Article in English: If you want to be sophisticated, then you can’t just look and sound sophisticated—you have to be able to do sophisticated things. There are a number of sophisticated hobbies and interests that you can take up, and you should pick something—or a few things—that really mean something to you, that you enjoy doing them, that is. Having sophisticated hobbies will not only make you more sophisticated, but it will make you more likely to meet other sophisticated people and it will give you something sophisticated to talk about. Here are some hobbies of sophisticated people:  Tennis Badminton Golf Collecting records (Especially vintage vinyl, but may include classical music or jazz) Cooking fine cuisine Collecting fine wines Travelling Reading Watching films (especially classic, foreign, or art films) Going to museums Ballroom dancing Sailing Gardening Antiques Yoga Martial Arts Running / Marathons Rowing/Crew Horses Theater - Broadway, opera, ballet, local and dinner theaters, Shakespeare If you want to be sophisticated, then you have to know what’s going on in the world. You have to be updated on current events so you have a sense of how the world works on a daily basis and so that you can contribute to conversations about changes in politics, arts, media, or local government. Make sure you watch the news for at least 15 minutes a day, or better yet, that you make an effort to read the news for at least 15-30 minutes a day, whether you do this in the morning, at work, or during your commute.  Get your news from as many sources as possible. If you only get your news from The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal, then you are less likely to get an objective perspective. If you’re really busy during the week, make an effort to read the Saturday or Sunday paper pretty thoroughly so you have a sense of what you missed. Being well-read is a must if you want to be truly sophisticated. Having some knowledge about classic works of literature as well as contemporary works will make you a more well-rounded, interesting,...

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Выберите изысканное хобби. Следите за новостями. Активно читайте. Любите и цените другие культуры. Цените искусство. Путешествуйте так много, как только можете. Научитесь ценить вино. Оставайтесь собой.


Article in English: If you want to be taken seriously, confidence is just as important as intelligence. Keep your chin up, and stand up straight with your shoulders back. Maintain eye contact with the person you're talking to, or look from face to face when presenting to a group. Many people with low self-esteem or fear of public speaking will undermine themselves by adding "I don't know," "I guess," "I think," "I'm not sure," or "maybe" to their sentences. Cut these out of your speech, and you and your audience will both have more confidence in what you're saying. . Active sentences sound more confident than passive sentences, especially when you use the word "I." For example, instead of "The email will be sent out tonight," say "I will send the email tonight." . Smile while you listen or talk to someone, when appropriate. Use an occasional hand gesture, shrug, or head movement to show that you're paying attention. Try not to fidget, shift from one foot to the other, or tap your fingers. If you can't shake the habit completely, switch to something less noticeable, like wiggling your toes inside your shoe. People often judge you based on outward appearance before you even start talking. Wear presentable clothing and pay attention to personal hygiene, especially when you're preparing for an important event. Glasses are stereotypically associated with intelligence. Wear them instead of contacts if this is the look you want to present. Note that wearing "vanity glasses" with no prescription can backfire around people who know you don't need them.

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Примите уверенную осанку. Не позволяйте мешать вам. Используйте активные предложения. Используйте дружелюбный язык жестов. Приоденьтесь.


Article in English: If you want to build muscle, you must include strength training in your workout plan. Lifting heavy weights 3-4 days per week should be sufficient to build muscle. There is no need to strength train every day. Your muscles need time to rest and recover, anyhow.  Some key exercises to include in your weight lifting regimen are bench press, overhead press, deadlifts, and squats. When lifting weights, focus on 1-2 areas at a time. For instance, work on chest and back one day, legs and glutes another day, and triceps, biceps, and shoulders on yet another day. Doing some cardio can be beneficial for preventing fat gain while building muscle, but too much cardio can actually hinder muscle development.  Limit cardio workouts to just once or twice a week when working to build muscle.  It’s also a good idea to schedule your cardio workouts for a separate day when you are not strength training. Combining cardio and weight training can put your body into a catabolic state in which muscle tissue is burned for energy instead of fat.  To maintain cardiovascular health, you should do 75 minutes of vigorous or 150 minutes of moderate cardio activity each week. Always give your muscles time to recover after each workout. So, for instance, if you worked on the chest and back one day, then you’ll want to wait a few days before working those muscle groups again. Muscles need time to recover and repair so that they can continue to grow. Overtraining can hinder your muscles’ ability to recover, which can prevent them from growing. This will not help you build muscle. Getting enough sleep each night is essential to building muscle without fat. Muscle tissue grows and repairs itself while you are sleeping. A lack of sleep, on the other hand, can lead to weight gain. Not getting enough sleep is counterproductive to building muscle without fat.

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Прибегните к силовым тренировкам. Ограничьте кардиотренировки. Не перенапрягайтесь и позволяйте мышцам отдыхать в промежутках между тренировками. Обеспечьте себе ежедневный восьмичасовой ночной сон.


Article in English: If you want to change who you are, consider the habits you do every day. What habits do you want to change? Developing new habits means letting go of old habits. For example, if you would like to make friends, but are shy and rarely go outside your ordinary routine, you might need to consider finding new habits that include other people.  If you are typically anxious and fearful, consider how your habits might contribute to your fears. Many people report that taking a break from social media results in more happiness. Start small. It will be easier to make small changes than large ones. If you want to be healthier, change a habit that brings multiple benefits. For example, if you want to be healthier, a good habit to change would be to stop smoking. This will help you be healthier, allow for easier exercise, and you'll spend less money.  You can replace a bad habit with a good one. If you notice yourself starting to engage in the negative behavior, no matter what it is, consider what you can do instead. Consider the kind of person you want to become, then think of all the habits that this new person might want to include in their life. What would be an easy habit to change? This might be a good one to start with. The basic rule to remember is that you should start either with an easy habit to change or with a habit that's causing a great deal of negativity. You can decide which one to start with. No matter how good your intentions, if you're trying to use motivation and memory to pick up a new habit, you won't get far. A good reminder doesn't rely on motivation or memory, but rather piggy-backs on an existing good habit. So, if you're trying to improve your skin by moisturizing before bed every night, start moisturizing right after you wash your face, something you already do each night. Soon, the act of washing your face will trigger you to apply your moisturizer. It can take a long time to learn a new habit — from 15 days to 254. Repetition is necessary to make a new habit stick. Even if you become...

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Определите желаемые изменения. Установите очередность изменений. Используйте напоминание для новой привычки. Повторяйте новую привычку как можно чаще. Меняйте привычку день за днем. Не торопитесь. Не усложняйте. Дайте обещание другому человеку. Система последствий и поощрений. Запаситесь терпением.


Article in English: If you want to copy an entire site, or a large number of pages from a site at once, you'll want the help of an automatic site downloader. Trying to manually save each page would be a much too time-consuming task, and these utilities will automate the entire process. The most popular and powerful website copying program is HTTrack, an open source program available for Windows and Linux. This program can copy an entire site, or even the entire internet if configured (im)properly! You can download HTTrack for free from www.httrack.com. Once you’ve opened HTTrack, you’ll need to set a destination folder for the website files. Make sure to create a dedicated folder for your website copies, or you may have difficulty tracking them down in the future. Give your project a name to help you locate it. HTTrack will create a folder in your destination directory with your project name. This will ensure that HTTrack will download all of the content from the website, including any pictures or other files. You can enter in multiple websites if you'd like to copy multiple sites in the same project directory. By default, HTTrack will grab every possible link from that website that stays on the same web server. If the website you want to copy requires you to log in, use the “Add URL” button to enter the website address as well as the username and password. Once you have entered your URLs, you can begin the copying process. Depending on the size of the website, the download process can take a significant amount of time and bandwidth to complete. HTTrack will show the progress of all the files you are copying to your computer. Once the download is complete, you can open the copied website and browse it directly from your computer. Open any of the HTM or HTML files in a web browser to view the pages as if you were online. You can also open these files in a web page editor to see all of the code that makes them work. The files will be localized by default so that links point to the downloaded files and not to the website. This...

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Скачайте и установите HTTrack. Запустите HTTrack и укажите папку, в которую скопируется сайт (его файлы). В выпадающем меню выберите «Скачать веб-сайт(ы)». Введите адрес копируемого сайта. Запустите копирование сайта. Проверьте скопированный сайт.


Article in English: If you want to decrease your risk for breast cancer you may choose a nut that has been shown to do just that. You could also buy a mix of nuts or create your own based on dietary objectives. There were very impressive results of a review of the evidence linking nuts and lower risk of coronary heart disease, published in the "British Journal of Nutrition", by Kelly JH, and Sabate J. In this study, researchers looked at four large studies—the Adventist Health Study, Iowa Women's Study, Nurses' Health Study and the Physician's Health Study. When evidence from all four studies was combined, subjects consuming nuts at least 4 times a week showed a 37% reduced risk of coronary heart disease compared to those who never or seldom ate nuts. Plus an additional serving of nuts per week was associated with an average of another 8.3% reduced risk of coronary heart disease, for your health! Walnuts are extremely healthy nuts having multiple benefits for consumption. They have almost as much omega 3 fatty acids as salmon and more than is recommended for a daily serving of linoleic acid and alpha linoleic acid (omega 3 fatty acids). These fatty acids have been shown to increase brain function, protect against Type II Diabetes and decrease risk of cardiovascular disease. In addition to omega 3 fatty acids, walnuts contain high amounts ellagic acid, which promotes immune health, and vitamin B6. In clinical research, walnuts slowed the development of breast cancer in mice. Peanuts, although technically not a nut, but a legume, have the highest amount of protein at 7 g per oz. They have also been shown to keep cholesterol levels low and protect against cardiovascular disease. A unique nutrient in peanuts is resveratrol, the antioxidant found in red wine with anti-aging properties. Roast peanuts to increase their health benefits! Research conducted by a team of University of Florida scientists, published in the journal Food Chemistry, shows that peanuts contain high concentrations of antioxidant called polyphenols, and that...

