, and there is nothing classy about ignorance. Being well-read will also make you able to make more sophisticated conversation. If you're really determined to be classy, then you have to seek out classy company. If your friends are bringing down your level of classiness or not supporting your new mindset, then you may want to seek out other people who help you become your true classy lady self. These people should be confident, self-assured, and maybe a little bit older and more mature so you can learn from them. Your friends should lift you up, not bring you down, so you should hang out with people who make you want to be better than you actually are. Part of being classy means being a good, conscientious citizen. What the heck does this mean? A number of things. Don't leave your shopping cart hanging out in the parking lot after you've put your groceries in your trunk; return it to the cart aisle. Let pedestrians cross in front of you when you're driving. Hold the door for the elderly, even if you're in a rush. If you've dropped something in the supermarket, clean it up or tell an employee what happened. Don't just walk away from your mess. If you're really committed to being classy, then you have to get rid of a few things that may be making you look less classy than you really are. Here are some good things to avoid:  Loudly smacking your gum Loudly chewing your food Burping in public Getting too drunk in public Giving people the finger Cursing Rolling your eyes Farting in public Picking your nose Kissing in public . Being able to own what you've done in your life is the height of class. It's not classy to play the victim, blame all your problems on someone else, or to say, "I would have been able to do thing X if only Y...

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Будьте начитанной Найдите себе достойных друзей. Будьте сознательным гражданином. Избавьтесь от неподходящих привычек. Отвечайте за свои действия


Article in English: Read over your self-evaluation, paying careful attention to how well you accomplished your previous year’s goals and the organizational goals. Identify gaps where more improvement is needed. Then study the struggles you identified, which will show you areas you need to improve. Based on your identified gaps and struggles, develop new professional goals for the upcoming year. Aim for two new goals, and remember that you will continue to work toward your organization's goals.  As you set your goals, remember that you'll need to show support for your accomplishment of the goals and that you will need to be able to take growth initiatives. Write your goals in a way that allows for you to meet those demands. Avoid setting lofty goals that will be difficult to achieve. Choose goals that you will be able to meet by the next review or evaluation. Schedule a meeting with your supervisor to review your results. Be prepared to explain the information you’ve included. Show them your initial new goals, and explain why you’ve chosen this focus for the upcoming year. . Once your supervisor has reviewed the results of your self-evaluation, ask for areas of improvement and areas where you’ve demonstrated success. Ask them what they think of your initial new goals, and allow them to help you reshape those goals. Discuss your previous struggles with your supervisor, and offer your ideas for the coming year’s professional growth. Listen to your supervisor’s suggestions and be open to pursuing their ideas. Show them that you are addressing your weaknesses and pursuing success. Based on the feedback you received from your supervisor, finalize your new goals and update your self-evaluation to reflect the changes. Be sure to keep a copy of the evaluation so you can refer back to it as needed.

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Изучите результаты. Поставьте новые цели. Обсудите текст самооценки. Узнайте мнение начальника. Предложите инициативы для профессионального роста. Окончательно сформулируйте новые цели.


Article in English: Read the instructions on the primer to determine how long to wait. Waiting an hour is usually a good place to start, but if you're unsure if the primer is dry or not, lightly touch it with your finger. The primer is dry if you touch it and it doesn't leave any residue on your fingers.

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Дождитесь, пока грунтовка полностью высохнет.


Article in English: Read the news and talk to people to find interesting stories. Think about what phenomena are happening and how you can talk about them in a new and innovative way. Finding out background information can help you figure out an angle and identify subjects to interview. Doing online research is good, but it may only get you so far. You may also need to consult books to make sure you are fully aware of the issues surrounding a topic. A historical article may require a visit to an archive. There are a number of ways to write a feature, depending on what you want to focus on. Some of these include:   Human Interest: Many feature stories focus on an issue as it impacts people. They often focus on one person or a group of people.  Profile: This feature type focuses on a specific individual’s character or lifestyle. This type is intended to help the reader feel like they’ve gotten a window into someone’s life. Often, these features are written about celebrities or other public figures.  Instructional: How-to feature articles teach readers how to do something. Oftentimes, the writer will write about their own journey to learn a task, such as how to make a wedding cake.  Historical: Features that honor historical events or developments are quite common. They are also useful in juxtaposing the past and the present, helping to root the reader in a shared history.  Seasonal: Some features are perfect for writing about in certain times of year, such as the beginning of summer vacation or at the winter holidays.  Behind the Scenes: These features give readers insight into an unusual process, issue or event. It can introduce them to something that is typically not open to the public or publicized. As you brainstorm story ideas, think about who will read these stories. Ask yourself questions such as Who will be my readers? and What kinds of angles appeal to these readers? For example, you might write a profile about a pastry chef, but you’ll write differently depending on if your readers are aspiring chefs or if they are...