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Подбирайте разные орехи для своих целей, в зависимости от их питательной ценности. Грецкие орехи отличаются лучшим общим оздоровительным эффектом. Если для вас важно здоровье сердца и много белка, выберите арахис. Если для вас важно ощущение сытости, выбирайте фисташки. Лучшей защитой от рака служит миндаль. Для лучшей защиты от рака груди подойдут бразильские орехи. Здоровью сердца способствуют макадамия, орехи-пекан и кешью. Если вы беременны или в возрасте, подходящем для зачатия ребенка, ешьте фундук. Вам подойдет смесь орехов, если вы хотите получить все полезные преимущества при удобстве использовать их готовыми.


Article in English: If you want to dry the leaves more quickly, you can go ahead and remove the leaves from the stems. Discard the stems along with any leaves that are bruised or broken. Rinse them gently in water, then set them on paper towels and gently pat them dry. Basil leaves dry beautifully in either an oven set to very low heat or a food dehydrator.  If you're using the oven, set it to the lowest temperature - 200 °F (93 °C) or lower.  If you're using a food dehydrator, ready it for operation according to the manufacturer's instructions. Either spread them on a baking tray or the food dehydrator tray. Make sure none of the leaves overlap. They should be arranged in one thin, even layer. The leaves should be dried over the course of 24-48 hours until they are no longer moist; they should crumble easily when pinched between your fingers.  If you're using the oven, place the tray of leaves inside the preheated oven and let them bake for 20 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the leaves inside overnight. In the morning, they should be sufficiently dry.  If you're using the food dehydrator, place the tray of leaves inside and operate the food dehydrator for 24-48 hours. You can store them whole in plastic food storage bags or bins, or crush them and store them in spice bottles.

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После сбора базилика, отрежьте листья от стеблей. Помойте листья и высушите их. Подготовьте духовку или дегидратор. Разложите листья тонким слоем. Высушите листья до нужного состояния. Уберите высушенные листья базилика на хранение.


Article in English: If you want to effectively manage conflict with your loved one, then you need to avoid the four forms of negativity that are so lethal to relationships that they are sometimes called "the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse": criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling. After observing a couple for only a few hours, scientists can predict with over 94% accuracy whether they will stay together or get divorced if these negative behaviors are not changed. If you find yourself using any of these approaches toward your partner, decide to do something about it before it erodes your love.  Avoid criticizing your partner just to get rid of some built-up resentment. Instead, complain without blame by stating a positive need. Talk about your feelings using I statements and then express a positive need. What do you feel? What do you need? Avoid having contempt for your partner by building a culture of appreciation and respect in your relationship. Avoid being defensive, and be open to your partner's comments and suggestions. Don't focus on trying to prove that you're right and work on finding a solution with your partner. Accept responsibility, even if for only part of the conflict. Stonewalling, or refusing to listen to your partner or to give in to their demands even one bit, is one of the worst things you can do in a relationship. The antidote is to practice physiological self-soothing. The first step of physiological self-soothing is to stop the conflict discussion. If you keep going, you'll find yourself exploding at your partner or imploding (stonewalling), neither of which will get you anywhere. This will help you and your partner keep things positive while solving a problem together instead of blaming each other, yelling, or hurting each other through comments you don't really mean. You can maintain this ratio of positivity during an argument by avoiding saying things like, "You never..." or "You always..." Don't think in absolutes and focus on the positive aspects of the situation, not the negative, if you...

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Избегайте четырех самых распространенных убийц взаимоотношений. Поддерживайте соотношение позитивных и негативных взаимодействий в процессе обсуждения конфликта - 5:1.  Разбирайтесь с вечными проблемами. Поднимайте конфликтные темы крайне тактично. Учитесь искать компромиссы. Приносите извинения, когда неправы.


Article in English: If you want to ensure that you write every day, schedule specific writing time. Maybe you’ll like to write first thing in the morning about the day before, or maybe writing in your diary at the end of the day is a good way for you to decompress. When you write is not as important as making sure that you write every day. To make sure you stick to your writing schedule, you can use a smartphone, your watch, or your computer to set a reminder to write every day at the same time. On some days you might find it hard to write and other days you might have so much to say you feel like you could write all day. Setting a time limit can give your writing structure and make it easier to turn into a daily routine. Start with ten to fifteen minutes per day. If you find you are always running out of time, you can always increase the amount of time you spend writing. Setting a timer can help you write within the time limit without having to check your watch every few minutes. Writing in the same location every day can help you stay committed to writing regularly. If you’re going to the same location every day to write, it will create a pattern and give your writing even more structure. It doesn’t matter where you write – it can be at a coffee shop or a room in your home – as long as you always write in the same place. Take things further. If you are writing at home, sit in the same armchair or at the same table each time. It can be easy to give up on keeping your diary if you put too much pressure on yourself. It’s okay if you occasionally skip a day or two – once you get back into writing, simply jot down short summaries of the days you missed.

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Придумайте график. Определите временные ограничения. Выберите подходящее место. Не бросайте вести дневник.


Article in English: If you want to fake a barbell facial piercing, your best bet is to buy an actual barbell piercing. You can get these piercings at a tattoo shop where they also do piercings, or at a jewelry store such as Claire’s.  Barbell piercings usually come with rounded silver studs. But, you can choose from different colors and shapes. Decide whether you want a straight or curved barbell. This may be dependent on where you want to place the fake piercing on your face. Barbell piercings are usually used for eyebrow, bridge, and septum piercings on the face. The middle bar pierces through the skin and the two studs or “bells” at either end are visible outside of the skin. Sometimes the actual bar can be visible as well, depending on whether it is straight or curved.  Bridge barbell piercings are located at the top of your nose, between your eyes. Eyebrow barbell piercings can be both vertical and horizontal. With an actual barbell piercing, the bar would be going through your skin. Since this is a fake piercing, you need to cut the barbell into three parts.  Use diagonal cutting pliers to cut the barbell. Do not just cut it in half. You want to be able to make an illusion that the barbell is going through your skin. Cut the barbell closer to each end stud, instead of right down the middle. This will leave you with three parts.  The middle piece is the part of the barbell that would have been in your skin. The two end pieces are what you are gluing to your skin to make your fake barbell piercing. Apply a small amount of eyelash glue to the ends of of both pieces of barbell. Eyelash glue is the best adhesive for fake facial piercings because it is already made for the skin, so it will last the longest and not be harmful.   Choose an eyelash glue with a small applicator. Let the glue set on the ends for 20-30 seconds before applying to the skin. Tweezers are the most effective when handling these two barbell pieces. You will be able to hold them steady and not get any glue on unwanted areas of your face. Place your two...

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Купите серьгу для пирсинга в виде штанги. Решите, где должен располагаться пирсинг. Разрежьте штангу кусачками. Нанесите клей для ресниц на концы штанги. С помощью пинцета приложите оба конца штанги к тому месту, где должен располагаться пирсинг.


Article in English: If you want to form a very rough idea of whether water is cold, lukewarm, or hot, first hold your hand above the water. If you feel heat radiate off of the water, it is hot and may burn you. If you feel no heat, the water will either be room-temperature or cold. Do not stick your hand directly into water—either in a kitchen or in nature—without first holding your hand above it to gauge the temperature. If the water container is large enough, dip one of your elbows into the water. This will give you a rough idea of the water’s temperature. You’ll be able to instantly tell if the water is hot or cold. Avoid putting your hand into water of an unknown temperature, as you could scald yourself. If you leave your elbow in the water or 5–10 seconds, you’ll be able to form a rough idea of the water’s temperature. If the water feels slightly warm, but not hot, it’s around 100 °F (38 °C).

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Подержите ладонь над водой. Опустите локоть в воду. Определите температуру воды.


Article in English: If you want to get a girlfriend through Facebook chat, then the first thing you can do is to make sure she’d be open to your advances. Of course, it may sound pretty obvious to say that you should click on her profile to see if she’s single, but it may not be as simple as that. You may have to do a bit more digging than that. For example, she may be dating someone who isn’t on Facebook and may not list her relationship status, she may be “married” to one of her female friends as a joke while dating someone, or she may be very clearly into someone else. How do you find that out? Here are a few tips:  Scroll through her pictures. See a lot of photos of her with some other guy? Do people comment about how “cute” the photos are? If so, then she may be off the market. Check out her wall. Is there a guy whose wall she posts on a lot, or a guy she seems to be in conversation with a lot? If so, then this may be the guy she’s dating. See if she posts a lot of mysterious messages that allude to the fact that she’s dating someone. She may post love songs, have winking emoticons, or make comments about liking someone that seem a little bit confusing. This may be a sign that she likes someone or is dating someone but she doesn’t want to be open about it. Then again, if it seems like she’s not dating someone but that she may just have a crush on someone, then nothing’s stopping you from trying to swoop her up! Whether you know the girl or not, it’s important to have a profile that is interesting and up-to-date. If she gets in the habit of chatting with you a lot, or commenting on your Facebook posts, then chances are that she’ll be taking a peek at your profile. If that’s the case, then you should make sure you have fun, flattering photos, an interesting profile, and some comments that make her laugh. Here are some ways to make sure your profile makes you appealing to the girl you’re chatting with:  Have a profile photo that isn’t too cocky and actually shows what you look like. Girls want guys who are real, not posers....

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Убедитесь в том, что у этой девушки нет парня. Просмотрите свой профиль: Не пишите ей в ту же секунду, как только она появится «онлайн». Напишите ей что-нибудь простое. Найдите интересную тему. Попробуйте установить с ней связь.


Article in English: If you want to get drunk fast, you need to know your limits. You do not want to end up getting sick. Be aware of how much you can drink and still keep yourself in check.  You may know your limits from previous experiences drinking. For example, you know you start to feel sick and lose memory around the four drink mark. If you're new to drinking, you may be unsure of your limits. Try to be aware of what you're feeling. If you start to feel physically ill, or very dizzy, this is a sign you should stop. You can also ask a friend to look out for you, and let you know when you seem to be losing control. You want to remain in control of the situation, even if you're drunk. This can be harder to do if you're attempting to get drunk fast. If you feel yourself becoming very inebriated, take a break for a bit. You do not need to keep chugging alcohol throughout the night to keep your buzz going. You should stop once you feel drunk. Many people avoid food before drinking in order to get drunk faster. This is never a good idea. Always eat something, even something small, prior to drinking. You should also snack throughout the night. Go for high protein foods, like nuts or cheeses. Getting drunk once in awhile can be fun, especially in a social event. However, in the long run, alcohol abuse can cause damage to your overall health. During most events, stick to one or two drinks. This will keep you safe and healthy. Alcohol can interfere with certain medications. If you're going to be getting drunk, check the labels of all your medications. Make sure they do not interact poorly with alcohol. Avoid taking painkillers after a night of drinking. These can interact poorly with alcohol and cause damage to your liver and other organs. Painkillers with acetaminophen can be particularly dangerous.

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Знайте свою норму. Не пейте на голодный желудок. Соблюдайте умеренность. Прежде чем пить спиртные напитки, вспомните о том, какие лекарства вы принимаете.


Article in English: If you want to get rid of your boyfriend, don't return his phone calls or answer back when he texts. If you do talk to him, say you don't have time to spend with him. Make sure you also don't call him or text him first. If you make plans, break them at the last minute. He will get the hint that you don't want to spend time with him and will eventually break up with you. Or you can try not talking to him.   When you are together, make no attempt to have deep conversations with him. Make your interactions stilted and uncomfortable. You can even look bored or like he bugs you when he's around.  If he calls you on your behavior, you can either ignore him or tell him something like "I've just been really busy recently." If he asks with what, ignore or deflect the answer. If you want to be subtle about this, you can do this slowly over time. Don't cut off all contact at once, but slowly spend less time with him. If you were texting him multiple times a day, text him less and less. Eventually he'll notice you've cut back on your interactions. Whenever you are with your boyfriend, pick meaningless fights with him. Turn everything he says against him, making it into an argument. If he is slightly late for something, tell him something like "You are always late. I have been waiting forever for you. Can't you ever be on time?" He will likely get frustrated and break up with you.  You can also say negative things about everything he does in order to get him to start a fight with you. If he explains something to you, tell him "You are so wrong. What an idiot." It will eventually get to him enough that he breaks up with you. Subtly give him hints that you don't think there is a future for the two of you. If he is trying to make plans for a date, don't agree to anything concrete or evade the question. If he asks you about going to a concert or event a few months away, tell him "We'll see. I don't know what I'll be doing then." He'll eventually understand that you don't see a future with him.  You can also get annoyed when...

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Отдалитесь. Инициируйте ссоры и конфликты. Не стройте планы на будущее. Не говорите парню, что любите его. Постепенно уходите от близости с ним. Скажите, что вам нужно личное пространство. Начните его во всем контролировать. Будьте эгоистичны.


Article in English: If you want to get your girlfriend's attention, then you have to make her see that you really do care about her. While superficial compliments about her appearance or compliments that are only calculated to make her like you won't get you very far, giving her a meaningful compliment at the right time can show her that you really care. If you're worried about getting her to love you more, then chances are it's because she's not feeling the love back, so let her know you care by telling her what makes her so special.  You can compliment an impressive aspect of her personality. You can say something like, "It's really awesome that you can strike up a conversation with almost anyone. How do you do that?" Or, "You're such a hard worker. I wish I could study for as long as you could." You should pay attention to her and notice when she's wearing something new or when she got a new haircut. Say, "I love that new sweater on you. It really brings out your eyes," and she'll be impressed that you're paying attention. Another way to make your girlfriend feel special and to win her over is to do some favors for her to show her you care. This could mean bringing her lunch when she's had a busy day, giving her a ride when she needs it, or helping her clean up her place after a party. Just taking the time to make her life a little easier will make her appreciate you more. Of course, you don't want to be her puppy dog and make her think she can take advantage of you, but you should help her out when you can, provided she does the same for you. She may protest when you ask her if she needs help, but if you see that she really does need some help from you, you should help her out as much as you can. If you want to make your girlfriend feel special, then you can't just treat her like arm candy. You have to care about the things she cares about and want her to succeed. If she's really into soccer, you should go to her games when you can. If she's trying to find a new job, you can help her by setting up a mock interview. Let her...

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Делайте ей больше комплиментов. Оказывайте ей помощь. Поддерживайте ее цели и интересы. Расспросите о ее жизни. Не забывайте интересоваться ее делами. Будьте нежным. Слушайте свою девушку внимательно.


Article in English: If you want to have a healthy marriage, then you have to make your spouse feel like your equal and take their feelings into account whenever you’re making a decision or just going about your day. If you treat your spouse like their opinions don’t really matter or like you always have the final say, then you’re bound to have an imbalance in your marriage. Make sure that you give your spouse’s views the same seriousness that you give your own and that you take the time to listen to your spouse and make them feel like you care.  Work to be kind, loving, and understanding to your spouse. If you’re having a bad day and snap out a comment or response, make sure you apologize; give your spouse the basic respect they deserves instead of thinking you can do whatever you want because you’re married. You should also respect your spouse’s privacy. Don’t go snooping through their phone, letters, email account, bank statements etc if you expect them to feel respected. If you care about your spouse and want to have a healthy and productive relationship, then you should avoid getting hung up on past mistakes you both made or keep reminding your spouse of their failures; instead, work on reinforcing positive behavior, enjoying your present time together, and thinking of all you have to look forward to. If you really care about your spouse, then you will be considerate of their feelings and won’t bring up the past just to get a reaction. Though it’s not always easy to let go of the past, you shouldn’t bring it up out of spite. Remember that your spouse is a living, breathing person too and that you shouldn’t bring up the past just to hurt them. Listening is one of the best ways to be considerate toward your spouse. Don’t just zone out when your spouse is talking about their day or wait for them to finish talking so you can say what you want to say; make an effort to really hear them out and to care about what you are being told. When you’re having a real conversation, put away your phone, make eye contact, and be considerate...

Summary in Russian:

Уважайте супруга. Живите в настоящем. Слушайте друг друга. Ставьте партнера на первое место. Обсуждайте все вопросы. Не разглашайте личные тайны партнера и не используйте их как оружие в споре. Учитесь понимать настроение партнера.


Article in English: If you want to have a knockout conversation with the girl, then you have to start strong. When you see the girl you want to talk to, whether it's a girl you've been crushing on for a while or a cute girl you just spotted at a party, you should let her notice you for a few minutes. Let her see you have fun with your friends and not paying too much attention to her. Then, when you lock eyes, stride over to her with confidence. Keep your head up high and look straight ahead.  If you don't know her, then introduce yourself. Just say, "Hey, I'm Brian. What's your name?" This is simple but effective. If you do know the girl, just say, "Hi, How are you?" or "What have you been up to?" You don't have to be too elaborate here -- you just want to walk up to her like it's no big deal. Fake it until you make it -- even if you're terrified of talking to girls, just pretend like it's no big deal. There's no need to prepare an elaborate joke or a pick-up line or to do a backflip to get the girl's attention. Just say something that will make the girl want to talk to you more, and to get to know you a bit. This is not the time to discuss your grandmother's funeral or to talk about your goals for the future. Just talk to her about something you saw on TV, about something your dog did, or about something cool that you did over the weekend. Don't put too much pressure on yourself and start with a light opening line. Try something like this:  "Man, my weekend was crazy. I had to help my dad build an addition to the house and I can barely move my arms. How about you? Did you do something more exciting with your time?" "Look at this scratch on my hand. My cat is nuts when he's hungry. How about you -- do you have any pets?" "Can you believe how hard that math test was? I'm pretty sure I got every question wrong. How about you?" As you start talking to the girl, you should get a sense of what she wants from you. Every girl is different. If she's more shy, then she'll need you to draw her out, ask more questions, and to do more of...

Summary in Russian:

Будьте уверены в себе и уравновешены. Начните разговор с ненавязчивой темы. Узнайте ее характер. Начните с болтовни ни о чем. Делайте ей ненавязчивые комплименты.