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Найдите захватывающую историю. Исследуйте тему. Выберите тип очерка. Определите целевую аудиторию. Учитывайте тип издания, для которого вы пишете статью.


Article in English: Read the number as it is written. When a number is in this form, you should be able to identify the full value of each separate digit.  Example: Write the following in expanded form: seven thousand two hundred eighty nine. Write each digit separately, attaching the appropriate place value name after it. The correct place value will simply be the one that is already written beside the value. Include plus signs in between each written value.  Note that the “tens” and “ones” place values are not specifically labeled, but they should be understood. You can indicate your understanding by marking the place value name in parentheses, but doing so is not strictly necessary.  Example: The number seven thousand two hundred eighty nine becomes:  seven thousand + two hundred + eighty (tens) + nine (ones) OR seven thousand + two hundred + eighty + nine Look at each separate value. Rewrite each value as it reads to the equal numeric value.  Example: Seven thousand + two hundred + eighty + nine:  Seven thousand = 7000 Two hundred = 200 Eighty = 80 Nine = 9 You should have all the information you need now to write the original written form number in expanded form.  Example: The expanded form of seven thousand two hundred eighty nine is: 7000 + 200 + 80 + 9

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Прочитайте число, данное прописью. Напишите данное число в виде суммы его цифр, а возле каждой цифры напишите название значения соответствующей позиции. Запишите каждое слагаемое полученной суммы в цифровой форме. Запишите окончательный ответ в развернутой форме.


Article in English: Read through your work and make note of any sentences you can write with fewer words. Get rid of common filler words, such as “very,” “quite,” and “actually.” Make sure each word you choose for your story is intentional and has a purpose. As you make edits, read through your story again to make sure it still makes sense.  Get rid of any information that’s repeated unless you need it to add emphasis. Use a thesaurus to find words that are stronger and less common. Choose a few people you trust to read through your flash fiction. Tell them exactly what sort of feedback you’re looking for, such as if the story is clear or if it’s interesting. Listen to their feedback when you’re finished and take notes so you know what needs to change in your next revision.  Be prepared to answer questions about your story in case your reader is confused. Talk to a writing professor or teacher to see if you can to see if there’s anything they would edit. Continue rewriting and editing your flash fiction until it uses the least number of words. Keep reading your story and asking for feedback after each edit so you know what to work on next if you need to. Don’t become too much of a perfectionist or else you’ll always find some flaw in your story.

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Вычеркните слова, которые не нужны для сюжета. Позвольте другим людям прочитать вашу историю и высказать свое мнение. Вносите изменения, пока не будете довольны своей работой.


Article in English: Read widely in your field. Look at current news, as well as information on related companies. For instance, if you're in the jewelry business, keep tabs on what your competition is doing. Being well-versed in your company's goings-on will also help you to stand out with management. It will make it easier for you to contribute during meetings when your boss has asked for employee input. Take continuing education classes when possible. Go to training courses. Read current textbooks published in your field. Make sure you keep your skills up-to-date. Try checking your local community college for courses, or look into an online course. Most fields have some type of professional organization. Those organizations will often have local meetings where you can brush up on local news. In addition, they'll likely have large annual meetings where you can meet with other professionals and hear panels and lectures in your field. They may also put out newsletters that provide you with updates about the field. While this step doesn't sound like much fun, it can help you build skills and experience. In addition, your boss will notice that you're willing to take jobs that no one else wants, which can help you when promotion time comes around. For example, if your boss mentions that there is a new project that requires a team leader, volunteer to head it up.

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Следите за последними новостями. Поддерживайте свои навыки на современном уровне. Вступите в профессиональное объединение. Не бойтесь браться за дополнительную работу.


Article in English: Readers can either be confused or scared, but not both. Deceiving or manipulating your readers through foreshadowing, shifting character traits, or a revelation of a plot point can all work to build suspense and create anxiety or fear in the reader.  Hint at the horrific climax of the story by providing small clues or details, such as the label on a bottle that will later come in handy for the main character, a sound or voice in a room that will later become an indication of an unnatural presence, or even a loaded gun in a pillow that may later go off or be used by the main character. Build tension by alternating from tense or bizarre moments to quiet moments where your character can take a breath in a scene, calm down, and feel safe again. Then, amp up the tension by re-engaging the character in the conflict and then making the conflict feel even more serious or threatening. In “The Moving Finger”, King does this by having Howard freak out about the finger, then have a relatively normal conversation with his wife while listening to Jeopardy and thinking about the finger, and then attempt to avoid the finger by going for a walk. Howard begins to feel safe or assured that the finger is not real, but of course, once he opens the bathroom door, the finger seems to have grown longer and is moving much faster than it was before. King slowly builds tension for both the character and the reader by introducing the threat and then having it overshadow the rest of the story. As readers, we know the finger is a sign of something bad or possibly evil, and are now in a position to watch Howard try to avoid, and then eventually confront this evil. A good twist in a horror story can make or break the story, so its important to create a twist ending that ties up many of the loose ends in the character’s conflict but still leaves one major question up in the air to tease the reader’s imagination.  While you want to create a satisfying ending for the reader, you also do not want to make it so closed and settled that the reader...