Article in English: If you want to help your child get over a fear of the dark, then you have to show them that there’s no such thing as monsters under their bed or scary men in their closet. Don’t humor them and say, “Let me make sure there are no monsters in the closet tonight!” Instead, make it clear that it’s impossible for any monsters to ever be in the closet at all. This can help your child see that the fear is irrational.  If you play into the fear, then your children will think that there really is a chance that a monster or bad guy can be in the darkness a different night. You may think that this may be helping your child in the short term, but really, it’ll only be confirming their fears. You won’t always be there to “check under the bed” for your child; instead, you teach them to check for themselves. This will help them learn to refute the fear on their own, and eventually master it. Another way to help your child get over a fear of the dark is making sure that the child’s bedtime routine is relaxing and soothing. Make sure you have reading time before bed, avoid giving your child late-night soda or sugary treats, and help your child avoid seeing anything disturbing on the news or a late-night program that could get their imagination moving in the wrong direction. The more relaxed your children are before they go to bed, the less anxious they’ll feel about the dark.  Help your child take a warm bath or talk about relaxing topics instead of things that make your child excited. If you have a kitty, spend some time petting your favorite critter with your child so he can calm down. Work on softening your voice and speaking less emphatically. Slow down the pace of things to help get your child ready for sleep. Read a bedtime story that has a happy, positive outcome. Start dimming the lights. Make sure you really listen to your child and hear what it is that’s actually scaring him; it could be a general fear of darkness, or it can be a fear of an intruder, for example. The more you know about what’s scaring your child,...

Summary in Russian:

Не лейте воду на мельницу страха. Придумайте для ребенка успокаивающий порядок действий перед сном. Разговаривайте с ребенком о страхе темноты. Способствуйте чувству безопасности и комфорта ребенка. Убедите ребенка, что в кровати безопасно. Обратитесь за помощью.


Article in English: If you want to house your tortoise indoors, then you have to think about what kind of an enclosure you want, whether it's a glass aquarium or a terrarium. Just keep in mind that you should have at least 3 square feet available for a baby tortoise. A 10–20 gallon (37.9–75.7 L) tank can work for a baby, but it will outgrow it pretty soon, and you'll need to make sure your creature has enough room to grow.  You can use glass, but tortoises get frustrated because they try to walk through the glass. You can tape paper to the outside of the tank to keep them from getting confused. You can also use a plastic sweater box or a cement mixing tub for a baby tortoise. They have the bonus of having foggy sides that won't frustrate tortoises as much as glass. The enclosure should be high enough so that the tortoise won't escape. If your tortoise is outdoors, then you don't need to worry about him or her having enough light. But if your favorite creature is indoors, then you'll need to make sure your tortoise gets enough light, and therefore Vitamin D, to be healthy. Here are some things to consider as you find proper lighting for your tortoise:  You should either use a desk lamp, which should have at least 100W of power for heating, and another UV light for your tortoise to bask in, or even a single mercury-vapor lamp to provide your critter with both heat and UV light. The lamp's temperature should be between 30–35 °C (86–95 °F), but this changes, depending on the species. Make sure you position the lamp correctly so your tortoise is able to soak up the heat and cool down at separate parts of their enclosure. Not only is providing your tortoise with heat and UV light essential to his or her health, but it's also helpful for your creature's happiness. They actually love basking in the light! The substrate will cover the floor of your tortoise's environment and will need to have proper composition to ensure the health and safety of your tortoise. The most important thing, whether your tortoise is outdoors or indoors, is to...

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Подберите подходящее жилье. Обеспечьте своей домашней черепахе соответствующее освещение. Обеспечьте правильную подстилку для вашей черепахи.


Article in English: If you want to improve your writing, then ask the teacher or a tutor for extra help. Your teacher will appreciate that you took the initiative to ask for help. Being proactive about your grades will work in your favor. Take notes on what your teacher is saying so you can reference them later. Pay particular attention to anything the teacher writes on the board or shows on an overhead projector. Don’t play games on your phone or check social media. It is rude and will irritate your teacher. Maintaining eye contact and putting down your phone shows your teacher that you are listening. Get a planner or agenda to keep track of your assignments and due dates across classes. Use your planner also to schedule extracurricular activities around your scheduled homework times. Give yourself reasonable deadlines to meet them, and check them off when done. Put these tasks in the order of most important to least important, and work on them in this order. Having them prioritized like this will help you with your homework time management. You may find that you feel a sense of accomplishment when you check off finished tasks. This can help motivate you to continue working. Seek out friends in your English class and set up a study or reading group. If your teacher allows it, share your essays with your classmates ahead of time and ask for comments/feedback from them. Just make sure that you don't copy their comments or plagiarize their work when you edit your paper afterwards. Almost every high school English class will require you to write essays. The requirements for these assignments will vary by teacher, so you will want to ask your teacher specifically what they are looking for. How many pages do they want your essay to be? Do they want citations at the end? Do you get to pick your topic or will a topic be assigned to you? Which of the three standard types of essays (expository/argumentative, narrative, or descriptive) are you writing?  For an expository or argumentative essay assignment you will be asked to investigate a...

Summary in Russian:

Останьтесь после занятий, чтобы получить дополнительную помощь. Берите на занятия тетрадь и ручку. Будьте внимательны на уроках. Записывайте все сроки в календаре или планировщике. Ведите дополняемый список задач и целей. Не пытайтесь делать все самостоятельно. Обратитесь за помощью при выполнении серьезных заданий.


Article in English: If you want to introduce people to each other, then it's important to get the timing right. You don't want to end up having blundered before the introductions have even begun by introducing the wrong people to each other or by interrupting a fantastic conversation just to get the details out of the way. Here's what you need to know:  If you find yourself in conversation with two people who don't know each other, try to introduce them as soon as possible. This can get a little tricky. Let's say you're with your college roommate, Amanda, when you run into your friend from high school, Jake, who launches into a story about a mutual friend. Poor Amanda will be standing there feeling awkward and bored while Jake rambles on. It's important to find an opening so that you can include Amanda into the conversation. You should avoid introducing someone to people who are in the middle of a serious conversation. Maybe you're at a work event with a client, and you've been eager to introduce him to your boss. While this is an important introduction that should be made, you should avoid doing so if your boss seems to be entangled in a deep conversation with another person. You should wait for an opening, when your boss doesn't seem extremely absorbed; making introductions at the wrong time can lead people to not hit it off as well as they could. This is important to know because the person of lesser rank or authority should always be presented to the person of higher rank or authority. In general, in a social setting, gender is the "trump card" and determines the higher rank; women are always ranked over men, unless the man is significantly older than the woman. After that, age is the next determining factor; an older person ranks over a younger person, which can be a helpful distinction if both people are of the same gender. Here's what you need to know:  Your 70-year-old mother-in-law is of greater seniority than your brand new boyfriend. Great age takes precedence over most rank or authority, out of courtesy and respect....

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Дождитесь удобного случая. Выясните, какое из двух представляемых лиц имеет более высокий статус или положение в социальной среде. Выясните, какое лицо из двух в деловой обстановке имеет более высокий статус или авторитет. Всегда называйте имя человека, обладающего высоким статусом, и представляйте ему человека более низкой должности. Предоставляйте справочную информацию, чтобы помочь людям начать разговор.


Article in English: If you want to keep a row of data visible at all times, even when you've scrolled down the sheet, you can freeze it. You can set this row to print on all pages as well, which can be very useful for spreadsheets that span multiple pages. See the next section for details. You can set Excel to freeze rows and columns so that they are always visible. To do this, you'll want to select the cell in the corner of the area you want to keep unlocked. For example, if you want to keep the top row and the first column locked on the screen, highlight cell B2. All columns to the left will be frozen, and all rows above will be frozen. This will lock the rows above your selected cell and the columns to the left of your selected cell. For example, if you had cell B2 selected, the top row and the first column will be locked on the screen. Create a visual contrast for this row by centering the text in these cells, applying bold text, adding a background color, or drawing a border under the cells. this can help the reader take notice of the header when reading the data on the sheet.

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Перейдите на вкладку меню "Вид". Определите зону таблицы (колонку и ряд), которая должна все время оставаться видимой. Нажмите на кнопку "Закрепить области" и еще раз выберите "Закрепить области" в появившемся списке. Выделите заголовок (необязательно).


Article in English: If you want to lay a troubled spirit to rest, you should use this method.  Take a metal container with a tight-fitting lid and cover the bottom with a layer of soil taken from hallowed ground, such as a church or cemetery. Leave the container open at the location where you found the ghost. The sanctified soil will draw the spirit in. Once you have used your ghost-detection apparatus to confirm that the spirit has entered the container, slowly and gently replace the lid, then sprinkle a pinch of salt on top. Bury the container in hallowed ground. The candle method is good for trapping pesky spirits who are causing trouble around the home.  Take a large glass jar, open the lid and place a candle inside. At midnight, light the candle and place the jar in a central point at the haunted location. The ghost will be attracted by the energy emitted by the burning candle, but this energy will also trap the ghost inside the jar. Once you have confirmed the ghost's presence inside the jar, tightly replace the lip. The candle will burn out on its own. Keep the jar tightly sealed as long as you wish to hold the ghost captive. If the jar is opened or broken, the spirit will be released and might come to exact revenge on its captor!

Summary in Russian:

Используйте коробку и метод захоронения. Используйте метод свечей.


Article in English: If you want to let someone down easy, timing and location matter. If you're seeking to let someone down in an empathetic matter, take some time to consider the proper location and timeframe to talk to them.  Face-to-face is ideal for difficult conversations. Humans evolved to pick up on non-verbal cues and signals that are reassuring during difficult conversations. An impromptu pat on the shoulder, for example, can reassure someone he or she is essentially lovable even if this one relationship did not work out. A look of sadness on your face can help your partner see you truly care about his or her feelings, despite the fact you feel the relationship should end.  If possible, choose to have the talk at a place where your significant other feels comfortable. Choose to stop by his or her apartment to talk, for example. It may feel uncomfortable for you but giving someone a slight sense of power during a difficult conversation can help him or her digest bad news.  If you anticipate a long conversation, try to choose a time where the conversation will not be cut short by external factors. Do not, for example, break up with your longterm boyfriend an hour before he has to leave for work. Instead, choose to stop by his place shortly after dinner on a weeknight. This will allow any lingering loose threads to be addressed. If you're letting someone down easy, you need to take full responsibility for your decision. Oftentimes, people feel it will be easier if their partner initiates the breakup. However, you are the one whose feelings have changed. It's your responsibility to start the breakup conversation. Trying to lead your partner to the conclusion, that you want to break up, through subtle cues is not only dishonest it can be confusing. Your partner may not get the message and begin to question him or herself as you subtly pull away. For example, if you become less physically affectionate in order to show your partner you're losing interest your partner might question his or her own attractiveness. If you want to...