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Не запутайте читателя. Создайте развязку, которая может вознести или похоронить все произведение. Избегайте клише.


Article in English: Reading a good book or watching a film can be an excellent way to forget your worries. Choose a compelling story in a genre you enjoy.  Select a book (or film) that isn't too difficult to follow. This way you'll have an easier time becoming immersed in the narrative. Young adult novels can be good options for a few reasons: (1) they are easy to read, (2) many of them come in a series, and (3) several of them come in the form of both book and film. Check out Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, or Twilight. ” You can easily put your troubles to rest by mentally traveling to your “happy place.” It may be someplace you've already traveled to, or somewhere you haven't been yet. Traveling to your happy place for just a few minutes is a wonderful way to reset your mood and forget about what's bothering you.  Close your eyes. Relax your muscles. Bring your happy place to mind. Take in as many details as you can: What sounds do you hear? What do you see? What does it smells like? How does the air feel like on your skin? Spend a few minutes here. Repeat this any time you need to reset. Music has important links to human emotion. Just as sad songs can trigger sadness, happy songs can help keep negative emotions at bay. Forget your troubles by turning on some upbeat music. If you turn it up loud enough, and/or sing along, you'll effectively drown out any troubles you had. You can double the stress-busting power of music by getting up and dancing! If you'd like to get your mind off of things, pick up the phone and start dialing. Focus the conversation on your friend. Ask questions and pay attention to the answers. Chatting with a friend can improve your mood, while distracting you from your troubles.  Ask about their work. Ask about any recent changes in their life. Ask them to describe a fun experience they recently had. Overwhelm the negative thoughts you may have with positive ones. Think so many happy thoughts that any troubles on your mind simply wash away. Begin by praising things you like about yourself (even very...

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Погрузитесь в вымышленный мир. Отправляйтесь в “приятное место”. Послушайте музыку. Позвоните другу. Думайте о хорошем. Практикуйте осознанность.


Article in English: Reading aloud lets you practice your French without having to worry about coming up with words on your own or following grammar rules. Books and online articles also give you a better sense of how real French people communicate in daily life. You can find French ebooks online for free. Be careful about reading older classics, however, as they won't give you a good sense of how modern French is spoken. French news and pop culture websites and blogs are a good place to start reading in French. When you first start speaking French, you will make mistakes. Mistakes are a normal part of learning anything new. Accept that you will make mistakes and that native speakers will misunderstand you. Instead of apologizing for your accent, do what you can to make your meaning understood.  Remember that everyone has an accent. Think about how charming it is to hear someone speak fluent English with a foreign accent. That's exactly the way you sound to French people. Just as there are multiple English accents among native speakers, there are also multiple French accents. Learning an accent that's closer to your native accent may come easier than simply learning the Parisian French normally taught in textbooks. For example, if you have a southern American accent, you may find the slower Provençal accent easier to pronounce. Finding an accent you feel comfortable in will boost your confidence when learning the language. The repetition and rhythm of music make it easy to remember and give you the opportunity to expand your vocabulary in context. You'll also learn more about how native French speakers express themselves.  If you can read French, find song lyrics and try to read along. This will improve your reading skills as well as helping you recognize liaisons and silent letters. Don't worry if you don't know the lyrics or completely understand what the words mean – just try to mimic the sounds the singer makes. Over time, more words will reveal themselves to you. In the meantime, you're getting practice making French sounds....

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Читайте вслух французские книги и тексты на сайтах. Держитесь спокойно и уверенно, когда совершаете ошибки. Подпевайте французские песни. Перестаньте переводить французские фразы на свой родной язык.