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Выберите наиболее подходящее время и место. Возьмите на себя ответственность. Будьте открыты и откровенны в своих чувствах. Не растягивайте разговор. Если хотите, предложите остаться друзьями.


Article in English: If you want to live in the wilderness, you need to learn specialized skills to help you survive. You can take a class on wilderness survival or read wilderness survival manuals, outdoor magazines, and nature blogs. Go the library to use their computers or books for free. Research the dangers of your region as well. Important skills to learn  include:  Building a fire Cooking food Healing minor injuries Foraging for safe foods Fishing No matter where you are going or how experienced you are, you should carry basic medical supplies at all times. Keep your supplies in a waterproof container. A good first aid kit should include:  Gauze and waterproof dressings Adhesive bandages Tweezers Antibiotic cream Ibuprofen or acetaminophen Any required prescription medications What you wear is one of the most vital aspects of survival. Make sure that your clothes are right for your local climate. As a general rule, always wear one more layer than you need.  Choose fabrics that will dry quickly and which will provide warmth even if wet. Go with wool if you can. Avoid cotton. Keep a waterproof shell, jacket, poncho, or raincoat in case of rain or snow. Wear sturdy shoes. Make sure to have warm socks on underneath. If you live in a place with cold winters, you will need insulated and layered clothing. Cover every part of your body, including your hands, head, face, and neck.  Visit thrift stores, clothing donation sites, and charities for cheap or free clothing for all seasons. You can even find winter coats at low cost. If there is a storm, snowstorm, tornado, or other dangerous weather, you will need to make sure you can survive it. This means that you may need to find alternate shelter during these events.  If you are living near an urban environment, you might go a public building to wait out the storm. Find a ditch or a low-lying crevice if there is a tornado. Rockwall and boulders can provide shelter from the wind. Avoid tall structures during lightning storms. In the woods, go to a low-lying area or find shelter under...

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Освойте навыки выживания Возьмите аптечку. Одевайтесь соответствующим образом. Защитите себя от непогоды. Составьте план на случай чрезвычайных обстоятельств.


Article in English: If you want to look taller without the obvious addition of heels, elevator shoes are the choice for you. They look like regular dress shoes, but contain an extra insert inside, either attached to the shoe or removable, that can add anywhere from 1-6 in (2.5-15.2 cm) of height. You can buy the inserts, known as shoe lifts, separately. Place them in any dress shoe or lace-up boot for a few extra inches of height. Another low-key way to boost your height, low-heeled men’s boots are clomping their way back into fashion. You can buy them in leather or suede varieties for a retro or classy feel.  Don't be afraid to take a look at women's boots too! Some of them look more masculine while others look more feminine. If you choose women's boots, be aware that they might be more narrow than you're used to. Consider a pair that's labeled "wide." It'll be more comfortable. If the high heeled look is what you’re after, start out with lower or thicker heels. Look for heels that are an inch-high or smaller, with a thick heel or even a platform sole. These platforms are known as wedges, which refers to the solid block, or “wedge,” that runs from heel to toe and supports the foot while adding height.  A low-heeled boot can also be a great way to ease into wearing higher heels, for your own physical comfort as well as subtlety. If this is your first time wearing heels, choose lower heels or wedges for your first pair. The next set of heels can be the height you want, such as sky-high stilettos. Stilettos have the classic thin, high, tapered heels. They’re gorgeous, but notoriously difficult to walk in! If you’ve walked in lower heels before and feel up to the challenge, buy a pair and try them out. Don't give up if you can’t manage the height. Keep practicing, and you’ll be rocking them in no time.

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Купите туфли со скрытым подъемом или вкладки в обувь, чтобы незаметно добавить себе роста. Если хотите выглядеть модно, купите ботинки на невысоком каблуке. Носите обувь на небольшой платформе или каблуке, чтобы выглядеть модно и при этом чувствовать себя комфортно. Выбирайте шпильки, если у вас есть опыт в ношении обуви на каблуках и если вы уверены в себе.


Article in English: If you want to maintain a post or picture's Likes and comments when you repost it, you'll need to comment on it. You can comment on someone's post or picture.  You can also use this method to repost an old post made by you or a friend. Find the original post (you may have to go back through their Timeline) and then read on. This isn't exactly "reposting", but it is the only way to bump a post to the top of people's feeds without losing the Likes and comments. If you use the "Share" feature on a post, it will make a new post and remove the likes and comments. This will send it to the top of your feed, which will show up on your friends' feeds. You can do this for old posts that you want to bring back to the top, or with posts that your friends might not normally see. You can also Like the old post, but this is less likely to send it back to the top. This will make a new post with the same content on your own feed. It won't keep the original comments and Likes, but you will control the post.

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Найдите контент, который вы хотите повторно опубликовать в своей ленте. Оставьте комментарий на пост или картинку, которую вы хотите повторно опубликовать. Не пользуйтесь кнопкой «Поделиться» в том случае, если хотите сохранить комментарии и «лайки».


Article in English: If you want to make friends, there are a few tips you can follow to increase your chances of success. In general, people like to talk about themselves. So, as a rule-of-thumb, you can connect with others by asking them their stories. Opt for open-ended questions or statements that allow the person to share as much as they like as opposed to questions which lead to simple "yes" or "no" answers. You might ask at an event, "So, how do you know the host?" or "What kinds of things do you do for fun?" In addition to being able to strike up the conversation and get people talking, you also need to be an active listener. Make occasional eye contact, nod in agreement, and use sounds to prompt the person to continue talking.  Engaged listeners make great friends because many people often want to vent their problems or share their points of view. Practice being fully engaged while you are listening and be ready to respond with a statement that summarizes what you just heard. For example, you might say, "It sounds like you had a really rough day" to sum it up after the speaker is done talking. Vulnerability is a necessary and truly beautiful ingredient in a friendship. Self-disclosure is one of the many things that distinguish friends from acquaintances. You might tell your friend about your parent's divorce, but you may not share that info with a random person. Make a minor self-disclosure to show the person that you trust them. Think of something small you can share with the other person about yourself like "I had a pretty rough term last school year. My parents got divorced." Then, see how they handle it to determine if the friendship goes any further. If you're ready to take your connection with someone to the friendship stage, you'll have to be willing to take a risk. If you and a potential friend have been hanging out in a group setting, invite the person to a one-on-one outing. This shows that you would like to get to know them beyond the group. Say, "Hey, you seem really cool. Would you like to catch a movie...

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Ведите себя заинтересованно. Будьте активным слушателем. Расскажите собеседнику что-то личное. Рискуйте и помните, что можете потерпеть поражение.


Article in English: If you want to make high waisted shorts, then you have to find a pair of jeans with the right waist height.This could be an old pair of jeans in the back of your closet, a pair of jeans given to you by a friend, or one that you snagged at Goodwill. It doesn't matter where the jeans came from as long as you don't mind cutting them up.

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Найдите пару джинсов с завышенной талией.


Article in English: If you want to make sure you find out what your true belt size is with no mistakes, find a professional tailor (or clothing store employee) to help you determine your measurements. A trained tailor will be able to help you get an accurate measurement for your belt size with no margin for error.  Ask people you know for recommendations for a good tailor. Search the internet for tailors in your area. If that doesn’t work, try going to a clothing store and ask an employee to help you. Make sure you wear pants that fit snugly when you go to get measured. You don’t want any loose material adding inches to your measurement, as this will cause your belt to be too loose as well. You also don’t want to wear pants that fit too tightly because this can also make you end up with a belt that doesn’t fit properly. Let the professional tailor measure your waist with a fabric tape measure. They will tell you how to stand and help you find the right measurement for your belt.  Be sure to stand normally and breathe normally so that the tailor can get an accurate measurement. Use the measurement number the tailor gives you to order a new belt that fits properly.

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Обратитесь за помощью к портному. Выберите брюки подходящего размера. Узнайте свой размер.


Article in English: If you want to make your attempts to ignore your guy a little subtler, one great option is to wait a few days to agree to hang out. If he wants to go meet up outside of school, you can let him know that you are interested, but that you need to figure out when you're available.  When he asks you to hang out, let him know that you have to get back to him. Wait anywhere from one to three days to confirm. If the guy you like wants to spend time with you, make him work around your schedule. Don’t change your life to accommodate him. This is an excellent way to play hard to get and ignore your guy in a subtle way.  In order for this to work, you've got to stay busy. Fill your time with regular activities, such as a weekly date to do your nails with your friends or weekly trips to the bookstore to look at new books. Another effective way to ignore your guy is to pay some attention to somebody else. Making your guy a little bit jealous can be an excellent way to remind him how much he values you, and push him to give you the attention you deserve.  You can make him jealous by texting or writing notes to someone else. Another method is just to let him see you talking and having fun with others. Be careful not to take this too far. You only want to make him a little bit jealous, not drive him away. If you are already going out with this guy, but he isn’t treating you the way you would like, you may want to drop some hints that you’re looking for the door. If he really cares about you, he will step up and make sure you stay.  Talk about your plans for the summer (as if they do not include him). Perhaps you are thinking about going away to a summer camp, or on a long road trip with family. When you talk about the future (like where you will attend high school or college), try dropping a line like, “Well, we don’t really know what is going to happen with us.”