Article in English: Reading is great brain exercise. You can read newspapers, magazines or books but just keep in mind that the more challenging the text is, the more of a workout your brain will get. Like any exercise, start small and work your way up. Try reading books that will teach you something new, such as books about history or another subject that interests you. You can also learn new words from a word-a-day calendar or dictionary. This exercises the language portion of your brain. Try writing a new word someplace where you will see it often, such as on a whiteboard in your kitchen or on a sticky note on your desk. Choose a word that is challenging to spell and use to get the most out of this daily exercise. Writing requires loads of thinking! You can write made-up stories, write down the things that have happened to you, or write articles for wikiHow on the topics you know about and love! Learning a language is like a hack for your brain, opening up all sorts of pathways. This exercises the part of your brain that stores language information, even making you better at speaking your own language. Languages are a great way to keep learning new things and challenging your brain. Even if you only learn a few new words or phrases in a language, this will exercise your brain. Consider the different possibilities of how something in your day could have gone, and explore the consequences. This improves creativity and makes you a better problem solver. Television tells you what to think and how to think it, basically putting your brain on autopilot. That's why it's so relaxing! If you want to keep your brain from stagnating, the first thing you have to do is turn off the TV. If you really want to watch, use your brain while you watch. Choose to watch educational programs and if you watch popular programs, choose ones with complex plot lines or character interactions. Think about these while you watch and try to analyze them or guess what happens next. You may even consider cancelling your cable or satellite service and only...

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Читайте как можно больше. Пополняйте свой словарный запас. Пишите. Изучайте новый язык. Анализируйте свои решения. Отключите телевизор. Задействуйте неведущую руку. Научитесь играть на музыкальном инструменте.


Article in English: Reading is very important to all of us. It builds our knowledge, it gives us an escape, and it exercises our brains. The more you read, the better your reading skills and pronunciation will improve. Read on topics you're interested in, be it a romance novel, a sports magazine, newspaper or a car engine manual and don't just stick to one genre. Expand your reading knowledge by reading through different types of texts and references.

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Уделяйте чтению минимум полчаса каждый день.


Article in English: Reading through travel books and travel journals gives you great ideas about local and international destinations and begins to expose you to new cultures.  You can check out a guide to your chosen culture, or read travel journals by people who have spent time in that culture. Look for guides that cover information about etiquette, gender roles, festivals, and religion. You can read fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or anything written by a person from the culture you want to learn about. Reading books by people from other cultures gives you a glimpse into the mind and life of the people from that culture that would be difficult to obtain otherwise.  Ask your librarian for recommendations, or search online for famous books from that culture. Read a history book about the culture you want to learn more about. It is important to know information on subjects such as major conflicts, holidays, and customs. If the culture has a different language than your native language, search for translations of books in your language. Most libraries have a section where you can check out videos. Ask your librarian if any foreign films are available. Look for videos that offer translations or subtitles. Films from other cultures offer a view of what that culture values as entertainment.  If your library does not offer foreign films, search online for where to order or rent foreign films. Also look for documentaries about other cultures. A documentary may not be produced by people from that culture, but often they are produced by people knowledgeable about the culture. Most libraries will have books that either give a basic overview of a language, or serve as a textbook. Learning the language of the culture you want to know more about is one of the best ways to get to know the culture. Look for a book specifically for beginners if you are new to the language.

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Посетите lбиблиотеку и изучите книги о путешествиях. Читайте книги, написанные людьми из других культур. Смотрите фильмы других культур. Найдите пособие по языку.


Article in English: Ready-to-use formulas are liquid and ready to be poured directly into the baby bottle without being diluted.  These formulas focus on convenience, especially for late night feedings. Ready-to-use formula is also the most costly type of baby formula. Because of its volume, ready-to-use formula also require quite a bit of storage space compared to other formula categories. Another factor to keep in mind with this category is that this category of formula is perishable and will not last long after the container is opened, even when refrigerated. Powdered formulas are purchased in powder form, and mixed with water when preparing for feeding.  These formulas need to be measured and thoroughly mixed with the right amount of water when making a bottle for a baby. Formulas in this category do take a bit more time when preparing a feeding, but several bottles can be made at once and stored in the fridge for later use. Powdered formula is the least expensive and takes up the least amount of space in the pantry or diaper bag. One issue with formulas in this category is the possibility that the powder might not get thoroughly mixed with the water in the bottle and clumps will form that can clog the nipple. Another issue is that there may not be any suitable water available when it is necessary to make a bottle while away from home. Concentrated liquid formulas have characteristics of both powdered formula and ready-to-use formula.  Concentrated liquid formulas are in the middle category, being in liquid form, but still requiring additional water prior to serving. The cost of these formulas is generally between that of the other two categories. They are easier to mix than the powdered formulas because there is no chance of clumps forming, but there is the chance of leakage when transporting an open container. Hydrolyzed formula is formula that contains broken-down proteins that are easier to digest. There are two types of hydrolyzed formulas: partially hydrolyzed and extensively hydrolyzed.  The extensively hydrolyzed...

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Обратите внимание на характеристики готовых детских смесей. Научитесь пользоваться сухими смесями. Узнайте, что представляют собой концентрированные жидкие смеси. Разберитесь с понятием гидролизованных смесей.