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Подождите несколько дней перед тем, как ответить на его вопрос или приглашение. Заставьте парня подстроиться под ваш график. Заставьте его ревновать. Можно слегка намекнуть парню, что вы сомневаетесь, стоит ли продолжать ваши отношения.


Article in English: If you want to monitor your portion sizes when eating at restaurants, knowing how to visually identify a tablespoon is a valuable skill. As a reference, keep in mind that a ping pong ball generally represents two tablespoons. While this may be difficult to identify with liquids, solid substances will make the comparison pretty straightforward. As a general rule, the tip of your finger should measure about 1 teaspoon while the tip of your thumb should equal about a tablespoon. Hold your thumb next to whatever you are measuring to portion out a similar amount. Adjust the amount slightly if you thumb is larger or smaller than average. As a general rule, a cupped hand will hold about 2 tablespoons of liquid. If you do not have any measuring spoons or cups, you can approximate a tablespoon of liquid by filling up your cupped hand halfway. If your hands are especially small or large, you may add or omit liquid accordingly. Some foods have consistent portion sizes and can be broken down to a tablespoon easily. Keep these in mind for fast measuring the next time you are cooking, baking, or calorie counting. One tablespoon of sugar, for instance, is equal to 3 single serving packets of sugar, or 3 sugar cubes. As another example, a stick of butter is 8 tablespoons, so 1/8 of a stick of butter always equals a single tablespoon.

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Запомните: Сравните размер кончика вашего большого пальца с измеряемой порцией. Сложите ладонь горстью. Запомните размер порции еды, равной объему одной столовой ложки.


Article in English: If you want to move on, you should have a plan. Research, and, if possible, visit new destinations you might be interested in settling in. Consider what career and educational choices might be necessary to make it to where you want to be. Set a plan to reach those goals.  College is often a great opportunity to settle in a new town. Consider what colleges are around destinations you are interested in. Research what grades and test scores you will need to be accepted. Generally, more desirable destinations are expensive. To afford life in a big, interesting city, you might need a better job and more qualifications. Research what the major industries in your town of choice are and what qualifications are necessary to get a job in those industries. In the long run, a job can give you the the work experience and the money necessary to move away to a new destination. But, money can also make even a small town more interesting. Since you will be busy, you won’t be as bored. You can use your new found resources to buy a car and commute somewhere with more entertainment options. You can even save up for a vacation. A boring town has few distractions to keep you from self-improvement. If you are young, use this as an opportunity to work hard to get into a good college. In the long run, this can take you some place more interesting.  Keep your grades up. This will be important for ultimately establishing yourself elsewhere. Get involved in extracurricular activities. Being involved in sports and clubs will not only keep you occupied, it will help you get into college. Develop your skills. If you dream of living in Paris, France, study French. If you dream of being the next Bollywood star, you will need to learn dramatic skills, singing, dancing, and so on.

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Поставьте перед собой цели. Найдите работу. Подготовьтесь к будущему.


Article in English: If you want to open Gmail on a computer, you can do so from any web browser (e.g., Firefox, Safari, Chrome, etc.). If you want to use Google-specific features of Gmail, such as offline mail, you'll need to open Gmail in Google Chrome. Go to https://www.gmail.com/ in your web browser. This will open the Gmail login page. Type your Gmail email address into the "Email or phone" text box in the middle of the page. It's a blue button below the "Email or phone" text box. This will take you to the password entry page. Type in the password used to access your Gmail account. It's below the "Password" text box. As long as your password matches your username, doing this will open your Gmail inbox.

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Откройте веб-браузер. Откройте Gmail. Введите свой адрес электронной почты Gmail. Щелкните по Далее. Введите пароль. Щелкните по Далее.


Article in English: If you want to open Word files in Google Docs, use this method. You will need to have the Google Chrome web browser installed on your computer. If you use the Google Docs app, you don’t need to install or configure anything special to open Word files. Just double-tap the file to open it in Google Docs. This Chrome extension must be installed for this process to work. ” ” Once you click this link, the installation will begin. When the installation process is complete, the installation screen will disappear. Whether the document was emailed to you as an attachment or saved to your Google Drive, you will now be able to open and save the file in its original form. If the file is on your computer, you should upload it to your Google Drive first.

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Запустите Google Chrome. Откройте страницу расширения «Редактирование файлов Office» для Chrome. Нажмите «Установить». Нажмите «Установить расширение». Дважды щелкните по файлу Word, чтобы открыть его в Google Документах.


Article in English: If you want to permanently rotate your screen (a retro arcade, perhaps?), the easiest way to do so safely is by using a wall mounting kit. These will not fit all screens, so check that the kit is compatible with your monitor's make and model. There are several monitors available that you can rotate at the base. This lets you easily rotate the monitor 90°. Note that when you rotate your monitor manually, you will still need to adjust the orientation through your video card settings. There are stands that you can purchase that may allow you to rotate your existing monitor without too large of an investment. Just make sure that it is compatible with your monitor model. Some monitors have stands that allow you to tilt the monitor up or down. This is especially useful if you have an LCD monitor, as they are best viewed from specific angles. You can usually tilt your monitor by gently grabbing both the top and bottom and then pulling the bottom or pushing the top. Many monitors are not designed to be turned, especially old CRT monitors. Any time you rotate your monitor, it should be well supported by either a stand or a mount. Using other objects to support the monitor could cause it to be unstable or lead to it overheating.

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Настенный экран. Купите монитор, который вращается. Проверьте, можно ли ваш монитор наклонять. Избегайте простого поворачивания монитора без опоры.


Article in English: If you want to play hard to get, then you can't be too open about how much you like the girl or let her know exactly how you feel. Instead, you have to keep things fun and interesting by teasing her, being playful, gently bumping into her, and just generally keeping things light and fun without letting the girl know where you stand. Keep her guessing about your true feelings by teasing her a bit, but then pulling away if things get too friendly. Make her wonder how you really feel while encouraging her enough to keep her interested. To keep her on her toes, you can call her out in a joking way, by saying things like, "How much pink can one person really wear?" Or, "I've never known anyone who is so obsessed with her cat." Joke around with her and let her see that you appreciate her without all-out complimenting her, and you'll only intrigue her further. If you want to play hard to get, then you don't want the girl you like to feel like you are at her beck and call. If she calls you, don't pick up on the first — or even the second or third — ring. Let her feel like you have something more important to do. Though you don't want to look like you're too booked to care about her, you may not want to pick up the phone every time she calls, either. Give it a few hours to let her see that you have a lot going on.  Don't hang around the phone and annoy the girl you like by texting her what you ate for breakfast or asking what she thinks is the meaning of life. Who says you have to focus on talking to just one girl at a time? Instead of lingering over one person, use this time to be free and explore your options. Don't respond right away when your interest texts you. Go make a sandwich and wait fifteen minutes to respond, even if it's hard to wait. If she calls, let it go to voicemail and wait a few hours to call her back. If you really want to answer the phone, at least wait until the third ring. Of course, she may not do so, expecting you to make the first move. After a certain amount of time has passed, you will...

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Держите девушку в тонусе. Когда дело доходит до звонков и сообщений, будьте прохладны. Когда обменяетесь номерами телефонов, пусть она позвонит вам первой. Не рассказывайте о своих чувствах слишком быстро. Пусть она не думает, что вы свободны в любую минуту. Не нарушайте границу прикосновений слишком быстро. Не задерживайтесь надолго.


Article in English: If you want to re-start your relationship, you’re going to first need to take responsibility for what you may have done wrong the first time around.  Sit down with each other and agree to have a calm, adult conversation about past grievances. Take responsibility for your own mistakes, and own up to them openly. Don’t try to minimize or deny things you did wrong; instead, show that you recognize what you did wrong and want to avoid similar mistakes in the future. For example, you might say something like, “I know I wasn’t a good listener and that’s my fault. I was too busy worrying about work (or school or whatever) and I didn’t give you the attention you deserved. I’m sorry and I want to change that.” This applies whether you get back together with your ex-girlfriend or not.  If you do succeed in getting back together, don’t dwell on past wrongs or spend time blaming each other for what went wrong. Instead, focus on discussing what each of you needs from the relationship and discuss how to help each other get it. Focus on what you want moving forward rather than on what you did or didn’t do in the past. For example, you might explain, “I felt like you got annoyed with me when I went out with my friends, and I think it might have been because I didn’t let you know about my plans far enough in advance. Is that right?” Then suggest ways of resolving the problem going forward, like agreeing to give at least 5 hours notice before going out on weeknights, etc. If you don’t succeed in getting back together, don’t obsess over your failures or over what she did to wrong you. Learn what you can from what worked and what didn’t work in the relationship and start to move on. If the two of you decide to give the relationship another try, have a clear game plan in place to help you move forward.  Determine specifically what each of you needs and wants from the relationship. Ask, “What do you feel like you weren’t getting before?” and “What can we do to help you get that from the relationship?” Similarly, tell her what it...

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Возьмите на себя ответственность. Сосредоточьтесь на будущем, неважно будете ли вы вместе или нет. Составьте план.


Article in English: If you want to start turning a guy on, then give him a hug from behind. Stand behind him and wrap your arms around his stomach, bringing your bodies closer. You can rest your chin on his shoulder or press your forehead to his back, depending on your height. Let him feel your breath on the back of his neck. It won't take long for him to turn around and start kissing you. Kissing the back of a guy's neck is another great way to turn him on. To do this, just move up behind him and wrap your arms around him or just squeeze his shoulders, and start gently kissing the back of his neck, working your way over to the sides of his neck below his ears. You can also turn around and start kissing the front of his neck, or try kissing the front of his neck when you're kissing in bed and you're both reclined. Placing your hand on the small of the guy's back, just above his waistline, is another great way to let him know that you want something more. As you move toward him, place your hand on the small of his back and turn to face him, using your hand to draw him closer to you. The back of a guy's head, just above his neck, is another great spot to turn the guy on. Touch the back of his head when you're kissing or just having an intimate conversation where you're leaning in close to each other and talking. You can also massage his scalp a bit or run your fingers through the hair on the back of his head. The area behind a guy's ear is another erogenous zone and touching a guy there, whether it's with the tips of your fingers or the tips of your lips, is a great way to send a tingling sensation up and down his spine. You can stroke the area behind his ear with your hands and even move on to gently touch his ear and earlobes. This is an intimate move that is guaranteed to drive any guy wild. Touch the inside of the guy's ear with the very tip of your tongue. After you do that, you can gently blow in the guy's ear to drive him crazy. If you're not comfortable with putting your tongue in there, then just blowing on the ear will...

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Обнимите его сзади. Поцелуйте заднюю часть его шеи. Положите свою руку на заднюю часть его спины. Притроньтесь к задней части его головы. Прикоснитесь к нему за ухом. Прикоснитесь к ушной раковине. Дотроньтесь до его ступней. Прикасайтесь к его коже.


Article in English: If you want to stop being selfish, then you have to learn to listen to other people. And that means you should really listen, not just nod, and say "Uh huh," until it's your turn to speak. Listening means absorbing what people say, remembering what people say, and understanding the problems of your friends, significant others, and coworkers. It can also help if you ask open-ended questions that give your conversation partner a chance to express him or herself.  Don't interrupt. After your friend talks, give a thoughtful response by referencing points made in the conversation to show that you really paid attention. If your friend has a problem, don't instantly compare it to your own problem, which you claim is "way worse." Take every problem on its own terms and give relevant advice when you can without making it all about you. You can say something like, "I was in a similar situation, and this is what helped me. Do you think it might work for you?" This small and simple gesture could make a big difference in your friendship. One key aspect of being a good friend is being supportive, which includes supporting your friend's activities from time to time. The next time you and your friend hang out, let her pick the movie, the dinner place, the happy hour bar, or the activity that you'll do together.   Once you get in the habit of doing this, you may find that you get pleasure out of making the people you care about happy. You can also take turns. She can pick what you'll do one week and you can pick what you do the next. Go to the store, shop for the things that you know your friend will love, and then spend at least an hour cooking a delicious meal and setting the table. Preparing a meal for your friend takes time, money, and effort, and you'll see how good it feels to do something nice for another person.  This is an especially nice gesture if your friend is tired, broke, or in need of some comfort.  Don't make your friend bring over anything except something to drink. You'll be doing all the work that night....

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Станьте хорошим слушателем Позвольте другу самому выбрать, как провести время. Приготовьте что-нибудь вкусное для своего друга. Дайте другу хороший совет. Перестаньте все время говорить только о себе. Спросите друга, как он себя чувствует. Окажите другу услугу.


Article in English: If you want to successfully date an older woman, then you have to be a true gentleman. You don’t want her to think that you don’t have manners or that you don’t know how to treat a woman. Now, some women think that certain “gentlemanly” traits, such as holding doors or pushing out chairs, are antiquated, so try to get a read on her expectations. Still, it doesn’t hurt to be polite, to have good manners, and to avoid overly vulgar topics. If you want to be a true gentleman, the most important thing is that you’re respectful of your date.  Show up to your dates on time and sometimes even with a small gift. Make sure to put an effort into your appearance before you go on a date. You want the older woman to see that she’s worth it. Give her compliments to show how beautiful and amazing you think she is. Treat everyone around you with respect as well. Being kind and polite to servers, friends, and strangers shows that you’re a respectful person and that you’re not just putting on an act for the woman. Sure, the older woman has probably had more life experience and has been with more people than you have. That doesn’t mean you have to talk about it all the time or worry that you don’t have enough to bring to the table. If she’s more experienced in the bedroom, then great—enjoy whatever it is that she’s going to teach you. Try not to focus on your past and think about enjoying the experience you’re gaining with the older woman in the present.  If you want to be a good boyfriend, then you really don’t have to bring up your lack of experience. For one thing, it may make the older woman feel self-conscious about the amount of experience she has. For another, it’ll make you look insecure. When you’re getting intimate, try not to worry about it if you don’t have very much experience in that department. If you obsess over this, then it’ll keep you from enjoying yourself. Be a man who knows what he wants and isn’t afraid to ask for it. If you’re always second-guessing yourself, mumbling, or waiting to say what’s really on...

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Будьте джентльменом. Не беспокойтесь о том, что у вас недостаточно опыта. Будьте настойчивы. Будьте зрелой личностью. Старайтесь поддерживать легкую и веселую атмосферу. Не стоит постоянно поднимать тему вашей разницы в возрасте.


Article in English: If you want to take it all to the next level, work on enhancing your vocabulary and becoming a more proficient speaker. An enhanced vocabulary gives the impression of intelligence and wit, both of which can be highly attractive qualities.  A natural way to enhance your vocabulary is to read more. As an added benefit, your knowledge base will increase alongside your vocabulary. Speaking with a lot of slang is not recommended. Slang is very “common” in terms of language, but in order to be suave, you need to be more than common. Even though an advanced vocabulary can be a good trait to possess, you should never try to push it. It will be obvious if you are forcing yourself to use words that feel unnatural to you. Instead, opt for a more polished form of your natural way of speaking. As a rule of thumb, if you have never heard a word in a sentence or have only heard a word once or twice, you should probably avoid using it. You might think that pet names can seem endearing, but many people consider them to be condescending or rude. Wait until after you have developed some sort of personal relationship with a person before using pet names, especially when dealing with women. Even after you get to know a girl, you should be careful about pet names. Try it once. If the person you speak to has a positive reaction, you can keep using that pet name, as long as you occasionally use her real name, as well. If you get a negative reaction, you should just stick with the real name all the time. Being a good conversationalist goes hand in hand with appearing self-confident and intelligent. A guy who can maintain a conversation in a smooth manner will seem more intriguing and pleasant to be around.

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Увеличьте свой словарь. Говорите естественно. Будьте осторожны с ласкательными именами. Удерживайте ход беседы.


Article in English: If you want to take your communications to the next level, it's possible to visit an experienced medium and undergo a channeling session, in which one of the group (probably the medium) allows themselves to be "inhabited" by the spirit during hypnosis, who then talks to the group.  Depending on the medium you visit, the communication may involve writing, speaking, or other forms of communication. It's very important that you visit someone experienced in the matters of afterlife communication. Do not try this alone. Scrying refers to any basic method of using a substance or an object to communicate with the other world. Most often, this means crystals, candles, smoke, stones, bones, or glass. Like channeling, scrying is most often effective when done with an accomplished and experienced medium who maintains frequent contact with the spiritual realm. It's difficult to know how to "read" smoke, for example, and might be somewhat dangerous to try. Many famous kids' games revolve around the legend of Bloody Mary, in which you shut yourself in the dark bathroom and invite Bloody Mary to appear in the mirror. Staring deep into a mirror and attempting to communicate with the spiritual world after cleansing the area and creating a safe, benevolent space for the spirits to gather can be an intense and mystical experience. In may places, especially the American South, legends revolve around the use of cars parked in specific locations in neutral, allowing spirits to "push" the car to let their presence be known. In some such legends, the driver is instructed to go to a particular location at midnight and put baby powder or flour on the bumper of the car, to show the handprints of the dead who pushed it. If there's such a legend in your area, try it out. Drive to the particular place, bridge, or crossroad and kill your car. Put it in neutral and invite the ghost or the spirit to give you a push. See what happens.

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Воспользуйтесь услугами опытного медиума. Попробуйте гадание на магическом кристалле. Работа с зеркалом. Машина.


Article in English: If you want to tell jokes at parties, you could benefit from preparing some “staple” jokes. If you have some jokes or stories that have been rehearsed (and that you know are funny), you can use these to break the ice. Best of all, the more times you tell a joke, the better it becomes and the less likely you are to laugh.  Think back to the wildest thing that has ever happened to you. Can you tell this story in a humorous way? Be sure to include all the major details, and include one joke or funny outburst every few sentences. Keep your story under 5 minutes. Another alternative is to think up some thematically appropriate jokes. For example, if you will be attending a non-profit ball, you can try something like, "How many board members does it take to change a light bulb? Response: Six! One to change the light bulb, and five more to divert the founder!" Laughing at your own jokes in usually the result of nervousness or feeling awkward. Focus on the experience of telling the joke, and try not to even think about whether or not anyone will laugh. This helps to curb the knee-jerk reaction of nervous laughter following your punchline.  You can relax yourself by taking deep breaths. Breath in to a count of 4, 5, or 6, and try to make your exhale the same length. Alternatively, you can count your breaths. Try to take 10 slow, deep inhales and exhales. If the people in your company don’t laugh at your joke, just let it go. Don’t try to encourage them to laugh by explaining the joke, or by laughing maniacally. This only comes off as desperation, and nothing is less funny than that.  Try to believe in your joke. If you believe what you’re saying is funny, other people will hear this in your voice.

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Поработайте над несколькими основными шутками. Постарайтесь расслабиться. Пусть все идет, как идет.


Article in English: If you want to use this method, you'll need to make sure that there is enough space in between the head tension bracket hooks to thread the strap completely through. You can use this method for most bluegrass banjos, especially those with a one-piece flange, but open back banjos and beginner banjos may not have enough space and will require a different technique. Position the banjo in your lap so that the neck faces straight up and the strings face toward you. The neck of the banjo should represent the "12 o'clock" position of the instrument.

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Осмотрите банджо. Возьмите банджо вертикально.


Article in English: If you want your employees to do as well as they can, then your main goal should be to make your expectations very clear. If you value numbers and production over customer service or time spent on other tasks, make this very clear so your employees don’t go above and beyond on the wrong tasks and then are confused when you’re disappointed. If there’s something you want or expect, then be very clear about it instead of sugar-coating your real expectations, even if they’re lofty.  If you want your employees to produce five reports per week, for example, make it clear that this is what you expect instead of just telling them to keep up the hard work and that they’re doing a great job, and then later giving them poor performance reviews. One important thing is to actually know what you want before you address your employees so that you don’t end up changing your thoughts in the middle of a conversation. Sometimes, your expectations do change, based on where the company is headed and other internal changes. If this does happen, be open about it instead of letting your employees figure it out on their own. If a change has happened at the company, employees really appreciate knowing why. If an important person in the company was fired, employees may want to know the reason (even if they don’t get the nitty gritty) just so they don’t feel threatened about their own jobs. If you’ve decided one employee isn’t a great fit for a certain project, be honest about your rationale instead of leaving him in the dark. Your employees like to be a part of things and would really appreciate being in the know instead of being left in the dark. You don’t want your employees to see everything you do or say as a mandate handed down from the Gods; add a human touch to your decisions and show your employees why doing something a certain way is the best for the company instead of just telling them what to do. It’s important to keep your employees up-to-date with the progress that the company is making, whether it’s good or bad. Don’t...

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Имейте четкие требования. Объясняйте причины, лежащие в основе ваших решений. Общайтесь со своими работниками на тему прогресса компании. Попросите делать отзывы, для того, чтобы понять, каким образом вы можете работать лучше. Делегируйте ответственность. Управляйте личностями, а не цифрами.


Article in English: If you want your team to be motivated, then you have to explain the positive outcomes of achieving the objective. By incorporating this team motivating step, you are putting the control over their future compensation or other rewards into their own hands. Your team should see how their success would benefit not only the company, but also each individual team member. If you really want to motivate them, then you have to make your goals as concrete as possible so they can feel a tangible reward. For example, saying "We have to work harder so the company looks better" won't motivate employees as much as saying, "If we improve our sales by 10%, then we'll make enough revenue to give out Christmas bonuses this year." Build a sense of curiosity within your team members' mindsets so that that they are interested enough to want to achieve the goals you expect. By doing this, your team members will want to learn more. This can be achieved if you understand what excites or interests your team members. Get to know what matters most to the members as a team and as individuals. If you keep things interesting and exciting by mentioning concrete goals, changes, and improvements, they will want to keep working. Don't just tell your team members what to do. Keep them interested and up-to-date on as much of the company process as you can so that they care about what's happening and have questions about the process. Know what your team is capable of and set a goal that they can actually reach. It's good to be ambitious when setting goals, but if you make them so challenging that your team is destined to fail, then everyone will only feel discouraged. Establish a realistic goal and provide a tool that shows their progress as they get closer to attaining that goal. Setting micro-goals along the way is also a great way to ensure success, so your team doesn't feel like it's all or nothing. For example, if you have a project that needs completing, create a chart that breaks that project into smaller goals so that, as they achieve...

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Обсудите преимущества успеха. Заинтересуйте вашу команду. Ставьте реалистичные цели. Создайте дружеское соревнование. Если вы хотите мотивировать свою команду, позвольте им почувствовать, что они сами контролируют ситуацию. Чтобы мотивировать команду, продумайте как выделять лучших.


Article in English: If you were dating or if she was your friend, decide if you still want her in your life. Either way, you might still be able to make her feel guilty, but it's best to figure out whether you still want her or not. Decide what she did wrong. Admit to any part you may have had in the conflict and focus on the specifics of what she did to offend you. Is she mean to everyone or is she only mean to you? Give yourself time to recover from the way she treated you. Stop talking to her. Avoid her at school, work, or wherever you normally see her. If you happen to run into her, walk past her and pretend she isn't even there. Focus on healing yourself without relying on time to do it for you. Surround yourself with friends that support you. Talk to your friends about how she hurt you. Give yourself a support group so you don't have to face her alone before you are ready. Before you confront her, make sure you have a clear idea of what you are going to say. If your thoughts toward her are very chaotic, take time to write down the specific things that are hurting you.

Summary in Russian:

Поймите, заботитесь ли вы о ней. Ограничьте общение с ней. Сосредоточьтесь и определите, что конкретно причинило вам боль. Составьте план.


Article in English: If you work in an office, you might be looking for a way to show a little personality while still looking professional. Accessorizing is the perfect way to show off your style in a way that's tasteful and office appropriate. Accessorize any basic office neutrals with the following:  Stud earrings. As long as they don't hang too low, most earrings are office appropriate. If you have a big meeting, you might want to go with classic silver, gold or diamond studs, but for everyday wear, mix things up with a little pop of color. Chic glasses. Black or tortoise shell wayfarer-style glasses will make you look smart and stylish at the office. Colorful flats or kitten heels. With the right accessories, you can turn a standard sweater set and slacks ensemble into something with rockstar edge. In fact, the juxtaposition of the two looks is all the more interesting and fun. To amp up your basic sweaters, shifts or blouses, wear these:  Mixed metal jewelry. Try a stack of gold and silver bangles. Studded jewelry. Wearing jewelry with thick metal studs or little spikes shows the world you mean business. Bold eye makeup. Break out the black eyeliner and create a smoky eye to go with your goth jewelry. Motorcycle boots. They look good paired with a dress or jeans. The place where you live might be completely land-locked, but that doesn't mean you can't look like you just spent your afternoon at the beach. Try these accessories to build a look that's free and breezy:  Colorful beaded necklaces or earrings. A sheer, light-colored scarf you can use to block the sun or wind. The perfect pair of sunglasses. Rings made with natural stones. If you're going to an award ceremony, a formal wedding or another event at which you want to look your best, keep your accessories elegant and understated. These accessories pair well with formal gowns or cocktail dresses:  A string of pearls, diamonds, or other precious gems. Small drop earrings or studs that match your necklace. A slender matching tennis bracelet or simple chain.

Summary in Russian:

Используйте аксессуары, чтобы создать веселый, но деловой и в то же время дружеский наряд. Дайте вашей обычной одежде дополнительное преимущество. Создайте богемный пляжный образ. Оденьтесь для классного мероприятия.


Article in English: If you would like to track your period the old-fashioned way, obtain a calendar and mark the days with pencil, pen, marker, or highlighter. You may use different colors, symbols, or stickers to mark the beginning and end of your cycle, the length of your period, or the days you experience physical or emotional symptoms. Create a system that is clear and works for you.  If you do not want to overload your calendar with too much information, you can keep a separate journal for your physical and emotional symptoms and only use the calendar to mark the beginning and end of your cycle and period. If you don't use a calendar often, keep your calendar in a place you will remember it. Hanging the calendar in your bathroom or placing it next to a mirror may be helpful If you are a very private individual and don't like your period info out for the world to see, use a very discrete mark (e.g. an "x," circle, or color) signifying the event to you. Instead of using pen and paper, you can use an app to track your period. These apps can keep all of your information at your fingertips and predict when your period will occur. In addition to having a calendar, many of these apps allow you to record physical and emotional changes that take place throughout your cycle.  Clue is a free app for iPhone and Android phones and is one of the most recommended apps. It allows you to record physical and emotional symptoms, the days you have sex, and create reminders to take your birth control pills. After entering a few months of data, the app will use algorithms to predict when your next period starts and when you are expected to ovulate. Period Tracker Lite is another free recommended period tracking app. This app allows you to use icons to describe your moods instead of typing out your symptoms. It is available for both iPhone and Android phones. If paper and pen or apps do not appeal to you, you can use an online tracker. These websites allow you to enter all of your cycle information and often have tools such as calendars, history...

Summary in Russian:

Помечайте дни в календаре. Скачайте на свой телефон специальное приложение. Воспользуйтесь календарем онлайн.


Article in English: If you would like to use a vanilla bean in baking recipes that contain milk, you can add the vanilla pod to a quart of milk and heat up the milk in a saucepan over medium high heat. You can also use the vanilla pod in puddings, custards, and other milk based recipes. Another option is to throw the vanilla bean seeds and the split vanilla bean pods into the pot of milk for an extra kick of vanilla. You may want to try the milk after a few minutes of boiling to ensure the vanilla flavor is present in the milk but not overpowering. Give your sugar a vanilla flavor by adding split vanilla beans or whole vanilla beans to your sugar bowl or sugar shaker. The vanilla bean will give off a natural flavor and infuse the sugar so you have vanilla flavored sugar. You can then use the sugar in your morning coffee or in baked goods. If you’d like to infuse your coffee with a natural vanilla flavor, you can place dried vanilla in your bag of coffee beans. You can use vanilla seeds or vanilla pods, laying them in your coffee beans overnight or for several weeks. Over time, the coffee beans will become infused with the vanilla.

Summary in Russian:

Добавьте ванильный стручок в литр молока. Поместите ванильный стручок в сахарницу. Поместите сушеную ваниль в кофейные зерна.